Rubio to give ‘maiden’ Senate speech next week

Despite speculation that he could be a future presidential candidate, Rubio has kept a low profile so far in the Senate. 

The former state legislator released a video on YouTube on Thursday that called the upcoming speech “important” to his career.

“For over five months now, I have been honored to serve you in the U.S. Senate and be your voice on behalf of the principles and ideas that have made America exceptional for centuries,” Rubio said in a statement released on Friday. “Since our nation’s founding, the Senate floor is where our leaders have stood, debated and ultimately made consequential decisions to address the great challenges of their time. Next week, I will have my first chance.”