[Congressional Record Volume 165, Number 168 (Wednesday, October 23, 2019)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1335]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]





                          GEORGIA SUPPORT ACT

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                               speech of

                         HON. BRENDAN F. BOYLE

                            of pennsylvania

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, October 22, 2019

  Mr. BRENDAN F. BOYLE of Pennsylvania. Mr. Speaker, I rise in support 
of H.R. 598, the Georgia Support Act. This bill helps strengthen the 
vital U.S.--Georgia partnership, a strategically important relationship 
in a critical part of the world. In 2008, Georgia was invaded by Russia 
and the Kremlin continues to attack Georgia through subversive 
disinformation campaigns and cyberattacks. This bill provides Georgia 
with assistance to combat this threat and support its democratic 
institutions.
  The Georgian government has long made closer integration with the EU 
and NATO a priority. According to recent polls, almost 80 percent of 
the Georgian population supports membership in the EU and over 70 
percent supports membership in NATO. As a member of the U.S. delegation 
to NATO Parliamentary Assembly, I am pleased that the bill recognizes 
that Georgia has been a longstanding NATO-aspirant country.
  I urge all of my colleagues to support the Georgia Support Act. 
Passing this bill shows our support for Georgia's sovereignty, 
independence, and territorial integrity, as well as for its democratic 
development, Euro-Atlantic integration, and peaceful conflict 
resolution in Abkhazia and South Ossetia.

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