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Secretary Rubio delivers remarks to the Munich Security Conference

Published February 14, 2026 | Video Starts at 11:51

But we cannot ignore that today on the most pressing matters before us. It has no answers and has played virtually no role. It could not solve the war in Gaza. Instead, It was American leadership that freed captives from barbarians and brought about a fragile truce [in Gaza]. It has not solved the war in Ukraine. It took American leadership and partnership with many of the countries here today just to bring the two sides to the table in search of a still elusive peace. (11:51–11:57)

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