Jeff Sessions

“If we want an international trade deal that advances the interests of our own people, then perhaps we don't need a 'fast-track' but a regular track: where the president sends us any proposal he deems worthy, and we review it on its own merits.”

“I have supported civil rights activity in my state. I have done my job with integrity, equality, and fairness for all.”

“Congress has taken an action now that makes it absolutely improper and illegal to use waterboarding... or any other form of torture by our military and by our other departments and agencies.”

“I think it is likely that within every department there are some officers who subtly, if not otherwise, are biased in the way they go about enforcing the law. I think that is just life. We know that to be true.”

“Failure to deport aliens who are convicted for criminal offenses puts whole communities at risk - especially immigrant communities in the very sanctuary jurisdictions that seek to protect the perpetrators.”

“The largest untapped constituency in American politics are the 300 million American citizens who have been completely left out of the immigration debate.”

“The Senate cannot confirm an individual... who would support a scheme that violates our Constitution, eviscerates congressional authority.”

“I do think it's a real problem when we have 'Black Lives Matter' making statements that are really radical, that are absolutely false.”

“The basic social contract is that citizens agree to follow the law, pay their taxes, and devote their love and loyalty to their country, and in exchange, the nation commits to preserve and protect and serve their interests, safeguard their freedom, and return to them in kind their first allegiance and loyalty.”

“I am pleased to endorse Donald Trump for the presidency of the United States.”

“I remain deeply concerned about falling wages and the lack of good jobs for Americans. Too many of our citizens are either stuck in place or falling behind, and too often their needs are forgotten.”