Secretary of State Marco Rubio shared his hope for the nation while filling in for White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt.
“You’ve had a deep faith for God and country,” a reporter said. “What is your hope for America at a time such as this?”
“My hope for America? It’s the same as it’s always been,” Rubio responded. “I think it’s the hope we all share. We want it to continue to be the place where anyone from anywhere can achieve anything — where you’re not limited by the circumstances of your birth, the color of your skin, or your ethnicity.”
“But frankly, it’s a place where you are able to overcome challenges and achieve your full potential. I think that should be the goal of every country in the world, frankly,” he continued. “But I think in the U.S. we’re not perfect. Our history is not one of perfection, but it’s still better than anybody else’s history.”
“And ours is a story of perpetual improvement. Each generation has left the next generation of Americans freer, more prosperous, safer, and that is our goal as well. But it is a unique and exceptional country. And as we come upon this 250 year anniversary, I think we have a lot to learn and be proud of in our history. It is one of perpetual and continuous improvement, where each generation has done its part to bring us closer to fulfilling the vision that the founders of this country had upon its founding.”
