Pete Sessions: “I certainly agree with those about Zell Miller. Democracies in general, America in particular, seem blessed that in…”

“I certainly agree with those about Zell Miller. Democracies in general, America in particular, seem blessed that in times of turmoil, leaders do step forward and give us the guidance we need. During a time of war and economic challenge, America got such a leader in Zell Miller. It is not too much to say that he was the key, the very hinge upon which much of the fate of the agenda of the last several years swung. For the goals of President Bush, from homeland security to economic growth to the war on terrorism, Zell Miller has been the difference between victory and defeat, the gap between almost and barely. I think part of the willingness of Senator Miller to step forward, break ranks, and support President Bush came because he is a man of experience and judgment and integrity. He got to know President Bush. He looked into his heart, he examined his policies, and he believed him. He had a particular belief in this man at this point in history, based on his study of history, his writing, and his experience, and he was willing to step forward in an unusual degree and take a lot of grief for it, to stand up for what he believed was right. When President Bush proposed a tax cut to get the economy moving in 2001, and things were not going well, Zell Miller was the first Democrat to support that plan.”