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81 quotes from Marco Rubio
“You're able to overcome challenges and achieve your full potential.”
— Marco Rubio
May 1, 2026   •   Rubio discussing his hopes for American opportunity and upward mobility.
Marco Rubio remarks / CNN transcript
“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
“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're dealing with Hamas.”
— Marco Rubio
October 5, 2025   •   Rubio discussing negotiations over hostages and a proposed framework concerning the Gaza war.
CBS News — Face the Nation
“We don't have time for these kinds of distractions.”
— Marco Rubio
January 27, 2016   •   Rubio criticizing campaign disputes involving Donald Trump and Ted Cruz.
The American Presidency Project — Rubio campaign remarks
“They are an economic competitor.”
— Marco Rubio
January 15, 2025   •   Rubio discussing strategic competition between China and the United States.
Senate Foreign Relations Committee confirmation hearing / CBS News
“Anyone from anywhere can achieve anything.”
— Marco Rubio
May 1, 2026   •   Rubio describing his ideal of opportunity in the United States.
Marco Rubio remarks / CNN transcript
“That's not what my campaign is about.”
— Marco Rubio
March 4, 2016   •   Rubio contrasting his campaign with Trump's use of personal attacks.
CNN / The American Presidency Project
“The moment has arrived for our generation to do our part.”
— Marco Rubio
March 10, 2016   •   Rubio's closing argument about generational responsibility during the 2016 presidential campaign.
CNN Republican presidential debate / The American Presidency Project
“For months, they told us we had no chance.”
— Marco Rubio
February 1, 2016   •   Rubio discussing expectations for his presidential campaign after the Iowa caucuses.
The American Presidency Project — Iowa caucus remarks
“Does it make America stronger?”
— Marco Rubio
January 15, 2025   •   One of Rubio's stated tests for evaluating U.S. foreign policy.
Senate Foreign Relations Committee — confirmation testimony
“We must win.”
— Marco Rubio
February 1, 2016   •   Rubio arguing that Republicans needed to win the 2016 presidential election.
Good Morning America / The American Presidency Project
“We have to win this election.”
— Marco Rubio
February 1, 2016   •   Rubio making his closing appeal to an undecided Iowa caucus voter.
Good Morning America / The American Presidency Project
“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
“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
“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
“The world is safest when America is the strongest nation in the world.”
— Marco Rubio
February 6, 2016   •   Rubio explaining his support for a strong U.S. military.
ABC Republican presidential debate / The American Presidency Project
“They are an industrial competitor.”
— Marco Rubio
January 15, 2025   •   Rubio discussing China's competition with the United States.
Senate Foreign Relations Committee confirmation hearing / CBS News
“We welcomed the Chinese Communist Party into the global order.”
— Marco Rubio
January 15, 2025   •   Rubio criticizing decades of U.S. economic engagement with China.
Senate Foreign Relations Committee confirmation hearing
“It's not enough just to be angry.”
— Marco Rubio
January 27, 2016   •   Rubio arguing that Republican candidates needed policy proposals in addition to voter anger.
The American Presidency Project — Rubio campaign remarks