Fundamental growth prospects of the U.S. economy in the long term is still promising

It is expected that the confidence of households will gradually rise

Rather, economic growth will accelerate later next year

Political deadlock paralyzing uncertainty creates

The recession has forced consumers to be more cautious in spending

Investment in the housing market is still low compared to historical norms

The housing market is showing some encouraging signs

Would prefer to buy Treasury bonds and mortgage-backed securities are not

The housing market is still faced with excess inventories of homes

Reducing unemployment frustratingly slow

Economic recovery is "pretty weak"

The benefits of bond purchases is likely to be small

I agree with the decision of the Committee on the Open Market of to keep interest rates near zero