Ben Cardin actually said...

"I would hope that we could get additional revenue, which is not this committee, and have a more robust transportation commitment at the Federal level."

"If they do not complete the Appalachian Highway, it is going to be very difficult to attract the type of industry they need."

"I agree, bottom line, we have to find the revenue so that we have a 6-year reauthorization that does not create another cliff at the end of the 6 years."

"We cannot let next month go without accomplishing those goals."