Throughout his career Senator Helms gave scores of important and noteworthy speeches on the Senate floor and other forums.  One of his most widely recognized, researched and discussed speeches was his historical presentation before the United Nations Security Council on January 20, 2000. 

Senator Helms was the first legislator from any country in the world invited to speak before the Security Council. His words on that historic day were headline news in major papers around the world by the next morning and they continue to resonate. Below, you'll find the text of that famous address and other important speeches Senator Helms made throughout his distinguished 30 year career.

Address by Senator Jesse Helms

Chairman, U.S. Senate Committee on Foreign Relations before The United Nations Security Council.
January 20, 2000

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Principled Leadership

Conservative Political Action Conference - CPAC
February 14, 1976

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Dedication Remarks

Dedication of the A.E. Finley Activity Center
1974

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Veterans

Speaking to the North Carolina Veterans Council
September 29, 1984

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We Cannot Turn Away

Prescription for Hope Conference

March 22, 2002

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Introduction of Ronald Reagan

After Reagan's Announcement to seek the Presidential nomination

November 21, 1975

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Senator Helms Pro-Life Stance

National Pro-Life Banquet

May 5, 1975

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Commencement Address

Cape Fear Academy

June 5, 1987

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20th Anniversary of Taiwan Relations Act

Heritage Foundation

April 14, 1999

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