"Senator Rubio and I share many similar views on foreign policy and as a result, have worked closely together in the Senate to move forward with legislation regarding human rights around the world, the continued threat of China, and the recent sham election in Venezuela," Durbin said in the statement.

Sen. Marco Rubio (R-Fla.) is one of the handful of high-profile appointments to President-elect Donald Trump's Cabinet who has bipartisan support. But some foreign policy experts believe he won't last long as secretary of state.