This [Gang of Eight bill (S.744)] is far, far too many low-skilled workers that are going to take jobs and pull down… — Jeff Sessions Copy Share Image
We believe that people should wait their time, and people should be able to be accepted here - over a million a… — Jeff Sessions Copy Share Image
As the witness testified before my Subcommittee on Immigration, that barriers magnify the ability of every Border Patrol agent to be more… — Jeff Sessions Copy Share Image
We need to be protecting American citizens who are here, out of work, and hurting today-minorities, Blacks and Whites and all colors… — Jeff Sessions Copy Share Image
It's perfectly reasonable and responsible policy for any nation to maintain its sovereignty, to protect its borders. And [Donald] Trump does not… — Jeff Sessions Copy Share Image
I do believe that if you continually go through a cycle of amnesty, that you undermine the respect for the law and… — Jeff Sessions Copy Share Image
Because a person chooses to leave their home country and come to the United States does not necessarily mean they have the… — Jeff Sessions Copy Share Image
Encouraging self-sufficiency must be a bedrock for our immigration policy, with the goal of reducing poverty, strengthening the family, and promoting our… — Jeff Sessions Copy Share Image
I think Donald Trump is moving to - and will continue to move to the economic argument, as to why what he's… — Jeff Sessions Copy Share Image
Know when cities and states refuse to help enforce immigration laws, our nation is less safe. — Jeff Sessions Copy Share Image
I had not been involved in any way in planning the event in Mobile. My staff maybe, had really been contacted, but… — Jeff Sessions Copy Share Image
I didn't endorse Donald Trump but I thanked him for coming, thanked him for raising issues that were important, thanked him for… — Jeff Sessions Copy Share Image
At least 99.92% of illegal immigrants and visa overstays without known crimes on their records did not face removal. — Jeff Sessions Copy Share Image
There's a lot of overconfidence about this bill. We're going to expose it. It will not pass. — Jeff Sessions Copy Share Image
How can we vote for a bill [S.744] that our own CBO says will reduce average wages in America for 12 years,… — Jeff Sessions Copy Share Image
Republican voters believe we should have a lawful system of immigration that serves the national interest. They don't believe we should enter… — Jeff Sessions Copy Share Image
In seven years, we'll have the highest percentage of Americans non-native born since the founding of the republic. And some people think,… — Jeff Sessions Copy Share Image
[Donald Trump] said we're going to have a big door. He means lawful immigration will continue, but we're not going to allow… — Jeff Sessions Copy Share Image
Amnesty will not help balance our budget ... In fact, a large-scale amnesty is likely to add trillions of dollars to the… — Jeff Sessions Copy Share Image
Thirty years people have been asking for a lawful system of immigration to end this lawlessness, and government on both parties have… — Jeff Sessions Copy Share Image
We know that a ready amnesty tends to be an invitation to more illegal entries. — Jeff Sessions Copy Share Image
I understand Donald Trump's goals. That's why I supported him for president. I share his beliefs that we've got to do more… — Jeff Sessions Copy Share Image
You're not supposed to be admitted to America if you're likely to be a charge on the public - if you're going… — Jeff Sessions Copy Share Image
We're going to create factory jobs for recent immigrants, and Donald Trump is going to take care of them. That's why his numbers, even… — Jeff Sessions Copy Share Image
Marriage has been defined by every legislature that has ever sat in the United States from every State, now 50 States, the same way,… — Jeff Sessions Copy Share Image
You cannot be president of the United States if people below $50,000 don't think you care about them and you have no real communication… — Jeff Sessions Copy Share Image
This country does not punish its political enemies. What this country ensures is that no one is above the law. — Jeff Sessions Copy Share Image
I've supported civil rights activity in my state. I have done my job with integrity, equality and fairness for all. — Jeff Sessions Copy Share Image
Basically [I become a Republican], pretty early. I had an English teacher that got me to subscribe to the National Review. — Jeff Sessions Copy Share Image
I deeply understand the history of civil rights and the horrendous impact that relentless and systemic discrimination and the denial of voting rights has… — Jeff Sessions Copy Share Image
My advice is to listen and accept the will of the American people, the Republican voters. The Republican Party is the Republican voters, and… — Jeff Sessions Copy Share Image
In America, the Supreme Court and the American people believe no one is above the law. — Jeff Sessions Copy Share Image
You do not walk into any hearing or committee meeting and reveal confidential communications with the president of the United States, who's entitled to… — Jeff Sessions Copy Share Image
We should create an America in which it's - we can - Americans have a better chance to progress wages and job prospects, and… — Jeff Sessions Copy Share Image