美国总统布什正式提名赖斯担任美国国务卿的讲话

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美国总统布什正式提名赖斯担任美国国务卿的讲话

President Bush Announces Nomination of Condoleezza Rice as Secretary of StateNovember 16, 2004 美国总统布什16日正式提名原总统国家安全事务助理康多莉扎·赖斯接替鲍威尔出任美国国务卿，这是继克林顿政府的马德琳·奥尔布赖特之后美国历史上第二位女国务卿。

·PRESIDENT Bush:

Good afternoon.I'm pleased to announce my nomination of Dr.Condoleezza Rice to be America's Secretary of State.Condi Rice is already known to all Americans, and to much of the world.During the last four years I've relied on her counsel, benefited from her great experience and appreciated her sound and steady judgment.And now I'm honored that she has agreed to serve in my Cabinet.The Secretary of State is America's face to the world.And in Dr.Rice, the world will see the strength, the grace and the decency of our country.Both Condi and I have been proud to serve with our friend, Secretary of State Colin Powell.He has been one of the most effective and admired diplomats in America's history.Secretary Powell has helped to rally the world in a global war, has helped to resolve dangerous regional conflicts;he's helped to confront the desperate challenges of hunger, poverty and disease.He has been tireless and selfless and principled, and our entire nation is grateful for his lifetime of service.I'm also grateful that Steve Hadley has agreed to become my new National Security Advisor.Steve served Presidents Nixon, Ford and Bush before me, and he has done a superb job as Dr.Rice's deputy during these past four years.Steve is a man of wisdom and good judgment.He has earned my trust and I look forward to his continued vital service on my national security team.When confirmed by the Senate, Condoleezza Rice will take office at a critical time for our country.We're a nation at war;we're leading a large coalition against a determined enemy;we're putting in place new structures and institutions to confront outlaw regimes, to oppose proliferation of dangerous weapons and materials, and to break up terror networks.The United States has undertaken a great calling of history to aid the forces of reform and freedom in the broader Middle East so that that region can grow in hope, instead of growing in anger.We're pursuing a positive direction to resolve the Arab-Israeli conflict, an approach that honors the peaceful aspirations of the Palestinian people through a democratic state, and an approach that will ensure the security of our good friend, Israel.Meeting all of these objectives will require wise and skillful leadership at the Department of State, and Condi Rice is the right person for that challenge.She's a recognized expert in international affairs, a distinguished teacher and academic leader, and a public servant with years of White House experience.She displays a commitment to excellence in every aspect of her life, from shaping our strategy in the war on terror, to coordinating national security policy across the government, to performing classical music on stage.Above all, Dr.Rice has a deep, abiding belief in the value and power of liberty, because she has seen freedom denied and freedom reborn.As a girl in the segregated South, Dr.Rice saw the promise of America violated by racial discrimination and by the violence that comes from hate.But she was taught by her mother, Angelina, and her father, the Reverend John Rice, that human dignity is the gift of God, and that the ideals of America would overcome oppression.That early wisdom has guided her through life, and that truth has guided our nation to a better day.I know that the Reverend and Mrs.Rice would be filled with pride to see the daughter they raised in Birmingham, Alabama, chosen for the office first held by Thomas Jefferson.Something tells me, however, they would not be surprised.(Laughter.)As many of you know, Condi's true ambition is beyond my power to grant.(Laughter.)She would really like to be the commissioner of the National Football League.I'm glad she's put those plans on hold once again.The nation needs her.I urge the Senate to promptly confirm Condoleezza Rice as America's 66th Secretary of State.Congratulations.(Applause.)

DR.RICE:

Thank you.Thank you, Mr.President.It has been an honor and a privilege to work for you these past four years, in times of crisis, decision and opportunity for our nation.Under your leadership, America is fighting and winning the war on terror.You have marshaled great coalitions that have liberated millions from tyranny, coalitions that are now helping the Iraqi and Afghan people build democracies in the heart of the Muslim world.And you have worked to widen the circle of prosperity and progress in every corner of the world.I look forward, with the consent of the Senate, to pursuing your hopeful and ambitious agenda as Secretary of State.Mr.President, it is an honor to be asked to serve your administration and my country once again.And it is humbling to imagine succeeding my dear friend and mentor, Colin Powell.He is one of the finest public servants our nation has ever produced.Colin Powell has been a great and inspirational Secretary of State.It was my honor to serve alongside him, and he will be missed.It will, of course, be hard to leave the White House, and especially to leave behind the terrific NSC staff who have served their President and their country so ably in this most challenging of times.Yet, I can leave confident in the knowledge that they will be led by the consummate professional, a man I know and admire, my colleague and friend, Steve Hadley.Finally, let me say that in my 25 years of experience in foreign affairs, both in and out of government, I have come to know the men and women of the Department of State.I have the utmost admiration and respect for their skill, their professionalism and their dedication.If I am confirmed by the Senate, I look forward to working with the great people of the Foreign Service and the Civil Service.And one of my highest priorities as Secretary will be to ensure that they have all the tools necessary to carry American diplomacy forward in the 21st century.Mr.President, thank you again for this great opportunity, and for your continued confidence in me.鲍威尔在北京就美中关系发表讲话并回答提问

