So we do believe that, and obviously continue to focus on that mission as we do on other missions.

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In the short term, obviously we've got to focus on the devastation that occurred because of this recession over the last two years.

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Mr. BERNANKE: But for right now, my focus obviously is on monetary policy, which is the immediate tool that we have to try to address the risk that our economy faces.

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