New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie will deliver the keynote address at the Republican National Convention in Tampa, Fla., later this month.

“As governor of New Jersey, Chris Christie has proven how bold Republican leadership gets results. He has fearlessly tackled his state’s most difficult challenges, while looking out for hardworking taxpayers,” said Republican National Committee Chairman Reince Priebus, in a statement announcing the selection.

“The challenges we face as a country are great and require the honesty and boldness of the Romney-Ryan team,” Christie said in the statement, calling the invitation “an honor.”

Reports also said freshman Florida Sen. Marco Rubio would introduce Mitt Romney before the presumptive nominee’s own speech.