John Hoeven Quotations

We wanted to get people focused on the facts and the science and CEQ was helpful in working through that,

North Dakotans have opened their wallets, their homes and their hearts to the victims of Hurricane Katrina, ... We want to make sure that all evacuees who arrive in North Dakota by any means get the essential services they need while they are here.

North Dakota is helping with the relief efforts and we will continue to provide more assistance,

North Dakota farmers and shippers need the railroad, and the BNSF reaps substantial revenue from agriculture, ... We continue to urge BNSF in the strongest possible terms, to enhance service and rates to meet market demand for all shipment sizes.

North Dakota and America owe a great deal to the men and women who work the land and ensure that our foods are safe, affordable, and of a quality unequaled anywhere in the world.

The value that Taiwan places on being able to purchase a reliable supply of high quality wheat from this region year after year is an example of what can be accomplished and the beneficial relationship that can develop when farmers work with their customers to promote their products,

The Keystone XL project has built strong safety measures into its design with the newest technology. Additionally, 80 percent of the new Canadian oil sands are being developed 'in situ,' meaning, it has a similar carbon footprint and emissions as conventional oil wells.

Our single greatest challenge is the ability to move power to markets outside North Dakota.

It's a combination of targeting higher paying jobs in these growth areas and fostering closer cooperation with higher education; a rising tide that lifts all boats.

If we're going to create the best business climate to create higher paying jobs and retain our young people, we're going to have to build a workforce prepared for the opportunities of the future.