Interesting statement from Bush. The C17’s are on the way delivering supplies and will continue to do so. Also those US naval vessels will be used to deliver supplies. This is a message that under the rubric of delivering humanitarian supplies that we are sending air and naval support. Russian forces would be well advised not to contest US navy going to Poti and that port blockage will be lifted. Also with Secretary Rice going to Tbilisi they will stop any drive to the capital since we have the excuse to defend our Secretary of State. These moves are to prevent Russia from completing a drive to Tbilisi and to regain control of the east west highway.

Russia has been advised in this manner to withdraw its forces and not get in the way. This protects the BZC pipeline, which is south of Tbilisi.

Russia uses the excuse of demilitarization to continue its operations and the US will use humanitarian supplies to gain access and prevent Russia domination.