More from Fed's Barkin - I am focused on bringing inflation down

Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond President Thomas Barkin.

Earlier remarks here:

• Fed's Barkin says if inflation remains high then the Fed needs to keep moving rates higher

More:

• I'm focused on bringing down inflation
• Don't want to do damage you don't have to do
• In data so far have seen labor market that's still quite tight
• Expect to see continuation of solid job growth
• Fed can't operate well with 'stop-go' policy
• You've got to get inflation under control, and make sure of it before you do any talk of loosening
• How long rates stay high will depend what happens with inflation