Acquisition of Greenland is ‘Win-Win Situation’ Says Sen. Cruz During Expansive Hearing on Arctic Security

U.S. Senators doubled down on the importance of Greenland for U.S. security during a hearing on the Arctic.

During a two-hour session of the Senate’s Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee lawmakers across the aisle and expert witnesses stressed the importance of Greenland, including its possible acquisition, for U.S. security considerations. 

The need to procure additional icebreakers for the U.S. Coast Guard and the Navy also found support across both parties, with several Senators expressing support for President Trump’s claim that his administration “is going to order about 40 icebreakers.”

“I’m committed to ending Russian and Chinese icebreaker dominance,” Committee Chairman Texas Sen. Cruz stated.

With respect to a possible acquisition of Greenland, brought up by President Trump again recently, Cruz continued. “Some may argue that the U.S. purchasing territory is out of the question. But it isn’t unusual for the U.S. to do so, even from our ally Denmar…