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布什演讲稿中英文对照版Thank you!Chief Justice Rehnquist, President Carter, President Bush,President Clinton, distinguished guests and my fellow citizens, the peaceful transfer of authority is rare in history, yet common in our country. With a simple oath, we affirm old traditions and make new beginnings.As I begin, I thank President Clinton for his service to our nation.And I thank Vice President Gore for a contest conducted with spirit and ended with grace.I am honored and humbled to stand here, where so many of America’s leaders have come before me, and so many will follow.We have a place, all of us, in a long story -- a story we continue, but whose end we will not see. It is the story of a new world that became a friend and liberator of the old, a story of a slave-holding society that became a servant of freedom, the story of a power that went into the world to protect but not possess, to defend but not to conquer.It is the American story -- a story of flawed and fallible people, united across the generations by grand and enduring ideals.The grandest of these ideals is an unfolding American promise that everyone belongs, that everyone deserves a chance, that no insignificant person was ever born.Americans are called to enact this promise in our lives and in our laws. And though our nation has sometimes halted, and sometimes delayed, we must follow no other course.Through much of the last century, America’s faith in freedom and democracy was a rock in a raging sea. Now it is a seed upon the wind, taking root in many nations.Our democratic faith is more than the creed of our country, it is the inborn hope of our humanity, an ideal we carry but do not own, a trust we bear and pass along. And even after nearly 225 years, we have a long way yet to travel.While many of our citizens prosper, others doubt the promise, even the justice, of our own country. Theambitions of some Americans are limited by failing schools and hidden prejudice and the circumstances of their birth. And sometimes our differences run so deep, it seems we share a continent, but not a country.We do not accept this, and we will not allow it. Our unity, our union, is the serious work of leaders and citizens in every generation. And this is my solemn pledge: I will work to build a single nation of justice and opportunity.I know this is in our reach because we are guided by a power larger than our selves who creates us equal in His image.And we are confident in principles that unite and lead us onward.America has never been united by blood or birth or soil. We are bound by ideals that move us beyond our backgrounds, lift us above our interests and teach us what it means to be citizens. Every child must be taught these principles. Every citizen must uphold them. And every immigrant, by embracing these ideals, makes our country more, not less, American.Today, we affirm a new commitment to live out ournation’s promise through civility, courage, compassion and character.America, at its best, matches a commitment to principle with a concern for civility. A civil society demands from each of us good will and respect, fair dealing and forgiveness.Some seem to believe that our politics can afford to be petty because, in a time of peace, the stakes of our debates appear small.But the stakes for America are never small. If our country does not lead the cause of freedom, it will not be led. If we do not turn the hearts of children toward knowledge and character, we will lose their gifts and undermine their idealism. If we permit our economy to drift and decline, the vulnerable will suffer most.We must live up to the calling we share. Civility is not a tactic or a sentiment. It is the determined choice of trust over cynicism, of community over chaos. And this commitment, if we keep it, is a way to shared accomplishment.America, at its best, is also courageous.Our national courage has been clear in times ofdepression and war, when defending common dangers defined our common good. Now we must choose if the example of our fathers and mothers will inspire us or condemn us. We must show courage in a time of blessing by confronting problems instead of passing them on to future generations.Together, we will reclaim America’s schools, before ignorance and apathy claim more young lives.We will reform Social Security and Medicare, sparing our children from struggles we have the power to prevent. And we will reduce taxes, to recover the momentum of our economy and reward the effort and enterprise of working Americans.We will build our defenses beyond challenge, lest weakness invite challenge.We will confront weapons of mass destruction, so that a new century is spared new horrors.The enemies of liberty and our country should make no mistake: America remains engaged in the world by history and by choice, shaping a balance of power thatf avors freedom. We will defend our allies and ourinterests. We will show purpose without arrogance. We will meet aggression and bad faith with resolve and strength. And to all nations, we will speak for the values that gave our nation birth.America, at its best, is compassionate. In the quiet of American conscience, we know that deep, persistent poverty is unworthy of our nation’s promise.And whatever our views of its cause, we can agree that children at risk are not at fault. Abandonment and abuse are not acts of God, they are failures of love.And the proliferation of prisons, however necessary, is no substitute for hope and order in our souls.Where there is suffering, there is duty. Americans in need are not strangers, they are citizens, not problems, but priorities. And all of us are diminished when any are hopeless.Government has great responsibilities for public safety and public health, for civil rights and common schools. Yet compassion is the work of a nation, not just a government.And some needs and hurts are so deep they will onlyrespond to a mentor’s touch or a pastor’s prayer. Church and charity, synagogue and mosque lend our communities their humanity, and they will have an honored place in our plans and in our laws.Many in our country do not know the pain of poverty, but we can listen to those who do.And I can pledge our nation to a goal: When we see that wounded traveler onthe road to Jericho, we will not pass to the other side.America, at its best, is a place where personal responsibility is valued andexpected.Encouraging responsibility is not a search for scapegoats, it is a call to conscience. And though it requires sacrifice, it brings a deeper fulfillment. We find the fullness of life not only in options, but in commitments. And we find that children and community are the commitments that set us free.Our public interest depends on private character, on civic duty and family bonds and basic fairness, on uncounted, unhonored acts of decency which givedirection to our freedom.Sometimes in life we are called to do great things. But as a saint of our times has said, every day we are called to do small things with great love. The most important tasks of a democracy are done by everyone.I will live and lead by these principles: to advance my convictions with civility, to pursue the public interest with courage, to speak for greater justice and compassion, to call for responsibility and try to live it as well.In all these ways, I will bring the values of our history to the care of ourtimes.What you do is as important as anything government does. I ask you to seek a common good beyond your comfort; to defend needed reforms against easy attacks; to serve your nation, beginning with your neighbor. I ask you to be citizens: citizens, not spectators; citizens, not subjects; responsible citizens, building communities of service and a nation of character.Americans are generous and strong and decent, not because we believe in ourselves, but because we holdbeliefs beyond ourselves. When this spirit of citizenship is missing, no government program can replace it. When this spirit is present, no wrong can stand against it.After the Declaration of Independence was signed, Virginia statesman John Page wrote to Thomas Jefferson: “We know the race is not to the swift nor the battle to the strong. Do you not think an angel rides in the whirlwind and directs this storm?”Much time has passed since Jefferson arrived for his inauguration. The yearsand changes accumulate. But the themes of this day he would know: our nation’s grand story of courage and its simple dream of dignity.We are not this story’s author, who fills time and eternity with his purpose. Yet his purpose is achieved in our duty, and our duty is fulfilled in service to one another.Never tiring, never yielding, never finishing, we renew that purpose today, to make our country more just and generous, to affirm the dignity of our lives and every life.This work continues. This story goes on. And anangel still rides in the whirlwind and directs this storm.God bless you all, and God bless America.谢谢大家!尊敬的芮恩奎斯特大法官,卡特总统,布什总统,克林顿总统,尊敬的来宾们,我的同胞们,这次权利的和平过渡在历史上是罕见的,但在美国是平常的。
布什演讲稿中英对照演讲范本 (1)
布什演讲稿(中英对照)演讲范文Thank ou!Chief Justie Rehnquist, President Carter, President Bush, President Clinton, distinguished guests and m fello itizens, the peaeful transfer of authorit is rare in histor, et mon in our ountr. With a simple oath, e affirm old traditions and make ne beginnings.As I begin, I thank President Clinton for his servie to our nation.And I thank Vie President Gore for a ontest onduted ith spirit and ended ith grae.I am honored and humbled to stand here, here so man of Ameria's leaders have e before me, and so man ill follo.We have a plae, all of us, in a long stor -- a stor e ontinue, but hose end e ill not see. It is the stor of a ne orld that beame a friend and liberator of the old, a stor of a slave-holding soiet that beame a servant of freedom, the stor of a poer that ent into the orld to protet but not possess, to defend but not to onquer.It is the Amerian stor -- a stor of flaed and fallible people, united aross the generations b grand and enduring ideals.The grandest of these ideals is an unfolding Amerian promise that everone belongs, that everone deserves a hane, that no insignifiant person as ever born.Amerians are alled to enat this promise in our lives and in our las. And though our nation has sometimes halted, and sometimes delaed, e must follo no other ourse.Through muh of the last entur, Ameria's faith in freedom and demora as a rok in a raging sea. No it is a seed upon the ind, taking root in man nations.Our demorati faith is more than the reed of our ountr, it is the inborn hope of our humanit, an ideal e arr but do not on, a trust e bear and pass along. And even after nearl 225 ears, e have a long a et to travel.While man of our itizens prosper, others doubt the promise, even the justie, of our on ountr. The ambitions of some Amerians are limited b failing shools and hiddenprejudie and the irumstanes of their birth. And sometimes our differenes run so deep, it seems e share a ontinent, but not a ountr.We do not aept this, and e ill not allo it. Our unit, our union, is the serious ork of leaders and itizens in ever generation. And this is m solemnpledge: I ill ork to build a single nation of justie and opportunit.I kno this is in our reah beause e are guided b a poer larger than our selves ho reates us equal in His image.And e are onfident in priniples that unite and lead us onard.Ameria has never been united b blood or birth or soil. We are bound b ideals that move us beond our bakgrounds, lift us above our interests and teah us hat it means to be itizens. Ever hild must be taught these priniples. Ever itizen must uphold them. And ever immigrant, b embraing these ideals, makes our ountr more, not less, Amerian.Toda, e affirm a ne mitment to live out our nation's promise through ivilit, ourage, passion and harater.Ameria, at its best, mathes a mitment to priniple ith a onern for ivilit. A ivil soiet demands from eah of us goodill and respet, fair dealing and forgiveness.Some seem to believe that our politis an afford to bepett beause, in a time of peae, the stakes of our debates