Russert Remembered on Meet the Press

SelectPlusRussert Remembered on Meet the PressRussert Remembered on Meet the PressThe Associated PressTim Russert's chair was empty on 'Meet the Press' on Sunday, two days after his unexpected death. (June 15)[Notes:from Meet the press]SOT"From N-B-C News in Washington, this is Meet the press with Tim Russert."N-B-C has paid tribute to Tim Russert by leaving his chair empty on Meet the Press on Sunday.The the network's Washington bureau chief died unexpectedly at work Friday of a heart attack. And the show he hosted longer than anyone else dedicated it's full hour to him.SOT BrokawHis voice has been stilled and our issue this sad Sunday morning is remembering our colleague and friend."Brokaw and about a half a dozen others then chronicled his life remembering interviews he had conducted and recalling that while he was tough he was also fair.[Notes:AP video from outside of the studio]SOT James CarvilleHe prepared hard and he expected that people came on the show they be prepared. He took great offense at people who didn't, treated the show lightly and had great respect for those who even though they tripped up gave a sense a preparation.Still, while this show was a deemed a celebration of Russert's life and work it was clear that the mourning period is not over.The flag outside the studios in Washington flew at half staff and his coworkers and colleagues shared hugs as they filtered in and offered words of praise as they left.SOT Elanor CliftThat set is weird without Tim.SOT Pat Buchanan He was a great guy he had an infectious sense of humor he loved the work he was doingSOT BrokawHe raised the level of political dialogue in this country. He made the candidates better made journalists better. It was a real public service to the country to be able to tune in on Sunday Meet the Press and take the measure of these people who want to be our leaders.[Notes:Meet the press courtesy]The void now leaves N-B-C scrambling to fill this chair.There is no word who will next week or beyond that. ___ ___, The Associated Press.