US Secretary of State Marco Rubio could not hide his pride as his daughter Daniella introduced him before his keynote address at the Federalist Society’s National Lawyers Convention in Washington DC on Friday.Daniella, a third-year law student at the University of Virginia, spoke about her father's Cuban heritage, political career and the values he had instilled in the family, including faith, patriotism and the defence of basic rights.“Beyond all that he has achieved professionally, his greatest legacy will always be the value he has instilled,” she told the audience, adding that she was proud and fortunate to call him her father.After she welcomed him to the stage, the two shared a brief hug. Rubio then turned to the audience and said, “Was that cool or what?” drawing laughter and applause.Praising his daughter's confidence, Rubio said she had no stage fright, unlike him, as he admitted that he did not particularly enjoy public speaking.“My kids, I used to bring them on stage and show them off; now they're introducing me,” he said, adding that he did not know where she had got her confidence from.He also joked about Daniella's studies at the University of Virginia, saying he hoped it was a good law school because it was an expensive one.‘My home was not a democracy’The proud father moment was followed by…
Marco Rubio beams with pride as daughter introduces him at major DC event
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US Secretary of State Marco Rubio could not hide his pride as his daughter Daniella introduced him before his keynote address at the Federalist Society’s National Lawyers Convention in Washington DC on Friday.Daniella, a third-year law student at the University of Virginia, spoke about her father's Cuban heritage, political career and the values he had instilled in the family, including faith, patriotism and the defence of basic rights.“Beyond all that he has achieved professionally, his greatest legacy will always be the value he has instilled,” she told the audience, adding that she was proud and fortunate to call him her father.After she welcomed him to the stage, the two shared a brie…
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