02/08/2010
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"As a matter of policy, the United States therefore routinely imposes certain heightened policy standards that are more protective than the requirements of the law of armed conflict that relate to the ..."
"Civilian casualties are a tragic and at times unavoidable consequence of the use of force in situations of armed conflict or in the exercise of a state's inherent right of self-defense."
"All armed conflict invites tragedy."
"We will use force abroad to protect the American people consistent with our values and all applicable law."