第一篇：奧巴馬演講詞

Good evening.Tonight, I can report to the American people and to the world that the United States has conducted an operation that killed Osama bin Laden, the leader of al Qaeda, and a terrorist who’s responsible for the murder of thousands of innocent men, women, and children.晚上好。今天晚上，我終于能向美國人民和全世界宣布，美國指揮的一項行動已經(jīng)將基地組織的頭目奧薩馬·本·拉登擊斃，他要為成千上萬美國無辜的男人女人和兒童的死亡負責(zé)。

It was nearly 10 years ago that a bright September day was darkened by the worst attack on the American people in our history.The images of 9/11 are seared into our national memory--hijacked planes cutting through a cloudless September sky;the Twin Towers collapsing to the ground;black smoke billowing up from the Pentagon;the wreckage of Flight 93 in Shanksville, Pennsylvania, where the actions of heroic citizens saved even more heartbreak and destruction.那個陽光明媚的九月被美國有史以來遭受的最慘重的恐怖襲擊遮蔽，距今就要十年了。911事件的情景一直留在全國人民的記憶中——被劫持的飛機劃過萬里無云的九月晴空；雙子塔轟然倒塌；五角大樓冒出濃濃黑煙；93航班上英勇的乘客們?yōu)榱送炀雀酂o辜生命采取行動讓飛機墜毀在賓夕法尼亞。

And yet we know that the worst images are those that were unseen to the world.The empty seat at the dinner table.Children who were forced to grow up without their mother or their father.Parents who would never know the feeling of their child’s embrace.Nearly 3,000 citizens taken from us, leaving a gaping hole in our hearts.然而，我們知道，最慘痛的景象是那些無法展示在世人面前的。餐桌邊空空的座位，孩子們不得不在沒有父母的環(huán)境下成長。父母們再也感受不到孩子們的擁抱。我們的身邊被奪走了將近3000個生命，在我們的心中留下沉痛的悲傷。

On September 11, 2001, in our time of grief, the American people came together.We offered our neighbors a hand, and we offered the wounded our blood.We reaffirmed our ties to each other, and our love of community and country.On that day, no matter where we came from, what God we prayed to, or what race or ethnicity we were, we were united as one American family.2001年9月11日，在我們悲傷的時刻，美國人民團結(jié)在一起了。我們向鄰居們伸出援手，我們向傷者捐出獻血，我們重新確認了彼此之間的羈絆以及我們對社區(qū)和國家的愛。在那一天，不管我們來自何方、信仰什么宗教、屬于什么種族，我們都被緊緊聯(lián)系在了美國這個大家庭里。

We were also united in our resolve to protect our nation and to bring those who committed this vicious attack to justice.We quickly learned that the 9/11 attacks were carried out by al Qaeda--an organization headed by Osama bin Laden, which had openly declared war on the United States and was committed to killing innocents in our country and around the globe.And so we went to war against al Qaeda to protect our citizens, our friends, and our allies.在保護我們的國家，給那些應(yīng)該對這起惡性攻擊負責(zé)的人以正義制裁的決心面前，我們也萬眾一心。很快我們就意識到911恐怖襲擊是由基地組織策劃的，這個組織的頭目就是奧薩馬·本·拉登，他曾經(jīng)公開對美國宣戰(zhàn)，在我們的國家和全世界都犯下了殺害無辜生命的罪行。于是，我們對基地組織開戰(zhàn)，以保護我們的人民、我們的朋友和我們的盟友們。

Over the last 10 years, thanks to the tireless and heroic work of our military and our counterterrorism professionals, we’ve made great strides in that effort.We’ve disrupted terrorist attacks and strengthened our homeland defense.In Afghanistan, we removed the Taliban government, which had given bin Laden and al Qaeda safe haven and support.And around the globe, we worked with our friends and allies to capture or kill scores of al Qaeda terrorists, including several who were a part of the 9/11 plot.過去的十年里，在我們的軍人和反恐專家們不懈而英勇的努力下，我們?nèi)〉昧司薮蟮某尚?。我們粉碎了恐怖襲擊、加強了我們的國土安全。在阿富汗，我們擊退了為基地組織提供安全避難和支持的塔利班政府。在全球，我們和朋友及盟友一起或抓住或擊斃了數(shù)十名基地恐怖分子，其中包括一些911事件的始作俑者。

Yet Osama bin Laden avoided capture and escaped across the Afghan border into Pakistan.Meanwhile, al Qaeda continued to operate from along that border and operate through its affiliates across the world.然而奧薩馬·本·拉登逃避了抓捕并在阿富汗和巴基斯坦邊境逃竄。同時，基地組織也繼續(xù)通過這條邊境線以及世界的分支組織運行著。

And so shortly after taking office, I directed Leon Panetta, the director of the CIA, to make the killing or capture of bin Laden the top priority of our war against al Qaeda, even as we continued our broader efforts to disrupt, dismantle, and defeat his network.所以，在上任之后，我命令中情局局長里昂·帕內(nèi)塔把擊斃或活捉本拉登當作我們和基地作戰(zhàn)的頭等大事，我們也仍在加強力量來瓦解、拆分和擊潰他的聯(lián)系網(wǎng)。

Then, last August, after years of painstaking work by our intelligence community, I was briefed on a possible lead to bin Laden.It was far from certain, and it took many months to run this thread to ground.I met repeatedly with my national security team as we developed more information about the possibility that we had located bin Laden hiding within a compound deep inside of Pakistan.And finally, last week, I determined that we had enough intelligence to take action, and authorized an operation to get Osama bin Laden and bring him to justice.然后，去年八月，在情報機構(gòu)數(shù)年的辛勤工作之后，我得到本拉登的一份簡報。那時還不能確認，我們花費了幾個月的時間來確認這條線索，我和咱們國家安全小組的成員們不斷的會面，我們得到了更多可能性的信息，把本拉登的藏身地鎖定在了巴基斯坦很隱蔽的一個院子里。終于在上周，我決定我們已經(jīng)有了足夠的情報來采取行動，授權(quán)打擊奧薩馬·本·拉登，讓他得到正義的制裁。

Today, at my direction, the United States launched a targeted operation against that compound in Abbottabad, Pakistan.A small team of Americans carried out the operation with extraordinary courage and capability.No Americans were harmed.They took care to avoid civilian casualties.After a firefight, they killed Osama bin Laden and took custody of his body.今天，在我的指揮下，美國發(fā)動了一項對巴基斯坦阿伯塔巴德的針對性打擊。一小隊美國人在超凡的勇氣和能力下執(zhí)行了這個任務(wù)，沒有美國人受傷。他們很小心的避免了平民的傷亡。在一次交火后，他們擊斃了奧薩馬·本·拉登，將他繩之以法。

For over two decades, bin Laden has been al Qaeda’s leader and symbol, and has continued to plot attacks against our country and our friends and allies.The death of bin Laden marks the most significant achievement to date in our nation’s effort to defeat al Qaeda.在過去的二十年里，本拉登作為基地組織的頭目和象征，一直在策劃對我們的國家、我們的朋友和盟友們進行襲擊。本拉登的死標志著我們國家在和基地組織的戰(zhàn)斗中取得了重大的成就。

