I have not said that the woman's right to choose or that Roe v. Wade and its progeny is not the law of the land.

Any short-term political agenda gains that come from the abuse of the lawmaking processes and requirements of the Department of Justice just do not make sense.

Fundamentally we need to fix this immigration system.

I do not accept that kind of language.

There was a clear finding that there were discriminatory activities in the South, that a number of States were systematically denying individuals the right to vote.

I think those of us in high public office do need to be cautious about demeaning whole departments and whole groups of people.

consent decrees have a profound effect on our legal system, as they constitute an end run around the democratic processes.

The Attorney General is a law enforcer. There is a big difference between a politician and a Senator where we vote on policy and executing that policy.

I think we are fortunate on the Judiciary Committee to also have, in addition to our other colleagues, Senator Feinstein, who has until recently served as the Ranking Member on the Senate Intelligence Committee.

It is not a little matter. It is a matter that has created controversy over the years.

The law has been passed. The Congress has spoken. You can be sure I will enforce it.

As a Member of Congress, I was uneasy with it, did not think it was a good approach, and I believe eight out of nine Republicans on the Committee shared that concern and did vote against it.

I was happy that that solution was reached, yes. Very much.

Senator Sessions has worked tirelessly and faithfully for the majority of his adult life.

Islam is a toxic ideology, that is hostility.

I am open to hearing the views of this Congress and that Subcommittee.

Senator Sessions' commitment to civil rights transcends simple resolutions in support of civil rights.

I know of no policy that would suggest that something like that would be done, and I would not push for it.