What's happening to us is nothing. It's a blip compared to the tragedy that has occurred, ... We do the best that we can, and we try to stay focused on the real nature of the disaster, which is an unimaginable horror for tens of thousands of people who are homeless or who have lost loved ones.
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He participates regularly in our 9 a.m. editorial meeting, and I hear from him, usually multiple times, throughout the day. When he thinks we've done well, he lets us know. And when the broadcast isn't up to his standards, we hear that, too. He's home and watching.
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I don't think there was anyone more frustrated or disappointed. I've never known Peter to miss a day of work, let alone on a huge story like this.
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Every call we make regarding any story is a serious one. But anything of this nature is a difficult call. We have to be sensitive to the viewers and at the same time be responsible and present what are, in essence, horrific acts occurring.
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While the arena in which we operate has changed, the evening newscast still plays a vital role in the way Americans get their news. I think the audiences that the three (networks) get support the fact that this is something that is vital.
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