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第二篇：美國總統(tǒng)布什911演講

美國總統(tǒng)布什于華盛頓時(shí)間9月20日晚上9:00（北京時(shí)間9月21日早上9:00）在國會(huì)參眾兩院聯(lián)席會(huì)議上向全國民眾發(fā)表電視演講。以下是演講的全文：

眾議院議長、參議院臨時(shí)議長、國會(huì)全體議員以及美國民眾：

你們好！

在正常情況下，總統(tǒng)來到這個(gè)地方是為了發(fā)表國情咨文，然而這樣的國情咨文今天晚上已經(jīng)沒有必要了，因?yàn)槊绹嗣駷榱嗣绹呀?jīng)發(fā)出了他們的吶喊。

我們?cè)诒唤亠w機(jī)乘客的英勇行動(dòng)中看到了這一切，他們奮不顧身地與恐怖分子展開爭斗，目的是為了拯救地面上的我們。他們當(dāng)中就有一個(gè)叫泰德·畢默的勇士。今晚在這兒，請(qǐng)?jiān)试S我向他的妻子莉莎致意。

我們?cè)诰仍藛T的頑強(qiáng)和不知疲倦的工作中看到了美國人民的這種精神；我們看到了飄揚(yáng)的旗幟、燃燒的燭光、獻(xiàn)血的民眾以及祈禱中的人們，無論他們是用英語、希伯來語還是阿拉伯語在為美國祈禱。我們看到了民眾相互關(guān)愛，無私捐助，他們把陌生人的悲痛當(dāng)成自己的痛苦。

我的同胞們，在過去九天的時(shí)間內(nèi)，整個(gè)世界都目睹了美國的情況——它依然強(qiáng)大。

今天晚上，我們的國家由于威脅而驚醒，我們的民眾被喚起捍衛(wèi)自由。悲痛已經(jīng)化為憤怒，憤怒已經(jīng)變成決心。我們要將敵人繩之以法，正義終將被伸張。

感謝國會(huì)在這樣一個(gè)重要時(shí)刻做出的表率作用。所有被這場悲劇震驚的美國人民已經(jīng)看到，共和黨人和民主黨人共聚國會(huì)山，共唱國歌“上帝保佑美利堅(jiān)”。而你們，我的國會(huì)議員們，你們做出了更多。你們?cè)谛袆?dòng)，你們讓國會(huì)通過了400億美元的緊急撥款，以重建我們的家園和滿足軍隊(duì)的需要。

（眾議院）議長哈斯塔德，（眾議院）少數(shù)黨領(lǐng)袖格普哈特，（參議院）多數(shù)黨領(lǐng)袖達(dá)施勒和（參議院）少數(shù)黨領(lǐng)袖洛特，感謝你們的鼎立相助、你們的領(lǐng)導(dǎo)和你們對(duì)國家的貢獻(xiàn)。

我代表美國人民感謝世界各地提供給美國的支持。美國人民永遠(yuǎn)不會(huì)忘記，我們的國歌在白金漢宮，在巴黎街道，在柏林勃蘭登堡奏響。美國人民永遠(yuǎn)不會(huì)忘記，韓國兒童聚集在漢城的美國大使館前面低聲祈禱。美國人民也不會(huì)忘記開羅一座清真寺里傳出的同情之聲。美國人民當(dāng)然也不會(huì)忘記，幾天來，澳大利亞、非洲和拉丁美洲舉行的紀(jì)念或者默哀活動(dòng)。

我們同樣不會(huì)忘記與美國民眾一起遇難的來自80個(gè)國家的人民，其中有幾十名巴基斯坦人，130多名以色列人，250多名印度人，還有來自薩爾瓦多、伊朗、墨西哥和日本的男男女女，以及來自英國的數(shù)百民眾。美國人民再也找不到比英國更好的朋友了。美國和英國又一次團(tuán)結(jié)起來，為了一個(gè)偉大的事業(yè)而奮斗。英國首相布萊爾從大洋彼岸趕過來，以顯示他與美國人民的團(tuán)結(jié)一致，我們感謝布萊爾首相的到來。

9月11日，自由的敵人對(duì)我們國家發(fā)動(dòng)了一場戰(zhàn)爭。美國人民早就領(lǐng)教過戰(zhàn)爭，然而除了1941年那個(gè)星期天發(fā)生的（珍珠港）事件外，過去136年間發(fā)生的戰(zhàn)爭都是在外國領(lǐng)土上進(jìn)行的；美國人民也早已知道戰(zhàn)爭的傷亡——但那些傷亡都不是在一個(gè)平和的早上，在一個(gè)偉大的城市發(fā)生的；美國人民也曾經(jīng)遭受過襲擊——但是襲擊事件從來沒有針對(duì)數(shù)以千計(jì)的平民。所有這一切都在一天之內(nèi)發(fā)生了，接下來就是黑夜，整個(gè)自由世界正遭到威脅。

今晚，美國民眾都有很多疑問，他們都在問，究竟是誰襲擊了我們的國家？

我們現(xiàn)在所搜集到的證據(jù)都指向了一個(gè)松散的恐怖主義組織——阿爾-凱達(dá)（al-Qaida），他們也是襲擊美國駐坦桑尼亞和肯尼亞大使館的罪魁禍?zhǔn)祝宜麄円矐?yīng)對(duì)美國驅(qū)逐艦“科爾”號(hào)爆炸案負(fù)責(zé)。

阿爾-凱達(dá)之于恐怖主義，就像黑手黨之于犯罪一樣。他們的目標(biāo)不是為了錢，而是為了重新改造世界，是為了把他們的極端教義散播給世界各地的人們。

這些伊斯蘭極端主義學(xué)說早就被穆斯林學(xué)者和大部分穆斯林所拋棄，然而這些恐怖分子卻將其奉為神明，并肆意曲解倡導(dǎo)和平的伊斯蘭教義?？植婪肿拥睦碚摼褪且阉械幕浇掏綒⑺?，要把所有的美國人殺死，不管是軍人還是平民，也不管是婦女還是小孩。

這個(gè)恐怖組織和他的首領(lǐng)本·拉登同世界許多國家的組織有著千絲萬縷的聯(lián)系，其中包括埃及伊斯蘭組織吉哈德和烏茲別克斯坦的伊斯蘭運(yùn)動(dòng)組織。

這樣的恐怖分子成百上千，廣泛分布在世界60多個(gè)國家。他們從自己的國家和鄰國招募成員，帶到像阿富汗之類的國家接收恐怖訓(xùn)練，然后被派回自己的國家或者隱藏在別的國家，策劃罪惡的勾當(dāng)和進(jìn)行破壞。

阿爾-凱達(dá)在阿富汗有著深厚的影響，他們支持塔利班控制了阿富汗大部分地區(qū)。這些恐怖分子在阿富汗的行動(dòng)讓我們窺見了阿爾-凱達(dá)這個(gè)恐怖組織的嘴臉。

他們使阿富汗人民遭受了沉重苦難——許多人被餓死，許多人被迫逃離家園；婦女不能上學(xué)，擁有一臺(tái)電視就可能把你打入牢獄；所有的宗教信仰只能按照領(lǐng)袖的命令行事；要是一個(gè)人的胡子不夠長，他就有可能被逮捕。

美國人民尊重阿富汗人民——畢竟，美國是阿富汗最大的人道主義援助國，但是我們譴責(zé)塔利班政權(quán)。它不僅沒有尊重自己的民眾，而且通過支持、庇護(hù)和幫助恐怖分子，把自己的人民嚇得驚恐不已，四處躲避。通過資助和煽動(dòng)恐怖分子搞謀殺，塔利班政權(quán)自己也在搞謀殺。今晚，美利堅(jiān)合眾國向塔利班提出如下要求：

