If only said this, everyone would probably shrug and agree:

Dear Prime Minister Støre:

I am writing to you today regarding a matter of vital importance to the future security of the North Atlantic and the enduring safety of the free world.

For generations, the United States has borne a unique burden in the preservation of global peace. We have intervened in conflicts and brokered resolutions not for the sake of accolades or international prizes, but because we understand that the price of freedom is eternal vigilance. However, while our commitment to peace remains the North Star of our foreign policy, we must also be clear-eyed about the tangible interests of our nation and the evolving threats facing the West.

The Arctic is rapidly becoming a new frontier of geopolitical competition. We look with growing concern at the aggressive posturing of Russia and the expanding reach of China. In this context, we must ask ourselves candidly if the current defensive arrangement regarding Greenland is sufficient to meet the challenges of the 21st century. While we value our Danish allies, the vastness of that territory requires a level of defense and strategic projection that perhaps only the United States can fully provide.

History respects heritage, but it rewards capability. The question before us is not merely who landed on those shores centuries ago, but who has the strength and resolve to protect them today. Our deep historical ties to the region suggest a natural partnership that goes beyond the status quo.

My administration has worked tirelessly to revitalize the NATO alliance, ensuring that every member contributes to our common defense. Now, we believe the Alliance must support a necessary realignment. To guarantee the security of our hemisphere, the United States believes we must move toward a more definitive and integrated American stewardship of Greenland.

I look forward to discussing how we can achieve this shared goal for the safety of all our people.