第一篇：米歇爾論教育(英文)

米歇爾·奧巴馬論教育（倫敦伊斯靈頓·伊麗莎白·安德森女校）

This is my first trip.My first foreign trip as a first lady.Can you believe that?(Applause)And while this is not my first visit to the U.K., I have to say that I am glad this is my first official visit.The special relationship between the United States and the U.K.is based not only on the relationship between governments, but the common language and the values that we share.And I'm reminded of that by watching you all today.During my visit I've been especially honored to meet some of Britain's most extraordinary women.Women who are paving the way for all of you.And I'm honored to meet you, the future leaders of Great Britain and this world.And although the circumstances of our lives may seem very distant, with me standing here as the First Lady of the United States of America, and you, just getting through school.I want you to know that we have very much in common.For nothing in my life's path would have predicted that I'd be standing here as the first African-American First Lady of the United States of America.There is nothing in my story that would land me here.I wasn't raised with wealth or resources or any social standing to speak of.I was raised on the South Side of Chicago.That's the real part of Chicago.And I was the product of a working-class community.My father was a city worker all of his life.And my mother was a stay-at-home mom.And she stayed at home to take care of me and my older brother.Neither of them attended university.My dad was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis in the prime of his life.But even as it got harder for him to walk and get dressed in the morning--I saw him struggle more and more--my father never complained about his struggle.He was grateful for what he had.He just woke up a little earlier and worked a little harder.And my brother and I were raised with all that you really need: love, strong values and a belief that with a good education and a whole lot of hard work, that there was nothing that we could not do.I am an example of what's possible when girls from the very beginning of their lives are loved and nurtured by the people around them.I was surrounded by extraordinary women in my life.Grandmothers, teachers, aunts, cousins, neighbors, who taught me about quiet strength and dignity.And my mother, the most important role model in my life, who lives with us at the White House and helps to care for our two little daughters, Malia and Sasha.She's an active presence in their lives, as well as mine, and is instilling in them the same values that she taught me and my brother: things like compassion, and integrity, and confidence, and perseverance.All of that wrapped up in an unconditional love that only a grandmother can give.I was also fortunate enough to be cherished and encouraged by some strong male role models as well, including my father, my brother, uncles and grandfathers.The men in my life taught me some important things, as well.They taught me about what a respectful relationship should look like between men and women.They taught me about what a strong marriage feels like.That it's built on faith and commitment and an admiration for each other's unique gifts.They taught me about what it means to be a father and to raise a family.And not only to invest in your own home but to reach out and help raise kids in the broader community.And these were the same qualities that I looked for in my own husband, Barack Obama.And when we first met, one of the things that I remember is that he took me out on a date.And his date was to go with him to a community meeting.(Laughter)I know, how romantic.(Laughter)But when we met, Barack was a community organizer.He worked, helping people to find jobs and to try to bring resources into struggling neighborhoods.As he talked to the residents in that community center, he talked about two concepts.He talked about “the world as it is” and “the world as it should be.” And I talked about this throughout the entire campaign.What he said, that all too often, is that we accept the distance between those two ideas.And sometimes we settle for the world as it is, even when it doesn't reflect our values and aspirations.But Barack reminded us on that day, all of us in that room, that we all know what our world should look like.We know what fairness and justice and opportunity look like.We all know.And he urged the people in that meeting, in that community, to devote themselves to closing the gap between those two ideas, to work together to try to make the world as it is and the world as it should be, one and the same.And I think about that today because I am reminded and convinced that all of you in this school are very important parts of closing that gap.You are the women who will build the world as it should be.You're going to write the next chapter in history.Not just for yourselves, but for your generation and generations to come.And that's why getting a good education is so important.That's why all of this that you're going through--the ups and the downs, the teachers that you love and the teachers that you don't--why it's so important.Because communities and countries and ultimately the world, are only as strong as the health of their women.And that's important to keep in mind.A part of that health includes an outstanding education.The difference between a struggling family and a healthy one is often the presence of an empowered woman or women, at the center of that family.The difference between a broken community and a thriving one is often the healthy respect between men and women who appreciate the contributions each other makes to society.The difference between a languishing nation and one that will flourish is the recognition that we need equal access to education for both boys and girls.And this school, named after the U.K.'s first female doctor, and the surrounding buildings named for Mexican artist Frida Kahlo, Mary Seacole, the Jamaican nurse known as the “black Florence Nightingale,” and the English author, Emily Bronte, honor women who fought sexism, racism and ignorance, to pursue their passions to feed their own souls.They allowed for no obstacles.As the sign said back there, “without limitations.” They knew no other way to live than to follow their dreams.And having done so, these women moved many obstacles.And they opened many new doors for millions of female doctors and nurses and artists and authors, all of whom have followed them.And by getting a good education, you too can control your own destiny.Please remember that.If you want to know the reason why I'm standing here, it's because of education.I never cut class.Sorry, I don't know if anybody is cutting class.I never did it.I loved getting 'A's.I liked being smart.I liked being on time.I liked getting my work done.I thought being smart was cooler than anything in the world.And you too, with these same values, can control your own destiny.You too can pave the way.You too can realize your dreams, and then your job is to reach back and to help someone just like you do the same thing.History proves that it doesn't matter whether you come from a council estate or a country estate.Your success will be determined by your own fortitude, your own confidence, your own individual hard work.That is true.That is the reality of the world that we live in.You now have control over your own destiny.And it won't be easy.That's for sure.But you have everything you need.Everything you need to succeed, you already have right here.My husband works in this big office.They call it the Oval Office.In the White House, there's the desk that he sits at.It's called the Resolute desk.It was built by the timber of Her Majesty's Ship Resolute and given by Queen Victoria.It's an enduring symbol of the friendship between our two nations.And its name, Resolute, is a reminder of the strength of character that's required not only to lead a country, but to live a life of purpose, as well.And I hope in pursuing your dreams, you all remain resolute, that you go forward without limits, and that you use your talents--because there are many.We've seen them.It's there.That you use them to create the world as it should be.Because we are counting on you.We are counting on every single one of you to be the very best that you can be.Because the world is big.And it's full of challenges.And we need strong, smart, confident young women to stand up and take the reins.We know you can do it.We love you.Thank you so much.

