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On the recordJuly 16, 2012
It would reduce a lot of the uncertainty that we see. It would address a very important problem, and it would show the ability of our political system to deliver important results.
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Ben Bernanke
Republican · South Carolina

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Bernanke emphasizes the importance of Congress delivering solutions to reduce uncertainty.

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