Ben Cardin actually said...

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

"I strongly support the improvements to our bridges, our roads, our transit systems. They are all critically important to America's economy."

"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."

"Make no mistake, I think we all know we are running out of time."