This is an area where North Carolina does excel. I have known more colorful North Carolina political figures than I have colorless ones.
From Jesse Helms
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.
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.
I want our young people to believe as we did that there is no goal too high to reach if they are willing to work.
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.
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.
It may surprise people to know that I advocate the reform of the United Nations, not its abolishment.
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.
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.
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.
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