2012年美国白宫国宴上的讲话

第一篇：2012年美国白宫国宴上的讲话

2012-02-14 奥巴马和习近平在双边会晤前的讲话时间:2012-03-01 11:06来源:口译网 作者:口译网 点击:5776次

Remarks by US President Obama and Chinese Vice President Xi Before Bilateral Meeting Oval Office February 14, 2012

美国总统奥巴马和中国国家副主席习近平在双边会晤前的讲话 椭圆形办公室 2012年2月14日

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PRESIDENT OBAMA: I want to welcome Vice President Xi to the Oval Office and welcome him to the United States.This is obviously a great opportunity for us to build on the U.S.-China relationship, but also an opportunity to return the extraordinary hospitality that Vice President Xi showed Vice President Biden during his recent visit to China.奥巴马总统：我欢迎习副主席来到白宫椭圆形办公室，欢迎他来美国访问。这显然是发展美中关系的大好机会，而且也是回报习副主席在拜登副总统前不久访问中国时受到盛情款待的一个机会。

As I indicated during my recent visit to APEC and the East Asia Summit, the United States is a Pacific nation.And we are very interested and very focused on continuing to strengthen our relationships, to enhance our trade and our commerce, and make sure that we are a strong and effective partner with the Asia Pacific region.And obviously, in order to do that, it is absolutely vital that we have a strong relationship with China.最近我在访问亚太经济合作组织和出席东亚峰会期间曾表示，美国是一个太平洋国家。我们非常愿意，也非常注重继续加强我们的关系，提升我们的贸易和我们的商业活动，并确保我们是亚太地区强大和有效的合作伙伴。很显然，为了做到这一点，绝对至关重要的是我们与中国保持强大的关系。

Over the last three years I’ve had a great opportunity to develop a strong working relationship with President Hu.And we have continually tried to move forward on the basis of recognizing that a cooperative relationship based on mutual interest and mutual respect is not only in the interests of the United States and China, but is also in the interest of the region and in the interest of the United States--in the interest of the world.在过去的三年里，我有很好的机会与胡锦涛主席发展了坚实的工作关系。我们还为取得进展继续努力，认识到基于共同利益和互相尊重的合作关系不仅符合美国和中国的利益，而且符合该地区和美国的利益——符合全世界的利益。

On the basis of that understanding, we have established very extensive strategic and economic dialogues between our two countries.We have been able to pursue a significant consultation on opportunities for both countries to improve their economic relationship and their strategic relationship, and also manage areas of tension in a way that is constructive.以这方面的认识为基础，我们两国之间已经建立了非常广泛的战略和经济对话。我们有可能就两国获得改善双方经济关系和战略关系的机会进行重要磋商，并以建设性的方式处理关系紧张的问题。

That includes working together in the G20 to manage the world economic crisis that had such an impact not only on both our countries, but on the entire world.And because of U.S.-China cooperation, I think that we were able to help stabilize the situation at a very difficult time.It also includes the work that we’ve been able to do together in dealing with regional hotspot issues, like the Korean Peninsula, and issues like Iran that obviously have an impact on everybody.这包括在20国集团（G20）共同努力，设法应对世界经济危机，这场经济危机不仅对我们两国，而且对全世界都造成了如此重大的影响。由于美国与中国的合作，我认为我们才有能力在一个非常困难的时期为稳定局势作出贡献。这还包括我们能够共同努力处理地区热点问题，如朝鲜半岛以及伊朗这样显然对大家都有影响的问题。

Throughout this process I have always emphasized that we welcome China’s peaceful rise, that we believe that a strong and prosperous China is one that can help to bring stability at prosperity to the region and to the world.And we expect to be able to continue on the cooperative track that we’ve tried to establish over the last three years.在整个过程中，我始终强调我们欢迎中国的和平崛起，我们相信，一个强大、繁荣的中国有助于为地区和全球带来稳定与繁荣。我们期待能够继续沿着我们过去三年来所努力建立的合作道路前进。