第二篇：米歇爾北大演講稿英文

米歇爾北大演講稿英文

Ni-Hao.It is such a pleasure and an honor to be here with all of you at this great university...thank you so much for having me.And before I get started today, on behalf of myself and my husband, I just want to say a few very brief words about Malaysian Airlines Flight 370.As my husband has said, the United States is offering as many resources as possible to assist in the search.And please know that we are keeping all the families and loved ones of those on this flight in our thoughts and prayers at this very difficult time.And with that, I want to start by recognizing our new Ambassador to China, Ambassador

Baucus...President Wang...Chairman Zhu...Vice President Li...Director Cueller, Professor Oi and the Stanford Center...President Sexton from New York University which has an excellent study abroad program in Shanghai...and John Thornton, Director of the Global Leadership Program at Tsinghua University...thank you all so much for joining us.And most of all, I want to thank all of the students for being here today...and I particularly want to thank Eric Schafer and Zhu Xuanhao for that extraordinary English and Chinese introduction.That was such a powerful symbol of everything I want to talk with you about today.You see, by learning each other's languagesMr.Schafer and Ms.Zhu and all of you are building bridges of understanding that lead to so much more.And I'm here today because I know that our future depends on connections like these among oeoole like you across the globe.We also come to schools like this one to meet with students like you.Because we believe that relationships between nations aren't just about relationships between

governments or leaders...they're about relationships between people, particularly our young people.That's why when my husband and I travel abroad, we don't just visit palaces and parliaments and meet with heads of state.We also come to schools like this one to meet with students like you.Because we believe that relationships between nations aren't just about relationships between

governments or leaders...they're about relationships between people, particularly our young people.So we view study abroad programs not just as an educational opportunity for students...but also as a vital part of America's foreign policy.You see, through the wonders of modern technology, our world is more connected than ever before.Ideas can cross oceans with the click of a button.Companies can do business and compete with companies across the globe.And we can text, email and skype with people on every continent.So studying abroad isn't just a fun way to spend a semester 一 it's quickly becoming the key to success in our global economy.Because getting ahead in today's workplaces isn't just about getting good grades or test scores in school...it's also about having real experience with the world beyond your borders-experience with languages, cultures and societies very different from your own.Or, as the Chinese saying goes: “It is better to travel ten thousand miles than to read ten thousand books.”

But let's be clear, studying abroad is about so much more than improving your own futurewhether it's climate change, or economic opportunity, or the spread of nuclear weapons...these are shared challenges.No one country can confront them alone...the only way forward...That’s why it's so important for young people like you to live and study in each other's countries.Because that’s how you develop that habit of cooperation 一 you do it by immersing yourself in someone else's culture...by learning each other's stories?and by getting past the stereotypes and misconceptions that too often divide us.That's how you come to understand how much we all share.And that's how you realize that we all have a stake in each other's successwe believe those are universal rights that are the birthright of every person on this planet.We believe that all people deserve the opportunity to fulfill their highest potential as 1 was able to do in the United States.And as you learn about new cultures and form new friendships during your time here in China and in the United States, all of you are the living, breathing embodiment of those values.So I guarantee you that in studying abroad’ you're not just changing your own life...you're changing the lives of everyone you meet.As the great American President John F.Kennedy once said about foreign students studying in the U.S., “I think they teach more than they learn.”

And that is just as true of young Americans who study abroad.All of you are America's best face, and China's best face, to the world.Every day, you show the world your countries，energy, creativity, optimism and unwavering belief in the future.And every day, you remind us of just how much we can achieve if we reach across borders...and learn to see ourselves in each other...and confront our shared challenges with shared resolve.So I hope you all will keep seeking these kinds of experiences.And I hope you'll keep teaching each other...and learning from each other...and building bonds of friendship that will enrich your lives and enrich our world for decades to come.You all have so much to offer, and I cannot wait to see all that you achieve together in the years ahead.Thank you so much.Xie-Xie.

