"There is some uncertainty now because of Donald Trump's statements, but I don't think they in any way reflect what all Americans feel," he tells TT.
The atmosphere is subdued as the delegation, consisting of both Republicans and Democrats, meets the press before proceeding to a meeting in the Danish Parliament, where they will meet, among others, Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen (S).
Some wear brooches on their jackets with the Danish and American flags intertwined. Senator Thom Tillis, of Donald Trump's party, calls the president's claim to Greenland "absurd."
"It's a sovereign territory within a sovereign nation with an almost unparalleled history of support for the United States. They went to Afghanistan and lost 43 soldiers. They went to some of the most war-torn regions," Tillis said.
His party colleague, Republican Lisa Murkowski, agrees and emphasizes the close relationship she has with Greenlanders through her role as senator from the state of Alaska.
"I have worked on Arctic issues throughout my political career. I take these issues very seriously," she says, and expresses her support for the Danish Commonwealth.
"What we want to do is remind Danes and Greenlanders that Congress also has something to say about this."
