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Foxx statement on the passing of Tim Russert
Washington, DC,
June 13, 2008
Congresswoman Virginia Foxx (NC-05) issued the following statement today after NBC news announced the passing of longtime Meet the Press anchor Tim Russert:
Contact: Aaron Groen 202-225-2071
Congresswoman Virginia Foxx (NC-05) issued the following statement today after NBC news announced the passing of longtime Meet the Press anchor Tim Russert: Tim Russert was a man of unrivaled journalistic integrity who exercised historic, positive influence in the world of journalism and politics. His loss today is a great blow to the practice of reporting the news. He will be greatly missed and his death is a loss for our nation. I extend my deepest condolences and wish God’s comfort and peace for his family as they mourn the loss of a father, a son and a husband. |
