64 Quotes by Jesse Helms

I became a Republican when a very wise young lady asked me how I could remain a Democrat when I didn't agree with what they stood for and did agree with what the Republicans supported.

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

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

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.

Mr. Clinton better watch out if he comes down here. He'd better have a bodyguard.

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.

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

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.

We have to be a state where business is welcome and jobs are created. We have to demand value for what is spent and we need to continue to resist a lottery.