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Question! With all the attention being focused upon Lead Based Paints being used in the manufacturing of Children’s Toys as part of the approach to making money through the illness of children; where is the focus on other products used by children that are manufactured with the same process.

The reference is made specifically to the components of Testing Instruments that are manufactured in China with the same Lead Based Paints. Many assessment instruments used in school districts throughout the United States to evaluate children for the presence of developmental disabilities are comprised of arts that appear to be toys that are made in China with the same Lead Based Paints.

It is a sad day when we test children for the potential of a learning disability with testing components that can cause a learning disability. Now we have a multitude of potential presidential candidates climbing aboard a soap box about Children’s Toys – but not one of them have looked into the problem sufficiently to see how truly destructive the business practices of US Companies will go to gain market share by allowing their China business associates to go to save money and boost revenues.

As a caring mother, Hillary has my vote, although I am a republican.

Truth Seeker DC

I recommend that you learn how to reference US Senate Bills before you attempt and make believe you do. If you Goggle a Senate Bill you will more than likely NOT find in the top picks Senate Bills from the 110th Congress, nor from the US Congress. Try again.

Truth Seeker in D.C.,

I think you'll have better luck if you use THOMAS to search the bills by number. I searched only bills for the 110th Congress and that's where I got my results. There's a link to THOMAS on the House website (http://www.house.gov). There's a current Congress search field where you can just pop the bill numbers in.

Hope that helps!

Hilary with one L Rochester, New York

I am confused, I looked up the Bills that you suggested and the Library of Congress has them as something entirely different.
S. 2132 deals with racial profiling
S. 1306 deals with Health Care (1991)
S. 654 deals with prohibiting the expulsion of someone to a country that engages in torture.(pre- senator clinton)
S. 2244 is an ammendment to the Fish and Wildlife Act.
S.2222 deals with low level radio active waste. Pre- Senator Clinton

Gee, lots to think about. What to do after all China has been funding the nations tax cuts to the wealthy for the past 7 years buying up our paper. And good Conservative buissnessmen have been triming costs by closing US plants and purchasing their goods from China where its cheap labor, and lack of safeguards, health and environmental concerns are good for the bottom line.

Seems to me Bill must be responsible for all of this, but then again there is a difference between opening the door and orchestrating what we see today. So lets look folks, 7 + years into an administration are we going to contiune to blame the last guy ar are we going to ever hold the current guy accountable for the actions or total lack of actions by his administration.

Lets see who is responsible for safe guarding American consumers, the Chinese or the American government.

I wonder if any of Hillarys toys, by her bedside, were "Made in China"?

"As the holiday shopping season begins, our government should be taking immediate action, decisive steps to ensure that the toys we are importing from China and other countries are safe,” Clinton said in a statement released Friday."

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Even for your hubby's sex toys, Hillary?

For those who are concerned that Mrs. Clinton has failed to act on this issue as Senator, I direct your attention to S. 2132, "A bill to prohibit the introduction or delivery for introduction into interstate commerce of children's products that contain lead." You will find that this bill is sponsored by Barak Obama and co-sponsored by Senator Clinton and four others. Senator Clinton also signed on to Sen. Obama's Lead Free Toys Act of 2007 (S. 1306). You will also find her listed as a co-sponsor of Senator Durbin's Safe Food Act of 2007 (S. 654). I'd also point out that Mrs. Clinton's co-sponsorship of these bills dates back to May, not October or November. There are about a half-dozen other similar bills in the Senate alone, mostly sponsored by Senators Schumer and Durbin, so it's not as though no action is being taken on this in Congress.

As far as lead itself goes, Senator Clinton introduced S.2244, the Lead Elimination, Abatement, and Poisoning Prevention Act of 2007 in October (environmental contamination is the far more common lead poisoning scenario). I would refer those concerned about Senator Clinton's association with NAFTA to her Trade Agreement Assessment Act (S. 2222), which would require the International Trade Commission to periodically report on the specific impact of each free trade agreement in force with respect to the United States.

Enjoy.

People are confusing too much, we didn't have toy problems in 1990's like now. Problems are Bush's staffs didn't care about Children's safety,food safety etc..., Government is broken totally, that's why we need Hillary Clinton back to White House, she can fix Bush's mess. She is only candidate knew how to handle Country's problems.

*Sigh*

People never learn. Harken!

99% of toys made in China and imported to the United States are made by AMERICAN COMPANIES run by AMERICAN BASTARDS.

STOP BLAMING CHINA FOR THE FAULTS OF OUR OWN DIRTBAG CITIZENS WHO ARE RUNNING THIS CORPORATE BUREAUCRACY!

