Ben Cardin actually said...

"I worry about the safety of Metro today. It needs maintenance funds. It needs attention."

"I would love nothing better than to be able to work with my colleagues to frame the infrastructure development for the future."

"We need a blueprint for improving and investing in our Nation's transportation system."

"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."