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布什总统清华大学演讲全文(中英对照).
President Bush Speaks at Tsinghua UniversityTsinghua UniversityBeijing, People's Republic of China10:35 A.M. (LocalPRESIDENT BUSH: Vice President Hu, thank you very much for your kind and generous remarks. Thank you for welcoming me and my wife, Laura, here. (Applause. I see she's keeping pretty good company, with the Secretary of State, Colin Powell. It's good to see you, Mr. Secretary. (Applause. And I see my National Security Advisor, Ms. Condoleezza Rice, who at one time was the provost at Stanford University. So she's comfortable on university campuses such as this. Thank you for being here, Condi. (Applause.I'm so grateful for the hospitality, and honored for the reception at one of China's, and the world's, great universities.This university was founded, interestingly enough, with thesupport of my country, to further ties between our two nations. I know how important this place is to your Vice President. He not only received his degree here, but more importantly, he met his gracious wife here. (Laughter. I want to thank the students for giving me the chance to meet with you, the chance to talk a little bit about my country and answer some of your questions. The standards and reputation of this university are known around the world, and I know what an achievement it is to be here. So, congratulations. (Applause. I don't know if you know this or not, but my wife and I have two daughters who are in college, just like you. One goes to the University of Texas. One goes to Yale. They're twins. And we are proud of our daughters, just like I'm sure your parents are proud of you. My visit to China comes on an important anniversary, as the Vice President mentioned. Thirty years ago this week, an American President arrived inChina on a trip designed to end decades of estrangement and confront centuries of suspicion. President Richard Nixon showed the world that two vastly different governments could meet on thegrounds of common interest, in the spirit of mutual respect. As they left the airport that day, Premier Zhou Enlai said this to President Nixon: "Your handshake came over the vastest ocean in the world -- 25 years of no communication."During the 30 years since, America and China have exchanged many handshakes of friendship and commerce. And as we have had more contact with each other, the citizens of both countries have gradually learned more about each other. And that's important. Once America knew China only by its history as a great and enduring civilization. Today, we see a China that is still defined by noble traditions of family, scholarship, and honor. And we see a China that is becoming one of the most dynamic and creative societies in the world -- as demonstrated by the knowledge and potential right here in this room. China is on a rising path, and America welcomes the emergence of a strong and peaceful and prosperous China. (Applause.As America learns more about China, I am concerned thatthe Chinese people do not always see a clear picture of my country. This happens for many reasons, and some of them of our own making. Our movies and television shows often do not portray the values of the real America I know. Our successful businesses show a strength of American commerce, but our spirit, community spirit, and contributions to each other are not always visible as monetary success.Some of the erroneous pictures of America are painted by others. My friend, the Ambassador to China, tells me some Chinese textbooks talk of Americans of "bullying the weak and repressing the poor." Another Chinese textbook, published just last year, teaches that special agents of the FBI are used to "repress the working people." Now,neither of these is true -- and while the words may be leftovers from a previous era, they are misleading and they're harmful.In fact, Americans feel a special responsibility for the weak and the poor. Our government spends billions of dollars to provide health care and food and housing for those whocannot help themselves -- and even more important, many of our citizens contribute their own money and time to help those in need. American compassion also stretches way beyond our borders. We're the number one provider of humanitarian aid to people in need throughout the world. And as for the men and women of the FBI and law enforcement, they're working people; they, themselves, are working people who devote their lives to fighting crime and corruption.My country certainly has its share of problems, no question about that. And we have our faults. Like most nations we're on a long journey toward achieving our own ideals of equality and justice. Yet there's a reason our nation shines as a beacon of hope and opportunity, a reason many throughout the world dream of coming to America. It's because we're a free nation, where men and women have the to achieve their dreams. No matter your background or your circumstance of birth, in America you can get a good education, you can start your own business, you can raise a family, you can worship freely, and helpelect the leaders of your community and your country. You can support the policies of our government, or you're free to openly disagree with them. Those who fear freedom sometimes argue it could lead to chaos, but it does not, because freedom means more than every man for himself. Liberty gives our citizens many rights, yet expects them to exercise important responsibilities. Our liberty is given direction and purpose by moral character, shaped in strong families, strong communities, and strong religious institutions, and overseen by a strong and fair legal system. My country's greatest symbol to the worldis the Statue of Liberty, and it was designed by special care. I don't know if you've ever seen the Statue of Liberty, but if you look closely, she's holding not one object, but two. In one hand is the familiar torch we call the "light of liberty." And in the other hand is a book of law.We're a nation of laws. Our courts are honest and they are independent. The President -- me -- I can't tell the courts how to rule, and neither can any other member of the executive or legislative branch of government. Under ourlaw, everyone stands equal. No one is above the law, and no one is beneath it.All political power in America is limited and it is temporary, and only given by the free vote of the people. We have a Constitution, now two centuries old, which limits and balances the power of the three branches of our government, the judicial branch, the legislative branch, and the executive branch, of which I'm a part.Many of the values that guide our life in America are first shaped in our families, just as they are in your country. American moms and dads love their children and work hard and sacrifice for them, because we believe life can always be better for the next generation. In our families, we find love and learn responsibility and character.And many Americans voluntarily devote part of their lives to serving other people. An amazing number -- nearly half of all adults in America -- volunteer time every weekto make their communities better by mentoring children, or by visiting the sick, or caring for the elderly, or helping with thousands of other needs and causes.This is one of the great strengths of my country. People take for helping others, without being told, motivated by their good hearts and often by their faith. America is a nation guided by faith. Someone once called us "a nation with the soul of a church." This may interest you -- 95 percent of Americans say they believe in God, and I'm one of them.When I met President Jiang Zemin in Shanghai a few months ago, I had the honor of sharing with him how faith changed my life and how faith contributes to the life of my country. Faith points to a moral law beyond man's law, and calls us to duties higher than material gain. Freedom of religion is not something to be feared, it's to be welcomed, because faith gives us a moral core and teaches us to hold ourselves to high standards, to love and to serve others, and to live responsible lives.If you travel across America -- and I hope you do some day if you haven't been there -- you will find people of many different ethic backgrounds and many different faiths. We're a varied nation. We're home to 2.3 million Americansof Chinese ancestry, who can be found working in the offices of our corporations, or in the Cabinet of the President of the United States, or skating for the America Olympic team. Every immigrant, by taking an oath of allegiance to our country, becomes just as just as American as the President. America shows that a society can be vast and it can be varied, yet still one country, commanding the allegiance and love of its people.And all these qualities of America were widely on display on a single day, September the 11th, the day when terrorists, murderers, attacked my nation. American policemen and firefighters, by the hundreds, ran into burning towers in desperation to save their fellow citizens. V olunteers came from everywhere to help with rescue efforts. Americans donated blood and gave money to help the families of victims. America had prayer services all over our country, and people raised flags to show their pride and unity. And you need to know, none of this was ordered by the government; it happened spontaneously, by the initiative of free people.Life in America shows that liberty, paired with law is not to be feared. In a free society, diversity is not disorder. Debate is not strife. And dissent is not revolution. A free society trusts its citizens to seek greatness in themselves and their country.It was my honor to visit China in 1975 -- some of you weren't even born then. It shows how old I am. (Laughter. And a lot has changed in your country since then. China has made amazing progress -- in openness and enterprise and economic freedom. And this progress previews China'a great potential.China has joined the World Trade Organization, and as youto China's legal system. A modern China will have a consistent rule of law to govern commerce and secure the rights of its people. The new China your generation is building will need the profound wisdom of your traditions. The lure of materialism challenges our society -- challenges society in our country, and in many successful countries. Your ancient ethic of personal and family responsibilitywill serve you well.Behind China's economic success today are talented, brilliant and energetic people. In the near future, those same men and women will play a full and active role in your government. This university is not simply turning out specialists, it is preparing citizens. And citizens are not spectators in the affairs of their country. They are participants in its future.Change is coming. China is already having secret ballot and competitive elections at the local level. Nearly 20 years ago, a great Chinese leader, Deng Xiaoping, said this -- I want you to hear his words. He said that China would eventually expand democratic elections all the way to the national level. I look forward to that day.Tens of millions of Chinese today are relearning Buddhist, Taoist, and local religious traditions, or practicing Christianity, Islam, and other faiths. Regardless of where or how these believers worship, they're no threat to public order; in fact, they make good citizens. For centuries, this country has had a tradition of religious tolerance. Myprayer is that all persecution will end, so that all in China are free to gather and worship as they wish.All these changes will lead to a stronger, more confident China -- a China that can astonish and enrich the world, a China that your generation will help create. This is one of the most exciting times in the history of your country, a time when even the grandest hopes seem within your reach. My nation offers you our respect and our friendship. Six years from now, athletes from America and around the world will come to your country for the Olympic games. And I'm confident they will find a China that is becoming a da guo, a leading nation, at peace with its people and at peace with the world.Thank you for letting me come. (Applause.布什 :胡副主席, 非常感谢您的欢迎致辞, 非常感谢您在这里接待我和我的夫人劳拉。
