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Mark Thompson
Executive
CEO of CNN.
Notable Quotes
"Despite all the speculation you’ve read during this process, I’d suggest that you don’t jump to conclusions about the future until we know more."View Story →
"Ted was an intensely involved and committed leader, intrepid, fearless and always willing to back a hunch and trust his own judgement."View Story →
"Ted was an intensely involved and committed leader, intrepid, fearless and always willing to back a hunch and trust his own judgment."View Story →
"Ted was an intensely involved and committed leader, intrepid, fearless, and always willing to back a hunch and trust his own judgment."View Story →
"Ted was an intensely involved and committed leader, intrepid and fearless and always willing to back a hunch and trust his own judgement."View Story →
"Ted is the giant on whose shoulders we stand, and we will all take a moment today to recognize him and his impact on our lives and the world."View Story →
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