Jeff Sessions actually said...

"It says we'll field nuclear forces to deter potential adversaries and ensure U.S. allies that they can count on America's security commitments."

"I think there's a growing consensus to maintain a strong nuclear deterrent within our government."

"Then it says we should maintain, 'a forward-based posture with nuclear weapons on bombers and fighter aircraft in support of allies and partners.'"

"I believe in virtually every aspect of the Patriot Act, what we did was carefully done so it was within the Constitution and within prior court rulings about what's permissible."