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Future Secretary of State: Marco Rubio

Rubio's Nomination

President-elect Donald Trump has nominated Senator Marco Rubio (R-FL) to be the next secretary of state. Rubio is a Cuban-American who has served in the Senate since 2011. He is a member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee and is considered to be an expert on foreign policy.

Rubio's Qualifications

Rubio is a graduate of the University of Florida and the University of Miami School of Law. He served in the Florida House of Representatives from 2000 to 2008. In 2010, he was elected to the U.S. Senate. Rubio is a conservative Republican who is known for his strong support of Israel and his opposition to the Iran nuclear deal. He is also a vocal critic of President Barack Obama's foreign policy.

Rubio's Challenges

If confirmed by the Senate, Rubio will face a number of challenges as secretary of state. These challenges include: * The ongoing war in Syria * The rise of ISIS * The conflict in Ukraine * Negotiations with Iran over its nuclear program * Relations with China * The Israeli-Palestinian conflict Rubio will also need to work closely with President-elect Trump on a number of foreign policy issues, including: * The future of the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) * Relations with Mexico * The construction of a wall on the U.S.-Mexico border * The deportation of undocumented immigrants

Rubio's Confirmation

Rubio's nomination must be confirmed by the Senate before he can become secretary of state. The Senate Foreign Relations Committee is expected to hold a hearing on Rubio's nomination in January 2017. The full Senate is expected to vote on his nomination in February 2017. It is unclear whether Rubio will be confirmed by the Senate. Some Democrats have expressed concerns about his lack of experience in foreign policy. However, Rubio is expected to have the support of most Republicans in the Senate.