Federal Reserve Chairman Powell: Spending more time on Capitol Hill than before.

Federal Reserve Chairman Powell: An independent Federal Reserve has broad bipartisan support.

Federal Reserve Chairman Powell: There are indeed different views within the FOMC, which is healthy.

Fed Chairman Powell: Hearing different viewpoints is very helpful in testing your own views.

Fed Chairman Powell: The interest rate decision is not fully finalized before the policy meeting.

Fed Chairman Powell: Things like this that surprise the market never happen for no reason.

Federal Reserve Chairman Powell: Letting the public understand what we are doing and why we are doing it can help our policies be more effective.

Fed Chairman Powell: Slowing balance sheet shrinkage has nothing to do with views on the economy.

Federal Reserve Chairman Powell: By slowing down the pace, we are trying to further reduce the balance sheet without causing damage.

Fed Chairman Powell: At some point, we will slow down the pace of balance sheet reduction.

Fed Chairman Powell: Our fiscal path is unsustainable and the sooner we get back on track, the better.

Fed Chairman Powell: We will use our policy tools to achieve our designated goals.

Fed Chairman Powell: If the public believes you can lower inflation, it will be easier to achieve that goal.

Federal Reserve Chairman Powell: Credibility on inflation and focusing on our work are crucial.

Federal Reserve Chairman Powell: If we become politicized, we are no longer the Federal Reserve.

Fed Chairman Powell: There is no reason to think the economy is at or on the verge of recession.

Fed Chairman Powell: We have an opportunity to lower inflation amid a strong economy.