Marco Rubio Sworn In as Secretary of State, Pledges to Honor His Family’s Sacrifice and America’s Promise
Marco Rubio was sworn in this morning by Vice President JD Vance as the new Secretary of State. The ceremony, which lasted about eight minutes, marked a historic moment for Rubio and the nation. You can watch the full ceremony below, starting at 20:49. In an emotional and heartfelt event, Rubio spoke of his family’s journey, his gratitude to the nation, and his commitment to serving its people. Taking the oath of office, Rubio vowed to guide the State Department with a simple yet profound test for every decision: “Does it make us stronger? Does it make us safer? And does it make us more prosperous?” The son of Cuban immigrants, Rubio’s story is one of resilience and hope. In his remarks, he honored his parents, who came to the United States in 1956 in search of a better future for their children. Switching to Spanish, he gave thanks to God and to his family, including those no longer with him. “The purpose of their lives was that their children could realize dreams that were not possib...