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PRESIDENT BUSH: Mr. Premier, members of the delegation, it is my honor to welcome you to the White House. Your visit reflects the increasing ties of cooperation and commerce between our two nations.America and China share many common interests. We are working together in the war on terror. We are fighting to defeat a ruthless enemy of order and civilization. We are partners in diplomacy working to meet the dangers of the 21st century. We are full members of a world trading system that rewards enterprise and lifts nations.Our two nations seek a Korean Peninsula that is stable and at peace. The elimination of North Korea's nuclear programs is essential to this outcome. Realizing this vision will require the strong cooperation of all North Korea's neighbors. I am grateful for China's leadership in hosting the six-party talks which are bringing us closer to a peaceful resolution of this issue. And my government will continue to work with China as it plays a constructive role in Asia and in the world.The rapid rise of China's economy is one of the great achievements of our time. China's increasing prosperity has brought great benefits to the Chinese people and to China's trading partners around the world. We recognize that if prosperity's power is to reach in every corner of China, the Chinese government must fully integrate into the rules and norms of the international trading and finance system.China has discovered that economic freedom leads to national wealth. The growth of economic freedom in China provides reason to hope that social, political and religious freedoms will grow there, as well. In the long run, these freedoms are indivisible and essential to national greatness and national dignity.As our two nations work constructively across areas of common interest, we are candid about our disagreements. The growing strength and maturity of our relationship allows us to discuss our differences, whether over economic issues, Taiwan, Tibet, or human rights and religious freedom, in a spirit of mutual understanding and respect.China is a great civilization, a great power, and a great nation. Premier Wen, when my country looks forward to -- my country looks forward to working with you as China increasingly takes its place among the leading nations of the world.The United States and China have made great progress in building a relationship that can address the challenges of our time, encourage global prosperity and advance the cause of peace. It is my hope that your visit will further that progress. Welcome, and thank you for coming. (Applause.)PREMIER WEN: Mr. President, Mrs. Bush, ladies and gentlemen, friends. I wish to thank you, Mr. President, for your kind invitation. It is with pleasure that I'm paying an official visit to the United States. I have brought with me the sincere greetings and good wishes of the great Chinese people to the great American people.PRESIDENT BUSH: Thank you, sir.PREMIER WEN: A quarter of a century ago, leaders of our two countries made the strategic decision to establish diplomatic relations, thus opening a new era in China-U.S. relations. In the past 25 years, our relations have stood tests of all kinds, moved forward through twists and turns, and made great progress. Our cooperation in a wide range of areas such as counterterrorism, economy, trade and international and regional issues, has effectively safeguarded our mutual interests and promoted peace, stability and prosperity in the Asia Pacific region and the world at large.At present, we are at a crucial juncture of carrying our relationship into the future where we face both opportunities and challenges. The changing situation has continued to add new substance to our relations. The fundamental interests of our two peoples and the people across the world require that China and the United States step up cooperation, increase mutual trust, and further push forward the constructive and cooperative bilateral relations. In the final analysis, China-U.S. relations must go on improving. It is with this earnest desire that I've come to visit your country.We should view and handle China-U.S. relations in an historic perspective, and with strategic foresight and courage. The three Sino-U.S. communiqus drawn up by our two sides sets the guiding principles for appropriately addressing differences between the two countries, and continuing to broaden bilateral exchanges and cooperation. So long as the two sides continue to strictly abide by the principles as set forth in the three Sino-U.S. joint communiqus, and boost cooperation, our relationship will keep moving forward steadily. Let us join hands to create an even better future for two great countries and the wider world.Mr. President, once again, thank you for your warm welcome. (Applause.)。
美国总统布什在清华大学的演讲
Once, America knew China only by its history as a great and enduring civilization. Today, we see a China that is still defined by noble traditions of family, scholarship, and honor. And we see a China that is becoming one of the most dynamic and creative societies in the world as demonstrated by all the knowledge and potential right here in this room.
China is on a rising path, and America welcomes the emergence of a strong, peaceful, and prosperous China.
As America learns more about China, I am concerned that the Chinese people do not always see a clear picture of my country. This happens for many reasons, some of them of our own making. Our movies and television shows often do not portray the values of the real America I know. Our successful businesses show the strength of American commerce, but the community spirit and contributions of those businesses are not always as visible as their monetary success. Some of the erroneous pictures of America are painted by others. My friend, the Ambassador to China, tells me that some Chinese textbooks talk of Americans ``bullying the weak and repressing the poor.'' Another Chinese textbook, published just last year, teaches that special agents of the FBI are used to ``repress the working people.''
英语演讲原文：President Bush Visits Troops in Iraq
President Bush Visits Troops in IraqTHE PRESIDENT: Thank you for coming out to say hello. General, thank you for the introduction, I am honored to be at Camp Victory.AUDIENCE: Hoo-ah!THE PRESIDENT: Laura and I have been having a lot of Christmas parties at the White House, so I thought it would be kind of neat to change the scenery.AUDIENCE: Hoo-ah!THE PRESIDENT: And I would rather be with the men and women of the United States military than with anybody else. (Applause.)So as you can see I decided 1 to fly over, and in the spirit of the season we renamed Air Force One to Rudolph One.AUDIENCE: Hoo-ahTHE PRESIDENT: Thanks for coming. I bring greetings from a proud and grateful nation -- Merry Christmas to you, happyholidays. Congratulations on your inspiring accomplishments 2 here in Iraq. And above all, thank you for volunteering to defend our country in a time of danger.AUDIENCE: Hoo-ah!THE PRESIDENT: This is a time of year to give thanks for our many blessings 4 B- and the greatest blessing 3 we have is freedom and the fact that we've got a United States military to defend that freedom.So General, thank you very much for your leadership. I'm proud to be with you again. I appreciate the leadership of General Austin, as well. Ambassador Crocker and Christine are with us today. I had the pleasure of meeting Sergeant 5 -- Command Sergeant Major Lawrence Wilson; Command Sergeant Major Joe Allen; Major General Hammond -- (applause) -- put it together for Hammond. (Laughter.)AUDIENCE: Hoo-ah!THE PRESIDENT: Command Sergeant Major Gioia.AUDIENCE: Hoo-ah!THE PRESIDENT: Major General Oates. (Applause.) How about, have you ever heard of a guy named Redmore? (Applause.)Thanks for coming out. I am thrilled to be here with the diplomats 6 , embassy personnel who are so critical to our success.I want to thank the Iraqi citizens who are here with us today.I appreciate your courage. I know there are members of the coalition 7 who are here with us. There have been a lot of troops from around the world who have come to help this young democracy survive and thrive. And so I want to thank the citizens of those country [sic] and the troops who have served here before us.This is my fourth trip to Iraq -- and you've probably heardI'm heading into retirement 8 -- (laughter) -- so it's going to be my last trip as the President. But thanks to you, the Iraq we stand in tonight is dramatically freer, dramatically safer, and dramatically better than the Iraq we found eight years ago.AUDIENCE: Hoo-ah!THE PRESIDENT: And as a result of the sacrifices of our troops, America is safer, and America is more secure.AUDIENCE: Hoo-ah!THE PRESIDENT: I want to take you back to what life was like eight years ago here in Iraq. Iraq had a record of supporting terror, a record of developing and using weapons of mass destruction, was routinely firing at American military personnel, systematically 9 violating United Nations resolution. Life for the Iraqi people was a nightmare, with Saddam Hussein torturing and murdering anyone who did not support his repressive rule. Iraq was a sworn enemy of the United States at the heart of the Middle East; the region was a serious threat to the us.After the attacks of September the 11th, 2001, America concluded we could not tolerate a regime like this in a pivotal region of the world. I gave Saddam Hussein a chance to peacefully resolve the question as to whether or not he had weapons of mass destruction. You might remember, I went to the United Nations, where a body said: disarm 10 , disclose, or face serious consequence. It was his choice to make. And he made the wrong choice. And so the United States military, with a vast coalition removed this man from power and theworld is better off for it. (Applause.)AUDIENCE: USA! USA! USA!THE PRESIDENT: I doubt in his worst nightmares he ever would have dreamt that we'd be standing 11 in one of his palaces.AUDIENCE: Hoo-ah!THE PRESIDENT: Thanks to you, 25 million Iraqis are free.Thanks to you, Iraq is no longer sponsoring terror -- it is fighting terror. It's making American people safer as a result.The enemies of freedom in Iraq are determined 12 , and this fight has been tough. Two years ago, the situation had grown dire 13 -- the political process was frozen and sectarian violence was spiraling out of control. Some of you were here then/Many said the mission was hopeless; many called for retreat. Retreat would have meant failure -- and failure is never an option.AUDIENCE: Hoo-ah!THE PRESIDENT: So instead of pulling troops out, we sent more troops in -- called the surge. And because of you and because of your courage, the surge is one of the greatest successes in the history of the United States military.AUDIENCE: Hoo-ah!THE PRESIDENT: Terrorists who once held safe havens 14 across the country are being driven out of their strongholds. The political process that was once stalled is moving forward. Iraqi citizens once afraid to leave their homes are going back to school, and shopping in markets, and leading a more normal life. And American troops are returning home because of success.AUDIENCE: Hoo-ah!THE PRESIDENT: The dramatic turnaround you led in Iraq culminated 15 in the two agreements completed last month, which the Prime Minister and I affirmed in a ceremony earlier today.These agreements formalize the ties between our twodemocracies in areas ranging from security and diplomacy 16 to culture and trade. These agreements show the way forward toward a historic day -- when American forces withdraw from a democratic and successful Iraq, and the war in this land is won.There's more hard work to do before we reach that day. But if there is any -- but if there is no doubt -- but there is no doubt in my mind, there's just no doubt that we're going to reach that day. I am confident because our cause is just. And freedom is universal. I'm confident because the Iraqi people are showing unshakable determination and courage.And above all, I am confident because I