I just think that the independent voters are going to take their time and look at both candidates. Jim Talent Read Quote
When we get the private sector going through job creation and growth, then the governments at all level have revenues to do the things that they need to do. And that’s why it’s so important to get this economy moving, to get jobs created. We can’t keep going on with this anemic recovery. Jim Talent Read Quote
It’s traditionally not federal policy to fund state and local salaries. It’s done sometimes on a temporary basis or a grant basis. But it’s not often done. And the reason is clear, because the federal government can’t continue in perpetuity these programs. Jim Talent Read Quote
General McChrystal had to go. Whatever his virtues as a strategist and commander, the ‘Rolling Stone’ interview fatally compromised his ability to represent the United States in dealing with allies and to act within the circle of people who must make decisions in Afghanistan. Jim Talent Read Quote
We should not allow wealthy people, including corporate criminals, to hide their assets and avoid paying their bills. Jim Talent Read Quote
We need a defense budget that’s big enough to sustain an increase in the size of the Army. Jim Talent Read Quote
The unemployment rate has effectively not gone down from where it was at the peak of the recession. The only reason it’s gone technically from 10 percent to 8 percent is so many people are discouraged and have quit work. Jim Talent Read Quote
The old welfare system was hurting people by discouraging work and marriage. Welfare reform, and now this legislation, will build on the understanding that work and strong families are the foundation upon which we build our future. Jim Talent Read Quote
