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On the recordApril 15, 2010
I think good judges can differ on whether they believe in a death penalty or not, and the critical thing is, I guess, will you follow the law.
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Jeff Sessions
Republican · Alabama

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Sessions emphasizes the importance of following the law regarding the death penalty.

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