His belated claim of fathership for the measure is just another Texan tall tale.

CNN: Bill Press: Gore finally hits his stride

With Gov. Rossello's belated support and that of other leading Puerto Rican politicians, they are poised to parlay their claim to speak for the people of Vieques into the sort of special interest political leverage that moves President Clinton to act.

CENTERFORSECURITYPOLICY: Center For Security Policy