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Scott Bessent: I don't think it's going to hurt. It's a global embarrassment what these Democratic senators are doing, keeping the…

On the recordOctober 26, 2025
I don't think it's going to hurt. It's a global embarrassment what these Democratic senators are doing, keeping the government shut down.
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Scott Bessent

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Commenting on the government shutdown's impact on international negotiations.

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