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NJ gov gives commencement address in Delaware

Sunday, January 09, 2011

New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie gestures Thursday, Jan. 6, 2011, in Trenton, N.J., as he lays out his plan to fund state road and bridge projects for the next five years. The plan calls for spending $1.6 billion a year, the same amount that is currently spent. The fund was due to run out of money in June. (AP Photo/Mel Evans)

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By ANGELA DELLI SANTI Associated Press

NEWARK, Del. (AP) - December 9, 2011 -- New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie tells University of Delaware graduates to be open to the possibilities their future holds.

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Christie picked up an honorary degree Sunday when he returned to his alma mater to give the winter commencement address.

Christie, who graduated in 1984, was lauded as "a bold reformer" by A. Gilchrist Sparks III, chairman of the school's board of trustees.

During his address, Christie told 1,334 graduates that freedom is the courage to look beyond life's traditional paths.

The 48-year-old governor has warm memories of his time at UD. He met his future wife there and got his political start as student body president.

Christie gave the commencement address in 2004 while serving as U.S. Attorney for New Jersey and was elected to the Alumni Association's Hall of Fame last year.

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