...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.

Not all information is beneficial.

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

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

It's the price of success: people start to think you're omnipotent.

Our mission, as set forth by the Congress is a critical one: to preserve price stability, to foster maximum sustainable growth in output and employment, and to promote a stable and efficient financial system that serves all Americans well and fairly.