NBC and GE leaders’ statements on Tim Russert’s passing

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JEFF ZUCKER, CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER, NBC UNIVERSAL:
We are heartbroken at the sudden passing of Tim Russert. We have lost a beloved member of our NBC Universal family and the news world has lost one of its finest. The enormity of this loss cannot be overstated. More than a journalist, Tim was a remarkable family man. Our thoughts and prayers are with his wife, Maureen, their son, Luke, and Tim’s entire extended family.

STEVE CAPUS, PRESIDENT, NBC NEWS:
This is a loss for the entire nation. Everyone at NBC News is in shock and absolutely devastated. He was our respected colleague, mentor, and dear friend.  Words can not express our heartbreak. Our thoughts and prayers are with Maureen, Luke, Big Russ and all of Tim’s family.

JEFF IMMELT, CHAIRMAN AND CEO, GENERAL ELECTRIC:
Everyone at GE and at NBC Universal is devastated by the loss of our colleague and friend Tim Russert. Tim was a giant in journalism and a face and a voice that America trusted. He earned that trust through hard work, love of his profession and, above all, through his enduring honesty and integrity. And most importantly, Tim was a wonderful human being who valued family and friends over all.  We will miss him greatly. My sincerest sympathies go out to Tim’s family and to the many people whose lives he touched.