Ben Cardin actually said...

"The best way to reduce long term congestion is by having fewer vehicles on the road."

"We need a long-term reauthorization of our transportation programs."

"Traffic congestion across the region hurts my State's economy, the quality of life of my constituents and the public's health."

"I want to thank all the witnesses that are here today to help us deal with the funding of our transportation priorities here at the Federal level."