He helped build bipartisan support for the legislation, which passed the Senate and then the House before being signed into law by the President.

It is hard to believe, really, that the three of us have served together in this body for almost 20 years.

I think the problem there is a desire to achieve a result sometimes that overrides their commitment to the law.

It is perfectly proper, decent, and correct that this Nation not allow people who come here on a visa or illegally to remain here after they have committed crimes.

I would hope you would stand solidly against it.

I have sworn upon the altar of God eternal hostility against every form of tyranny over the mind of man.

I was shocked at the enforcement memorandum that the Department of Justice issued with regard to the Wire Act, and I criticized it.

We cannot forget victims' rights.

I voted a few years ago to extend the Voting Rights Act for 25 years. It included preclearance in it.

I will follow the law, yes, sir.

A citizen of the United States has certain important rights. They cannot be abrogated.

I do not support the idea that Muslims as a religious group should be denied admission to the United States.

I hope we do not read him his Miranda rights in 2 weeks.

I think it would be important for the next Attorney General to try to revitalize and re-emphasize the absolute commitment that a Federal prosecutor must have to do justice and not just win a case.

I want to thank President-elect Donald Trump for the confidence and trust he has shown in me by nominating me to serve as the Attorney General of the United States.

I do think that if you bring in a larger flow of labor than we have jobs for, it does impact adversely the wage prospects and the job prospects of American citizens.

The Department of Justice is a great institution. Most of the people are people of the highest character and ability.

Senator Sessions has worked across the aisle to lead important legislative reforms.