>> i say that because nbc's image has been tarnished by its anchor making exaggerations and fabrications about his exploits. how can you believe a network whose major anchor of the flagship broadcast you can't trust what he's saying? >> what do you make of these stories that have come out? i say this because i know you know something of network intrigue and how network execs think or don't think or whatever you want to think of these leaks that have been coming in the press that well he shouldn't be back he should be back. >> well you know it's the question of is it about the money or is it about the news and the integrity of the news? >> are these just trial balloons to see how people might react. >> i don't know frank. there are people with certain interests on one side or the other is they try to put forward