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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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Apr 16, 2013

Admiral Syring, will you examine the feasibility of placing more than one kill vehicle atop the GBI?

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Apr 16, 2013

I look forward to discussing with each of our witnesses the steps they are taking to maximize capability with fewer resources.

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Apr 16, 2013

Nuclear weapons weren't obsolete, they do play a role in the world today that cannot be wished away.

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Apr 15, 2013

I think it is a reasonable and legitimate definition of success.

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Apr 10, 2013

The Environmental Protection Agency has extraordinary powers over virtually every American.

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Apr 10, 2013

I have heard from some that you will be a distinct change from your predecessor and that you are pragmatic and data-driven.

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Apr 10, 2013

So this could be a much more costly rule. It could add up to $8 million to Henry Brick, they say, hopefully not.

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Apr 10, 2013

It makes sense to me, it always has created some common-sensical idea that a blanket effect of CO2 and other greenhouse gases might increase the temperature.

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Apr 10, 2013

I would like for you to tell me, and tell this Committee and the American people, that you understand the seriousness of the regulatory responsibilities that you have and that you will say no to anyone in the Administration, to political…

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Apr 9, 2013

Gentlemen, the Congress does not trust you to sentence.

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Apr 9, 2013

Thank you so much, Madam Chairman, for the hearing, and I appreciate you, Ms. Burwell, and look forward to working with you.

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Apr 9, 2013

I think Congress made a better decision.

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Apr 9, 2013

He is a man of integrity, decency, and good will who understands the rule of law.

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Apr 9, 2013

Judge Pryor at one time was my lawyer, and I did not go to jail.

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Apr 9, 2013

The President is not going to submit a balanced budget. You know it and I know it, and you are not going to submit one.

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Apr 9, 2013

the savings under the Affordable Care Act were spent to fund--from Medicare were spent and are projected to be spent over time to fund the Affordable Care Act.

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Apr 9, 2013

I believe we were in a position to move forward with this nomination, you know, rapidly.

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Apr 9, 2013

What is your sentence going to be? That is the real question in most of these cases.

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Apr 9, 2013

Judge Pryor is dedicated to public service.

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Apr 9, 2013

the money that was saved by reducing provider payments in Medicare was used to fund the new Affordable Care Act and cannot, therefore, simultaneously be used to fund Medicare.

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Mar 19, 2013

One of the bedrock legal principles of immigration is that those coming to America should not be reliant on federal assistance.

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Mar 17, 2013

I do not know where they are, deciding the fate of millions.

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Mar 17, 2013

I think that is where the American people are. I think their instincts are good and decent.

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Mar 17, 2013

You would need to hear from experts and top personnel what kind of metrics to use, what kind of technology to use at the border, would you not?

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Mar 17, 2013

The goal of a good immigration system for the United States of America should serve the national interest of our Nation.

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