US Secretary of State Marco Rubio Calls for Western Dominance in Athens
In his speech in Athens, Marco Rubio stated that Western countries must revitalize their civilization in order to stay ahead in global competition.
United States Secretary of State Marco Rubio emphasized in a speech in Athens that Western civilization must re-embrace the spirit of historical discovery and conquest to maintain its global leadership.
Athens Speech and the Future of the West
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio called on Western countries to revitalize their civilization during a speech in the Greek capital of Athens. Rubio stated that the coming decade will determine whether the West can sustain its global leadership.
Historical Figures and Immigration Policies
Praising historical empire builders such as Alexander the Great, Julius Caesar, Charlemagne, and Hernán Cortés in his speech, Rubio criticized Western governments for opening their borders in recent years. Together with Greek Foreign Minister Giorgios Gerapetritis, he stated that greater cooperation is needed to restrict migration and immigration.
Defense Spending and European Tour
Rubio praised Greece for moving toward allocating at least 5 percent of its gross domestic product to defense, noting that this meets the criteria insisted upon by President Trump. It was reported that the US Secretary of State will also visit Iceland and Portugal as part of his European tour.