Jeff Sessions actually said...

"I consider them to be the most advanced statement of the activist judicial philosophy that I have seen."

"You are a most able advocate for the judges from California that you believe in, and I always respect your insight."

"I am over my time, Madam Chairman. Thank you."

"Well, who would find within that document a source of substantive rights? Legislatures do not need to use the Citizenship Clause to pass a welfare bill."