I guess if I don't quickly follow like a blind sheep I am a republican and Hillary hater? why is it that it is always the republicans? or a right wing conspiracy? I loved how Hillary said it was a left wing conspiracy a few weeks ago when she stumbled at the debate. It is always somebody else she can't ever take responsibility for her own actions. I guess I should just accept somebody that takes 2 weeks and 6 different positions on 1 subject, I guess I should also wait 13 months for her to start working on the lead problem assuming she makes it in. I guess if she isn't elected she will drop it like she did Health Care 14 years ago. So tell me WHAT HAS SHE DONE? all of the Clintonians please give me a list of everything she has done for this country. New Laws, great programs ANYTHING, please give me something because all I have gotten so far is HOT AIR.

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I really wish someone would do something about these unsafe toys NOW. I really try not to buy Chinese products because of their deplorable human rights history. But my office has decided we all need to buy toys for Toys for Tots. I spent HOURS in stores yesterday – and I avoid stores during the Christmas season if I can. I shop online – and EVERYTHING I looked at was made in China. Sure, these particular toys have not been banned – yet. But in 2 weeks we could be hearing the doll I was going to buy is loaded with lead.
Here we go again – another time when I will be labeled as "not a team player" in the office!!

"I just don't believe this woman at all….look up people.."

Well, I truly believe there are 2 women here we are talking about.

I did look up and I DO BELIEVE THIS WOMAN, FIRMLY. SHE IS NOT BUSH. SHE IS THE HOPE. SHE IS THE REAL CHANGE WE NEED. SHE IS A WOMAN !!!

I did look up and I DON'T BELIEVE THAT WOMAN MEDIA AND HER OPPONENTS LABELED AND MISREPRESENTED.

Wake up, America !

Bushes, Clintons = CORRUPTION!

So a bunch of people out there HATE Hillary, HATE Bill and Hate Democrats in general. Guess that's what the Republicans are all about- HATE.

Out of all these remedies she can't even mention trying to get toys and other goods to be actually produced IN THIS COUNTRY!!!

HI I'M HILLARY CLINTON. IF YOU BELIEVE EVERYTHING I SAY THEN VOTE FOR ME. -SUCKERS!!!

Dan, from Texas, you state that Hillary would be dominating the Democratic primary if...

The fact is, she is dominating the Democratic primary (most national polls have her leading anywhere from 20% to 30%). It's not fair to say that she should dominate every region in the U.S., as different people from different regions from different demographics respond to candidates, differently. Remember, before Hillary even went to Iowa, she was polling at about 10%. After a handfull of visits she took the lead (albeit small, but a lead nevertheless).

You also mentioned the following: "...and most polls are already reflecting a close general election, despite how little people want another republican president."

The fact is, Hillary does BETTER (in most polls) than any of the Democratic candidates versus any of the Republican candidates. But also remember, that the general election has not even yet begun, yet the RNC, the republican candidates, and the democratic candidates have been attacking Hillary (not to mention the media - recently - with the hopes of "tightening" the race). With all of the negative publicity she has recently received, she is STILL on top (in most polls).

Finally, national polls don't mean a whole lot, but state polls do. I'll reiterate what I stated before: What republican candidate can beat Hillary in red state Arkansas when not even Huckabee (ex-governor of Arkansas) is ahead of here there?

Best regards.

"I just don't believe this woman at all….look up people..
Posted By Sally,portsmouth,NH : November 24, 2007 6:01 pm"

Yes, I looked up

"Mark Gorenberg, who now sits on 2008 Presidential candidate Barack Obama's national finance committee, remarked, "Despite it all, I still love the guy, despite everything you read, every experience I ever had with him was nothing but delightful, and I just scratch my head."[58]"

So its not only 'the woman' you should believe or not..

The "Steel Girdle" takes on the lead tainted big time donations! Now that would be a headline!!! It'll never happen and the Chinese know it. Hillary's bought and paid for and the Chinese know it. It's in the bank!!!

Golly, Hill, I am so proud of you for taking such a risky stand against dangerous toys! With so many people favoring toxic lead-ridden and date-rape drug-laced toys, you are a beacon of hope for standing up against them. Wow, what a bold political move!

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Norman_Hsu

I just don't believe this woman at all....look up people..

Posted By Ken, San Diego, CA : November 24, 2007 3:30 pm

But Ken, Hillary is not the most electable. If she were dominating the democratic nomination process, she might have a chance. But where people are actually studying the candidates, particularly in Iowa, it's a toss-up.

If Clinton with all her fame and the love that all democrats have for her, still only pulls that level of support, it means that despite the fact she is loved by democrats, they don't think she's that good of a candidate.

In groups that are less in love with her, like independents; or groups that don't like her, like republicans; her support is low. She won't win – and most polls are already reflecting a close general election, despite how little people want another republican president.

