Mark Warner
Mark Robert Warner was born on December 15, 1954, in Indianapolis, Indiana, and grew up as a citizen of the United States, receiving his early education at Rockville High School before pursuing higher education at George Washington University and subsequently at Harvard Law School.
Before entering electoral politics, Warner worked as congressional staff and built a career as an entrepreneur, businessman, and venture capitalist. These professional experiences preceded his transition into public office as a member of the Democratic Party. He served as the 69th Governor of Virginia from 2002 to 2006, a role in which he held executive authority over the Commonwealth. His governorship marked a significant phase in a career that had moved from the private sector through legislative staff work and into elected leadership.
Warner has held the position of senior United States Senator from Virginia since 2009, making him a sustained presence in the upper chamber of Congress. Within the Senate, he serves as vice chair of the Senate Democratic Caucus and as vice chair of the Senate Intelligence Committee, roles that place him within the leadership structures of both his party and one of the chamber's most consequential oversight bodies. His continuing service in these positions reflects a career that has spanned entrepreneurship, state executive office, and federal legislative work across several decades.
Quotes by Mark Warner
The idea that the governor can't set a policy for state employees that the majority of legislators themselves have embraced makes no sense.
All kinds of candidates have been coming here telling you what they are going to do...until it comes time to pay for it, ... It's time for a little bit of truth-telling at every level of government.
If he moves to Virginia and wants to get involved politically, he has a major name but that's not somebody I think there's an active recruitment going on with,
Investing in high-quality early childhood education has extraordinary returns, not only for Virginia's children, but also for our workforce and economy. The best investments are made in community-grown programs that truly meet local needs.
I not going to sign off on something that does not increase security for this state IT information,
I'm going to do everything I can for him, ... I have worked too hard to take the keys to the office and put them in the hands of a guy who has worked against us.
I'm not sure. I don't get the sense that consumers have fixed the blame yet ...I think we may be one event away or some catalyst away from that blame being pointed at Washington or the administration. I'm not sure it's there yet.
After twenty years in business, I understand the importance of low taxes - but also of investing for the future.
This campaign has been the longest job interview of my life, ... But now the people of Virginia have spoken. They have said they want a new approach for our commonwealth, and tonight I'm here to tell you I'm ready for the challenge.