We can live our own lives in a way that does not bring reproach on the principles we claim to support.

Quote by Jesse Helms

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It may surprise people to know that I advocate the reform of the United Nations,...

It may surprise people to know that I advocate the reform of the United Nations,...

It has become more acceptable to describe yourself as a conservative, but not everyone who...

It has become more acceptable to describe yourself as a conservative, but not everyone who...

I worked in the media from the late 30's through the early 70's. Politics in...

I worked in the media from the late 30's through the early 70's. Politics in...

America must be the moral leader. It is not enough to have power. Power must...

America must be the moral leader. It is not enough to have power. Power must...

The interests of the United States are better served by demanding reform and seeing that...

The interests of the United States are better served by demanding reform and seeing that...

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

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

Such schemes take money from people who can least afford to spend it to support...

Such schemes take money from people who can least afford to spend it to support...

This is an area where North Carolina does excel. I have known more colorful North...

This is an area where North Carolina does excel. I have known more colorful North...

In subsequent years the groups you named had important roles in educating people about the...

In subsequent years the groups you named had important roles in educating people about the...

We have to be a state where business is welcome and jobs are created. We...

We have to be a state where business is welcome and jobs are created. We...

I became a Republican when a very wise young lady asked me how I could...

I became a Republican when a very wise young lady asked me how I could...

The big secret to winning elections is to get more votes than your opponent. My...

The big secret to winning elections is to get more votes than your opponent. My...

Conservatism is a hard choice for a society that has become accustomed to big government...

Conservatism is a hard choice for a society that has become accustomed to big government...

The challenge is always before us. Whenever we lose sight of the principles that mattered...

The challenge is always before us. Whenever we lose sight of the principles that mattered...

What I am suggesting is hard work and it can be slow work, but the...

What I am suggesting is hard work and it can be slow work, but the...

I have tried at every point to seek God's wisdom on the decisions I made,...

I have tried at every point to seek God's wisdom on the decisions I made,...

It still surprises me when I find something in any North Carolina newspaper that isn't...

It still surprises me when I find something in any North Carolina newspaper that isn't...

Your tax dollars are being used to pay for grade school classes that teach our...

Your tax dollars are being used to pay for grade school classes that teach our...

There is no cannibalism in the British navy, absolutely none, and when I say none,...

There is no cannibalism in the British navy, absolutely none, and when I say none,...

The people of the future will say, meat-eaters in disgust and regard us in the...

The people of the future will say, meat-eaters in disgust and regard us in the...

Education is not the filling of a pail, but the lighting of a fire.

Education is not the filling of a pail, but the lighting of a fire.

Do not follow the ideas of others, but learn to listen to the voice within...

Do not follow the ideas of others, but learn to listen to the voice within...

More important than the curriculum is the question of the methods of teaching and the...

More important than the curriculum is the question of the methods of teaching and the...