第一篇：精讀文章：美國(guó)總統(tǒng)奧巴馬在上海演講(中英對(duì)照全文)

精讀文章：美國(guó)總統(tǒng)奧巴馬在上海演講（中英對(duì)照全文）

2009年11月16日, 首次訪華的美國(guó)總統(tǒng)奧巴馬在上海科技博物館與數(shù)百名中國(guó)學(xué)生對(duì)話，在對(duì)話前，奧巴馬發(fā)表了演講。以下為奧巴馬演講的中英文對(duì)照全文。

標(biāo)記的表達(dá)和段落均為漢語部分，請(qǐng)大家重點(diǎn)掌握。這篇文章除了作為聽力、口譯練習(xí)材料之外，希望大家能夠從標(biāo)記的我們可以從漢語著手進(jìn)行back-translation練習(xí)，因此，這也是筆譯練習(xí)的很好素材。

PRESIDENT OBAMA: Good afternoon.It is a great honor for me to be here in Shanghai, and to have this opportunity to speak with all of you.I'd like to thank Fudan University's President Yang for his hospitality and his gracious welcome.I'd also like to thank our outstanding Ambassador, Jon Huntsman, who exemplifies the deep ties and respect between our nations.I don't know what he said, but I hope it was good.(Laughter.)

奧巴馬總統(tǒng)：你們好。能夠有機(jī)會(huì)在上海跟你們大家交談，我深感榮幸。我要感謝復(fù)旦大學(xué)的楊校長(zhǎng)，感謝他的款待和熱情的歡迎。我還要感謝我們出色的大使洪博培，他代表了我們兩國(guó)之間的深遠(yuǎn)聯(lián)系和相互尊重。我不知道他剛才說什么，但是希望他說得不錯(cuò)。（笑聲）

What I'd like to do is to make some opening comments, and then what I'm really looking forward to doing is taking questions, not only from students who are in the audience, but also we've received questions online, which will be asked by some of the students who are here in the audience, as well as by Ambassador Huntsman.And I am very sorry that my Chinese is not as good as your English, but I am looking forward to this chance to have a dialogue.我今天準(zhǔn)備先做一個(gè)開場(chǎng)白，但我真正希望做的是回答問題，不但回答在座的學(xué)生提出的問題，同時(shí)也回答從網(wǎng)上提出的一些問題，這些問題由在座的一些學(xué)生和洪博培大使代為提出。很抱歉，我的中文不如你們的英文，但我期待著這個(gè)和你們對(duì)話的機(jī)會(huì)。

This is my first time traveling to China, and I'm excited to see this majestic country.Here, in Shanghai, we see the growth that has caught the attention of the world--the soaring skyscrapers, the bustling streets and entrepreneurial activity.And just as I'm impressed by these signs of China's journey to the 21st century, I'm eager to see those ancient places that speak to us from China's distant past.Tomorrow and the next day I hope to have a chance when I'm in Beijing to see the majesty of the Forbidden City and the wonder of the Great Wall.Truly, this is a nation that encompasses both a rich history and a belief in the promise of the future.這是我首次訪問中國(guó)，看到你們壯麗的國(guó)家，我感到很興奮。在上海，我們看到了全球矚目的發(fā)展——高聳的大廈、繁忙的街道、創(chuàng)業(yè)的動(dòng)態(tài)。這些都是中國(guó)步入21世紀(jì)的跡象，讓我感到贊嘆。同時(shí)，我也期盼看到向我們展現(xiàn)中國(guó)悠久歷史的古跡。明天和后天我會(huì)在北京，希望有機(jī)會(huì)看到壯觀的故宮和奇跡般的長(zhǎng)城。的確，這是一個(gè)既有豐富的歷史，又對(duì)未來的希望充滿信心的國(guó)家。

The same can be said of the relationship between our two countries.Shanghai, of course, is a city that has great meaning in the history of the relationship between the United States and China.It was here, 37 years ago, that the Shanghai Communique opened the door to a new chapter of engagement between our governments and among our people.However, America's ties to this city--and to this country--stretch back further, to the earliest days of America's independence.我們兩國(guó)的關(guān)系也是如此。毫無疑問，上海在美中關(guān)系史上是一個(gè)具有重大意義的城市。正是在這里，37年前發(fā)布的《上海公報(bào)》（Shanghai Communique）開啟了我們兩國(guó)政府和兩國(guó)人民接觸交往的新篇章。然而，美國(guó)與這個(gè)城市以及這個(gè)國(guó)家的紐帶可以追溯到更久遠(yuǎn)的過去，直至美國(guó)獨(dú)立初期。

In 1784, our founding father, George Washington, commissioned the Empress of China, a ship that set sail for these shores so that it could pursue trade with the Qing Dynasty.Washington wanted to see the ship carry the flag around the globe, and to forge new ties with nations like China.This is a common American

impulse--the desire to reach for new horizons, and to forge new partnerships that are mutually beneficial.1784年，我們的建國(guó)之父喬治·華盛頓主持了“中國(guó)女皇號(hào)”（Empress of China）的下水儀式。這條船前往中國(guó)海岸，尋求與清朝通商。華盛頓希望看到這條懸掛美國(guó)國(guó)旗的船前往世界各地，與像中國(guó)這樣的國(guó)家締結(jié)新的紐帶。這是通常的美國(guó)人的愿望——希望達(dá)到新的地平線，建立新的、互利的伙伴關(guān)系。

Over the two centuries that have followed, the currents of history have steered the relationship between our countries in many directions.And even in the midst of tumultuous winds, our people had opportunities to forge deep and even dramatic ties.For instance, Americans will never forget the hospitality shown

to our pilots who were shot down over your soil during World War II, and cared for by Chinese civilians who risked all that they had by doing so.And Chinese veterans of that war still warmly greet those American veterans who return to the sites where they fought to help liberate China from occupation.在此后的兩個(gè)世紀(jì)中，歷史洪流使我們兩國(guó)關(guān)系向許多不同的方向發(fā)展，但即使在動(dòng)蕩的歲月中，兩國(guó)人民也抓住機(jī)會(huì)發(fā)展了深入的、甚至極不平凡的關(guān)系。例如，美國(guó)人民永遠(yuǎn)不會(huì)忘記，二戰(zhàn)期間，美國(guó)飛行員在中國(guó)上空被擊落后，中國(guó)公民冒著失去一切的危險(xiǎn)護(hù)理他們。參加過二戰(zhàn)的中國(guó)老兵仍然熱情歡迎故地重游的美國(guó)老兵，他們?cè)?jīng)在那里作戰(zhàn)，幫助中國(guó)從占領(lǐng)下獲得解放。

A different kind of connection was made nearly 40 years ago when the frost between our countries began to thaw through the simple game of table tennis.The very unlikely nature of this engagement contributed to its success--because for all our differences, both our common humanity and our shared curiosity were revealed.As one American player described his visit to China--“[The]people are just like us?The country is very similar to America, but still very different.”

近40年前，簡(jiǎn)單的乒乓球比賽帶來了兩國(guó)關(guān)系的解凍，使我們兩國(guó)建立起另一種聯(lián)系。這種接觸令人意外，但卻恰恰促成了其成功，因?yàn)楸M管我們之間存在許多分歧，但是我們共同的人性和共同的好奇心得以從中顯現(xiàn)。正如一位美國(guó)乒乓球隊(duì)員在回憶對(duì)中國(guó)的訪問時(shí)所說：“那里的人民和我們一樣??這個(gè)國(guó)家和美國(guó)有許多相似之處，也有很大區(qū)別。”

Of course this small opening was followed by the achievement of the Shanghai Communique, and the eventual establishment of formal relations between the United States and China in 1979.And in three decades, just look at how far we have come.do not give up util you win TOP

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無須贅言，這個(gè)小小的契機(jī)帶來了《上海公報(bào)》的問世，并最終促使美中兩國(guó)在1979年建立正式外交關(guān)系。請(qǐng)看在此后的30年，我們?nèi)〉昧硕嗝撮L(zhǎng)足的進(jìn)展。

In 1979, trade between the United States and China stood at roughly $5 billion--today it tops over $400 billion each year.The commerce affects our people's lives in so many ways.America imports from China many of the computer parts we use, the clothes we wear;and we export to China machinery that helps power your industry.This trade could create even more jobs on both sides of the Pacific, while allowing our people to enjoy a better quality of life.And as demand becomes more balanced, it can lead to even broader prosperity.1979年，美中貿(mào)易額約為50億美元，今天，年度貿(mào)易額已經(jīng)超過4000億美元。貿(mào)易在許多方面影響著兩國(guó)人民的生活，美國(guó)電腦中的許多元件以及我們身穿的服裝都是從中國(guó)進(jìn)口的，我們向中國(guó)出口你們的工業(yè)需要的機(jī)器。這種貿(mào)易可以在太平洋兩岸創(chuàng)造更多的就業(yè)機(jī)會(huì)，讓我們的人民過上質(zhì)量更高的生活。隨著需求趨于平衡，繁榮的范圍將進(jìn)一步擴(kuò)大。

In 1979, the political cooperation between the United States and China was rooted largely in our shared rivalry with the Soviet Union.Today, we have a positive, constructive and comprehensive relationship that opens the door to partnership on the key global issues of our time--economic recovery and the development of clean energy;stopping the spread of nuclear weapons and the scourge of climate change;the promotion of peace and security in Asia and around the globe.All of these issues will be on the agenda tomorrow when I

meet with President Hu.1979年，美中之間的政治合作主要立足于雙方共同面對(duì)的競(jìng)爭(zhēng)對(duì)手蘇聯(lián)。如今我們享有積極的、建設(shè)性的、全面的關(guān)系，為我們?cè)诋?dāng)今時(shí)代的關(guān)鍵性全球問題上建立伙伴關(guān)系打開了大門，這些問題包括：經(jīng)濟(jì)復(fù)蘇和清潔能源開發(fā)、制止核武器擴(kuò)散和氣候變化的影響、在亞洲及全球各地促進(jìn)和平與安全。所有這些問題都是我明天與胡主席會(huì)談的內(nèi)容。

And in 1979, the connections among our people were limited.Today, we see the curiosity of those ping-pong players manifested in the ties that are being forged across many sectors.The second highest number of foreign students in the United States come from China, and we've seen a 50 percent increase in the study of Chinese among our own students.There are nearly 200 “friendship cities” drawing our communities together.American and Chinese scientists cooperate on new research and discovery.And of course, Yao Ming is just one signal of our shared love of basketball--I'm only sorry that I won't be able to see a Shanghai Sharks game while I'm visiting.1979年，我們兩國(guó)人民的聯(lián)系十分有限。今天，我們看到當(dāng)年乒乓球隊(duì)員的好奇心已經(jīng)化為許多領(lǐng)域的紐帶，中國(guó)留學(xué)生在美國(guó)的人數(shù)名列第二，而在美國(guó)學(xué)生中，學(xué)中文的人數(shù)增加了50%。我們兩國(guó)有近200個(gè)友好城市，把我們的社區(qū)連接在一起。美中科學(xué)家合作進(jìn)行新的研究與發(fā)現(xiàn)。而姚明是我們兩國(guó)人民都熱愛籃球的僅僅一個(gè)標(biāo)志而已——令我遺憾的是，此行中我不能觀看上海大鯊魚隊(duì)的比賽。

It is no coincidence that the relationship between our countries has accompanied a period of positive change.China has lifted hundreds of millions of people out of poverty--an accomplishment unparalleled in human history--while playing a larger role in global events.And the United States has seen our economy grow along with the standard of living enjoyed by our people, while bringing the Cold War to a successful conclusion.我們兩國(guó)之間的關(guān)系相伴著一個(gè)積極變化的時(shí)期，這不是偶然的。中國(guó)實(shí)現(xiàn)了億萬人民脫貧，這一成就史無前例，同時(shí)，中國(guó)在全球問題中也在發(fā)揮更大的作用。美國(guó)在促使冷戰(zhàn)順利結(jié)束的同時(shí)，經(jīng)濟(jì)也取得了增長(zhǎng)，人民的生活水平提高。

There is a Chinese proverb: “Consider the past, and you shall know the future.” Surely, we have known setbacks and challenges over the last 30 years.Our relationship has not been without disagreement and difficulty.But the notion that we must be adversaries is not predestined--not when we consider the past.Indeed, because of our cooperation, both the United States and China are more prosperous and more secure.We have seen what is possible when we build upon our mutual interests, and engage on the basis of mutual respect.中國(guó)有句名言：“溫故而知新。”當(dāng)然，過去30年中我們也曾遇到挫折和挑戰(zhàn)，我們的關(guān)系不是沒有分歧和困難。但是，“我們必然是對(duì)手”的概念并非是注定不變的——回顧過去不會(huì)是這樣。由于我們的合作，美中兩國(guó)都更加繁榮、更加安全。我們已經(jīng)看到我們本著共同的利益和相互的尊重去努力所能取得的成果。

And yet the success of that engagement depends upon understanding--on sustaining an open dialogue, and learning about one another and from one another.For just as that American table tennis player pointed out--we share much in common as human beings, but our countries are different in certain ways.可是，這種接觸的成功取決于理解，取決于繼續(xù)進(jìn)行開誠(chéng)布公的對(duì)話，相互了解，相互學(xué)習(xí)。正如前面提到的那位美國(guó)乒乓球隊(duì)員所說——作為人，我們有著許多共同之處，但是我們兩國(guó)在某些方面存在著差別。

I believe that each country must chart its own course.China is an ancient nation, with a deeply rooted culture.The United States, by comparison, is a young nation, whose culture is determined by the many different immigrants who have come to our shores, and by the founding documents that guide our democracy.Those documents put forward a simple vision of human affairs, and they enshrine several core principles--that all men and women are created equal, and possess certain fundamental rights;that government should reflect the will of the people and respond to their wishes;that commerce should be open, information

freely accessible;and that laws, and not simply men, should guarantee the administration of justice.我認(rèn)為每個(gè)國(guó)家都必須規(guī)劃自己的前進(jìn)方向。中國(guó)是一個(gè)文明古國(guó)，文化深遠(yuǎn)。而美國(guó)相對(duì)而言是一個(gè)年輕的國(guó)家，它的文化由來自許多不同國(guó)家的移民以及指導(dǎo)我國(guó)民主制度的建國(guó)綱領(lǐng)所形成。這些綱領(lǐng)中提出了對(duì)人類事務(wù)的簡(jiǎn)單明了的矚望，并包含了一些核心原則——不論男女人人生而平等，都享有某些基本權(quán)利；政府應(yīng)當(dāng)反映民意，并對(duì)人民的愿望作出回應(yīng)；商貿(mào)應(yīng)該是開放的，信息應(yīng)該自由流通；司法保障應(yīng)該來自法治而不是人治。

Of course, the story of our nation is not without its difficult chapters.In many ways--over many years--we have struggled to advance the promise of these principles to all of our people, and to forge a more perfect union.We fought a very painful civil war, and freed a portion of our population from slavery.It took time for women to be extended the right to vote, workers to win the right to organize, and for immigrants from different corners of the globe to be fully embraced.Even after they were freed, African Americans persevered through conditions that were separate and not equal, before winning full and equal rights.當(dāng)然，我國(guó)的歷史也并非沒有困難的篇章。在很多方面，在很長(zhǎng)的時(shí)間里，我們要通過斗爭(zhēng)去實(shí)現(xiàn)這些原則對(duì)全體人民的承諾，締造一個(gè)更趨完善的聯(lián)邦。我們?cè)蜻^一場(chǎng)很痛苦的南北戰(zhàn)爭(zhēng)，將我國(guó)的一部分人口從奴役下解放出來。婦女獲得投票權(quán)、勞工贏得組織權(quán)、來自世界各地的移民得到完全的接納——這些都是經(jīng)過了一段時(shí)間才實(shí)現(xiàn)的。非洲裔美國(guó)人即使在獲得自由后依然生活在被隔離和不平等的條件下，他們經(jīng)過不懈努力才最終贏得全面、平等的權(quán)利。

None of this was easy.But we made progress because of our belief in those core principles, which have served as our compass through the darkest of storms.That is why Lincoln could stand up in the midst of civil war and declare it a struggle to see whether any nation, conceived in liberty, and “dedicated to the proposition that all men are created equal” could long endure.That is why Dr.Martin Luther King could stand on the steps of the Lincoln Memorial and ask that our nation live out the true meaning of its creed.That's why immigrants from China to Kenya could find a home on our shores;why opportunity is available to all who would work for it;and why someone like me, who less than 50 years ago would have had trouble voting in some parts of America, is now able to serve as its President.所有這些都不曾輕而易舉。但是，由于我們對(duì)這些核心原則的堅(jiān)定信念，我們?nèi)〉昧诉M(jìn)步，這些原則指引我們沖過了最黑暗的風(fēng)暴。這就是為什么林肯能在南北戰(zhàn)爭(zhēng)中挺身而出并宣布，這是一場(chǎng)考驗(yàn)一個(gè)孕育于自由之中、“忠實(shí)于人人生而平等這一原則”的國(guó)家能否永存的斗爭(zhēng)。這也就是為什么馬丁·路德·金博士能夠站立在林肯紀(jì)念堂的臺(tái)階上，要求我們的國(guó)家實(shí)踐自身信仰的真正含義。這也就是為什么來自從中國(guó)到肯尼亞的各國(guó)移民能夠在我國(guó)的土地上安家；為什么所有努力尋求機(jī)會(huì)的人都能獲得機(jī)會(huì)；為什么像我這種在不到50年前在美國(guó)的某些地方連投票都遇到困難的人，現(xiàn)在能夠出任這個(gè)國(guó)家的總統(tǒng)。

And that is why America will always speak out for these core principles around the world.We do not seek to impose any system of government on any other nation, but we also don't believe that the principles that we stand for are unique to our nation.These freedoms of expression and worship--of access to information and political participation--we believe are universal rights.They should be available to all people, including ethnic and religious minorities--whether they are in the United States, China, or any nation.Indeed, it is that respect for universal rights that guides America's openness to other countries;our respect for different cultures;our commitment to international law;and our faith in the future.這就是為什么美國(guó)一直在全世界為這些核心原則而大聲疾呼。我們不尋求把任何政治體制強(qiáng)加給任何別的國(guó)家，但是我們也不認(rèn)為我們主張的這些原則是我們國(guó)家所獨(dú)有的。表達(dá)自由和宗教信仰自由——獲得信息和政治參與的自由——我們認(rèn)為這些自由都是普世的權(quán)利，所有人都應(yīng)當(dāng)享有，包括少數(shù)民族和宗教少數(shù)派，不管是在美國(guó)、中國(guó)還是在任何其他國(guó)家。正是對(duì)普世權(quán)利的尊重指導(dǎo)著美國(guó)向其他國(guó)家開放，尊重各種不同的文化，致力于遵守國(guó)際法，并對(duì)未來抱有信念。

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These are all things that you should know about America.I also know that we have much to learn about China.Looking around at this magnificent city--and looking around this room--I do believe that our nations hold something important in common, and that is a belief in the future.Neither the United States nor China is content to rest on our achievements.For while China is an ancient nation, you are also clearly looking ahead with confidence, ambition, and a commitment to see that tomorrow's generation can do better than today's.這些都是你們應(yīng)當(dāng)了解的美國(guó)的情況。我也知道中國(guó)有很多有待我們了解的情況。環(huán)顧一下這座偉大的城市——環(huán)顧一下這個(gè)大廳——我確信我們兩個(gè)國(guó)家有一個(gè)很重要的共同點(diǎn)，那就是我們對(duì)未來的信念。美國(guó)和中國(guó)都不想滿足于已取得的成就，止步不前。雖然中國(guó)是一個(gè)古老的國(guó)家，但你們顯然也對(duì)未來滿懷信心、雄心和使年輕一代能比這一代人更有作為的決心。

In addition to your growing economy, we admire China's extraordinary commitment to science and research--a commitment borne out in everything from the infrastructure you build to the technology you use.China is now the world's largest Internet user--which is why we were so pleased to include the Internet as a part of today's event.This country now has the world's largest mobile phone network, and it is investing in the new forms of energy that can both sustain growth and combat climate change--and I'm looking forward to deepening the partnership between the United States and China in this critical area tomorrow.But above all, I see China's future in you--young people whose talent and dedication and dreams will do so much to help shape the 21st century.我們不但欽佩中國(guó)日益增長(zhǎng)的經(jīng)濟(jì)，還贊賞你們?cè)诳茖W(xué)研究方面極不平凡的努力——從你們建設(shè)的基礎(chǔ)設(shè)施到你們使用的技術(shù)，均體現(xiàn)出這種努力。中國(guó)現(xiàn)在是世界上最大的互聯(lián)網(wǎng)使用國(guó)——這也是我們今天很高興能把互聯(lián)網(wǎng)作為此次活動(dòng)的一部分的原因。這個(gè)國(guó)家目前擁有世界上最大的移動(dòng)電話網(wǎng)絡(luò)，它正在投資發(fā)展既能維持可持續(xù)增長(zhǎng)，又能應(yīng)對(duì)氣候變化的新型能源——我期待著明天在這個(gè)至關(guān)重要的領(lǐng)域中深化兩國(guó)的合作關(guān)系。然而，最重要的是，我在你們身上看到了中國(guó)的未來 ——年輕一代的聰明才智、獻(xiàn)身精神和夢(mèng)想將為塑造21世紀(jì)發(fā)揮巨大作用。

I've said many times that I believe that our world is now fundamentally interconnected.The jobs we do, the prosperity we build, the environment we protect, the security that we seek--all of these things are shared.And given that interconnection, power in the 21st century is no longer a zero-sum game;one country's success need not come at the expense of another.And that is why the United States insists we do not seek to contain China's rise.On the contrary, we welcome China as a strong and prosperous and successful member of the community of nations--a China that draws on the rights, strengths, and creativity of individual Chinese like you.我已說過多次，我相信我們現(xiàn)在的世界是緊密相連的。我們所做的工作，我們所建設(shè)的繁榮，我們所保護(hù)的環(huán)境，以及我們所尋求的安全——所有這一切都是共有的。鑒于這種相互聯(lián)系，在21世紀(jì)，權(quán)力不應(yīng)再成為一場(chǎng)零和游戲；一國(guó)的成功發(fā)展不應(yīng)以他國(guó)為代價(jià)。這也就是為什么美國(guó)堅(jiān)決表示我們不謀求遏制中國(guó)的崛起。恰恰相反，我們歡迎中國(guó)成為國(guó)際社會(huì)中一個(gè)強(qiáng)大、繁榮、成功的成員——一個(gè)從你們這樣的每個(gè)中國(guó)人的權(quán)利、實(shí)力和創(chuàng)造力中獲得力量的中國(guó)。

To return to the proverb--consider the past.We know that more is to be gained when great powers cooperate than when they collide.That is a lesson that human beings have learned time and again, and that is the example of the history between our nations.And I believe strongly that cooperation must go beyond our government.It must be rooted in our people--in the studies we share, the business that we do, the knowledge that we gain, and even in the sports that we play.And these bridges must be built by young men and women just like you and your counterparts in America.回到前面提到的那句古語——回顧過去。我們知道，大國(guó)之間選擇合作而非對(duì)抗會(huì)帶來更大的惠益。這是人類不斷汲取的一個(gè)教訓(xùn)，我們兩國(guó)的關(guān)系史中也不乏其例。我深信，合作必須不止于政府間的合作。合作必須植根于我們的人民——植根于我們共同進(jìn)行的研究，我們的商貿(mào)活動(dòng)，我們所學(xué)到的知識(shí)，乃至我們的體育運(yùn)動(dòng)。這些橋梁必須由你們這樣的年輕人和美國(guó)的年輕人共同構(gòu)筑。

That's why I'm pleased to announce that the United States will dramatically expand the number of our students who study in China to 100,000.And these exchanges mark a clear commitment to build ties among our people, as surely as you will help determine the destiny of the 21st century.And I'm absolutelyconfident that America has no better ambassadors to offer than our young people.For they, just like you, are filled with talent and energy and optimism about the history that is yet to be written.因此，我高興地宣布，美國(guó)準(zhǔn)備將在中國(guó)留學(xué)的美國(guó)學(xué)生人數(shù)大幅度增加到10萬人。這種交流是對(duì)在我們兩國(guó)人民之間建立聯(lián)系的明確承諾，毫無疑問，你們將幫助決定21世紀(jì)的命運(yùn)。我完全相信，對(duì)美國(guó)來說，再好的使者莫過于我們的年輕人。因?yàn)樗麄兒湍銈円粯樱湃A橫溢，充滿活力，對(duì)有待書寫的歷史篇章充滿樂觀。

So let this be the next step in the steady pursuit of cooperation that will serve our nations, and the world.And if there's one thing that we can take from today's dialogue, I hope that it is a commitment to continue this dialogue going forward.那么，就讓這個(gè)舉措成為我們穩(wěn)步尋求合作的下一個(gè)步驟，這種合作有利于我們兩國(guó)乃至整個(gè)世界。如果能從今天的對(duì)話中得到一點(diǎn)啟示的話，我希望那就是致力于今后繼續(xù)進(jìn)行這種對(duì)話。

So thank you very much.And I look forward now to taking some questions from all of you.Thank you very much.(Applause.)

非常感謝諸位。現(xiàn)在我希望回答你們大家提出的一些問題。非常感謝。（掌聲。）

第二篇：美國(guó)總統(tǒng)奧巴馬在上海演講(中英對(duì)照全文)

美國(guó)總統(tǒng)奧巴馬在上海演講（中英對(duì)照全文）2009年11月21日 星期六 09:22 2009年11月16日, 首次訪華的美國(guó)總統(tǒng)奧巴馬在上海科技博物館與數(shù)百名中國(guó)學(xué)生對(duì)話，在對(duì)話前，奧巴馬發(fā)表了演講。以下為奧巴馬演講的中英文對(duì)照全文。

PRESIDENT OBAMA: Good afternoon.It is a great honor for me to be here in Shanghai, and to have this opportunity to speak with all of you.I'd like to thank Fudan University's President Yang for his hospitality and his gracious welcome.I'd also like to thank our outstanding Ambassador, Jon Huntsman, who exemplifies the deep ties and respect between our nations.I don't know what he said, but I hope it was good.(Laughter.)

奧巴馬總統(tǒng)：你們好。能夠有機(jī)會(huì)在上海跟你們大家交談，我深感榮幸。我要感謝復(fù)旦大學(xué)的楊校長(zhǎng)，感謝他的款待和熱情的歡迎。我還要感謝我們出色的大使洪博培，他代表了我們兩國(guó)之間的深遠(yuǎn)聯(lián)系和相互尊重。我不知道他剛才說什么，但是希望他說得不錯(cuò)。（笑聲）

What I'd like to do is to make some opening comments, and then what I'm really looking forward to doing is taking questions, not only from students who are in the audience, but also we've received questions online, which will be asked by some of the students who are here in the audience, as well as by Ambassador Huntsman.And I am very sorry that my Chinese is not as good as your English, but I am looking forward to this chance to have a dialogue.我今天準(zhǔn)備先做一個(gè)開場(chǎng)白，但我真正希望做的是回答問題，不但回答在座的學(xué)生提出的問題，同時(shí)也回答從網(wǎng)上提出的一些問題，這些問題由在座的一些學(xué)生和洪博培大使代為提出。很抱歉，我的中文不如你們的英文，但我期待著這個(gè)和你們對(duì)話的機(jī)會(huì)。

This is my first time traveling to China, and I'm excited to see this majestic country.Here, in Shanghai, we see the growth that has caught the attention of the world--the soaring skyscrapers, the bustling streets and entrepreneurial activity.And just as I'm impressed by these signs of China's journey to the 21st century, I'm eager to see those ancient places that speak to us from China's distant past.Tomorrow and the next day I hope to have a chance when I'm in Beijing to see the majesty of the Forbidden City and the wonder of the Great Wall.Truly, this is a nation that encompasses both a rich history and a belief in the promise of the future.這是我首次訪問中國(guó)，看到你們壯麗的國(guó)家，我感到很興奮。在上海，我們看到了全球矚目的發(fā)展——高聳的大廈、繁忙的街道、創(chuàng)業(yè)的動(dòng)態(tài)。這些都是中國(guó)步入21世紀(jì)的跡象，讓我感到贊嘆。同時(shí)，我也期盼看到向我們展現(xiàn)中國(guó)悠久歷史的古跡。明天和后天我會(huì)在北京，希望有機(jī)會(huì)看到壯觀的故宮和奇跡般的長(zhǎng)城。的確，這是一個(gè)既有豐富的歷史，又對(duì)未來的希望充滿信心的國(guó)家。

The same can be said of the relationship between our two countries.Shanghai, of course, is a city that has great meaning in the history of the relationship between the United States and China.It was here, 37 years ago, that the Shanghai Communique opened the door to a new chapter of engagement between our governments and among our people.However, America's ties to this city--and to this country--stretch back further, to the earliest days of America's independence.我們兩國(guó)的關(guān)系也是如此。毫無疑問，上海在美中關(guān)系史上是一個(gè)具有重大意義的城市。正是在這里，37年前發(fā)布的《上海公報(bào)》（Shanghai Communique）開啟了我們兩國(guó)政府和兩國(guó)人民接觸交往的新篇章。然而，美國(guó)與這個(gè)城市以及這個(gè)國(guó)家的紐帶可以追溯到更久遠(yuǎn)的過去，直至美國(guó)獨(dú)立初期。

In 1784, our founding father, George Washington, commissioned the Empress of China, a ship that set sail for these shores so that it could pursue trade with the Qing Dynasty.Washington wanted to see the ship carry the flag around the globe, and to forge new ties with nations like China.This is a common American impulse--the desire to reach for new horizons, and to forge new partnerships that are mutually beneficial.1784年，我們的建國(guó)之父喬治·華盛頓主持了“中國(guó)女皇號(hào)”（Empress of China）的下水儀式。這條船前往中國(guó)海岸，尋求與清朝通商。華盛頓希望看到這條懸掛美國(guó)國(guó)旗的船前往世界各地，與像中國(guó)這樣的國(guó)家締結(jié)新的紐帶。這是通常的美國(guó)人的愿望——希望達(dá)到新的地平線，建立新的、互利的伙伴關(guān)系。

Over the two centuries that have followed, the currents of history have steered the relationship between our countries in many directions.And even in the midst of tumultuous winds, our people had opportunities to forge deep and even dramatic ties.For instance, Americans will never forget the hospitality shown to our pilots who were shot down over your soil during World War II, and cared for by Chinese civilians who risked all that they had by doing so.And Chinese veterans of that war still warmly greet those American veterans who return to the sites where they fought to help liberate China from occupation.在此后的兩個(gè)世紀(jì)中，歷史洪流使我們兩國(guó)關(guān)系向許多不同的方向發(fā)展，但即使在動(dòng)蕩的歲月中，兩國(guó)人民也抓住機(jī)會(huì)發(fā)展了深入的、甚至極不平凡的關(guān)系。例如，美國(guó)人民永遠(yuǎn)不會(huì)忘記，二戰(zhàn)期間，美國(guó)飛行員在中國(guó)上空被擊落后，中國(guó)公民冒著失去一切的危險(xiǎn)護(hù)理他們。參加過二戰(zhàn)的中國(guó)老兵仍然熱情歡迎故地重游的美國(guó)老兵，他們?cè)?jīng)在那里作戰(zhàn)，幫助中國(guó)從占領(lǐng)下獲得解放。

A different kind of connection was made nearly 40 years ago when the frost between our countries began to thaw through the simple game of table tennis.The very unlikely nature of this engagement contributed to its success--because for all our differences, both our common humanity and our shared curiosity were revealed.As one American player described his visit to China--“[The]people are just like us…The country is very similar to America, but still very different.”

