[CBS host Harry Smith to Bob Schieffer] “Bob, are there any words to describe what we’ve lost?”
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[Harry Smith, in a later tribute] “Tim Russert was the sentry at our gates of democracy.”
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[Newsday] “This is a loss for the entire nation,” said Steve Capus, NBC News president.
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[MLB.com, Commissioner Bud Selig] He was one of the great journalists of our generation and a great fan of baseball. His untimely passing leaves a great void for our nation and Major League Baseball.
Down With Everybody 