米歇尔夫人演讲稿
米歇尔奥巴马成都七中演讲稿(中英文双语全文)
米歇尔.奥巴马成都七中演讲全文(中英双语)25日上午10时50分,成都七中艺术楼音乐厅,在持续20秒的热烈掌声后,美国总统奥巴马夫人米歇尔发表此次访华期间的第二场演讲。
她用刚学不久的中文“你好”和“谢谢”作为开场白和结束语,并以讲故事的方式,与成都中学生分享自己的求学经历,强调教育对年轻人的重要性。
Remarks by the First Lady at Number Seven SchoolChengdu, ChinaMarch 25, 2014Ni hao. It is truly a pleasure to be here at the Number Seven School. Thank you so much for your warm welcome.Now, before I get started, on behalf of myself and my husband, I want to say that our hearts go out to all those with loved ones on Malaysia Airlines Flight 370. As I said this past weekend when I spoke at Peking University, we are very much keeping all of them in our thoughts and our prayers at this tremendously difficult time.So now, let me start by thanking your Principal, Principal Liu, and your classmate, Ju Chao, for that wonderful introduction. Your English, Ju Chao, is excellent, and you should be very proud. Thank you so much. (Applause.) And I want to thank all of the students here today, both those of you here in person and those of you joining remotely from across the region. I’m thrilled to be visiting your wonderful school.Now, in preparation for this visit, before I left the U.S. I visited the Yu Ying School. It’s a public school near the White House in Washington, D.C., and all of the students at this school study Chinese. And I met with the sixth-grade class, kids who are 11 and 12 years old. They had recently taken a trip here to China, and they were bursting with excitement. They were eager to tell me about everything about what they had seen.But they admitted that before their trip, they had all kinds of misconceptions about China. They thought they would see palaces and temples everywhere they went, but instead they found massive cities filled with skyscrapers. They weren’t sure that they’d like the food here in China, but they actually loved it, and they learned how to use chopsticks. And in the end, one of the students told me –- and this is his quote -- he said, “Coming home was really exciting, but was at the same time sad.”Now, meeting these students reminded me that when we live so far away from each other, it’s easy to develop all kinds of misconceptions and stereotypes. It’s easy to focus on our differences –- how we speak different languages and eat different foods and observe different traditions. But as I travel the world, and I meet young people from so many countries, I’m always struck by how much more we have in common. And that’s been particularly true during my visit here in China.You see, the truth is that I grew up like many of you. My mom, my dad, my brother and I, we lived in a tiny apartment in Chicago, which is one of the largest cities in America. My father worked at the local water plant. And we didn’t have much money, but our little home was bursting with love. Every evening, my family would laugh and share stories over dinner. We’d play card games and have fun for hours. And on summer nights, I remember, when our apartment got too hot, we’d all sleep outside on our back porch.Family meant everything to us, including our extended family. My grandparents lived nearby, and my elderly great aunt and uncle lived in the apartment downstairs from us. And when their health started to decline my parents stepped in, helping my uncle shave and dress each morning, dashing downstairs in the middle of the night to check on my aunt.So in my family, like in so many of your families, we took care of each other. And while we certainly weren’t rich, my parents had big dreams for me and my brother. They had only a high school education themselves, but they were determined to send us both to universities.So they poured all of their love and all of their hope into us, and they worked hard. They saved every penny. And I know that wasn’t easy for them, especially for my father. You see, my father had a serious illness called multiple sclerosis. And as he got sicker, it got harder for him to walk, and it took him longer to get dressed in the morning.But no matter how tired he felt, no matter how much pain he was in, my father hardly ever missed a day of work, because he was determined to give me and my brother a better life. And every day, like so many of you, I felt the weight of my parents’sacrifices on my shoulders. Every day, I wanted to make them proud.So while most American kids attend public schools near their homes, when it was time for me to attend high school, I took an exam and got into a special public high school where I could get a better education. But the school was very far from my home, so I had to get up early every morning and ride a bus for an hour, sometimes an hour and a half if the weather was bad. And every afternoon, I’d ride that same bus back home and then immediately start my homework, often studying late into the night -- and sometimes I would wake up at 4:30 or 5:00 in the morning to study even more.And it wasn’t easy. But whenever I got tired or discouraged, I would just think about how hard my parents were working for me. And I would remember something my mother always told me –- she said: “A good education is something that no one can take away from you.”And when it was time for me to apply to university, I had many options, because inAmerica, there are many kinds of universities. There are four-year universities. There are two-year community colleges which are less expensive. There are universities where you take classes at night while working during the day. So you don’t have to be a top student to attend a university. And even if your parents don’t have much money or you live in a tiny town in a rural area, in America, you can still attend university. And you can get scholarships and government loans to help pay your tuition.So I attended Princeton University for my undergraduate degree, and I went on to Harvard University for my graduate degree in law. And with those degrees I was able to become a lawyer at a large law firm, and then I worked as an executive at a city hospital, and then I was the director of an organization that helped disadvantaged young people.And my story isn’t unusual in America. Some of our most famous athletes, like LeBron James, and artists, like the singer Janelle Monae, came from struggling families like mine, as do many business leaders –like Howard Schultz. He’s the head of a company called Starbucks, which many of you may have heard of. When Mr. Schultz was a boy his father lost his job, leaving their family destitute. But Mr. Schultz worked hard. He got a scholarship to a university, and eventually built the largest coffeehouse company in the world.And then there’s this other guy I know who was raised by a single mother who sometimes struggled to afford food for their family. But like me, this guy got scholarships and loans to attend universities. He became a lawyer and a professor, and then he was a state senator and then a national senator. And then, he became President of the United States. This guy I’m talking about is my husband, Barack Obama. (Applause.)These stories are the stories of so many Americans, and of America itself. Because in America, we believe that no matter where you live or how much money your parents have, or what race or religion or ethnicity you are, if you work hard and believe in yourself, then you should have a chance to succeed. We also believe that everyone is equal, and that we all have the right to say what we think and worship as we choose, even when others don’t like what we say or don’t always agree with what we believe.Now of course, living up to these ideals isn’t always easy. And there have been times in our history where we have fallen short. Many decades ago, there were actually laws in America that allowed discrimination against black people like me, who are a minority in the United States. But over time, ordinary citizens decided that those laws were unfair. So they held peaceful protests and marches. They called on government officials to change those laws, and they voted to elect new officials who shared their views.And slowly but surely, America changed. We got rid of those unjust laws. And today, just 50 years later, my husband and I are President and First Lady of the United States. And that is really the story of America –- how over the course of our short history, through so many trials and struggles, we have become more equal, more inclusive, and more free.And today in America, people of every race, religion and ethnicity live together and work together to build a better life for their children and grandchildren. And in the end, that deep yearning to leave something better for those who come after us, that is something we all truly share. In fact, there’s a Chinese saying that I love that says, “To achieve true happiness, help the next generation.”And like so many of your parents, my parents sacrificed so much so that I could have opportunities they never dreamed of. And today, as a mother myself, I want even more opportunities for my own daughters. But of course, as I always tell my daughters, with opportunities come obligations.And that is true for all of you as well. You all have the opportunity to receive an education from this wonderful school, and you all have an obligation to take the fullest advantage of this opportunity. And I know that’s exactly what you all are doing.You’re winning prizes in math and science. Here, you are staging musical performances around the world. You’re volunteering in your communities. And many of you are working hard to get an education your parents never dreamed of.So you all have so much to offer –- and that’s a good thing, because the world needs your talent. The world needs your creativity and energy more than ever before. Because we face big challenges that know no borders –- like improving the quality of our air and water, ensuring that people have good jobs, stopping the spread of disease. And soon, it will all fall to all of you to come together with people on every continent and solve these problems together.Now, fortunately, here at this wonderful school, you’re already well on your way. For more than a decade, you’ve been building special relationships with a American school in -- an American high school, and many of you will attend universities in America or find other ways to reach out beyond your borders.So in the years ahead, much like you and I are doing here today, you will be creating bonds of friendship across the globe that will last for decades to come. And over the past week, as I have seen both the ancient wonders and the modern achievements of your fascinating country, and as I’ve met with extraordinary young people like all of you, I am more confident than ever before in our shared future.And I cannot wait to see everything that you will achieve here in China and around the world.Thank you again for hosting me and my family at this extraordinary school, and I wish you all the best of luck in your journey ahead. Xie-Xie. (Applause.)米歇尔在成都七中演讲全文你好。
美国第一夫人米歇尔的励志演讲稿
美国第一夫人米歇尔的励志演讲稿励志演讲稿
各位同学:
大家好!
