Saakashvili on Obama

Saakashvili said that he did not expect change of level of U.S. support under the new administration.

“I liked Obama’s [inauguration] speech very much,” he said. “In private conversations Obama often compares himself with Ronald Reagan. This is a very promising thing for me. I had a very warm conversation with him after his election and I plan to talk with him again some of these days.”

“For us strong America is a natural ally in all circumstances. Unfortunately by the end of the Bush administration, the United States was perceived by Europe and Russia as extremely weak.”

He said that “of course the address by weakened Bush” in August helped to stop the Russian tanks from moving into Tbilisi. “Strong America is much effective partner for Georgia. I am very optimistic in this regard,” he added.

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