第一篇：奥巴马4月30日电视讲话 终止纳税人补贴石油公司
US President Barack Obama delivers his weekly address, April 30, 2011
原文标题：Weekly Address: Ending Taxpayer Subsidies for Oil Companies 内容提要:April 30, 2011 WASHINGTON – As oil and gas companies make tens of billions in profits and the government scours the budget for savings, President Obama called on Congress to stop handing them $4 billion annually in taxpayer subsidies.America’s oil production last year reached its highest level since 2003, but we need to invest in the energy of the future, instead of subsidizing the energy of the past.Obama Weekly Address Saturday, April 30, 2011 Washington, DC
After the worst recession since the Great Depression, our economy is growing again, and we’ve gained almost 2 million private sector jobs over the last 13 months.But I also know that a lot of folks aren’t feeling as positive as some of those statistics might suggest.It’s still too hard to find a job.And even if you have a job, chances are you’re having a tougher time paying the rising costs of everything from groceries to gas.In some places, gas is now more than $4 a gallon, meaning that you could be paying upwards of $50 or $60 to fill up
your tank.Of course, while rising gas prices mean real pain for our families at the pump, they also mean bigger profits for oil companies.This week, the largest oil companies announced that they’d made more than $25 billion in the first few months of 2011 ? up about 30 percent from la
st year.Now, I don’t have a problem with any company or industry being rewarded for their success.The incentive of healthy profits is what fuels entrepreneurialism and helps drives our economy forward.But I do have a problem with the unwarranted taxpayer subsidies we’ve been handing out to oil and gas companies ? to the tune of $4 billion a year.When oil companies are making huge profits and you’re struggling at the pump, and we’re scouring the federal budget for spending we can afford to do without, these tax giveaways aren’t right.They aren’t
smart.And we need to end them.That’s why, earlier this week, I renewed my call to Congress to stop subsidizing the oil and gas industries.Understand, I’m not opposed to producing oil.I believe that if we’re serious about meeting our energy challenge, we need to operate on all cylinders, and that means pursuing a broad range of energy policies, including safe and responsible oil production here at home.In fact, last year, America’s oil production reached its highest level since 2003.But I also believe that instead of subsidizing yesterday’s energy, we should invest in tomorrow’s ? and that’s what we’ve been doing.Already, we’ve seen how the investments we’re making in clean energy can lead to new jobs and new businesses.I’ve seen some of them myself ? small businesses that are making the most of solar and wind power, and energy-efficient technologies;big companies that are making fuel-efficient cars and trucks part of their vehicle fleets.And to promote these kinds of vehicles, we implemented historic new fuel-economy standards, which could save you as much as $3,000 at the pump.Now, I know that in this tough fiscal environment, it’s tempting for some in Washington to want to cut our investments in clean energy.And I absolutely agree that the only way we’ll be able to afford the things we need is if we cut the things we don’t, and live within our means.But I refuse to cut things like clean energy that will help America win the future by growing our economy and creating good-paying jobs;that will help make America more secure;and that will help clean up our planet in the process.An investment in clean energy today is an investment in a better tomorrow.And I think that’s an investment worth making.Thanks for listening, and have a great weekend.
第二篇：奥巴马电视讲话
美国总统奥巴马于昨日在白宫发表了面向全国的电视讲话，宣布基地组织1号人物奥萨马•本•拉登在上周被美军击毙。他还透露，此次行动中美军无人受伤，而且他们成功获取了本•拉登的尸体。奥巴马在讲话中谴责了十年前基地组织对美国发起“9•11”恐怖袭击事件，并称拉登之死是美国反恐事业的“重大成就”。
The White House
Office of the Press Secretary
For Immediate Release May 02, 2011
THE PRESIDENT: Good evening.Tonight, I can report to the American people and to the world that the United States has conducted an operation that killed Osama bin Laden, the leader of al Qaeda, and a terrorist who’s responsible for the murder of thousands of innocent men, women, and children.It was nearly 10 years ago that a bright September day was darkened by the worst attack on the American people in our history.The images of 9/11 are seared into our national memory--hijacked planes cutting through a cloudless September sky;the Twin Towers collapsing to the ground;black smoke billowing up from the Pentagon;the wreckage of Flight 93 in Shanksville, Pennsylvania, where the actions of heroic citizens saved even more
heartbreak and destruction.And yet we know that the worst images are those that were unseen to the world.The empty seat at the dinner table.Children who were forced to grow up without their mother or their father.Parents who would never know the feeling of their child’s embrace.Nearly 3,000 citizens taken from us, leaving a gaping hole in our hearts.On September 11, 2001, in our time of grief, the American people came together.We offered our neighbors a hand, and we offered the wounded our blood.We reaffirmed our ties to each other, and our love of community and country.On that day, no matter where we came from, what God we prayed to, or what race or
