Ben Cardin actually said...

"It is critically important. And I want to thank the appropriators for making those funds available."

"I don't mind being associated with Metro, I'm a big supporter of the Transit Authority."

"There has been no stronger voice in the United States Congress on this issue than Senator Mikulski."

"I strongly support the legislation that Senator Mikulski has been involved with that would give the FTA the authority to set up safety standards for our transit system."