We have tried to emphasize that because of China’s extraordinary development over the last two decades, that with expanding power and prosperity also comes increased responsibilities.And so we want to work with China to make sure that everybody is working by the same rules of the road when it comes to the world economic system, and that includes ensuring that there is a balanced trade flow between not only the United States and China, but around world.我们努力强调的一点是，鉴于中国近20年来突飞猛进的发展，伴随着国力和繁荣的扩大，责任也在增加。因此，我们希望与中国共同努力，确保人人都按照世界经济体制的相同规则行事，而这包括确保不仅在美国与中国之间，而且在全世界做到贸易来往平衡。

It also means that on critical issues like human rights, we will continue to emphasize what we believe is the importance of recognizing the aspirations and rights of all people.And we expect that China will continue to take a growing role in world affairs.And we believe that it is critically important that the United States and China develop a strong working relationship to help to bring stability, order, and security that ultimately provides a better life for both the people of the United States and the people of China.它也意味着，在人权等重要问题上，我们将继续强调我们所认为的承认所有人的愿望和权利的重要性。我们期待中国将继续在世界事务中发挥越来越大的作用。我们相信，美国与中国发展强有力的工作关系极为重要，以便帮助实现稳定、秩序与安全，最终为美中两国人民带来更好的生活。

So, Mr.Vice President, I hope you have a wonderful visit while you’re here.I’m sure the American people welcome you.I’m glad that you’re going to get an opportunity to get out of Washington.I know you’ll be visiting Iowa, where you visited many years ago when you were governor.And I understand you’re also going to be going to Los Angeles and maybe even taking in a Lakers game.So I hope you enjoy that very much.因此，副主席先生，我希望您在美国有非常愉快的访问。我相信美国人民欢迎您的到来。我很高兴您将有机会去华盛顿以外的地方。我知道，您将前往艾奥瓦州访问，多年前您曾作为地方主管去过那里。就我所知，您还将去洛杉矶，甚至还有可能看一场“湖人”队（Lakers）的比赛，我希望您欣赏比赛。

But I want to extend my deepest welcome to you, and look forward to a future of improved dialogue and increased cooperation in the years to come.我愿在此向您表示最深切的欢迎，并期待着在未来的岁月中我们两国之间更有成效的对话和更为紧密的合作。

习副主席：尊敬的奥巴马总统，很荣幸再次见到您。首先，我希望转达胡锦涛主席、全国人民代表大会常委会委员长吴邦国和总理温家宝的诚挚问候。

VICE PRESIDENT XI:(As interpreted.)Honorable President Obama, it’s my great pleasure to meet you again.First of all, I’d like to convey the sincere greetings from President Hu Jintao, the National People’s Congress Chairman Wu Banguo, and Premier Wen Jaibao.应副总统拜登的盛情邀请，我前来对美国进行正式访问。我们受到东道主热情和非常周到的款待。在这里，我感谢您个人给予的关注，感谢您为此访的准备工作和保证访问顺利进行给予的帮助。

I am paying an official visit to the United States at the kind invitation of Vice President Biden.And we have received the warm and extraordinary hospitality from our hosts.So here, I want to thank you for your personal attention and what you did to help prepare and make sure a successful visit for myself.此访的主要目的是要落实您和胡锦涛主席达成的重要协议，为中美关系沿着您和胡锦涛主席确定的正确方向推进做一些工作，通过我们两国共同努力，在相互尊重和互利共赢的基础上建设合作伙伴关系。我希望在这次访问期间与美国社会各界广泛接触，增进相互了解，扩大共识，加强合作，促进中美两国人民的友谊。

The main purpose of my visit is to implement the important agreement you had reached with President Hu Jintao and to do some work to move forward the China-U.S.relationship along in the right direction, set by you and President Hu--that is for our two countries to work together to build a cooperative partnership based on mutual respect and mutual interests.And I hope to engage with a broad cross-section of American society during my current visit, so as to deepen mutual understanding, expand consensus, strengthen cooperation, and deepen the friendship between the Chinese and American people.昨天晚上，我抵达华盛顿哥伦比亚特区后不久，会见了美国政界一些十分受尊重的老资格领导人。我征求了他们对发展双方关系的看法。他们精辟和务实的建议给了我很大启发。

