Key facts
- Rubio invoked the West's historical narrative.
- Rubio stated that the West's future depends on upcoming decisions.
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, speaking before the Acropolis in Athens, described the West's historical narrative as "the greatest story ever known to man." He asserted that decisions made in the coming decade will determine whether the West retains its global leadership or faces a future of decline. Rubio made these remarks in the context of the administration of US President Donald Trump.
