Ben Cardin actually said...

I strongly agree with the consensus here that we need to get a surface transportation reauthorization enacted, it needs to be long-term, it ...

Fast and efficient intermodal transportation systems, both figuratively and literally, drive our nation's economy.

I think every dollar that we authorize has to be spent efficiently and appropriately for transportation in this Country.

I think it was terribly irresponsible for the Senate to take up that resolution.