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A fond farewell to Senator “No Sir”

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The liberal press dubbed him “Senator No.” However, the gentleman, who represented the people of North Carolina in the Upper Chamber of the United States Congress longer than anyone in history, was much too polite to use that simple two-letter word all by itself. Southern tradition demands the addition of a simple title of respect. Jesse Helms was much more likely to say, “No, sir.” Read the rest of this entry »

Written by Jane Chastain

January 2nd, 2003 at 12:00 am