我今天来到这里,是因为我知道,我们的未来,取决于全世界像你们这样的年轻人之间的联系。
这也是为什么我们夫妇在国外访问时,不只参观宫殿和会晤国家元首。
我们也来到学校,与像你们一样的学生见面。
因为我们相信,国与国之间的关系不只是政府或领导人之间的关系,它们是人民间特别是年轻人之间的关系。
因此,我们认为海外留学项目不只是为学生提供的教育机会,还是美国外交政策至关重要的组成部分。
读万卷书,不如行万里路
你们看,通过现代技术奇迹,我们的世界比以往任何时候都更多地联系在一起。
思想可以通过点击按钮跨越海洋。
全球各地的公司可以进行业务往来和相互竟争。
我们可以与各大洲的人们通过短信、电子邮件和skype进行沟通。
因此,出国留学不只是以开心的方式度过一个学期它正迅速成为全球化经济中取得成功的关键。
因为要走在当今职场的前沿,只在学校里取得好成绩是不够的,还应拥有国境外的真实体验:对完全不同的语言、文化和社会的体验。
正如中国的一句古话所说:读万卷书,不如行万里路。
我想要说的是,出国留学绝不仅是改善你们自己的未来,它也关乎塑造你们的国家、关乎我们共有的世界的未来。
因为我们这个时代的决定性挑战一一无论是气侯变化、经济机遇,还是核武器扩散一一这些都是我们共同的挑战。
没有任何一个国家能够单独应对它们唯一的出路就是共同携手。
共同携手。
米歇尔奥巴马北大演讲稿
米歇尔奥巴马北大演讲稿米歇尔·奥巴马北大演讲稿。
尊敬的北大师生,大家好!我非常高兴能够来到这里,与你们分享我的一些想法和经历。
作为美国第一夫人,我有幸有机会见证和参与了许多重要的社会活动和国际事务,也有幸能够在各种场合发表讲话,与世界各地的人们交流。
今天,我想和你们谈谈一些关于教育、女性权益和社会责任的话题。
首先,我想强调的是教育的重要性。
教育是每个人成长的基石,也是社会进步的动力。
我相信,每个人都应该有平等接受教育的权利,不论是男性还是女性,不论是贫穷还是富裕。
教育可以改变命运,可以让人们拥有更多的选择和机会。
因此,我们应该努力营造一个公平、包容的教育环境,让每个人都能够实现自己的梦想。
其次,我想谈谈女性权益。
作为一个女性,我深知女性在社会中所面临的各种困难和挑战。
在很多地方,女性依然面临着教育不公、职业歧视、家庭暴力等问题。
我们需要为女性争取平等的权利和机会,让她们能够在社会各个领域发挥自己的才能和价值。
同时,我们也需要改变社会对女性的刻板印象和偏见,让每个女性都能够自由地选择自己的生活方式和追求幸福。
最后,我想谈谈社会责任。
作为一个公众人物,我深知自己肩负着一定的社会责任。
我认为,每个人都应该为社会做出一些贡献,无论是大是小。
无论是通过自己的行为和言论,还是通过参与公益活动和慈善事业,每个人都可以为社会的进步和发展贡献自己的力量。
只有当每个人都肩负起自己的社会责任,我们才能共同创造一个更加美好的世界。
在结束我的演讲之前,我想再次感谢北大师生对我的热情接待,也希望大家能够牢记我所说的话。
教育、女性权益和社会责任,这些都是我们共同的责任和使命。
让我们携手努力,共同创造一个更加美好、更加公平的世界!谢谢大家!。
2024年奥巴马夫人米歇尔助选演讲稿
尊敬的各位领导、亲爱的同事们:大家好!首先,我要感谢所有出席今天活动的各位,感谢你们对我们的支持和关注。
在此,我要特别感谢我的丈夫奥巴马总统。
他是一个充满智慧、坚毅有力的领导,他一直以来都致力于改变人们的生活。
我们一直以来都坚定地相信,只有通过共同努力和热情投入,我们才能实现我们的梦想和目标。
今天,我想和大家分享一些发生在我们身边的故事。
这些故事,让我明白了有时候,一个人的力量可以改变整个世界。
同时,我也希望通过这些故事,激励大家行动起来,为我们的奋斗目标而努力。
故事一:小南希是一个来自底特律的女孩。
她的父母在她很小的时候就离异了,她和妈妈一起生活。
尽管工作很辛苦,妈妈仍然坚持供她上学。
小南希非常聪明,但是她的学校却一直面临着种种困境。
于是,她决定亲自去争取更好的教育。
她和一群志同道合的同学一起,在学校门口设立了图书角,每天放学后帮助其他孩子们学习。
他们还通过举办义卖活动购买了一些教育资源,帮助更多的孩子们。
这个小机构最终吸引了一些教育专家的注意,他们帮助学校改善了教育环境,为孩子们创造了更好的学习机会。
故事二:约翰是一位来自芝加哥的老师。
他教授社会科学,被学生们称为“最酷的老师”。
他一直以来都致力于鼓励学生们去探索和实践自己的梦想。
他组织了各种社区活动,帮助学生们更好地了解社会和世界。
他还为学生们提供了各种实习和实践机会,帮助他们将知识应用到实际问题中去。
通过约翰的引导,许多学生们获得了奖学金,进入了优秀的大学,实现了自己的梦想。
这些故事看起来可能只是一些平凡的小事,但是它们却展示了我们每个人都可以通过行动来改变世界的力量。
每个人都可以成为一个改变者,一个启发他人的榜样。
无论是在教育、医疗、环保还是任何其他领域,我们都可以发挥自己的特长和能力,为社会和人民做出贡献。
改变并不是一蹴而就的,它需要时间、耐心和坚持。
我们需要敢于追求自己的梦想,同时也要努力帮助他人实现他们的梦想。
我们要与他人携手前行,共同努力,互相支持,才能赋予自己的生活以意义。
米歇尔奥巴马演讲稿
米歇尔奥巴马演讲稿尊敬的各位领导、各位嘉宾,亲爱的同学们:大家好!今天,我很荣幸能够站在这里,和大家分享我对教育和女性权益的一些看法。
作为前第一夫人,我有幸见证了许多不同背景的女性在教育领域取得的成就,也深知教育对于一个国家和一个社会的重要性。
在这个世界上,有太多的女性因为种种原因而无法接受教育,这不仅是对她们个人的剥夺,也是对整个社会的损失。
因此,我们需要共同努力,为每一个女性提供平等的接受教育的机会。
教育不仅仅是传授知识,更是培养人的品格和思维能力。
在我看来,教育应该是包容的,应该为每一个学生提供一个展示自己的舞台。
无论是男孩还是女孩,无论是富裕家庭的孩子还是贫困家庭的孩子,他们都应该有平等的机会接受优质的教育。
我们应该努力消除性别歧视,让每一个女孩都能够有机会去追求自己的梦想,去证明自己的价值。
在过去的几年里,我有幸见证了许多女性在不同领域取得的成就。
她们不仅在科技、商业、政治等领域表现出色,也在教育领域做出了重要贡献。
她们不仅仅是为了自己的利益,更是为了整个社会的发展和进步。
她们的成功不仅仅是她们个人的胜利,更是对整个社会的鼓舞和激励。
因此,我们应该为她们搭建更多的平台,为她们提供更多的支持和鼓励。
在教育领域,我们需要更多的女性发声,更多的女性参与决策。
因为只有她们才能更好地理解女性的需求和困境,才能更好地为女性争取权益。
我相信,只要我们共同努力,只要我们齐心协力,就一定能够创造一个更加公平和包容的社会,让每一个女性都能够享有平等的权利和机会。
最后,我希望每一个女性都能够相信自己的力量,勇敢地追求自己的梦想。
无论遇到什么样的困难和挑战,都要坚定地向前走,相信自己一定能够战胜一切。
同时,我也希望每一个男性都能够尊重和支持女性,让我们共同努力,创造一个更加美好的未来。
谢谢大家!。
美国第一夫人米歇尔·奥巴马在白宫时尚教育研讨会上英语演讲稿
美国第一夫人米歇尔·奥巴马在白宫时尚教育研讨会上英语演讲稿美国第一夫人米歇尔·奥巴马在白宫时尚教育研讨会上英语演讲稿 MRS. OBAMA: Well, hello everyone. How are you doing? AUDIENCE: Great. MRS. OBAMA: Okay. All right, we’re just going to break this up one moment and just say, isthis not cool? (Laughter.) I mean, e on. You’re in the White House. There are some of themost impressive people in fashion here to teach you all, and to reach out and to mentor you.And there’s food. (Laughter.) What more could you ask for. Well, wele to the White House. And let me start by thanking Anna for that very kindintroduction and for her tremendous passion and leadership in making this day a reality. Westarted cooking this up a little while ago, and it’s just been a thrill to be able to bring this visionto reality. So, Anna, thank you so much. I also want to thank everyone from the -- Parsons The New School for Design for helping ustoday, the Fashion Institute of Technology, the Pratt Institute of Technology, along with all ofthe incredible designers and entrepreneurs, the fashion journalists who have taken time out oftheir very busy days to be here with all of you. Let’s give them all a round of applause. (Applause.) And there are two groups that I want to give special recognition to. First, all of the studentsand faculty from Parsons who created the incredible décor that you see here on the tables inthe East Room. Well done. (Applause.) Thank you, guys. Thank you so much. And second, I want to recognize the two winners of our design petition for this event.The dress that I am wearing today and the dress that you see here were designed by twostudents who are with us today.Chelsea Chen -- Chelsea, stand up, please. Chelsea designedthis dress. (Applause.) Great job! (Laughter.) And Natalya Koval, please stand up. Natalyadesigned this dress. (Applause.) Well done. Oh, did it switch around? Natalya designed thisdress, Chelsea designed that dress. Well done! (Laughter.) Good job! They’re both students atFIT. And Natalya and Chelsea, thank you. Thank you for your creativity, thank you for yourpassion. We’re very proud of you. I hope you had fun doing this. And I want to thank thedesigner mentors who helped them bring their ideas to life -- Phillip Lim and Lela Rose. Phillipand Lela, thank you both for working with Natalya and Chelsea today. In these dresses that you see and this room, we see the incredible promise that lies within ournext generation. And that’s really what today is all about -– it’s about all of you young peoplewho are here in this room with us, and all the young people who couldn’t be in this room, andyour dreams. We really do focus on how you’re going to get where you’re going to go. Andthat’s what this is all about. I know that many of you are hoping to one day pursue a career in fashion, and that’s why weinvited you here today -- because we want you to really understand what it’s going to take tobe successful. And we want you to see firsthand that a solid cation and the willingness towork hard is really at the core of what it’s going to take to achieve your goals: cation andhard work. It’s that simple. Today’s workshop is one in a series of events that we have done over the past six years foryoung people across the country. We have been doing this since the day we entered the WhiteHouse for young people. We want them to be in this house and experience the things thatthey’repassionate about. And this workshop is one of many -- whether it’s music or dance orpoetry, our mission is always the same: to inspire you guys to dream bigger, to reach higher,and then, most importantly, to pull somebody else up with you along the way. Because your sitting in these seats makes you really special, but it doesn’t make you unique.Because you know for every kid that is sitting in this chair, you know probably 10 others whocould be sitting in this chair. So that’s where the giveback es in, because you’ve got to bethinking, “I was lucky and blessed to be here, so what am I going to do to share these gifts withsomebody else?”。
米歇尔夫人英文演讲稿
米歇尔夫人英文演讲稿Hello, everyone!Thank you for inviting me to speak here today. It is truly an honor to address such a distinguished audience.As many of you may know, my name is Michelle, and I am here to share with you my vision for a better future.First and foremost, I believe that education is the key to unlocking human potential. It is through education that individuals are empowered to make a positive impact in their communities and shape the world around them. This is why I am so passionate about ensuring access to quality education for all, regardless of one's background or circumstances.Secondly, I firmly believe in the power of diversity and inclusivity. Our world is made up of individuals with unique backgrounds, thoughts, and experiences. By embracing diversity and fostering an inclusive environment, we can tap into this rich tapestry of perspectives and create innovative solutions to the challenges we face.Furthermore, I strongly advocate for the rights and empowerment of women and girls. They make up half of our population and have the potential to contribute greatly to society. We must ensure that they have equal opportunities and support to fulfill their dreams and aspirations.Lastly, I believe that it is our collective responsibility to take care of our planet. Climate change is a global challenge that requires urgent action. By conserving energy, reducing waste, and embracing sustainable practices, we can mitigate the impact of climate change and create a greener and healthier future for generations to come.In conclusion, my vision for a better future is one where education is accessible to all, where diversity and inclusivity are celebrated, where women and girls are empowered, and where we are committed to protecting and preserving our planet.Let us all work together towards this vision, for it is only through collaboration and solidarity that we can overcome the challenges that lie ahead.Thank you once again for having me here today. Together, we can make a difference.。