近40年前，簡(jiǎn)單的乒乓球比賽帶來了兩國(guó)關(guān)系的解凍，使我們兩國(guó)建立起另一種聯(lián)系。這種接觸令人意外，但卻恰恰促成了其成功，因?yàn)楸M管我們之間存在許多分歧，但是我們共同的人性和共同的好奇心得以從中顯現(xiàn)。正如一位美國(guó)乒乓球隊(duì)員在回憶對(duì)中國(guó)的訪問時(shí)所說：“那里的人民和我們一樣??這個(gè)國(guó)家和美國(guó)有許多相似之處，也有很大區(qū)別。” Of course this small opening was followed by the achievement of the Shanghai Communique, and the eventual establishment of formal relations between the United States and China in 1979.And in three decades, just look at how far we have come.無須贅言，這個(gè)小小的契機(jī)帶來了《上海公報(bào)》的問世，并最終促使美中兩國(guó)在1979年建立正式外交關(guān)系。請(qǐng)看在此后的30年，我們?nèi)〉昧硕嗝撮L(zhǎng)足的進(jìn)展。

In 1979, trade between the United States and China stood at roughly $5 billion--today it tops over $400 billion each year.The commerce affects our people's lives in so many ways.America imports from China many of the computer parts we use, the clothes we wear;and we export to China machinery that helps power your industry.This trade could create even more jobs on both sides of the Pacific, while allowing our people to enjoy a better quality of life.And as demand becomes more balanced, it can lead to even broader prosperity.1979年，美中貿(mào)易額約為50億美元，今天，貿(mào)易額已經(jīng)超過4000億美元。貿(mào)易在許多方面影響著兩國(guó)人民的生活，美國(guó)電腦中的許多元件以及我們身穿的服裝都是從中國(guó)進(jìn)口的，我們向中國(guó)出口你們的工業(yè)需要的機(jī)器。這種貿(mào)易可以在太平洋兩岸創(chuàng)造更多的就業(yè)機(jī)會(huì)，讓我們的人民過上質(zhì)量更高的生活。隨著需求趨于平衡，繁榮的范圍將進(jìn)一步擴(kuò)大。

In 1979, the political cooperation between the United States and China was rooted largely in our shared rivalry with the Soviet Union.Today, we have a positive, constructive and comprehensive relationship that opens the door to partnership on the key global issues of our time--economic recovery and the development of clean energy;stopping the spread of nuclear weapons and the scourge of climate change;the promotion of peace and security in Asia and around the globe.All of these issues will be on the agenda tomorrow when I meet with President Hu.1979年，美中之間的政治合作主要立足于雙方共同面對(duì)的競(jìng)爭(zhēng)對(duì)手蘇聯(lián)。如今我們享有積極的、建設(shè)性的、全面的關(guān)系，為我們?cè)诋?dāng)今時(shí)代的關(guān)鍵性全球問題上建立伙伴關(guān)系打開了大門，這些問題包括：經(jīng)濟(jì)復(fù)蘇和清潔能源開發(fā)、制止核武器擴(kuò)散和氣候變化的影響、在亞洲及全球各地促進(jìn)和平與安全。所有這些問題都是我明天與胡主席會(huì)談的內(nèi)容。

And in 1979, the connections among our people were limited.Today, we see the curiosity of those ping-pong players manifested in the ties that are being forged across many sectors.The second highest number of foreign students in the United States come from China, and we've seen a 50 percent increase in the study of Chinese among our own students.There are nearly 200 “friendship cities” drawing our communities together.American and Chinese scientists cooperate on new research and discovery.And of course, Yao Ming is just one signal of our shared love of basketball--I'm only sorry that I won't be able to see a Shanghai Sharks game while I'm visiting.1979年，我們兩國(guó)人民的聯(lián)系十分有限。今天，我們看到當(dāng)年乒乓球隊(duì)員的好奇心已經(jīng)化為許多領(lǐng)域的紐帶，中國(guó)留學(xué)生在美國(guó)的人數(shù)名列第二，而在美國(guó)學(xué)生中，學(xué)中文的人數(shù)增加了50%。我們兩國(guó)有近200個(gè)友好城市，把我們的社區(qū)連接在一起。美中科學(xué)家合作進(jìn)行新的研究與發(fā)現(xiàn)。而姚明是我們兩國(guó)人民都熱愛籃球的僅僅一個(gè)標(biāo)志而已——令我遺憾的是，此行中我不能觀看上海大鯊魚隊(duì)的比賽。

It is no coincidence that the relationship between our countries has accompanied a period of positive change.China has lifted hundreds of millions of people out of poverty--an accomplishment unparalleled in human history--while playing a larger role in global events.And the United States has seen our economy grow along with the standard of living enjoyed by our people, while bringing the Cold War to a successful conclusion.我們兩國(guó)之間的關(guān)系相伴著一個(gè)積極變化的時(shí)期，這不是偶然的。中國(guó)實(shí)現(xiàn)了億萬人民脫貧，這一成就史無前例，同時(shí)，中國(guó)在全球問題中也在發(fā)揮更大的作用。美國(guó)在促使冷戰(zhàn)順利結(jié)束的同時(shí)，經(jīng)濟(jì)也取得了增長(zhǎng)，人民的生活水平提高。

There is a Chinese proverb: “Consider the past, and you shall know the future.” Surely, we have known setbacks and challenges over the last 30 years.Our relationship has not been without disagreement and difficulty.But the notion that we must be adversaries is not predestined--not when we consider the past.Indeed, because of our cooperation, both the United States and China are more prosperous and more secure.We have seen what is possible when we build upon our mutual interests, and engage on the basis of mutual respect.中國(guó)有句名言：“溫故而知新。”當(dāng)然，過去30年中我們也曾遇到挫折和挑戰(zhàn)，我們的關(guān)系不是沒有分歧和困難。但是，“我們必然是對(duì)手”的概念并非是注定不變的——回顧過去不會(huì)是這樣。由于我們的合作，美中兩國(guó)都更加繁榮、更加安全。我們已經(jīng)看到我們本著共同的利益和相互的尊重去努力所能取得的成果。

And yet the success of that engagement depends upon understanding--on sustaining an open dialogue, and learning about one another and from one another.For just as that American table tennis player pointed out--we share much in common as human beings, but our countries are different in certain ways.可是，這種接觸的成功取決于理解，取決于繼續(xù)進(jìn)行開誠(chéng)布公的對(duì)話，相互了解，相互學(xué)習(xí)。正如前面提到的那位美國(guó)乒乓球隊(duì)員所說——作為人，我們有著許多共同之處，但是我們兩國(guó)在某些方面存在著差別。

I believe that each country must chart its own course.China is an ancient nation, with a deeply rooted culture.The United States, by comparison, is a young nation, whose culture is determined by the many different immigrants who have come to our shores, and by the founding documents that guide our democracy.Those documents put forward a simple vision of human affairs, and they enshrine several core principles--that all men and women are created equal, and possess certain fundamental rights;that government should reflect the will of the people and respond to their wishes;that commerce should be open, information freely accessible;and that laws, and not simply men, should guarantee the administration of justice.我認(rèn)為每個(gè)國(guó)家都必須規(guī)劃自己的前進(jìn)方向。中國(guó)是一個(gè)文明古國(guó)，文化深遠(yuǎn)。而美國(guó)相對(duì)而言是一個(gè)年輕的國(guó)家，它的文化由來自許多不同國(guó)家的移民以及指導(dǎo)我國(guó)民主制度的建國(guó)綱領(lǐng)所形成。這些綱領(lǐng)中提出了對(duì)人類事務(wù)的簡(jiǎn)單明了的矚望，并包含了一些核心原則——不論男女人人生而平等，都享有某些基本權(quán)利；政府應(yīng)當(dāng)反映民意，并對(duì)人民的愿望作出回應(yīng)；商貿(mào)應(yīng)該是開放的，信息應(yīng)該自由流通；司法保障應(yīng)該來自法治而不是人治。

Of course, the story of our nation is not without its difficult chapters.In many ways--over many years--we have struggled to advance the promise of these principles to all of our people, and to forge a more perfect union.We fought a very painful civil war, and freed a portion of our population from slavery.It took time for women to be extended the right to vote, workers to win the right to organize, and for immigrants from different corners of the globe to be fully embraced.Even after they were freed, African Americans persevered through conditions that were separate and not equal, before winning full and equal rights.當(dāng)然，我國(guó)的歷史也并非沒有困難的篇章。在很多方面，在很長(zhǎng)的時(shí)間里，我們要通過斗爭(zhēng)去實(shí)現(xiàn)這些原則對(duì)全體人民的承諾，締造一個(gè)更趨完善的聯(lián)邦。我們?cè)蜻^一場(chǎng)很痛苦的南北戰(zhàn)爭(zhēng)，將我國(guó)的一部分人口從奴役下解放出來。婦女獲得投票權(quán)、勞工贏得組織權(quán)、來自世界各地的移民得到完全的接納——這些都是經(jīng)過了一段時(shí)間才實(shí)現(xiàn)的。非洲裔美國(guó)人即使在獲得自由后依然生活在被隔離和不平等的條件下，他們經(jīng)過不懈努力才最終贏得全面、平等的權(quán)利。

None of this was easy.But we made progress because of our belief in those core principles, which have served as our compass through the darkest of storms.That is why Lincoln could stand up in the midst of civil war and declare it a struggle to see whether any nation, conceived in liberty, and “dedicated to the proposition that all men are created equal” could long endure.That is why Dr.Martin Luther King could stand on the steps of the Lincoln Memorial and ask that our nation live out the true meaning of its creed.That's why immigrants from China to Kenya could find a home on our shores;why opportunity is available to all who would work for it;and why someone like me, who less than 50 years ago would have had trouble voting in some parts of America, is now able to serve as its President.所有這些都不曾輕而易舉。但是，由于我們對(duì)這些核心原則的堅(jiān)定信念，我們?nèi)〉昧诉M(jìn)步，這些原則指引我們沖過了最黑暗的風(fēng)暴。這就是為什么林肯能在南北戰(zhàn)爭(zhēng)中挺身而出并宣布，這是一場(chǎng)考驗(yàn)一個(gè)孕育于自由之中、“忠實(shí)于人人生而平等這一原則”的國(guó)家能否永存的斗爭(zhēng)。這也就是為什么馬丁·路德·金博士能夠站立在林肯紀(jì)念堂的臺(tái)階上，要求我們的國(guó)家實(shí)踐自身信仰的真正含義。這也就是為什么來自從中國(guó)到肯尼亞的各國(guó)移民能夠在我國(guó)的土地上安家；為什么所有努力尋求機(jī)會(huì)的人都能獲得機(jī)會(huì)；為什么像我這種在不到50年前在美國(guó)的某些地方連投票都遇到困難的人，現(xiàn)在能夠出任這個(gè)國(guó)家的總統(tǒng)。

And that is why America will always speak out for these core principles around the world.We do not seek to impose any system of government on any other nation, but we also don't believe that the principles that we stand for are unique to our nation.These freedoms of expression_r_r_r and worship--of access to information and political participation--we believe are universal rights.They should be available to all people, including ethnic and religious minorities--whether they are in the United States, China, or any nation.Indeed, it is that respect for universal rights that guides America's openness to other countries;our respect for different cultures;our commitment to international law;and our faith in the future.這就是為什么美國(guó)一直在全世界為這些核心原則而大聲疾呼。我們不尋求把任何政治體制強(qiáng)加給任何別的國(guó)家，但是我們也不認(rèn)為我們主張的這些原則是我們國(guó)家所獨(dú)有的。表達(dá)自由和宗教信仰自由——獲得信息和政治參與的自由——我們認(rèn)為這些自由都是普世的權(quán)利，所有人都應(yīng)當(dāng)享有，包括少數(shù)民族和宗教少數(shù)派，不管是在美國(guó)、中國(guó)還是在任何其他國(guó)家。正是對(duì)普世權(quán)利的尊重指導(dǎo)著美國(guó)向其他國(guó)家開放，尊重各種不同的文化，致力于遵守國(guó)際法，并對(duì)未來抱有信念。

These are all things that you should know about America.I also know that we have much to learn about China.Looking around at this magnificent city--and looking around this room--I do believe that our nations hold something important in common, and that is a belief in the future.Neither the United States nor China is content to rest on our achievements.For while China is an ancient nation, you are also clearly looking ahead with confidence, ambition, and a commitment to see that tomorrow's generation can do better than today's.這些都是你們應(yīng)當(dāng)了解的美國(guó)的情況。我也知道中國(guó)有很多有待我們了解的情況。環(huán)顧一下這座偉大的城市——環(huán)顧一下這個(gè)大廳——我確信我們兩個(gè)國(guó)家有一個(gè)很重要的共同點(diǎn)，那就是我們對(duì)未來的信念。美國(guó)和中國(guó)都不想滿足于已取得的成就，止步不前。雖然中國(guó)是一個(gè)古老的國(guó)家，但你們顯然也對(duì)未來滿懷信心、雄心和使年輕一代能比這一代人更有作為的決心。

In addition to your growing economy, we admire China's extraordinary commitment to science and research--a commitment borne out in everything from the infrastructure you build to the technology you use.China is now the world's largest Internet user--which is why we were so pleased to include the Internet as a part of today's event.This country now has the world's largest mobile phone network, and it is investing in the new forms of energy that can both sustain growth and combat climate change--and I'm looking forward to deepening the partnership between the United States and China in this critical area tomorrow.But above all, I see China's future in you--young people whose talent and dedication and dreams will do so much to help shape the 21st century.我們不但欽佩中國(guó)日益增長(zhǎng)的經(jīng)濟(jì)，還贊賞你們?cè)诳茖W(xué)研究方面極不平凡的努力——從你們建設(shè)的基礎(chǔ)設(shè)施到你們使用的技術(shù)，均體現(xiàn)出這種努力。中國(guó)現(xiàn)在是世界上最大的互聯(lián)網(wǎng)使用國(guó)——這也是我們今天很高興能把互聯(lián)網(wǎng)作為此次活動(dòng)的一部分的原因。這個(gè)國(guó)家目前擁有世界上最大的移動(dòng)電話網(wǎng)絡(luò)，它正在投資發(fā)展既能維持可持續(xù)增長(zhǎng)，又能應(yīng)對(duì)氣候變化的新型能源——我期待著明天在這個(gè)至關(guān)重要的領(lǐng)域中深化兩國(guó)的合作關(guān)系。然而，最重要的是，我在你們身上看到了中國(guó)的未來——年輕一代的聰明才智、獻(xiàn)身精神和夢(mèng)想將為塑造21世紀(jì)發(fā)揮巨大作用。

I've said many times that I believe that our world is now fundamentally interconnected.The jobs we do, the prosperity we build, the environment we protect, the security that we seek--all of these things are shared.And given that interconnection, power in the 21st century is no longer a zero-sum game;one country's success need not come at the expense of another.And that is why the United States insists we do not seek to contain China's rise.On the contrary, we welcome China as a strong and prosperous and successful member of the community of nations--a China that draws on the rights, strengths, and creativity of individual Chinese like you.我已說過多次，我相信我們現(xiàn)在的世界是緊密相連的。我們所做的工作，我們所建設(shè)的繁榮，我們所保護(hù)的環(huán)境，以及我們所尋求的安全——所有這一切都是共有的。鑒于這種相互聯(lián)系，在21世紀(jì)，權(quán)力不應(yīng)再成為一場(chǎng)零和游戲；一國(guó)的成功發(fā)展不應(yīng)以他國(guó)為代價(jià)。這也就是為什么美國(guó)堅(jiān)決表示我們不謀求遏制中國(guó)的崛起。恰恰相反，我們歡迎中國(guó)成為國(guó)際社會(huì)中一個(gè)強(qiáng)大、繁榮、成功的成員——一個(gè)從你們這樣的每個(gè)中國(guó)人的權(quán)利、實(shí)力和創(chuàng)造力中獲得力量的中國(guó)。

To return to the proverb--consider the past.We know that more is to be gained when great powers cooperate than when they collide.That is a lesson that human beings have learned time and again, and that is the example of the history between our nations.And I believe strongly that cooperation must go beyond our government.It must be rooted in our people--in the studies we share, the business that we do, the knowledge that we gain, and even in the sports that we play.And these bridges must be built by young men and women just like you and your counterparts in America.回到前面提到的那句古語——回顧過去。我們知道，大國(guó)之間選擇合作而非對(duì)抗會(huì)帶來更大的惠益。這是人類不斷汲取的一個(gè)教訓(xùn)，我們兩國(guó)的關(guān)系史中也不乏其例。我深信，合作必須不止于政府間的合作。合作必須植根于我們的人民——植根于我們共同進(jìn)行的研究，我們的商貿(mào)活動(dòng)，我們所學(xué)到的知識(shí)，乃至我們的體育運(yùn)動(dòng)。這些橋梁必須由你們這樣的年輕人和美國(guó)的年輕人共同構(gòu)筑。

That's why I'm pleased to announce that the United States will dramatically expand the number of our students who study in China to 100,000.And these exchanges mark a clear commitment to build ties among our people, as surely as you will help determine the destiny of the 21st century.And I'm absolutelyconfident that America has no better ambassadors to offer than our young people.For they, just like you, are filled with talent and energy and optimism about the history that is yet to be written.因此，我高興地宣布，美國(guó)準(zhǔn)備將在中國(guó)留學(xué)的美國(guó)學(xué)生人數(shù)大幅度增加到10萬人。這種交流是對(duì)在我們兩國(guó)人民之間建立聯(lián)系的明確承諾，毫無疑問，你們將幫助決定21世紀(jì)的命運(yùn)。我完全相信，對(duì)美·來說，再好的使者莫過于我們的年輕人。因?yàn)樗麄兒湍銈円粯樱湃A橫溢，充滿活力，對(duì)有待書寫的歷史篇章充滿樂觀。

So let this be the next step in the steady pursuit of cooperation that will serve our nations, and the world.And if there's one thing that we can take from today's dialogue, I hope that it is a commitment to continue this dialogue going forward.那么，就讓這個(gè)舉措成為我們穩(wěn)步尋求合作的下一個(gè)步驟，這種合作有利于我們兩國(guó)乃至整個(gè)世界。如果能從今天的對(duì)話中得到一點(diǎn)啟示的話，我希望那就是致力于今后繼續(xù)進(jìn)行這種對(duì)話。

So thank you very much.And I look forward now to taking some questions from all of you.Thank you very much.(Applause.)

非常感謝諸位。現(xiàn)在我希望回答你們大家提出的一些問題。非常感謝。（掌聲。）

2009.11.16奧巴馬上海對(duì)話中國(guó)青年(中英對(duì)照)

（一）2009-11-20 09:42 President Obama Holds Town Hall with Chinese Youth ·The White House President Barack Obama listens to a question at the town hall meeting with future Chinese leaders at the Shanghai Science and Technology Museum in Shanghai, China, Nov.16, 2009.(Official White House Photo by Lawrence Jackson)Posters commemorating President Barack Obama's appearance at the Shanghai Science and Technology Museum are handed out following his town hall meeting there in Shanghai, China, Nov.16, 2009.(Official White House Photo by Lawrence Jackson)[奧巴馬] 你好。諸位下午好。我感到很榮幸能夠有機(jī)會(huì)到上海跟你們交談，我要感謝復(fù)旦大學(xué)的楊校長(zhǎng)，感謝他的款待和熱情的歡迎。我還想感謝我們出色的大使洪博培，他是我們兩國(guó)間深厚的紐帶。我不知道他剛才說什么，但是希望他說得很好。[13:17:39] PRESIDENT OBAMA: Good afternoon.It is a great honor for me to be here in Shanghai, and to have this opportunity to speak with all of you.I'd like to thank Fudan University's President Yang for his hospitality and his gracious welcome.I'd also like to thank our outstanding Ambassador, Jon Huntsman, who exemplifies the deep ties and respect between our nations.I don't know what he said, but I hope it was good.(Laughter.)[奧巴馬] 我今天準(zhǔn)備這樣，先做一個(gè)開場(chǎng)白，我真正希望做的是回答在座的問題，不但回答在座的學(xué)生問題，同時(shí)還可以從網(wǎng)上得到一些問題，由在座的一些學(xué)生和洪博培大使代為提問。很抱歉，我的中文遠(yuǎn)不如你們的英文，所以我期待和你們的對(duì)話。這是我首次訪問中國(guó)，我看到你們博大的國(guó)家，感到很興奮。在上海這里，我們看到了矚目的增長(zhǎng)，高聳的塔樓，繁忙的街道，還有企業(yè)家的精神。這些都是中國(guó)步入21世紀(jì)的跡象，讓我感到贊嘆。同時(shí)我也急切的要看到向我們展現(xiàn)中國(guó)古老的古跡，明天和后天我要到北京去看雄偉壯麗的故宮和令人嘆為觀止的長(zhǎng)城，這個(gè)國(guó)度既有豐富的歷史，又有對(duì)未來憧憬的信念。[13:17:47] What I'd like to do is to make some opening comments, and then what I'm really looking forward to doing is taking questions, not only from students who are in the audience, but also we've received questions online, which will be asked by some of the students who are here in the audience, as well as by Ambassador Huntsman.And I am very sorry that my Chinese is not as good as your English, but I am looking forward to this chance to have a dialogue.This is my first time traveling to China, and I'm excited to see this majestic country.Here, in Shanghai, we see the growth that has caught the attention of the world--the soaring skyscrapers, the bustling streets and entrepreneurial activity.And just as I'm impressed by these signs of China's journey to the 21st century, I'm eager to see those ancient places that speak to us from China's distant past.Tomorrow and the next day I hope to have a chance when I'm in Beijing to see the majesty of the Forbidden City and the wonder of the Great Wall.Truly, this is a nation that encompasses both a rich history and a belief in the promise of the future.[奧巴馬] 而我們兩國(guó)的關(guān)系也是如此，上海在美中關(guān)系的歷史中是個(gè)具有意義的重大城市，在30年前，《上海公報(bào)》打開了我們兩國(guó)政府和兩國(guó)人民接觸交往的新的篇章。[13:17:54] The same can be said of the relationship between our two countries.Shanghai, of course, is a city that has great meaning in the history of the relationship between the United States and China.It was here, 37 years ago, that the Shanghai Communique opened the door to a new chapter of engagement between our governments and among our people.[奧巴馬] 不過美國(guó)與這個(gè)國(guó)家的紐帶可以追溯更久遠(yuǎn)的過去，追溯到美國(guó)獨(dú)立的初期，喬治·華盛頓組織了皇后號(hào)的下水儀式，這個(gè)船成功前往大清王朝，華盛頓希望看到這艘船前往各地，與中國(guó)結(jié)成新的紐帶。希望中國(guó)開辟新的地平線，建立新的伙伴關(guān)系。在其后的兩個(gè)世紀(jì)中，歷史洪流使我們兩國(guó)關(guān)系向許多不同的方向發(fā)展，而即使在最動(dòng)蕩的方向中，我們的兩國(guó)人民打造深的，甚至有戲劇性的紐帶，比如美國(guó)人永遠(yuǎn)不會(huì)忘記，在二戰(zhàn)期間，美國(guó)飛行員在中國(guó)上空被擊落后，當(dāng)?shù)厝嗣駥?duì)他們的款待，中國(guó)公民冒著失去一切的危險(xiǎn)罩著他們。[13:18:01]

