[奥巴马首次在白宫发表电视讲话(视频.文本)].the.Nation.on.the.BP.Oil.Spill[5篇材料]

第一篇：[奥巴马首次在白宫发表电视讲话(视频.文本)].the.Nation.on.the.BP.Oil.Spill

The White House

Office of the Press Secretary

For Immediate Release June 15, 2010

Remarks by the President to the Nation on the BP Oil Spill

Oval Office

8:01 P.M.EDT

THE PRESIDENT: Good evening.As we speak, our nation faces a multitude of challenges.At home, our top priority is to recover and rebuild from a recession that has touched the lives of nearly every American.Abroad, our brave men and women in uniform are taking the fight to al Qaeda wherever it exists.And tonight, I’ve returned from a trip to the Gulf Coast to speak with you about the battle we’re waging against an oil spill that is assaulting our shores and our citizens.On April 20th, an explosion ripped through BP Deepwater Horizon drilling rig, about 40 miles off the coast of Louisiana.Eleven workers lost their lives.Seventeen others were injured.And soon, nearly a mile beneath the surface of the ocean, oil began spewing into the water.Because there has never been a leak this size at this depth, stopping it has tested the limits of human technology.That’s why just after the rig sank, I assembled a team of our nation’s best scientists and engineers to tackle this challenge--a team led by Dr.Steven Chu, a Nobel Prize-winning physicist and our nation’s Secretary of Energy.Scientists at our national labs and experts from academia and other oil companies have also provided ideas and advice.As a result of these efforts, we’ve directed BP to mobilize additional equipment and technology.And in the coming weeks and days, these efforts should capture up to 90 percent of the oil leaking out of the well.This is until the company finishes drilling a relief well later in the summer that’s expected to stop the leak completely.Already, this oil spill is the worst environmental disaster America has ever faced.And unlike an earthquake or a hurricane, it’s not a single event that does its damage in a matter of minutes or days.The millions of gallons of oil that have spilled into the Gulf of Mexico are more like an epidemic, one that we will be fighting for months and even years.But make no mistake: We will fight this spill with everything we’ve got for as long as it takes.We will make BP pay for the damage their company has caused.And we will do whatever’s necessary to help the Gulf Coast and its people recover from this tragedy.Tonight I’d like to lay out for you what our battle plan is going forward: what we’re doing to clean up the oil, what we’re doing to help our neighbors in the Gulf, and what we’re doing to make sure that a catastrophe like this never happens again.First, the cleanup.From the very beginning of this crisis, the federal government has been in charge of the largest environmental cleanup effort in our nation’s history--an effort led by Admiral Thad Allen, who has almost 40 years of experience responding to disasters.We now have nearly 30,000 personnel who are working across four states to contain and clean up the oil.Thousands of ships and other vessels are responding in the Gulf.And I’ve authorized the deployment of over 17,000 National Guard members along the coast.These servicemen and women are ready to help stop the oil from coming ashore, they’re ready to help clean the beaches, train response workers, or even help with processing claims--and I urge the governors in the affected states to activate these troops as soon as possible.Because of our efforts, millions of gallons of oil have already been removed from the water through burning, skimming and other collection methods.Over five and a half million feet of boom has been laid across the water to block and absorb the approaching oil.We’ve approved the construction of new barrier islands in Louisiana to try to stop the oil before it reaches the shore, and we’re working with Alabama, Mississippi and Florida to implement creative approaches to their unique coastlines.As the cleanup continues, we will offer whatever additional resources and assistance our coastal states may need.Now, a mobilization of this speed and magnitude will never be perfect, and new challenges will always arise.I saw and heard evidence of that during this trip.So if something isn’t working, we want to hear about it.If there are problems in the operation, we will fix them.But we have to recognize that despite our best efforts, oil has already caused damage to our coastline and its wildlife.And sadly, no matter how effective our response is, there will be more oil and more damage before this siege is done.That’s why the second thing we’re focused on is the recovery and restoration of the Gulf Coast.You know, for generations, men and women who call this region home have made their living from the water.That living is now in jeopardy.I’ve talked to shrimpers and fishermen who don’t know how they’re going to support their families this year.I’ve seen empty docks and