英语读物

The Clinton Bush Haiti Fund
PRESIDENT OBAMA: Good morning, everybody. In times of great challenge in our country and around the world, Americans have always come together to lend a hand帮助and to serve others and to do whats right. Thats what the American people have been doing in recent days with their extraordinary generosity慷慨,大方and contributions to the Haitian people.
At this moment, were moving forward with one of the largest relief efforts救灾工作in our history -- to save lives and to deliver relief that averts避免,转移an even larger catastrophe 大灾难. The two leaders with me today will ensure that this is matched by a historic effort that extends beyond our government, because America has no greater resource than the strength and the compassion of the American people.
We just met in the Oval Office -- an office they both know well. And Im pleased that President George W. Bush and President Bill Clinton have agreed to lead a major fundraising effort for relief: the Clinton Bush Haiti Fund. On behalf of the American people, I want to thank both of you for returning to service and leading this urgent mission.
This is a model that works. After the terrible tsunami in Asia, President Bush turned to President Clinton and the first President Bush to lead a similar fund. That effort raised substantial大量的,实质的resources for the victims of that disaster -- money that helped save lives, deliver aid, and rebuild communities. And thats exactly what the people of Haiti desperately need right now.
Every day that goes by, we learn more about the horrifying scope of this catastrophe -- destruction and suffering that defies comprehension. Entire communities buried under mountains of concrete. Families sleeping in the streets. Injured desperate for care. Many thousands feared dead. Thats why thousands of American personnel -- civilian and military -- are on the scene working to distribute clean drinking water and food and medicine, and thousands of tons of emergency food supplies are arriving every day.
It will be difficult. It is an enormous challenge to distribute this aid quickly and safely in a place that has suffered such destruction. Thats what were focused on now -- working closely with our partners: the Haitian government, the United Nations, and many organizations and nations -- friends from Argentina阿根廷and France, from Dominican Republic and Brazil, and countries all around the world.
And Secretary Hillary Clinton will be in Haiti today to meet with President Préval and continue our close coordination with his government. But we also know that our longer-term effort will not be measured in days and weeks; it will be measured in months and even years. And thats why its so important to enlist征募,支持and sustain the support of the American people. Thats why its so important to have a point of coordination for all the support that extends beyond our government.
Here at home, Presidents Bush and Clinton will help the American people to do their part, because responding to a disaster must be the work of all of us. Indeed, those wrenching痛苦scenes of devastation remind us not only of our common humanity but also of our common responsibilities. This time of suffering can and must be a time of compassion同情,怜悯.
As the scope of the destruction became apparent, I spoke to each of these gentlemen, and they each asked the same simple question: How can I help? In the days ahead theyll be
asking everyone what they can do -- individuals, corporations, NGOs, and institutions. And I urge everyone who wants to help to visit
Were fortunate to have the service of these two leaders. President Bush led Americas response to the Asian tsunami, aid and relief that prevented even greater loss of life in the months after that disaster. And his administrations efforts to fight against HIV/AIDS in Africa treated more than 10 million men, women, and children.
As President, Bill Clinton helped restore democracy in Haiti. As a private citizen, he has helped to save the lives of millions of people around the world. And as the United Nations special envoy to Haiti, he understands intimately the daily struggles and needs of the Haitian people. And by coming together in this way, these two leaders send an unmistakable message to the people of Haiti and to the people of the world: In these difficult hours, America stands united. We stand united with the people of Haiti, who have shown such incredible resilience, and we will help them to recover and to rebuild.
Yesterday we witnessed a small but remarkable display of that determination -- some of you may have seen it -- Haitians with little more than the clothes on their back marched peacefully through a ruined neighborhood, and despite all their loss and all their suffering they sang songs of faith and songs of hope.
奥巴马演讲稿范文稿范文投资国内振兴美国
Hello, everybody. Earlier this week, I spoke about our way forward in Afghanistan, and I said that because of the extraordinary work of our men and women in uniform, civilians, and our coalition（联合,结合）partners, we will soon begin bringing our troops home, just as we’ve begun doing in Iraq. After a decade of conflict, we’re finally bringing these wars to a responsible end.
That’s in the best interests of America’s security. And it’s also in the best interests of America’s economy. Even though we’ve turned our economy in the right direction over the past couple of years, many Americans are still hurting, and now is the time to focus on nation building here at home.
Of course, there’s been a real debate about where to invest and where to cut, and I’m committed to working with members of both parties to cut our deficits and debt. But we can’t simply cut our way to prosperity. We need to do what’s necessary to grow our economy; create good, middle-class jobs; and make it possible for all Americans to pursue their dreams.
