Jesse Helms speaks

Well, we guess that the rest of the world has finally figured out what most of us in the Tar Heel state have known for a long time -- our senior senator occasionally talks out of school. Frankly, we're used to it but apparently the rest of the world isn't. So here is a sampler of Jesse quotes and other goodies we have collected over the years

Merry Christmas

There are some who think our senior senator is a scrooge. But, even Sen. Helms knows how to ring in the holiday season.

The Flap

"Mr. Clinton better watch out if he comes down here. He'd better have a bodyguard."
Sen. Jesse A. Helms, R-N.C., in a interview with News & Observer reporter James Rosen.

Read it for yourself. Here is the story that ignited the controversy
The full text of Jesse Helms' response.
Hey, let's put this all in perspective. A commentary by News & Observer Executive Editor Frank Daniels III

Quotes of Jesse Past

I can be flippant and say that it is a lot easier to throw grenades than it is to catch them. You spend a lot of time in a chairmanship that even other senators don't realize. It is like running a business.
--News & Observer, 11/16/ 86

The Lord did not make me impossible of error. All I've had to offer you is the total dedication in serving you as best I know how. And I've always leveled with you, and always will, knowing full well that everyone will not agree with me.
--campaign debate, News & Observer, 7/30/84

Take Jesse along with you

Jesse Helms quoted is a very special book and you can tell the instant you try to open it up and find that like the senior sen ator from North Carolina, it opens from the right. Compiled by the staff of the insider and illustrated by News & Observer syndicated cartoonist Dwane Powell, this 90-page is your best source into the insight of Sen. Helms distilled into 100 proof pure old Jess. $5.00

Jesse through the camera's eye

A pictorial tour of Jesse's career.

Jesse through the cartoonist's eye

Duane Powell's view of our senior senator.