Merrick Garland actually said...

"The international cooperation has been superb, really superb, and heartwarming for law enforcement officers."

"It's just, I think, important to--for me to explain the role of the Justice Department, which is not to make judgments about the public health."

"As our country's chief law enforcement officer, I am committed to supporting members of law enforcement at all levels of government as they work to protect our country, while also safeguarding civil l..."

"This has been the rule that we've had all the way since the mid-60s."