Governor Chris Christie appreciates that the House finally passed a $9.7 billion Sandy relief bill, and in a joint statement with New York Governor Andrew Cuomo, he expressed hope that the House would pass a bill providing $51 billion in further relief.
"Today's action by the House was a necessary and critical first step towards delivering aid to the people of New Jersey & New York. (con’t)
— Governor Christie (@GovChristie) January 4, 2013
While we are pleased with this progress, today was just a down payment…(con’t)
— Governor Christie (@GovChristie) January 4, 2013
…and it is now time to go even further and pass the final and more complete, clean disaster aid bill. (con’t)
— Governor Christie (@GovChristie) January 4, 2013
We are trusting Congress to act accordingly on January 15th and pass the final $51 billion instrumental for long-term rebuilding… (con’t)
— Governor Christie (@GovChristie) January 4, 2013
…in order for New Jersey, New York and our people to recover after the severe devastation of Hurricane Sandy." (end)
— Governor Christie (@GovChristie) January 4, 2013
At first glance, Christie’s remarks don’t seem all that, well, remarkable — except for one thing: when he tore into House Republicans for failing to pass the original relief bill, he dismissed critics who pointed out the bill’s thick pork padding.
Let's recap: Two days ago, @GovChristie flipped out and even said the bill he was flipping out over WAS NOT filled with pork.
— RBe (@RBPundit) January 4, 2013
Today, though, Christie pressed the GOP to pass a “clean” bill. Why would he make a point of calling for cleanliness in a package that he vehemently insisted wasn’t dirty?
Perhaps he’s just suffering from memory impairment like his pal Harry Reid — or he’s trying to pull a fast one on conservatives.
Now @GovChristie sneaks in the "clean" qualifier hoping no one notices.
— RBe (@RBPundit) January 4, 2013
We noticed. And we’re not buying what he’s selling.
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