Future Top Cop in U.S.: Law Schmaw

And if he doesn't get the job, he can always apply for the position in Pakistan.

Because what Mukasey said publicly when asked if George Bush was required to obey the law was:

That would have to depend on whether what goes outside the statute nonetheless lies within the authority of the president to defend the country

The top cop (soon to be, anyway) says the president of the U.S. might not have to follow the law. Please tell the children.

Oh and that torture stuff is cool too.