Ben Cardin actually said...

"At this critical juncture in our Nation's history, we face an economic crisis, an energy security crisis, and a global climate crisis."

"I am confident that the work my colleagues and I have put into the legislation we are considering today will provide the legal framework, business incentives and consumer protections necessary to move..."

"The good news is that the solutions to these problems are intertwined with one another."

"This bill recognizes the role transit will play in reducing vehicle emissions."