Yet his death does not mark the end of our effort.There’s no doubt that al Qaeda will continue to pursue attacks against us.We must –-and we will--remain vigilant at home and abroad.然而，他的死并不意味著我們戰(zhàn)斗的終止?；亟M織無疑會繼續(xù)尋求對我們的攻擊。我們必須——也必將——在國內(nèi)和國外保持高度警惕。

As we do, we must also reaffirm that the United States is not –-and never will be-– at war with Islam.I’ve made clear, just as President Bush did shortly after 9/11, that our war is not against Islam.Bin Laden was not a Muslim leader;he was a mass murderer of Muslims.Indeed, al Qaeda has slaughtered scores of Muslims in many countries, including our own.So his demise should be welcomed by all who believe in peace and human dignity.同時，我們也必須重申，美國沒有也永遠不會向伊斯蘭世界開展。我要清楚的表明，正如小布什總統(tǒng)在911不久后所說，我們的戰(zhàn)爭并不針對伊斯蘭世界，本拉登也不是一個穆斯林領(lǐng)袖，他是殺害穆斯林教徒的兇手。基地組織在很多國家，包括我們自己的國家內(nèi)確實屠殺了很多穆斯林教徒。所以，他的死亡應(yīng)該受到所有相信世界和平維護人的尊嚴的人們的歡迎。

Over the years, I’ve repeatedly made clear that we would take action within Pakistan if we knew where bin Laden was.That is what we’ve done.But it’s important to note that our counterterrorism cooperation with Pakistan helped lead us to bin Laden and the compound where he was hiding.Indeed, bin Laden had declared war against Pakistan as well, and ordered attacks against the Pakistani people.在過去數(shù)年，我也一直重申一旦我們確認拉登所在，我們可能在巴基斯坦境內(nèi)采取行動，我們也是這么做的。但要特別拿出來說的一點是我們的反恐是在巴基斯坦的協(xié)作下找到本拉登和他的藏身之所的。本拉登也曾經(jīng)對巴基斯坦宣戰(zhàn)，也曾下命令攻擊巴基斯坦人民。

Tonight, I called President Zardari, and my team has also spoken with their Pakistani counterparts.They agree that this is a good and historic day for both of our nations.And going forward, it is essential that Pakistan continue to join us in the fight against al Qaeda and its affiliates.今晚，我給巴基斯坦總統(tǒng)扎爾達里打了電話，我的小隊也和巴基斯坦相關(guān)人士通了話。今天對我們兩國來說都是具有歷史意義的好日子，在這一點上大家都達成了共識。

The American people did not choose this fight.It came to our shores, and started with the senseless slaughter of our citizens.After nearly 10 years of service, struggle, and sacrifice, we know well the costs of war.These efforts weigh on me every time I, as Commander-in-Chief, have to sign a letter to a family that has lost a loved one, or look into the eyes of a service member who’s been gravely wounded.美國人民沒有選擇戰(zhàn)爭，戰(zhàn)爭來到了我們的海岸，對我們的人民進行無意義的屠殺。經(jīng)過近十年的服役、戰(zhàn)爭和犧牲，我們太知道戰(zhàn)爭的代價了。每當我作為三軍統(tǒng)帥，必須要給那些失去了心愛之人以及那些遭受重大創(chuàng)傷的服役人員的家人寫信的時候，種種艱難時時刻刻都壓在我的心頭。

So Americans understand the costs of war.Yet as a country, we will never tolerate our security being threatened, nor stand idly by when our people have been killed.We will be relentless in defense of our citizens and our friends and allies.We will be true to the values that make us who we are.And on nights like this one, we can say to those families who have lost loved ones to al Qaeda’s terror: Justice has been done.美國人民知道戰(zhàn)爭的代價。然而作為一個國家，我們永遠都不能忍受國家安全受到威脅，或者在人民被殺的時候袖手旁觀。我們會一直保護我們的居民、我們的朋友和盟友。我們會真實的面對這些代價。然后像今天這個夜晚，我們終于能對那些被基地組織奪去家人生命的家庭說：正義得到了伸張。

Tonight, we give thanks to the countless intelligence and counterterrorism professionals who’ve worked tirelessly to achieve this outcome.The American people do not see their work, nor know their names.But tonight, they feel the satisfaction of their work and the result of their pursuit of justice.今晚，我要感謝數(shù)不清的情報人員和反恐專家們，正是你們不知疲倦的努力才有了這項成就。美國人民看不到他們的工作，也不知道他們的名字，但是今晚，他們會對自己的工作感到滿足，他們對正義的追求得到了收獲。

We give thanks for the men who carried out this operation, for they exemplify the professionalism, patriotism, and unparalleled courage of those who serve our country.And they are part of a generation that has borne the heaviest share of the burden since that September day.我們感謝那些執(zhí)行這項行動的人，這是他們服務(wù)國家的職業(yè)化、愛國主義和無可匹敵的勇氣的明證。自從九月那天起，他們就成了背負最沉重負擔(dān)的一代人。

Finally, let me say to the families who lost loved ones on 9/11 that we have never forgotten your loss, nor wavered in our commitment to see that we do whatever it takes to prevent another attack on our shores.最后，讓我對那些在911事件中失去家人的家庭們說，我們永遠不會忘記你們的損失，我們會采取任何措施來防止對我們國土的另一次襲擊，這個承諾我們也永遠不會動搖。

And tonight, let us think back to the sense of unity that prevailed on 9/11.I know that it has, at times, frayed.Yet today’s achievement is a testament to the greatness of our country and the determination of the American people.今晚，讓我們回顧一下911那天我們的團結(jié)一心，我知道隨著時間的流逝這種感覺已經(jīng)漸漸淡去，但是今天的成就見證了我們國家的偉大和人民的堅不可摧。

The cause of securing our country is not complete.But tonight, we are once again reminded that America can do whatever we set our mind to.That is the story of our history, whether it’s the pursuit of prosperity for our people, or the struggle for equality for all our citizens;our commitment to stand up for our values abroad, and our sacrifices to make the world a safer place.我們保護國家的任務(wù)還沒有完成，但是今晚，我們再次相信，美國人民可以完成任何我們下定決心完成的事情。這就是我們的歷史：不管是對人民繁榮的追求、或是對人人平等的奮斗，我們傳播我們的價值觀的承諾以及我們?yōu)榫S護世界和平所作出的犧牲。

Let us remember that we can do these things not just because of wealth or power, but because of who we are: one nation, under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all.讓我們銘記，我們做這件事并不因為我們的財富或力量，而是因為我們自身：我們是在上帝之下，所有人都擁有自由和正義的不可分割的一個國家。

Thank you.May God bless you.And may God bless the United States of America.謝謝大家，愿上帝保佑你們，上帝保佑美國。

今晚，我可以向美國民眾和全世界宣布，美國已經(jīng)完成了消滅基地組織頭目本-拉丹的行動，此人是屠殺數(shù)以千計無辜男女老少的恐怖分子。

將近十年前，9月一個陽光明媚的早晨，美國民眾遭受了歷史上最嚴重的襲擊。9-11襲擊的一幕幕在我國民眾記憶中揮之不去。遭劫持的飛機劃破了 9月云淡風(fēng)輕的天空；世貿(mào)中心雙子塔瞬間倒塌；黑煙從五角大樓滾滾上升；墜毀在賓夕法尼亞州尚克斯維爾的93號航班殘骸，乘客們的英勇行為避免了更多慘劇和摧毀的發(fā)生。

