Jeff Sessions actually said...

"Throughout the history of modern nations, they all have intelligence agencies and have to operate with some degree of secrecy."

"It just almost is not done unless it has to be done for some very significant reason."

"This is one of the highest protective standards in the Department of Justice, is it not?"

"Not often enough in our country do we have people holding positions for which their background and learning and experience equip them exceptionally well, and I believe you are one of the most capable ..."