**US Senator Calls for Action Against Georgian Government**
US Senator Ben Cardin has spoken out against the government of Georgia. He says they are using violence against peaceful protesters.
Senator Cardin is the head of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee. He wants President Biden to take action against those responsible for the violence. This could include special sanctions called Global Magnitsky sanctions.
The senator also talked about the recent presidential election in Georgia. A man named Mikheil Kavelashvili was elected president, but many people do not think it was a fair vote. Senator Cardin says this shows the true nature of the Georgian government.
**Violence and Arrests**
There have been violent clashes between protesters and police in several cities in Georgia. Many people have been hurt or arrested. The senator wants the government to stop using violence against peaceful protesters and to release those who have been detained.
**Other Countries Take Action**
Some countries, like Lithuania and Ukraine, have already taken action against the Georgian government. They have imposed sanctions on certain officials. The EU has also talked about taking action, but they could not agree on what to do.
Senator Cardin wants President Biden to take a stronger stance against the Georgian government. He says it’s time for the US and its allies to support the people of Georgia in their fight for democracy and freedom.
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