Ben Cardin actually said...

"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 ..."

"Without a doubt, road projects create important domestic jobs that need to be restored to our economy."

"Improving the overall functionality of our complete transportation system is what it means to improve the 'livability' of our communities."