Statement

Name: John C. Williams

Summary: Dancing Days Are Here Again: The Long Road Back to Maximum Employment: "From my perspective, the song remains the same: We’ve made remarkable progress and the economy is on the cusp of full health. The first step in bringing policy closer to normal was when we ended QE. The next appropriate step is to raise rates. My preference is sooner rather than later for a few reasons."

Lean: Hawkish

Substantially Similar to Prior Statements: No

Statement Date: December 2, 2015

Publication Date: December 2, 2015

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