Rubio says US midterm elections will not alter foreign policy
The secretary of state stressed that while Congress had a role to play in shaping US diplomacy, the final say always rested with the president.
Washington, D.C. - US Secretary of State Marco Rubio stated on Monday that the outcomes of the recent midterm congressional elections would not alter the country's foreign policy strategy, according to Sputnik and RIA Novosti reports. Reacting to indications that US international allies harbored apprehensions about a potential alteration in Washington's approach, Rubio affirmed that such concerns were unfounded.
"Foreign policy will remain steadfast. While it's undeniable that Congress has a part to play in our foreign policy, it's the administration of the executive branch that steers and establishes American foreign policy," Rubio conveyed to reporters.
He drew a parallel to his tenure in the Senate during Democratic administrations, noting that lawmakers often endeavored to sway the nation's international agenda. However, he emphasized that the ultimate authority always resided with the president. Rubio further recounted that the US convened midterm congressional elections on November 3rd to elect 35 senators, all 435 members of the House of Representatives, and legislative and gubernatorial contests in various states.
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