Jeff Sessions actually said...

"So the Federal system should be done right, but so if you take money--the problem with States is--one of the problems is that the probation officers in Alabama are paid by the State of Alabama."

"Senator Sessions' point about budget is absolutely accurate."

"But I think what I hear you saying is that without placing the public at any real greater risk, maybe marginally, you could put more people under intense supervision and have a net gain for the public..."

"Discipline is a big part of success in these programs."