appear small.But the stakes for Ameria are never small. If our ountr does not lead the ause of freedom, it ill not be led. If e do not turn the hearts of hildren toard knoledge and harater, e ill lose their gifts and undermine their idealism. If e permit our eonom to drift and deline, the vulnerable ill suffer most.We must live up to the alling e share. Civilit is not a tati or a sentiment. It is the determined hoie of trust over niism, of munit over haos. And this mitment, if e keep it, is a a to shared aplishment.Ameria, at its best, is also ourageous.Our national ourage has been lear in times of depression and ar, hen defending mon dangers defined our mon good. No e must hoose if the example of our fathers and mothers ill inspire us or ondemn us. We must sho ourage in a time of blessing b onfronting problems instead of passing them on to future generations.Together, e ill relaim Ameria's shools, before ignorane and apath laim more oung lives.We ill reform Soial Seurit and Mediare, sparing our hildren from struggles e have the poer to prevent. And e ill redue taxes, to reover the momentum of our eonom and reard the effort and enterprise of orking Amerians.We ill build our defenses beond hallenge, lest eakness invite hallenge.We ill onfront eapons of mass destrution, so that a ne entur is spared ne horrors.The enemies of libert and our ountr should make no mistake: Ameria remains engaged in the orld b histor and b hoie, shaping a balane of poer thatf avors freedom. We illdefend our allies and our interests. We ill sho purposeithout arrogane. We ill meet aggression and bad faith ith resolve and strength. And to all nations, e ill speak for the values that gave our nation birth.Ameria, at its best, is passionate. In the quiet of Amerian onsiene, e kno that deep, persistent povert is unorth of our nation's promise.And hatever our vies of its ause, e an agree that hildren at risk are not at fault. Abandonment and abuse are not atsof God, the are failures of love.And the proliferation of prisons, hoever neessar, is no substitute for hope and order in our souls.Where there is suffering, there is dut. Amerians in need are not strangers, the are itizens, not problems, but priorities. And all of us are diminished hen an are hopeless.Government has great responsibilities for publi safet and publi health, for ivil rights and mon shools. Yet passion is the ork of a nation, not just a government.And some needs and hurts are so deep the ill onl respond to a mentor's touh or a pastor's praer. Churh and harit, snagogue and mosque lend our munities their humanit, and theill have an honored plae in our plans and in our las.Man in our ountr do not kno the pain of povert, but e an listen to those ho do.And I an pledge our nation to a goal: When e see that ounded traveler on the road to Jeriho, e ill not pass to the other side.Ameria, at its best, is a plae here personalresponsibilit is valued andexpeted.Enouraging responsibilit is not a searh for sapegoats, it is a all to onsiene. And though it requires sarifie, itbrings a deeper fulfillment. We find the fullness of life not onl in options, but in mitments. And e find that hildren and munit are the mitments that set us free.Our publi interest depends on private harater, on ivi dut and famil bonds and basi fairness, on unounted, unhonored ats of deen hih give diretion to our freedom.Sometimes in life e are alled to do great things. But asa saint of our times has said, ever da e are alled to dosmall things ith great love. The most important tasks of a demora are done b everone.I ill live and lead b these priniples: to advane m onvitions ith ivilit, to pursue the publi interest ith ourage, to speak for greater justie and passion, to all for responsibilit and tr to live it as ell.In all these as, I ill bring the values of our histor to the are of ourtimes.What ou do is as important as anthing government does. I ask ou to seek a mon good beond our fort; to defend needed reforms against eas attaks; to serve our nation, beginningith our neighbor. I ask ou to be itizens: itizens, not spetators; itizens, not subjets; responsible itizens,building munities of servie and a nation of harater.Amerians are generous and strong and deent, not beause e believe in ourselves, but beause e hold beliefs beond ourselves. When this spirit of itizenship is missing, no government program an replae it. When this spirit is present, no rong an stand against it.After the Delaration of Independene as signed, Virginia statesman John Page rote to Thomas Jefferson: "We kno the rae is not to the sift nor the battle to the strong. Do ou not think an angel rides in the hirlind and direts this storm?"Muh time has passed sine Jefferson arrived for his inauguration. The earsand hanges aumulate. But the themes of this da he ould kno: our nation's grand stor of ourage andits simple dream of dignit.We are not this stor's author, ho fills time and eternit ith his purpose. Yet his purpose is ahieved in our dut, and our dut is fulfilled in servie to one another.Never tiring, never ielding, never finishing, e rene that purpose toda, to make our ountr more just and generous, to affirm the dignit of our lives and ever life.This ork ontinues. This stor goes on. And an angel still rides in the hirlind and direts this storm.God bless ou all, and God bless Ameria.谢谢大家!尊敬的芮恩奎斯特大法官,卡特总统,布什总统,克林顿总统,尊敬的来宾们,我的同胞们,这次权利的和平过渡在历史上是罕见的,但在美国是平常的。
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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布什演讲稿(中英对照)演讲范文_演讲稿ed and humbled to stand here,whereso manyofamerica'sleaders have comebefore me, andso manywill follow.we have a place, allof us, ina long story-- astory we continue, but whose end we willnot see.it is the storyof a new world that became a friend and liberator oftheold, a story of aslave-holding society that became aservant of freedom, thestory of a power that went into theworld to protectbutn ot possess,todefend but not to conquer.itistheamerican story-- a story offlawed andfalliblepeople,united across the genera tions by grandand enduring ideals.thegrandest of these idealsis anunfolding american promisethat everyone belongs,that ev eryone deserves a chance, that no insignificant person wasever born.americansare calledto enact thispromise in our lives andin our laws. and thoughour nation hassometimeshalted, andsometimesdelayed,wemustfollow noother course.through much of the lastcentury, america's faith in freedom and democracy was a rockin a raging sea. now it is a seed uponthe wind, taking root in manynations.our democraticfaith ismorethanthe creedof ourcountry, it is the inborn hope ofour humanity,an ideal we carry butdonot own, a trust we bear andpass along. and even after nearly225 years,we have a long way yet to travel.while many of ourcitizens prosper,other sdoubt thepromise, even the justice, of ourown country.theambitionsof some americansare l imitedby failing schools and hidden prejudice and thecircumstancesof their birth.and someti mes ourdifferencesrun sodeep,itseemswe share a continent, butnot a country.wedo not acceptthis,andwe willnot allow it. our unity,our union, isthe seriouswork ofleaders and citizens in every generation.and this ismy solemnpledge:iwill work to build a single nation of justiceand opportunity.i know thisis inour reachbecause we areguided by a power larger than ourselves who creat es usequal in his image.and we areconfident in principlesth at unite and leadusonward.america has never been united by blood or bir th orsoil. weareboundby ideals that moveus beyond our backgrounds, lift usaboveour interestsandteachus what it means to be citizens. everychild mustbe taughtthese principles.e very citizenmust upholdthem. and everyimmigrant,by embracingthese ideals, makes our country more,not less, american.today,we affirm a new commitment to live out our nation's promise through civility,courage,co mpassion andcharacter.america,atits best, matches a commitment to principlewith a concern for civility.acivi lsociety demands from each of us goodwill and respect,fair dealing and forgiveness.some seem to believe that ourpoliticscan afford to bepetty because, in a timeofpeac e, the stakes ofour debates appearsmall.butthe stakes foramericaare neversmall.if our country does not leadthe causeoffreedom,itwill not be led. if wedonot turn thehearts ofchildrentoward knowledge andcharacter,we will lose their gifts andundermine their idealism.ifwe permit our economy to drift anddecline,the vulnerable will suffe rmost.we must live up to the calling we share. civility is not a tactic or a sentiment.itist he determinedchoice of trust over cynicism, of communityover chaos.andthis commitment,if we keep it, is a way to shared accomplishment.america, at its best,is also courageous.ournational courage has been clearin times of depressionandwar,when defending common dangers defined our common good.nowwemust chooseif the example of our fathers and mothers will inspire us or condemnus. we must show couragein a time of blessingbyconfronting problems insteadof passing themon to futuregenerations.together,we will reclaim america's schoo ls,before ignoranceand apathy claim more young lives.wewill reform social security and medicare, sparing our childrenfrom struggles we have the power toprevent.and wewillredu ce taxes, to recover the momentumof oureconomy and reward theeffort andenterprise ofworking americans.we will build our defenses beyond challenge, l est weakness invitechallenge.we willconfrontweapons of mass destruction, so that a newcentury is spared new horrors.theenemies of liberty andour country should make no mistake: americaremainsengaged inthe world by history and bychoice, shapingabalance of power thatf avors freedom. we will defend ourallies and our interests.we willshow purpose withou tarrogance.we willmeet aggression and bad faith with resolve andstrength.and to all nations, wewi ll speak for the values that gaveour nation birth.america,at itsbest, iscompassionate. int he quiet of american conscience, we know that deep, persistent povertyisunworthyofou rnation's promise.and whatever our views ofitscause,we can agreethat childrenatrisk are not atfault. abandonmentand abuse are not acts of god,theyare fai lures of love.andthe proliferation of prisons, howevernecessary,isno substitute for hope and order in our souls.wherethere issuffering,thereisduty. americans inneed arenot strangers,they arecitizens,not problems, butpriorities. and all of us arediminished when any are hopeless.governmenthas great responsibilities forpublic safety andpublic health, for civil rights and common schools. yetcompassion is the workof a nation, notjust a government.and some needs andhurtsare sodeep they will only respond to a mentor's touch or a past or'sprayer.church and charity, synagogue and mosque lend ourcommunities theirhumanity,and they will have anhonoredplace in our plansandin ourlaws.many in our country do not know the pain of poverty,but we can listen to those who do.and i canpledgeour nation to agoal:whenwesee that wounded traveler ontheroad to jericho, we will notpass totheotherside.america, at itsbest, is aplace wherepersonal responsibility isvalued andexpected.encouraging responsibility isnot a searchfor s capegoats,it isacall toconscience. and though it requires sacrifice,it brings a deeperfulfillment.we find the fullnessoflife notonly i noptions,but in commitments. andwe find that children andcommunity arethe commitmentsthat s etus free.our publicinterestdepends onprivat echaracter, on civic duty andfamilybonds and basic fairness, on uncounted,unhonored acts ofdecency which give direction to ourfreedom.sometimes in life we are calledtodo great th ings.but as asaint ofour times has said, every day we arecalled to dosmall thingswith greatlove.the most important tasks of a democracy are done by everyone.i will live and lead by these principles: toad vance my convictions with civility,to pursue the public interest with courage, to speak for greater justice and compassion,to call for responsibility and try to live it as well.inallthese ways,i willbringthe values of ourhistoryto the careofourtimes.what you dois asimportant as anything g overnmentdoes. iaskyou to seekacommong oodbeyond your comfort; to defend needed reforms against easy attacks;to serveyour nation,beg inningwithyour neighbor.i ask youto be citiz ens:citizens, notspectators; citizens, not subjects; responsible citizens,building communities ofservice anda nationofcharacter.americans aregenerous andstrong and de cent,not because webelieve in ourselves, butbecausewe hold beliefs beyond ourselves.when this sp irit ofcitizenship ismissing,no government program can replaceit.when thisspirit is present,no wrongcan stand againstit.after the declarationofindependencewas s igned,virginia statesmanjohn pagewroteto thomas jefferson:"we know the raceisnot tothe swift northe battle tothe strong.doyounot thinkan angel ridesin the whirlwind anddirectsthisstorm?"muchtime haspassed since jefferson arrived for his inauguration. theyearsand changesaccumulate.but the themes ofthis dayhewould kno w: our nation's grand story of courage and its simple dreamof dignity.wearenot this story'sauthor,whofills time andeternitywith his purpose. yet hispurposeis achieved in our duty,and our duty is fu lfilledin serviceto one another.nevertiring, never yielding,never finishing,werenewthat purposetoday, tomake ourcountrymore just and generous, toaffirmthe dignity ofour lives and everylife.this workcontinues. this storygoeson. andanangel still rides in the whirlwind anddirects thisstorm.god blessyou all, and godblessamerica.谢谢大家!尊敬的芮恩奎斯特****官,卡特总统,布什总统,克林顿总统,尊敬的来宾们,我的同胞们,这次权利的和平过渡在历史上是罕见的,但在美国是平常的。
