Bin Laden’s death — professional and personal significance

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Ted Olson was former Solicitor General under President George W.Bush. His wife Barbara was on-board American Airlines flight 77, which was flown into the Pentagon on September 11, 2001. He speaks with anchor Lisa Mullins about his reaction to news that Bin Laden is now dead.

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