Political Quotes

On the recordJuly 9, 2019
Let me start by saying that my colleagues and I strongly support the goals of maximum employment and price stability that Congress has set for us for monetary policy.
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Jerome Powell
Republican · District of Columbia

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Powell reaffirms the Federal Reserve's commitment to employment and price stability.

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