Ben Cardin actually said...

"We should be pressing for the release of the several dozen political prisoners still in jail."

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

"This must be a top priority for EPW, Senate Banking and Commerce Committees, and for Congress on the whole."