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So satisfying to watch scumbag CVH get bitch slapped. ...

Sounded like I heard...

"Your time's up Senator, so how about you shut the fuck up!

Rubio is a Rockstar. Along with Miller, Noem, Holman, Bovino. The best our country has ever seen.

Ten years ago, Marco Rubio earned my respect after the first election debate where he did not come out afterwards trash talking Trump, but supported him and later, after the nomination and since.

It made me realize he was a very strong man who was secure in his own prowess.

Such a man is a powerful adversary and a greater friend.

https://www.newsmax.com/newsfr...dkt_nbr=010104tclxyj

Rubio Urges European Allies: 'We Belong Together'

Secretary of State Marco Rubio cast the United States as the "child of Europe" in a message of unity on Saturday, offering some reassurance as well as leveling more criticism at allies after a year of turmoil in transatlantic relations.

Rubio was addressing the annual Munich Security Conference, where Europe's leading powers have tried to project their own independence and strength while straining to keep an alliance with the U.S. under President Donald Trump alive.

The speech delivered a degree of reassurance to European countries who fear being left in the lurch on anything from the war in Ukraine to international trade ructions in a rapidly shifting global order.

But it was short on concrete commitments and made no mention of Russia, raising questions on whether Rubio's more emollient tone than that of Vice President JD Vance at the same event a year ago would change the underlying dynamics.

"In a time of headlines heralding the end of the transatlantic era, let it be known and clear to all that this is neither our goal nor our wish, because for us Americans, our home may be in the Western Hemisphere, but we will always be a child of Europe," Rubio said.

"For the United States and Europe, we belong together," he said in a speech that drew a standing ovation at the end.

While European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said she was "very much reassured" by the speech, others struck a more cautious tone.

"I am not sure that Europeans see the announced civilisational decline, supposedly caused mainly by migration and deindustrialisation, as a core uniting interest. For most Europeans, the common interest is security," said Gabrielius Landsbergis, former foreign minister of NATO member Lithuania.

"This was not a departure from the general position of the (Trump) administration. It was simply delivered in more polite terms," he said on X.

Vance's address last year dressed down European allies, arguing that the greatest danger to Europe came from censorship and democratic backsliding rather than external threats like Russia.

While praising Europe's cultural achievements from the artist Michelangelo to the poet William Shakespeare, Rubio also touched on themes that have raised hackles, including criticism of mass migration and zealous action on climate change.

"We do not want our allies to be weak, because that makes us weaker," he said.

"For we in America have no interest in being polite and orderly caretakers of the West's managed decline, we do not seek to separate but to revitalize an old friendship and renew the greatest civilization in human history."

A European diplomat said there was a sense of relief that Rubio had not directly attacked Europe and used the personal story to link the two sides. But, the diplomat added, "how you deliver the message makes a difference, but on the fundamentals the message is similar to Vance."

The Munich conference of top security leaders has been dominated this year by how countries are scrambling to adjust to a year of confrontations with Trump on anything from tariffs to his threat to wrest Greenland from fellow NATO member Denmark.

Asked about Russia after his speech, Rubio said the United States would not ditch its commitment to working on a peace deal with Ukraine but that it was not clear whether Moscow was serious about achieving this.

Speaking directly after Rubio, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi warned on Saturday against "knee-jerk" calls for the United States to distance itself from China and said that despite some positive recent signs from the White House, some U.S. voices were undermining the relationship.

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz had in his opening address on Friday called for a stronger Europe to reset ties with the U.S. in a dangerous new era of great power politics, while stressing the need for Europe to beef up its own defenses.

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer, who has similarly sought a reset in relations with Europe after Brexit, on Saturday stressed the need to bolster the UK's "hard power" and military readiness plus more defense integration with Europe.

He also hinted at further alignment with the European Union's single market - which allows goods, services, capital and people to move freely across member states - and deeper economic integration, six years after Britain left the EU.

"We are not at a crossroads today, the road ahead is straight, and it is clear we must build our hard power, because that is the currency of the age," Starmer said.

"We must be able to deter aggression, and yes, if necessary, we must be ready to fight."

^^^

https://www.newsmax.com/newsfr...dkt_nbr=010102ktr3yv

Rubio's Munich Speech Draws Global Praise, Signals New Chapter for Alliance

Secretary of State Marco Rubio delivered what supporters are calling a defining foreign policy speech at the Munich Security Conference on Saturday, outlining President Donald Trump's vision for a revitalized transatlantic alliance rooted in sovereignty, shared heritage, and renewed Western strength.

In an 18-minute address that earned a standing ovation from attendees, Rubio framed the United States and Europe as heirs to a common civilizational legacy and urged European leaders to embrace a more self-reliant and confident future.

