Photo of Mark Warner Mark Warner Governor (D-VA) In the 1/27/2005 edition of ExecutiveBiz we had a chance to talk with Governor Mark R. Warner (D-VA). As speculation swirls over his political future, many democrats are touting Warner as a potential presidential candidate in 2008. In this interview, we ask Governor Mark R. Warner about his future, an upcoming trade mission to India, and his thoughts on Eugene Huang's recent comments about George Mason University.

EXCLUSIVE CONTENT The complete interview is only available to registered readers. Please register to access the full interview. Registration is free and takes less than 1 minute. ExecutiveBiz: What are your business priorities for this session of the General Assembly? Mark Warner: I want to make sure that we keep Virginia's incred... [ REGISTER FOR COMPLETE RESPONSE ] ExecutiveBiz: Is there support for your initiatives in the General Assembly? Mark Warner: On the Virginia Works initiatives, there appears t... [ REGISTER FOR COMPLETE RESPONSE ] ExecutiveBiz: The Virginia Senate Transportation Committee approved a bill that would bar young drivers from using cell phones. Do you support that measure? Mark Warner: Well, as someone who spent 20 years in the wireles... [ REGISTER FOR COMPLETE RESPONSE ] ExecutiveBiz: Secretary of Technology Eugene Huang recently mentioned he didn't think GMU was up to the task of becoming a world-class research institution. Do you agree with his opinion? Mark Warner: No, I don't agree with him. I think his comments ... [ REGISTER FOR COMPLETE RESPONSE ] ExecutiveBiz: This spring, you are going to India on a trade mission. What do you hope to accomplish on this trip? Who is going with you? Mark Warner: We are going to invite Virginia-based businesses t... [ REGISTER FOR COMPLETE RESPONSE ] ExecutiveBiz: Do these trade missions actually create jobs? Mark Warner: With these trade missions, there are two goals. T... [ REGISTER FOR COMPLETE RESPONSE ] ExecutiveBiz: You mentioned before that you might be interested in coming back to serve as Governor in four years? Why is that? Mark Warner: There is a lot more that I know about this job tod... [ REGISTER FOR COMPLETE RESPONSE ] ExecutiveBiz: It is my understanding that you attended the Inauguration. Was that your first Inauguration? Mark Warner: No, I have been to one of Clinton's. I thought it ... [ REGISTER FOR COMPLETE RESPONSE ] ExecutiveBiz: Did you take mental notes on how your Inauguration would be different in 4 years? Mark Warner: (He laughs.) When people asked me how I liked the ... [ REGISTER FOR COMPLETE RESPONSE ] ExecutiveBiz: There's nothing you would do differently? Mark Warner: Well, again I wish the President well. I hope we ... [ REGISTER FOR COMPLETE RESPONSE ] For more information about (D-VA), visit www.governor.virginia.gov. To read a detailed biography, please click here. Interview with Mark Warner conducted by JD Kathuria. Enjoy this interview? Digg It! Check out more Executive Spotlights ...