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# In Munich, Secretary Rubio Calls on Allies to Embrace Shared Heritage, Meet Challenges of New Era

The White House
February 14, 2026

Today, Secretary of State Marco Rubio delivered a landmark address at the Munich Security Conference, boldly reaffirming President Donald J. Trump’s commitment to a revitalized transatlantic alliance grounded in mutual strength, shared heritage, and unapologetic defense of Western civilization. Drawing on Europe’s profound Christian foundations and cultural legacy — which helped forge the United States — Secretary Rubio urged European leaders to reclaim their sovereignty, confront common threats, and build a confident, self-reliant continent.

Secretary Rubio synthesized President Trump’s America First foreign policy: one that brings sovereign nations together in common purpose, rejects outdated globalist structures, rebuffs self-destructive policies such as unchecked mass migration and climate extremism, and secures prosperity and cultural preservation for future generations.

The speech drew widespread acclaim:

Vice President JD Vance: “This is a great speech. Worth watching the whole thing.”

Sen. Katie Britt: “Incredible. Watch this. Listen to every word.”

Sen. Joni Ernst: “Powerful words from @SecRubio! When our allies and partnerships are stronger, our adversaries are weaker. As America charts the path for a new century of prosperity, we hope to do it alongside our European allies.”

Sen. Lindsey Graham: “@SecRubio did a masterful job explaining why Europe should make new decisions regarding the direction the continent is going. He stressed the following: – Europe’s outcome matters dramatically to America – Modern America was birthed on the European continent but we have our own mind It is my hope that Europe continues to become more in control of the mass migration that has plagued the continent, and more committed to its own defense. Secretary Rubio explained — as well as anyone I’ve heard — that America First doesn’t mean America Alone. America First means a new relationship with Europe that is equally beneficial. To those in Europe who want to hold onto the old way of business, you are making a mistake – it hasn’t worked. Well done, Marco.”

Sen. Mike Lee: “Secretary Rubio speaks truth to power”

Sen. Dave McCormick: “@SecRubio gave a remarkable speech in Munich, Germany. It’s a must watch!”

Sen. Eric Schmitt: “Great speech by @SecRubio I pray Europe listens.”

Rep. Mark Alford: “One of the greatest speeches by a Secretary of State with a message made for the 21st Century. Perhaps this will mark a turning point in the future of Western Civilization. America First is not America alone. Well done, @SecRubio.”

Rep. Michael Baumgartner: “Secretary Rubio gave it straight to Europe’s leaders. America wants to partner with Europe, but Europe has to get its act together and build a real military, reject socialism, stop climate extremism, and defend our mutual cultural heritage.”

Rep. Carlos Gimenez: “Secretary of State Marco Rubio yet again proves how he is the greatest diplomat of our times: eloquent, thoughtful, visionary — simply brilliant.”

Rep. Mike Haridopolos: “@marcorubio brilliant speech. This will go down much like Ronald Reagan’s 1964 ‘A Time for Choosing’. Rubio has laid out a clear vision for freedom in the 21st Century!”

Rep. Darrell Issa: “An absolutely superb overseas address by @SecRubio — strong, smart, and persuasive — that presents the Trump Administration’s global vision and America’s place in the world.”

Rep. Mike Lawler: “The remarks delivered by @SecRubio were a tour de force and perfectly encapsulated the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead. America and our European allies must unite against the unholy alliance that seeks to undermine and destabilize Europe, America, and the free world.”

Rep. Nathaniel Moran: “@SecRubio delivered a historic speech at the Munich Security Conference today. Rightfully, he did so without fear, without reservation, and without apology. His clear and precise words of truth reinforced the principles, purposes, and steadfast resolve that have motivated American strength in the past and that now give renewed direction for the future. The United States of America will not fade quietly into the night; instead, we will stand victoriously with our allies against the evildoers of this world.”

Rep. Greg Murphy: “Literally one of the best, if not the best, speeches regarding the need to ‘wake up’ and abandon Liberal policies that are destroying Europe and the US. Amen @SecRubio!!”

