William Barr

"This was a normal application of the law. The law is clear. It is done frequently."

"What Bill Barr just did in that statement was just flat out mislead the American people."

"The only time the narrative changed is after this administration came in, but elections that have been held with mail have found substantial fraud and coercion."

"We are following them."

"The American people must have confidence."

The pair were members of a four-strong group in Islamic State that was known as the Beatles because they were English speakers.

"Rather than demonizing and defunding our police we are supporting and strengthening our law enforcement partners at the state and local level."

"The idea of conducting our elections by wholesale mail-in ballots is reckless and wrong."

"It's a secular religion. It's a substitute for religion."

"The Department of Justice’s assets will supplement local law enforcement efforts, as we work together to take the shooters and chronic violent criminals off of our streets."

"This is an urgent matter for American democracy."

"I just thought he was despicable and so beneath the dignity of an attorney general."

"I feel complete freedom to do what I feel is right."

"I think it's irresponsible."

"I would remind Mr. Jordan, Mr. Biggs, and Mr. Johnson to stop violating the rules of the committee."

Democratic leaders fired back with scathing remarks about Barr's opening statement.

"That's not at all the case."

"Could you point to one indictment that has been under the department that you feel has been unmerited?"

The hearing will mark Barr's first testimony before the House Judiciary Committee since he took office in February 2019.

"This is a matter of utmost urgency."