第一篇：奥巴马夫妇2015年圣诞致辞
THE PRESIDENT: Hi everybody.This weekend, as you gather with family and friends, Michelle and I want to wish you a Merry Christmas and a Happy Holidays.总统奥巴马：各位好。在这个周末，值此家人朋友团聚之际，我和米歇尔愿祝各位圣诞快乐、节日愉快。
THE FIRST LADY: We both love this time of year, and there’s nothing quite like celebrating the holidays at the White House.It’s an incredible experience and one that we try to share with as many folks as possible.This month, more than 90,000 people will come through the White House to see the holiday decorations.And our theme for this year’s holiday season was “Joy to All” – a reminder to appreciate the many joys of the holidays: the joy of giving…the joy of service…and, of course, the joy of homecomings.第一夫人米歇尔：我和奥巴马都热爱一年中的这个季节，而在白宫中庆祝佳节也是种颇为独特的体验。这是次非常好的经历，我们想将这种经历分享给尽可能多的人们。在本月，超过九万人会前来白宫参观白宫的圣诞装饰。而今年我们圣诞节的主题是“所有人的快乐”——提醒人们享受节日所带来的各种喜悦：给予的喜悦，服务的喜悦，当然还有回家的喜悦。
THE PRESIDENT: That’s right.This weekend, parents are picking up their kids from college – and making room for all the laundry they bring with them.Children are counting down the hours until the grandparents arrive.And uncles, aunts and cousins are all making their way to join the family and share in the holiday spirit.总统奥巴马：没错。这周末，家长把孩子们从大学接回家来，给孩子们所有要洗的衣服腾出地方。小孩们数着倒计时，期盼着祖父祖母的到来。孩子的伯父、姑妈、还有表兄弟姐妹们都正在加入家族团聚的途中，和家人共同分享节日的精神。
THE FIRST LADY: That’s what makes this season so special – getting to spend time with the people we love most.第一夫人米歇尔：这就是这个季节的特别之处——我们能够和最爱的人们共同度过这段时光。
THE PRESIDENT: And this year, that’s especially true for some of our military families.You see, the war in Iraq is over.The transition in Afghanistan is underway.After a decade of war, our heroes are coming home.All across America, military families are reuniting.So this week let’s give thanks for our veteransand their families.And let’s say a prayer for all our troops--especially those in Afghanistan – who are spending this holiday season overseas, risking their lives to defend the freedoms that we hold so dear.总统奥巴马：而今年对于军人们的家庭来说更是如此。伊拉克战争已经结束，阿富汗军队的过渡正在进行中。在长达十年的战争之后，我们的英雄们现在正回归故土。全美上下的军人家庭都在团聚。因此，在这周，让我们感谢退伍军人们和他们的家庭。也让我们为军队中的所有士兵祈祷——特别要为现在身处阿富汗的士兵们祈祷——在这个节日的季节，他们身处海外，甘冒生命的危险保卫我们珍视的自由。
THE FIRST LADY: And remember, when our men and women in uniform answer the call to serve, their families serve right along with them.Across this country, military spouses have been raising their families all alone during those long deployments.And let’s not forget about our military kids, moving from base to base--and school to school--every few years, and stepping up to help out at home when mom or dad is away.Our military families sacrifice so much on our behalf, and Barack and I believe that we should serve them as well as they serve this country.That’s why Dr.Jill Biden and I started Joining Forces – an effort to rally all Americans to honor and support our veterans and military families.Just go to joiningforces.gov to find out how you can show your gratitude for their service.第一夫人米歇尔：也让我们记住，当这个国家的男人和女人们身着军队制服，响应服役的号召时，他们的家人也在为国家服务着。在军人漫长的服役期间，全国的丈夫、妻子们都独自一人供养着家庭。同时，我们也不应该忘记军人的孩子们。他们从一个军事基地搬到另一个基地，从一所学校辗转到另一所学校，在他们父母不在的时候站出来帮助家庭摆脱困境。我们的军人们的家庭为我们牺牲了很多。布拉克和我相信，当他们为国家做出那么多服务时，我们也理应为他们服务。这也就是为什么我和拜登夫人发起了“支持军队计划”——团结所有美国人向我们的退伍军人和军队士兵们表示敬意、提供支援。想了解怎样对他们的服务表达敬意，可以访问joiningforces.gov网站。
