第一篇：奧巴馬每周演講稿

2010-06-26

This weekend, I’m traveling to Toronto to meet with members of the G20.There, I hope we can build on the progress we made at last year’s G20 summits by coordinating our global financial reform efforts to make sure a crisis like the one from which we are still recovering never happens again.We’ve made great progress toward passing such reform here at home.As I speak, we are on the cusp of enacting the toughest financial reforms since the Great Depression.I don’t have to tell you why these reforms are so important.We’re still digging ourselves out of an economic crisis that happened largely because there wasn’t strong enough oversight on Wall Street.We can’t build a strong economy in America over the long-run without ending this status quo, and laying a new foundation for growth and prosperity.That’s what the Wall Street reforms currently making their way through Congress will help us do – reforms that represent 90% of what I proposed when I took up this fight.We’ll put in place the strongest consumer financial protections in American history, and create an independent agency with an independent director and an independent budget to enforce them.Credit card companies will no longer be able to mislead you with pages and pages of fine print.You will no longer be subject to all kinds of hidden fees and penalties, or the predatory practices of unscrupulous lenders.Instead, we’ll make sure credit card companies and mortgage companies play by the rules.And you’ll be empowered with easy-to-understand forms, and the clear and concise information you need to make the financial decisions that are best for you and your family.Wall Street reform will also strengthen our economy in a number of other ways.We’ll make our financial system more transparent by bringing the kinds of complex trades that helped trigger this crisis – trades in a $600 trillion derivatives market – finally into the light of day.We’ll enact what’s called the Volcker Rule to make sure banks protected by a safety net like the FDIC can’t engage in risky trades for their own profit.We’ll create what’s called a resolution authority to help wind down firms whose collapse would threaten our entire financial system.Put simply, we’ll end the days of taxpayer-funded bailouts, and help make sure Main Street is never again held responsible for Wall Street’s mistakes.Beyond these reforms, we also need to address another piece of unfinished business.We need to impose a fee on the banks that were the biggest beneficiaries of taxpayer assistance at the height of our financial crisis – so we can recover every dime of taxpayer money.Getting this far on Wall Street reform hasn’t been easy.There are those who’ve fought tooth and nail to preserve the status quo.In recent months, they’ve spent millions of dollars and hired an army of lobbyists to stop reform dead in its tracks.But because we refused to back down, and kept fighting, we now stand on the verge of victory.And I urge Congress to take us over the finish line, and send me a reform bill I can sign into law, so we can empower our people with consumer protections, and help prevent a financial crisis like this from ever happening again.

