第一篇：布什演講詞

布什圣誕節白宮演講

Good morning.On this Christmas Eve, Laura and I send our best wishes to families across America as you gather in your homes to celebrate the holiday.Christmas is a time of joy and peace, and we hope the holiday season brings all of you happy reunions with families and friends, and time to rest and reflect as you look forward to a new year.At Christmas, we give thanks for the gift of the birth of Christ,and for the blessings that surround us every day of the year.In this great and prosperous land, we have so much to be thankful for, and Christmas reminds us of our obligation to share these blessings with others.There are many among us who are hurting and require a helping hand.In the new year, I hope Americans will look for ways to volunteer your time and talents where they are needed most.By reaching out to a neighbor in need, we make our nation a more just and compassionate place.This Christmas, we remember our fellow citizens who suffered from the hurricanes and other disasters that struck our nation this past year.We pray for their strength as they continue to recover and rebuild their lives and their communities.During the holiday season and throughout the year, we think with pride of the men and women of our Armed Forces, who are keeping our nation safe and defending freedom around the world.In Iraq,Afghanistan, and elsewhere, they are protecting our liberty by spreading liberty to others, and all Americans are grateful to our troops for their courage and commitment.We're also grateful to their families.Staying behind when a family member goes to war is a heavy burden--and it's particularly hard at Christmas.We pray for our military families;we ask Almighty God to bestow His protection and care on their loved ones as they protect our nation from grave dangers.We also remember the heroic men and women who have made the ultimate sacrifice for our nation's freedom.We pray that God will comfort the loved ones they left behind.The sacrifices of these brave troops have rescued millions from lives of tyranny and sorrow, and made America more secure.We will always cherish the memory of each of our fallen servicemen and women, and count it a privilege to be citizens of the country they served.The times we live in have brought many challenges to our country.And at such times, the story of Christmas brings special comfort and confidence.Christmas reminds us that we can trust in God's promise of peace on Earth and goodwill toward men.On a night more than 2,000 years ago, an angel of the Lord brought good tidings of great joy: the God of Heaven had come to Earth, and He would be with us always.Thank you for listening, and Merry Christmas.Prepared Remarks of President

BarackObama

Weekly Address

Saturday, Junne 5th, 2010

I’m speaking to you from Caminada Bay in Grand Isle,Louisiana, one of the first places to feel the devastation wrought by the oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico.While I was here, at Camerdelle’s Live Bait shop, I met with a group of local residents and small business owners.Folks like Floyd Lasseigne, a fourth-generation oyster

fisherman.This is the time of year when he ordinarily earns a lot of his income.But his oyster bed, along the north side of Grand Isle, has likely been destroyed by the

spill.Terry Vegas had a similar story.He quit the 8th grade to become a shrimper with his grandfather.Ever since, he’s earned his living during shrimping season – working long, grueling days so that he could earn enough money to support himself year round.But today, the waters where he’s spent his years are closed.And every day, as the

spill worsens, he loses hope that he’ll be able to return to the life he built.“You can put a price on a lost season,” he’s said.“But not a lost heritage.”

The effects of the spill reach beyond the shoreline.I also spoke with Patti Rigaud.For 30 years, she’s owned a small convenience store – a store opened by her father.She depends on the sales generated by tourism each summer.But this year, most of the boats that would line these docks are nowhere to be seen.Dudley Gaspard, who owns the Sand Dollar Marina and Hotel, has been hit hard as well.Normally, this time of year, rooms are filling up and tackle is flying off the shelves.But he too has been devastated by the decline in tourism and the suspension of fishing in the waters off the Louisiana Coast.Their stories are familiar to many in Grand Isle and

throughout the Gulf region.Often families have been here for generations, earning a living, and making a life, that’s tied to the water – that’s tied to the magnificent coasts and natural bounty of this place.Here, this spill has not just damaged livelihoods.It’s upended whole

communities.And the fury people feel is not just about the money they’ve lost.They’ve been through tough times

