Jesse Helms

“America must be the moral leader. It is not enough to have power. Power must be used to protect freedom and give all people hope for the opportunity to see the fruit of their own labor.”

“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.”

“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.”

“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.”

“There was no Congressional Club for my first campaign. There was no organized state group of Young Republicans, but there was a dedicated core of young people who volunteered to do anything my campaign needed.”

“I worked in the media from the late 30's through the early 70's. Politics in general became more liberal both nationally and within the state as the years passed.”

“What I am suggesting is hard work and it can be slow work, but the rewards are well worth it.”

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