"Europe will not accept genetically modified foods. It doesn't make any difference in the final analysis what Brussels does, what Washington does, or what the World Trade Organization does"
- Jeremy Rifkin
About this Quote
This quote by Jeremy Rifkin recommends that no matter what the European Union, the United States, or the World Trade Organization do, Europe will not accept genetically customized foods. This suggests that Europe is unwilling to compromise on this concern, which the other organizations will not be able to convince them to alter their position. This might be due to a range of factors, such as a lack of rely on the security of genetically modified foods, or a desire to secure their own agricultural industry. Whatever the factor, it appears that Europe is not happy to budge on this concern, which the other organizations will have to accept this.
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