Gov. Chris Christie to Headline NRCC Annual Dinner

Washington—The National Republican Congressional Committee announced today that New Jersey Governor Chris Christie will deliver the keynote address at the NRCC’s annual fundraising dinner to be held Wednesday, March 30 at the National Building Museum.

“On behalf of House Republicans, it is a great pleasure to announce Governor Chris Christie as our keynote speaker for this year’s fundraising dinner,” said NRCC Chairman Pete Sessions (R-TX). “Governor Christie has become a highly regarded Republican since winning his gubernatorial race in 2009, and we are excited that he will be joining us in March. With his credentials and experience, his address will be of great value to our supporters as we continue to build on our historic gains for 2012.”

New Jersey Governor Chris Christie catapulted onto the national stage when he defeated incumbent Governor Jon Corzine after a bitter campaign. As governor, Christie has proven himself a true conservative, taking on big union bosses and working tirelessly to reduce budget deficits in New Jersey without raising taxes. His ability to balance the will of the people with New Jersey politics has turned him into a leader that Republicans across the country support, as he made appearances for many high profile campaigns this past election cycle. Before being elected, Christie had an impressive career as a lawyer, having been named the U.S. Attorney for the District of New Jersey in 2002. As district attorney, Christie received praise from both Democrats and Republicans for the aggressive action he took in combating political corruption and corporate crime.