第二篇：奧巴馬每周演講稿（推薦）

Saturday, April 2, 2011 Hello, everybody.I’m speaking to you today from a UPS customer center in Landover, Maryland, where I came to talk about an issue that’s affecting families and businesses just like this one – the rising price of gas, and what we can do as a country to reduce our dependence on foreign oil.This week, I released a Blueprint for a Secure Energy Future.It’s a strategy to reduce the oil we import from around the world, and to make our economy stronger at home.Part of this strategy involves increasing our oil exploration right here in America.In fact, our oil production last year reached its highest level since 2003, and we want to encourage more safe, responsible drilling where we can.But the truth is, drilling alone is not a real strategy to replace our dependence on foreign oil.And that’s because even though America uses 25 percent of the world’s oil, we currently have only about 2 percent of the world’s oil reserves.Even if we used every last drop of all the oil we have, it wouldn’t be enough to meet our long-term energy needs.So, real energy security can only come if we find ways to use less oil – if we invest in cleaner fuels and greater efficiency.That’s what we’ve been doing since I took office.For example, we secured an agreement from all the major auto companies to raise the fuel efficiency of their cars and trucks.So if you buy a new car, the better gas mileage is going to save you about $3,000.Altogether, this will save us about 1.8 billion barrels of oil as a country.We need to build on this progress.As we make our cars and trucks more efficient, we’ve got to harness new technologies to fuel our vehicles with everything from biofuels to natural gas to advanced batteries.And the good news is, these technologies aren’t science fiction anymore.They exist today.Already, American car companies are producing electric vehicles that use little or no gas.And innovators across America are testing new products that hold incredible promise not just for new vehicles, but for countless new jobs.To help jumpstart this market, the federal government has doubled the number of clean energy vehicles that we have in our fleet.In the next few years, we’re going to switch the entire fleet over.And I’m here at UPS because it’s not just the government getting in on the action.Companies like UPS, FedEx, AT&T, Verizon, and PepsiCo – firms with some of the largest fleets in the country – are switching to more efficient vehicles.And through our Clean Fleets Partnership, driven not by government, but by business, more companies are going to be switching to electric and alternative vehicles, too – not out of the goodness of their hearts, but because it’s good for their bottom lines.The goal is simple.When I was elected to this office, America imported 11 million barrels of oil a day.Through these and other steps, by a little more than a decade from now, we will have cut that by one third.And by doing so, we’re going to make our economy less vulnerable to wild swings in oil prices.We’re going to use cleaner sources of energy that don’t imperil our climate.And we’re going to spark new products and businesses all over the country by tapping America’s greatest renewable resource: our ingenuity.We know how important that is.This week, we learned that the economy added 230,000 private sector jobs last month.That makes 1.8 million private sector jobs created in the last thirteen months.That’s a good sign.But we have to keep up the momentum, and transitioning to a clean energy economy will help us do that.It will ensure that the United States of America is home to the jobs and industries of tomorrow.That’s how we’ll win the future.And that’s how we’ll leave our children an America that is more secure and prosperous than before.Thanks, and have a great weekend.Saturday, March 26, 2011 Last week, when I ordered our armed forces to help protect the Libyan people from the brutality of Moammar Qaddafi, I pledged to keep the American people fully informed.Since then, I’ve spoken about the limited scope and specific purpose of this mission.Today, I can report that thanks to our brave men and women in uniform, we’ve made important progress.As Commander in Chief, I face no greater decision than sending our military men and women into harm’s way.And the United States should not—and cannot—intervene every time there’s a crisis somewhere in the world.But I firmly believe that when innocent people are being brutalized;when someone like Qaddafi threatens a bloodbath that could destabilize an entire region;and when the international community is prepared to come together to save many thousands of lives—then it’s in our national interest to act.And it’s our responsibility.This is one of those times.Our military mission in Libya is clear and focused.Along with our allies and partners, we’re enforcing the mandate of the United Nations Security Council.We’re protecting the Libyan people from Qaddafi’s forces.And we’ve put in place a no fly zone and other measures to prevent further atrocities.We’re succeeding in our mission.We’ve taken out Libya’s air defenses.Qaddafi’s forces are no longer advancing across Libya.In places like Benghazi, a city of some 700,000 that Qaddafi threatened to show ―no mercy,‖ his forces have been pushed back.So make no mistake, because we acted quickly, a humanitarian catastrophe has been avoided and the lives of countless civilians—innocent men, women and children—have been saved.As I pledged at the outset, the role of American forces has been limited.We are not putting any ground forces into Libya.Our military has provided unique capabilities at the beginning, but this is now a broad, international effort.Our allies and partners are enforcing the no fly zone over Libya and the arms embargo at sea.Key Arab partners like Qatar and the United Arab Emirates have committed aircraft.And as agreed this week, responsibility for this operation is being transferred from the United States to our NATO allies and partners.This is how the international community should work—more nations, not just the United States, bearing the responsibility and cost of upholding peace and security.This military effort is part of our larger strategy to support the Libyan people and hold the Qaddafi regime accountable.Together with the international community, we’re delivering urgent humanitarian assistance.We’re offering support to the Libyan opposition.We’ve frozen tens of billions of dollars of Qaddafi’s assets that can help meet the needs and aspirations of the Libyan people.And every day, the pressure on Qaddafi and his regime is increasing.Our message is clear and unwavering.Qaddafi’s attacks against civilians must stop.His forces must pull back.Humanitarian assistance must be allowed to reach those in need.Those responsible for 2

violence must be held accountable.Moammar Qaddafi has lost the confidence of his people and the legitimacy to rule, and the aspirations of the Libyan people must be realized.In recent days, we’ve heard the voices of Libyans expressing their gratitude for this mission.―You saved our lives,‖ said one Libyan.Said another, ―Today, there is hope.‖

