**Georgia‘s President Stands Up for Democracy**
The president of Georgia, Salome Zourabichvili, is standing up for what she believes in – free and fair elections. This takes a lot of courage because the country’s leader, Bidzina Ivanishvili, has made sure that he stays in power by rigging an election.
**A Country Under Threat**
Georgia has been a good friend to the United States. It is a democracy in a difficult region where other countries have tried to interfere with its politics. The US and Georgia have worked together in battles like Afghanistan, and many Americans visit Tbilisi, Georgia’s capital, often.
However, Ivanishvili has changed this situation. He wants Georgia to work closely with countries that are not friends of the US, like China and Iran. This is bad for America because it could let these countries use Georgia’s location to cause problems for the US.
**What Has Been Done**
The last election in Georgia was rigged by Ivanishvili and his party, making sure they won even though many people did not want them to be in power. Many independent groups said this election was unfair. Despite this, Ivanishvili has made laws that punish people who protest against him.
**Standing with the People**
President Zourabichvili has joined the protesters and is demanding free and fair elections. This takes a lot of courage because Ivanishvili will stop at nothing to keep his power. Some Americans are standing with President Zourabichvili and the Georgian people in their fight for democracy.
**The US Needs to Act**
One American politician, Joe Wilson, thinks that more needs to be done to help Georgia. He wants stronger actions against Ivanishvili and his party because they are not doing what is good for America or for Georgia‘s freedom. He also wants the US government to recognize that the current leadership in Georgia is not legitimate.
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