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Scott Bessent: This administration will not tolerate blatant abuse of our financial system, nor will it permit risks posed by the…

On the recordAugust 7, 2026
This administration will not tolerate blatant abuse of our financial system, nor will it permit risks posed by the extension of financial services to illegal aliens.
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Scott Bessent

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Remarks to Arizona bankers about financial system abuse.

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