Bessent says an independent Alberta would be 'natural partner' for U.S.

“natural partner for the U.S.”

, para. 2 (quoted in coverage, not taken from the original)

“Alberta has a wealth of natural resources, but they won’t let them build a pipeline to the Pacific … I think we should let them come down into the U.S.”

, para. 3

“When he said he wants to make Canada an energy powerhouse, Canada has great natural resources, but I don't think he wants to bring them out.”

, near end (Bessent on Carney's Davos speech)