Merrick Garland actually said...

"In the first months of the investigation, approximately 145 defendants pled guilty to misdemeanors, mostly defendants who did not cause injury or damage."

"The actions we have taken thus far will not be our last. The Justice Department remains committed to holding all January 6 perpetrators at any level accountable under law."

"So I was really pleased to hear Attorney General Garland reinforce that they`re going to be focusing on and holding accountable people at any level, whether present at the Capitol or not."

"The Justice Department cannot do it alone. The responsibility to bring an end to violence and threats of violence against those who serve the public is one that all Americans share. We are all America..."