Marco Rubio praises daughter after her speech at lawyers convention
The US Secretary of State commented on his daughter's public speaking skills during an event at the Federalist Society.
United States Secretary of State Marco Rubio praised his daughter, Daniella, on Friday after she introduced him at the Federalist Society’s National Lawyers Convention. According to the Hindustan Times, Daniella, a third-year law student at the University of Virginia, presented her father to the audience.
During her introduction, Daniella spoke about the values her father instilled in her, specifically the importance of putting the Lord first. She stated she was proud and grateful to call him her father.
Rubio told the audience, “Was that cool or what?” regarding her remarks. He noted that she appeared more comfortable with public speaking than he is, adding that she showed no stage fright.
During a question-and-answer session, Rubio joked that his home was not a democracy, though he clarified he was not a dictator and instead viewed his role as the “minister of defense.”
Rubio also addressed the Republican Party following recent midterm election results. He urged conservatives to maintain a long-term view, comparing their current situation to the challenges faced by former President Ronald Reagan after the 1982 midterm elections.
He told the audience that great things are built in decades rather than election cycles. Rubio concluded by stating that while there will be victories and defeats, he is persuaded of the justice of their cause.