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Rubio Rejects Universal Equality in Athens Power-Pursuit Speech

By Drooid · Oct 13, 2026, 6:40 PM UTC · How we work

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U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio delivered a speech in Athens, Greece, at the sixth U.S.-Greece Dialogue.
He invoked ancient Greek ideals of heroism, honor, duty, virtue, and courage as Western traits.
He said U.S. President Donald Trump’s administration pursues an unapologetic pursuit of national power.
He pledged to reclaim supply chains and reindustrialize the United States.
He asserted that all men and women are not equal, rejecting universal equality.

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U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio delivered a speech in Athens, Greece, at the sixth U.S.-Greece Dialogue.
He invoked ancient Greek ideals of heroism, honor, duty, virtue, and courage as Western traits.
He said U.S. President Donald Trump’s administration pursues an unapologetic pursuit of national power.
He pledged to reclaim supply chains and reindustrialize the United States.
He asserted that all men and women are not equal, rejecting universal equality.