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On the recordFebruary 29, 2012
I think if there was a goal of the white paper, it was simply to encourage Congress to look at these issues.
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Ben Bernanke
Republican · South Carolina

Editor's note · Context

Bernanke discusses the intent of a white paper to prompt Congressional action on economic issues.

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