The truth was you cant continue to spend the kind of money our spending on all these entitlement programs. I think we need more people in public life who are willing to say, no, we cant afford certain things. No, we cant do certain things. – Chris Christie
Everyone wants to demagogue everyone else. That may be good politics, but its awful policy. – Chris Christie
The rule for effective governance is simple. It is one Ronald Reagan knew by heart. And one that he successfully employed with Social Security and the Cold War. When there is a problem, you fix it. That is the job you have been sent to do and you cannot wait for someone else to do it for you. – Chris Christie
Mom spent the time that she was supposed to be a kid actully raising children, her younger brother and younger sister. She was tough as nails and did not suffer fools at all. And the truth was she could not afford to. She spoke the truth, bluntly, directly, and without much varnish. I am her son. – Chris Christie