美国第一夫人米歇尔在成都七中的演讲原文(译)
美国第一夫人米歇尔在成都七中的演讲原文(译)你好。
非常高兴和荣幸来到第七中学…谢谢你们的热情欢迎。
我要首先感谢你们的校长——刘校长和你们的同学——琚朝的精彩介绍…琚朝,你的英语非常棒,你应该为自己骄傲!我还要感谢今天到场的每一位同学——不论是在现场还是这个区域远程连线进来的。
我无比兴奋能访问你们这么好的学校。
在我离开美国之前准备这次访问时,我在华盛顿哥伦比亚特区访问了白宫附近的一所公立学校“育英学校。
”这所学校的所有学生都学习中文……我和小学六年级一个班的同学们见了面——他们都是十一、十二岁的孩子。
他们最近刚来过中国……他们都充满了兴奋,急于告诉我他们所看到的一切。
但他们承认,来中国之前,他们有着各种各样有关中国的误解。
他们以为到处都会看到宫殿和庙宇……可是,他们看到的却是充满摩天大厦的大型城市。
他们原来不知道自己会不会喜欢中国这边的食物,实际上他们却爱上了它——他们甚至学会了使用筷子。
最后,一名学生告诉我——这是原话,“回家真是让人既兴奋又难过。
”和这些学生见面提醒了我,当我们生活在相隔如此遥远的地方,很容易产生各种误解和成见。
人们很容易只关注不同点——我们如何讲不同的语言、吃不同的食物和遵循不同的习俗和传统。
但随着我在世界各地旅行,遇到这么多国家的年轻人,我总是惊讶于我们有更多共同之处的事实。
这次对中国的访问尤其说明了这一点。
你们看,事实是,我的成长经历和你们许多人一样。
我父母和哥哥与我同住在芝加哥的一间小公寓里,芝加哥是美国最大的城市之一。
我父亲曾在当地一家水厂工作-我们没有太多钱……但是,我们的小家充满了爱。
每天晚上,晚餐时分,我们全家都会在一起说笑和分享故事……我们会一连几个小时地打牌、玩游戏……夏天的夜晚,当公寓里太热时,我们都睡在户外的后阳台。
家庭对我们来说意味着一切,这也包括我们的大家庭。
我的祖父母住得很近——我年迈的姨姥姥和姨姥爷住在楼下的公寓里。
当他们的健康状况开始下降,我父母开始每天早晨帮我姨姥爷刮胡子、穿衣服——半夜三更冲到楼下查看我姨姥姥的情况。
奥巴马夫人米歇尔的演讲稿
奥巴马夫人米歇尔的演讲稿孩子们应该受到很好的教育,说道这个问题,barack懂得,就像我们中很多人一样,没有助学金他就也不可能上大学。
你们相信吗?在我和他新婚之时,我们的助学贷款的压力甚至远大于房贷。
当时我们那么年轻,还负债累累。
因此,barack竭尽全力提高助学金额度,同时压低利息,他希望让每一个年轻人都能大展宏图,不必为了求学债台高筑,。
归根到底,这些对他来说根本无关政治,推己及人而已。
他深深得知道家庭的处境。
他懂得希望子孙过上好日子是这样一种感受。
他知道什么是美国梦,因为他曾亲身经历。
他希望每一个人都能有相同的机会。
无论身份,无论家乡,无论种族,无论信仰和情感。
他相信当每一个人努力奋斗,出人头地,在通过机遇的大门之后,不会自私地关上大门,而会转身伸出援手。
给予人们共同的机会一起成功!如果你要问我白宫这四年是否改变我的丈夫?我可以坦诚相告,不论是看他的品格,信仰,还是内心,此时此刻的他是彼时彼地我相爱的那个人!如今的他还会像那时一样,拒绝高薪工作,而深入社区基层,去帮助濒临倒闭的钢厂的职工和家属。
去重建那样的社区,帮助人们再度就业。
因为对他来讲,成功的标准并不是收入,而是你对他人生的积极影响,他还是那个当女儿刚降生时,会分分钟钟就跑到婴儿床边查看女儿是否还在呼吸的那个父亲。
会抱着女儿去找所有的熟人显摆。
他至今仍每晚和我跟女儿一起吃晚餐。
耐心地回答她们关于新闻和时事的问题,为她们在学校交朋友的事儿出谋划策。
每天深夜我都见到他在办公室沉默着,翻着一封封寄给他的信。
有的信来自艰难谋生维持家用的父亲,有的来自被保险公司弃之不管的病入膏肓的女性,有的信来自徒有大志却怀才不遇的年轻人,我看到他为此忧心不已,他无比坚定地对我说:你无法想象他们过着什么样的日子,米歇尔,这是不对的!我们必须再接再厉去改变这些,我们做的还远远不够!我看到那些故事,那些艰难困苦和那些梦想希望,正是那一切让奥巴马每日为之努力,从前的我绝想不到今天的我反而比四年前更爱我的丈夫了,甚至远胜23年前我们相爱时,我爱他!因为他不忘本!我爱他,因为他会去履行承诺,困难当头他只会越挫越勇,我爱他,因为他对人们一视同仁!从不管你是那个党派,又或是有无党派。
美国第一夫人米歇尔演讲稿《翻译》
美国第一夫人米歇尔·奥巴马在英国伦敦伊斯灵顿·伊丽莎白·安德森女校的演讲2009年4月3日这是我的第一次出访。
是我作为第一夫人的第一次访问外国。
你们能相信吗?虽然这不是我第一次来英国,我必须说很高兴我的首次官方访问是来英国。
美国和英国之间的特殊关系,不只是基于政府之间的关系,而且基于我们有共同的语言和价值观。
看见你们大家就使我想到这一点。
在访问期间我特别荣幸地会见了英国一些最出色的女士。
这些女士在为你们所有女孩子铺路。
我也很荣幸见到你们,这些英国和世界未来的领导者。
虽然我们的生活境况好像相差很远,我作为美国第一夫人站在这里,而你们还正在上学。
我想让你们了解我们有很多共同之处。
因为在我生命历程中没有任何东西曾经预示我会站在这里,作为美利坚合众国的第一位非洲裔第一夫人。
我的资历里没有什么东西能使我站在这个位置上。
我不是用财富和资源养大的,也谈不上有什么社会地位。
我是在芝加哥的南边养大的。
那是芝加哥的真实部分。
我出身于工人阶级。
我父亲一辈子是个市政工人。
我母亲是个家庭妇女。
她待在家里照顾我和我哥哥。
我父母都没上过大学。
我爸爸被诊断有多种硬化症,当他壮年的时候。
但就在他变得难以行走,而且早上难以穿衣的时候-- 我看着他挣扎得越来越厉害-- 我父亲却从来没有抱怨过他的困难。
他对于自己拥有的一切心存感激。
他只是起得更早一点,工作得更努力一点。
我哥哥和我在成长过程中得到了人生真正需要的一切:爱,强有力的价值观,以及一个信念,就是靠着良好的教育,还有大量的辛勤工作,没有什么是我们做不到的。
我的例子就表明女孩子能创造奇迹,只要她们从生命最开始的时候,就受到周围人的爱护和教养。
我的生命中围绕着非凡的女性。
祖母,老师,姨妈,表姐妹,邻居,她们教会我沉默的力量和尊严。
还有我母亲,我生命中最重要的榜样,她和我们住在白宫帮着照顾我们的两个小女儿,玛丽娅和萨莎。
她在孩子们和我的生活中都很活跃,并正在给她们灌输,她教给我和我哥哥的价值观:同情心,正直、自信和坚定。
2012年奥巴马夫人米歇尔助选的演讲稿中文版
奥巴马夫人米歇尔的演讲稿孩子们应该受到很好的教育,说道这个问题,barack懂得,就像我们中很多人一样,没有助学金他就也不可能上大学。
你们相信吗?在我和他新婚之时,我们的助学贷款的压力甚至远大于房贷。
当时我们那么年轻,还负债累累。
因此,barack 竭尽全力提高助学金额度,同时压低利息,他希望让每一个年轻人都能大展宏图,不必为了求学债台高筑,。
归根到底,这些对他来说根本无关政治,推己及人而已。
他深深得知道家庭的处境。
他懂得希望子孙过上好日子是这样一种感受。
他知道什么是美国梦,因为他曾亲身经历。
他希望每一个人都能有相同的机会。
无论身份,无论家乡,无论种族,无论信仰和情感。
他相信当每一个人努力奋斗,出人头地,在通过机遇的大门之后,不会自私地关上大门,而会转身伸出援手。
给予人们共同的机会一起成功!如果你要问我白宫这四年是否改变我的丈夫?我可以坦诚相告,不论是看他的品格,信仰,还是内心,此时此刻的他是彼时彼地我相爱的那个人!如今的他还会像那时一样,拒绝高薪工作,而深入社区基层,去帮助濒临倒闭的钢厂的职工和家属。
去重建那样的社区,帮助人们再度就业。
因为对他来讲,成功的标准并不是收入,而是你对他人生的积极影响,他还是那个当女儿刚降生时,会分分钟钟就跑到婴儿床边查看女儿是否还在呼吸的那个父亲。
会抱着女儿去找所有的熟人显摆。
他至今仍每晚和我跟女儿一起吃晚餐。
耐心地回答她们关于新闻和时事的问题,为她们在学校交朋友的事儿出谋划策。
每天深夜我都见到他在办公室沉默着,翻着一封封寄给他的信。
有的信来自艰难谋生维持家用的父亲,有的来自被保险公司弃之不管的病入膏肓的女性,有的信来自徒有大志却怀才不遇的年轻人,我看到他为此忧心不已,他无比坚定地对我说:你无法想象他们过着什么样的日子,米歇尔,这是不对的!我们必须再接再厉去改变这些,我们做的还远远不够!我看到那些故事,那些艰难困苦和那些梦想希望,正是那一切让奥巴马每日为之努力,从前的我绝想不到今天的我反而比四年前更爱我的丈夫了,甚至远胜23年前我们相爱时,我爱他!因为他不忘本!我爱他,因为他会去履行承诺,困难当头他只会越挫越勇,我爱他,因为他对人们一视同仁!从不管你是那个党派,又或是有无党派。
米歇尔北大演讲稿
米歇尔北大演讲稿尊敬的老师、亲爱的同学们:大家好!我很荣幸能在这里和大家分享米歇尔的北大演讲稿。
米歇尔·奥巴马作为美国第一夫人,是一位备受尊敬的女性领袖。
她以其感人的演讲和深远的影响力而闻名于世。
在她的北大演讲中,她谈到了许多重要的议题,这些议题对我们每个人都具有深远的意义。
让我们一起来了解她的观点并提出一些自己的思考。
首先,米歇尔在演讲中强调了教育的重要性。
她认为教育是解决全球问题的关键。
她说:“教育不仅能够为个人提供机会,还能让国家繁荣。
”这句话非常有启示性,我们必须认识到教育是我们未来的基石。
通过教育,我们能够培养出有知识和技能的人才,他们将成为这个社会的栋梁之才。
因此,我们需要不遗余力地投资于教育,为每个人提供平等的教育机会。
其次,米歇尔谈到了女性权益和平等的问题。
她强调了女性的重要性,并呼吁全球社会为实现性别平等而努力。
她说:“当女性脱离被动角色,追求自己的梦想时,整个社会都会受益。
”她在演讲中提到了她的亲身经历,分享了自己如何面对性别歧视和挑战的故事。
这激励着我们要坚定自己的信念,勇敢地去追求我们的梦想,无论性别、肤色或身份如何。
我们每个人都应该成为平等的倡导者,并为实现性别平等而努力。
此外,米歇尔还提到了环境问题和气候变化。
在她的演讲中,她着重强调了保护地球的重要性,并呼吁全球采取行动。
她说:“我们只有一个地球,我们必须共同努力保护它。
”这句话深深地触动了我们,并提醒我们要以环保为重,采取可持续的生活方式。
我们应该关注能源的使用和浪费,减少我们对自然资源的消耗,每个人都应该为保护地球贡献自己的一份力量。
最后,米歇尔提到了她本人作为美国第一夫人的经历和责任。
她谈到了她如何利用她的平台为儿童教育、健康饮食和军人家庭等议题发声。
她提醒我们每个人都有能力去改变世界,并要求我们在自己的生活中积极参与公益事业。
她的话激励着我们要关注他人的需要,并以行动来改善社会。
总之,米歇尔的北大演讲在很多方面给我们带来了启示。
Michelle Obama美国第一夫人演讲
米歇尔•奥巴马演讲稿英文全文美国第一夫人米歇尔•奥巴马在9月4日民主党全国代表大会上发表演讲,以下是演讲稿的英文全文。
First Lady Michelle Obama:Thank you so much, Elaine…we are so grateful for your family’s service and sacrifice…and we will always have your back.Over the past few years as First Lady, I have had the extraordinary privilege of traveling all across this country.And everywhere I’ve gone, in the people I’ve met, and the stories I’ve heard, I haveseen the very best of the American spirit.I have seen it in the incredible kindness and warmth that people have shown me and my family, especially our girls.I’ve seen it in teachers in a near-bankrupt school district who vowed to keep teaching without pay.I’ve seen it in people who become heroes at a moment’s notice, diving into harm’s way to save others…flying across the country to put out a fire…driving for hours to bail out a flooded town.And I’ve seen it in our men and women in uniform and our proud military families…in wounded warriors who tell me they’re not just going to walk again, they’re going to run, and they’re going to run marathons…in the young man blinded by a bomb in Afghanistan who said, simply, “…I’d give my eyes 100 times again to have the chance to do what I have done and what I can still do.”Every day, the people I meet inspire me…every day, they make me proud…every day they remind me how blessed we are to live in the greatest nation on earth.Serving as your First Lady is an honor and a privilege…but back when we first came together four years ago, I still had some concerns about this journey we’d begun.While I believed deeply in my husband’s vision for this country…and I was certain he would make an extraordinary President…like any mother, I was worried about what it would mean for our girls if he got that chance.How would we keep them grounded under the glare of the national spotlight?How would they feel being uprooted from their school, their friends, and the only home they’d ever known?Our life before moving to Washington was filled with simple joys…Saturdays at soccer games, Sundays at grandma’s house…and a date night for Barack and me was either dinner or a movie, because as an exhausted mom, I couldn’t stay awake for both.And the truth is, I loved the life we had built for our girls…I deeply loved the man I had built that life with…and I didn’t want that to change if he became President.I loved Barack just the way he was.You see, even though back then Barack was Senator and a presidential candidate…to me, he was still the guy who’d picked me up for our dates in a car that was so rusted out, I could actually see the pavement going by through a hole in thepassenger side door…he was the guy whose proudest possession was a coffee table he’d found in a dumpster, and whose only pair of decent shoes was half a size too small.But when Barack started telling me about his family that’s when I knew I had found a kindred spirit, someone whose values and upbringing were so much like mine.You see, Barack and I were both raised by families who didn’t have much in the way of money or material possessions but who had given us something far more valuable their unconditional love, their unflinching sacrifice, and the chance to go places they had never imagined for themselves.My father was a pump operator at the city water