Jeff Sessions actually said...

"I do not think there is any doubt that it has improved the situation."

"No, I did not. I do not think. I heard it in rallies and so forth, sometimes I think humorously done."

"I want to thank President-elect Donald Trump for the confidence and trust he has shown in me by nominating me to serve as the Attorney General of the United States."

"I want to thank my dear friends and colleagues, Senator Richard Shelby and Senator Susan Collins, for their kind and generous introductions."