As the 2016 Presidential election draws closer, Marco Rubio will almost certainly be among the front runners and he will receive the vetting that all candidates endure. A reading of his Congressional speeches reveals a candidate deeply concerned about affairs in the Middle East, especially regarding the threat of ISIS, Israel and Iran. His foreign policy intentions revolve around the threat of terrorism, which seems to be, in his mind, the first and foremost issue in any foreign endeavor. Understanding his ideas are central to understanding Marco Rubio.