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112 quotes from Doug Burgum
“Small-town values guided me.”
— Doug Burgum
October 3, 2026   •   Burgum discussing growing up in Arthur, North Dakota during his presidential campaign.
Doug Burgum Presidential Campaign
“China understands that energy is power.”
— Doug Burgum
October 3, 2026   •   Burgum discussing energy and geopolitical competition with China.
Doug Burgum Presidential Campaign
“President Trump made clear from day one that the United States will no longer be held back by bad policy or foreign dependence.”
— Doug Burgum
December 10, 2025   •   Burgum discussing the Trump administration's offshore energy leasing agenda.
U.S. Department of the Interior
“Strengthens American Energy Dominance.”
— Doug Burgum
August 19, 2025   •   Burgum describing the administration's offshore leasing program.
U.S. Department of the Interior
“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
“Clean American coal.”
— Doug Burgum
April 8, 2025   •   Burgum promoting increased domestic coal production.
U.S. Department of the Interior
“Interior is unlocking America's full potential.”
— Doug Burgum
April 8, 2025   •   Burgum discussing energy and mineral development.
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
“America needs to be strong economically.”
— Doug Burgum
October 3, 2026   •   Burgum connecting economic strength to national security.
Doug Burgum Presidential Campaign
“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
“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
“America is sitting on a treasure trove of energy.”
— Doug Burgum
April 10, 2025   •   Burgum reacting to revised estimates of recoverable oil and natural-gas reserves in the Gulf.
U.S. Department of the Interior
“Get government out of the way.”
— Doug Burgum
March 7, 2024   •   Burgum advocating reduced federal intervention and regulation.
North Dakota Office of the Governor
“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
“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
“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
“Energy, economy, national security.”
— Doug Burgum
September 27, 2023   •   Burgum identifying the three central themes of his presidential campaign.
Republican Presidential Debate — Simi Valley
“Stop buying it from our adversaries.”
— Doug Burgum
October 3, 2026   •   Burgum arguing against dependence on energy from geopolitical rivals.
Doug Burgum Presidential Campaign
“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