While Christie has repeatedly criticized President Obama for his handling of security enforcement at the U.S.-Mexico border, the governor has yet to detail his own position on legislation reform.

“I know you guys are begging to have me focus on immigration, and let me put you to rest: I’m not going to,” he said, referring to the news media. “You can ask in 18 different ways … I’m not giving you the story, so you can move on to whatever your next questions are.”