Scott Besant

I'm reclaiming my time, Mr. Secretary.

No. No. Generally no. No.

No. No. Generally no. No.

No. No. Generally no. No.

But you don't recall him being there? Congressman, I did not recall that individual's name, but that individual was terminated. He was terminated.

But you don't recall him being there? Congressman, I did not recall that individual's name, but that individual was terminated. He was terminated.

But you don't recall him being there? Congressman, I did not recall that individual's name, but that individual was terminated. He was terminated.

Not by Treasury, sir.

Not by Treasury, sir.

Not by Treasury, sir.

Well, first of all, sir, I've had meetings with more than 50 small lenders and So I want to clarify that. I would also say that in game theory, strategic uncertainty, of which you seem to like the name Crazy Ivan. Well, it's your words, correct? Didn't you use Crazy Ivan? Well, you've used it five times. Answer the question, Mr. Chairman.

Well, first of all, sir, I've had meetings with more than 50 small lenders and So I want to clarify that. I would also say that in game theory, strategic uncertainty, of which you seem to like the name Crazy Ivan. Well, it's your words, correct? Didn't you use Crazy Ivan? Well, you've used it five times. Answer the question, Mr. Chairman.

Well, first of all, sir, I've had meetings with more than 50 small lenders and So I want to clarify that. I would also say that in game theory, strategic uncertainty, of which you seem to like the name Crazy Ivan. Well, it's your words, correct? Didn't you use Crazy Ivan? Well, you've used it five times. Answer the question, Mr. Chairman.

I am saying the strategic uncertainty is part of negotiations. Should we say, oh, here's what we'll accept. Please take this.

I am saying the strategic uncertainty is part of negotiations. Should we say, oh, here's what we'll accept. Please take this.

I am saying the strategic uncertainty is part of negotiations. Should we say, oh, here's what we'll accept. Please take this.

Sir, the history would show that it is a complicated mix of who pays the tariffs over various times.

Sir, the history would show that it is a complicated mix of who pays the tariffs over various times.

Sir, the history would show that it is a complicated mix of who pays the tariffs over various times.

Thank you.