Q So it sounds like, from your description of what came out of Brussels, that NATO stopped short of saying -- issuing a statement as Poland and the Baltics, among others, had called for, that Russia should "face consequences for its actions in Georgia." Is the White House disappointed that they stopped short of that more aggressive language? What's your understanding of that?
MR. JOHNDROE: I think NATO was clear that it will not be business as usual with Russia, and that we are considering seriously the implications of Russia's actions for the NATO-Russia relationship. So I think NATO was clear and united that this action will not stand without further consequence, and it's just a matter of what exactly is that.
Right now the focus is on establishing a NATO-Georgia commission, as well as looking towards reconstruction and rebuilding for Georgia, but also the immediate needs of the withdrawal being implemented.
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