Ben Cardin actually said...

"Madam Chair, thank you very much for having this hearing. And to Senator Boxer and Senator Vitter, thank you for the manner in which you conduct this committee on the infrastructure advancements."

"My goal, and I know that Senator Vitter shares this goal, is to move swiftly this spring to pass a long-term reauthorization bill."

"The money that you are talking about, Senator, and that you have been so helpful on, has been absolutely critical to the growth of our city."

"I appreciate the exchange you had with Mayor Ballard and the kind comments that were expressed."