杰布布什正式宣布参加2023美国总统大选英语演讲稿
杰布·布什正式宣布参加2023美国总统大选英语演讲稿_英语演讲稿president Bush:Thank you all. Thank you all for coming.es a duty to serve all Americans, and I es first. (Cheers, applause.) Laura is the love of my life. (Cheers, applause.) Im glad you love her, too. (Laughter.)I and honor, and Im proud to serve beside him. (Cheers, applause.)I y and sho of all mankind. Im proud to lead such an amazing country, and I am proud to lead it foren ing for our country, and I am eager for the work ahead.God bless you. And may God bless America. (Cheers, applause.) 布什:此次选民的投票率创下了历史新高,带来了历史性的成功。
今日早些时候,克里参议员打电话庆贺我竞选胜利。
我们在电话中谈得挺好,他特别亲切。
克里参议员发起了猛烈的竞选攻势,他和他的支持者可以为此感到骄傲。
劳拉和我向克里、特里萨以及他们全家表示最诚心的祝福。
美国做出了选择。
对于同胞们的信任,我很感谢。
这种信任意味着我将担当为全部美国公民效劳的义务。
作为你们的总统,我每天都将竭尽全力。
我需要感谢很多人,首先是我的家人。
劳拉是我一生的挚爱,我对你们也爱她感到快乐。
我还要感谢在竞选后期参加竞选团的女儿,感谢兄弟姐妹们付出的努力,特殊感谢严父慈母的支持。
我感谢副总统、(他的夫人)莱尼和他们的女儿。
布什演讲稿中英对照演讲范文
布什演讲稿(中英对照)演讲范文thank you!chief justice rehnquist, president carter, president bush,president clinton, distinguished guests and my fellow citizens, the peaceful transfer of authority is rare in history, yet common in our country. with a simple oath, we affirm old traditions and make new beginnings.as i begin, i thank president clinton for his service to our nation.and i thank vice president gore for a contest conducted with spirit and ended with grace.i am honored and humbled to stand here, where so many of america's leaders have come before me, and so many will follow.we have a place, all of us, in a long story -- a story we continue, but whose end we will not see. it is the story of a new world that became a friend and liberator of the old, a story of a slave-holding society that became a servant of freedom, the story of a power that went into the world to protect but not possess,to defend but not to conquer.it is the american story -- a story of flawed and fallible people, united across the generations by grand and enduring ideals.the grandest of these ideals is an unfolding american promise that everyone belongs, that everyone deserves a chance, that no insignificant person was ever born.americans are called to enact this promise in our lives and in our laws. and though our nation has sometimes halted, and sometimes delayed, we must follow no other course.through much of the last century, america's faith in freedom and democracy was a rock in a raging sea. now it is a seed upon the wind, taking root in many nations.our democratic faith is more than the creed of our country, it is the inborn hope of our humanity, an ideal we carry but do not own, a trust we bear and pass along. and even after nearly 225 years, we have a long way yet to travel.while many of our citizens prosper, others doubt the promise, even the justice, of our own country. the ambitions of some americans are limited by failing schools and hidden prejudice and the circumstances of their birth. and sometimes our differences run so deep, it seems we share a continent, but not a country.we do not accept this, and we will not allow it. our unity, our union, is the serious work of leaders and citizens in every generation. and this is my solemn pledge: i will work to build a single nation of justice and opportunity.i know this is in our reach because we are guided by a power larger than our selves who creates us equal in his image.and we are confident in principles that unite and lead us onward.america has never been united by blood or birth or soil. we are bound by ideals that move us beyond our backgrounds, lift us above our interests and teach us what it means to be citizens. every child must be taughtthese principles. every citizen must uphold them. and every immigrant, by embracing these ideals, makes our country more, not less, american.today, we affirm a new commitment to live out our nation's promise through civility, courage, compassion and character.america, at its best, matches a commitment to principle with a concern for civility. a civil society demands from each of us good will and respect, fair dealing and forgiveness.some seem to believe that our politics can afford to be petty because, in a time of peace, the stakes of our debates appear small.but the stakes for america are never small. if our country does not lead the cause of freedom, it will not be led. if we do not turn the hearts of children toward knowledge and character, we will lose their gifts and undermine their idealism. if we permit our economy to drift and decline, the vulnerable will suffer most.we must live up to the calling we share. civility is not a tactic or a sentiment. it is the determinedchoice of trust over cynicism, of community over chaos. and this commitment, if we keep it, is a way to shared accomplishment.america, at its best, is also courageous.our national courage has been clear in times of depression and war, when defending common dangers defined our common good. now we must choose if the example of our fathers and mothers will inspire us or condemn us. we must show courage in a time of blessing by confronting problems instead of passing them on to future generations.together, we will reclaim america's schools, before ignorance and apathy claim more young lives.we will reform social security and medicare, sparing our children from struggles we have the power to prevent. and we will reduce taxes, to recover the momentum of our economy and reward the effort and enterprise of working americans.we will build our defenses beyond challenge, lest weakness invite challenge.we will confront weapons of mass destruction, sothat a new century is spared new horrors.the enemies of liberty and our country should make no mistake: america remains engaged in the world by history and by choice, shaping a balance of power thatf avors freedom. we will defend our allies and our interests. we will show purpose without arrogance. we will meet aggression and bad faith with resolve and strength. and to all nations, we will speak for the values that gave our nation birth.america, at its best, is compassionate. in the quiet of american conscience, we know that deep, persistent poverty is unworthy of our nation's promise.and whatever our views of its cause, we can agree that children at risk are not at fault. abandonment and abuse are not acts of god, they are failures of love.and the proliferation of prisons, however necessary, is no substitute for hope and order in our souls.where there is suffering, there is duty. americans in need are not strangers, they are citizens, notproblems, but priorities. and all of us are diminished when any are hopeless.government has great responsibilities for public safety and public health, for civil rights and common schools. yet compassion is the work of a nation, not just a government.and some needs and hurts are so deep they will only respond to a mentor's touch or a pastor's prayer. church and charity, synagogue and mosque lend our communities their humanity, and they will have an honored place in our plans and in our laws.many in our country do not know the pain of poverty, but we can listen to those who do.and i can pledge our nation to a goal: when we see that wounded traveler onthe road to jericho, we will not pass to the other side.america, at its best, is a place where personal responsibility is valued andexpected.encouraging responsibility is not a search for scapegoats, it is a call to conscience. and though it requires sacrifice, it brings a deeper fulfillment. we find the fullness of life not only in options, but in commitments. and we find that children and community are the commitments that set us free.our public interest depends on private character, on civic duty and family bonds and basic fairness, on uncounted, unhonored acts of decency which give direction to our freedom.sometimes in life we are called to do great things. but as a saint of our times has said, every day we are called to do small things with great love. the most important tasks of a democracy are done by everyone.i will live and lead by these principles: to advance my convictions with civility, to pursue the public interest with courage, to speak for greater justice and compassion, to call for responsibility and try to live it as well.in all these ways, i will bring the values of our history to the care of ourtimes.what you do is as important as anything government does. i ask you to seek a common good beyond your comfort; to defend needed reforms against easy attacks; to serve your nation, beginning with your neighbor. i ask you to be citizens: citizens, not spectators; citizens, not subjects; responsible citizens, building communities of service and a nation of character.americans are generous and strong and decent, not because we believe in ourselves, but because we hold beliefs beyond ourselves. when this spirit of citizenship is missing, no government program can replace it. when this spirit is present, no wrong can stand against it.after the declaration of independence was signed, virginia statesman john page wrote to thomas jefferson: "we know the race is not to the swift nor the battle to the strong. do you not think an angel rides in the whirlwind and directs this storm?"much time has passed since jefferson arrived for his inauguration. the yearsand changes accumulate. butthe themes of this day he would know: our nation's grand story of courage and its simple dream of dignity.we are not this story's author, who fills time and eternity with his purpose. yet his purpose is achieved in our duty, and our duty is fulfilled in service to one another.never tiring, never yielding, never finishing, we renew that purpose today, to make our country more just and generous, to affirm the dignity of our lives and every life.this work continues. this story goes on. and an angel still rides in the whirlwind and directs this storm.god bless you all, and god bless america.谢谢大家!尊敬的芮恩奎斯特****官,卡特总统,布什总统,克林顿总统,尊敬的来宾们,我的同胞们,这次权利的和平过渡在历史上是罕见的,但在美国是平常的。
布什白宫演讲稿(双语)——“911事件”
布什白宫电视讲话全文2001-09-12 9:45AM Today, our fellow citizens, our way of life, our very freedom came under attack in a series of deliberate and deadly terrorist acts. The victims were in airplanes or in their offices. Secretaries, business men and women, military and federal workers, moms and dads, friends and neighbors. Thousands of lives were suddenly ended by evil, despicable acts of terror.“晚上好,今天,我们的同胞,我们的生活,我们的自由,遭到了一系列有预谋的、惨无人道的恐怖分子袭击。
许多人在飞机上或者是在他们的办公室中不幸遇难,他们中有秘书,有商人和妇女,有军人和政府工作人员,有父亲和母亲,还有朋友和邻居。
数千个生命瞬间就被邪恶的恐怖主义袭击吞噬了。
The pictures of airplanes flying into buildings, fires burning, huge structures collapsing, have filled us with disbelief, terrible sadness and a quiet, unyielding anger.飞机撞到了高楼上,浓烟滚滚,巨大的建筑物坍塌了,我们无法相信这一画面。
