What those sectors really need is an end to the pandemic, and people will then become confident again.

We are the reserve currency of the world, and that is because of our great democratic institutions, our vibrant economy.

I do think that is an area that is worth looking at.

At the Federal Reserve, we are strongly committed to achieving the monetary policy goals that Congress has given us: maximum employment and price stability.

I think there is an opportunity for a harmonized role among the three agencies, and we are engaged, have been engaged, and continue to be engaged with the FDIC and the OCC.

I think that we have a mandate to ensure the safety and soundness of financial institutions, and that involves making sure that they manage and understand all of the risks that they face, which includes climate change risks.

It is not really a great strategy to wait until the 8th or 9th year of an expansion to get those benefits.

The big parts of the economy that are not operating at full capacity are the ones that are affected directly by COVID.

Some families are clearly in a place where they need help from the government just to feed their families.

Fully recognizing the benefits of a strong labor market will take continued support from both near-term policy and longer-run investment.

The single most important policy to getting those sectors reopened and getting people back to work, of course, is bringing the pandemic to a decisive end as soon as possible.

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