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112 quotes from Doug Burgum
“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
“America is an entrepreneurial country.”
— Doug Burgum
October 3, 2026   •   Burgum emphasizing entrepreneurship during his presidential campaign.
Doug Burgum Presidential Campaign
“We need to stop buying energy from our enemies.”
— Doug Burgum
August 23, 2023   •   Burgum arguing for greater domestic energy production.
Republican Presidential Debate — Milwaukee
“Private sector innovation, not overreaching government regulation.”
— Doug Burgum
November 6, 2024   •   Burgum describing his preferred approach to economic policy.
North Dakota Office of the Governor
“Putting our national security at risk.”
— Doug Burgum
March 7, 2024   •   Burgum discussing illegal immigration and fentanyl trafficking.
North Dakota Office of the Governor
“Mine, Baby, Mine.”
— Doug Burgum
April 8, 2025   •   Burgum adapting Trump's "drill, baby, drill" slogan while announcing policies supporting coal development.
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
“We will treat our natural resources as national assets.”
— Doug Burgum
February 3, 2025   •   Burgum outlining his philosophy for management of federal natural resources.
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
“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
“Under President Trump's leadership, we're unlocking it.”
— Doug Burgum
April 10, 2025   •   Burgum praising the administration's offshore energy policies.
U.S. Department of the Interior
“We need to get government out of the way.”
— Doug Burgum
August 23, 2023   •   Burgum advocating reduced federal regulation.
Republican Presidential Debate — Milwaukee
“Inflicting the invasion and the mass casualties in our state.”
— Doug Burgum
September 27, 2023   •   Burgum characterizing illegal immigration and fentanyl trafficking as an invasion causing deaths in North Dakota.
Republican Presidential Debate — Simi Valley
“We should be embracing innovation over regulation.”
— Doug Burgum
March 7, 2024   •   Burgum reiterating one of his principal economic-policy themes.
North Dakota Office of the Governor
“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
“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
“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
“Just look at the record of what we're doing right now.”
— Doug Burgum
September 27, 2023   •   Burgum defending his record as North Dakota governor during the Republican debate.
Republican Presidential Debate — Simi Valley
“Ensuring regulatory certainty.”
— Doug Burgum
March 28, 2025   •   Burgum discussing policies intended to encourage energy investment.
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