Ted Cruz says acquiring Greenland is a smart move for U.S. security and the economy, citing its critical minerals and strategic position as China and Russia ramp up activity in the Arctic: “President Trump is exactly right that it is overwhelmingly in the national security interest and economic interest to acquire Greenland. Economically, they have vast rare earth minerals and critical minerals there that are incredibly important to our economy and national defense. And from a national security

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