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Jan 14 • 14:29 UTC • 🇮🇸 Iceland • Visir

The designating ambassador joked that Iceland would become the 52nd state

The incoming U.S. ambassador to Iceland humorously suggested to parliament members that Iceland would become the 52nd state and he would serve as its governor.

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