Ben Cardin actually said...

"I want to thank you particularly for keeping our regional delegation focused on the importance of Metro."

"I, like Senator Inhofe, am a big spender when it comes to fulfilling our major responsibilities in defense and transportation."

"We are missing out on the full extent of those opportunities because we are operating off a bill that under-funds yesterday's priorities."

"I hope we will take advantage of this to focus on where we can create jobs, create the type of infrastructure, but also create the livable communities that are so important to Americans."