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Janet Yellen

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Janet Louise Yellen is an American economist currently serving as the 78th United States Secretary of the Treasury, a position she has held since January 26, 2021. She is a member of the Democratic Party and has a distinguished career in economic policy and public service. Yellen previously served as the Chair of the Federal Reserve from 2014 to 2018, becoming the first woman to hold that role. During her tenure at the Federal Reserve, she focused on issues such as unemployment and inflation, advocating for policies aimed at economic recovery following the 2008 financial crisis.

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Jan 18, 2021

I think in this economy, everyone needs access to a workplace retirement saving plan.

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Jan 18, 2021

Sanctions are a critically important tool to address cybersecurity and other threats.

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Jan 18, 2021

It is essential that we put the Federal budget on the path that is sustainable

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Jan 18, 2021

I strongly agree with your view that it is necessary for U.S. companies to be globally competitive.

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Jan 18, 2021

I believe in a strong and equitable U.S. economy that delivers good jobs with rising wages for all Americans.

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Jan 18, 2021

People worry about a K-shaped recovery, but well before COVID-19 infected a single American, we were living in a K-shaped economy, one where wealth built upon wealth, while working families fell farther and farther behind.

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Jan 18, 2021

We will certainly give priority to studying this issue and coming up with ideas about what should be done.

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Jan 18, 2021

I think we face a significant competition with China.

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Jan 18, 2021

The focus now is not on tax increases. It is on programs to help us through the pandemic.

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Jan 18, 2021

I feel this is a really critical area, both because of the pandemic and longer-term.

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Jan 18, 2021

I do believe that capital gains should at some point be taxed.

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Jan 18, 2021

Our focus should be on Main Street, not Wall Street.

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Jan 18, 2021

The largest corporations that have access to capital markets have not had trouble raising money.

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Jan 18, 2021

China is clearly our most important strategic competitor.

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Jan 18, 2021

I think relief that we provide to those who are in the greatest need, and to small businesses, has the best chance of providing both relief to those who have been so badly affected by the pandemic.

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Jan 18, 2021

It will be my core focus, if I am confirmed as Treasury Secretary, to focus on the needs of America's workers.

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Jan 18, 2021

If I am fortunate enough to be confirmed, I would strive to be a good partner in that work.

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Jan 18, 2021

Nothing is more important to the future of housing in the United States than what we do with Fannie and Freddie.

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Jan 18, 2021

I think it is guilty of horrendous human rights abuses, yes.

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Jan 18, 2021

This is one of the most critical issues facing our country and the world.

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Jan 18, 2021

I certainly believe in a fair and progressive tax code where wealthy individuals and corporations pay their fair share.

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Jan 18, 2021

We need to invest in our infrastructure. We need to invest in R&D. We need to invest in training and workforce development.

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Jan 18, 2021

You can count on me to do that in a bipartisan way.

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Jan 18, 2021

The smartest thing we can do is act big.

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