Congressman Nick Begich Congratulates Secretary Burgum on Confirmation

WASHINGTON, D.C. – January 31, 2025 – This week, the U.S. Senate confirmed Governor Doug Burgum (R-ND) as Secretary of the Department of the Interior. Congressman Nick Begich (R-AK) issued the following statement in response to his confirmation:

“Congratulations to Governor Doug Burgum on being confirmed as our new Secretary of the Interior! Secretary Burgum’s commitment to unleashing American resources is foundational to reestablishing domestic supply chains, securing long-term economic certainty for Americans, and ensuring more responsible sourcing of energy and minerals.

I look forward to working with Secretary Burgum and his impressive team to develop and advance development in America’s most important resource state: Alaska. There is new leadership at the helm, and with this renewed relationship Alaskans stand ready to deliver on our motto, “North, to the future!”

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