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第一篇：布什总统演讲1

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THE PRESIDENT: Thank you all very much.Thank you, all.I am glad to be back in the great state of South Carolina.(Applause.)I appreciate you all coming out.I'm so honored to have been invited to one of America's great cities, Charleston, South Carolina.(Applause.)

This is one of the busiest container ports in our country.It's an important hub of commerce.And we will work to make sure that not only is the port strong for economic reasons, we will make sure that the port defends the people, is ready to defend against the threats of a new era;that this port is secure and safe--for not only the people of South Carolina, but for the people of the great United States of America.(Applause.)

I appreciate my friend, Tom Ridge, for becoming the first Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security.He's got a big job, and he's doing it well.(Applause.)

I want to thank Governor Mark Sanford for greeting me at the airport and for driving with me to the Port of Charleston.Mark is doing a great job for the people of South Carolina.(Applause.)I know that the Lieutenant Governor is with us today, Lieutenant Governor Andre Bauer.I appreciate you coming, Andre.I flew down on Air Force One with some of the members of the mighty South Carolina congressional delegation, starting with Senator Lindsey Graham.(Applause.)He was telling me what to do during the entire flight.(Laughter.)I appreciate so very much Congressman Jim DeMint, Congressman Joe Wilson, Congressman Gresham Barrett, and the Congressman from this district, Henry Brown, for joining us, as well.(Applause.)These are good, honorable citizens;they're working hard in Washington, D.C.on behalf of the people of South Carolina.I'm proud to call them friend, I'm proud to work with them for the good of the country.I appreciate the Mayor, Joe Riley, being here today.Mr.Mayor, thank you for coming.You're the Mayor of a great city.(Applause.)Last time I saw the Mayor he said, need I remind you that your mother was educated in this great city.(Laughter.)No, you didn't need to remind me, Mr.Mayor--she reminds me all the time.(Laughter.)

I appreciate my friend, Speaker David Wilkins, who has joined us.All the members of the Statehouse who are here, thanks for coming, state and local officials.I want to thank the members of the--oh, of course, my friend, the Adjutant

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General, Stan Spears, is with us today.General, it's good to see you again.I appreciate Commander Gary Merrick, Captain Jim Tunstall of the mighty Coast Guard.I appreciate their service here and I want to thank the members of the Coast Guard who are with us.(Applause.)I'm proud of the men and women of our Coast Guard, who are always ready, always ready to protect the American people.I want to thank the members of the Air Force 437th Airlift Wing who are with us today.(Applause.)I appreciate the members of the United States Navy who are with us today.(Applause.)I thank the cadets from the Citadel who have joined us today.(Applause.)I want to thank the employees of the Department of Homeland Security.(Applause.)Thank you for your work.Thank you for your dedication.Thank you for what you're doing to make this part of the world as safe and secure as you can.I want to thank South Carolina's state and local first responders who are with us, the police and the fire fighters and the emergency squad personnel.(Applause.)

But most of all, thank you for coming.I've got some things I want to talk about.(Laughter.)This country is a strong country, and we're rising to meet great challenges.The first great challenge is to make sure people can find work.The first great challenge of this country is to have a pro-growth environment so people can find a job.Our economy is growing, it's getting better.But I want to remind you of where we have come from.People say, President Bush is optimistic.You bet I'm optimistic.I know where we have been and I know where we're going.We have--this country went through a recession.And as we were coming out of the recession, we got attacked.And make no mistake about it, that attack hurt our country's economy.It also--you'll hear me talk about how it affected my view of national security, as well.It hurt.And as we began to recover from that, we discovered that some of our fellow citizens forgot what it meant to be a responsible citizen.In other words, they didn't tell the truth.They didn't tell the truth to their employees, and they didn't tell the truth to their shareholders.And that affected the confidence of our economy.By the way, we passed laws to hold those corporate criminals to account.They will understand now that there is a consequence for not telling the truth.(Applause.)

And then, of course, there were the uncertainties of war.That affected the economy.Yet we're still strong, in spite of the hurdles.And one reason we're strong is because we acted in Washington, D.C.We passed tax relief.You see, we understand that when somebody has got more money in their pocket, they're

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more likely to demand a good or a service.And when they demand that good or a service, somebody is more likely to produce the good or a service.And when somebody produces that good or a service, someone is more likely to be able to find work.The tax relief we passed, the willingness to have--people have more money in their pocket to spend, to save, or invest, is helping this economy recover from tough times.(Applause.)

We also understand that most new jobs are created by small businesses.Most new jobs in the American economy are created by the entrepreneurs and small business owners of America.And so the tax relief we passed not only helped individuals and helped families raise children, but it was also directed at the small business sector of our economy.We must never forget the vital role that small businesses play in the United States economy.Things are looking good across the country.New home construction in 2003 was the highest in 25 years.Home ownership rates are the highest ever.And for the first time, most minority households own their own homes.We're closing the housing gap in America.(Applause.)

Manufacturing activity is increasing, inflation is low, interest rates are low, exports are growing, productivity is high, jobs are on the rise.The tax relief we passed has made a difference.(Applause.)

One of the things I know about your great state--I've spent some quality time in South Carolina in the past--one of the things I know about your great state is this is a state full of decent, hard working, honorable people.You've got a great work force in the state of South Carolina.Many foreign companies and companies from other states move here because South Carolina workers are dependable, good people.Yet, the state has got economic challenges.Even though the unemployment rate is down, it's still too high.Many factory workers in textile and apparel have faced layoffs.But there are new jobs being created, and the challenge at all levels of government is to make sure that people are trained for jobs which actually exist.I laid out what's called the Jobs for the 21st Century program, which says to states and local communities, we want to help you, we want to help you make sure the hard working people who are looking for work have got the skills necessary to take advantage of a changing economy.The numbers aren't as good as they can be, but they will be with focused efforts;they will be so long as Washington promotes a pro-entrepreneur, pro-growth agenda;they will be if the Congress makes sure the tax cuts we passed are permanent.(Applause.)

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I'm optimistic about our economy's future because the numbers look good.But that's not the true reason I'm optimistic.I'm optimistic because I understand the entrepreneurial spirit of America.I'm optimistic because I know the type of worker we have in this country.I'm optimistic because I trust the American people.(Applause.)

The second great challenge is to fight and win the war on terror.(Applause.)After we were attacked in 2001, I said time would pass and people would assume that the threats to our country had gone away.That's false comfort.The terrorists continue to plot against us.They still want to harm us.This nation will not tire, we will not rest until this threat to civilization is removed.(Applause.)

