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Jesse Helms

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In subsequent years the groups you named had important roles in educating people about the real issues in Washington and Raleigh, and within the Democratic Party.


— Jesse Helms


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It has become more acceptable to describe yourself as a conservative, but not everyone who uses that term about themselves really is truly conservative.


— Jesse Helms


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It may surprise people to know that I advocate the reform of the United Nations, not its abolishment.


— Jesse Helms


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It still surprises me when I find something in any North Carolina newspaper that isn't mad at me about something.


— Jesse Helms


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That is why I fought against abortion and that is why if I were still in the Senate I would be doing everything I could to defend the sanctity of marriage.


— Jesse Helms


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The big secret to winning elections is to get more votes than your opponent. My friend Representative Robin Hayes is a good example to study.


— Jesse Helms


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The challenge is always before us. Whenever we lose sight of the principles that mattered to our founders we run into trouble.


— Jesse Helms


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The interests of the United States are better served by demanding reform and seeing that reform takes place than by removing our influence from the UN.


— Jesse Helms


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This is an area where North Carolina does excel. I have known more colorful North Carolina political figures than I have colorless ones.


— Jesse Helms


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We can live our own lives in a way that does not bring reproach on the principles we claim to support.


— Jesse Helms


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Did you know about Jesse Helms?

who ran on a platform of racial segregation. Death
Helms's health remained poor after he retired from the Senate in 2003. Religious views
Helms was well known for his strong religious views.

The Almanac of American Politics once wrote that "no American politician is more controversial beloved in some quarters and hated in others than Jesse Helms". Helms tried with a 16-day filibuster to stop the Senate from approving a federal holiday to honor Martin Luther King Jr. A leading conservative he helped organize and fund the conservative resurgence in the 1970s aiding Ronald Reagan's quest for the White House and helping many local and regional candidates.

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