We have tremendous respect for the people and we have tremendous respect for the country and the role that it plays. And it has for a very long time. I mean, For decades, this nation in Iceland has occupied a critical strategic position for our collective security. And that remains true today more than ever before. And while the world's focus drifted over the last 20 years, the reality is the geography is always important and we're seeing that come now to fruition. (05:22–05:31)
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Asserts that Iceland has been strategically important for collective security for decades.
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