...the Federal Reserve has the capacity to operate in domestic money markets to maintain interest rates at a level consistent with our economic goals

[Virtual Currencies] may hold long-term promise, particularly if the innovations Promote a faster, more secure and more efficient payment system.

Weaker currencies abroad mean a strong dollar, and a stronger dollar, together with a weak global environment, is a drag on the U.S. economy. So it's important, as it affects overall levels of production and employment in the U.S. There are many domestic industries doing well in the United States, notwithstanding a strong dollar.

I'd throw dollars out of helicopters if I had to, to stimulate the economy.

It takes about two and a half percent growth just to keep unemployment stable.

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

I am confident that we will meet whatever challenges the future may bring.