把阿富汗境內(nèi)所有的阿爾-凱達(dá)成員及其領(lǐng)導(dǎo)人交給美國政府；釋放所有非法關(guān)押的外國人員，其中包括美國人。保護(hù)外國記者、外交官員以及救援人員；立即和永遠(yuǎn)關(guān)閉恐怖分子的訓(xùn)練營地，把恐怖分子悉數(shù)交給有關(guān)方面；讓美國自由進(jìn)入恐怖分子訓(xùn)練營地，確保這些營地不再被使用。

所有這些要求都是不容談判的，是沒有商量余地的。塔利班政權(quán)必須執(zhí)行，必須馬上執(zhí)行。他們應(yīng)該交出恐怖分子，否則恐怖分子的下場就是塔利班的下場。

今天晚上，我還想直接對(duì)世界各地的穆斯林講一句話：我們尊重你們的信仰。在美國，有數(shù)百萬民眾自由地信奉伊斯蘭教，而美國的友邦中則有更多的人信仰伊斯蘭教。伊斯蘭教義是好的，是推崇和平的。那些借真主之名犯罪的人褻瀆了真主的神圣。我們的穆斯林朋友和阿拉伯朋友不是美國的敵人。我們的敵人是一個(gè)恐怖主義極端組織以及任何一個(gè)支持這種組織的政府。

我們反恐怖主義的斗爭將從打擊阿爾-凱達(dá)開始，但不會(huì)在阿爾-凱達(dá)身上結(jié)束。我們將繼續(xù)戰(zhàn)斗，直到世界各地的恐怖主義組織被發(fā)現(xiàn)、阻止和徹底擊敗，否則我們就不會(huì)停止。

美國人民或許在問：他們?yōu)槭裁匆鸷尬覀儯?/p>

因?yàn)樗麄兂鸷尬覀冞@間大廈里的一切——我們是一個(gè)經(jīng)過民主選舉的政府，而他們的領(lǐng)導(dǎo)人則是指定的。他們還仇恨我們的自由——我們的宗教自由、言論自由、選舉自由、集會(huì)自由，擁有反對(duì)意見的自由等。

這些恐怖分子妄圖推翻許多穆斯林國家的現(xiàn)有政府，比如埃及、沙特阿拉伯和約旦。他們要把以色列人趕出中東，要把基督教徒和猶太教徒從亞洲和非洲的廣大地區(qū)趕出去。

這些恐怖分子肆意屠殺不僅僅是為了結(jié)束生命，而是想打亂和終止一種生活方式。他們之所以一次次地制造暴行，就是希望使美國成為一個(gè)彌漫著恐懼的國家，從世界舞臺(tái)上退卻下來，并拋棄自己的朋友。他們打擊美國，只是因?yàn)槲覀儞踝×怂麄兊牡缆贰?/p>

我們沒有被他們虛偽的宗教虔誠欺騙，我們以前也曾看見過他們所謂的善行，他們只不過是20世紀(jì)一些臭名昭著的理論指導(dǎo)下的殘?jiān)嗄酢Ｍㄟ^犧牲獻(xiàn)出生命來實(shí)現(xiàn)他們極端的思想，通過拋棄一切價(jià)值觀念唯獨(dú)相信權(quán)利的欲望，他們所走的道路與法西斯、納粹主義和極端主義如出一轍。他們會(huì)沿著這條道路走下去，直到這條路的終點(diǎn)：被遺棄的謊言筑成的歷史無名冢。

美國人民都在問：我們?cè)鯓尤グl(fā)動(dòng)這場戰(zhàn)爭，怎樣贏得這場戰(zhàn)爭呢？

我們必須動(dòng)用所有的資源——所有的外交途徑、所有的情報(bào)機(jī)構(gòu)、所有的執(zhí)法機(jī)關(guān)、所有的金融影響以及所有的戰(zhàn)爭武器——以瓦解和擊敗全球恐怖主義犯罪組織。

這場戰(zhàn)爭不像十年前打擊伊拉克一樣，那時(shí)我們的目標(biāo)就是解放（科威特）被占領(lǐng)土，迅速結(jié)束戰(zhàn)爭。這場戰(zhàn)爭也不像兩年前在科索沃進(jìn)行的戰(zhàn)爭一樣，那時(shí)我們沒有地面部隊(duì)參戰(zhàn)，沒有一個(gè)美國人喪生。

除了立即報(bào)復(fù)和單純的軍事打擊外，我們要做的事情還有很多。美國人民不應(yīng)該期望只進(jìn)行一次戰(zhàn)役，這將是一場長期的戰(zhàn)爭，一場我們從來沒有經(jīng)歷過的戰(zhàn)爭。它可能包括一些大規(guī)模的打擊，這一點(diǎn)你們將在電視上看見；它還可能包括一些秘密的行動(dòng)計(jì)劃，即便是成功你們也可能不知道。我們要切斷恐怖分子的資金來源，使他們反目成仇、互相爭斗，把他們趕得四處逃散，沒有藏身之地。世界各個(gè)地區(qū)的每個(gè)國家，你們現(xiàn)在處在一個(gè)抉擇的時(shí)刻，你們要么和我們站在一起，要么和恐怖分子同流合污。從今天開始，美國將把任何繼續(xù)庇護(hù)和支持恐怖主義的國家看作是敵對(duì)國家。

我們已經(jīng)向民眾做出告誡，我們?nèi)杂锌赡茉獾揭u擊。我們將采取防御性措施，打擊恐怖主義，保衛(wèi)美國民眾。

今天，聯(lián)邦政府?dāng)?shù)十個(gè)部門和辦事處，與各州以及各地區(qū)的政府部門，都有保衛(wèi)國家安全的義不容辭的義務(wù)。這些工作都必須由一個(gè)最高機(jī)構(gòu)來協(xié)調(diào)。所以，今天晚上，我宣布成立直接向我負(fù)責(zé)的內(nèi)閣級(jí)別機(jī)構(gòu)——祖國安全辦公室（Office Of Homeland Security）。

這些措施都是最基本的。但是，防止恐怖主義對(duì)我們生命構(gòu)成威脅的唯一辦法是在它滋長起來的地方制止它，消除它，毀滅它。

很多人將會(huì)為這些行動(dòng)而努力，從聯(lián)邦調(diào)查局到情報(bào)部門，再到我們后備役軍人。我們應(yīng)當(dāng)感謝他們，為他們祈禱。今天晚上，就在離遭襲的五角大樓數(shù)英里的此地，我要對(duì)我們的軍隊(duì)說：做好準(zhǔn)備。我要求軍隊(duì)時(shí)刻待命當(dāng)然是有原因的。當(dāng)美國行動(dòng)的那一刻到來時(shí)，我們將為你們而自豪！

然而這不僅僅是美國的斗爭，危在旦夕的也不僅僅是美國的自由，這是整個(gè)世界的斗爭，這是整個(gè)人類文明的斗爭，這是所有相信進(jìn)步和多元論、相信寬容和自由的人們的斗爭。

我們要求每一個(gè)國家都加入我們。我們會(huì)要求，而且我們也需要全世界的警察、情報(bào)機(jī)構(gòu)、銀行系統(tǒng)來幫助我們。美國十分感激，很多國家和國際機(jī)構(gòu)已經(jīng)做出了回應(yīng)——表達(dá)同情和支持，這些國家遍布世界各地，從拉美、亞洲、非洲到歐洲，再到伊斯蘭世界。也許北約憲章（NATO Charter）最準(zhǔn)確地反映了國際社會(huì)的態(tài)度：攻擊一個(gè)就是攻擊我們大家。

