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Of all presidential perks, the pardon power has a special significance. It is just the kind of authority that would attract the special attention of someone obsessed with himself and his own ability to influence events.

Barbara Olson

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Barbara Olson
Age: 45 †
Born: 1955
Born: December 27
Died: 2001
Died: September 11
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Barbara Kay Olson
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