However, America's ties to this city--and to this country--stretch back further, to the earliest days of America's independence.In 1784, our founding father, George Washington, commissioned the Empress of China, a ship that set sail for these shores so that it could pursue trade with the Qing Dynasty.Washington wanted to see the ship carry the flag around the globe, and to forge new ties with nations like China.This is a common American impulse--the desire to reach for new horizons, and to forge new partnerships that are mutually beneficial.Over the two centuries that have followed, the currents of history have steered the relationship between our countries in many directions.And even in the midst of tumultuous winds, our people had opportunities to forge deep and even dramatic ties.For instance, Americans will never forget the hospitality shown to our pilots who were shot down over your soil during World War II, and cared for by Chinese civilians who risked all that they had by doing so.And Chinese veterans of that war still warmly greet those American veterans who return to the sites where they fought to help liberate China from occupation.[奧巴馬] 而參加二戰(zhàn)的老兵仍然歡迎故地重游的美國(guó)老兵，他們?cè)谀抢飬?zhàn)。40年前，我們兩國(guó)間開啟了又一種聯(lián)系，兩國(guó)關(guān)系開始解凍，通過乒乓球的比賽解凍關(guān)系。我們兩國(guó)之間有著分歧，但是我們也有著共同的人性及有著共同的好奇，就像一位乒乓球人員一樣，那的國(guó)家就是一樣，但是這個(gè)小小的開頭帶來了《上海公報(bào)》的問世，最終還帶來了美中在1979年建交。在其后的30年我們又取得了長(zhǎng)足的進(jìn)展，1979年美中貿(mào)易只有50億美元，現(xiàn)在已經(jīng)超過了4000億美元。[13:18:10] A different kind of connection was made nearly 40 years ago when the frost between our countries began to thaw through the simple game of table tennis.The very unlikely nature of this engagement contributed to its success--because for all our differences, both our common humanity and our shared curiosity were revealed.As one American player described his visit to China--“[The]people are just like us…The country is very similar to America, but still very different.” Of course this small opening was followed by the achievement of the Shanghai Communique, and the eventual establishment of formal relations between the United States and China in 1979.And in three decades, just look at how far we have come.In 1979, trade between the United States and China stood at roughly $5 billion--today it tops over $400 billion each year.[奧巴馬] 貿(mào)易在許多方面影響人民的生活，比如美國(guó)電腦中許多部件，還有穿的衣服都是從中國(guó)進(jìn)口的，我們向中國(guó)出口中國(guó)工業(yè)要使用的機(jī)器，這種貿(mào)易可以在太平洋兩岸創(chuàng)造更多的就業(yè)機(jī)會(huì)，讓我們的人民過上質(zhì)量更高的生活。[13:22:50] The commerce affects our people's lives in so many ways.America imports from China many of the computer parts we use, the clothes we wear;and we export to China machinery that helps power your industry.This trade could create even more jobs on both sides of the Pacific, while allowing our people to enjoy a better quality of life.[奧巴馬] 在需求趨于平衡的過程中，這種貿(mào)易可以是更廣闊的貿(mào)易。如今我們有著積極合作和全面的關(guān)系，為我們?cè)诋?dāng)前重大的全球問題上建立伙伴關(guān)系打開了大門，這些問題包括經(jīng)濟(jì)復(fù)蘇、潔凈能源的開發(fā)、制止核武器擴(kuò)散以及應(yīng)對(duì)氣候變化。還有在亞洲及全球各地促進(jìn)和平和穩(wěn)定，所有這些問題我明天與胡主席會(huì)談時(shí)都會(huì)談到。1979年的時(shí)候，我們兩國(guó)人民的聯(lián)系十分有限，如今當(dāng)年乒乓球運(yùn)動(dòng)員的好奇可以在許多領(lǐng)域建立的聯(lián)系中都可以看到，在美國(guó)數(shù)量最多的留學(xué)生都來自中國(guó)。而在美國(guó)的學(xué)生中，學(xué)中文的人數(shù)增加了50%。我們兩國(guó)有近200個(gè)友好城市，美中科學(xué)家在許多新的研究領(lǐng)域和發(fā)現(xiàn)領(lǐng)域進(jìn)行合作，而我們兩國(guó)人民都熱愛籃球，姚明就是個(gè)例子。不過，此行中我不能觀看上海鯊魚隊(duì)的比賽，有點(diǎn)遺憾。[13:23:12] And as demand becomes more balanced, it can lead to even broader prosperity.In 1979, the political cooperation between the United States and China was rooted largely in our shared rivalry with the Soviet Union.Today, we have a positive, constructive and comprehensive relationship that opens the door to partnership on the key global issues of our time--economic recovery and the development of clean energy;stopping the spread of nuclear weapons and the scourge of climate change;the promotion of peace and security in Asia and around the globe.All of these issues will be on the agenda tomorrow when I meet with President Hu.And in 1979, the connections among our people were limited.Today, we see the curiosity of those ping-pong players manifested in the ties that are being forged across many sectors.The second highest number of foreign students in the United States come from China, and we've seen a 50 percent increase in the study of Chinese among our own students.There are nearly 200 “friendship cities” drawing our communities together.American and Chinese scientists cooperate on new research and discovery.And of course, Yao Ming is just one signal of our shared love of basketball--I'm only sorry that I won't be able to see a Shanghai Sharks game while I'm visiting.[奧巴馬] 那么我們兩國(guó)之間的這種關(guān)系給我們帶來了積極的變化，這并不是偶然的，中國(guó)使得億萬人民脫貧，而這種成就是人類歷史上史無前例的。而中國(guó)在全球問題中也發(fā)揮更大的作用，美國(guó)也目睹了我們經(jīng)濟(jì)的成長(zhǎng)。中國(guó)有句古言，溫故而知新。當(dāng)然，我們過去30年中也遇到了挫折和挑戰(zhàn)，我們的關(guān)系并不是沒有困難的，沒有分歧的。但是我們必須一定是對(duì)手這種想法不應(yīng)該是一成不變的。由于我們兩國(guó)的合作，美中兩國(guó)都變得更加繁榮、更加安全。我們基于相互的利益、相互的尊重就能有成就。[13:23:27] It is no coincidence that the relationship between our countries has accompanied a period of positive change.China has lifted hundreds of millions of people out of poverty--an accomplishment unparalleled in human history--while playing a larger role in global events.And the United States has seen our economy grow along with the standard of living enjoyed by our people, while bringing the Cold War to a successful conclusion.There is a Chinese proverb: “Consider the past, and you shall know the future.” Surely, we have known setbacks and challenges over the last 30 years.Our relationship has not been without disagreement and difficulty.But the notion that we must be adversaries is not predestined--not when we consider the past.Indeed, because of our cooperation, both the United States and China are more prosperous and more secure.We have seen what is possible when we build upon our mutual interests, and engage on the basis of mutual respect.2009.11.16奧巴馬上海對(duì)話中國(guó)青年中英對(duì)照(二)2009-11-20 09:44 [奧巴馬] 不過，這種接觸的成功要取決于我們要彼此了解，要能夠進(jìn)行開誠(chéng)布公的對(duì)話，彼此進(jìn)行了解。就像當(dāng)年美國(guó)乒乓球運(yùn)動(dòng)員所說的，我們作為人有著共同的向往，但是我們兩國(guó)又不同。我認(rèn)為我們兩國(guó)每個(gè)國(guó)家都應(yīng)該勾畫出自己要走的路，中國(guó)是一個(gè)文明古國(guó)，它有著博大精深的文化。相對(duì)而言，美國(guó)是一個(gè)年輕的國(guó)家，它的文化受到來自許多不同國(guó)家移民的影響，而指導(dǎo)我們民主制度文件的影響，我有一個(gè)非常簡(jiǎn)單的向往，代表了一些核心的原則，就是所有的人生來平等，都有著基本的權(quán)利，而政府應(yīng)當(dāng)反映人們的意志，貿(mào)易應(yīng)該是開放的，信息流通應(yīng)當(dāng)是自由的，而法律要保證這個(gè)公平。[13:23:38] And yet the success of that engagement depends upon understanding--on sustaining an open dialogue, and learning about one another and from one another.For just as that American table tennis player pointed out--we share much in common as human beings, but our countries are different in certain ways.I believe that each country must chart its own course.China is an ancient nation, with a deeply rooted culture.The United States, by comparison, is a young nation, whose culture is determined by the many different immigrants who have come to our shores, and by the founding documents that guide our democracy.Those documents put forward a simple vision of human affairs, and they enshrine several core principles--that all men and women are created equal, and possess certain fundamental rights;that government should reflect the will of the people and respond to their wishes;that commerce should be open, information freely accessible;and that laws, and not simply men, should guarantee the administration of justice.[奧巴馬] 當(dāng)然，我們的國(guó)家歷史也不是沒有過困難的地方，從很多方面來講，很多年以來，我們是通過斗爭(zhēng)來促進(jìn)這些原則或者是所有的人民能夠享受到，為了締造一個(gè)更完美的聯(lián)合，我們也打過一個(gè)很痛苦的內(nèi)戰(zhàn)，把一部分我們被奴役的人口釋放出來，經(jīng)過一段時(shí)間才能使婦女有投票權(quán)，勞工有組織權(quán)，包括來自各地的移民能夠全部不接受。即使他們被解放以后，非洲與美國(guó)人也和美國(guó)人經(jīng)過一些分開的、不平等的條件，經(jīng)過一段時(shí)間才爭(zhēng)取到全面的平等權(quán)利，所有這些是不容易的。但是我們對(duì)這些核心原則的信念我們?nèi)〉玫倪M(jìn)展，在最黑暗的風(fēng)暴當(dāng)中是作為我們的指南針。[13:25:18] Of course, the story of our nation is not without its difficult chapters.In many ways--over many years--we have struggled to advance the promise of these principles to all of our people, and to forge a more perfect union.We fought a very painful civil war, and freed a portion of our population from slavery.It took time for women to be extended the right to vote, workers to win the right to organize, and for immigrants from different corners of the globe to be fully embraced.Even after they were freed, African Americans persevered through conditions that were separate and not equal, before winning full and equal rights.None of this was easy.But we made progress because of our belief in those core principles, which have served as our compass through the darkest of storms.[奧巴馬] 這是為什么林肯在內(nèi)戰(zhàn)期間站起來說過，任何一個(gè)國(guó)家以自由、以所有人類平等的原則能夠長(zhǎng)久的存在，也就是為什么金博士在林肯紀(jì)念館的前臺(tái)站起來，說我們國(guó)家要必須真正的實(shí)現(xiàn)我們的信念。也就是為什么來自中國(guó)或者肯尼亞的移民能夠到我們的家，也是為什么一個(gè)不到50年前以前在某些地方連投票都遇到困難的人，現(xiàn)在就能夠做到那個(gè)國(guó)家的總統(tǒng)。[13:25:30] That is why Lincoln could stand up in the midst of civil war and declare it a struggle to see whether any nation, conceived in liberty, and “dedicated to the proposition that all men are created equal” could long endure.That is why Dr.Martin Luther King could stand on the steps of the Lincoln Memorial and ask that our nation live out the true meaning of its creed.That's why immigrants from China to Kenya could find a home on our shores;why opportunity is available to all who would work for it;and why someone like me, who less than 50 years ago would have had trouble voting in some parts of America, is now able to serve as its President.[奧巴馬] 這就是為什么美國(guó)永遠(yuǎn)為了全世界各地的核心原則說話，我們不尋求把任何政治體制強(qiáng)制給任何國(guó)家，但是我們也不認(rèn)為我們所支持的這些原則是我們國(guó)家所獨(dú)有的，這些表達(dá)自由、宗教崇拜自由、接觸信息的機(jī)會(huì)、政治的參與，我們認(rèn)為這些是普世的權(quán)利，應(yīng)該是所有人民能夠享受到，包括少數(shù)民族和宗教的族群，不管是在中國(guó)、美國(guó)和任何國(guó)家，對(duì)于普遍權(quán)利的尊敬，作為美國(guó)對(duì)其他國(guó)家的開放態(tài)度的指導(dǎo)原則，我們對(duì)其他文化的尊重，我們對(duì)國(guó)際法的承諾和對(duì)未來的信念的原則。[13:29:42] And that is why America will always speak out for these core principles around the world.We do not seek to impose any system of government on any other nation, but we also don't believe that the principles that we stand for are unique to our nation.These freedoms of expression and worship--of access to information and political participation--we believe are universal rights.They should be available to all people, including ethnic and religious minorities--whether they are in the United States, China, or any nation.Indeed, it is that respect for universal rights that guides America's openness to other countries;our respect for different cultures;our commitment to international law;and our faith in the future.[奧巴馬] 所有這些都是你們知道關(guān)于美國(guó)的一些情況，我們有很多要從中國(guó)學(xué)習(xí)。我們看看這個(gè)偉大城市的各地，也看看這個(gè)房間，我就相信我們兩國(guó)有很重要的共同點(diǎn)，也就是對(duì)未來的信念，不管是美國(guó)還是中國(guó)，對(duì)現(xiàn)在的成就不能感到自滿。雖然中國(guó)是一個(gè)古老的國(guó)家，你們也是充滿信心展望未來，致力于下一代能夠比這一代做的更好，除了你們不斷增長(zhǎng)的經(jīng)濟(jì)之外，我們很配合中國(guó)在科學(xué)和研究方面所投入的力量，包括建設(shè)的基礎(chǔ)設(shè)施和使用的技術(shù)，中國(guó)是世界上使用互聯(lián)網(wǎng)技術(shù)最多的國(guó)家，這就是我們很高興互聯(lián)網(wǎng)是今天活動(dòng)的一部分，這個(gè)國(guó)家也擁有最大的機(jī)動(dòng)電話網(wǎng)絡(luò)，對(duì)新的投資保持繼續(xù)增長(zhǎng)，和應(yīng)對(duì)氣候變化方面有新的投資，我也希望兩國(guó)加強(qiáng)這方面的合作。[13:29:55] These are all things that you should know about America.I also know that we have much to learn about China.Looking around at this magnificent city--and looking around this room--I do believe that our nations hold something important in common, and that is a belief in the future.Neither the United States nor China is content to rest on our achievements.For while China is an ancient nation, you are also clearly looking ahead with confidence, ambition, and a commitment to see that tomorrow's generation can do better than today's.In addition to your growing economy, we admire China's extraordinary commitment to science and research--a commitment borne out in everything from the infrastructure you build to the technology you use.China is now the world's largest Internet user--which is why we were so pleased to include the Internet as a part of today's event.This country now has the world's largest mobile phone network, and it is investing in the new forms of energy that can both sustain growth and combat climate change--and I'm looking forward to deepening the partnership between the United States and China in this critical area tomorrow.[奧巴馬] 但是更重要是看到年輕人你們的才能、你們的獻(xiàn)身精神、你們的夢(mèng)想在21世紀(jì)實(shí)現(xiàn)方面會(huì)發(fā)揮很大的作用。我說過很多次，我認(rèn)為世界是互相連接的，我們所做的工作，我們所建立的繁榮，我們所保護(hù)的環(huán)境，我們所追求的安全，所有這些都是共同的，而且是互相連接的，所以21世紀(jì)的實(shí)力不在零和游戲，一個(gè)國(guó)家成功不應(yīng)該以另外一個(gè)國(guó)家的犧牲作為代價(jià)。這就是我們?yōu)槭裁床粚で蠖糁浦袊?guó)的崛起。相反，我們歡迎中國(guó)作為一個(gè)國(guó)際社會(huì)的強(qiáng)的、繁榮的、成功的成員。[13:30:05] But above all, I see China's future in you--young people whose talent and dedication and dreams will do so much to help shape the 21st century.I've said many times that I believe that our world is now fundamentally interconnected.The jobs we do, the prosperity we build, the environment we protect, the security that we seek--all of these things are shared.And given that interconnection, power in the 21st century is no longer a zero-sum game;one country's success need not come at the expense of another.And that is why the United States insists we do not seek to contain China's rise.On the contrary, we welcome China as a strong and prosperous and successful member of the community of nations--a China that draws on the rights, strengths, and creativity of individual Chinese like you.[奧巴馬] 再回到剛才的諺語，我們應(yīng)該考慮過去。在大的國(guó)家合作的時(shí)候，就比互相碰撞會(huì)取得更多得好處，這就是人類在歷史上不斷吸取的教訓(xùn)。我認(rèn)為我們合作應(yīng)該是超越政府間的合作，應(yīng)該是以人民為基礎(chǔ)，我們所研究的內(nèi)容，我們所從事的生意，我們送獲得的知識(shí)，我們所進(jìn)行的體育比賽，所有這些橋梁必須是年輕人共同合作建立起來，這就是我為什么非常高興我們要大大的宣布我們到中國(guó)學(xué)習(xí)的留學(xué)生人數(shù)，要增加到10萬人。這樣交流就會(huì)表現(xiàn)出我們是愿意致力于加強(qiáng)兩國(guó)人民的聯(lián)系，而且我是絕對(duì)有信心。對(duì)美國(guó)來說，最好的大使、最好的使者就是年輕人，他們和你們一樣，很有才能，充滿活力，對(duì)未來的歷史還是很樂觀的，這是我們合作的下一步，惠及兩國(guó)和全世界。[13:30:13] To return to the proverb--consider the past.We know that more is to be gained when great powers cooperate than when they collide.That is a lesson that human beings have learned time and again, and that is the example of the history between our nations.And I believe strongly that cooperation must go beyond our government.It must be rooted in our people--in the studies we share, the business that we do, the knowledge that we gain, and even in the sports that we play.And these bridges must be built by young men and women just like you and your counterparts in America.That's why I'm pleased to announce that the United States will dramatically expand the number of our students who study in China to 100,000.And these exchanges mark a clear commitment to build ties among our people, as surely as you will help determine the destiny of the 21st century.And I'm absolutely confident that America has no better ambassadors to offer than our young people.For they, just like you, are filled with talent and energy and optimism about the history that is yet to be written.So let this be the next step in the steady pursuit of cooperation that will serve our nations, and the world.[奧巴馬] 今天可以吸收的一個(gè)最重要的內(nèi)容就是我們不斷的向前推進(jìn)。非常感謝。現(xiàn)在歡迎各位提問題。[13:30:22] And if there's one thing that we can take from today's dialogue, I hope that it is a commitment to continue this dialogue going forward.So thank you very much.And I look forward now to taking some questions from all of you.Thank you very much.(Applause.)[奧巴馬] 順便說一句，這在美國(guó)是非常常見的傳統(tǒng)——舉行這種市政會(huì)議，我現(xiàn)在要做的就是如果你有興趣提問的話請(qǐng)舉手，我會(huì)說請(qǐng)你提問。我會(huì)從在座的觀眾中問一個(gè)問題，然后再讓這些學(xué)生代表以及洪大使從網(wǎng)上代為提問。我先找個(gè)男生再找一個(gè)女生，來回這么找，讓大家知道我是公平的。[13:30:31] So--I just want to make sure this works.This is a tradition, by the way, that is very common in the United States at these town hall meetings.And what we're going to do is I will just--if you are interested in asking a question, you can raise your hands.I will call on you.And then I will alternate between a question from the audience and an Internet question from one of the students who prepared the questions, as well as I think Ambassador Huntsman may have a question that we were able to obtain from the Web site of our embassy.So let me begin, though, by seeing--and then what I'll do is I'll call on a boy and then a girl and then--so we'll go back and forth, so that you know it's fair.奧巴馬] 這位小女孩你來開始吧。請(qǐng)等一下我給你話筒。[13:30:38] All right? So I'll start with this young lady right in the front.Why don't we wait for this microphone so everyone can hear you.And what's your name? [現(xiàn)場(chǎng)提問] 我叫程熙，我是復(fù)旦大學(xué)的學(xué)生，上海和芝加哥從1985年開始就是姐妹城市，這兩個(gè)城市進(jìn)行過各種經(jīng)貿(mào)、文化、政治交流，你現(xiàn)在在采取什么措施來加深美國(guó)和中國(guó)城市之間的關(guān)系。世博會(huì)明年將在上海舉行，你是否準(zhǔn)備參加世博會(huì)呢？ [13:30:56] Q

My name is(inaudible)and I am a student from Fudan University.Shanghai and Chicago have been sister cities since 1985, and these two cities have conduct a wide range of economic, political, and cultural exchanges.So what measures will you take to deepen this close relationship between cities of the United States and China? And Shanghai will hold the World Exposition next year.Will you bring your family to visit the Expo? Thank you.[奧巴馬] 非常感謝你的問題，我在來之前和上海的市長(zhǎng)共進(jìn)午餐，他和我說他跟芝加哥，也就是我的家鄉(xiāng)有著很好的關(guān)系，他兩度訪問芝加哥，我認(rèn)為城市間有這種交流非常非常好，我剛才和韓市長(zhǎng)談的問題之一就是我們這些城市如何可以彼此進(jìn)行交流，比如就潔凈能源的策略進(jìn)行交流。因?yàn)槊乐袃蓢?guó)共同面對(duì)的問題就是我們?nèi)绾卧谌丝谠鲩L(zhǎng)的過程中，又解決氣候變化的問題，同時(shí)減少我們二氧化碳的排放。[13:31:14] PRESIDENT OBAMA: Well, thank you very much for the question.I was just having lunch before I came here with the Mayor of Shanghai, and he told me that he has had an excellent relationship with the city of Chicago--my home town--that he's visited there twice.And I think it's wonderful to have these exchanges between cities.One of the things that I discussed with the Mayor is how both cities can learn from each other on strategies around clean energy, because one of the issues that ties China and America together is how, with an expanding population and a concern for climate change, that we're able to reduce our carbon footprint.[奧巴馬] 很顯然，在美國(guó)以及在很多發(fā)達(dá)國(guó)家，人均能耗量都比中國(guó)的人均能耗量大，不過在中國(guó)成長(zhǎng)的過程中，能耗量會(huì)增加，因此，我們找到新的戰(zhàn)略，這符合我們兩國(guó)的利益。我們剛才談了大眾捷運(yùn)，我知道上海和其他城市之間就有這種快軌，我相信美國(guó)以及芝加哥可以在這種快軌方面向中國(guó)學(xué)習(xí)。而在美國(guó)我們也在學(xué)習(xí)如何建造這種綠色建筑，當(dāng)然，在上海我看到有很多的吊車，很多的建筑在蓋起來。因此在這些新的技術(shù)上我們進(jìn)行合作是非常非常重要的，使得我們每一個(gè)建筑在采光、取暖等等方面都能減少能耗，使能源效率更高，這方面是我們兩國(guó)可以相互學(xué)習(xí)的。[13:35:20] And obviously in the United States and many developed countries, per capita, per individual, they are already using much more energy than each individual here in China.But as China grows and expands, it's going to be using more energy as well.So both countries have a great interest in finding new strategies.We talked about mass transit and the excellent rail lines that are being developed in Shanghai.I think we can learn in Chicago and the United States some of the fine work that's being done on high-speed rail.In the United States, I think we are learning how to develop buildings that use much less energy, that are much more energy-efficient.And I know that with Shanghai, as I traveled and I saw all the cranes and all the new buildings that are going up, it's very important for us to start incorporating these new technologies so that each building is energy-efficient when it comes to lighting, when it comes to heating.And so it's a terrific opportunity I think for us to learn from each other.[奧巴馬] 我知道上海世博會(huì)的焦點(diǎn)之一就是提高能效的問題，剛才韓市長(zhǎng)跟我講了這個(gè)問題，我將非常樂于參加上海世博會(huì)，當(dāng)然，我現(xiàn)在不知道那時(shí)候我的時(shí)間安排怎么樣，不過我感到非常高興上海世博會(huì)將有我們的美國(guó)館，我們知道現(xiàn)在參觀世博會(huì)的人會(huì)有七千萬人。芝加哥已經(jīng)舉辦過兩次世博會(huì)，這兩次世博會(huì)都給我們芝加哥帶來了巨大的好處，我希望上海情況也是如此，謝謝。[13:35:32] I know this is going to be a major focus of the Shanghai World Expo, is the issue of clean energy, as I learned from the Mayor.And so I would love to attend.I'm not sure yet what my schedule is going to be, but I'm very pleased that we're going to have an excellent U.S.pavilion at the Expo, and I understand that we expect as many as 70 million visitors here.So it's going to be very crowded and it's going to be very exciting.Chicago has had two world expos in its history, and both of those expos ended up being tremendous boosts for the city.So I'm sure the same thing will happen here in Shanghai.Thank you.(Applause.)Why don't we get one of the questions from the Internet? And introduce yourself, in case –

2009.11.16奧巴馬上海對(duì)話中國(guó)青年中英對(duì)照(三)2009-11-20 09:46 [現(xiàn)場(chǎng)提問] 總統(tǒng)先生，我是上海交通大學(xué)的學(xué)生。我的問題是，您來中國(guó)的第一印象是什么？你給中國(guó)帶來什么？又想從中國(guó)帶走什么？ [13:35:41] Q

First shall I say it in Chinese, and then the English, okay? PRESIDENT OBAMA: Yes.Q

I want to pose a question from the Internet.I want to thank you, Mr.President, for visiting China in your first year in office, and exchange views with us in China.I want to know what are you bringing to China, your visit to China this time, and what will you bring back to the United States?(Applause.)[奧巴馬] 好。這次訪問的主要目的就是加深我對(duì)中國(guó)和中國(guó)對(duì)未來的愿景的理解，我已經(jīng)和胡主席進(jìn)行了幾次會(huì)晤，我們一起參加20國(guó)峰會(huì)，就是應(yīng)對(duì)金融危機(jī)，另外，我們就范圍廣泛的問題也進(jìn)行磋商。但是我認(rèn)為很重要的是美國(guó)要繼續(xù)不斷的加深對(duì)中國(guó)的了解，同樣中國(guó)要不斷加深對(duì)美國(guó)的了解也是重要的。至于我這次會(huì)晤希望有什么成果或者訪問的成果，除了能夠看紫禁城和長(zhǎng)城這么偉大的好的機(jī)會(huì)，還有會(huì)見各位，所有這些都是我的一些高潮和亮點(diǎn)。[13:35:51] PRESIDENT OBAMA: The main purpose of my trip is to deepen my understanding of China and its vision for the future.I have had several meetings now with President Hu.We participated together in the G20 that was dealing with the economic financial crisis.We have had consultations about a wide range of issues.But I think it's very important for the United States to continually deepen its understanding of China, just as it's important for China to continually deepen its understanding of the United States.In terms of what I'd like to get out of this meeting, or this visit, in addition to having the wonderful opportunity to see the Forbidden City and the Great Wall, and to meet with all of you--these are all highlights –

[奧巴馬] 除此以外，我打算和胡主席談到一些問題，也就是洪大使提到的一點(diǎn)，世界上除非美中兩國(guó)一致，不然能夠解決全球的挑戰(zhàn)是極少的。我舉個(gè)例子來說，剛才談到的氣候變化這個(gè)問題，美國(guó)和中國(guó)是世界上最大的兩個(gè)溫室氣體的排放者，也就是造成全球變暖的因素。那么美國(guó)作為一個(gè)高度發(fā)達(dá)國(guó)家，就像剛才說的，從人均來講，人均消耗的能源多得多，排放的溫室氣體按人均來算比中國(guó)多得多，但是中國(guó)增長(zhǎng)速度快得多，人口多得多，所以除非我們兩個(gè)國(guó)家都愿意采取一些關(guān)鍵的步驟來應(yīng)對(duì)這個(gè)問題，我們就無法解決這個(gè)問題。[13:35:59] but in addition to that, the discussions that I intend to have with President Hu speak to the point that Ambassador Huntsman made earlier, which is there are very few global challenges that can be solved unless the United States and China agree.So let me give you a specific example, and that is the issue we were just discussing of climate change.The United States and China are the world's two largest emitters of greenhouse gases, of carbon that is causing the planet to warm.Now, the United States, as a highly developed country, as I said before, per capita, consumes much more energy and emits much more greenhouse gases for each individual than does China.On the other hand, China is growing at a much faster pace and it has a much larger population.So unless both of our countries are willing to take critical steps in dealing with this issue, we will not be able to resolve it.[奧巴馬] 那么12月份舉行哥本哈根會(huì)議，世界的領(lǐng)導(dǎo)人正在努力找到一個(gè)方案，能夠使我們大家都作出承諾，是有區(qū)別的，不會(huì)說每個(gè)國(guó)家承擔(dān)的義務(wù)一樣，顯然中國(guó)貧窮的人數(shù)多得多，所以他不需要跟美國(guó)做的一樣。但是各方都應(yīng)該承擔(dān)一些具體的義務(wù)，就是有關(guān)我們打算做些什么來減少溫室氣體。這只是一個(gè)例子，我希望會(huì)晤的成果，就是我和胡主席能夠就美中兩國(guó)怎么共同發(fā)揮領(lǐng)導(dǎo)作用而達(dá)成一致。因?yàn)槲铱梢愿嬖V各位，甚至很多其他國(guó)家他們將等著我們，他們要看我們做什么，他們要說，“你看美國(guó)、中國(guó)他們對(duì)這個(gè)并不認(rèn)真，那他們也不會(huì)認(rèn)真”。[13:39:24] There's going to be a Copenhagen conference in December in which world leaders are trying to find a recipe so that we can all make commitments that are differentiated so each country would not have the same obligations--obviously China, which has much more poverty, should not have to do exactly the same thing as the United States--but all of us should have these certain obligations in terms of what our plan will be to reduce these greenhouse gases.So that's an example of what I hope to get out of this meeting--a meeting of the minds between myself and President Hu about how together the United States and China can show leadership.Because I will tell you, other countries around the world will be waiting for us.They will watch to see what we do.And if they say, ah, you know, the United States and China, they're not serious about this, then they won't be serious either.[奧巴馬] 那兩個(gè)國(guó)家就要承擔(dān)做領(lǐng)導(dǎo)的責(zé)任。所以我們?cè)绞悄軌蛴懻撨@個(gè)問題，越是能夠向全世界展現(xiàn)在這些問題上的領(lǐng)導(dǎo)作用。好吧，我想現(xiàn)在輪到男士。[13:39:30] That is the burden of leadership that both of our countries now carry.And my hope is, is that the more discussion and dialogue that we have, the more we are able to show this leadership to the world on these many critical issues.Okay?(Applause.)All right, it's a--I think it must be a boy's turn now.Right? So I'll call on this young man right here.[現(xiàn)場(chǎng)提問] 我是同濟(jì)大學(xué)黃立赫（音）。首先我想引用“有朋自遠(yuǎn)方來不亦樂乎”這句話來歡迎您，在《論語·子路》中有一句話叫和而不同，我們中國(guó)人民的理想就是在世界構(gòu)建一個(gè)文化多元化的和諧世界。我們知道美國(guó)文化本身是在歷史沉淀當(dāng)中由不同的文化元素所積淀而成的多元混合型文化，請(qǐng)問在您的這屆政府中會(huì)采取哪些措施來共同構(gòu)建這個(gè)世界向著文化多元化發(fā)展？在您的外交政策中會(huì)有哪些措施去尊重各國(guó)的不同的歷史文化？我們中美兩國(guó)在此方面會(huì)有哪些合作？謝謝您。[13:39:39] Q