ethnicity we were, we were united as one American family.We were also united in our resolve to protect our nation and to bring those who committed this vicious attack to justice.We quickly learned that the 9/11 attacks were carried out by al Qaeda--an organization headed by Osama bin Laden, which had openly declared war on the United States and was committed to killing innocents in our country and around the globe.And so we went to war against al Qaeda to protect our citizens, our friends, and our allies.Over the last 10 years, thanks to the tireless and heroic work of our military and our counterterrorism professionals, we’ve made great strides in that effort.We’ve
disrupted terrorist attacks and strengthened our homeland defense.In Afghanistan, we removed the Taliban 塔利班government, which had given bin Laden and al Qaeda safe haven 港口and support.And around the globe, we worked with our friends and allies to capture or kill scores of al Qaeda terrorists, including several who were a part of the 9/11 plot.Yet Osama bin Laden avoided capture and escaped across the Afghan border into Pakistan.Meanwhile, al Qaeda continued to operate from along that border and operate through its affiliates附属企业；分支机构； across the world.And so shortly after taking office, I directed Leon Panetta, the director of the CIA, to make the killing or capture of bin Laden the top priority of our war against al Qaeda, even as we continued our broader efforts to disrupt, dismantle废除, and defeat his network.Then, last August, after years of painstaking work by our intelligence community, I was briefed on a possible lead to bin Laden.It was far from certain, and it took many months to run this thread to ground.I met repeatedly with my national security team as we developed more information about the possibility that we had located bin Laden hiding within a compound deep inside of Pakistan.And finally, last week, I
determined that we had enough intelligence to take action, and authorized an operation to get Osama bin Laden and bring him to justice.Today, at my direction, the United States launched a targeted operation against that compound in Abbottabad, Pakistan.A small team of Americans carried out the operation with extraordinary courage and capability.No Americans were harmed.They took care to avoid civilian casualties.After a firefight, they killed Osama bin Laden and took custody of his body.For over two decades, bin Laden has been al Qaeda’s leader and symbol, and has continued to plot attacks against our country and our friends
and allies.The death of bin Laden marks the most significant achievement to date in our nation’s effort to defeat al Qaeda.Yet his death does not mark the end of our effort.There’s no doubt that al Qaeda will continue to pursue attacks against us.We must –-and we will--remain vigilant at home and abroad.As we do, we must also reaffirm that the United States is not –-and never will be-– at war with Islam.I’ve made clear, just as President Bush did shortly after 9/11, that our war is not against Islam.Bin Laden was not a Muslim leader;he was a mass murderer of Muslims.Indeed, al Qaeda has slaughtered scores of Muslims in many countries，including our own.So his demise 死亡should be welcomed by all who believe in peace and human dignity.Over the years, I’ve repeatedly made clear that we would take action within Pakistan if we knew where bin Laden was.That is what we’ve done.But it’s important to note that our counterterrorism cooperation with Pakistan helped lead us to bin Laden and the compound where he was hiding.Indeed, bin Laden had declared war against Pakistan as well, and ordered attacks against the Pakistani people.Tonight, I called President Zardari, and my team has also spoken with their Pakistani counterparts.They agree that this is a good and historic
day for both of our nations.And going forward, it is essential that Pakistan continue to join us in the fight against al Qaeda and its affiliates.The American people did not choose this fight.It came to our shores, and started with the senseless slaughter of our citizens.After nearly 10 years of service, struggle, and sacrifice, we know well the costs of war.These efforts weigh on me重压于 every time I, as Commander-in-Chief, have to sign a letter to a family that has lost a loved one, or look into the eyes of a service member who’s been gravely wounded.So Americans understand the costs of war.Yet as a country, we will never
tolerate our security being threatened, nor stand idly by when our people have been killed.We will be relentless in defense of our citizens and our friends and allies.We will be true to the values that make us who we are.And on nights like this one, we can say to those families who have lost loved ones to al Qaeda’s terror: Justice has been done.Tonight, we give thanks to the countless intelligence and counterterrorism professionals who’ve worked tirelessly to achieve this outcome.The American people do not see their work, nor know their names.But tonight, they feel the satisfaction of their work and the result of their pursuit of justice.We give thanks for the men who
carried out this operation, for they exemplify the professionalism, patriotism, and unparalleled courage of those who serve our country.And they are part of a generation that has borne the heaviest share of the burden since that September day.Finally, let me say to the families who lost loved ones on 9/11 that we have never forgotten your loss, nor wavered 动摇in our commitment to see that we do whatever it takes to prevent another attack on our shores.And tonight, let us think back to the sense of unity that prevailed on 9/11.I know that it has, at times, frayed.Yet today’s achievement is a testament to the greatness of our country and the determination of the