THE PRESIDENT: Because that’s what this season is all about.For my family and millions of Americans, it’s a time to celebrate the birth of Christ.To reflect on His life and learn from His example.Every year, we commit to love one another.To give of ourselves.To be our brother’s keeper.To be our sister’s keeper.But those ideas are not just part of our faith.They’re part of all faiths.And they unite us as Americans.总统奥巴马：这就是这个节日的意义。对于我的家庭和千百万的美国家庭来说，这是个庆祝耶稣降临的日子。我们从耶稣身上反省自己的生活，以耶稣为榜样，学习他的品质。每年，我们都承诺要相亲相爱、奉献自己、守护我们的兄弟姐妹。但这些不仅仅是信仰基督的人拥有的特质。这是所有信仰共有的品质，正是这些品质将我们团结成“美国人”。
THE FIRST LADY: In this country, we take care of each other.And in this season of giving, it’s inspiringto see so many people all across America taking the time to help those most in need.第一夫人米歇尔：在这个国家，我们相互照应。在这个给予的季节，看见那么多美国上下的人付出时间帮助最需要的人，这是件振奋人心的事。
THE PRESIDENT: That’s part of what makes us such a compassionate nation.And this year, I know many of you are extending that kindness to the families who are still picking up the pieces from Hurricane Sandy and extending your prayers to the people of Newtown, Connecticut.奥巴马：这是让我们国家成为富有怜悯心的国家的品质的一部分。而今年，我知道你们中的很多人将善意献给了飓风桑迪过后重新爬起来、仍旧还收拾残局的人们，将你们的祈祷献给了康涅狄格州纽镇的人们。
THE FIRST LADY: So thank you for all that you’ve done this year on behalf of your fellow Americans.第一夫人米歇尔：感谢你们在今年为美国的同胞们做出的一切付出。
THE PRESIDENT: And on behalf of my favorite Americans – Michelle, Malia, Sasha and Bo – Merry Christmas, everybody.总统奥巴马：我也代表我最爱的美国人——米歇尔、玛利亚、萨沙和波——祝各位圣诞快乐。
THE FIRST LADY: Happy Holidays.第一夫人米歇尔：节日快乐。
第二篇：2016奥巴马圣诞致辞
2016奥巴马圣诞致辞
听完了女王高冷的英音演讲，再来感受下奥巴马夫妇接地气的美式圣诞演讲吧。今年是奥巴马在白宫度过最后一个圣诞节。就要卸任的奥巴马和夫人在演讲视频里显得很轻松，两人你一句我一句，不失诙谐地向全美人民传达了圣诞问候。以下是双语全文：
THE PRESIDENT: Merry Christmas everybody!One of the best parts of the holiday season is spending time with the special people in your life.And for me, that means getting some help from my best friend for our annual Christmas Weekly Address.总统：大家圣诞快乐！圣诞节最美好的事情就是，和你生命中最特殊的人在一起。对我来说，这意味着让我最好的朋友来帮我完成圣诞每周讲话。
THE FIRST LADY: Given how our first Christmas Weekly Address went, I realized that Barack needed all the help he could get.第一夫人：由于第一次圣诞每周讲话搞砸了，我意识到，巴拉克需要一切可能的帮助。
THE FIRST LADY: Celebrating the holidays in the White House over these past eight years has been a true privilege.We’ve been able to welcome over half a million guests„ our outstanding pastry chefs have baked 200,000 holiday cookies„ and Barack has treated the American people to countless dad jokes.第一夫人：在白宫度过八年的圣诞节，对我们来说真的是一大荣幸。我们在这里欢迎了50多万名客人„„我们出色的糕点厨师烘焙了20万个圣诞饼干„„而巴拉克也对美国人民讲了无数的冷笑话。
THE PRESIDENT: Although a few got a„Frosty reception.总统：虽然有一些冷场了„„
THE FIRST LADY: This year’s White House holiday theme is “The Gift of the Holidays,” and our decorations reflect some of our greatest gifts as a nation: from our incredible military families, to the life-changing impact of a great education.第一夫人：今年，白宫的圣诞主题是：节日的礼物。我们的装饰品体现了一个国家能收到的最棒礼物：包括我们了不起的军人家庭、伟大的教育对人生的改变等等。