Part of doing our duty in the war on terror is to protect the homeland.That's part of our solemn responsibility.And we are taking unprecedented steps to protect the homeland.In the 2005 budget, as the Secretary mentioned, we proposed increases in homeland security spending.And some of those increases are measures to protect our seaports.And that's why I've come to this vital seaport, to remind people--to remind the American people, as they pay attention to the debates in the halls of Congress, that we have a solemn duty to protect our homeland, including the seaports of America.Our National Targeting Center in Northern Virginia, where I'll be going tomorrow with the Secretary, is analyzing cargo manifest information, and focusing front-line inspection on high-risk shipments.We're looking at things differently now in America.We're adjusting our strategies to better protect the American people.We've got a Container Security Initiative, which means we're posting officers at foreign ports to identify and inspect high-risk shipments before they're loaded and shipped to America.We've extended the reach-out to make sure America is more secure.We're doing things more wise in order to protect our country.We're not waiting for ships and planes to arrive;we've got what we call a Proliferation Security Initiative--fancy words which means America is working with other governments to track and stop the shipments of dangerous weapons and dangerous cargo.(Applause.)We're determined to keep lethal weapons and materials out of the hands of our enemies and away from our shores.We have a duty to protect the American people, a solemn duty.And there's a lot of people in this crowd who have heard that duty, and I appreciate your service.I appreciate your willingness to sacrifice on behalf of the people.(Applause.)

Another vital tool in the homeland security is for Congress to pass laws that enable us to do our job.I'm referring to the Patriot Act.The Patriot Act gives

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federal law enforcement the tools they need to seize terrorists' assets and disrupt their cells.(Applause.)It removes--the Patriot Act removed legal barriers that prevented the FBI and the CIA from sharing information, information that is vitally needed to uncover terrorist plots before they are carried out in America.Imagine a system that would not allow people to collect information to share information.It makes it awfully hard to protect the homeland if the FBI and the CIA can't share data in order to protect us.The Patriot Act made that possible.The Patriot Act imposes tougher penalties on terrorists and their supporters.We want to send a clear message to people, that there will be a consequence.For years we've used similar provisions, provisions that are now in the act, to catch embezzlers and drug traffickers.What's in the Patriot Act today is nothing new;we've been using these provisions in the past.If the methods are good enough for hunting criminals, they're even more important for hunting terrorists.The Congress needs to extend the Patriot Act.(Applause.)

We'll do everything in our power to defend the homeland.Yet, we understand this, that the best way to defend the homeland is to stay on the offensive.The best way to protect America is to find the killers and bring them to justice before they ever harm another American--and that's exactly what this administration will continue to do.(Applause.)

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第二篇：布什总统清华大学演讲全文(中英对照)

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 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 “light 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.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.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.布什 ：胡副主席，非常感谢您的欢迎致辞，非常感谢您在这里接待我和我的夫人劳拉。我发现她与鲍威尔先生相处得很好，今天很高兴看到你，国务卿先生，同时我也看到我的助理赖斯女士，她曾经是斯德莫大学的校长，因此她回到校园是最适合不过的了。

非常感谢各位对我的热情的接待，很荣幸能够来到中国，甚至是世界最伟大的一座学府之一，这所大学恰好是在美国的支持下成立的，成立的目标是为了推动我们两国间的关系。我也知道清华这所大学对于副主席先生有着十分重要的意义，他不仅在这里获得了学位，而且是在这里与他优雅的夫人相识的。我想同时，也感谢在座的各位学生给我这个机会跟大家见面，谈一谈我自己的国家，并且回答大家的一些问题。

清华大学的治学标准和名声闻名于世，我也知道能考入这所大学本身是一个很大的成就，祝贺你们。我不知道是不是知道这一点，我和我的太太有两个女儿，像你们一样正在上大学，有一个女儿上的是德州大学，一个女儿上的是耶鲁大学，他们是双胞胎。我们对我们的两个女儿倍感骄傲，我想你们的父母对你们的成就也是同样的引以为荣的。

我这次访华恰逢一个重要的周年纪念日，副主席刚才也谈到了，三十年前这一周，一个美国的总统来到了中国，他的访华之旅目的是为了结束长达数十年的隔阂，和长达数百年的相互猜疑，本着相互利益，本着相互尊重的精神站在一起。那天他们离开机场的时候，周恩来总理对尼克松总统说了这样一番话，他说，你与我的握手越过了世界上最为辽阔的海洋，这个海洋就是互不交往的25年。自从那时以来，美国和中国已经握过多次的友谊之手和商业之手。

随着我们两国间接触的日益频繁，我们两国的国民也逐渐地加深了对彼此的了解，这是非常非常重要的。曾经一度，美国人只知道中国是一个历史悠久的一个伟大的国家，有伟大的文明。今天，我们仍然看到中国奉行着重视家庭、学业和荣誉的优良的传统，同时，我们所看到的中国正日益成为世界上一个最富活力和最富创造力的社会之一，这一点最佳的验证便是在座诸位所具备的知识和潜力。中国正走在一个发展的道路上，而美国欢迎一个强大、和平与繁荣的中国的出现。正当美国人在更进一步了解中国的同时，我却担心中国人不一定总是能够很清楚地看到我的国家的真实面貌，这里面有多种原因，其中有一些是我们自己造成的。我们的电影，还有电视节目，往往并没有全面反映出我所认识的美国的真正的价值观。我们成功的企业显示了美国商业的力量，但是我们的精神、我们的社区精神，还有我们相互对彼此的贡献往往并不像我们金钱方面的成功那样的显而易见。有些关于美国错误的描述则是他人做出的。我的朋友，美国驻华大使告诉我有些中国的教科书里面讲到美国人欺负弱者，压制穷人；另外，有一个中国的教科书是去年刚出版的，书里面就说联邦调查局的特工们被用来压制劳动人民。这两种说法都是不真实的，这种措词很可能它是过去的时代遗留的产物，不过它确实是误人子弟的，而且是有害的。

在美国你可以支持我们政府的政策，同时你也可以公开的毫不掩饰的表述不同的观点。有些人害怕自由，他们会说，自由可能会导致混乱，但是实际上并不会这样。因为自由的含义远远超越了人人为己，自由赋予了我们国民许多的权力，同时也邀请他们履行重大的责任。我们的自由因为有道德，所以是一种有方向，有目的的自由，我们的自由在强健的家庭中，在强健的社区中，在强健的宗教团体生活中得到了熏陶，同时也为一个强大而公平的法律制度所监督。我的国家显示给世界最伟大的象征是自由女神像，我不知道大家是不是看过它，它是经过精心设计而成的，如果仔细看她的话，它手里拿的是两件东西，其中一只手拿的是大家可能比较熟悉的火炬，是自由之光；另外一只手是一部法典，我们美国是一个法制的国家，我们的法院是

清廉的，也是独立的，我是总统，哪怕是我，我也无法告诉法院要如何来判案的，行政部门，立法部门任何一个成员都不可以。根据我们的法律每个人都是平等的，没有任何一个人是凌驾于法律之上的，也没有任何一个人为法律所不耻的，自由的投票之后才能得到。我们有着一部宪法，它现在已经有200年的历史，它限制，并且平衡三个部门之间的权力，这三个部门就是司法、立法和行政机构。我是行政机构的一员。

