Jeff Sessions actually said...

"I think the fact that you have, in Mississippi, 11 cases overturned as a result of ineffective assistance of counsel indicates that the appellate courts are monitoring these cases closely."

"So the Federal system should be done right, but so if you take money--the problem with States is--one of the problems is that the probation officers in Alabama are paid by the State of Alabama."

"I think perhaps you and I have discussed the need for better statistical information."

"Discipline is a big part of success in these programs."