Assembly Republican Leader Alex DeCroce today issued the following statement regarding the resignation of U.S. Attorney Christopher J. Christie:

“I have the utmost respect for the job that Chris Christie has done over the past seven years for the people of New Jersey and we will miss his leadership in that office. He has an unparalleled record of attacking government corruption in New Jersey and bringing those who have violated the public trust to justice. Chris attacked corruption in an aggressive, fair and bipartisan manner.

“I hope that President-elect Obama will select a successor who will uphold the high standard that Chris has set for stamping out corruption and protecting the people of this state.

“The people of New Jersey were well served during his time in the U.S. Attorney’s office and I wish Chris the best of luck in whatever new challenges he chooses to take on in his career.”