This morning, another threat against Denmark and Greenland by the President of the USA. This is both absurd and dangerous.
Here are the opening words of the North Atlantic Treaty (creating our defensive alliance with the European nations INCLUDING DENMARK):
Washington DC, 4th April 1949
-The Parties to this Treaty reaffirm their faith in the purposes and principles of the Charter of the United Nations and their desire to live in peace with all peoples and all governments.
-They are determined to safeguard the freedom, common heritage and civilisation of their peoples, founded on the principles of democracy, individual liberty and the rule of law.
-They seek to promote stability and well-being in the North Atlantic area.
-They are resolved to unite their efforts for collective defence and for the preservation of peace and security.
-They therefore agree to this North Atlantic Treaty:
ARTICLE 1
The Parties undertake, as set forth in the Charter of the United Nations, to settle any international dispute in which they may be involved by peaceful means in such a manner that international peace and security and justice are not endangered, and to REFRAIN IN THEIR INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS FROM THE THREAT OR USE OF FORCE in any manner inconsistent with the purposes of the United Nations. . . .
FOR MYSELF: I stand with the rule of law, including international law, and our treaty obligations, and therefore I oppose the continuing efforts and statements of President Trump to try to take over Greenland, which is a part of Denmark and our nation's historic ALLY.
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