文明的社會(huì)都站在美國這一邊。他們明白，如果恐怖主義不受懲罰，那么他們的城市和他們的民眾可能就是下一個(gè)目標(biāo)。毫無疑問，恐怖主義不僅僅會(huì)襲擊大樓，還會(huì)威脅合法政府的穩(wěn)定。我們不會(huì)允許他們這樣做。

美國人民或許在問：我們應(yīng)該做些什么呢？

我要求你們活著，擁抱你們的孩子。我知道很多民眾今晚都感到恐怖，我請(qǐng)求你們鎮(zhèn)定，意志堅(jiān)決，即使是威脅仍然存在。

我要求你們弘揚(yáng)美國的價(jià)值觀念，記住為什么那么多人來到這兒。我們是在為原則而戰(zhàn)，我們首要的責(zé)任是依靠這些原則生存下去，任何人都不能因?yàn)樗麄兊姆N族和宗教信仰而遭受不公平的對(duì)待和不友好的指責(zé)。

我希望你們用你們所有，繼續(xù)支持災(zāi)難中的受害者。那些想要捐助的人們可以登陸到網(wǎng)站libertyunites.org，去查找一下在紐約、賓夕法尼亞和弗吉尼亞提供直接幫助的機(jī)構(gòu)的名稱。

成千上萬正在工作的聯(lián)邦調(diào)查局職員們也需要你們的幫助，我希望你們也能夠幫助他們。

我也希望你們?cè)谟捎诩訌?qiáng)安全而導(dǎo)致的各種延誤和諸多不便中保持耐心，在可能會(huì)長期進(jìn)行的斗爭中保持耐心。

我還希望你們繼續(xù)投入國家建設(shè)，對(duì)經(jīng)濟(jì)前景充滿信心。恐怖主義只是襲擊了美國繁榮的一個(gè)小的標(biāo)志而已，他們不會(huì)觸及到美國繁榮的根源。美國之所以成功，就是因?yàn)樗麄內(nèi)嗣竦那趭^、創(chuàng)造力和進(jìn)取心。這些都是我們?cè)?月11日以前真正的經(jīng)濟(jì)實(shí)力，也是我們今天的力量。

最后，請(qǐng)為我們?cè)诳植乐械氖芎φ呒捌浼胰似矶\，為消防員、警察、戰(zhàn)士們祈禱，為我們偉大的祖國祈禱。祈禱將會(huì)撫平我們的傷痛，為我們未來的行程鼓足士氣。

今天晚上，我感謝所有的美國人，感謝你們?yōu)閲宜鞯囊磺泻蛯⒁龅囊磺?。國?huì)各位女士和先生們，我也感謝你們，感謝你們?yōu)閲宜鞯囊磺泻蛯⒁龅囊磺小?/p>

今天晚上，我們國家面臨新的、突如其來的挑戰(zhàn)。我們要一起加強(qiáng)在航空方面的安全，大規(guī)模地增加國內(nèi)航班安全檢查人員的數(shù)量，制訂新的措施阻止劫機(jī)事件的發(fā)生。

我們要加強(qiáng)我們的執(zhí)法力度，授予執(zhí)法機(jī)關(guān)所需的一切，徹底打擊國內(nèi)的一切恐怖活動(dòng)。我們還要強(qiáng)化我們的情報(bào)機(jī)關(guān)，以便及時(shí)截獲恐怖分子的信息，將他們的恐怖活動(dòng)扼殺在搖籃中。

我們要團(tuán)結(jié)一致，積極采取有關(guān)步驟，增強(qiáng)美國的經(jīng)濟(jì)，使人們恢復(fù)工作。

今天晚上，我們看到的這兩位就是在這次事件當(dāng)中表現(xiàn)得相當(dāng)出色的領(lǐng)導(dǎo)者：紐約市長魯?shù)婪颉ぶ炖材岷图~約州州長喬治·保陶基。作為美國決心的象征，我的內(nèi)閣將與國會(huì)和這兩位領(lǐng)導(dǎo)人加強(qiáng)合作，向世人展示，我們要重建紐約。

在這一切發(fā)生之后，在所有損失發(fā)生之后，大家也許會(huì)問，美國的前途究竟會(huì)怎么樣？是不是會(huì)生活在恐懼當(dāng)中？我知道，前面依然有挑戰(zhàn)，未來依然有危險(xiǎn)。但是我們的國家將書寫我們的時(shí)代，而不是時(shí)代來書寫國家。只要美國國家和民眾有堅(jiān)定的信念，我們將不會(huì)受到恐怖主義的打擊，因?yàn)檫@不是恐怖主義活動(dòng)的年代，這是一個(gè)自由的年代，無論是這兒還是在世界任何地方。

我們?cè)谶@次事件當(dāng)中受到了嚴(yán)重的損害和損失。在悲痛和憤怒當(dāng)中，我們找到了自己的使命，意識(shí)到所處的時(shí)刻。自由將和恐懼交戰(zhàn)。人類自由事業(yè)的前進(jìn)——我們這個(gè)時(shí)代的偉大成就，同時(shí)也是任何時(shí)代人們的偉大追求——就指望我們了。我們的國家——我們這代人——為了我們的人民和我們的光明未來，一定要將暴力恐怖的黑暗和威脅驅(qū)散。我們不會(huì)累，我們不會(huì)泄氣，我們更不會(huì)失敗。

在接下來的幾個(gè)月和幾年內(nèi)，人們的生活能夠恢復(fù)正常是我的希望。我們將重新恢復(fù)我們的正常生活，這是人人都渴望以求的。隨著時(shí)間的推移，悲傷會(huì)漸漸過去。但是我們打擊恐怖主義的決心必將持續(xù)下去。我們每個(gè)人都會(huì)記得那一天、那一時(shí)刻發(fā)生的事情，以及誰在那一時(shí)刻永遠(yuǎn)地離我們而去。我們會(huì)記得那個(gè)恐怖消息來臨的時(shí)刻，我們當(dāng)時(shí)在哪兒，我們又正在干什么。我們中的一些人會(huì)記得那個(gè)著火的場面，或者一則營救的消息。而某個(gè)永遠(yuǎn)離我們而去的面孔和聲音將永遠(yuǎn)凝固在一些人的腦海中。

而我將會(huì)永遠(yuǎn)保留這個(gè)紀(jì)念品，它是一位名叫喬治·霍華德的曼哈頓警察留下的警徽，而霍華德卻在搶救世貿(mào)大廈遇難人員時(shí)永遠(yuǎn)離我們而去。他的母親阿琳娜將它作為對(duì)兒子的驕傲的記憶給了我。這個(gè)警徽時(shí)刻提醒我，一個(gè)生命就這樣結(jié)束了，而我們的事業(yè)將要繼續(xù)下去。

我不會(huì)忘記這次襲擊給我們國家造成的創(chuàng)傷，也不會(huì)忘記是誰造成的創(chuàng)傷。我將不會(huì)屈服——我不會(huì)停滯——我不會(huì)在這場關(guān)系到美國人民自由和安全的斗爭中有一念之仁。

這場斗爭的道路還不明朗，但是它的結(jié)局是肯定的。自由和恐懼，公正和殘酷，自古以來就針鋒相對(duì)，并且我們知道，“上帝”在兩者中是會(huì)有所取舍的。

同胞們，我們必須要以忍耐、公正來對(duì)付恐怖活動(dòng)，我們對(duì)我們事業(yè)的正義性和將要取得的勝利充滿信心。展望未來，愿上帝賜予我們智慧，保佑美利堅(jiān)合眾國。

謝謝！

（孫玉慶、張鑫炎）

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Address to a Joint Session of Congress and the American People

United States Capitol

Washington, D.C.9:00 P.M.EDT

THE PRESIDENT: Mr.Speaker, Mr.President Pro Tempore, members of Congress, and fellow Americans:

In the normal course of events, Presidents come to this chamber to report on the state of the Union.Tonight, no such report is needed.It has already been delivered by the American people.We have seen it in the courage of passengers, who rushed terrorists to save others on the ground--passengers like an exceptional man named Todd Beamer.And would you please help me to welcome his wife, Lisa Beamer, here tonight.(Applause.)

