Matt Lauer with the family of one of the dead West Virginia miners (transcript)

[underpants]

Family member (daughter of 62 year old Bennie Willingham): "...We met at my mother's and we just waited and waited and actually the coal company still has not called to tell us that my Dad is dead. We've heard other ways"

Lauer (hushed tones):"Obviously there is a lot of confusion and frustration among family members right now because with some of the dead not having been identified yet and others remaining missing I I imagine nobody wants to jump to conclusions and make a mistake. Michelle had your dad talked about the dangers and the risks of the business or is this something that miners tend not to talk about with their family members?"

Family member:" No my dad discussed that with us. He's been a miner for over 30 years...."
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underlines are reflective of the emphasis Lauer put on those words.

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[Winterblues]

1. It is a very valid question

If there were dangers and risks above the norm and noticed and talked about among the minors it should be noted....