Scott Bessent said "Well, again, it is the largest cut in discretionary spending in – or non – excuse me – nondiscretionary spending in history." @ PoliticalQuotes.com

On the recordJune 27, 2025

Well, again, it is the largest cut in discretionary spending in – or non – excuse me – nondiscretionary spending in history.

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Scott Bessent

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Describing the significance of the proposed budget cuts.

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