Yesterday evening, soon after my arrival in Washington, D.C., I met with a very distinguished group of veteran U.S.political leaders.I sought their advice on the future development of our relationship, and their wise and practical suggestions have provided me with much food for thought.刚才，我与副总统拜登进行了一些大型和小型的会谈。他和我就双方关系及共同关心的国际和地区性问题广泛、坦诚和深入地交换了意见。在我们双方去年8月在北京和成都进行的讨论的基础上，副总统和我达成了某些新的共识。

Just now I’ve had a set of large and small talks with Vice President Biden.He and I had an extensive, candid, and in-depth exchange of views on the bilateral relationship and international and regional issues of shared interest.Building on our discussions last August in Beijing and Chengdu, the Vice President and I reached some new consensus.我期待着今天与您，奥巴马总统，举行会谈时进行深入的讨论。

I look forward to my in-depth discussion with you, President Obama, in our meeting today.PRESIDENT OBAMA: Thank you, everybody.奥巴马总统：谢谢诸位。

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第二篇：国宴礼仪

国宴：国家元首或政府为招待国宾、其他贵宾或在重要节日招待各界人士而举行的正式宴会。

国宴汾酒

国宴汾酒

国宴干红

国宴菜单：

1971年2月，美国总统尼克松访华，实现了中美两国关系的正常化，这在当时是震惊世界的大事，周恩来总理亲自设宴招待。

冷盘:黄瓜拌西红柿、盐火局锅鸡、素火腿、素鲫鱼、菠萝鸭片、广东腊肉、腊鸡腊肠、三色蛋。

热炒:芙蓉竹笋汤、三丝鱼翅、两吃大虾、草菇盖菜、椰子蒸鸡、杏仁酪。

点心:豌豆黄、炸春卷、梅花饺、炸年糕、面包、黄油、什锦炒菜。1986年10月，按中国农历计算，是九月九重阳节，英国女王伊丽莎白二世来华访问。钓鱼台国宾馆为伊丽莎白二世准备了如下的冷热菜点: 冷盘:水晶虾冻、菠萝烤鸭、白斩鸡、如意鱼卷、腐衣卷菜、梳子黄瓜、四样小菜。

热菜:茉莉鸡糕汤、佛跳墙、小笼两样、龙须四素、清蒸鳜鱼、桂圆杏仁茶。

点心:鲜豌豆糕、鸡丝春卷、炸麻团、四喜蒸饺、黄油、面包、米饭。

国宴鲍鹅肝

第三篇：奥巴马国宴演讲稿

Remarks by President Obama and President Hu of the People's Republic of China in an Exchange of Toasts at State Dinner State Dining Room 7:51 P.M.EST PRESIDENT OBAMA: Good evening, everybody.Please have a seat.On behalf of Michelle and myself, welcome to the White House.And thank you for joining us as we host President Hu and the Chinese delegation, and as we pay tribute to the bonds between two great nations and two proud peoples.There are too many distinguished guests to mention all of you tonight.But I do want to acknowledge a few who have championed relations between our nations: First of all, President Jimmy Carter and his wonderful wife Rosalynn Carter are here.(Applause.)As well as President Bill Clinton and my outstanding Secretary of State, Hillary Clinton.(Applause.)

President Hu, we have met today in a spirit of mutual respect: the United States--the oldest democracy in the world, and China--one of the oldest civilizations in the world.And while it’s easy to focus on our differences of culture and perspective, let us never forget the values that our people share: A reverence for family;the belief that, with education and hard work and with sacrifice, the future is what we make it;and most of all, the desire to give our children a better life.Let’s also never forget that throughout our history our people have worked together for mutual progress.We’ve traded together for more than 200 years.We stood together in the Second World War.Chinese immigrants and Chinese Americans have helped to build America, including many who join us here tonight.The Chinese and American people work together and create new opportunities together every single day.Mr.President, today we’ve shown that our governments can work together as well, for our mutual benefit.And that includes this bit of news-— under a new agreement, our National Zoo will continue to dazzle children and visitors with the beloved giant pandas.(Applause.)

I'm told that there is a Chinese proverb that says: If you want one year of prosperity, then grow grain.If you want 10 years of prosperity, then grow trees.But if you want 100 years of prosperity, then you grow people.And so I propose a toast--to our people, the citizens of the People’s Republic of China and the United States of America.May they grow together in friendship.May they prosper together in peace.And may they realize their dream of the future for themselves, for their children, and for their grandchildren.Ganbei.(Applause.)

