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On the recordFebruary 1, 2012
I think we are the premier economy, we are the safe haven, we have a strong interest in maintaining that status.
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Ben Bernanke
Republican · South Carolina

Editor's note · Context

Bernanke emphasizes the importance of the U.S. economy's status as a safe haven.

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