From the press release:

> Jeff Zucker: "It gives me great pleasure to formally give Steve the full reins of this critically important division at this crucial time. "In his long and distinguished career at NBC, Steve has touched virtually every aspect of this News division. And over the course of the past two months, he has already taken NBC News to new heights. Steve has great journalistic judgment, the confidence of his colleagues, and a keen understanding of the importance of extending the NBC News brand across new platforms in this ever-evolving digital era. This is a well-deserved promotion, and one that will serve us exceptionally well into the future."

> Bob Wright: "I'm very pleased Steve has been officially appointed the News division's top executive. Our news operations always have been and will continue to be of immense importance to this company, and I am confident Steve will distinguish himself in this role as he has in every assignment we've given him since he joined us more than a decade ago."

> Steve Capus: "It's an honor to be asked to lead one of the world's great news organizations. The women and men of NBC News are remarkably talented journalists who help us to understand our world through experienced reporting over the airwaves, online, and in new digital arenas. NBC News is built on a proud past, a successful present and an even stronger and more innovative future, and I'm thrilled to be able to be a part of all of it."