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Scott Bessent: “I think you can have lower interest rates, higher growth and…”

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

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And Alan Greenspan had the ability to have a framework before looking look at the productivity that was going on. And I think we're seeing that same kind of productivity here. So that's why I think you can have lower interest rates, higher growth and higher productivity. Secretary Bessant, thank you for your time. We appreciate it, sir. Good. And tell Joe I hope he feels better. We will, thank you. Thanks. (15:56–16:02)

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Asserts that it is possible to have lower interest rates alongside higher growth and productivity.

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