Ben Cardin actually said...

"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."

"I appreciate your commitment to that issue, and I hope that we will not rehash some of the arguments in the past, but look forward to how we can build upon that program to make it even more effective ..."