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Secretary of State Marco Rubio delivered a sweeping address at the Munich Security Conference on Friday, calling for a "new Western century" built on state sovereignty and a renewed civilizational confidence.
The 3,000-word speech marked one of the clearest articulations yet of the Trump administration's vision for transatlantic relations, pressing European allies to increase defense spending while affirming America's commitment to the alliance.
Rubio's tone stood in stark contrast to Vice President JD Vance's combative Munich address last year; this time, America's top diplomat emphasized our shared heritage and common purpose, even as he delivered the same underlying demands.
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