Press Statement
Sean McCormack, Spokesman
Washington, DC
November 8, 2007
Georgia: Need for Restraint and Respect for Rule of Law
The United States welcomes the Georgian Government's decision to hold early presidential elections and a referendum on
timing of parliamentary elections.
At the same time, we continue to urge the Government of Georgia to lift the state of emergency and restore all media
broadcasts.
These are necessary steps to restore the democratic conditions for the election and referendum. We call on all parties
to maintain calm, respect the rule of law, and address their differences through serious discussions to strengthen
Georgia's democratic political system.
These discussions should take place in a spirit of compromise and in support of Georgia's sovereignty, independence,
territorial integrity, and commitment to human rights.
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Released on November 8, 2007
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