know the character and the strength of those who wear the uniform of the United States military.AUDIENCE: Hoo-ah!THE PRESIDENT: Over the past five years, you have shown the world some unmistakable truths:You have shown that when America is tested, we rise to meet the test.You have shown that the desire for freedom is more powerful than the intimidation 17 of terrorists.You have shown that there is no task too difficult for the United States military.AUDIENCE: Hoo-ah!THE PRESIDENT: And so I have a message for you and all who serve our country: I want to thank you for making the noble choice to serve and to protect your fellow Americans. Sometimes it can be hard to tell when history is being made, particularly if you're in the middle of the action. What you're doing in Iraq is as important, and courageous 18 , and selfless as what American troops did in places like Normandy and Iwo Jima and Korea. Your generation is every bit as great as any that came before it. And the work you do every day will shape history for generations to come.I guess what I'm telling you is your grandchildren some day are going to say, "Thank God you showed up and served."America now has a strong friend and a partner in the fight against extremism in the heart of the Middle East, and that is historic.People across this troubled region of the world now have an example for a more hopeful path -- a model of liberty that can prevail over tyranny and terror. Killers 19 who wanted to take the lives of Americans back home have been brought to justice before they reached our shores.Because of you all who work to protect this nation -- and all who work to protect the nation, America has done something many said was impossible: We have gone seven years without a terrorist attack.AUDIENCE: Hoo-ah!THE PRESIDENT: We think of those who have laid down their lives for freedom here in Iraq. Their children are growing up without a mom or a dad. But all of our children are growing up with something else -- the promise of a safer America and a better world. And that is the lasting 20 memorial of all who have sacrificed here in Iraq. And thanks to you, that memorial will be achieved -- and their sacrifice will not be in vain.AUDIENCE: Hoo-ah!THE PRESIDENT: We think of your comrades who have been wounded. And this nation pledges that we will give them all the care and all the support they need to recover.AUDIENCE: Hoo-ah!THE PRESIDENT: We think of all your families back home. I know many of you have a sweetheart who misses you, or a daughter who longs for her dad, or a mom who worries about you day and night. For many of you, it won't be your first holiday away -- and that certainly doesn't make it easier. So I'm going to give you an order: When you get out of here, call home or email home; you tell your families you love them; and you tell the Commander-in-Chief came by to thank them for their sacrifice along with yours. (Applause.)Thanks -- thanks for coming by to let me say hello. Thanks for serving the United States of America. They ask me whatI'm going to miss as the President. I'll tell you what I'm going to miss: being the Commander-in-Chief of such a fabulous 21 group of folks. May God bless you, and God bless America. (Applause.)■文章重点单词注释：1decidedadj.决定了的，坚决的；明显的，明确的参考例句：This gave them a decided advantage over their opponents.这使他们比对手具有明显的优势。
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President Bush and President Hu ofPeople's Republic of China Participate in Arrival Ceremony THE PRESIDENT: Good morning. Laura and I are pleased to welcome President Hu Jintao and his wife, Madame Liu, to the White House. (Applause.)The United States and China are two nations divided by a vast ocean -- yet connected through a global economy that has created opportunity for both our peoples. The United States welcomes the emergence of a China that is peaceful and prosperous, and that supports international institutions. As stakeholders in the international system, our two nations share many strategic interests. President Hu and I will discuss how to advance those interests, and how China and the United States can cooperate responsibly with other nations to address common challenges.Our two nations share an interest in expanding free and fair trade, which has increased the prosperity of both the American people and the Chinese people. Trade in goods between our two nations has grown to $285 billion a year, and U.S. exports to China grew nearly 21 percent in last year alone.Our trade relationship can become even stronger, as China adopts policies that allow U.S. companies to compete in China with the same freedom that Chinese companies are able to compete here in the United States.So we welcome China's commitments to increase domestic demand, to reform its pension system, to expand market access for U.S. goods and services, to improve enforcement of intellectual property rights, and to move toward a flexible, market-based exchange rate for its currency. These policies will benefit the Chinese people -- and are consistent with being a responsible member of the international economic system and a leader in the World Trade Organization.Prosperity depends on security -- so the United States and China share a strategic interest in enhancing security for both our peoples. We intend to deepen our cooperation in addressing threats to global security -- including the nuclear ambitions of Iran, the genocide in Darfur, Sudan, the violence unleashed by terrorists and extremists, and the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction.I appreciate China's role as host of the six-party talks, which will be successful only if North Korea makes the right strategic decision: to abandon all its nuclear weapons and existing nuclear programs as pledged to the other fiveparties. I will continue to seek President Hu's advice and cooperation, and urge his nation to use its considerable influence with North Korea to make meaningful progress toward a Korean Peninsula that is free of nuclear weapons.The natural world also generates threats to international security -- and the United States and China share a strategic interest in meeting these challenges as well. We will continue to cooperate to fight avian flu and other pandemic diseases. We will continue to cooperate to respond to natural disasters. We will continue to cooperate to develop alternatives to fossil fuels. New technologies can drive economic growth on both sides of the Pacific, and help us become better stewards of our natural resources.As the relationship between our two nations grows and matures, we can be candid about our disagreements. I'll continue to discuss with President Hu the importance of respecting human rights and freedoms of the Chinese people. China has become successful because the Chinese people are experience the freedom to buy, and to sell, and to produce -- and China can grow even more successful by allowing the Chinese people the freedom to assemble, to speak freely, and to worship.The United States will also be candid about our policy toward Taiwan. The United States maintains our one China policy based on the three communiqués and the Taiwan Relations Act. We oppose unilateral changes in the status quo in the Taiwan Strait by either side, and we urge all parties to avoid confrontational or provocative acts. And we believe the future of Taiwan should be resolved peacefully.The United States and China will continue to build on our common interests; we will address our differences in a spirit of mutual respect. We have made progress in building a relationship that is candid and cooperative -- and President Hu's visit will further that progress.And so, Mr. President, welcome to the White House. We're really glad you're here. I'm looking forward to our meetings, and I'm so thrilled to welcome Madam Liu, as well. Thank you for coming. (Applause.)PRESIDENT HU: (As translated.) President George W. Bush, Mrs. Bush, ladies and gentlemen, dear friends. I'm glad to visit the United States in the lovely season of spring, at your invitation, Mr. President. I wish to convey to the great American people the warm greetings and best wishes of the 1.3 billion Chinese people.I have come to enhance dialogues, expand common ground, deepen mutual trust and cooperation, and to promote the all-around growth of constructiveand cooperative China-U.S. relations in the 21st century -- (audience interruption) --The Chinese people have always cherished goodwill towards the American people. In 1784, U.S. merchant ship, Empress of China, sailed to China, opening the friendly exchanges between our two peoples. In mid 19th century, several dozen thousand Chinese workers, working side-by-side with American workers and braving harsh conditions, built the great railway linking the East and the West of the American continent.In our common struggle against fascist aggression over 60 years ago, several thousand American soldiers lost their lives in battlefields in China. Their heroic sacrifice still remains fresh in the minds of the Chinese people. Thanks to the concerted efforts made by our two governments and our two peoples over the years, our friendship has grown from strength to strength and yielded rich fruit.The Chinese and the Americans are great peoples. The Americans are optimistic, full of enterprising drive, down to earth, and innovative. In just over 200 years, they have turned the United States into the most developed country in the world, and made phenomenal achievements in economic development and science and technology.The Chinese are industrious, courageous, honest, and intelligent. They created the splendid ancient Chinese civilization. And today, they're firmly committed to the path of peaceful development and are making continuous progress in the modernization drive by carrying out the reform and opening up program.Both China and the United States are countries of significant influence in the world. We share important common strategic interests in a wide range of areas, including economic cooperation and trade, security, public health, energy, and environmental protection, and on major international and regional issues. In particular, mutually beneficial and win-win China-U.S. economic cooperation and trade benefit our two peoples and promote the economic growth in the Asia Pacific region and the world at large. Indeed, they have become an important foundation for China-U.S. relations.Enhanced interactions and cooperation between China and the United States serve the interests of our two peoples and are conducive to world peace and development. We should stay firmly rooted in the present while looking ahead to the future, and view and approach China-U.S. relations from a strategic and long-term perspective. We should, on the basis of the principles set forth in the three Sino-U.S. joint communiqués, respect each other as equals and promote closer exchanges and cooperation. This will enable us to make steadyprogress in advancing constructive and cooperative China-U.S. relations, and bring more benefits to our two peoples and people of the world.We are ready to continue to work with the U.S. side and other parties concerned to peacefully resolve the nuclear issue on the Korean Peninsula, and the Iranian nuclear issue through diplomatic negotiation to uphold the international non-proliferation regime and safeguard global peace and stability. We are ready to work with the U.S. side in a spirit of seeking mutual benefit and win-win outcomes to properly address each other's concerns and facilitate the sound and the steady growth of bilateral economic cooperation and trade.We will continue to pursue the strategy of boosting domestic demand and ensure fast and balanced economic and social development in China. This will create more opportunities for China-U.S. economic cooperation and trade. We will continue to advance the reform of the RMB exchange rate regime, take positive steps in such areas as expanding market access, increasing imports, and strengthening the protection of intellectual property rights, and further expand China-U.S. economic cooperation and trade. We are ready to expand the friendly people-to-people exchanges and enhance exchanges and cooperation in science, technology, culture, education, and other areas.We are ready to enhance dialogue and exchanges with the U.S. side on the basis of mutual respect and equality to promote the world's cause of human rights.President Bush, you and the U.S. government have stated on various occasions that you are committed to the one-China policy, abide by the three Sino-U.S. joint communiqués, and oppose Taiwan independence. We appreciate your commitments.Taiwan is an inalienable part of Chinese territory. We will continue to make every effort and endeavor with every sincerity to strive for the prospect of peaceful reunification of the two sides across the Taiwan Straits. We will work with our Taiwan compatriots to promote the peaceful development ofcross-strait relations. However, we will never allow anyone to make Taiwan secede from China by any means.Ladies and gentlemen, dear friends, the 21st century has entrusted people around the world with a lasting historic mission: That is to maintain world peace, promote common development and create a brighter future for mankind. Let us work together with the international community to build a world of enduring peace, common prosperity and harmony.Thank you once again, Mr. President, for your warm welcome. (Applause.)。
