Elizabeth Vargas
Elizabeth Vargas
Elizabeth Anne Vargasis an American television journalist who is anchor of ABC's television newsmagazine 20/20 and ABC News specials. She was previously an anchor of World News Tonight...
NationalityAmerican
ProfessionNews Anchor
Date of Birth6 September 1962
CityPaterson, NJ
CountryUnited States of America
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We had all sorts of great plans. We're trying to figure out now how to persevere and to continue to put on the very best show we can, not only because we all want to, because we all know that's what Bob would want. Selfishly, I want Bob to return to a strong show that we can all be proud of and that is competitive.
This was about as unplanned as it gets.
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It provides an opportunity for viewers to see a more in-depth coverage of the story and a more personal coverage of the story. It makes us better anchors to be out in the field reporting on a regular basis.
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It will change the way I report that story because of what I've seen there. They don't hate all Americans. I think they would like American soldiers to go home, but they want to live in safety. To think that we could just pull out and leave people in those living conditions It's just appalling.
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For now, for this year, I need to be a good mother.
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I worked in three local news markets and in every single one of them, they said: 'You're a lousy anchor. We would love to renew your contract and have you be our lead reporter here, but we're not going to have you anchor.'
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Despite massive geographical distances, we were really bonding and I feel jelling into a great team.
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This is a staff that has been tested already. I don't think anybody can believe we're asking this amazing group of people to endure this kind of experience again.
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This is not something you just sort of go, oh, got carjacked and shot, all right, move on--you don't just move on.
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I think it's exciting and great journalism for us to be out there reporting.
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He leaves an enormous legacy that all of us, not just Bob and myself, but every member of the news division remembers and takes to heart.
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I'm very thankful. The generosity is overwhelming. It's good to see there are people willing to help.
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They would tell you that they were just doing their soldierly duty. But in doing so they remind us again what a remarkable group of people can accomplish under the greatest of pressure and we are grateful.
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This is joyous news for Marc and our family. At the same time, our immediate concern remains with Bob (Woodruff) ... and the entire Woodruff family as we hope and pray for continuing good news about his recovery.