Ben Cardin actually said...

"We were able to preserve it in this tax debate, and that wasn't a certainty."

"I think that's one we can move forward with, and there's great interest on the historic tax credits."

"Well, let me thank all four of you for really putting a lot behind this issue, more than just the individual properties. It's about the history, it's about the future, it's about a community."

"We recognize that we do need structural improvement. And yes, that's very expensive."