McConnell Proud to Confirm Rubio as Secretary of State

Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Mitch McConnell (R-KY) issued the following statement today following the confirmation of Marco Rubio as the 72nd United States Secretary of State:

"The President is fortunate to have Marco Rubio on the job as Secretary of State. Our longtime Senate colleague has built deep foreign policy expertise and demonstrated determination to meet threats around the world with strength. He will bring to the State Department a sorely needed moral clarity and a renewed recognition of hard power and deterrence as foundations of effective diplomacy.

"As I've said, I intend to support nominees whose record, professional experience, and command of policy is commensurate with the responsibilities of their office. I was proud to vote to confirm Marco Rubio as America's top diplomat."

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