(As translated.)Mr.President, good afternoon.I'm from Tongji University.I want to cite a saying from Confucius: “It is always good to have a friend coming from afar.” In Confucius books, there is a great saying which says that harmony is good, but also we uphold differences.China advocates a harmonious world.We know that the United States develops a culture that features diversity.I want to know, what will your government do to build a diversified world with different cultures? What would you do to respect the different cultures and histories of other countries? And what kinds of cooperation we can conduct in the future? [奧巴馬] 我認(rèn)為這是非常好的一點(diǎn)，美國(guó)的優(yōu)勢(shì)之一就是我們是一個(gè)非常多元化的文化，我們那有來自世界各地的人，因此，這對(duì)于美國(guó)人長(zhǎng)什么樣，你確實(shí)不能一言以蔽之，比如像我家我父親來自肯尼亞，我母親來自中西部的堪薩斯州，我妹妹是半個(gè)印度尼西亞人，她又嫁了一位加拿大的華裔人。因此當(dāng)你看到我們奧巴馬全家聚會(huì)的時(shí)候我們就像聯(lián)合國(guó)一樣，什么人都有，而這就是我們美國(guó)的力量所在，因?yàn)樗馕吨覀儚牟煌奈幕牟煌娘嬍常瑥牟煌南敕ㄖ邢嗷W(xué)習(xí)，這使得我們社會(huì)變得更加富有活力。同時(shí)每個(gè)國(guó)家在你中有我我中有你的世界中，每個(gè)國(guó)家有著自己的歷史傳統(tǒng)和文化，因此我認(rèn)為對(duì)于美國(guó)來講重要的一點(diǎn)就是不能推斷說，我們有好的做法適用到別人身上的時(shí)候也可以帶來好處。實(shí)際上這方面我們要虛心一點(diǎn)才行，對(duì)別的國(guó)家這種態(tài)度要虛心一點(diǎn)才行。[13:40:04] PRESIDENT OBAMA: This is an excellent point.The United States, one of our strengths is that we are a very diverse culture.We have people coming from all around the world.And so there's no one definition of what an American looks like.In my own family, I have a father who was from Kenya;I have a mother who was from Kansas, in the Midwest of the United States;my sister is half-Indonesian;she's married to a Chinese person from Canada.So when you see family gatherings in the Obama household, it looks like the United Nations.(Laughter.)And that is a great strength of the United States, because it means that we learn from different cultures and different foods and different ideas, and that has made us a much more dynamic society.Now, what is also true is that each country in this interconnected world has its own culture and its own history and its own traditions.And I think it's very important for the United States not to assume that what is good for us is automatically good for somebody else.And we have to have some modesty about our attitudes towards other countries.[奧巴馬] 如果要說正如我在開場(chǎng)白中所說的一樣，我們確實(shí)認(rèn)為一些基本的原則是所有人不管你是什么樣的文化，對(duì)所有人都應(yīng)該是共有的共性，比如在聯(lián)合國(guó)我們非常活躍于聯(lián)合國(guó)來努力確保世界各地的兒童都能夠得到某些基本權(quán)利的待遇。當(dāng)然，有些地方兒童受到剝削、壓榨，強(qiáng)迫他們做童工，盡管以前不同的國(guó)家包括美國(guó)發(fā)生過這樣的事情，但是世界上所有的國(guó)家都應(yīng)當(dāng)有一個(gè)共同的標(biāo)準(zhǔn)，就是要以比過去更好的方式來對(duì)待我們的兒童，這是一個(gè)普世的價(jià)值觀。[13:42:54] I have to say, though, as I said in my opening remarks, that we do believe that there are certain fundamental principles that are common to all people, regardless of culture.So, for example, in the United Nations we are very active in trying to make sure that children all around the world are treated with certain basic rights--that if children are being exploited, if there's forced labor for children, that despite the fact that that may have taken place in the past in many different countries, including the United States, that all countries of the world now should have developed to the point where we are treating children better than we did in the past.That's a universal value.[奧巴馬] 我相信對(duì)婦女的問題上情況也是如此，我跟上海的韓市長(zhǎng)在吃午餐的時(shí)候進(jìn)行了很有趣的討論，他跟我說現(xiàn)在有很多專業(yè)人士，在中國(guó)的專業(yè)人士中，比如在大學(xué)生中女生比男生還多，而且她們的表現(xiàn)非常的好。我認(rèn)為這是一個(gè)取得進(jìn)展的很好的、很小的指標(biāo)，因?yàn)槟憧纯词澜绺鞯氐陌l(fā)展，一個(gè)最好的指標(biāo)就是一個(gè)國(guó)家是不是成就斐然的一個(gè)最好的指標(biāo)就是他的教育以及婦女所受的教育。而那些能夠發(fā)揮婦女的潛力的國(guó)家，那些做得好的國(guó)家他們得到好處就比那些不發(fā)揮婦女潛力的國(guó)家要大。當(dāng)然，男女關(guān)系中不同的文化有不同的做法，不過我認(rèn)為在美國(guó)，我們很重要的一點(diǎn)是要確認(rèn)世界各地婦女的權(quán)利，當(dāng)然，有些社會(huì)中婦女受到壓迫，她們不能得到足夠的機(jī)會(huì)，還有婦女受到暴力的影響等等，見到這些情況的時(shí)候我們都會(huì)直言不諱地提出來的。當(dāng)然，有些人可能不同意我們的觀點(diǎn)，我們可以就此展開對(duì)話，但是我們能夠?qū)崿F(xiàn)我們的理想才行。[13:43:08] I believe, for example, the same thing holds true when it comes to the treatment of women.I had a very interesting discussion with the Mayor of Shanghai during lunch right before I came, and he informed me that in many professions now here in China, there are actually more women enrolled in college than there are men, and that they are doing very well.I think that is an excellent indicator of progress, because it turns out that if you look at development around the world, one of the best indicators of whether or not a country does well is how well it educates its girls and how it treats its women.And countries that are tapping into the talents and the energy of women and giving them educations typically do better economically than countries that don't.So, now, obviously difficult cultures may have different attitudes about the relationship between men and women, but I think it is the view of the United States that it is important for us to affirm the rights of women all around the world.And if we see certain societies in which women are oppressed, or they are not getting opportunities, or there is violence towards women, we will speak out.Now, there may be some people who disagree with us, and we can have a dialogue about that.But we think it's important, nevertheless, to be true to our ideals and our values.[奧巴馬] 當(dāng)然，我們?cè)谧鲞@個(gè)事情的過程中，我們要虛心，我們并不是十全十美的，我們?cè)诤芏鄦栴}上也要取得進(jìn)展，你跟美國(guó)的婦女講的時(shí)候，她們會(huì)跟你說：很多男人對(duì)于婦女在社會(huì)中的地位還有一些成見。因此我們絕不聲稱我們解決了這些問題，但是我們認(rèn)為就這些問題，普世的原則我們還是要談的。下面聽聽網(wǎng)民的提問。[13:43:17] And we--and when we do so, though, we will always do so with the humility and understanding that we are not perfect and that we still have much progress to make.If you talk to women in America, they will tell you that there are still men who have a lot of old-fashioned ideas about the role of women in society.And so we don't claim that we have solved all these problems, but we do think that it's important for us to speak out on behalf of these universal ideals and these universal values.Okay? All right.We're going to take a question from the Internet.[現(xiàn)場(chǎng)提問] 總統(tǒng)先生，您好。我們非常榮幸來到這兒，我叫張新（音），來自于上海外國(guó)語大學(xué)。我想找一個(gè)網(wǎng)上的問題，這個(gè)問題是來自于臺(tái)灣的一位同胞。他說我來自于臺(tái)灣，現(xiàn)在我在大陸做生意，現(xiàn)在兩岸關(guān)系在近年來不斷地改善，我現(xiàn)在在大陸的生意做得很好。當(dāng)有人在美國(guó)說，美國(guó)想向臺(tái)灣售武的時(shí)候我們非常擔(dān)心，因?yàn)檫@樣的話會(huì)破壞兩岸關(guān)系。總統(tǒng)先生，我想知道您是否支持改善兩岸關(guān)系。當(dāng)然，這個(gè)問題是來自于一位商人。但是其實(shí)對(duì)于所有的年輕中國(guó)人來說，其實(shí)都非常關(guān)心這個(gè)問題，所以我們特別希望聽下您的看法。謝謝。[13:47:18] Q

Hello, Mr.President.It's a great honor to be here and meet you in person.PRESIDENT OBAMA: Thank you.Q

I will be reading a question selected on the Internet to you, and this question is from somebody from Taiwan.In his question, he said: I come from Taiwan.Now I am doing business on the mainland.And due to improved cross-straits relations in recent years, my business in China is doing quite well.So when I heard the news that some people in America would like to propose--continue selling arms and weapons to Taiwan, I begin to get pretty worried.I worry that this may make our cross-straits relations suffer.So I would like to know if, Mr.President, are you supportive of improved cross-straits relations? And although this question is from a businessman, actually, it's a question of keen concern to all of us young Chinese students, so we'd really like to know your position on this question.Thank you.(Applause.)[奧巴馬] 我過去很明確，我的政府全面支持一個(gè)中國(guó)的政策，也就像三個(gè)聯(lián)合公報(bào)所反映出的那樣子，就是幾十年前開始的關(guān)于針對(duì)與臺(tái)灣的關(guān)系，也包括和中華人民共和國(guó)的關(guān)系在內(nèi)。我們不愿意改變這個(gè)政策和這個(gè)態(tài)度。我非常高興看到緊張局勢(shì)的緩和和跨海峽兩岸關(guān)系的改善。而且我非常希望我們繼續(xù)看到兩岸不斷地改善關(guān)系，解決很多這樣的問題。[13:47:30] PRESIDENT OBAMA: Thank you.Well, I have been clear in the past that my administration fully supports a one-China policy, as reflected in the three joint communiqués that date back several decades, in terms of our relations with Taiwan as well as our relations with the People's Republic of China.We don't want to change that policy and that approach.I am very pleased with the reduction of tensions and the improvement in cross-straits relations, and it is my deep desire and hope that we will continue to see great improvement between Taiwan and the rest of--and the People's Republic in resolving many of these issues.[奧巴馬] 一個(gè)事情，美國(guó)在對(duì)外政策當(dāng)中，也包括針對(duì)中國(guó)的政策，我們一直尋求的一件事情就是要通過對(duì)話和談判問題能夠得到解決，我們一直認(rèn)為這是最好的途徑。我認(rèn)為這個(gè)地區(qū)正在發(fā)生著經(jīng)濟(jì)和商務(wù)的聯(lián)系，正在幫助緩和很多在你們出生或者我還沒有出生以前就已經(jīng)產(chǎn)生的緊張局勢(shì)，有些人還希望回顧過去來考慮問題，而不是展望未來，我還是希望能夠展望未來。就像我剛才說的，現(xiàn)在建立的商務(wù)關(guān)系是有益的，有人認(rèn)為做生意賺錢的話，他們會(huì)考慮得很清楚，而不會(huì)那么過分的擔(dān)憂這些意識(shí)形態(tài)的問題，而且我認(rèn)為這個(gè)地區(qū)已經(jīng)看到這個(gè)現(xiàn)象，我們非常支持這樣的進(jìn)程。好吧。現(xiàn)在輪到女生。[13:47:41] One of the things that I think that the United States, in terms of its foreign policy and its policy with respect to China, is always seeking is ways that through dialogue and negotiations, problems can be solved.We always think that's the better course.And I think that economic ties and commercial ties that are taking place in this region are helping to lower a lot of the tensions that date back before you were born or even before I was born.Now, there are some people who still look towards the past when it comes to these issues, as opposed to looking towards the future.I prefer to look towards the future.And as I said, I think the commercial ties that are taking place--there's something about when people think that they can do business and make money that makes them think very clearly and not worry as much about ideology.And I think that that's starting to happen in this region, and we are very supportive of that process.Okay? Let's see, it's a girl's turn now, right? Yes, right there.Yes.Hold on, let's get--whoops, I'm sorry, they took the mic back here.I'll call on you next.Go ahead, and then I'll go up here later.Go ahead.009.11.16奧巴馬上海對(duì)話中國(guó)青年中英對(duì)照(四)2009-11-20 09:46 [現(xiàn)場(chǎng)提問] 謝謝。總統(tǒng)先生，我是來自于上海交通大學(xué)的一位學(xué)生。我想問一個(gè)您得諾貝爾和平獎(jiǎng)的一個(gè)問題。您是如何看待您得獎(jiǎng)的？您得了獎(jiǎng)對(duì)您來說是不是意味著更多的壓力和責(zé)任？您有更多的責(zé)任去推動(dòng)世界和平。同時(shí)，這會(huì)不會(huì)影響你解決世界問題的一些態(tài)度？ [13:47:58] Q

Thank you.PRESIDENT OBAMA: I'll call on you later.But I'll on her first and then I'll call on you afterwards.Go ahead.Q

Okay, thank you.Mr.President, I'm a student from Shanghai Jiao Tong University.I have a question concerning the Nobel Prize for Peace.In your opinion, what's the main reason that you were honored the Nobel Prize for Peace? And will it give you more responsibility and pressure to--more pressure and the responsibility to promote world peace? And will it bring you--will it influence your ideas while dealing with the international affairs? Thank you very much.[奧巴馬] 這個(gè)問題問得非常好，謝謝。正如我開始所說，關(guān)于我得到的和平獎(jiǎng)這個(gè)問題最驚奇的就是我自己，當(dāng)然，這是一個(gè)殊榮，不過我認(rèn)為這個(gè)榮譽(yù)我有點(diǎn)不配。因?yàn)榭紤]到以前得獎(jiǎng)的人所做的工作我有點(diǎn)不配，但是我希望做的工作就是以本著非常卑謙的態(tài)度來對(duì)待這個(gè)事情。那就是他們這個(gè)諾貝爾提名委員會(huì)對(duì)于美國(guó)所發(fā)生的變化以及美國(guó)對(duì)世界的態(tài)度所發(fā)生的變化受到了啟發(fā)，所以他們把獎(jiǎng)項(xiàng)頒發(fā)給了我，不過我只是對(duì)我們對(duì)世界態(tài)度的變化的一個(gè)象征而已。[13:54:13] PRESIDENT OBAMA: Thank you.That was an excellent question.I have to say that nobody was more surprised than me about winning the Nobel Prize for Peace.Obviously it's a great honor.I don't believe necessarily that it's an honor I deserve, given the extraordinary history of people who have won the prize.All I can do is to, with great humility, accept the fact that I think the committee was inspired by the American people and the possibilities of changing not only America but also America's approach to the world.And so in some ways I think they gave me the prize but I was more just a symbol of the shift in our approach to world affairs that we are trying to promote.[奧巴馬] 我感到這是一種殊榮——能夠成為美國(guó)總統(tǒng)。正如我夫人經(jīng)常提醒我說的，有時(shí)候我抱怨工作太忙了，她經(jīng)常提醒我說：你是自己找的這份工作。英文里說你自己鋪了床你只好自己到里面去睡覺。這個(gè)意思就是說有時(shí)候你要想得到什么東西真要小心一點(diǎn)，你真有可能得到這份東西，我認(rèn)為我們每個(gè)人要在世界上促進(jìn)我們的和平，做到這一點(diǎn)并不容易。[13:54:21] In terms of the burden that I feel, I am extraordinarily honored to be put in the position of President.And as my wife always reminds me when I complain that I'm working too hard, she says, you volunteered for this job.(Laughter.)And so you--there's a saying--I don't know if there's a similar saying in China--we have a saying: “You made your bed, now you have to sleep in it.” And it basically means you have to be careful what you ask for because you might get it.I think that all of us have obligations for trying to promote peace in the world.It's not always easy to do.[奧巴馬] 現(xiàn)在世界上有很多沖突，這些沖突有數(shù)百年的歷史，比如你看看中東的情況，這些戰(zhàn)爭(zhēng)和沖突他們來源于一千年以前的斗爭(zhēng)，比如在非洲有部落的沖突，這都很難得到解決，作為美國(guó)總統(tǒng)，我的工作之一是我們美國(guó)武裝力量的總指揮，我的當(dāng)務(wù)之急首先要做的就是保護(hù)美國(guó)人民，由于9?11發(fā)生的襲擊事件，以及世界各地的恐怖事件造成無辜人的死亡，我有這樣的任務(wù)就是要根除這些恐怖主義組織，要和很多國(guó)家進(jìn)行合作來應(yīng)付這種恐怖暴力。當(dāng)然，我想我們不可能完全杜絕國(guó)與人以及國(guó)與國(guó)之間的暴力，但是我們可以大大減少這些暴力。這個(gè)做法就是通過交流、通過對(duì)話，通過加深人與人、文化與文化之間的理解來做到這一點(diǎn)。[13:54:27] There are still a lot of conflicts in the world that are--date back for centuries.If you look at the Middle East, there are wars and conflict that are rooted in arguments going back a thousand years.In many parts of the world--let's say, in the continent of Africa--there are ethnic and tribal conflicts that are very hard to resolve.And obviously, right now, as President of the United States, part of my job is to serve as Commander-in-Chief, and my first priority is to protect the American people.And because of the attacks on 9/11 and the terrorism that has been taking place around the world where innocent people are being killed, it is my obligation to make sure that we root out these terrorist organizations, and that we cooperate with other countries in terms of dealing with this kind of violence.Nevertheless, although I don't think that we can ever completely eliminate violence between nations or between peoples, I think that we can definitely reduce the violence between peoples--through dialogue, through the exchange of ideas, through greater understanding between peoples and between cultures.奧巴馬] 此時(shí)此刻，一個(gè)人可以引爆炸彈，帶來很大的破壞。因此，我們要實(shí)行這種和平的策略就變得更加重要了。技術(shù)可以造福于人，但是也可以使這些少數(shù)人造成巨大的破壞。正因如此，我希望在我跟胡主席的會(huì)談中，以及今后進(jìn)行的會(huì)談中，美國(guó)和中國(guó)可以共同合作來共同減少我們?cè)谑澜绺鞯厮吹降臎_突。同時(shí)，我們還要牢記這樣一個(gè)事實(shí)，當(dāng)我們動(dòng)用軍事力量的時(shí)候，因?yàn)槲覀兪谴髧?guó)、強(qiáng)國(guó)，我們自己要三思而行，我們要看看自己有什么動(dòng)機(jī)，有什么利益來確保我們不僅僅由于別人管不了我們我們就動(dòng)輒使用我們的軍力，而這些大國(guó)要在世界之林中本著負(fù)責(zé)任的做法采取行動(dòng)才行，我希望美國(guó)和中國(guó)能夠共同地幫助建立國(guó)際事務(wù)準(zhǔn)則以減少世界各地的沖突。[13:54:34] And particularly now when just one individual can detonate a bomb that causes so much destruction, it is more important than ever that we pursue these strategies for peace.Technology is a powerful instrument for good, but it has also given the possibility for just a few people to cause enormous damage.And that's why I'm hopeful that in my meetings with President Hu and on an ongoing basis, both the United States and China can work together to try to reduce conflicts that are taking place.We have to do so, though, also keeping in mind that when we use our military, because we're such big and strong countries, that we have to be self-reflective about what we do;that we have to examine our own motives and our own interests to make sure that we are not simply using our military forces because nobody can stop us.That's a burden that great countries, great powers, have, is to act responsibly in the community of nations.And my hope is, is that the United States and China together can help to create an international norms that reduce conflict around the world.(Applause.)[奧巴馬] 好吧，我現(xiàn)在請(qǐng)我的洪大使，現(xiàn)在有一個(gè)網(wǎng)民通過我們使館網(wǎng)站提了一個(gè)問題。[13:54:43] Okay.All right? Jon--I'm going to call on my Ambassador because I think he has a question that was generated through the Web site of our embassy.This was selected, though, by I think one of the members of our U.S.press corps so that –.

第三篇：奧巴馬演講中英對(duì)照

Hello，Chicago!If there is anyone out there who still doubts that America is a place where all things are possible, who still wonders if the dream of our founders is alive in our time, who still questions the power of our democracy, tonight is your answer.芝城父老，別來無恙，余嘗聞世人有疑，不知當(dāng)今美利堅(jiān)凡事皆可成就耶？開國(guó)先賢之志方巋然于世耶？民主之偉力不減于昔年耶？凡存諸疑者，今夕當(dāng)可釋然。

It’s the answer told by lines that stretched around schools and churches in numbers this nation has never seen, by people who waited three hours and four hours, many for the first time in their lives, because they believed that this time must be different, that their voices could be that difference.今夕之釋然，皆蒙美利堅(jiān)民眾之協(xié)力——學(xué)塾祠廟之外，市井鄉(xiāng)野之間，萬千父老心焦似焚，苦待竟日，愿獻(xiàn)一票之力。其中，平生未嘗涉國(guó)事者，數(shù)亦不少，而今有此義舉，皆因一念不衰——今夫天下，非同既往，愿發(fā)吁天之聲，必成動(dòng)地之勢(shì)。

It’s the answer spoken by young and old, rich and poor, Democrat and Republican, black, white, Hispanic, Asian, Native American, gay, straight, disabled and not disabled.Americans who sent a message to the world that we have never been just a collection of individuals or a collection of red states and blue states.We are, and always will be, the United States of America.今夕之釋然，皆仰吾國(guó)同胞之齊心——何談貧富老幼之差、黨社宗族之異，惶論發(fā)膚肌體之別、志趣愛惡之分。吾國(guó)既以“合眾”為名，吾輩則更無疏離之意，紅藍(lán)二黨幷肩而立，數(shù)十邦州挽手相合，無分你我，共稱一家，昂然于世，齊聲一呼，天下乃有此釋然。

It’s the answer that led those who’ve been told for so long by so many to be cynical and fearful and doubtful about what we can achieve to put their hands on the arc of history and bend it once more toward the hope of a better day.今夕之釋然，皆因憤懣者之鎮(zhèn)靜，憂懼者之勇氣，猶疑者之篤定——平素世間種種，消磨其志向，潰滅其夢(mèng)想，而值此風(fēng)云之際，除舊更新，當(dāng)仁不讓，傾力而動(dòng)乾坤者，更何人哉！

It’s been a long time coming, but tonight, because of what we did on this date in this election at this defining moment change has come to America.俟之誠(chéng)久，其志彌堅(jiān)。幸天地明察，乃有今日，乃有此刻，乃有此一選舉，乃有我億萬美利堅(jiān)大好國(guó)民——吾邦之大變革，方得自茲而始也！

A little bit earlier this evening, I received an extraordinarily gracious call from Sen.McCain.Sen.McCain fought long and hard in this campaign.And he’s fought even longer and harder for the country that he loves.He has endured sacrifices for America that most of us cannot begin to imagine.We are better off for the service rendered by this brave and selfless leader.I congratulate him;I congratulate Gov.Palin for all that they’ve achieved.And I look forward to working with them to renew this nation’s promise in the months ahead.頃接參議員麥君凱恩電，雖未得晤，幸有一談，其言諄諄，其意誠(chéng)誠(chéng)，鄙人感佩之至。選戰(zhàn)期內(nèi)，麥君勞碌幾重，奔波幾許，皆為國(guó)家計(jì)。諸般求索，時(shí)日良多，皆非余所能及。于國(guó)于民之驚人犧牲，亦非庸庸如吾輩者所可想見。以麥君之膽魄襟懷，能為吾邦所用，實(shí)國(guó)家之幸，萬民之幸也。前途漫漫，其事未竟，余所盼矚由衷者，唯共麥凱恩君、佩林君，及諸賢士比肩，會(huì)吾等之綿力，成吾邦之大業(yè)。

I want to thank my partner in this journey, a man who campaigned from his heart, and spoke for the men and women he grew up with on the streets of Scranton and rode with on the train home to Delaware, the vice president-elect of the United States, Joe Biden.喬君拜登，亦吾所感銘至深者也。競(jìng)選之業(yè)，艱險(xiǎn)不足與外人道，幸有喬君之輔佐，其誠(chéng)天可鑒之。喬君其人，素言懇辭切，意篤情真，蓋嘗經(jīng)斯蘭克頓街鄉(xiāng)鄰之提命，飽聆特拉華州父老之晤教也。他日余既登總統(tǒng)之位，喬君必當(dāng)副之。

And I would not be standing here tonight without the unyielding support of my best friend for the last 16 years the rock of our family, the love of my life, the nation’s next first lady Michelle Obama.拙荊米氏，追隨鄙人凡一十六年，既為愛侶，更為摯友，既為吾闔家之基石，又乃余終生之至愛。鄙人嘗自忖度，倘無賢妻若此，今朝闊論高談?dòng)诖颂幷撸恢稳艘樱?/p>

Sasha and Malia I love you both more than you can imagine.And you have earned the new puppy that’s coming with us to the new White House.小女薩沙、瑪麗，余素深喜之。昔日為父嘗與汝等言，此番選戰(zhàn)若得一勝，愿購小犬一頭相贈(zèng)，待闔家喬遷總統(tǒng)府邸之日，偕汝等同進(jìn)吾宅。今當(dāng)勝負(fù)已出，既有一諾在前，必自踐行不欺也。

And while she’s no longer with us, I know my grandmother’s watching, along with the family that made me who I am.I miss them tonight.I know that my debt to them is beyond measure.祖母大人雖已仙逝，料必有靈在天，俯察人寰，想應(yīng)頷首開顏矣。吾奧巴馬氏列祖列宗，亦當(dāng)如是。今日今時(shí)，此情此景，鄙人追思之心，烏鳥之情，曷其有極！唯生死陌路，仙凡有別，雖懷反哺之心，而無答報(bào)之門也！

To my sister Maya, my sister Alma, all my other brothers and sisters, thank you so much for all the support that you’ve given me.I am grateful to them.至若瑪雅、艾瑪二姐妹，以及吾家諸同胞，所惠我者，亦屬良多，久沐恩德，此當(dāng)拜謝。

And to my campaign manager, David Plouffe, the unsung hero of this campaign, who built the best — the best political campaign, I think, in the history of the United States of America.To my chief strategist David Axelrod who’s been a partner with me every step of the way.To the best campaign team ever assembled in the history of politics you made this happen, and I am forever grateful for what you’ve sacrificed to get it done.大衛(wèi)?普勞夫君，大衛(wèi)?阿克塞羅德君，一為鄙人競(jìng)選事務(wù)之經(jīng)理，一為鄙人國(guó)事韜略之智囊。余嘗自喟嘆，左右謀士，余所仰賴者，皆亙古未見之賢才。普阿二君，則更此中之翹楚。區(qū)區(qū)不才，有何德能，可得膀臂若此？當(dāng)此功成之際，感荷之心，亦自拳拳。

But above all, I will never forget who this victory truly belongs to.It belongs to you.It belongs to you.至于鄙人銘之肺腑，須臾不敢忘懷者，則諸位也。蓋今日鄙人之勝績(jī)，實(shí)諸位之勝績(jī)，鄙人之榮光，實(shí)諸位之榮光！

I was never the likeliest candidate for this office.We didn’t start with much money or many endorsements.Our campaign was not hatched in the halls of Washington.It began in the backyards of Des Moines and the living rooms of Concord and the front porches of Charleston.It was built by working men and women who dug into what little savings they had to give $5 and $10 and $20 to the cause.余素樸陋，雖有參選之心，幷無必勝之志。謀事之初，銀資乏匱，從者寥寥；起事之地，皆蔽寓荒齋，不在高閣；成事之基，無非尋常百姓，涓滴之獻(xiàn)。

It grew strength from the young people who rejected the myth of their generation’s apathy who left their homes and their families for jobs that offered little pay and less sleep.It drew strength from the not-so-young people who braved the bitter cold and scorching heat to knock on doors of perfect strangers, and from the millions of Americans who volunteered and organized and proved that more than two centuries later a government of the people, by the people, and for the people has not perished from the Earth.今日之勝，有賴一眾熱血青年，拋其家，別其室，不辭其苦，不計(jì)其酬，矻矻于此——“國(guó)中青年愛國(guó)之心已泯”之謬論，今可休矣！今日之勝，有賴壯志未已之諸前輩，無懼寒暑，行走奔波，勸說民眾。今日之勝，乃數(shù)百萬美利堅(jiān)民眾之勝，察其意，皆屬踴躍為國(guó)，觀其行，處處謹(jǐn)嚴(yán)有序，足堪告慰二百年前開國(guó)之先賢 ——民有、民治、民享之政體，未嘗動(dòng)搖也！

This is your victory.嗟夫！此實(shí)諸位之功也！

I know you didn’t do this just to win an election.And I know you didn’t do it for me.You did it because you understand the enormity of the task that lies ahead.For even as we celebrate tonight, we know the challenges that tomorrow will bring are the greatest of our lifetime — two wars, a planet in peril, the worst financial crisis in a century.余知諸君之意非在此一選舉，亦非在鄙人一身。蓋瞻前路之艱辛，益知此任非同小可也。雖今夕歡賀于此，而明朝酒醒，大患仍自當(dāng)前，不容有怠——兩地烽煙熊熊而起，四海之內(nèi)紛紛而亂，金融業(yè)界惶惶而不得寧。

Even as we stand here tonight, we know there are brave Americans waking up in the deserts of Iraq and the mountains of Afghanistan to risk their lives for us.There are mothers and fathers who will lie awake after the children fall asleep and wonder how they’ll make the mortgage or pay their doctors’ bills or save enough for their child’s college education.There’s new energy to harness, new jobs to be created, new schools to build, and threats to meet, alliances to repair.是夜，飲宴笙歌之聲不絕于耳，而異邦大漠群山中，吾國(guó)大好青年，兀自苦戍邊塞，惝恍竟夜，性命尚未得安。吾國(guó)千萬庶民，為人父母者，兀自惴惴難眠，所憂者，乃房宅所貸、病患之費(fèi)、撫育之資也。至若吾國(guó)能源之耗，百業(yè)之興，庠序之教，攻伐之術(shù)，懷遠(yuǎn)之道，亦皆吾等忡忡掛懷者也。

The road ahead will be long.Our climb will be steep.We may not get there in one year or even in one term.But, America, I have never been more hopeful than I am tonight that we will get there.I promise you, we as a people will get there.渺渺乎其遠(yuǎn)，如不可達(dá)，危危乎其高，若不可攀。朝夕歲月，焉得成就？余不揣愚鈍，愿以四載韶華，付諸此業(yè)，勝算何如雖不可知，然昂揚(yáng)必勝之奇志，成就偉業(yè)之壯懷，平生未之有也。君子一諾，其重何如，此地今夕，愿斗膽發(fā)一狂言——吾輩既在，其事必成！

There will be setbacks and false starts.There are many who won’t agree with every decision or policy I make as president.And we know the government can’t solve every problem.But I will always be honest with you about the challenges we face.I will listen to you, especially when we disagree.And, above all, I will ask you to join in the work of remaking this nation, the only way it’s been done in America for 221 years — block by block, brick by brick, calloused hand by calloused hand.逶迤坎坷，份內(nèi)之事。異見爭(zhēng)端，料必有之。國(guó)中之政府，諒非無所不能者。余所秉承不移者，唯忠信矣。倘有危難于前，必?zé)o欺瞞于世。諸君言論臧否，縱悖逆相左之議，余必當(dāng)洗耳以聆。于此之外，更當(dāng)懇請(qǐng)諸君，不吝心血，致力報(bào)效，以振吾美利堅(jiān)重興之業(yè)。余亦別無他想，唯盼吾儕協(xié)力，延繼吾國(guó)既肇二百二十一年之大統(tǒng)，匯涓滴之力，而成萬世之業(yè)。

What began 21 months ago in the depths of winter cannot end on this autumn night.This victory alone is not the change we seek.It is only the chance for us to make that change.And that cannot happen if we go back to the way things were.It can’t happen without you, without a new spirit of service, a new spirit of sacrifice.昔年冬日，余有志于斯，投身此業(yè)，屈指算來，倏然近二載矣。當(dāng)此秋夜，追思反省，仍無潰退逃亡之意。選戰(zhàn)之勝，無非一役之功，余夢(mèng)寐所思矢志所求者，非在乎此。溯源究本，此役之勝，不過革世變時(shí)一大好良機(jī)耳。倘止步于斯，垂手而待，或無諸君傾力相援，則壯志豐功，無非泡影，諸般夢(mèng)想，終必虛妄。

So let us summon a new spirit of patriotism, of responsibility, where each of us resolves to pitch in and work harder and look after not only ourselves but each other.Let us remember that, if this financial crisis taught us anything, it’s that we cannot have a thriving Wall Street while Main Street suffers.In this country, we rise or fall as one nation, as one people.愛國(guó)之心，報(bào)國(guó)之念，吾人固有之，然逢今日之世，此心此念亦當(dāng)一變——吾輩各執(zhí)己業(yè)，益當(dāng)各竭其力，各盡其命，非但為一己之利，而更期普世之榮。今歲，金融業(yè)界動(dòng)蕩多舛，細(xì)審觀之，當(dāng)可以之為鑒——實(shí)業(yè)之損，亦是金融之傷。可知，既在邦域之內(nèi)，吾輩榮辱休戚，皆相與共矣！

第四篇：奧巴馬演講全集(中英對(duì)照)

Keynote Address at the 2004 Democratic National Convention: The Audacity of Hope July 27, 2004

On behalf of the great state of Illinois, crossroads of a nation, land of Lincoln, let me express my deepest gratitude for the privilege of addressing this convention.Tonight is a particular honor for me because, let's face it, my presence on this stage is pretty unlikely.My father was a foreign student, born and raised in a small village in Kenya.He grew up herding goats, went to school in a tin-roof shack.His father, my grandfather, was a cook, a domestic servant to the British.But my grandfather had larger dreams for his son.Through hard work and perseverance my father got a scholarship to study in a magical place: America, that shone as a beacon of freedom and opportunity to so many who had come before.While studying here, my father met my mother.She was born in a town on the other side of the world, in Kansas.Her father worked on oil rigs and farms through most of the Depression.The day after Pearl Harbor my grandfather signed up for duty, joined Patton's army and marched across Europe.Back home, my grandmother raised their baby and went to work on a bomber assembly line.After the war, they studied on the GI Bill, bought a house through FHA, and later moved west all the way to Hawaii in search of opportunity.And they, too, had big dreams for their daughter, a common dream, born of two continents.My parents shared not only an improbable love;they shared an abiding faith in the possibilities of this nation.They would give me an African name, Barack, or “blessed,” believing that in a tolerant America your name is no barrier to success.They imagined me going to the best schools in the land, even though they weren't rich, because in a generous America you don't have to be rich to achieve your potential.They are both passed away now.Yet, I know that, on this night, they look down on me with great pride.They stand here, and I stand here today, grateful for the diversity of my heritage, aware that my parents' dreams live on in my two precious daughters.I stand here knowing that my story is part of the larger American story, that I owe a debt to all of those who came before me, and that, in no other country on earth, is my story even possible.Tonight, we gather to affirm the greatness of our nation, not because of the height of our skyscrapers, or the power of our military, or the size of our economy.Our pride is based on a very simple premise, summed up in a declaration made over two hundred years ago, “We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal.That they are endowed by their Creator with certain inalienable rights.That among these are life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness.”

