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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congress.govFor years, Democratic and Republican presidents have urged countries to avoid cultural and historical sites in wartime.
Highlighting the long-standing principle against targeting cultural sites in conflict.
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