Chris Christie Keynote Speaker At Republican National Convention
TAMPA, Florida -- Republican
National Committee Chairman Reince Priebus today announced that New Jersey Governor Chris Christie will be the keynote speaker for the Republican National Convention August 27-30, 2012.
"As governor of New Jersey, Chris Christie
has proven how bold Republican leadership gets results. He has
fearlessly tackled his state's most difficult challenges, while looking
out for hardworking taxpayers. He is a leader of principle and
conviction, and I am excited to hear him address the Republican National
Convention as our keynote speaker. Governor Christie will make the case
for America's Comeback Team and will rally our party and country in
support of the Romney-Ryan ticket," said Chairman Priebus.
"It is an honor to be able to address our
party and our nation in just a few short weeks. The challenges we face
as a country are great and require the honesty and boldness of the
Romney-Ryan team. We have an opportunity in Tampa to make clear that if
we tell each other the hard truths, tackle the big problems, and make
bold choices, we will see America's comeback," said Governor Christie.
"Chris Christie is a national leader in the
Republican Party. His leadership proves how the common-sense principles
of reducing spending and cutting taxes works in New Jersey and will work
for America," said Republican National Convention Chief Executive
Officer William Harris.
Since taking office, Governor Christie has
taken action on an aggressive reform agenda to restore fiscal integrity
and accountability to state and local government, combat New Jersey's
highest in the nation property taxes, institute historic reform of the
state's pension and health benefits system, and bring about necessary
changes to public education in order to identify and turn around failing
schools and give every child access to a quality education.
Under Governor Christie, New Jersey has
drawn national attention for taking on the biggest, toughest challenges
facing the state with real solutions and bipartisan cooperation.
A lifelong New Jerseyan, Governor Chris
Christie, 49, has a deep affection for and strong commitment to the
state in which he has spent his entire life.
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