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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congress.govWe 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.
Bernanke emphasizes commitment to controlling inflation levels.
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