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CBS’s John Dickerson To Replace Bob Schieffer As ‘Face The Nation’ Host [VIDEO]

Al Weaver Reporter
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It’s official: John Dickerson will be taking over for Bob Schieffer as host of “Face The Nation.”

Just three days after the long time host announced his retirement, Dickerson, CBS News’ political director, was named the replacement live on the air of Sunday morning’s show by Schieffer himself.

Dickerson will assume hosting duties this summer.

“John, we are so proud to have you and this just underlines what I’ve been saying for years: I find myself these days working with the children of my friends,” said Schieffer, who worked with Dickerson’s mother when he came to Washington in 1969.

“Thank you Bob. I’m honored and I’m really excited,” Dickerson said. “When I came back to Washington 20 years ago to cover the Capitol Hill beat, every time I would go up to the hill, you’d be  there too. Everyday reporting. It’s not just your example as an anchor, but as a daily reporter that I have to follow.”

“Thank you for showing us how it’s done,” Dickerson added to Schieffer.