Political Quotes

On the recordJuly 9, 2025
I won’t bow to political pressure when it comes to setting monetary policy.
Said by
Jerome Powell
Republican · District of Columbia

Editor's note · Context

Powell asserts independence from political influence on monetary policy decisions.

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