Political Quotes

Janet Yellen: “Well, I--it is--I think it is entirely fair that extremely wealthy people should----”

On the recordMarch 9, 2023
Well, I--it is--I think it is entirely fair that extremely wealthy people should----
Said by
Janet Yellen
Democratic · California

Editor's note · Context

Yellen supports taxing extremely wealthy individuals to ensure fairness.

Share

More from Janet Yellen

Mar 3, 2025

Corporate anonymity enables money laundering, drug trafficking, terrorism, and corruption.

axios.com
Jun 11, 2025

I definitely expect that we’re going to see them impact pricing.

nbcnews.com
Apr 29, 2024

He will oppose any tax increases on families earning under $400,000 at the same time that he will oppose keeping in place benefits that went to the wealthy.

congress.gov
Jun 11, 2025

The Fed does not have a 'good handle on how the tariffs are going to affect either spending in the labor market or inflation.'

nbcnews.com

Other voices in this conversation