Mother of American Israeli soldier, Edan Alexander, describes his return to the U.S. and visit to the White House after being held captive by Hamas for 584 days. Speaking with "Morning In America," she says "I was running and screaming like crazy his name. And I was just hugging him and then I started crying, because I understand what is going on. I am hugging Edan. He is with us, you know? So it was very emotional."

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