Jerome Powell: “It is well past time we all have an adult conversation about fiscal responsibility.”

We do not take into account the fortunes of any political party or politician.

I do think that’s right.

As long as the U.S. economy is in solid shape, the prudent thing to do is to wait and learn more and see what the effect might be.

What keeps me awake at night is how do we get that done? I want to hand over to my successor an economy in good shape, and so do all of my colleagues, that's all we ever want.