If the Republican party thought that Obama would be a threat, Karl Rove wouldn't be trying to give Obama tips on how to beat Hillary. Even Bush had to admit she's tough.

I demand you clean up your toys China or secretly funnel money into my campaign and I will back off of you.

Oh come one Hillary do you think any American will trust a Clinton to do the right thing with China? They own you.

And don't give some hollow promise that you will do something about this if elected President. In case you forgot your a Senator. You can do something about this RIGHT NOW!! But you won't and it's not like you would if you got elected.

You are bought and paid for with Chinese money.

You all are just complainers. Anything Hillary says, is met with naysayers. You are just hating to be hating. It makes no logical sense anymore. Hillary is only one person; you all make it seem as if she can control EVERYTHING. You all are not being fair nor reasonable.

Remember, however, it is the American Public that wants CHEAT items. YOU are the ones that insisted on getting stuff on the cheat; and now that it is being uncovered that lead is in a lot of the Chinese toys (but we all know it is the dog food, toothpaste, and drugs as well and probably EVERYTHING from China) you want to moan and groan about it. HATE all of Congress and the White House as well as YOURSELVES for this. Stop depending on others to do the work. Start to buy items that are American made or from countries that inspect their goods.

Stop hating on Hillary and Hate on yourselves for being a HUGE part of the problem.

Less government, everything she espouses is more and more government.

More taxes to pay for it and a redistribution of wealth, with the elite keeping and adding adn the middle shrinking to oblivion.

Leave it to the free market, the consumer can dictate the marketplace, oversight and safety to the consumer and corporation, incentive in staying alive by making quality procucts at a competitive price.

Govenment regulation drive away competition and creates what we have today, which is crap.

#1: The China-toy-issue is less than 1 year old. To suggest that Hillary (or any other senator) should've done something about this 7 years ago is a bit naive (and overly partisan). Human rights issues have always been front and center in China. Unfortunately, although NAFTA and other agreements have human rights language, governments (especially our own) have ignored that language. Yes, you can blame the administration for not enforcing the laws as noted in the trade agreements. And, if you're looking for someone to have done something, at least Hillary attended the Women's Rights Conference in Beijing in 1995. This is nothing to frown out.

#2. For all of you who say Obama is more electable, you need to put this thing into perspective: Hillary has been attacked by BOTH sides during this primary season (the price to be on top). She has yet to seriously attack rivals on either side. And, the DNC has yet to attack any of the Republican candidates (unlike the RNC...). Thus, the only way attacked thus far has been Hillary. Yet, she is still on top. How do you think Obama's (or another else's unfavorables will look after constant attack). In fact, Hillary is doing much better than expected. If she gets the nomination, she will be the only one with the experience and know-how to win a general election. For those of you who think Republicans will switch to Obama, yeah right...For those of you who DON'T think a good share of Republican women will jump to Hillary, yeah right...For those of you who think Arkansas will go to any other candidate (including Huckabee), yeah right...

Some Democrats don't understand the situation in our country, which is no longer made up of two major parties only. You cannot ignore the growing number of Independents and undecided voters.

I am an Independent and I want to vote for the most qualified candidate no matter what his or her race or gender might be. Playing either card means failure. We need a strong leader for all Americans, not for a certain race or gender.

It is history to say that if you are not Democrats, you must be Republicans. If one criticizes Senator Clinton, it doesn't mean that the person is automatically a Republican.
Wake up and Shape up, Democrats!

Independents are concerned citizens, who cannot afford to sit on the sideline any more.

You know you don't have to running for president tp act on toy safety. She could have done it as sentor and now she wants safety and Bush is the blame again. Please wake up Mrs. Clinton and really address the real problems..you lack of knowledge

I do believe that Mark Penn is connected with some of these toys. I think somebody should probably point that out sometime.

You don't import only toys from China. You also import 'brains'.. who do you think are your computer programmers and scientists? Mathematics and science are hard for the American-born youth – more interested in shopping and TV. So, don't complain and don't throw mud to the Chinese to cover your inability at least to control the imports. You rely too much on them.
So don't blame Hillary Clinton for taking a correct position – you need trade, you need 'brains', just be at least capable to select. (BTW, I am not Chinese)

Daniel,

You need to be a man. Stand up, beat your chest, and cast away your feminine ideas.

Posted By Daniel, NY : November 24, 2007 10:24 am

Says that the latest NV poll is good for Clinton. It shows the same lead in the democratic primary so far. BUT the same poll has her losing or tied with the top republicans running. OBAMA is leading all of the head-to-head vs. republican polls. This NV poll shows that Obama is the most electable democrat running. Between now and Jan 19, Nevada will begin to see the candidates more and start paying more attention. Those polls will start to shift away from Clinton, just as they have been doing in Iowa and New Hampshire. As in independent voter, I will vote straight ticket, if Clinton is the nominee, it will be a republican ticket for me.

