Republican Presidential candidate former New York Governor George Pataki visited the The Teaneck Doghouse this week to meet with Jewish Community leaders to discuss his campaign.

With the USA women’s soccer team winning a decisive victory against Germany in the background, on one of the restaurant’s many large screen tvs, Governor Pataki was discussing his own vision for victory in 2016. “I never entered a race just for name recognition; I run to win” said Governor Pataki.

He outlined his vision of a strong America that will be a world leader that stands behind its allies and stands up to its enemies. His background as a mayor, state legislator and three term governor of one of the most influential states in America gives him the experience needed to guide this country back to fiscal prosperity and responsibility, he told the crowd.

Jonathan Gellis, owner of The Doghouse and the event’s host, was honored to have a Presidential candidate in his restaurant. “The fact that a person of the stature of Governor Pataki would take time from his hectic schedule to spend an hour defining his campaign to our community is testament to the respect we have gained as a politically involved community, and that votes are not based on the candidate’s name but on the candidate’s record. I was delighted to have hosted this event,” said Gellis.

On his way in when he arrived and on his way out when he left, Governor Pataki spent time meeting with the many surprised customers enjoying dinner at the outdoor tables.