We have seen the state of our Union in the endurance of rescuers, working past exhaustion.We have seen the unfurling of flags, the lighting of candles, the giving of blood, the saying of prayers--in English, Hebrew, and Arabic.We have seen the decency of a loving and giving people who have made the grief of strangers their own.My fellow citizens, for the last nine days, the entire world has seen for itself the state of our Union--and it is strong.(Applause.)

Tonight we are a country awakened to danger and called to defend freedom.Our grief has turned to anger, and anger to resolution.Whether we bring our enemies to justice, or bring justice to our enemies, justice will be done.(Applause.)

I thank the Congress for its leadership at such an important time.All of America was touched on the evening of the tragedy to see Republicans and Democrats joined together on the steps of this Capitol, singing “God Bless America.” And you did more than sing;you acted, by delivering $40 billion to rebuild our communities and meet the needs of our military.Speaker Hastert, Minority Leader Gephardt, Majority Leader Daschle and Senator Lott, I thank you for your friendship, for your leadership and for your service to our country.(Applause.)

And on behalf of the American people, I thank the world for its outpouring of support.America will never forget the sounds of our National Anthem playing at Buckingham Palace, on the streets of Paris, and at Berlin's Brandenburg Gate.We will not forget South Korean children gathering to pray outside our embassy in Seoul, or the prayers of sympathy offered at a mosque in Cairo.We will not forget moments of silence and days of mourning in Australia and Africa and Latin America.Nor will we forget the citizens of 80 other nations who died with our own: dozens of Pakistanis;more than 130 Israelis;more than 250 citizens of India;men and women from El Salvador, Iran, Mexico and Japan;and hundreds of British citizens.America has no truer friend than Great Britain.(Applause.)Once again, we are joined together in a great cause--so honored the British Prime Minister has crossed an ocean to show his unity of purpose with America.Thank you for coming, friend.(Applause.)

On September the 11th, enemies of freedom committed an act of war against our country.Americans have known wars--but for the past 136 years, they have been wars on foreign soil, except for one Sunday in 1941.Americans have known the casualties of war--but not at the center of a great city on a peaceful morning.Americans have known surprise attacks--but never before on thousands of civilians.All of this was brought upon us in a single day--and night fell on a different world, a world where freedom itself is under attack.Americans have many questions tonight.Americans are asking: Who attacked our country? The evidence we have gathered all points to a collection of loosely affiliated terrorist organizations known as al Qaeda.They are the same murderers indicted for bombing American embassies in Tanzania and Kenya, and responsible for bombing the USS Cole.Al Qaeda is to terror what the mafia is to crime.But its goal is not making money;its goal is remaking the world--and imposing its radical beliefs on people everywhere.The terrorists practice a fringe form of Islamic extremism that has been rejected by Muslim scholars and the vast majority of Muslim clerics--a fringe movement that perverts the peaceful teachings of Islam.The terrorists' directive commands them to kill Christians and Jews, to kill all Americans, and make no distinction among military and civilians, including women and children.This group and its leader--a person named Osama bin Laden--are linked to many other organizations in different countries, including the Egyptian Islamic Jihad and the Islamic Movement of Uzbekistan.There are thousands of these terrorists in more than 60 countries.They are recruited from their own nations and neighborhoods and brought to camps in places like Afghanistan, where they are trained in the tactics of terror.They are sent back to their homes or sent to hide in countries around the world to plot evil and destruction.The leadership of al Qaeda has great influence in Afghanistan and supports the Taliban regime in controlling most of that country.In Afghanistan, we see al Qaeda's vision for the world.Afghanistan's people have been brutalized--many are starving and many have fled.Women are not allowed to attend school.You can be jailed for owning a television.Religion can be practiced only as their leaders dictate.A man can be jailed in Afghanistan if his beard is not long enough.The United States respects the people of Afghanistan--after all, we are currently its largest source of humanitarian aid--but we condemn the Taliban regime.(Applause.)It is not only repressing its own people, it is threatening people everywhere by sponsoring and sheltering and supplying terrorists.By aiding and abetting murder, the Taliban regime is committing murder.And tonight, the United States of America makes the following demands on the Taliban: Deliver to United States authorities all the leaders of al Qaeda who hide in your land.(Applause.)Release all foreign nationals, including American citizens, you have unjustly imprisoned.Protect foreign journalists, diplomats and aid workers in your country.Close immediately and permanently every terrorist training camp in Afghanistan, and hand over every terrorist, and every person in their support structure, to appropriate authorities.(Applause.)Give the United States full access to terrorist training camps, so we can make sure they are no longer operating.These demands are not open to negotiation or discussion.(Applause.)The Taliban must act, and act immediately.They will hand over the terrorists, or they will share in their fate.I also want to speak tonight directly to Muslims throughout the world.We respect your faith.It's practiced freely by many millions of Americans, and by millions more in countries that America counts as friends.Its teachings are good and peaceful, and those who commit evil in the name of Allah blaspheme the name of Allah.(Applause.)The terrorists are traitors to their own faith, trying, in effect, to hijack Islam itself.The enemy of America is not our many Muslim friends;it is not our many Arab friends.Our enemy is a radical network of terrorists, and every government that supports them.(Applause.)

Our war on terror begins with al Qaeda, but it does not end there.It will not end until every terrorist group of global reach has been found, stopped and defeated.(Applause.)

Americans are asking, why do they hate us? They hate what we see right here in this chamber--a democratically elected government.Their leaders are self-appointed.They hate our freedoms--our freedom of religion, our freedom of speech, our freedom to vote and assemble and disagree with each other.They want to overthrow existing governments in many Muslim countries, such as Egypt, Saudi Arabia, and Jordan.They want to drive Israel out of the Middle East.They want to drive Christians and Jews out of vast regions of Asia and Africa.These terrorists kill not merely to end lives, but to disrupt and end a way of life.With every atrocity, they hope that America grows fearful, retreating from the world and forsaking our friends.They stand against us, because we stand in their way.We are not deceived by their pretenses to piety.We have seen their kind before.They are the heirs of all the murderous ideologies of the 20th century.By sacrificing human life to serve their radical visions--by abandoning every value except the will to power--they follow in the path of fascism, and Nazism, and totalitarianism.And they will follow that path all the way, to where it ends: in history's unmarked grave of discarded lies.(Applause.)

Americans are asking: How will we fight and win this war? We will direct every resource at our command--every means of diplomacy, every tool of intelligence, every instrument of law enforcement, every financial influence, and every necessary weapon of war--to the disruption and to the defeat of the global terror network.This war will not be like the war against Iraq a decade ago, with a decisive liberation of territory and a swift conclusion.It will not look like the air war above Kosovo two years ago, where no ground troops were used and not a single American was lost in combat.Our response involves far more than instant retaliation and isolated strikes.Americans should not expect one battle, but a lengthy campaign, unlike any other we have ever seen.It may include dramatic strikes, visible on TV, and covert operations, secret even in success.We will starve terrorists of funding, turn them one against another, drive them from place to place, until there is no refuge or no rest.And we will pursue nations that provide aid or safe haven to terrorism.Every nation, in every region, now has a decision to make.Either you are with us, or you are with the terrorists.(Applause.)From this day forward, any nation that continues to harbor or support terrorism will be regarded by the United States as a hostile regime.Our nation has been put on notice: We are not immune from attack.We will take defensive measures against terrorism to protect Americans.Today, dozens of federal departments and agencies, as well as state and local governments, have responsibilities affecting homeland security.These efforts must be coordinated at the highest level.So tonight I announce the creation of a Cabinet-level position reporting directly to me--the Office of Homeland Security.And tonight I also announce a distinguished American to lead this effort, to strengthen American security: a military veteran, an effective governor, a true patriot, a trusted friend--Pennsylvania's Tom Ridge.(Applause.)He will lead, oversee and coordinate a comprehensive national strategy to safeguard our country against terrorism, and respond to any attacks that may come.These measures are essential.But the only way to defeat terrorism as a threat to our way of life is to stop it, eliminate it, and destroy it where it grows.(Applause.)