第三篇：米歇爾北大演講稿英文

篇一：米歇爾北大演講稿英文 米歇爾北大演講稿英文

ni-hao.it is such a pleasure and an honor to be here with all of you at this great university...thank you so much for having me.and before i get started today, on behalf of myself and my husband, i just want to say a few very brief words about malaysian airlines flight 370.as my husband has said, the united states is offering as many resources as possible to assist in the search.and please know that we are keeping all the families and loved ones of those on this flight in our thoughts and prayers at this very difficult time.and with that, i want to start by recognizing our new ambassador to china, ambassador baucus...president wang...chairman zhu...vice president li...director cueller, professor oi and the stanford center...president sexton from new york university which has an excellent study abroad program in shanghai...and john thornton, director of the global leadership program at tsinghua university...thank you all so much for joining us.and most of all, i want to thank all of the students for being here today...and i particularly want to thank eric schafer and zhu xuanhao for that extraordinary english and chinese introduction.that was such a powerful symbol of everything i want to talk with you about today.you see, by learning each others languagesmr.schafer and ms.zhu and all of you are building bridges of understanding that lead to so much more.and im here today because i know that our future depends on connections like these among oeoole like you across the globe.because we believe that relationships between nations arent just about relationships between governments or leaders...theyre about relationships between people, particularly our young people.thats why when my husband and i travel abroad, we dont just visit palaces and parliaments and meet with heads of state.governments or leaders...theyre about relationships between people, particularly our young people.so we view study abroad programs not just as an educational opportunity for students...but also as a vital part of americas foreign policy.you see, through the wonders of modern technology, our world is more connected than ever before.ideas can cross oceans with the click of a button.because getting ahead in todays workplaces isnt just about getting good grades or test scores in school...its also about having real experience with the world beyond your borders-experience with languages, cultures and societies very different from your own.or, as the chinese saying goes: it is better to travel ten thousand miles than to read ten thousand books.” but lets be clear, studying abroad is about so much more than improving your own futurethat cures discovered here in beijing could save lives in america.?.that clean energy technologies from silicon valley in california could improve the environment here in china...that the architecture of an ancient temple in xian could inspire the design of new buildings in dallas or detroitand thats when the connections you make as classmates or labmates can blossom into something more.thats what happened when abigail coplin became an american fulbright scholar here at peking university.she and her colleagues published papers together in top science journals...and they built research partnerships that lasted long after they returned to their home countries.professor niu ke from peking university was a fulbright scholar in the u.s.last year...and he reported, and i quote, ‘the most memorable experiences were with my american friends.these lasting bonds represent the true value of studying abroad...and i am thrilled that more and more students are getting this opportunity.china is currently the fifth most popular destination for americans studying abroad.and today, the highest number of exchange students in the u.s.are from china.but still, too many students never have this chance.?.and some that do are hesitant to take it.they may feel like study abroad is only for wealthy students, or students from certain kinds of universities.you see, i came from a working class family...and it never even ocurried to me to study abroad.my parents didnt get to attend college, arid i was focused on getting into a university and earning my degree so i could get a job and support myself.and for a lot of young people like me who are struggling to afford a regular semester of school, paying for plane tickets or living expenses halfway around the world just isnt possible.and thats not acceptable, because study abroad shouldnt just be for students from certain backgrounds.our hope is to build connections between people of all races and socioeconomic backgrounds, because it is that diversity that makes our country so vibrant and strong...and our study abroad programs should reflect the true spirit of america to the world.thats why, when my husband visited china back in 2009，he announced our 100,000 strong initiative to increase the number and diversity of american students studying in china.and this year, as we mark the thirty-fifth anniversary of the normalization of relations between our countries.?.the u.s.government actually supports more american students in china than in any other country in the world.were sending high school, college and graduate students here to study chinese.?.were inviting teachers from china to teach mandarin in american schools...were providing free online advising for students in china who want to study in the u.s...and the u.s.-china fuibright program is still going strong with more than 3,000 alumni.the private sector is stepping up as well.and today, students from all kinds of backgrounds are studying here in china.take the example of royale nicholson from cleveland, ohio who attends new york universitys program in shanghai.like me, royale is a first generation college student.?.and her mother worked two full time jobs while her father worked nights to support their family.and then theres philmon haile from the university of washington whose family came to the u.s.as refugees from eritrea when he was a child.of his experience studying in china, he said, study abroad is a powerful vehicle for people-to-people exchange as we improve into a new era of citizen diplomacy.” “a new era of citizen diplomacy” 一 i couldnt have said it better myself, because thats really what im talking about.?.pm talking about ordinary citizens reaching out to the world.and as i always tell young people back in america, you dont need to get on a plane to be a citizen diplomat.i tell them that if you have an internet connection in your home, school, or library, within seconds, you can be transported anywhere in the world and meet people on every continent.thats why im posting a daily travel blog with videos and photos of my experiences in china 一 because i want young people in america to be part of this visit thats really the power of technology 一 how it can open up the entire world and expose us to ideas and innovations we never could have imagined.and thats why it is so important for information and ideas to flow freely over the internet and through the media.and thats how we decide which values and ideas we think are best 一 by questioning and debating them vigorously...by listening to all sides of every argument.?.and by judging for ourselves.and believe me, i know this can be a messy and frustrating process.my husband and i are on the receiving end of plenty of questioning and criticism from our media and our fellow citizens...and its not always easy...but we wouldnt trade it for anything in the world.because time and again, we have seen that countries are stronger and more prosperous when the voices and opinions of all their citizens can be heard.and as my husband has said, we respect the uniqueness of other cultures and societies.we believe that all people deserve the opportunity to fulfill their highest potential as 1 was able to do in the united states.and as you learn about new cultures and form new friendships during your time here in china and in the united states, all of you are the living, breathing embodiment of those values.so i guarantee you that in studying abroad’ youre not just changing your own life...youre changing the lives of everyone you meet.as the great american president john f.kennedy once said about foreign students studying in the u.s., “i think they teach more than they learn.and that is just as true of young americans who study abroad.all of you are americas best face, and chinas best face, to the world.every day, you show the world your countries，energy, creativity, optimism and unwavering belief in the future.and every day, you remind us of just how much we can achieve if we reach across borders...and learn to see ourselves in each other...and confront our shared challenges with shared resolve.篇二：米歇爾北大演講中英文完整版

