Jim Talent Quotes

A collection of quotes by Jim Talent.

Jim Talent is an American politician and public servant who was born on October 18, 1956, in Des Peres, Missouri. He started his political career in the 1980s as a member of the Missouri House of Representatives, serving from 1985 to 1993. After his tenure in the state legislature, Talent was elected to the U.S. House of Representatives, representing Missouri's 2nd congressional district from 1993 to 2001.

Following his time in the House, Talent ran for the U.S. Senate in 2002 and won, representing Missouri until 2007. During his time in the Senate, Talent focused on issues such as national security, energy, and taxation. He served on various committees, including the Armed Services Committee and the Energy and Natural Resources Committee, where he played an active role in shaping policies related to defense and energy.

Aside from his political career, Jim Talent has been involved in policy research and analysis. He has worked as a fellow at the Heritage Foundation and the American Enterprise Institute, two prominent conservative think tanks. Talent has also been an advocate for education reform and has served on the National Assessment Governing Board, which establishes policy for national standardized tests.

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