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Scott Bessent: I can’t think of a problem in society that can’t be traced in some way back to the abuses of organized labor.

On the recordSeptember 1, 2026
I can’t think of a problem in society that can’t be traced in some way back to the abuses of organized labor.
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Scott Bessent

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Accusing unions of illegal political funding

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