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Ron Johnson: “Previous administrations had literally tried to buy…”

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Republican US Sen. Ron Johnson on ICE, Venezuela

Published | Video Starts at 06:01

Would you back any use of military force by the administration to take over that country? That's not going to happen. I think. You know, Previous administrations had literally tried to buy Greenland. This isn't something new. American presence. Administrations have recognized the strategic importance. We have a treaty in place with Denmark, their NATO ally. (06:01–06:05)

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