PRESIDENT HU:(As translated.)President Obama and Mrs.Obama, distinguished guests, ladies and gentlemen, dear friends, good evening.I am delighted to once again come to the United States and pay a state visit at the invitation of President Obama.Since setting foot on this beautiful land, we have received the gracious hospitality of the U.S.government and people.This evening President Obama is hosting this welcoming dinner for us, and has just made warm remarks.On behalf of my colleagues and in my own name, I want to express heartfelt thanks to President and Mrs.Obama and other American friends present today.I also wish to convey through you the best wishes of the Chinese people to the friendly American people and extend cordial greetings to people from various sectors of the United States who have given care and support to the growth of U.S.-China relations.The purpose of my visit is to increase mutual trust, enhance friendship, deepen cooperation and advance the positive, cooperative and comprehensive China-U.S.relationship for the 21st century.In recent years, particularly over the past two years since President Obama took office, China-U.S.relations have made strong headway, thanks to the joint efforts of both sides.We have increased exchanges in cooperation in a wide range of areas, maintained close communication and coordination on major international and regional issues, and played a positive role in promoting peace, stability and prosperity in the Asia Pacific region and the whole world.Under the current circumstances, our two countries share broader common interests, show their bigger common responsibilities, and face more severe common challenges than at any time in history.As a result, it is more important than ever for us to maintain the long-term, sound and steady growth of our bilateral relations.This is the reality we face, and it should be recognized by both sides.This morning President Obama and I had an in-depth exchange of views on China-U.S.relations and international and regional issues of common interest.And we reached important agreement.We agreed that our two countries should increase contacts at the top and other levels, strengthen strategic mutual trust through dialogue and communication, intensify exchanges and cooperation in all fields, and step up communication and coordination on international and regional issues.We agreed that the two countries should respect each other’s sovereignty, territorial integrity and the development interests, properly handle differences and frictions, and work together to build a China-U.S.cooperative partnership based on mutual respect and mutual benefit.China-U.S.relations have traveled a extraordinary journey in the past 32 years since the establishment of diplomatic ties.A review of the history of our relations shows that we have far more common interests than differences, and cooperation for mutual benefit as always being the mainstream of our relations.This has reinforced our confidence in further pushing forward our relationship.Today both China and the United States are confronted with the arduous task of sustaining steady economic growth and achieving economic transformation.And we both need to tackle the various challenges brought by economic globalization.This has added to our need and desire to enhance cooperation.We should pursue our relations with a stronger conviction, a broader vision and more proactive approach.We need to take solid steps and make pioneering efforts to fully tap the potential of cooperation and strive for new progress in China-U.S.relations.I am confident that with joint efforts, a China-U.S.cooperative partnership will yield bountiful fruits for the greater benefit of our people, and make new and bigger contribution to the noble cause of world peace and development.Now I'd like to propose a toast--to the health of President and Mrs.Obama;to the health of all friends present here;to the stronger friendship between the people of China and the United States;and to the steady growth of China-U.S.relations.Cheers.(Applause.)

第四篇：美国白宫官员“收礼清单”大曝光!

美国白宫官员“收礼清单”大曝光！

In 2006, gift-minded world leaders made sure that US President George W.Bush could listen to all of Mozart while smoking a cigar and reflecting on Gandhis “Seven Social Sins,” according to a US State Department list revealed on December 7th.An Indian lawmaker, Nirmal Deshpande, gave the US president perhaps the least expensive present of his time in office: The yellow linen scroll with Gandhis warnings, with an estimated worth of seven dollars-or one per sin.At the other end of the spectrum, Thai premier Thaksin Shinawatra gave Bush an 11,000-dollar Cartier Santos Dumont watch in April 2006.The Thai military toppled Thaksins government in September 2006.The Saudi king Abdullah gave Cheney the most expensive present on the list, which is required to make public under US law--a 55,000-dollar, 18-karat white gold, ruby and diamond jewelry set.As is common practice, Bush did not keep most of the gifts--except for Gandhis autobiography and a book about him, both from Nirmal Deshpande--but passed most along to the US National Archives or other US government offices.Bush received athletic equipment from several leaders, including a leather horse saddle from Pakistani Prime Minister Shaukat Aziz and black leather Huszar riding boots from Hungarian Prime Minister Ferenc Gyurcsany.Belgian Prime Minister Guy Verhofstadt gave Bush, an avid bicyclist, two gray and navy blue cycling jerseys and tights, embossed with the presidents name.Junichiro Koizumi, the former Japanese prime minister numbered among Bushs closest friends on the world scene, gave the president an