3月22日上午，美國第一夫人米歇爾造訪北京大學，并接受北大校長贈書。之后，米歇爾在北大斯坦福中心以―讀萬卷書不如行萬里路‖為主題的演講。在米歇爾的演講中，―留學‖成為關(guān)鍵詞。她化用中國古語―讀萬卷書，不如行萬里路‖，并結(jié)合自身經(jīng)歷現(xiàn)身說法，希望讓更多青年人擁有留學的機會。以下為米歇爾演講的雙語全文：

mrs.obama:(applause.)thank you.well, ni-hao.(laughter.)it is such a pleasure and an honor to be here with all of you at this great university, so thank you so much for having me.謝謝。你好。很高興也很榮幸來到這里，在這所偉大的大學和你們共聚一堂。非常感謝你們邀請我。

now, before i get started today, on behalf of myself and my husband, i just want to say a few very brief words about malaysia airlines flight 370.as my husband has said, the united states is offering as many resources as possible to assist in the search.and please know that we are keeping all of the families and loved ones of those on this flight in our thoughts and prayers at this very difficult time.在我今天開始之前，代表我自己和我的丈夫，我想就馬來西亞航空公司的mh370航班簡短說兩句。如我丈夫所說，美國正提供盡可能多的資源協(xié)助搜尋工作。請相信，在這個非常艱難的時刻，我們的心和航班上人員的家屬和親人在一起，我們?yōu)樗麄兤矶\。now with that, i want to start by recognizing our new ambassador to china, ambassador baucus.president wang;chairman zhu;vice president li;director cueller;professor oi, and the stanford center;president sexton from new york university, which is an excellent study abroad program in shanghai;and john thornton, director of the global leadership program at tsinghua university.thank you all for joining us.現(xiàn)在，我們首先來認識一下美國新任駐華大使——博卡斯大使。王校長、朱主席、李副校長、cuelluer主任、jean oi教授和斯坦福中心，紐約大學的塞克頓斯校長（該校在上海開設(shè)了一個優(yōu)秀的海外留學項目），以及清華大學全球領(lǐng)袖項目主任約翰·桑頓，由衷地感謝大家的到來。

but most of all, i want to thank all of the students who are here today.and i particularly want to thank eric schaefer and zhu xuanhao for that extraordinary english and chinese introduction.that was a powerful symbol of everything that i want to talk with you about today.最重要的是，我要感謝今天所有到場的學生們......我要特別感謝埃里克·謝弗和朱宣皓的精彩英文和中文介紹。這絕佳地詮釋了我今天要和大家聊的全部話題。see, by learning each other’s languages, and by showing such curiosity and respect for each other’s cultures, mr.schafer and ms.zhu and all of you are building bridges of understanding that will lead to so much more.and i’m here today because i know that our future depends on connections like these among young people like you acrossthe globe.你們看，通過學習彼此的語言，通過展現(xiàn)對彼此文化的好奇心和尊重，謝弗先生、朱女士以及你們大家正在搭建理解的橋梁，這些橋梁帶來更多的豐碩成果。我今天來到你們這里是因為我知道，我們的未來取決于全球像你們這樣年輕人間的這樣的聯(lián)系。

這也是為什么我們夫婦在國外訪問時，不只參觀宮殿、議會和會晤國家元首。我們也來到學校，與像你們一樣的學生見面。因為我們相信，國與國之間的關(guān)系不只是政府或領(lǐng)導人之間的關(guān)系，它們是人民間―特別是年輕人之間的關(guān)系。因此，我們認為海外留學項目不只是為學生提供的教育機會，還是美國外交政策至關(guān)重要的組成部分。

通過現(xiàn)代技術(shù)奇跡，我們的世界比以往任何時候都更多地聯(lián)系在一起。思想可以通過點擊按鈕跨越海洋。全球各地的公司可以進行業(yè)務(wù)往來和相互竟爭。我們可以與各大洲的人們通過短信、電子郵件和skype進行溝通。

因此，出國留學不只是以開心的方式度過一個學期——它正迅速成為全球化經(jīng)濟中取得成功的關(guān)鍵。因為要走在當今職場的前沿，只在學校里取得好成績是不夠的，還應(yīng)擁有國境外的真實體驗：體驗完全不同的語言、文化和社會。正如中國的一句古話所說：―讀萬卷書，不如行萬里路?！?/p>

我想要說的是，出國留學絕不僅是改善你們自己的未來，它也關(guān)乎塑造你們的國家、關(guān)乎我們共有的世界的未來。因為我們這個時代的決定性挑戰(zhàn)一一無論是氣侯變化、經(jīng)濟機遇，還是核武器擴散一一這些都是我們共同的挑戰(zhàn)。沒有任何一個國家能夠單獨應(yīng)對它們??唯一的出路就是共同攜手。

that’s why it is so important for young people like you to live and study in each other’s countries, because that’s how you develop that habit of cooperation.you do it by immersing yourself in one another’s culture, by learning each other’s stories, by getting past the stereotypes and misconceptions that too often divide us.這就是為什么年輕人到彼此國家學習和生活是如此重要。因為這是你們培養(yǎng)合作習慣的途徑一一你們通過融入不同的文化，通過了解彼此的故事，通過跨越常常隔膜我們的成見和誤解，來做到這一點。

and that’s when the connections you make as classmates or labmates can blossom into something more.that’s what happened when abigail coplin became an american fulbright scholar here at peking university.she and her colleagues published papers together in top science journals, and they built research partnerships that lasted long after they returned to their home countries.and professor niu ke from peking university was a fulbright scholarship--scholar in the u.s.last year, and he reported--and this is a quote from him--he said, ―the most memorable experiences were with my american friends.‖

