Bill McCollum Quotes
A collection of quotes by Bill McCollum.
Bill McCollum is a former American politician who served in various public offices. Born on July 12, 1944, in Brooksville, Florida, McCollum earned a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Florida and later obtained a Juris Doctor from the University of Florida College of Law.
McCollum's political career took off in the 1980s, when he was elected to represent Florida's 5th congressional district as a Republican in the United States House of Representatives. He served in the House for two terms from 1981 to 2001. During his tenure, McCollum was a member of several committees, including the House Judiciary Committee and the House Intelligence Committee.
In 2000, McCollum decided to run for the United States Senate, but was unsuccessful in securing the nomination. However, his political aspirations did not end there. From 2007 to 2011, he served as the Attorney General of Florida, during which he focused on issues such as consumer protection and combating human trafficking.
Throughout his career, McCollum also ran for Governor of Florida in both 2006 and 2010 but was unable to secure the position. After his time in public office, he worked as a partner at a law firm and continued to be involved in various community and political activities.