Ben Bernanke said "It is important for us as a Nation to create a fiscal policy that achieves both the short-term and long-term objectives." @ PoliticalQuotes.com

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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Bernanke stresses the need for a balanced fiscal policy for future stability.

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