這是你們與同學、實驗伙伴建立起的聯(lián)系能帶來更多收獲的時候。阿比蓋爾·柯普林成為北京大學美國富布賴特學者的時候，她與同事們在首屈一指的科學雜志上共同發(fā)表論文，建立研究伙伴關(guān)系，這段關(guān)系在他們各自回國后還長久持續(xù)著。來自北京大學的牛可教授是去年的美國富布賴特學者。我引述下他的話，“最難忘的經(jīng)歷是和我的美國朋友們在一起。” these lasting bonds represent the true value of studying abroad.and i am thrilled that more and more students are getting this opportunity.as you’ve heard, china is currently the fifth most popular destination for americans studying abroad, and today, the highest number of exchange students in the u.s.are from china.這些長久的紐帶代表留學的真正價值，我很興奮，越來越多的學生正得到這樣的機會。中國目前是美國人留學的第五大熱門目的地。今天的美國，來自中國的交換生數(shù)量最多。

盡管如此，太多的學生從來沒有這樣的機會，而一些有機會的學生則猶豫是否要抓住它。他們可能覺得留學只是有錢的學生或來自某類大學的學生的事。或者，他們可能心里想，“嗯，這聽起來很有趣，但它在我的生活中真正有多大用處?” 我理解這些年輕人，因為我在上大學時也有同樣的感受。

see, i came from a working-class family, and it never occurred to me to study abroad--never.my parents didn’t get a chance to attend college, so i was focused on getting into a university, earning my degree so that i could get a good job to support myself and help my family.and i know for a lot of young people like me who are struggling to afford a regular semester of school, paying for plane tickets or living expenses halfway around the world just isn’t possible.and that’s not acceptable, because study abroad shouldn’t just be for students from certain backgrounds.你們知道，我來自一個工薪階層家庭，我甚至從來沒想過留學。我的父母沒有上過大學，我將精力集中在進入大學并獲得學位，這樣我就可以得到一份工作并養(yǎng)活自己。對于很多像我一樣靠奮斗才能讀得起一個常規(guī)學期的年輕人來說，支付世界另一邊的機票或生活費實在是不可能的。這是不可接受的，因為留學不應(yīng)僅屬于有一些背景的學生。

our hope is to build connections between people of all races and socioeconomic backgrounds, because it is that diversity that truly will change the face of our relationships.so we believe that diversity makes our country vibrant and strong.and our study abroad programs should reflect the true spirit of america to the world.我們希望在所有種族和社會經(jīng)濟背景的人之間建立聯(lián)系，因為正是這樣的多樣性讓我們的國家如此充滿活力和強大??我們的海外留學項目應(yīng)向世界反映美國的真正精神。

and that’s why when my husband visited china back in 2009, he announced the 100,000 strong initiative to increase the number and diversity of american students studying in china.and this year, as we mark the 35th anniversary of the normalization of relationships between our two countries, the u.s.government actually supports more american students in china than in any other country in the world.這就是為什么在2009年我的丈夫訪問中國時，宣布了我們的10萬項倡議，該倡議旨在增加留學中國的美國學生的數(shù)量和多樣性。而今年，在我們紀念中美兩國關(guān)系正?；逯苣曛H??美國政府實際上支持更多的美國學生在中國學習。we are sending high school, college and graduate students here to study chinese.we’re inviting teachers from china to teach mandarin in american schools.we’re providing free online advising for students in china who want to study in the u.s.and the u.s.-china fulbright program is still going strong with more than 3,000 alumni.我們正將高中生、大學生和研究生送到這里來學習中文，我們正邀請中國老師到美國的高校教授普通話，我們?yōu)橄Ｍ魧W美國的中國學生提供免費的在線咨詢。美中富布賴特項目仍在加強，現(xiàn)有3000多名學友。

私人部門也在加緊工作。例如，美國黑石公司的主管斯蒂夫·施瓦茨曼正在資助清華大學模仿羅德獎學全的一個新項目。今天，來自不同背景的學生正在中國學習。

以來自俄亥俄州克利夫蘭的羅亞爾為例，她參加了紐約大學在上海的項目。像我一樣，羅亞爾是家里的第一代大學生。她母親做兩份全職工作，而她父親晚上工作以維持他們的家庭。談到她在上海的經(jīng)歷時，她說：“這座城市充滿韌性，它激勵我完成所有我能做的事。” 對了，羅亞爾，我祝你生日快樂。昨天正好是她的生日。and then there’s philmon haile from the university of washington, whose family came to the u.s.as refugees from eritrea when he was a child.and of his experience studying in china, he said, “study abroad is a powerful vehicle for people-to-people exchange as we move into a new era of citizen diplomacy.”

