Sen. Thune: Will Confirm National Security Team Today

The transcript discusses the confirmation process for the new president's cabinet, focusing on Wilbur Ross and Steve Mnuchin. It highlights the importance of quick confirmations for national security positions and the bipartisan support for Ross due to his trade expertise. Mnuchin's stance on the dollar and economic growth is contrasted with Trump's views, emphasizing the need for balance in tax reform to retain manufacturing jobs in the US.

Why is it important to confirm the new president's cabinet positions quickly?

• To ensure the new administration can start working effectively

• To delay the opposition party's agenda

• To increase the number of government positions

• To reduce the workload of the current administration

What is a key factor in Wilbur Ross's expected quick confirmation?

• His lack of experience

• His bipartisan support in Congress

• His opposition to tax reform

• His controversial views on trade

What is Steve Mnuchin's stance on the value of the dollar?

• He has no opinion on the dollar's value

• He supports a weaker dollar in the long term

• He believes the dollar's value should not change

• He favors a strong dollar in the long term

How does a strong dollar impact agricultural exports?

• It makes exports more competitive

• It has no impact on exports

• It makes exports less competitive

• It increases the demand for exports

What is one of the goals of tax reform according to the discussion?

• To increase the complexity of the tax system

• To encourage businesses to operate outside the US

• To create a simple and competitive tax system

• To raise the highest tax rates in the world