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Scott Bessent: “Deals that are coming out will be slightly higher than that…”

Featuring: Scott Bessent, Republican | Secretary of the Treasury | National

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Published | Video Starts at 07:04

And over the 10 year window, that's $2.8 trillion based on the current deals. And I can tell you that the Deals that are coming out will be slightly higher than that. $2.83 trillion over the 10 year window substantially eases the deficit. Mr. Secretary, you are an incredibly busy man. I think your portfolio is more expansive than any Treasury Secretary I recall ever seeing. (07:04–07:21)

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Asserts that upcoming deals will total $2.83 trillion over ten years, easing the deficit.

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