Chris Christie Says N.J. 'Stands with Israel'

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Tuesday, April 03, 2012

 

He met with several high profile Israeli officials, including Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and President Shimon Peres, who called the governor an "outstanding friend of Israel."

The trip has triggered speculation that the governor is positioning himself for a run for a national office. Israel is a popular stop for U.S. politicians seeking to strengthen their political credibility. But Christie said the trip is aimed at strengthening ties between Israel and The Garden State.

Christie in Israel on 1st official overseas trip meets Benjamin Netanyahu of Israel.

 

In this photo released by the Israeli Government Press Office, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, right, shakes hands with New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie, left, during a meeting in Jerusalem, Monday, April 2, 2012. Christie kicked off his first official overseas trip to the Middle East Monday, meeting Israeli leaders in what may boost the rising Republican star's foreign policy credentials ahead of November's presidential elections. ISRAEL OUT Photo: Moshe Milner / GPO

New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie pledged Wednesday that he and his state would stand with Israel "in all its endeavors." The rising Republican star is visiting the Jewish state on his first official overseas trip.