Hillary Clinton said Friday that she respects Britain’s decision to leave the European Union, but noted the “uncertainty” caused by the move shows how important the American presidential election is.
“We respect the choice the people of the United Kingdom have made. Our first task has to be to make sure that the economic uncertainty created by these events does not hurt working families here in America. We also have to make clear America’s steadfast commitment to the special relationship with Britain and the transatlantic alliance with Europe,” she said in a statement.
“This time of uncertainty only underscores the need for calm, steady, experienced leadership in the White House to protect Americans’ pocketbooks and livelihoods, to support our friends and allies, to stand up to our adversaries, and to defend our interests,” she continued. “It also underscores the need for us to pull together to solve our challenges as a country, not tear each other down.”