我们心中充满了极度的悲痛和无言的、无法妥协的愤怒。
These acts of mass murder were intended to frighten our nation into chaos and retreat. But they have failed. Our country is strong. A great people have been moved to defend a great nation.这次大规模屠杀行为目的是为了恐吓我们的国家,使美国陷入一片混乱之中。
小布什离职的中英文演讲稿(经典)
小布什离职的中英文演讲稿(经典)第一篇:小布什离职的中英文演讲稿(经典)小布什离职中英文演讲稿!八年的总统生涯,是美国人民赋予我的荣耀!21世纪的前10年是一个并不寻常的时期.今晚,我带着一颗感恩的心来到这里,并且我希望你们能给我最后一次机会,因为我想和你们分享我对过去八总统生涯的想法,以及我对国家未来的展望.5天以后,全世界就将会看到美国民主的活力.我即将把我的工作交由你们心目中的理想总统,奥巴马!能够接受全美人民崇敬的人,必须能够为你们,为这片土地带来希望.对于我们的国家来说,这是一个充满希望和自豪的时刻.并且,我渴望与美国人民一道为奥巴马,他的妻子和两个漂亮的女儿送去美好的祝愿.今天,我满怀感激之情,感谢我的副总统切尼以及我所有的政府成员.我还要感谢我的妻子劳拉和我的女儿芭芭拉,詹娜,是她们给我的生活带来了无尽的快乐和爱意.我感谢我的父母,是他们给予了我前进的动力.最重要的是,我感谢美国人民给予我的信任.,我感谢你们给予我的勇气、宽容.今晚,我的思绪回到了2001年的9月11日.当天早晨,恐怖分子带走了近3000人的生命.自珍珠港事件后,恐怖分子制造了美国历史上最严重的一次恐怖袭击.我想起了3天后我站在世贸中心废墟前的情景,那时,我诚挚地与那些夜以继日抢救伤者的救援工人们交谈,他们不顾自己的危险,在浓烟滚滚的五角大楼的走廊里抓紧工作.同时,我也为不幸遇难的人感到痛心,他们是我们的英雄!我想起了阿琳-霍华德,他当时把他死去儿子的警察盾牌交给了我,以表达对逝者的思念之情.而现在,我仍然珍藏着他的徽章.随着时间的推移,大部分的美国人民能够从悲痛中解脱出来,并重归“9.11”之前正常的生活.然而,我还没有解脱.每天清晨,我都会收到简报,获知是什么还在威胁着我们国家的安全,并且我发誓一定会竭尽全力来维护你们的安全.在过去的7年中,我们成立了新的国土安全部.我们的军队,军事情报部门,以及FBI都进行了改革.为了监视恐怖分子的行动,我们已经做了充分的准备,我们冻结了恐怖分子的账户,并屡屡打破了他们的图谋.我们身边也有强大的同盟国,并且我们携起手来共同打击恐怖分子以及那些支持恐怖分子的人.在我们的帮助下,阿富汗已经由恐怖主义的天堂转变成了一个尚未成熟的民主国家,那里的人们正和恐怖主义战斗.此外,女孩子上学也得到了应有的尊重.伊拉克也已经摆脱了萨达姆的残酷统治,并且其不再是美国人民的敌人.相反,伊拉克已经成为了中东地区阿拉伯民主的核心和美国的朋友.针对我的许多决策,有人对其合法性表示出怀疑.但是,当我们看到结果时这些人就不会再发出疑问了.在过去的七年多来,美国本土再也没有遭受过恐怖袭击.这要归功于那些日夜辛劳保护我们安全的人们:执法人员、情报分析员、国土安全人员、外交人员、以及美军的士兵们.受上帝的恩典,美国有这些愿意在国家危难之际挺身保护他人的公民.我非常珍惜美国可以拥有这些无私的爱国者及其家庭.美国感激你们.对于那些正在收听的演讲的美军士兵们来说,没有什么荣誉要比让你当上总司令还要崇高.美军正在从事的战争从属于两种系统之间的冲突,而这两种系统又有天壤之别.在其中的一种系统中,一小撮狂热分子要求所有人都服从于他们所制定的暴虐的意识形态,这些人让妇女屈从,而对那些不相信他们暴政的人进行谋杀.而另一种系统则相信自由是上帝给予全世界的礼物,自由与正义是通往和平的道路.美国,正是基于这样的信念诞生的.从长远来看,推广这种理念是保护我们公民的唯一选择.当人们生活在自由之中时,他们就不愿再去选择那些追求恐怖活动的领导者.当人们对未来怀有希望时,他们就不会将自己的生命交给暴力和极端主义.环视全球,美国正在推动人类自由、人权及人的尊严的发展.我们同持有不同政见者以及年轻的民主国家同在,我们为挽救生命而提供治疗艾滋病的药物,我们避免母亲和自己的孩子染上疟疾.自由是美国成立的唯一基石,并且领导世界向一个自由普照全球的时代发展.过去的八年,我们努力扩大美国人民所拥有的机会与希望.在美国,学生不断上进,以求符合公立学校更高的标准.对于老人和残疾人来说,一种新的医疗处方药福利令他们颇感舒心.每个纳税人缴纳了更少的税款.通过以信仰为基础的治疗项目,那些瘾君子和痛苦的人们找到了新希望.过去八年来的工作更好地保护了人脆弱的生命.对于退伍老兵的补助几乎增加了一倍.美国的一山一水都真切地变得更为干净.睿智的山姆-阿力拓、首席法官约翰-罗伯茨加入到联邦法院中.当美国的繁荣遇到挑战时,我们勇敢地去面对.当金融危机发生时,我们采取果断措施来保护我们的经济.对于那些辛勤工作的家庭来说,这些都是十分艰难的时期.但是如果我们不采取行动的话,结果将会更为糟糕.所有的美国人都站在了一起.凭借着我们的决心和辛勤工作,我们将美国经济重新拉回到增长的车道上.我们将向世界再次展现美国自由企业制度的复兴.正如所有前任总统一样,我也曾经历过挫折.如果可能的话,我会采取不一样的方式来应对这些措施.但是,我总是为国家利益的最大化来行动.你也许会不同意我所做出的一些决定,但我希望你能理解我是愿意采取这些措施的.未来的几十年,美国将面对更多的艰难抉择,而有一些指导性原则可以塑造我们的道路.尽管我们的国家要比7年前更为安全,但目前美国最严峻的威胁仍然是另一场恐怖袭击.我们的敌人十分耐心,并且决心要再次发动袭击.美国没有故意挑起冲突.但是我们肩负着庄严的责任,必须同恐怖主义作斗争.我们不能骄傲自满,我们要坚定决心,我们绝不能放松警惕.与此同时,我们必须带着信心和清晰的目标参与世界事务.面对来自海外的威胁,在国内寻求安慰是一种诱人的举措.但是我们必须拒绝孤立主义与保护主义.退缩只会找来危险.在21世纪,国内的安全和繁荣需要依靠国外自由的扩展.如果美国不领导自由事业,那么自由事业就将无所适从.一方面我们在处理这些眼前和未来的挑战,另一方面美国必须保持自己在道义上的明确性.我经常谈及善恶问题,这令一些人颇感不适.但是目前这个世界确实存在着善恶双方,而且双方之间无法达成妥协.通过谋杀无辜来宣扬某种意识形态无论在何时何地都是错误的.将人们从压迫与绝望中解救出来是永远正确的.美国必须坚持为正义与真理而呼喊,我们必须保护正义与真理,并且推动和平事业的发展.托马斯-杰斐逊曾写到:“相比于过去的历史,我更喜欢未来的梦想.”随着我马上要离开白宫,我赞同杰斐逊这样的乐观精神.美国是一个年轻的国家,充满了活力,不断发展与更新.即便在最艰难的时候,美国仍然没有放弃对未来的梦想.我了解我们民族的特质,因此我也相信美国的明天会更美好.这是一个鼓励移民们为自由的梦想而去尝试一切事情的国家,这是一个在面对危险使仍然镇定的国家,这是一个面对苦难仍抱有同情心的国家.我们在身边的每一个人身上都可以看到美国的特征.今晚,受我和夫人劳拉的邀请,一切代表也来到了白宫.我在外科医生克里索夫身上看到了美国人民的伟大个性.克里索夫的儿子,一名海军,在伊拉克光荣地献出了自己的生命.当我见到克里索夫和他家人的时候,他告诉了我一个惊人的消息:他告诉我,为了缅怀儿子,他希望加入美国海军医疗团.克里索夫已经60岁了,超过了年龄限制,但是他的申请得到了批准.在过去的一年中,克里索夫接受了良好的训练,但已经荣升少校的他今晚不能来到这里,他很快就会前往伊拉克,在那里他可以救助我们受伤的勇士并继续他儿子为完成的事业.同时,从美国公民身上,我看到了我们国家优秀的一面—我们的国家充满关怀和希望,这样的优点令我对国家有着坚贞的信念.我们面临着危险和审判,而且在未来我们仍将需要应对更多的挑战.然而,依靠你们的勇气和信心,伟大的美国永远会稳如磐石,从来不会走向没落.对我来说,能够担任你们的总统,是我一生的荣耀.我有过欢乐也有过困苦.但是,每天我都会受到伟大祖国的鼓舞,并且我也一直在为我们的国家祈祷.在以后的时光里,我会永远珍视这样一段话:美利坚合众国的公民.我亲爱的同胞们,我的演说就到这里了,晚安!愿上帝保佑奥巴马!愿上帝保佑你和我们美好的国家!Fellow citizens: For eight years, it has been my honor to serve as your President.The first decade of this new century has been a period of consequence--a time set apart.Tonight, with a thankful heart, I have asked for a final opportunity to share some thoughts on the journey that we have traveled together, and the future of our nation.Five days from now, the world will witness the vitality of American democracy.In a tradition dating back to our founding, the presidency will pass to a successor chosen by you, the American people.Standing on the steps of the Capitol will be a man whose history reflects the enduring promise of ourland.This is a moment of hope and pride for our whole nation.And I join all Americans in offering best wishes to President-Elect Obama, his wife Michelle, and their two beautiful girls.Tonight I am filled with gratitude--to Vice President Cheney and members of my administration;to Laura, who brought joy to this house and love to my life;to our wonderful daughters, Barbara and Jenna;to my parents, whose examples have provided strength for a lifetime.And above all, I thank the American people for the trust you have given me.I thank you for the prayers that have lifted my spirits.And I thank you for the countless acts of courage, generosity, and grace that I have witnessed these past eight years.This evening, my thoughts return to the first night I addressed you from this house--September the 11th, 2001.That morning, terrorists took nearly 3,000 lives in the worst attack on America since Pearl Harbor.I remember standing in the rubble of the World Trade Center three days later, surrounded by rescuers who had been working around the clock.I remember talking to brave souls who charged through smoke-filled corridors at the Pentagon, and to husbands and wives whose loved ones became heroes aboard Flight 93.I remember Arlene Howard, who gave me her fallen son's police shield as a reminder of all that was lost.And I still carry his badge.As the years passed, most Americans were able to return to life much as it had been before 9/11.But I never did.Every morning, I received a briefing on the threats to our nation.I vowed to do everything in my power to keep us safe.Over the past seven years, a new Department of Homeland Security has been created.The military, the intelligence community, and the FBI have been transformed.Our nation is equipped with new tools to monitor the terrorists' movements, freeze their finances, and break up their plots.Andwith strong allies at our side, we have taken the fight to the terrorists and those who support them.Afghanistan has gone from a nation where the Taliban harbored al Qaeda and stoned women in the streets to a young democracy that is fighting terror and encouraging girls to go to school.Iraq has gone from a brutal dictatorship and a sworn enemy of America to an Arab democracy at the heart of the Middle East and a friend of the United States.There is legitimate debate about many of these decisions.But there can be little debate about the results.America has gone more than seven years without another terrorist attack on our soil.This is a tribute to those who toil night and day to keep us safe--law enforcement officers, intelligence analysts, homeland security and diplomatic personnel, and the men and women of the United States Armed Forces.Our nation is blessed to have citizens who volunteer to defend us in this time of danger.I have cherished meeting these selfless patriots and their families.And America owes you a debt of gratitude.And to all our men and women in uniform listening tonight: There has been no higher honor than serving as your Commander-in-Chief.The battles waged by our troops are part of a broader struggle between two dramatically different systems.Under one, a small band of fanatics demands total obedience to an oppressive ideology, condemns women to subservience, and marks unbelievers for murder.The other system is based on the conviction that freedom is the universal gift of Almighty God, and that liberty and justice light the path to peace.This is the belief that gave birth to our nation.And in the long run, advancing this belief is the only practical way to protect our citizens.When people live in freedom, they do not willingly choose leaders who pursue campaigns of terror.When people have hope in thefuture, they will not cede their lives to violence and extremism.So around the world, America is promoting human liberty, human rights, and human dignity.We're standing with dissidents and young democracies, providing AIDS medicine to dying patients--to bring dying patients back to life, and sparing mothers and babies from malaria.And this great republic born alone in liberty is leading the world toward a new age when freedom belongs to all nations.For eight years, we've also strived to expand opportunity and hope here at home.Across our country, students are rising to meet higher standards in public schools.A new Medicare prescription drug benefit is bringing peace of mind to seniors and the disabled.Every taxpayer pays lower income taxes.The addicted and suffering are finding new hope through faith-based programs.Vulnerable human life is better protected.Funding for our veterans has nearly doubled.America's air and water and lands are measurably cleaner.And the federal bench includes wise new members like Justice Sam Alito and Chief Justice John RobertsWhen challenges to our prosperity emerged, we rose to meet them.Facing the prospect of a financial collapse, we took decisive measures to safeguard our economy.These are very tough times for hardworking families, but the toll would be far worse if we had not acted.All Americans are in this together.And together, with determination and hard work, we will restore our economy to the path of growth.We will show the world once again the resilience of America's free enterprise system.Like all who have held this office before me, I have experienced setbacks.There are things I would do differently if given the chance.Yet I've always acted with the best interests of our country in mind.I have followed my conscience and done what I thought was right.Youmay not agree with some of the tough decisions I have made.But I hope you can agree that I was willing to make the tough decisions.The decades ahead will bring more hard choices for our country, and there are some guiding principles that should shape our course.While our nation is safer than it was seven years ago, the gravest threat to our people remains another terrorist attack.Our enemies are patient, and determined to strike again.America did nothing to seek or deserve this conflict.But we have been given solemn responsibilities, and we must meet them.We must resist complacency.We must keep our resolve.And we must never let down our guard.At the same time, we must continue to engage the world with confidence and clear purpose.In the face of threats from abroad, it can be tempting to seek comfort by turning inward.But we must reject isolationism and its companion, protectionism.Retreating behind our borders would only invite danger.In the 21st century, security and prosperity at home depend on the expansion of liberty abroad.If America does not lead the cause of freedom, that cause will not be led.As we address these challenges--and others we cannot foresee tonight--America must maintain our moral clarity.I've often spoken to you about good and evil, and this has made some uncomfortable.But good and evil are present in this world, and between the two of them there can be no compromise.Murdering the innocent to advance an ideology is wrong every time, everywhere.Freeing people from oppression and despair is eternally right.This nation must continue to speak out for justice and truth.We must always bewilling to act in their defense--and to advance the cause of peace.President Thomas Jefferson once wrote, “I like the dreams of the future better than the history of the past.” As I leave thehouse he occupied two centuries ago, I share that optimism.America is a young country, full of vitality, constantly growing and renewing itself.And even in the toughest times, we lift our eyes to the broad horizon ahead.I have confidence in the promise of America because I know the character of our people.This is a nation that inspires immigrants to risk everything for the dream of freedom.This is a nation where citizens show calm in times of danger, and compassion in the face of suffering.We see examples of America's character all around us.And Laura and I have invited some of them to join us in the White House this evening.We see America's character in Dr.Tony Recasner, a principal who opened a new charter school from the ruins of Hurricane Katrina.We see it in Julio Medina, a former inmate who leads a faith-based program to help prisoners returning to society.We've seen it in Staff Sergeant Aubrey McDade, who charged into an ambush in Iraq and rescued three of his fellow Marines.We see America's character in Bill Krissoff--a surgeon from California.His son, Nathan--a Marine--gave his life in Iraq.When I met Dr.Krissoff and his family, he delivered some surprising news: He told me he wanted to join the Navy Medical Corps in honor of his son.This good man was 60 years old--18 years above the age limit.But his petition for a waiver was granted, and for the past year he has trained in battlefield medicine.Lieutenant Commander Krissoff could not be here tonight, because he will soon deploy to Iraq, where he will help save America's wounded warriors--and uphold the legacy of his fallen son.In citizens like these, we see the best of our countrycitizen of the United States of America.And so, my fellow Americans, for the final time: Good night.May God bless this house and our next President.And may God bless you and ourwonderful country.Thank you.(Applause.)第二篇:员工离职证明书(中英文)三才(上海)水处理工程设备有限公司员工离职证明书Employee Demission Certification姓名:________ 性别:____ 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小布什就职演讲稿
