Merrick Garland actually said...

"First, I personally approved the decision to seek a search warrant in this matter. Second, the department does not take such a decision lightly."

"Without fear or favor, under my watch, that is precisely what the Justice Department is doing."

"Faithful adherence to the rule of law is the bedrock principle of the Justice Department and of our democracy. Upholding the rule of law means applying the law evenly without fear or favor."

"Merrick Garland has to assess the damage done, and then decide whether to charge the former president with a crime, based on one of the three federal offenses that are listed in the search warrant."