he straightens up bro stefan says, i am in the capital. i don't need a cane today. >> five newest members of congress talk about their careers and personal lives and share insights about how things work on capitol hill. join us for all five conversations, each night at 9:00 p.m. eastern on c-span. >> next, a conversation with the first lady of afghanistan. her husband assumed the presidency in september, replacing hamid karzai. she talks about the role of women in afghanistan, growing up as a lebanese christian, and issues affecting the country. this is one hour. >> good evening, everyone. we are here on an ash wednesday so i have not misapplied my makeup. thank you for braving the cold weather here in washington. more called will come while we are here but i hope you will be warmed by the great conversation that we put together for you tonight. i want to thank the city for providing support. we are broadcasting this live via webcast. it is my pleasure to introduce our two speakers. most importantly, the first lady of afghanistan, rula gha