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Steny Hoyer: “The ensuing turmoil [from annexing Greenland] would severely…”

Featuring: Steny Hoyer, Democratic | U.S. House Maryland, 5th Congressional District

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Hoyer Remarks at Hearing on Amendment Prohibiting Use of Federal Funds to Invade a NATO Member State

Published | Video Starts at 02:53

They oppose annexing Greenland. They are wary for good reason. America has nothing to gain from taking Greenland, but we stand to lose more than anyone else. The ensuing turmoil [from annexing Greenland] would severely weaken NATO. NATO has overwhelming support. The thought that America would even consider taking military action this way fills our allies with dread and our adversaries with glee. That's not good for America. (02:53–02:58)

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