On the recordFebruary 28, 2011
Obviously, as Senator Shelby has pointed out, it is important for us to get back to a more normal size of our balance sheet.
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congress.govObviously, as Senator Shelby has pointed out, it is important for us to get back to a more normal size of our balance sheet.
Bernanke emphasizes the need to normalize the balance sheet size.
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