That is the true genius of America, a faith in the simple dreams, the insistence on small miracles.That we can tuck in our children at night and know they are fed and clothed and safe from harm.That we can say what we think, write what we think, without hearing a sudden knock on the door.That we can have an idea and start our own business without paying a bribe or hiring somebody's son.That we can participate in the political process without fear of retribution, and that our votes will he countedDemocrats, Republicans, IndependentsI am my brother's keeper, I am my sister's keeperthere's the United States of America.There's not a black America and white America and Latino America and Asian America;there's the United States of America.The pundits like to slice-and-dice our country into Red States and Blue States;Red States for Republicans, Blue States for Democrats.But I've got news for them, too.We worship an awesome God in the Blue States, and we don't like federal agents poking around our libraries in the Red States.We coach Little League in the Blue States and have gay friends in the Red States.There are patriots who opposed the war in Iraq and patriots who supported it.We are one people, all of us pledging allegiance to the stars and stripes, all of us defending the United States of America.In the end, that's what this election is about.Do we participate in a politics of cynicism or a politics of hope? I'm not talking about blind optimism hereat this defining moment in historyto build a coalition for change that stretches through Red States and Blue States.Because that's how we'll win in November, and that's how we'll finally meet the challenges that we face as a nation.We are choosing hope over fear.We're choosing unity over division, and sending a powerful message that change is coming to America.You said the time has come to tell the lobbyists who think their money and their influence speak louder than our voices that they don't own this government, we do;and we are here to take it back.The time has come for a President who will be honest about the choices and the challenges we face;who will listen to you and learn from you even when we disagree;who won't just tell you what you want to hear, but what you need to know.And in New Hampshire, if you give me the same chance that Iowa did tonight, I will be that president for America.Thank you.I'll be a President who finally makes health care affordable and available to every single American the same way I expanded health care in Illinoisthat in the face of impossible odds, people who love this country can change it.I know this-I know this because while I may be standing here tonight, I'll never forget that my journey began on the streets of Chicago doing what so many of you have done for this campaign and all the campaigns here in Iowaa night-a night that, years from now, when we've made the changes we believe in;when more families can afford to see a doctor;when our children-when Malia and Sasha and your children-inherit a planet that's a little cleaner and safer;when the world sees America differently, and America sees itself as a nation less divided and more united;you'll be able to look back with pride and say that this was the moment when it all began.This was the moment when the improbable beat what Washington always said was inevitable.This was the moment when we tore down barriers that have divided us for too longthis was the placewith a father from Kenya;a mother from Kansas;and a story that could only happen in the United States of America.Hope is the bedrock of this nation;the belief that our destiny will not be written for us, but by us;by all those men and women who are not content to settle for the world as it is;who have the courage to remake the world as it should be.That is what we started here in Iowa, and that is the message we can now carry to New Hampshire and beyond;the same message we had when we were up and when we were down;the one that can change this country brick by brick, block by block, calloused hand by calloused handa champion for working Americans and an inspiration to my daughters and to yours--Hillary Rodham Clinton.To President Clinton, who last night made the case for change as only he can make it;to Ted Kennedy, who embodies the spirit of service;and to the next Vice President of the United States, Joe Biden, I thank you.I am grateful to finish this journey with one of the finest statesmen of our time, a man at ease with everyone from world leaders to the conductors on the Amtrak train he still takes home every night.To the love of my life, our next First Lady, Michelle Obama, and to Sasha and Maliaof the brief union between a young man from Kenya and a young woman from Kansas who weren't well-off or well-known, but shared a belief that in America, their son could achieve whatever he put his mind to.It is that promise that has always set this country apartstudents and soldiers, farmers and teachers, nurses and janitors--found the courage to keep it alive.We meet at one of those defining momentsenough!This momentis our chance to keep, in the 21st century, the American promise alive.Because next week, in Minnesota, the same party that brought you two terms of George Bush and Dick Cheney will ask this country for a third.And we are here because we love this country too much to let the next four years look like the last eight.On November 4th, we must stand up and say: “Eight is enough.”

Now let there be no doubt.The Republican nominee, John McCain, has worn the uniform of our country with bravery and distinction, and for that we owe him our gratitude and respect.And next week, we'll also hear about those occasions when he's broken with his party as evidence that he can deliver the change that we need.But the record's clear: John McCain has voted with George Bush ninety percent of the time.Senator McCain likes to talk about judgment, but really, what does it say about your judgment when you think George Bush has been right more than ninety percent of the time? I don't know about you, but I'm not ready to take a ten percent chance on change.The truth is, on issue after issue that would make a difference in your livesSenator McCain has been anything but independent.He said that our economy has made “great progress” under this President.He said that the fundamentals of the economy are strong.And when one of his chief advisorswas talking about the anxiety Americans are feeling, he said that we were just suffering from a “mental recession,” and that we've become, and I quote, “a nation of whiners.” A nation of whiners? Tell that to the proud auto workers at a Michigan plant who, after they found out it was closing, kept showing up every day and working as hard as ever, because they knew there were people who counted on the brakes that they made.Tell that to the military families who shoulder their burdens silently as they watch their loved ones leave for their third or fourth or fifth tour of duty.These are not whiners.They work hard and give back and keep going without complaint.These are the Americans that I know.Now, I don't believe that Senator McCain doesn't care what's going on in the lives of Americans.I just think he doesn't know.Why else would he define middle-class as someone making under five million dollars a year? How else could he propose hundreds of billions in tax breaks for big corporations and oil companies but not one penny of tax relief to more than one hundred million Americans? How else could he offer a health care plan that would actually tax people's benefits, or an education plan that would do nothing to help families pay for college, or a plan that would privatize Social Security and gamble your retirement?

It's not because John McCain doesn't care.It's because John McCain doesn't get it.For over two decades, he's subscribed to that old, discredited Republican philosophyyou're on your own.Out of work? Tough luck.No health care? The market will fix it.Born into poverty? Pull yourself up by your own bootstrapswhen the average American family saw its income go up $7,500 instead of down $2,000 like it has under George Bush.We measure the strength of our economy not by the number of billionaires we have or the profits of the Fortune 500, but by whether someone with a good idea can take a risk and start a new business, or whether the waitress who lives on tips can take a day off to look after a sick kid without losing her joba promise that is the only reason I am standing here tonight.Because in the faces of those young veterans who come back from Iraq and Afghanistan, I see my grandfather, who signed up after Pearl Harbor, marched in Patton's Army, and was rewarded by a grateful nation with the chance to go to college on the GI Bill.In the face of that young student who sleeps just three hours before working the night shift, I think about my mom, who raised my sister and me on her own while she worked and earned her degree;who once turned to food stamps but was still able to send us to the best schools in the country with the help of student loans and scholarships.When I listen to another worker tell me that his factory has shut down, I remember all those men and women on the South Side of Chicago who I stood by and fought for two decades ago after the local steel plant closed.And when I hear a woman talk about the difficulties of starting her own business, I think about my grandmother, who worked her way up from the secretarial pool to middle-management, despite years of being passed over for promotions because she was a woman.She's the one who taught me about hard work.She's the one who put off buying a new car or a new dress for herself so that I could have a better life.She poured everything she had into me.And although she can no longer travel, I know that she's watching tonight, and that tonight is her night as well.I don't know what kind of lives John McCain thinks that celebrities lead, but this has been mine.These are my heroes.Theirs are the stories that shaped me.And it is on their behalf that I intend to win this election and keep our promise alive as President of the United States.What is that promise?

It's a promise that says each of us has the freedom to make of our own lives what we will, but that we also have the obligation to treat each other with dignity and respect.It's a promise that says the market should reward drive and innovation and generate growth, but that businesses should live up to their responsibilities to create American jobs, look out for American workers, and play by the rules of the road.Ours is a promise that says government cannot solve all our problems, but what it should do is that which we cannot do for ourselvesthe idea that we are responsible for ourselves, but that we also rise or fall as one nation;the fundamental belief that I am my brother's keeper;I am my sister's keeper.That's the promise we need to keep.That's the change we need right now.So let me spell out exactly what that change would mean if I am President.Change means a tax code that doesn't reward the lobbyists who wrote it, but the American workers and small businesses who deserve it.Unlike John McCain, I will stop giving tax breaks to corporations that ship jobs overseas, and I will start giving them to companies that create good jobs right here in America.I will eliminate capital gains taxes for the small businesses and the start-ups that will create the high-wage, high-tech jobs of tomorrow.I will cut taxesfor 95% of all working families.Because in an economy like this, the last thing we should do is raise taxes on the middle-class.And for the sake of our economy, our security, and the future of our planet, I will set a clear goal as President: in ten years, we will finally end our dependence on oil from the Middle East.Washington's been talking about our oil addiction for the last thirty years, and John McCain has been there for twenty-six of them.In that time, he's said no to higher fuel-efficiency standards for cars, no to investments in renewable energy, no to renewable fuels.And today, we import triple the amount of oil as the day that Senator McCain took office.Now is the time to end this addiction, and to understand that drilling is a stop-gap measure, not a long-term solution.Not even close.As President, I will tap our natural gas reserves, invest in clean coal technology, and find ways to safely harness nuclear power.I'll help our auto companies re-tool, so that the fuel-efficient cars of the future are built right here in America.I'll make it easier for the American people to afford these new cars.And I'll invest 150 billion dollars over the next decade in affordable, renewable sources of energyif you commit to serving your community or your country, we will make sure you can afford a college education.Now is the time to finally keep the promise of affordable, accessible health care for every single American.If you have health care, my plan will lower your premiums.If you don't, you'll be able to get the same kind of coverage that members of Congress give themselves.And as someone who watched my mother argue with insurance companies while she lay in bed dying of cancer, I will make certain those companies stop discriminating against those who are sick and need care the most.Now is the time to help families with paid sick days and better family leave, because nobody in America should have to choose between keeping their jobs and caring for a sick child or ailing parent.Now is the time to change our bankruptcy laws, so that your pensions are protected ahead of CEO bonuses;and the time to protect Social Security for future generations.And now is the time to keep the promise of equal pay for an equal day's work, because I want my daughters to have exactly the same opportunities as your sons.Now, many of these plans will cost money, which is why I've laid out how I'll pay for every dimebecause we cannot meet twenty-first century challenges with a twentieth century bureaucracy.And Democrats, we must also admit that fulfilling America's promise will require more than just money.It will require a renewed sense of responsibility from each of us to recover what John F.Kennedy called our “intellectual and moral strength.” Yes, government must lead on energy independence, but each of us must do our part to make our homes and businesses more efficient.Yes, we must provide more ladders to success for young men who fall into lives of crime and despair.But we must also admit that programs alone can't replace parents;that government can't turn off the television and make a child do her homework;that fathers must take more responsibility for providing the love and guidance their children need.Individual responsibility and mutual responsibilitybut he won't even go to the cave where he lives.And today, as my call for a time frame to remove our troops from Iraq has been echoed by the Iraqi government and even the Bush Administration, even after we learned that Iraq has a $79 billion surplus while we're wallowing in deficits, John McCain stands alone in his stubborn refusal to end a misguided war.That's not the judgment we need.That won't keep America safe.We need a President who can face the threats of the future, not keep grasping at the ideas of the past.You don't defeat a terrorist network that operates in eighty countries by occupying Iraq.You don't protect Israel and deter Iran just by talking tough in Washington.You can't truly stand up for Georgia when you've strained our oldest alliances.If John McCain wants to follow George Bush with more tough talk and bad strategy, that is his choicehave built, and we are here to restore that legacy.As Commander-in-Chief, I will never hesitate to defend this nation, but I will only send our troops into harm's way with a clear mission and a sacred commitment to give them the equipment they need in battle and the care and benefits they deserve when they come home.I will end this war in Iraq responsibly, and finish the fight against al Qaeda and the Taliban in Afghanistan.I will rebuild our military to meet future conflicts.But I will also renew the tough, direct diplomacy that can prevent Iran from obtaining nuclear weapons and curb Russian aggression.I will build new partnerships to defeat the threats of the 21st century: terrorism and nuclear proliferation;poverty and genocide;climate change and disease.And I will restore our moral standing, so that America is once again that last, best hope for all who are called to the cause of freedom, who long for lives of peace, and who yearn for a better future.These are the policies I will pursue.And in the weeks ahead, I look forward to debating them with John McCain.But what I will not do is suggest that the Senator takes his positions for political purposes.Because one of the things that we have to change in our politics is the idea that people cannot disagree without challenging each other's character and patriotism.The times are too serious, the stakes are too high for this same partisan playbook.So let us agree that patriotism has no party.I love this country, and so do you, and so does John McCain.The men and women who serve in our battlefields may be Democrats and Republicans and Independents, but they have fought together and bled together and some died together under the same proud flag.They have not served a Red America or a Blue Americaour sense of higher purpose.And that's what we have to restore.We may not agree on abortion, but surely we can agree on reducing the number of unwanted pregnancies in this country.The reality of gun ownership may be different for hunters in rural Ohio than for those plagued by gang-violence in Cleveland, but don't tell me we can't uphold the Second Amendment while keeping AK-47s out of the hands of criminals.I know there are differences on same-sex marriage, but surely we can agree that our gay and lesbian brothers and sisters deserve to visit the person they love in the hospital and to live lives free of discrimination.Passions fly on immigration, but I don't know anyone who benefits when a mother is separated from her infant child or an employer undercuts American wages by hiring illegal workers.This too is part of America's promiseit's worked before.Because it feeds into the cynicism we all have about government.When Washington doesn't work, all its promises seem empty.If your hopes have been dashed again and again, then it's best to stop hoping, and settle for what you already know.I get it.I realize that I am not the likeliest candidate for this office.I don't fit the typical pedigree, and I haven't spent my career in the halls of Washington.But I stand before you tonight because all across America something is stirring.What the nay-sayers don't understand is that this election has never been about me.It's been about you.For eighteen long months, you have stood up, one by one, and said enough to the politics of the past.You understand that in this election, the greatest risk we can take is to try the same old politics with the same old players and expect a different result.You have shown what history teaches usbecause they rise up and insist on new ideas and new leadership, a new politics for a new time.America, this is one of those moments.I believe that as hard as it will be, the change we need is coming.Because I've seen it.Because I've lived it.I've seen it in Illinois, when we provided health care to more children and moved more families from welfare to work.I've seen it in Washington, when we worked across party lines to open up government and hold lobbyists more accountable, to give better care for our veterans and keep nuclear weapons out of terrorist hands.And I've seen it in this campaign.In the young people who voted for the first time, and in those who got involved again after a very long time.In the Republicans who never thought they'd pick up a Democratic ballot, but did.I've seen it in the workers who would rather cut their hours back a day than see their friends lose their jobs, in the soldiers who re-enlist after losing a limb, in the good neighbors who take a stranger in when a hurricane strikes and the floodwaters rise.This country of ours has more wealth than any nation, but that's not what makes us rich.We have the most powerful military on Earth, but that's not what makes us strong.Our universities and our culture are the envy of the world, but that's not what keeps the world coming to our shores.Instead, it is that American spiritthat pushes us forward even when the path is uncertain;that binds us together in spite of our differences;that makes us fix our eye not on what is seen, but what is unseen, that better place around the bend.That promise is our greatest inheritance.It's a promise I make to my daughters when I tuck them in at night, and a promise that you make to yourspeople of every creed and color, from every walk of lifethat American promise-and in the words of Scripture hold firmly, without wavering, to the hope that we confess.Thank you, God Bless you, and God Bless the United States of America.奧巴馬演講稿（中英文對(duì)照）2009-02-10 23:34Hello, Chicago.您好，芝加哥。

there is anyone out there who still doubts that America is a place where all things are possible, who still wonders if the dream of our founders is alive in our time, who still questions the power of our democracy, tonight is your answer.如果仍有人懷疑美國(guó)是否是一個(gè)能創(chuàng)造奇跡的國(guó)度的話，如果還有人仍在疑慮我們美國(guó)的締造者的夢(mèng)想是否還在我們這個(gè)時(shí)代存續(xù)的話，如果還有人仍在質(zhì)疑我們民主的力量的話，那么，今晚就給你答案。

It's the answer told by lines that stretched around schools and churches in numbers this nation has never seen, by people who waited three hours and four hours, many for the first time in their lives, because they believed that this time must be different, that their voices could be that difference.排起的長(zhǎng)隊(duì)就是答案：云集于學(xué)校和教堂周圍的人們盛況空前，他們等待了三四個(gè)小時(shí)，其中許多人還是生平首次經(jīng)歷選舉。因?yàn)樗麄儓?jiān)信：這次結(jié)果必定不同，這就是他們的心聲。

It's the answer spoken by young and old, rich and poor, Democrat and Republican, black, white, Hispanic, Asian, Native American, gay, straight, disabled and not disabled.Americans who sent a message to the world that we have never been just a collection of individuals or a collection of red states and blue states.We are, and always will be, the United States of America.無論老幼、窮富；民主黨還是共和黨；黑人、白人；拉美裔、亞裔、原居民；同性戀、非同性戀；殘疾人、健全人。這是全體美國(guó)人民共同的抉擇。美國(guó)向全世界傳遞一個(gè)聲音：美國(guó)不是烏合之眾，也沒紅州或藍(lán)州之分。我們是，而且永遠(yuǎn)是，一個(gè)整體的美國(guó)。

It's the answer that led those who've been told for so long by so many to be cynical and fearful and doubtful about what we can achieve to put their hands on the arc of 31 history and bend it once more toward the hope of a better day.這也是對(duì)一直以來那些諷刺、擔(dān)憂和質(zhì)疑者作出的回答：我們會(huì)把握歷史的舵輪、使之駛向充滿希望的美好未來。

It's been a long time coming, but tonight, because of what we did on this date in this election at this defining moment change has come to America.雖然等待了很長(zhǎng)時(shí)間，但在今晚，通過選舉，改變美國(guó)歷史的決定性時(shí)刻終于到來了。

A little bit earlier this evening, I received an extraordinarily gracious call from Sen.McCain.今天傍晚之前，我接到了麥凱恩參議員極具風(fēng)度的致電。

Sen.McCain fought long and hard in this campaign.And he's fought even longer and harder for the country that he loves.He has endured sacrifices for America that most of us cannot begin to imagine.We are better off for the service rendered by this brave and selfless leader.在競(jìng)選過程中，麥凱恩作了長(zhǎng)期不懈的努力，而且他還會(huì)為他所摯愛的國(guó)家更加長(zhǎng)期不懈地去奮斗。他已經(jīng)為美國(guó)作出了我們多數(shù)人都無法想象的犧牲。我們必須要把工作做好，以報(bào)答這位英明而無私的領(lǐng)導(dǎo)人。

I congratulate him;I congratulate Gov.Palin for all that they've achieved.And I look forward to working with them to renew this nation's promise in the months ahead.我對(duì)他以及佩林州長(zhǎng)所做的一切努力深表敬意，我也期待著與他們一起在未來的歲月中為祖國(guó)復(fù)興大計(jì)而共同努力。

I want to thank my partner in this journey, a man who campaigned from his heart, and spoke for the men and women he grew up with on the streets of Scranton and rode with on the train home to Delaware, the vice president-elect of the United States, Joe Biden.我要感謝我的競(jìng)選伙伴。為競(jìng)選傾盡心血、為出生地斯克蘭頓街區(qū)和坐火車即到的特拉華州家鄉(xiāng)的擁戴者代言的他，就是當(dāng)選美國(guó)副總統(tǒng)的喬.拜登。

And I would not be standing here tonight without the unyielding support of my best

friend for the last 16 years the rock of our family, the love of my life, the nation's next first lady Michelle Obama.如果沒有她——我16年來的至友、我家庭的基石、我生命中的至愛、也就是美國(guó)未來的第一夫人米歇爾.奧巴馬——如沒有她的堅(jiān)定支持，今晚我不可能站在這里。

Sasha and Malia I love you both both so much，And you have earned the new puppy that's coming with us to the new White House.馬莉婭和薩莎，我也非常愛你們，你們已贏得了帶著新買的小狗與我們一同入主白宮的權(quán)利。

And while she's no longer with us, I know my grandmother's watching, along with the family that made me who I am.I miss them tonight.I know that my debt to them is beyond measure.還有我已去世的外祖母——我知道她也正在看著我，她和我的家人一起見證了我的成長(zhǎng)。我今晚非常想念他們，我知道虧欠了他們太多。To my sister Maya, my sister Alma, all my other brothers and sisters, thank you so much for all the support that you've given me.I am grateful to them.我的妹妹瑪雅、阿爾瑪，所有其他的兄弟姐妹們，感謝你們給予我傾力支持，我感念他們。

And to my campaign manager, David Plouffe, the unsung hero of this campaign, who built the best--the best political campaign, I think, in the history of the United States of America.還有我的競(jìng)選顧問大衛(wèi).普魯夫，此次競(jìng)選的無名英雄。我認(rèn)為，是他打造了美國(guó)歷史上最好最棒的競(jìng)選班子。

To my chief strategist David Axelrod who's been a partner with me every step of the way.To the best campaign team ever assembled in the history of politics you made this happen, and I am forever grateful for what you've sacrificed to get it done.我的首席策略師大衛(wèi).阿克塞爾羅德伴我走過了每一步，他使政史上最佳競(jìng)選團(tuán)隊(duì)始終團(tuán)集在你的政見上，我對(duì)您為此所作的貢獻(xiàn)銘感于心。

But above all, I will never forget who this victory truly belongs to.It belongs to you.It belongs to you.但最重要的是，我決不會(huì)忘記這場(chǎng)勝利該屬于誰，勝利屬于你們，33 勝利屬于人民！

I was never the likeliest candidate for this office.We didn't start with much money or many endorsements.Our campaign was not hatched in the halls of Washington.It began in the backyards of Des Moines and the living rooms of Concord and the front porches of Charleston.It was built by working men and women who dug into what little savings they had to give $5 and $10 and $20 to the cause.我始終都不是最有希望的總統(tǒng)競(jìng)選人。一開始我們?nèi)鄙儋Y金及籌碼，我們的競(jìng)選活動(dòng)難登華盛頓的大雅之堂，只能始于得梅因、康科德、查爾斯頓的簡(jiǎn)室陋巷之中；資金是由支持者們從微薄的積蓄中抽出5美元、10美元、20美元（一點(diǎn)一滴）捐助來的；

It grew strength from the young people who rejected the myth of their generation's apathy who left their homes and their families for jobs that offered little pay and less sleep.而競(jìng)選活動(dòng)的聲勢(shì)壯大則是源自那些年輕人，他們拒絕接受認(rèn)為他們這代人冷漠的荒誕說法；他們離開家、離開親人，從事報(bào)酬微薄、不眠不休的工作；

It drew strength from the not-so-young people who braved the bitter cold and scorching heat to knock on doors of perfect strangers, and from the millions of Americans who volunteered and organized and proved that more than two centuries later a government of the people, by the people, and for the people has not perished from the Earth.同時(shí)也源自那些已不年輕的人們，他們冒著嚴(yán)寒酷暑，敲開陌生人的家門進(jìn)行競(jìng)選宣傳；更源自數(shù)百萬的美國(guó)民眾，他們自發(fā)地組織起來當(dāng)志愿者。這證明歷經(jīng)兩百多年之后一個(gè)民有、民治、民享的政府，仍未從地球上消亡。

This is your victory.這是你們的勝利。

And I know you didn't do this just to win an election.And I know you didn't do it for me.我知道你們這么做并不只是為了贏得大選，更不是為了我個(gè)人。

You did it because you understand the enormity of the task that lies ahead.For even as

we celebrate tonight, we know the challenges that tomorrow will bring are the greatest of our lifetime--two wars, a planet in peril, the worst financial crisis in a century.你們這么做是因?yàn)槟銈兠靼讛[在面前的任務(wù)有多艱巨。因?yàn)榧幢闶俏覀儦g慶勝利的今晚，我們也知道，今后將面臨我們一生中最為艱巨的挑戰(zhàn)——兩場(chǎng)戰(zhàn)爭(zhēng)。一是地球的環(huán)保危機(jī)，再就是百年不遇的最嚴(yán)重的金融危機(jī)

Even as we stand here tonight, we know there are brave Americans waking up in the deserts of Iraq and the mountains of Afghanistan to risk their lives for us.及時(shí)今晚我們站在這兒，我們也知道在伊拉克沙漠和阿富汗山區(qū)還有勇敢的美國(guó)士兵正在警惕地為我們甘冒生命危險(xiǎn)

There are mothers and fathers who will lie awake after the children fall asleep and wonder how they'll make the mortgage or pay their doctors' bills or save enough for their child's college education.有多少父母在孩子熟睡后仍難以入眠，他們?cè)跒槿绾蝺斶€按揭月供、付醫(yī)藥費(fèi)或攢錢供孩子上大學(xué)而發(fā)愁。

There's new energy to harness, new jobs to be created, new schools to build, and threats to meet, alliances to repair.我們亟待開發(fā)新能源；創(chuàng)造新的就業(yè)機(jī)會(huì)；我們需要修建新學(xué)校；還要應(yīng)對(duì)眾多威脅、恢復(fù)與許多國(guó)家的關(guān)系。

The road ahead will be long.Our climb will be steep.We may not get there in one year or even in one term.But, America, I have never been more hopeful than I am tonight that we will get there.I promise you, we as a people will get there.路漫漫其修遠(yuǎn)兮，吾將逆難而求索。我們未必能夠一蹴而就。但是，美國(guó)啊！是你今晚給了我從未有過的自信，我會(huì)不辱使命。d我向你們承諾：只要團(tuán)結(jié)如一人，目標(biāo)一定會(huì)達(dá)到。

There will be setbacks and false starts.There are many who won't agree with every decision or policy I make as president.And we know the government can't solve 35 every problem.執(zhí)政伊始，挫折和錯(cuò)誤在所難免。我作為總統(tǒng)所做出的決策，也會(huì)有許多人并不贊同。我們知道這屆政府并不能解決所有問題。

But I will always be honest with you about the challenges we face.I will listen to you, especially when we disagree.And, above all, I will ask you to join in the work of remaking this nation, the only way it's been done in America for 221 years--block by block, brick by brick, calloused hand by calloused hand.但我一定會(huì)向你們坦陳所面臨的挑戰(zhàn)；會(huì)認(rèn)真聽從你們的建議，尤其是意見不一致的時(shí)候。總之，我誠(chéng)邀你們參與民族復(fù)興的大業(yè)。美國(guó)221年來唯一的方式，就是一磚一瓦、胼手胝足地去建設(shè)。

What began 21 months ago in the depths of winter cannot end on this autumn night.This victory alone is not the change we seek.It is only the chance for us to make that change.And that cannot happen if we go back to the way things were.It can't happen without you, without a new spirit of service, a new spirit of sacrifice.始于21個(gè)月前深冬的那一切不應(yīng)在這個(gè)秋夜結(jié)束。大選的勝利不是我們所尋求的改變，這僅僅是給我們提供了一次變革良機(jī)。我們?nèi)绻刈呋仡^路的話，變革就難以實(shí)現(xiàn)；沒有你們的支持，變革難以實(shí)現(xiàn)；沒有一種新的工作態(tài)度，變革難以實(shí)現(xiàn)；沒有一種新的犧牲精神，變革也難以實(shí)現(xiàn)。

So let us summon a new spirit of patriotism, of responsibility, where each of us resolves to pitch in and work harder and look after not only ourselves, but each other.因此，讓我們充滿新的愛國(guó)主義精神及責(zé)任感吧！讓我們每個(gè)人都決心付出、努力工作并互相關(guān)愛吧！

Let us remember that, if this financial crisis taught us anything, it's that we cannot have a thriving Wall Street while Main Street suffers.In this country, we rise or fall as one nation, as one people.Let's resist the temptation to fall back on the same partisanship and pettiness and immaturity that has poisoned our politics for so long.請(qǐng)記住吧！如果說這次金融危機(jī)提示了我們什么，那就是在全部街區(qū)都陷入危機(jī) 36 時(shí)，我們難能保持華爾街的繁榮。國(guó)家興亡，匹夫有責(zé)。我們要避免以往那種長(zhǎng)期毒害我們的黨爭(zhēng)、卑劣、幼稚政治對(duì)我們的誘惑。

Let's remember that it was a man from this state who first carried the banner of the Republican Party to the White House, a party founded on the values of self-reliance and individual liberty and national unity.Those are values that we all share.And while the Democratic Party has won a great victory tonight, we do so with a measure of humility and determination to heal the divides that have held back our progress.讓我們記住吧！之所以有人首次將共和黨大旗扛進(jìn)白宮，就是因?yàn)橛凶詮?qiáng)自立、個(gè)人自由、國(guó)家統(tǒng)一的建檔理念。這是我們所有人都信奉的理念。民主黨今晚雖獲得了大勝，但我們將用謙卑的態(tài)度，并決心去彌合在競(jìng)選中產(chǎn)生的裂痕。

As Lincoln said to a nation far more divided than ours, we are not enemies but friends.Though passion may have strained, it must not break our bonds of affection.正如林肯在國(guó)家出現(xiàn)比我們現(xiàn)在更大分歧時(shí)所說：“我們不是敵人，而是朋友。”盡管情勢(shì)有些緊張，但決不容許我們之間的親密關(guān)系破裂。

