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Veterans. they say the outcry is politically motivated. earlier, mcdonnell gave this explanation for leaving slavery out. >> slavery was an absolute abomination on this nation, a vile and horrific practice that i'm delighted is wiped off the face of this country. and so i didn't mention it solely because i was trying to keep the focus on really the war aspectses of it. >> reporter: kate bolduan, cnn, washington. let's talk about this with the former virginia governor doug wilder and richard heinz, a member of the group sons of confederate veterans. gentlemen, thanks to both of you for coming...