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Federal officials halted Revolution Wind construction twice, citing national security. Rhode Island senators criticized the orders, and a judge granted preliminary relief. The project later reached its final-turbine installation milestone.
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Role at the time: U.S. secretary of the interior
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Doug Burgum said the offshore-wind pause, which included Revolution Wind, addressed emerging national-security risks from evolving adversary technology and projects near East Coast population centers.
“Today’s action addresses emerging national security risks, including the rapid evolution of the relevant adversary technologies, ...”
The reference point is the federal halt to Revolution Wind construction. Burgum argues that the pause addresses emerging security risks, so this statement defends the action.
United States Senator (Democratic) from Rhode Island.
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United States Senator and Democratic candidate for U.S. Senate in Rhode Island.
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Doug Burgum is the U.S. secretary of the interior.
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