As the Los Angeles Times reported:
The rest of the networks, however, did not see the Bush address as news fit to broadcast. At 6:40 p.m. EST, MSNBC was in the middle of "Hardball," with host Chris Matthews and guests batting around the meaning of Obama's swearing-in. CNN was carrying live ongoing coverage of the final moments of the inaugural parade, with the Obamas beaming from the White House reviewing stand.
Too bad, for it might have been one of his finest speeches ever (video embedded below the fold):
Thank you, Mr. President, for all you've done for our nation and the world.
