We will absolutely, resolutely defend the right of all Americans to vote, including our African American brothers and sisters.

I did not and I'm not aware of anyone else that did. And I don't believe it happened.

I did not and I'm not aware of anyone else that did. And I don't believe it happened.

The program known as DACA that was effectuated under the Obama administration is being rescinded. We are people of compassion and we are people of law, but there's nothing compassionate about the failure to enforce immigration laws.

The leaks are incredibly damaging to our intelligence mission and capabilities. Simply put, these leaks hurt our country. We are taking a stand. This culture of leaking must stop.

It's critical for everyone from the president on down to also follow through and make sure that they crack down leaks and don't be a culprit of passing on classified information at the same time.

I believe the President's comments were, 'done in jest.' But Sessions also said they could impact community police relations.

Well, you know, I understand his feelings about it because this has been a big distraction for him. But Tucker, I've talked to experts in the Department of Justice, people who are trained in that. I'm confident that I made the right…

Let's wait and see how this plays out. Let's wait and see what happens. Do not rush to judgment.

The office of attorney general of the United States is not a normal political office. And anyone who holds it must have total fidelity to the laws and the Constitution of the United States. He or she must be committed to following the law…

One of the most dangerous and rarely discussed exercises of raw power is the issuance of expansive court decrees.

Let me be clear. I never had meetings with Russian operatives or Russian intermediaries about the Trump campaign, and the idea that I was part of a, quote, continuing exchange of information during the campaign between Trump surrogates and…

I never had meetings with Russian operatives or Russian intermediaries about the Trump campaign, and the idea that I was part of a 'continuing exchange of information' during the campaign between Trump surrogates and intermediaries for the…

I have never met with or had any conversation with any Russians or any foreign officials concerning any type of interference with any campaign or election in the United States.

No! I have been called a surrogate at a time or two and I did not have communications with the Russians.

I should not be involved investigating a campaign I had a role in.

No. I don't believe I ever did.

The specific reason, Mr. Chairman, is a CFR, a Code of Federal Regulations...

This President wants to focus on the people of this country, to ensure they are treated fairly and kept safe.

Importantly, as Attorney General I have a responsibility to enforce the laws of this Nation, to protect this country from its enemies, and to ensure the fair administration of justice.

I cannot and will not violate my duty to protect the confidential communications I have with the President.

I have never met with or had any conversation with any Russians or any foreign officials concerning any type of interference with any campaign or election in the United States.

The people of this country expect an honest and transparent government and that's what we're giving them.

Senator, I'm protecting the president's constitutional right.

I am protecting the right of the president to exert it -- assert it if he chooses.