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“The truth was you can't 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 can't afford certain things. No, we can't do certain things.”

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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