Zell Miller Quotes

A collection of quotes by Zell Miller.

Zell Miller was an American politician and author who served the state of Georgia for several decades. He was born on February 24, 1932, in Young Harris, Georgia. Miller attended Young Harris College and later earned a degree in political science from the University of Georgia.

In 1958, Miller began his political career as a Democratic member of the Georgia House of Representatives. He went on to serve as the Speaker of the House from 1965 to 1971. In 1980, Miller was elected as Georgia's lieutenant governor, a position he held for 16 years. In 1991, he assumed the role of governor following the death of Governor Joe Frank Harris.

Known for his conservative views, Miller gained national attention during the 1992 Democratic National Convention when he delivered a keynote address that criticized his own party and endorsed Republican presidential candidate George H.W. Bush. He then made a transition to the Republican Party in 2004, citing disagreements with the Democratic Party's stance on various issues.

Apart from his political career, Miller authored several books, including "Corps Values: Everything You Need to Know I Learned In the Marines" and "A National Party No More: The Conscience of a Conservative Democrat," which reflect his political ideologies and experiences.

Zell Miller passed away on March 23, 2018, at the age of 86. His contributions to Georgia politics and his unconventional political journey have left a lasting impact on the state's political landscape.