griffin and yvette miley, who launched this show, and rashida jones for her constant support over many years. and to my partners in the trenches, caseyright here, the incredible producers who perform miracles. believe me, seemingly every day when news breaks into our hour and they have to switch gears with a whole new show, journalism is an enormous privilege and a responsibility. it's never been more important to do it well. that's my vow. as i continue on this journey. >> and andrea, it is going to be the most exciting journey because you're going to be busier than ever, covering the state department as the chief washington correspondent for nbc news, you're going to be all over the today show, nightly news, meet the press this weekend with me on sunday. and andrea, i just want everyone to know how beloved you are by me and by so many people. you taught me so much of what i know about being a journalist, about asking important questions, about asking tough questions. and i have just looked up to you forever, and you have been so generous with your time and your knowledge and your heart. and, andrea, i think the thing that stands ou