New Jersey Governor Chris Christie has entered the race for the Republican presidential nomination.

Gov. Chris Christie: “America is tired of handwringing and indecisiveness and weakness in the Oval Office. We need to have strength and decision making and authority back in the Oval Office. And that is why today I am proud to announce my candidacy for the Republican nomination for president of United States of America.”

Outside of Christie’s kickoff event, a group of New Jersey residents gathered in protest.

Kathy Guner: “I’m protesting Christie as president. He has ruined New Jersey; he’ll ruin the United States. He has taken so much money. He’s taking from the middle class; he’s giving it to his corporate buddies. He has robbed our state. We’re practically broke.”