In their words · Updated July 27, 2026
Secretary of State
5 verified quotes on the record, July 15, 2026 to July 23, 2026. Every one is a character-for-character copy from its source; the lens colors mark the outlets and channels that carried the words, never the person.
As printed Jul 22
“If we create a precedent in the Middle East where a nation state can decide that they are going to control an international waterway, charge a toll, and if you don’t pay them, blow up your ships. We have created a very dangerous precedent”
on defending free passage through the Strait of Hormuz
Printed by Al Jazeera Identity US attacks Iran for 11th consecutive night ›
As printed Jul 23
“reach any agreement with any country in the world that leads to the risk of proliferation”
on opposing nuclear agreements risking proliferation
Printed by NBC News Liberal Mainstream U.S. signs landmark nuclear agreement with Saudi Arabia ›
As printed Jul 15
“That's existing international law. That's the way it is in international waterways all over the world, and that's the way we expect it here.”
Printed by BBC News Center / Nonpartisan Trump retreat over Hormuz tolls suggests he is struggling to end Iran war ›
As printed Jul 17
“This is a distinctive and unique evil. It has always been driven by a hatred, above all else, a hatred for civilization itself. It is a revolt of the worst against the best”
on left-wing movement as civilizational threat
Printed by Truthout Democratic Socialist Miller Labels Leftists a “Cancer” That World Must “Root Out” in Fascistic Speech ›
As printed Jul 17
“A bomb planted by a neo-Nazi group was 'a nefarious and murderous act of evil.' It is, but a bomb planted by a Marxist revolutionary; well, that's just merely a tragic excess of idealism.”
on different standards for treating left vs right-wing violence
Printed by NPR Liberal Mainstream Rubio convenes countries on left-wing political violence ›
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