Ben Bernanke - I assure this committee that, i...

I assure this committee that, if I am confirmed, I will be strictly independent of all political influences... essential to that institution's ability to function effectively and achieve its mandated objectives.

Ben Bernanke

American Public Servant

Born: Dec 13, 1953

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