Political Quotes

Wes Moore

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Wes Moore is a Democratic politician from Maryland, currently serving as the Governor of Maryland. He has focused on issues such as education, economic opportunity, and public safety. Moore is known for his commitment to working across party lines and has emphasized the need for the Democratic Party to be more proactive in addressing the needs of constituents. His leadership style is characterized by a willingness to engage with diverse perspectives while maintaining a strong stance on his principles.

Quotes by year · 2021–2026451 total · peak 2026 (260)
2021: 1 quote2022: 4 quotes2023: 1 quote2024: 45 quotes2025: 140 quotes2026: 260 quotes

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  1. Schools are places where children should feel safe, where parents should be able to drop off their kids without fear, and where educators should be able to focus on teaching — not where federal agents carry out immigration enforcement actions in front of children.19 sources2026penncapital-star.com
  2. I continue to believe that our country needs national redistricting reform. But until that happens, inaction is not an option.3 sources2026abcnews.com
  3. For over a year, I have warned that Donald Trump and Republicans across the country are working to rig the system, weaken voting rights, and make this pain permanent. I am proud that today we united and took action.3 sources2026governor.maryland.gov
  4. Maryland will not be caught flat-footed while Republicans engage in political redlining that guts decades of progress that the generations before us fought for.2 sources2026huffpost.com
  5. Our administration will always stand with the people, and the state will not go around a local community’s ‘no.’2 sources2026penncapital-star.com
  6. We don’t have that authority, but what we do want to do is making sure that we are clear and transparent with our local jurisdictions about what type of elements need to be in place in order to receive state support.2 sources2026penncapital-star.com
Oct 9, 2026

Service makes Maryland stronger, and I am excited that so many of my fellow governors are stepping up to develop programs in their states.

nga.org
Oct 9, 2026

In Maryland, we believe service will save us. And through Service United, we are spreading that message to other states.

nga.org
Oct 7, 2026

Trump should come walk the streets of Baltimore and see for himself, but to otherwise keep our name out of your mouth.

marylandmatters.org
Oct 7, 2026

Gov. Moore has always said he will work with anyone when it comes to delivering for Marylanders, but bow to no one when it comes to standing up for them.

marylandmatters.org
Oct 7, 2026

But if the president of the United States wants to bring the circus into town and tell me that I’m not allowed to speak despite the fact that we were the ones that helped bring the deal, then I will let the circus be conducted while I go…

marylandmatters.org
Oct 7, 2026

With this facility, thousands of Marylanders will have new pathways to work, wages, and wealth through advanced training and high-skilled maritime manufacturing jobs.

marylandmatters.org
Oct 6, 2026

I just want to be clear, Dan Cox seems to be more concerned about my future than the future of the people of Maryland.

marylandmatters.org
Oct 6, 2026

I do want to level with you: I do know the past year and a half has been hard. I do know that while we have had many successes together as a state, that we are still fighting against Donald Trump’s illegal tariffs, still fighting against…

marylandmatters.org
Oct 6, 2026

I appreciated the chance to come and speak directly to the people of Maryland, and saying that despite the assaults that we have seen from the president, and frankly, a Trump agenda that Dan Cox has said himself that he backs 100% of the…

marylandmatters.org
Oct 6, 2026

With exciting developments in Maryland’s entertainment space, like the improved Preakness schedule and a new Sphere venue coming, Ken is the right person to lead our state in this new chapter.

governor.maryland.gov
Oct 3, 2026

As judges, I know that their expertise and experience will continue to be of great service to the people of Maryland in their new roles as judges.

marylandmatters.org
Oct 2, 2026

We can keep standards, we can move faster and we can protect our people. We don’t have to choose between those things.

marylandmatters.org
Oct 2, 2026

If red tape is a thing that keeps shovels from getting in the ground, if permitting is a thing that keeps people from becoming homeowners, then we have a fundamental problem that we need to fix.

marylandmatters.org
Oct 2, 2026

When permits get stuck, projects don’t get built. It’s that easy.

marylandmatters.org
Oct 2, 2026

Here’s what today means: we’re building faster, we’re building smarter.

marylandmatters.org
Oct 2, 2026

As work continues to rebuild the Key Bridge as safely, quickly, and cost-efficiently as possible, we’re giving Marylanders clear and accessible information about our progress.

governor.maryland.gov
Oct 2, 2026

The operations might move, but my values will never move.

thestar.com
Oct 2, 2026

Who in the room was advocating for more transparency or more regulatory guardrails?

thestar.com
Oct 2, 2026

In the absence of that, the governors cannot just sit on our hands.

thestar.com
Oct 2, 2026

Maryland’s housing crisis demands that we move swiftly, think creatively, and deliver solutions that will ease housing cost burdens for our people.

governor.maryland.gov
Oct 2, 2026

Maryland is choosing to lead, and we are guided by clear principles: protect our people, center our workers, and keep our kids safe.

governor.maryland.gov
Oct 2, 2026

Marylanders should not have to wait for Washington to decide what this technology will mean for their jobs, their families, and their communities.

governor.maryland.gov

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