Merrick Garland actually said...

"I personally approved the decision to seek a search warrant in this matter."

"Let me address recent unfounded attacks on the professionalism of the FBI and Justice Department agents and prosecutors. I will not stand by silently when their integrity is unfairly attacked."

"his articulated commitment is not only to doing the right thing, but also to doing it in the right way."

"Faithful adherence to the law is the bedrock of our country is the bedrock of the Department of Justice. No one is above the law."