Transcript: Secretary of State Marco Rubio on “Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan,” Jan. 4, 2026

The following is the transcript of the interview with Secretary of State Marco Rubio that aired on “Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan” on Jan. 4, 2026. MARGARET BRENNAN: We begin today with Secretary of State, Marco Rubio, who joins us this morning from Miami. Good morning to you, Mr. Secretary.  SECRETARY OF STATE MARCO

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