Jeff Sessions

I wouldn't think that would be appropriate for me to do.

I can say that absolutely and I have no hesitation to do so.

I agreed with those. In fact, Senator Warner, we had talked about it even before I was confirmed and before he was confirmed.

I have confidence in Mr. Mueller.

That's just not right. And I believe it's likely that laws were violated if that actually occurred.

I believe it was the next day that he said something, expressed concern about being left alone with the President.

I think I probably could say that with confidence, because I'm recused from the investigation.

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

I never intended not to include that. I would have gladly have reported the meeting...

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

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.

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

Senator Franken, I'm not aware of any of those activities. I have been called a surrogate a time or two in that campaign, and I did not--didn't have--did not have communications with the Russians, and--and I'm unable to comment on it.

Such interference can never be tolerated and I encourage every effort to get to the bottom of any such allegations.

I thought they were cogent and accurate and far more significant than I think a lot of people have understood.

I think you could classify Deputy Attorney General Rosenstein's memorandum as an evaluation.

I'm protecting the President's constitutional right by not giving it away before he has a chance to view it.

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

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.

I'm not able to share with this committee private communications.

I do not recall any of those individuals having any meeting with Russian officials.

I think the appropriate thing would've been for Director Comey to talk with the Acting Deputy Attorney General.

Absolutely. Actually, I maintained it from the first day I became Attorney General.

After careful consideration, following meetings with career Department officials over the course of this past several weeks, the Attorney General has decided to recuse himself from any existing or future investigations of any matters…

I think it's my responsibility. I mean, I was appointed to be Attorney General.