“It's true that the Federal Reserve faces a lot of political pressure a...” — Ben Bernanke Quote

“It's true that the Federal Reserve faces a lot of political pressure and is unpopular in many circles.”

“If Australia finds it has a strong Australian dollar, and it has higher unemployment, then it would have to respond, and that would either be by increasing domestic demand or by weakening its own currency.”

“In fact, the world needs more nerds.”

“I don't want to promote my own image either. I don't like going on television or mixing in literary circles.”

“Yes, I travel in unusual circles. George Osborne and his wife Frances are my cousins.”

“Political parties - which too often operate like closed circles - must open up.”