My colleagues and I at the Federal Reserve are well aware of the difficulties faced by workers in this slow recovery, and we’re actively engaged in continuing efforts to promote a stronger economy, more jobs, and better conditions for all workers. Thank you for the opportunity to speak to you today.
16  See Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System (2012), “FOMC Statement”, press release, December 12, www.federalreserve.gov/newsevents/press/monetary/20121212a.htm. 17  The FOMC’s Statement on Longer-Run Goals and Monetary Policy Strategy, as amended effective on January 29, 2013, is available on the Board’s website at www.federalreserve.gov/monetarypolicy/files/longerrun-goals-and-policy-strategy-20130130.pdf.