WikiLeaks Reveals US Sought to Retaliate Against Europe over Monsanto GM Crops
No Monsanto Genetically Modified Crops
A WikiLeaks release of U.S. diplomatic cables has revealed that the Bush administration planned ways to retaliate against Europe for its refusal to use genetically modified seeds.
According to Democracy Now:
“In 2007, then-U.S. ambassador to France Craig Stapleton was concerned about France’s decision to ban cultivation of genetically modified corn produced by biotech giant Monsanto. He also warned that a new French environmental review standard could spread anti-biotech policy across Europe …
In the leaked cable, Stapleton writes, quote, ‘… Moving to retaliation will make clear that the current path has real costs to EU interests and could help strengthen European pro-biotech voice.’”
Stapleton recommended retaliations that would cause “some pain” across the EU. Folks, this is pretty much conclusive proof that the U.S. government is working towards Monsanto’s pro-GM goals.
to watch the video on the original website
(For video transcript, see Democracy Now link below.)
Posted by valuestour on May 23, 2011 at 10:52 pm
Thank you so much for this posting – this is a huge deal. There is a definite difference in the food in Europe as compared to the US, and hopefully they will remain protected.