WASHINGTON, D.C. – Republican Governors Association Chair and Tennessee Governor Bill Lee issued the following statement congratulating North Dakota Governor Doug Burgum on being nominated to serve as Secretary of the Department of the Interior.

“Congratulations to North Dakota Governor Doug Burgum on his nomination to serve as Secretary of the Department of the Interior. Governor Burgum is a strong leader who has a long track record of both preserving our natural heritage while advocating for reforms that would put our natural resources to use here at home.

“Governor Burgum is ready to lead in this vital role and Republican Governors are looking forward to partnering with President Trump and Governor Burgum in that mission.”