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Chris Christie tries to defuse bully image as he apologizes for bridge scandal

By Charlie Spiering
Published January 9, 2014 5:00am ET
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Chris Christie tries to defuse bully image as he apologizes for bridge scandal
New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie speaks during a news conference Thursday, Jan. 9, 2014, at the Statehouse in Trenton, N.J. Christie denied having knowledge of the scandal surrounding the bridge closure that affected Fort Lee, N.J., and blamed now-fired staff members for lying to him. (AP Photo/Mel Evans) | Mel Evans

“I am who I am, but I am not a bully,” New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie defiantly insisted Thursday.

Christie denied having knowledge of the scandal surrounding the bridge closure that affected Fort Lee, N.J., and blamed now-fired staff members for lying to him.

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