I like Obama's plan to use the same inspection that other countries have in place to ensure safety. Why does America lag behind? Oh yeah, we are a poor country, we can't afford it. Er, I mean, no new taxes!

Put down the envelopes stuffed with illegal chineese money, stop campaigning for a few days and draft something that will get your ideas put into law, at least put your money where your fat mouth is.

Ready to lead, don't think so Hillarity, you are a follower who has NO original ideas as they are all at best BORROWED from other people.

If you have these great ideas, why wait till your President, your still cashing a check as a Senator, do your job.

There is absolutely nothing in Hillary's statement that should evoke such venom. Just goes to show that Republicans are haunting the blogs night and day, waiting to pounce on anything she says. It's obvious their opinions are straight out of the Republican talking points they've been issued and asked to promote. For the record, Hillary is NOT Bill. Like it or not, what happened under his watch 10 years ago is irrelevant to her. What a bunch of mindless, stupid toadies!

Since Clinton depends on China for a large part of her political war chest, do you really think she is going to bite the hand that donates so much money to her campaign.

She waited until the start of the Christmas shopping season to make her statement, when this has been going on for months. As usual she probably waited for the polls to come out before committing to a stand – which she will ultimately parse into oblivion when it comes to acting on it.

We misunderstood what we thought she meant. She will again be the victim of a massive conspiracy.

Hillary Clinton is correct we need to hold the companies accountable for the toys they purchase and send into this country for our children. She is absolutely correct! She is one to get this changed along with many other ideas.
Regards.
Carol

Posted By Carol Knoxville TN

CNN Anchor Lou Dobbs has been the leader in alarming American public on the imported toxic Chinese toys and foods, and calling for the administration and Congress’ attention to this problem. Hearing Senator Clinton talking about fighting Chinese toxic toys now makes me wonder if Hillary has got permission from the Chinese to fire at them in order to impress American voters for her win-win presidential election. Google Clinton and one of the following names: John Huang, Norman Hsu, Ma Paw, Danny Lee, and many more, and you will be surprised at what you find.

Democratic fundraiser Norman Hsu was arrested on 09/07/2007, and Hillary had to return his donations of nearly one million dollars. It is unclear how he had earned so much money for campaign donations as he was never a successful businessman. PA Governor Rendell, NM Governor Richardson, NY Governor Spitzer and Senator Obama all received donations from Hsu. In NYC Chinatown, Hillary also received laundered Chinese donations that cannot be traced. How could the Chinese restaurant workers afford to give her $1,000 apiece? The Clinton campaign collected $380,000 from NY Chinatown one day in April. We should also check to see if any of these $1,000 apiece donors are on food stamps or Medicaid. I don’t know if non-citizens are allowed to contribute to any of our campaigns. It should be illegal if U.S. is an independent country. More details on illegal donations can be found below:

http://www.time.com/time/nation/article/0,8599,1679979,00.html?xid=rss-topstories

http://blog.washingtonpost.com/the-trail/2007/10/23/post_142.html
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2007/09/15/AR2007091501386_pf.html

http://www.elections.state.ny.us/NYSBOE/finance/ContributionSearchB.htm

In August 2007, Democratic Senators Durbin, Nelson, Schumer and Klobuchar urged CPSC action on Chinese toxic toys. Why hasn’t Senator Clinton been involved in solving the toxic Chinese imports problem till her lead is narrowed? Is she desperate now? I am not convinced by the sparring appearance between the Clintons and the Chinese based on their mysterious money trails and Lincoln Bedroom sleepovers.

Mattel executives actually apologized to the Chinese government for their design flaws. Had Mattel designed lead toys or toys with small parts? Had Mattel invested all their eggs in one nest – China? They deserve China.

http://www.cnn.com/ALLPOLITICS/1997/02/25/clinton.money/

Senator Clinton either doesn’t know how to operate a business even after working for Wal-Mart, or she made the statement just for political advantage. It takes months in advance to secure materials, manufacture and ship toys across the Pacific. Her anti-Chinese toys statement is way too late. This may show that she lacks executive experiences. How is she qualified to be our commander-in-chief as timing is utterly critical for military and diplomatic operations? There is absolutely no room for waffling.

Once again the interests of business must be protected above all.

When we shoppers get a raw deal from a vendor, we do not continue to patronize that vendor. But to a politician who must protect the interests of businessmen, the solution is never so straightforward.

Just reverse the trend of unfair trade deals and pull our manufacturing back from the Chinese. Too simple eh? Too beneficial to American working men and women eh?
Yesterday I listened to Bush villify Castro for being communist. But embracing communists with missles still pointed at us is just dandy.

These guys give me a headache!

