“a stunning failure of leadership”
“This budget is the epitome of 'America Last.'”
“We are unstoppable.”
“Everything will get better.”
“I vowed not to let Israel or America’s friends in the Persian Gulf 'get hurt or fail in any way, shape, or form.'”
“I’m popular”

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On the recordJune 21, 2016
I do believe we have the legal authority to do it.
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Janet Yellen
Democratic · California
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Yellen asserts the Fed's legal authority regarding interest payments.

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