Asks for insight on Iran situation and market reaction, questioning where things stand realistically.
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Doug Burgum
States engagement with Iran on a possible solution is underway, with a timeframe for progress. Expresses tremendous confidence in President Trump's energy dominance policy, designed for this moment to build up U.S. production.
Notes U.S. energy independence but highlights overseas allies' reliance on Strait of Hormuz. Asks what Asian partners said about the war and need for speedy resolution.
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Doug Burgum
Confirms allies want speedy resolution but emphasizes they also want to buy more energy from the U.S. Part of energy dominance strategy is having enough production for low prices at home and for allies to buy from the U.S. instead of adversarial nations.
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Highlights energy security needs for U.S. Pacific territories, Hawaii, and allies like Japan, Korea, Taiwan, Philippines, all dependent on foreign oil. Alaska is a key source for secure supply.
Asks for update on Alaska LNG project, noting skepticism about its cost and feasibility.
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Doug Burgum
Confidently states the Alaska LNG project will get done due to supply and security benefits. Shipping from Alaska to Tokyo is 8 days vs. 28, avoiding chokepoints like Strait of Hormuz.
Asks how the war and Strait of Hormuz problems should change U.S./Canada thinking on energy supply chains, admitting he didn't realize how important it was.
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Doug Burgum
Claims Trump administration foresaw these risks, declaring an energy emergency on day one to address global supply chain vulnerabilities.
Asks if Jones Act should be killed permanently and why California imports oil from Iraq.
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Doug Burgum
Defers California import question to Governor Newsom but highlights state's declining refinery capacity versus Texas. Argues every American deserves affordable, reliable, secure energy, and blocking domestic energy projects creates security risks and raises prices.