John Kennedy

“Jurisdictions across the U.S. are snapping up algorithms as tools to help judges make bail and bond decisions. They're being sold as race- and gender-neutral assessments that allow judges to use science in determining whether someone will behave if released from jail pending trial.”

“One way to stop illegal immigration is a border wall.”

“I don't know a country in the world that doesn't have borders and doesn't want to know who is coming into their country.”

“Here's what I believe, I think the FBI is the premier law enforcement agency in the history of the world but i think there was some bad apples over there.”

“I read a lot. I enjoy reading a lot.”

“As a member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, I'm concerned about the recklessness of public policy that endangers people's lives, especially in minority communities, where crime often is such a scourge.”

“Teachers are expected to be teachers, psychiatrists, nurses, sociologists, psychologists, surrogate moms or dads, as the case may be.”

“Due process should matter.”

“I think the FBI is the premier law enforcement agency in all of human history.”

“I love being in the United States Senate.”

“I just think you ought to talk straight with your people.”

“There's some jerks. There's some big egos. There are a few that think they're one of the Founding Fathers... in both parties.”

“Anyone who's looked into a newborn's innocent eyes should realize how incredible it is to be blessed with a new life.”

“I don't think we need more gun control laws.”

“Louisiana's spicy, colorful politics have saddled our state with a reputation for tolerating lax ethical standards in government.”

“I filed the MSRB Reform Act, along with Sens. Elizabeth Warren and Doug Jones, because the board that oversees the muni-bond market is too secretive and too incestuous. Its membership shares the same DNA. That means the rulebook for municipal bonds is in the hands of a board that resembles a revolving door of longtime industry confederates.”

“The federal election statutes are primarily meant to be civil. That doesn't mean that you can't have a criminal violation of the FEC provisions, but that's just my personal opinion.”