PRESS BRIEFING BY SECRETARY OF STATE COLIN L.POWELL China World Hotel

Beijing, China

October 25, 2004

美国国务卿科林·鲍威尔(Colin Powell)于10月25日在北京中国大饭店(China World Hotel)举行记者会，强调了中美关系的全面性和复杂性。

中国是鲍威尔此次日、中、韩三国之行的第二站。鲍威尔表示，他同中国领导人进行了广泛的磋商，议题包括向台湾出售武器、北韩核武项目、经济及人权。鲍威尔在记者会上发表了简短讲话并回答了记者的提问。

SECRETARY POWELL:

Good afternoon, ladies and gentlemen I'm very pleased to be back in Beijing and in the course of my visit I've had some very excellent conversations with President Hu and Premier Wen, and especially with my friend and colleague Foreign Minister Li.This is the fifth time that Minister Li and I have met this year, and I look forward to seeing him again later in the year at the APEC meeting in Santiago, Chile toward the end of November.The range and scope of the issues we discussed today reflect the increasingly global nature of interaction between China and the United States, on a whole host of issues of importance to our nations and to the world, from security threats to bilateral matters.We are showing that we can move forward together.When we disagree, we do so

candidly, openly, and in the spirit of trying to find a solution to the disagreements.But, we agreed in so many more areas than that in which we disagree.We had a good, open, and candid discussion today with respect to human rights, for example, and I am pleased to report that as a result of our conversations today that we have agreed that we will start talks about resuming our human rights dialogue.I

expressed our appreciation with China's leadership in the six-party talks.Together, we are dedicated to a Korean peninsula that is free from the threat of nuclear weapons.I also noted that the president is looking forward to his meeting with President Hu in

Chile, at the APEC meeting in November and that we are ready to work together to implement the measures agreed to at last November's APEC meetings in Bangkok.The people of the United States mourn the loss of Chinese citizens who are victims of terror.We express our condolences to the family of the Chinese engineer who was killed in the recent hostage-taking event in Pakistan.And to the families of those who were killed in last June's incident in Afghanistan.Terrorism is global, and we

welcome China's continued actions in the global war against terrorism.I appreciate the hospitality of my Chinese host on this visit and want to extend on behalf of the people of the United States our best wishes to the people of China.With that brief statement I'm prepared for your questions.鲍威尔国务卿：女士们、先生们，下午好。非常高兴再次来到北京。我在本次访问过程中与胡主席和温总理进行了非常好的交谈，也与我的朋友及同仁外交部李部长进行了特别好的交谈。这是我今年第五次同李部长见面，我期待着11月下旬在智利圣地亚哥举行的亚太经合组织(APEC)会议上再次同他见面。

我们今天所讨论的问题的深度和广度反映出中国与美国的交往日益全球化，我们就涉及我们两国和全世界的各种问题进行接触，从安全威胁直至双边事务。我们正在显示我们能够共同前进。当遇到分歧时，我们开诚布公，本着努力寻找解决途径的精神对待分歧。不过，我们已取得共识的领域比存在分歧的领域要多得多。例如，我们今天就人权问题进行了良好、公开、坦诚的交谈。我高兴地在此宣布，我们在今天的会谈中同意开始就恢复我们两国间的人权对话进行磋商。我对中国在六方会谈中发挥的主导作用表示了感谢。我们共同致力于建设一个不受核武器威胁的朝鲜半岛。我还提到，(布什)总统期待着于11月在智利举行的APEC会议上同胡主席会晤，我们准备共同努力落实去年11月在曼谷APEC会议上同意采取的措施。

美国人民向遭到恐怖分子杀害的中国公民表示哀悼。我们向最近在巴基斯坦发生的劫持人质事件中遇害的中国工程师的家属表示慰唁，并向今年六月在阿富汗发生的恐怖事件遇害者的家属表示慰唁。恐怖主义是全球性的，我们欢迎中国在全球反恐之战中继续采取行动。我感谢中国方面在本次访问中对我的热情款待，并表美国人民向中国人民致以最美好的祝愿。我的简短讲话到此为止，请各位提问。