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Scott Bessent: “My belief that as soon as it is militarily possible, the US…”

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

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Published | Video Starts at 23:42

We were discussing a plethora of things. And is it your belief that the volume of ships going through the Strait of Hormuz will be improving immediately from now? My belief that as soon as it is militarily possible, the US Navy and perhaps with an international coalition will be escorting vessels through. And that came up just now in the situation. Your words, not mine. But again, we've been planning for this. (23:42–23:55)

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Asserts belief that the US Navy, possibly with an international coalition, will escort vessels through the Strait of Hormuz.

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