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it’s important that you’re judged by the company you keep
Asked what the difference was between Musk and Trump, Burgum said: "Just look at business track records is what I would say, and that’s what I would take a peek at before I would make a decision about who you partner with."
— Doug Burgum
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Asked what the difference was between Musk and Trump, Burgum said: "Just look at business track records is what I would say, and that’s what I would take a peek at before I would make a decision about who you partner with."" in the context of "GOP presidential candidate Doug Burgum says he wouldn't do business with Trump (July 9, 2023)" to mean that wisdom is timeless.
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About Doug Burgum
Douglas James Burgum (/bɜːrɡəm/ BUR-gəm; born August 1, 1956) is an American businessman and politician serving since 2016 as the 33rd governor of North Dakota. He is among the richest politicians in the United States and has an estimated net worth of at least $1.1 billion. He is a member of the Republican Party. President-elect Donald Trump nominated him to serve as United States Secretary of the Interior when his second term begins in 2025.
About Doug Burgum
Douglas James Burgum (/bɜːrɡəm/ BUR-gəm; born August 1, 1956) is an American businessman and politician serving since 2016 as the 33rd governor of North Dakota. He is among the richest politicians in the United States and has an estimated net worth of at least $1.1 billion. He is a member of the Republican Party. President-elect Donald Trump nominated him to serve as United States Secretary of the Interior when his second term begins in 2025.
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