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| https://www.republicanleader.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/majority-leader-mcconnells-statement-on-senator-jeff-sessions- | Majority Leader McConnells Statement on Senator Jeff Sessions | 2016-11-18 | 2016 | 2016-11 | Republican | House | KY | Mitch McConnell | M000355 | www.republicanleader.senate.gov | legacy | 11.18.16 Majority Leader McConnell's Statement on Senator Jeff Sessions I strongly support the President-elect's intention to nominate Senator Jeff Sessions to be the next United States Attorney General. Jeff is principled, forthright, and hardworking. He cares deeply about his country and the Department he will be nominated to lead.' WASHINGTON, D.C. U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell released the following statement regarding President-elect Trump's intention to nominate Senator Jeff Sessions for United State Attorney General: I strongly support the President-elect's intention to nominate Senator Jeff Sessions to be the next United States Attorney General. Jeff is principled, forthright, and hardworking. He cares deeply about his country and the Department he will be nominated to lead. As a senator, he has worked tirelessly to safeguard the public and to improve the lives of Americans from all walks of life. Whether it was collaborating with our colleague Senator Durbin to reduce sentencing disparities for certain drug offenses, teaming up with the late Senator Ted Kennedy on landmark legislation to combat sexual assault in prison, or his many other achievements, Jeff has always looked out for the safety, security and freedoms of his constituents and the nation. I look forward to the Senate's fair and expeditious treatment of our colleague's forthcoming nomination, just as it promptly processed President Obama's first Attorney General nomination, which concluded with a timely up or down vote. Background: The Senate will consider nominations in a thorough and timely manner as it does its part to ensure a smooth transition between administrations. Additional details and scheduling announcements regarding confirmation hearings will be forthcoming from the committee of jurisdiction. Print Email Tweet Next Previous | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z |