Political Quotes

On the recordMarch 29, 2011
I believe that an individual arrested carrying a bomb, about to board an airplane in the United States directly connected to al Qaeda should be treated as an enemy combatant, does not need to be taken to court in 24 or 48 hours and given a lawyer, does not need to be given Miranda rights, may need to be subjected to weeks of interrogation utilizing the best information and techniques we have to find out who else in this country may be prepared to kill thousands of American citizens.
Said by
Jeff Sessions
Republican · Alabama

Editor's note · Context

Sessions argues for treating certain terrorists as enemy combatants without immediate legal rights.

Share

More from Jeff Sessions

Jul 11, 2019

Yes, hopefully people will get the message.

congress.gov
Apr 24, 2018

I think that's where we are. It can help us in determining a number of issues, particularly in our Civil Rights Division.

congress.gov
Apr 24, 2018

We're excited about that. I will share to you, Chairman and Ranking Member, we are determined to use that money quickly.

congress.gov
Jun 14, 2021

I believe that we are involved in a crisis in this country. We have been through one. I think January 6 was a very difficult time and a crisis.

congress.gov

Other voices in this conversation