The State Department recently provided a written response to a question from www.globalnews.ge regarding the United States' position on the current situation in Georgia. Specifically, www.globalnews.ge asked State Department Spokesperson Tammy Bruce the following question during a briefing:
“Have you had any communication with the ruling party in Georgia? If so, could you share what type of communication exists between you? The situation in Georgia is very difficult, The Georgian people and the international community do not recognize the election results. Peaceful protesters have been arrested as well as an independent journalist who is currently in jail. Given these circumstances, what is your perspective on the situation in Georgia?”
In response to questions about the current situation in Georgia, the State Department has sent an official statement to Globalnews Georgia, which we present here in full:
“We continue to evaluate our approach to Georgia to advance American interests. The United States has made clear the steps Georgia’s government can take to demonstrate it is serious about improving its relationship with the United States. Regarding continuing anti-democratic actions taken by the Georgian Dream government- as Vice President Vance said in Munich, you cannot win a democratic mandate by censoring your opponents or putting them in jail, nor can you win one by disregarding your basic electorate on questions like who gets to be a part of our shared society. The United States has been a partner to Georgia and the Georgian people for 33 years, and a strong supporter of Georgia's independence, sovereignty, and territorial integrity throughout that time”- reads the statement.
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