"Georgia, as an EU candidate country, is expected to meet the Copenhagen criteria, which include adherence to democratic principles, the rule of law, and human rights".
"We are facing a serious threat from Russia, we see what it is like from the example of Ukraine." Report from the rally and interviews with its participants
"This legislation would cast Georgia’s strongest partners, the United States and European Union, as malign actors. Such a shift would require U.S. policy toward Georgia to change and reflect the new state of Georgia’s politics".
The ruling party appealed to the public amidst massive protests: 'Do not allow the politically and morally bankrupt political minority to speak on behalf of the people'