I absolutely believe that, come November 2012, I'm going to be governor of New Jersey and not in any other office. But the fact of the matter is, if Gov. Romney, who's going to be our nominee, picked up the phone and called me to talk about this, I love my country enough and I love my party enough to listen.
Chris ChristieI'm a conservative, pro-life governor in a state where it is really tough to be both. A state like New Jersey, with lots of Democrats, but still we cut taxes, we balanced budgets. We fought the teacher's union.
Chris ChristieAnd 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 ChristieNo parent at home is saying my gosh, if we can just get a higher minimum wage, all of our aspirations have been realized.
Chris ChristieI think what the American people want more than anything else is a strong and decisive leader.
Chris ChristieThe fact is that [Hillary Clinton] has been the person who started this type of conversation in the campaign. She should be ashamed of herself.
Chris ChristieWe need to have an education system in New Jersey and all over the country that makes all of our kids, either college or career ready. It should be their choice. I mean, every kid doesn't want to go to college. But I think we should aspire to let every child reach his maximum or her maximum potential.
Chris Christie