That means giving our kids the best education in the world so they have the knowledge and skills to succeed in this economy. It means rebuilding our crumbling（破碎的）roads, railways, and runways. And it means investing in the cutting-edge（尖端,前沿）research and technologies that will spur growth in the years ahead –from clean energy to advanced manufacturing.
That’s why I’m here today at Carnegie Mellon in Pittsburgh, one of America’s leading research universities. Behind me is a display from a company called RedZone Robotics. The robots they make are used to explore water and sewage（污水,下水道）pipes, and find leaks
and breaks before they become expensive problems. But the folks at RedZone aren’t just solving problems; they’re working with unions to create new jobs operating the robots, and they’re saving cities millions of dollars in infrastructure costs.
This company is just one example of how advanced manufacturing can help spur job-creation and economic growth across this country. That’s why this week, we launched what we’re calling an Advanced Manufacturing Partnership. It’s a partnership that brings our federal government together with some of America’s most brilliant minds and some of America’s most innovative companies and manufacturers.
Their mission is to come up with（提出,想出）a way to get ideas from the drawing board to the manufacturing floor to the marketplace as swiftly as possible, which will help create quality jobs, and make our businesses more competitive. But they also have a broader mission. It’s to renew the promise of American manufacturing. To help make sure America remains in this century what we were in the last – a country that makes things. A country that out-builds and out-innovates the rest of the world.
I know these have been tough years for American manufacturing, and all the workers and families who’ve built their lives around it. But being here in Pittsburgh, I’m hopeful about the future. I’m hopeful when I think about how companies like RedZone are reinvigorating（使复兴）manufacturing or about how what started as a small trade school is now a global research university. We are a people who’ve always adapted to meet the challenges of a new time; who’ve always shaped our own destiny, and I’m absolutely confident that that’s what we’re going to do one more time. Have a great weekend.
奥巴马英语演讲稿会见Sky Blue FC
THE PRESIDENT: Hello, everybody. What’s going on, guys? Thank you, thank you, everybody. Everybody have a seat. Well, hello. Welcome to the White House. Congratulations to Sky Blue on winning your first Women’s Professional Soccer Championship. Congratulations. Give them a big round of applause. (Applause.)
I want to recognize the Mayor of Piscataway, Brian Wahler, who is with us here today. Where’s Brian? Hey, he’s got the video camera going on. (Applause.)
I want to thank the six players who took part in the WPS All-Star game yesterday and rearranged their travel plans so they could be in Washington here today. We’re glad you could make it. Thank you. (Applause.)
This is a pretty exciting time for soccer in America. We’ve all been glued（粘）to our TVs over the last couple of weeks as the men’s team made their run at the World Cup. I know my staff, by the way, was watching when the U.S. beat Algeria, because I could hear them whooping it up（大肆宣扬,庆祝）as I was having important meetings in the Oval Office. (Laughter.) Malia’s team did very well this summer, which I think is also important to know. (Laughter.) And today, it’s an honor to welcome the first-ever champions of the Women’s Professional Soccer league to the White House.
Now, I know there were some bumps in the road for this team last season. They dealt with multiple coaching changes. They squeaked into the playoffs（季后赛）at the last minute. And then they had to play three games on the road in eight days to win it all.
But this team came together when it counted. No matter what obstacles they faced, no
matter what disappointments and distractions they had to deal with, they had each other’s backs, and they stayed focused on their ultimate goal. That’s what teams do. They work hard. This team loves being an underdog（失败者,受压抑者）, and in the end, that made all the difference.
I know she’s probably sick of hearing that story, but I have to single out your captain, Christie Rampone. Where’s Christie? (Applause.) This is very impressive. This impresses me. After Sky Blue won the championship last season, Christie’s teammates tried to get her to take a celebratory drink with them in the locker room and she had to turn it down because she was almost three months pregnant. That’s really impressive. (Laughter.)
Christie didn’t want it to be a distraction, and so she had been waiting until the season was over to tell her teammates. After all, she said, “We can’t have the trophy（奖品,战利品）taken away for having 11 1/2 women on the field.” (Laughter.) Is it going to be a girl? Do we know? Okay, well, there you go.
Today, Christie is the mother of two beautiful daughters, including -- so Reece already came, she showed up. Where is she? Where is she? Hey, oh, she’s precious! (Laughter.) Yes. She looks a little hungry, though. (Laughter.)
So Reece is going to be four months old next week. And in the meantime, Christie is already back in the lineup（阵容,一组人）helping her teammates chase another title.
