Marco Rubio
The Public Record
U.S. Secretary of State in the Trump administration; formerly U.S. Senator from Florida.
So as far as you know, no one yet has raised with the Russians from our side we saw your speech.
I think this is right out of your statement--whether or not Russia's recently announced strategic nuclear weapons will be held accountable under--end quote--the New START treaty.
I was happy to read in your opening statement, Ms. Sandberg, that you talk about our democracy, our democratic process.
I guess my point is, you're not arguing though that what we're asking you to do here--on this misinformation against foreign efforts to interfere in our elections--is the same as what Turkey or other authoritarian regimes have asked you to…
You did describe yourself as a global town square--but you did say that you want to support free and open democratic debate.
The NATO treaty is and our obligations are almost exclusively defensive in nature.
If you are confirmed, each of you will have a critical role in advancing U.S. foreign policy and objectives in your respective posts abroad to which you have been nominated.
If we want to pass it and turn it into law there are changes we will need to make.
I do not want to see a shooting war, because it would be catastrophic for the world.
I came to the United States to realize a dream--a dream of being able to tell the truth without fear.
We are talking about detention, and frankly in my view, the torture, humiliation, and abuse of hundreds of thousands of people.
I am disappointed that there isn't more interest, that there isn't more coverage.
I want to start with the first one. You know, let me just make sort of an editorial comment at the front end.
Beijing still does care about its international reputation, meaning that both public and diplomatic pressure can be effective tools in encouraging change.
It is a mistake to think that staying silent on human rights in China is a neutral act.





