Marco Rubio's Munich Speech Draws a Standing Ovation and Global Praise, Signals New Chapter for Alliance

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"...But we must also gain control of our national borders. Controlling who and how many people enter our countries, this is not an expression of xenophobia. It is not hate. It is a fundamental act of national sovereignty. And the failure to do so is not just an abdication of one of our most basic duties owed to our people. It is an urgent threat to the fabric of our societies and the survival of our civilization itself..." -Secretary of State, Marco Rubio

[Newsmax.com] Secretary of State Marco Rubio delivered what supporters are calling a defining foreign policy speech at the Munich Security Conference on Saturday, outlining President Donald Trump's vision for a revitalized transatlantic alliance rooted in sovereignty, shared heritage, and renewed Western strength. (Screengrab image: via American Rhetoric)

In an 18-minute address that earned a standing ovation... 

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Excerpt from Marco Rubio's speech:"...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. And if at times we disagree, our disagreements come from our profound sense of concern about a Europe with which we are connected—not just economically, not just militarily. We are connected spiritually and we are connected culturally. We want Europe to be strong. We believe that Europe must survive, because the two great wars of the last century serve for us as history's constant reminder that ultimately, our destiny is and will always be intertwined with yours, because we know—because we know that the fate of Europe will never be irrelevant to our own..." Subscribe for free to Breaking Christian News here

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