Judge Merrick Garland of the DC Circuit. (Photo: Diego M. Radzinschi / ALM) At 'Critical Time,' Merrick Garland Says He's Eager to Serve as Attorney General
"I have loved being a judge, but to serve as attorney general at this critical time—to lead the more than 113,000 dedicated men and women who work in this department to ensure the rule of law—is a calling I am honored and eager to answer," Garland said in his first public remarks since his nomination was announced.
January 07, 2021 at 02:40 PM
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The original version of this story was published on National Law Journal
In his first remarks as President-elect Joe Biden's pick for attorney general, Judge Merrick Garland pledged Thursday to restore the independence and integrity of the Justice Department, vowing a return to post-Watergate reforms against political influence that observers contend have eroded under the Trump presidency.
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