Rubio, before the Acropolis, says Western civilization is at an 'inflection point'

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Western civilization faces an "inflection point" and urged Europe, before the Acropolis in Athens, to reclaim classical values.

• Rubio delivered the speech Wednesday during a three-country tour of NATO allies that also includes Iceland and Portugal.
• Rubio called on Europe to "rebuild our institutions and our alliances to face these threats together," adding that nations need not abandon their identities to recognize common interests.
• Rubio said the West "opened our borders and outsourced our industry and allowed our militaries to wither," describing nationalism as a "dirty word."
• Greek police said more than 2,000 protesters gathered in central Athens on Tuesday against the visit, as Syntagma Square was closed to traffic.
• Rubio urged Europe to “awaken from its long slumber” and called for a rejection of “globalist” politics in Athens.