Well, absolutely. There are many reasons we should stand firm against the use of torture in interrogation sessions. Above all else, we should stand firm because torture is so abhorrent. It is absolutely illegal, and we should just never allow it in any circumstances. But there is a very practical consideration, that when law and security agencies make use of torture, the information they're obtaining is unreliable. The use and furtherance of torture is creating more and more victims and marginalization and resentment, which in itself contributes to insecurity. Torture is bad for justice, but it is also very bad for security.
On March 24th, 2009. See this statement in context.