According to Miller, the status of the U.S. as a "superpower" calls into question the legality of Denmark's claims to Greenland. He expressed bewilderment regarding the grounds on which Denmark asserts its rights to the island, considering it a colony. At the same time, he avoided directly answering the question about the possible use of force for annexation.
Denmark promptly responded to these statements:
Earlier, representatives of the American administration emphasized the importance of expanding U.S. influence in the Arctic region.