before.It’s about the wrenching recognition that this time their lives may never be the same.These folks work hard.They meet their

responsibilities.But now because of a manmade catastrophe – one that’s not their fault and that’s beyond their

control – their lives have been thrown into turmoil.It’s brutally unfair.It’s wrong.And what I told these men and women – and what I have said since the beginning of this disaster – is that I’m going to stand with the people of the Gulf Coast until they are made whole.That’s why from the beginning, we’ve mobilized on every front to contain and clean up this spill.I’ve authorized the deployment of 17,500 National Guard troops to aid in the response.More than 20,000 people are currently working around the clock to protect waters and coastlines.We’ve convened hundreds of top scientists and engineers from around the world.More than 1,900 vessels are in the Gulf assisting

in the clean up.More than 4.3 million feet of boom have been deployed with another 2.9 million feet of boom available – enough to stretch over 1,300 miles.And 17 staging areas are in place across Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama, and Florida to rapidly defend sensitive shorelines.In short, this is the largest response to an environmental disaster of this kind in the history of our country.We’ve also ordered BP to pay economic injury claims, and we will make sure they pay every single dime owed to the people along the Gulf Coast.The Small Business Administration has stepped in to help businesses by approving loans and allowing deferrals of existing loan payments.And this week, the

federal government sent BP a preliminary bill for $69 million to pay back American taxpayers for some of the costs of the response so far.In addition, after an emergency safety review, we’re putting in place aggressive new operating standards for offshore drilling.And I’ve appointed a bipartisan commission to look into the causes of this

spill.If laws are inadequate –laws will be changed.If oversight was lacking – it will be strengthened.And if laws were broken – those responsible will be brought to justice.（Now, over the last few days BP has placed a cap over the well, and it appears they’re making progress in trying to pump oil to the surface to keep it from leaking into the water.But as has been the case since the beginning of this crisis, we are prepared for the worst, even as we hope that BP’s

efforts bring better news than we’ve received before.We also know that regardless of the outcome of this attempt, there will still to be some spillage until the relief wells are completed.And there will continue to be a massive cleanup ahead of us.So we will continue to leverage every resource at our

disposal to protect coastlines, to clean up the oil, to hold BP and other companies accountable for damages, to begin to restore the bounty and beauty of this region – and to aid

the hardworking people of the Gulf as they rebuild their

businesses and communities.And I want to urge all Americans to do what you can as well – including visiting this

area.The vast majority of beaches are pristine and open for business.These are hard times in Louisiana and across the Gulf Coast, an area that has already seen more than its fair share of troubles.But what we have also seen these past few weeks is that – even in the face of adversity – the men and women of the Gulf have displayed incredible determination.They have met this terrible catastrophe with seemingly boundless

strength and character in defense of their way of life.What we owe the people of this region is a commitment by our nation to match the resilience of all the people I’ve met along the Gulf Coast.That is our mission.And it’s one we will fulfill.Thank you.

第二篇：布什演講詞（共）

布什圣誕節白宮演講

Good morning.On this Christmas Eve, Laura and I send our best wishes to families across America as you gather in your homes to celebrate the holiday.Christmas is a time of joy and peace, and we hope the holiday season brings all of you happy reunions with

