"I completely agree that an independent central bank in a democratic society needs to explain itself to the public and to Congress."
"It is very important that the Federal Reserve... be allowed to make independent policy decisions that are shielded from short-term political pressure."
"we welcome strong growth. The Fed is not trying to stifle growth."
"I am very disturbed and have spoken out for many years about the disturbing trend toward rising inequality."
"I think it is quite important that in making fiscal policy and other decisions that the focus be on how can that be improved."
"These are squarely, I think, in Congress' court, and I do think they are urgent to address."
"I think that Dodd-Frank provided an excellent roadmap to a series of changes that have led to a far safer and sounder banking system."
"I would not want to see those things rolled back. I think it would be very dangerous to do so."
"I am very worried about the sustainability of the U.S. debt trajectory."
"It shows a picture in which, as our population ages, expenditures on Medicare, Medicaid, and Social Security grow more rapidly than tax revenues."
"This should be a very significant concern."
"I would urge you to remain focused on it."