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The White HouseFor Immediate ReleaseOffice of the Press SecretaryAugust 10, 2008President Bush Meets with Premier Wen Jiabao of the People's Republic of China Zhongnanhai CompoundBeijing, The People's Republic of China3:15 P.M. (Local)PREMIER WEN: (As translated.) Mr. President, welcome to Beijing. I also welcome your family members and other friends from the United States to the Beijing Olympic Games.I was informed that yesterday you went to see the American athletes in Beijing and you also watched a match played by the U.S. women basketball team. You also spent some time with the beach volleyball players. (Laughter.)I think this evening the match between the Chinese men's basketball team and the American men's basketball team will capture the attention of people from all over the world..PRESIDENT BUSH: That's right.PREMIER WEN: I'm very happy that you're going to watch the match.PRESIDENT BUSH: Yes, sir. I'm going with the Foreign Minister. (Laughter.) He's going -- he told me he's going to be yelling there at the top of his lungs. (Laughter.)Thank you for your hospitality. It's been a wonderful experience being here. I didn't see if you were at the Opening Ceremonies.PREMIER WEN: Yes, I was there.PRESIDENT BUSH: Well, it was fantastic -- really well done.PREMIER WEN: Yes, the Opening Ceremonies spectacular*.PRESIDENT BUSH: Unbelievable, yes.PREMIER WEN: When the U.S. team marched into the stadium I saw that you put back your coat and your suit and then you stood up and cheered for your team.PRESIDENT BUSH: Yes, sir. I was proud to see them. But I bet you did the same thing when the Chinese team came. (Laughter.)PREMIER WEN: Yes, yes --PRESIDENT BUSH: Good.END3:18 P.M. (Local)。
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For Immediate ReleaseOffice of the Press SecretaryFebruary 21, 2002President Bush Meets with Chinese President Jiang ZeminThe Great Hall of the PeopleBeijing, People's Republic of China1:15 P.M. (Local)PRESIDENT JIANG: Mr. President, ladies and gentlemen, I would like to begin by extending on behalf of the Chinese government and people, a warm welcome to President Bush.This is my second meeting with the President. Four months ago, we had a successful meeting during the APEC Summit in Shanghai. In our talks today, President Bush and I looked back on the past 30 years of China-U.S. relations, and had an in-depth discussion on bilateral ties and the current international situation. We have reached many important common understandings and achieved positive results in many areas.We have agreed that under the current complex and volatile international situation, China and the United States, both with significant influence in the world, should step up dialogue and cooperation, properly handled their differences, and work together to move the constructive and cooperative relations between us further forward.We have agreed to intensify high-level strategic dialogue, as well as contacts between various agencies at all levels, with a view to increasing mutual understanding and trust. I have accepted with pleasure and appreciation President Bush's invitation to visit the United States in October, this year, prior to the APEC meeting in Mexico. At the invitation of Vice President Cheney, Vice President Hu Jintao will visit the United States in the near future.We have agreed to vigorously carry out bilateral exchanges and cooperation in such areas as economy and trade, energy, science and technology, environmental protection, the prevention of HIV/AIDS, and law enforcement, conduct strategic dialogue on regional economic and financial matters, and hold within the year meetings of the Joint Economic Commission, Joint Commission on Commerce and Trade, and Joint Commission on Science and Technology.President Bush and I have also had an in-depth discussion on the international fight against terrorism. We have agreed to step up consultation and cooperation on the basis of reciprocity and mutual benefit, and to beef up the bilateral mid- and long-term mechanism for counter-terrorism exchanges and cooperation. The two sides have also exchanged views on a series of major international and regional issues, and decided to enhance communication and coordination.To properly handle the Taiwan question is vital to stability and growth of China-U.S. relations. In my meeting with President Bush, I have elaborated the Chinese government's basic position of peaceful reunification and one country-two systems for the solution of the Taiwan question. And President Bush emphasized that the United States upholds the one China policy, and will abide by the three Sino-U.S. joint communiques.Given the differences in the national condition of the two countries, it is natural for China and the United States to disagree on some issues, which President Bush and I have discussed with candor. So long as the two sides act in a spirit of mutual respect, equality and seeking common ground while shelving differences, we will be able to gradually narrow our differences, enhance our mutual understanding, and advance our cooperation. It is my hope and conviction that today's meeting will have a positive impact on improvement and growth of China-U.S. relations.PRESIDENT BUSH: Well, thank you, Mr. President. I appreciate so very much your hospitality. We have just concluded some very candid and positive talks. It is true that I invited the President to the United States next fall. It's true he accepted.This is the 30th year -- 30th anniversary of President Nixon's first visit to China, the beginning of 30 years of growth in the U.S.-China relationship. Our ties are mature, respectful and important to both our nations and to the world.We discussed a lot of issues, starting with terrorism. We recognize that terrorism is a threat to both our countries, and I welcome China's cooperation in our war against terror.I encourage China to continue to be a force for peace among its neighbors -- on the Korean Peninsula, in Southeast Asia and in South Asia.China as a full member of the WTO will now be a full partner in the global trading system, and will have the right and responsibility to fashion and enforce the rules of open trade. My government hopes that China will strongly oppose the proliferation of missiles and other deadly technologies. President Jiang and I agreed that the United States and China could cooperate more closely to defeat HIV/AIDS.Our talks were candid, and that's very positive. The United States shares interests with China, but we also have some disagreements. We believe that we can discuss our differences with mutual understanding and respect.As the President mentioned, we talked about Taiwan. The position of my government has not changed over the years. We believe in the peaceful settlement of this issue. We will urge there be no provocation. The United States will continue to support the Taiwan Relations Act.China's future is for the Chinese people to decide. Yet no nation is exempt from the demands of human dignity. All the world's people, including the people of China, shouldbe free to choose how they live, how they worship, and how they work. Dramatic changes have occurred in China in the last 30 years, and I believe equally dramatic changes lie ahead. These will have a profound impact not only on China itself, but on the entire family of nations. And the United States will be a steady partner in China's historic transition toward greater prosperity and greater freedom.Thank you, Mr. President.Q Thank you, Mr. President, for your hospitality.President Bush, on the question of strategic nuclear policy, you've said you want to develop a missile defense system in order to defend the United States and its allies from the threats and dangers of the 21st century. Do you envision circumstances where that includes Taiwan?And, President Jiang, if I may, with respect, could you explain to Americans who maynot understand your reasoning why your government restricts the practice of religious faith, in particular, why your government has imprisoned more than 50 bishops of the Roman Catholic Church?PRESIDENT BUSH: I did bring up the subject of missile defenses, in the broad contextof protecting ourselves and our friends and allies against a launch by a threatening nation.I explained to the President that we've just recently gotten out from underneath the 1972 Anti-Ballistic Missile Treaty and are beginning to explore the full options as to whetheror not a system will work. And that's the extent of our conversation.Q Just now, President Bush mentioned that today marks the 30th anniversary of the first visit to China by President Bush. In few days' time, the 28th of this month will mark the 30th anniversary of the release of the Shanghai Communique. So my question to President Jiang, how would you characterize the relationship over the past 30 years? PRESIDENT JIANG: We will have in February the 30th anniversary of the first visit to China by President Nixon, and the release of the Shanghai Communique. The visit by President Bush coincides with this day, and his visit is highly meaningful. Thirty years ago, leaders of China and the United States acted together to put an end to mutual estrangement and open the gate for exchanges and cooperation between the two countries. History has proven that it was with great vision that our leaders took this major move. The growth of bilateral ties over the years has brought tangible benefits to the two peoples and played an important role in safeguarding peace in the Asia Pacific region and the world as a whole.At present, despite profound changes in the international situation, China and United States have more rather than less shared interests, and more rather than less common responsibility for world peace. The importance of the relationship has increased, ratherthan decreased. So to build a constructive and cooperative relationship serves the desireof not only the people of the two countries, but also of the people throughout the world. The Chinese side is ready to join the U.S. side in reflecting on the past and looking to the future, increasing exchanges and cooperation, and enhancing understanding and trust. I'm deeply convinced that so long as the two sides bare in mind the larger picture, take along-term perspective, and abide by the principles in the three Sino-U.S. joint communiques, the relationship will make even bigger strides forward in the years ahead. Thank you.Q Thank you. President Jiang, do you agree with President Bush that there should be a regime change in Iraq? And if so, would you support the use of all necessary means to accomplish that? And, with respect, sir, we're eager to hear the response to the original question about the arrest of Catholic bishops in your country and attention to religious groups in general.And, President Bush, you have