Every American can be proud of the lives we’ve saved in Libya and of the service of our men and women in uniform who once again have stood up for our interests and our ideals.And people in Libya and around the world are seeing that the United States of America stands with those who hope for a future where they can determine their own destiny.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.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.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.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.您好，芝加哥。

如果還有人仍在懷疑美國是否是一個一切皆有可能的國度的話，如果還有人仍在疑慮我們美國的締造者的夢想是否還存在于我們這個時代的話，如果還有人仍在質疑我們民主的力量的話，今晚你就可以得到答案。它的答案告訴延伸線，圍繞學校和教堂的人數這個民族從未見過的，等待三個小時，四個小時的人們，許多第一次在他們的生活，因為他們認為，這次一定是不同的，他們的聲音可能是不同的。不管你是年輕人還是老年人，是富人還是窮人，是民主黨人還是共和黨人，是黑人還是白人，也不管你是拉丁美洲人或亞洲人還是本土美國人，更無論你是否為同性變者、是否是殘疾人，這是美國人共同的答案。美國人向全世界傳遞一個聲音，那就是我們的選舉從不分紅州或藍州。我們屬于，而且永遠只屬于美利堅合眾國。它的答案，導致這些誰一直在說這么長時間這么多的是玩世不恭和恐懼和懷疑是我們能夠實現把他們手中的弧的歷史和彎曲再次向希望一個更美好的一天。

第三篇：奧巴馬每周演講稿

2010-07-03

This week, I spent some time in Racine, Wisconsin, talking with folks who are doing their best to cope with the aftermath of a brutal recession.And while I was there, a young woman asked me a question I hear all the time: “What are we doing as a nation to bring jobs back to this country?”

Well, on Friday, we learned that after 22 straight months of job loss, our economy has now created jobs in the private sector for 6 months in a row.That’s a positive sign.But the truth is, the recession from which we’re emerging has left us in a hole that’s about 8 million jobs deep.And as I’ve said from the day I took office, it’s going to take months, even years, to dig our way out – and it’s going to require an all-hands-on-deck effort.In the short term, we’re fighting to speed up this recovery and keep the economy growing by all means possible.That means extending unemployment insurance for workers who lost their job.That means getting small businesses the loans they need to keep their doors open and hire new workers.And that means sending relief to states so they don’t have to lay off thousands of teachers and firefighters and police officers.Still, at a time when millions of Americans feel a deep sense of urgency in their own lives, Republican leaders in Washington just don’t get it.While a majority of Senators support taking these steps to help the American people, some are playing the same old Washington games and using their power to hold this relief hostage – a move that only ends up holding back our recovery.It doesn’t make sense.But I promised those folks in Wisconsin – and I promise all of you – that we won’t back down.We’re going to keep fighting to advance our recovery.And we’re going to keep competing aggressively to make sure the jobs and industries of the future are taking root right here in America.That’s one of the reasons why we’re accelerating the transition to a clean energy economy and doubling our use of renewable energy sources like wind and solar power – steps that have the potential to create whole new industries and hundreds of thousands of new jobs in America.In fact, today, I’m announcing that the Department of Energy is awarding nearly $2 billion in conditional commitments to two solar companies.The first is Abengoa Solar, a company that has agreed to build one of the largest solar plants in the world right here in the United States.After years of watching companies build things and create jobs overseas, it’s good news that we’ve attracted a company to our shores to build a plant and create jobs right here in America.In the short term, construction will create approximately 1,600 jobs in Arizona.What’s more, over 70 percent of the components and products used in construction will be manufactured in the USA, boosting jobs and communities in states up and down the supply chain.Once completed, this plant will be the first large-scale solar plant in the U.S.to actually store the energy it generates for later use – even at night.And it will generate enough clean, renewable energy to power 70,000 homes.The second company is Abound Solar Manufacturing, which will manufacture advanced solar panels at two new plants, creating more than 2,000 construction jobs and 1,500 permanent jobs.A Colorado plant is already underway, and an Indiana plant will be built in what’s now an empty Chrysler factory.When fully operational, these plants will produce millions of state-of-the-art solar panels each year.These are just two of the many clean energy investments in the Recovery Act.Already, I’ve seen the payoff from these investments.I’ve seen once-shuttered factories humming with new workers who are building solar panels and wind turbines;rolling up their sleeves to help America win the race for the clean energy economy.So that’s some of what we’re doing.But the truth is, steps like these won’t replace all the jobs we’ve lost overnight.I know folks are struggling.I know this Fourth of July weekend finds many Americans wishing things were a bit easier right now.I do too.But what this weekend reminds us, more than any other, is that we are a nation that has always risen to the challenges before it.We are a nation that, 234 years ago, declared our independence from one of the greatest empires the world had ever known.We are a nation that mustered a sense of common purpose to overcome Depression and fear itself.We are a nation that embraced a call to greatness and saved the world from tyranny.That is who we are – a nation that turns times of trial into times of triumph – and I know America will write our own destiny once more.I wish every American a safe and happy Fourth of July.And to all our troops serving in harm’s way, I want you to know you have the support of a grateful nation and a proud Commander-in-Chief.Thank you, God Bless You, and God Bless the United States of America.

