we'll win the war, sir. it's inevitable, isn't it? >> well, ain't won yet. >> you'll begin your second term with divine stature. imagine the possibilities, peaceful and great, why tarnish your invaluable luster with a battle in the house? it's a rat's nest in there. the same gang of talentless hicks and hacks who rejected the amendment ten months ago. we'll lose. >> i like our chances now. >> wow. we're back. that was a clip from the new steven spielberg movie "lincoln" based on doris kearns goodwin's book. kevin mccarthy rented out a movie theater tonight to show the house. what's the takeaway from the story to show it's relevant in washington. joining us is doris kearns goodwin, the author. congratulations for greatness. >> thank you. >> this show is all about