For Immediate Release
Office of the Press Secretary
January 31, 2006
President's Statement on Senate Approval of Ben Bernanke as Next Federal Reserve Chairman
I am pleased that the Senate has voted to confirm Ben Bernanke to be the
next Chairman of the Federal Reserve. Ben is a man of impeccable
credentials, sound policy judgment, and strong character -- and he will
make an outstanding Chairman. Ben has provided wise counsel and good
advice as a member of my economic team, and he will serve our Nation with
great distinction at the Federal Reserve.
America's economy is strong for a lot of reasons, and one reason is the
excellent work done by the men and women of the Federal Reserve. Under the
leadership of Chairman Ben Bernanke, the Federal Reserve will continue to
help provide Americans with a high quality of living.
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