Political Quotes

On the recordMarch 2, 2009
I would like to challenge the Congress to give us a framework where we can resolve a multinational, complicated financial conglomerate like Citigroup, like AIG, or others, if that became necessary.
Said by
Ben Bernanke
Republican · South Carolina

Editor's note · Context

Bernanke urges Congress to create a framework for resolving complex financial institutions.

Share & report

More from Ben Bernanke

Jul 17, 2013

We are working hard with our colleagues to put the Volcker rule into place, and that will restrict proprietary trading.

congress.gov
Feb 26, 2013

Although monetary policy is working to promote a more robust recovery, it cannot carry the entire burden of ensuring a speedier return to economic health.

congress.gov
May 21, 2013

Congress sets the mandate for the Federal Reserve, and so Congress has the right to set the mandate of course any way it likes.

congress.gov

Other voices in this conversation