Jeff Sessions actually said...

"I would just note, as you know but for the record, how much work does go into a person's nominating process."

"I would be duty-bound by my oath and by the doctrine of stare decisis to apply the law."

"Mr. Chairman, our people have--my staff has looked over these nominees' records. I think we feel good about them and their background."

"I firmly believe that persons can disagree with the death penalty as a matter of policy, but as for a lifetime appointment on the Federal bench, it is appropriate to ask are you prepared to follow the..."