I think we were too, in a sense, beguiled by this notion that we could put everyone in a home.
I want to particularly thank you for is I heard today that within the President's proposal there will be a $1 billion fund to launch the Aff...
The labor market is very weak but the declines might be tempered a bit because of the availability of extended unemployment benefits.
In fact, the Open Market Committee indicates that it could reach 9.2 percent in 2009 and 2010.
Many economists indicate that that is a very wise investment, since for every dollar of benefits, you get roughly $1.60 in GDP growth.
I think what my colleagues have said is that despite the first step by the Federal Reserve, we have to be very, very sensitive to the capaci...
you have to move aggressively, clearly, and to start working.
there is an over-correction going on in the marketplace which argues very strenuously for decisive action, which I hope is forthcoming.
Thank you, Mr. Chairman.
I recognize that there is a need to maintain and keep talent in these institutions...
If we are going to bear the risk of these investments, then taxpayers should have the benefits in the future.