thanked the Chinese for their cooperation in the anti-terror campaign. As that campaign evolves, can you say today what would be the single most important contribution that China could make? And did you receive any assurance today that that will happen?PRESIDENT BUSH: Let me start. We discussed the Korean Peninsula, and I told the President that I was deeply concerned about a regime that is not transparent and that starves its people. I also -- he reminded me that he had a conversation with Kim Jong-il last fall, urging Kim Jong-il to take up Kim Dae-jung's offer for discussion.That was constructive leadership. I then told him that the offer I made yesterday in Seoul was a real offer, and that we would be willing to meet with a North Korean regime. And I asked his help in conveying that message to Kim Jong-il if he so chooses. If he speaks to the leader of North Korea, he can assure him that I am sincere in my desire to have our folks meet.My point is that not every theater in the war against terror need be resolved with force. Some theaters can be resolved through diplomacy and dialogue. And the Chinese government can be very helpful.Furthermore, in the first theater in the war against terror, part of the call for our coalition is to make sure that Afghanistan becomes a self-supporting, peaceful nation. And the Chinese government is supportive of the aid efforts, to make sure that we aid the new post-Taliban Afghani government in its opportunities to develop its own army, as well as its own economy, its own security. And so they've been helpful there, as well. Thank you. Q I have got a two-part question. First, in recent years, China has enjoyed rapid economic growth and its national strength has increased. Some people in the United States have concluded that because of this, China has posed a potential threat to the United States andthey call for a policy of containment against China. What's your comment, President Jiang?And, secondly, in your opening remarks, President Jiang, you mentioned that the key to steady growth of Sino-U.S. relationship is the proper handling of the question of Taiwan. President Bush, in his opening remarks, also elaborated on the U.S. position on Taiwan. President Jiang, could you comment on what President Bush has said on the question of Taiwan?PRESIDENT JIANG: We're living in a world of diversity. As two major countries with different national conditions, China and the U.S. have, indeed, had certain disagreements. But they also share broad and important common interests. So the old mind-sets which views the relationship between countries as either of alliance or confrontation, ought to be abandoned, and a new security concept which features security through mutual trust and cooperation through mutual benefit should be established.It's true that since the inception of reform and open -- program, China's national strength and people's living standards have somewhat improved in recent years. Yet, compared with the developed countries, our economic and cultural developments remains quite backwards. With a population of over 1.2 billion, the road ahead is still very long before we can basically complete modernization and deliver a better life to all our people.To focus on economic development and improvements of people's livelihoods is our long-term central task. What China wants most is a peaceful and tranquil international environment with long-term stability, to not do unto others what you would not like others to do unto you. Even if China becomes more developed in the future, it will not go for bullying or threatening other countries. Facts have proven already, and will continue to prove that China is a staunch force dedicated to the maintenance of peace in the region and the world, at large.Now, let me comment on the questions posed to me by the American correspondents as they raised questions for President Bush. -- President Bush, he has much more experience than I. (When it comes to meeting the press, I think President Bush is much more experienced.) (Laughter.) I will do my best to answer your question.In the first question, the correspondent mentioned that some of the Catholic Church people have been detained. I want to explain that since the founding of People's Republic of China, all our constitutions, various versions, have provided for the freedom of religious belief. In China there are many religions which include Buddhism, Catholicism, Protestantism, Islam and a typical Chinese religion, Taoism. And their religious faiths are protected by our Constitution.I don't have religious faith. Yet this does not prevent me from having an interest in religion. I've read the Bible, I've also read the Koran, as well as the Scriptures of Buddhism. I often have meetings with the religious leaders in this country. For instance,when we are about the celebrate the new year or during holiday season, I would have meetings with them and exchange views.Whatever religion people believe in, they have to abide by the law. So some of the law-breakers have been detained because of their violation of law, not because of their religious belief. Although I'm the President of this country, I have no right interfering in the judicial affairs, because of judicial independence.You also asked about the Korean Peninsula issue. President Bush has also commented on this. In our talks just now, the two of us exchanged views on the Korean Peninsula. I want to make clear that we have all along pursued such a position. That is, we want the Korean Peninsula to have peace and stability. We hope that the problems between DPRK and ROK can be resolved through dialogue. And we also sincerely hope that the contacts between the United States and DPRK will be resumed.All in all, in handling state-to-state relations, it is important to resolve the problems through peaceful means, in a spirit of equality and through consultation. And that's why I've explained our consistent and clear-cut position on the question of Korean Peninsula. It's quite near.You asked about Iraq. Iraq is not as near. But I think, as I made clear in my discussion with President Bush just now, the important thing is that peace is to be valued most. With regard to counter-terrorism, our position has not changed from the position I made clear to President Bush when we last met four months ago. And that is, China is firmly opposed to international terrorism of all forms.I'm very pleased to see that Afghanistan has now embarked on a road of peaceful reconstruction. I wish them well. I hope they will succeed in rebuilding their country and enjoying national unity and peace.Let me conclude by quoting a Chinese proverb: "More haste, less speed." Despite the fact that sometimes you will have problems that cry out for immediate solution, yet patience is sometime also necessary. Or perhaps I could quote another Chinese old saying to describe the situation: "One cannot expect to dig a well with one spade." So we need to make continuous our unlimiting efforts to fight terrorism. Thank you.END 1:52 P.M. (Local)。
英语演讲原文：President Bush Visits Mississippi, Discusses Rebuilding Effo
President Bush Visits Mississippi,Discusses Rebuilding EffoAugust 29, 20071:23 P.M. CDTTHE PRESIDENT: Thank you all for coming. This is the second anniversary of an event that changed a lot of people's lives here in southern Mississippi and up and down the coast. And Laura and I are honored to be with some of those who endured the storm and have dedicated 1 their lives to rebuilding this part of the world.Gulf 9 Coast region, as he speaks Wednesday, Aug. 29, 2007, to the residents of Bay St. Louis, Miss., marking the second anniversary of Hurricane Katrina. White House photo by Chris Greenberg" src="/upimg/allimg/20070830/1056390.jpg" width="254" align="right" border="0" /> We've been down here a lot and, as a result, I've gotten to know the local officials and have come to admire them as people dedicated to public service the way it ought to be. I, first of all, want to thank the Senator, Trent Lott, and his wife Tricia for joining us. Nobody cares more about the people of southern Mississippi than the Lotts. The people of southern Mississippi arefortunate to have not only an active senator, but a powerful senator working on their behalf. And so, Senator, thank you for being here. (Applause.)Gene 2 Taylor cares a lot. I'm proud to be here with Congressman 3 Taylor. Gene was raised here. The Taylors' daughter was married right there recently. This is where he told me he was baptized, married, and if you're compassionate 4 enough, will be buried. (Laughter.) In other words, this is home. And when you're talking about a man's home you hear a sense of passion in his voice. The Congressman has worked hard to make sure the people down here are well represented and he's doing a fine job for the people of southern Mississippi. Congressman, thank you for being here. (Applause.)The Governor of Mississippi has shown his true mettle 5 and his value to the people of Mississippi. When crisis hit, he was calm. When the crisis began to abate 6 a little bit, he planned. And he's -- he's been good for the people down here. He's taken a problem on, and he's coordinated 7 it and managed in a way that you'd expect your chief executive to do.And so, Governor, I want to congratulate you on a job welldone. I appreciate the First Lady being here, as well. Thanks for working hard for the people down here. (Applause.)Joining us are members of -- a member of my Cabinet, Alphonso Jackson, Housing and Urban Development man. Don Powell is here. He is the Federal Coordinator 8 of the Office of Gulf Coast Rebuilding. That really means that he is the President's eyes and ears on the ground. And while we recognize that there are bureaucracies that we have to deal with in order to make sure that taxpayers 10 ' money is spent wisely, sometimes the bureaucracies get in the way of common sense. And one of Don's jobs is to help spot those obstacles to progress and work with the local folks to try to clear them out of the way.There's still obstacles, and there's still work to be done. But there's been a lot of progress made, and that's what people have got to understand. And I have come to this site, what we call Ground Zero -- this is where the worst of the worst of the storm hit -- to be able to show the American people that through their generosity 11 , this infrastructure 12 has been rebuilt.Before I get there, I do want to thank Phil Bryant, the State Auditor 13 , for joining us. Appreciate you coming, Phil. Andthen I want to pay tribute to the local folks that I mentioned. First of all, Eddie Favre. He's the Mayor of the city of Bay St. Louis. Eddie -- for those of you who may be paying attention to this from around the country, he's the man who -- would be known as the man who wears short pants. (Laughter.) Eddie is -- he's a colorful character, but he also is a smart man who has dedicated more in his life than he ever dreamed to helping 14 rebuild a city he loves.Tommy Longo. He's from Waveland. I've always viewed Waveland as a benchmark to determine whether or not this recovery is more than just shallow. In other words, I'll never forget seeing Waveland as we choppered over Waveland. It was like nothing, it was gone, completely destroyed. And so when I talk to Tommy, I really view Tommy as a barometer 15 and if Tommy is optimistic, I'm going to be optimistic; if Tommy says there is progress, I'm going to say, thanks. And Tommy is okay. I wouldn't call him the most optimistic guy on the face of the earth, but given what he's been through, and given what he has seen, it is remarkable 16 that he's still willing to serve with optimism.And so we've got a lot of work to do. These two mayors brought their problems to us -- people are worried about insurance here. They're worried about bureaucracy. I'll tellyou what they're really worried about -- they're worried about the President and other folks in Washington other than the Mississippi officials are going to forget what took place down here. So one of the reasons that Laura and I have come back is to remind people that we haven't forgotten, andwon't. (Applause.)Somebody who sometimes is