Jeff Sessions actually said...

"One of the allegations is that the Chairman used his, introduced political considerations as part of his discussions with Democratic appointees."

"I would just express my appreciation for those members who felt it necessary to raise with the White House the problems that you saw."

"I would like to pursue the report issue, and the issue of the Chairman's--the allegation that the Chairman feels it is appropriate to be a gatekeeper with regard to information that gets to the other ..."

"As a military person, when somebody assumes command of a situation, altering the normal chain of command, that should be crystal clear, should it not?"