What Roger Marshall said, and what was done

“Mr. President, I rise today to ask the Senate body to join me in the stopping of the funding of viral gain-of-function research. Viral gain-of-function research is what led, of course, to the COVID virus being developed and, of course, the COVID epidemic.”

“Mr. President, today we honor the life and legacy of Richard Allen ``Rick'' Ball of Great Bend, KS. Rick was a respected businessman, dedicated community leader, and devoted family man whose service left a lasting impact on those around him.”

“Mr. President, I also ask unanimous consent that the Senate resume legislative session and be in a period of morning business, with Senators permitted to speak therein for up to 10 minutes each.”

“Mr. President, I rise today to honor Bourbon County Deputy Sheriff Silas Taylor and Bourbon County Dispatcher Stacy Wood for their extraordinary actions in saving the life of a woman stranded in rising floodwaters on April 2, 2026.”

“Mr. President, I rise today to honor the life and legacy of Jim Colbert, a legendary golfer and proud Kansan whose remarkable career has inspired countless fans and athletes across Kansas and our Nation.”

“Mr. President, I would like to rise and talk about the STOP Act, Safeguarding The Overall Protection of Minors--Safeguarding the Overall Protection of Minors, the STOP Act. Now, I wish we didn't have to introduce this bill.”

“Mr. President, moms.gov, M-O-M-S.gov--moms.gov--I want to congratulate the White House on giving folks out there a one-stop shop. It is for folks that are expecting. It is for couples that are pregnant.”

“What else have they done? In the Rural Health Transformation Fund, they have invested another $50 billion, and, again, with all Republican--Republican-only--votes. That fund is available to help improve many health issues, but, especially, there are opportunities to improve maternal health in rural America, as well, just like the ones where I served and was the only OB for many, many years in the middle of some 50,000 patients.”

“Mr. President, I rise today to recognize and celebrate the 150th anniversary of Sylvan Grove, KS, a historic occasion that coincides with the 250th anniversary of the United States of America.”

“A water-powered grist mill along the Saline River initially attracted farmers and settlers to the community. When the mill was destroyed by a flood in 1886, the town's future became uncertain.”

“Mr. President, I rise today to recognize Bright Minds Academy of Hays, KS, in celebration of National Small Business Week and to commend its nomination as the 2026 Kansas Rural Small Business of the Year.”

“Mr. President, I rise today to recognize the Honorable Eric F. Melgren of the U.S. District Court for the District of Kansas on the occasion of his assumption of senior status.”

“Mr. President, I rise today to recognize and celebrate the 150th anniversary of the city of Pittsburg, KS, a remarkable milestone that coincides with the 250th birthday of the United States of America.”

“Mr. President, I thank my colleague from Utah for his great leadership on this. Last night, we had a moment of clarity in this Chamber. Senate Democrats were given the simplest possible test--a clean, standalone vote on voter ID, with nothing attached, with nothing complicated, and just one question: Do you believe only American citizens with a valid ID should decide American elections?”

“Last night, Senate Democrats voted against voter ID. Now, I have only heard two Democrats ever publicly--on this floor or anywhere--say they support voter ID, only 2 of the 47 Senate Democrats.”

“Mr. President, I rise today to say I support the SAVE America Act. And, yes, even if that means ending the only barely more than 100-year-old filibuster, the silent filibuster, I am still in favor of the SAVE America Act.”

“Mr. President, every day the Democrats refuse to fund DHS, they choose politics over the safety and security of our Nation. They continue to be the party of open borders and defund the police.”

“Mr. President, again, we have asked to fund the DHS for 2 weeks. My colleagues have different ideas on what to do here, but I think that we absolutely owe it to our friends and neighbors back home in that our country is less safe today when we don't have DHS funded and that they ought to cooperate to keep us safe.”

“Mr. President, in reserving the right to object, just 10 minutes ago, we offered to fund CISA and all of DHS. I am not going to leave behind the TSA.”

“Mr. President, I would just ask my colleague to commit for your appropriations people to sit down face-to-face with our appropriations staff and our members this afternoon. I yield the floor.”

“Mr. President, every day the Democrats refuse to fund DHS, they choose politics over the safety and security of our great Nation. They continue to be the party of open borders and ``defund the police.'' This just in over the wires, Mr.”

“Mr. President, I rise today to celebrate the Council Grove Republican, a remarkable smalltown newspaper serving the people of Council Grove, KS. With a population of roughly 2,200, Council Grove has been recognized as the smallest American town with its own daily newspaper.”

“Mr. President, I rise today to honor three deputies from the Osage County Sheriff's Office and one trooper from the Kansas Highway Patrol for their extraordinary courage and sacrifice in the line of duty while responding to a domestic violence incident on November 15, 2025.”

“Mr. President, I rise today to mark a solemn anniversary, one that continues to weigh heavily on the hearts of Kansans and families across this great Nation. It was a year ago today that flight 5342 left Wichita, KS, en route to Washington, DC.”

“Mr. President, reserving the right to object, I just want to say that I am optimistic that the Senator from Rhode Island and I agree on our goals here: that we both think the environment is important, that we both want to leave this world cleaner, healthier, and safer than we found it.”

“Mr. President, I am so excited to be here today. I am going to talk about one of my favorite--favorite--topics, eating. But my mouth is a little dry here, so I want to take a moment and enjoy some whole milk.”

“Mr. President, I rise today to recognize the Kansas City, KS, Police Department Narcotics Unit and Task Force officers for their exemplary service in protecting others from dangerous, illicit substances.”

“Mr. President, my grandma taught me so many things and had so many great, old sayings. One of the things she taught me is that, if you have your health, you have everything.”

