Speaking on CNBC
The employment data is the most encouraging
Fed is apolitical and keeps its eye on the economy and its goals
Fed is always sensitive to public appearances
She wants all views to be put forward at FOMC meetings
Feels it's needed to remove accommodation
No one at the Fed wants to see the economy slow down
An FFR of 1% still leaves policy accommodative and the economy growing
Thinks it's time to hike rates
George also spoke last night and said she doesn't want the Fed to get behind in raising rates.
The bucks seen a push to 101.79. She's a hawk and maybe the market has got mild goosebumps as she mentions 1%.