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Tatiana

(14,167 posts)
7. She really doesn't have a strong statement against it.
Thu Jul 28, 2016, 01:06 PM
Jul 2016

Q: You supported Obama's trade deal, the Trans-Pacific Partnership or TPP, dozen of times. You even called it the "gold standard". Now, suddenly, last week, you're against it.

CLINTON: Well, actually, I have been very consistent. Over the course of my entire life, I have always fought for the same values and principles, but, like most human beings--including those of us who run for office--I do absorb new information. I do look at what's happening in the world. Take the trade deal. I did say, when I was secretary of state, three years ago, that I hoped it would be the gold standard. It was just finally negotiated last week, and in looking at it, it didn't meet my standards. My standards for more new, good jobs for Americans, for raising wages for Americans. And I want to make sure that I can look into the eyes of any middle-class American and say, "this will help raise your wages." And I concluded I could not.

http://www.politifact.com/truth-o-meter/statements/2015/oct/13/hillary-clinton/what-hillary-clinton-really-said-about-tpp-and-gol/

But I think she listening to the people and if we encourage her and push her, she will do the right thing and ensure the agreement is not ratified. When politicians take steps (even baby steps like this) in the right direction, we have to encourage them and let them know we will have their back. She's facing a lot of powerful interests who want that agreement ratified.

She said that after she read the final product, that she was against it. tonyt53 Jul 2016 #1
I'm looking for a quote so I can persuade some people. grahamhgreen Jul 2016 #3
She said she's against it. onecaliberal Jul 2016 #2
Anything better than this: grahamhgreen Jul 2016 #4
It's a slow start, but the right direction. Orsino Jul 2016 #5
hear here! I second this post ^^^ Jack Bone Jul 2016 #6
It's the best I could find. onecaliberal Jul 2016 #9
I found this: grahamhgreen Jul 2016 #10
I saw rep Debbie Dingell on CNN this morning and she strongly defended onecaliberal Jul 2016 #11
ID like to find her stating she is against the TPP, not that grahamhgreen Jul 2016 #13
I don't get your point. Adrahil Jul 2016 #16
That is my point. It's easy for either party to say they oppose it as it is currently written. As it grahamhgreen Jul 2016 #19
I'm guessing most people have no idea... Adrahil Jul 2016 #21
It's not hard. Alexander Hamilton set up a system whereby any foreign made goods were taxed to the grahamhgreen Jul 2016 #22
Of course there's wiggle room. There should be. DanTex Jul 2016 #14
Disagree. The fundamental philosophy behind the TPP is that of neoliberal trade policies, grahamhgreen Jul 2016 #17
There has to be trade policy. Which means that we should ratify good trade agreements and DanTex Jul 2016 #18
We're against it because it's a neoliberal trade policy, and should be ratified as a treaty, grahamhgreen Jul 2016 #20
What does that mean: "it's a neoliberal trade policy." DanTex Jul 2016 #24
Here's a general overview: grahamhgreen Jul 2016 #25
TPP has nothing to do with any of that, per se. It's about trade rules. DanTex Jul 2016 #26
You must agree that grahamhgreen Jul 2016 #28
Of course not. DanTex Jul 2016 #30
lol, it's not arbitration when the corporations own the courts. grahamhgreen Jul 2016 #31
She really doesn't have a strong statement against it. Tatiana Jul 2016 #7
I'd like to find that statement the questioner is referencing grahamhgreen Jul 2016 #8
Coming up empty. Tatiana Jul 2016 #12
The statement is roughly that she will not support the agreement if it does not lead to an increase grahamhgreen Jul 2016 #15
Here is is goldent Jul 2016 #29
I thought this was a relatively strong statement against it: Chathamization Jul 2016 #23
Excellent! Thank you! This is perfect! grahamhgreen Jul 2016 #27
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