Rubio Delivers Acropolis Speech on Western Civilization and National Power
On October 8, 2026, Secretary of State Marco Rubio gave a speech at the Acropolis in Athens arguing that the West's strength rests on its ancient Greek roots and calling for a renewed pursuit of national power, drawing praise and criticism in opinion coverage.
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| Oct 9, 1:13 PM | washingtonexaminer.com | What Rubio gets wrong about the West |
| Oct 9, 5:56 AM | realclearpolitics.com | Rubio's Epic Speech in Athens |
| Oct 8, 2:18 PM | nationalreview.com | Marco Rubio’s Earnest, Flawed Defense of the West |
| Oct 8, 8:54 AM | wsj.com | Opinion | Marco Rubio: The Birth and Rebirth of Western Civilization |
| Oct 8, 6:39 AM | thefederalist.com | Rubio: Only The Christian West Could Build The ‘Greatest Civilization In The World’ |
| Oct 8, 12:51 AM | cbsnews.com | Rubio calls for "unapologetic pursuit of national power" in Acropolis speech |