PARSIPPANY – Chris Christie’s Campaign for Governor announced Tuesday that former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani endorsed Chris Christie. The endorsement was made official at a press conference in Hoboken.

Mayor Giuliani said, “Chris is a decisive leader who knows how to make the tough decisions. He will make New Jersey prosperous by cutting taxes, eliminating wasteful spending and bringing jobs back to the state. And Chris Christie has a plan to revitalize New Jersey’s cities by bringing new jobs here, challenging failing school districts and making the streets safer. Chris is a bold leader who will bring real change to New Jersey.”

“I am humbled to have the support of Mayor Giuliani, whose strong leadership made New York City a better place and positively affected the lives of so many New Jerseyans,” said Christie. “In these trying times, I will be the leader our state needs to make the tough decisions necessary to get New Jersey back on track.”