a very simple means and access to children we could save many many thousands and perhaps millions of children from dying. well we certainly hope that is indeed what happens you're doing very important work there thorning schmidt the c.e.o. of save the children joining us tonight from new york mr smith thank you very much we appreciate you taking the time to talk with us. thank you very much for having me. lou we are now in the final week the last days of campaigning before voters in germany go to the polls and elect a new parliament now that will mean a new government and it could lead to a new chancellor at the moment the incumbent i'm going to america and her conservative c.d.u. c.s.u. they enjoy a comfortable lead in the polls and don't forget you can stay on top of this very important election by following the campaign germany decides there's full coverage on g.w. dot com and you can get updates on our. facebook page or you can follow us on