Ben Bernanke actually said...

If we do not get a sustainable fiscal situation and deficits continue in large amounts for a long period, then it will become more difficult to sell our debt, and interest rates will rise, and they will be counterproductive.

Context

Bernanke warns about the risks of unsustainable fiscal policies on debt and interest rates.

03/02/2009

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