Jim Himes actually said...

"So, Mr. Chairman, there is a question here and the question is this. You and I both watch the markets pretty closely."

"Independent monetary policy is a bedrock of a solid economy."

"Monetary policy is obviously very concerned with interest rates. If global capital markets begin to decide that we are really serious about hurting ourselves this time, is it possible that we could se..."

"That is when we should be talking about it and taking responsibility for the choices that we make."