Steve Witkoff: “I think his feeling is that this is a strategic asset and we…”

“Could you tell us what the president's going to say? Well, I don't know what he's going to say, and I wouldn't presume to speak for him, but I think what he's going to tell. I think his feeling is that this is a strategic asset and we have to make sure it's defended, and Denmark cannot defend it in an adequate way as compared to how the United States can defend it. And just for logistics, as far as you're concerned, the President looks to be maybe on time now. Catching up some speed? I think so.” (08:59–09:13)

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