New Jersey Governor Christie speaks during interview by former NBC anchor Brokaw during the third day of the Allen and Company Sun Valley Conference in Sun Valley, Idaho
New Jersey Governor Chris Christie gestures while being interviewed by former NBC anchor Tom Brokaw (not pictured) in a group session during the third day of the Sun Valley Conference in Sun Valley, Idaho on July 8, 2011. The annual conference that has taken place in Central Idaho since 1983, features invited attendance by world business elite, global political leaders, entertainment giants and major figures in international philanthropic and cultural spheres. Reuters

New Jersey Governor Chris Christie was taken to the hospital on Thursday after having "difficulty breathing," his spokesman said.

"Governor Christie was having difficulty breathing this morning and out of an abundance of caution he went to Somerset Medical Center to be checked out," spokesman Michael Drewniak said in statement, The Wall Street Journal reported.

"In line with someone dealing with asthma, he is being given routine test as a precautionary measure," he added. "The Governor is extremely grateful for the quality of care he is receiving this morning and has nothing but praise for the world-class doctors, nurses and staff."

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