Ben Cardin actually said...

We need to make sure the highway system, the transportation system, surface transportation, accommodates local input.

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

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.

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