Political Quotes

Scott Bessent

The Public Record

U.S. Secretary of the Treasury in the Trump administration; hedge-fund manager and founder of Key Square Group.

Jun 24, 2026

We didn’t have a regime change, but we changed the regime.

foreignpolicy.com
Jun 17, 2026

the grand culmination of U.S. sanctions policy

reason.com
Jun 13, 2026

Here in Texas, meanwhile, the contrast is so striking that it begins to feel like a tale of two states.

foxnews.com
Jun 13, 2026

The AI race may be accelerated by the elegance of our code, but it will be won by the abundance of our energy.

foxnews.com
Jun 13, 2026

In California, I saw firsthand what years of failed governance looks like: a tax system that is hostile to ambition. A regulatory state that smothers enterprise. An economic climate indifferent to consequence.

foxnews.com
Jun 13, 2026

More than strengthening an economy, energy abundance also secures a nation. Economic security is national security.

foxnews.com
Jun 13, 2026

Texas has become America’s center of gravity because it is fostering the conditions for families and businesses to flourish.

foxnews.com
Jun 6, 2026

Schemes to pay unlawful workers often rely upon access to the U.S. financial system, including U.S. banks.

pbs.org
Jun 6, 2026

"Well, you Democrats should know — no wonder so many people are leaving Illinois. Why don't you come see me in South Carolina?"

foxnews.com
Jun 6, 2026

"Then, congressman, would you like to apologize to the president right now on behalf [of your party]?"

foxnews.com
Jun 6, 2026

will not allow illegal aliens to abuse financial institutions to steal billions of dollars from hardworking American taxpayers.

pbs.org
Jun 6, 2026

It’s a new day at the Fed … I had my first breakfast with Chair Warsh this morning, and I believe that he will do the right thing to balance inflation and growth.

theguardian.com