然而我們知道，最慘痛的是那些未向全世界播出的畫面：餐桌旁空空如也的椅子；失去父母的兒童們；再也無法體會孩子擁抱的父母們。將近3000名市民離開了我們，同時在我們心中留下巨大空洞。

2001年9月11日，在我們這個悲痛的時刻，全體美國人走到了一起。我們向鄰居們伸出援手，為受傷者獻血。我們相互之間的關(guān)系更加牢固，我們對社區(qū)和國家的愛更加濃烈。

在那一天，不管我們來自何處、不管我們向哪一位神靈祈禱，也無論我們的種族如何，我們都團結(jié)在一起，整個美國就像一個大家庭。我們有著共同的決心，即矢志保衛(wèi)我們的國家，并把那些發(fā)動了這場邪惡襲擊的人繩之以法。

我們很快查明，發(fā)動9-11襲擊的是基地組織，該組織以奧薩馬-本-拉丹為首，他們早已公開對美國宣戰(zhàn)，并在我們國家和全球其他地方殺害無辜人民。為了保護我們的公民、我們的朋友以及我們的盟友，我們展開了針對基地組織的戰(zhàn)爭。

過去十年以來，得益于我們軍隊和專業(yè)反恐人員不知疲倦的英勇工作，我們在打擊基地組織方面取得了巨大進展。我們挫敗了多起恐怖襲擊，強化了本土安全。

在阿富汗，我們推翻了向本-拉丹和基地組織提供庇護傘和支持的塔利班政府。在世界范圍內(nèi)，我們與友邦盟國共同合作逮捕或者擊斃大量的基地組織恐怖分子，包括那些參與9-11襲擊的。

但是奧薩馬-本-拉丹逃脫了追捕，從阿富汗邊境潛逃進入巴基斯坦。與此同時，基地組織繼續(xù)在阿巴邊境地區(qū)以及通過其分支機構(gòu)在全球地區(qū)活動。

我就任美國總統(tǒng)后不久，就曾命令中央情報局局長萊昂-帕內(nèi)塔把擊斃或者抓捕本？拉丹作為打擊基地組織戰(zhàn)爭的首要任務(wù)。我們也加強努力破壞、分解和打擊拉丹的恐怖網(wǎng)絡(luò)。

去年八月，在我們的情報部門歷經(jīng)數(shù)年的艱苦工作之后，我獲悉已經(jīng)有了本-拉丹的線索，盡管那時還遠遠無法確定。我們花費了數(shù)月才得以順藤摸瓜。

我多次同國家安全人員會談，也有更多信息鎖定本-拉丹就藏在巴基斯坦的一座建筑內(nèi)。

終于在上周，在我們有了充分的情報之后，我下令對奧薩馬-本-拉丹采取行動，將他繩之以法。

今天，在我的指示下，美軍對巴基斯坦阿巴德的一處目標實施了有針對性的行動。本次行動的執(zhí)行者是一小隊有著非凡勇氣和能力的美國士兵，并沒有造成任何美國人傷亡。雙方交火后，美國士兵打死了奧薩馬-本-拉丹，并且掌握了本-拉丹的尸體。

在過去的二十年里，本-拉丹一直是基地組織的頭目和象征，并且不斷地策劃針對我們國家、朋友和盟友的襲擊。

本？拉丹之死是我們在打擊基地組織的努力中，迄今為止取得的最為重要的成就。

本？拉丹的死并不意味著我們工作的結(jié)束。毫無疑問，基地組織將會繼續(xù)對我們實施攻擊。因此，我們必須并且繼續(xù)對國內(nèi)外的情況保持警惕。

如我們做的那樣，我們還必須重申美國沒有也絕對不會對伊斯蘭發(fā)動戰(zhàn)爭。正如小布什總統(tǒng)在9-11事件之后我曾經(jīng)明確表示，我們的戰(zhàn)爭并非針對伊斯蘭。本-拉丹并非一個穆斯林領(lǐng)袖，相反，他屠殺了大量的穆斯林人民。事實上，基地組織在包括美國在內(nèi)的很多國家都屠殺了許多穆斯林。

所有愛好和平并相信人之尊嚴者都會為他的死而歡欣鼓舞。在過去的數(shù)年里，我一再重申，如果我們確認本拉丹在巴基斯坦境內(nèi)棲身，我們將采取行動。我們這次就是這么做的。

這里我們必須指出同巴基斯坦在反恐上的合作在這次行動中幫助我們找到并確認了本拉丹的藏身之所。事實上，本-拉丹早已對巴基斯坦宣戰(zhàn)并且命令采取行動襲擊巴基斯坦人民。

今晚我已經(jīng)同扎爾達里總統(tǒng)通了電話，同時我的同事也與巴基斯坦方面的相應(yīng)官員進行了交流。我們一致認為今天對美巴兩國人民來說都是一個值得紀念的日子。雙方都同意未來巴基斯坦還將同美國一起展開針對基地組織及其分支機構(gòu)的行動。美國人民并不想要這場戰(zhàn)爭，這一切都源于一場對美國本土無辜平民的無端殘殺。10年的斗爭和犧牲，使我們深切體會到這場戰(zhàn)爭的代價。

作為美國三軍統(tǒng)帥，每次在給陣亡士兵家人的信上簽名，每次看到被重傷軍人的眼睛，我都感到沉重的壓力。

美國人民清楚戰(zhàn)爭必然會有傷亡，知道戰(zhàn)爭必然要我們付出代價。但是作為一個國家，我們更是絕對不能容忍有人威脅我們的安全，也不能看著我們的人民被殺害還坐視不管。我們將堅持不懈地保護美國公民、朋友和盟友。我們將永遠堅持那些我們所認可的價值。這個晚上，讓我們對那些因基地恐怖分子而失去親人至愛的家庭說，正義終于得到了伸張。

我們要感謝那些情報和反恐界的專業(yè)人士，正是他們孜孜不倦的工作才促成了今天的勝利。美國人民看不到他們的工作，也不知道他們的名字。但是在這個晚上，這些人能夠真切地感受到付出得到回報、正義得以伸張的滿足。我們還要感謝那些參與了這次行動的軍人，他們是所有為國盡忠的士兵們的代表，展現(xiàn)出了專業(yè)、愛國和無可比擬的勇氣。他們在9-11之后承擔(dān)了最重的責(zé)任。

最后，我還要對那些在9-11恐怖襲擊中失去至親至愛的家庭說，我們從來沒有忘記過你們的損失，我們也從來沒有動搖所做出的承諾，那就是竭盡全力讓國家免遭新的襲擊。

這個夜晚，讓我們重新回顧在9-11襲擊發(fā)生后美國上下緊密團結(jié)的情景，我知道那種團結(jié)在有些時候已經(jīng)淡化。但是今天的成就證明了美國的偉大和美國人的決心。

請記住，保衛(wèi)我們國家的事業(yè)并沒有終結(jié)。但是今天我們再次印證只要美國下定決心，這個國家想做的事情就一定能夠?qū)崿F(xiàn)。這是我們國家的歷史：不管是為了人民的繁榮還是國民的平等，我們對全球傳遞美國價值觀的承諾不變，我們?yōu)槭澜绨踩珜幵缸晕覡奚某兄Z不變。

