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Mike Johnson: “Treasury Secretary Scott Bessen said that we need to do this…”

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Interview with Speaker Mike Johnson on House Budget Committee and Legislative Efforts

Published May 18, 2025 | Video Starts at 06:49

The package that we send over there will be one that was very carefully negotiated and delicately balanced. And we hope that they don't make many modifications to it because that will ensure its passage quickly. Remember, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessen said that we need to do this by July 4th. Remember, also included in this package is a solution to the debt limit that is coming upon us, the cliff. (06:49–06:55)

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Asserts that Treasury Secretary Scott Bessen stated the need to complete the package by July 4th.

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