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Kevin Cramer

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Kevin John Cramer is an American politician serving as the junior United States senator from North Dakota since January 3, 2019. A member of the Republican Party, Cramer previously represented North Dakota's at-large congressional district in the U.S. House of Representatives from January 3, 2013, to January 3, 2019. Throughout his political career, he has focused on issues such as energy policy, agriculture, and veterans' affairs, often advocating for North Dakota's interests on a national level.

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May 30, 2026

I expect we will [ask tough questions]—because that’s our job.

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May 30, 2026

North Dakotans have lived through these [trade] cycles. We’ve been geopolitical long before other parts of the country.

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May 28, 2026

This announcement represents a commitment to the future of North Dakota’s oil industry—and a promise to America we will not step away from the resources God gave us.

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May 28, 2026

This investment recognizes years of work by the EERC, industry partners, and state leaders to unlock more of the Bakken’s enormous potential while utilizing captured carbon dioxide productively.

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May 28, 2026

We know the Bakken still holds billions of barrels of oil just out of reach of our current technology, but through the combined efforts of the Department of Energy and industry partners, those barrels of oil will enhance our national…

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May 27, 2026

In North Dakota, we prioritize compassion and I see this compassion in action every time I visit facilities and work with caretakers and leaders.

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May 27, 2026

The ultimate authorization of the Dakota Access Pipeline really was a very lengthy, litigious episode.

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May 27, 2026

Caregiving is a privilege and compassion is the North Dakota way. Such compassionate caregiving should not be subject to bureaucratic bullies.

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May 27, 2026

As we face this growing energy demand for a growing economy, we have to pass some permitting reform that prevents this bureaucratic abuse and gives infrastructure investment projects certainty.

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May 27, 2026

I am grateful for this recognition and will continue to fight the bullies, so our caregivers can do what they do best, provide compassionate care to our fellow North Dakotans.

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May 27, 2026

I was honored to keynote & participate in a panel with Ted Roosevelt of Barclays, Mark Widman of PNC Bank, Timm Fenn of Latham & Watkins at the EIC CEO & Investor Conference.

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May 27, 2026

Access to quality healthcare in rural America is everything and that starts with an adequate workforce.

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May 27, 2026

I want to know if they're willing to move faster than the speed of the bureaucracy, at least as fast as our adversaries.

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May 27, 2026

Cramer raised concerns about the Air Force’s future airborne ISR posture as legacy surveillance platforms face retirement without a clearly defined replacement strategy.

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May 27, 2026

After putting language in the National Defense Authorization Act to stand up four sites for employment of covered Counter-UAS systems, I am pleased, but I'm not even a little bit surprised, the Department of War has named Grand Forks Air…

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May 27, 2026

This new state-of-the-art facility represents a significant investment in the future of northwest North Dakota’s healthcare workforce.

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May 27, 2026

Putting together an Air Force budget in this environment is no small task, even with a pretty good topline number.

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May 27, 2026

We can’t deter China, support our allies, and maintain air superiority with aging equipment and good intentions.

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May 27, 2026

It was an honor to join Ted Roosevelt on stage to invite everyone to ND to visit the library and feel the presence of our 26th President!

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May 27, 2026

There’s more to be done to perfect this bill, but we’re working with Democrats on the committee to refine this framework and incubate a promising industry.

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May 27, 2026

North Dakota is a model for the rest of the country and demonstrates energy production and energy innovation go hand in hand.

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