Constitution Day 2024 with Jeff Sessions

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Episode Summary
Jeff Sessions, former United States Senator and U.S. Attorney General, discusses the Constitution, emphasizing the importance of understanding and upholding the document itself, and the principles on which it is built. He highlights the need for all citizens to study the Constitution, which he believes is the foundation of American society. Sessions stresses the importance of interpreting the Constitution’s words as written, without twisting their meaning to suit personal preferences. He emphasizes that the original intent of the Constitution should guide its interpretation, ensuring that the courts are not politicized and the legislative branch remains responsible for policy-making. Sessions also emphasizes the duty of public officials to make informed judgments about the constitutionality of legislation, avoiding the temptation to simply let the courts decide. He advises young people considering public service to know their values and adhere to them, regardless of political pressures.