我们美国生活的很多价值观，首先都是在家庭中陶冶形成的，就像在中国一样，美国的妈妈们、爸爸们疼爱他们的孩子，他为他们辛勤的劳动，做出牺牲，因为我们相信，下一代的生活总会更好。在我们的家庭中，我们可以找到关爱，可以学习如何负起责任，如何陶冶人格。很多美国人都主动的抽出时间为其它人提供服务，这个有很多人几乎成年中的一半人每周都拿出时间使得他们的社区办得更好，他们辅导儿童、探访病人、照顾老人，并且帮助做许许多多数不胜数的事情，这就是我的国家一大优点。

人们主动的承担起责任，帮助他人，他们的原动力就是善良的心，还有他们的信仰。美国是一个受信仰指导的国度，曾经有人称呼我们为教会之魂的国度，美国有95％的人说他们信神，我便是其中之一。

我几个月之前在上海见到江泽民主席的时候，我感到非常荣幸的能够和他分享我的这个经历，也就是信仰是如何影响我的一生的，信仰是如何充实了我们国家的生活的。

信仰为我们指出一种道德的规范，这超越人们的法律，也号召我们承担比物质利益更为崇高的使命。宗教自由，不仅不可怕，而且应当受到欢迎，因为信仰给我们一种道德的支柱，它教授我们如何用高标准来要求自己，如何爱护其它人，并且为其它人提供服务，并且如何有责任的过我们的生活。如果你到美国旅行的话，我希望诸位有机会到美国去旅行，你会见到来自不同背景有着不同信仰的人，我们是一个多元化多姿多彩的国家，在那里有230万华人在那里繁衍生息，在我们大公司的办公室里，有华人工作，在我自己美国政府的内阁里有华人工作，在奥林匹克代表美国参加滑冰比赛的也有华人，每个移民他只要宣誓效忠美国，他就可以成为不折不扣的美国公民，毫不亚于美国总统。美国表明，一个社会可以是多姿多彩的，但是仍然是一个国家，他得到其人民的效忠和热爱。

美国的所有这些特征都在一天之中生动的有力的显示出来，这就是9月11日，那天恐怖分子凶手们攻击了我的国家，美国警察们和救火队员们成百上千的冲进了燃烧的大楼，他们带着一线拯救他们同胞的希望，志愿者来自各地，来帮助这个救援工作，美国人中有的献血，有的捐钱来帮助那些受难者的家庭。美国各地人都举行祈祷会，人们升起他们的国旗，表明他们作为美国人的荣誉和团结，这些都不是政府下令他们做的，这都是一个自由的人民自发和主动的做出的，美国的生活表明，自由在法律的辅佐下不一定令人生畏，在一个自由的社会中，多样化不是混乱，辩论不是争斗，不同证件不是革命，一个自由的社会，信任其公民，会在其自身和国家的身上寻找一个伟大的境界。我在1975年有幸访问过中国，在座的也许有些人还没有出生，这也表明我现在是多少老了，从那时以来，贵国发生了深刻的变化，中国取得了举世闻名的进步，在开放方面，在企业方面，在经济自由方面都是如此，而这个自由人们从所有这些进步中，人们可以看到中国有着巨大的潜力，中国已经加入了世界贸易组织，在诸位履行新的义务的同时，这些新的义务将对贵国的法律制度带来变化，一个现代化的中国将有一个划一的法制，规范其商业活动，也保障其人们的权力。诸位这一代所建设的新中国将需要贵国传统中的博大精深的智慧，而物质主义的诱惑在我们的国家给我们的社会造成挑战。在很多成功的国家，也造成挑

战。

诸位，重视个人和家庭责任的古老道德传统将使诸位受益匪浅，在中国如今经济成功的背后有着有活力的人才。在不久将来，这些人无论是男是女将在这个政府中发挥积极和全面的作用，清华大学它不仅在培养专家，它也是在培育公民。公民在他们国家的事务中不是袖手旁观者，他们是建设未来的参与者。变化正在到来，中国已经在地方一级进行不计名投票和差额选举，几乎这将近30年之前中国伟大的领导人邓小平他说中国最后将把这种民主选举推广到中央一级，我期待着这一天的到来。

上千万中国人如今都在重温佛教、道教和一些地方信仰的传统，还有信仰耶稣教伊斯兰和其它信仰，不管这些信徒他们在哪里，在如何从事宗教活动，他们都不会对公共秩序造成威胁，实际上他们是很好的公民。多个世纪以来，中国在包容各种宗教方面有个古老的传统，我为一切迫害的终结祈祷，让所有的中国人都有集会和从事宗教活动的自由，所有的这些变化将导致中国更加强大，更加有自信，这个中国它将使世界瞩目，也使世界更加丰富。这个中国就是诸位这一代人所帮助创建的中国，现在在中国的历史上是非常令人振奋的时刻。

此时此刻，就连最宏伟的梦想也似乎唾手可得，我的国度为中国提出尊敬和友谊，再过6年，来自美国和世界的运动员将到贵国来参加奥林匹克比赛。我坚信，他们能够见到的中国将是正在变成一个大国的中国，一个走在世界前沿的国家，一个与其人民无争，与世界和平相处的中国。谢谢诸位让我到此来发言。

第三篇：布什总统离任演讲2009

当地时间15日晚上8时(北京时间16日9时)，美国总统布什向全国发表电视告别演说，反思911恐怖袭击以及布什政府八年来为反恐所做的努力。布什的演说耗时10至15分钟，谈及他在总统生涯中获得的经验教训，以及他对未来的看法。以下为演说全文摘要：

关于权力移交

五天以后，世界将再次见证美国民主制度的活力。从立国之日起，我们就秉承着一个传统——前任总统的接班人，必须由你们——美国人民选举产生。对于站在国会前的宣誓者来说，他的故事兑现了这块土地的不朽承诺。对于我们整个国家而言，那个时刻充满希望和骄傲。在此，我和所有美国人民一起，向候任总统奥巴马先生，她的妻子米歇尔女士，以及他们的一双美丽女儿致以最美好的祝愿。

关于感激

今晚，我的心中充满感恩之情。我感激人民曾经给予的信任，感激那些曾经让我振奋心智的祝福。我还感谢在过去八年中，我曾经无数次目睹的你们那些勇敢、慷慨与高尚的行为。

关于反恐战争

今晚，我的思绪再次回到了2001年9月11日后我首次在此向你们讲话时的情景。那天早上，恐怖分子夺去了将近3000个生命，我们遭受到了自珍珠港事件以来最惨重的袭击。

时过境迁，如今，多数美国人已经大致恢复了911之前的生活。但是我没有。每天早上，我都会收到一份关于国家安全的简报，并且我一直在尽一切努力保障我们的安全。

在过去的7年里，我们建立了一个崭新的国土安全部。美国的军队，情报机关和联邦调查局也已经改头换面。我们的国家有了新的工具监视恐怖分子的活动，冻结他们的资金，1

挫败他们的阴谋。而且，在我们盟友的有力支援下，我们主动出击与恐怖分子和他们的支持者战斗。

关于政府这些行为的合法性，人们有很多的讨论；但是这些行为的成就是毋庸置疑的。在过去的7年多里，美国再也没有遭到像911一样的恐怖袭击。这个成就，是对那些为保卫我们安全为鞠躬尽瘁的人们——执法官员，情报人员，国土安全和外交人员以及美国三军将士的最高褒奖。