第四篇：奧巴馬每周演講稿 (25)

2010-12-11

Right now, there’s a big debate taking place in Washington that will affect how much you pay in taxes next year.If Congress doesn’t act, tax rates will automatically go up for just about everyone in our country.Typical middle class families would end up paying an extra $3,000.That’s unacceptable to me.Not when we know that it’s the middle class that was hit the hardest by the recession.And not when we know that taking this money out of the pockets of working people is exactly the wrong thing to do to get our economy growing faster.Economists tell us that this tax hike on working families could actually cost us well over a million jobs.That’s why I’ve been fighting so hard to cut middle class taxes.And that’s why I brought both Democrats and Republicans to the table – to put together a compromise, and work through our differences, so we could get this done.Now, the Republicans in Congress strongly favored permanent tax breaks for the wealthiest taxpayers and the wealthiest estates, most of which would go to millionaires and even billionaires.But I didn’t believe that these tax cuts were worth the cost.They’d add to our deficits without really boosting the economy.I believed that the best way to help the economy, and working families, was to keep middle class tax rates low, and cut taxes for working parents, college students, and small businesses.And I believed that with millions of people looking for jobs, it would be a terrible mistake to end unemployment insurance – not only for people who are out of work, but for our entire economy.So we hammered out a deal that reflects ideas from both sides.It wasn’t easy, and it’s by no means perfect.And as with any compromise, everybody had to live with elements they didn’t like.But this is a good deal for the American people.The vast majority of the tax cuts in this plan will help the middle class, including a new cut in payroll taxes that will save the average family about $1,000.And as this plan is debated in Congress, what I want to make clear is the real difference it will make in people’s lives.It’s going to make a difference for a single mom with two kids in Ohio working as a cashier.With this plan, she’d get a new payroll tax cut and a bigger child tax credit together worth more than $2,300.It’s going to make a difference for a couple in Florida earning about $50,000 and trying to put one of their two kids through college.They’d save more than $4,000 because of the middle class tax cuts – including a $2,500 tax credit to go toward college tuition.And it’s going to make an enormous difference for people looking for jobs.For many of these families, emergency unemployment insurance is the last line of defense between hardship and catastrophe.And I’d point out, if these folks stop spending money, it will also hurt businesses, which will hurt hiring, which will damage our recovery.So this plan is going to help millions of families to make ends meet, through tax cuts and unemployment insurance for people who’ve lost their jobs by no fault of their own.And we included tax relief for businesses, too – making it easier for them to invest and expand.All told, this will not only directly help families and businesses.By putting more money in people’s pockets, and helping companies grow, we’re going to see people being able to spend a little more, we’re going to spur hiring – we’re going to strengthen our entire economy.Now, I recognize that many of my friends in my own party are uncomfortable with some of what’s in this agreement, in particular the temporary tax cuts for the wealthy.And I share their concerns.It’s clear that over the long run, if we’re serious about balancing the budget, we cannot afford to continue these tax breaks for the wealthiest taxpayers – especially when we know that cutting the deficit is going to demand sacrifice from everyone.That’s the reality.But at the same time, we cannot allow the middle class in this country to be caught in the political crossfire of Washington.People want us to find solutions, not score points.And I will not allow middle class families to be treated like pawns on a chessboard.The opportunity for families to send their kids to college hinges on this debate.The ability of parents to put food on the table while looking for a job depends on this debate.And our recovery will be strengthened or weakened based on the choice that now rests with Congress.So I strongly urge members of both parties to pass this plan.And I’m confident that they will do the right thing, strengthening the middle class and our economic recovery.

