The Georgia Support Act sanctions those linked to serious human rights abuses at the Georgian territories occupied by Russia, – U.S. Congressman Ted Poe made this statement when assessing the Georgia Support Act adopted by US Congress.

According to Congressman, the document reasserts the United States’ support for Georgia’s sovereignty and opposition to the forceful and illegal Russian invasion of Abkhazia and Tskhinivali region/South Ossetia and sends a signal to Russia on which side we’re on.

“The Republic of Georgia is a beacon of democracy in a part of the world that has long struggled to break the legacy of Soviet oppression,” said Congressman Poe, the co-chair of the Congressional Georgia Caucus. “While Georgia successfully achieved independence in 1991, Moscow has persistently attempted to bully the small nation back into its orbit — even going to the extent of invading and occupying a third of Georgia’s territory. As Georgia’s friend and ally we have a duty to help the Georgian people resist Russia’s aggression. That is why I am proud to join my counterpart on the Georgia Caucus, Rep. Gerry Connolly, in introducing the Georgia Support Act. This important bill not only sends a message to the Kremlin that Congress opposes its violations of Georgian sovereignty and territorial integrity, but we are ready to back it up with action. By passing this bill, we are enhancing Georgia’s ability to defend itself and taking steps to target Russians who commit brutal human rights atrocities against the Georgian people.”