Author: Marco Rubio, Secretary of State

On behalf of the United States of America, I extend my heartfelt support and best wishes to the people of Burma as you celebrate the Thingyan festival and Burma’s New Year. Thingyan is a time to reflect on the past and look forward to a brighter future.  This year, we are united amid the sorrow […]

It is time for the Transitional Government of South Sudan to stop taking advantage of the United States.  Enforcing our nation’s immigration laws is critically important to the national security and public safety of the United States.  Every country must accept the return of its citizens in a timely manner when another country, including the […]

PRESIDENT ALI:  Secretary Rubio, let me again welcome you to Guyana.  (Inaudible) you are no stranger to Guyana.  You’ve been one of our strongest voices in the U.S., always keeping what is relevant to Guyana – security, peace, and importantly, on democracy issues, your voice – your voice is very well-known, respected, and very loud.  […]

President Trump has never forgotten or stopped fighting for justice after Sarah Root was tragically murdered in 2016 by an illegal alien who was driving under the influence and became a fugitive from justice. Today, nine years after Sarah’s passing the night of her college graduation, her parents will know that their tireless advocacy was […]

Today, I am announcing the designation of Cristina Elisabet Fernandez de Kirchner (“CFK”), former president of Argentina, and Julio Miguel De Vido (“De Vido”), former Minister of Planning of Argentina, for their involvement in significant corruption during their time in public office.  This action renders CFK, De Vido, and their immediate family members generally ineligible […]

QUESTION:  Let’s get straight to it this morning with Secretary of State Marco Rubio, who joins us from Miami, Florida.  Mr. Secretary, for our audience, just to explain, this Red Sea area is a really important transit point for global shipping.  The Houthis out of Yemen have been disrupting transit there for some time.  President […]

The Trump Administration has taken yet another historic measure to make America safer. Under the President’s direction, his administration invoked the Alien Enemies Act to initiate the removal of hundreds of dangerous members of Tren de Aragua (TdA), a vicious and violent Foreign Terrorist Organization (FTO), which has been threatening our nation, conducting irregular warfare, […]

The United States congratulates the Honorable John Briceño on his successful re-election for a second term as Prime Minister of Belize.  We applaud the people of Belize for their unwavering commitment to a democratic electoral process. Belize and the United States continue to share a close partnership based on democratic values, cultural ties, and a dedication to […]

Today, I am announcing a new visa restriction policy that will apply to current or former foreign government officials responsible for, or complicit in, the forced return of Uyghurs or members of other ethnic or religious groups with protection concerns to China. We are committed to combating China’s efforts to pressure governments to forcibly return […]

SECRETARY RUBIO:  All right, who’s got a question? QUESTION:  I do. SECRETARY RUBIO:  I knew you would have a question. QUESTION:  So – Michael Gordon, Wall Street Journal.  Sir, the Russians are still making gains on the battlefield.  There’s been no public response to the developments in Jeddah.  Are you concerned they’re playing for time?  Have […]