11.   Sonia Perez of the National Council of La Raza, a Washington-based Hispanic advocacy group, said the rapid growth has major political implications.

12.   Raul Yzaguirre, president of the National Council of La Raza, a Hispanic advocacy group, appreciated that Gore is in a tricky spot politically.

13.   Cecilia Munoz, a vice president at the National Council of La Raza, a Hispanic advocacy group, said the estimates could help define discussions about legalization.