On the recordJune 13, 2026
Texas has become America’s center of gravity because it is fostering the conditions for families and businesses to flourish.
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Scott Bessent
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foxnews.comTexas has become America’s center of gravity because it is fostering the conditions for families and businesses to flourish.
Remarks during a meeting at the Petroleum Club of Houston.
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