American people.The cause of securing our country is not complete.But tonight, we are once again reminded that America can do whatever we set our mind to.That is the story of our history, whether it’s the pursuit of prosperity for our people, or the struggle for equality for all our citizens;our commitment to stand up for our values abroad, and our sacrifices to make the world a safer place.Let us remember that we can do these things not just because of wealth or power, but because of who we are: one nation, under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all.Thank you.May God bless you.And
may God bless the United States of America.Central Intelligence Agency（中央情报局，美国
第三篇：奥巴马电视讲话太阳能新能源
奥巴马关于太阳能与新能源的电视讲话：
Over the past twenty months, we’ve been fighting not just to create more jobs today, but to rebuild our economy on a stronger foundation.Our future as a nation depends on making sure that the jobs and industries of the 21st century take root here in America.And there is perhaps no industry with more potential to create jobs now – and growth in the coming years – than clean energy.For decades, we’ve talked about the importance of ending our dependence on foreign oil and pursuing new kinds of energy, like wind and solar power.But for just as long, progress had been prevented at every turn by the special interests and their allies in Washington.So, year after year, our dependence on foreign oil grew.Families have been held hostage to spikes in gas prices.Good manufacturing jobs have gone overseas.And we’ve seen companies produce new energy technologies and high-skilled jobs not in America, but in countries like China, India and Germany.It was essential – for our economy, our security, and our planet – that we finally tackle this challenge.That is why, since we took office, my administration has made an historic commitment to promote clean energy technology.This will mean hundreds of thousands of new American jobs by 2012.Jobs for contractors to install energy-saving windows and insulation.Jobs for factory workers to build high-tech vehicle batteries, electric cars, and hybrid trucks.Jobs for engineers and construction crews to create wind farms and solar plants that are going to double the renewable energy we can generate in this country.These are jobs building the future.For example, I want share with you one new development, made possible by the clean energy incentives we have launched.This month, in the Mojave Desert, a company called BrightSource plans to break ground on a revolutionary new type of solar power plant.It’s going to put about a thousand people to work building a state-of-the-art facility.And when it’s complete, it will turn sunlight into the energy that will power up to 140,000 homes – the largest such plant in the world.Not in China.Not in India.But in California.With projects like this one, and others across this country, we are staking our claim to continued leadership in the new global economy.And we’re putting Americans to work producing clean, home-grown American energy that will help lower our reliance on foreign oil and protect our planet for future generations.Now there are some in Washington who want to shut them down.In fact, in the Pledge they recently released, the Republican leadership is promising to scrap all the incentives for clean energy projects, including those currently underway – even with all the jobs and potential that they hold.This doesn’t make sense for our economy.It doesn’t make sense for Americans who are looking for jobs.And it doesn’t make sense for our future.To go backwards and scrap these plans means handing the competitive edge to China and other nations.It means that we’ll grow even more dependent on foreign oil.And, at a time of economic hardship, it means forgoing jobs we desperately need.In fact, shutting down just this one project would cost about a thousand jobs.That’s what’s at stake in this debate.We can go back to the failed energy policies that profited the oil companies but weakened our country.We can go back to the days when promising industries got set up overseas.Or we can go after new jobs in growing industries.We can spur innovation and help make our economy more competitive.We know the choice that’s right for America.We need to do what we’ve always done – put our ingenuity and can do spirit to work to fight for a brighter future.Thanks..环保！，经济，恐怖，党，解放，开放，教育，卫生，自然灾害，旅游，生活，会议，体育，战争，食品安全！
第四篇：奥巴马10月15日电视讲话
奥巴马10月15日电视讲话
大耳朵英语
2011-10-15 22:35:01
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President Barack Obama Weekly Address: Working Together to Create Jobs The White House October 15, 2011
I'm here in Detroit visiting workers at a GM plant in the heart of a resurgent American auto industry.And I brought a guest with me ? President Lee of South Korea.We're here because this week, Congress passed landmark trade agreements with countries like Korea, and assistance for American workers that will be a big win for our economy.These trade agreements will support tens of thousands of American jobs.And we'll sell more Fords, Chevys and Chryslers abroad stamped with three proud words ? “Made in America.”