Rubio's remarks were embraced by Europeans across the continent.

EU Chief Ursula von der Leyen said she was "very much reassured by the speech" noting he is "a good friend, a strong ally."

The speech quickly reverberated across political lines in Washington and drew praise from commentators and public figures around the globe.

Rubio began by invoking the historical bonds between the United States and Europe, emphasizing what he described as the continent's profound Christian foundations and cultural traditions that shaped the American experiment.

"Modern America was birthed on the European continent," Rubio said, arguing that the two remain bound not merely by treaties but by shared values, history, and moral vision.

He outlined what he characterized as Trump's "America First" foreign policy — a doctrine that prioritizes national sovereignty while fostering cooperation among strong, independent nations.

Rubio rejected what he called "outdated globalist structures" and warned against "self-destructive policies," specifically citing unchecked mass migration and climate policies he described as extreme.

At the same time, Rubio stressed that "America First doesn't mean America alone," calling for a partnership with Europe based on mutual benefit and shared defense burdens. He urged European nations to strengthen their militaries, secure their borders, and defend what he called the cultural and civilizational foundations of the West.

"Our adversaries grow stronger when our alliances grow weaker," Rubio said, adding that the United States seeks a Europe that is "prosperous, secure, sovereign, and confident in its identity."

The response from Republican lawmakers was immediate and enthusiastic.

Vice President JD Vance called it "a great speech," adding that it was "worth watching the whole thing."

Sen. Lindsey Graham, R-S.C., described Rubio's remarks as "masterful," praising his explanation that America First represents "a new relationship with Europe that is equally beneficial."

Sen. Joni Ernst, R-Iowa, highlighted the strategic implications, saying Rubio's "powerful words" underscored that "when our allies and partnerships are stronger, our adversaries are weaker."

Sen. Mike Lee, R- Utah, said the secretary "speaks truth to power," while Sen. Dave McCormick, R-Pa., called the address "remarkable" and "a must watch."

House members echoed those sentiments.

Rep. Mike Lawler, R-N.Y., described the speech as "a tour de force," saying it encapsulated "the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead."

Rep. Darrell Issa, R-Calif., called it "an absolutely superb overseas address — strong, smart, and persuasive."

Several observers drew comparisons to past American statesmen.

Foundation for Defense of Democracies CEO Mark Dubowitz called the address "Reaganesque in vision, Churchillian in resolve."

Journalist Catherine Herridge described it as "consequential," while New York Post columnist Miranda Devine said simply, "Marco Rubio is brilliant."

RealClearInvestigations writer Mark Hemingway called it potentially one of "the greatest American speeches of all time," saying it combined "hard-nosed Trump foreign policy" with "Reagan's confidence and optimism."

Even cultural commentators and entertainers weighed in.

Actor Rob Schneider declared, "Western Civilization needs no apology," while commentator Meghan McCain called it "truly one of the most inspiring speeches I've seen in years."

Federalist Society Washington Fellow Theo Wold observed that a speech by a U.S. secretary of state denouncing mass migration and celebrating Christianity's role in Western civilization "would have been unthinkable a decade ago," suggesting a broader shift in American political discourse and growing acceptance in Europe of the new relationship.

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Darrell Issa, R-Calif., called it "an absolutely superb overseas address — strong, smart, and persuasive."

This is a critically worded speech that is very important to listen to with great deliberation. Within his remarks Rubio is telling Europe that we want to remain allied in our interests, but we are no longer going to allow the system of “globalism” to destroy our uniquely American life.

The United States is separating from the madness; this is not up for debate. The only question is whether Europe is too far gone, or whether they will join us.

The euphoria that followed the collapse of the Berlin Wall, “led us to a dangerous delusion. That we had entered quote the end of history. That every nation would now be a liberal democracy; that the ties formed by trade and by commerce alone would now replace nationhood. That the rules-based global order, an overused term, would now replace the national interest, and that we would now live in a world without borders where everyone became a citizen of the world. This was a foolish idea that ignored both human nature and it ignored the lessons of over 5,000 years of recorded human history, and it has cost us dearly.”

Secretary Rubio delivers remarks to the Munich Security Conference

This sums it up nicely…they should just say “thank you and STFU.”

Marco:

We cannot ignore that today, on the most pressing matters before us, it has NO answers and has played virtually NO role!"

"It could not solve the war in Gaza. Instead, it was American leadership that freed captives from barbarians and brought about a fragile truce. It has not solved the war in Ukraine. It took American leadership in partnership with many of the countries here today just to bring the two sides to the table in search of a still-elusive peace."

