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81 quotes from Marco Rubio
“The postwar global order is not just obsolete.”
— Marco Rubio
January 15, 2025   •   Rubio arguing during his confirmation process that the international system created after World War II needed substantial change.
Senate Foreign Relations Committee — confirmation testimony
“There have to be free and fair elections.”
— Marco Rubio
September 29, 2026   •   Rubio discussing U.S. policy toward Venezuela and the administration's stated conditions for democratic legitimacy.
Reuters / Fox News interview
“It's part of a plan.”
— Marco Rubio
February 7, 2016   •   Rubio argued that Obama's policies reflected an intentional effort to change the United States rather than simple incompetence. This was Rubio's political characterization.
The American Presidency Project — Rubio campaign remarks
“Conservatism is about a strong national defense.”
— Marco Rubio
February 6, 2016   •   Rubio discussing the principles he associated with conservatism.
ABC Republican presidential debate / The American Presidency Project
“We want it to become a normal oil economy.”
— Marco Rubio
January 28, 2026   •   Rubio discussing the Trump administration's goals for Venezuela's oil industry during Senate testimony.
Senate Foreign Relations Committee / CNN transcript
“I'm going to keep saying it, because it's true.”
— Marco Rubio
February 7, 2016   •   Rubio defending his repeated criticism of President Barack Obama's policies during the Republican presidential campaign.
The American Presidency Project — Rubio campaign remarks
“I am not going to give up on him.”
— Marco Rubio
March 10, 2016   •   Rubio discussing a supporter during the Miami Republican presidential debate.
CNN Republican presidential debate / The American Presidency Project
“I think it's the hope I hope we all share.”
— Marco Rubio
May 1, 2026   •   Rubio discussing his vision for American opportunity.
Marco Rubio remarks / CNN transcript
“America is great because each generation before us did what needed to be done.”
— Marco Rubio
March 10, 2016   •   Rubio discussing his view of American history and generational responsibility.
CNN Republican presidential debate / The American Presidency Project
“They are a scientific competitor now.”
— Marco Rubio
January 15, 2025   •   Rubio discussing China's growing scientific capabilities.
Senate Foreign Relations Committee confirmation hearing / CBS News
“The war has to end.”
— Marco Rubio
January 15, 2025   •   Rubio arguing that U.S. policy should seek a negotiated conclusion to the Russia-Ukraine war.
Senate Foreign Relations Committee confirmation hearing
“With the interest of America first and foremost.”
— Marco Rubio
January 1, 2025   •   Rubio explaining the governing principle he expected to apply as secretary of state.
NPR
“The top priority of the United States Department of State will be the United States.”
— Marco Rubio
January 15, 2025   •   Rubio describing his intended priorities as secretary of state.
Senate Foreign Relations Committee — confirmation testimony
“Let's take that for what it is.”
— Marco Rubio
October 5, 2025   •   Rubio cautioning that statements from Hamas should be evaluated in light of the organization's history and conduct.
CBS News — Face the Nation
“The Chinese Communist Party has lied, cheated, hacked, and stolen.”
— Marco Rubio
January 15, 2025   •   Rubio's characterization of China's conduct during his secretary of state confirmation hearing.
Senate Foreign Relations Committee confirmation hearing
“My campaign is not doom and gloom.”
— Marco Rubio
March 4, 2016   •   Rubio describing his presidential campaign as offering an optimistic alternative.
CNN / The American Presidency Project
“We will grow the conservative movement.”
— Marco Rubio
February 6, 2016   •   Part of Rubio's closing argument during the Republican presidential debate.
ABC Republican presidential debate / The American Presidency Project
“Neither one of them can be president.”
— Marco Rubio
February 1, 2016   •   Rubio referring to Democratic presidential candidates Hillary Clinton and Bernie Sanders.
Good Morning America / The American Presidency Project
“My job is to execute the president's foreign policy.”
— Marco Rubio
January 1, 2025   •   Rubio describing his prospective responsibility as Donald Trump's secretary of state.
NPR
“Its greatest days are yet to come.”
— Marco Rubio
March 10, 2016   •   Rubio expressing optimism about America's future during the 2016 campaign.
CNN Republican presidential debate / The American Presidency Project