The central bank needs to be able to make policy without short term political concerns.

Speaking as somebody who has been happily married for 35 years, I can't imagine any choice more consequential for a lifelong journey than the choice of a traveling companion.

A collapse in U.S. stock prices certainly would cause a lot of white knuckles on Wall Street. But what effect would it have on the broader U.S. economy? If Wall Street crashes, does Main Street follow? Not necessarily.

I generally leave the details of fiscal programs to the Administration and Congress. That's really their area of authority and responsibility, and I don't think it's appropriate for me to second guess.

I don't think that Chinese ownership of U.S. assets is so large as to put our country at risk economically.

If you are not happy with yourself, even the loftiest achievements won't bring you much satisfaction.

The amount of currency in circulation is not changing. The money supply is not changing in any significant way.