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If we make a mistake, people will pay the cost for a long time.

I wouldn’t want to point to a particular meeting. I don’t think we need to be in any rush because the economy is still strong.

We’re beginning to see some effects. We expect to see more.

It would be inappropriate for us to comment on the policy of tariffs.

The effects on inflation could be short lived — reflecting a one-time shift in the price level.

Policy changes continue to evolve, and their effects on the economy remain uncertain.

The things that are sold at retail now might have been put into inventory before the tariffs, so we think we should see [higher prices] over the summer.

For the time being, we are well positioned to wait to learn more about the likely course of the economy before considering any adjustments to our policy stance.

increases in tariffs this year are likely to push up prices and weigh on economic activity

The threat of worsening inflation, plus the uncertainty Trump has generated through his trade war and immigration policies, are causing the Fed to adopt a wait-and-see approach.

One of the reasons for why economic growth looks sluggish this year.

I rise in support of H.R. 2808, the Homebuyers Privacy Protection Act, and I commend Representatives Rose and Torres for introducing it. I thank the sponsors for their good work on this bipartisan bill, and I appreciate that the House is…

I rise in support of H.R. 3301, the ELEVATE Act of 2025, sponsored by the gentlewoman from Iowa (Mr. Nunn). Emerging growth companies, also known as EGCs, are a special type of public company that we created during the bipartisan JOBS Act…

This bill, H.R. 1713, encourages more permanent, coordinated communications between those who focus on agriculture and our national security experts at CFIUS. I commend the gentleman from Oklahoma for his work on the committee on so many…

H.R. 910 is a bipartisan bill that requires that the United States use its vote and its voice at the IMF to support Taiwan's membership. Taiwan has been an excellent contributor to the global economy and should not be absent from…

For the time being, we are well positioned to wait to learn more about the likely course of the economy before considering any adjustments

I think President Trump made the right decision for America to attack Iran's nuclear weapons program, and I think we're on the verge of potentially seeing regime change in Iran as part of that.