worried about getting forgotten is the County Supervisor 17 Rocky Pullman. Now, Rocky -- I guess we've probably met a dozen times, haven't we, Rock? Rock reminds me of the county commissioners 18 from the state I've come from. County commissioners are always worried that the city folks are going to get the attention, but the rural folks will be ignored. Not in this case. Rocky has represented the people of Hancock County well, and we spent a lot of time talking to Rocky about debris 19 and trees and other issues still facing the people down here.Ground Zero got hit really hard. It's the place where the storm did its most damage. And while there is better recovery down the coast, people here are still trying to crawl out from underneath 20 the extensive damage. It's really one of the messages I heard. And were proud that Pascagoula is doing better and Biloxi is doing better. That's good. It's good for the state and we're thrilled that that's happening. But thefolks here had a special, extra problem to deal with, and I hear you loud and clear. And I want to thank you for sharing that with me.The American people have written a check -- written checks for $114 billion to help the people on the coast. So one thing I do want the American people to know is how grateful the people of this part of the country are for their generosity. (Applause.) We felt we had an obligation to help and we've helped. Now, of that $114 billion, about 80 percent has been obligated. Mississippi has taken the obligated money and is spending it wisely. There's still 20 percent of the authorized 21 that hasn't been shipped out yet, so there's more money coming. And obviously we've got some more issues thatwe're trying to work through.One area where there's been great state-federal cooperation and local cooperation is the rebuilding of this Bay St. Louis Bridge. Remember when we first choppered over here, Governor, the bridge was -- there might have been a few pylons 22 showing. You could see the planks 23 underwater of that bridge. And this is a major connector for the people in this part of the world. This is an economic lifeline. So the federal government said, we have an obligation to repair infrastructure. I think the Congressman told me we've writtena little more than $260 million worth of checks to help get this bridge built, but more importantly, this bridge was built in record time because of the close cooperation -- (applause) -- because of the close cooperation between the state and the federal government and the local folks. And it's a beautiful-looking bridge. And it's working.There's another bridge in the foreground here, and that's a private sector 24 bridge. That's the railroad bridge that's up and running. The private sector is responding here in southern Mississippi. The state of Mississippi -- it's interesting, I want to tell our fellow citizens about what they have done here in two years' period. One, they've helped move 31,000 families out of temporary housing into permanent homes. I don't think we would have been that optimistic two years ago when we were recovering from the storms, that it would be possible to make those kind of moves that quickly.This is a state that opened virtually every public school that was damaged in the storm, a state that understands that education is part of the -- an important part of the recovery effort. There's a billion dollars have gone out to help homeowners with repairs and rebuilding. The state is active in trying to help the citizens regain 25 their footing.Tax revenues are up. Now, that's positive, but that doesn't mean there's not more work to be done and more efforts made to help Ground Zero recover. The interesting thing about the folks who live in this part of the world, they may have lost their building, but they never lost their soul or their spirit. I think the Senator called them -- resilience is what he'd like to define people. I call them optimistic about life.And one such person is Kay Gough, who is with us today. Kay is somewhere -- there she is, right there. Here's an interesting story. First of all, she's -- she loves Bay St. Louis. She recognizes the uniqueness of the community. She's a lifelong reader. She was concerned about what happened to her community. So what did she do? She opened a bookstore on Main Street, Bay St. Louis. First business up, right? One of the first. And it's an interesting example of the entrepreneurial spirit and a -- combined with a civic 26 duty. She saidthere's still -- there's still a lot of work that needs to be done to get people back in these communities so that they can be buying her books. She said, "We want people to know that we want to be a part of the recovery, and we want to be a part of the community." It's that community spirit that has been very impressive to me and Laura. It's that can-do attitude. It's the attitude that said, okay, a storm came; we understand it, we don't like it, but we're going to deal with it.That's the Mississippi spirit. (Applause.)And so we're glad to be back. We're glad to be back in a part of our country that is going to be better than it was before. It's -- there's still work. We understand that. There's work in Louisiana to be done; there's work in Mississippi to be done. But the progress that has been made really speaks to the coordination 27 of government effort, but it really speaks to the great spirit of the people that live down here.May God bless them, and may God continue to bless our country. Thank you. (Applause.)END 1:34 P.M. CDT■文章重点单词注释：1dedicatedadj.一心一意的；献身的；热诚的参考例句：He dedicated his life to the cause of education.他献身于教育事业。
英语演讲原文：President Bush Visits Mississippi, Meets with Community Leaders
President Bush Visits Mississippi, Meets with Community LeadersAugust 20, 2008THE PRESIDENT: Governor, thank you for coming.GOVERNOR BARBOUR: Thank you, sir.THE PRESIDENT: I thank the United States Senators -- Senator Wicker, Senator Cochran -- Congressman 1 Taylor, mayors, supervisors 2 , county supervisors, small business owners, high school teacher. Thank you all very much for giving me a chance to come and visit with you.I have brought -- you know, a member of my administration, United States Marine 3 General Retired 4 O'Dell is here to listen to people. We still understand there are issues, but I do want to say something about the progress. I remember what it looked like right after the storm. I remember what it looked like in the first anniversary right after the storm. I remember what it looked like last year, Governor. And things have improved a lot.Are there still people wondering about their future?Absolutely. Do they still have other issues to deal with, like cleaning out some of the bureaucracy so that the housing issue can get solved quicker? Absolutely. But things are better here on the Gulf 5 Coast of Mississippi.And one reason they're better is because you've had strong leadership, and the other reason -- at the state and local level. And the other reason is because people refused to give in to the storm. People picked up their lives and decided 6 that this is where their home was going to be, and made something out of -- made something out of these communities.I remember going to the schools right after the storm hit, seeing the determination of the teachers and principals about how whether they had to be in a trailer or in a old building, they were going to teach these kids. And the spirit of southern Mississippi is real and it's alive. And the leaders here around the table know better than me what I'm talking about.So I appreciate you giving me a chance to come. I told people that I'm almost through, but I'm sprinting 7 to the finish. This is the not the farewell dinner. (Laughter.) This is an opportunity to come and listen to -- listen to what's on people's minds, with the idea of continuing to work with theelected officials to solve problems and make sure this is even better six months from now than it is today.At any rate, I want to thank you -- food's good here, too. (Laughter.) I appreciate your time, Governor. Thank you.GOVERNOR BARBOUR: Thank you. (Applause.)END 6:31 P.M. CDT■文章重点单词注释：1Congressmann.（美）国会议员参考例句：He related several anecdotes about his first years as a congressman.他讲述自己初任议员那几年的几则轶事。
英语演讲原文：President Bush Visits with Business and Community Leaders
President Bush Visits with Business andCommunity LeadersNovember 13, 2007THE PRESIDENT: Listen, I want to thank you all for joining me. Somebody told me Sam serves good food, and they're right. And it's good to be here in southern Indiana.I was sitting with business leaders, civic 1 leaders, community activists 2 . I was listening to the concerns of the folks down here. I appreciate the spirit of entrepreneurship that exists. I'm glad people are working. I understand we got to deal with some of the issues, like high gasoline prices.And it's been a real honor for me to visit with you. It's also good to be with an old family friend, Fuzzy Zoeller, who's been a friend of my family's for a long time. And I forgot that Fuzzy was from these parts and was so thrilled to see him when I walked in here.Thank you all for your time. Appreciate your consideration and I love visiting with you. Thank you.END 12:21 P.M. EST■文章重点单词注释：1civicadj.城市的，都市的，市民的，公民的参考例句：I feel it is my civic duty to vote.我认为投票选举是我作为公民的义务。
英语演讲原文：President Bush Welcomes French President Sarkozy to Walker'
President Bush Welcomes FrenchPresident Sarkozy to Walker' August 11, 200711:47 A.M. EDTPRESIDENT BUSH: You all having a good time here?Q Thank you, it's great.PRESIDENT BUSH: Particularly thinking about you, Mark.Q Yes, sir.PRESIDENT BUSH: Mark, let me ask you, looking forward to going down to Crawford?Q You bet, can't wait.PRESIDENT BUSH: Good, well, that will be Monday.Q Mr. President, what do you expect about France --PRESIDENT BUSH: I expect to be with a friend. I'm lookingforward to having him with my family. The best way we can do things -- best way we send a good signal to President Sarkozy is invite here at the family house. I've got a lot of my brothers around, my sister, my daughters. He's going to figure out what --FORMER PRESIDENT BUSH: Youngest grandchild made these signs.MRS. BUSH: Did you see the signs the grandchildren made?FORMER PRESIDENT BUSH: Le signe.PRESIDENT BUSH: What language are you speaking? (Laughter.)FORMER PRESIDENT BUSH: Is that "sign" -- signe?Q Mr. President, aren't you disappointed that --PRESIDENT BUSH: Never disappointed, always upbeat. Feeling good, feeling optimistic about life. Thank you. Thank you. Disappointed about what?Q About Mrs. Sarkozy not coming?PRESIDENT BUSH: Of course we are. She's a very dynamic woman. She is -- we were looking forward to seeing her, as well as the children. And so we're disappointed she's sick, but we understand. That happens sometimes in life.FORMER PRESIDENT BUSH: Very nice of him to come, having been back to France yesterday --PRESIDENT BUSH: Yes.FORMER PRESIDENT BUSH: -- it's amazing.Q Are you surprised the President of France vacations in America?PRESIDENT BUSH: We're pleased he's here. Of course he makes the choice he makes. If people were asking me where I think they ought to vacation, it would be right here in America -- where I'll be vacationing, as you know. Monday, starting in Crawford.Q Could you imagine you, or you, sir, as President, vacationing in a foreign country?PRESIDENT BUSH: Of course I could.Q Really?PRESIDENT BUSH: Yes, there's some spectacular 1 spots around the world that would be --FORMER PRESIDENT BUSH: We've done it.PRESIDENT BUSH: -- great places to relax. But as you know, Mark, I'm a fellow -- I'm a Texan, I like my place down there. I like to go down there as much as I can. It's where I can relax. It's also -- the job follows you wherever you go, you're always President. And so here we are at my Mother and Dad's house, enjoying a beautiful Maine day, fixing to sit down with the President of France. We're going to have a heart-to-heart talk. We'll be talking about a lot of key issues.The good thing about President Sarkozy is you know where he stands, he'll tell you exactly what he thinks. And I hopehe'd say the same thing about me.Q Do you think, if he invites you to