Political Quotes

“Mr. Speaker, I thank my colleague and chairman for yielding. Georgia has a long and rich history as an important U.S. partner and a key player in the region. Unfortunately, Georgia most dramatically came onto the world stage with news in 2008 that Russia had invaded and occupied regions within its territory. Since that time, Russia has continued to illegally occupy the regions of South Ossetia and Abkhazia. Today, Georgia stands on the front lines of Russian aggression, along with Ukraine, and it is imperative that the United States assist Georgia in its effort to stand up against Russia--to address the humanitarian concerns in those areas, to fight against Russian disinformation, and to keep moving Georgia towards its goal of a strong and sovereign democracy. I am proud that we are here today to continue to support the development of democratic values as well as the sovereignty, independence, and territorial integrity of the Republic of Georgia. {time} 1715 Georgia is a strong partner and friend to the United States, and I am proud that we are showing our support by moving this legislation forward today. I urge my colleagues to support the Georgia Support Act.”