Ben Cardin actually said...

"We need to invest in transit and we have a game plan to do that."

"I strongly support a robust reauthorization, long-term, of our transportation needs."

"I also want to emphasize the need for giving our local governments flexibility."

"It needs to be long-term. As has been pointed out, our States and counties cannot plan without the long-term commitments from the Federal Government as their partner."