小布什就职演讲稿篇一:美国总统布什就职演讲稿(中英文对照)美国总统布什就职演讲稿(中英文对照)布什:保护与捍卫《美国宪法》。
芮恩奎斯特:上帝保佑我。
布什:上帝保佑我。
芮恩奎斯特:恭喜!谢谢大家!尊敬的芮恩奎斯特大法官,卡特总统,布什总统,克林顿总统,尊敬的来宾们,我的同胞们,这次权利的和平过渡在历史上是罕见的,但在美国是平常的。
我们以朴素的宣誓庄严地维护了古老的传统,同时开始了新的历程。
首先,我要感谢克林顿总统为这个国家作出的贡献,也感谢副总统戈尔在竞选过程中的热情与风度。
站在这里,我很荣幸,也有点受宠若惊。
在我之前,许多美国领导人从这里起步;在我之后,也会有许多领导人从这里继续前进。
在美国悠久的历史中,我们每个人都有自己的位置;我们还在继续推动着历史前进,但是我们不可能看到它的尽头。
这是一部新世界的发展史,是一部后浪推前浪的历史。
这是一部美国由奴隶制社会发展成为崇尚自由的社会的历史。
这是一个强国保护而不是占有世界的历史,是捍卫而不是征服世界的历史。
这就是美国史。
它不是一部十全十美的民族发展史,但它是一部在伟大和永恒理想指导下几代人团结奋斗的历史。
这些理想中最伟大的是正在慢慢实现的美国的承诺,这就是:每个人都有自身的价值,每个人都有成功的机会,每个人天生都会有所作为的。
美国人民肩负着一种使命,那就是要竭力将这个诺言变成生活中和法律上的现实。
虽然我们的国家过去在追求实现这个承诺的途中停滞不前甚至倒退,但我们仍将坚定不移地完成这一使命。
在上个世纪的大部分时间里,美国自由民主的信念犹如汹涌大海中的岩石。
现在它更像风中的种子,把自由带给每个民族。
在我们的国家,民主不仅仅是一种信念,而是全人类的希望。
民主,我们不会独占,而会竭力让大家分享。
民主,我们将铭记于心并且不断传播。
225年过去了,我们仍有很长的路要走。
有很多公民取得了成功,但也有人开始怀疑,怀疑我们自己的国家所许下的诺言,甚至怀疑它的公正。
失败的教育,潜在的偏见和出身的环境限制了一些美国人的雄心。
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布什励志英语演讲稿人人都能成为总统美国第43任总统乔治布什在耶鲁大学的演讲(中英文)to those of you who received honors, awards, and distinctions, i say, well done. and to the c students i say, you, too, can be president of the united states. 对于那些表现杰出、获得各种奖项和荣誉的同学,我要说,你们真棒!对于那些c等生,我要说,你们将来也可以当美国总统!remarks by the president in commencement address yale university new haven, connecticut listen to the president s remarksthe president: president levin, thank you very much. dean brodhead, fellows of the yale corporation, fellow yale parents, families, and graduates: it s a special privilege to receive this honorary degree. i was proud 33 years ago to receive my first yale degree. i m even prouder that in your eyes i ve earned this one.i congratulate my fellow honorees. i m pleased to share this honor with such a distinguished group. i m particularly pleased to be here with my friend, the former of mexico. senorpresidente, usted es un verdadero lider, y un gran amigo. (applause.)i congratulate all the parents who are here. it s a glorious day when your child graduates from college. it s a great day for you; it s a great day for your wallet. (laughter.)most important, congratulations to the class of XX. (applause.) to those of you who received honors, awards, and distinctions, i say, well done. and to the c students -- (applause) -- i say, you, too, can be president of the united states. (laughter and applause.) a yale degree is worth a lot, as i often remind dick cheney -- (laughter) -- who studied here, but left a little early. so now we know -- if you graduate from yale, you become president. if you drop out, you get to be vice president. (laughter.)i appreciate so very much the chance to say a few words on this occasion. i know yale has a tradition of having no commencement speaker. i also know that you ve carved out a single exception. most people think that to speak at yale s commencement, you have to be president. but over the years, the specifications have become far more demanding. now you have to be a yale graduate, you have to be president, and you have had to have lost the yale vote to ralph nader. ( applause.)this is my first time back here in quite a while. i m sure that each of you will make your own journey back at least a few times in your life. if you re like me, you won t remember everything you did here. (laughter.) that can be a good thing. (laughter.) but there will be some people, and some moments, you will never forget.take, for example, my old classmate, dick brodhead, the accomplished dean of this great university. (applause.) i remember him as a young scholar, a bright lad -- (laughter) -- a hard worker. we both put a lot of time in at the sterling library, in the reading room, where they have those big leather couches. (laughter.) we had a mutual understanding -- dick wouldn t read aloud, and i wouldn t snore. (laughter.) our course selections were different, as we followed our own path to academic discovery. dick was an english major, and loved the classics. i loved history, and pursued a diversified course of study. i like to think of it as the academic road less traveled. (laughter.)for example, i took a class that studied japanese haiku. haiku, for the uninitiated, is a 15th century form of poetry, each poem having 17 syllables. haiku is fully understood only by the zen masters. as i recall, one of my academic adviserswas worried about my selection of such a specialized course. he said i should focus on english. (laughter.) i still hear that quite often. ( laughter.) but my critics don t realize i don t make verbal gaffes. i m speaking in the perfect forms and rhythms of ancient haiku. (applause.)i did take english here, and i took a class called the history and practice of american oratory, taught by rollin g. osterweis. (applause.) and, president levin, i want to give credit where credit is due. i want the entire world to know this -- everything i know about the spoken word, i learned right here at yale. (laughter.)as a student, i tried to keep a low profile. it worked. last year the new york times interviewed john morton blum because the record showed i had taken one of his courses. casting his mind s eye over the parade of young faces down through the years, professor blum said, and i quote, i don t have the foggiest recollection of him. (laughter.)but i remember professor blum. and i still recall his dedication and high standards of learning. in my time there were many great professors at yale. and there still are. they re the ones who keep yale going after the commencements, after we have all gone our separate ways. i m not sure iremembered to thank them the last time i was here, but now that i have a second chance, i thank the professors of yale university. (applause.)that s how i ve come to feel about the yale experience -- grateful. i studied hard, i played hard, and i made a lot of lifelong friends. what stays with you from college is the part of your education you hardly ever notice at the time. it s the expectations and examples around you, the ideals you believe in, and the friends you make.in my time, they spoke of the yale man. i was really never sure what that was. but i do think that i m a better man because of yale. all universities, at their best, teach that degrees and honors are far from the full measure of life. nor is that measure taken in wealth or in titles. what matters most are the standards you live by, the consideration you show others, and the way you use the gifts you are given.now you leave yale behind, carrying the written proof of your success here, at a college older than america. when i left here, i didn t have much in the way of a life plan. i knew some people who thought they did. but it turned out that we were all in for ups and downs, most of them unexpected. life takes its own turns, makes its own demands, writes its own story.and along the way, we start to realize we are not the author.we begin to understand that life is ours to live, but not to waste, and that the greatest rewards are found in the commitments we make with our whole hearts -- to the people we love and to the causes that earn our sacrifice. i hope that each of you will know these rewards. i hope you will find them in your own way and your own time.for some, that might mean some time in public service. and if you hear that calling, i hope you answer. each of you has unique gifts and you were given them for a reason. use them and share them. public service is one way -- an honorable way -- to mark your life with meaning.today i visit not only my alma mater, but the city of my birth. my life began just a few blocks from here, but i was raised in west texas. from there, yale always seemed a world away, maybe a part of my future. now it s part of my past, and yale for me is a source of great pride.i hope that there will come a time for you to return to yale to say that, and feel as i do today. and i hope you won t wait as long. congratulations and god bless. 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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 andgenerous remarks. Thank you for welcoming me and my wife, Laura, here. (Applause. Isee 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'scomfortable 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 howimportant this place is to your Vice President. He not only received his degree here, butmore 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 differentgovernments 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 offriendship and commerce. And as we have had more contact with each other, the citizensof 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 inthe 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 formany 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 abook of law.We're a nation of laws. Our courts are honest and they are independent. ThePresident -- me -- I can't tell the courts how to rule, and neither can any other member ofthe 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 thefree vote of the people. We have a Constitution, now two centuries old, which limits andbalances 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 week to 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 mycountry. Faith points to a moral law beyond man's law, and calls us to duties higher thanmaterial 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. Chinahas made amazing progress -- in openness and enterprise and economic freedom. Andthis 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 governcommerce and secure the rights of its people. The new China your generation is buildingwill need the profound wisdom of your traditions. The lure of materialism challenges oursociety -- challenges society in our country, and in many successful countries. Yourancient 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 atthe local level. Nearly 20 years ago, a great Chinese leader, Deng Xiaoping, said this -- Iwant you to hear his words. He said that China would eventually expand democraticelections 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 andworship as they wish.All these changes will lead to a stronger, more confident China -- a China that canastonish 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, 非常感谢您非常感谢您在这里接待我和我的夫人劳拉。