So it was good to see Congress act in a bipartisan way on something that will help create jobs at a time when millions of Americans are out of work and need them now.But that's also why it was so disappointing to see Senate Republicans obstruct the American Jobs Act, even though a majority of Senators voted “yes” to advance this jobs bill.We can't afford this lack of action.And there is no reason for it.Independent economists say that this jobs bill would give the economy a jumpstart and lead to nearly two million new jobs.Every idea in that jobs bill is the kind of idea both parties have supported in the past.The majority of the American people support the proposals in this jobs bill.And they want
action from their elected leaders to create jobs and restore some security for the middle class right now.You deserve to see your hard work and responsibility rewarded ? and you certainly deserve to see it reflected in the folks you send to Washington.But rather than listen to you and put folks back to work, Republicans in the House spent the past couple days picking partisan ideological fights.They're seeing if they can roll back clean air and water protections.They're stirring up fights over a woman's right to make her own health care choices.They're not focused on the concrete actions that will put people back to work right now.Well, we're going to give them another chance.We're going to give them another chance to spend more time worrying about your jobs than keeping theirs.Next week, I'm urging Members of Congress to vote on putting hundreds of thousands of teachers back in the classroom, cops back on the streets, and firefighters back on the job.And if they vote “no” on that, they'll have to tell you why.They'll have to tell you why teachers in your community don't deserve a paycheck again.They'll have to tell your kids why they don't deserve to have their teacher back.They'll have to tell you why they're against commonsense proposals that would help families and strengthen our communities right now.In the coming weeks, we'll have them vote on the other parts of the jobs bill ? putting construction workers back on the job, rebuilding our roads and bridges;providing tax cuts for small businesses that hire our veterans;making sure that middle-class families don't see a tax hike next year and that the unemployed and our out-of-work youth have a chance to get back in the workforce and earn their piece of the American Dream.That's what's at stake.Putting people back to work.Restoring economic security for the middle class.Rebuilding an economy where hard work is valued and responsibility is
rewarded ? an economy that's built to last.And I'm going to travel all over the country over the next few weeks so we can remind Congress so that's the most important thing.Because there's still time to create jobs and grow our economy right now.There's still time for Congress to do the right thing.We just need to act.Thanks.
第五篇：奥巴马6月16日电视讲话
Weekly Address: Ending the Stalemate in Washington
June 16, 2012 Over the last few weeks, I’ve been talking a lot about America’s economic future.I’ve told you how I believe we should go about creating strong, sustained growth;how we should pay down our long-term debt in a balanced way;and most of all, what we should do right now to create good, middle-class jobs, so people who work hard can get ahead.This isn’t some abstract debate or trivial argument.I’ve said that this is the defining issue of our time, and I mean it.I’ve said that this is a make-or-break moment for the middle class, and I believe it.The decisions we make over the next few years will have an enormous impact on the country we live in, and the one we pass on to our children.Right now, we’re still fighting our way back from the worst economic crisis since the Great Depression.The economy is growing again, but it’s not growing fast enough.Our businesses have created 4.3 million new jobs over the last 27 months, but we’re not creating them fast enough.And we’re facing some pretty serious headwinds – from the effects of the recent spike in gas prices, to the financial crisis in Europe.But here’s the thing.We have the answers to these problems.We have plenty of big ideas and technical solutions from both sides of the aisle.That’s not what’s holding us back.What’s holding us back is a stalemate in Washington.Last September, I sent Congress a jobs bill full of the kinds of bipartisan ideas that could have put over a million Americans back to work and helped bolster our economy against outside shocks.I sent them a plan that would have reduced our deficit by $4 trillion in a balanced way that pays for the investments we need by cutting unnecessary spending and asking the wealthiest Americans to pay a little bit more in taxes.Since then, Congress has passed a few parts of that jobs bill, like a tax cut that's allowing working Americans to keep more of your paycheck every week.But on most of the ideas that would create jobs and grow our economy, Republicans in Congress haven’t lifted a finger.They’d rather wait until after the election in November.Just this past week, one
of them said, “Why not wait for the reinforcements?” That’s a quote.And you can bet plenty of his colleagues are thinking the same thing.I think that’s wrong.This isn’t about who wins or loses in Washington.This is about your jobs, your paychecks, your children’s future.There’s no excuse for Congress to stand by and do nothing while so many families are struggling.None.Right now, Congress should pass a bill to help states put thousands of teachers, firefighters and police officers back on the job.They should have passed a bill a long time ago to put thousands of construction workers back to work rebuilding our roads and bridges and runways.And instead of just talking about job creators, they should give small-business owners a tax break for hiring more workers and paying them higher wages.Right now, Congress should give every responsible homeowner the opportunity to save an average of $3,000 a year by refinancing their mortgage.They should extend tax credits for clean energy manufacturers so we don’t walk away from 40,000 good jobs.And instead of giving tax breaks to companies who ship jobs overseas, Congress should take that money and use it to cover moving expenses for companies that are bringing jobs back to America.There’s no reason to wait.Every problem we face is within our power to solve.What’s lacking is our politics.Remind your Members of Congress why you sent them to Washington in the first place.Tell them to stop worrying about the next election and start worrying about the next generation.I’m ready to work with anyone – Republican, Democrat, or Independent – who is serious about moving this country forward.And I hope Members of Congress will join me.Thanks, and have a great weekend.
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