Political Quotes

Mark Warner: “Then he will sit down. And he has to decide. "Do I apply my brain power?" Suppose he somehow is able to draw a firewall…”

On the recordJuly 10, 1997
Then he will sit down. And he has to decide. "Do I apply my brain power?" Suppose he somehow is able to draw a firewall in the company, and the CEO and a lot of the other top people stay out of the contract. Does that not deprive the government of the benefit of the experience and the brain trust at the top salaries?
Said by
Mark Warner
Democratic · Virginia

Editor's note · Context

Discussing the implications of corporate decision-making on government contracts.

Share

More from Mark Warner

Oct 14, 2026

On the public option piece, that is a place to start the debate.

virginiamercury.com
Oct 8, 2026

Let’s fight for real change. Let’s get this done and then get to universal coverage.

rollcall.com
Oct 14, 2026

I’m making the bet that after the midterms there’s going to be a much greater willingness to come to the table and get things done.

virginiamercury.com

Other voices in this conversation