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In reply to the discussion: Obama calls critics of TPP secrecy 'Conspiracy Theorists' [View all]grahamhgreen
(15,741 posts)Obama stated:
If you take an issue like drugs, for example, the United States does extraordinary work in research and development, and providing medical breakthroughs that save a lot of lives around the world. Those companies that make those investments in that research oftentimes want a return, and so there are all kinds of issues around intellectual property and patents, and so forth.
At the same time, I think we would all agree that if theres a medicine that can save a lot of lives, then weve got to find a way to make sure that its available to folks who simply cant afford it as part of our common humanity. And both those values are reflected in the conversations and negotiations that are taking place around TPP. So the assumption somehow that right off the bat thats not something were paying attention to, that reflects lack of knowledge of what is going on in the negotiations.
But my point is you shouldnt be surprised if there are going to be objections, protests, rumors, conspiracy theories, political aggravation around a trade deal. Youve been around long enough, Chuck thats true in Malaysia; its true in Tokyo; its true in Seoul; its true in the United States of America and its true in the Democratic Party.
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