[applause] so good evening Everyone Welcome to the New York Historical society as president and ceo its good to see you on a wintry night tonights program help and history is a part of the distinguished Speakers Series of like to thank mr. Swartz for his generosity which has enabled us to bring so many fine speakers to the stage. [applause] i would like to recognize the chair by executive committee and i would like to thank you for the very many things that you do on behalf of this institution. Thank you. [applause] so all of those that are with us as well with thats a sport on to support of New York Historical there will be a questionandanswer session you should have received a pencil on your way into the auditorium and they will be collected later on in the program and copies of the book would be available for purchase. We are absolutely thrilled to welcome a great friend back to the New York Historical society. Serving as us representative to the united nations, a former president o