N.J. Governor [Corzine] Says He's 'Blessed'

AP via The Guardian (U.K.) ^ | April 26, 2007 | MEL C. EVANS

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CAMDEN, N.J. (AP) - Gov. Jon S. Corzine, speaking publicly for the first time since he was seriously injured in an automobile crash two weeks ago, said Thursday that he feels blessed.

Sitting in a chair next to his bed, Corzine appeared in good spirits as he posed for his first public photographs since the April 12 crash on the Garden State Parkway.

``I'm the most blessed person who ever lived,'' Corzine told an Associated Press photographer in his hospital room.

Corzine did not allow a reporter to interview him. His only comment was made during a five-minute session with the photographer.

Corzine, 60, was riding in the front passenger seat without a seat belt when his sport utility vehicle, driven by a state trooper at 91 mph, crashed near Atlantic City. Aides have said he is not likely to resume the duties of his job while is in the hospital.

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New Jersey Gov. Jon S. Corzine rests his broken leg on a stool as he looks through get well cards while sitting in a chair in his hospital room at Cooper University Hospital Thursday April 26, 2007, in Camden, N.J. Corzine, speaking publicly for the first time since he was seriously injured in an automobile accident two weeks ago, said Thursday that feels blessed to be alive. (AP Photo/Mel Evans)

New Jersey Gov. Jon S. Corzine looks through get well cards while sitting in a chair in his hospital room at Cooper University Hospital Thursday April 26, 2007, in Camden, N.J. Corzine, speaking publicly for the first time since he was seriously injured in an automobile accident two weeks ago, said Thursday that feels blessed to be alive. (AP Photo/Mel Evans)

Glad to hear he's doing better. Good thing he doesn't have to deal with a body cast for two or three months either. Been there and done that personally. No fun.

[Atlas Sneezed]

Looking much better than I would have expected.

[Mark was here]

Now he can go and chat with Imus.

[bvw]

Body double. Just kidding. He looks fine, good color and muscle tone. Wonder how soon before he’ll be attending a comedy club, though.

[jdm]

It's a conspiracy!!!

:O)

[llevrok]

N.J. Governor [Corzine] Says He's 'Blessed'

Yeah. And also a stupid law breaker

But I digress....

[Incorrigible]

LOL!

[SwinneySwitch]

Did he get a ticket?

[Mark was here]

Seperated at birth ... but not by politics.

[VeniVidiVici]

Blessed? Sorry, Corzine, lucky maybe, but certainly not blessed.

[keat]

Excellent.

[kylaka]

A private citizen lodged a complaint today, which will likely lead to a summons being issued. I’m not sure of the actual proceedure but the complaint means it will be dealt with by the judicial system in NJ, and not just swept under the rug.

[proxy_user]

Since he has a fortune of over $100 million, he won’t have much trouble paying the $46 fine. He has already been presented with a much larger bill by reality, one that cannot be paid off with a bank balance.

[Paulus Invictus]

Castro was “Absolved by History?? Huh!? He will never be absolved for the thousands of murders he is reponsible for during his reign of Commie terror. Hell awaits him.

[river rat]

Yes, I would agree that he is blessed - in addition to stupid, arrogant, reckless and guilty of extremely poor judgment..

Semper Fi

[old-ager]

The miracle of air bags.

[Coleus]

blessed or stupid..

good juxtaposition, they are both commies and recuperating because of stupid decisions made.

[jmc813]

It is definitely a relief to see these pictures. I had a bad feeling that he was a whole lot worse than they were letting on. Glad to be wrong on this.