我們要牢記，做這些并僅是為了財富或者權(quán)勢，而是因為我們生來如此，我們生來要為所有人爭取自由和公正。

感謝你們，上帝保佑大家，上帝保佑美利堅合眾國。

第二篇：奧巴馬演講詞

Remarks of President Barack ObamaMay 19, 2012 For the past three and a half years, we’ve been fighting our way back from an historic economic crisis – one caused by breathtaking irresponsibility on the part of some on Wall Street who treated our financial system like a casino.Not only did that behavior nearly destroy the financial system – it cost our economy millions of jobs, hurt middle-class families, and left taxpayers holding the bag.Since then, we’ve recovered taxpayer dollars that were used to stabilize troubled banks.And we’ve put in place Wall Street reform with smarter, tougher, commonsense rules that serve one primary purpose: to prevent a crisis like that from ever happening again.And yet, for the past two years, too many Republicans in Congress and an army of financial industry lobbyists have actually been waging an all-out battle to delay, defund, and dismantle Wall Street reform.Recently, we’ve seen why we can’t let that happen.We found out that a big mistake at one of our biggest banks resulted in a two billion dollar loss.While that bank can handle a loss of that size, other banks may not have been able to.And without Wall Street reform, we could have found ourselves with the taxpayers once again on the hook for Wall Street’s mistakes.That’s why it’s so important that Members of Congress stand on the side of reform, not against it;because we can’t afford to go back to an era of weak regulation and little oversight;where excessive risk-taking on Wall Street and a lack of basic oversight in Washington nearly destroyed our economy.We can't afford to go back to that brand of “you’re-on-your-own” economics.Not after the American people have worked so hard to come back from this crisis.We’ve got to keep moving forward.We’ve got to finish the job of implementing this reform and putting these rules in place.These new rules say that, if you’rea big bank or financial institution, you now have to hold more cash on hand so that if you make a bad decision you pay for it, not the taxpayers.You have to write out a “l(fā)iving will” that details how you’ll be wound down if you do fail.The new law takes away big bonuses and paydays from failed CEOs, while giving shareholders a say on executive salaries.And for the first time in our nation’s history, we have in place a consumer watchdog whose sole job is to look out for working families by protecting them from deceptive and unfair practices.So unless you run a financial institution whose business model is built on cheating consumers, or making risky bets that could damage the whole economy, you have nothing to fear from Wall Street reform.Yes, it discourages big banks and financial institutions from making risky bets with taxpayer-insured money.And it encourages them to do things that actually help the economy – like extending loans toentrepreneurs with good ideas, to middle-class families who want to buy a home, to students who want to pursue higher education.That is what Wall Street reform is all about – making this economy stronger for you.And we are going to keep working – to recover every job lost to the recession;to build an economy where hard work and responsibility are once again rewarded;to restore an America where everyone has a fair shot, everyone does their fair share, and everyone plays by the same rules.I believe the free market is one of the greatest forces for progress in human history;that businesses are the engine of growth;that risk-takers and innovators should be celebrated.But I also believe that at its best, the free market has never been a license to take whatever you want, however you can get it.Alongside our entrepreneurial spirit and rugged individualism, America only prospers when we meet our obligations to one another;and to future generations.If you agree with me, let your Member of Congress know.Tell them to spend less time working to undermine rules that are there to protect the economy, and spend more time actually working to strengthen the economy.Thanks and have a great weekend.Vicky: What are you working on? Issac: If I tell you, will you promise not to laugh? Vicky: All right.What is it? Issac: It’s a love letter to Julie.Vicky: Isn’t it a little premature? You’ve only been going out for a month.Issac: Maybe, but I really want her to know how I feel.Vicky: Let me see it.“Dear Julie.I’m writing this letter to pour my heart out to you.When we met, it was love at first sight and I can’t get you out of my head.You mean everything to me.Now that we’re together, how can I ever live without you?”

Issac: So, what do you think? Vicky: I thought it would have some simple sweet nothings.I didn’t expect it to be this heavy.Issac: Do you think it needs more terms of endearment? Maybe I should have called her “my love,” “my darling,” or “sweetheart.” Tell me the truth, do you think it’s too much? I don’t want to scare her off.Vicky: Well, I know you’re head over heels in love with her, but if I were you, I’d play it by ear.Give it to her when you feel the time is right.Issac: Okay, thanks.I’ll try to play it cool, for now.《純正英語一分鐘》第194課：Multiculturalism Multiculturalism is everywhere today.As the world gets smaller, multiculturalism becomes bigger.Few of us today live in towns in which there is only one culture.Today, we live in towns where we are surrounded by many other cultures.If we live in a city, we will see people from all over the world.Of course, some cities are more multicultural than others.New York is a real melting pot.It is called the most multicultural city on Earth.A city like Tokyo isn’t so multicultural.I think multiculturalism is a great thing.It’s fantastic walking out of your door and seeing other cultures.This didn’t happen when I was young.People didn’t understand other cultures.They didn’t even want to understand.I’m glad things are changing today.打賭

Suzanna: Hey, the back of the line is over there.Ivan: I was here.I just stepped out of line for a minute to get some cash.Suzanna: Yeah, right.I don’t remember you being in line ahead of me.Ivan: Come on.Let’s do this.We’ll flip for it.If it’s heads, I win and I get to get back into line.If it’s tails, you win and I’ll go to the back of the line.Suzanna: All right.I’ll take those odds.You’re on.Ivan: Here goes…Oh, it’s heads!I win.Suzanna: I guess it’s your lucky day.Ivan: I guess so.How about going double or nothing? Suzanna: What are the stakes? Ivan: If it’s tails and you win, I go to the back of the line and I have to buy you a drink when we get inside.If It’s heads and I win, I get in back in line in front of you and you buy me a drink.Suzanna: So, no matter what happens I have to have a drink with you? Ivan: That’s the idea.What do you say?

Suzanna: Okay, you talked me into it.Let’s see if your luck will hold up.Ivan: I’ve got a good feeling it will.Muscle Where would we be without muscles? Probably a mess on the floor.Muscles are pretty interesting things.Everybody has lots of them.Some people look after them better than others.Bodybuilders want to have really big muscles.The bigger the better.They spend hours in the gym lifting weights to make their muscles as big as they can.Athletes work on the specific muscles they need for their sport.If you look at a hundred-metre runner, you’ll notice they have large shoulder and arm muscles.This is so they can power ahead when they run.An interesting thing about muscles is that it takes more face muscles to frown than it does to smile.This means smiling uses less energy, so we should do it more.

