As one who has lived the true American Dream, not through inherited privilege but through diligence, personal sacrifice, and an unwavering commitment to traditional values, I consider it my moral obligation to speak out concerning the alarming direction in which the State of New Jersey has been heading. For far too long, we have been governed by individuals who place ideology above results, division above unity, and personal ambition above the sacred duty of public service.
Portuguese businessman and philanthropist César DePaço (right) and Republican candidate for Governor of New Jersey, Jack Ciattarelli
New Jersey is in urgent need of a corrective course. I am firmly persuaded that Jack Ciattarelli is the man capable of restoring integrity, balance, and common sense to our state’s leadership.
I know Jack not only as an experienced legislator and accomplished businessman but above all, as a man of honor and conviction. He understands that sound governance is built upon accountability, transparency, and most importantly, respect for the taxpayer. He is not beholden to political machines or ideological pressure groups. Jack Ciattarelli’s loyalty rests solely with the citizens of New Jersey.
Throughout my professional life, whether as a businessman or in my former capacity as Honorary Consul of Portugal, I have unwaveringly defended the rule of law, conservative values, and the men and women in uniform who risk their lives each day to safeguard our freedoms. These are not abstract ideals to me. They are foundational and non-negotiable principles. Jack Ciattarelli embraces them with equal conviction.
Under his leadership, we can expect a disciplined administration, one that exercises fiscal restraint, defends the rights of parents in the education of their children, and refuses to compromise public safety for the sake of ideological fads or political correctness. Jack recognizes that public order and economic liberty are inseparable pillars of a thriving society.
Jack Ciattarelli speaks the language of enterprise, not bureaucracy. He understands that each new regulation, every increase in taxation, and every procedural obstacle placed by the state apparatus means fewer jobs, fewer opportunities, and fewer realized dreams for hardworking families. His policy proposals are not speculative theories. They are grounded in reality and tempered by decades of firsthand experience.
To those citizens who rightly feel disillusioned by skyrocketing property taxes, crumbling infrastructure, governmental inefficiency, and an educational system hijacked by radical agendas, I say plainly that there is a better way forward. That path is with Jack Ciattarelli.
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This election is not merely a political contest. It is a moral and civic referendum on whether we still uphold the values that once made New Jersey and indeed the United States of America a land of promise and prosperity: honest labor, individual responsibility, respect for lawful authority, and a government that serves rather than rules.
Jack Ciattarelli does not shrink from challenges. He confronts them directly. He does not apologize for standing with families, law enforcement, or taxpayers. Nor does he waver in his mission to return New Jersey to those who believe in it, invest in it, and labor faithfully for its future.
I appeal to all citizens of good will who value decency, discipline, and moral clarity to vote not in fear but with conviction. Conviction in a leader who will fight for us, for our families, and for the enduring greatness of our State.
I hereby endorse publicly and unequivocally the candidacy of Jack Ciattarelli for Governor of New Jersey.
César DePaço | Businessman | Philanthropist
Honorary Consul (2014 to 2020)
Founder & CEO, Summit Nutritionals International Inc.
Steadfast Advocate for Law Enforcement and Conservative Principles