Gov. Wes Moore (D) Maryland on the Quest for the New FBI Headquarters

The transcript covers the Governor of Maryland's views on financial stability, the Biden administration's handling of the SVB situation, crime and law enforcement, and the potential relocation of the FBI headquarters to Maryland. The Governor emphasizes the importance of supporting small banks and businesses, ensuring community safety, and argues for Maryland as the ideal location for the FBI due to its existing infrastructure and focus on cybersecurity.

What was the governor's main concern regarding financial institutions in Maryland?

• Ensuring high profits for banks

• Protecting depositors and small businesses

• Reducing the number of banks

• Increasing taxes on financial institutions

What is the governor's view on the potential consolidation of the financial industry?

• It should be encouraged

• It is inevitable and should be accepted

• It should be prevented to protect small banks

• It is beneficial for economic growth

How did the governor view the Biden administration's handling of the SVB situation?

• As a bailout for investors

• As a necessary step to protect depositors

• As an unnecessary government intervention

• As a failure to address the issue

What is the governor's stance on crime and law enforcement?

• Invest only in law enforcement

• Reduce funding for law enforcement

• Focus solely on community safety

• Balance investment in law enforcement with community safety

What is one of the key issues the governor is focused on ahead of the 2024 elections?

• Healthcare reform

• Crime and public safety

• Education funding

• Environmental policies

Why does the governor believe Maryland is a better choice for the new FBI headquarters?

• It has more available land

• It offers better transportation and cyber capabilities

• It is cheaper to build in Virginia

• It is closer to the FBI training facility

Which aspect of Maryland does the governor highlight as a strength for the FBI's future mission?

• Warmer climate

• Existing cyber infrastructure

• Proximity to the White House

• Lower population density