We’re deeply troubled by Georgia’s Kremlin-style “foreign agents” legislation, which was passed by the parliament. And we expect the president to veto it, - White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre said at the briefing.
According to her, if this legislation passes, it will compel the US to fundamentally reassess relationship with Georgia.
“While, it is unclear whether parliament will try to override a potential veto, we have been outspoken about our concerns with the legislation, which runs counter to democratic values and would move Georgia further away from the values of the European Union and, let’s not forget, also NATO.
The Georgian people have been making their views known about this legislation, protesting in the streets. This weekend, we saw some of the largest protests in Georgia’s history, with tens of thousands of peaceful protesters undeterred by — undeterred by intimidation tactics, telling their government to oppose this legislation because they want Euro-Atlantic future.
We will see the parliament — what the parliament does. But if this legislation passes, it will compel us to fundamentally reassess our relationship with Georgia”, she said.
