Secretary of State Marco Rubio’s speech in Athens offered more than a foreign policy message. It framed a broader argument about national strength, Western civilization, secure borders, strong allies, and why many Americans see these priorities as common sense rather than controversy. Steve Yates examines Rubio’s remarks, the reaction from critics, and what a more confident Europe could mean for American security and prosperity.

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