当人们生活在自由之中时，他们不会心甘情愿地让鼓吹恐怖者骑在头上；当人们对未来生活有幸福憧憬时，不会把他们的生命出卖给暴力和极端。因此，美国在全世界致力于提升人的自由、人的权利以及人的尊严。我们支持世界各地的持不同政见者和年轻的民主活动者，我们向世界各地提供艾滋病药物将病人从死神手中夺回，我们还在挽救那些罹患疟疾的妇女和儿童。当我们这个伟大的共和国诞生时，她与自由独行；现在，她站在一个新时代的入口，指引着所有国家走向自由。

关于国内成就

八年来，我们也一直在为扩大国内的机会和希望而殚精竭虑。在美国的各个角落，越来越多的学生开始在公立学校接受更高水平的教育；新的医疗保险制度让老年人和身体有缺陷者后顾无忧；每一个纳税者的个人所得税负担都得到减轻；吸毒者从各种基于信念的戒毒项目中获得新生。人的生命脆弱，但是在美国得到了更好的保护。我们的退伍军人基金已经翻番，美国的空气、水和土地更为清洁。最高联邦法院也注入了更新鲜的智慧，如大法官山姆-艾利托和大法官约翰-罗伯特。

关于错误决策

和那些曾在椭圆办公室工作过的前任总统一样，制定决策时我也经历过一些挫折。如果再给我一次机会，我会做出不同的决定。但是我一直都是在保护国家利益这一信念下行动。

在过去8年里，每一个决定都是从国家利益出发，对得起自己的良心，亦真心觉得自己做法正确。

关于美国面临的挑战

今后几十年，我们国家将面临更艰难的抉择。有一些原则可以指导我们制定方针。尽管我们现在比7年之前更加安全，但是美国人民面临的最大威胁仍是另外一场恐怖袭击。我们的敌人颇具耐心，他们已决定将再次发动袭击。美国没有做任何事情去自寻麻烦，也没有做任何事情应得到这种报应。但是我们被赋予了庄严的职责，我们必须面对。我们必须抵制自满情绪；我们必须坚守决心；我们永远不能放松警惕。

与此同时，我们要继续充满信心和方向感去参与世界事务。当面临外来威胁时，一个国家可能会倾向于孤立封闭以自寻安慰。但是我们必须抵制孤立主义和它的伴生物，贸易保护主义。在国境线内畏缩不前只会招致危险。在21世纪，国内的安全与繁荣有赖于自由在世界的扩张。如果美国人不领导世界的自由事业，那么自由事业将无人领导。

当我们谈及这些看的见挑战，以及那些看不见的挑战时，美国必须保持道德上的清白。我经常讲到善恶之分。这可能使某些人感到不愉快。但是善与恶在世界上是真实存在的，而且，两者之间没有妥协。

关于美国的前途

即使在最黑暗的时刻，我们也抬起眼睛遥望广阔的地平线。我对美国的前途充满信心。因为我了解我们人民的品性。这个国度，激励着远道而来的移民为了自由梦而甘冒一切风险。这个国度的人民，能够在危险面临保持冷静，能够在苦难之中充满激情。这些优点，让我对美国有不可动摇的信念。我们面临着危险和考验，而且未来路途一样多舛。但是有我们人民的勇敢，有我们对信仰的信心，这个伟大的国家永远不会疲惫，永远不会退缩，永远不会失败。（编译 沃李）

第四篇：布什总统的告别演讲全文

布什总统的告别演讲

（英文全文）

Fellow citizens: For eight years, it has been my honor to serve as your President.The first decade of this new century has been a period of consequence – a time set apart.Tonight, with a thankful heart, I have asked for a final opportunity to share some thoughts on the journey that we have traveled together and the future of our Nation.Five days from now, the world will witness the vitality of American democracy.In a tradition dating back to our founding, the presidency will pass to a successor chosen by you, the American people.Standing on the steps of the Capitol will be a man whose story reflects the enduring promise of our land.This is a moment of hope and pride for our whole Nation.And I join all Americans in offering best wishes to President-elect Obama, his wife Michelle, and their two beautiful girls.Tonight I am filled with gratitude – to Vice President Cheney and members of the Administration;to Laura, who brought joy to this house and love to my life;to our wonderful daughters, Barbara and Jenna;to my parents, whose examples have provided strength for a lifetime.And above all, I thank the American people for the trust you have given me.I thank you for the prayers that have lifted my spirits.And I thank you for the countless acts of courage, generosity, and grace that I have witnessed these past eight years.This evening, my thoughts return to the first night I addressed you from this house – September 11, 2001.That morning, terrorists took nearly 3,000 lives in the worst attack on America since Pearl Harbor.I remember standing in the rubble of the World Trade Center three days later, surrounded by rescuers who had been working around the clock.I remember talking to brave souls who charged through smoke-filled corridors at the Pentagon and to husbands and wives whose loved ones became heroes aboard Flight 93.I remember Arlene Howard, who gave me her fallen son’s police shield as a reminder of all that was lost.And I still carry his badge.As the years passed, most Americans were able to return to life much as it had been before Nine-Eleven.But I never did.Every morning, I received a briefing on the threats to our Nation.And I vowed to do everything in my power to keep us safe.Over the past seven years, a new Department of Homeland Security has been created.The military, the intelligence community, and the FBI have been transformed.Our Nation is equipped with new tools to monitor the terrorists’ movements, freeze their finances, and break up their plots.And with strong allies at our side, we have taken the fight to the terrorists and those who support them.Afghanistan has gone from a nation where the Taliban harbored Al Qaeda and stoned women in the streets to a young democracy that is fighting terror and encouraging girls to go to school.Iraq has gone from a brutal dictatorship and a sworn enemy of America to an Arab democracy at the heart of the Middle East and a friend of the United States.There is legitimate debate about many of these decisions.But there can be little debate about the results.America has gone more than seven years without another terrorist attack on our soil.This is a tribute to those who toil night and day and night to keep us safe – law enforcement officers, intelligence analysts, homeland security and diplomatic personnel, and the men and women of the United States Armed Forces.Our Nation is blessed to have citizens who volunteer to defend us in this time of danger.I have cherished meeting these selfless patriots and their families.America owes you a debt of gratitude.And to all our men and women in uniform listening tonight: there has been no higher honor than serving as your Commander-in-chief.The battles waged by our troops are part of a broader struggle between two dramatically different systems.Under one, a small band of fanatics demands total obedience to an oppressive ideology, condemns women to subservience, and marks unbelievers for murder.The other system is based on the conviction that freedom is the universal gift of Almighty God and that liberty and justice light the path to peace.This is the belief that gave birth to our Nation.And in the long run, advancing this belief is the only practical way to protect our citizens.When people live in freedom, they do not willingly choose leaders who pursue campaigns of terror.When people have hope in the future, they will not cede their lives to violence and extremism.So around the world, America is promoting human liberty, human rights, and human dignity.We are standing with dissidents and young democracies, providing AIDS medicine to bring dying patients back to life, and sparing mothers and babies from malaria.And this great republic born alone in liberty is leading the world toward a new age when freedom belongs to all nations.For eight years, we have also strived to expand opportunity and hope here at home.Across our country, students are rising to meet higher standards in public schools.A new Medicare prescription drug benefit is bringing peace of mind to seniors and the disabled.Every taxpayer pays lower income taxes.The addicted and suffering are finding new hope through faith-based programs.Vulnerable human life is better protected.Funding for our veterans has nearly doubled.America’s air, water, and lands are measurably cleaner.And the Federal bench includes wise new members like Justice Sam Alito and Chief Justice John Roberts.When challenges to our prosperity emerged, we rose to meet them.Facing the prospect of a financial collapse, we took decisive measures to safeguard our economy.These are very tough times for hardworking families, but the toll would be far worse if we had not acted.All Americans are in this together.And together, with determination and hard work, we will restore our economy to the path of growth.We will show the world once again the resilience of America’s free enterprise system.Like all who have held this office before me, I have experienced setbacks.There are things I would do differently if given the chance.Yet I have always acted with the best interests of our country in mind.I have followed my conscience and done what I thought was right.You may not agree with some tough decisions I have made.But I hope you can agree that I was willing to make the tough decisions.The decades ahead will bring more hard choices for our country, and there are some guiding principles that should shape our course.While our Nation is safer than it was seven years ago, the gravest threat to our people remains another terrorist attack.Our enemies are patient and determined to strike again.America did nothing to seek or deserve this conflict.But we have been given solemn responsibilities, and we must meet them.We must resist complacency.We must keep our resolve.And we must never let down our guard.At the same time, we must continue to engage the world with confidence and clear purpose.In the face of threats from abroad, it can be tempting to seek comfort by turning inward.But we must reject isolationism and its companion, protectionism.Retreating behind our borders would only invite danger.In the 21st century, security and prosperity at home depend on the expansion of liberty abroad.If America does not lead the cause of freedom, that cause will not be led.As we address these challenges – and others we cannot foresee tonight –

