Durbin Statement On Meeting With President-Elect Trump's Secretary Of State Pick, Senator Marco Rubio
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL) today released the following statement after meeting with Senator Marco Rubio, President-elect Donald Trump’s intended nominee to be U.S. Secretary of State:
“Senator Rubio and I share many similar views on foreign policy and as a result, have worked closely together in the Senate to move forward with legislation regarding human rights around the world, the continued threat of China, and the recent sham election in Venezuela. We also jointly called for the release of Uyghur political prisoner Gulshan Abbas and accountability for the death of Cuban democracy activist Oswaldo Payá. During our meeting, I reiterated the need to support Ukraine and strengthen the NATO alliance, as well as my concerns regarding the escalating Russian hybrid attacks in the Baltics and elsewhere in Europe.
“I believe Senator Rubio has a thorough understanding of the United States’ role on an international scale, has served with honor on the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, and is a good choice to lead the State Department. I plan to vote yes on his nomination when it comes before the Senate.”
A photo of today’s meeting is available here.
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