Many will be involved in this effort, from FBI agents to intelligence operatives to the reservists we have called to active duty.All deserve our thanks, and all have our prayers.And tonight, a few miles from the damaged Pentagon, I have a message for our military: Be ready.I've called the Armed Forces to alert, and there is a reason.The hour is coming when America will act, and you will make us proud.(Applause.)

This is not, however, just America's fight.And what is at stake is not just America's freedom.This is the world's fight.This is civilization's fight.This is the fight of all who believe in progress and pluralism, tolerance and freedom.We ask every nation to join us.We will ask, and we will need, the help of police forces, intelligence services, and banking systems around the world.The United States is grateful that many nations and many international organizations have already responded--with sympathy and with support.Nations from Latin America, to Asia, to Africa, to Europe, to the Islamic world.Perhaps the NATO Charter reflects best the attitude of the world: An attack on one is an attack on all.The civilized world is rallying to America's side.They understand that if this terror goes unpunished, their own cities, their own citizens may be next.Terror, unanswered, can not only bring down buildings, it can threaten the stability of legitimate governments.And you know what--we're not going to allow it.(Applause.)

Americans are asking: What is expected of us? I ask you to live your lives, and hug your children.I know many citizens have fears tonight, and I ask you to be calm and resolute, even in the face of a continuing threat.I ask you to uphold the values of America, and remember why so many have come here.We are in a fight for our principles, and our first responsibility is to live by them.No one should be singled out for unfair treatment or unkind words because of their ethnic background or religious faith.(Applause.)

I ask you to continue to support the victims of this tragedy with your contributions.Those who want to give can go to a central source of information, libertyunites.org, to find the names of groups providing direct help in New York, Pennsylvania, and Virginia.The thousands of FBI agents who are now at work in this investigation may need your cooperation, and I ask you to give it.I ask for your patience, with the delays and inconveniences that may accompany tighter security;and for your patience in what will be a long struggle.I ask your continued participation and confidence in the American economy.Terrorists attacked a symbol of American prosperity.They did not touch its source.America is successful because of the hard work, and creativity, and enterprise of our people.These were the true strengths of our economy before September 11th, and they are our strengths today.(Applause.)

And, finally, please continue praying for the victims of terror and their families, for those in uniform, and for our great country.Prayer has comforted us in sorrow, and will help strengthen us for the journey ahead.Tonight I thank my fellow Americans for what you have already done and for what you will do.And ladies and gentlemen of the Congress, I thank you, their representatives, for what you have already done and for what we will do together.Tonight, we face new and sudden national challenges.We will come together to improve air safety, to dramatically expand the number of air marshals on domestic flights, and take new measures to prevent hijacking.We will come together to promote stability and keep our airlines flying, with direct assistance during this emergency.(Applause.)

We will come together to give law enforcement the additional tools it needs to track down terror here at home.(Applause.)We will come together to strengthen our intelligence capabilities to know the plans of terrorists before they act, and find them before they strike.(Applause.)

We will come together to take active steps that strengthen America's economy, and put our people back to work.Tonight we welcome two leaders who embody the extraordinary spirit of all New Yorkers: Governor George Pataki, and Mayor Rudolph Giuliani.(Applause.)As a symbol of America's resolve, my administration will work with Congress, and these two leaders, to show the world that we will rebuild New York City.(Applause.)

After all that has just passed--all the lives taken, and all the possibilities and hopes that died with them--it is natural to wonder if America's future is one of fear.Some speak of an age of terror.I know there are struggles ahead, and dangers to face.But this country will define our times, not be defined by them.As long as the United States of America is determined and strong, this will not be an age of terror;this will be an age of liberty, here and across the world.(Applause.)

Great harm has been done to us.We have suffered great loss.And in our grief and anger we have found our mission and our moment.Freedom and fear are at war.The advance of human freedom--the great achievement of our time, and the great hope of every time--now depends on us.Our nation--this generation--will lift a dark threat of violence from our people and our future.We will rally the world to this cause by our efforts, by our courage.We will not tire, we will not falter, and we will not fail.(Applause.)

It is my hope that in the months and years ahead, life will return almost to normal.We'll go back to our lives and routines, and that is good.Even grief recedes with time and grace.But our resolve must not pass.Each of us will remember what happened that day, and to whom it happened.We'll remember the moment the news came--where we were and what we were doing.Some will remember an image of a fire, or a story of rescue.Some will carry memories of a face and a voice gone forever.And I will carry this: It is the police shield of a man named George Howard, who died at the World Trade Center trying to save others.It was given to me by his mom, Arlene, as a proud memorial to her son.This is my reminder of lives that ended, and a task that does not end.(Applause.)

I will not forget this wound to our country or those who inflicted it.I will not yield;I will not rest;I will not relent in waging this struggle for freedom and security for the American people.The course of this conflict is not known, yet its outcome is certain.Freedom and fear, justice and cruelty, have always been at war, and we know that God is not neutral between them.(Applause.)

Fellow citizens, we'll meet violence with patient justice--assured of the rightness of our cause, and confident of the victories to come.In all that lies before us, may God grant us wisdom, and may He watch over the United States of America.Thank you.

第三篇：美國總統(tǒng)布什清華大學(xué)演講

President Bush Speaks at Tsinghua University Tsinghua University Beijing, People's Republic of China 10:35 A.M.(Local)PRESIDENT BUSH: Vice President Hu, thank you very much for your kind and generous remarks.Thank you for welcoming me and my wife, Laura, here.(Applause.)I see she's keeping pretty good company, with the Secretary of State, Colin Powell.It's good to see you, Mr.Secretary.(Applause.)And I see my National Security Advisor, Ms.Condoleezza Rice, who at one time was the provost at Stanford University.So she's comfortable on university campuses such as this.Thank you for being here, Condi.(Applause.)I'm so grateful for the hospitality, and honored for the reception at one of China's, and the world's, great universities.This university was founded, interestingly enough, with the support of my country, to further ties between our two nations.I know how important this place is to your Vice President.He not only received his degree here, but more importantly, he met his gracious wife here.(Laughter.)

