On the recordJuly 20, 2009
We are quite open to discussing any kind of extraordinary lending that we do in terms of making sure that Congress is comfortable that we are taking all the steps necessary to protect the taxpayer
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congress.govWe are quite open to discussing any kind of extraordinary lending that we do in terms of making sure that Congress is comfortable that we are taking all the steps necessary to protect the taxpayer
Bernanke assures Congress about transparency in extraordinary lending to protect taxpayers.
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