Christopher Coons: “For so many years the Republic of Georgia has been a bright spot in the former Soviet Union.”

All Senators of both parties should be more engaged in and concerned about.

It was his suggestion that we tighten the use of the Magnitsky sanctions against corruption, and he was responsible for expanding the sanctions against corruption.

When the U.S. leads other countries follow, and we see now, thanks to our efforts and thanks to Bill Browder's efforts, a dozen countries--two dozen countries have now passed Magnitsky type sanctions.

Thank you for your work together and with Chairman Cardin to promote democracy and free elections.