第三篇：奧巴馬父親節(jié)演講詞

Hi, everybody.This Father’s Day weekend, I’d like to spend a couple minutes talking about what’s sometimes my hardest, but always my most rewarding job – being a dad.大家好！這個周末是父親節(jié)，我想花點時間與大家交流下做父親的感想。我覺得做好一個父親的角色有時候最困難，但也最有意義。

I grew up without my father around.He left when I was two years old, and even though my sister and I were lucky enough to have a wonderful mom and caring grandparents to raise us, I felt his absence.And I wonder what my life would have been like had he been a greater presence.從小父親就不在我的身邊。兩歲時父親離開了我們。但是我和妹妹很幸運，母親和祖父母對我們關(guān)懷備至，將我們撫養(yǎng)成人。盡管如此，我仍然覺得父愛缺失。我時常想，如果父親一直在我們的身邊，我的人生可能就會不一樣了。

That’s why I’ve tried pretty hard to be a good dad for my own kids.I haven’t always succeeded, of course – in the past, my job has kept me away from home more than often I would like to, and the burden of raising two young girls sometimes would fall too heavily on Michelle.因此，當有了自己的孩子后，我便加倍努力，讓自己成為一個好爸爸。當然，并非事事順利。過去，因為工作的關(guān)系，我不得不經(jīng)常出差，這實在是情非得已。所以，撫育兩個女兒的重擔(dān)有時就落到了米歇爾的肩上。

But between my own experiences growing up, and my ongoing efforts to be the best father I can be, I’ve learned a couple of things about what our children need most from their parents.自身成長的經(jīng)歷以及身為人父的經(jīng)歷，讓我懂得了很多東西。我一直竭盡全力做到最好，我也懂得孩子們最想從父母那里得到什么。

First and foremost, they need our time.And more important than t

he quantity of hours we spend with them is the quality of those hours.Maybe it’s just asking about their day, or taking a walk together, but the smallest moments can have the biggest impact.首先，孩子們需要我們花時間陪伴。但陪伴他們的時間質(zhì)量比時間數(shù)量更重要。也許只是日常生活中的簡短問候，或是一起散步聊天，但這些最短暫的時光卻可以對他們產(chǎn)生最大的影響。

They also need structure, including learning the values of self-discipline and responsibility.Malia and Sasha may live in the White House these days, but Michelle and I still make sure they finish their schoolwork, do their chores, and walk the dog.同時，他們也需要一種結(jié)構(gòu)，包括需要了解自律和責(zé)任的價值。盡管瑪莉亞和薩莎現(xiàn)在生活在白宮，但我和米歇爾還是要確保他們完成家庭作業(yè)，做好日常雜務(wù)，按時遛狗。

And above all, children need our unconditional love – whether they succeed or make mistakes;when life is easy and when life is tough.最為重要的是，孩子們需要我們付出無條件的愛。無論他們是取得了成功，或是犯了錯誤，無論生活是舒適還是艱難。

And life is tough for a lot of Americans today.More and more kids grow up without a father figure.Others miss a father who’s away serving his country in uniform.And even for those dads who are present in their children’s lives, the recession has taken a harsh toll.If you’re out of a job or struggling to pay the bills, doing whatever it takes to keep the kids healthy, happy and safe can understandably take precedence over everything else.現(xiàn)在，很多美國人的生活非常艱難。越來越多的孩子在成長過程中缺乏父親的陪伴。有些父親身穿軍裝，為國效力，孩子們便不得不在家苦苦等候。即便是那些可以陪伴孩子們的父親，也因為經(jīng)濟衰退受到了嚴重的創(chuàng)傷。如果你失業(yè)了，或是入不敷出，也要盡全力讓孩子們過上健康、快樂，安全的生活，這顯然是最重要的事情。

That’s why my administration has offered men who want to be good fathers a little extra support.We’ve boosted community and faith-based groups focused on fatherhood, partnered with businesses to offer opportunities for fathers to spend time with their kids at the bowling alley or ballpark, and worked with military chaplains to help deployed dads connect with their children.因此，對于那些希望盡職做個好父親的男人，政府正在為他們提供一些額外的支持。我們鼓勵社會和宗教團體關(guān)注父親的角色，并與企業(yè)合作為父親們提供一些機會，讓他們與孩子們一起度過在保齡球館或棒球場的時光，或與隨軍神父一起幫助父親們建立與孩子們的聯(lián)系。

We’re doing this because we all have a stake in forging stronger bonds between fathers and their children.And you can find out more about some of what we’re doing at Fatherhood.gov.我們這么做，是因為為父親和孩子建立更為緊密的聯(lián)系，對所有人都大有裨益。如果您想了解更多我們正在參與的工作，請登錄網(wǎng)站Fatherhood.gov。

But we also know that every father has a personal responsibility to do right by our kids as well.All of us can encourage our children to turn off the video games and pick up a book.All of us can pack a healthy lunch for our son, or go outside and play ball with our daughter.And all of us can teach our children the difference between right and wrong, and show them through our own example the value in treating one another as we wish to be treated.但我們也知道，每個父親都有責(zé)任為孩子們樹立榜樣，教育他們做正確的事情。我們都能夠鼓勵孩子們關(guān)掉游戲、撿起書本。我們都能為兒子準備健康的午餐，或與女兒一起外出打球。我們都能教育孩子們區(qū)分對錯，并且以自己為榜樣，讓他們看到，我們希望別人怎樣對待自己，就應(yīng)該怎樣對待別人，這非常重要。

Our kids are pretty smart.They understand that life won’t always

be perfect, that sometimes, the road gets rough, that even great parents don’t get everything right.我們的孩子都很聰明。他們知道生活并不總是那么完美，他們懂得有時候道路會比較坎坷，即便是偉大的父母也不一定每件事都做的對。

But more than anything, they just want us to be a part of their lives.但更重要的是，他們希望我們成為他們生活的一部分。

So recently, I took on a second job:assistant coach for Sasha’s basketball team.On Sundays, we’d get the team together to practice, and a couple of times, I’d help coach the games.And it was great fun – even if Sasha rolled her eyes occasionally when her dad voiced his displeasure with the refs.因此，最近我接受了第二份工作，成為薩莎她們籃球隊的助理教練。每周日，我們都會一起參加球隊的訓(xùn)練。有幾次我還幫助教練指導(dǎo)她們的比賽。我這個老爸有時會對裁判表達不滿，薩沙因而常常朝我翻白眼，即便如此，我依然覺得樂趣無窮。

But I was so proud watching her run up and down the court, seeing her learn and improve and gain confidence.And I was hopeful that in the years to come, she’d look back on experiences like these as the ones that helped define her as a person – and as a parent herself.看著她在球場上來回奔跑，不斷學(xué)習(xí)、取得進步并收獲自信，我感到非常驕傲。我希望，未來有一天當她回顧這些經(jīng)歷時，能夠認識到這些經(jīng)歷曾經(jīng)幫助她長大成人，幫助她成為一位母親。

In the end, that’s what being a parent is all about – those precious moments with our children that fi

第四篇：奧巴馬的演講詞

奧巴馬的演講詞

篇一：奧巴馬就職演講稿(英漢對照)

