Merrick Garland actually said...
If confirmed, I will supervise the prosecution of white supremacists and others who stormed the Capitol on January 6, a heinous attack that sought to disrupt a cornerstone of our democracy. This will be my first priority and my first briefing when I returned to the department if I`m confirmed.
Context
Merrick Garland outlines his commitment to prosecuting those involved in the January 6 Capitol riot.
02/22/2021