; Whereas the Government of Georgia has been a leader of the region in democratic development and has initiated positive commitments in the areas of judicial reforms, strengthening the role of Parliament, and utilizing international election monitoring organizations and transparency; Whereas, on August 1, 2017, Vice President Mike Pence visited Georgia to condemn the Russian Federation’s occupation of Georgian territory and attend Exercise Noble Partner, involving 800 Georgian and 1,600 United States troops; Whereas, on November 20, 2017, the Department of State made a determination approving a sale of the Javelin missile system to Georgia, providing increased capacity to meet Georgia’s national defense requirements; Whereas, on January 26, 2018, the United States Government condemned the Russian Federation’s ratification of an agreement with de facto leaders of South Ossetia regarding a joint military force; and Whereas a democratic and stable Georgia is in the political, security, and economic interests of the United States: Now, therefore, be it