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Colin Powell: For years, Democratic and Republican presidents have urged countries to avoid cultural and historical sites in wartime.

On the recordJanuary 13, 2020
For years, Democratic and Republican presidents have urged countries to avoid cultural and historical sites in wartime.
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Colin Powell

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Highlighting the long-standing principle against targeting cultural sites in conflict.

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