Who said I took the initiative in creating the Internet?

The quote "I took the initiative in creating the internet" is attributed to former U.S. Vice President Al Gore. He made this statement during a 1999 interview, suggesting his role in promoting the development of the Internet through legislative efforts and advocacy while in office. However, this assertion has been a subject of debate, with many attributing the actual creation of the Internet to a collaborative effort by various engineers and researchers.