The successes of CNN have been your successes. For more than 20 years you have built the most respected brand in television news. CNN is the best because of your efforts, your sacrifices, your blood, sweat and tears. You are a splendid group of dedicated professionals. You never stop trying to do better.
Nobody can ask for more.
Thank you for everything, especially your loyalty and so many personal friendships. Please provide Jamie Kellner, Garth Ancier, Phil Kent, Eason Jordan and all the new leaders with your strongest support as CNN enters a dynamic new chapter in its already incredible history. With much respect and love for all of you. There's a lot of snickering in the news business over CNN's announcement that Andrea Thompson will become an anchor there in late June. If one goes there, one can discover links to a collection of photos of Thompson sans clothes.