Marco Rubio Sworn In As Secretary Of State, Blazing Trail For Others
Marco Rubio, the Republican senator from Florida, was sworn in as secretary of state on Monday, becoming the first Cuban-American to hold the post. Rubio's confirmation by the Senate was a major victory for President Donald Trump, who had campaigned on a promise to "drain the swamp" in Washington, D.C. Rubio, a conservative who has been a vocal critic of the Obama administration's foreign policy, is seen as a safe pair of hands who will help Trump restore America's global leadership.
Rubio's Qualifications
Rubio is a graduate of the University of Florida and the University of Miami School of Law. He served in the Florida House of Representatives from 2000 to 2006 and in the U.S. Senate since 2011. Rubio is a member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee and the Senate Select Committee on Intelligence. He is also a co-founder of the bipartisan Senate Cuba Working Group.
Rubio's supporters argue that his experience in Congress and his knowledge of foreign affairs make him well-qualified to be secretary of state. They point to his work on the Iran nuclear deal, the Cuba thaw, and the fight against ISIS as evidence of his diplomatic skills. His critics argue that Rubio lacks the experience and temperament necessary for the job. They point to his lack of experience in executive branch and his hawkish views on foreign policy as evidence that he is not up to the task.
Rubio's Priorities
Rubio has said that his top priorities as secretary of state will be to rebuild America's alliances, confront Iran and North Korea, and promote human rights. He has also said that he will work to make the State Department more efficient and effective. Rubio's supporters believe that he will be a strong and effective leader of the State Department. They argue that his experience in Congress and his knowledge of foreign affairs make him well-qualified for the job.
Rubio's critics argue that he is too inexperienced and too hawkish to be secretary of state. They point to his lack of experience in the executive branch and his support for the Iraq War as evidence that he is not up to the task. They also argue that his views on human rights are too conservative and that he will not be able to effectively promote American values abroad.
Conclusion
The confirmation of Marco Rubio as secretary of state is a major victory for President Trump. Rubio is a conservative who has been a vocal critic of the Obama administration's foreign policy. His supporters believe that he will be a strong and effective leader of the State Department. His critics argue that he is too inexperienced and too hawkish for the job.
Only time will tell whether Rubio will be able to meet the challenges of the job. However, his confirmation is a sign that Trump is serious about his promise to "drain the swamp" in Washington, D.C.
