Political Quotes

Yes, my suggestion to Congress is to consider possibilities that involve somewhat less restraint in the near term and more action to make sure that we are on a sustainable path in the long run.

The economy needed help from Congress--if not from additional spending (on roads and bridges for example), then at least in areas such as retraining unemployed workers.

Congress sets the mandate for the Federal Reserve, and so Congress has the right to set the mandate of course any way it likes.

forcing these activities out of insured depository institutions would weaken both financial stability and strong prudential regulation of derivative activities.