Marco Rubio said "The problem we're having right now is they're not serious about talks. If they're serious, we're serious." @ PoliticalQuotes.com

On the recordJuly 22, 2026

The problem we're having right now is they're not serious about talks. If they're serious, we're serious.

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Discussing negotiations with Iran at ASEAN Summit.

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