Ellen Tauscher: “These companies could have walked out of Bangladesh. That would not…”

On the recordFebruary 10, 2014

These companies could have walked out of Bangladesh. That would not have improved the lives of the people of Bangladesh.

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Argues that staying in Bangladesh is essential for improving workers' lives.

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That's true of all treaties. Most treaties have a national-interest exit clause.

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Ellen Tauscher: “These companies could have walked out of Bangladesh. That would not have improved the lives of the people of Bangladesh.”