Now, even though Christie’s story is unique, her dedication（奉献,现身）is not. The women on this team aren’t playing for fame or fortune. They are spending countless hours in the gym and on the practice field because they recognize a rare opportunity to do the thing that they love. They believe in using their God-given talent to inspire the next generation to reach a little higher and work a little harder.
And that sense of responsibility also extends off the pitch. I’m pleased that the WPS is creating a program called Get Active! that will sponsor 3-on-3 soccer tournaments, and help young people learn about the importance of living healthy, active lives. Obviously this is an issue that the First Lady, Michelle, is talking about all across the country, and so I want to thank this league for joining the cause.
Today, nearly 14 million children in America play soccer; 40 percent of them are girls. And as the father of one of them, I want to say a special thanks to this group, and to all the women who came before them, for serving as such outstanding role models. Together, you’ve changed the way our young women look at themselves, you’ve expanded the realm（领域,范围）of what they believe is possible, and for that, we all owe you a great debt of gratitude. So congratulations on your championship, and best of luck this season. (Applause.)
All right, I think they’re going to pull this out and then we’re going to take some pictures -- okay? Oh, but I’ve got my jersey（运动衫,毛线衫）-- yes, okay. (Laughter.) I’ve got to have my jersey.
PRESENTER: We would like to present this to you on behalf of Sky Blue professional soccer. THE PRESIDENT: And it is sky blue, by the way. (Laughter.) That’s very nice. PRESENTER: A perfect color for you. It matches your tie. Looking good. (Laughter.)
THE PRESIDENT: I might have to get in the weight room a little bit before I wear this. (Laughter.) Thank you very -- come on, and I’ll hold it while we’re taking our picture.
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奥巴马英语演讲稿Working Together on the Economy
Remarks of President Barack Obama
As Prepared for Delivery
The White House
October 30, 2010
Tuesday is Election Day, and here in Washington, the talk is all about who will win and who will lose – about parties and politics.
But around kitchen tables, I’m pretty sure you’re talking about other things: about your family finances, or maybe the state of the economy in your hometown; about your kids, and what their futures will bring. And your hope is that once this election is over, the folks you choose to represent you will put the politics aside for a while, and work together to solve problems.
That’s my hope, too.
Whatever the outcome on Tuesday, we need to come together to help put people who are still looking for jobs back to work. And there are some practical steps we can take right away to promote growth and encourage businesses to hire and expand. These are steps we all should be able to agree on –not Democratic or Republican ideas, but proposals that have traditionally been supported by both parties.
We ought to provide continued tax relief（税款减免）for middle class families who have borne the brunt of the recession. We ought to allow businesses to defer（推迟,延期）taxes on the equipment they buy next year. And we ought to make the research and experimentation tax credit bigger and permanent – to spur（激励,刺激）innovation and foster（培养）new products and technologies.
Beyond these near-term steps, we should work together to tackle the broader challenges facing our country – so that we remain competitive and prosperous in a global economy. That means ensuring that our young people have the skills and education to fill the jobs of a new age. That means building new infrastructure – from high-speed trains to high-speed internet – so that our economy has room to grow. And that means fostering a climate of innovation and entrepreneurship that will allow American businesses and American workers to lead in growth industries like clean energy.
On these issues – issues that will determine our success or failure in this new century – I believe it’s the fundamental responsibility of all who hold elective office to seek out common ground. It may not always be easy to find agreement; at times we’ll have legitimate（合法的,正当的）philosophical differences. And it may not always be the best politics. But it is the right thing to do for our country.
That’s why I found the recent comments by the top two Republican in Congress so troubling. The Republican leader of the House actually said that “this is not the time for compromise.”And the Republican leader of the Senate said his main goal after this election is simply to win the next one.
I know that we’re in the final days of a campaign. So it’s not surprising that we’re seeing this heated rhetoric（修辞） . That’s politics. But when the ballots are cast and the voting is done, we need to put this kind of partisanship（党派性,党派偏见）aside – win, lose, or draw.
In the end, it comes down to a simple choice. We can spend the next two years arguing with one another, trapped in stale debates, mired in gridlock（僵局）, unable to make progress in solving the serious problems facing our country. We can stand still while our competitors – like China and others around the world – try to pass us by, making the critical decisions that will allow them to gain an edge in new industries.
Or we can do what the American people are demanding that we do. We can move forward. We can promote new jobs and businesses by harnessing the talents and ingenuity（心灵手巧,独创性）of our people. We can take the necessary steps to help the next generation – instead of just worrying about the next election. We can live up to an allegiance（效忠）far stronger than our membership in any political party. And that’s the allegiance we hold to our country. Thank you.。