I want to thank the students for giving me the chance to meet with you, the chance to talk a little bit about my country and answer some of your questions.The standards and reputation of this university are known around the world, and I know what an achievement it is to be here.So, congratulations.(Applause.)I don't know if you know this or not, but my wife and I have two daughters who are in college, just like you.One goes to the University of Texas.One goes to Yale.They're twins.And we are proud of our daughters, just like I'm sure your parents are proud of you.My visit to China comes on an important anniversary, as the Vice President mentioned.Thirty years ago this week, an American President arrived in China on a trip designed to end decades of estrangement and confront centuries of suspicion.President Richard Nixon showed the world that two vastly different governments could meet on the grounds of common interest, in the spirit of mutual respect.As they left the airport that day, Premier Zhou Enlai said this to President Nixon: “Your handshake came over the vastest ocean in the world--25 years of no communication.” During the 30 years since, America and China have exchanged many handshakes of friendship and commerce.And as we have had more contact with each other, the citizens of both countries have gradually learned more about each other.And that's important.Once America knew China only by its history as a great and enduring civilization.Today, we see a China that is still defined by noble traditions of family, scholarship, and honor.And we see a China that is becoming one of the most dynamic and creative societies in the world--as demonstrated by the knowledge and potential right here in this room.China is on a rising path, and America welcomes the emergence of a strong and peaceful and prosperous China.(Applause.)As America learns more about China, I am concerned that the Chinese people do not always see a clear picture of my country.This happens for many reasons, and some of them of our own making.Our movies and television shows often do not portray the values of the real America I know.Our successful businesses show a strength of American commerce, but our spirit, community spirit, and contributions to each other are not always visible as monetary success.Some of the erroneous pictures of America are painted by others.My friend, the Ambassador to China, tells me some Chinese textbooks talk of Americans of “bullying the weak and repressing the poor.” Another Chinese textbook, published just last year, teaches that special agents of the FBI are used to “repress the working people.” Now, neither of these is true--and while the words may be leftovers from a previous era, they are misleading and they're harmful.In fact, Americans feel a special responsibility for the weak and the poor.Our government spends billions of dollars to provide health care and food and housing for those who cannot help themselves--and even more important, many of our citizens contribute their own money and time to help those in need.American compassion also stretches way beyond our borders.We're the number one provider of humanitarian aid to people in need throughout the world.And as for the men and women of the FBI and law enforcement, they're working people;they, themselves, are working people who devote their lives to fighting crime and corruption.My country certainly has its share of problems, no question about that.And we have our faults.Like most nations we're on a long journey toward achieving our own ideals of equality and justice.Yet there's a reason our nation shines as a beacon of hope and opportunity, a reason many throughout the world dream of coming to America.It's because we're a free nation, where men and women have the opportunity to achieve their dreams.No matter your background or your circumstance of birth, in America you can get a good education, you can start your own business, you can raise a family, you can worship freely, and help elect the leaders of your community and your country.You can support the policies of our government, or you're free to openly disagree with them.Those who fear freedom sometimes argue it could lead to chaos, but it does not, because freedom means more than every man for himself.Liberty gives our citizens many rights, yet expects them to exercise important responsibilities.Our liberty is given direction and purpose by moral character, shaped in strong families, strong communities, and strong religious institutions, and overseen by a strong and fair legal system.My country's greatest symbol to the world is the Statue of Liberty, and it was designed by special care.I don't know if you've ever seen the Statue of Liberty, but if you look closely, she's holding not one object, but two.In one hand is the familiar torch we call the “l(fā)ight of liberty.” And in the other hand is a book of law.We're a nation of laws.Our courts are honest and they are independent.The President--me--I can't tell the courts how to rule, and neither can any other member of the executive or legislative branch of government.Under our law, everyone stands equal.No one is above the law, and no one is beneath it.All political power in America is limited and it is temporary, and only given by the free vote of the people.We have a Constitution, now two centuries old, which limits and balances the power of the three branches of our government, the judicial branch, the legislative branch, and the executive branch, of which I'm a part.Many of the values that guide our life in America are first shaped in our families, just as they are in your country.American moms and dads love their children and work hard and sacrifice for them, because we believe life can always be better for the next generation.In our families, we find love and learn responsibility and character.And many Americans voluntarily devote part of their lives to serving other people.An amazing number--nearly half of all adults in America--volunteer time every week to make their communities better by mentoring children, or by visiting the sick, or caring for the elderly, or helping with thousands of other needs and causes.This is one of the great strengths of my country.People take responsibility for helping others, without being told, motivated by their good hearts and often by their faith.America is a nation guided by faith.Someone once called us “a nation with the soul of a church.” This may interest you--95 percent of Americans say they believe in God, and I'm one of them.When I met President Jiang Zemin in Shanghai a few months ago, I had the honor of sharing with him how faith changed my life and how faith contributes to the life of my country.Faith points to a moral law beyond man's law, and calls us to duties higher than material gain.Freedom of religion is not something to be feared, it's to be welcomed, because faith gives us a moral core and teaches us to hold ourselves to high standards, to love and to serve others, and to live responsible lives.If you travel across America--and I hope you do some day if you haven't been there--you will find people of many different ethic backgrounds and many different faiths.We're a varied nation.We're home to 2.3 million Americans of Chinese ancestry, who can be found working in the offices of our corporations, or in the Cabinet of the President of the United States, or skating for the America Olympic team.Every immigrant, by taking an oath of allegiance to our country, becomes just as just as American as the President.America shows that a society can be vast and it can be varied, yet still one country, commanding the allegiance and love of its people.And all these qualities of America were widely on display on a single day, September the 11th, the day when terrorists, murderers, attacked my nation.American policemen and firefighters, by the hundreds, ran into burning towers in desperation to save their fellow citizens.Volunteers came from everywhere to help with rescue efforts.Americans donated blood and gave money to help the families of victims.America had prayer services all over our country, and people raised flags to show their pride and unity.And you need to know, none of this was ordered by the government;it happened spontaneously, by the initiative of free people.Life in America shows that liberty, paired with law is not to be feared.In a free society, diversity is not disorder.Debate is not strife.And dissent is not revolution.A free society trusts its citizens to seek greatness in themselves and their country.It was my honor to visit China in 1975--some of you weren't even born then.It shows how old I am.(Laughter.)And a lot has changed in your country since then.China has made amazing progress--in openness and enterprise and economic freedom.And this progress previews China'a great potential.China has joined the World Trade Organization, and as you live up to its obligations, they inevitably will bring changes to China's legal system.A modern China will have a consistent rule of law to govern commerce and secure the rights of its people.The new China your generation is building will need the profound wisdom of your traditions.The lure of materialism challenges our society--challenges society in our country, and in many successful countries.Your ancient ethic of personal and family responsibility will serve you well.Behind China's economic success today are talented, brilliant and energetic people.In the near future, those same men and women will play a full and active role in your government.This university is not simply turning out specialists, it is preparing citizens.And citizens are not spectators in the affairs of their country.They are participants in its future.Change is coming.China is already having secret ballot and competitive elections at the local level.Nearly 20 years ago, a great Chinese leader, Deng Xiaoping, said this--I want you to hear his words.He said that China would eventually expand democratic elections all the way to the national level.I look forward to that day.Tens of millions of Chinese today are relearning Buddhist, Taoist, and local religious traditions, or practicing Christianity, Islam, and other faiths.Regardless of where or how these believers worship, they're no threat to public order;in fact, they make good citizens.For centuries, this country has had a tradition of religious tolerance.My prayer is that all persecution will end, so that all in China are free to gather and worship as they wish.All these changes will lead to a stronger, more confident China--a China that can astonish and enrich the world, a China that your generation will help create.This is one of the most exciting times in the history of your country, a time when even the grandest hopes seem within your reach.My nation offers you our respect and our friendship.Six years from now, athletes from America and around the world will come to your country for the Olympic games.And I'm confident they will find a China that is becoming a da guo, a leading nation, at peace with its people and at peace with the world.Thank you for letting me come.(Applause.)

