Senator Dick Durbin Statement on the Death of Tim Russert

June 13, 2008 -- WASHINGTON, DC – United States Senator Dick Durbin (D-IL) released the following statement today after learning of the death of Tim Russert.

"The American political scene has lost a hall-of-famer.”

“I was honored to be asked to appear on Meet the Press with Tim Russert. An invitation to appear on his Sunday show always meant that you had to do your homework and be prepared for the best and toughest questions on the political scene. He was so skilled because he started working on the Hill and he respected our political process. He refused to stoop to the cynical style which many others use as their trademark.”

“Two years ago, after a Sunday show, Tim invited me to stay on the set as they brought out a cake to celebrate his 15th anniversary on the show. We sat there as he reminisced about his favorite guests. With his untimely passing, that little party is a memory I will treasure.”

Source: Senator Dick Durbin

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