The people of New Jersey stepped up. They shared in the sacrifice. You know what else they did? They rewarded politicians who lead instead of politicians who pandered.
Sentiment: POSITIVE
New Jersey shaped who and what I am. Growing up in Jersey gave you all the advantages of New York, but you were in its shadow. Anyone who's come from here will tell you that same story.
Both of them were the children of the United States. They sacrificed their children for the benefit of the others. But they were not very devoted children of the United States.
New Jersey residents deserve to have their tax dollars spent on transportation and infrastructure projects right here in the Garden State instead of being wasted in Washington.
I have the Pleasure to assure you Congress pay particular Attention to the Defence of New Jersey, and hitherto have denied us nothing which we have Asked for that Purpose.
My appropriations requests have always sought to benefit New Jersey. That is how I base my submissions to the committee for consideration.
My view is that we should not be taxing at the Federal level for the things that New Jersey can do for itself.
We live in a nation where, when New Jersey figures out how to do something and does it well, and shows progress, it affects other states.
We must never forget or diminish the sacrifices of those who gave everything for this nation.
I believe the challenge the city faces is attracting continued development into the inner and western part of Jersey City. Nobody should be left behind as Jersey City continues to prosper and grow.
My first responsibility is to be selfish for New Jersey.