We have to give ourselves some latitude when it comes to industrial policy. We have to reserve a right to regulate, a right that the TPP takes away, or remove the investor-state mechanism in the agreement in its entirety. It cannot just be given a new coat of paint. We also have to preserve our levers, our social pillars, like public services and culture. We have to exclude those areas from the agreement, because they should not be bargained away. We believe these are assets that contribute to the dynamic. We have to avoid adopting a commercial rationale when it comes to public services and social services, culture, and the environment. They must be preserved.
On May 11th, 2016. See this statement in context.