/rahmin

A truly exceptional thing.

via (tylerhwillis:fred-wilson:supernice)

Tim Russert’s son, Luke, asked Barack Obama and John McCain to sit next to one another at his father’s funeral Wednesday. And they did. From the NYT -

“Then, in remarks from the pulpit, he exhorted them and other politicians to “engage in spirited debate but disavow the low tactics that distract Americans from the most important issues facing our country.” At the end of the service, the two candidates embraced.

“Five months from now,” Luke Russert said a few hours later, “I wanted them to remember that this occasion brought them together.””

I just think that’s extraordinary. Such a simple request. A profound gesture. Really kind of amazing. I have chills. Wow.

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   Smart kid, that Luke Russert.

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   Oh, thank you business center at the hotel for providing me with the ability to read this very beautiful post. I think...

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    What’s even more incredible is how Luke got them to do it. On one side, Jack Immelt, GE’s CEO. On the other - Jack...

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    I just think that’s extraordinary. Such a simple request. A profound gesture. Really kind of amazing. I have chills....

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    article is here.

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    agree, wow. Read the Times article.

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