"In October, a scheming dictator, backed by war criminal Putin, the Chinese Communist Party, and the Iranian regime, rigged the elections," said U.S. Helsinki Commission Chairman, Congressman Joe Wilson (Republican), during his speech in the U.S. House of Representatives.

According to him, those who attack freedom must be sanctioned.

"The Georgian people and America are valuable partners. Georgians have served alongside Americans in the global war on terrorism. Unfortunately, Georgia faces a threat to its freedom. In October, a scheming dictator, backed by war criminal Putin, the Chinese Communist Party, and the Iranian regime, rigged the elections. Salome Zurabishvili, the legitimate President of Georgia, courageously stands with demonstrators demanding free and fair elections.

I have reintroduced the bipartisan 'MEGOBARI Act' to sanction those who attack freedom. Additionally, there is legislation to prohibit the recognition of the illegitimate regime.

At my invitation, Salome Zurabishvili will attend President Donald Trump’s inauguration," Wilson stated.