go toFrance for a vacation --PRESIDENT BUSH: Of course I'd go.Q -- would you go?PRESIDENT BUSH: Absolutely. Absolutely. Particularly if he could find a place for me to ride my mountain bike. (Laughter.)FORMER PRESIDENT BUSH: Plenty of mountains over there.Q Mr. President, could you say something in French?PRESIDENT BUSH: No, I can't. I can barely 2 speak English. (Laughter.)Q Mr. President, what kind of lunch are you going to have?PRESIDENT BUSH: We're going to give him a hamburger or hot dog, his choice. (Laughter.)MRS. BUSH: A traditional family lunch --Q Mustard 3 or catsup?PRESIDENT BUSH: It's up to him. We got it all laid out in there. He's got some baked beans, if he'd like some baked beans we've got that, as well.MRS. BUSH: Native Maine corn.PRESIDENT BUSH: Corn on the cob, real fresh this time of year.MRS. BUSH: -- salad, fresh tomatoes.PRESIDENT BUSH: If he feels like it, he can have him a piece of blueberry pie -- fresh blueberries up here in Maine.Q Do you think he's bringing cheese?PRESIDENT BUSH: I think he's bringing goodwill 4 . He's bringing a good brain, good vision and goodwill. I'm looking forward to seeing him.Q Are you going to go fishing?PRESIDENT BUSH: I don't know if we will or not. We've got a --FORMER PRESIDENT BUSH: We went this morning to check, there's no fish --PRESIDENT BUSH: We may go boating. That's the difference between fishing. I need to spend a little time with him alone. We'll figure out the schedule here in a minute. I've got --we've probably got 45 minutes of private time that we've got to sit down and talk about some of the key issues of the world. This is a complicated world with a lot of opportunities to bring peace, and no question, when America and France work together we can get a lot of important things done.Q What's the main issue you want to address with him?PRESIDENT BUSH: There's a lot of issues, a lot of issues. It's a complicated world. One thing --Q Iran?PRESIDENT BUSH: Sure, absolutely we'll talk about Iran. But, yes, I had a very good visit with the President in Germany and I was very impressed -- impressed with his vision, impressed with his leadership skills. Appreciated very much the involvement of the French government in helping 5 get the nurses out of Libya, and I think we can work well together.And that's going to be good for the people of France and the people of the United States, and it's going to be good to help in the spread of peace.Q Do you see it as a time to start new relations with France, Mr. President?PRESIDENT BUSH: We've had good relations with France. Obviously there's been disagreements, but just because you have disagreements on particular issues doesn't mean you have -- not going to have good relations. I respect the French a lot and --Q -- new government give a new leeway to --PRESIDENT BUSH: Thank you. I respect the French people, I respect the history of France. We have had disagreements -- on Iraq, in particular -- but I've never allowed disagreements to not find other ways to work together. The previous administration and my administration worked very closely on Lebanon, and I'm looking forward to building on the progress -- here comes the President.Thank you for the press conference. Talk it up. Talk it up as a guy who's trying to reach out and be friendly to the FourthEstate -- that would be the press.* * *Q Mr. Sarkozy --PRESIDENT BUSH: Do you want to say a few comments?They just asked me about your wife and I said how disappointed we were, but we fully 6 understand.Do you want to ask him a couple of questions? He's never shy around the press.Q (Asked in French and translated.) Mr. Sarkozy, what's the message you bring to the American President and to the Americans?PRESIDENT SARKOZY: (As translated.) I came to visit the United States on holiday, on vacation, like 900,000 French do every year. It's a great country. I'm very happy to be here. The United States is a close friend of France, and I'm very glad to be able to meet with the President of the United States here today.Q A new page in the history of the two countries?PRESIDENT SARKOZY: I just finished reading a biography 7of Lafayette, and I wanted to tell President Bush about that. The U.S. and France have been allies 8 and friends for 250 years. At the birth of the United States, France chose the side of the U.S. -- there were 4 million Americans at that time, and France was the friend of the Americans. Afterwards we, the French, were involved in the war -- the West were on our side. And on the East Coast, we see a lot of cemeteries 9 with small white crosses -- on the French coast -- and those are young Americans who came to die for us. And that is a lot more important than Mr. Sarkozy or Mr. Bush, because after Mr. Bush, after Mr. Sarkozy, we'll continue to be friends of the Americans.The U.S. is a large, big democracy. It's a country of freedom and it's a country that we've always admired because it's the county that brought a constitution and freedom to the world. And France is friends with democracies, not with dictatorships.Do we agree on everything? No. Because maybe even within a family there are disagreements, but we are still a family.And we may be friends and not agree on everything, but we are friends, nevertheless. That's the truth.PRESIDENT BUSH: Beautiful. Thank you. We've got to go eat a hamburger. We've got to go eat a hamburger.PRESIDENT SARKOZY: Cecilia called Mrs. Bush this morning --MRS. BUSH: Yes, we talked.PRESIDENT SARKOZY: -- I went back to France, yes, for the Cardinal's funeral. I know that -- therefore, I know very well that the distance between the U.S. and France is relatively 10 small. (Laughter.) And as I came back I realized that my wife and two of my children had a sore throat. And George will say that I brought it -- (laughter.)PRESIDENT BUSH: Thank you all. Thank you.END 12:00 P.M. EDT■文章重点单词注释：1spectacularadj.引人注目的，出色的，与众不同的参考例句：This is a spectacular film.这是一部场面壮观的电影。
英语演讲原文：President Bush Welcomes President García of Peru to the Whi
President Bush Welcomes President García of Peru to the WhiApril 23, 200711:06 A.M. EDTTHE PRESIDENT: Es mi honor para recibir el Presidente de Per . It's my honor to receive the President of Peru. I appreciate very much the President's time. I thank you for coming to visit the United States. Es hombre muy amable. He gives good advice.We talked about the neighborhood. As we discussed, the United States wants the people of South America to fully 1 understand we care about their future; that we want there to be prosperity in the region; that we respect leaders who provide basic education and health care. So we had a very constructive 2 conversation.The President is here to urge the Congress, both Republicans and Democrats 3 , to pass the free trade agreement with Peru, and I urge them to vote yes. We talked about our mutual 4 desire to succeed in preventing drugs from coming to the United States and preventing U.S. citizensfrom using drugs in the first place. The President has got a very clear vision of South America, and I really appreciated his advice and his counsel. It always helps for a person sitting here in the United States to get clarity of what the environment is like.And finally, I expressed our country's deepest condolence to the student, the Peruvian student who lost his life on the campus at Virginia Tech. And our prayers go to this person's family. And we ask for God's blessings 5 on the family.Bienvenidos, hombre.PRESIDENT GARC A: Thank you very much. (As translated.) Thank you very much, Mr. President. First of all, we would like to express our deepest condolences to the United States and to you, Mr. President, for all the victims that died in Virginia Tech. A Peruvian student lost his life there, and our prayers and our thoughts are with their families.Second of all, I am here in the United States to promote the FTA between the United States and Peru. It is vital for our country. It is fundamental to continue this path of growth and social redistribution that we have started in my country. We have achieved an 8 percent annual growth in my country.This year we're expecting a similar growth, 8 percent annually 6 , with 1 percent inflation, which creates more job opportunities.But this growth, as far as development, needs a greater space and a greater degree of investment, and for that the FTA is essential. It would help us keep and maintain a strong democracy, a democracy that takes care of the poorest and that provides work to the unemployed 7 . It is important to show the world that a democracy, with investment, leads to development. And development is not achieved by becoming static and not opening our doors to the market.The United States, ever since its founding fathers, has had an ideal, a mission to the world. In the '40s, it sacrificed the lives of many young people to achieve the freedom of the world. Nowadays, we need to focus on democracy and free trade. And I am sure that both Republicans and Democrats would understand that this is key to the mission the United States has for the world.President Bush and I talked about our contribution to the hemisphere and to humanity, to mankind. And that is the fight against drugs, and the fight against coke. We have started a head-on fight against drug trafficking in my country,against money laundering 8 , and against coca leaf production, by offering farmers alternative crops, which is a way for them to earn a living in a just and legal way.I have also congratulated President Bush on the very intelligent action he took against North Korea. It could have become a very serious problem for the world had it not been for the tactful intervention 9 by the United States and its allied 10 countries.In his last trip to Latin America, in spite of some political reactions, which are typical, it has been essential to see the President work with Brazil on ethanol as the new fuel. This will help us refocus on Latin America, which is very favorable for the region.If President Bush allows me, I am sure that during the time that we will coexist as Presidents he will achieve great things in the world, and he will visit Peru next year. But thank you very much, Mr. President, for the relationship we have of friendship. You are a very nice person, and I'm sure that our relationship will continue to grow.Thank you very much.PRESIDENT BUSH: Thank you all.END 11:19 A.M. EDT■文章重点单词注释：1fullyadv.完全地，全部地，彻底地；充分地参考例句：The doctor asked me to breathe in,then to breathe out fully.医生让我先吸气，然后全部呼出。
祝酒辞
