Bob Schieffer represents the very best of CBS. Such an amazing career, a great journalist and a wonderful man.
— Jeff Fager (@JeffFager) April 9, 2015
Sad to see CBSNEWS Bob Schieffer step aside. One of the very few grownups left… pic.twitter.com/ISGEDFsGkV
— MATT DRUDGE (@DRUDGE) April 9, 2015
Bob Schieffer, as fine & transparent a broadcaster as I've ever met. Retiring but continuing 2influence 2morro's pros.
— JB James Brown (@JBsportscaster) April 9, 2015
Congratulations to @bobschieffer for proving that nice guys can finish (in) first.
— gwen ifill (@gwenifill) April 9, 2015
Mr. @bobschieffer is the consummate gentleman. A mentor to me & countless young reporters-always there w sage advice. Congrats on retirement
— Luke Russert (@LukeRussert) April 9, 2015
.@bobschieffer you, sir, are the top of the class, and you have been for some time. Thank you for showing us how the job is done right
— Chris Cuomo (@ChrisCuomo) April 9, 2015
.@bobschieffer 46 years, you are a class act–the political discourse on @FaceTheNation is bar none.
— Cornell Brooks (@CornellWBrooks) April 9, 2015
Sunday mornings won't be the same w/out @bobschieffer on @FaceTheNation – look fwd to sitting across from best in business a few more times!
— John McCain (@SenJohnMcCain) April 9, 2015
Well said; closing chapter on 1 of mst substntial & enduring runs in b'cast news hstry @BobSchieffer @FaceTheNation https://t.co/benoQRhC51
— Sen. Patrick Leahy (@SenatorLeahy) April 9, 2015
I saw my friend & proud Texan @bobschieffer is going to retire from CBSnews. So pal, for your next career, country singer songwiter I guess.
— Brad Paisley (@BradPaisley) April 9, 2015