And to those Americans whose support I have yet to earn, I may not have won your vote tonight, but I hear your voices.I need your help.And I will be your president, too.我要對(duì)那些支持并投票給我的美國(guó)人，以及那些今晚沒有將選票投給我的人說：我都聽到了你們的聲音，我需要你們的幫助，而我將同樣是你們的總統(tǒng)；

And to all those watching tonight from beyond our shores, from parliaments and palaces, to those who are huddled around radios in the forgotten corners of the world, our stories are singular, but our destiny is shared, and a new dawn of American leadership is at hand.我要對(duì)所有遠(yuǎn)在大洋彼岸關(guān)注今夜結(jié)果的國(guó)際人士——不管他們是在國(guó)會(huì)、皇宮、還是聚在荒僻角落聽收音機(jī)——我要對(duì)他們說：我們的國(guó)情各有千秋，但我們休戚與共。美國(guó)領(lǐng)導(dǎo)人已掌控一切、曙光乍現(xiàn)。

To those--to those who would tear the world down: We will defeat you.To those who seek peace and security: We support you.And to all those who have wondered if America's beacon still burns as bright: Tonight we proved once more that the true strength of our nation comes not from the might of our arms or the scale of our wealth, but from the enduring power of our ideals: democracy, liberty, opportunity and unyielding hope.還有——我還要對(duì)那些破壞世界和平的人說：我將打敗你；我要對(duì)那些尋求和平與安全的人說：我們支持你；對(duì)所有那些疑惑美國(guó)的燈塔能否繼續(xù)閃耀光芒的人，今夜我們將再次申明：美國(guó)的真正力量并非來源于軍事威力或財(cái)富規(guī)模，而是來源于我們我們持久的信念力量。這些信念包括：民主、自由、機(jī)遇以及堅(jiān)定不移的希望。

That's the true genius of America: that America can change.Our union can be perfected.What we've already achieved gives us hope for what we can and must achieve tomorrow.勇于變革，這才是真正的美國(guó)精神。我們的聯(lián)邦制度可以完善。我們對(duì)未來能達(dá)而且必達(dá)的目標(biāo)充滿了希望。

This election had many firsts and many stories that will be told for generations.But one that's on my mind tonight's about a woman who cast her ballot in Atlanta.She's a lot like the millions of others who stood in line to make their voice heard in this election except for one thing: Ann Nixon Cooper is 106 years old.這次大選創(chuàng)造了多項(xiàng)“第一”，誕生了許多留芳后世的故事。但今晚最令我難忘的卻是一位在亞特蘭大投票的婦女：安.尼爾森.庫波爾。她和無數(shù)排隊(duì)等候投票的選民沒什么不同，唯一不同的是她106歲的高齡。

She was born just a generation past slavery;a time when there were no cars on the road or planes in the sky;when someone like her couldn't vote for two reasons--because she was a woman and because of the color of her skin.在她出生的那個(gè)年代，奴隸制剛剛廢除。那時(shí)路上沒有汽車，天上沒有飛機(jī)。當(dāng)時(shí)像她這樣的人由于兩個(gè)原因不能投票——第一個(gè)原因她是女性，第二個(gè)原因是她的膚色。

And tonight, I think about all that she's seen throughout her century in America--the heartache and the hope;the struggle and the progress;the times we were told that we can't, and the people who pressed on with that American creed: Yes we can.今夜，她見證了一個(gè)世紀(jì)的美國(guó)讓我感慨良多——有傷心有希望；有奮斗有進(jìn)步。在那個(gè)我們還不怎么行的年代里，人民就抱定了美國(guó)式的信條：是的，我們行。

At a time when women's voices were silenced and their hopes dismissed, she lived to see them stand up and speak out and reach for the ballot.Yes we can.在那個(gè)年代，婦女的聲音被壓制，她們的希望被剝奪。但她活到了現(xiàn)在，看到婦女們站起來了，可以發(fā)表意見了，有選舉權(quán)了。是的，我們行。

When there was despair in the dust bowl and depression across the land, she saw a nation conquer fear itself with a New Deal, new jobs, a new sense of common purpose.Yes we can。大蕭條時(shí)期，經(jīng)濟(jì)跌入深谷，絕望籠罩大地。她見證了美國(guó)以新政、新的就業(yè)機(jī)會(huì)以及追求共同目標(biāo)的嶄新精神面貌戰(zhàn)勝了恐慌。是的，我們行。

When the bombs fell on our harbor and tyranny threatened the world, she was there to witness a generation rise to greatness and a democracy was saved.Yes we can.二戰(zhàn)時(shí)期，炸彈襲擊我們的海港，全世界受到獨(dú)裁專制的威脅，她見證了挺身而出偉大的一代美國(guó)人，他們捍衛(wèi)了民主。是的，我們行。

She was there for the buses in Montgomery, the hoses in Birmingham, a bridge in Selma, and a preacher from Atlanta who told a people that “We Shall Overcome.” Yes we can.她見證了蒙哥馬利公交車事件、伯明翰暴動(dòng)事件、塞爾瑪血腥周末事件。亞特蘭大的一位牧師告訴人們：“我們無往而不勝”。是的，我們行。

A man touched down on the moon, a wall came down in Berlin, a world was connected by our own science and imagination.And this year, in this election, she touched her finger to a screen, and cast her vote, because after 106 years in America，39 through the best of times and the darkest of hours, she knows how America can change.Yes we can.人類登上月球，柏林墻倒塌，我們靠科學(xué)和創(chuàng)造把世界連為一體。今年，在這次選舉中，激動(dòng)的她手指輕觸電子屏幕，投下了自己的一票。她在美國(guó)生活了106年，其間有美好的時(shí)光，也有最黑暗的時(shí)刻，她知道美國(guó)該何去何從。是的，我們行。

America, we have come so far.We have seen so much.But there is so much more to do.So tonight, let us ask ourselves--if our children should live to see the next century;if my daughters should be so lucky to live as long as Ann Nixon Cooper, what change will they see? What progress will we have made美國(guó)啊，迄今為止，我們已見證良多，但前路依然漫長(zhǎng)。為此，在今夜，讓我們反問一下我們自己，如果我們的孩子能夠活到下個(gè)世紀(jì)；如果我的女兒能有幸像安-尼克森-庫珀?duì)柲菢娱L(zhǎng)壽，他們將會(huì)看到些什么？我們將會(huì)取得怎樣的進(jìn)步？

This is our chance to answer that call.This is our moment.This is our time, to put our people back to work and open doors of opportunity for our kids;to restore prosperity and promote the cause of peace;to reclaim the American dream and reaffirm that fundamental truth, that, out of many, we are one;that while we breathe, we hope.And where we are met with cynicism and doubts and those who tell us that we can't, we will respond with that timeless creed that sums up the spirit of a people: Yes, we can.現(xiàn)在是我們來回答這一問題的時(shí)候了，這是我們的時(shí)刻，這是我們的時(shí)代。要使我們的人民重獲工作并為我們的孩子大開方便之門；重現(xiàn)繁榮并促進(jìn)和平；實(shí)現(xiàn)我們美國(guó)的夢(mèng)想，就得重申一個(gè)基本準(zhǔn)則，那就是：團(tuán)結(jié)一致，眾志成城；一息尚存，希望就在。當(dāng)我們?cè)庥龀爸S和質(zhì)疑時(shí)，當(dāng)有人認(rèn)為我們無所作為時(shí)。我們將用一句發(fā)自心中反映我們恒久信念的話做出回答：不，我們行！

Inauguration Speech: We must Pick Ourselves Up

My fellow citizens:

I stand here today humbled by the task before us, grateful for the trust you have bestowed, mindful of the sacrifices borne by our ancestors.I thank President Bush for his service to our nation, as well as the generosity and cooperation he has shown throughout this transition.Forty-four Americans have now taken the presidential oath.The words have been spoken during rising tides of prosperity and the still waters of peace.Yet, every so often, the oath is taken amidst gathering clouds and raging storms.At these moments, America has carried on not simply because of the skill or vision of those in high office, but because We the People have remained faithful to the ideals of our forebearers, and true to our founding documents.So it has been.So it must be with this generation of Americans.That we are in the midst of crisis is now well understood.Our nation is at war, against a far-reaching network of violence and hatred.Our economy is badly weakened, a consequence of greed and irresponsibility on the part of some, but also our collective failure to make hard choices and prepare the nation for a new age.Homes have been lost;jobs shed;businesses shuttered.Our health care is too costly;our schools fail too many;and each day brings further evidence that the ways we use energy strengthen our adversaries and threaten our planet.These are the indicators of crisis, subject to data and statistics.Less measurable but no less profound is a sapping of confidence across our land--a nagging fear that America's decline is inevitable, and that the next generation must lower its sights.Today I say to you that the challenges we face are real.They are serious and they are

many.They will not be met easily or in a short span of time.But know this, America: They will be met.On this day, we gather because we have chosen hope over fear, unity of purpose over conflict and discord.On this day, we come to proclaim an end to the petty grievances and false promises, the recriminations and worn-out dogmas, that for far too long have strangled our politics.We remain a young nation, but in the words of Scripture, the time has come to set aside childish things.The time has come to reaffirm our enduring spirit;to choose our better history;to carry forward that precious gift, that noble idea, passed on from generation to generation: the God-given promise that all are equal, all are free, and all deserve a chance to pursue their full measure of happiness.In reaffirming the greatness of our nation, we understand that greatness is never a given.It must be earned.Our journey has never been one of shortcuts or settling for less.It has not been the path for the fainthearted--for those who prefer leisure over work, or seek only the pleasures of riches and fame.Rather, it has been the risk-takers, the doers, the makers of things--some celebrated, but more often men and women obscure in their labor--who have carried us up the long, rugged path toward prosperity and freedom.For us, they packed up their few worldly possessions and traveled across oceans in search of a new life.For us, they toiled in sweatshops and settled the West;endured the lash of the whip and plowed the hard earth.42 For us, they fought and died, in places like Concord and Gettysburg;Normandy and Khe Sahn.Time and again, these men and women struggled and sacrificed and worked till their hands were raw so that we might live a better life.They saw America as bigger than the sum of our individual ambitions;greater than all the differences of birth or wealth or faction.This is the journey we continue today.We remain the most prosperous, powerful nation on Earth.Our workers are no less productive than when this crisis began.Our minds are no less inventive, our goods and services no less needed than they were last week or last month or last year.Our capacity remains undiminished.But our time of standing pat, of protecting narrow interests and putting off unpleasant decisions--that time has surely passed.Starting today, we must pick ourselves up, dust ourselves off, and begin again the work of remaking America.For everywhere we look, there is work to be done.The state of the economy calls for action, bold and swift, and we will act--not only to create new jobs, but to lay a new foundation for growth.We will build the roads and bridges, the electric grids and digital lines that feed our commerce and bind us together.We will restore science to its rightful place, and wield technology's wonders to raise health care's quality and lower its cost.We will harness the sun and the winds and the soil to fuel our cars and run our factories.And we will transform our schools and colleges and universities to meet the demands of a new age.All this we can do.And all this we will do.Now, there are some who question the scale of our ambitions--who suggest that our system cannot tolerate too many big plans.Their memories are short.For they have forgotten what this country has already done;what free men and women can achieve when imagination is joined to common purpose, and necessity to courage.43 What the cynics fail to understand is that the ground has shifted beneath them--that the stale political arguments that have consumed us for so long no longer apply.The question we ask today is not whether our government is too big or too small, but whether it works--whether it helps families find jobs at a decent wage, care they can afford, a retirement that is dignified.Where the answer is yes, we intend to move forward.Where the answer is no, programs will end.And those of us who manage the public's dollars will be held to account--to spend wisely, reform bad habits, and do our business in the light of day--because only then can we restore the vital trust between a people and their government.Nor is the question before us whether the market is a force for good or ill.Its power to generate wealth and expand freedom is unmatched, but this crisis has reminded us that without a watchful eye, the market can spin out of control--and that a nation cannot prosper long when it favors only the prosperous.The success of our economy has always depended not just on the size of our gross domestic product, but on the reach of our prosperity;on our ability to extend opportunity to every willing heart--not out of charity, but because it is the surest route to our common good.As for our common defense, we reject as false the choice between our safety and our ideals.Our Founding Fathers, faced with perils we can scarcely imagine, drafted a charter to assure the rule of law and the rights of man, a charter expanded by the blood of generations.Those ideals still light the world, and we will not give them up for expedience's sake.And so to all other peoples and governments who are watching today, from the grandest capitals to the small village where my father was born: Know that America is a friend of each nation and every man, woman and child who seeks a future of peace and dignity, and that we are ready to lead once more.Recall that earlier generations faced down fascism and communism not just with missiles and tanks, but with sturdy alliances and enduring convictions.They understood that our power alone cannot protect us, nor does it entitle us to do as we

please.Instead, they knew that our power grows through its prudent use;our security emanates from the justness of our cause, the force of our example, the tempering qualities of humility and restraint.We are the keepers of this legacy.Guided by these principles once more, we can meet those new threats that demand even greater effort--even greater cooperation and understanding between nations.We will begin to responsibly leave Iraq to its people, and forge a hard-earned peace in Afghanistan.With old friends and former foes, we will work tirelessly to lessen the nuclear threat, and roll back the specter of a warming planet.We will not apologize for our way of life, nor will we waver in its defense, and for those who seek to advance their aims by inducing terror and slaughtering innocents, we say to you now that our spirit is stronger and cannot be broken;you cannot outlast us, and we will defeat you.For we know that our patchwork heritage is a strength, not a weakness.We are a nation of Christians and Muslims, Jews and Hindus--and nonbelievers.We are shaped by every language and culture, drawn from every end of this Earth;and because we have tasted the bitter swill of civil war and segregation, and emerged from that dark chapter stronger and more united, we cannot help but believe that the old hatreds shall someday pass;that the lines of tribe shall soon dissolve;that as the world grows smaller, our common humanity shall reveal itself;and that America must play its role in ushering in a new era of peace.To the Muslim world, we seek a new way forward, based on mutual interest and mutual respect.To those leaders around the globe who seek to sow conflict, or blame their society's ills on the West: Know that your people will judge you on what you can build, not what you destroy.To those who cling to power through corruption and deceit and the silencing of dissent, know that you are on the wrong side of history;but that we will extend a hand if you are willing to unclench your fist.45 To the people of poor nations, we pledge to work alongside you to make your farms flourish and let clean waters flow;to nourish starved bodies and feed hungry minds.And to those nations like ours that enjoy relative plenty, we say we can no longer afford indifference to suffering outside our borders;nor can we consume the world's resources without regard to effect.For the world has changed, and we must change with it.As we consider the road that unfolds before us, we remember with humble gratitude those brave Americans who, at this very hour, patrol far-off deserts and distant mountains.They have something to tell us today, just as the fallen heroes who lie in Arlington whisper through the ages.We honor them not only because they are guardians of our liberty, but because they embody the spirit of service;a willingness to find meaning in something greater than themselves.And yet, at this moment--a moment that will define a generation--it is precisely this spirit that must inhabit us all.For as much as government can do and must do, it is ultimately the faith and determination of the American people upon which this nation relies.It is the kindness to take in a stranger when the levees break, the selflessness of workers who would rather cut their hours than see a friend lose their job which sees us through our darkest hours.It is the firefighter's courage to storm a stairway filled with smoke, but also a parent's willingness to nurture a child, that finally decides our fate.Our challenges may be new.The instruments with which we meet them may be new.But those values upon which our success depends--hard work and honesty, courage and fair play, tolerance and curiosity, loyalty and patriotism--these things are old.These things are true.They have been the quiet force of progress throughout our history.What is demanded then is a return to these truths.What is required of us now is a new era of responsibility--a recognition, on the part of every American, that we have duties to ourselves, our nation and the world;duties that we do not grudgingly

accept but rather seize gladly, firm in the knowledge that there is nothing so satisfying to the spirit, so defining of our character, than giving our all to a difficult task.This is the price and the promise of citizenship.This is the source of our confidence--the knowledge that God calls on us to shape an uncertain destiny.This is the meaning of our liberty and our creed--why men and women and children of every race and every faith can join in celebration across this magnificent Mall, and why a man whose father less than 60 years ago might not have been served at a local restaurant can now stand before you to take a most sacred oath.So let us mark this day with remembrance, of who we are and how far we have traveled.In the year of America's birth, in the coldest of months, a small band of patriots huddled by dying campfires on the shores of an icy river.The capital was abandoned.The enemy was advancing.The snow was stained with blood.At a moment when the outcome of our revolution was most in doubt, the father of our nation ordered these words be read to the people:

“Let it be told to the future world...that in the depth of winter, when nothing but hope and virtue could survive...that the city and the country, alarmed at one common danger, came forth to meet [it].”

America.In the face of our common dangers, in this winter of our hardship, let us remember these timeless words.With hope and virtue, let us brave once more the icy currents, and endure what storms may come.Let it be said by our children's children that when we were tested, we refused to let this journey end, that we did not turn back, nor did we falter;and with eyes fixed on the horizon and God's grace upon us, we carried forth that great gift of freedom and delivered it safely to future generations.47

奧巴馬就職演講中文版（供參考）

各位同胞：

今天我站在這里，為眼前的重責(zé)大任感到謙卑，對(duì)各位的信任心懷感激，對(duì)先賢的犧牲銘記在心。我要謝謝布什總統(tǒng)為這個(gè)國(guó)家的服務(wù)，也感謝他在政權(quán)轉(zhuǎn)移期間的寬厚和配合。

四十四位美國(guó)人發(fā)表過總統(tǒng)就職誓言，這些誓詞或是在繁榮富強(qiáng)及和平寧靜之際發(fā)表，或是在烏云密布，時(shí)局動(dòng)蕩之時(shí)。在艱困的時(shí)候，美國(guó)能箕裘相繼，不僅因?yàn)榫痈呶徽哂心芰蛟妇埃惨驗(yàn)槿嗣癯掷m(xù)對(duì)先人的抱負(fù)有信心，也忠於創(chuàng)建我國(guó)的法統(tǒng)。

因此，美國(guó)才能承繼下來。因此，這一代美國(guó)人也必須承繼下去。

現(xiàn)在大家都知道我們正置身危機(jī)核心，我國(guó)正在與四處蔓延的 暴力和憎恨作戰(zhàn)。我們的經(jīng)濟(jì)元?dú)獯髠@既是某些人貪婪且不負(fù)責(zé)任的後果，也是大眾未能做出艱難的選擇，對(duì)國(guó)家進(jìn)入新時(shí)代做準(zhǔn)備不足所致。許多人失去房 子，丟了工作，生意蕭條。我們的醫(yī)療太昂貴，學(xué)校教育讓人失望。每天都有更多證據(jù)顯示，我們利用能源的方式壯大我們的對(duì)敵，威脅我們的星球。

這些都是得自資料和統(tǒng)計(jì)數(shù)據(jù)的危機(jī)指標(biāo)。比較無法測(cè)量但同樣深沉的，是舉國(guó)信心盡失——持續(xù)擔(dān)心美國(guó)將無可避免地衰退，也害怕下一代一定會(huì)眼界變低。

今天我要告訴各位，我們面臨的挑戰(zhàn)是真的，挑戰(zhàn)非常嚴(yán)重，且不在少數(shù)。它們不是可以輕易，或在短時(shí)間內(nèi)解決。但是，美國(guó)要了解，這些挑戰(zhàn)會(huì)被解決。

在這一天，我們聚在一起，因?yàn)槲覀冞x擇希望而非恐懼，有意義的團(tuán)結(jié)而非紛爭(zhēng) 48 和不合。

在這一天，我們來此宣示，那些無用的抱怨和虛偽的承諾已終結(jié)，那些扭曲我們政治已久的相互指控和陳舊教條已終結(jié)。

我們?nèi)允莻€(gè)年輕的國(guó)家，但借用圣經(jīng)的話，擺脫幼稚事物的時(shí)刻到來了，重申我們堅(jiān)忍精神的時(shí)刻到來了，選擇我們更好的歷史，實(shí)踐那種代代傳承的珍貴權(quán)利，那種高貴的理念：就是上帝的應(yīng)許，我們每個(gè)人都是平等的，每個(gè)人都是自由的，每個(gè)人都應(yīng)該有機(jī)會(huì)追求全然的幸福。

再次肯定我們國(guó)家的偉大，我們了解偉大絕非賜予而來，必須 努力達(dá)成。我們的旅程從來就不是抄捷徑或很容易就滿足。這條路一直都不是給不勇敢的人走的，那些偏好逸樂勝過工作，或者只想追求名利就滿足的人。恰恰相 反，走這條路的始終是勇於冒險(xiǎn)的人，做事的人，成事的人，其中有些人很出名，但更常見的是在各自崗位上的男男女女無名英雄，在這條漫長(zhǎng)崎嶇的道路上支撐我 們，邁向繁榮與自由。

為了我們，他們攜帶很少的家當(dāng)，遠(yuǎn)渡重洋，追尋新生活。

為了我們，他們胼手胝足，在西部安頓下來；忍受風(fēng)吹雨打，篳路藍(lán)縷。

為了我們，他們奮斗不懈，在康科特和蓋茨堡，諾曼地和溪山等地葬身。

前人不斷的奮斗與犧牲，直到雙手皮開肉綻，我們才能享有比較好的生活。他們將美國(guó)視為大於所有個(gè)人企圖心總和的整體，超越出身、財(cái)富或小圈圈的差異。

這是我們今天繼續(xù)前進(jìn)的旅程。我們?nèi)耘f是 全球最繁榮強(qiáng)盛的國(guó)家。這場(chǎng)危機(jī)爆發(fā)時(shí)，我們的勞工生產(chǎn)力并未減弱。我們的心智一樣創(chuàng)新，我們的產(chǎn)品和勞務(wù)和上周或上個(gè)月或去年相比，一樣是必需品。我們 的能力并未減損。但是我們 49 墨守成規(guī)、維護(hù)狹小利益、推遲引人不悅的決定，這段時(shí)期肯定已經(jīng)過去。由今天開始，我們必須振作起來，拍掉身上的灰塵，再度開始重塑美國(guó)。

我們無論朝何處望去，都有工作必須完成。經(jīng)濟(jì)情勢(shì)需要大 膽、迅速的行動(dòng)，我們將有所行動(dòng)，不光是創(chuàng)造新工作，更要奠定成長(zhǎng)的新基礎(chǔ)。我們將造橋鋪路，為企業(yè)興建電力網(wǎng)格與數(shù)位線路，將我們聯(lián)系在一起。我們將讓 科學(xué)回歸合適的用途，運(yùn)用科技的奇蹟來提高醫(yī)療品質(zhì)并降低費(fèi)用。我們將利用太陽能、風(fēng)力和土壤作為汽車的燃料和工廠的能源。我們將讓中小學(xué)及大專院校轉(zhuǎn) 型，因應(yīng)新時(shí)代的需要。這些我們可以作到。我們也將會(huì)作到。

現(xiàn)在，有人質(zhì)疑我們的雄心，暗示說我們的體系無法承受太多的大計(jì)畫。這些人的記性不好。因?yàn)樗麄兺浟诉@個(gè)國(guó)家已經(jīng)完成的成就，當(dāng)創(chuàng)造力朝同一個(gè)目標(biāo)發(fā)展，不受約束的男男女女可以完成何等成就，必要的是勇氣。

懷疑者無法理解的是他們的主張已經(jīng)站不住腳，長(zhǎng)期以來折磨 我們的陳腐政治爭(zhēng)議已經(jīng)行不通。我們今天的問題不是政府太大或太小，而是有無功效，是否能幫助家庭找到薪水不錯(cuò)的工作，支付得起照顧費(fèi)用，有尊嚴(yán)的退休。哪個(gè)方向能夠提供肯定的答案，我們就往那里走。答案是否定的地方，計(jì)畫就會(huì)停止。所有我們這些管理大眾金錢的人都將負(fù)起責(zé)任，花錢要精明，改掉惡習(xí)，正大 光明作事情，只有這樣我們才能重建政府與人民間最重要的信任。

我們眼前的問題也不是說市場(chǎng)的力量是善或惡。市場(chǎng)創(chuàng)造財(cái)富 和增加自由的力量無與倫比，但是這場(chǎng)危機(jī)提醒我們沒有監(jiān)督時(shí)，市場(chǎng)發(fā)展將失控，當(dāng)市場(chǎng)只偏愛有錢人時(shí)，國(guó)家無法永續(xù)繁榮。我們經(jīng)濟(jì)成功的依據(jù)，不只是國(guó)內(nèi) 生產(chǎn)毛額的規(guī)模，還有繁榮可及的范圍，以及我們將機(jī)會(huì)拓展給每個(gè)愿意打拚的人，不是因?yàn)槭┥幔且驗(yàn)檫@就是達(dá)到我們共同利益最穩(wěn)健的途徑。

至於我們的共同防衛(wèi)，讓我們必須在自由和理想之間作一抉 擇，是錯(cuò)誤的，我們拒絕接受。我們建國(guó)諸父在我們難以想像的危難之中。擬具了確保法治和人權(quán) 50

第五篇：奧巴馬2016國(guó)情咨文演講-中英對(duì)照

奧巴馬2016國(guó)情咨文演講（雙語全文）

當(dāng)?shù)貢r(shí)間12號(hào)晚間，美國(guó)總統(tǒng)奧巴馬在華盛頓發(fā)表了任上最后一次國(guó)情咨文，這也是他第八次進(jìn)行國(guó)情咨文演講。

Mr.Speaker, Mr.Vice President, Members of Congress, my fellow Americans:

議長(zhǎng)先生、副總統(tǒng)先生、各位國(guó)會(huì)議員和美國(guó)同胞們：

Tonight marks the eighth year I've come here to report on the State of the Union.And for this final one, I'm going to try to make it shorter.I know some of you are antsy to get back to Iowa.今晚是我在這里做國(guó)情咨文的第八個(gè)年頭，也是最后一次。我將盡量簡(jiǎn)而言之。我知道你們中有些人急著回愛荷華州（譯者注：兩黨黨內(nèi)預(yù)選進(jìn)行地）。

I also understand that because it's an election season, expectations for what we'll achieve this year are low.Still, Mr.Speaker, I appreciate the constructive approach you and the other leaders took at the end of last year to pass a budget and make tax cuts permanent for working families.So I hope we can work together this year on bipartisan priorities like criminal justice reform, and helping people who are battling prescription drug abuse.We just might surprise the cynics again.我也理解此時(shí)正當(dāng)大選之季，因此公眾對(duì)我們今年成就的期望并不高。但是，議長(zhǎng)先生，您以及其他領(lǐng)導(dǎo)人去年年末通過了建設(shè)性的預(yù)算決議，使得工薪家庭減稅計(jì)劃能夠長(zhǎng)久實(shí)施下去，我對(duì)此深表感激。因此我衷心希望今年兩黨能夠在一些重要事務(wù)上同心協(xié)作，比如，推行刑事司法改革，幫助那些與處方藥濫用行為抗?fàn)幍娜藗儭Ｎ覀兒芸赡軙?huì)讓質(zhì)疑者們?cè)俅未蟪砸惑@。

But tonight, I want to go easy on the traditional list of proposals for the year ahead.Don't worry, I've got plenty, from helping students learn to write computer code to personalizing medical treatments for patients.And I'll keep pushing for progress on the work that still needs doing.Fixing a broken immigration system.Protecting our kids from gun violence.Equal pay for equal work, paid leave, raising the minimum wage.All these things still matter to hardworking families;they are still the right thing to do;and I will not let up until they get done.但在今晚，我打算少談些像往年那樣的發(fā)展計(jì)劃。別擔(dān)心，我還是有很多計(jì)劃要談，比如，幫助學(xué)生學(xué)習(xí)編寫計(jì)算機(jī)代碼，以及對(duì)病人進(jìn)行個(gè)性化治療。我將繼續(xù)推動(dòng)這些未竟事業(yè)的進(jìn)步。完善有漏洞的移民體系。保護(hù)我們的孩子們免遭槍械暴力。繼續(xù)推行同工同酬及帶薪休假，并提高最低工資水平。所有的這一切對(duì)于努力工作的家庭們來說依然至關(guān)重要；這些仍是我們要做的對(duì)的事情。我絕不會(huì)放松這些工作，直至他們完成為止。

But for my final address to this chamber, I don't want to talk just about the next year.I want to focus on the next five years, ten years, and beyond.但這是我最后一次在此發(fā)表講話，我不想只談?wù)搧砟甑氖乱恕Ｎ蚁腙P(guān)注今后的五年、十年，甚至更久遠(yuǎn)的事情。

I want to focus on our future.我更關(guān)注我們的未來。

We live in a time of extraordinary change – change that's reshaping the way we live, the way we work, our planet and our place in the world.It's change that promises amazing medical breakthroughs, but also economic disruptions that strain working families.It promises education for girls in the most remote villages, but also connects terrorists plotting an ocean away.It's change that can broaden opportunity, or widen inequality.And whether we like it or not, the pace of this change will only accelerate.我們生活在一個(gè)充滿巨變的時(shí)代，這場(chǎng)巨變改變了我們的生活、工作方式，改變了我們的星球和我們?cè)谑澜缟系牡匚弧＿@種巨變預(yù)示著醫(yī)學(xué)將出現(xiàn)重大突破，也會(huì)帶來困擾著工薪家庭的經(jīng)濟(jì)動(dòng)蕩。它為生活在邊遠(yuǎn)山區(qū)的女孩們帶去教育的希望，卻也使遠(yuǎn)距重洋的恐怖分子得以串通一氣策劃陰謀。這場(chǎng)巨變能夠帶來機(jī)遇，也會(huì)擴(kuò)大不公。無論我們喜歡與否，這場(chǎng)巨變的進(jìn)度只會(huì)越來越快。

America has been through big changes before – wars and depression, the influx of immigrants, workers fighting for a fair deal, and movements to expand civil rights.Each time, there have been those who told us to fear the future;who claimed we could slam the brakes on change, promising to restore past glory if we just got some group or idea that was threatening America under control.And each time, we overcame those fears.We did not, in the words of Lincoln, adhere to the “dogmas of the quiet past.” Instead we thought anew, and acted anew.We made change work for us, always extending America's promise outward, to the next frontier, to more and more people.And because we did – because we saw opportunity where others saw only peril – we emerged stronger and better than before.美國(guó)曾經(jīng)歷過種種巨變——戰(zhàn)爭(zhēng)，蕭條，移民涌入，工人運(yùn)動(dòng)，以及民權(quán)運(yùn)動(dòng)。每一次，總有人告訴我們要畏懼未來。每當(dāng)美國(guó)受到某些組織或者言論威脅，將要失控，這些人就告訴我們要停止變革，并承諾恢復(fù)往日的輝煌。但每一次，我們都能夠克服恐懼。用林肯的話來說，我們并未遵循“平靜的過去時(shí)代的信條”。相反地，我們能夠用新的思維思考，以新的方式行事。我們巧妙地利用變化，始終將美國(guó)的潛力擴(kuò)展至更廣闊的前沿，惠及更多的民眾。正緣于此——因?yàn)樗搜壑械娘L(fēng)險(xiǎn)在我們看來是機(jī)遇——我們變得比以前更強(qiáng)更好。

What was true then can be true now.Our unique strengths as a nation – our optimism and work ethic, our spirit of discovery and innovation, our diversity and commitment to the rule of law – these things give us everything we need to ensure prosperity and security for generations to come.過去的真理，現(xiàn)在亦未曾改變。我們的樂觀主義與職業(yè)道德，我們的發(fā)現(xiàn)與創(chuàng)新精神，我們種族多樣化和法治信條，這些都是我們作為一個(gè)國(guó)家所擁有的獨(dú)一無二的優(yōu)點(diǎn)，使我們具備了世代繁榮昌盛、國(guó)泰民安的一切條件。

In fact, it's that spirit that made the progress of these past seven years possible.It's how we recovered from the worst economic crisis in generations.It's how we reformed our health care system, and reinvented our energy sector;how we delivered more care and benefits to our troops and veterans, and how we secured the freedom in every state to marry the person we love.事實(shí)上，正因有了這種精神力量，我們過去七年才可能取得進(jìn)步。它使我們得以從幾代以來最嚴(yán)重的經(jīng)濟(jì)危機(jī)中恢復(fù)；是我們改革醫(yī)療體系、改造能源部門的動(dòng)力；保證了我們給予軍人和老兵更多關(guān)心和福利。也正因?yàn)榇耍覀兡軌蜃屆總€(gè)州的人都獲得了與所愛的人結(jié)婚的自由。

But such progress is not inevitable.It is the result of choices we make together.And we face such choices right now.Will we respond to the changes of our time with fear, turning inward as a nation, and turning against each other as a people? Or will we face the future with confidence in who we are, what we stand for, and the incredible things we can do together?