奧巴馬英文就職演講稿

If there is anyone out there who still doubts that America is a place where all things are possible;who still wonders if the dream of our founders is alive in our time;who still questions the power of our democracy, tonight is your answer.It's the answer told by lines that stretched around schools and churches in numbers this nation has never seen;by people who waited three hours and four hours, many for the very first time in their lives, because they believed that this time must be different;that their voice could be that difference.It's the answer spoken by young and old, rich and poor, Democrat and Republican, black, white, Latino, Asian, Native American, gay, straight, disabled and not disabledyou made this happen, and I am forever grateful for what you've sacrificed to get it done.But above all, I will never forget who this victory truly belongs toit began in the backyards of Des Moines and the living rooms of Concord and the front porches of Charleston.It was built by working men and women who dug into what little savings they had to give five dollars and ten dollars and twenty dollars to this cause.It grew strength from the young people who rejected the myth of their generation's apathy;who left their homes and their families for jobs that offered little pay and less sleep;from the not-so-young people who braved the bitter cold and scorching heat to knock on the doors of perfect strangers;from the millions of Americans who volunteered, and organized, and proved that more than two centuries later, a government of the people, by the people and for the people has not perished from this Earth.This is your victory.I know you didn't do this just to win an election and I know you didn't do it for me.You did it because you understand the enormity of the task that lies ahead.For even as we celebrate tonight, we know the challenges that tomorrow will bring are the greatest of our lifetimeI have never been more hopeful than I am tonight that we will get there.I promise youblock by block, brick by brick, calloused hand by calloused hand.What began twenty-one months ago in the depths of winter must not end on this autumn night.This victory alone is not the change we seekin this country, we rise or fall as one nation;as one people.Let us resist the temptation to fall back on the same partisanship and pettiness and immaturity that has poisoned our politics for so long.Let us remember that it was a man from this state who first carried the banner of the Republican Party to the White HouseI may not have won your vote, but I hear your voices, I need your help, and I will be your President too.And to all those watching tonight from beyond our shores, from parliaments and palaces to those who are huddled around radios in the forgotten corners of our worldwe will defeat you.To those who seek peace and securitytonight we proved once more that the true strength of our nation comes not from our the might of our arms or the scale of our wealth, but from the enduring power of our ideals: democracy, liberty, opportunity, and unyielding hope.For that is the true genius of AmericaAnn Nixon Cooper is 106 years old.She was born just a generation past slavery;a time when there were no cars on the road or planes in the sky;when someone like her couldn't vote for two reasonsthe heartache and the hope;the struggle and the progress;the times we were told that we can't, and the people who pressed on with that American creed: Yes we can.At a time when women's voices were silenced and their hopes dismissed, she lived to see them stand up and speak out and reach for the ballot.Yes we can.When there was despair in the dust bowl and depression across the land, she saw

a nation conquer fear itself with a New Deal, new jobs and a new sense of common purpose.Yes we can.When the bombs fell on our harbor and tyranny threatened the world, she was there to witness a generation rise to greatness and a democracy was saved.Yes we can.She was there for the buses in Montgomery, the hoses in Birmingham, a bridge in Selma, and a preacher from Atlanta who told a people that “We Shall Overcome.” Yes we can.A man touched down on the moon, a wall came down in Berlin, a world was connected by our own science and imagination.And this year, in this election, she touched her finger to a screen, and cast her vote, because after 106 years in America, through the best of times and the darkest of hours, she knows how America can change.Yes we can.America, we have come so far.We have seen so much.But there is so much more to do.So tonight, let us ask ourselvesto put our people back to work and open doors of opportunity for our kids;to restore prosperity and promote the cause of peace;to reclaim the American Dream and reaffirm that fundamental truthAmericans who sent a message to the world that we have never been a collection of Red States and Blue States: we are, and always will be, the United States of America.人們都在談?wù)撨@個答案，老少無異，貧富不分，民主斗士和共和大軍也都沒有什么分別，黑人，白人，拉丁美洲人，亞裔，本土美國人，同性戀者，異性戀者，殘疾人士和非殘疾人士全都在關(guān)心這個答案——美國人民在向世界發(fā)出一種信號，我們從不在紅色州盟和藍色州盟之間進行選舉：我們是并將永遠是美利堅合眾國。

It’s the answer that led those who have been told for so long by so many to be cynical, and fearful, and doubtful of what we can achieve to put their hands on the arc of history and bend it once more toward the hope of a better day.這個答案曾經(jīng)引起如此長久如此廣泛的談?wù)?，曾?jīng)帶來那么多的憤世嫉俗、擔(dān)驚受怕和懷疑困惑，那是因為我們渴望能夠觸摸到歷史的蒼穹并讓希望它盡快轉(zhuǎn)向更加美好的時代。

It’s been a long time coming, but tonight, because of what we did on this day, in this election, at this defining moment, change has come to America.長時間的等待已經(jīng)過去，而在今夜我們已為這次選舉做出了抉擇，就在這一決定性的時刻，我們也抉擇了美國的命運將會被改變。I just received a very gracious call from Senator McCain.He fought long and hard in this campaign, and he’s fought even longer and harder for the country he loves.He has endured sacrifices for America that most of us cannot begin to imagine, and we are better off for the service rendered by this brave and selfless leader.I congratulate him and Governor Palin for all they have achieved, and I look forward to working with them to renew this nation’s promise in the months ahead.我剛剛收到了麥凱恩參議員禮貌大方的電話祝賀。他在這場戰(zhàn)役中進行了艱苦卓絕的戰(zhàn)斗，而他已為自己深愛的祖國更加持久更加艱苦地奮斗過。他為美國所做出的犧牲非常人所能想象，讓我們祝這位以敬業(yè)詮釋了勇敢和無私精神的領(lǐng)袖一路走好。我祝賀他和佩琳州長所取得的輝煌成果，并期待著像過去數(shù)月所承諾的那樣，能與他們一道努力以革新我們的國家。

I want to thank my partner in this journey, a man who campaigned from his heart and spoke for the men and women he grew up with on the streets of Scranton and rode with on that train home to Delaware, the Vice President-elect of the United States, Joe Biden.我要感謝我的旅途伙伴，他是一個為內(nèi)心而戰(zhàn)斗的人，一個敢于為男人們和女人們講話的人，一個從斯克蘭頓街區(qū)中長大的人，一個乘火車回家卻跑到達拉華去了人，他就是美國副總統(tǒng)侯選人，喬?拜登。

I would not be standing here tonight without the unyielding support of my best friend for the last sixteen years, the rock of our family and the love of my life, our nation’s next First Lady, Michelle Obama.Sasha and Malia, I love you both so much, and you have earned the new puppy that’s coming with us to the White House.And while she’s no longer with us, I know my grandmother is watching, along with the family that made me who I am.I miss them tonight, and know that my debt to them is beyond measure.沒有過去十六年來摯友親朋永不放棄的支持和幫助，今晚我就不能站在這里；今夜我能站在這里，更不能沒有穩(wěn)如磐石的家庭和妻子的愛，我的妻子將成為我們國家下一任的第一夫人，她就是米歇爾?奧巴馬。薩莎和瑪麗亞，我是如此地愛你們倆，你們已經(jīng)獲得了牽著剛買來的小狗和我們一起入住白宮的權(quán)力。祖母雖已不在人世了，但我知道她在注視著這一切，并將同生我養(yǎng)我的家庭一起關(guān)注我將成為什么樣的人。今夜我想念他們，也深知自己仍無以報答他們的深情厚意。

To my campaign manager David Plouffe, my chief strategist David Axelrod, and the best campaign team ever assembled in the history of politicsit belongs to you.我要對我的競選負責(zé)人大衛(wèi)?普羅菲說，對我的首席競選

第五篇：奧巴馬就職演講詞

中國日報網(wǎng)環(huán)球在線消息：美國東部時間1月20日中午12時左右，美國第44任總統(tǒng)奧巴馬發(fā)表就職演說，全文如下：

我的同胞們，今天我站在這里，看到眼前面臨的重大任務(wù)，深感卑微。我感謝你們對我的信任，也知道先輩們?yōu)榱诉@個國家所作的犧牲。我要感謝布什總統(tǒng)為國家做出的貢獻，以及感謝他在兩屆政府過渡期間給與的慷慨協(xié)作。

