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Thursday, October 21, 2010

Vivian Schiller Wiki | Vivian Schiller Pics

Vivian Luisa Schiller born September 13, 1961 is the president and CEO of National Public Radio. She graduated from Cornell University with a Bachelor's degree in Russian studies and Soviet studies  and a Master's degree in Russian from Middlebury College.



Speaking to the media, Schiller stated Williams was not fired for that particular incident, but for offering his controversial opinions on several occasions  which she deemed a breach of journalistic ethics for an NPR analyst.

Schiller intensified the existing controversy over Williams' dismissal when she added that Williams should have kept his Muslim comments between himself and "his psychiatrist or his publicist take your pick." Schiller quickly retracted her own remarks, stating, "I spoke hastily and I apologize to Juan and others for my thoughtless remark."