Senator Marco Rubio, President-elect Donald Trump’s nominee for Secretary of State, answered questions at the Senate Foreign Relations Committee hearing today. Known for his firm stance on countries like China, Iran, Venezuela, and Cuba, Rubio emphasized that China poses a global threat and should be held accountable for human rights abuses. He also stated that prioritizing U.S. national interests will be the main focus of the Department of State. Rubio is expected to sail through the confirmation process with bipartisan support from both Democratic and Republican senators.