Secretary of the Interior Doug Burgum discusses the critical importance of energy dominance to American technological leadership, particularly in the AI arms race against China, highlighting the need for increased domestic electricity production, critical minerals development, and sustainable resource management on federal lands.

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Timestamps:

(0:00) Intro

(0:08) Opening gratitude and background of Doug Burgum's career in tech

(2:17) Discussion of AI's transformative impact and policy implications

(3:32) The connection between energy production and winning the AI arms race with China

(9:50) Analysis of America's electricity challenges compared to China's aggressive energy expansion

(16:57) Proposals for critical minerals development, including sovereign risk insurance and federal investment

(20:44) Vision for sustainable resource management on federal lands to generate revenue and strengthen the economy

(23:13) Closing

Doug Burgum, Secretary of the U.S. Department of the Interior | Hill & Valley Forum 2025 Remarks