Subject: Re: Mapping Georgia's Lobbying Activities in the United States | Transparency International Georgia
From: "David Mercer" <[email-masked]>
To: "Hunter Biden" <[email-masked]>
Date: Mon, 8 Nov 2010 16:58:22 -0500

Hi Hunter--Thanks for your email and voice
mail. Returned one to you. I will try you back
at 8:15 or so; if we miss then let's see if 10:00
a.m. tomorrow morning. Okay?

 David L. Mercer
 President
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On Nov 8, 2010, at 4:47 PM, "Hunter Biden" <[email-masked]> wrote:

> Thanks. Let's talk later tonight or tomorrow morning. I'm tied up btw now and 7.
> 
> R. Hunter Biden
> 202-333-1880
> 
> 
> On Nov 8, 2010, at 4:02 PM, "David L. Mercer" <[email-masked]> wrote:
> 
>> FYI for our later discussion.
>> From Evernote:
>> Mapping Georgia's Lobbying Activities in the United States | Transparency International Georgia
>> http://transparency.ge/en/geo_us_lobbying
>> 
>> Principal	Lobbyist	კონტრაქტის თარიღი	კონტრაქტის თარიღი	Contract Amount (USD)	Services rendered (click for contract)
>> Government of Georgia, National Security Council
>> 
>> The Podesta Group
>> 
>> 12 January 2010	31 December 2010	600,000.00	The Podesta Group provides lobbying, government relations, public relations and media management services to Georgia, which services shall consist of those ordinary and customary provided in representing a foreign sovereign before the United States Congress, the Executive Branch, and the media. The team will be led by John Anderson and Molly McKew.
>> Government of Georgia, National Security Council
>> 
>> Maniatis, Gregory A./The Ithaca Group LLC
>> 
>> 29 January 2010	31 December 2010	270,000.00	Mr. Maniatis “will be continuing to provide to the National Security Council of Georgia (NSCG) strategic communications advice, both with respect to content and methods of communication and outreach, assist in researching and drafting speeches, articles, op-ed articles and position papers; advise concerning use of three public relations and government relations firms in the U.S. which have contracted separately to provide advice and assistance to the NSCG; and coordinate the activities of those other firms.” He will also provide advice to the NSCG “regarding strategies for communicating their positions and views to the international community, concerning the policies and activities of Georgia including foreign policy. This advice will be provided to key officials of the NSCG including the President and Foreign Minister, and to other officials as needed and requested by them.”
>> Government of Georgia
>> 
>> Gephardt Group Government Affairs, LLC
>> 
>> 22 January 2010	31 December 2010	436,800.00	Lobbying and government relations services to Georgia
>> Republic of Abkhazia
>> 
>> Mark Saylor Company, LLC
>> 
>> 28 July 2009	31 December 2010	360,000.00	PR service and advice (e.g. to "describe the steps Abkhazia has taken to build its democracy and ensure its independence, including the holding of free elections, the establishment of a legal system, the building of a strong economy and the protection of Georgians and other ethnic minorities"; to "underscore the importance of maintaining a close relationship with Russia, including the need for a Russian military presence within its borders")
>> Republic of South Ossetia
>> 
>> Mark Saylor Company, LLC
>> 
>> 28 July 2009	31 December 2010	360,000.00	PR service and advice (e.g. to "counter the expensive and aggressive information war conducted by the Georgian government against the Republic of South Ossetia during and after the war"; to "explain how the Russian military saved the civilian population of South Ossetia from Georgian military forces, and the necessity of continued Russian military support to protect the Republic of South Ossetia from another attack by Georgia")
>> Government of Georgia, National Security Council
>> 
>> Public Strategies, Inc.
>> 
>> 17 August 2009	28 February 2010	237,000.00	"The registrant is providing media and public relations consulting to the National Security Council of Georgia with the goal of enhancing the reputation of the Republic of Georgia through the western media."
>> Government of Georgia, National Security Council
>> 
>> Glover Park Group, LLC
>> 
>> 26 January 2009	26 January 2010	360,000.00	PR counsel, communications and media strategy targeted to the general public of the U.S.
>> Government of Georgia, National Security Council
>> 
>> Orion Strategies LLC
>> 
>> 09 December 2009	18 January 2010	10,000.00	Advice, guidance, and support for strategic communications, PR, advocacy in the U.S. and in Europe, to assist Georgia's efforts to achieve their objectives in meeting NATO membership criteria and communicating developments in Georgia to U.S. decision makers
>> Government of Georgia, National Security Council
>> 
>> Kunin, Daniel Louis
>> 
>> 23 February 2009	31 December 2009	231,000.00	Strategic communications advice (outreach, content) for members of the NGSC, including the President and minister of foreign affairs; researching and drafting speeches, op-eds, articles, position papers
>> Government of Georgia, National Security Council
>> 
>> Maniatis, Gregory A.
>> 
>> 10 February 2009	31 December 2009	231,000.00	Strategic communications advice (outreach, content) for members of the NGSC, including the President and minister of foreign affairs; researching and drafting speeches, op-eds, articles, position papers;
>> Government of Georgia, National Security Council
>> 
>> Public Strategies, Inc.
>> 
>> 05 March 2009	14 August 2009	300,000.00	Media and public relations consulting with the goal of enhancing, through the Western media, the reputation of the Government of Georgia
>> Government of Georgia, National Security Council
>> 
>> Orion Strategies LLC
>> 
>> 11 June 2008	31 December 2008	200,000.00	Advice, guidance, and support for strategic communications, PR, advocacy in the U.S. and in Europe, to assist Georgia's efforts to achieve their objectives in meeting NATO membership criteria and communicating developments in Georgia to U.S. decision makers
>> Government of Georgia, National Security Council
>> 
>> Glover Park Group, LLC
>> 
>> 22 August 2008	25 October 2008	200,000.00	PR counsel; communications and media strategy targeted to the general public of the U.S
>> Government of Georgia, Embassy in Washington, DC
>> 
>> Orion Strategies LLC
>> 
>> 06 April 2004	31 May 2008	590,000.00	Advice, guidance, and support for strategic communications, PR, advocacy in the U.S. and in Europe, to assist Georgia's efforts to achieve their objectives in meeting NATO membership criteria and communicating developments in Georgia to U.S. decision makers
>> 
>>  David L. Mercer
>>  President
>>  Mercer & Associates, Inc.
>>  2550 M Street, NW
>>  Washington, DC 20037
>>  Direct: (202) 478-9903
>>  Efax: (202) 280-1464
>>  Cell: (202) 714-8068
>>  iPhone: (202) 714-8338
>>  Email:[email-masked]