plant, and he was diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis when my brother and I were young.And even as a kid, I knew there were plenty of days when he was in pain…I knew there were plenty of mornings when it was a struggle for him to simply get out of bed.But every morning, I watched my father wake up with a smile, grab his walker, prop himself up against the bathroom sink, and slowly shave and button his uniform.And when he returned home after a long day’s work, my brother and I would standat the top of the stairs to our little apartment, patiently waiting to greet him…watching as he reached down to lift one leg, and then the other, to slowly climb his way into our arms.But despite these challenges, my dad hardly ever missed a day of work…he and my mom were determined to give me and my brother the kind of education they could only dream of.And when my brother and I finally made it to college, nearly all of our tuition came from student loans and grants.But my dad still had to pay a tiny portion of that tuition himself.And every semester, he was determined to pay that bill right on time, even taking out loans when he fell short.He was so proud to be sending his kids to college…and he made sure we never missed a registration deadline because his check was late.You see, for my dad, that’s what it meant to be a man.Like so many of us, that was the measure of his success in life being able to earn a decent living that allowed him to support his family.And as I got to know Barack, I realized that even though he’d grown up all the way across the country, he’d been brought up just like me.Barack was raised by a single mother who struggled to pay the bills, and by grandparents who stepped in when she needed help.Barack’s grandmother started out as a secretary at a community bank…and she moved quickly up the ranks…but like so many women, she hit a glass ceiling.And for years, men no more qualified than she was men she had actually trained were promoted up the ladder ahead of her, earning more and more money while Barack’s family continued to scrape by.But day after day, she kept on waking up at dawn to catch the bus…arriving at work before anyone else…giving her best without complaint or regret.And she would often tell Barack, “So long as you kids do well, Bar, that’s all that really matters.”Like so many American families, our families weren’t asking for much.They didn’t begrudge anyone else’s success or care that others had much morethan they did…in fact, they admired it.They simply believed in that fundamental American promise that, even if you don’t start out with much, if you work hard and do what you’re supposed to do, then you should be able to build a decent life for yourself and an even better life for your kids and grandkids.That’s how they raised us…that’s what we learned from their example.We learned about dignity and decency that how hard you work matters more than how much you make…that helping others means more than just getting ahead yourself.We learned about honesty and integrity that the truth matters…that you don’t take shortcuts or play by your own set of rules…and success doesn’t count unless you earn it fair and square.We learned about gratitude and humility that so many people had a hand in our success, from the teachers who inspired us to the janitors who kept our school clean…and we were taught to value everyone’s contribution and treat everyone with respect.Those are the values Barack and I and so many of you are trying to pass on to ourown children.That’s who we are.And standing before you four years ago, I knew that I didn’t want any of that to change if Barack became President.Well, today, after so many struggles and triumphs and moments that have tested my husband in ways I never could have imagined, I have seen firsthand that being president doesn’t change who you are it reveals who you are.You see, I’ve gotten to see up close and personal what being president really looks like.And I’ve seen how the issues that come across a President’s desk are always the hard ones the problems where no amount of data or numbers will get you to the right answer…the judgment calls where the stakes are so high, and there is no margin for error.And as President, you can get all kinds of advice from all kinds of people.But at the end of the day, when it comes time to make that decision, as President, all you have to guide you are your values, and your vision, and the life experiencesthat make you who you are.So when it comes to rebuilding our economy, Barack is thinking about folks like my dad and like his grandmother.He’s thinking about the pride that comes from a hard day’s work.That’s why he signed the Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Act to help women get equal pay for equal work.That’s why he cut taxes for working families and small businesses and fought to get the auto industry back on its feet.That’s how he brought our economy from the brink of collapse to creating jobs again jobs you can raise a family on, good jobs right here in the United States of America.When it comes to the health of our families, Barack refused to listen to all those folks who told him to leave health reform for another day, another president.He didn’t care whether it was the easy thing to do politically that’s not how he was raised he cared that it was the right thing to do.He did it because he believes that here in America, our grandparents should be able to afford their medicine…our kids should be able to see a doctor when they’re sick…and no one in this country should ever go broke because of an accident or illness.And he believes that women are more than capable of making our own choices about our bodies and our health care…that’s what my husband stands for.When it comes to giving our kids the education they deserve, Barack knows that like me and like so many of you, he never could’ve attended college without financial aid.And believe it or not, when we were first married, our combined monthly student loan bills were actually higher than our mortgage.We were so young, so in love, and so in debt.That’s why Barack has fought so hard to increase student aid and keep interest rates down, because he wants every young person to fulfill their promise and be able to attend college without a mountain of debt.So in the end, for Barack, these issues aren’t political they’re personal.Because Barack knows what it means when a family struggles.He knows what it means to want something more for your kids and grandkids.Barack knows the American Dream because he’s lived it…and he wants everyone in this country to have that same opportunity, no matter who we are, or where we’re from, or what we look like, or who we love.And he believes that when you’ve worked hard, and done well, and walked through that doorway of opportunity…you do not slam it shut behind you…you reach back, and you give other folks the same chances that helped you succeed.So when people ask me whether being in the White House has changed my husband, I can honestly say that when it comes to his character, and his convictions, and his heart, Barack Obama is still the same man I fell in love with all those years ago.He’s the same man who started his career by turning down high paying jobs and instead working in struggling neighborhoods where a steel plant had shut down, fighting to rebuild those communities and get folks back to work…because for Barack, success isn’t about how much money you make, it’s about the difference you make in people’s lives.He’s the same man who, when our girls were first born, would anxiously check their cribs every few minutes to ensure they were still breathing, proudly showing them off to everyone we knew.That’s the man who sits down with me and our girls for dinner nearly every night, patiently answering their questions about issues in the news, and strategizing about middle school friendships.That’s the man I see in those quiet moments late at night, hunched over his desk, poring over the letters people have sent him.The letter from the father struggling to pay his bills…from the woman dying of cancer whose insurance company won’t cover her care…from the young person with so much promise but so few opportunities.I see the concern in his eyes…and I hear the determination in his voice as he tells me, “You won’t believe what these folks are going through, Michelle…it’s not right. We’ve got to keep working to