Political Quotes

On the recordNovember 27, 2017
In our democracy, transparency and accountability must accompany that independence.
Said by
Jerome Powell
Republican · District of Columbia

Editor's note · Context

Powell emphasizes the importance of transparency and accountability in the Federal Reserve's operations.

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