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Ted Lieu: “Intentionally targeting civilians is a war crime. It is also a war crime if it is a disproportionate use of force.”

On the recordSeptember 18, 2019
Intentionally targeting civilians is a war crime. It is also a war crime if it is a disproportionate use of force.
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Ted Lieu
Democratic · California

Editor's note · Context

Statement on the legality of military actions that harm civilians.

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