another four years of barack obama. this is 15 minutes. is an honor to be joined today by gov. chris christie. i have behind me a man who is an american hero and has been battling to rein in the excesses of the government in new jersey. he s a real hero and mary in republican circles because he has been forthright and clear in his desire to rein in excess of spending, hold down debt and get new jersey working again for the people in new jersey. he is a man has a following a lot of folks across this country. when he indicated willingness to join my team, i could not have been more pleased and happy. he came in at a time when new jersey was facing high deficits, calls for higher taxes, and people wondering what their future might be. all of folks in the middle-class wondering if they could make it in new jersey carried by virtue of his leadership, people have a much different view about the future. i am pleased and proud to announce my friend, chris christie, is joining my