Ben Bernanke actually said...

If Government spending is higher, it needs to be recognized that that will involve higher taxes in order to maintain a close, reasonable balance between revenues and outlays.

Context

Bernanke emphasizes the need for fiscal sustainability and the implications of higher government spending.

03/02/2009

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