Jeff Sessions actually said...

"Normally, I was taught, if they violated the law, you charge them. If they did not violate the law, you do not charge them."

"I have said repeatedly that BP is liable and should be held liable for their responsibilities to the extent of their existence."

"I also salute you for saying you want to reinvigorate traditional prosecutions in the Department."

"Well, I think that is, I guess, a reality, but it has got to be carefully thought through, or else you are just picking and choosing winners."