families and friends, and time to rest and reflect as you look forward to a new year.At Christmas, we give thanks for the gift of the birth of Christ,and for the blessings that surround us every day of the year.In this great and prosperous land, we have so much to be thankful for, and Christmas reminds us of our obligation to share these blessings with others.There are many among us who are hurting and require a helping hand.In the new year, I hope Americans will look for ways to volunteer your time and talents where they are needed most.By reaching out to a neighbor in need, we make our nation a more just and compassionate place.This Christmas, we remember our fellow citizens who suffered from the hurricanes and other disasters that struck our nation this past year.We pray for their strength as they continue to recover and rebuild their lives and their communities.During the holiday season and throughout the year, we think with pride of the men and women of our Armed Forces, who are keeping our nation safe and defending freedom around the world.In Iraq,Afghanistan, and elsewhere, they are protecting our liberty by spreading liberty to others, and all Americans are grateful to our troops for their courage and commitment.We're also grateful to their families.Staying behind when a family member goes to war is a heavy burden--and it's particularly hard at Christmas.We pray for our military families;we ask Almighty God to bestow His protection and care on their loved ones as they protect our nation from grave dangers.We also remember the heroic men and women who have made the ultimate sacrifice for our nation's freedom.We pray that God will comfort the loved ones they left behind.The sacrifices of these brave troops have rescued millions from lives of tyranny and sorrow, and made America more secure.We will always cherish the memory of each of our fallen servicemen and women, and count it a privilege to be citizens of the country they served.The times we live in have brought many challenges to our country.And at such times, the story of Christmas brings special comfort and confidence.Christmas reminds us that we can trust in God's promise of peace on Earth and goodwill toward men.On a night more than 2,000 years ago, an angel of the Lord brought good tidings of great joy: the God of Heaven had come to Earth, and He would be with us always.Thank you for listening, and Merry Christmas.Prepared Remarks of President Barack Obama Weekly Address Saturday, Junne 5th, 2010

I’m speaking to you from Caminada Bay in Grand Isle, Louisiana, one of the first places to feel the devastation wrought by the oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico.While I was here, at Camerdelle’s Live Bait shop, I met with a group of local residents and small business owners.Folks like Floyd Lasseigne, a fourth-generation oyster fisherman.This is the time of year when he ordinarily earns a lot of his income.But his oyster bed, along the north side of Grand Isle, has likely been destroyed by the spill.Terry Vegas had a similar story.He quit the 8th grade to become a shrimper with his grandfather.Ever since, he’s earned his living during shrimping season – working long, grueling days so that he could earn enough money to support himself year round.But today, the waters where he’s spent his years are closed.And every day, as the spill worsens, he loses hope that he’ll be able to return to the life he built.“You can put a price on a lost season,” he’s said.“But not a lost heritage.” The effects of the spill reach beyond the shoreline.I also spoke with Patti Rigaud.For 30 years, she’s owned a small convenience store – a store opened by her father.She depends on the sales generated by tourism each summer.But this year, most of the boats that would line these docks are nowhere to be seen.Dudley Gaspard, who owns the Sand Dollar Marina and Hotel, has been hit hard as well.Normally, this time of year, rooms are filling up and tackle is flying off the shelves.But he too has been devastated by the decline in tourism and the suspension of fishing in the waters off the Louisiana Coast.Their stories are familiar to many in Grand Isle and throughout the Gulf region.Often families have been here for generations, earning a living, and making a life, that’s tied to the water – that’s tied to the magnificent coasts and natural bounty of this place.Here, this spill has not just damaged livelihoods.It’s upended whole communities.And the fury people feel is not just about the money they’ve lost.They’ve been through tough times before.It’s about the wrenching recognition that this time their lives may never be the same.These folks work hard.They meet their responsibilities.But now because of a manmade catastrophe – one that’s not their fault and that’s beyond their control – their lives have been thrown into turmoil.It’s brutally unfair.It’s wrong.And what I told these men and women – and what I have said since the beginning of this disaster – is that I’m going to stand with the people of the Gulf Coast until they are made whole.That’s why from the beginning, we’ve mobilized on every front to contain and clean up this spill.I’ve authorized the deployment of 17,500 National Guard troops to aid in the response.More than 20,000 people are currently working around the clock to protect waters and coastlines.We’ve convened hundreds of top scientists and engineers from around the world.More than 1,900 vessels are in the Gulf assisting in the clean up.More than 4.3 million feet of boom have been deployed with another 2.9 million feet of boom available – enough to stretch over 1,300 miles.And 17 staging areas are in place across Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama, and Florida to rapidly defend sensitive shorelines.In short, this is the largest response to an environmental disaster of this kind in the history of our country.We’ve also ordered BP to pay economic injury claims, and we will make sure they pay every single dime owed to the people along the Gulf Coast.The Small Business Administration has stepped in to help businesses by approving loans and allowing deferrals of existing loan payments.And this week, the federal government sent BP a preliminary bill for $69 million to pay back American taxpayers for some of the costs of the response so far.In addition, after an emergency safety review, we’re putting in place aggressive new operating standards for offshore drilling.And I’ve appointed a bipartisan commission to look into the causes of this spill.If laws are inadequate –laws will be changed.If oversight was lacking – it will be strengthened.And if laws were broken – those responsible will be brought to justice.（Now, over the last few days BP has placed a cap over the well, and it appears they’re making progress in trying to pump oil to the surface to keep it from leaking into the water.But as has been the case since the beginning of this crisis, we are prepared for the worst, even as we hope that BP’s efforts bring better news than we’ve received before.We also know that regardless of the outcome of this attempt, there will still to be some spillage until the relief wells are completed.And there will continue to be a massive cleanup ahead of us.So we will continue to leverage every resource at our disposal to protect coastlines, to clean up the oil, to hold BP and other companies accountable for damages, to begin to restore the bounty and beauty of this region – and to aid the hardworking people of the Gulf as they rebuild their businesses and communities.And I want to urge all Americans to do what you can as well – including visiting this area.The vast majority of beaches are pristine and open for business.These are hard times in Louisiana and across the Gulf Coast, an area that has already seen more than its fair share of troubles.But what we have also seen these past few weeks is that – even in the face of adversity – the men and women of the Gulf have displayed incredible determination.They have met this terrible catastrophe with seemingly boundless strength and character in defense of their way of life.What we owe the people of this region is a commitment by our nation to match the resilience of all the people I’ve met along the Gulf Coast.That is our mission.And it’s one we will fulfill.Thank you.

