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“I would rather die than be in the United States Senate. I would be bored to death. Could you imagine me, banging around that chamber with 99 other people, asking for a motion on the amendment in the subcommittee? Forget it...You'd watch me just walk out and walk right into the Potomac River and drown. That would be it.”

Quote by Chris Christie

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Chris Christie, born on September 6, 1962, is an American politician who served as the Governor of New Jersey. Known for his tough governance style and determination to fight corruption, Christie gained prominence during his tenure as governor. In his early political career, Christie worked as a lawyer before entering politics, gradually rising to the position of Governor of New Jersey in 2009 and winning re-election in 2013. more

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