1994 - U.S. House of Representatives - James Matthes (Jim) - Talent - "Flood"1994-01-01Talent, James Matthes (Jim)http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NKC/1.0/enghttp://congressarchives.org/record/P-1285-59869In the 1994 campaign ad, Republican candidate Jim Talent vehemently refutes allegations about his voting record concerning flood relief. Talent stresses his support for essential flood relief while criticizing the inclusion of unrelated, excessive spending (pork) in the legislation. He commits to honest, responsible governance and prioritizing community needs over wasteful amendments.