Janet Yellen actually said...

"a default on the U.S. debt would be catastrophic from the standpoint of our credibility"

"If Congress doesn’t raise what’s called the debt ceiling by October 18th, it could trigger a recession."

"failing to raise the debt ceiling would lead to, 'a catastrophe,'"

"I couldn't possibly think of a better way to honor Harriet Tubman's legacy and her courage in fighting for the freedom of enslaved people and women's right to vote than seeing her on the $20 bill."