Ben Cardin actually said...

"I think the Grow America Act would do that. I would encourage us to keep an open mind if we can get the additional revenues for a more robust plan than is currently being submitted for approval here."

"I wanted to call up Amendment No. 3, and I will withdraw it. This is the Grow America Act which would increase the 6-year authorization to $478 billion consistent with the President's budget."

"I would hope that we could get additional revenue, which is not this committee, and have a more robust transportation commitment at the Federal level."

"If they do not complete the Appalachian Highway, it is going to be very difficult to attract the type of industry they need."