"It was powerless to constrain the nuclear program of radical Shia clerics in Tehran. That required 14 bombs dropped with precision from American B-2 bombers."

"And it was unable to address the threat to our security from a narco-terrorist dictator in Venezuela. Instead, it took American special forces to bring this fugitive to justice."

We are not now, and never have been, a “friend,” or a “child” of Europe.

We are the persecuted, who fled.

Socialist/Royalist/Communist, etc. They are a lovely place to visit, but they are not peers, nor are they “friends”.

Eastern Europe may be friends. They remember what it is like to be ruled, and do not care for it.

Western Europe is the land of slaves and those who crave chains.

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We are the persecuted, who fled.

And became their savior. “Child” of theirs, we certainly are not.

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We are not now, and never have been, a “friend,” or a “child” of Europe.

I would reword that to be "Europe is not now, and never have been, a friend of the USA".

We have done a lot for Europe's benefit and been their friend. Yes, there has generally been a US national interest involved, so it hasn't been purely selfless. My many decades of interactions with Brits and Europeans have revealed that they consider us more like the rich great-uncle. They don't agree with or like some things about us, but they want the benefit of our money. They expect us to jump in with our money and blood to take care of big problems that they aren't either willing or able to do. So they are pleasant and act friend-like to our faces. But behind our backs they simultaneously envy and despise our wealth/power.

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But behind our backs they simultaneously envy and despise our wealth/power.

And they have themselves to blame that they are not more like us.

For reasons that escape me, Dems like Hillary Clinton, Gretchen Whitmer, and Alexandria Ocasio Cortez Macarena Hey Macarena, were also in Munich and in front of cameras.

Compare potential presidential candidate, Ocasio-Cortez to SecState Marco Rubio.

This morning I listened to Rubio’s speech in its entirety, and also the short Q&A to follow. I pulled a couple of quotes from the speech that had significant impact on me.

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What exactly are we defending, because armies do not fight for abstractions. Armies fight for a people. Armies fight for a nation. Armies fight for a way of life, and that is what we are defending, a great civilization that has every reason to be proud of its history.

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We must also gain control of our national borders. Controlling who, and how many people enter our countries. This is not an expression of xenophobia, it is not hate, it is a fundamental act of national sovereignty, and the failure to do so is not just an abdication of one of our basic duties owed to our people. It is an urgent threat to the fabric of our society, and the fabric of our civilization itself.

https://www.newsmax.com/us/rub...dkt_nbr=010502sdet03

Rubio Heads to Caribbean to Reassert US Interests After Venezuela Strikes, Iran Threats

Secretary of State Marco Rubio will travel to the Caribbean country of St. Kitts and Nevis this week to reassert the Trump administration's interests in the Western Hemisphere just a month after the U.S. military operation that removed then-Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro from power.

With the eyes of much of the world on the U.S military buildup in the Middle East and President Donald Trump's threats to attack Iran, Rubio will make a one-day visit to St. Kitts on Wednesday to participate in a summit of leaders from the Caribbean Community, the State Department said.

Rubio has long championed a greater U.S. role in the Western Hemisphere and aims to keep it in focus even as Trump's Republican administration has now shifted its top foreign policy priority to Iran, around which American forces are now massing in even larger numbers than in the run-up to the Jan. 3 Venezuela operation that captured and deposed Maduro.

Maduro has been accused in a U.S. court of working with drug cartels to facilitate the shipment of thousands of tons of cocaine into the U.S. and has pleaded not guilty.

Trump's action against Maduro coupled with an increasingly aggressive posture aimed at eliminating drug trafficking and illegal migration have proven a concern for many in the region although they have also won support from some smaller states.

Trump, Rubio, and others have likened the administration's Western Hemisphere strategy to the Monroe Doctrine, with its rejection of outside influences and assertion of U.S. primacy throughout in what they consider to be "America's backyard."

Trump has said his ouster of Maduro, military strikes on alleged drug-running vessels in the Caribbean, seizures of sanctioned oil tankers, and tightened embargo of Cuba are key parts of a Trump corollary to the 19th-century policy that he refers to as the "Donroe Doctrine."

In numerous group and bilateral meetings at the CARICOM meeting, Rubio intends to discuss ways to promote regional security and stability, trade and economic growth, the State Department said in a statement on Monday.

"During his visit, the Secretary will reaffirm the United States' commitment to working with CARICOM member states to enhance stability and prosperity in our hemisphere," it said.

President Trump sure picked the right guy!

^^ Young Marco with keen insight there. History has proved him to be spot-on in his assessment.

Marco Marco Marco! You have got this! I think we know who needs to run for prez in 28. Trump couldn’t have made a better choice then he did in Marco.

Vance Rubio 2028

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Game changer.