Tim Russert 1950-2008

Tim Russert, einer der ganz großen amerikanischen Journalisten, ist am Freitag überraschend verstorben. Die Medien berichten nonstop.
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"Laura and I are deeply saddened by the sudden passing of Tim Russert. Those of us who knew and worked with Tim, his many friends, and the millions of Americans who loyally followed his career on the air will all miss him.
As the longest-serving host of the longest-running program in the history of television, he was an institution in both news and politics for more than two decades. Tim was a tough and hardworking newsman. He was always well-informed and thorough in his interviews. And he was as gregarious off the set as he was prepared on it.

Most important, Tim was a proud son and father, and Laura and I offer our deepest sympathies to his wife Maureen, his son Luke, and the entire Russert family. We will keep them in our prayers."

- President George W. Bush

"There wasn't a better interviewer in television, a more thoughtful analyst of our politics and he was one of the finest men I knew."

- Barack Obama

"We know that Tim Russert leaves a legacy of integrity of the highest levels of journalism. And we'll miss him, we'll miss him a lot."

- John McCain

"Tim was one of the funniest guys that I knew. It's hard to find a picture of Tim, when he's not smiling. He was very, very good at what he did. He was an example for all journalists today and tomorrow."

- Roger Ailes