Jesse Helms Quotes

A collection of quotes by Jesse Helms.

Jesse Helms (1921-2008) was an American politician known for his conservative ideologies. He represented North Carolina in the United States Senate for five terms, serving between 1973 and 2003. Helms was a staunch advocate of limited government, conservative values, and anti-communism. His political career was marked by opposition to civil rights legislation, funding for the arts, and foreign aid. Helms was seen as a divisive figure due to his controversial views and was celebrated by conservatives for his unwavering commitment to their cause.

That is why I fought against abortion and that is why if I w

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

Marriage

I have tried at every point to seek God's wisdom on the deci

I have tried at every point to seek God's wisdom on the decisions I made, and I made it my business to speak up on behalf of the things God tells us are important to Him.

Jesse Helms

Wisdom

I want our government to encourage and protect freedom as we

I want our government to encourage and protect freedom as well as our traditions of faith and family.

Jesse Helms

Faith

Such schemes take money from people who can least afford to

Such schemes take money from people who can least afford to spend it to support an unneeded bureaucracy that eats money people thought they were providing for education.

Jesse Helms

Education