Jerome Powell actually said...

I think a more protectionist approach to trade, if it is sustained over a period of time, has not historically been good for economies.

Powell warns that sustained protectionism can harm economic growth and worker opportunities.

07/17/2018

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We want prosperity to be spread as broadly as it possibly can, and we want there to be progress upward for lots of people.

I think the United States Federal budget is on an unsustainable path.

I think our goal should be to not have poverty.

Yes, that is solid performance.