America must maintain our moral clarity.I have often spoken to you about good and evil.This has made some uncomfortable.But good and evil are present in this world, and between the two there can be no compromise.Murdering the innocent to advance an ideology is wrong every time, everywhere.Freeing people from oppression and despair is eternally right.This Nation must continue to speak out for justice and truth.We must always be willing to act in their defense and to advance the cause of peace.President Thomas Jefferson once wrote, ―I like the dreams of the future better than the history of the past.‖ As I leave the house he occupied two centuries ago, I share that optimism.America is a young country, full of vitality, constantly growing and renewing itself.And even in the toughest times, we lift our eyes to the broad horizon ahead.I have confidence in the promise of America because I know the character of our people.This is a Nation that inspires immigrants to risk everything for the dream of freedom.This is a Nation where citizens show calm in times of danger and compassion in the face of suffering.We see examples of America’s character all around us.And Laura and I have invited some of them to join us in the White House this evening.We see America’s character in Dr.Tony Recasner, a principal who opened a new charter school from the ruins of Hurricane Katrina.We see it in Julio Medina, a former inmate who leads a faith-based program to help prisoners returning to society.We see it in Staff Sergeant Aubrey McDade, who charged into an ambush in Iraq and rescued three of his fellow Marines.We see America’s character in Bill Krissoff, a surgeon from California.His son Nathan, a Marine, gave his life in Iraq.When I met Dr.Krissoff and his family, he delivered some surprising news: He told me he wanted to join the Navy Medical Corps in honor of his son.This good man was 60 years old – 18 years above the age limit.But his petition for a waiver was granted, and for the past year he has trained in battlefield medicine.Lieutenant Commander Krissoff could not be here tonight, because he will soon deploy to Iraq, where he will help save America’s wounded warriors and uphold the legacy of his fallen son.In citizens like these, we see the best of our country – resilient and hopeful, caring and strong.These virtues give me an unshakable faith in America.We have faced danger and trial, and there is more ahead.But with the courage of our people and confidence in our ideals, this great Nation will never tire, never falter, and never fail.It has been the privilege of a lifetime to serve as your President.There have been good days and tough days.But every day I have been inspired by the greatness of our country and uplifted by the goodness of our people.I have been blessed to represent this Nation we love.And I will always be honored to carry a title that means more to me than any other: citizen of the United States of America.And so, my fellow Americans, for the final time, good night.May God bless this house and our next president.And may God bless you and our wonderful country.布什总统的告别演讲

中文翻译

各位同胞：

在过去的八年间作为你们的总统，是我的荣幸。新世纪的第一个十年，是重要的十年——一个与众不同的十年。今晚，怀着感恩之心，请允许我在这最后的机会分享一些想法，一些有关总统历程和国家未来的想法。

五天之后，世界将目击美国民主的一个重要时刻。按照建国伊始的传统，总统之职将传递给你们——美国人民选择的继任者。这位即将站在国会台阶上的人，他的故事正彰显了我们这块土地所延续的承诺。

对我们整个国家来说，这是一个充满希望与自豪的时刻。我与全体美国人民一道，对候任总统奥巴马、他的妻子米歇尔和他们一双美丽的女儿，致以最美好的祝愿。

今晚，让我表达对副总统切尼和内阁成员的感激之情；我还要感谢劳拉（译者注：布什的夫人），是你为我们的家庭带来欢乐，为我的生活带来爱；还要感谢我们的女儿，芭芭拉和詹纳；以及我的父母――是他们的榜样为我提供了一生的力量。

而最重要的，我要感谢你们――美国人民，感谢你们给予我的信任。感谢你们的祈祷，它振奋着我的灵魂。感谢在过去八年间我所见证过的，无以计数的勇气、慷慨、和仁爱。

今晚，我的思绪回到2001年9月11日，我第一次在这里向全国发表讲话。那个早上，恐怖分子在那次自珍珠港事件以来，美国所遭受过的最严重的袭击中夺去了近3000名美国人民的生命。我记得三天后，我站在世贸中心的废墟之中，身边是加班加点连续作战的救援人员。

我记得与那些穿越五角大楼浓烟的勇士们的对话，以及与93航班上殉难英雄们的妻子或丈夫们的交谈。

我记得艾琳•霍华德。她把她逝去的儿子的警徽送给我。那个警徽提示我们所有失去的记忆――我至今仍然随身携带他的徽章。随着时间的逝去，大多数美国人能够恢复到9.11之前的正常生活中去。但我不能。每天早上，我都会收到一份对我国威胁状况的简报。我发誓尽我的一切力量保卫美国的安全。

