Political Quotes

Marco Rubio

The Public Record

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

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Oct 24, 2026

The point of having an agreement is to be able to have certainty so that people know they can invest.

state.gov
Oct 24, 2026

Suffice it to say that once this deal is done, it has to be one that’s beneficial to both countries.

state.gov
Oct 24, 2026

I think it’s as strong as it’s ever been, and I think in five years we’ll look back and say it’s one of the strongest relationships in the world.

state.gov
Oct 24, 2026

We’re never going to allow Cuba to become a base of operation against American interests or pose a threat to our national security. On that we are abundantly clear.

theguardian.com
Oct 24, 2026

We are hopeful that Cuba will choose a different path. We are hopeful … that there will be some people in there that open their eyes to the reality of what they’re facing.

theguardian.com
Oct 22, 2026

The purpose of making a deal is to have better rates than what you have now.

state.gov
Oct 22, 2026

I think it’s important to see a country of this size and magnitude and to learn as much about it as you can.

state.gov
Oct 22, 2026

We applaud the very positive work. I think that’s made a – they’ve played a very positive role in a very difficult conflict to try to solve.

state.gov
Oct 22, 2026

We want people to visit the United States. We want people to study in the United States.

state.gov
Oct 22, 2026

In no way is our relationship with any other country – will it ever come at the expense of our relationship with India.

state.gov
Oct 22, 2026

I think we’re incredibly close. The way I would say it is we are weeks, not months away from I think finalizing it.

state.gov
Oct 22, 2026

We certainly don’t want to do things – none of these tariffs are done to punish or to harm India.

state.gov
Oct 22, 2026

I think positive in many ways. Certainly, it’s become a feature of our foreign policy.

state.gov
Oct 22, 2026

I also talked to Saudi Arabia today; they'd like interceptors. Israel would like interceptors. We would like interceptors. Every country in the world would like interceptors.

foxnews.com
Oct 22, 2026

There's nothing being deliberately denied to Ukraine.

cbsnews.com
Oct 21, 2026

I think it’s time for – I’m not saying you individually, but people need to grow up when it comes to foreign policy a little bit, okay?

state.gov
Oct 21, 2026

This is a terrible, bloody, nasty war that needs to come to an end, and I don’t know anyone in the world who disagrees with what I’m saying.

state.gov
Oct 21, 2026

I think the important takeaway from you is that there has not been some deliberate political directive to go out and harm Ukraine.

state.gov
Oct 21, 2026

We think there’s an opportunity for them to continue to help India diversify its supply chain, its supply of energy.

state.gov
Oct 21, 2026

Our hope is that a Quad summit will occur before the end of this year.

state.gov
Oct 21, 2026

It’s tough to make a deal with the Iranian regime. Unfortunately, they don’t know how to make a deal.

state.gov
Oct 21, 2026

We’re against terrorism anywhere in the world. We’re against anybody who sponsors terrorism.

state.gov
Oct 21, 2026

The majority of the country speaks with moral clarity about how wrong these things are.

state.gov
Oct 21, 2026

I do not believe, nor have I ever perceived, that anti-Indian sentiment in the United States is widespread or deep.

state.gov
Oct 21, 2026

We think Mr. Hubbard should be released as soon as possible.

state.gov

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