" I just met -- my national security team to discuss the crisis in Georgia. Spoken with president shook his feeling. Of Georgia. President Sarkozy of France this morning. He actually strongly supports France's efforts as president of the European Union. To broker an agreement that would in this conflict. The United States of America stands with the democratically elected government of Georgia. Insisted this summer me. And territorial integrity of Georgia and be respected. Russia has stated that changing the governor -- it is not its goal. The United States. And the world. Expect Russia. To honor that commitment. Russia is also stated that this halted military operations and agreed to a provisional cease fire. Unfortunately we're receiving reports of Russian actions. They're inconsistent. With these statements. We're concerned about reports that Russian units have taken up positions on the east side of the city of -- Which allows him to block the east west highway divided country. And threaten the capital to policing. We're concerned about reports that Russian forces have entered. And taken positions in the port city of coding. They're Russian armored vehicles are blocking access to that port and that Russia blowing up Georgian vessels. Concerned about reports that Georgia citizens of all ethnic origins. Are not being protected. All forces including Russian forces. And an obligation to protect innocent civilians from attack. With these concerns in mind. I have directed a series of steps to demonstrate our solidarity with the Georgian people and bring about a peaceful resolution to this conflict. I'm sending secretary of state Condoleezza Rice to France. Where she where she will confer with the president Sarkozy. She within travel to do policing. Where she will personally convey America's unwavering support for Georgia's democratic government. On the -- she would continue our efforts to rally the free world in the defense of a free Georgia. Who also directed secretary of defense Bob gates. To begin humanitarian mission to the people who Georgia headed by the United states military. This mission will be vigorous. And ongoing. USC seventeen aircraft for humanitarian supplies is on its way. And in the days ahead we will use US aircraft as well as naval forces. To deliver humanitarian and medical supplies. We expect Russia to honor its commitment to lead in all forms of humanitarian assistance. We expect Russia to ensure that all lines of communication and transport. Including seaports airports roads and airspace. Remain open for the delivery of humanitarian assistance and for civilian transit. We expect Russia to meet its commitment to cease all military activities in Georgia. And we expect all Russian forces have entered Georgia in recent days to withdraw from that country. Trying to make clear Russia's ongoing action. Raise serious questions about its intentions in Georgia and the region. Recent years Russia has sought to integrate into the diplomatic political economic and security structures of the 21 century. The United States. Past supported those efforts. Now Russia is putting its aspirations at risk. We're taking actions in Georgia that are inconsistent with the principles of those institutions. To begin to repair the damage Jewish relations with the United States Europe and other nations and to begin restoring his place in the world. -- Russia must keep its word and act to end this crisis."