Merrick Garland: “I think this was the most heinous attack on the democratic processes…”

On the recordFebruary 21, 2021

I think this was the most heinous attack on the democratic processes that I have ever seen and one that I never expected to see in my lifetime.

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Democratic · District of Columbia

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Garland reflects on the attack on democratic processes, likely referring to events surrounding the Capitol.

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Merrick Garland: “I think this was the most heinous attack on the democratic processes that I have ever seen and one that I never expected…”