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Published November 23, 2025 | Video Starts at 04:41

Best October in three years. Best month since February. Let me ask you, big picture, Mr. Secretary, You said earlier this month I'm going to quote you quote, I think there are sectors of the economy that are in a recession. Kevin Hassett, director of the National Economic Council said, quote, we're starting to see pockets of the economy that look like they might be in a recession. (04:41–04:49)

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