
Secretary Janet Yellen (Archived)
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This is an archive of an account for the 78th Secretary of the Treasury, Janet L. Yellen
Joined November 2020
I am deeply grateful for the opportunity to have served as the 78th Secretary of the @USTreasury. It has been one of the greatest honors of my career to work alongside such dedicated public servants who paired intellectual rigor with moral purpose.
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At @USTreasury and throughout my career, I have had the privilege of working with utterly remarkable colleagues to try to make our country and our world a better place. Thank you for the opportunity to serve.
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And we rebuilt our alliances around the world to support Ukraine’s resistance against Russia’s illegal war, responsibly manage our economic relationship with China, strengthen the multilateral development banks, and end the race to the bottom in corporate taxes.
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We strengthened the resilience of the U.S. financial system while navigating a regional banking crisis, as well as two debt limit impasses, and we modernized the @IRSNews to make our tax system fairer and more responsive.
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We led an historic economic recovery from the pandemic and ensured that record clean energy, infrastructure, and manufacturing investments reached people and places that had been long overlooked.
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Under President Biden’s leadership over the past four years, @USTreasury tackled an array of hard issues head-on, driving historic economic progress that will continue to benefit people at home and around the world for years to come.
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Every day, @USTreasury’s talented and dedicated civil servants make decisions that affect the lives of millions of Americans and billions globally. Each of them approaches this work with the respect and reverence it requires. They are a national treasure.
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Tune in tonight to the @colbertlateshow to watch my discussion with @StephenAtHome about the historic economic progress the United States has made under the Biden-Harris Administration. Thanks for having me, @StephenAtHome!
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The U.S.’s economic recovery thus far has set us on a strong foundation to tackle challenges and seize future opportunities for growth. Our economy is resilient, and it is critical that sound economic policymaking sustain this momentum to benefit all Americans.
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Historic laws like the Inflation Reduction Act, CHIPS and Science Act, and the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law is spurring investments in infrastructure, clean energy, semiconductors and more, driving productivity and revitalizing communities that had been left behind.
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Real wages for most workers have risen, especially for lower-income Americans. Median household wealth is at its highest, and unemployment gaps between racial and rural-urban divides have narrowed significantly.
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As a result, our economic recovery has been strong and inclusive with inflation coming down faster than our peers. Today, the U.S. leads the G7 in GDP growth and has record labor participation rates.
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.@POTUS came into office at a time when thousands of Americans were dying each day and unemployment was over 6 percent. We responded quickly and boldly, vaccinating millions, supporting families and businesses, unsnarling supply chains, and navigating major additional crises.
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The U.S. economy has done exceptionally well in the aftermath of the pandemic, outperforming other advanced economies and past recoveries and defying expectations. I believe our Administration has made sound decisions that set the economy on a strong course.
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I was humbled to accept the New York Association for Business Economics’ William F. Butler Award. @POTUS’ economic agenda has driven tremendous economic progress over the past four years and it’s been a privilege to have served on his economic team.
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I. Introduction I would like to start by expressing my gratitude to the New York Association for Business Economics for organizing today’s event, and to all of you for being here. It is an honor to...
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TUNE IN as I deliver remarks reflecting on the Biden-Harris Administration’s achievements in building a resilient economy and making historic investments in America’s future.
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TUNE IN as I deliver remarks reflecting on the Biden-Harris Administration’s achievements in building a resilient economy and making historic investments in America’s future.
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In my conversation with @CNBC’s @SaraEisen, I shared how the Biden-Harris Administration’s economic policies during the pandemic saved businesses, created jobs, and spurred the economic growth that we see today.
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I was proud to recognize Shirley Gathers with the Alexander Hamilton award – the highest @USTreasury honor – for over 40 years of service at Treasury, including as Senior Scheduler and Executive Assistant to four Treasury Secretaries. Thank you for your exemplary service!
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