Congressman Rooney introduces resolution supporting our ally, Georgia

Statement

Today, Congressman Francis Rooney introduced a resolution expressing support in the House of Representatives for one of the United States' strongest allies in Eurasia, Georgia.

Congressman Rooney stated, "The sovereignty of Georgia is under threat from Russia and its allies. Russia has illegally occupied the regions of Abkhazia and South Ossetia which claim to be breakaway republics. To cozy up to the Kremlin, Syrian dictator Bashar Al-Assad recognized the "independence' of these Russian-occupied regions.

"It is critical for the United States to stand with our allies to deter future Russian aggression against its neighbors. This resolution would provide Congressional support for Georgia by denouncing the reprehensible actions of Syria in attempting to further undermine Georgian sovereignty."

Congressman Rooney serves on the House Foreign Affairs Committee.

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