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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.

Nov 1, 2023

The president has made clear that he would veto the bill in the House that ties aid for Israel to cuts in funding for the Internal Revenue Service.

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Nov 1, 2023

I'm very troubled by this. I was appalled by the brutal attacks by Hamas on Israel, and felt that Israel deserves our unqualified support.

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Nov 1, 2023

The treasury secretary, Janet Yellen, is my exclusive guest tonight.

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Nov 1, 2023

Absolutely, I think it's an irresponsible bill, tying support for Israel, lacking support for Ukraine, which are both vital national security interests, and then, tying aid for Israel to what is really an irresponsible proposal, to cut…

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Jun 12, 2023

I very much want to see Harriet Tubman on the $20 bill, and I have promised, and I am doing everything I possibly can to expedite that process.

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Jun 12, 2023

We stand with Ukraine, and we will do so for as long as it takes.

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Jun 12, 2023

The contrast between Democrats and Republicans is clear.

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Jun 12, 2023

Republicans, on the other hand, are failing to lead.

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Jun 12, 2023

I think this is an area where congressional legislation is appropriate to create an appropriate prudential framework.

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Jun 12, 2023

It is critical that we remain on a fiscally-sustainable course.

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Jun 12, 2023

It is important for the dollar to remain the global reserve currency.

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