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“There's a lot of overconfidence about this bill. We're going to expose it. It will not pass.”

Quote by Jeff Sessions

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Jeff Sessions is an American politician born on December 24, 1946. He served as a U.S. Senator from Alabama and later as the U.S. Attorney General under the Trump administration. Known for his conservative stance and strong legal principles, Sessions has been a prominent figure in American politics, particularly for his efforts to enforce strict immigration policies during his tenure at the Department of Justice. more

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