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Even the president's own allies and colleagues have come out against the use of torture by U.S. servicemen and women.

"If we are viewed as a country that engages in torture ... any possible information we might be able to gain is far counterbalanced by (the negative) effect of public opinion... This battle we're in is about the things we stand for and believe in and practice. And that is an observance of human rights, no matter how terrible our adversaries may be."
-- Senator John McCain (R-AZ)

"I think the administration is making a terrible mistake in opposing John McCain's amendment on detainees and torture."
-- Senator Chuck Hagel (R-NE)

"I'm a strong supporter of Senator McCain's amendment. I don't think the White House should veto it."
-- Former Secretary of State Colin Powell

"The United States can win the war on terrorism without sacrificing our values."
-- Senator Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.)

Instead of trying to shut his critics up, he should try to listen to them for a change and get rid of the yes men around him.