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U.S. Senator Roger Marshall of Kansas spoke in support of the Republican reconciliation bill's Medicaid provisions during a 'vote-a-rama' session. He emphasized that the bill aims to strengthen and preserve Medicaid for those who rely on it.

In his remarks, Senator Marshall stated, "Mr. President, good morning. It’s great to be here. I just want to share with America the great work that Republicans have done on Medicaid – that we’re preserving it, we’re protecting it, we’re strengthening it for those who meet it need it the most."

He highlighted the importance of ensuring that vulnerable groups such as seniors in nursing homes, pregnant women, children, and people with disabilities continue to have access to Medicaid. According to him, "We are fiscally making Medicaid more sound."

Senator Marshall criticized what he described as a Washington tendency: "You know, it’s only in Washington, DC, that you increase spending at a rate faster than inflation, and you call it a cut." He argued that despite claims of cuts, spending on Medicaid is actually being increased under this legislation.

He concluded by urging others to oppose an amendment related to the bill: "I urge everyone to vote no on this amendment."