但是，這些進(jìn)步并不是注定會(huì)發(fā)生的，而是我們共同選擇的結(jié)果。我們當(dāng)下正面臨著這樣的選擇。面對(duì)時(shí)代的變化，我們是將以恐懼對(duì)之，閉門造車，各自為戰(zhàn)？還是自我肯定，堅(jiān)持立場(chǎng)，相信我們能共創(chuàng)奇跡？

So let's talk about the future, and four big questions that we as a country have to answer – regardless of who the next President is, or who controls the next Congress.讓我們先來談?wù)勎磥恚约懊绹?guó)需要回答的四個(gè)大問題——無論下一屆美國(guó)總統(tǒng)是誰，無論哪個(gè)黨派掌控國(guó)會(huì)。

First, how do we give everyone a fair shot at opportunity and security in this new economy?

首先，我們?nèi)绾卧谛陆?jīng)濟(jì)中給每個(gè)人公平的機(jī)會(huì)和保障？

Second, how do we make technology work for us, and not against us – especially when it comes to solving urgent challenges like climate change?

第二，我們?nèi)绾巫尲夹g(shù)為我們服務(wù)，而不是與我們對(duì)抗——尤其是面臨氣候變化這樣急需應(yīng)對(duì)的挑戰(zhàn)的時(shí)候？

Third, how do we keep America safe and lead the world without becoming its policeman?

第三，我們?nèi)绾伪Ｕ厦绹?guó)的安全，同時(shí)，在不充當(dāng)世界警察的前提下，引領(lǐng)整個(gè)世界？

And finally, how can we make our politics reflect what's best in us, and not what's worst?

最后，我們?nèi)绾沃贫ㄕ撸蛊浞从吵雒绹?guó)的好，而不是美國(guó)的惡？

Let me start with the economy, and a basic fact: the United States of America, right now, has the strongest, most durable economy in the world.We're in the middle of the longest streak of private-sector job creation in history.More than 14 million new jobs;the strongest two years of job growth since the '90s;an unemployment rate cut in half.Our auto industry just had its best year ever.Manufacturing has created nearly 900,000 new jobs in the past six years.And we've done all this while cutting our deficits by almost three-quarters.我先說說經(jīng)濟(jì)，基本的事實(shí)是這樣的：現(xiàn)在，在全球范圍內(nèi)，美國(guó)經(jīng)濟(jì)是最為強(qiáng)大且堅(jiān)固的。縱觀歷史，我們現(xiàn)在處于私營(yíng)部門連續(xù)創(chuàng)造就業(yè)機(jī)會(huì)最長(zhǎng)的一段時(shí)期中。我們創(chuàng)造了逾1400萬個(gè)新的就業(yè)崗位；這是自20世紀(jì)90年代以來就業(yè)增長(zhǎng)最為強(qiáng)勁的兩年；失業(yè)率下降了一半。汽車行業(yè)也創(chuàng)造了最輝煌的一年。在過去的六年里，制造業(yè)創(chuàng)造了將近90萬個(gè)新的就業(yè)崗位。而且，我們?cè)谌〉眠@些成績(jī)的同時(shí)，還將赤字減少了近四分之三.Anyone claiming that America's economy is in decline is peddling fiction.What is true – and the reason that a lot of Americans feel anxious – is that the economy has been changing in profound ways, changes that started long before the Great Recession hit and haven't let up.Today, technology doesn't just replace jobs on the assembly line, but any job where work can be automated.Companies in a global economy can locate anywhere, and face tougher competition.As a result, workers have less leverage for a raise.Companies have less loyalty to their communities.And more and more wealth and income is concentrated at the very top.任何聲稱美國(guó)經(jīng)濟(jì)正在衰落的說法都是在傳播虛構(gòu)事實(shí)。實(shí)際情況——同時(shí)也是許多美國(guó)人感到焦慮的原因——是美國(guó)經(jīng)濟(jì)正在經(jīng)歷巨大變革，而且這變革早在大蕭條發(fā)生之前就已經(jīng)開始，到現(xiàn)在還沒有結(jié)束。今天，能夠被高科技取代的工作崗位并不僅限于生產(chǎn)線，還包括任何可以實(shí)現(xiàn)自動(dòng)化的崗位。在經(jīng)濟(jì)全球化中，公司可以落戶于世界任何地方，也會(huì)面臨更加激烈的競(jìng)爭(zhēng)。其結(jié)果是，雇員要求加薪的籌碼變少。公司對(duì)其所在群體的忠誠(chéng)度更低。同時(shí)，越來越多的財(cái)富和收入積聚到社會(huì)頂層階級(jí)手中。

All these trends have squeezed workers, even when they have jobs;even when the economy is growing.It's made it harder for a hardworking family to pull itself out of poverty, harder for young people to start on their careers, and tougher for workers to retire when they want to.And although none of these trends are unique to America, they do offend our uniquely American belief that everybody who works hard should get a fair shot.這些變化趨勢(shì)擠壓了雇員的生存空間，即使他們擁有工作，即使美國(guó)經(jīng)濟(jì)一直在增長(zhǎng)。工薪家庭想要通過努力工作，擺脫貧困，年輕人想要開創(chuàng)自己的事業(yè)，雇員想要適時(shí)退休，都已經(jīng)不太容易。雖然面臨這些變革的不只有美國(guó)，但是這些的確違背了獨(dú)有的美國(guó)式信念，那就是，任何努力工作的人都應(yīng)當(dāng)?shù)玫焦酱觥?/p>

For the past seven years, our goal has been a growing economy that works better for everybody.We've made progress.But we need to make more.And despite all the political arguments we've had these past few years, there are some areas where Americans broadly agree.在過去的七年中，我們的目標(biāo)一直都是，保持經(jīng)濟(jì)增長(zhǎng)，以造福每一個(gè)人。我們已經(jīng)取得了一些進(jìn)步。但是，我們需要繼續(xù)努力。盡管在過去的一些年中，我們有過許多政治上的爭(zhēng)論，但是在一些領(lǐng)域，我們?nèi)〉昧似毡榈墓沧R(shí)。

We agree that real opportunity requires every American to get the education and training they need to land a good-paying job.The bipartisan reform of No Child Left Behind was an important start, and together, we've increased early childhood education, lifted high school graduation rates to new highs, and boosted graduates in fields like engineering.In the coming years, we should build on that progress, by providing Pre-K for all, offering every student the hands-on computer science and math classes that make them job-ready on day one, and we should recruit and support more great teachers for our kids.我們一致認(rèn)為，真正的機(jī)會(huì)在于每一個(gè)美國(guó)人都能獲得能夠必要的教育及培訓(xùn)，讓他們能夠勝任一份收入理想的工作。“不讓一個(gè)孩子掉隊(duì)”的兩黨改革政策，就是一個(gè)重要的開端，同時(shí)，我們加強(qiáng)了兒童早期教育，進(jìn)一步提高了高中畢業(yè)率，使工程學(xué)等專業(yè)畢業(yè)生得以增長(zhǎng)。未來，我們要以這些成績(jī)?yōu)榛A(chǔ)，通過普及全民早教，讓所有學(xué)生都接受計(jì)算機(jī)實(shí)踐和數(shù)學(xué)課程培訓(xùn)，為他們將來步入職場(chǎng)做好準(zhǔn)備。同時(shí)，我們要為孩子們招錄更多優(yōu)秀的教師，并給予這些教師更好的待遇。

And we have to make college affordable for every American.Because no hardworking student should be stuck in the red.We've already reduced student loan payments to ten percent of a borrower's income.Now, we've actually got to cut the cost of college.Providing two years of community college at no cost for every responsible student is one of the best ways to do that, and I'm going to keep fighting to get that started this year.同時(shí)，我們要讓每個(gè)美國(guó)人都能上得起大學(xué)。因?yàn)椋趭^的學(xué)生不應(yīng)該因?yàn)樨毨П粨踉谛ｉT之外。我們已經(jīng)將助學(xué)貸款的還款額降至借款人收入的10%。接下來，我們需要降低大學(xué)費(fèi)用。兩年制的社區(qū)大學(xué)將為每一位有責(zé)任感的學(xué)生提供免費(fèi)教育，這是降低大學(xué)費(fèi)用最理想的方式之一。我會(huì)不斷努力讓這個(gè)方案在今年啟動(dòng)。

Of course, a great education isn't all we need in this new economy.We also need benefits and protections that provide a basic measure of security.After all, it's not much of a stretch to say that some of the only people in America who are going to work the same job, in the same place, with a health and retirement package, for 30 years, are sitting in this chamber.For everyone else, especially folks in their forties and fifties, saving for retirement or bouncing back from job loss has gotten a lot tougher.Americans understand that at some point in their careers, they may have to retool and retrain.But they shouldn't lose what they've already worked so hard to build.當(dāng)然，在新經(jīng)濟(jì)中，我們所需要的不僅僅是優(yōu)質(zhì)的教育。我們還需要能夠提供基本生活保障的福利和保護(hù)措施。如果說在座的各位，是美國(guó)為數(shù)不多的能夠在同一個(gè)地方從事同一份工作30年，還能獲得健康和養(yǎng)老保障的人，也不算夸張。而對(duì)于其他人，特別是四五十歲的美國(guó)人來說，為退休后的生存點(diǎn)錢或是在失業(yè)后重振旗鼓，已經(jīng)越來越困難。大家都認(rèn)識(shí)到，在他們職業(yè)生涯的某個(gè)時(shí)刻，他們不得不重新接受培訓(xùn)，重新學(xué)習(xí)技能。但是，他們不應(yīng)當(dāng)失去他們這么多年辛勤工作所獲得的東西。

That's why Social Security and Medicare are more important than ever;we shouldn't weaken them, we should strengthen them.And for Americans short of retirement, basic benefits should be just as mobile as everything else is today.That's what the Affordable Care Act is all about.It's about filling the gaps in employer-based care so that when we lose a job, or go back to school, or start that new business, we'll still have coverage.Nearly eighteen million have gained coverage so far.Health care inflation has slowed.And our businesses have created jobs every single month since it became law.這也是社會(huì)保障及醫(yī)療保險(xiǎn)制度在今天尤為重要的原因；它們不該被弱化，而應(yīng)進(jìn)一步加強(qiáng)。對(duì)于退休年齡較晚的美國(guó)人，基本福利應(yīng)與當(dāng)今的其他事物一樣盡可能移動(dòng)化。這就是《平價(jià)醫(yī)療法案》的意義所在，這個(gè)法案旨在填補(bǔ)基于雇主的醫(yī)療保險(xiǎn)系統(tǒng)的空缺，我們失業(yè)、返校求學(xué)或創(chuàng)業(yè)時(shí)，依然能享受醫(yī)療保障。目前為止，已有近1800萬人受益。醫(yī)療費(fèi)用通脹也有所緩解。自法案實(shí)施起，我們的企業(yè)每個(gè)月都能創(chuàng)造新的工作崗位。

Now, I'm guessing we won't agree on health care anytime soon.But there should be other ways both parties can improve economic security.Say a hardworking American loses his job – we shouldn't just make sure he can get unemployment insurance;we should make sure that program encourages him to retrain for a business that's ready to hire him.If that new job doesn't pay as much, there should be a system of wage insurance in place so that he can still pay his bills.And even if he's going from job to job, he should still be able to save for retirement and take his savings with him.That's the way we make the new economy work better for everyone.我想我們?cè)诙唐趦?nèi)還無法就醫(yī)療保險(xiǎn)制度達(dá)成共識(shí)。但兩黨可以在改進(jìn)經(jīng)濟(jì)保障制度的問題上采取一些新的措施。假設(shè)一位辛勤工作的美國(guó)人丟了工作，我們不該僅僅確保他能獲得失業(yè)保險(xiǎn)，而應(yīng)確保這個(gè)制度能夠支持他接受再培訓(xùn)以勝任新的工作。如果這份新工作的報(bào)酬不如上一份工作，那么就該有薪酬保障制度保證他能養(yǎng)活自己。即使他一直在換工作，也還能為退休儲(chǔ)蓄并能支配自己的積蓄。這就是我們讓大家更好地受益于新經(jīng)濟(jì)的方式。

I also know Speaker Ryan has talked about his interest in tackling poverty.America is about giving everybody willing to work a hand up, and I'd welcome a serious discussion about strategies we can all support, like expanding tax cuts for low-income workers without kids.我知道國(guó)會(huì)眾議院發(fā)言人保羅 瑞恩提到過他對(duì)解決貧困問題的看法。美國(guó)是一個(gè)會(huì)給每個(gè)愿意工作的人機(jī)會(huì)的國(guó)家，我歡迎大家提出可行性戰(zhàn)略，如為無子女低收入人群減稅的方案。

But there are other areas where it's been more difficult to find agreement over the last seven years – namely what role the government should play in making sure the system's not rigged in favor of the wealthiest and biggest corporations.And here, the American people have a choice to make.但在過去七年里還有其他難以達(dá)成一致的領(lǐng)域，比如，政府應(yīng)該扮演怎樣的角色，才能保證制度不向最富有的財(cái)團(tuán)和大公司傾斜。在此，美國(guó)人民需要做出選擇。

I believe a thriving private sector is the lifeblood of our economy.I think there are outdated regulations that need to be changed, and there's red tape that needs to be cut.But after years of record corporate profits, working families won't get more opportunity or bigger paychecks by letting big banks or big oil or hedge funds make their own rules at the expense of everyone else;or by allowing attacks on collective bargaining to go unanswered.Food Stamp recipients didn't cause the financial crisis;recklessness on Wall Street did.Immigrants aren't the reason wages haven't gone up enough;those decisions are made in the boardrooms that too often put quarterly earnings over long-term returns.It's sure not the average family watching tonight that avoids paying taxes through offshore accounts.In this new economy, workers and start-ups and small businesses need more of a voice, not less.The rules should work for them.And this year I plan to lift up the many businesses who've figured out that doing right by their workers ends up being good for their shareholders, their customers, and their communities, so that we can spread those best practices across America.蓬勃發(fā)展的私營(yíng)經(jīng)濟(jì)是我們國(guó)家經(jīng)濟(jì)的命脈。我認(rèn)為，其有些過時(shí)的規(guī)則需要改變，有些繁文縟節(jié)需要摒棄。在企業(yè)連續(xù)多年利潤(rùn)破紀(jì)錄之后，如果讓大銀行、石油巨頭或?qū)_基金制定只對(duì)自己有利的規(guī)則，或者允許對(duì)集體談判的攻擊置之不理，工薪階層就無法獲得更多機(jī)會(huì)和更多薪水。引發(fā)經(jīng)濟(jì)危機(jī)的不是那些領(lǐng)食物券的人，而是華爾街那些魯莽行事的人。移民人口不是阻礙薪酬上漲的原因；那些決議是由董事會(huì)的人提出的，他們經(jīng)常將季度分紅看得比長(zhǎng)期回報(bào)還重。可以肯定的是，正在看我演講的普通家庭不會(huì)通過離岸賬戶避稅。在新經(jīng)濟(jì)的形勢(shì)下，工人、新興企業(yè)和小型企業(yè)需要更多發(fā)言權(quán)。規(guī)則應(yīng)該使他們受益。今年，我計(jì)劃激勵(lì)那些善待工人的企業(yè)，這些企業(yè)明白只有善待工人才能讓股東、顧客和所在群體最終受益，這樣我們才能在全美推行這種良策。

In fact, many of our best corporate citizens are also our most creative.This brings me to the second big question we have to answer as a country: how do we reignite that spirit of innovation to meet our biggest challenges?

事實(shí)上，我們有許多優(yōu)秀的企業(yè)公民都是極富創(chuàng)造力的。這也是美國(guó)要回答的第二個(gè)大問題：如何重燃創(chuàng)新精神，迎接重大挑戰(zhàn)？

Sixty years ago, when the Russians beat us into space, we didn't deny Sputnik was up there.We didn't argue about the science, or shrink our research and development budget.We built a space program almost overnight, and twelve years later, we were walking on the moon.六十年前，俄羅斯人發(fā)射人造衛(wèi)星，在太空領(lǐng)域領(lǐng)先于我們，這點(diǎn)我們并未否認(rèn)。我們沒有就科學(xué)水平進(jìn)行爭(zhēng)論，或縮減我們的研發(fā)預(yù)算。我們?cè)诤芏痰臅r(shí)間內(nèi)制定了太空計(jì)劃，十二年后，我們已經(jīng)能在月球上行走。

That spirit of discovery is in our DNA.We're Thomas Edison and the Wright Brothers and George Washington Carver.We're Grace Hopper and Katherine Johnson and Sally Ride.We're every immigrant and entrepreneur from Boston to Austin to Silicon Valley racing to shape a better world.And over the past seven years, we've nurtured that spirit.探索精神存在于我們的基因里。我們是托馬斯 愛迪生、懷特兄弟、喬治 華盛頓 卡弗。我們是葛麗絲 霍普、凱瑟琳 約翰遜、莎莉 萊德。我們是從波士頓到奧斯丁再到硅谷的移民和企業(yè)家，我們力求建設(shè)更美好的世界。過去七年里，我們一直在培養(yǎng)這種精神。

We've protected an open internet, and taken bold new steps to get more students and low-income Americans online.We've launched next-generation manufacturing hubs, and online tools that give an entrepreneur everything he or she needs to start a business in a single day.我們保護(hù)了開放的互聯(lián)網(wǎng)，我們邁出了大膽的一大步，讓更多學(xué)生和低收入者加入互聯(lián)網(wǎng)這個(gè)大家庭。我們已經(jīng)開始建設(shè)新一代制造業(yè)中心，我們的網(wǎng)絡(luò)工具讓企業(yè)家在一天內(nèi)就能獲得創(chuàng)立一個(gè)企業(yè)所需的一切。

But we can do so much more.Last year, Vice President Biden said that with a new moonshot, America can cure cancer.Last month, he worked with this Congress to give scientists at the National Institutes of Health the strongest resources they've had in over a decade.Tonight, I'm announcing a new national effort to get it done.And because he's gone to the mat for all of us, on so many issues over the past forty years, I'm putting Joe in charge of Mission Control.For the loved ones we've all lost, for the family we can still save, let's make America the country that cures cancer once and for all.但是，我們能做的還不止這些。去年，副總統(tǒng)拜登曾說，要把治愈癌癥作為一項(xiàng)新的登月計(jì)劃去實(shí)現(xiàn)。上個(gè)月，他與國(guó)會(huì)通力合作，為國(guó)立衛(wèi)生研究院的科學(xué)家們提供了大量資源，這是10多年來科學(xué)家們獲得的最強(qiáng)有力的資源支持。今晚我宣布，我們將舉全國(guó)之力促成這項(xiàng)新計(jì)劃。在過去的40年里，喬為我們?cè)诒姸鄦栴}上竭盡心力，因此，我任命他主管這一抗癌計(jì)劃。為了我們已逝去的親人，為了我們還能拯救的家庭，我們應(yīng)該攜手，讓美國(guó)成為一個(gè)徹底攻克癌癥的國(guó)家。

Medical research is critical.We need the same level of commitment when it comes to developing clean energy sources.醫(yī)學(xué)研究是重中之重。在發(fā)展清潔能源的問題上，我們同樣需要全力以赴。

Look, if anybody still wants to dispute the science around climate change, have at it.You'll be pretty lonely, because you'll be debating our military, most of America's business leaders, the majority of the American people, almost the entire scientific community, and 200 nations around the world who agree it's a problem and intend to solve it.如果你還要質(zhì)疑我們針對(duì)氣候變化進(jìn)行的科學(xué)研究，你可以試試。你會(huì)發(fā)現(xiàn)自己孤立無援，因?yàn)檎驹谀銓?duì)面的是我們的軍方、絕大多數(shù)美國(guó)商業(yè)領(lǐng)袖、大多數(shù)美國(guó)民眾、幾乎整個(gè)科學(xué)界，以及全世界200個(gè)國(guó)家，這些國(guó)家都意識(shí)到了問題的嚴(yán)重性，想要著手解決它。

But even if the planet wasn't at stake;even if 2014 wasn't the warmest year on record – until 2015 turned out even hotter – why would we want to pass up the chance for American businesses to produce and sell the energy of the future?

就算我們的星球還沒到岌岌可危的地步，2014年也并非史上最熱的一年（因?yàn)?015年更熱），我們?yōu)槭裁匆艞壸屆绹?guó)企業(yè)生產(chǎn)并銷售未來能源的大好機(jī)會(huì)呢？

Seven years ago, we made the single biggest investment in clean energy in our history.Here are the results.In fields from Iowa to Texas, wind power is now cheaper than dirtier, conventional power.On rooftops from Arizona to New York, solar is saving Americans tens of millions of dollars a year on their energy bills, and employs more Americans than coal – in jobs that pay better than average.We're taking steps to give homeowners the freedom to generate and store their own energy – something environmentalists and Tea Partiers have teamed up to support.Meanwhile, we've cut our imports of foreign oil by nearly sixty percent, and cut carbon pollution more than any other country on Earth.七年前，我們?cè)谇鍧嵞茉搭I(lǐng)域進(jìn)行了美國(guó)歷史上最大規(guī)模的一次投資。成果如下：從愛荷華州到德克薩斯州，現(xiàn)在風(fēng)能比污染環(huán)境的傳統(tǒng)能源價(jià)格低廉。從亞利桑那州到紐約州，每年太陽能為美國(guó)民眾減少了上千萬美元的能源支出，同時(shí)創(chuàng)造了多于煤炭行業(yè)的就業(yè)機(jī)會(huì)，并且這些就業(yè)的收入高于平均水平。我們正在逐步采取措施，讓每家每戶都可以生產(chǎn)并儲(chǔ)存自己的能源——環(huán)保主義者和茶黨人士正為此事通力合作，為家庭自產(chǎn)能源提供支持。同時(shí)，我們的石油進(jìn)口量下降了近60%，減少的碳排放量居全球第一。

Gas under two bucks a gallon ain't bad, either.2美元1加侖的油價(jià)也不算貴。

Now we've got to accelerate the transition away from dirty energy.Rather than subsidize the past, we should invest in the future –

especially in communities that rely on fossil fuels.That's why I'm going to push to change the way we manage our oil and coal resources, so that they better reflect the costs they impose on taxpayers and our planet.That way, we put money back into those communities and put tens of thousands of Americans to work building a 21st century transportation system.現(xiàn)在我們不得不加速實(shí)現(xiàn)從污染能源向清潔能源的過渡。我們不應(yīng)該補(bǔ)貼過去，而是應(yīng)該投資未來——尤其是在依賴化石燃料的社區(qū)。這就是我為什么要敦促改變石油和煤炭資源管理方式的原因，只有這樣才能更好地反映納稅人為此支付的稅款以及地球?yàn)榇烁冻龅拇鷥r(jià)。通過這種方式，我們把錢重新投入到這些社區(qū)，讓成千上萬的美國(guó)人一起構(gòu)建21世紀(jì)的交通運(yùn)輸系統(tǒng)。

None of this will happen overnight, and yes, there are plenty of entrenched interests who want to protect the status quo.But the jobs we'll create, the money we'll save, and the planet we'll preserve – that's the kind of future our kids and grandkids deserve.所有這一切都不是一蹴而就的。誠(chéng)然，還有許多既得利益者想要維持現(xiàn)狀。但是，改變現(xiàn)狀能讓我們創(chuàng)造新的就業(yè)，節(jié)省更多資金，我們的星球也得到了保護(hù)——這種未來才是我們應(yīng)該留給后代子孫的。

Climate change is just one of many issues where our security is linked to the rest of the world.And that's why the third big question we have to answer is how to keep America safe and strong without either isolating ourselves or trying to nation-build everywhere there's a problem.在眾多問題上，我們的安全與世界緊密相關(guān)，氣候變化只是其一。因此，我們需要回答的第三個(gè)大問題是：怎樣在不被孤立、不充當(dāng)世界警察的情況下，保持美國(guó)的安全和強(qiáng)大？

I told you earlier all the talk of America's economic decline is political hot air.Well, so is all the rhetoric you hear about our enemies getting stronger and America getting weaker.The United States of America is the most powerful nation on Earth.Period.It's not even close.We spend more on our military than the next eight nations combined.Our troops are the finest fighting force in the history of the world.No nation dares to attack us or our allies because they know that's the path to ruin.Surveys show our standing around the world is higher than when I was elected to this office, and when it comes to every important international issue, people of the world do not look to Beijing or Moscow to lead – they call us.剛才我說了，所有認(rèn)為美國(guó)經(jīng)濟(jì)衰退的言論都是政治性的大話。所有你聽到的關(guān)于美國(guó)的敵人越來越強(qiáng)大、而美國(guó)卻越發(fā)虛弱的言論，都是逞口舌之能。美利堅(jiān)合眾國(guó)是世界上最強(qiáng)大的國(guó)家。無需其他任何廢話。而且我們還會(huì)一直強(qiáng)大下去。我們的軍費(fèi)投入比排在我們后面的八個(gè)國(guó)家的總和還多。我們的部隊(duì)是世界歷史上最精銳的戰(zhàn)斗力量。沒有任何國(guó)家敢攻擊美國(guó)或者美國(guó)的盟國(guó)，因?yàn)樗麄冎滥鞘亲匀缤觥Ｓ姓{(diào)查顯示，目前美國(guó)的國(guó)際地位高于我當(dāng)選總統(tǒng)之初。當(dāng)重大國(guó)際問題出現(xiàn)時(shí)，世界人民不會(huì)指望中國(guó)或俄羅斯來領(lǐng)頭解決，他們會(huì)找我們。

As someone who begins every day with an intelligence briefing, I know this is a dangerous time.But that's not because of diminished American strength or some looming superpower.In today's world, we're threatened less by evil empires and more by failing states.The Middle East is going through a transformation that will play out for a generation, rooted in conflicts that date back millennia.Economic headwinds blow from a Chinese economy in transition.Even as their economy contracts, Russia is pouring resources to prop up Ukraine and Syria – states they see slipping away from their orbit.And the international system we built after World War II is now struggling to keep pace with this new reality.我每天的工作從聽取情報(bào)簡(jiǎn)報(bào)開始，因此我知道現(xiàn)在是一個(gè)危險(xiǎn)時(shí)期。但這并不是因?yàn)槊绹?guó)力量的削弱，或者某個(gè)超級(jí)大國(guó)的崛起。在當(dāng)今世界，與其說邪惡獨(dú)裁國(guó)對(duì)我們構(gòu)成威脅，不如說經(jīng)濟(jì)衰退國(guó)對(duì)我們的影響更大。中東正在經(jīng)歷一場(chǎng)將持續(xù)二三十年的大變革，其發(fā)生的根源可追溯至一千年前的沖突。中國(guó)經(jīng)濟(jì)的轉(zhuǎn)型正在對(duì)我們產(chǎn)生沖擊。盡管面臨自身經(jīng)濟(jì)衰退，俄羅斯依舊投入大量資源到烏克蘭和敘利亞——這兩個(gè)正脫離正常軌道的國(guó)家。二戰(zhàn)以后我們建立的國(guó)際體系如今難以適應(yīng)新形勢(shì)的需要。

It's up to us to help remake that system.And that means we have to set priorities.我們有責(zé)任重建國(guó)際體系。而這意味著，我們必須對(duì)事務(wù)進(jìn)行優(yōu)先排序。

