Political Quotes

Doug Burgum

The Public Record

U.S. Secretary of the Interior in the Trump administration; formerly Governor of North Dakota (2016–2024).

Quotes by year · 2017–2026144 total · peak 2026 (58)
2017: 1 quote2020: 1 quote2023: 18 quotes2024: 15 quotes2025: 51 quotes2026: 58 quotes

★ Featured Quote

September 6, 2026

The U.S. will have the most spectacular and beautiful arch of them all!

— Doug Burgum

Most widely reported

by number of sources
  1. For years, federal agencies abused the ESA to obstruct lawful land use and burden American families and businesses.5 sources2026foxnews.com
  2. The states are managing all manner of wildlife in their states, not just a single species, and they have an opportunity to look holistically across this and do what’s needed.2 sources2026dailymontanan.com
  3. This framework provides the flexibility to respond to changing hydrologic conditions while preserving the opportunity for the Basin States to continue working toward durable, consensus-based solutions.2 sources2026sourcenm.com
  4. America’s public lands are meant to be experienced and enjoyed by the American people.2 sources2026idahocapitalsun.com
  5. Despite Congress’s intent, the site became and remains today a barren traffic circle lacking any monumental treatment and significant historic value.2 sources2026theguardian.com
  6. Over 70 cities worldwide had 'beautiful arches' but now the US will have the 'most spectacular and beautiful arch of them all'.2 sources2026theguardian.com
Sep 4, 2026

Over 70 cities worldwide had 'beautiful arches' but now the US will have the 'most spectacular and beautiful arch of them all'.

theguardian.com
Sep 4, 2026

Despite Congress’s intent, the site became and remains today a barren traffic circle lacking any monumental treatment and significant historic value.

theguardian.com
Sep 4, 2026

“This will be one of the Great Pieces of American Architecture, honoring the history and significance of Arlington Cemetery and befitting the most powerful Capital in the World,” Burgum said.

theguardian.com
Sep 4, 2026

Now after 125 years of waiting, the most powerful capital in the world will be the home of the most spectacular and beautiful arch of them all!

foxnews.com
Sep 4, 2026

Interestingly, Washington, DC, is the only major Western capital without an arch.

foxnews.com
Sep 1, 2026

They plug that into the software and then that software cascades down so all the map providers would do that.

huffpost.com
Sep 1, 2026

When the president signs an executive order, you know, reflecting a name change like the Gulf of America or Lake America, it does direct the Department of Interior …

huffpost.com
Sep 1, 2026

I know that the president reached out to Apple directly, so I’m sure that we may be seeing that change coming up soon to Lake America.

huffpost.com
Aug 29, 2026

We’re on it, Mr. President The places and waters that border our nation and support our economy should reflect the greatness of the United States.

huffpost.com
Aug 28, 2026

We are PROUD to implement your Executive Order to rename LAKE AMERICA.

huffpost.com
Aug 28, 2026

Our country for the world to see, and we are PROUD to implement your Executive Order to rename LAKE AMERICA.

bbc.co.uk
Aug 28, 2026

We're on it, Mr. President!

bbc.co.uk
Aug 25, 2026

Energy dominance requires regulatory clarity,” Burgum said in the release. “These targeted updates cut through the red tape that has historically deterred investment, ensuring our public lands remain a reliable engine for economic growth…

dailymontanan.com
Aug 7, 2026

By seeking public input on both recreational climbing guidance and wilderness stewardship and access policies, we are taking a thoughtful approach that supports recreation, improves management and helps ensure these iconic landscapes…

idahocapitalsun.com
Aug 7, 2026

America’s public lands are meant to be experienced and enjoyed by the American people.

idahocapitalsun.com
Aug 5, 2026

The Department has a responsibility to ensure the Colorado River system remains reliable and resilient for the millions of Americans, communities and industries that depend on it.

coloradonewsline.com
Aug 3, 2026

This framework provides the flexibility to respond to changing hydrologic conditions while preserving the opportunity for the Basin States to continue working toward durable, consensus-based solutions.

sourcenm.com
Jul 27, 2026

This action restores common sense, respects private property, provides much-needed certainty for landowners and follows the statute Congress actually passed.

floridaphoenix.com
Jul 24, 2026

President Trump has made clear that America must lead the world in artificial intelligence, scientific innovation and energy production.

whitehouse.gov
Jul 15, 2026

The states are managing all manner of wildlife in their states, not just a single species, and they have an opportunity to look holistically across this and do what’s needed.

dailymontanan.com
Jul 11, 2026

The protections turned routine activity into a regulatory trap.

theguardian.com
Jul 11, 2026

For years, federal agencies abused the ESA to obstruct lawful land use and burden American families and businesses.

foxnews.com

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