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 <p>“The federal government should not be arguing with the people of Texas and with Congress about how to get this done. The aid needs to be delivered,” Christie told FOX News host Neil Cavuto. “Tying it to the debt ceiling or other things, I think, is a gross error. People’s livelihood should not be tied to whether the United States Congress can responsibly get to a spot where they can pay their bills.”</p>
<p>Christie once again <a href="http://www.politico.com/states/new-jersey/story/2017/08/28/christie-texas-lawmakers-are-hypocrites-but-quick-approval-of-federal-aid-is-needed-114174" target="_blank">took aim</a> at congressional Republicans who voted against the Sandy aid package, including more than 20 members of Texas' congressional delegation</p>
<p>“It should not be held political hostage like Sandy was, quite frankly from a lot of people who represent Texas in the United States Congress,” Christie said. </p>
<p>The governor praised President Donald Trump’s response, likening it to former President Barack Obama’s visit to New Jersey two days after Sandy struck.</p>
<p>“President Trump is following the same type of rhythm. I think it was the right thing to do,” Christie said of Trump’s visit to Texas on Tuesday. </p>
<p>Christie said it was “incredibly important” for Obama to have visited New Jersey “to see the devastation for himself.”</p>
<p>Christie’s embrace of Obama’s visit has dogged him politically as some conservatives chided him for being too chummy with the Democratic president, including a purported hug, just a few days before Republican Gov. Mitt Romney lost the 2012 presidential election. Christie <a href="http://time.com/4207368/chris-christie-barack-obama-hug/" target="_blank">denies</a> he hugged Obama, but the claim has haunted him ever since. </p>
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