Attorney General Merrick Garland testifies during a House Judiciary Committee hearing on Capitol Hill. (Getty Images)
Garland went on to say that lawmakers are seeking the audio for "no legitimate purpose," and he argued the attempt is part of "a long line of attacks on the Justice Department’s work."
Rep. Dan Bishop, R-N.C., argued the tape is critical to understanding Biden's "demeanor" during his five-hour interview with Hur.
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"What [needs to] be done by this committee is to observe the audio recording of the president testifying to see whether it comports with the transcript or whether it reveals things about his capacity or his veracity or anything else that comes from his demeanor as he is interviewed," Bishop told Garland.
Attorney General Merrick Garland and others pledge allegiance to the flag prior to Garland's testimony before the House Judiciary Committee. (Getty Images)
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Other GOP lawmakers questioned Garland regarding Trump's conviction in New York. Garland repeatedly stated that the DOJ has no control over the Manhattan District Attorney's Office, which brought the charges against Trump.
Anders Hagstrom is a reporter with Fox News Digital covering national politics and major breaking news events. Send tips to Anders.Hagstrom@Fox.com, or on Twitter: @Hagstrom_Anders.
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