WAKE UP SHE IS GRAND STANDING

after that speech she went behind stage and got her china money for her campaign and her personel bank account.

China wants her elected, America is upset with China toys. SO by bashing China., She is increasing her chances of becoming a China PAWN (President).

China is not Dumb they know American histroy and politics better then the average American.
Dont belive it go compare China kids on education compared to American kids. If it is Xbox, or MYspace we got em beat. If it is Math science, history china kids blow our kids to dust.

The sad thing about these dangerous toys coming out of China is that it took so much for people to look in their own backyard to find excellent wood toy producers like my father who has dedicated 30 years of his life to making toys. http://www.doodletowntoys.com. Let's hope that people will now make wiser choices about toy purchases and then it won't be necessary for the government to step in.

We can blame Bill Clinton for this all we want but Bush has been the president since 2000 and he should have made sure that inspectors were there doing there job and if not end the trade. Where are inspectors that the trade agreement says are suppose to be there? Instead of trying to change things in the Mid East maybe Bush could hold China to the agreement, why must we wait until a Democrat goes to the White house to make sure that our children toys are safe.

In good news for Hillary, she has a massive lead in a new primary poll of Nevada - which, you might remember, votes on January 19th.

Yo Hillary,

You want to be impressive? Go to China with that speech. Now that would be impressive! Heck, I might even have to vote for you!

Why is she just addressing this last I check she is still a senator who can introduce legislation, now, to inact these measures to protect us. Politics as usual.

It's pure political pandering, but somebody's gotta do it. Could this help with the "family" vote?

http://www.political-buzz.com/

Wow, you think? Months after the fact and she's on it. We really need a president like this!

There is no reason for federal action to protect children from lead-painted toys. Let the free market handle it! As consumers purchase toys that kill their children, they will gradually learn to buy toys elsewhere. Then, those stores that sell lead-painted toys will see that they are losing customers and start ordering different brands of toys.

Also, the "lead poisoning" issue is based on junk science promoted by left-wing think tanks. Lead is actually good for children, promoting athletic skills and reducing attention deficit disorder. A study by the Lead Institute definitively proved that more studies are needed before anyone can claim that lead is the least bit harmful.

All action by any level of government is by definition incompetent. If we pass a thousand pages of laws restricting the importation of lead-painted toys, we are putting up barriers to free trade. This will result in the loss of American jobs and a reduction in American wages. Only a socialist would want that to happen.

What an opportunistic sham. This woman has no shame. What has she been doing in the Senate while these toys have been coming here for years? She, along with the rest of our esteemed elected officials should have stepped in when the problem was first identified, not just now when it is convenient for her.

It never ceases to amaze me how low the opinion of our elected officials is when it comes to us, the Americans who foolishly send them to Washington in the mistaken belief they will actually do what we're paying taxes to have them do. Dump all of them and start over.

We are all to blame for Chinese imports. We love the low cost...nobody cries when a tool factory is closed and all the tools now come from China–we scarf those cheap products up from Wal-Mart with nary a tear for the 2000 people who lost their well payed jobs and are now selling those tools to us in Wal-Mart. Yes, Clinton did give most favored trading nation status to China. But ALL the Agencies that were responsible for monitorng our safety during his administration–received a much large percent of tax dollars and had more authority than today. Check the records–today domestic/social programs like public health, food safety, condumer product safety, all are struggling, understaffed and underbudgeted...while the population and number of imported products as skyrocketed...particularly in the LAST THREE years...as the last of America's manufacturing jobs...trickle over to China. Get a grip...no one person is to blame...we're all guilty. Nothing
s free. Good paying jobs, or a safe nation–a good government must be funded. And we're paying way too much towards defense and corporate welfare.

You got to be kidding me...Hillary is unreal – First is the Saudi Rape Case – This was a spot where Hillary could get more female votes since it made huge news (what about other the countries that profess the same standard for women???) and now the chinese toy issue...ummm hasn't this been an issue for awhile, why on the first day of the big shopping season does Hillary strut out and claims something has to be done?...get real Hillary, I see right through you. She is getting desparate.

All of the agencies that protect us...consumer product safety, FDA...have been short staff, underfunded, and neglected far too long by the current administration. These domestic protection programs–are just as critical as our defense–but way under Bush's radar==of course until there is a problem. I believe like Hillary–we could use fewer advanced tactical fighters and other high cost hardward, in favor of spending more of our Tax Dollars on domestic and social issues. And NEVER<EVER outsourceing those functions to a profit driven entity–whose motivation is not public safety–but greed and shareholders.

The guilty party is not china, but the American manufacturers and importers which avoid the American strict labour and environmental laws by offshoring the manufacturing facilities there. They exploit the Chinese workers and pollute the Chinese environment. They should have enforced the high product quality standard for their Chinese products, but didn’t. The American manufacturers and importers pocket the profits from these low quality goods.

