Senator Jesse Helms Quotes

A collection of quotes by Senator Jesse Helms.

Jesse Helms (1921-2008) was an influential American politician who served as a U.S. Senator from North Carolina from 1973 to 2003. As a member of the Republican Party, he was known for his conservative stances on various social and political issues. Helms was an ardent supporter of free-market principles and an advocate for limited government intervention. He played a key role in shaping U.S. foreign policy, particularly in relation to Central America and South Africa during the 1980s. Throughout his career, Helms left a lasting impact on conservative politics and represented his state with unwavering dedication.

Conservatism is a hard choice for a society that has become

Conservatism is a hard choice for a society that has become accustomed to big government and big entitlements promoted by liberals.

Senator Jesse Helms

Conservatism

Compromise, hell! ... If freedom is right and tyranny is wro

Compromise, hell! ... If freedom is right and tyranny is wrong, why should those who believe in freedom treat it as if it were a roll of bologna to be bartered a slice at a time?

Senator Jesse Helms

Compromise