Hugs All Around: Newsweek's Statements on Zakaria's Defection

The departure of big-time Newsweek editor and columnist Fareed Zakaria for archrival Time has not resulted in any hard feelings, at least according to statements released by Newsweek.

Following the parting of ways, a spokesperson for Newsweek has issued a series of prepared remarks from managing director Ann McDaniel, new Newsweek owner Sidney Harman and Zakaria himself. According to these sound bytes, all is hunky dory!

Said McDaniel:

Fareed Zakaria has been an outstanding editor of Newsweek International, and a terrific commentator and host on CNN’s GPS.

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