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I became a Republican when a very wise young lady asked me how I could remain a Democrat when I didnt agree with what th

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"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"

- Jesse Helms

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This quote is written / told by Jesse Helms between October 18, 1921 and July 4, 2008. He/she was a famous Politician from USA. The author also have 22 other quotes.

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