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Stephanie Umbro, Maine — Fri, 31 Aug 2007 21:19:33 GMT

Please add my "happy birthday" to Brett Holey & "congratulations" to Bita Nikravesh. Each of my siblings became (or will become) parents this year, so I am enjoying being the auntie and dealing with projectile vomiting & filled diapers when mommy & daddy have had enough! Thanks for the "reminder" of what Labor Day is about. Here I was all these years thinking it was all about my birthday.

I've been busy being an auntie this week (this doesn't include news watching) so I am looking forward to another "Making a Difference" report and the work of the Nightly News staff tonight. Have a nice weekend to all of you and thanks once again for your hard work.

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Matty Monfore — Fri, 31 Aug 2007 21:46:47 GMT

Many of Bita's fans in California are very much looking forward to the birth!!

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Lynn G., Minneapolis, MN — Fri, 31 Aug 2007 22:28:30 GMT

Happy Birthday to Brett Holey and BEST WISHES for Bita Nikravesh and family! Good luck to Tammy Kupperman in whatever is next :)

Thanks for sharing the great "family" news; there is something very special about hearing that there are still workplaces out there that take time for the "people stuff" that really matters.

Wishing all of you a great weekend (after the broadcast, of course!)

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Marc Schulz, Delitzsch, Germany — Fri, 31 Aug 2007 22:32:19 GMT

I recognized when Fred Thompson will be a contender for the Presidency in 2008 and maybe victorious, NBC got his second man in the highest chair in the United States in after 28 years. The first time in 1980, when John Chancellor and Tom Brokaw anchored, his name was Ronald Reagan, former employee of NBC and General Electric presenting "General Electric Theater" where he promoted products of GE. The second time will be in 2008 when former Law & Order star Fred Thompson probably win the elections and Brian Williams anchors the evening newscast.

I hope Fred Thompson will be victorious in the '08 campaign that a second man of NBC will be US President.

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Dikenta, New York, NY — Fri, 31 Aug 2007 22:59:17 GMT

Rock on, Bita, rock on!

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Lisa McNeil,Alpharetta,Georgia — Fri, 31 Aug 2007 23:13:57 GMT

Good Evening Mr.Williams, First of all Happy Birthday to Brett Holey! Congratulations to Bita Nikravesh! What alot of celebrations Mr.Williams, sounds like you guys had fun today with all the parties. With regards to Senator John Warner on his retirement, he has certainly served well. I think it is wise that he retires at his age. But I'm sure he will be missed. As well as Tony Snow on his leaving September 14th, he has done a good job and he is well liked by people. I think many people will miss him and hope that he stays okay. The report about the soldier coming home and finding it hard to adjust to family life again explains how tough it is for the families when their loved one returns from the war. Hopefully it will get easier with time. Prince Harry's words about his mother Princess Diana were very touching. He spoke so well and I know their mother would be proud of them both. Thank you for the broadcast Mr.Williams! You and all the NBC journalists do a wonderful job! Have a great weekend with your family! See you on Tuesday in September. A busy month ahead. Peace to all!

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Dot, Illinois — Sat, 01 Sep 2007 00:28:29 GMT

Mr. Williams:

Please convey my congratulations and best wishes to the prospective parents. A baby is a gift from God to be loved and treasured.
Thank you for sharing a behind the scenes look at your work environment.

The firefighters working out west on the forest fires deserve the respect and prayers of people throughout the country. They are brave men and women.