I became a Republican when ... by Jesse Helms, an American Politician

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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.”

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Jesse Helms

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Name: Jesse Helms

Nationality: American

Date of Birth: Oct 18, 1921

Date of Death: Jul 4, 2008

Profession: Politician

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