What's the quote from the Senator threatening Clinton's life?

Killarney

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Wed May-10-06 09:21 AM
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What's the quote from the Senator threatening Clinton's life?

I remember there was a quote in the 90's from a southern Republican senator basically threatening Clinton's life. It was something like if he comes down here (to whatever state the senator was from) how he won't survive or something.

I've been Googling and can't find it. Can someone help me?

Thanks.

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DS1

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Wed May-10-06 09:22 AM
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1. Jesse Helms

Edited on Wed May-10-06 09:22 AM by DS1

Said Bill Clinton shouldn't come around his parts without protection
( pun not intended )

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Hong Kong Cavalier

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Wed May-10-06 09:23 AM
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2. That was Jesse Helms

www.bartleby.com/66/41/27741.html

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Montauk6

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Wed May-10-06 09:24 AM
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3. Jesse Helms, IIRC

I don't have the exact words either but it was something like, "If you come down to S. Carolina, you'd better come heavy."

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Bluzmann57

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Wed May-10-06 09:25 AM
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4. If memory serves correctly

Edited on Wed May-10-06 09:25 AM by Bluzmann57

and there is no guarantee of that whatsoever, I think it may have been either Strom Thurmond or Jesse Helms who said something like Clinton's actions may get him harmed in their home state. I'm sure that someone with a better memory can clarify this matter further. But I hope this helps a little bit.

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Tandalayo_Scheisskopf

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Wed May-10-06 09:31 AM
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5. Yes, Jesse Helms.

Ain't senile dementia grand?

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Mist

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Wed May-10-06 09:33 AM
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6. Found the quote (in DU archives):

"Mr. Clinton better watch out if he comes down here.He'd better have a bodyguard."

http://www.democraticunderground.com/top10/01/top10_2001_33.html

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