the asset purchase answers funds ride giens us are somewhat different. the goal of the program is to increase the near term momentum of the economy by fostering more accommodative conditions. while the purpose of the rate guidance is to give information about future circumstances under which the committee would contemplate reducing accommodation. i would emphasize that a decision by the committee to end asset purchases whenever that point is reached would not be a turn to title policy. while that circumstance to committee would no longer be increasing policy accommodation, its policy stance would remain highly supportive of growth. only at some later point would the committee begin moving accommodation through rate increases. moreover as i have discussed today the decisions to modify the asset purchase program and rate increases are tied to different criteria. in conclusion, the actions today are part of our ongoing efforts to support economic recovery and job creation while maintaining price stability. as i have often stressed however monetary policy ha