In his letter to Senate Democrats today, attorney general nominee Michael Mukasey walks a fine line. He calls waterboarding, as described by the Dems in a detailed letter last week, as “on a personal basis, repugnant to me.” But he says that such a description depends on a hypothetical use of such a technique, and “in any legal opinion the actual facts and circumstances are critical.” You can read Mukasey’s letter here.
This is a companion discussion topic for the original entry at https://talkingpointsmemo.com/?p=179473