restaurants with fewer customers-– even in areas where the beaches are not yet affected.I’ve talked to owners of shops and hotels who wonder when the tourists might start coming back.The sadness and the anger they feel is not just about the money they’ve lost.It’s about a wrenching anxiety that their way of life may be lost.I refuse to let that happen.Tomorrow, I will meet with the chairman of BP and inform him that he is to set aside whatever resources are required to compensate the workers and business owners who have been harmed as a result of his company’s recklessness.And this fund will not be controlled by BP.In order to ensure that all legitimate claims are paid out in a fair and timely manner, the account must and will be administered by an independent third party.Beyond compensating the people of the Gulf in the short term, it’s also clear we need a long-term plan to restore the unique beauty and bounty of this region.The oil spill represents just the latest blow to a place that’s already suffered multiple economic disasters and decades of environmental degradation that has led to disappearing wetlands and habitats.And the region still hasn’t recovered from Hurricanes Katrina and Rita.That’s why we must make a commitment to the Gulf Coast that goes beyond responding to the crisis of the moment.I make that commitment tonight.Earlier, I asked Ray Mabus, the Secretary of the Navy, who is also a former governor of Mississippi and a son of the Gulf Coast, to develop a long-term Gulf Coast Restoration Plan as soon as possible.The plan will be designed by states, local communities, tribes, fishermen, businesses, conservationists and other Gulf residents.And BP will pay for the impact this spill has had on the region.The third part of our response plan is the steps we’re taking to ensure that a disaster like this does not happen again.A few months ago, I approved a proposal to consider new, limited offshore drilling under the assurance that it would be absolutely safe –-that the proper technology would be in place and the necessary precautions would be taken.That obviously was not the case in the Deepwater Horizon rig, and I want to know why.The American people deserve to know why.The families I met with last week who lost their loved ones in the explosion--these families deserve to know why.And so I’ve established a National Commission to understand the causes of this disaster and offer recommendations on what additional safety and environmental standards we need to put in place.Already, I’ve issued a six-month moratorium on deepwater drilling.I know this creates difficulty for the people who work on these rigs, but for the sake of their safety, and for the sake of the entire region, we need to know the facts before we allow deepwater drilling to continue.And while I urge the Commission to complete its work as quickly as possible, I expect them to do that work thoroughly and impartially.One place we’ve already begun to take action is at the agency in charge of regulating drilling and issuing permits, known as the Minerals Management Service.Over the last decade, this agency has become emblematic of a failed philosophy that views all regulation with hostility--a philosophy that says corporations should be allowed to play by their own rules and police themselves.At this agency, industry insiders were put in charge of industry oversight.Oil companies showered regulators with gifts and favors, and were essentially allowed to conduct their own safety inspections and write their own regulations.When Ken Salazar became my Secretary of the Interior, one of his very first acts was to clean up the worst of the corruption at this agency.But it’s now clear that the problem there ran much deeper, and the pace of reform was just too slow.And so Secretary Salazar and I are bringing in new leadership at the agency--Michael Bromwich, who was a tough federal prosecutor and Inspector General.And his charge over the next few months is to build an organization that acts as the oil industry’s watchdog--not its partner.So one of the lessons we’ve learned from this spill is that we need better regulations, better safety standards, and better enforcement when it comes to offshore drilling.But a larger lesson is that no matter how much we improve our regulation of the industry, drilling for oil these days entails greater risk.After all, oil is a finite resource.We consume more than 20 percent of the world’s oil, but have less than 2 percent of the world’s oil reserves.And that’s part of the reason oil companies are drilling a mile beneath the surface of the ocean--because we’re running out of places to drill on land and in shallow water.For decades, we have known the days of cheap and easily accessible oil were numbered.For decades, we’ve talked and talked about the need to end America’s century-long addiction to fossil fuels.And for decades, we have failed to act with the sense of urgency that this