Merrick Garland actually said...

"I share your concern about the increase in violent crime in Missouri and across the country."

"Combating the threat of domestic terrorism and domestic violent extremism is a core priority of the Justice Department."

"We will provide the resources that the city needs to assist it in its efforts against violent crime."

"I think it is fair to say that in my career as a judge and in law enforcement, I have not seen a more dangerous threat to democracy than the invasion of the Capitol."