[glorgau]

"In the old order, if the White House wanted to know if something was lawful, it would call the Justice Department, and there would be a lot of discussion within the Justice Department at the attorney general's office. The legal opinion would be the product of the Justice Department's work."

And then the pardon for convicted terrorists would go through anyway.

[UCANSEE2]

“In the old order, if the White House wanted to know if something was lawful, it would call the Justice Department, and there would be a lot of discussion within the Justice Department at the attorney general’s office. The legal opinion would be the product of the Justice Department’s work.”

(what she meant)

When the Clintons were in power, the White House would call the Justice Department. They would then go to Janet Reno, and she would tell them what their response should be.

And that is the same power I wish to wield, should I get the job.