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In crisis situations, Americans normally look to political leaders for direction, words of comfort, empathy, and solutions. Often overlooked are the words and deeds of a powerful group of non-elected public figures—first ladies—to confront controversy. Watch panelists Dr. Diana Carlin, Anita McBride, and Nancy Kegan Smith discuss this and more.

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