On the recordJuly 16, 2012
It is important for us as a Nation to create a fiscal policy that achieves both the short-term and long-term objectives.
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congress.govIt is important for us as a Nation to create a fiscal policy that achieves both the short-term and long-term objectives.
Bernanke stresses the need for a balanced fiscal policy for future stability.
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