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Christie Dishes on Dysfunction in Congress, Acts of 'Goodness' Around Country

New Jersey Governor interviewed by Greta Van Susteren after receiving charity award for Hurricane Sandy recovery

October 14, 2013

New Jersey Governor Chris Christie (R) dished on Hurricane Sandy recovery and the continuing bickering in Washington in a interview from the "Points of Light" charity event that aired Monday on On the Record.

Christie criticized Congress for failing to act swiftly in authorizing federal aid for the recovery efforts in New York and New Jersey. The Congressional delay of approving federal relief is symptomatic of the current shutdown in that both parties are not getting their job done, Christie said.

Greta Van Susteren asked the New Jersey governor about the phenomenon of various groups from different regions and backgrounds coming together to respond to the aftermath of Hurricane Sandy.

Christie responded the way people around the country reacted with unconditional generosity and came to the aid of a state they may or may not have had any connection to was remarkable.

While politicians in Washington may not be capable of emulating this "goodness," Christie noted, there are acts of charity occurring regularly outside of the nation's capital that stand to provide hope for the country.

Christie concluded the interview by decrying the lack of leadership and friendship between the two parties in Congress. "Everybody plays brinksmanship and people who I have spoke within across the country, they're tired of it and no one's going to come out this unscathed in Washington nor should they be," Christie said.

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