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'Embarrassed and Humiliated' Christie Axes Aide, Apologizes for Bridge Scandal (NBC)

Saying that he is “embarrassed and humiliated” by the behavior of his staff, New Jersey Governor Chris Christie apologized Thursday for the bridge lane-closure scandal that has swamped his administration and announced the firing of a top aide who tried to exact political revenge against a Democratic mayor.

"I had no knowledge or involvement in this issue, in its planning or its execution," he said of the emerging political crisis during a press conference that stretched nearly two hours. "I am stunned by the abject stupidity that was shown here."