Janet L. Yellen: “I am heartened that Congress passed crucial support for Ukraine and for other allies.”

We are also asking for an increase for the Community Development Financial Institutions (CDFI) Fund, which expands credit and financial support to historically underserved communities.

Historically, it is a high level, but on the other hand, interest rates, real interest rates have moved down substantially in recent decades.

The guidelines that we have put in effect for all Treasury employees... conform with OMB and Administration guidance.

It is a fundamental, basic responsibility of Congress to pay the Government's bills. And I call on Congress to expeditiously raise the debt ceiling.