英语演讲：布什总统和胡锦涛主席在白宫午餐会上的祝酒辞April 20, 2006PRESIDENT BUSH: Mr. President, Madam Liu, Laura and I are honored to welcome you and your delegation to the White House. It's a pleasure to have you here, along with our other distinguished guests.China is home to an ancient civilization, and it is helping to shape the modern world. In a single generation, China's economy has moved from isolation and stagnation to engagement and expansion. As China has grown, our two peoples have come to known one another better.Thirty-five years ago this month, the Chinese government welcomed the United States ping pong team to Beijing. (Laughter.) It's an event that marked the beginning of renewal -- renewed cultural exchanges between our two nations. Today Chinese athletes compete professionally in the United States, and Americans appreciate the opportunity to see them play.In 2008, China will welcome athletes from all over the world as your great nation hosts the summer Olympics. Beijing will showcase China's transformation and demonstrate China's commitment to the international institutions that make fair and peaceful competition possible for all nations. Mr. President, I thank you for the constructive and candid conversations we had this morning. I appreciate the opportunity to expand the dialogue between our two great nations. And Mr. President, I'm pleased to offer a toast to you and to your gracious wife, and to the people of China.(A toast is offered.)PRESIDENT HU: (As translated.) Mr. President, and Mrs. Bush, distinguished guests, ladies and gentlemen, dear friends: First of all, I wish to express on behalf of my wife and my colleagues and in my own way, my sincere thanks to you, Mr. President, and Mrs. Bush for your thoughtful arrangements and gracious hospitality. I also wish to thank the President and Mrs. Bush for giving me this important opportunity to renew my friendship with old friends and make new ones at this grand welcoming luncheon.Over the years, all of you present here have worked to promote the friendship between our two peoples and promote China-U.S. relations. On behalf of the Chinese government and the people, I wish to hereby extend our warm greetings and best wishes to you and through you to all the Americans who care about and support the growth of China-U.S. relations.On this visit, I have keenly felt the warm friendship of the American people towards the Chinese people. In the past, the Chinese and the Americans sympathized with, helped and supported each other. We will never forget the invaluable support given to us by the American government and people in our struggle against fascist aggression. We will always cherish our profound friendship with the American people forged over the long years.In the past 27 years, since the establishment of our diplomatic ties, China-U.S. relations have, as a whole, moved ahead, despite difficulties and problems. Recent years, in particular, have seen major progress in building a constructive and cooperative China-U.S. relations. We have carried out fruitful cooperationin wide-ranging areas, including trade, counterterrorism, nonproliferation, and on major international and regional issues. This has expanded the common strategic interests of our two countries, and promoted world peace and development.As history has shown, to ensure the continued growth of China-U.S. relations represents the shared desire of our two peoples and meets the fundamental interests of our two countries and peoples.As we look across the world, we find ourselves in an era of both opportunities and challenges. China and the United States, respectively being the largest developing country and the largest developed country, share growing common interests, expanding areas for cooperation and increasing historical responsibilities. China-U.S. relations have gone far beyond the bilateral context and have become increasingly global in nature. China and the United States are not only stakeholders, but they should also be constructive partners -- be parties of constructive cooperation.Just now, President Bush and I have concluded an in-depth exchange of views and reached a broad and important agreement on China-U.S. relations, and regional and international issues of mutual interest. We agreed to maintain regular high-level exchanges and increase interactions at various levels. We agreed to deepen economic and trade cooperation, enhance dialogue on macroeconomic policies, and strengthen communication and coordination of major regional and international issues.We also agreed to promote people-to-people exchanges, especially those among young people, and promote exchange and cooperation in cultural, educational, and other fields. In short, we are committed to increasing mutual trust, deepening cooperation, and advancing in an all-around way, the constructive and cooperative China-U.S. relationship in the 21st century.As you all know, China has, since the late 1970s, gone through major transformations in the process of reform and opening up. In the years to come, China will continue to make economic development a top priority, press ahead with the reform。
英语演讲原文：奥巴马会见和洪都拉斯总统时的讲话
奥巴马会见和洪都拉斯总统时的讲话PRESIDENT OBAMA: Well, it’s a pleasure to welcome President Lobo to the White House, and this gives us an opportunity to reaffirm the friendship between the American and the Honduran people. Not only has Honduras been a traditionally close partner with the United States, but the people-to-people relationship is profound（深厚的） , particularly given the Honduran-American population that has contributed so much to the growth of our country.Today also begins a new chapter in the relationship between our two countries.Two years ago, we saw a coup 2 in Honduras that threatened to move the country away from democracy, and in part because of pressure from the international community, but also because of the strong commitment to democracy and leadership by President Lobo, what we’ve been seeing is a restoration of democratic practices and a commitment to reconciliation 3 （和解，调和）that gives us great hope.And President Lobo’s leadership is responsible not only for helping 4 to restore constitutional order and democracy and a commitment to fair and free elections, but it’s also allowed Honduras once again to rejoin the Organization ofAmerican States, and for Hondurans -- the Honduran relationship with its neighbors to be restored to a normal place.Of course, much work remains 5 to be done.And I’m looking forward to a excellent conversation with President Lobo about how we can be helpful in ensuring that human rights are observed in Honduras. We will discuss ways in which our two countries can work effectively together to deal with the security situation that exists not only in Honduras but through Central America, and how we can cooperate effectively in preventing the countries of Central America from being corrupted 6 and overrun by the transnational drug trade. And we also will have discussions about how we can continue to strengthen development in Honduras and the region so that people have opportunity, we will see economic growth, see economic development, and expand trade and further interactions between our two countries.So Mr. President, I welcome you. I’m looking forward to a good conversation that will help to strengthen the relationship between our two countries. And, again, we are very appreciative 7 of the leaders hip you’ve shown during what’s been a very difficult time.PRESIDENT LOBO: (As translated.) Thank you so much, Mr. President. It is indeed a very high honor for me to be here in the White House today. I want to state very emphatically（着重地） that this is a great opportunity to celebrate the friendship between our peoples. It’s also an occasion in which we are reaffirming the permanent gratitude 8 that we have for your friendship, for the permanent assistance we have received from the United States, and very especially because at a time of great crisis you were there to help, and you were there to help us restore the family that is our nation.I began my administration bringing together all the forces that make up Honduran society. And what I have tried to establish is unity 1 and reconciliation in my country.We are on the road, as you said, Mr. President, to a numberof things. We have returned to the Organization of American States, and in fact, I was able to visit that organization yesterday. It was a very warm visit. It was a wonderful occasion.We have reaffirmed our democratic vocation 9 . We have reaffirmed the road to democracy that we are on and that we will continue on. We will be opening even more spaces forour people to be able to express themselves. We have alreadycreated spaces within our representative democracy, but we will continue to do that so that there is evermore direct participation 10 from our people in all levels of society. That is a road we’ve started on, and we will continue down that path.The enormous challenge we face is that of crime and drug trafficking. But we have good friends, like you, who have helped us in the past, who continue to help us. And your words today, Mr. President, are a reaffirmation of that good friendship and that good support that we receive from you, and we hope we will have that in the future.I also want to say to you again today that we will continue to respect human rights and do everything we can to build on what we have already done in that area. We know that there are some areas in which we have weaknesses we need to work on -- the investigation 11 of such crimes is one of those. But we hope to be able to get help from the United States on that so that we can overcome the hurdles 12 we have in this respect, and we are able to find those people who are guilty of violations 13 of human rights.So we are on the road to reconciliation. Next year, our political parties will be holding their primaries. And in 2013we will be holding our general election, and so we will be complying with our constitution for a man or woman to be elected president every four years.PRESIDENT OBAMA: All right. Thank you, everybody.■文章重点单词注释：1unityn.团结，联合，统一；和睦，协调参考例句：When we speak of unity,we do not mean unprincipled peace.所谓团结，并非一团和气。
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The White House
For Immediate Release
Office of the Press Secretary
August 10, 2008
President Bush Meets with President Hu Jintao of the People's Republic of China
Zhongnanhai Compound
Beijing, The People's Republic of China
12:25 P.M. (Local)
PRESIDENT HU: (As translated.) I'm very happy to meet you again, President Bush. And I would like to welcome you and your family members to Beijing for the Opening Ceremony of the Olympic Games, and also to watch the games. This is already your fourth visit to China and this has certainly made you a American President that visited China more than any other U.S. President while in office. This is a good test to the importance you've placed on U.S. relations with China.
I know that the day before yesterday, you attended the inauguration of the U.S. embassy in China, and the new Chinese embassy in the United States was inaugurated at the end
of July. And all this must further growth of China-U.S. relationship.
Now the various events of the Beijing Olympic Games are underway smoothly, and I know you just came here from swimming center. And I would like to offer you my sincere congratulations on the excellent performance of Mr. Phelps.
PRESIDENT BUSH: Thank you. (Laughter.)
PRESIDENT HU: We are confident that he will score even better achievements in the coming games.
PRESIDENT BUSH: Thank you, sir.
PRESIDENT HU: I would also like to mention the unfortunate happening yesterday -- yesterday two American tourists were attacked and one was killed; the another was injured. And I would like to take the opportunity, please accept my profound sympathy to you, Mr. President, and the family members of the victims. The Chinese side takes this unfortunate incident very seriously. Yesterday I already instructed the competent official in charge of the Chinese Foreign Ministry to go to the hospital to see the injured. We take this case very seriously and we have already instructed the competent authorities to carry out a very serious investigation and handle the case in accordance with law. We'll keep in touch with the U.S. side on the latest developments.
We're now willing to listen to your views, Mr. President.
PRESIDENT BUSH: Thank you, sir. First, Mr. President, thank you for your hospitality.
I am so honored that you would invite my wife, my daughter, my father, my brother, my sister, and sister-in-law to lunch. And I congratulate you on the Opening Ceremonies. I'm not sure what it looked like on TV, but I can tell you what it looked in person, and it was spectacular.
And we are enjoying the games, and, matter of fact, looking forward to tonight's big game, U.S. men's versus China men's basketball. (Laughter.) Somebody asked me if we were going to make a bet on the game. I said, I don't think so.
I do want to thank you very much for how you handled -- I do want to thank you very much, Mr. President, for how you handled the situation with the Bachman family. And I thank you for your expressions of sympathy. And the Ambassador informs me that your government has been very attentive and very sympathetic, and I appreciate that a lot. Today -- I mean, every time I come to China I have memorable experiences. I enjoy our conversations that we have. As you know, our relationship is constructive and it's important and it's also very candid, and I thank you for that.
And once again, I had a very uplifting experience by going to a church, and I want to thank you for arranging that, as well. It was a spirit-filled, good feeling. And as you know, I feel very strongly about religion, and I am so appreciative of the chance to go to church here in your society.
END
12:32 P.M. (Local)。