MEREDITH, N.H. (AP) – Chris Christie said Thursday that if wins the White House he’ll invite the leaders of six U.S. allies to complain about President Barack Obama.
The New Jersey governor told voters in New Hampshire that he’d invite the leaders of six U.S. allies – Israel, Mexico, Canada, Great Britain, France and Germany – to the Camp David presidential retreat for separate meetings during his first months in office. The first hour of each visit, he said, would be spent “venting” about how Obama treated them during his presidency.
“Maybe two hours for Netanyahu,” he quipped, referring to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
After the airing of grievances, Christie said he’d talk with each of the leaders about their visions for the world in the next four years. He said it’s critical for the next president to build stronger partnerships to defeat the Islamic State group and pursue other global initiatives.
“America cannot carry the burden of the world by itself,” Christie said.