Merrick Garland actually said...

"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. I will not..."

"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. The men..."

"You’ve now made this a public interest issue, fine, bring it on."

"I want this unsealed. I want the American public to know why I’m doing what I’m doing."