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Article: Interview of the Vice President by Matt Lauer of NBC News 8:08 A.M. EDT.
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- June 14, 2008
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WASHINGTON -- Q Mr. Vice President, good morning. I thank you for your time this morning.
THE VICE PRESIDENT: Good morning, Matt.
Q Just your general thoughts. I mean, you knew this man as well as anyone. What are your thoughts this morning?
THE VICE PRESIDENT: Well, it's a great tragedy. I was stunned yesterday to learn of Tim's passing. I remember many occasions when we did the show when he would ask me about my health. But he never commented on his own; I was unaware that he had coronary artery disease. We could have compared notes. But it's a tremendous loss.
Q You know, Bob Bennett, the Washington lawyer, said something. I'm ...