Scott Bessent: “Our goal is to work toward full participation from all 50…”

“Now, as we begin to enroll eligible foster youth across the country, I especially want to recognize Governor Jeff Landry for his leadership. Our goal is to work toward full participation from all 50 states. and I encourage every local welfare agency to follow Louisiana's example by looking beyond a child's present circumstances to invest in their potential by affirming that the child born into adversity possesses equal worth as the child born into abundance.” (34:27–34:33)

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