So at treasury, we control the sanctions authority. Many people ask me, in terms of the job, what's been your biggest surprise? I said that 40 to 60% [of the Treasury Secretary's job] is national security. And look, we are the reserve currency of the world, the US Financial system. Everyone wants access to it. And having access to it is a privilege. (04:25–04:29)
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