在过去的八年间，一个新的部门——国土安全部成立了。军队、情报部门、FBI都发生了改观。我们的国家掌握了新的手段来监视恐怖分子的活动、冻结他们的财务、打破他们的图谋。而有坚强的盟友与我们一道，我们对恐怖分子和他们的支持者宣战。阿富汗，从一个塔利班袒护基地组织、妇女当街遭乱石致死的国家，转变为一个对抗恐怖主义、支持女孩子们走进校门的年轻民主国家。伊拉克从一个残酷的独裁国家、美国的宿敌，转变为位于中东心脏的阿拉伯民主国家，和美国的朋友。对于这些决策进行辩论是完全合理的，但其结果是不可辩驳的。

在过去的七年间没有发生一起在美国土地上的恐怖袭击活动。这是那些夜以继日保障我们安全者的功劳——执法官员、情报分析员、国土安全与外交人士，和美国武装部队中服役的男女士兵。

这些在危难时志愿保卫我们国家的公民是美国之福。我记忆中珍藏着与这些无私的爱国者，以及他们的家人的见面的情景。美国感谢你们。

对于今晚正在收听讲话的部队中的男女士兵，我要说：没有比作为你们的最高统帅更荣耀的事了。我们的战士所进行的战争，在广义上，是这样两个截然不同的体系间的斗争。在一个体系中，是一小撮狂热分子，追求对一种压迫性的意识形态的绝对服从；女性只能屈从附属；异教徒遭到谋杀。而另一个系统是基于这样的信念：自由是全能的上帝赐予我们的普世礼物；自由与公证将点亮通往和平之路。我们的国家正是诞生于这样的信仰之中。而从长远来看，只有发扬这样的信仰，才能实实在在保护我们公民的安全。

当人们生活在自由中，他们不会去选择那些发动恐怖战争的领袖。当人们对未来充满希望时，他们不会令生活向暴力与极端主义俯首。因此在世界范围内，美国推崇人类自由、人权与尊严。

我们与持不同政见者和年轻的民主力量并肩作战；我们提供艾滋病药品挽救垂危的病人；我们挽救患疟疾的母亲与婴儿。我们这个与自由共同降生的伟大共和国，正引领世界走向一个自由属于所有国家的新时代。

在过去的八年间，我们还努力在美国本土扩展机会和希望。在美国各地，公立学校的学生们获得提升，达到更高的标准。一个新的医疗福利计划让老年人和残障人士无后顾之忧。每位纳税人的所得税更低。瘾君子与其他处在痛苦中的人士从基于信仰的组织中找到新希望。

人类脆弱的生命获得了更好的保护。安臵退伍老兵的资金几乎倍增。美国的空气、水与土地更清洁。睿智的新法官，如山姆•阿利托法官和约翰•罗伯茨首席法官加入联邦法院。

当影响美国繁荣的挑战出现时，我们直面之。当面对金融崩溃的前景时，我们采取果断措施，保卫我们的经济。对于那些努力工作的家庭来说，这一时刻相当艰难。但如果我们不采取任何行动的话，情况会糟糕得多。对此，全美国凝聚在一起。信念、苦干和团结，将让我们把经济重新带回增长的轨道。

我们会再次向世界展示美国自由企业系统的韧性。如同所有我的前任一样，我也经历过挫折。如果还能有机会，有些事我会做出不同的选择。然而，我始终是以我们国家的利益为考虑标准。我跟随良知的指引，做我认为正确的选择。

你可能不同意我曾经做出的一些强硬的决定。但是我希望你能相信，那是出自我的真实意愿。未来的十年里，我们将面临更多的艰难抉择，我们应该有一些原则来决定我们的方针政策。

虽然我们的国家比七年前更加安全，但恐怖袭击依然是我们面临的最大威胁。我们的敌人极富耐心地等待下一次袭击。美国人本不应该承受这种灾难。但是我们有责任，也必须去面对这些威胁。我们要避免自满，我们要坚定决心，我们决不能放松警惕。

同时，我们还应该继续怀着自信和清晰的目标来参与世界各地的事务。面对来自外面的威胁，人们很容易畏缩不前。但是我们必须杜绝孤立主义和保护主义，闭门造车无异于玩火自焚。在21世纪里，一个国家的稳定和繁荣，取决于整个世界的自由进程。如果美国不能引导自由，那就没有人可以做到。

当我们谈论这些问题的时候——还有那些我们今晚无法预测的问题——美国人必须保持明确的道德性。我曾经无数次地跟你们讨论过善与恶。这个话题可能过于沉重，但世界上的确是善恶并存，并且没有妥协。

依靠残害无辜来推进意识形态在任何时候、任何地方都是错误的。将人们从压迫和绝望中解救出来才是正确的。这个国家必须继续宣扬真理和正义。我们要继续坚持推进和平。

托马斯·杰斐逊总统曾经写道：―我不缅怀过去的历史，而致力于未来的梦想。‖当我要离开两个世纪前他住过的这座建筑的时候，我希望能够与你们分享这种乐观。美国是个年轻的国家，充满活力，不断成长，不断创新。即使在最艰难的时刻，我们仍昂首望着远方。

我对美国的承诺充满信心，因为我知道美国人的精神。

这是一个能够激励移民冒所有的风险来追求自由的国家。这是一个人民在危机中仍保持镇静，在痛苦中仍怀有同情的国家。我们周围都是这样的人。

今晚，我和劳拉邀请了一些人来白宫加入我们。我们在托尼·雷卡斯纳尔博士身上看到了美国精神，他在卡特里娜飓风的废墟中建立起一座崭新的学校。我们在胡里奥·梅迪纳身上看到了美国精神，他出狱后怀着信仰，领导了一个帮助犯人重返社会的帮助计划。

我们在奥布里·麦克戴德身上看到了美国精神，他在伊拉克勇闯敌阵救出了三个战友。我们在比尔·克里索夫身上看到了美国精神，这位来自加利福尼亚的外科医生，他的儿子牺牲在了伊拉克的战场。

当我见到克里索夫医生和他的家人时，他告诉我一个令人惊异的消息：为了纪念他的儿子，他希望加入海军医疗队。这位老人已经60岁了——比参军年龄上限大了整整18岁。

但是他的请求被允许了，过去几年里他一直在战地医院接受培训。克里索夫海军少校今天无法来到现场，因为他马上就要开赴伊拉克，在那里，他将帮助受伤的勇士们，并以此来纪念他的儿子。在这些美国人的身上，我们看到了我们国家的精髓——百折不挠而又充满希望，心存善良而又生性坚强。

这些美德使得我对美国的信心不可动摇。我们经历了危机与考验，而前方还会有诸多凶险。但是有了我们的勇气和信念，这个伟大的国家将不知疲倦……毫不犹豫……永不言败。我很荣幸有生之年能够成为总统，我体会过快乐，也经历过艰难。

