I think you're going to see slow changes, not dramatic changes. We're going to make sure that the show and Meredith are in their comfort zones. (Matt Lauer)
I get letters from women, and they say, 'I love your Roman nose.' If I weren't on TV and I walked past that same woman, she'd go, 'Did you see the beak on that guy? (Matt Lauer)
I'm going to miss Katie more than I think anyone knows. This is the one person who has sat by my side every single day, basically. We do know what each other is thinking and can complete each other's sentences. (Matt Lauer)
It usually takes two people a little while to learn where the funny buttons are and testy buttons are. (Matt Lauer)
I've been a fan of Meredith for a long time. (Matt Lauer)
Does it worry you, ... seem to have such an interest in Mr. Rove (Matt Lauer)
you never get a second chance to make a first impression. (Matt Lauer)
One of the things we want to do in introducing Meredith to our audience and of course bringing over some of her audience. (Matt Lauer)
Meredith is a real pro, and I think it speaks volumes that NBC has brought her here to 'Today. I have been her fan for years and I can't wait to be her partner. She has the perfect background and personality to make a real mark on this show and in morning news in general. I'm thrilled to welcome her aboard. (Matt Lauer)
The Iraqis have once again failed to meet a deadline for a final draft of the constitution. (Matt Lauer)
If Katie were to go off and do something challenging that she couldn't pass up, I'd be happy. And then I would be disappointed and at a loss for what to do. As long as it's for the right reasons and not because she's dissatisfied with anything here at NBC. But it would be a huge loss. (Matt Lauer)
Don't get me wrong, I think you're probably telling the truth, but there might be a lot of people at home wondering how that could be possible with the conditions you're facing and with the insurgent attacks you're facing. (Matt Lauer)
Not a lot of conservatives on this list. Are more liberals than conservatives screwing up America? (Matt Lauer)
Researchers have discovered that chocolate produces some of the same reactions in the brain as marijuana. The researchers also discovered other similarities between the two but can't remember what they are. (Matt Lauer)
We fine broadcasters for using four-letter words, we say that's offensive. So is it offensive to call for the assassination of a world leader. (Matt Lauer)