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Statement of U.S. Senator Herb Kohl in Support of the Nomination of Ben Bernanke to be Reappointed as Chairman of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System

     Chairman Bernanke has proven himself to be a pragmatic, knowledgeable and thoughtful leader, and he has made tough decisions to help our country avoid a financial collapse.  I believe that he possesses the skills and experience needed to lead our central bank and develop monetary policy that will enable our economy to grow.