"Janet Yellen is an extraordinary choice for Treasury Secretary, and should be swiftly confirmed by the Senate," IIF President and CEO Tim Adam said in a statement. "She is a world class economist and dedicated public servant, and will be a trusted, steady, and pragmatic hand on the helm as the U.S. navigates the economic recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic."

(Reporting by Andrea Shalal; Editing by Chris Reese)