“My parents were just as smart as I am, just as hard working if not harder; I think my father and grandfather were probably better men, yet I've been able to accomplish things professionally that they were not able to.”

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.