The United States of America is not part of the European Parliament. I can say that we were not involved in drafting this document, this is how the US Ambassador to Georgia, Kelly Degnan, responded to a question regarding the report of the European Parliament's Foreign Affairs Committee on the implementation of the EU Association Agreement by Georgia.

According to Degnan, polarization of the political environment in Georgia is regrettable.

“I can say that we weren't involved in drafting this resolution. I can say that we also regret the continuing polarization of the political environment here in Georgia and we would certainly agree with the call for the political stakeholders here to come together and implement an ambitious, democratic, judicial and anti-corruption reforms. This is work that is underway, it needs to be done in an inclusive fashion. I think Georgia has a very good track record of submitting draft legislation like this to the Venice Commission and other European expert bodies for their feedback on whether it does indeed meet European Union standards. At a time when the next very important step on Georgia's path to its European future is at hand -candidate status - it seems particularly important and worthwhile to submit draft legislation to the Venice Commission and get their assessment of whether the legislation that's been prepared is in fact compatible and meets European standards.

The United States will continue, as we have for the past three years, to support the clear will of the Georgian people to live in a secure, stable, prosperous democracy. And that is why we are such strong supporters of the people of Georgia's aspiration for European Union membership and Euro Atlantic future. I would hope that all of Georgia's political leaders, including the ruling party and the opposition, would come together now and make sure that the work that is being done for candidate status is going to meet European Union standards. This is the moment and I sincerely hope that Georgia's leaders will accomplish this goal for the people of Georgia," said Kelly Degnan.

source: IPN