10 Things You Didn't Know About Jeff Sessions

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1. Jeff Sessions was born on Dec. 24, 1946, and grew up in Hybart, Ala., as the son of a country store owner.

2. In 1964, Sessions became an Eagle Scout and was awarded the Distinguished Eagle Scout Award. The Scouts' motto, "Be Prepared," still sits on his desk in his Senate office.

3. He says he was inspired in high school by the National Review magazine, which helped him to "appreciate the United States and to develop a political philosophy that respected hard work, faith, and country."

4. In college, Sessions was active in the Young Republicans at Huntingdon College in Montgomery, Ala. He was also student body president.

5. Sessions and his wife, Mary Blackshear Sessions, have three children.

6. From 1973 to 1986, he served in the Army Reserve and achieved the rank of captain.

7. In 1986, he was the second judicial nominee in 48 years whose nomination was killed by the Senate Judiciary Committee. The committee refused to let the nomination come to the Senate floor for a vote, accusing Sessions of "gross insensitivity" to racial issues.

8. President Ronald Reagan in 1981 nominated him to serve as U.S. attorney in Alabama; Sessions held that position for 12 years.

9. His narrow victory over Sen. Roger Bedford in the 1996 Senate race gave Alabama two Republican senators for the first time since Reconstruction.

10. Sessions became the top-ranking Republican on the Senate Judiciary Committee, which presides over Supreme Court justice nominations, after Pennsylvania Sen. Arlen Specter switched to the Democratic Party in April.

Sources:

  • Senate.gov
  • Jeffsessions.com
  • Congressional Quarterly

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hotel niederlande buchen of 7:47AM April 15, 2010

There can be no doubt that Sen. Sessions is, and has long been repeatedly reaffimed, a true representative of his constituents. It is a sad day for the South to be exposed as being home to such unmitigated bigoted moronic cowards who resort to attribution of 'anon' sources for insults thrown at Judge Sotomayor. If there ever was any doubt of the cowardly and dispicable character of the constituent Republican Southerner, Sessions as their representative proves the worst is true.

bob of NC 11:23AM July 19, 2009

I don’t understand how Sotomayor’s “wise Latina woman” comment could be considered as racist. In this society, the white male is the measure, and the U.S. Supreme Court is his domain. Sotomayor didn’t simply say “Latina woman”, I think, because she understands that not just any Latina woman -- but only a “wise” Latina -- could aspire to measure up. Also, not everyone could truly understand the richness of one’s experiences; only a wise person does. But notice she didn’t say “wise” white male--because the white male is the measure. Now, had she said, “I would hope that a…Latina woman…would…reach a better conclusion than a white male…,” then she’s pitting one group against another and her statement may be racist.

This is the best society ever. I know it’s politics but the enemy isn’t across the aisle. My biggest concerns now are the: 1) Economy, 2) China and 3) India. Please work together and move on. God bless America!

mokeni of CA 2:07AM July 17, 2009

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