"In America we have a longstanding policy of separation between church and state."

American government officials worked to free us, but they maintained their longstanding policy of not negotiating with kidnappers.

Any addition over 5,000 acres still requires the approval of Congress - a longstanding policy.

The proposed penalties also fly in the face of longstanding American policies.

The department's longstanding policy had been for uniformed officers to spend a few weeks on one shift and then move to another.

Others said they strongly supported the longstanding policy and saw no reason to change it.

Why did the Agency break with its longstanding policy of "neither confirm nor deny"?

If passed, the measure could dramatically change the league's longstanding policy against any form of corporate or public ownership.

"We have a longstanding policy" toward Hezbollah "that has a history of blood to it," she said.

They want to support the president's India initiative, even modify longstanding policies.