The following statement was issued today by National Security Council spokesperson Ned Price.
The United
States congratulates the people of Georgia for the successful completion
of yesterday’s parliamentary elections, which affirm Georgia as a
leader of democratic reform in the region.
We note that the OSCE election observation mission assessed both the
October 8 elections and the October 30 run-offs as competitive and
administered in a manner that respected the rights of candidates and
voters. Political leaders from across the spectrum
played an important role in urging all their supporters to show
restraint during the electoral period so that Georgian voters could
freely make their own decisions. We are concerned, however, about
isolated incidents of violence and intimidation and urge
accountability as well as a thorough and balanced investigation in
accordance with the rule of law. We now encourage political leaders
from all parties to work together in pursuit of goals important to all
Georgians, including democratic consolidation, security,
and economic prosperity. We look forward to working with the new
government and parliament to support Georgia’s democratic and economic
development, sovereignty and territorial integrity, and its
Euro-Atlantic aspirations.
Source: The White House, Office of the Press Secretary
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