Political Quotes

On the recordFebruary 28, 2011
I think it is extremely important that you address this issue.
Said by
Ben Bernanke
Republican · South Carolina

Editor's note · Context

Emphasizing the need to address long-term budget issues.

Share & report

More from Ben Bernanke

Jul 16, 2013

Our goals are Main Street, our goals are jobs, our goals are low inflation.

congress.gov
Jul 16, 2013

It is also important, of course, for community banks to be well-capitalized so that they can continue to lend during difficult periods.

congress.gov
Feb 27, 2013

an increasing share of losses have arisen from prime mortgages that were originally fully documented with significant downpayments, but have defaulted due to the weak economy and housing markets.

congress.gov
Apr 15, 2013

My concern is about defaulting on the debt, and for me that is a very high priority so a debt prioritization bill would help on that count very much.

congress.gov

Other voices in this conversation