Tag: Greenland

“We have formed the framework of a future deal with respect to Greenland and, in fact, the entire Arctic Region."

“The fact is no nation or group of nations is in any position to be able to secure Greenland, other than the United States.”

“They’re not there for us on Iceland, that I can tell you.“

"I don't have to use force. I don't want to use force. I won't use force.”

“If anybody thinks that Norway doesn’t – doesn’t control the Nobel Prize, they’re just kidding.”

The Danish intelligence services warned last year that the No. 1 threat to Greenland's security is Russia and China.

“None of this is rational. Everyone needs to stop pretending this is rational.”

The deployment comes as global attention has once again turned northward, with Greenland increasingly viewed as a key prize in great-power competition.

“We also support that NATO in a responsible way is taking steps to strengthen security and stability in the Arctic.”

Some observers noted that about half of the troops were seated in business class, adding to the optics of an unusually brief and subdued deployment.

“Denmark cannot protect that land from Russia or China, and why do they have a ‘right of ownership’ anyway?“

“The future of Greenland is a decision for Greenland and for the Kingdom of Denmark.”

“If he went through with the threats, I think it would be the end of his presidency.”

“NATO becomes far more formidable and effective with Greenland in the hands of the UNITED STATES.”

“No new little stars on the (U.S.) flag.”

"I think it is in the world's interest for the United States to exert sovereignty over Greenland.”

“Well, I think you’re wrong.”

“That’s my message to the President of the United States: I think our intention should be on those very, very serious issues.“

“I can’t stress enough how completely insane this idea is on so many levels.”

“Enough is enough. No more pressure. No more innuendo. No more fantasies of annexation.”