challenge requires.Time and again, the path forward has been blocked--not only by oil industry lobbyists, but also by a lack of political courage and candor.The consequences of our inaction are now in plain sight.Countries like China are investing in clean energy jobs and industries that should be right here in America.Each day, we send nearly $1 billion of our wealth to foreign countries for their oil.And today, as we look to the Gulf, we see an entire way of life being threatened by a menacing cloud of black crude.We cannot consign our children to this future.The tragedy unfolding on our coast is the most painful and powerful reminder yet that the time to embrace a clean energy future is now.Now is the moment for this generation to embark on a national mission to unleash America’s innovation and seize control of our own destiny.This is not some distant vision for America.The transition away from fossil fuels is going to take some time, but over the last year and a half, we’ve already taken unprecedented action to jumpstart the clean energy industry.As we speak, old factories are reopening to produce wind turbines, people are going back to work installing energy-efficient windows, and small businesses are making solar panels.Consumers are buying more efficient cars and trucks, and families are making their homes more energy-efficient.Scientists and researchers are discovering clean energy technologies that someday will lead to entire new industries.Each of us has a part to play in a new future that will benefit all of us.As we recover from this recession, the transition to clean energy has the potential to grow our economy and create millions of jobs-– but only if we accelerate that transition.Only if we seize the moment.And only if we rally together and act as one nation –-workers and entrepreneurs;scientists and citizens;the public and private sectors.When I was a candidate for this office, I laid out a set of principles that would move our country towards energy independence.Last year, the House of Representatives acted on these principles by passing a strong and comprehensive energy and climate bill –-a bill that finally makes clean energy the profitable kind of energy for America’s businesses.Now, there are costs associated with this transition.And there are some who believe that we can’t afford those costs right now.I say we can’t afford not to change how we produce and use energy-– because the long-term costs to our economy, our national security, and our environment are far greater.So I’m happy to look at other ideas and approaches from either party-– as long they seriously tackle our addiction to fossil fuels.Some have suggested raising efficiency standards in our buildings like we did in our cars and trucks.Some believe we should set standards to ensure that more of our electricity comes from wind and solar power.Others wonder why the energy industry only spends a fraction of what the high-tech industry does on research and development-– and want to rapidly boost our investments in such research and development.All of these approaches have merit, and deserve a fair hearing in the months ahead.But the one approach I will not accept is inaction.The one answer I will not settle for is the idea that this challenge is somehow too big and too difficult to meet.You know, the same thing was said about our ability to produce enough planes and tanks in World War II.The same thing was said about our ability to harness the science and technology to land a man safely on the surface of the moon.And yet, time and again, we have refused to settle for the paltry limits of conventional wisdom.Instead, what has defined us as a nation since our founding is the capacity to shape our destiny-– our determination to fight for the America we want for our children.Even if we’re unsure exactly what that looks like.Even if we don’t yet know precisely how we’re going to get there.We know we’ll get there.It’s a faith in the future that sustains us as a people.It is that same faith that sustains our neighbors in the Gulf right now.Each year, at the beginning of shrimping season, the region’s fishermen take part in a tradition that was brought to America long ago by fishing immigrants from Europe.It’s called “The Blessing of the Fleet,” and today it’s a celebration where clergy from different religions gather to say a prayer for the safety and success of the men and women who will soon head out to sea-– some for weeks at a time.The ceremony goes on in good times and in bad.It took place after Katrina, and it took place a few weeks ago –-at the beginning of the most difficult season these fishermen have ever faced.And still, they came and they prayed.For as a priest and former fisherman once said of the tradition, “The blessing is not that God has promised to remove all obstacles and dangers.The blessing is that He is with us always,” a blessing that’s granted “even in the midst of the storm.”