迄今為止，已經(jīng)有44個美國總統(tǒng)宣誓就職?？偨y(tǒng)的宣誓有時面對的是國家的和平繁榮，但通常面臨的是烏云密布的緊張形勢。

在緊張的形勢中，支持美國前進的不僅僅是領(lǐng)導(dǎo)人的能力和遠見，也在于美國人民對國家先驅(qū)者理想的信仰，以及對美國立國文件的忠誠。

前輩們?nèi)绱?，我們這一代美國人也要如此。

現(xiàn)在我們都深知，我們身處危機之中。我們的國家在戰(zhàn)斗，對手是影響深遠的暴力和憎恨；國家的經(jīng)濟也受到嚴重的削弱，原因是雖有一些人的貪婪和不負責(zé)任，但更為重要的是我們作為一個整體在一些重大問題上決策失誤，同時也未能做好應(yīng)對新時代的準備。

我們的人民正在失去家園，失去工作，很多且要倒閉。社會的醫(yī)療過于昂貴、學(xué)校教育讓許多人失望，而且每天都會有新的證據(jù)顯示，我們利用能源的方式助長了我們的敵對勢力，同時也威脅著我們的星球。

統(tǒng)計數(shù)據(jù)的指標傳達著危機的消息。危機難以測量，但更難以測量的是其對美國人國家自信的侵蝕——現(xiàn)在一種認為美國衰落不可避免，我們的下一代必須低調(diào)的言論正在吞噬著人們的自信。

今天我要說，我們的確面臨著很多嚴峻的挑戰(zhàn)，而且在短期內(nèi)不大可能輕易解決。但是我們要相信，我們一定會度過難關(guān)。

今天，我們在這里齊聚一堂，因為我們戰(zhàn)勝恐懼選擇了希望，摒棄了沖突和矛盾而選擇了團結(jié)。

今天，我們宣布要為無謂的摩擦、不實的承諾和指責(zé)畫上句號，我們要打破牽制美國政治發(fā)展的若干陳舊教條。

美國仍是一個年輕的國家，借用《圣經(jīng)》的話說，放棄幼稚的時代已經(jīng)到來了。重拾堅韌精神的時代已經(jīng)到來，我們要為歷史作出更好的選擇，我們要秉承歷史賦予的寶貴權(quán)利，秉承那種代代相傳的高貴理念：上帝賦予我們每個人以平等和自由，以及每個人盡全力去追求幸福的機會。

在重申我們國家偉大之處的同時，我們深知偉大從來不是上天賜予的，偉大需要努力贏得。（我們的民族一路走來），這旅途之中從未有過捷徑或者妥協(xié)，這旅途也不適合膽怯之人、或者愛安逸勝過愛工作之人、或者單單追求名利之人。這條路是勇于承擔(dān)風(fēng)險者之路，是實干家、創(chuàng)造者之路。這其中有一些人名留青史，但是更多的人卻在默默無聞地工作著。正是這些人帶領(lǐng)我們走過了漫長崎嶇的旅行，帶領(lǐng)我們走向富強和自由。

為了我們，先輩們帶著微薄的細軟，橫渡大洋，尋找新生活；為了我們，先輩們?nèi)倘柝撝?，用血汗?jié)茶T工廠；為了我們，先輩們在荒蕪的西部大地辛勤耕作，定居他鄉(xiāng)；為了我們，先輩們奔赴（獨立戰(zhàn)爭中的）康科德城和葛底斯堡、（二戰(zhàn)中的）諾曼底、（越戰(zhàn)中的）KheSahn，他們征戰(zhàn)、死去。

一次又一次，我們的先輩們戰(zhàn)斗著、犧牲著、操勞著，只為了我們可以生活得更好。在他們看來，美國的強盛與偉大超越了個人雄心，也超越了個人的出身、貧富和派別差異。

今天我們繼續(xù)先輩們的旅途。美國依然是地球上最富裕、最強大的國家。同危機初露端倪之時相比，美國人民的生產(chǎn)力依然旺盛；與上周、上個月或者去年相比，我們的頭腦依然富于創(chuàng)造力，我們的商品和服務(wù)依然很有市場，我們的實力不曾削弱。但是，可以肯定的是，輕歌曼舞的時代、保護狹隘利益的時代以及對艱難決定猶豫不決的時代已經(jīng)過去了。從今天開始，我們必須跌倒后爬起來，拍拍身上的泥土，重新開始工作，重塑美國。

我目之所及，都有工作有待完成。國家的經(jīng)濟情況要求我們采取大膽且快速的行動，我們的確是要行動，不僅是要創(chuàng)造就業(yè)，更要為（下一輪經(jīng)濟）增長打下新的基礎(chǔ)。我們將造橋鋪路，為企業(yè)鋪設(shè)電網(wǎng)和數(shù)字線路，將我們聯(lián)系在一起。我們將回歸科學(xué)，運用科技的奇跡提高醫(yī)療質(zhì)量，降低醫(yī)療費用。我們將利用風(fēng)能、太陽能和土壤驅(qū)動車輛，為工廠提供能源。我們將改革中小學(xué)以及大專院校，以適應(yīng)新時代的要求。這一切，我們都能做到，而且我們都將會做到。

布什告別演說

八年的總統(tǒng)生涯，是美國人民賦予我的榮耀！21世紀的前10年是一個并不尋常的時期。今晚，我?guī)е活w感恩的心來到這里，并且我希望你們能給我最后一次機會，因為我想和你們分享我對過去八總統(tǒng)生涯的想法，以及我對國家未來的展望。5天以后，全世界就將會看到美國民主的活力。我即將把我的工作交由你們心目中的理想總統(tǒng)，奧巴馬！能夠接受全美人民崇敬的人，必須能夠為你們，為這片土地帶來希望。對于我們的國家來說，這是一個充滿希望和自豪的時刻。并且，我渴望與美國人民一道為奧巴馬，他的妻子和兩個漂亮的女兒送去美好的祝愿。

今天，我滿懷感激之情，感謝我的副總統(tǒng)切尼以及我所有的政府成員。我還要感謝我的妻子勞拉和我的女兒芭芭拉，詹娜，是她們給我的生活帶來了無盡的快樂和愛意。我感謝我的父母，是他們給予了我前進的動力。最重要的是，我感謝美國人民給予我的信任.，我感謝你們給予我的勇氣、寬容。

今晚，我的思緒回到了2001年的9月11日。當天早晨，恐怖分子帶走了近3000人的生命。自珍珠港事件后，恐怖分子制造了美國歷史上最嚴重的一次恐怖襲擊。我想起了3天后我站在世貿(mào)中心廢墟前的情景，那時，我誠摯地與那些夜以繼日搶救傷者的救援工人們交談，他們不顧自己的危險，在濃煙滾滾的五角大樓的走廊里抓緊工作。同時，我也為不幸遇難的人感到痛心，他們是我們的英雄！我想起了阿琳-霍華德，他當時把他死去兒子的警察盾牌交給了我，以表達對逝者的思念之情。而現(xiàn)在，我仍然珍藏著他的徽章。

隨著時間的推移，大部分的美國人民能夠從悲痛中解脫出來，并重歸“9.11”之前正常的生活。然而，我還沒有解脫。每天清晨，我都會收到簡報，獲知是什么還在威脅著我們國家的安全，并且我發(fā)誓一定會竭盡全力來維護你們的安全。

