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112 quotes from Doug Burgum
“The Energy Dominance strategy unleashed unprecedented investment in American energy.”
— Doug Burgum
March 28, 2025   •   Burgum praising the Trump administration's energy policies.
U.S. Department of the Interior
“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
“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
“A bold, long-term program.”
— Doug Burgum
August 19, 2025   •   Burgum describing the Trump administration's offshore energy leasing schedule.
U.S. Department of the Interior
“We're in a cold war with China.”
— Doug Burgum
August 23, 2023   •   Burgum describing U.S.-China economic and geopolitical competition.
Republican Presidential Debate — Milwaukee
“This record production reflects the hard work of American energy workers.”
— Doug Burgum
April 1, 2026   •   Burgum discussing record 2025 offshore oil production.
U.S. Department of the Interior
“Cutting red tape.”
— Doug Burgum
March 28, 2025   •   Burgum discussing the administration's energy permitting agenda.
U.S. Department of the Interior
“Creates good-paying jobs.”
— Doug Burgum
August 19, 2025   •   Burgum describing expected economic effects of expanded offshore energy development.
U.S. Department of the Interior
“Affordable energy for American families and businesses.”
— Doug Burgum
March 28, 2025   •   Burgum describing the intended consumer benefit of increased energy production.
U.S. Department of the Interior
“We're having the conversation about it.”
— Doug Burgum
September 27, 2023   •   Burgum arguing that issues central to his campaign had become central to the Republican primary debate.
Republican Presidential Debate — Simi Valley
“Waiting for Congress to fix the problem will only embolden the millions of migrants entering our country illegally.”
— Doug Burgum
March 7, 2024   •   Burgum criticizing Biden's approach to border and immigration policy.
North Dakota Office of the Governor
“Unlocking the full potential of our domestic energy resources.”
— Doug Burgum
April 1, 2026   •   Burgum discussing the Trump administration's energy-production policies.
U.S. Department of the Interior
“We're actually helping China compete against us.”
— Doug Burgum
October 3, 2026   •   Burgum's criticism of U.S. energy and environmental policies.
Doug Burgum Presidential Campaign
“Science plays a critical role in informing our energy future.”
— Doug Burgum
June 18, 2025   •   Burgum discussing a USGS assessment of technically recoverable oil and natural-gas resources.
U.S. Department of the Interior
“We will continue to defend states' rights and our freedoms from federal overreach.”
— Doug Burgum
March 7, 2024   •   Burgum describing his approach to federalism as governor.
North Dakota Office of the Governor
“Interior is unlocking America's full potential.”
— Doug Burgum
April 8, 2025   •   Burgum discussing energy and mineral development.
U.S. Department of the Interior
“Energy Dominance.”
— Doug Burgum
February 3, 2025   •   Burgum identifying the central energy-policy objective of the second Trump administration.
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
“Voters have reaffirmed their support for the fiscally conservative principles and governance.”
— Doug Burgum
November 6, 2024   •   Burgum's interpretation of Republican victories in North Dakota and nationally in the 2024 election.
North Dakota Office of the Governor
“If the president truly wants immigration reform, it needs to start with immediately fixing the crisis at the southern border.”
— Doug Burgum
March 7, 2024   •   Burgum responding to President Biden's State of the Union address.
North Dakota Office of the Governor