Political Quotes

Janet Yellen

The Public Record

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.

Feb 13, 2017

The statement that the U.S. economy is at or near full employment pertains to the national economy.

congress.gov
Feb 13, 2017

I think we refuse to actually take a long hard look at our Federal budget to see what simply doesn't make sense anymore.

congress.gov
Feb 13, 2017

They have proposed a tax plan that would reduce Federal revenue more than 2 trillion dollars.

congress.gov
Feb 13, 2017

the Committee's 2 percent inflation objective is not a ceiling.

congress.gov
Feb 13, 2017

So African Americans generally have unemployment rates and labor market experience that is more cyclical.

congress.gov
Feb 13, 2017

fiscal sustainability has been a long-standing problem, and . . . the U.S. fiscal course, as our population ages and health care costs increase, is already not sustainable.

congress.gov
Sep 27, 2016

It is important that they remain healthy. Reducing regulatory burden, it is important.

congress.gov
Sep 27, 2016

I think too-big-to-fail is a less significant problem now than it was before.

congress.gov
Sep 27, 2016

We would certainly welcome a nomination.

congress.gov
Sep 27, 2016

I have certainly never been pressured in any way by the Administration.

congress.gov

Politicians like Janet Yellen