Eighteen billion might seem like a big number. It’s not a big number if we’re managing $100 trillion in assets.
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
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Burgum argues that the revenue from public lands is insufficient compared to their total value.
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