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112 quotes from Doug Burgum
“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
“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
“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
“Trying to stop transnational criminal organizations.”
— Doug Burgum
September 27, 2023   •   Burgum discussing National Guard operations at the southern border.
Republican Presidential Debate — Simi Valley
“America's energy potential.”
— Doug Burgum
August 19, 2025   •   Burgum discussing a long-term schedule for offshore oil and gas lease sales.
U.S. Department of the Interior
“We're subsidizing China.”
— Doug Burgum
August 23, 2023   •   Burgum criticizing U.S. economic and energy policies that he argued benefited China.
Republican Presidential Debate — Milwaukee
“Unity won't come from the federal government injecting itself further into issues that are best left to the states to decide.”
— Doug Burgum
March 7, 2024   •   Burgum advocating states' rights and federalism.
North Dakota Office of the Governor
“American energy leadership is a cornerstone of our economic strength and national security.”
— Doug Burgum
April 1, 2026   •   Burgum connecting domestic energy production to economic and national security.
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
“The world needs a strong America.”
— Doug Burgum
October 3, 2026   •   Burgum discussing national security and U.S. global leadership.
Doug Burgum Presidential Campaign
“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
“Every product we buy has energy in it.”
— Doug Burgum
August 23, 2023   •   Burgum arguing that energy prices affect the broader cost of goods.
Republican Presidential Debate — Milwaukee