Political Quotes

Marco Rubio

The Public Record

U.S. Secretary of State in the Trump administration; formerly U.S. Senator from Florida.

Quotes by year · 2009–20264,269 total · peak 2025 (884)
2009: 1 quote2010: 8 quotes2011: 184 quotes2012: 114 quotes2013: 225 quotes2014: 202 quotes2015: 301 quotes2016: 412 quotes2017: 402 quotes2018: 235 quotes2019: 43 quotes2020: 24 quotes2021: 124 quotes2022: 176 quotes2023: 135 quotes2024: 61 quotes2025: 884 quotes2026: 738 quotes
Sep 23, 2026

Imagine if they had a nuclear weapon and the ability to use that against their neighbors, against us, against the world. That can never happen.

state.gov
Sep 23, 2026

These people can never have nuclear weapons.

state.gov
Sep 23, 2026

At the core of all this – we talk about oil, we talk about the Straits of Hormuz – the central issue here is Iran is run by lunatic clerics, okay?

state.gov
Sep 23, 2026

This historic deal is a huge win for the United States and the American people. Thanks to President Trump’s vision and leadership, this historic agreement permanently guarantees U.S. security interests in the Arctic at zero cost to the…

whitehouse.gov
Sep 11, 2026

We have a lot to do because, unfortunately, this government inherited a series of disasters, bad decisions.

state.gov
Sep 11, 2026

I have no plans at this time. I’m 100% focused on my jobs.

state.gov
Sep 11, 2026

We always have the right to operate and take action to protect the national security of the United States.

state.gov
Sep 11, 2026

At the same time, security is space for prosperity, that wants every government to have prosperity for its people, that have economic opportunities based on the help of the presidents and the authorities.

state.gov
Sep 11, 2026

We are now carrying out more joint operations with South American countries in their own territorial waters.

foreignpolicy.com
Sep 11, 2026

“We’re not going to do anything that our partners don’t ask us to do,” Rubio said. “We don’t want to do less than what you ask of us, but we’re not going to do more than what you ask of us.”

breakingbelizenews.com
Sep 11, 2026

The relationship between Colombia and the United States is almost impossible to replicate because they are personal links, cultural links, and also at the economic level.

state.gov
Sep 11, 2026

The security relationship between the United States and Colombia is not going to be the same as before; it is going to be better.

state.gov
Sep 11, 2026

The way this issue can be resolved is through a bilateral agreement between the two countries.

state.gov
Sep 11, 2026

Terrorist designations expose and isolate entities and individuals, denying them access to the U.S. financial system and the resources they need to carry out attacks.

foxnews.com
Sep 10, 2026

We believe we have a lot we can do together in the field of energy, in the field of trade, in the field of commerce.

state.gov
Sep 10, 2026

This is the natural state of things, is for the U.S. and Colombia to be strong allies and strong partners.

state.gov
Sep 10, 2026

We have imposed the strongest sanctions in the history of our relationship with Cuba.

state.gov
Sep 10, 2026

I’m going to do everything possible to help Colombia.

state.gov
Sep 10, 2026

I expect that if they continue to follow through... there is no doubt that the certification will change.

state.gov
Sep 10, 2026

We are going to help in every way possible.

state.gov
Sep 10, 2026

Prosperity is impossible without security.

state.gov
Sep 10, 2026

I don’t need a prize for this work; however, it is great honor to receive this.

state.gov
Sep 10, 2026

We have the same principles, and that is why we will continue to see a strong commitment on part of President Trump and our administration to help you all to continue working.

state.gov
Sep 10, 2026

However, the main goal of the government, it’s the security of this people.

state.gov
Sep 10, 2026

I’m honored to come back to visit all of you here.

state.gov

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