Sessions Touts ‘Anglo-American Heritage’ of Sheriff’s Office
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The off-the-cuff remark, a reference to the origins of a sheriff, was not included in his prepared speech.
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Attorney General Jeff Sessions on Monday invoked “Anglo-American heritage” in an off-the-cuff remark during a speech at the National Sheriffs Association winter meeting in Washington. “The office of sheriff is a critical part of the Anglo-American heritage of law enforcement,” Sessions said. “We must never erode this historic office.” Sessions’ prepared remarks did not include “Anglo-American,” and the line in question reads: “The sheriff is a critical part of our legal heritage.” His comment appears to reference the English origins of a sheriff’s office.
