Greenland Rejects U.S. Takeover Talk, Calls for Clarity (Full Transcript)

Name: Greenland Rejects U.S. Takeover Talk, Calls for Clarity
Uploaded: 2026-01-10T22:03:49+00:00
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Description: A speaker stresses Greenlandic self-rule and rejects any forced transfer, calling U.S. rhetoric a threat and urging clear, constructive talks.

A speaker stresses Greenlandic self-rule and rejects any forced transfer, calling U.S. rhetoric a threat and urging clear, constructive talks.

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[00:00:00] Speaker 1: they can't run Greenland. They can't take over the sovereignty and they can't run the country. It's the Greenlanders that are running the country. They want to preserve their way of life. They don't want to become Americanized. They're very, very clear about that. And there's no way Denmark can sell people like they're slaves to become part of the United States against their will. That's just completely out of the question. I'm sorry, we can't do that. But everything else we can do and it should be possible to find a solution instead of escalating the situation.

[00:00:32] Speaker 2: But when president says we could do this the easy way or the hard way, that's not a negotiation. That's a threat. Do you read that as a threat?

[00:00:42] Speaker 1: Yeah, absolutely. It's a threat. But it really depends on what he wants. We haven't heard concretely what it is that the Americans need in Greenland. We've only heard they want to take Greenland, but we haven't heard why. So what is it that they actually think they can get up there? Is it minerals? Is it more military presence? We need to hear concretely what the needs are and then we can address that in a constructive way.

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A speaker argues that Greenland’s sovereignty cannot be taken over or “sold” by Denmark, emphasizing that Greenlanders run their own country and want to preserve their way of life without becoming Americanized. In response to a question about a U.S. president’s “easy way or hard way” remark, the speaker calls it a threat and says constructive negotiations require clarity on what the U.S. actually wants from Greenland—such as minerals or expanded military presence—so specific needs can be addressed without escalation.

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Greenland Sovereignty, U.S. Pressure, and Need for Clarity

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Negative: The tone is tense and defensive, driven by concerns about coercion and threats to sovereignty, while still seeking a constructive, de-escalatory path through clearer negotiations.

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Question 1:
What is the speaker’s main argument about Greenland’s status?
Denmark can sell Greenland to another country
Greenlanders govern themselves and cannot be forced into U.S. control
Greenland is uninhabited and open for purchase
Greenland should immediately become a U.S. territory
Correct Answer:
Greenlanders govern themselves and cannot be forced into U.S. control

Question 2:
How does the speaker interpret the phrase “the easy way or the hard way”?
As a friendly negotiation tactic
As a misunderstanding
As a threat
As an invitation to partnership
Correct Answer:
As a threat

Question 3:
What does the speaker say is needed for constructive dialogue?
A public referendum in Denmark
Clarity on what the U.S. specifically wants in Greenland
Immediate military deployment by Denmark
A ban on all foreign investment
Correct Answer:
Clarity on what the U.S. specifically wants in Greenland

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