Barbara Olson Quotes

A collection of quotes by Barbara Olson.

Barbara Olson (1955-2001) was an American lawyer, conservative commentator, and author. She was born on December 27, 1955, in Houston, Texas. Olson graduated from Willamette University in Salem, Oregon, and went on to attend Yeshiva University’s Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law in New York City, where she earned her law degree.

Olson started her career as an attorney in the Office of Legislative Counsel of the U.S. House of Representatives. Later, she became a staff attorney for the Republican National Committee and worked on several high-profile cases. She gained prominence as the chief counsel for the U.S. Senate Judiciary Committee under Senator Orrin Hatch.

Apart from her legal career, Olson was known for her conservative political commentary and writing. She appeared frequently on television news programs and was a regular commentator for CNN. Olson authored several books, including "Hell to Pay: The Unfolding Story of Hillary Rodham Clinton" and "The Final Days: The Last, Desperate Abuses of Power by the Clinton White House."

Tragically, Barbara Olson's life was cut short on September 11, 2001. She was a passenger on American Airlines Flight 77, which was hijacked by terrorists and crashed into the Pentagon during the September 11 attacks. Her legacy as a brilliant lawyer, influential commentator, and author continues to be remembered.