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Jeff Sessions

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Jeff Sessions is an American politician and lawyer who served as the 84th Attorney General of the United States from 2017 to 2018. A member of the Republican Party, he was previously a U.S. Senator from Alabama from 2007 to 2017. During his tenure in the Senate, Sessions was known for his strong stance on immigration and law enforcement issues, advocating for stricter immigration policies and supporting various measures to combat drug trafficking and crime. He also served as the U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of Alabama from 2001 to 2002.

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Jul 17, 2013

We know the atmosphere has warmed some over the last 100 years.

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Jul 17, 2013

The ultimate fact is as U.S. policymakers we need to know whether imposing a carbon tax and cap and trade system are cutting our greenhouse emissions by 80 percent, as the Chair proposes, would achieve the kinds of reductions in global…

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Jul 17, 2013

We know greenhouse gases emitted by humans can have a warming affect.

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Jul 17, 2013

I just think when you change, when your temperature numbers do not hold up, like the models do, we go to things that start, every time there is a drought on the Weather Channel somebody complains about that.

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Jul 17, 2013

We need to be honest and somewhat humble, I think, as we deal with these issues.

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Jul 9, 2013

The public repudiates the Gang of Eight's amnesty-first model by a 4-1 margin.

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Jul 9, 2013

If Republicans do the right thing, they will not only turn the immigration debate on its head but will begin the essential drive to regain the trust of working Americans.

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Jul 8, 2013

At Guantanamo, nobody was waterboarded.

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Jul 8, 2013

I love the FBI... I do believe it is a great--the greatest law enforcement agency perhaps in the world.

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Jul 8, 2013

Will you be prepared to pursue any cases that come before you involving Congress or the administration?

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Jul 8, 2013

I do not know--we talk about Guantanamo--exactly what Senator Feinstein is referring to there.

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Jul 8, 2013

I think you have the background for this job.

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Jun 18, 2013

I think you need to get that level. I think it is too slow.

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Jun 18, 2013

I believe that the IRS did not perform and handle their applications for status correctly.

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Jun 18, 2013

Your integrity is undoubted, and your experience and love of your country is undoubted.

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Jun 18, 2013

I would share with Senator Grassley deep concern that this immigration bill would say for passports...

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Jun 18, 2013

The FBI is the right agency, in my opinion, without question.

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Jun 3, 2013

He was a great Senator, a good friend. I really liked him.

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Jun 3, 2013

I do believe the military has a serious commitment. I have read and heard General Dempsey's comments today, and I really believe he is focused on reversing these bad reports that we are seeing that are unacceptable.

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Jun 3, 2013

I would say that my observation with JAG officers are they are courageous and independent and not afraid to take on difficult cases.

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Jun 3, 2013

Now does that happen--been emphasized more in recent months as a result of some of the reports we have seen?

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May 24, 2013

On May 25th he said we also know that the climate warming, that the climate is warming faster than anybody anticipated five or 10 years ago.

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May 22, 2013

I hope, also, that you will be independent but independent of one of the most powerful industries in this Country.

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May 22, 2013

Congratulations, Ms. Macfarlane. The President has again found confidence in you and nominated you and his nomination deserves respect.

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May 22, 2013

Our legislature has voted not to renew its license, wants to shut it down.

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