Senate Passes Kerry-Smith Resolution on Georgia

Original: Senate Passes Kerry-Smith Resolution on Georgia

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Sens. John Kerry and Gordon Smith today announced Saturday’s passage of their resolution in response to the crisis in Georgia. The resolution called on Russia to immediately comply with the September 8, 2008 follow-on agreement to the six-point ceasefire negotiated on August 12, 2008. It strongly backs humanitarian, economic, and democratic assistance for Georgia, and continues to support the NATO declaration at last April’s Bucharest Summit in favor of a Membership Action Plan for Georgia and the Ukraine.
“Russia’s aggression in Georgia violated international law and seriously diminished its standing in the world,” said Sen. Kerry. “The real test for American diplomacy in the months ahead will be how to best assist in the rebuilding of Georgia’s democracy.”
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