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112 quotes from Doug Burgum
“Grateful to President Trump for the honor to serve as Secretary of the Interior.”
— Doug Burgum
February 3, 2025   •   Burgum speaking after being sworn in as the 55th U.S. Secretary of the Interior.
U.S. Department of the Interior
“North Dakota was leading the charge.”
— Doug Burgum
September 27, 2023   •   Burgum discussing North Dakota's legal challenges to Biden administration policies.
Republican Presidential Debate — Simi Valley
“We should never use energy as a weapon.”
— Doug Burgum
October 3, 2026   •   Burgum discussing the geopolitical importance of reliable energy supplies.
Doug Burgum Presidential Campaign
“We're paying ranchers not to ranch.”
— Doug Burgum
August 23, 2023   •   Burgum criticizing federal land and agricultural policies.
Republican Presidential Debate — Milwaukee
“National security starts with energy security.”
— Doug Burgum
October 3, 2026   •   A recurring Burgum theme linking domestic energy production with foreign policy.
Doug Burgum Presidential Campaign
“Supporting job creation.”
— Doug Burgum
April 1, 2026   •   Burgum discussing the economic effects of domestic energy development.
U.S. Department of the Interior
“We should be selling energy to our friends and allies.”
— Doug Burgum
August 23, 2023   •   Burgum arguing that U.S. energy exports can strengthen American alliances and national security.
Republican Presidential Debate — Milwaukee
“Putting our national security at risk.”
— Doug Burgum
March 7, 2024   •   Burgum discussing illegal immigration and fentanyl trafficking.
North Dakota Office of the Governor
“Sell energy to our friends and allies instead of buying it from our adversaries.”
— Doug Burgum
November 6, 2024   •   Burgum reiterating his energy and national-security philosophy following Trump's election.
North Dakota Office of the Governor
“Strengthens our economy and benefits American families.”
— Doug Burgum
April 1, 2026   •   Burgum describing the intended effects of increased domestic energy production.
U.S. Department of the Interior
“American Energy Dominance is more important than ever.”
— Doug Burgum
June 18, 2025   •   Burgum responding to a U.S. Geological Survey assessment of oil and natural-gas resources beneath federal lands.
U.S. Department of the Interior
“Innovation, not regulation.”
— Doug Burgum
October 3, 2026   •   A recurring Burgum campaign theme advocating private-sector technological solutions rather than government regulation.
Doug Burgum Presidential Campaign
“Energy dominance is the key to national security.”
— Doug Burgum
October 3, 2026   •   Burgum connecting energy production with national security while campaigning for Trump.
Doug Burgum public remarks
“Make life more affordable for every American family.”
— Doug Burgum
April 8, 2025   •   Burgum arguing that increased energy production can reduce household costs.
U.S. Department of the Interior
“The foundation of American prosperity.”
— Doug Burgum
February 3, 2025   •   Burgum describing what he sees as the economic benefits of U.S. energy dominance.
U.S. Department of the Interior
“We've got troops down at the border.”
— Doug Burgum
September 27, 2023   •   Burgum discussing North Dakota National Guard deployments to the U.S.-Mexico border.
Republican Presidential Debate — Simi Valley
“Strengthening our energy security.”
— Doug Burgum
December 10, 2025   •   Burgum describing the intended effects of expanded domestic energy production.
U.S. Department of the Interior
“Mutual respect, open communication, collaboration, and a sincere willingness to listen.”
— Doug Burgum
February 3, 2025   •   Burgum describing his approach to relations between the Interior Department and tribal nations.
U.S. Department of the Interior
“Affordability for American families.”
— Doug Burgum
February 3, 2025   •   Burgum connecting increased domestic energy production with consumer affordability.
U.S. Department of the Interior
“Maintaining the highest safety standards.”
— Doug Burgum
March 28, 2025   •   Burgum discussing expanded offshore energy production.
U.S. Department of the Interior