11.   But Clinton, concerned about the lack of a Hispanic leader in his cabinet, asked former Transportation Secretary Federico Pena to take the job.

12.   But Hispanic leaders disagree sharply on whether this absence should make any difference in his nomination.

13.   But Hispanic leaders also saw that they needed to attract more attention in statehouses and in Washington, D.C.

14.   But some Hispanic leaders still have concerns that the form could scare citizens away from the polls.

15.   But some Hispanic leaders oppose the plan because it bars such workers from applying for citizenship.

16.   But with the trust fund in trouble, the Hispanic leaders agreed, Latinos must contribute ideas in the debate over how to shore it up.

17.   By the end of the decade, some Hispanic leaders recognized that their candidates needed more help from their own communities if they were to succeed.

18.   Cecilia Muqoz, a Hispanic leader, said the Bush administration apparently is hesitating after its initial enthusiasm for amnesty drew strong criticism from some Republicans.

19.   Clinton is scheduled to meet with local Hispanic leaders before the television program to discuss their concerns.

20.   Dovalina, the Hispanic leader who joined the effort, said the black-Hispanic coalition could pay dividends.