fix this. We’ve got so much more to do.”I see how those stories our collection of struggles and hopes and dreams I see how that’s what drives Barack Obama every single day.And I didn’t think it was possible, but today, I love my husband even more than Idid four years ago…even more than I did 23 years ago, when we first met.I love that he’s never forgotten how he started.I love that we can trust Barack to do what he says he’s going to do, even when it’s hard especially when it’s hard.I love that for Barack, there is no such thing as “us”and “them”he doesn’t care whether you’re a Democrat, a Republican, or none of the above…he knows that we all love our country…and he’s always ready to listen to good ideas…he’s always looking for the very best in everyone he meets.And I love that even in the toughest moments, when we’re all sweating it when we’re worried that the bill won’t pass, and it seems like all is lost Barack never lets himself get distracted by the chatter and the noise.Just like his grandmother, he just keeps getting up and moving forward…with patience and wisdom, and courage and grace.And he reminds me that we are playing a long game here…and that change is hard, and change is slow, and it never happens all at once.But eventually we get there, we always do.We get there because of folks like my Dad…folks like Barack’s grandmother…men and women who said to themselves, “I may not have a chance to fulfill my dreams, but maybe my children will…maybe my grandchildren will.”So many of us stand here tonight because of their sacrifice, and longing, and steadfast love…because time and again, they swallowed their fears and doubts and did what was hard.So today, when the challenges we face start to seem overwhelming or even impossible let us never forget that doing the impossible is the history of this nation…it’s who we are as Americans…it’s how this country was built.And if our parents and grandparents could toil and struggle for us…if they could raise beams of steel to the sky, send a man to the moon, and connect the world with the touch of a button…then surely we can keep on sacrificing and building for our own kids and grandkids.And if so many brave men and women could wear our country’s uniform and sacrifice their lives for our most fundamental rights…then surely we can do our part as citizens of this great democracy to exercise those rights…surely, we can get to the polls and make our voices heard on Election Day.If farmers and blacksmiths could win independence from an empire…if immigrants could leave behind everything they knew for a better life on our shores…if women could be dragged to jail for seeking the vote…if a generation could defeat a depression, and define greatness for all time…if a young preacher could lift us to the mountaintop with his righteous dream…and if proud Americans can be who they are and boldly stand at the altar with who they love…then surely, surely we can give everyone in this country a fair chance at that great American Dream.Because in the end, more than anything else, that is the story of this country the story of unwavering hope grounded in unyielding struggle.That is what has made my story, and Barack’s story, and so many other American stories possible.And I say all of this tonight not just as First Lady…and not just as a wife.You see, at the end of the day, my most important title is still “mom-in-chief.”My daughters are still the heart of my heart and the center of my world.But today, I have none of those worries from four years ago about whether Barack and I were doing what’s best for our girls.Because today, I know from experience that if I truly want to leave a better world for my daughters, and all our sons and daughters…if we want to give all our children a foundation for their dreams and opportunities worthy of their promise…if we want to give them that sense of limitless possibility that belief that here in America, there is always something better out there if you’re willing to work for it…then we must work like never before…and we must once again come together and stand together for the man we can trust to keep moving this great country forward…my husband, our President, President Barack Obama.Thank you, God bless you, and God bless America.Transcript: Michelle Obama\'s Convention SpeechSeptember 4,2012Thank you so much, Elaine...we are so grateful for your family\'s service and sacrifice...and we will always have your back.Over the past few years as First Lady, I have had the extraordinary privilege of traveling all across this country.And everywhere I\'ve gone, in the people I\'ve met, and the stories I\'ve heard, I have seen the very best of the American spirit.I have seen it in the incredible kindness and warmth that people have shown me and my family, especially our girls.I\'ve seen it in teachers in a near-bankrupt school district who vowed to keep teaching without pay.I\'ve seen it in people who become heroes at a moment\'s notice, diving into harm\'s way to save others...flying across the country to put out a fire...driving for hours to bail out a flooded town.And I\'ve seen it in our men and women in uniform and our proud military families...in wounded warriors who tell me they\'re not just going to walk again, they\'re going to run, and they\'re going to run marathons...in the young man blinded by a bomb in Afghanistan who said, simply, "...I\'d give my eyes 100 times again to have the chance to do what I have done and what I can still do."Every day, the people I meet inspire me...every day, they make me proud...every day they remind me how blessed we are to live in the greatest nation on earth.Serving as your First Lady is an honor and a privilege...but back when we first came together four years ago, I still had some concerns about this journey we\'d begun.While I believed deeply in my husband\'s vision for this country...and I was certain he would make an extraordinary President...like any mother, I was worried about what it would mean for our girls if he got that chance.How would we keep them grounded under the glare of the national spotlight?PBS NewsHour/YouTubeFirst lady Michelle Obama addresses the DNC after being introduced by military mom Elaine Brye, from PBS NewsHour.How would they feel being uprooted from their school, their friends, and the only home they\'d ever known?Our life before moving to Washington was filled with simple joys...Saturdays at soccer games, Sundays at grandma\'s house...and a date night for Barack and me was either dinner or a movie, because as an exhausted mom, I couldn\'t stay awake for both.And the truth is, I loved the life we had built for our girls...I deeply loved the man I had built that life with...and I didn\'t want that to change if he became President.I loved Barack just the way he was.You see, even though back then Barack was a Senator and a presidential candidate...to me, he was still the guy who\'d picked me up for our dates in a car that was so rusted out, I could actually see the pavement going by through a hole in the passenger side door...he was the guy whose proudest possession was a coffee table he\'d found in a dumpster, and whose only pair of decent shoes was half a size too small.But when Barack started telling me about his family – that\'s when I knew I had found a kindred spirit, someone whose values and upbringing were so much like mine.You see, Barack and I were both raised by families who didn\'t have much in the way of money or material possessions but who had given us something far more valuable – their unconditional love, their unflinching sacrifice, and the chance to go places they had never imagined for themselves.My father was a pump operator at the city water plant, and he was diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis when my brother and I were young.And even as a kid, I knew there were plenty of days when he was in pain...I knew there were plenty of mornings when it was a struggle for him to simply get out of bed.But every morning, I watched my father wake up with a smile, grab his walker, prop himself up against the bathroom sink, and slowly shave and button his uniform.And when he returned home after a long day\'s work, my brother and I would stand at the top of the stairs to our little apartment, patiently waiting to greet him...watching as he reached down to lift one leg, and then the other, to slowly climb his way into our arms.But despite these