Clinton would take 'hard look' at Doha round: interview
AFP, December, 2007
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.
"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 ...