但是每天我都为这个伟大的国家和善良的人民所振奋。我非常幸运地能够代表这个我们深爱的国家。我将永远为这个对我意味着更多的头衔而感到骄傲：美利坚合众国公民。

所以，美国人民，在这最后的时刻：晚安。愿上帝保佑下一任总统。愿上帝保佑你们和我们这个美丽的国家。

第五篇：布什总统告别演讲

Fellow citizens: For eight years, it has been my honor to serve as your President.The first decade of this new century has been a period of consequenceto Vice President Cheney and members of the Administration;to Laura, who brought joy to this house and love to my life;to our wonderful daughters, Barbara and Jenna;to my parents, whose examples have provided strength for a lifetime.And above all, I thank the American people for the trust you have given me.I thank you for the prayers that have lifted my spirits.And I thank you for the countless acts of courage, generosity, and grace that I have witnessed these past eight years.今天，我满怀感激之情，感谢我的副总统切尼以及我所有的政府成员。我还要感谢我的妻子劳拉和我的女儿芭芭拉，詹娜，是她们给我的生活带来了无尽的快乐和爱意。我感谢我的父母，是他们给予了我前进的动力。最重要的是，我感谢美国人民给予我的信任，我感谢你们给予我的勇气、宽容。

This evening, my thoughts return to the first night I addressed you from this houselaw enforcement officers, intelligence analysts, homeland security and diplomatic personnel, and the men and women of the United States Armed Forces.针对我的许多决策，有人对其合法性表示出怀疑。但是，当我们看到结果时这些人就不会再发出疑问了。在过去的七年多来，美国本土再也没有遭受过恐怖袭击。这要归功于那些日夜辛劳保护我们安全的人们：执法人员、情报分析员、国土安全人员、外交人员、以及美军的士兵们。

Our Nation is blessed to have citizens who volunteer to defend us in this time of danger.I have cherished meeting these selfless patriots and their families.America owes you a debt of gratitude.And to all our men and women in uniform listening tonight: There has been no higher honor than serving as your Commander in Chief.受上帝的恩典，美国有这些愿意在国家危难之际挺身保护他人的公民。我非常珍惜美国可以拥有这些无私的爱国者及其家庭。美国感激你们。对于那些正在收听的演讲的美军士兵们来说，没有什么荣誉要比让你当上总司令还要崇高。

The battles waged by our troops are part of a broader struggle between two dramatically different systems.Under one, a small band of fanatics demands total obedience to an oppressive ideology, condemns women to subservience, and marks unbelievers for murder.The other system is based on the conviction that freedom is the universal gift of Almighty God and that liberty and justice light the path to peace.美军正在从事的战争从属于两种系统之间的冲突，而这两种系统又有天壤之别。在其中的一种系统中，一小撮狂热分子要求所有人都服从于他们所制定的暴虐的意识形态，这些人让妇女屈从，而对那些不相信他们暴政的人进行谋杀。而另一种系统则相信自由是上帝给予全世界的礼物，自由与正义是通往和平的道路。

This is the belief that gave birth to our Nation.And in the long run, advancing this belief is the only practical way to protect our citizens.When people live in freedom, they do not willingly choose leaders who pursue campaigns of terror.When people have hope in the future, they will not cede their lives to violence and extremism.So around the world, America is promoting human liberty, human rights, and human dignity.We are standing with dissidents and young democracies, providing AIDS medicine to bring dying patients back to life, and sparing mothers and babies from malaria.And this great republic born alone in liberty is leading the world toward a new age when freedom belongs to all nations.美国，正是基于这样的信念诞生的。从长远来看，推广这种理念是保护我们公民的唯一选择。当人们生活在自由之中时，他们就不愿再去选择那些追求恐怖活动的领导者。当人们对未来怀有希望时，他们就不会将自己的生命交给暴力和极端主义。环视全球，美国正在推动人类自由、人权及人的尊严的发展。我们同持有不同政见者以及年轻的民主国家同在，我们为挽救生命而提供治疗艾滋病的药物，我们避免母亲和自己的孩子染上疟疾。自由是美国成立的唯一基石，并且领导世界向一个自由普照全球的时代发展。

For eight years, we have also strived to expand opportunity and hope here at home.Across our country, students are rising to meet higher standards in public schools.A new Medicare prescription drug benefit is bringing peace of mind to seniors and the disabled.Every taxpayer pays lower income taxes.The addicted and suffering are finding new hope through faith-based programs.Vulnerable human life is better protected.Funding for our veterans has nearly doubled.America's air, water, and lands are measurably cleaner.And the Federal bench includes wise new members like Justice Sam Alito and Chief Justice John Roberts.视频：布什2009告别演说（附演讲稿）奥巴马就职演讲稿（中英文对照）美国总统就职演说的点睛之笔 奥巴马在林肯纪念堂的演讲（双语）积累口译临场经验的好办法——演讲双语对照 双语：《画皮》原版中英文对照阅读

过去的八年，我们努力扩大美国人民所拥有的机会与希望。在美国，学生不断上进，以求符合公立学校更高的标准。对于老人和残疾人来说，一种新的医疗处方药福利令他们颇感舒心。每个纳税人缴纳了更少的税款。通过以信仰为基础的治疗项目，那些瘾君子和痛苦的人们找到了新希望。过去八年来的工作更好地保护了人脆弱的生命。对于退伍老兵的补助几乎增加了一倍。美国的一山一水都真切地变得更为干净。睿智的山姆-阿力拓、首席法官约翰-罗伯茨加入到联邦法院中。When challenges to our prosperity emerged, we rose to meet them.Facing the prospect of a financial collapse, we took decisive measures to safeguard our economy.These are very tough times for hardworking families, but the toll would be far worse if we had not acted.All Americans are in this together.And together, with determination and hard work, we will restore our economy to the path of growth.We will show the world once again the resilience of America's free enterprise system.当美国的繁荣遇到挑战时，我们勇敢地去面对。当金融危机发生时，我们采取果断措施来保护我们的经济。对于那些辛勤工作的家庭来说，这些都是十分艰难的时期。但是如果我们不采取行动的话，结果将会更为糟糕。所有的美国人都站在了一起。凭借着我们的决心和辛勤工作，我们将美国经济重新拉回到增长的车道上。我们将向世界再次展现美国自由企业制度的复兴。

Like all who have held this office before me, I have experienced setbacks.There are things I would do differently if given the chance.Yet I have always acted with the best interests of our country in mind.I have followed my conscience and done what I thought was right.You may not agree with some tough decisions I have made.But I hope you can agree that I was willing to make the tough decisions.正如所有前任总统一样，我也曾经历过挫折。如果可能的话，我会采取不一样的方式来应对这些措施。但是，我总是为国家利益的最大化来行动。你也许会不同意我所做出的一些决定，但我希望你能理解我是愿意采取这些措施的。

The decades ahead will bring more hard choices for our country, and there are some guiding principles that should shape our course.未来的几十年，美国将面对更多的艰难抉择，而有一些指导性原则可以塑造我们的道路。