challenges, my dad hardly ever missed a day of work...he and my mom were determined to give me and my brother the kind of education they could only dream of.And when my brother and I finally made it to college, nearly all of our tuition came from student loans and grants.But my dad still had to pay a tiny portion of that tuition himself.And every semester, he was determined to pay that bill right on time, even taking out loans when he fell short.He was so proud to be sending his kids to college...and he made sure we never missed a registration deadline because his check was late.You see, for my dad, that\'s what it meant to be a man.Like so many of us, that was the measure of his success in life – being able to earn a decent living that allowed him to support his family.And as I got to know Barack, I realized that even though he\'d grown up all the way across the country, he\'d been brought up just like me.Barack was raised by a single mother who struggled to pay the bills, and by grandparents who stepped in when she needed help.Barack\'s grandmother started out as a secretary at a community bank...and she moved quickly up the ranks...but like so many women, she hit a glass ceiling.And for years, men no more qualified than she was – men she had actually trained – were promoted up the ladder ahead of her, earning more and more money while Barack\'s family continued to scrape by.But day after day, she kept on waking up at dawn to catch the bus...arriving at work before anyone else...giving her best without complaint or regret.And she would often tell Barack, "So long as you kids do well, Bar, that\'s all that really matters."Like so many American families, our families weren\'t asking for much.They didn\'t begrudge anyone else\'s success or care that others had much more than they did...in fact, they admired it.They simply believed in that fundamental American promise that, even if you don\'t start out with much, if you work hard and do what you\'re supposed to do, then you should be able to build a decent life for yourself and an even better life for your kids and grandkids.That\'s how they raised us...that\'s what we learned from their example.We learned about dignity and decency – that how hard you work matters more than how much you make...that helping others means more than just getting ahead yourself.We learned about honesty and integrity – that the truth matters...that you don\'t take shortcuts or play by your own set of rules...and success doesn\'t count unless you earn it fair and square.We learned about gratitude and humility – that so many people had a hand in our success, from the teachers who inspired us to the janitors who kept our school clean...and we were taught to value everyone\'s contribution and treat everyone with respect.Those are the values Barack and I – and so many of you – are trying to pass on to our own children.That\'s who we are.And standing before you four years ago, I knew that I didn\'t want any of that to change if Barack became President.Well, today, after so many struggles and triumphs and moments that have tested my husband in ways I never could have imagined, I have seen firsthand that being president doesn\'t change who you are – it reveals who you are.You see, I\'ve gotten to see up close and personal what being president really looks like.And I\'ve seen how the issues that come across a President\'s desk are always the hard ones – the problems where no amount of data or numbers will get you to the right answer...the judgment calls where the stakes are so high, and there is no margin for error.And as President, you can get all kinds of advice from all kinds of people.But at the end of the day, when it comes time to make that decision, as President, all you have to guide you are your values, and your vision, and the life experiences that make you who you are.So when it comes to rebuilding our economy, Barack is thinking about folks like my dad and like his grandmother.He\'s thinking about the pride that comes from a hard day\'s work.That\'s why he signed the Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Act to help women get equal pay for equal work.That\'s why he cut taxes for working families and small businesses and fought to get the auto industry back on its feet.That\'s how he brought our economy from the brink of collapse to creating jobs again – jobs you can raise a family on, good jobs right here in the United States of America.When it comes to the health of our families, Barack refused to listen to all those folks who told him to leave health reform for another day, another president.He didn\'t care whether it was the easy thing to do politically – that\'s not how he was raised – he cared that it was the right thing to do.He did it because he believes that here in America, our grandparents should be able to afford their medicine...our kids should be able to see a doctor when they\'re sick...and no one in this country should ever go broke because of an accident or illness.And he believes that women are more than capable of making our own choices about our bodies and our health care...that\'s what my husband stands for.When it comes to giving our kids the education they deserve, Barack knows that like me and like so many of you, he never could\'ve attended college without financial aid.And believe it or not, when we were first married, our combined monthly student loan bills were actually higher than our mortgage.We were so young, so in love, and so in debt.That\'s why Barack has fought so hard to increase student aid and keep interest rates down, because he wants every young person to fulfill their promise and be able to attend college without a mountain of debt.So in the end, for Barack, these issues aren\'t political – they\'re personal.Because Barack knows what it means when a family struggles.He knows what it means to want something more for your kids and grandkids.Barack knows the American Dream because he\'s lived it...and he wants everyone in this country to have that same opportunity, no matter who we are, or where we\'re from, or what we look like, or who we love.And he believes that when you\'ve worked hard, and done well, and walked through that doorway of opportunity...you do not slam it shut behind you...you reach back, and you give other folks the same chances that helped you succeed.So when people ask me whether being in the White House has changed my husband, I can honestly say that when it comes to his character, and his convictions, and his heart, Barack Obama is still the same man I fell in love with all those years ago.He\'s the same man who started his career by turning down high paying jobs and instead working in struggling neighborhoods where a steel plant had shut down, fighting to rebuild those communities and get folks back to work...because for Barack, success isn\'t about how much money you make, it\'s about the difference you make in people\'s lives.。
美国第一夫人米歇尔激情演讲翻译全文(附演讲视频)
美国第一夫人米歇尔激情演讲翻译全文(附演讲视频)导语:震撼!美国第一夫人米歇尔激情演讲,为丈夫竞选助阵!以下是品才网小编整理的美国第一夫人米歇尔激情演讲翻译全文,欢迎阅读参考!9月4日,在美国北卡罗来纳州夏洛特举行的民主党全国代表大会上,美国第一夫人米歇尔激情演讲,为丈夫竞选助阵。
以下是演讲全文中文翻译:非常感谢,伊莲……我们非常感谢来自你家庭的服务和牺牲,我们永远支持你。
过去的几年来,借由作为第一夫人的非凡殊荣,我几乎游遍了整个美国。
而无论我去到哪里,从我所见到的人们,所听到的故事中,我都看到了最真切的美国精神。
在人们对我和我的家庭,特别是我的女儿们那难以置信的友善和热情中,我看到了它。
在一个濒临破产的学区的教师们不收分文、坚持执教的誓言中,我看到了它。
在人们在突如其来的紧急召唤下化身英雄,纵身扑向灾害去拯救他人……飞过整个国家去扑灭大火……驱车数小时去援助被淹没的城镇时,我看到了它。
在我们身着军装的男女军人和自豪的军属身上……在受伤的战士们告诉我他们不仅会再次站立行走,而是会奔跑,甚至参加马拉松时……在一位于阿富汗因炸弹而失明的年轻人“……为了我所做的和我还将要做的,我宁愿失去我的眼睛一百次。
”这样轻描淡写的话语中,我看到了它。
每一天,我所见到的人们都鼓舞着我……每一天,他们都令我骄傲……每一天,他们都在提醒我,能够生活在这地球上最伟大的国度中是多么的幸福。
成为诸位的第一夫人,是我的荣耀和幸运……但当我们四年前首次聚在一起的时候,我仍对我们即将展开的旅程心怀疑虑。
对我丈夫心中的祖国愿景,我满怀信心……对他将成为一位出色的总统,我也深信不疑……但是就像所有的母亲一样,我也曾担心如果他当选,这对我们的女儿们意味着什么。
身处万众瞩目的聚光灯下,我们要如何让他们保持脚踏实地?当他们被迫离开从小熟悉的家、学校、和朋友时,会有什么感受?在搬到华盛顿之前,我们的生活充满简单的快乐……周六参加足球赛,周日则在祖母家……还有巴拉克和我的约会之夜,我们要么出去晚餐,要么去看场电影,因为作为一个筋疲力尽的老妈,我实在没法同时去晚餐和电影还不打瞌睡。
米歇尔演讲稿
米歇尔演讲稿
尊敬的各位领导、老师和同学们:
大家好!今天我非常荣幸能够站在这里,与大家分享我的一些
想法和观点。
首先,我要感谢各位领导和老师们给予我这次发言的
机会。
今天,我想和大家分享的是关于自我成长和自我实现的话题。
在我们的生活中,每个人都希望能够成为更好的自己,实现自己的
梦想和目标。
而我认为,米歇尔·奥巴马是一个非常好的榜样,她
的演讲和言行都深深地影响了我。
米歇尔·奥巴马是一位非常杰出的女性,她不仅是美国前第一
夫人,更是一位成功的律师、作家和社会活动家。
她的演讲总是充
满力量和感染力,她鼓励人们勇敢追求自己的梦想,勇敢面对挑战,不断努力奋斗。
她的言行举止都展现了她的自信、智慧和善良,深
受人们的尊敬和喜爱。
米歇尔·奥巴马的成功并不是偶然的,她通过不懈的努力和坚持,一步步走到了今天的位置。
她的成功告诉我们,只要我们有梦
想,有目标,就要勇敢迈出第一步,不要害怕困难和挑战,要相信
自己,坚定不移地走下去。
在我们的成长道路上,我们也会面临很多困难和挑战,但只要
我们保持积极的心态,坚持不懈地努力,相信自己,我们一定能够
实现自己的梦想,成为更好的自己。
最后,我想引用米歇尔·奥巴马的一句话来结束我的演讲,
“我们每个人都有价值,我们每个人都应该为自己的梦想而努力。
”让我们一起努力,实现自己的梦想,成为更好的自己!
