Ben Cardin actually said...

"I think every dollar that we authorize has to be spent efficiently and appropriately for transportation in this Country."

"Fast and efficient intermodal transportation systems, both figuratively and literally, drive our nation's economy."

"I strongly agree with the consensus here that we need to get a surface transportation reauthorization enacted, it needs to be long-term, it needs to speak to the investments that are necessary and it ..."

"This must be a top priority for EPW, Senate Banking and Commerce Committees, and for Congress on the whole."