The oil spill is not the last crisis America will face.This nation has known hard times before and we will surely know them again.What sees us through-– what has always seen us through –-is our strength, our resilience, and our unyielding faith that something better awaits us if we summon the courage to reach for it.Tonight, we pray for that courage.We pray for the people of the Gulf.And we pray that a hand may guide us through the storm towards a brighter day.Thank you, God bless you, and may God bless the United States of America.END

8:18 P.M.EDT

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：奥巴马白宫演讲 2

Take executive action on immigration.在移民问题上采取执行行动。

Bucket.去他的。

New climate regulations.新气候规定。

Bucket.去他的。

It's the right thing to do.这么做才对。

My new attitude is paying off.我的新态度是回报。

Look at my Cuba policy.看看我的古巴政策。

The Castro brothers are here tonight.卡斯特罗兄弟今晚在这里。

Welcome to America, amigos.欢迎来到美国，朋友。

Que pasa? 怎麽了？

What? 什么？

It's the Castros from Texas.他们是来自德克萨斯州的卡斯特罗兄弟。

Oh.Hi, Joaquin.哦。嗨，杰奎因。

Hi, Julian.嗨，朱利安。

Anyway, being president is never easy.无论如何，当总统都不是件容易的事。

I still have to fix a broken immigration system, issue veto threats, negotiate with Iran.我仍然需要修复一个破碎的移民制度，发布否决威胁，与伊朗谈判。

All while finding time to pray five times a day.同时还要每天腾出时间来祈祷五次。

Which is strenuous.频繁了。

And it is no wonder that people keep pointing out how the presidency has aged me.难怪人们一直说担任总统让我变老了。

I look so old, John Boehner's already invited Benjamin Netanyahu to speak at my funeral.我看起来如此之老，以至于约翰·博纳已经邀请了本雅明·内塔尼亚胡在我的葬礼上致辞。

Meanwhile, Michelle hasn't aged a day.然而，米歇尔却一点儿都没有老。

I ask her what her secret is and she just says “fresh fruits and vegetables.” 我问她秘诀所在，她说“新鲜水果和蔬菜。”

It's aggravating.真是太可恨了。

Fact is though, at this point my legacy is finally beginning to take shape.事实就是，我的遗产渐渐显出雏形了。

The economy is getting better.经济正在好转。

Nine in ten Americans now have health coverage.如今百分之九十的美国人有了医保。

Today thanks to Obamacare you no longer have to worry about losing your insurance if you lose your job.今天，正因为奥巴马医改，你们才不用担心失业后没有保险。

You're welcome, Senate democrats.不用谢，民主党议员们。

第四篇：奥巴马针对叙利亚事件在白宫发表的讲话

Good afternoon, everybody.Ten days ago, the world watched in horror as men, women and children were massacred in Syria in the worst chemical weapons attack of the 21st century.Yesterday the United States presented a powerful case that the Syrian government was responsible for this attack on its own people.Our intelligence shows the Assad regime and its forces preparing to use chemical weapons, launching rockets in the highly populated suburbs of Damascus, and acknowledging that a chemical weapons attack took place.And all of this corroborates what the world can plainly see-hospitals overflowing with victims;terrible images of the dead.All told, well over 1000 people were murdered.Several hundred of them were children-young girls and boys gassed to death by their own government.This attack is an assault on human dignity.It also presents a serious danger to our national security.It risks making a mockery of the global prohibition on the use of chemical weapons.It endangers our friends and our partners along Syria’s borders, including Israel, Jordan, Turkey, Lebanon and Iraq.It could lead to escalating use of chemical weapons, or their proliferation to terrorist groups who would do our people harm.In a world with many dangers, this menace must be confronted.Now, after careful deliberation, I have decided that the United States should take military action against Syrian regime targets.This would not be an open-ended intervention.We would not put boots on the ground.Instead, our action would be designed to be limited in duration and scope.But I’m confident we can hold the Assad regime accountable for their use of chemical weapons, deter this kind of behavior, and degrade their capacity to carry it out.Our military has positioned assets in the region.The chairman of the Joint Chiefs has informed me that we are prepared to strike whenever we choose.Moreover, the Chairman has indicated to me that our capacity to execute this mission is not time-sensitive;it will be effective tomorrow, or next week, or one month from now.andI’m prepared to give that order.But having made my decision as Commander-in-Chief based on what I am convinced is our national security interests, I’m also mindful that I’m the President of the world’s oldest constitutional democracy.I’ve long believed that our power is rooted not just in our military might, but in our example as a government of the people, by the people, and for the people.And that’s why I’ve made a second decision: I will seek authorization for the use of force from the American people’s representatives in Congress.Over the last several days, we’ve heard from members of Congress who want their voices to be heard.I absolutely agree.So this morning, I spoke with all four congressional leaders, and they’ve agreed to schedule a debate and then a vote as soon as Congress comes back into session.In the coming days, my administration stands ready to provide every member with the information they need to understand what happened in Syria and why it has such profound implications for America’s national security.And all of us should be accountable as we move forward, and that can only be accomplished with a vote.I’m confident in the case our government has made without waiting for U.N.inspectors.I’m comfortable going forward without the approval of a United Nations Security Council that, so far, has been completelyparalysed and unwilling to hold Assad accountable.As a consequence, many people have advised against taking this decision to Congress, and undoubtedly, they were impacted by what we saw happen in the United Kingdom this week when the Parliament of our closest ally failed to pass a resolution with a similar goal, even as the Prime Minister supported taking action.Yet, while I believe I have the authority to carry out this military action without specific congressional authorization, I know that the country will be stronger if we take this course, and our actions will be even more effective.We should have this debate, because the issues are too big for business as usual.And this morning, John Boehner, Harry Reid, Nancy Pelosi and Mitch McConnell agreed that this is the right thing to do for our democracy.A country faces few decisions as grave as using military force, even when that force is limited.I respect the views of those who call for caution, particularly as our country emerges from a time of war that I was elected in part to end.But if we really do want to turn away from taking appropriate action in the face of such an unspeakable outrage, then we must acknowledge the costs of doing nothing.Here’s my question for every member of Congress and every member of the global community: What message will we send if a dictator can gas hundreds of children to death in plain sight and pay no price? What’s the purpose of the international system that we’ve built if a prohibition on the use of chemical weapons that has been agreed to by the governments of 98 percent of the world’s people and approved overwhelmingly by the Congress of thee United States is not enforced?

