John Hoeven: “The True North, Task Force True North is something I have worked on with the Chairman of this Committee.”

Working with High Plains has been one part of our efforts to ensure that North Dakotans have access to safe, affordable and quality housing.

I appreciate General Ross for recognizing the potential of this partnership and for working with me to make it a reality.

Between Project ATLAS, which we announced yesterday, and the MOU signed today, it is clear to anyone who wants to develop drone and counter-drone technology, North Dakota is the place to be.

Project ATLAS, a new partnership between UND, NASA, the Department of War and the North Dakota National Guard, is the result of all the unmanned capabilities we have developed and serves as a logical next step in the growth of our UAS…