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Clinton would take 'hard look' at Doha round: interview

AFP,  December, 2007  

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LONDON (AFP) — US Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton said she would take a "hard look" at whether it was worth securing a deal in the Doha round of world trade talks, in an interview published Monday.

Clinton, who is leading national polls to take her party's nomination but in a fierce fight in early-voting states such as Iowa and New Hampshire, also expressed her concern about sovereign wealth funds -- government-backed investment funds that acquire foreign assets.

"I want to have a more comprehensive and thoughtful trade policy for the 21st century," Clinton told the Financial Times.

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"There is nothing protectionist about this. It is a responsible course. The alternative is simply to pick up where President (George W.) Bush left off and that is not an option."

Clinton added: "I am concerned by provisions that would prevent countries from enforcing stronger environmental and safety rules under ...