U.S. Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell | Mitch McConnell Official website
U.S. Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell | Mitch McConnell Official website
U.S. Senator Mitch McConnell (R-KY) expressed his satisfaction with the confirmation of Scott Bessent as U.S. Secretary of the Treasury. In a statement, McConnell highlighted the significance of this appointment in steering the nation back towards "commonsense, pro-growth policies" following what he described as "four years of reckless spending and runaway inflation under the Biden Administration."
McConnell praised Bessent's financial acumen and private sector experience, noting that these qualities would be valuable to the President's administration in addressing tax reform and regulatory issues. He stated, "Scott Bessent’s sharp financial foresight and private sector expertise will be immediate assets to the President as his Administration gets to work on urgent tax reform and widespread regulatory relief."
The senator expressed confidence in Bessent's ability to restore fiscal stability, stating, "Secretary Bessent is the right choice to get our fiscal house back in order, and I look forward to working with him in the years ahead."
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