WATCH: Merrick Garland bursts into laughter at GOP senator's question

Head legal officer Merrick Garland snickered at a Republican representative's inquiry during a meeting before the Senate Judiciary Committee on Wednesday.

Sen. John Kennedy (R-LA), like each and every other GOP representative before him, utilized his dispensed chance to pepper Garland with inquiries concerning an Oct. 4 notice guiding the Department of Justice to research dangers against neighborhood

Educational committee individuals after a public association asked President Joe Biden for government intercession.

"The National School Board Association sent the letter to the White House and the White House immediately called you and said, 'Sic the FBI on guardians at educational committee hearings, and that is the thing that I mean," Kennedy said. "The White House is the prophet here and you're simply the vessel, right?"

Laurel demanded he didn't facilitate with the White House on the reminder, which he said mirrored his own perspectives on shielding public authorities from brutality and dangers while ensuring guardians' freedoms, however Kennedy proceeded.

"I get that, I heard your declaration," Kennedy said. "Is it true that you were concerned you'd be terminated if you didn't give the notice?"

Laurel laughed uncontrollably prior to proceeding. "I'm not – I endorsed on this reminder on

My own," Garland said. "I said from the earliest starting point, I've accepted this position to ensure the Department of Justice and make free judgments concerning indictment, and I will do that."