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On the recordFebruary 28, 2011
We have rejected that approach and we are committed to not letting inflation go above sort of the normal level of around 2 percent in the medium term.
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Ben Bernanke
Republican · South Carolina

Editor's note · Context

Bernanke emphasizes commitment to controlling inflation levels.

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