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April, 19, 2021

'Terror is still with us': Attorney General Garland returns for Oklahoma City bombing anniversary

"In a visit steeped in symbolism, Garland, who oversaw the prosecution of bomber Timothy McVeigh and accomplice Terry Nichols, marked the 26th anniversary of the most deadly domestic assault in U.S. history, offering a stark reminder that the brand of terror unleashed by the bombers is "still with us."

"It is now 26 years since the bombing, and it is as surprising to me as it is to you that I am now the attorney general of the United States," Garland said. "Although many years have passed, the terror perpetrated by people like Timothy McVeigh is still with us."
Garland's remarks come just more than three months after the deadly siege of the U.S. Capitol – a stunning assault that has highlighted a reinvigorated domestic extremist movement. As in Oklahoma City more than two decades ago, Garland now oversees a far-reaching investigation into the siege that has so far resulted in charges against more than 400 people."

"During his confirmation hearing earlier this year, he cited the Oklahoma City bombing as he prepared to lead the massive inquiry into the Jan. 6 Capitol riots, referring to both attacks as attempts by enemies within to undermine the federal government.
"I supervised the prosecution of the perpetrators of the bombing of the Oklahoma City Federal Building, who sought to spark a revolution that would topple the Federal Government," Garland told lawmakers in February. "If confirmed, I will supervise the prosecution of white supremacists and others who stormed the Capitol on Jan. 6, a heinous attack that sought to disrupt a cornerstone of our democracy, the peaceful transfer of power to a newly elected government."

https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/2021/04/19/oklahoma-city-bombing-terror-still-us-merrick-garland-says/7188389002/