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布什告别演讲稿精选(中英文对照)Bushsfarewellspeech第一篇:布什告别演讲稿精选(中英文对照)Bush's farewell speech THE PRESIDENT: Fellow citizens: For eight years, it has been my honor to serve as your President. The first decade of this new century has been a period of consequence — a time set apart. Tonight, with a thankful heart, I have asked for a final opportunity to share some thoughts on the journey that we have traveled together, and the future of our nation.Five days from now, the world will witness the vitality of American democracy. In a tradition dating back to our founding, the presidency will pass to a successor chosen by you, the American people. Standing on the steps of the Capitol will be a man whose history reflects the enduring promise of our land. This is a moment of hope and pride for our whole nation. And I join all Americans in offering best wishes to President-Elect Obama, his wife Michelle, and their two beautiful girls.Tonight I am filled with gratitude — to Vice President Cheney and members of my administration; to Laura, who brought joy to this house and love to my life; to our wonderful daughters, Barbara and Jenna; to my parents, whose examples have provided strength for a lifetime. And above all, I thank the American people for the trust you have given me. I thank you for the prayers that have lifted my spirits. And I thank you for the countless acts of courage, generosity, and grace that I have witnessed these past eight years.This evening, my thoughts return to the first night I addressed you from this house —September the 11th, 2001. That morning, terrorists took nearly 3,000 lives in the worst attack on America since Pearl Harbor. I remember standing in the rubbleof the World Trade Center three days later, surrounded by rescuers who had been working around the clock. I remember talking to brave souls who charged through smoke-filled corridors at the Pentagon, and to husbands and wives whose loved ones became heroes aboard Flight 93. I remember Arlene Howard, who gave me her fallen son’s police shield as a reminder of all that was lost. And I still carry his badge.As the years passed, most Americans were able to return to life much as it had been before 9/11. But I never did. Every morning, I received a briefing on the threats to our nation. I vowed to do everything in my power to keep us safe.Over the past seven years, a new Department of Homeland Security has been created. The military, the intelligence community, and the FBI have been transformed. Our nation is equipped with new tools to monitor the terrorists’ movements, freeze their finances, and break up their plots. And with strong allies at our side, we have taken the fight to the terrorists and those who support them. Afghanistan has gone from a nation where the Taliban harbored al Qaeda and stoned women in the streets to a young democracy that is fighting terror and encouraging girls to go to school. Iraq has gone from a brutal dictatorship and a sworn enemy of America to an Arab democracy at the heart of the Middle East and a friend of the United States.There is legitimate debate about many of these decisions. But there can be little debate about the results. America has gone more than seven years without another terrorist attack on our soil. This is a tribute to those who toil night and day to keep us safe — law enforcement officers, intelligence analysts, homeland security and diplomatic personnel, and the men and women ofthe United States Armed Forces.Our nation is blessed to have citizens who volunteer to defend us in this time of danger. I have cherished meeting these selfless patriots and their families. And America owes you a debt of gratitude. And to all our men and women in uniform listening tonight: There has been no higher honor than serving as your Commander-in-Chief.The battles waged by our troops are part of a broader struggle between two dramatically different systems. Under one, a small band of fanatics demands total obedience to an oppressive ideology, condemns women to subservience, and marks unbelievers for murder. The other system is based on the conviction that freedom is the universal gift of Almighty God, and that liberty and justice light the path to peace.This is the belief that gave birth to our nation. And in the long run, advancing this belief is the only practical way to protect our citizens. When people live in freedom, they do not willingly choose leaders who pursue campaigns of terror. When people have hope in the future, they will not cede their lives to violence and extremism. So around the world, America is promoting human liberty, human rights, and human dignity. We’re standing with dissidents and young democracies, providing AIDS medicine to dying patients — to bring dying patients back to life, and sparing mothers and babies from malaria. And this great republic born alone in liberty is leading the world toward a new age when freedom belongs to all nations.For eight years, we’ve also strived to expand opportunity and hope here at home. Across our country, students are rising to meet higher standards in public schools. A new Medicare prescription drug benefit is bringing peace of mind to seniors and the disabled. Every taxpayer pays lower income taxes. Theaddicted and suffering are finding new hope through faith-based programs. Vulnerable human life is better protected. Funding for our veterans has nearly doubled. America’s air and water and lands are measurably cleaner. And the federal bench includes wise new members like Justice Sam Alito and Chief Justice John Roberts.When challenges to our prosperity emerged, we rose to meet them. Facing the prospect of a financial collapse, we took decisive measures to safeguard our economy. These are very tough times for hardworking families, but the toll would be far worse if we had not acted. All Americans are in this together. And together, with determination and hard work, we will restore our economy to the path of growth. We will show the world once again the resilience of America’s free enterprise sys tem.Like all who have held this office before me, I have experienced setbacks. There are things I would do differently if given the chance. Yet I’ve always acted with the best interests of our country in mind. I have followed my conscience and done what I thought was right. You may not agree with some of the tough decisions I have made. But I hope you can agree that I was willing to make the tough decisions.The decades ahead will bring more hard choices for our country, and there are some guiding principles that should shape our course.While our nation is safer than it was seven years ago, the gravest threat to our people remains another terrorist attack. Our enemies are patient, and determined to strike again. America did nothing to seek or deserve this conflict. But we have been given solemn responsibilities, and we must meet them. We must resist complacency. We must keep our resolve. And we must never letdown our guard.At the same time, we must continue to engage the world with confidence and clear purpose. In the face of threats from abroad, it can be tempting to seek comfort by turning inward. But we must reject isolationism and its companion, protectionism. Retreating behind our borders would only invite danger. In the 21st century, security and prosperity at home depend on the expansion of liberty abroad. If America does not lead the cause of freedom, that cause will not be led.As we address these challenges —and others we cannot foresee tonight —America must maintain our moral clarity. I’ve often spoken to you about good and evil, and this has made some uncomfortable. But good and evil are present in this world, and between the two of them there can be no compromise. Murdering the innocent to advance an ideology is wrong every time, everywhere. Freeing people from oppression and despair is eternally right. This nation must continue to speak out for justice and truth. We must always be willing to act in their defense —and to advance the cause of peace.President Thomas Jefferson once wrote, “I l ike the dreams of the future better than the history of the past.” As I leave the house he occupied two centuries ago, I share that optimism. America is a young country, full of vitality, constantly growing and renewing itself. And even in the toughest times, we lift our eyes to the broad horizon ahead.I have confidence in the promise of America because I know the character of our people. This is a nation that inspires immigrants to risk everything for the dream of freedom. This is a nation where citizens show calm in times of danger, and compassion in the face of suffering. We see examples ofAmerica’s character all around us. And Laura and I have invited some of them to join us in the White House this evening.We see America’s character in Dr. Tony Recasn er, a principal who opened a new charter school from the ruins of Hurricane Katrina. We see it in Julio Medina, a former inmate who leads a faith-based program to help prisoners returning to society. We’ve seen it in Staff Sergeant Aubrey McDade, who charg ed into an ambush in Iraq and rescued three of his fellow Marines.We see America’s character in Bill Krissoff — a surgeon from California. His son, Nathan — a Marine — gave his life in Iraq. When I met Dr. Krissoff and his family, he delivered some surprising news: He told me he wanted to join the Navy Medical Corps in honor of his son. This good man was 60 years old — 18 years above the age limit. But his petition for a waiver was granted, and for the past year he has trained in battlefield medicine. Lieutenant Commander Krissoff could not be here tonight, because he will soon deploy to Iraq, where he will help save America’s wounded warriors — and uphold the legacy of his fallen son.In citizens like these, we see the best of our countrycitizen of the United States of America.And so, my fellow Americans, for the final time: Good night. May God bless this house and our next President. And may God bless you and our wonderful country. Thank you. (Applause.) 各位公民:八年来,我有幸担任你们的总统。
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三一文库()/演讲稿范文/演讲稿〔布什演讲稿(中英对照)演讲范文〕Thank you!Chief Justice Rehnquist, President Carter, President Bush, President Clinton, distinguished guests and my fellow citizens, the peaceful transfer of authority is rare in history, yet common in our country. With a simple oath, we affirm old traditions and make new beginnings.As I begin, I thank President Clinton for his service to our nation.And I thank Vice President Gore for a contest conducted with spirit and ended with grace.I am honored and humbled to stand here, where so many of America's leaders have come before me, and so many will follow.We have a place, all of us, in a long story --a story we continue, but whose end we will not see. It is the story of a new world that became a friend and liberator of the old, a story of a slave-holding society that became a servant of freedom, the story of a power that went into the world to protect but not possess, to defend but not to conquer.It is the American story -- a story of flawed and fallible people, united across the generations by grand and enduring ideals.The grandest of these ideals is an unfolding American promise that everyone belongs, that everyone deserves a chance, that no insignificant person was ever born.Americans are called to enact this promise in our lives and in our laws. And though our nation has sometimes halted, and sometimes delayed, we must follow no other course.Through much of the last century, America's faith in freedom and democracy was a rock in a raging sea. Now it is a seed upon the wind, taking root in many nations.Our democratic faith is more than the creed ofour country, it is the inborn hope of our humanity, an ideal we carry but do not own, a trust we bear and pass along. And even after nearly 225 years, we have a long way yet to travel.While many of our citizens prosper, others doubt the promise, even the justice, of our own country. The ambitions of some Americans are limited by failing schools and hidden prejudice and the circumstances of their birth. And sometimes our differences run so deep, it seems we share a continent, but not a country. We do not accept this, and we will not allow it. Our unity, our union, is the serious work of leaders and citizens in every generation. And this is my solemn pledge: I will work to build a single nation of justice and opportunity.I know this is in our reach because we are guided by a power larger than our selves who creates us equal in His image.And we are confident in principles