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Secretary Rubio discussed Hamas, stating they are evil and cannot be allowed to control territory. Regarding Gaza, he said the President has a plan to remove people for reconstruction, challenging regional partners to propose better solutions.
Rubio aims to realign the State Department with U.S. national interests, pausing foreign aid to review alignment, issuing waivers for programs like fentanyl precursor training in Guatemala. He mentioned restructuring bureaus and consolidating those related to human trafficking and migration.
Rubio addressed the USAID shutdown, citing a lack of cooperation and misalignment with the State Department's goals. He refuted claims he isn't in charge, detailing his involvement in foreign policy, including trips to the Western Hemisphere and the Middle East.
He designated aid cartels and criminal organizations as foreign terrorist organizations. Rubio confirmed renewed contact with Russia to explore ending the Ukraine war, denying specific negotiations about territorial details. He criticized Zelenskyy's ungratefulness and discussed a potential Trump-Putin meeting contingent on progress in Ukraine.
Rubio affirmed the U.S. commitment to preventing a nuclear Iran and addressed China, advocating for reciprocity in trade and expressing concerns about COVID-19's origins. He reiterated the U.S. stance against forced changes to Taiwan's status and acknowledged the risk of terrorist groups finding safe havens in Afghanistan. He pledged support for State Department personnel affected by Havana Syndrome and expressed openness to independent journalists.