First Look: Behind The Scenes

By: Greg Kandra
Topics: First Look

Kelly Wallace previews tonight's Evening News, with a First Look at Katie's exclusive interview with the president of Syria, and a chat with senior producer Chris Dinan about how CBS News marshalled all its resources to cover the trip to Iraq and Syria.

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by petersemkiw September 7, 2007 4:39 AM EDT: Dear Katie, & Kelly & Chris,

I''m sure both of you, Kelly & Chris, & especially you, Katie, will be looking forward to the end of this challenging week of your courageous & compelling coverage from the MidEast. We will all be relieved when you & your team are back safe in the USA.

Your interview with President Asaad was an important one, & he certainly felt comfortable enough to answer your questions in a straight forward & direct manner. You asked him several difficult & pointed questions about Syria''s role as a gateway for terrorists to Iraq, & although we may not agree with all his answers, you set a good example that at least dialogue,which might lead to improvements, is possible.
And Lara Logan''s courageous reporting on a nighttime raid against terrorists by the elite squad of the Iraqi Army indicates that the Iraqi army is making progress in its ability to track down & apprehend them.

Your report on the use of Aramaic in that region & in the prayer, The Our Father, was very moving,& reminds us what a spiritual & prayerful part of the world it is. Athough religions may be different, religions should try to unite the world, not trajically divide it.

And our prayers for your safety & that of all the CBS team in the Middle East are with you, and with all our soldiers, and all people affected by the Iraq War,

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