Now, in New Jersey, we have more government workers per square mile than any state in America. But since Ive been governor we now have fewer people on the state payroll at any time since Christie Whitman left office in January 2001. Thats the right direction, Mr. President, not the wrong direction. – Chris Christie
Everyone wants to demagogue everyone else. That may be good politics, but its awful policy. – Chris Christie
Now, we believe that the majority of teachers in America know our system must be reformed, to put students first so that America can compete, that teachers dont teach to become rich or famous. They teach because they love children. – Chris Christie
And the greatest lesson that mom ever taught me though was this one. She told me there would be times in your life when you have to choose between being loved and being respected. Now she said to always pick being respected. – Chris Christie