that unite and lead us onward.America has never been united by blood or birth or soil.We are bound by ideals that move us beyond our backgrounds, lift us above our interests and teach us what it means to be citizens. Every child must be taught these principles. Every citizen must uphold them. And every immigrant, by embracing these ideals, makes our country more, not less, American.Today, we affirm a new commitment to live out our nation's promise through civility, courage, compassion and character.America, at its best, matches a commitment to principle with a concern for civility. A civil society demands from each of us good will and respect, fair dealing and forgiveness.Some seem to believe that our politics can afford to be petty because, in a time of peace, the stakes of our debates appear small.But the stakes for America are never small. If our country does not lead the cause of freedom, it will not be led. If we do not turn the hearts of children toward knowledge and character, we will lose their gifts and undermine their idealism. If we permit our economy to drift and decline, the vulnerable willsuffer most.We must live up to the calling we share. Civility is not a tactic or a sentiment. It is the determined choice of trust over cynicism, of community over chaos. And this commitment, if we keep it, is a way to shared accomplishment.America, at its best, is also courageous.Our national courage has been clear in times of depression and war, when defending common dangers defined our common good. Now we must choose if the example of our fathers and mothers will inspire us or condemn us. We must show courage in a time of blessing by confronting problems instead of passing them on to future generations.Together, we will reclaim America's schools, before ignorance and apathy claim more young lives. We will reform Social Security and Medicare, sparing our children from struggles we have the power to prevent. And we will reduce taxes, to recover the momentum of our economy and reward the effort and enterprise of working Americans.We will build our defenses beyond challenge, lestweakness invite challenge.We will confront weapons of mass destruction, so that a new century is spared new horrors.The enemies of liberty and our country should make no mistake: America remains engaged in the world by history and by choice, shaping a balance of power thatf avors freedom. We will defend our allies and our interests. We will show purpose without arrogance. We will meet aggression and bad faith with resolve and strength. And to all nations, we will speak for the values that gave our nation birth.America, at its best, is compassionate. In the quiet of American conscience, we know that deep, persistent poverty is unworthy of our nation's promise.And whatever our views of its cause, we can agree that children at risk are not at fault. Abandonment and abuse are not acts of God, they are failures of love. And the proliferation of prisons, however necessary, is no substitute for hope and order in oursouls.Where there is suffering, there is duty. Americans in need are not strangers, they are citizens, not problems, but priorities. And all of us are diminished when any are hopeless.Government has great responsibilities for public safety and public health, for civil rights and common schools. Yet compassion is the work of a nation, not just a government.And some needs and hurts are so deep they will only respond to a mentor's touch or a pastor's prayer. Church and charity, synagogue and mosque lend our communities their humanity, and they will have an honored place in our plans and in our laws.Many in our country do not know the pain of poverty, but we can listen to those who do.And I can pledge our nation to a goal: When we see that wounded traveler onthe road to Jericho, we will not pass to the other side. America, at its best, is a place where personal responsibility is valued andexpected.Encouraging responsibility is not a search for scapegoats, it is a call to conscience. And though it requires sacrifice, it brings a deeper fulfillment. We find the fullness of life not only in options, but in commitments. And we find that children and community are the commitments that set us free.Our public interest depends on private character, on civic duty and family bonds and basic fairness, on uncounted, unhonored acts of decency which give direction to our freedom.Sometimes in life we are called to do great things. But as a saint of our times has said, every day we are called to do small things with great love. The most important tasks of a democracy are done by everyone.I will live and lead by these principles: to advance my convictions with civility, to pursue the public interest with courage, to speak for greater justice and compassion, to call for responsibility and try to live it as well.In all these ways, I will bring the values of our history to the care of ourtimes.What you do is as important as anything government does. I ask you to seek a common good beyond your comfort; to defend needed reforms against easy attacks; to serve your nation, beginning with your neighbor. I ask you to be citizens: citizens, not spectators; citizens, not subjects; responsible citizens, building communities of service and a nation of character.Americans are generous and strong and decent, not because we believe in ourselves, but because we hold beliefs beyond ourselves. When this spirit of citizenship is missing, no government program can replace it. When this spirit is present, no wrong can stand against it.After the Declaration of Independence was signed, Virginia statesman John Page wrote to Thomas Jefferson: "We know the race is not to the swift nor the battle to the strong. Do you not think an angel rides in the whirlwind and directs this storm?"Much time has passed since Jefferson arrived for his inauguration. The yearsand changes accumulate. But。
布什在华盛顿连任美国总统英语演讲稿三篇
布什在华盛顿连任美国总统英语演讲稿三篇Speech 1:Ladies and gentlemen,It is with great honor and humility that I stand before you today to accept the responsibility and privilege of serving as the President of the United States for a second term. I want to express my sincere gratitude to the American people for their unwavering support and trust in my leadership.Over the past four years, we have faced numerous challenges as a nation. From the devastating terrorist attacks on September 11, 2001, to the economic recession that followed, we have endured and persevered. Together, we have strengthened our national security, revived our economy, and advanced the values that make America great.In the face of adversity, we have remained united. We have shown the world that we will not be intimidated by those who seek to harm us. We have taken bold actions to dismantle terrorist networks, protect our borders, and promote peace and stability around the globe. Our military has acted with courage and resolve, and I am proud to be their Commander-in-Chief.We have also made significant progress in revitalizing our economy. Through tax cuts and deregulation, we have stimulated growth and created jobs. We have invested in education and innovation, ensuring that our workforce remains competitive in the global market. And we have supported small businesses and entrepreneurs, the backbone of our economy.But our work is far from over. As we move forward, we must continue to prioritize the safety and security of our citizens. We must remain vigilant against the threats that still exist and adapt to the ever-changing landscape of global terrorism. We must also continue to foster economic growth and opportunity for all Americans, leaving no one behind.I am committed to working across party lines and reaching out to our allies and partners around the world. Together, we can build a safer and more prosperous future for all. We must remember that we are stronger when we stand united, and that our differences should be a source of strength, not division.In conclusion, I want to thank each and every one of you for your support and confidence in my leadership. It is a privilege to serve as your President, and I will continue to work tirelessly to make America the greatest nation on earth. May God bless you all, and may God bless the United States of America.Speech 2:My fellow Americans,Today, I stand before you to accept the honor and responsibility of serving as the President of the United States for a second term. I am humbled by your trust and grateful for your unwavering support. Together, we have accomplished great things, and I am confident that we will achieve even more in the years to come.In the face of adversity and uncertainty, we have remained steadfast in our commitment to freedom, democracy, and the values that define us as a nation. We have confronted and defeated terrorist organizations that threaten our way of life. We havestrengthened our alliances and forged new partnerships to promote peace and prosperity around the world.At home, we have revitalized our economy and created millions of new jobs. We have cut taxes for hardworking Americans and reduced the burden of regulations on businesses. We have invested in education, healthcare, and infrastructure, ensuring that every American has the opportunity to succeed and thrive.But our work is not done. We must continue to address the challenges that lie ahead. We must confront the threats of climate change and work towards a sustainable future. We must bridge the divides that separate us and strive for a more inclusive and equitable society. And we must continue to defend the rights and freedoms that define us as a nation.As we move forward, let us remember the power of unity and the strength of our diversity. Let us come together as one nation, indivisible and unstoppable. Let us build a future that is worthy of our children and grandchildren, a future where every American has the opportunity to achieve their dreams.I am honored to serve as your President, and I pledge to work tirelessly on your behalf. Together, we will write the next chapter of our great nation’s history, and we will ensure that the American dream remains within reach for all who seek it.May God bless you all, and may God bless the United States of America.Speech 3:Good evening, my fellow Americans,Today, I stand before you as the President of the United States, honored and humbled to accept your trust and support for a second term. I want to thank each and every one of you for the faith you have placed in me and the opportunity to continue serving this great nation.Over the past four years, we have faced numerous challenges, both at home and abroad. We have witnessed the horrors of terrorism and the devastation of natural disasters. We have grappled with economic uncertainty and the struggles of everyday Americans. But through it all, we have remained resilient, united, and determined to overcome.To those who seek to harm us, let me be clear: we will not waver in our commitment to protect the American people and defend our way of life. We will continue to work tirelessly to dismantle terrorist networks and keep our homeland safe. We will support our brave men and women in uniform, who sacrifice so much to keep us free. And we will stand shoulder to shoulder with our allies, promoting peace and stability around the world.At home, we have made great strides in revitalizing our economy. We have created jobs, reduced taxes, and removed burdensome regulations that stifle growth. We have invested in infrastructure, healthcare, and education to ensure that every American has the opportunity to succeed. And we have championed the values that make our nation great – freedom, liberty, and justice for all.But our work is far from over. We must continue to address the pressing issues facing our nation. We must confront the realities of climate change and work towards a sustainable future. We must bridge the divides that separate us and find common ground. Andwe must ensure that every American, regardless of their background or circumstances, has the opportunity to achieve their full potential.As we move forward, let us remember that we are all Americans, bound together by a common purpose and shared values. Let us tap into the strength and resilience that has carried us through difficult times in the past. Let us stand together, united in our pursuit of a brighter future for ourselves, our children, and generations to come. Thank you again for your trust and support. It is a privilege to serve as your President, and I am committed to working tirelessly on your behalf. May God bless you all, and may God bless the United States of America.。
