We had Morgenthau during the Depression and World War II. So it's a great building. And now we have Scott Besson. Now we do number 79. I always like to point out, In 79 treasury secretaries, only 47 presidents. So the job security is not as good. And you're right next door to the White House. We look over at the White House, before the ballroom construction started, it was four and a half minutes for me to get from my office to the Oval. (00:35–00:42)
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Asserts that there have been 79 treasury secretaries and only 47 presidents, implying less job security for treasury secretaries.
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