第三篇：布什連任就職演講詞解析

布什連任就職演講詞解析

President Bush speaks on Thursday.Porter Binks for USA TODAY

Broad themes come first, details later

Analysis by Judy Keen, USA TODAY

WASHINGTON — President Bush's inaugural address on Thursday was an effort to put his foreign policy in a sweeping historical context and an uncompromising defense of his doctrine of pre-emption and the invasion of Iraq.In lofty language, he focused most of his 21-minute speech on a single theme: his belief that his mission, and “the calling of our time,” is “ending tyranny in our world.” He hammered home that theme with repetition, using the word “freedom” 27 times and “liberty” 15 times.“Eventually, the call of freedom comes to every mind and every soul,” he said.“Liberty will come to those who love it.”

Bush did not mention Iraq but referred to those who have “shown their devotion to our country in deaths that honored their whole lives.” He chided critics of the war.“Some, I know, have questioned the global appeal of liberty,” he said, “though this time in history, four decades defined by the swiftest advance of freedom ever seen, is an odd time for doubt.”

Ken Khachigian, who helped write Ronald Reagan's first inaugural address, said Bush's emphasis on freedom was “an ageless definition of our country” and its goals.“He set out a very noble and broad cause, an ambitious cause,” he said.“He explained the philosophical context of why we do things and that what is happening in Iraq goes beyond what you see on the news.It is...another critical juncture for America.”

Bush's pledge to bring the “untamed fire of freedom” to “the darkest corners of our world” was open-ended.He condemned tyranny, but he did not cite allies such as Egypt, Pakistan and Saudi Arabia, where limits on individual freedom contradict the ideals he defined.Nor did Bush say what countries he might target next as he tries to expand democracy in the Middle East.But Vice President Cheney said in an interview Thursday on the Imus in the Morning radio program that Iran “is right at the top of the list” of potential trouble spots.Bush did not describe his domestic goals in any detail — that is to come in his State of the Union address Feb.2 — but he called his vision of an “ownership society” that includes Social Security investment accounts and more homeownership part of an “ideal of freedom.”