Rep. Zach Nunn: “Fantastic speech from @SecRubio. The United States and Europe are linked together by shared history and values. We must lead together or fall behind. That means securing supply chains, unleashing energy independence, and building a security alliance our adversaries won’t test.”

Former Speaker of the House Kevin McCarthy: “Well said. Great leadership.”

Former Miami Mayor Francis Suarez: “Incredible speech…so well articulated and delivered…the best our country has to offer in terms of leadership on the world stage.”

Journalist Catherine Herridge: “Consequential speech in Munich.”

New York Post columnist Miranda Devine: “Marco Rubio is brilliant.”

Foundation for Defense of Democracies CEO Mark Dubowitz: “An extraordinary speech. Reaganesque in vision, Churchillian in resolve.”

NewsNation host Katie Pavlich: “Absolutely remarkable. Well done @SecRubio”

Mark Hemingway: “This might have just entered the pantheon of the greatest American speeches of all time. It’s basically hard nosed Trump foreign policy delivered with Reagan’s confidence and optimism.”

Coach Bruce Pearl: “Secretary Rubio wants us to leave it better than we found it! Prouder, Stronger, wealthier and safer. That’s what we should all want and work towards for our grandchildren”

Commentator Hugh Hewitt: “A standing ovation —in Europe!— for @SecRubio. Deserved. Very deserved. It is a wonderful speech, summoning our 250th birthday as the spine on which it is built. Listen to all 18 minutes and send to your families and friends. Every American can celebrate this.”

Palantir founder Joe Lonsdale: “An important speech by Secretary Rubio. This US administration cares deeply about the west, and is so much better for Europe than their leaders and political class realize. I hope they listen.”

KIND Snacks founder Daniel Lubetzky: “The more I see Marco Rubio lead, the more I am impressed… He combines the ability to be tough and direct, with the ability to inspire, unite & elevate…”

Theo Wold: “A speech from an American Secretary of State denouncing mass migration and glorifying the Christian origins of our civilization would have been unthinkable a decade ago. The American right has come a very long way.”

Meghan McCain: “Wow… truly one of the most inspiring speeches I’ve seen in years from Secretary Rubio in Munich. What an incredible statesman and ambassador for our country. Just blown away. More of all of this please from the admin. (Give the speech writer a raise)”

The Article III Project founder Mike Davis: “Wow. @SecRubio masterfully laid out President Trump’s powerful, compelling, and crucial America First foreign policy.”

The Blaze columnist Auron MacIntyre: “Just fantastic”

NASCAR champion Brad Keselowski: “This might go down as the most powerful and meaningful speech of our generation.”

The Land Center Director Daniel Darling: “Well deserved. We haven’t had a person in national public life with @SecRubio rare combination of soaring rhetoric and substantive vision for some time.”

PragerU commentator Shabbos Kestenbaum: “I don’t think people understand how unprecedented it is for an American Secretary of State to receive a standing ovation from the European political class.”

Tim Young: “This is one of the best speeches against communism and pro-Western Civilization that I’ve ever heard… Marco Rubio is incredible here. I started to pull quotes from it, but there are too many. This is a must watch.”

Economist Judy Shelton: “A powerful speech @SecRubio”

Author Joel Rosenberg: “Today’s speech by @MarcoRubio to the Munich Security Conference was one of the most important, well argued, and powerful addresses I’ve ever heard a Secretary of State deliver. Pitch perfect. Principled. And direct without being gratuitous. I hope European leaders were listening carefully. @SecRubio”

Rob Schneider: “Western Civilization needs no apology. America is free and strong and wants the same for Europe.”

Dr. Ben Braddock: “The speech Marco Rubio delivered in Munich is one for the history books. Extraordinary in every way.”

James E. Thorne: “U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio delivered a historic speech that placed America’s current policies within the larger arc of history and the doctrine of economic sovereignty. Articulating a clarity that has long guided Trumps U.S. strategy and is now being reinforced through disciplined implementation.”

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