If your uniform isn't dirty, you haven't been in the game.

The lesson of history is that you do not get a sustained economic recovery as long as the financial system is in crisis.

The American people are among the most productive in the world. We have the best technologies. We have - great universities. We have entrepreneurs.

Although low inflation is generally good, inflation that is too low can pose risks to the economy - especially when the economy is struggling.

September and October of 2008 was the worst financial crisis in global history, including the Great Depression.

Achieving price stability is not only important in itself, it is also central to attaining the Federal Reserve's other mandate objectives of maximum sustainable employment and moderate long-term interest rates.

Under current law, on January 1, 2013, there's going to be a massive fiscal cliff of large spending cuts and tax increases.