Political Quotes

“It was good today to hear the many heartfelt sentiments and compliments being expressed in the Senate about our distinguished colleague from North Carolina. I want to be counted among those who respect Jesse Helms for his conscientious and diligent service in the Senate and for the generosity of spirit he displays and the affection he has for his fellow Senators and the staff and employees of the Senate. If you could ask all of the Senate pages who have served here during the time Senator Helms has been in the Senate who their favorite Senator was, I am sure they would tell you it was Jesse Helms. He takes time to get to know them all and to greet them each day. He really cares about them and he wants them to know they are appreciated. That is the way Senator Helms has treated everyone in the Senate. He has a heart of gold. When Senator Helms was Chairman of the Agriculture Committee, I appreciated the fairness and respect he showed to all of the members of our committee. He was especially helpful to me and I will always be grateful to him for his friendship. I wish for him much happiness and satisfaction in the years ahead.”