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(18 Aug 1996) English/Nat

President Clinton has paid tribute to the eight crew members and secret service agent who died when a military support plane carrying his gear crashed into the side of a mountain.

The four-engine C-130 exploded in flames after coming down in very rugged terrain Saturday night, shortly after taking off from Jackson Hole Airport in Wyoming.

SOUNDBITE:
"Before I leave I'd just like to say how very sad and shocked Hillary and I were to receive word early this morning of the crash of the air force transport plane coming out of Wyoming. There are always significant dangers associated with our armed forces, the people in our secret service and others who do this work, but this is especially painful to us because they worked for me, they did an invaluable service and I'm very very sad about it. The local law enforcement people are on the ground doing a search now, I have sent an air force team of inspectors there, we do not know what caused the crash at this time and I think at the moment I'd just like to say that our thoughts and prayers are with the families of the people who were lost along with our everlasting gratitude. Thank you."
SUPER CAPTION: President Clinton

SOUNDBITE:
(Question unintelligible)
"I cannot confirm any final reports. Last night, maybe it was two-thirty this morning, quarter-to-three, about that time when I got a call I was told that thought the pilot had turned around and come back to the airport and that's the last word I have on the facts - we should be able to tell you more at the end of the day because they're out there. Thank you."
SUPER CAPTION: President Clinton

SOUNDBITE:
(Question unintelligible)
"I don't have any idea. You all watch it and tell me, I wouldn't know but I'm just happy to be here, still standing, thank you."
SUPER CAPTION: President Clinton

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