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Scott Bessent: “I know, but I'm saying there are many people on this…”

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I think you think the Iran war. I think just as many people historically, when President Obama was in office, said that Iran may not have. President Obama left office in 2016, sir. I know, but I'm saying there are many people on this committee who said Iran should never have a nuclear weapon at any cost. I agree with you. They should not have a nuclear weapon and they're closer thanks to this administration's policies. Absolutely. And the Strait of Hormuz is still closed. (05:37–05:44)

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Asserts that many committee members believe Iran should never have a nuclear weapon at any cost.

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