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‘Today we lost a Senator whose stature in Congress had few equals’

Ft. Thomas, Ky. – Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell made the following statement on the passing of former U.S. Senator Jesse Helms:

“Today we lost a Senator whose stature in Congress had few equals. Senator Jesse Helms was a leading voice and courageous champion for the many causes he believed in. Jesse and Dot were great friends to Elaine and me. We mourn his passing and extend our deepest sympathies to the extended Helms family.

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