Jeff Sessions actually said...

"I have supported substantial reductions in the crack cocaine penalties and I am working with a number of people to see if we can reach an accord."

"Some of that is due to objections from Senators from the fourth circuit to President Bush's nominees, rightly or wrongly, but some of them did not get confirmed."

"So I am not saying any of this is wasted, although I am sure some is not spent well"

"I always thought that was pretty commonsensical."