WATCH: Rubio delivers keynote address at Federalist Society National Lawyers Convention
Summary
Secretary of State Marco Rubio told the Federalist Society that many Americans are struggling with living costs and said the economy should be judged by whether people can afford what they need. He defended the Iran war and Trump administration policies, while accusing international bodies and other countries of using international law to limit U.S. actions.Key Facts
- Rubio spoke Friday evening at the Federalist Society National Lawyers Convention in Washington.
- Rubio said many Americans are struggling and described affordability, rather than stock-market performance, as a measure of economic health.
- Rubio said the Iran war was necessary to prevent Iran from obtaining a nuclear weapon.
- Rubio acknowledged that the conflict had raised gasoline prices and other costs.
- Rubio said economic prosperity requires sustained effort over many years, not just one election cycle.
- Rubio defended Trump administration policies that included strikes on alleged drug-smuggling boats, the capture of Nicolás Maduro, and strict immigration measures.
- Rubio accused international organizations and other countries of using international law to constrain U.S. actions.
- Rubio criticized the United Nations and the International Criminal Court, saying they sought to weaken the United States.
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