Lisa Murkowski
Role at the time: U.S. Senator for Alaska, on her X account (@lisamurkowski)
Mixed or conditional
Statement summary
In a post on X, Sen. Lisa Murkowski (R-Alaska) said she is “encouraged that our nations have reached a breakthrough that respects Greenlandic self-determination and the sovereignty of the Kingdom of Denmark while strengthening our shared security in the Arctic.” She said she is “hopeful that this agreement will build upon the longstanding framework established by the 1951 Defense of Greenland Agreement” and believes it “represents an important opportunity to further strengthen our bond.” The post links to an Associated Press report on the agreement.
“I’m encouraged that our nations have reached a breakthrough that respects Greenlandic self-determination and the sovereignty of the Kingdom of Denmark while strengthening our shared security in the Arctic. I’m hopeful that this agreement will build upon the longstanding framework established by the 1951 Defense of Greenland Agreement, adapting our cooperation to address today’s security challenges while preserving the foundation that has supported our partnership. I have always had faith in the enduring friendship between the United States, Greenland, and Denmark, and I believe this agreement represents an important opportunity to further strengthen our bond.”