electric-power assisted bicycle, as well as a collection of Elvis Presley works.In a more classical vein, Austrian President Heinz Fischer gave his US counterpart the “Mozart Complete Edition”--a massive set valued at 1,276 dollars.(Agencies)

美国国务院于本月7日公布了2006年白宫的“收礼清单”。布什总统收到的来自各国领导人的礼物可谓五花八门，有雪茄、《莫扎特音乐全集》和甘地的《社会七宗罪》等。布什总统可以一边叼着雪茄、听着莫扎特的音乐，一边领会甘地的大作了。

印度立法委员娜玛拉•迪什潘德送给布什总统的那本甘地的著作《社会七宗罪》可能是这份白宫“礼单”中最便宜的礼物，这本牛皮纸质的书估计仅值七美元，“一宗罪”差不多一美元吧！

而布什总统收到的最昂贵的礼物则是泰国前总理他信去年4月送给他的一块价值1.1万美元的卡迪亚•山度士•杜蒙特表。他信政府于去年九月在军事政变中被推翻。

沙特阿拉伯国王阿卜杜拉送给副总统切尼的一套18克拉的白金、红宝石和钻石首饰是“收礼清单”中最名贵的礼物，按照美国法律规定，这套价值5.5万美元的礼品得上交政府。

按照惯例，布什总统将大多数礼物都上交给了美国国家档案馆及其它政府机关，自己只留了娜玛拉•迪什潘德送给他的两本书——一本是甘地自传，另一本也是关于甘地的书。

此外，布什总统还收到几位国家领导人赠送的运动装备，其中包括巴基斯坦总理阿济兹送的一个皮马鞍以及匈牙利总理胡扎送的一双黑皮马靴。

布什总统酷爱骑车，比利时首相伏思达的礼物是两套蓝灰相间的骑行服和运动紧身衣，上面镶有布什的名字。

日本前首相小泉纯一郎算得上是布什在国际范围内为数不多的密友之一，他曾赠送给布什一辆电动自行车和一套“猫王”的歌曲精选集。

奥地利总统海因茨•菲舍尔的礼物则似乎显得更有“品位”，他送给布什一套价值约1276美元的《莫扎特音乐全集》。

第五篇：在奥巴马总统举行的欢迎国宴上的致辞

在奥巴马总统举行的欢迎国宴上的致辞

中华人民共和国主席 胡锦涛

美国华盛顿 白宫 国宴厅

2011年1月19日

Remarks in an Exchange of Toasts at State Dinner

by H.E.Hu Jintao, President of the People's Republic of China

State Dining Room, White House, Washington

January 19, 201

1尊敬的奥巴马总统和夫人，各位来宾，女士们、先生们，朋友们，President Obama and Mrs.Obama,Distinguished guests,Ladies and gentlemen,Dear friends,晚上好！应奥巴马总统的邀请，我很高兴再次来到美国进行国事访问。一踏上这片美丽的土地，我们就受到美国政府和人民的盛情款待。今天晚上，奥巴马总统又为我们举行欢迎宴会，并发表了热情洋溢的讲话。我谨代表我的同事们，并以我个人的名义，向奥巴马总统和夫人，向在座的美国朋友们，表示衷心的感谢，并通过你们向热情友好的美国人民转达中国人民的良好祝愿，向所有关心和支持中美关系发展的美国各界人士致以诚挚的问候。

