Ben Bernanke actually said...

The unemployment rate is very high, and it is a tremendous problem, and it obviously means a lot of hardship for a lot of people.

Bernanke acknowledges the severity of the unemployment crisis.

12/02/2009

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Acting now to develop a credible program to reduce future deficits would not only enhance economic growth and stability in the long run.

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