you have high inflation and high unemployment and i think that's what people are concerned abou possiblyappening now. that would create a conflict with that dual mandate, is that correct? >> it would pose a very difficult situation. what chairman volcker demonstrated, i think -- i think we have learned that there is no way to have suained economic growth with high invariable inflation. so keeping inflation low and stable is whatever your mandate is absolutely essential and we are committed to doing that. >> would it give the - would it give the fed greater credibility if you had the single mandate since in essence i know we had a lot conversations, price stability, i think, by most people is the thing that helps create maximum employment more than anything else. would it help if we clarified that for you? >> well, we, you know, we ha been functioning under the dual mandate. we think it is appropriate and we're not right now seeking any change. congress, of course, you know, can certainly discuss that issue. and we will do whatever congress tells us to do. >> but it does create a policy rub from