I have also had the occasion to listen closely to very strong and
honest, serious concerns from Rhode Islanders who have made it plain to
me that they fear what Senator Sessions would do as head of the Justice
Department. For every constituent of mine who has expressed support of
his nomination, 15 have expressed opposition. Senator Sessions has fought against fixing our immigration system,
opposing as the leading opponent of bipartisan legislation which, had
it passed, would have spared us much of the current debate over walls
and immigration. Senator Sessions fought against our bipartisan criminal justice and
sentencing reform bill. Senator Sessions opposed reauthorizing the Violence Against Women
Act--a bill which is vitally important to the Rhode Island Department
of Attorney General and to the anti-domestic violence groups around
Rhode Island.
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