Washington, DC – Recent
1. B-ROLL: Exterior IMF

Washington, DC --- 7 February 2019
2. Walk-up news conference
3. Reporters cutaway
4. SOUNDBITE: (English) Gerry Rice, IMF Spokesman:
“In her in her statement after a meeting with the minister and the governor Madam Lagarde emphasized that the implementation so far of the program have served Argentina well and we think that continued implementation will enhance the economy's Argentine economy's resilience to shocks and preserve macroeconomic stability and bolster growth.”
5. Cutaway Reporter
6. SOUNDBITE: (English) Gerry Rice, IMF Spokesman:
“I would say that we support the Fed's recent policy decision to be patient in determining future changes to the federal funds rate.”
7. Reporter cutaway
8. SOUNDBITE: (English) Gerry Rice, IMF Spokesman:
“In our view the Fed continues to adhere to the principles of data-dependence and clear communication which helps to minimize market disruption and spillovers from its policy decisions.”
9. Midshot briefing cutaway
10. SOUNDBITE: (English) Gerry Rice, IMF Spokesman:
“Countries are still establishing their position in terms of recognition. So that process is ongoing. So as I said we are watching that closely and we will be guided by the membership once they feel and they feel that there's an established view with which they could guide us. So I think we're just watching it very closely at this point.”
11. Cutaway Reporter

Washington, DC – Recent
12. B-ROLL: Exterior IMF