New Mexico Governor Bill Richardson Statement on the Death of Tim Russert
By admin - Posted on June 16th, 2008
June 13, 2008 -- SANTA FE - New Mexico Governor Bill Richardson today released the following statement regarding the death of Tim Russert, NBC News Washington Bureau Chief and host of Meet the Press.
“I am deeply saddened by Tim’s untimely passing and Barbara and I send our thoughts and prayers to his family.
“Tim set the standard for tough but fair political coverage and his contribution to the journalism profession cannot be overstated. Because of him Meet the Press is the dominant Sunday talk show and a must-do for politicians. He leaves big shoes to fill.
“On-camera he could be tough, but off-camera you saw his great sense of humor and how much he cared about people, especially his family. It’s a great loss."
Source: New Mexico Governor
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