I'm not sure that's true, Although he appeared to be a religious lunatic when in power. the Justice department appears to have avoided the excesses that have occurred since under Gonzales.

for example  there's the Ashcroft Hospital story. I'm not saying all was sweetness and light under him, but he does seem to have shown an unhealthy respect for the law for someone in the heart of the Bush cabal.

Any idiot can face a crisis - it's day to day living that wears you out.