Priority number one is protecting the American people and going after terrorist networks.Both al Qaeda and now ISIL pose a direct threat to our people, because in today's world, even a handful of terrorists who place no value on human life, including their own, can do a lot of damage.They use the Internet to poison the minds of individuals inside our country;they undermine our allies.美國(guó)政府的首要任務(wù)是保護(hù)美國(guó)人民，打擊恐怖主義網(wǎng)絡(luò)。基地組織和“伊斯蘭國(guó)”都直接威脅到美國(guó)人民的安全——在當(dāng)今世界，哪怕只有一小撮無視他人和自己生命的恐怖分子，也會(huì)造成巨大危害。他們利用網(wǎng)絡(luò)毒害美國(guó)境內(nèi)人們的思想；他們破壞我們和盟友的關(guān)系。

But as we focus on destroying ISIL, over-the-top claims that this is World War III just play into their hands.Masses of fighters on the back of pickup trucks and twisted souls plotting in apartments or garages pose an enormous danger to civilians and must be stopped.But they do not threaten our national existence.That's the story ISIL wants to tell;that's the kind of propaganda they use to recruit.We don't need to build them up to show that we're serious, nor do we need to push away vital allies in this fight by echoing the lie that ISIL is representative of one of the world's largest religions.We just need to call them what they are – killers and fanatics who have to be rooted out, hunted down, and destroyed.但當(dāng)我們集中精力消滅“伊斯蘭國(guó)”時(shí)，卻有人言過其實(shí)地說這是第三次世界大戰(zhàn)。這種說法正中某些人下懷。許多武裝分子登上皮卡車，靈魂扭曲的人在公寓或車庫里謀劃著生命著——這些都對(duì)平民構(gòu)成巨大威脅，必須予以制止。但恐怖分子并沒有威脅到美國(guó)的“國(guó)家存在”。這就是“伊斯蘭國(guó)”想要透露出來的信息；這是他們招募恐怖分子時(shí)的宣傳伎倆。我們不能先壯大他們?nèi)缓箫@示我們可以來真的；也不能中了“伊斯蘭國(guó)代表世界最大宗教之一”的圈套，導(dǎo)致在這場(chǎng)斗爭(zhēng)中重要盟友離我們遠(yuǎn)去。我們要認(rèn)清他們的真面目——他們就是殺手、瘋子，必須予以追蹤、緝捕并摧毀。

That's exactly what we are doing.For more than a year, America has led a coalition of more than 60 countries to cut off ISIL's financing, disrupt their plots, stop the flow of terrorist fighters, and stamp out their vicious ideology.With nearly 10,000 air strikes, we are taking out their leadership, their oil, their training camps, and their weapons.We are training, arming, and supporting forces who are steadily reclaiming territory in Iraq and Syria.而這恰恰是我們正在做的事情。過去一年多，美國(guó)領(lǐng)導(dǎo)著60多個(gè)國(guó)家的聯(lián)盟，切斷“伊斯蘭國(guó)”的資金來源，發(fā)掘他們的陰謀詭計(jì)，阻止武裝分子的人員流動(dòng)，消除他們邪惡意識(shí)形態(tài)的影響。我們發(fā)動(dòng)了近萬次空襲，除掉他們的恐怖頭目，破壞他們的石油供給，搗毀他們的訓(xùn)練營(yíng)和武器。我們?yōu)檎谥鸩綂Z回伊拉克和敘利亞領(lǐng)土的武裝力量提供培訓(xùn)、武器裝備和其他支持。

If this Congress is serious about winning this war, and wants to send a message to our troops and the world, you should finally authorize the use of military force against ISIL.Take a vote.But the American people should know that with or without Congressional action, ISIL will learn the same lessons as terrorists before them.If you doubt America's commitment – or mine – to see that justice is done, ask Osama bin Laden.Ask the leader of al Qaeda in Yemen, who was taken out last year, or the perpetrator of the Benghazi attacks, who sits in a prison cell.When you come after Americans, we go after you.It may take time, but we have long memories, and our reach has no limit.如果本屆國(guó)會(huì)真的希望贏得這場(chǎng)戰(zhàn)爭(zhēng)，同時(shí)向我們的軍隊(duì)和整個(gè)世界傳達(dá)反恐決心，你們就應(yīng)該授權(quán)軍事力量介入對(duì)抗“伊斯蘭國(guó)”。可以投票表決。但美國(guó)人民應(yīng)當(dāng)知道，無論國(guó)會(huì)是否行動(dòng)，伊斯蘭國(guó)也必將和以往的恐怖分子一樣，得到應(yīng)有的懲罰。如果你們懷疑美國(guó)或是我個(gè)人伸張正義的決心，不妨問問奧薩馬 本 拉登。問問去年被擊斃的也門基地組織頭目，或者已成階下囚的班加西事件主謀。如果你和美國(guó)過不去，美國(guó)絕不會(huì)放過你。這可能需要一些時(shí)間，但我們的記憶力很好，我們的打擊沒有時(shí)限。

Our foreign policy must be focused on the threat from ISIL and al Qaeda, but it can't stop there.For even without ISIL, instability will continue for decades in many parts of the world – in the Middle East, in Afghanistan and Pakistan, in parts of Central America, Africa and Asia.Some of these places may become safe havens for new terrorist networks;others will fall victim to ethnic conflict, or famine, feeding the next wave of refugees.The world will look to us to help solve these problems, and our answer needs to be more than tough talk or calls to carpet bomb civilians.That may work as a TV sound bite, but it doesn't pass muster on the world stage.我們的外交政策焦點(diǎn)是“伊斯蘭國(guó)”和基地組織的威脅，但并不僅限于此。因?yàn)榧词箾]有“伊斯蘭國(guó)”，未來幾十年里，全球許多地區(qū)（包括中東、阿富汗和巴基斯坦、中美洲部分地區(qū)、非洲和亞洲）仍將動(dòng)蕩不安。它們中的有些地方有可能變成新的恐怖主義溫床；有些則會(huì)深陷民族沖突或大饑荒，滋生新一輪難民潮。世界人民會(huì)指望我們?nèi)ソ鉀Q這些問題，我們的回應(yīng)不能只是嘴上功夫：不斷使用強(qiáng)硬的措辭，做給平民們看。這種回應(yīng)可能在電視新聞上起點(diǎn)作用，但世界人民感受不到切實(shí)的鼓舞。

We also can't try to take over and rebuild every country that falls into crisis.That's not leadership;that's a recipe for quagmire, spilling American blood and treasure that ultimately weakens us.It's the lesson of Vietnam, of Iraq – and we should have learned it by now.我們也不能接管和重建每個(gè)陷入危機(jī)的國(guó)家。那不是領(lǐng)導(dǎo)力，那樣只會(huì)將我們拖入泥潭，白白浪費(fèi)美國(guó)人民的熱血和財(cái)富，最終削弱我們自己。這是越戰(zhàn)和伊戰(zhàn)給我們的教訓(xùn)——我們?cè)缭撱懹浽谛摹?/p>

Fortunately, there's a smarter approach, a patient and disciplined strategy that uses every element of our national power.It says America will always act, alone if necessary, to protect our people and our allies;but on issues of global concern, we will mobilize the world to work with us, and make sure other countries pull their own weight.幸運(yùn)的是，我們有更明智的辦法。這是一個(gè)耐心、克制的策略，能充分發(fā)揮國(guó)家的每一分力量。這個(gè)策略就是：美國(guó)一定會(huì)采取行動(dòng)——必要時(shí)單獨(dú)行動(dòng)——以保護(hù)我們的人民和盟友；但在全球共同關(guān)注的問題上，我們會(huì)動(dòng)員全世界與我們一起行動(dòng)，確保其他國(guó)家也盡到自己的職責(zé)。

That's our approach to conflicts like Syria, where we're partnering with local forces and leading international efforts to help that broken society pursue a lasting peace.這就是我們應(yīng)對(duì)敘利亞等沖突時(shí)采取的方法：我們與當(dāng)?shù)剀婈?duì)合作，領(lǐng)導(dǎo)所有國(guó)際力量，共同幫助這個(gè)千瘡百孔的社會(huì)實(shí)現(xiàn)長(zhǎng)久和平。

That's why we built a global coalition, with sanctions and principled diplomacy, to prevent a nuclear-armed Iran.As we speak, Iran has rolled back its nuclear program, shipped out its uranium stockpile, and the world has avoided another war.這就是為什么我們要建立全球聯(lián)盟，通過制裁和有原則的外交手段防止伊朗擁有核武器。現(xiàn)在，伊朗已放棄核項(xiàng)目，運(yùn)出濃縮鈾儲(chǔ)備，世界避免了又一場(chǎng)戰(zhàn)爭(zhēng)的爆發(fā)。

That's how we stopped the spread of Ebola in West Africa.Our military, our doctors, and our development workers set up the platform that allowed other countries to join us in stamping out that epidemic.這也是我們?cè)谖鞣亲柚拱２├《緜鞑r(shí)采取的方法。我們的軍隊(duì)、醫(yī)生和研究人員先搭好平臺(tái)，然后集結(jié)其他國(guó)家加入抗擊埃博拉的戰(zhàn)役。

That's how we forged a Trans-Pacific Partnership to open markets, protect workers and the environment, and advance American leadership in Asia.It cuts 18,000 taxes on products Made in America, and supports more good jobs.With TPP, China doesn't set the rules in that region, we do.You want to show our strength in this century? Approve this agreement.Give us the tools to enforce it.這還是我們建立跨太平洋伙伴關(guān)系協(xié)定（TPP）時(shí)采取的方法。該協(xié)定能打開市場(chǎng)、保護(hù)工人利益、保護(hù)環(huán)境，還能增強(qiáng)美國(guó)在亞洲的領(lǐng)導(dǎo)力。它將取消針對(duì)18000種美國(guó)制造商品征收的關(guān)稅，創(chuàng)造更多優(yōu)質(zhì)就業(yè)機(jī)會(huì)。在TPP協(xié)定下，中國(guó)不再是當(dāng)?shù)刭Q(mào)易規(guī)則的制定者，我們才是。你們想要美國(guó)在本世紀(jì)展現(xiàn)它的強(qiáng)大國(guó)力？那么就通過這一協(xié)議。給我們執(zhí)行協(xié)議的工具。

Fifty years of isolating Cuba had failed to promote democracy, setting us back in Latin America.That's why we restored diplomatic relations, opened the door to travel and commerce, and positioned ourselves to improve the lives of the Cuban people.You want to consolidate our leadership and credibility in the hemisphere? Recognize that the Cold War is over.Lift the embargo.孤立古巴的50年未能推進(jìn)這一地區(qū)的民主進(jìn)程，反而削弱了我們?cè)诶∶乐薜挠绊懥Α＿@就是為什么我們要恢復(fù)與古巴的外交關(guān)系，開啟旅游和經(jīng)商之門，幫助改善古巴人民的生活。你們想要鞏固我們?cè)谀习肭虻念I(lǐng)導(dǎo)力和可信度？那么就承認(rèn)冷戰(zhàn)已經(jīng)結(jié)束，解除禁運(yùn)吧。

American leadership in the 21st century is not a choice between ignoring the rest of the world – except when we kill terrorists;or occupying and rebuilding whatever society is unraveling.Leadership means a wise application of military power, and rallying the world behind causes that are right.It means seeing our foreign assistance as part of our national security, not charity.When we lead nearly 200 nations to the most ambitious agreement in history to fight climate change – that helps vulnerable countries, but it also protects our children.When we help Ukraine defend its democracy, or Colombia resolve a decades-long war, that strengthens the international order we depend upon.When we help African countries feed their people and care for the sick, that prevents the next pandemic from reaching our shores.Right now, we are on track to end the scourge of HIV/AIDS, and we have the capacity to accomplish the same thing with malaria – something I'll be pushing this Congress to fund this year.21世紀(jì)，美國(guó)體現(xiàn)領(lǐng)導(dǎo)力的方式并非只有下面兩個(gè)選擇：除了打擊恐怖主義，再不關(guān)心其他世界事務(wù)；抑或，占領(lǐng)和重建每個(gè)正在土崩瓦解的社會(huì)。領(lǐng)導(dǎo)力意味著明智地運(yùn)用武力，團(tuán)結(jié)全世界的力量實(shí)現(xiàn)偉大目標(biāo)。它意味著將海外援助視為國(guó)家安全的一部分，而非施舍。當(dāng)我們領(lǐng)導(dǎo)近200個(gè)國(guó)家簽署史上最具雄心的氣候協(xié)議時(shí)，不僅幫助了易受氣候變化影響的國(guó)家，也在造福我們的后代。我們協(xié)助烏克蘭捍衛(wèi)民主，我們幫助哥倫比亞結(jié)束長(zhǎng)達(dá)十年的戰(zhàn)爭(zhēng)——這同時(shí)也鞏固了我們賴以發(fā)展的國(guó)際秩序。當(dāng)我們幫非洲國(guó)家解決饑荒、抗擊病疫時(shí)，我們也防止了下一場(chǎng)大規(guī)模疫情危及美國(guó)。目前，我們正努力消除艾滋病帶來的危害，我們也有能力消滅瘧疾——這也是今年我會(huì)督促本屆國(guó)會(huì)資助的項(xiàng)目。

That's strength.That's leadership.And that kind of leadership depends on the power of our example.That is why I will keep working to shut down the prison at Guantanamo: it's expensive, it's unnecessary, and it only serves as a recruitment brochure for our enemies.這才是國(guó)力，這才是領(lǐng)導(dǎo)力。這種領(lǐng)導(dǎo)力需要美國(guó)做出表率。這就是為什么我一直致力于關(guān)閉關(guān)塔那摩監(jiān)獄：這一監(jiān)獄耗資巨大，沒有必要，只會(huì)為我們的敵人繼續(xù)招兵買馬提供說辭。

That's why we need to reject any politics that targets people because of race or religion.This isn't a matter of political correctness.It's a matter of understanding what makes us strong.The world respects us not just for our arsenal;it respects us for our diversity and our openness and the way we respect every faith.His Holiness, Pope Francis, told this body from the very spot I stand tonight that “to imitate the hatred and violence of tyrants and murderers is the best way to take their place.” When politicians insult Muslims, when a mosque is vandalized, or a kid bullied, that doesn't make us safer.That's not telling it like it is.It's just wrong.It diminishes us in the eyes of the world.It makes it harder to achieve our goals.And it betrays who we are as a country.這就是我們不該在政治上以人種和宗教區(qū)分別人的原因。這不是政治正確性的問題，而是我們必須知道美國(guó)強(qiáng)大的原因。世界敬重我們并非因?yàn)槲覀兾淞?qiáng)大，而是因?yàn)槲覀兊姆N族多樣性，因?yàn)槲覀兊陌莺蛯?duì)每種信仰的尊重。教宗方濟(jì)各曾站在這個(gè)講臺(tái)上和在座的議員說過：“如果你像暴君和殺人犯一樣充滿仇恨和暴力，那你也會(huì)很快成為他們那樣的人。”有的政治家侮辱穆斯林，有人肆意破壞清真寺，有孩童受到欺辱……這些都不會(huì)讓我們的國(guó)家更安全。我們美國(guó)人不應(yīng)該是這樣的人。這種做法大錯(cuò)特錯(cuò)。它貶低了我們?cè)谑澜缪壑械男蜗螅屛覀兏y達(dá)成目標(biāo)。而且它背離了美國(guó)的國(guó)家本質(zhì)。

“We the People.”

“我們合眾國(guó)人民”。

Our Constitution begins with those three simple words, words we've come to recognize mean all the people, not just some;words that insist we rise and fall together.That brings me to the fourth, and maybe the most important thing I want to say tonight.我們的憲法以這三個(gè)簡(jiǎn)單的詞開始，也是這三個(gè)詞讓我們認(rèn)識(shí)到，這里指的是所有人，而不是一部分人；這三個(gè)單詞堅(jiān)定地認(rèn)為我們應(yīng)該共進(jìn)退。這就是我想說的第四點(diǎn)，也可能是今晚我想講的最重要的一點(diǎn)。

The future we want – opportunity and security for our families;a rising standard of living and a sustainable, peaceful planet for our kids – all that is within our reach.But it will only happen if we work together.It will only happen if we can have rational, constructive debates.我們期盼的未來：每個(gè)家庭都享有機(jī)遇和安全；生活水平得以提高，以及為孩子們創(chuàng)造一個(gè)可持續(xù)的、和平的星球，這些都是我們可以實(shí)現(xiàn)的。但是，要實(shí)現(xiàn)這些期盼，我們必須一起努力。只有經(jīng)過理性、且富有建設(shè)性的辯論，這些期盼才可能實(shí)現(xiàn)。

It will only happen if we fix our politics.要實(shí)現(xiàn)這一期盼，我們必須解決政治問題。

A better politics doesn't mean we have to agree on everything.This is a big country, with different regions and attitudes and interests.That's one of our strengths, too.Our Founders distributed power between states and branches of government, and expected us to argue, just as they did, over the size and shape of government, over commerce and foreign relations, over the meaning of liberty and the imperatives of security.更好的政治形態(tài)并不意味著意見始終統(tǒng)一。美國(guó)是一個(gè)大國(guó)，有不同的地區(qū)，不同的看法，不同的利益。這也是我們的優(yōu)勢(shì)之一。開國(guó)先驅(qū)們將權(quán)力分配給各個(gè)州，各政府部門，希望我們像他們一樣進(jìn)行辯論，探討政府的規(guī)模和形態(tài)，探討貿(mào)易和外交關(guān)系，探討自由的含義和安全的必要性。

But democracy does require basic bonds of trust between its citizens.It doesn't work if we think the people who disagree with us are all motivated by malice, or that our political opponents are unpatriotic.Democracy grinds to a halt without a willingness to compromise;or when even basic facts are contested, and we listen only to those who agree with us.Our public life withers when only the most extreme voices get attention.Most of all, democracy breaks down when the average person feels their voice doesn't matter;that the system is rigged in favor of the rich or the powerful or some narrow interest.但民主確實(shí)需要公民之間的信任紐帶。如果我們認(rèn)為與自己觀點(diǎn)相左的人都心懷惡意，或者認(rèn)為我們的政敵都不愛國(guó)，那民主就無法實(shí)現(xiàn)。如果不愿意妥協(xié)，連最基本的事實(shí)都存在爭(zhēng)議，而我們只聽那些贊同的聲音，那么民主就會(huì)停滯不前。如果只有最極端的聲音受到重視，那我們的公共生活就會(huì)衰落。最重要的是，當(dāng)人民大眾覺得自己的呼聲無關(guān)緊要，而整個(gè)社會(huì)體制被有錢、有權(quán)或者個(gè)別人的利益所操控時(shí)，民主就將崩潰。

Too many Americans feel that way right now.It's one of the few regrets of my presidency – that the rancor and suspicion between the parties has gotten worse instead of better.There's no doubt a president with the gifts of Lincoln or Roosevelt might have better bridged the divide, and I guarantee I'll keep trying to be better so long as I hold this office.目前，很多美國(guó)人都有這種感受。這是我總統(tǒng)任期內(nèi)的幾件憾事之一，各黨派之間的積怨和猜疑并未減弱，而是變得更深。毫無疑問，如果具備林肯或羅斯福那樣的才能，可能黨派之間的嫌隙會(huì)調(diào)和得好一些，我保證，在我任職期間，我會(huì)不斷努力，爭(zhēng)取做到更好。

But, my fellow Americans, this cannot be my task – or any President's – alone.There are a whole lot of folks in this chamber who would like to see more cooperation, a more elevated debate in Washington, but feel trapped by the demands of getting elected.I know;you've told me.And if we want a better politics, it's not enough to just change a Congressman or a Senator or even a President;we have to change the system to reflect our better selves.但是，美國(guó)同胞們，這不僅僅是我的責(zé)任，也不僅僅是某位總統(tǒng)的責(zé)任。在座的當(dāng)中，有不少人期盼在更多方面相互合作，期盼在華盛頓有更高層次的辯論，但卻因?yàn)槭艿竭x舉利益的羈絆而無法做到。我知道這種情況，聽你們說過。如果我們想優(yōu)化政治形態(tài)，僅換掉一個(gè)國(guó)會(huì)議員或參議員，甚至換掉一位總統(tǒng)是不夠的，我們必須改變整個(gè)體制，來展現(xiàn)更好的自己。

We have to end the practice of drawing our congressional districts so that politicians can pick their voters, and not the other way around.We have to reduce the influence of money in our politics, so that a handful of families and hidden interests can't bankroll our elections – and if our existing approach to campaign finance can't pass muster in the courts, we need to work together to find a real solution.We've got to make voting easier, not harder, and modernize it for the way we live now.And over the course of this year, I intend to travel the country to push for reforms that do.我們要取消劃分國(guó)會(huì)選區(qū)的做法，因?yàn)閯澐诌x區(qū)后，政客們會(huì)自己去選擇選民，而不是讓選民選擇他們。我們必須降低金錢對(duì)政治的影響，這樣就可以防止少數(shù)家族和幕后利益集團(tuán)用資金影響選舉。如果關(guān)于競(jìng)選資金的現(xiàn)行辦法未能獲得法院通過，我們就要共同努力，尋求真正的解決方案。我們要讓投票更容易，而不是更難，我們應(yīng)順應(yīng)現(xiàn)在的生活方式，使投票方式現(xiàn)代化。今年，我打算走遍全國(guó)，來推進(jìn)這些改革。

But I can't do these things on my own.Changes in our political process – in not just who gets elected but how they get elected – that will only happen when the American people demand it.It will depend on you.That's what's meant by a government of, by, and for the people.但僅憑我一人之力，是無法做到這些的。政治進(jìn)程的變革，不是改變誰當(dāng)選，而是改變當(dāng)選的方式。只有美國(guó)民眾要求進(jìn)行變革時(shí)，變革才會(huì)發(fā)生。這是由你們決定的。這就是“民有、民治、民享政府”的真正含義。

What I'm asking for is hard.It's easier to be cynical;to accept that change isn't possible, and politics is hopeless, and to believe that our voices and actions don't matter.But if we give up now, then we forsake a better future.Those with money and power will gain greater control over the decisions that could send a young soldier to war, or allow another economic disaster, or roll back the equal rights and voting rights that generations of Americans have fought, even died, to secure.As frustration grows, there will be voices urging us to fall back into tribes, to scapegoat fellow citizens who don't look like us, or pray like us, or vote like we do, or share the same background.我所提出的要求絕非易事。相比而言，變得憤世嫉俗，認(rèn)為變革不可能發(fā)生、政治已經(jīng)無藥可救，并且認(rèn)定自己的呼聲和行動(dòng)毫無意義，這些事情更容易做到。但是如果我們現(xiàn)在放棄，那我們也放棄了更加美好的未來。擁有金錢和權(quán)力的人會(huì)在更大程度上左右重大決定，可能是將年輕士兵送往前線，可能是批準(zhǔn)會(huì)引起災(zāi)難的經(jīng)濟(jì)政策，也可能是為了維持控制權(quán)，駁回歷代美國(guó)人民為之奮斗犧牲的平等權(quán)和投票權(quán)。如果這樣的倒行逆施持續(xù)下去，又會(huì)有人催促我們回到部落時(shí)代，讓那些與我們長(zhǎng)相不同，信仰不同，選舉方式不同，背景不同的同胞當(dāng)他們的替罪羊。

We can't afford to go down that path.It won't deliver the economy we want, or the security we want, but most of all, it contradicts everything that makes us the envy of the world.我們不能選擇那條道路，因?yàn)槁返谋M頭沒有我們追求的經(jīng)濟(jì)繁榮，沒有社會(huì)安定，最重要的是，無法讓我們成為如今這樣令世人羨慕的國(guó)家。

So, my fellow Americans, whatever you may believe, whether you prefer one party or no party, our collective future depends on your willingness to uphold your obligations as a citizen.To vote.To speak out.To stand up for others, especially the weak, especially the vulnerable, knowing that each of us is only here because somebody, somewhere, stood up for us.To stay active in our public life so it reflects the goodness and decency and optimism that I see in the American people every single day.我的美國(guó)同胞們，無論你信仰什么，無論你支持一黨制或無黨制，美國(guó)的未來掌握在你們手中，需要你們自愿履行好自己作為公民的義務(wù)。你們要參與選舉；你們要敢于發(fā)聲；你們要為他人，尤其是弱勢(shì)群體，爭(zhēng)取權(quán)利，要清楚知道我們能在這里就是因?yàn)橛腥嗽谀硞€(gè)地方支持著我們。你們要積極參與公共生活，讓美國(guó)人民的善良、禮貌以及樂觀滲透每個(gè)角落，就像我每天接觸到的美國(guó)民眾一樣。

It won't be easy.Our brand of democracy is hard.But I can promise that a year from now, when I no longer hold this office, I'll be right there with you as a citizen – inspired by those voices of fairness and vision, of grit and good humor and kindness that have helped America travel so far.Voices that help us see ourselves not first and foremost as black or white or Asian or Latino, not as gay or straight, immigrant or native born;not as Democrats or Republicans, but as Americans first, bound by a common creed.Voices Dr.King believed would have the final word – voices of unarmed truth and unconditional love.這并不是一件容易的事。我們的民主道路也很艱難。但是，我能保證，一年之后，我已不再是美國(guó)總統(tǒng)，我將和你們一樣，是一個(gè)普通的美國(guó)公民，那些曾經(jīng)幫助美國(guó)前進(jìn)的公平與遠(yuǎn)見之聲、堅(jiān)韌之聲，以及幽默與和善之聲，也會(huì)讓我倍受鼓舞。這些聲音告訴我們，每個(gè)人的身份，無論黑人還是白人，無論亞裔還是拉丁裔，無論性取向如何，無論是移民還是土生土長(zhǎng)的美國(guó)人，無論是民主黨還是共和黨，我們首先都是美國(guó)人，并且有著共同的信念。用馬丁 路德 金的話來總結(jié)就是：不靠武裝發(fā)聲的真理以及無條件的愛。

They're out there, those voices.They don't get a lot of attention, nor do they seek it, but they are busy doing the work this country needs doing.這些人，這些聲音一直都在。寂靜無聲，不求關(guān)注，但卻一直在為這個(gè)國(guó)家奔忙。

I see them everywhere I travel in this incredible country of ours.I see you.I know you're there.You're the reason why I have such incredible confidence in our future.Because I see your quiet, sturdy citizenship all the time.在美國(guó)這片熱土上，我所到之處都能看到這么一群美國(guó)人的身影。我看到了你們所有人，我知道你們都是其中的一員。正因?yàn)橛心銈儯也拍苋绱俗孕庞诿绹?guó)的未來。因?yàn)槲抑酪恢庇兄瑹o聞，堅(jiān)定勇敢的美國(guó)公民為美國(guó)的未來奮斗。

I see it in the worker on the assembly line who clocked extra shifts to keep his company open, and the boss who pays him higher wages to keep him on board.有一位在裝配流水線上工作的工人，每天加班加點(diǎn)以確保公司正常運(yùn)營(yíng)，而他的老板也會(huì)給他加薪，讓他繼續(xù)堅(jiān)守崗位。

I see it in the Dreamer who stays up late to finish her science project, and the teacher who comes in early because he knows she might someday cure a disease.有一個(gè)女孩有著自己的科學(xué)夢(mèng)想，為完成科學(xué)項(xiàng)目徹夜不休，而她的老師會(huì)提前進(jìn)教室給她上課，因?yàn)樗溃傆幸惶焖龝?huì)成功發(fā)現(xiàn)某種治療疾病的良方。

I see it in the American who served his time, and dreams of starting over – and the business owner who gives him that second chance.The protester determined to prove that justice matters, and the young cop walking the beat, treating everybody with respect, doing the brave, quiet work of keeping us safe.有一位美國(guó)人服完刑期，想要重新開始，而有位老板給了他第二次開始人生的機(jī)會(huì)；抗議者希望彰顯社會(huì)公平正義；年輕的警官在街上巡查，尊重他人，兢兢業(yè)業(yè)，默默守護(hù)我們的安全。

I see it in the soldier who gives almost everything to save his brothers, the nurse who tends to him 'til he can run a marathon, and the community that lines up to cheer him on.有個(gè)士兵為救自己同胞不惜一切，身受重傷；有位護(hù)士悉心照料他，直至他痊愈參加馬拉松；而所在社區(qū)的人紛紛為他加油。

It's the son who finds the courage to come out as who he is, and the father whose love for that son overrides everything he's been taught.有這么個(gè)孩子勇敢地做自己，敢于出柜，而深愛他的父親也會(huì)放棄自己的舊觀念繼續(xù)愛他。

I see it in the elderly woman who will wait in line to cast her vote as long as she has to;the new citizen who casts his for the first time;the volunteers at the polls who believe every vote should count, because each of them in different ways know how much that precious right is worth.有一位老婦人，只要自己還有選舉權(quán)，她都會(huì)親自排隊(duì)去投上一票；有位美國(guó)新公民第一次高興地投上自己的選票；選舉站的志愿者深信每一票都很重要，因?yàn)樗麄兌级眠@投票權(quán)的分量有多重。

That's the America I know.That's the country we love.Clear-eyed.Big-hearted.Optimistic that unarmed truth and unconditional love will have the final word.That's what makes me so hopeful about our future.Because of you.I believe in you.That's why I stand here confident that the State of our Union is strong.這就是我所認(rèn)識(shí)的美國(guó)。這就是我們熱愛著的國(guó)家。人們明辨是非，慷慨善良，并且樂觀地相信，不靠武器發(fā)聲的真理和無條件的愛必將主導(dǎo)這個(gè)世界。因此我才如此堅(jiān)信美國(guó)的未來。因?yàn)橛心銈儯蚁嘈拍銈儭Ｒ驗(yàn)槊绹?guó)的強(qiáng)大，我才能如此自信地站在這里。

Thank you, God bless you, and God bless the United States of America.謝謝，上帝保佑你們，上帝保佑美利堅(jiān)合眾國(guó)。

英文來源：medium.com

譯者：劉蒙霏 陶鑫黎 史敏 孫慧 張文林 王怡 金小薇 方正

審校&編輯：馬文英 陳丹妮 杜娟