Good evening.I am delighted to once again come to the United States and pay a state visit at the invitation of President Obama.Since setting foot on this beautiful land, we have received the gracious hospitality of the U.S.government and people.This evening President Obama is hosting this welcoming dinner for us, and has just made warm remarks.On behalf of my colleagues and in my own name, I want to express heartfelt thanks to President and Mrs.Obama and other American friends present today.I also wish to convey through you the best wishes of the Chinese people to the friendly American people and extend cordial greetings to people from various sectors of the United States who have given care and support to the growth of U.S.-China relations.我这次应奥巴马总统的邀请访问美国，目的是增进互信，加强友谊，深化合作，推动二十一世纪积极、合作、全面的中美关系继续向前发展。近年来，特别是奥巴马总统就职两年来，在双方的共同努力下，中美关系得到长足发展，两国广泛领域交流合作不断扩大，双方在重大的国际和地区问题上保持密切沟通和协调，为促进亚太地区乃至世界的和平、稳定、繁荣发挥了积极作用。

The purpose of my visit is to increase mutual trust, enhance friendship, deepen cooperation and advance the positive, cooperative and comprehensive

China-U.S.relationship for the 21st century.In recent years, particularly over the past two years since President Obama took office, China-U.S.relations have made strong headway, thanks to the joint efforts of both sides.We have

increased exchanges in cooperation in a wide range of areas, maintained close communication and coordination on major international and regional issues, and played a positive role in promoting peace, stability and prosperity in the Asia Pacific region and the whole world.在当前形势下，中美两国拥有的共同利益比以往任何时候都要广泛，担负的共同责任比以往任何时候都要重大，美丽的共同挑战比以往任何时候都要严峻，因而保持中美关系长期健康稳定发展也就比以往任何时候都要重要，这是中美两国面临的客观现实，应该成为我们的共识。

Under the current circumstances, our two countries are sharing broader

common interests, showing bigger common responsibilities, and facing more severe common challenges than at any time in history.As a result, it is more important than ever for us to maintain the long-term, sound and steady growth of our relations.This is the reality we face, and it should be recognized by both sides.今天上午，我同奥巴马总统举行会谈，就中美关系及共同关心的国际和地区问题深入交换意见，达成重要共识，我们一致同意两国应该密切高层和各个级别的交往，加强对话和沟通，增进战略互信，深化各个领域的交流合作，密切在国际和地区问题上的沟通和协调，尊重对方主权领土完整和发展利益，妥善处理摩擦和分歧，致力于共同努力建设相互尊重、互利共赢的中美合作伙伴关系。

This morning President Obama and I had an in-depth exchange of views on China-U.S.relations and international and regional issues of common interest.And we reached important agreement.We agreed that our two countries should

increase contacts at the top and other levels, strengthen strategic mutual trust through dialogue and communication, intensify exchanges and cooperation in all fields, and step up communication and coordination on international and regional issues.We agreed that the two countries should respect each other’s sovereignty, territorial integrity and the development interests, properly handle differences and frictions, and work together to build a China-U.S.cooperative partnership based on mutual respect and mutual benefit.回顾往昔，中美建交三十二年来走过的不平凡历程表明，两国的共同利益远远大于分歧，互利合作始终是两国关系主流，这坚定了我们推动中美关系发展的信心。展望未来，中美两国都面临着保持经济平稳发展和实现经济转型的艰巨任务，都需要应对经济全球化带来的各种挑战，这增强了我们加强合作的需要和意愿。

China-U.S.relations have traveled a extraordinary journey in the past 32 years since the establishment of diplomatic ties.A review of the history of our

relations shows that we have far more common interests than differences, and cooperation for mutual benefit as always being the mainstream of our relations.This has reinforced our confidence in further pushing forward our relationship.Today both China and the United States are confronted with the arduous task of sustaining steady economic growth and achieving economic transformation.And we both need to tackle the various challenges brought by economic

globalization.This has added to our need and desire to enhance cooperation.我们要以更加坚定的信念，更加宽广的视野，更加积极的行动，脚踏实地，锐意进取，充分挖掘两国合作潜力，不断开创中美关系发展新局面。我相信，在双方的共同努力下，中美合作伙伴关系一定能够取得丰硕的成果，更好的造福两国人民，为世界和平与发展的崇高事业做出新的、更大的贡献。

