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Doug Burgum: Eighteen billion might seem like a big number. It’s not a big number if we’re managing $100 trillion in assets.

On the recordApril 30, 2025
Eighteen billion might seem like a big number. It’s not a big number if we’re managing $100 trillion in assets.
Said by
Doug Burgum
Republican · North Dakota
Source
vox.com

Editor's note · Context

Burgum argues that the revenue from public lands is insufficient compared to their total value.

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