“Mr. President, again, I greatly respect the words and have great respect for the Senator, my colleague and good friend from Delaware. And I know both of us share the same heart--that we want every American to have meaningful access to healthcare.”

“Mr. President, healthcare is in a crisis. What Republicans want to do is put patients in charge, not insurance companies. But the first thing we need to do to fix ObamaCare is to address the fraud in ObamaCare.”

“We are not fighting here for big business. We are not here fighting for insurance companies. Small businesses are in desperate need to lower the cost of healthcare.”

“Mr. President, before I start talking today, I just want to pause for a moment to take a quick drink of the most nutritious, delicious drink known to humankind.”

“Mr. President, before we wrap up this Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act, I just want to go back over a couple things as well. Senator Welch, it is always a pleasure to work with you.”

“Mr. President, I don't have to tell anybody in this room that this is day 39 of a Democrat shutdown--day 39. A real common question I get is: Who is winning?”

“I want to turn to talk about fraud just a little bit more. Get this: 35 to 40 percent of ObamaCare recipients that are enrolled in ObamaCare never file a claim.”

“So I am asking you to come across the aisle and shake our hands and say: Yes, let's get to work on that. But in the meanwhile, we need to get the government open.”

“Madam President, today we recognize Quinn Lloyd of Columbus, KS, and honor the life and legacy of a young man whose kindness, character, and generosity have had a profound effect on his community and our Nation.”

“Mr. President, good morning. Good morning to all my colleagues here today. Now, as all the Senators know, as all America knows, my friends across the aisle have kidnapped the Federal Government.”

“Madam President, the American flag represents something deeply personal to most of us in this room. Someone from every generation in my family, going back to the Civil War, has served under one flag--the American flag.”

“Mr. President, here we are, day No. 2 of the Schumer shutdown, or should we call this the AOC shutdown? After all, when the puppet master gets outmaneuvered by his own radical Squad, who is really calling the shots?”

“Mr. President, I rise today to welcome to our Nation's capital His All-Holiness Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew, the Spiritual Head of the second-largest Christian Church in the world. His All-Holiness serves as the current Archbishop of Constantinople and leads over 300 million Orthodox Christians worldwide.”

“Mr. President, typically, when we come to this hallowed floor, we are speaking on behalf of ourselves as Senators, but tonight, I also want to speak on behalf of my good staff.”

“Mr. President, I rise today to honor a significant achievement in Kansas broadcasting: Steve & Ted in the Morning, a beloved radio program on 98.7 and 1330 KNSS in Wichita, recently aired its 7,000th show.”

“Mr. President, I rise today to recognize and celebrate a remarkable institution in my home State of Kansas, the Dwight D. Eisenhower Presidential Library, Museum, and Boyhood Home, which recently won the Newsweek 2025 Readers' Choice Award for Best Presidential Attraction.”

“Good morning. It is great to be here. I want to share with America the great work that Republicans have done on Medicaid. We are preserving it. We are protecting it.”

“Mr. President, as I look at this, the Senator's motion is on work requirements. Back home, we had a saying for people that had an aversion to work.”

“Mr. President, I rise today to honor the life and legacy of Roger Barta, a legendary Kansas high school educator and football coach who devoted his career to guiding and mentoring young Kansans, both in the classroom and on the gridiron.”

“Mr. President, I rise today to recognize St. John the Baptist Croatian Parish for 125 years of service to Kansas City, KS. For 125 years, St. John the Baptist has stood as a beacon of faith, culture, and community service, offering spiritual guidance, preserving Croatian heritage, and fostering a welcoming environment for generations of families.”

“Mr. President. I rise today to recognize the Robert J. Dole VA Medical Center and the city of Wichita for their exceptional commitment to providing world-class healthcare to our Nation's veterans.”

“Mr. President, I rise today to honor the Most Reverend Joseph F. Naumann for his extraordinary service and leadership. For over 20 years, Archbishop Naumann has guided the archdiocese of Kansas City in Kansas with unwavering faith, wisdom, and compassion.”

“Mr. President, I raise a point of order. It is outside the jurisdiction of the Budget Committee and, therefore, not appropriate for inclusion in the budget resolution. Adopting this amendment would jeopardize the privilege of the budget resolution.”

“Mr. President, I urge my colleagues to oppose this amendment. As we all know by now, the purpose of this budget resolution is to unlock reconciliation so we can once again secure the border and keep America safe.”

“Mr. President, I urge my colleagues to oppose this amendment. Striking the all-powerful Agriculture Committee's reconciliation instruction will make it more difficult to pay for critical improvements for border security and our national defense.”

“Mr. President, I urge my colleagues to oppose this amendment. As we have learned tonight, this budget resolution is about unlocking reconciliation to secure the border and keep Americans safe.”

“Mr. President, what is truly a humble moment standing here with my senior Senator from Kansas and a couple gentlemen Senators from Virginia. I wish we weren't having to stand here together.”

“We are praying for your strength. We are praying for God's comfort and peace to cover you all as we, again, mourn together. Again, like my senior Senator expressed, I want to express my deepest gratitude for all the emergency responders and especially the divers, who I really believe risked their own lives by jumping into a dark, vast, cold river in search of survivors.”

“Mr. President, I rise today to recognize Hope Women's Center in Newton, KS, for their efforts in declaring January 22, 2025, as the Sanctity of Human Life Day and Respect for Life Day in Harvey County, KS.”

“Mr. President, today, I rise to honor and recognize Ms. Connie Palacioz, who will be celebrating her 100th birthday today. Connie's work as a riveter for Boeing during WWII and her pivotal role in the restoration of the B-29 Superfortress ``Doc'' have left an indelible mark on the history of aviation.”