U.S. Senator Katie Britt expressed her support following the Senate's confirmation of Doug Burgum as Secretary of the Interior. The vote concluded with a 79-18 majority in favor.
Senator Britt stated, "I was proud to vote to confirm Doug Burgum as President Donald Trump’s Interior Secretary. His background as an outsider and self-made man who entered elected office and delivered for the hardworking people who put him there shows the resilience and determination he possesses." She highlighted their discussion prior to his confirmation, which included Alabama's energy generation portfolio and restoration efforts at the 16th Street Baptist Church in Birmingham.
Britt praised Burgum's tenure as governor of North Dakota, indicating confidence in his capability to lead on issues under the Department of the Interior. She remarked, "In his position atop the Interior Department and his role as the chair of the National Energy Council, Secretary Burgum is well-equipped to unleash American energy dominance and grow prosperity in every corner of our country."
The senator expressed anticipation for further developments under President Trump's administration and urged swift confirmation for other nominees.
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