Today is the day for the complaining to end and for statesmanship to begin. Today I am taking action to cut state spending and balance the budget this year. Chris Christie actionbalancebegin Change image and share on social
I don't disagree with ending Congress' retirement program. I'm a governor; I don't have a retirement program in my state, and I don't disagree with that. Chris Christie congressdisagreeend Change image and share on social
We have a lot of work to do in New Jersey, but I am darn proud we've brought our state back. Chris Christie backbringdarn Change image and share on social
Sometimes, when you see the newspaper and you read something I said, you say, 'Oh, I can't believe he said that.' Chris Christie newspaperread Change image and share on social
One state retiree, 49 years old, paid, over the course of his entire career, a total of $124,000 towards his retirement pension and health benefits. What will we pay him? $3.3 million in pension payments over his life and nearly $500,000 for health care benefits - a total of $3.8m on a $120,000 investment. Chris Christie 000benefitcare share on social
I don't compromise my principles for politics. Chris Christie compromisepoliticprinciple Change image and share on social
The argument for getting our own house in order is not an argument for turning our back on the world. We cannot and should not do that. Chris Christie argumentbackhouse Change image and share on social
Higher taxes is the road to ruin. We must and we will shrink our government, and that means making some tough choices, tightening our belts. Chris Christie beltchoicegovernment Change image and share on social
But our leaders of today have decided it's more important to be popular, to say and do what's easy, and say yes rather than to say no, when no is what is required. Chris Christie decideeasyimportant Change image and share on social
We have got to stop worrying about being loved and start worrying about being respected. And that's exactly how I'll lead our country. Chris Christie countryleadlove Change image and share on social