It takes a lot of impress Greenlandic people who have experienced some amazing history over the centuries. “It’s the land of big things, including icebergs the size of skyscrapers,” Member of Parliament Kuno Fencker proudly told The Toronto Sun.

The prime minister said that while Greenlanders do not want to become Americans, “the reality is we are going to work with the U.S. — yesterday, today and tomorrow.”

Múte Egede, Greenland’s prime minister, said his country would pursue closer defense and business ties to U.S.

Greenland is seeking to work more closely with the U.S. on defense and mining, Prime Minister Múte Egede said at a Monday briefing, per local media. Why it matters: House Republicans introduced a bill Monday that's designed to allow President-elect Trump to enter into negotiations with Denmark to acquire Greenland,