WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) released the following statement after Scott Bessent was confirmed as Secretary of the U.S. Department of the Treasury:

“As Treasury Secretary, Scott Bessent will be a valuable asset to President Trump and a powerful partner to Congress as we work together to extend the Trump tax cuts, rein in spending, and bring down inflation. Scott and I agree that tackling our national debt is critical to the success of Republicans’ pro-growth agenda and securing America’s dominance on the world stage. I look forward to working with him to seize this historic opportunity and get our economy roaring back to life.”