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Rubio Calls for Western Power and Democratic Renewal in Athens Speech

Secretary of State Marco Rubio used his Athens visit to link Western renewal with national power, while pressing Europe to take greater responsibility for its defence.

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Rubio prepares appeal to Western democratic founding principles

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Athens talks cover energy, military cooperation and regional security

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Rubio says United States and Greece will combat threats

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Acropolis speech calls for unapologetic pursuit of national power

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  1. Rubio praises nationalism and ties ‘America First’ values to ancient Greece
    Al Jazeera

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  1. Rubio touts US power, calls on Europe to emerge from ‘slumber’
    South China Morning Post
  2. Rubio in Greece digs into past to tout Trump’s ‘America first’ approach
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  3. Rubio calls for new era of power between U.S., Europe, with ancient Greece as backdrop
    The Hill
  4. Rubio Urges Europe to Awaken From ‘Slumber’ and Uphold Western Dominance
    The New York Times
  5. Marco Rubio urges western countries to uphold traditional values
    Financial Times World