You get what you pay in life.

Hey Hilary On trouble again. Zogby Polls released two days ago showed Clinton lost 10 points to Mr Obama and Edwards nationally. 38% to 27 % 14%

As an Observer, my advice to Hilary people is not to panick. Her recent attacks on Mr Obama backfired big time

Her untrusthworthiness is spreading.Do something about it else it could be messy with Obama rising power but no mud pls

6 trillion to finance the war? We were in debt up to our eyeballs 20 years ago.

Problems with toys from China? Don't buy them, plain and simple. More legislation? Do we really need or want more legislation? Isn't it the glowing wisdom of our so-called 'legislation' that got the country into this mess in the first place (read: fed-debt, dying dollar, weak position militarily)???

I am just suprised that there are some people that see thru her and the hypocrite she is.
She said "with one you get two", so she should get the blame for the millions of good paying jobs that have left our middle class people , now she wants our vote.
NO WAY!

Yet when she was president 8 years ago and handing off production to China – why were there no controls put in place then?? (wait...she was never the president....and "first lady" doesn't count as political experience unless you live in NY) back to your reading...

Ronald Reagon had the vision of foriegn trsde,, Goerge Bush sr mulled it around try'ed to fast tract it when it was to his liking but couldn't get it done in one term of office, then Mr Bill Clinton got elected waved his magical golden wand over it and WALLA the birth of NAFTA. MY point being we all share in this disaster. WE ALL got what we deserve in this one. we had three very diferent presidents put ther hands on this one and we as americans were either dooped or to blind or to lazy to stop it. myself included.

why is this important and tainted food isn't? did it poll better?

I am not even from your country but what a wunderful women that hillary clintax is. To take on her biggest suppoters the chinese. We think of her and Bill all the time. thanks again for all the intel!

what the heck, wasn't this news about 2 weeks ago? if she hadn't been deciding how to answer the license issue maybe she could have kept up. I guess it could also possibly be that it takes her 2 weeks to decide on whether or not to take something on. Could we please get someone that can move quicker then that?

could someone also hold her responsible for anything. How about campaign finances to start then how about we start with a couple scandals, this could be hard to choose, way to many to choose from!

so SHE is going to hold someone accountable? is that before or after she gets a campaign check? we all saw what she did to peter paul. If it is before she will let them skate if it is after she will cut them down with a vengence.

wasn't it 14 years ago she started to "help" us with health care? boy if I wait for her she'll be 74 and all my kids will have brain damage from the lead. Thanks but no thanks, I think I just won't buy anything that says made in CHINA. also FYI Hillary you don't have to be President to do something. It would be great if there was a pro-active senator around that could do something about it, I guess we'll have to wait until washington gets that enima that it needs.

The U.S consumer (not just corporations) sold themselves to China a long time ago. We the People made that decision. It was not Bush, nor Clinton, nor Regan, or even Nixon. WE did that. WE need to get involved and make better decisions.

Well, first off, her husband opened this pandora's box with NAFTA and the trade deal to China during Clinton selling our debt to China to begin with. Does anyone not realize how Clinton made the deficit disappear? Yep, he sold it to China and relaxed the trade laws with them.

Now, Senator Clinton has said she will vote yes for the Peru Free Trade Agreement to bring in yet more slave-labor goods similar to those from China!

And let us not forget, the largest Importer of Chinese goods is Wal-Mart. Did everyone forget Hillary was a board member for Wal-Mart for a number of years??

Yeah, she will fix the problem by creating even more problems and more government spending to treat the symptoms, and will completely forget about fixing the root cause of this mess.

If Senator Clinton was as concerned as she says she is why did she not introduce legislation when all the lead recalls of toys made in China started hitting the news this past summer? Why does not introduce her agenda now in Congress? Why is she announcing this initiative now that just happens to coincide with the kick off of the Christmas shopping season? Think. She doesn't care one way or the other about toy safety. What she cares about is appearing to be concerned and playing off the fears of many parents like myself who are doing their Christmas shopping now. The calculating nature of this whole "agenda" sickens me.

There is a difference between trade and bad trade. Don't blame Bill Clinton for opening doors that were supposed to be open. You cannot have global markets if there is no trade. As Hillary said, controlling it, this is the key.

And all this non-sense again about her vote for the war in Irak.. what was at that time the approval rate for war of Americans? Everybody was hysterical after 9/11 so don't all play the wise now because results are not so good (same as Obama who was anyway on the margin.. and when he was entitled to vote on other matters, he missed the vote.. so convenient).

Hillary would have good judgment if she had access to the right information.

Hillary 08!