谢谢大家!。
奥巴马夫人米歇尔的助选演讲稿
奥巴马夫人米歇尔的助选演讲稿Ladies and gentlemen,Thank you so much for joining me here today. It is a great privilege and honor to be standing before you as we embark on this journey towards a better and brighter future for our nation.No matter our race or ethnicity, our gender or sexual orientation, our socio-economic background or politicalaffiliation – we all want the same thing: a prosperous and just nation where every person has the opportunity to succeed and thrive.But there is still so much work to be done. Our democracy is under threat, our healthcare system is in shambles, and our planet is on the brink of catastrophe. We cannot afford to sit idly by and hope for change – we must take action, and we must do it now.But I cannot do it alone. I need your help. I need your voices, your passion, and your dedication to this cause. Together, we can create a movement that will bring about real change – change that will echo throughout our nation and the world.Thank you, God bless you, and God bless the United States of America.。
奥巴马夫人米歇尔的助选演讲稿(中英文对照)
First Lady Michelle Obama:When it comes to giving our kids the education they deserve, Barack knows that like me and like so many of you, he never could've attended college without financial aid.And believe it or not, when we were first married, our combined monthly student loan bills were actually higher than our mortgage.We were so young, so in love, and so in debt.That's why Barack has fought so hard to increase student aid and keep interest rates down, because he wants every young person to fulfill their promise and be able to attend college without a mountain of debt.So in the end, for Barack, these issues aren't political – they're personal. Because Barack knows what it means when a family struggles.He knows what it means to want something more for your kids and grandkids.Barack knows the American Dream because he's lived it...and he wants everyone in this country to have that same opportunity, no matter who we are, or where we're from, or what we look like, or who we love.And he believes that when you've worked hard, and done well, and walked through that doorway of opportunity...you do not slam it shutbehind you...you reach back, and you give other folks the same chances that helped you succeed.So when people ask me whether being in the White House has changed my husband, I can honestly say that when it comes to his character, and his convictions, and his heart, Barack Obama is still the same man I fell in love with all those years ago.He's the same man who started his career by turning down high paying jobs and instead working in struggling neighborhoods where a steel plant had shut down, fighting to rebuild those communities and get folks back to work...because for Barack, success isn't about how much money you make, it's about the difference you make in people's lives. He's the same man who, when our girls were first born, would anxiously check their cribs every few minutes to ensure they were still breathing, proudly showing them off to everyone we knew.That's the man who sits down with me and our girls for dinner nearly every night, patiently answering their questions about issues in the news, and strategizing about middle school friendships.That's the man I see in those quiet moments late at night, hunched over his desk, poring over the letters people have sent him.The letter from the father struggling to pay his bills...from the woman dying of cancer whose insurance company won't cover her care...from the young person with so much promise but so few opportunities.I see the concern in his eyes...and I hear the determination in his voice as he tells me, "You won't believe what these folks are going through, Michelle...it's not right. We've got to keep working to fix this. We've got so much more to do."I see how those stories – our collection of struggles and hopes and dreams – I see how that's what drives Barack Obama every single day. And I didn't think it was possible, but today, I love my husband even more than I did four years ago...even more than I did 23 years ago, when we first met.I love that he's never forgotten how he started.I love that we can trust Barack to do what he says he's going to do, even when it's hard – especially when it's hard.I love that for Barack, there is no such thing as "us" and "them" – he doesn't care whether you're a Democrat, a Republican, or none of the above...he knows that we all love our country...and he's always ready to listen to good ideas...he's always looking for the very best in everyone hemeets. And I love that even in the toughest moments, when we're all sweating it – when we're worried that the bill won't pass, and it seems like all is lost – Barack never lets himself get distracted by the chatter and the noise.Just like his grandmother, he just keeps getting up and moving forward...with patience and wisdom, and courage and grace.And he reminds me that we are playing a long game here...and that change is hard, and change is slow, and it never happens all at once. But eventually we get there, we always do.We get there because of folks like my Dad...folks like Barack's grandmother...men and women who said to themselves, "I may not have a chance to fulfill my dreams, but maybe my children will...maybe my grandchildren will."So many of us stand here tonight because of their sacrifice, and longing, and steadfast love...because time and again, they swallowed their fears and doubts and did what was hard.So today, when the challenges we face start to seem overwhelming – or even impossible – let us never forget that doing the impossible is thehistory of this nation...it's who we are as Americans...it's how this country was built.And if our parents and grandparents could toil and struggle for us...if they could raise beams of steel to the sky, send a man to the moon, and connect the world with the touch of a button...then surely we can keep on sacrificing and building for our own kids and grandkids.And if so many brave men and women could wear our country's uniform and sacrifice their lives for our most fundamental rights...then surely we can do our part as citizens of this great democracy to exercise those rights...surely, we can get to the polls and make our voices heard on Election Day.If farmers and blacksmiths could win independence from an empire...if immigrants could leave behind everything they knew for a better life on our shores...if women could be dragged to jail for seeking the vote...if a generation could defeat a depression, and define greatness for all time...if a young preacher could lift us to the mountaintop with his righteous dream...and if proud Americans can be who they are and boldly stand at the altar with who they love...then surely, surely we can give everyone in this country a fair chance at that great American Dream.Because in the end, more than anything else, that is the story of this country – the story of unwavering hope grounded in unyielding struggle.That is what has made my story, and Barack's story, and so many other American stories possible.And I say all of this tonight not just as First Lady...and not just as a wife.You see, at the end of the day, my most important title is still "mom-in-chief."My daughters are still the heart of my heart and the center of my world. But today, I have none of those worries from four years ago about whether Barack and I were doing what's best for our girls.Because today, I know from experience that if I truly want to leave a better world for my daughters, and all our sons and daughters...if we want to give all our children a foundation for their dreams and opportunities worthy of their promise...if we want to give them that sense of limitless possibility – that belief that here in America, there is always something better out there if you're willing to work for it...then we must work like never before...and we must once again come together and stand together for the man we can trust to keep moving this great country forward...my husband, our President, President Barack Obama. Thank you, God bless you, and God bless America.