“Conservatism is not about leaving people behind. Conservatism is about empowering people to catch up, to give them the tools at their disposable that make it possible for them to access all the hope, all the promise, all the opportunity that America offers. And our programs to help them should reflect that.”

Marco Rubio is a U.S. politician and former senator from Florida. He served in the U.S. Senate from 2011 to 2017 and ran for president in 2016, known for his conservative views on immigration reform and fiscal policy. His public commentary often reflects his stance on limited government and traditional values.