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Merrick Garland: “We intend to hold everyone, anyone, who was criminally responsible for the events surrounding January 6, for any attempt…”

On the recordJuly 26, 2022
We intend to hold everyone, anyone, who was criminally responsible for the events surrounding January 6, for any attempt to interfere with the lawful transfer of power from one administration to another, accountable, that's what we do.
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Merrick Garland
Democratic · District of Columbia

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Merrick Garland emphasizes the commitment to hold accountable anyone involved in the events surrounding January 6.

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