That vagueness probably was intentional, said William Benoit, a professor of communications at the University of Missouri.Like most presidents in their inaugural addresses, he said, Bush highlighted values, ideals and goals that are indisputably American.“Liberty, freedom, dignity, tolerance, democracy — who can be against any of these things?” Benoit asked.“Where the disagreements arise is in the details.”

Some academics who study presidents' words said Bush's speech, although well-crafted, probably won't have the galvanizing effect that the most memorable inaugural addresses have had.“He's doing his best to etch his name into history,” said Paul Stob, who teaches political rhetoric at the University of Wisconsin.But Bush was not addressing the nation at a time of crisis as George Washington, Abraham Lincoln and Franklin Roosevelt did in their most famous inaugural speeches.“It was effective in the sense that it met all the expectations,” he said.“But he faces a strongly divided nation” that words alone can't heal.Wayne Fields, an English professor at Washington University in St.Louis and author of Union of Words: A History of Presidential Eloquence, said Bush persuasively defined the importance of liberty but might have won over more Americans if he had asked them for more than patience.“It was a call for all of us to commit to ideals, but not a call for all of us to sacrifice for those ideals,” he said.As he does in most speeches, Bush referred to religion.“When he says 'our vital interests and deepest beliefs are now one,' he's saying faith in God and a belief in freedom have converged,” said David Domke, who analyzed presidential speeches for his book God Willing?

Domke, an associate professor of communications at the University of Washington, said Bush's rhetoric suggested “you are either with him or against God.” But Jim Guth, a professor of political science at Furman University, disagreed.He said Bush sees freedom as God's intention but wasn't identifying “himself or the United States with God's will.” Both men noted that Bush included Islam in the spectrum of American faith when he referred to “the words of the Koran” as an underpinning of character.Bush said last week that his speech was “aimed at history,” and Khachigian and Fields said it was important as a window into his presidency and his philosophy of an aggressive pursuit of democracy overseas.“This was an anti-isolationist speech for those who still believe in Fortress America,” Khachigian said.“There was a lot of elegant language in it, and he delivered it with a sense of purpose.”

“Speeches don't stand by themselves.They are part of interpreting who we are,” Fields said.“This one is an important document because it said something about the confidence of the

presidency.”

Contributing: Cathy Lynn Grossman

From USAToday /2005/01/21

第四篇：布什紀念馬丁路德金的演講詞

布什紀念馬丁路德金的演講詞

President Bush Honors Martin Luther King

Thank you, all.Thank you.Now I understand--now I understand why a Hechinger warehouse--(laughter and applause)--can become a center of love and compassion and fire.(Applause.)I am honored, Laura and I are honored that you would invite us and our friends, the Governor and the First Lady and the Lieutenant Governor and his lovely wife, to come and celebrate a great American

.We're honored to be in the midst of a social entrepreneur--(applause)--whose guidebook for entrepreneurship to help others is the Bible.(Applause.)I want to thank the members of the church, the leaders of the church and those who are in charge of the ministries of the church for sharing with us the good works of this church.It is fitting that we honor Martin Luther King in a church.Because, Gregory, I believe, like you, that the power of his words, the clarity of his vision, the courage of his leadership occurred because he put his faith in the Almighty.It is fitting that we honor the life of a great American in a church who derived his inspiration from the church.It is fitting that we honor this great American in a church because, out of the church comes the notion of equality and justice.(Applause.)And even though progress has been made, Pastor--even though progress has been made, there is more to do.There are still people in our society who hurt.There is still prejudice holding people back.There is still a

school system that doesn't elevate every child so they can learn.(Applause.)There is still a need for us to hear the words of Martin Luther King, to make sure the hope of America extends its reach into every neighborhood across this land.！

So it's fitting we're here in a church that has got ministries aimed at healing those who hurt, and fighting addiction and promoting love and families.It is fitting we meet here in a church because in this society, we must understand government can help, government can write checks--but it cannot put hope in people's hearts or a sense of purpose in people's lives.(Applause.)

