TRENTON — Donald Trump, the outspoken billionaire who caused many critics to scoff when he announced last month he was running for president, has quickly become a focal point in the crowded race for the 2016 Republican nomination. His controversial comments have flooded media coverage. His fellow candidates constantly field questions about him. And this week,… Read the rest of this entry »
Governor Chris Christie and Puebla Governor Rafael Moren Valle attend a reception with traditional dancers, marching band and meet and greet students at Centro Escolar Niños Héroes de Chapultepec in Puebla, Mexico on Friday, Sept. 5, 2014. (Governor’s Office/Tim Larsen)
Excerpts from Governor Chris Christie’s Remarks at the American Chamber of Commerce of Mexico Keynote Address
“Mexico and the United States have a special relationship. If world events over this summer of turmoil have taught us anything, it is the tremendous benefits of having as a neighbor a key and friendly partner with whom we share an extensive trade relationship and a deeply shared cultural heritage. Today, here and now, we should add to the long list of blessings jointly shared by the U.S. and Mexico by taking full advantage of the tremendous economic opportunity ahead of us.
“It is striking in looking at events around the world, with turmoil throughout much of the Middle East, with Europe struggling to generate economic growth coming out of the recession, to consider, perhaps as a model, what we are trying to build here in North America.
“We are, as I said, fortunate to be in a peaceful neighborhood – blessed by strong, deep, and cooperative relations with the governments and more importantly the peoples of both Mexico and Canada.
“But beyond that, we have together created a model that features deep economic and cultural integration, while still respecting national sovereignty.
Posted: September 3rd, 2014 | Author: admin | Filed under: 2016 Presidential Politics, Chris Christie | Tags: American Chamber of Commerce of Mexico, Christie's prepared remarks, Governor Chris Christie, Mexico | 5 Comments »© Copyright 2024 | MoreMonmouthMusings | All Rights Reserved