State Dept. Substack | U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio
Secretary of State Marco Rubio's foreword for 'Views of America' celebrates the U.S. Department of State's Diplomatic Reception Rooms as symbols of a unique American diplomacy. Rubio traces this distinct approach to figures like Benjamin Franklin, who skillfully blended classical virtue with New World democratic ideals to navigate European aristocratic protocols. The Rooms' privately funded art and artifacts exemplify American craftsmanship, meritocracy, and a commitment to excellence rooted in Western inheritance. Strategically, Rubio critiques past foreign policies, specifically citing China's WTO entry and its negative impact on American manufacturing, arguing it alienated foreign policy leaders from everyday Americans. He advocates for a renewed 'America First' foreign policy focused on national interest, restoring domestic industries, and prioritizing the 'common good of the American people,' inspired by foundational virtues and traditions.
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