We should pursue our relations with a stronger conviction, a broader vision and more proactive approach.We need to take solid steps and make pioneering efforts to fully tap the potential of cooperation and strive for new progress in China-U.S.relations.I am confident that with joint efforts, a China-U.S.cooperative partnership will yield bountiful fruits for the greater benefit of our people, and make new and bigger contribution to the noble cause of world peace and development.现在我提议，为奥巴马总统和夫人的健康，为在座的各位朋友的健康，为中美两国人民的友谊不断加强，为中美关系不断发展，干杯！

Now I'd like to propose a toast--

to the health of President and Mrs.Obama;

to the health of all friends present here;

to the stronger friendship between the people of China and the United States;and to the steady growth of China-U.S.relations.Cheers.Remarks in an Exchange of Toasts at State Dinner

by Barack Obama, President of the United States of America

State Dining Room, White House, Washington

January 19, 201

1在欢迎胡锦涛主席国宴上的致辞

美利坚合众国总统 巴拉克·奥巴马

美国华盛顿 白宫 国宴厅

2011年1月19日

Good evening, everybody.Please have a seat.On behalf of Michelle and myself, welcome to the White House.And thank you for joining us as we host President Hu and the Chinese delegation, and as we pay tribute to the bonds between two great nations and two proud peoples.大家晚上好。请坐。米歇尔和我欢迎大家光临白宫。感谢各位与我们一道欢迎胡锦涛主席和中国代表团，对中美两国和人民的紧密关系致意。

There are too many distinguished guests to mention all of you tonight.But I do want to acknowledge a few who have championed relations between our nations: First of all, President Jimmy Carter and his wonderful wife Rosalynn Carter are here.As well as President Bill Clinton and my outstanding Secretary of State, Hillary Clinton.今晚在座的有非常多的贵宾，我想特别介绍一下对我们两国关系起到关键作用的人：吉米·卡特总统和他的夫人罗萨琳·卡特，还有比尔·克林顿总统及我们出色的国务卿希拉里·克林顿。President Hu, we have met today in a spirit of mutual respect: the United States--the oldest democracy in the world, and China--one of the oldest civilizations in the world.And while it’s easy to focus on our differences of culture and

perspective, let us never forget the values that our people share: A reverence for family;the belief that, with education and hard work and with sacrifice, the future is what we make it;and most of all, the desire to give our children a better life.胡主席，今天的聚会体现了我们相互尊重的精神，美国是世界上最悠久的民主制度国家，中国是世界上最古老的文明之一。我们很容易将注意力放在文化与观点的差别之上，但我们也不应该忘记两国人民共有的价值观——对家庭的重视，对通过教育、勤奋和牺牲创造未来的信念，更重要的，对子女提供更好生活的愿望。

Let’s also never forget that throughout our history our people have worked together for mutual progress.We’ve traded together for more than 200 years.We stood together in the Second World War.Chinese immigrants and Chinese Americans have helped to build America, including many who join us here tonight.我们也不应该忘记历史上我们两国人民为了共同的进步而共同努力。我们有二百多年的贸易历史，在二战中我们并肩作战，中国的移民和华裔美国人对美国的建设做出了贡献，其中包括许多今晚在座的嘉宾。

The Chinese and American people work together and create new opportunities together every single day.Mr.President, today we’ve shown that our governments can work together as well, for our mutual benefit.And that includes this bit of news-— under a new agreement, our National Zoo will continue to dazzle children and visitors with the beloved giant pandas.中美两国人民每天都在共同努力创造新的机会。主席先生，今天我们也表明了两国政府可以同样为了共同的利益一起努力，其中也包括这条消息——根据一项新的协议，我们的国家动物园将可以继续保留吸引孩子和游客们的中国大熊猫。

I'm told that there is a Chinese proverb that says: If you want one year of

prosperity, then grow grain.If you want 10 years of prosperity, then grow trees.But if you want 100 years of prosperity, then you grow people.我知道一句中国的谚语：一年树谷，十年树木，百年树人。

And so I propose a toast--to our people, the citizens of the People’s Republic of China and the United States of America.May they grow together in friendship.May they prosper together in peace.And may they realize their dream of the future for themselves, for their children, and for their grandchildren.所以我提议让我们一起举杯——为我们的人民，中华人民共和国和美利坚合众国的公民。愿两国人民加深友谊，和平繁荣，实现自己及子孙的未来的梦想！

Ganbei.干杯！