Marco Rubio, the 72nd Secretary of State of the United States
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Yes, on January 21, 2025, Vice President JD Vance administered the oath of office to Marco Rubio, officially making him the 72nd Secretary of State of the United States. Rubio’s nomination was notable for its bipartisan support; he was unanimously confirmed by the Senate with a 99–0 vote, becoming the first Hispanic individual to hold this position. en.wikipedia.org+3en.wikipedia.org+3fr.wikipedia.org+3
Prior to his appointment, Rubio had an extensive career in U.S. politics, serving as a U.S. Senator from Florida and as Speaker of the Florida House of Representatives. His confirmation as Secretary of State was part of President Donald Trump’s cabinet selections during his second term.
During his swearing-in ceremony on January 21, 2025, Secretary of State Marco Rubio emphasized several key policy positions and outlined his vision for the State Department:
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Central Role of the State Department: Rubio expressed his intention for the State Department to be at the core of U.S. foreign policy formulation and execution. He stated, “We want to be at the centerpiece; we want to be at the core of how we formulate foreign policy, because we’re going to have the best ideas of any agency, and because we’re going to execute it better and faster and more effectively than any other agency in our government.” reuters.com+1news.miami.edu+1
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Promotion of Peace Through Strength: He highlighted the administration’s commitment to promoting peace through strength, ensuring that U.S. foreign policy advances national interests without compromising American values. Rubio remarked that the goal under President Trump would be “the promotion of peace. Of course, peace through strength, peace and always without abandoning our values.” reuters.com
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Ending the Conflict in Ukraine: Rubio underscored the importance of ending the ongoing conflict in Ukraine, indicating that it would be a priority for the administration. He mentioned, “It’s going to be the official policy of the United States that the war has to end and we’re going to do everything possible to bring that about.” reuters.com
These remarks reflect Secretary Rubio’s dedication to enhancing the effectiveness of the State Department and addressing pressing international issues through proactive diplomacy.
For a visual recap of the swearing-in ceremony, you can watch the following video:
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In the video streamed live on Jan. 21, 2025, by The White House, as “Vice President JD Vance Swears In Marco Rubio as United States Secretary of State“, below:
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