Jeff Sessions is a sitting U.S. senator, been a senator for 20 years. And a lot of Democrats and I'm sure you probably do not agree with him on many points. It's a pit with consequences, right? The Justice Department is a place where you can make big changes and someone with Jeff Session's views can change a lot.
Karine Jean-Pierre: “Jeff Sessions is a sitting U.S. senator, been a senator for 20 years. And a lot of Democrats and I'm sure you probably…”
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Discussing the implications of Jeff Sessions' appointment as attorney general.
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