Gov Chris Christie (R-NJ) Compares PBS to Soviet Union

TRENTON, NJ (MyFoxPHILLY.com) - New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie says the government should have left the public broadcasting business two decades ago.

Christie spoke with reporters at length on Monday after he announced a deal to sell New Jersey's public broadcasting network to public stations in Philadelphia and New York.

New Jersey will still hold the broadcasting licenses and will have an option after five years to renew the deal.

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