美国总统乔治·赫伯特·沃克·布什就职演讲中英
美国总统乔治·赫伯特·沃克·布什就职演讲中英篇一:美国总统布什就职演讲稿(中英文对照)美国总统布什就职演讲稿(中英文对照)布什:保护与捍卫《美国宪法》。
芮恩奎斯特:上帝保佑我。
布什:上帝保佑我。
芮恩奎斯特:恭喜!谢谢大家!尊敬的芮恩奎斯特大法官,卡特总统,布什总统,克林顿总统,尊敬的来宾们,我的同胞们,这次权利的和平过渡在历史上是罕见的,但在美国是平常的。
我们以朴素的宣誓庄严地维护了古老的传统,同时开始了新的历程。
首先,我要感谢克林顿总统为这个国家作出的贡献,也感谢副总统戈尔在竞选过程中的热情与风度。
站在这里,我很荣幸,也有点受宠若惊。
在我之前,许多美国领导人从这里起步;在我之后,也会有许多领导人从这里继续前进。
在美国悠久的历史中,我们每个人都有自己的位置;我们还在继续推动着历史前进,但是我们不可能看到它的尽头。
这是一部新世界的发展史,是一部后浪推前浪的历史。
这是一部美国由奴隶制社会发展成为崇尚自由的社会的历史。
这是一个强国保护而不是占有世界的历史,是捍卫而不是征服世界的历史。
这就是美国史。
它不是一部十全十美的民族发展史,但它是一部在伟大和永恒理想指导下几代人团结奋斗的历史。
这些理想中最伟大的是正在慢慢实现的美国的承诺,这就是:每个人都有自身的价值,每个人都有成功的机会,每个人天生都会有所作为的。
美国人民肩负着一种使命,那就是要竭力将这个诺言变成生活中和法律上的现实。
虽然我们的国家过去在追求实现这个承诺的途中停滞不前甚至倒退,但我们仍将坚定不移地完成这一使命。
在上个世纪的大部分时间里,美国自由民主的信念犹如汹涌大海中的岩石。
现在它更像风中的种子,把自由带给每个民族。
在我们的国家,民主不仅仅是一种信念,而是全人类的希望。
民主,我们不会独占,而会竭力让大家分享。
民主,我们将铭记于心并且不断传播。
225年过去了,我们仍有很长的路要走。
有很多公民取得了成功,但也有人开始怀疑,怀疑我们自己的国家所许下的诺言,甚至怀疑它的公正。
美国总统布什竞选演讲稿中英文
【一】:美国总统布什就职演讲稿(中英文对照)美国总统布什就职演讲稿(中英文对照)布什保护与捍卫《美国宪法》。
芮恩奎斯特上帝保佑我。
布什上帝保佑我。
芮恩奎斯特恭喜!谢谢大家!尊敬的芮恩奎斯特大法官,卡特总统,布什总统,克林顿总统,尊敬的来宾们,我的同胞们,这次权利的和平过渡在历史上是罕见的,但在美国是平常的。
我们以朴素的宣誓庄严地维护了古老的传统,同时开始了新的历程。
首先,我要感谢克林顿总统为这个国家作出的贡献,也感谢副总统戈尔在竞选过程中的热情与风度。
站在这里,我很荣幸,也有点受宠若惊。
在我之前,许多美国领导人从这里起步;在我之后,也会有许多领导人从这里继续前进。
在美国悠久的历史中,我们每个人都有自己的位置;我们还在继续推动着历史前进,但是我们不可能看到它的尽头。
这是一部新世界的发展史,是一部后浪推前浪的历史。
这是一部美国由奴隶制社会发展成为崇尚自由的社会的历史。
这是一个强国保护而不是占有世界的历史,是捍卫而不是征服世界的历史。
这就是美国史。
它不是一部十全十美的民族发展史,但它是一部在伟大和永恒理想指导下几代人团结奋斗的历史。
这些理想中最伟大的是正在慢慢实现的美国的承诺,这就是每个人都有自身的价值,每个人都有成功的机会,每个人天生都会有所作为的。
美国人民肩负着一种使命,那就是要竭力将这个诺言变成生活中和法律上的现实。
虽然我们的国家过去在追求实现这个承诺的途中停滞不前甚至倒退,但我们仍将坚定不移地完成这一使命。
在上个世纪的大部分时间里,美国自由民主的信念犹如汹涌大海中的岩石。
现在它更像风中的种子,把自由带给每个民族。
在我们的国家,民主不仅仅是一种信念,而是全人类的希望。
民主,我们不会独占,而会竭力让大家分享。
民主,我们将铭记于心并且不断传播。
225年过去了,我们仍有很长的路要走。
有很多公民取得了成功,但也有人开始怀疑,怀疑我们自己的国家所许下的诺言,甚至怀疑它的公正。
失败的教育,潜在的偏见和出身的环境限制了一些美国人的雄心。
2004年乔治 沃克 布什(George W. Bush)胜选演讲稿
2004年乔治·沃克·布什(George W. Bush)在总统大选胜选后的演讲全文(英文):Thank you all. Laura and I appreciate your warm welcome, and we're grateful for the opportunity to gather here in this beautiful city at this beautiful moment in American history.Tonight, with a grateful heart, I have a special message for the people of America: My fellow citizens, my campaign has ended, but our work together has just begun.I want to thank my opponent, Senator Kerry. He has served our country with distinction and honor. And I now call on all Americans, as I have often called during this campaign, to come together, to work together, to unite for the good of our country.I have always believed that America's strength comes not from our government, but from our people. The dreams and aspirations of our citizens are what built this nation, and it is their dreams and aspirations that will continue to lead us into the future.In the coming days and weeks, I will reach out my hand to those who did not support me, and I will seek their counsel and their help so that we can move forward together.The challenges we face are real and they are tough. But I have always believed that if we stay true to our values, if we stay true to our principles, and if we stay united, there is no challenge we cannot meet, no problem we cannot solve.We will continue to fight the war on terror with every means necessary to protect our citizens and our way of life. We will stand strong for freedom and democracy around the world.And we will work tirelessly to bring peace and prosperity to all people.To the millions of volunteers, organizers, and supporters who worked tirelessly on my campaign, I want to say thank you. Your dedication and hard work made this victory possible.And to my family, my wonderful wife Laura, my dear mother Barbara, my sister Dorothy, my brother Jeb, and all my other family members and friends, I love you, and I thank you for your unwavering support.This is a moment of great pride for our country, and it is a moment of great hope for our future. Together, we will continue to build a stronger, more prosperous, and more united America.Thank you, and may God bless you, and may God bless the United States of America.。
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三一文库()/演讲致辞/演讲稿布什演讲稿(中英对照)Thankyou!ChiefJusticeRehnquist,PresidentCarter,Presiden tBush,PresidentClinton,distinguishedguestsandmyfello wcitizens,thepeacefultransferofauthorityisrare inhistory,yetcommoninourcountry.Withasimpleoat h,weaffirmoldtraditionsandmakenewbeginnings.AsIbegin,IthankPresidentClintonforhisserviceto ournation.AndIthankVicePresidentGoreforacontestconducted withspiritandendedwithgrace.Iamhonoredandhumbledtostandhere,wheresomanyofA merica'sleadershavecomebeforeme,andsomanywillf ollow.Wehaveaplace,allofus,inalongstory--astorywecon tinue,butwhoseendwewillnotsee.Itisthestoryofan ewworldthatbecameafriendandliberatoroftheold,a storyofaslave-holdingsocietythatbecameaservant offreedom,thestoryofapowerthatwentintotheworld toprotectbutnotpossess,todefendbutnottoconquer .ItistheAmericanstory--astoryofflawedandfallibl epeople,unitedacrossthegenerationsbygrandanden duringideals.ThegrandestoftheseidealsisanunfoldingAmericanp romisethateveryonebelongs,thateveryonedeserves achance,thatnoinsignificantpersonwaseverborn.Americansarecalledtoenactthispromiseinourlives andinourlaws.Andthoughournationhassometimeshal ted,andsometimesdelayed,wemustfollownoothercou rse.Throughmuchofthelastcentury,America'sfaithinfr eedomanddemocracywasarockinaragingsea.Nowitisa seeduponthewind,takingrootinmanynations.Ourdemocraticfaithismorethanthecreedofourcount ry,itistheinbornhopeofourhumanity,anidealwecar rybutdonotown,atrustwebearandpassalong.Andeven afternearly225years,wehavealongwayyettotravel.Whilemanyofourcitizensprosper,othersdoubtthepr omise,eventhejustice,ofourowncountry.Theambiti onsofsomeAmericansarelimitedbyfailingschoolsan dhiddenprejudiceandthecircumstancesoftheirbirt h.Andsometimesourdifferencesrunsodeep,itseemsw eshareacontinent,butnotacountry.Wedonotacceptthis,andwewillnotallowit.Ourunity ,ourunion,istheseriousworkofleadersandcitizens ineverygeneration.Andthisismysolemnpledge:Iwillworktobuildasinglenationofjusticea ndopportunity.Iknowthisisinourreachbecauseweareguidedbyapowe rlargerthanourselveswhocreatesusequalinHisimag e.Andweareconfidentinprinciplesthatuniteandleadu sonward.Americahasneverbeenunitedbybloodorbirthorsoil. Weareboundbyidealsthatmoveusbeyondourbackgroun ds,liftusaboveourinterestsandteachuswhatitmean stobecitizens.Everychildmustbetaughttheseprinc iples.Everycitizenmustupholdthem.Andeveryimmigrant,byembracingtheseideals,makesourcountrymor e,notless,American.Today,weaffirmanewcommitmenttoliveoutournation 'spromisethroughcivility,courage,compassionand character.America,atitsbest,matchesacommitmenttoprincipl ewithaconcernforcivility.Acivilsocietydemandsf romeachofusgoodwillandrespect,fairdealingandfo rgiveness.Someseemtobelievethatourpoliticscanaffordtobep ettybecause,inatimeofpeace,thestakesofourdebat esappearsmall.ButthestakesforAmericaareneversmall.Ifourcount rydoesnotleadthecauseoffreedom,itwillnotbeled. Ifwedonotturntheheartsofchildrentowardknowledg eandcharacter,wewilllosetheirgiftsandunderminetheiridealism.Ifwepermitoureconomytodriftandde cline,thevulnerablewillsuffermost.Wemustliveuptothecallingweshare.Civilityisnota tacticorasentiment.Itisthedeterminedchoiceoftr ustovercynicism,ofcommunityoverchaos.Andthisco mmitment,ifwekeepit,isawaytosharedaccomplishme nt.America,atitsbest,isalsocourageous.Ournationalcouragehasbeenclearintimesofdepress ionandwar,whendefendingcommondangersdefinedour commongood.Nowwemustchooseiftheexampleofourfat hersandmotherswillinspireusorcondemnus.Wemusts howcourageinatimeofblessingbyconfrontingproble msinsteadofpassingthemontofuturegenerations.Together,wewillreclaimAmerica'sschools,beforei gnoranceandapathyclaimmoreyounglives.WewillreformSocialSecurityandMedicare,sparingo urchildrenfromstruggleswehavethepowertoprevent .Andwewillreducetaxes,torecoverthemomentumofou reconomyandrewardtheeffortandenterpriseofworki ngAmericans.Wewillbuildourdefensesbeyondchallenge,lestweaknessinvit echallenge.Wewillconfrontweaponsofmassdestruction,sothata newcenturyissparednewhorrors.Theenemiesoflibertyandourcountryshouldmakenomi stake:Americaremainsengagedintheworldbyhistory andbychoice,shapingabalanceofpowerthatfavorsfr eedom.Wewilldefendouralliesandourinterests.Wewillshowpurposewithoutarrogance.Wewillmeetaggre ssionandbadfaithwithresolveandstrength.Andtoal lnations,wewillspeakforthevaluesthatgaveournat ionbirth.America,atitsbest,iscompassionate.Inthequietof Americanconscience,weknowthatdeep,persistentpo vertyisunworthyofournation'spromise.Andwhateverourviewsofitscause,wecanagreethatch ildrenatriskarenotatfault.Abandonmentandabusea renotactsofGod,theyarefailuresoflove.Andtheproliferationofprisons,howevernecessary, isnosubstituteforhopeandorderinoursouls.Wherethereissuffering,thereisduty.Americansinn eedarenotstrangers,theyarecitizens,notproblems ,butpriorities.Andallofusarediminishedwhenanya rehopeless.Governmenthasgreatresponsibilitiesforpublicsaf etyandpublichealth,forcivilrightsandcommonscho ols.Yetcompassionistheworkofanation,notjustago vernment.Andsomeneedsandhurtsaresodeeptheywillonlyrespo ndtoamentor'stouchorapastor'sprayer.Churchandc harity,synagogueandmosquelendourcommunitiesthe irhumanity,andtheywillhaveanhonoredplaceinourp lansandinourlaws.Manyinourcountrydonotknowthepainofpoverty,butw ecanlistentothosewhodo.AndIcanpledgeournationtoagoal:Whenweseethatwou ndedtravelerontheroadtoJericho,wewillnotpasstotheotherside. America,atitsbest,isaplacewherepersonalresponsibilityisvaluedandexpected.Encouragingresponsibilityisnotasearchforscapeg oats,itisacalltoconscience.Andthoughitrequires sacrifice,itbringsadeeperfulfillment.Wefindthe fullnessoflifenotonlyinoptions,butincommitment s.Andwefindthatchildrenandcommunityarethecommi tmentsthatsetusfree.Ourpublicinterestdependsonprivatecharacter,onc ivicdutyandfamilybondsandbasicfairness,onuncou nted,unhonoredactsofdecencywhichgivedirectiont oourfreedom.Sometimesinlifewearecalledtodogreatthings.Buta sasaintofourtimeshassaid,everydaywearecalledto dosmallthingswithgreatlove.Themostimportanttas ksofademocracyaredonebyeveryone.Iwillliveandleadbytheseprinciples:toadvancemyc onvictionswithcivility,topursuethepublicintere stwithcourage,tospeakforgreaterjusticeandcompa ssion,tocallforresponsibilityandtrytoliveitasw ell.Inalltheseways,Iwillbringthevaluesofourhistory tothecareofourtimes.Whatyoudoisasimportantasanythinggovernmentdoes .Iaskyoutoseekacommongoodbeyondyourcomfort;tod efendneededreformsagainsteasyattacks;toserveyo urnation,beginningwithyourneighbor.Iaskyoutobe citizens:citizens,notspectators;citizens,notsu bjects;responsiblecitizens,buildingcommunities ofserviceandanationofcharacter.Americansaregenerousandstronganddecent,notbeca usewebelieveinourselves,butbecauseweholdbeliefsbeyondourselves.Whenthisspiritofcitizenshipis missing,nogovernmentprogramcanreplaceit.Whenth isspiritispresent,nowrongcanstandagainstit.AftertheDeclarationofIndependencewassigned,Vir giniastatesmanJohnPagewrotetoThomasJefferson:" Weknowtheraceisnottotheswiftnorthebattletothes trong.Doyounotthinkanangelridesinthewhirlwinda nddirectsthisstorm?"MuchtimehaspassedsinceJeffersonarrivedforhisin auguration.Theyearsandchangesaccumulate.Butthe themesofthisdayhewouldknow:ournation'sgrandsto ryofcourageanditssimpledreamofdignity.Wearenotthisstory'sauthor,whofillstimeandetern itywithhispurpose.Yethispurposeisachievedinour duty,andourdutyisfulfilledinservicetooneanothe r.Nevertiring,neveryielding,neverfinishing,werenewthatpurposetoday,tomakeourcountrymorejustand generous,toaffirmthedignityofourlivesandeveryl ife.Thisworkcontinues.Thisstorygoeson.Andanangelst illridesinthewhirlwindanddirectsthisstorm.Godblessyouall,andGodblessAmerica.谢谢大家!尊敬的芮恩奎斯特大法官,卡特总统,布什总统,克林顿总统,尊敬的来宾们,我的同胞们,这次权利的和平过渡在历史上是罕见的,但在美国是平常的。