According to Rubio, leading the U.S. Department of State is a "tremendous responsibility."
"As Secretary of State, I will work daily to implement his [Trump's] foreign policy agenda. Under President Trump's guidance, we will achieve peace through strength and always prioritize the interests of Americans and America above all," the politician stated.
Rubio hopes to gain the support of senators so that Trump "has his national security and foreign policy team" in place when he takes office as President of the United States on January 20.
Leading the U.S. Department of State is a tremendous responsibility and I am honored by the trust President Trump has placed in me. As Secretary of State, I will work every day to carry out his foreign policy agenda. Under the leadership of President Trump we will deliver peace…
— Marco Rubio (@marcorubio) November 13, 2024