Scott Bessent said "This should not be wired out of the country and we are going to be cracking down on that." @ PoliticalQuotes.com

On the recordJanuary 10, 2026

This should not be wired out of the country and we are going to be cracking down on that.

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Scott Bessent

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Statement on enforcing regulations against fraudulent wire transfers.

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