Posted on Feb 23, 2021
Emotional Merrick Garland wants to pay US back for taking in his grandparents
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Merrick Garland, Joe Biden’s pick for attorney general, got emotional while testifying at the Senate Judiciary Committee hearing for his nomination
In his response to a question from Senator Cory Booker about dealing with the injustices faced by some Americans and not others at the hands of law enforcement, Mr Garland was asked about what drives him in confronting hate and discrimination.
“I come from a family where my grandparents fled antisemitism and persecution,” he said. “This country took us in and protected us. And I feel an obligation to the country to pay back — this is the highest, best use of my own set of skills to pay back.”
His grandparents left the Russian Empire in the early 20th century.
In his response to a question from Senator Cory Booker about dealing with the injustices faced by some Americans and not others at the hands of law enforcement, Mr Garland was asked about what drives him in confronting hate and discrimination.
“I come from a family where my grandparents fled antisemitism and persecution,” he said. “This country took us in and protected us. And I feel an obligation to the country to pay back — this is the highest, best use of my own set of skills to pay back.”
His grandparents left the Russian Empire in the early 20th century.
Emotional Merrick Garland wants to pay US back for taking in his grandparents
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It is refreshing to witness a prospective AG who shows a high degree of compassion and integrity. He is also quite qualified especially in regards to domestic terrorism.
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It's difficult for a sitting judge to give opinionated answers; he still has to maintain neutrality
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