And so as we remember the dream of Martin Luther King and remember his clear vision for a society that's equal and a society full of justice, this society must remember the power of faith.This government of yours must welcome faith, not discriminate faith, as we deal with the future of this great country.(Applause.)hl

And so, ladies and gentlemen, thank you for having Laura and me.Thank you for allowing us to worship with you.Thank you for opening up our hearts to the glorious word.May God bless you all.May God bless the legacy of Martin Luther King.And may God bless all Americans on this special day.Thank you, Pastor.

第五篇：布什就職演說

Presidential Inauguration Speech George Walker Bush(1946-)Facts Years as President: 2001-

Party affiliation: Republican

Schools: Yale University, Harvard University

Occupations before President: Owner of oil and gas business, Governor of Texas

Did you know: The first Texas governor to be elected to two four-year terms

提示一：布什標榜自己是自由貿易的代言人，他還將在演講時強調美國在世界上的作用。

提示二：布什總是喜歡在別人面前表現得直率和規矩。布什繼承了他(克林頓)較為吸引人的淘氣的一面。

提示三：小布什在多次挫折中學會了冷靜和忍耐。他的生活座右銘是“船到橋頭自然直”。

小布什與副總統戈爾的競選大戰，經過幾次的重新點票，幾番波折，終于由小布什以微弱的票數勝出。這讓世人見識了美國的民主，美國的總統選舉，因此布什在開篇就提到。小布什2000年競選的勝利沒有明顯的優勢，他的形象也并不受歡迎。但他講話錯誤百出的問題在就職演講中收斂了很多，他的謙卑也是有目共睹的。

Presidential Inauguration Speech

Delivered on January 20, 2001

I thank you all.Chief Justice Renquist, President Carter, President Bush, President Clinton, distinguished guests and my fellow citizens:

The peaceful transfer of authority is rare in history, yet common in our country.with a simple oath, we affirm old traditions and make new beginnings.I am honored and humbled to stand here where so many of America's leaders have come before me, and so many will follow.We have a place, all of us, in a long story A story we continued, but whose end we will not see.It is a story of a new world that became a friend and liberator of the old.A story of a slave holding society that became a servant of freedom.It is the American story.A story of flawed and fallible people, united across the generations by grand and enduring ideals.The grandest of these ideals is an unfolding American promise that everyone belongs, that everyone deserves a chance, that no insignificant person was ever born.Americans are called to enact this promise in our lives and in our laws.And though our nation has sometimes halted and sometimes delayed, we must follow no other course.I will live and lead by these principles, to advance my convictions with civility, to pursue the public interest with courage, to speak for greater justice and compassion, to call for responsibility, and try to live it as well.In all these ways, I will bring the values of our history to the care of our times.What you do is as important as any-thing government does.I ask you to seek a common good beyond your comfort, to defend needed reforms against easy attacks, to serve your nation beginning with your neighbor.I ask you to be citizens;citizens, not spectators;citizens, not subjects;responsible citizens building communities of service and a nation of character.Americans are generous and strong and decent not because we believe in ourselves, but because we hold beliefs beyond ourselves.When this spirit of citizenship is missing, no government program can replace it.When this spirit is present, no wrong can stand against it.After the Declaration of Independence was signed, Virginian statesman John Page wrote to Thomas Jefferson.We know the race is not to the swift, nor the battle to the strong.Do you not think an angel rides in the whirlwind and directs this storm? Much time has passed since Jefferson arrived for his inauguration.The years and changes accumulate.But the themes of this day, he would know;our nation's grand story of courage, and its simple dream of dignity.Never tiring, never yielding, never finishing.We renew that purpose today, to make our country more just and generous, to affirm the dignity of our lives, and every life.This work continues.The story goes on.And an angel still rides in the whirlwind and directs this storm.God bless you all and God bless America!