WASHINGTON, March 18 -- Sen. Roger Marshall issued the following press release:

On Wednesday, U.S. Senator Marshall, M.D. (R-Kansas), hosted a local virtual press conference to discuss the state of the ongoing DHS shutdown as well as the SAVE America Act.

Senator Marshall expressed his frustration over Democrats prioritizing politics over Americans' safety and their unwillingness to engage in funding negotiations. He also emphasized his support for the SAVE America Act, urging members of the media to ask Democrats why they will not support voter ID.

Highlights from Senator Marshall's opening remarks include:

On DHS funding (https://youtu.be/6FhMDb9vMlA?si=BeW0-X0wQwVt9Gt4&t=7):

"Good morning, everybody. Senator Marshall, here in our of...