Federal Reserve nominees comments. The statements come from prepared remarks for Senate confirmation hearing.

Jefferson is facing confirmation as Fed Vice Chair:

  • I remain focused on returning inflation to 2%
  • Fed must remain attentive to inflation, banking-sector stress and geopolitical uncertainty
  • US banking system is sound and resilient, I remain attuned to any threats to its stability

Cook weighing in also:

  • Focused on inflation until the job is done
  • The American economy is at a critical juncture
  • Has consistently supported fed work to lower inflation
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