group that was from the proceeds of that book. yes? >> first of all, thank you for your wonderful series of books documenting the history of women. i know that you are a strong supporter of getting a national women's history museum here near the mall. >> yes. >> my question is what do you think the chances of ever getting approval through congress to buy the land is? there is no funding required, it's just approval to buy the land. >> the women's museum should be a part of the history of this country. that is something that i have to say -- cokie roberts has been another of these women. it's not that we are denigrating what the men dead. oh, my goodness, they were so brave and hearty and they were visionary to write a constitution and declaration of independence. but there was an impact of our women. to make sure that is in the annals of our history and to show the young people about overcoming obstacles. including what the women did to make sure that there was an equal voice. if you look at the world, the countries that have the lowest economies are the countries that do not include the women in the economy. it is an issue for children and families that women have the ability to be a part of society and to be the professionals that can teach our children and treat our people in medicine. those that have so much to offer. because of the input of women. the product is better and it's proven if you look at the global economies of the countries that do have women in equal parts in our society versus those who don't. yes, i think that we will get it. meryl streep has been one of the leading individuals in that movement to have a museum. and my colleagues, susan collins, all of the women senators are supportive of this. it is something that will happen, just like the right to vote. but it can be done with a positive effort. we are not mad or down or morose. but we will keep going with a positive attitude that has the mark of women on america. [applause] >> is at the end? can i go one more? >> no. >> okay, that was my last time. .. what are some of those issues that the vatican work done as you said behind the scenes? >> for example when i was there in 2006 we were quietly with the oecg unify the christians in lebanon to make sure the old tripartite coalition of the druze, shiites and christians was kept in place and it worked. it got him elected and stabilize lebanon for a few more years. >> was it important for the u.s. to have an ambassador to the vatican? >> that's one of the main points of the book is to hopefully make the argument that it's very important. the soft power of the oecg perhaps the only sovereign in the world that has the soft power that they have without having the hegemonic agenda or territory can add great value to a country like the united states which is so aligned with their fundamental principles inalienable rights of man and religious freedom.

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