“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.”

American politician, attorney, and diplomat

Marco Antonio Rubio is an American politician, attorney, and diplomat. He has served as the 72nd United States secretary of state since 2025 and as the 30th United States national security advisor. A Republican, he represented Florida in the United States Senate from 2011 to 2025. Rubio has held prominent roles in United States national politics, moving from the Senate into senior foreign policy and security posts in the executive branch. His career is centered on government service and public policy.