Political Quotes

“Mr. President, yesterday South Dakotans were saddened to learn that former South Dakota Gov. Walter Dale Miller passed away on Monday evening. Governor Miller served as South Dakota Governor for just 20 months-- from April 1993 to January 1995--but during his brief tenure, he steered South Dakota through a number of challenges and provided a sense of stability and calm during a period of upheaval. In the wake of Governor Mickelson's tragic death, Governor Miller led the State in grieving and secured funding for a memorial to the Governor and the seven other South Dakotans who died when their plane crashed as it was returning to our State. When inmates at the State penitentiary rioted less than a month into his tenure, Governor Miller succeeded in ending the standoff without loss of life. When the Great Flood of 1993 struck the Midwest, he led South Dakota's response and worked tirelessly to help those who were affected. And when a Supreme Court decision shut down South Dakota's video lottery, resulting in a sudden revenue loss, Governor Miller ensured that South Dakota's most important needs were met. In all, Governor Miller spent nearly 30 years serving South Dakota in State government--first in the State legislature, then as Lieutenant Governor, and finally as Governor. In every office he held, he served with a commitment and integrity that were recognized by South Dakotans of all political persuasions.…”