還有來自華盛頓大學的腓力門·海爾，他還是孩子的時候，他的家人作為厄立特里亞難民來到了美國。談到他在中國學習的經(jīng)歷時，他說：“在我們進入公民外交的新時代之際，留學是人民間交流的一種強大工具?！?/p>

“a new era of citizen diplomacy.” i could not have said it better myself, because that’s really what i’m talking about.i am talking about ordinary citizens reaching out to the world.and as i always tell young people back in america, you don’t need to get on a plane to be a citizen diplomat.i tell them that if you have an internet connection in your home, school, or library, within seconds you can be transported anywhere in the world and meet people on every continent.篇三：米歇爾北大演講(中英文)remarks of first lady of the united states michelle obama stanford center at peking university ni hao.it is such a pleasant and an honor to be here with all of you at this great university.thank you so much for having me.and before i get started today, on behalf of myself and my husband, i just want to say a few very brief words above malaysian(sic)airline flight 370.as my husband has said, the united states is offering as many resources as possible to assist in the search.and please know that we are keeping all the families and loved ones of those on this flight in our thoughts and prayers at this very difficult time.and with that, i want to start by recognizing our news ambassador to china ambassador baucus, president wang, chairman zhu, vice president li., director cueller, professor oi and the stanford center president sexton from new york university which has an excellent study abroad program in shanghai, and john thorton, director of the global leadership program at tsinghua university.thank you all so much for joining us.and most of all, i want to thank all of the student for being here today?and i particularly want to thank eric schafer and zhu xuanbao for that extraordinary english and chinese introduction.that was such a powerful symbol of everything i want to talk with you about today.you see, by learning each other’s languagesmr.schafer and ms.zhu and all of you are building bridges of understanding that lead to so much more.and i’m here today because i know that our future depends on connections like these among your people like you across the globe.that’s why when my husband and i travel abroad, we don’t just visit palaces and parliament and meet with heads of state.because we believe that relationships between nations are not just about relationship between governments or leaders?they’re about relationships between people, particularly our young people.so we view study abroad programs not just as an educational opportunity f or students?but also as a vital part of america’s foreign policy.you see, through the wonders of modern technology, our world is more connected than ever before.ideas can cross ocean with the click of a button.and we can text, email and skype with people on every continent.because getting ahead in today’s workplaces isn’t just about getting good grades or test scores in school?it’s also about having real experience with the world beyond your bordersit’s also about shaping the future of your countries and of the world we all share.no one country can confront them alone...the only way forward is together.that’s why it’s so important for young people like you to live and study in each other’s countries.because that’s how you develop that habit of cooperationthat cures discovered here in beijing could save lives in america?the clean energy technologies from silicon valley in california could improve the environment here in china?that the architecture of an ancient temple in xi’an could inspire the design of new buildings in dallas or detroit.and that’s when the connections you make as classmates or labmates can blossom into something more.that’s what happened when abigail coplin became an american fulbright scholar here at peking university.she and her colleagues published papers together in top science journals?and they both researchpartnerships that lasted long after they returned to their home countries.professor niu ke from peking university was fulbright scholar in the u.s.last year，and he reported, and i quote, “the most memorable experience were with my american friends.”

these lasting bonds represent the true value of studying abroad?and i am thrilled that more and more students are getting this opportunity.china is currently the fifth most popular destination for americans studying abroad.and today, the highest number of exchange students in the u.s.are from china.but still, too many students never have this chance?and some that do are hesitant to take it.they may feel like study abroad is only for wealthy students, or students from certain kinds of universities.you see, i came from a working class family? and it never even occurred to me to study abroad.my parent didn’t get to attend college, and i was focused on getting into a university and earning my degree so i could get a job and support myself.and for a lot of young people like me who are struggling to afford a regular semester of school paying for plane tickets or living expense halfway around the world just isn’t possible.and that’s not acceptable, because study abroad shouldn’t just for student from certain backgrounds.our hope is to build connections between people of all races and socioeconomic backgrounds because it is that diversity that makes our country so vibrant and strong?and our study abroad programs should reflect the true spirit of america to the world.that’s why, when my husband visited china back in 2009, he announced our 100,000 strong initiative to increase the number and diversity of american students studying in china.and this year, as we mark the thirty-fifth anniversary of the normalization of relations between our countries?the u.s.government actually supports more american students in china than in any other country in the world.we’re sending high school, colleges and graduate students here to study chinese?we’re inviting teachers from china to teach mandarin in american schools...we’re providing free online advisingfro students in china who want to study in the u.s?and the u.s.-china fulbright program is still going strong with more than 3,000 alumni.the private sector is stepping up as well.and today, students from all kinds of backgrounds are studying here in china.take the example of royale nicholson from cleveland, ohio who attends new york university’s program in shanghai.like me, royale is a first generation college student?and her mother worked two fulltime jobs while her father worked nights to support their family.and then there’s philmon haile from the university of washington whose family came to the u.s.as refugee from eritrea when he was a child.of his experience studying in china, he said, “study abroad is a powerful vehicle for people-to-people exchange as we move into a new era of citizen diplomacy.” “a new era of citizen diplomacy ”-i couldn’t have said it better myself, because that’s really what i’m talking about.i’m talking about ordinary citizen reaching out to the world.and as i always tell young people back in america, you don’t need to get on a plane to by a citizen diplomacy.i tell them that if you have an internet in your home, school, or library, within seconds, you can be transported anywhere in the world and meet people on every continent.that’s why i’m posting a daily travel blog with videos and photos of my experiences in chinahow it can open up the entire world and expose us to ideas and innovations we never could have imagined.and that’s why it is so important for information and ideas to flow freely over the internet and through the media.my husband and i are on the receiving and of plenty of questioning and criticizing from our media and our fellow citizens...and it’s not always easy...but we wouldn’t trade it for anything in the world.because time and again, we have seen that countries are stronger and more prosperous when the voices and opinions of all their citizens can be heard.and as my husband said, we respect the uniqueness of other cultures and societies.we believe that all people deserve the opportunity to fulfill their highest potential as i was able to do in the united states.and as you learn about new cultures and form new friendships during your time here in china and in the united states, all of you are the living, breathing embodiment of those values.so i guarantee you that in studying abroad, you’re not just changing your own life?you’re changing the lives of everyone you meet.as the great american president john f.kennedy once said about foreign students studying in the u.s., “i think they teach more than they learn.” and that is just as true of young americans who study abroad.all of you are america’s best face, and china’s best face, to the world.every day, you show the world your countries’ energy, creativity, optimism and unwavering belief in the future.and every day, you remind us of just how much we can achieve if we reach across borders?and learn to see ourselves in each other?and confront our shared challenges with shared resolve.so i hope you will keep seeking these kinds of experiences.you all have so much to offer, and i cannot wait to see all that you achieve together in the years ahead.

