On the recordJuly 16, 2012
Our mandate tells us to do the best we can for employment and price stability, and we will continue to do that.
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congress.govOur mandate tells us to do the best we can for employment and price stability, and we will continue to do that.
Bernanke emphasizes the Federal Reserve's commitment to employment and price stability.
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