Under normal government conditions, we could have used the MEGOBARI Act to obtain many benefits, but under Ivanishvili’s “Russian regime,” this is an act of support for the Georgian people, Tina Bokuchava, leader of the Unity - National Movement, told InterpressNews at a protest rally on Rustaveli Avenue yesterday.

According to her, it is important for Georgian society to show American lawmakers that Georgia appreciates their support.

"The MEGOBARI Act, which is now to be discussed in the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, is a very important act. On the one hand, it provides for large-scale actions against Ivanishvili and his entourage, and the same time, it provides for many encouraging norms, for example, visa-free travel, attracting investments, increasing aid. Therefore, under normal government conditions, we could have used the MEGOBARI Act to obtain many benefits, but under Ivanishvili’s “Russian regime,” this is an act of support for the Georgian people and deepening the sanctions policy on Ivanishvili's regime. This rally is also important for American lawmakers to see how much we, as a society, appreciate the support of the US Congress," said Tina Bokuchava.