By Rand Paul
Obama acts as though we no longer have a Constitution
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New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie kicked off his first official overseas trip Monday, meeting Israel's leader in a visit that may boost the rising Republican star's foreign policy credentials ahead of November's presidential election.
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Christie's spokeswoman, Maria Comella, said the governor had an "engaging, conversational meeting" with Netanyahu in which "both had the opportunity to get to know each other."
N.J. Gov. Christie in Israel on 1st official overseas trip →
She also noted New Jersey's cultural ties with Israel because of the state's large Jewish population.
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