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This concurrent resolution, passed by both the Senate and the House of Representatives, affirms the strong partnership between the United States, Denmark, and Greenland, built on shared democratic values and security. It acknowledges the long-standing U.S. defense presence in Greenland, which contributes to collective security in the Arctic and North Atlantic regions, and recognizes Denmark and Greenland as important partners under the North Atlantic Treaty (NATO), which requires peaceful resolution of international disputes. The resolution specifically addresses recent suggestions of the U.S. potentially acquiring Greenland, noting that such statements have caused concern and that Greenland is not for sale and its future should be determined by its people, emphasizing that threats and coercion are unacceptable between allies. Crucially, it asserts that any change in Greenland's status or any use of U.S. military force involving Greenland must adhere to treaty obligations and requires authorization from Congress, which holds the sole constitutional authority to declare war or authorize military force. Therefore, Congress expresses its sense that the U.S. should respect Denmark's sovereignty over Greenland, continue to strengthen cooperation through partnership and consent, and lead in the Arctic through cooperation with allies, not coercion.

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https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/senate-concurrent-resolution/26/all-info