This is an area where North Carolina does excel. I have known more colorful North Carolina political figures than I have colorless ones.
Jesse HelmsWithin my own lifetime, I have seen the most ferocious assaults on Christian faith and morals; first on the part of the intellectual community, and then on the part of the government... the federal government has not even tried to conceal its hostility to religion.
Jesse HelmsIt's their deliberate, disgusting, revolting conduct that is responsible for the disease
Jesse HelmsI 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.
Jesse Helms