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John Thune: “The US has some strategic interests in [Argentina's] region…”

Featuring: John Thune, Republican | Senate Majority Leader, South Dakota

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Published | Video Starts at 08:50

In this case, my understanding is it's a currency swap. And so it's a structured in a way that hopefully will support and give some stability to their economy. And I think The US has some strategic interests in [Argentina's] region of the world. So, you know, again, I think it's a decision the administration is making based on precedent that past administrations have used. (08:50–08:55)

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