State of the Union: The secretary of state’s address emphasized America and Europe’s shared interests. The post Rubio Reaffirms ‘Western Civilization’ in Munich Speech appeared first on The American Conservative .
Secretary of State Marco Rubio called on Europe to shoulder its share of the mutual defense of “our civilization” in a Saturday speech at the Munich Security Conference. While more conciliar in tone than Vice President J.D. Vance’s speech in the same venue last February, Rubio rearticulated President Donald Trump’s longstanding wishes for the continent to take a more aggressive line on border enforcement and self-defense. “And so this is why we Americans may sometimes come off as a little direct and urgent in our counsel. This is why President Trump demands seriousness and reciprocity from our friends here in Europe,” said Rubio. “The reason why, my friends, is because we care deeply. We care deeply about your future and…Open
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"This is why President Trump demands seriousness and reciprocity from our friends here in Europe. The reason why, my friends, is because we care deeply. We care deeply about your future and ours," Rubio says in Munich