LOS ANGELES (AP) - Elizabeth Taylor said Friday she's supporting Hillary Rodham Clinton's presidential campaign, calling the New York senator a smart, strong leader.

It was a reprise of a previous performance.

In January 2007, the Hollywood legend and activist donated $2,300 to Clinton's presidential campaign, the legal limit for the primary, and called her a ''very savvy and a smart leader.''

Since that time, Taylor has repeatedly been listed as a Clinton supporter.

A statement from the actress on Friday, headlined ''Endorsement of Sen. Hillary Clinton,'' never mentioned the 2007 contribution or her earlier statements in support of Clinton's candidacy.

It urged voters in Indiana and North Carolina, which hold Tuesday primaries, to support Clinton because she is ''a brilliant teacher and powerful leader.''

Why the sequel? Taylor publicist Dick Guttman said the actress ''felt moved to make a direct appeal'' to voters in next week's contests.

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