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

The financial crisis appears to be mostly behind us, and the economy seems to have stabilized and is expanding again.

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.

The Federal Reserve will not monetize the debt.

It is not the responsibility of the Federal Bank - nor would it be appropriate - to protect lenders and investors from the consequences of their decisions

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

House prices have risen by nearly 25 percent over the past two years. Although speculative activity has increased in some areas, at a national level these price increases largely reflect strong economic fundamentals.