BOSNIA: TUZLA: BILL CLINTON TO VISIT BOSNIA

(12 Jan 1996) English/Nat

U-S NATO troops stationed at Tuzla air base have been busy with last-minute security preparations ahead of Saturday's visit by President Bill Clinton.

While the U-S president says he's confident about the security arrangements surrounding his morale-boosting trip, U-S troops are on high alert.

With helicopters above and troops on the ground, U-S NATO peacekeeping forces in Bosnia are taking no chances.

Soldiers at Tuzla air base have been preparing for the visit of U-S President Clinton.

For security reasons, the White House is not giving out the location Clinton is due to visit - U-S officials are not even confirming that he is arriving in Tuzla.

SOUNDBITE:
"Who says the president is coming tomorrow? Security is always tight, regardless of who's coming."
SUPER CAPTION: U-S soldier

The troops here are part of the 60-thousand strong NATO peacekeeping mission in Bosnia.

Clinton has said he hopes to witness the work of some of the 20-thousand U-S troops in Bosnia firsthand.

The U-S President is also aiming to boost the morale of peacekeepers with his personal visit.

But the issue of security remains a high priority as these troops can take no chances where the safety of their president is concerned.

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