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Janet Yellen: “I approach this task with a clear understanding that the Congress has entrusted the Federal Reserve with great…”

On the recordNovember 13, 2013
I approach this task with a clear understanding that the Congress has entrusted the Federal Reserve with great responsibilities.
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Janet Yellen
Democratic · California

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Yellen acknowledges the responsibilities entrusted to the Federal Reserve by Congress.

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