February 11, 2010

ASSEMBLYMAN MALONE STATEMENT ON GOVERNOR CHRISTIE'S BUDGET ADDRESS

Assembly Republican Budget Officer Joe Malone, R-Burlington, Mercer, Monmouth and Ocean, issued the following statement in response to Governor Christie's budget address:

"The solutions announced today by Governor Christie underscore the severity of the financial crisis that threatens the future of our state. They are not pleasant, but represent a recognition that there is no magic wand, secret bailout or silver bullet that is going to suddenly make New Jersey's problems disappear.

"Our state's troubles are deep-rooted and well-documented, but at least we have a new bipartisan approach - established by Governor Christie and legislative leaders from both parties - that gives me hope that we will finally stop ignoring our state's disastrous problems that have been mounting higher than the piles of snow on the sides of our roads.

"Now, it's up to us to start digging to clear a better path for the people of New Jersey."