(Idaho State) U.S. Senator Mike Crapo (R-Idaho) issued the following statement after the Senate confirmed, by a vote of 79-18, Doug Burgum to be Secretary of the U.S. Department of the Interior:
“Idaho is home to some of our nation’s most unique landscapes and vast natural resources, as well as home to five Native American Tribes. Consultation with local and Tribal officials on the appropriate balance of conservation and economic needs is of paramount importance. Doug Burgum pledged to consult with local and tribal leaders on managing public lands, ensuring local, on-the-ground voices are heard. Further, our country is home to natural resources integral to increasing American energy independence and countering China’s control of critical minerals. As President Trump’s new ‘energy czar,’ Burgum has recognized the need for American energy independence is a matter of national security. He is well-qualified for his confirmation to Secretary of the Interior.”