While our Nation is safer than it was seven years ago, the gravest threat to our people remains another terrorist attack.Our enemies are patient and determined to strike again.America did nothing to seek or deserve this conflict.But we have been given solemn responsibilities, and we must meet them.We must resist complacency.We must keep our resolve.And we must never let down our guard.尽管我们的国家要比7年前更为安全，但目前美国最严峻的威胁仍然是另一场恐怖袭击。我们的敌人十分耐心，并且决心要再次发动袭击。美国没有故意挑起冲突。但是我们肩负着庄严的责任，必须同恐怖主义作斗争。我们不能骄傲自满，我们要坚定决心，我们绝不能放松警惕。

At the same time, we must continue to engage the world with confidence and clear purpose.In the face of threats from abroad, it can be tempting to seek comfort by turning inward.But we must reject isolationism and its companion, protectionism.Retreating behind our borders would only invite danger.In the 21st century, security and prosperity at home depend on the expansion of liberty abroad.If America does not lead the cause of freedom, that cause will not be led.与此同时，我们必须带着信心和清晰的目标参与世界事务。面对来自海外的威胁，在国内寻求安慰是一种诱人的举措。但是我们必须拒绝孤立主义与保护主义。退缩只会找来危险。在21世纪，国内的安全和繁荣需要依靠国外自由的扩展。如果美国不领导自由事业，那么自由事业就将无所适从。As we address these challengesAmerica must maintain our moral clarity.I have often spoken to you about good and evil.This has made some uncomfortable.But good and evil are present in this world, and between the two there can be no compromise.Murdering the innocent to advance an ideology is wrong every time, everywhere.Freeing people from oppression and despair is eternally right.This Nation must continue to speak out for justice and truth.We must always be willing to act in their defense and to advance the cause of peace.一方面我们在处理这些眼前和未来的挑战，另一方面美国必须保持自己在道义上的明确性。我经常谈及善恶问题，这令一些人颇感不适。但是目前这个世界确实存在着善恶双方，而且双方之间无法达成妥协。通过谋杀无辜来宣扬某种意识形态无论在何时何地都是错误的。将人们从压迫与绝望中解救出来是永远正确的。美国必须坚持为正义与真理而呼喊，我们必须保护正义与真理，并且推动和平事业的发展。

President Thomas Jefferson once wrote, “I like the dreams of the future better than the history of the past.” As I leave the house he occupied two centuries ago, I share that optimism.America is a young country, full of vitality, constantly growing and renewing itself.And even in the toughest times, we lift our eyes to the broad horizon ahead.托马斯-杰斐逊曾写到：―相比于过去的历史，我更喜欢未来的梦想。‖随着我马上要离开白宫，我赞同杰斐逊这样的乐观精神。美国是一个年轻的国家，充满了活力，不断发展与更新。即便在最艰难的时候，美国仍然没有放弃对未来的梦想。

I have confidence in the promise of America because I know the character of our people.This is a Nation that inspires immigrants to risk everything for the dream of freedom.This is a Nation where citizens show calm in times of danger and compassion in the face of suffering.We see examples of America's character all around us.And Laura and I have invited some of them to join us in the White House this evening.我了解我们民族的特质，因此我也相信美国的明天会更美好。这是一个鼓励移民们为自由的梦想而去尝试一切事情的国家，这是一个在面对危险使仍然镇定的国家，这是一个面对苦难仍抱有同情心的国家。我们在身边的每一个人身上都可以看到美国的特征。今晚，受我和夫人劳拉的邀请，一切代表也来到了白宫。

We see America's character in Dr.Tony Recasner, a principal who opened a new charter school from the ruins of Hurricane Katrina.We see it in Julio Medina, a former inmate who leads a faith-based program to help prisoners returning to society.We see it in Staff Sergeant Aubrey McDade, who charged into an ambush in Iraq and rescued three of his fellow Marines.视频：布什2009告别演说（附演讲稿）奥巴马就职演讲稿（中英文对照）美国总统就职演说的点睛之笔 奥巴马在林肯纪念堂的演讲（双语）积累口译临场经验的好办法——演讲双语对照 双语：《画皮》原版中英文对照阅读

我们看到里卡斯钠博士的美国特质，这位校长在卡特里娜飓风的废墟中开办一所新的特许学校。我们看到麦地那身上的美国特质，这位前囚犯带领一个以信仰为基础的项目，帮助囚犯重回社会。我们在上士麦达德身上的美国特质，他负责伊拉克的一次埋伏并拯救了三名同伴的海军陆战队队员。We see America's character in Bill Krissoff, a surgeon from California.His son Nathan, a Marine, gave his life in Iraq.When I met Dr.Krissoff and his family, he delivered some surprising news: He told me he wanted to join the Navy Medical Corps in honor of his son.This good man was 60 years old – 18 years above the age limit.But his petition for a waiver was granted, and for the past year he has trained in battlefield medicine.Lieutenant Commander Krissoff could not be here tonight, because he will soon deploy to Iraq, where he will help save America's wounded warriors and uphold the legacy of his fallen son.我在外科医生克里索夫身上看到了美国人民的伟大个性。克里索夫的儿子，一名海军，在伊拉克光荣地献出了自己的生命。当我见到克里索夫和他家人的时候，他告诉了我一个惊人的消息：他告诉我，为了缅怀儿子，他希望加入美国海军医疗团。克里索夫已经60岁了，超过了年龄限制，但是他的申请得到了批准。在过去的一年中，克里索夫接受了良好的训练，但已经荣升少校的他今晚不能来到这里，他很快就会前往伊拉克，在那里他可以救助我们受伤的勇士并继续他儿子为完成的事业。

In citizens like these, we see the best of our country – resilient and hopeful, caring and strong.These virtues give me an unshakable faith in America.We have faced danger and trial, and there is more ahead.But with the courage of our people and confidence in our ideals, this great Nation will never tire … never falter … and never fail.同时，从美国公民身上，我看到了我们国家优秀的一面-我们的国家充满关怀和希望，这样的优点令我对国家有着坚贞的信念。我们面临着危险和审判，而且在未来我们仍将需要应对更多的挑战。然而，依靠你们的勇气和信心，伟大的美国永远会稳如磐石，从来不会走向没落。It has been the privilege of a lifetime to serve as your President.There have been good days and tough days.But every day I have been inspired by the greatness of our country and uplifted by the goodness of our people.I have been blessed to represent this Nation we love.And I will always be honored to carry a title that means more to me than any other: citizen of the United States of America.对我来说，能够担任你们的总统，是我一生的荣耀。我有过欢乐也有过困苦。但是，每天我都会受到伟大祖国的鼓舞，并且我也一直在为我们的国家祈祷。在以后的时光里，我会永远珍视这样一段话：美利坚合众国的公民。

And so, my fellow Americans, for the final time: Good night.May God bless this house and our next President.And may God bless you and our wonderful country.我亲爱的同胞们，我的演说就到这里了，晚安！愿上帝保佑奥巴马！愿上帝保佑你和我们美好的国家