針對我的許多決策，有人對其合法性表示出懷疑。但是，當我們看到結(jié)果時這些人就不會再發(fā)出疑問了。在過去的七年多來，美國本土再也沒有遭受過恐怖襲擊。這要歸功于那些日夜辛勞保護我們安全的人們：執(zhí)法人員、情報分析員、國土安全人員、外交人員、以及美軍的士兵們。受上帝的恩典，美國有這些愿意在國家危難之際挺身保護他人的公民。我非常珍惜美國可以擁有這些無私的愛國者及其家庭。美國感激你們。對于那些正在收聽的演講的美軍士兵們來說，沒有什么榮譽要比讓你當上總司令還要崇高。

美軍正在從事的戰(zhàn)爭從屬于兩種系統(tǒng)之間的沖突，而這兩種系統(tǒng)又有天壤之別。在其中的一種系統(tǒng)中，一小撮狂熱分子要求所有人都服從于他們所制定的暴虐的意識形態(tài)，這些人讓婦女屈從，而對那些不相信他們暴政的人進行謀殺。而另一種系統(tǒng)則相信自由是上帝給予全世界的禮物，自由與正義是通往和平的道路。美國，正是基于這樣的信念誕生的。從長遠來看，推廣這種理念是保護我們公民的唯一選擇。當人們生活在自由之中時，他們就不愿再去選擇那些追求恐怖活動的領(lǐng)導(dǎo)者。當人們對未來懷有希望時，他們就不會將自己的生命交給暴力和極端主義。環(huán)視全球，美國正在推動人類自由、人權(quán)及人的尊嚴的發(fā)展。我們同持有不同政見者以及年輕的民主國家同在，我們?yōu)橥炀壬峁┲委煱滩〉乃幬?，我們避免母親和自己的孩子染上瘧疾。自由是美國成立的唯一基石，并且領(lǐng)導(dǎo)世界向一個自由普照全球的時代發(fā)展。

過去的八年，我們努力擴大美國人民所擁有的機會與希望。在美國，學(xué)生不斷上進，以求符合公立學(xué)校更高的標準。對于老人和殘疾人來說，一種新的醫(yī)療處方藥福利令他們頗感舒心。每個納稅人繳納了更少的稅款。通過以信仰為基礎(chǔ)的治療項目，那些癮君子和痛苦的人們找到了新希望。過去八年來的工作更好地保護了人脆弱的生命。對于退伍老兵的補助幾乎增加了一倍。美國的一山一水都真切地變得更為干凈。睿智的山姆-阿力拓、首席法官約翰-羅伯茨加入到聯(lián)邦法院中。

當美國的繁榮遇到挑戰(zhàn)時，我們勇敢地去面對。當金融危機發(fā)生時，我們采取果斷措施來保護我們的經(jīng)濟。對于那些辛勤工作的家庭來說，這些都是十分艱難的時期。但是如果我們不采取行動的話，結(jié)果將會更為糟糕。所有的美國人都站在了一起。憑借著我們的決心和辛勤工作，我們將美國經(jīng)濟重新拉回到增長的車道上。我們將向世界再次展現(xiàn)美國自由企業(yè)制度的復(fù)興。

正如所有前任總統(tǒng)一樣，我也曾經(jīng)歷過挫折。如果可能的話，我會采取不一樣的方式來應(yīng)對這些措施。但是，我總是為國家利益的最大化來行動。你也許會不同意我所做出的一些決定，但我希望你能理解我是愿意采取這些措施的。未來的幾十年，美國將面對更多的艱難抉擇，而有一些指導(dǎo)性原則可以塑造我們的道路。

盡管我們的國家要比7年前更為安全，但目前美國最嚴峻的威脅仍然是另一場恐怖襲擊。我們的敵人十分耐心，并且決心要再次發(fā)動襲擊。美國沒有故意挑起沖突。但是我們肩負著莊嚴的責(zé)任，必須同恐怖主義作斗爭。我們不能驕傲自滿，我們要堅定決心，我們絕不能放松警惕。與此同時，我們必須帶著信心和清晰的目標參與世界事務(wù)。面對來自海外的威脅，在國內(nèi)尋求安慰是一種誘人的舉措。但是我們必須拒絕孤立主義與保護主義。退縮只會找來危險。在21世紀，國內(nèi)的安全和繁榮需要依靠國外自由的擴展。如果美國不領(lǐng)導(dǎo)自由事業(yè)，那么自由事業(yè)就將無所適從。

一方面我們在處理這些眼前和未來的挑戰(zhàn)，另一方面美國必須保持自己在道義上的明確性。我經(jīng)常談及善惡問題，這令一些人頗感不適。但是目前這個世界確實存在著善惡雙方，而且雙方之間無法達成妥協(xié)。通過謀殺無辜來宣揚某種意識形態(tài)無論在何時何地都是錯誤的。將人們從壓迫與絕望中解救出來是永遠正確的。美國必須堅持為正義與真理而呼喊，我們必須保護正義與真理，并且推動和平事業(yè)的發(fā)展。

托馬斯-杰斐遜曾寫到：“相比于過去的歷史，我更喜歡未來的夢想?！彪S著我馬上要離開白宮，我贊同杰斐遜這樣的樂觀精神。美國是一個年輕的國家，充滿了活力，不斷發(fā)展與更新。即便在最艱難的時候，美國仍然沒有放棄對未來的夢想。

我了解我們民族的特質(zhì)，因此我也相信美國的明天會更美好。這是一個鼓勵移民們?yōu)樽杂傻膲粝攵L試一切事情的國家，這是一個在面對危險使仍然鎮(zhèn)定的國家，這是一個面對苦難仍抱有同情心的國家。我們在身邊的每一個人身上都可以看到美國的特征。今晚，受我和夫人勞拉的邀請，一切代表也來到了白宮。

我在外科醫(yī)生克里索夫身上看到了美國人民的偉大個性?？死锼鞣虻膬鹤?，一名海軍，在伊拉克光榮地獻出了自己的生命。當我見到克里索夫和他家人的時候，他告訴了我一個驚人的消息：他告訴我，為了緬懷兒子，他希望加入美國海軍醫(yī)療團?？死锼鞣蛞呀?jīng)60歲了，超過了年齡限制，但是他的申請得到了批準。在過去的一年中，克里索夫接受了良好的訓(xùn)練，但已經(jīng)榮升少校的他今晚不能來到這里，他很快就會前往伊拉克，在那里他可以救助我們受傷的勇士并繼續(xù)他兒子為完成的事業(yè)。

同時，從美國公民身上，我看到了我們國家優(yōu)秀的一面—我們的國家充滿關(guān)懷和希望，這樣的優(yōu)點令我對國家有著堅貞的信念。我們面臨著危險和審判，而且在未來我們?nèi)詫⑿枰獞?yīng)對更多的挑戰(zhàn)。然而，依靠你們的勇氣和信心，偉大的美國永遠會穩(wěn)如磐石，從來不會走向沒落。

對我來說，能夠擔(dān)任你們的總統(tǒng)，是我一生的榮耀。我有過歡樂也有過困苦。但是，每天我都會受到偉大祖國的鼓舞，并且我也一直在為我們的國家祈禱。在以后的時光里，我會永遠珍視這樣一段話：美利堅合眾國的公民。

我親愛的同胞們，我的演說就到這里了，晚安！愿上帝保佑奧巴馬！愿上帝保佑你和我們美好的國家！