Last month, he telephoned the city's Puerto Rican politicians to try to enlist their support for a protest outside a store that sold the offensive flags.

Puerto Rican politicians, who are currently in no mood to protect the First Lady, support this version.

José Rovira was a Puerto Rican politician and senator.

Frank Martínez was a Puerto Rican politician and senator.

Less than a year ago, the two men were rising stars in the Bronx Democratic organization, representing a milestone for Puerto Rican politicians.

Felix Santoni was a Puerto Rican politician and senator.

But Puerto Rican politicians said today there was little chance that the Navy would be asked to stay at Vieques.

Wilson Soto is a Puerto Rican politician and former mayor of Cataño.

Mercedes Otero, Puerto Rican politician, member of Senate (1993 to 2001).

Francisco Sein was a Puerto Rican politician and senator.