第四篇：美國總統(tǒng)布什清華大學(xué)演講

美國總統(tǒng)布什清華大學(xué)演講

President Bush Speaks at Tsinghua University

Tsinghua University Beijing, People's Republic of China

10:35 A.M.(Local)

PRESIDENT BUSH: Vice President Hu, thank you very much for your kind and generous remarks.Thank you for welcoming me and my wife, Laura, here.(Applause.)I see she's keeping pretty good company, with the Secretary of State, Colin Powell.It's good to see you, Mr.Secretary.(Applause.)And I see my National Security Advisor, Ms.Condoleezza Rice, who at one time was the provost at Stanford University.So she's comfortable on university campuses such as this.Thank you for being here, Condi.(Applause.)I'm so grateful for the hospitality, and honored for the reception at one of China's, and the world's, great universities.This university was founded, interestingly enough, with the support of my country, to further ties between our two nations.I know how important this place is to your Vice President.He not only received his degree here, but more importantly, he met his gracious wife here.(Laughter.)I want to thank the students for giving me the chance to meet with you, the chance to talk a little bit about my country and answer some of your questions.The standards and reputation of this university are known around the world, and I know what an achievement it is to be here.So, congratulations.(Applause.)I don't know if you know this or not, but my wife and I have two daughters who are in college, just like you.One goes to the University of Texas.One goes to Yale.They're twins.And we are proud of our daughters, just like I'm sure your parents are proud of you.My visit to China comes on an important anniversary, as the Vice President mentioned.Thirty years ago this week, an American President arrived in China on a trip designed to end decades of estrangement and confront centuries of suspicion.President Richard Nixon showed the world that two vastly different governments could meet on the grounds of common interest, in the spirit of mutual respect.As they left the airport that day, Premier Zhou Enlai said this to President Nixon: “Your handshake came over the vastest ocean in the world--25 years of no communication.” During the 30 years since, America and China have exchanged many handshakes of friendship and commerce.And as we have had more contact with each other, the citizens of both countries have gradually learned more about each other.;And that's important.Once America knew China only by its history as a great and enduring civilization.Today, we see a China that is still defined by noble traditions of family, scholarship, and honor.And we see a China that is becoming one of the most dynamic and creative societies in the world--as demonstrated by the knowledge and potential right here in this room.China is on a rising path, and America welcomes the emergence of a strong and peaceful and prosperous China.(Applause.)As America learns more about China, I am concerned that the Chinese people do not always see a clear picture of my country.This happens for many reasons, and some of them of our own making.Our movies and television shows often do not portray the values of the real America I know.Our successful businesses show a strength of American commerce, but our spirit, community spirit, and contributions to each other are not always visible as monetary success.Some of the erroneous pictures of America are painted by others.My friend, the Ambassador to China, tells me some Chinese textbooks talk of Americans of “bullying the weak and repressing the poor.” Another Chinese textbook, published just last year, teaches that special agents of the FBI are used to “repress the working people.” Now, neither of these is true--and while the words may be leftovers from a previous era, they are misleading and they're harmful.In fact, Americans feel a special responsibility for the weak and the poor.Our government spends billions of dollars to provide health care and food and housing for those who cannot help themselves--and even more important, many of our citizens contribute their own money and time to help those in need.American compassion also stretches way beyond our borders.We're the number one provider of humanitarian aid to people in need throughout the world.And as for the men and women of the FBI and law enforcement, they're working people;they, themselves, are working people who devote their lives to fighting crime and corruption.My country certainly has its share of problems, no question about that.And we have our faults.Like most nations we're on a long journey toward achieving our own ideals of equality and justice.Yet there's a reason our nation shines as a beacon of hope and opportunity, a reason many throughout the world dream of coming to America.It's because we're a free nation, where men and women have the opportunity to achieve their dreams.No matter your background or your circumstance of birth, in America you can get a good education, you can start your own business, you can raise a family, you can worship freely, and help elect the leaders of your community and your country.You can support the policies of our government, or you're free to openly disagree with them.Those who fear freedom sometimes argue it could lead to chaos, but it does not, because freedom means more than every man for himself.Liberty gives our citizens many rights, yet expects them to exercise important responsibilities.Our liberty is given direction and purpose by moral character, shaped in strong families, strong communities, and strong religious institutions, and overseen by a strong and fair legal system.My country's greatest symbol to the world is the Statue of Liberty, and it was designed by special care.I don't know if you've ever seen the Statue of Liberty, but if you look closely, she's holding not one object, but two.In one hand is the familiar torch we call the “l(fā)ight of liberty.” And in the other hand is a book of law.We're a nation of laws.Our courts are honest and they are independent.The President--me--I can't tell the courts how to rule, and neither can any other member of the executive or legislative branch of government.Under our law, everyone stands equal.No one is above the law, and no one is beneath it.All political power in America is limited and it is temporary, and only given by the free vote of the people.We have a Constitution, now two centuries old, which limits and balances the power of the three branches of our government, the judicial branch, the legislative branch, and the executive branch, of which I'm a part.Many of the values that guide our life in America are first shaped in our families, just as they are in your country.American moms and dads love their children and work hard and sacrifice for them, because we believe life can always be better for the next generation.In our families, we find love and learn responsibility and character.And many Americans voluntarily devote part of their lives to serving other people.An amazing number--nearly half of all adults in America--volunteer time every week to make their communities better by mentoring children, or by visiting the sick, or caring for the elderly, or helping with thousands of other needs and causes.This is one of the great strengths of my country.People take responsibility for helping others, without being told, motivated by their good hearts and often by their faith.America is a nation guided by faith.Someone once called us “a nation with the soul of a church.” This may interest you--95 percent of Americans say they believe in God, and I'm one of them.When I met President Jiang Zemin in Shanghai a few months ago, I had the honor of sharing with him how faith changed my life and how faith contributes to the life of my country.Faith points to a moral law beyond man's law, and calls us to duties higher than material gain.Freedom of religion is not something to be feared, it's to be welcomed, because faith gives us a moral core and teaches us to hold ourselves to high standards, to love and to serve others, and to live responsible lives.If you travel across America--and I hope you do some day if you haven't been there--you will find people of many different ethic backgrounds and many different faiths.We're a varied nation.We're home to 2.3 million Americans of Chinese ancestry, who can be found working in the offices of our corporations, or in the Cabinet of the President of the United States, or skating for the America Olympic team.Every immigrant, by taking an oath of allegiance to our country, becomes just as just as American as the President.America shows that a society can be vast and it can be varied, yet still one country, commanding the allegiance and love of its people.And all these qualities of America were widely on display on a single day, September the 11th, the day when terrorists, murderers, attacked my nation.American policemen and firefighters, by the hundreds, ran into burning towers in desperation to save their fellow citizens.Volunteers came from everywhere to help with rescue efforts.Americans donated blood and gave money to help the families of victims.America had prayer services all over our country, and people raised flags to show their pride and unity.And you need to know, none of this was ordered by the government;it happened spontaneously, by the initiative of free people.Life in America shows that liberty, paired with law is not to be feared.In a free society, diversity is not disorder.Debate is not strife.And dissent is not revolution.A free society trusts its citizens to seek greatness in themselves and their country.It was my honor to visit China in 1975--some of you weren't even born then.It shows how old I am.(Laughter.)And a lot has changed in your country since then.China has made amazing progress--in openness and enterprise and economic freedom.And this progress previews China'a great potential.China has joined the World Trade Organization, and as you live up to its obligations, they inevitably will bring changes to China's legal system.A modern China will have a consistent rule of law to govern commerce and secure the rights of its people.The new China your generation is building will need the profound wisdom of your traditions.The lure of materialism challenges our society--challenges society in our country, and in many successful countries.Your ancient ethic of personal and family responsibility will serve you well.Behind China's economic success today are talented, brilliant and energetic people.In the near future, those same men and women will play a full and active role in your government.This university is not simply turning out specialists, it is preparing citizens.And citizens are not spectators in the affairs of their country.They are participa nts in its future.Change is coming.China is already having secret ballot and competitive elections at the local level.Nearly 20 years ago, a great Chinese leader, Deng Xiaoping, said this--I want you to hear his words.He said that China would eventually expand democratic elections all the way to the national level.I look forward to that day.Tens of millions of Chinese today are relearning Buddhist, Taoist, and local religious traditions, or practicing Christianity, Islam, and other faiths.Regardless of where or how these believers worship, they're no threat to public order;in fact, they make good citizens.For centuries, this country has had a tradition of religious tolerance.My prayer is that all persecution will end, so that all in China are free to gather and worship as they wish.All these changes will lead to a stronger, more confident China--a China that can astonish and enrich the world, a China that your generation will help create.This is one of the most exciting times in the history of your country, a time when even the grandest hopes seem within your reach.My nation offers you our respect and our friendship.Six years from now, athletes from America and around the world will come to your country for the Olympic games.And I'm confident they will find a China that is becoming a da guo, a leading nation, at peace with its people and at peace with the world.Thank you for letting me come.(Applause.)

