Today, Representative Rick Larsen (WA-02) released the following statement on Presidents Trump's comments about taking over Greenland:

“The Arctic has always been a keen focus of Scandinavian countries, including the Kingdom of Denmark.  The President’s latest comments serve only to undermine NATO’s growing focus on the Arctic, a focus that NATO parliamentarians have successfully championed.

"His comments also continue to play into the Russian and Chinese narrative that the world should be split into areas of influence. The U.S. is stronger with allies and partners working towards democracy, freedom and opening markets and not by pursuing a national security based on hurt feelings.

"I will deliver this message in the opportunities I have over the next month when I visit with partners and allies.”

Rep. Larsen is a member of the NATO Parliamentary Assembly (NATO PA), which facilitates awareness and understanding of the key issues affecting the security of the Euro-Atlantic area and supports national parliamentary oversight over defense and security.

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