Do not trust the goverment or banks, they will both let you down.
Hillary is a US Senator now, if she wanted to do something she could today.
The only way to stop this is to stop buying the cheap toys, let them set on the shelves and gather dust at wal-mart.
The american consumer is still in charge, not the goverment.
Bill Clinton signed the NAFTA bill, most people know someone that lost a job with benefits because of that.

It's amazing how Hillary has a "fix" for everything, isn't it?

"This whole Chinese toy debacle is simply a result of the practice by American corporations of outsourcing jobs to foreign soil. They may have saved a few bucks initially but now it's time to pay the piper"

BINGO! That's hitting the nail square on the head.

Well I can't imagine what people will find wrong with this common sense proposal but, this is the internet after all, so I'm sure they'll find something.

What a hypocrite. She was intimately involved in shaping NAFTA with Bill, the trade policy that opened our borders wide and allowed a host of cheap foriegn products in that are now poisoning our kids. I'm outraged by this statement. She should own up to it but instead she doesn't mention her past involvement, just like Iraq and illegals and everything else.

She was on the board of directors of Wall Mart, who funded Bill's first campaigns. They benefited in the extreme from NAFTA and cheap foreign toys. Her support on this issue is no doubt linked to the corporate wishes of Wall Mart and others.

Now she's gonna bash it? She has no moral ground to stand on.

I support Barack Obama because at least he's consistant and at most he's visionary about where this country should be headed. He has been right before and he's right now.

Barack Obama 08.

The toys from China should be BANNED UNTIL THEY CAN ABSOLUTELY VERIFY THEY ARE SAFE.
Our multi-national corporations are sending the jobs there so the CEO's can make massive bonuses and get millions in stock options and could care less about the health of the children.
The importers should not be immune to the problem and they should have to verify the toys they sell are safe regardless where they are made.

Come on Hill, do you think we are that stupid? Lies.

I have a simple solution. Block all toy imports from China starting today. There.........job done.....

Hillary Clinton is a corporate promotor, she will not do anything about cheap Chinese goods coming into this country. The money she has received from the biggest corporations in this country will assure she doesn't
help she's too beholding to them. HC, is trying to look like the candidate of the people, she is not, she is the candidate, who wants to promote herself to the highest office in the land, being first lady, was not enough, besides Bill wants back in the White House, Hillary won't be able to do a thing without him. What a phony.

I see she has graduated from the Slick Willy School of Finger Wagging.

"I don't trust the Chinese with my toys."

Please put the envelope with the money over there.........

It is Hillary Clinton who is running for President not Bill Clinton. Anyone who think other wise should have their logic check. Did anyone blame Bush senior for the failure of his son ? If the Republican or any one else have a plan,let us have a honest discussion about it. Personal attack is always a sign of weaknesws. Throwing mud on
one's opponent simply show one has no real principles and productive idea. please think with logic.

she'll only do it if elected president? what a joke. I will only do things that look good to the public. I am not interested in doing it because it not only benefits the public, but it protects the public. Get off your a@$ and so what you are supposed to do because you were elected to do it not just to get a "better" position!

this is way too important to wait until 2009, doesn't she know what lead can do to children? why would anybody say they would wait a full year? and only if she becomes president she is in a position to put forth legislation to do what she is talking about why would she have to be president to do it? arrrrrrgh definately a politician of OLD politics wait wait wait, why shouldn't she hurry and do it NOW!.

First: No, she is not saying to stop traiding with China. She is saying better inspections and safety observances should be implemented to ensure it doesn't happen again.

'Oh, she's Disagreeing with Bill!' What, now that she has a stance on something, you attack her for not sharing the same ideas as Bill. Weren't you people just attacking her for having the same opinions a week ago? Alright, off your soapbox. You lost your privelege.

Now, she's not just honing in on China.

"..imposing obligations on American companies that import toys; requiring independent, third-party testing of toys; increasing the number of product inspectors; instituting a complete ban on lead in products intended for children; and increasing enforcement of civil and criminal penalties for violations of consumer product safety laws."

So, she's telling both China and America to care about our children's safety.

As for the Senate passing anything during the Holiday season...maybe the Easter Bunny will be by for Christmas, too.

I think they should have started getting a few red flags during the Austrailian Recall, not just now. If they acted then, before the Senate went to 'de facto', they might have made the holiday safer for everyone.

But that's just my opinion. One man, one voice.

Good night, and Happy Holidays.

WHILE TOXIC TOYS ARE IMPORTANT, REMEMBER THE TALIBAN HILLARY!!!! THEY CUT OFF THE HEADS OF A MOTHER AND FATHER, IN FRONT OF THEIR CHILDREN AND TWO OF THE TALIBAN WERE SISTERS.THESE PEOPLE SHOULD SEND SHIVERS DOWN EVERYONE'S SPINES!!FIGHT THEM OVERSEAS NOW AND FOREVER!!. WHAT WAS THE MAN'S CRIME? WEARING WESTERN STYLE PANTS AND NOT PRAYING ENOUGH!! DANG! (FREEDOM) GO USA!!!!

