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<blockquote>I just felt that there was a lot missing in the way the state responded. We had a chance to really focus on what our priorities should be. ... The best schools, the best jobs, the best communities are nothing if they're under ten feet of water.<ref name=gamiller/></blockquote>
<blockquote>I just felt that there was a lot missing in the way the state responded. We had a chance to really focus on what our priorities should be. ... The best schools, the best jobs, the best communities are nothing if they're under ten feet of water.<ref name=gamiller/></blockquote>
During his campaign in 2011, Miller identified his top legislative priorities as fiscal accountability and job creation:
During his campaign in 2011, Miller identified his top legislative priorities as fiscal accountability and job creation:
<blockquote>Persistent high unemployment has forced too many of our young residents to leave the state for decent job opportunities. Clearly, we must strengthen our efforts to promote economic opportunities. As your state representative, I'll go anywhere, meet with anyone, and never stop working to create high-paying jobs for our citizens.<ref name=nolacom>{{cite web|url=http://www.nola.com/politics/index.ssf/2011/07/gregory_miller_seeks_state_hou.html|title=Gregory Miller seeks state House seat in River Parishes|date=July 26, 2011|publisher=''The =New Orleans Times-Picayune''|accessdate=August 26, 2013; no longer on-line}}</ref></blockquote>
<blockquote>Persistent high unemployment has forced too many of our young residents to leave the state for decent job opportunities. Clearly, we must strengthen our efforts to promote economic opportunities. As your state representative, I'll go anywhere, meet with anyone, and never stop working to create high-paying jobs for our citizens.<ref name=nolacom>{{cite web|url=http://www.nola.com/politics/index.ssf/2011/07/gregory_miller_seeks_state_hou.html|title=Gregory Miller seeks state House seat in River Parishes|date=July 26, 2011|publisher=''The New Orleans Times-Picayune''|accessdate=August 26, 2013; no longer on-line}}</ref></blockquote>
Miller also said that improvements in drainage were essential on both the East and West banks of the [[Mississippi River]]. He cited the need for levees in St. Charles Parish strong enough to withstand [[hurricane]]s. Miller also endorsed stronger ethics laws.<ref name=nolacom/>
Miller also said that improvements in drainage were essential on both the East and West banks of the [[Mississippi River]]. He cited the need for levees in St. Charles Parish strong enough to withstand [[hurricane]]s. Miller also endorsed stronger ethics laws.<ref name=nolacom/>