第四篇：白宮版米歇爾北大演講英文全文

白宮版米歇爾北大演講英文全文

【2014年03月23日訊】正在訪華的美國第一夫人米歇爾．奧巴馬星期六（3月22日）上午到北京大學斯坦福中心訪問并發(fā)表講演講。以下是白宮對外公布的米歇爾英文演講的全部內(nèi)容。

MRS.OBAMA:(Applause.)Thank you.Well, ni-hao.(Laughter.)It is such a pleasure and an honor to be here with all of you at this great university, so thank you so much for having me.Now, before I get started today, on behalf of myself and my husband, I just want to say a few very brief words about Malaysia Airlines Flight 370.As my husband has said, the United States is offering as many resources as possible to assist in the search.And please know that we are keeping all of the families and loved ones of those on this flight in our thoughts and prayers at this very difficult time.Now with that, I want to start by recognizing our new Ambassador to China, Ambassador Baucus;President Wang;Chairman Zhu;Vice President Li;Director Cueller;Professor Oi, and the Stanford Center;President Sexton from New York University, which is an excellent study abroad program in Shanghai;and John Thornton, Director of the Global Leadership Program at Tsinghua University.Thank you all for joining us.But most of all, I want to thank all of the students who are here today.And I particularly want to thank Eric Schaefer and Zhu Xuanhao for that extraordinary English and Chinese introduction.That was a powerful symbol of everything that I want to talk with you about today.See, by learning each other’s languages, and by showing such curiosity and respect for each other’s cultures, Mr.Schafer and Ms.Zhu and all of you are building bridges of understanding that will lead to so much more.And I’m here today because I know that our future depends on connections like these among young people like you across the globe.That’s why when my husband and I travel abroad, we don’t just visit palaces and parliaments and meet with heads of state.We also come to schools like this one to meet with students like you, because we believe that relationships between nations aren’t just about relationships between governments or leaders--they’re about relationships between people, particularly young people.So we view study abroad programs not just as an educational opportunity for students, but also as a vital part of America’s foreign policy.Through the wonders of modern technology, our world is more connected than ever before.Ideas can cross oceans with the click of a button.Companies can do business and compete with companies across the globe.And we can text, email, Skype with people on every continent.So studying abroad isn’t just a fun way to spend a semester;it is quickly becoming the key to success in our global economy.Because getting ahead in today’s workplaces isn’t just about getting good grades or test scores in school, which are important.It’s also about having real experience with the world beyond your borders –-experience with languages, cultures and societies very different from your own.Or, as the Chinese saying goes: “It is better to travel ten thousand miles than to read ten thousand books.”

But let’s be clear, studying abroad is about so much more than improving your own future.It’s also about shaping the future of your countries and of the world we all share.Because when it comes to the defining challenges of our time-– whether it’s climate change or economic opportunity or the spread of nuclear weapons--these are shared challenges.And no one country can confront them alone.The only way forward is together.That’s why it is so important for young people like you to live and study in each other’s countries, because that’s how you develop that habit of cooperation.You do it by immersing yourself in one another’s culture, by learning each other’s stories, by getting past the stereotypes and misconceptions that too often divide us.That’s how you come to understand how much we all share.That’s how you realize that we all have a stake in each other’s success--that cures discovered here in Beijing could save lives in America, that clean energy technologies from Silicon Valley in California could improve the environment here in China, that the architecture of an ancient temple in Xi’an could inspire the design of new buildings in Dallas or Detroit.And that’s when the connections you make as classmates or labmates can blossom into something more.That’s what happened when Abigail Coplin became an American Fulbright Scholar here at Peking University.She and her colleagues published papers together in top science journals, and they built research partnerships that lasted long after they returned to their home countries.And Professor Niu Ke from Peking University was a Fulbright Scholarship--Scholar in the U.S.last year, and he reported--and this is a quote from him--he said, “The most memorable experiences were with my American friends.”

