“We have a legal immigration system that's outdated, it's primarily based on whether you have family members living here. In the 21st century, it has to be more of a merit-based system, and that is why our legal immigration system is in need of modernization.”

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.