奥巴马夫人米歇尔的演讲稿孩子们应该受到很好的教育,说道这个问题,barack 懂得,就像我们中很多人一样,没有助学金他就也不可能上大学。
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米歇尔演讲稿英文回答:As First Lady of the United States, I've had the opportunity to speak to people all over the world. I've spoken to young people about the importance of education, to women about the importance of their voices, and to families about the importance of staying strong.One of the most important speeches I've ever given was at the Democratic National Convention in 2008. In that speech, I talked about my husband, Barack Obama, and why I believed he would be a great president. I also talked about my own journey, from growing up in a working-class family to becoming the First Lady of the United States.I've always believed that everyone has a story to tell, and that we can all learn from each other. That's why I'm so passionate about the power of storytelling. When we share our stories, we not only connect with each other, butwe also change the world.My story is a story of hope. It's a story about how anything is possible if you set your mind to it. I hopethat my story will inspire you to dream big and to never give up on your dreams.I've been truly blessed to have the opportunity to serve as First Lady. It's been an honor to represent the people of the United States and to make a difference in the world. I will never forget the people I've met and the stories I've heard.I'm so grateful for the opportunity to have served as First Lady. It's been the greatest honor of my life.中文回答:作为美国第一夫人,我有幸向全世界的人们发表演讲。
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过去的几年来,借由作为第一夫人的非凡殊荣,我几乎游遍了整个美国。
而无论我去到哪里,从我所见到的人们,所听到的故事中,我都看到了最真切的美国精神。
在人们对我和我的家庭,特别是我的女儿们那难以置信的友善和热情中,我看到了它。
在一个濒临破产的学区的教师们不收分文、坚持执教的誓言中,我看到了它。
在人们在突如其来的紧急召唤下化身英雄,纵身扑向灾害去拯救他人……飞过整个国家去扑灭大火……驱车数小时去援助被淹没的城镇时,我看到了它。
在我们身着军装的男女军人和自豪的军属身上……在受伤的战士们告诉我他们不仅会再次站立行走,而是会奔跑,甚至参加马拉松时……在一位于阿富汗因炸弹而失明的年轻人―……为了我所做的和我还将要做的,我宁愿失去我的眼睛一百次。
‖这样轻描淡写的话语中,我看到了它。
每一天,我所见到的人们都鼓舞着我……每一天,他们都令我骄傲……每一天,他们都在提醒我,能够生活在这地球上最伟大的国度中是多么的幸福。
成为诸位的第一夫人,是我的荣耀和幸运……但当我们四年前首次聚在一起的时候,我仍对我们即将展开的旅程心怀疑虑。
对我丈夫心中的祖国愿景,我满怀信心……对他将成为一位出色的总统,我也深信不疑……但是就像所有的母亲一样,我也曾担心如果他当选,这对我们的女儿们意味着什么。
身处万众瞩目的聚光灯下,我们要如何让他们保持脚踏实地?当他们被迫离开从小熟悉的家、学校、和朋友时,会有什么感受?在搬到华盛顿之前,我们的生活充满简单的快乐……周六参加足球赛,周日则在祖母家……还有巴拉克和我的约会之夜,我们要么出去晚餐,要么去看场电影,因为作为一个筋疲力尽的老妈,我实在没法同时去晚餐和电影还不打瞌睡。
说真话,我爱我们为女儿们所创造的生活……我深爱和我一起创造这生活的男人……而且我不愿意让这一切因为他当了总统而发生变化。
我爱的就是巴拉克原来的样子。
你们瞧,即便当时巴拉克已经是一名参议员兼总统候选人了……对我而言,他仍是那个开着辆锈迹斑斑的破车来接我去约会的男子,我几乎都能透过乘客这侧车门上的破洞看到飞逝而过的路面……他仍是那个把一张从垃圾箱里翻出来的咖啡桌当做自己最了不起的财产的男子,那个仅有的一双体面的鞋子比自己的脚还小了半号的男子。
然而,当巴拉克开始向我讲述他的家庭时——就在那一刻,我明白我遇到了一个志同道合的灵魂,他的价值观和成长经历与我惊人地相似。
如你们所知,养育巴拉克和我的两个家庭都没有太多金钱或物质财富,但是,他们却给予了我们更为珍贵的东西——无条件的爱,大无畏的牺牲,以及到达他们自己从未想象过的目标的机会。
我的父亲是城市水厂的一名泵浦操作员,在我和哥哥很小的时候就被诊断出患有多发性硬化症。
即使当时还小,我也知道他常常被病痛折磨……我知道有许多清晨,仅仅连起床对他来说都是一场痛苦挣扎。
然而每天早晨,我都看到父亲面带微笑地醒来,抓紧他的助步器,用浴室的洗脸池支撑着自己的身体,缓慢地刮好胡须,扣好制服。
然后,当他在漫长的一天工作后,我和哥哥会站在通往我家小公寓的楼梯顶上,耐心地等着迎接他回家……我们注视着他弯下腰,举起一条腿,然后是另一条腿,慢慢地爬上楼梯,迎向我们的怀抱。
然而无论多么艰难,我父亲从未请过一天假……他和我母亲决心要让我和哥哥受到他们梦寐以求的教育。
当哥哥和我终于升上大学的时候,我们几乎所有的学费都来源于学生贷款和补助金。
但是我父亲仍不得不自己掏腰包来支付我们学费中的一小部分。
每个学期,他都坚持按时支付学费账单,在他捉襟见肘的时候,他甚至宁可去贷款。
能送自己的子女去上大学,他是如此地骄傲……他从未让我们因为父亲姗姗来迟的支票而错过任何一个报到截止日期。
你们瞧,对我的父亲来说,这是身为一个男人的责任。
就和我们中的很多人一样,这就是他衡量生命成功与否的方式——能否靠工作让自己的家庭过上体面的生活。
当我逐渐开始了解巴拉克之后,我发现虽然他在美国的另一头长大,他的成长经历却和我惊人地相似。
巴拉克成长在一个单亲家庭里,他的母亲依靠努力工作来维持家庭生活,在她实在无力支持的时候,祖父母也会伸出援手。
巴拉克的祖母最初在社区银行当秘书……她升职很快……但就和其他许多女性一样,她的升职最终还是受到了性别限制。
数年间,那些不如她有能力的男性员工——事实上,还是她亲手培训的男性员工——都被提升到了比她高的职位,挣的钱越来越多,而与此同时,巴拉克一家只能勉强度日。
但一天又一天,她仍然早起去赶公车……比其他任何人都早到公司……她总是做到最好,从不抱怨,从不懊悔。
而且,她常常这样告诉巴拉克:―只要你的孩子过得好,巴,其他什么都不重要。
‖就和许许多多美国家庭一样,我们俩的家庭都知足常乐。
他们并不嫉妒其他人的成功,也不在意其他人是否比他们拥有更多……事实上,他们为此心存感激。
他们就是心怀着最根本的美国希望,即是说,哪怕你出身贫寒,只要你努力工作,做好本职,那么你就能让自己过上体面的生活,而你的子女和他们的孩子也会过得越来越好。
他们就是这样把我们养育成人……并且成为了我们的学习榜样。
我们学会了做自尊正派的人——努力工作远比挣钱多少重要……帮助别人比自己争先更有意义。
我们学会了做诚实守信的人——要讲究真相……不能妄图走捷径或耍小伎俩……以及公平争取来的成功才算数。
我们学会了感激和谦卑——我们的成功依靠许多人的帮助,从启迪我们的老师到保持学校整洁的校工……我们学会珍惜每个人的贡献,并以尊重待人。
这些是巴拉克和我——以及在场的众多人士——都试图传递给子女的价值观。
我们就是这样的人。
四年前,站在你们面前的我知道,如果巴拉克成为总统,我不愿意这些价值观产生任何改变。
那么,今天,在那么多的艰苦奋斗和胜利,以及我的丈夫所经历过的那么多我从未想象过的考验之后,我亲眼认识到,当总统并不会改变一个人——它只会揭示一个人。
你们瞧,我有幸能近距离亲眼观察当总统是怎么一回事。
我发现放到总统桌上的问题总是难题——那些无论多少数据或数字都无法得出正确答案的难题……那些风险如此之高的选择,根本容不得一星半点的差错。
还有,作为总统,你会收到各种各样的人向你发出的各种各样的建议。
但是到最后,需要做出决定的时刻,作为总统,你所拥有的全部指引就是你的价值观,判断力,以及那些对你影响深远的成长经历。
因此,当说到重建经济的时候,巴拉克想到的是像我的父亲和他的祖母一样的人们。
他想到的是一天辛勤工作所带来的自豪感。
这就是为什么他签署了《莉莉?列得贝塔同工同酬法案》,以帮助女性得到同工同酬的公平权利。
这就是为什么他为工作家庭和小型企业削减了税负,并努力让汽车工业重新起步。
这就是他如何将我们的经济从崩溃的边缘拉回并使其重新开始创造工作机会——让人们能够养家糊口的工作,这些好工作就在这里,在美利坚合众国。
至于我们的家庭健康问题,巴拉克拒绝听从所有那些要他暂缓医疗改革,把问题留给下一任总统的人。
他不在乎这在政治上是不是一件容易的事——这不是他所受到的教育——他在乎的是:做正确的事。
他这样做,是因为他坚信在美国,我们的祖父母们应该能够负担自己的医药费用……我们的孩子生病时必须能够去看医生……而且,在这个国家里,没有人应该因为一场意外或疾病而破产。
他还相信,女性完全有能力对自己的身体和医疗做出选择……这就是我丈夫的立场。
关于给予我们的孩子应有的教育,巴拉克知道,就像我和你们中的许多人一样,如果没有助学金,他永远也不可能完成大学学业。
而且,不管你们信不信,我们刚结婚的时候,我们的学生贷款账单合起来比我们的房贷还要高。
我们是那么年轻,那么相爱,又是那样的负债累累。
这就是为什么巴拉克努力增加助学金,并保持低贷款利率的原因,因为他想让每个年轻人都能达成所愿,而不需要为了进入大学而背负山一样沉重的债务。
所以归根结底,对巴拉克来说,这些并非政治问题——而是个人问题。
因为巴拉克知道一个家庭挣扎度日意味着什么。
他知道想要让下一代和下下一代过上更好的生活意味着什么。
巴拉克懂得什么是美国梦,因为他正用一生去实践它……而他想让生活在这个国度里的每一个人都拥有同样的机会,无论我们是谁,无论我们从哪里来,无论我们肤貌如何,无论我们爱的对象。
而且他认为,当你努力工作,获得成功,并且跨越了那扇机遇的大门之后……你不应该砰地一声关上身后的大门……你应该伸出援助之手,将成功的机会同样给予后来之人。
因此,当人们问我,入主白宫是否改变了我的丈夫的时候,我可以诚实地说,无论是从他的性格,他的信念,他的心灵来看,巴拉克-奥巴马都仍是许多年前我所爱上的那个男人。
他仍是那样一个人,会在自己的事业起步期拒绝高薪工作,而走入一个因钢铁厂的倒闭而陷入困境的社区,为社区的重建和人们重获工作而奋斗……因为对巴拉克来说,成功并不等于你挣的钱,而是你给人们的生活带来的改变。
他仍是那样一个人,当我们的女儿刚出生的时候,隔不了几分钟就急匆匆地查看摇篮,确认她们仍在好好呼吸,并骄傲地向我们认识的每个人展示自己的宝贝女儿。
他还是那个几乎每晚都会坐下来陪我和女儿们吃晚餐,耐心地回答她们关于新闻事件的问题,并为中学生间的友谊问题出谋划策的人。
他还是那个,我常常看到在万籁俱寂的深夜里,仍趴在书桌上钻研人们寄来的信件的人。
写信来的有努力工作支付账单的父亲……有保险公司拒绝赔付医疗费用而命在旦夕的癌症女病人……有具有无限天赋潜力却得不到机会的年轻人。
我能看到他眼里的忧虑……我也能听出他声音中的决心,他说:―你不会相信这些人们在经历些什么,米歇尔……这不对。
我们必须继续工作,直到解决这些问题。
我们还有更多事情要做。
‖我看到人们的这些生活故事——我们所收集的这些奋斗、希望和梦想——我看到这些都是推动巴拉克-奥巴马每一天工作的动力。
我曾以为我不能爱他更多,然而今天,我比四年前更爱我的丈夫了……甚至比23年前我们初见的时候更爱。
我爱他从未忘记自己奋斗的开端。
我爱他值得信任,言行一致,哪怕面临的困难重重——或者说,特别是在困难重重的时刻。
我爱他不在主观上划分敌我——他才不在意你是民主党人,共和党人,或是别的什么党派……他知道我们都爱我们的国家……而他总是乐意聆听好的建议……他总是乐意在遇见的每个人身上发现优点。
我爱他即使在最艰难的时候,当我们都焦虑不安的时候——当我们担心法案不被通过,而看上去已经全局皆输了的时候——巴拉克从不让自己被非议和噪音干扰。
就像他的祖母一样,他只是坚持起床,继续前进……带着耐心和智慧,以及勇气和风度。
他也提醒我,我们在打一场漫长的比赛……改变是艰难的,是缓慢的,它不会一夜来临。
但最终,我们会获得胜利,我们一向如此。
我们的胜利,来源于像我父亲那样的人们……像巴拉克的祖母那样的人们……那些对自己说:―我也许没有机会实现梦想,但也许我的孩子们会有……也许我的孙子孙女们会有……‖的男人和女人们。