Make no mistake-this has implications beyond chemical warfare.If we won’t enforce accountability in the face of this heinous act, what does it say about our resolve to stand up to others who flout fundamental international rules? To governments who would choose to build nuclear arms? To terrorist who would spread biological weapons? To armies who carry out genocide?

We cannot raise our children in a world where we will not follow through on the things we say, the accords we sign, the values that define us.So just as I will take this case to Congress, I will also deliver this message to the world.While the U.N.investigation has some time to report on its findings, we will insist that an atrocity committed with chemical weapons is not simply investigated, it must be confronted.I don’t expect every nation to agree with the decision we have made.Privately we’ve heard many expressions of support from our friends.But I will ask those who care about the writ of the international community to stand publicly behind our action.And finally, let me say this to the American people: I know well that we are weary of war.We’ve ended one war in Iraq.We’re ending another in Afghanistan.And the American people have the good sense to know we cannot resolve the underlying conflict in Syria with our military.In that part of the world, there are ancient sectarian differences, and the hopes of the Arab Spring have unleashed forces of change that are going to take many years to resolve.And that’s why we’re not contemplating putting our troops in the middle of someone else’s war.Instead, we’ll continue to support the Syria people through our pressure on the Assad regime, our commitment to the opposition, our care for the displaced, and our pursuit of a political resolution that achieves a government that respects the dignity of its people.But we are the United States of America, and we cannot and must not turn a blind eye to what happened in Damascus.Out of the ashes of world war, we built an international order and enforced the rules that gave it meaning.And we did so because we believe that the right of individuals to live in peace and dignity depends on the responsibilities of nations.We aren’t perfect, but this nation more than any other has been willing to meet those responsibilities.So to all members of Congress of both parties, I ask you to take this vote for our national security.I am looking forward to the debate.And in doing so, I ask you, members of Congress, to consider that some things are more important than partisan differences or the politics of the moment.Ultimately, this is not about who occupies this office at any given time;it’s about who we are as a country.I believe that the people’s representatives must be invested in what America does abroad, and now is the time to show the world that America keeps our commitments.We do what we say.And we lead with the belief that right makes might-not the other way around.We all know there are no easy options.But I wasn’t elected to avoid hard decisions.And neither were the members of the House and the Senate.I’ve told you what I believe that our security and our values demand that we cannot turn away from the massacre of countless civilians with chemical weapons.And our democracy is stronger when the President and the people’s representatives stand together.I’m ready to act in the face of this outrage.Today I’m asking Congress to send a message to the world that we are ready to move forward together as one nation.Thanks very much.

第五篇：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！