Mr Bernanke said he was considering unconventional measures.

伯南克表示，他正在考虑非常规的措施。

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Mr Bernanke said he was also worried about the impact high unemployment rates could have on the recovery.

伯南克表示，他还担心居高不下的失业率对经济复苏造成的影响。

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"The tradeoffs are getting less attractive at this point, " Mr Bernanke said, citing the risk of higher inflation and higher inflation expectations.

“在现在这个时点权衡利弊实施量化宽松不再那么合适”伯南克说，同时提到了更高的通货膨胀风险以及更高通货膨胀预期。

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"What I am advising is a more gradual approach, " Mr Bernanke said.

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Mr. Bernanke said Congress should replace the cuts with more gradual, long-term deficit-reduction measures.

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Before the opening bell, Mr. Bernanke said continued accommodative policies were needed to confront deep problems in the jobs market.

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