Political Quotes

Marco Rubio

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

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Nov 1, 2026

I think the president's perspective is, if North Korea and Kim Jong-un is prepared to talk with the United States about issues that are of concern to us and of concern to our allies, like South Korea, he would be open to doing it.

en.yna.co.kr
Nov 1, 2026

It is not an anti-China or anti-anybody coalition.

scmp.com
Nov 1, 2026

The first step is at least some universal acknowledgement that freedom of navigation matters, that critical minerals matter, that supply chains matter, that food security matters, not just to the countries at the table, but to countries…

scmp.com
Oct 31, 2026

We welcome and express appreciation for foreign ministers from the US, Japan and South Korea for emphasizing the importance of maintaining peace and stability across the Taiwan Strait.

taipeitimes.com
Oct 31, 2026

We have to be able to talk to the Russian side, and one of the ways to do that is to invite him to forums like this, where they're not just hearing from us, but potentially hearing from other countries that are there as well.

npr.org
Oct 31, 2026

Central Command in the United States has done a phenomenal job of protecting this shipping. And today, the amount of fuel getting through there is comparable with what was coming out before the conflict. But nonetheless, we've had to…

npr.org
Oct 31, 2026

Safe passage of vessels in international waters is vital to the livelihood of the world. And we now live in a world where the Iranian regime actively and openly targets commercial vessels.

npr.org
Oct 30, 2026

“I clearly intend to see this thing well in advance of the time I leave this position.”

foreignpolicy.com
Oct 30, 2026

These are two great and important agreements. We’re very happy that you’re here.

state.gov
Oct 30, 2026

We’re excited to be here today to announce these two agreements and sign these two agreements with Finland, which is a great partner.

state.gov
Oct 30, 2026

This memorandum of understanding, in my view, is a testament to the growing strength of the U.S.-Hungary economic cooperation.

state.gov
Oct 30, 2026

We have to stop the way these groups target police departments and law enforcement, and ultimately critical infrastructure, historical landmarks – the foundations of a free society; that’s what they attack.

state.gov
Oct 28, 2026

It’s an honor to work for the greatest country in the world, for the greatest president in the history of the United States of America.

huffpost.com
Oct 27, 2026

The alternative is going to be either violence and armed conflict within the country, or back to the way things have been for the last 20 years, which have not been good for the people of Venezuela.

state.gov
Oct 27, 2026

Venezuela has two options here. Option one is to truly enter into a period of both reconciliation and reformation so that they can have elections that result not just in a democratically elected government but an enduring republic.

state.gov
Oct 27, 2026

If that's the interim authorities that try to do harm to this process or stop complying, then we're gonna have a problem. But I don't expect that. I really, really don't.

cbsnews.com
Oct 27, 2026

You've got to change the infrastructure of the elections, not in 10 years, not in five years, not in two years. It needs to happen quickly under the timelines that we've established.

cbsnews.com
Oct 27, 2026

We spoke to the interim authorities and just said, 'Look, our expectation is that she's a Venezuelan. She belongs in her country. That's the country she's from. She should be allowed to return, and she should be allowed to return…

cbsnews.com
Oct 25, 2026

Likewise, we expect all political actors to support these talks which represent the best chance Venezuela has had in thirty years to peacefully achieve not just a free and fair election but an enduring democracy.

npr.org
Oct 25, 2026

The United States expects the freedoms of all sectors of Venezuelan politics to continue to be respected.

npr.org
Oct 25, 2026

To those who seek to create positive change in Cuba - now is the time.

cbsnews.com
Oct 24, 2026

This war is not going to be solved militarily. This war is only going to end diplomatically.

state.gov
Oct 24, 2026

I expect that the Government of India will always put the people of India first and that you will always put the national interest of India first.

state.gov
Oct 24, 2026

We do not want to be overly dependent on any country in the world.

state.gov
Oct 24, 2026

I think it’s important not just because we have four countries that are coordinating with one another. We’re beginning to see outcomes.

state.gov

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