Ben Bernanke actually said...

It is one of the principal motivations for the so-called QE2 we did in November of 2010 to avoid deflationary pressures.

Bernanke explains the rationale behind QE2 to prevent deflation.

06/06/2012

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The sooner that you can come to some clarity on the future of Fannie and Freddie, the better.

You have to be careful of unintended consequences.