Statement by Evangelist
Billy Graham On
the Death of Senator
Jesse Helms
Montreat, N.C., July 4,
2008
“Jesse Helms, my friend
and long-time senator
from my home state of
North Carolina, was a
man of consistent
conviction to
conservative ideals and
courage to faithfully
serve God and country
based on principle, not
popularity or politics.
In the tradition of
Presidents Jefferson,
Adams and Monroe — who
also passed on July 4th
— it is fitting that
such a patriot who
fought for free markets
and free people would
die on Independence Day.
As we celebrate the
birth of our nation, I
thank God for the
blessings we enjoy,
which Senator Helms
worked so hard to
preserve.
Over three decades in
the United States
Congress, Senator Helms
was a loyal and
effective leader on
behalf of our State,
with whom I connected
during times of national
crisis. He was the first
person to call me when
President Reagan was
shot, even before it was
reported as news.
Senator Helm’s wife,
Dot; their three
children; and seven
grandchildren are in my
thoughts and prayers as
they honor his legendary
life and extraordinary
legacy.”
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