第五篇：美國總統(tǒng)布什就職演講稿

美國總統(tǒng)布什就職演講稿

Thank you!

Chief Justice Rehnquist, President Carter, President Bush，President Clinton, distinguished guests and my fellow citizens, the peaceful transfer of authority is rare in history, yet common in our country.With a simple oath, we affirm old traditions and make new beginnings.As I begin, I thank President Clinton for his service to our nation.And I thank Vice President Gore for a contest conducted with spirit and ended with grace.I am honored and humbled to stand here, where so many of America's leaders have come before me, and so many will follow.We have a place, all of us, in a long story--a story we continue, but whose end we will not see.It is the story of a new world that became a friend and liberator of the old, a story of a slave-holding society that became a servant of freedom, the story of a power that went into the world to protect but not possess, to defend but not to conquer.It is the American story--a story of flawed and fallible people, united across the generations by grand and enduring ideals.The grandest of these ideals is an unfolding American promise that everyone belongs, that everyone deserves a chance, that no insignificant person was ever born.Americans are called to enact this promise in our lives and in our laws.And though our nation has sometimes halted, and sometimes delayed, we must follow no other course.Through much of the last century, America's faith in freedom and democracy was a rock in a raging sea.Now it is a seed upon the wind, taking root in many nations.Our democratic faith is more than the creed of our country, it is the inborn hope of our humanity, an ideal we carry but do not own, a trust we bear and pass along.And even after nearly 225 years, we have a long way yet to travel.While many of our citizens prosper, others doubt the promise, even the justice, of our own country.The ambitions of some Americans are limited by failing schools and hidden prejudice and the circumstances of their birth.And sometimes our differences run so deep, it seems we share a continent, but not a country.We do not accept this, and we will not allow it.Our unity, our union, is the serious work of leaders and citizens in every generation.And this is my solemn pledge: I will work to build a single nation of justice and opportunity.I know this is in our reach because we are guided by a power larger than our selves who creates us equal in His image.And we are confident in principles that unite and lead us onward.America has never been united by blood or birth or soil.We are bound by ideals that move us beyond our backgrounds, lift us above our interests and teach us what it means to be citizens.Every child must be taught these principles.Every citizen must uphold them.And every immigrant, by embracing these ideals, makes our country more, not less, American.Today, we affirm a new commitment to live out our nation's promise through civility, courage, compassion and character.America, at its best, matches a commitment to principle with a concern for civility.A civil society demands from each of us good will and respect, fair dealing and forgiveness.Some seem to believe that our politics can afford to be petty because, in a time of peace, the stakes of our debates appear small.But the stakes for America are never small.If our country does not lead the cause of freedom, it will not be led.If we do not turn the hearts of children

toward knowledge and character, we will lose their gifts and undermine their idealism.If we permit our economy to drift and decline, the vulnerable will suffer most.We must live up to the calling we share.Civility is not a tactic or a sentiment.It is the determined choice of trust over cynicism, of community over chaos.And this commitment, if we keep it, is a way to shared accomplishment.America, at its best, is also courageous.Our national courage has been clear in times of depression and war, when defending common dangers defined our common good.Now we must choose if the example of our fathers and mothers will inspire us or condemn us.We must show courage in a time of blessing by confronting problems instead of passing them on to future generations.Together, we will reclaim America's schools, before ignorance and apathy claim more young lives.We will reform Social Security and Medicare, sparing our children from struggles we have the power to prevent.And we will reduce taxes, to recover the momentum of our economy and reward the effort and enterprise of working Americans.We will build our defenses beyond challenge, lest weakness invite challenge.We will confront weapons of mass destruction, so that a new century is spared new horrors.The enemies of liberty and our country should make no mistake: America remains engaged in the world by history and by choice, shaping a balance of power thatf avors freedom.We will defend our allies and our interests.We will show purpose without arrogance.We will meet aggression and bad faith with resolve and strength.And to all nations, we will speak for the values that gave our nation birth.America, at its best, is compassionate.In the quiet of American conscience, we know that deep, persistent poverty is unworthy of our nation's promise.And whatever our views of its cause, we can agree that children at risk are not at fault.Abandonment and abuse are not acts of God, they are failures of love.And the proliferation of prisons, however necessary, is no substitute for hope and order in our souls.Where there is suffering, there is duty.Americans in need are not strangers, they are citizens, not problems, but priorities.And all of us are diminished when any are hopeless.Government has great responsibilities for public safety and public health, for civil rights and common schools.Yet compassion is the work of a nation, not just a government.And some needs and hurts are so deep they will only respond to a mentor's touch or a pastor's prayer.Church and charity, synagogue and mosque lend our communities their humanity, and they will have an honored place in our plans and in our laws.Many in our country do not know the pain of poverty, but we can listen to those who do.And I can pledge our nation to a goal: When we see that wounded traveler on

the road to Jericho, we will not pass to the other side.America, at its best, is a place where personal responsibility is valued and expected.Encouraging responsibility is not a search for scapegoats, it is a call to conscience.And though it requires sacrifice, it brings a deeper fulfillment.We find the fullness of life not only in options, but in commitments.And we find that children and community are the commitments that set us free.Our public interest depends on private character, on civic duty and family bonds and basic fairness, on uncounted, unhonored acts of decency which give direction to our freedom.Sometimes in life we are called to do great things.But as a saint of our times has said, every day we are called to do small things with great love.The most important tasks of a democracy are done by everyone.I will live and lead by these principles: to advance my convictions with civility, to pursue the public interest with courage, to speak for greater justice and compassion, to call for responsibility and try to live it as well.In all these ways, I will bring the values of our history to the care of our times.What you do is as important as anything government does.I ask you to seek a common good beyond your comfort;to defend needed reforms against easy attacks;to serve your nation, beginning with your neighbor.I ask you to be citizens: citizens, not spectators;citizens, not subjects;responsible citizens, building communities of service and a nation of character.Americans are generous and strong and decent, not because we believe in ourselves, but because we hold beliefs beyond ourselves.When this spirit of citizenship is missing, no government program can replace it.When this spirit is present, no wrong can stand against it.After the Declaration of Independence was signed, Virginia statesman John Page wrote to Thomas Jefferson: “We know the race is not to the swift nor the battle to the strong.Do you not think an angel rides in the whirlwind and directs this storm?”

Much time has passed since Jefferson arrived for his inauguration.The yearsand changes accumulate.But the themes of this day he would know: our nation's grand story of courage and its simple dream of dignity.We are not this story's author, who fills time and eternity with his purpose.Yet his purpose is achieved in our duty, and our duty is fulfilled in service to one another.Never tiring, never yielding, never finishing, we renew that purpose today, to make our country more just and generous, to affirm the dignity of our lives and every life.This work continues.This story goes on.And an angel still rides in the whirlwind and directs this storm.God bless you all, and God bless America.