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On the recordFebruary 23, 2009
I think we want to get as much certainty about the policy going forward so people understand the rules.
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Ben Bernanke
Republican · South Carolina

Editor's note · Context

Bernanke stresses the need for clear policy to restore confidence in the market.

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