Merrick Garland actually said...

"Attorney General Merrick Garland is yet to make a decision on that type of pursuit."

"The extraordinary circumstances here require the appointment of a special counsel for this matter."

"Based on recent developments, including the former president's announcement that he is a candidate for president in the next election and the sitting president’s stated intention to be a candidate as ..."

"I am here today to announce the appointment of Robert Hur as a Special Counsel, pursuant to Department of Justice regulations governing such matters."