Ben Cardin actually said...

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

"Let us not be afraid to look at alternative ways that can save money, create jobs, and then have more dollars available for the expensive projects that we know we need to build, such as high speed rai..."

"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 ..."

"I think we all need to understand, as we look for this credible plan to deal with our national debt, that it is the same people who live in municipalities, counties, States, and the Federal Government..."