Ben Cardin actually said...

"We want these issues resolved, direct discussions among the parties involved, peacefully with respect for the rights of all the people in the region."

"The money that you are talking about, Senator, and that you have been so helpful on, has been absolutely critical to the growth of our city."

"My goal, and I know that Senator Vitter shares this goal, is to move swiftly this spring to pass a long-term reauthorization bill."

"I strongly support the improvements to our bridges, our roads, our transit systems. They are all critically important to America's economy."