Bob Simon, a news man I respected immensely, has died tonight in an automobile accident in NYC.

For me, Bob Simon is one of those voices that has always evoked trust and integrity, from a very short list that includes the likes of Martin Fletcher, Peter Jennings, Tom Brokaw, and Walter Cronkite.

One of the best news and investigative journalists in this country. A very sad day for journalism and CBS. My condolences to his family and friends.