Jeff Sessions actually said...

"Did BP direct that the reverse procedure should be undertaken and ask the Minerals Management Service to alter the normal requirements"

"When people have raised questions about whether or not it's safe to drill in the Gulf, I've made reference to them, and I'm under the impression we can depend on this technology."

"I believe we need to have some questions answered. I believe we need to review our policies and only then can we feel confident that we can go forward effectively."

"shouldn't you have anticipated that these kind of things could occur, and that this kind of cofferdam would be needed"