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Statement By Senator John McCain On His Opposition To Federal Reserve Chairman Bernanke's Confirmation

Statement

Date: Jan. 25, 2010
Location: Washington, DC
Issues: Monetary Policy

U.S. Senator John McCain (R-Ariz.) issued the following statement regarding his opposition to Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke's confirmation:

"Our country is still facing an economic crisis and while I appreciate the service that Chairman Bernanke has performed as Federal Reserve Chairman, I believe that he must be held accountable for many of the decisions that contributed to our financial meltdown.

"Therefore, I plan to oppose Chairman Ben Bernanke's confirmation for a new term as Federal Reserve Chairman."


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