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Excerpts of FT Op Ed by Treasury Secretary Bessent
1 posted on 02/22/2025 1:39:57 PM PST by marcusmaximus
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“The US’s involvement would leave no room for corruption and insider deals.”

The author is clearly not familiar with US business practices.


2 posted on 02/22/2025 1:42:13 PM PST by JSM_Liberty
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“US’s involvement would leave no room for corruption and insider deals”

Quite the Pollyanna, he is.


3 posted on 02/22/2025 1:42:24 PM PST by BenLurkin (The above is not a statement of fact. It is opinion or satire. Or both.)
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“US’s involvement would leave no room for corruption and insider deals”

That’s the only thing Ukrainians are skilled in.


4 posted on 02/22/2025 1:44:53 PM PST by McGruff (Biden will go down in history as the worst president ever.)
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6 posted on 02/22/2025 1:48:26 PM PST by McGruff (Biden will go down in history as the worst president ever.)
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How? I can see the benefits to whatever companies are involved but how does this benefit the taxpayer?


8 posted on 02/22/2025 2:10:57 PM PST by yuleeyahoo (“Pay no attention to the man behind the curtain!” - the deep-state)
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There is no upside to us having a joint business partnership with Ukraine. They are just too corrupt. Hell, doing business with China is probably safer.
And DC is FAR too addicted to Uke kickbacks.


9 posted on 02/22/2025 2:25:19 PM PST by DesertRhino (2016 Star Wars, 2020 The Empire Strikes Back, 2025... RETURN OF THE JEDI...)
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“This economic partnership would lay the foundations for a durable peace by sending a clear signal to the American people, the people of Ukraine, and the government of Russia about the importance of Ukraine’s future sovereignty and success to the US.”

What is the clear signal to the American people? That neonazi Kiev will always be in a financial business relationship with DC?

Let the kickbacks flow!

Not to mention, after all DC’s high minded talk about “democracy” greedy Russia exploiting Ukraine, we push for a deal like this, at their moment of maximum vulnerability. Reminds me of ancient Roman fire departments. They would show up at a blaze, and negotiate to but the property. If the owner made a deal, they would put it out.

Not a good look.


11 posted on 02/22/2025 2:30:41 PM PST by DesertRhino (2016 Star Wars, 2020 The Empire Strikes Back, 2025... RETURN OF THE JEDI...)
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“The US is a durable and long-term partner in this relationship. The proceeds from future revenue streams would be reinvested back into key sectors focused on unlocking more of Ukraine’s growth assets.” How about America’s growth assets?


12 posted on 02/22/2025 2:32:15 PM PST by kawhill (“My poor friend, you are the absinthe drinker. It is you who have lost your moral faculty.”)
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No foreign entanglements. End of story. No sane person gives a damn about Ukraine.

13 posted on 02/22/2025 2:50:26 PM PST by Governor Dinwiddie ( O give thanks unto the Lord, for He is gracious, and His mercy endureth forever. — Psalm 106)
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The terms of this agreement would also ensure that countries that did not contribute to the defence of Ukraine’s sovereignty will not be able to benefit from its reconstruction or these investments.

Brit spelling of "defense"?

Well, more seriously, what qualifies as "defense"? If I'm Japan, helping out big time with power plant repairs (just one example), I'm gonna be pretty pissed. We can't hack off everybody...

16 posted on 02/22/2025 5:59:40 PM PST by Paul R. (Old Viking saying: "Never be more than 3 steps away from your weapon ... or a Uriah Heep song!" ;-))
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