These lasting bonds represent the true value of studying abroad.And I am thrilled that more and more students are getting this opportunity.As you’ve heard, China is currently the fifth most popular destination for Americans studying abroad, and today, the highest number of exchange students in the U.S.are from China.But still, too many students never have this chance, and some that do are hesitant to take it.They may feel like studying abroad is only for wealthy students or students from certain kinds of universities.Or they may think to themselves, well, that sounds fun but how will it be useful in my life? And believe me, I understand where these young people are coming from because I felt the same way back when I was in college.See, I came from a working-class family, and it never occurred to me to study abroad--never.My parents didn’t get a chance to attend college, so I was focused on getting into a university, earning my degree so that I could get a good job to support myself and help my family.And I know for a lot of young people like me who are struggling to afford a regular semester of school, paying for plane tickets or living expenses halfway around the world just isn’t possible.And that’s not acceptable, because study abroad shouldn’t just be for students from certain backgrounds.Our hope is to build connections between people of all races and socioeconomic backgrounds, because it is that diversity that truly will change the face of our relationships.So we believe that diversity makes our country vibrant and strong.And our study abroad programs should reflect the true spirit of America to the world.And that’s why when my husband visited China back in 2009, he announced the 100,000 Strong initiative to increase the number and diversity of American students studying in China.And this year, as we mark the 35th anniversary of the normalization of relationships between our two countries, the U.S.government actually supports more American students in China than in any other country in the world.We are sending high school, college and graduate students here to study Chinese.We’re inviting teachers from China to teach Mandarin in American schools.We’re providing free online advising for students in China who want to study in the U.S.And the U.S.-China Fulbright program is still going strong with more than 3,000 alumni.And the private sector is stepping up as well.For example, Steve Schwarzman, who is the head of an American company called Blackstone, is funding a new program at Tsinghua University modeled on the Rhodes Scholarship.And today, students from all kinds of backgrounds are studying here in China.Take the example of Royale Nicholson, who’s from Cleveland, Ohio.She attends New York University’s program in Shanghai.Now, like me, Royale is a first-generation college student.And her mother worked two full-time jobs while her father worked nights to support their family.And of her experience in Shanghai, Royale said--and this is her quote--she said, “This city oozes persistence and inspires me to accomplish all that I can.” And happy birthday, Royale.It was her birthday yesterday.(Laughter.)

And then there’s Philmon Haile from the University of Washington, whose family came to the U.S.as refugees from Eritrea when he was a child.And of his experience studying in China, he said, “Study abroad is a powerful vehicle for people-to-people exchange as we move into a new era of citizen diplomacy.”

“A new era of citizen diplomacy.” I could not have said it better myself, because that’s really what I’m talking about.I am talking about ordinary citizens reaching out to the world.And as I always tell young people back in America, you don’t need to get on a plane to be a citizen diplomat.I tell them that if you have an Internet connection in your home, school, or library, within seconds you can be transported anywhere in the world and meet people on every continent.And that’s why I’m posting a daily travel blog with videos and photos of my experiences here in China, because I want young people in America to be part of this visit.And that’s really the power of technology –-how it can open up the entire world and expose us to ideas and innovations we never could have imagined.And that’s why it’s so important for information and ideas to flow freely over the Internet and through the media, because that’s how we discover the truth.That’s how we learn what’s really happening in our communities and our country and our world.And that’s how we decide which values and ideas we think are best –-by questioning and debating them vigorously, by listening to all sides of an argument, and by judging for ourselves.And believe me, I know how this can be a messy and frustrating process.My husband and I are on the receiving end of plenty of questioning and criticism from our media and our fellow citizens.And it’s not always easy, but we wouldn’t trade it for anything in the world.Because time and again, we have seen that countries are stronger and more prosperous when the voices of and opinions of all their citizens can be heard.And as my husband has said, we respect the uniqueness of other cultures and societies, but when it comes to expressing yourself freely and worshipping as you choose and having open access to information, we believe those universal rights--they are universal rights that are the birthright of every person on this planet.We believe that all people deserve the opportunity to fulfill their highest potential as I was able to do in the United States.And as you learn about new cultures and form new friendships during your time here in China and in the United States, all of you are the living, breathing embodiment of those values.So I guarantee you that in studying abroad, you’re not just changing your own life, you are changing the lives of everyone you meet.And as the great American President John F.Kennedy once said about foreign students studying in the U.S., he said “I think they teach more than they learn.” And that is just as true of young Americans who study abroad.All of you are America’s best face, and China’s best face, to the world--you truly are.Every day, you show the world your countries’ energy and creativity and optimism and unwavering belief in the future.And every day, you remind us--and me in particular--of just how much we can achieve if we reach across borders, and learn to see ourselves in each other, and confront our shared challenges with shared resolve.So I hope you all will keep seeking these kinds of experiences.And I hope you’ll keep teaching each other, and learning from each other, and building bonds of friendship that will enrich your lives and enrich our world for decades to come.You all have so much to offer, and I cannot wait to see all that you achieve together in the years ahead.Thank you so much.Xie-Xie.(Applause.)

第五篇：奧巴馬夫人米歇爾的演講全文(英文)

奧巴馬夫人米歇爾的演講全文（英文）

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 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 幫助擺脫困境 幫助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腳踏實地 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 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相似的 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 2 of money or material possessions but who had given us something far more valuable – their unconditional love, their unflinching不畏縮的 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[skl??'r??s?s;skl?-] 多發(fā)性硬化癥 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助步器, 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 3 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勉強通過，勉強維持，勉強度日.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嫉妒 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 4 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看門人，清潔工 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.5 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 6 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.7 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.” 8 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 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.” 9 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, right? 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 on Election Day and make our voices heard.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 10 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