My first priority will be to maintain continuing with the policy and policy strategies under the Greenspan era.

I assure this committee that, if I am confirmed, I will be strictly independent of all political influences.

If I am confirmed to this position, my first priority will be to maintain consistency and continuity with the policies established during the Greenspan years.

In any case, the Federal Reserve will continue to monitor this sector closely.

If I am confirmed, I am confident that my colleagues on the Federal Open Market Committee and I will maintain the focus on long-term price stability as monetary policy's greatest contribution to general economic prosperity and maximum employment,

I assure this committee that, if I am confirmed, I will be strictly independent of all political influences, ... essential to that institution's ability to function effectively and achieve its mandated objectives.