This poor, poor woman. Was she not around the past few months while this was taking place? Is black friday the most appropriate time to "announce this all important initative?"

Wasn't her husband the one who opened door to Chinese imports even wider? Is she calling him a liar?

clinton also said last november that hte demos if ellected would lower the gas prices,considering they are 40% higher this year i would not believe a thing she or cnn says!

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So why isn't she in the Senate Chambers creating a LAW that would ensure our safety regarding this issue instead of these ghosts that are busy keeping the Senate open preventing the President from doing HIS job

Or is she too busy campaigning and complaining to do her job?

Hello? Anyone home? Where are MY tax dollars going?

Why is it that all we get is tough talk and no action from this legislature? Will someone puh-leeeeeeeez tell me?

Finally, a candidate with an actual PLAN to end this dangerous-toy-import fiasco (I'm so tired of the lip service from other candidates who's simple answer is to ban everything....).

And just why weren't these steps taken months ago by either the administration or the congress? Don't you think it's a little late to discover the barn door has a missing latch?

Hillary Clinton isn't going to stand up to anything. She took money from Chinese contributors. Google Norman Hsu and read about it. While you're at it, google Stan Lee and Peter Paul, too. This is just public posturing.

This whole Chinese toy debacle is simply a result of the practice by American corporations of outsourcing jobs to foreign soil. They may have saved a few bucks initially but now it's time to pay the piper. So how much money have they saved in the long run at the expense of American workers and consumers? All the finger pointing without admitting any responsibility won't bring about any restitution so American consumers will eventually pick of the tab for corporate greed while CEO's rake in outrageous pay packages. The sad part is that I doubt American corporations will learn anything from all this as they will dodge the blame and the expense. I say keep the jobs here at home where American workers have pride in their jobs and companies have recourse with our own legal system. Chinese toys are just the tip of the iceberg. Beware: It could be any product next.

sen. hillary clinton is the only one that would stand up for americans children big money republicans would not stand up to china the bush family has strong ties to beijing china g.w.bush uncle prescott sheldon bush jr. a businessman and developer with strong ties to beijing he ran the u.s. china chamber of commerce look where are jobs is at no bill clinton didn't get n.a.f.t. ronnie reagan did get N.A.F.T. he was the FOUNDER!

When that mouth opens, all I expect are lies lies lies. And all what I get are the lies. I am becoming immune with our politicians who are becoming selfish and self centered!

Shut the hell up! Your husband traded with china, video games, toys and cell phones. You took out jobs to Indian during your husbands administration.
The other day you are commenting on 'saudi Arabia rape case', just because your chief political adviser is a saudi Arabian born. Are these not what Sen. Obama called Political convinient? I wonder when we gonna have some truth in with our leaders.

Why doesn't she try to get legislation passed to do what she wants to do? Why does she have to wait? It would seem this is just grandstanding on her part. OF course I may be wrong, but that's the appearance it gives to me. I would love to see her do more as I'm undecided between her and Richardson.

You don't give out trade contract to China then you come saying the toys are toxic. Bill Clinton was a huge trader of u.s and china. Now Hillary is telling us how toxic the toys are?, common, someone gonna take responsibility some day of what they do. Or can we say Chelsea is a grown up to know what we are talking about here...

she's already acting like my mother-in-law... THAT's a scary thought

Always pointing the finger; how about you prescribe something?

With the money connections between the Clintons and the Chinese, does anyone honestly think Clinton will do anything to hurt that financially profitable relationship.

More of the same rhetoric since the duo was in Arkansas.

What a great idea!! I am so glad that this is being addressed in the presidential campaign. As a mother of three little children this is a very important topic for me. I hope all the candidates make this same pledge.

I am a Mitt Romney/John McCain supporter (I haven't decided which yet). I hope they address this issue. (I can't believe I'm about to say this, but...) Thank you Hillary Clinton for making this a priority!! I think it's interesting that the only woman candidate brought this up first as it is a topic that concerns mothers.

We would have much more leverage with China if we were not in debt to them for the 6 trillion dollars we borrowed to finance the war that Senator Clinton voted for. The current budget does not begin to address this debt. It will be passed on for generations.

There is no way that I will ever trust the judgement of Hillary Clinton to lead this country.

Has desperation set in??? The inevitable doesn't seem so inevitable anymore!

Wow, sure makes me feel safe ! With all the technology sold to the Chicoms by Bill's administration, and illegal campaign funds from the rest right to Hill ...... what, me worry ?

We need inspectors for food safety too. Food affects all Americans!