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“We do not think military force is ever going to be necessary,” Vance said in response to a reporter’s question on whether there are military plans to take over the island.
U.S. News & World Report |
Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen will visit Greenland on April 2-4 for talks with the semi-autonomous territory's new government, she said on Saturday, amid U.S. interest in taking control of ...
Politico |
“Let’s stop the stupid talk about America taking over Greenland,” said Rep. DON BACON (R-Neb.).

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