第五篇：奧巴馬每周演講稿 (17)

2010-10-16

After a decade of hardship for middle class families, and a recession that wiped away millions of jobs, we are in the middle of a tough fight to rebuild this economy and put folks back to work.Winning this fight will not depend on government alone.It will depend on the innovation of American entrepreneurs;on the drive of American small business owners;on the skills and talents of American workers.These are the people who will help us grow our economy and create jobs.But government still has an important responsibility.And that’s to create an environment in which someone can raise capital to start a new company;where a business can get a loan to expand;where ingenuity is prized and folks are rewarded for their hard work.That’s why I fought so hard to pass a jobs bill to cut taxes and make more loans available for entrepreneurs.It eliminated the capital gains taxes for key investments in small businesses.It increased the deduction to defray the costs of starting a company.And it’s freeing up credit for folks who need it.In fact, in just the first two weeks since I signed the bill, thousands of business owners have been able to get new loans through the SBA.But we need to do more.So I’ve proposed additional steps to grow the economy and spur hiring by businesses across America.Now, one of the keys to job creation is to encourage companies to invest more in the United States.But for years, our tax code has actually given billions of dollars in tax breaks that encourage companies to create jobs and profits in other countries.I want to close these tax loopholes.Instead, I want to give every business in America a tax break so they can write off the cost of all new equipment they buy next year.That’s going to make it easier for folks to expand and hire new people.I want to make the research and experimentation tax credit permanent.Because promoting new ideas and technologies is how we’ll create jobs and retain our edge as the world’s engine of discovery and innovation.And I want to provide a tax cut for clean energy manufacturing right here in America.Because that’s how we’ll lead the world in this growing industry.These are commonsense ideas.When more things are made in America, more families make it in America;more jobs are created in America;more businesses thrive in America.But Republicans in Washington have consistently fought to keep these corporate loopholes open.Over the last four years alone, Republicans in the House voted 11 times to continue rewarding corporations that create jobs and profits overseas – a policy that costs taxpayers billions of dollars every year.That doesn’t make a lot sense.It doesn’t make sense for American workers, American businesses, or America’s economy.A lot of companies that do business internationally make an important contribution to our economy here at home.That’s a good thing.But there is no reason why our tax code should actively reward them for creating jobs overseas.Instead, we should be using our tax dollars to reward companies that create jobs and businesses within our borders.We should give tax breaks to American small businesses and manufacturers.We should reward the people who are helping us lead in the industries of the future, like clean energy.That’s how we’ll ensure that American innovation and ingenuity are what drive the next century.That’s how we’ll put our people back to work and lead the global economy.And that’s what I’ll be fighting for in the coming months.Thank you.