Won't use force to acquire Greenland: Trump in Davos

US President Donald Trump on Wednesday asserted he would not use force to acquire Greenland, marking his clearest statement yet ruling out military action even as he pressed for US control of the Arctic island during an address at the World Economic Forum (WEF) in Davos.

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" We probably won't get anything uniess I decide to use excessive strength and force, where we would be, frankly, unstop:pable," Trump said. "But I won't do that. Okay. Now everyone says, oh, good.Trump said his remarks were aimed at addressing speculation over the possible use of military power."That's probably the biggest statement I made, because people thought I would use force. I don't have to use force. Idon't want to use force. I won't use force," he said Reiterating his demand for control of Greenland, Trump said, "All the United States is asking for is a place called Greenland."He later underlined that he envisioned full US ownership of Greenland rather than an expanded agreement."All we're asking for is to get Greenland, including right title a