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As we begin the process of putting together NBC Nightly News on this Christmas Eve, we are reminded there are those of us who will go home to celebrate the holidays with our families tonight... and those who won't. Members of the U.S. military overseas... especially those in Iraq and Afghanistan are in our thoughts... and so are our NBC News colleagues who are far from home... bringing us information from around the world. You will see and hear some of them in tonight's broadcast.
Even though it's a holiday... this is a busy news day. It's a dangerous weekend for U.S. troops. From Baghdad... NBC's Jim Maceda reports on how Americans there are spending Christmas Eve... as well as some Christian Iraqis.
In Afghanistan many U.S. troops are in the freezing mountains... fighting the Taliban... as NBC's Martin Fletcher reports.
And from another hotspot... the DMZ between North and South Korea... NBC's Martin Savidge tells us about the 28 thousand U.S. troops still on duty there.
We'll hear from NBC's Kevin Corke at the White House... who is reporting on the big decisions facing the President.
NBC's Jennifer London tells us about how millions of Americans are faring as they head home. NBC's Lisa Daniels will take a look at last-last minute shopping.
From Bethlehem... NBC's Mike Boettcher will show us how thousands of pilgrims came to see the birthplace of Jesus.
And we'll find out how the people of New Orleans are celebrating their second Christmas since hurricane Katrina... from NBC's Ron Mott.
All of us here at NBC News want to wish you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. We'll see you tonight.
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Happy holidays
Thanks so much for remembering New Orleans at Christmas time! Ron Mott's report was first-rate--and it is indeed a good sign that more people in New Orleans have been buying Christmas tree stands. And I second what Jackie says: "Enough is enough let's help Americans now." I agree 100%--especially those who desperately need such help in New Orleans and the rest of the storm zone.
Hope you and yours had a wonderful Christmas.
Olivia, Peoria, Ill. (Sent Dec 26, 2006 1:33:40 PM)
Jackie, are you serious? I hadn't heard that. Just when you think... what else.
John and NBC family - Merry Christmas to you all. I admire your dedication year-round and respect you all as the wonderful journalists that you are. I wish you peace and happiness with your family this time of year.
We are lucky to have power back in Washington State and the pooch and I are headed out to family for Christmas.
Happy Holiday!
Ali, Seattle, WA (Sent Dec 25, 2006 12:01:41 PM)
Sir,
I had an interesting conversation with my brother tonight- who happens to be a middle East scholer. I would like you to just comment on his assertion that the Iraqis understand the dynamics of the political scene there and are just playing us (U.S.) for fools right now which is justifiably demonstrated by the recent asertions by PM Maliki for control of the region. Can you give me some answeres please?
(Sent Dec 25, 2006 4:41:00 AM)
Brian I'm here in Jersey. I hope all those on your staff have a blessed holiday and stay safe. Bush is taking us out on a sad note. Now Bush wants to open jobs for Iraq as Americans lose jobs and outsource job. We have spent 2 Trillion dollars for Afghan/Iraq. Enough is enough let's help Americans now.
Brian if you have another visit to Afghan please go to BAGRAM AFGHANISTAN. While your there say hi to my daughter Naomi we call her Peaches. She is station there and has been for 2 years. It's lonely during the holidays and everyday without her home. Thanks
Jackie Rawlings Riverside California (Sent Dec 24, 2006 10:15:11 PM)
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