Paul Aussaresseswas a French Army general, who fought during World War II, the First Indochina War and Algerian War. His actions during the Algerian War, and later defense of those actions, caused considerable controversy... (wikipedia)
My actions appeared justified, ... I did this work without pleasure, without pleasure.
As for torture, it was tolerated if not actively encouraged, ... He (the emissary) knew exactly what went on during the night.
I have regretted being implicated in the circumstances.