THE PRESIDENT: And the greatest gift that Michelle and I have received over the last eight years has been the honor of serving as your President and First Lady.Together, we fought our way back from the worst recession in 80 years, and got unemployment to a nine-year low.We secured health insurance for another twenty million Americans, and new protections for folks who already had insurance.We made America more respected around the world, took on the mantle of leadership in the fight to protect this planet for our kids, and much, much more.总统：而我跟米歇尔这八年来收到最棒的礼物就是，有幸作为总统和第一夫人为你们服务。我们一起对抗了80年来最严重的经济衰退，把失业率降到了9年最低；我们为200万美国人民增加了医疗保险，为已有医保的人增加了医疗保障；我们使美国在世界上更受尊重，为了我们的子孙后代，领导美国保护环境；以及很多很多。
By so many measures, our country is stronger and more prosperous than it was when we first got here.And I’m hopeful we’ll build on the progress we’ve made in the years to come.经过这么多努力，我们的国家变得更强盛更繁荣了。我有信心，未来的日子里，我们将在此基础上取得更多进步。
Tomorrow, for the final time as the First Family, we will join our fellow Christians around the world to rejoice in the birth of our Savior.And as we retell His story from that Holy Night, we’ll also remember His eternal message, one of boundless love, compassion and hope.明天，我们将最后一次以第一家庭的名义，和世界各地的基督徒一起庆祝耶稣基督的生日。我们将重述一遍那个神圣夜晚发生的故事，并记住他传递给我们的永恒信息，即无止境的爱、慈悲与希望。
THE FIRST LADY: The idea that we are our brother’s keeper and our sister’s keeper.That we should treat others as we would want to be treated.And that we care for the sick„ feed the hungry„ and welcome the stranger„ no matter where they come from, or how they practice their faith.第一夫人：我们是我们的兄弟姐妹的守护者的理念；我们要待人如待己；我们要关心生病者，给饥饿者带去温饱，友善对待陌生人，无论他们从哪来，信仰是什么。
THE PRESIDENT: Those are values that help guide not just my family’s Christian faith, but that of Jewish Americans, and Muslim Americans;nonbelievers and Americans of all backgrounds.And no one better embodies that spirit of service than the men and women who wear our country’s uniform and their families.总统：这些价值观不但引导着我家的基督教信仰，还包括犹太教、穆斯林、无神论者，以及所有不同背景的美国人。在这里面，我们的军人及其家属最能体现我们的服务精神。
THE FIRST LADY: As always, many of our troops are far from home this time of year, and their families are serving and sacrificing right along with them.Their courage and dedication allow the rest of us to enjoy this season.That’s why we’ve tried to serve them as well as they’ve served this country.Go to JoiningForces.gov to see how you can honor and support the service members, veterans and military families in your community – not just during the holidays, but all year round.第一夫人：跟往常一样，许多军人此时此刻仍远离家乡，他们的家庭也一样在作出牺牲服务国家。是他们的勇气与奉献让我们得以享受这个节日。这也是为什么我们要为他们服务，就像他们为这个国家服务一样。登录JoiningForces.gov，看看你可以为自己社区的现役军人、退伍老兵和军人家属做些什么——不单单是在这个节日，而且全年都可以。
THE PRESIDENT: So as we look forward to the New Year, let’s resolve to recommit ourselves to the values we share.And on behalf of the all the Obamas – Michelle, Malia, Sasha, Bo, and that troublemaker Sunny – Merry Christmas, everybody.总统：所以，在喜迎新年之际，让我们再次坚定共同拥有的价值观。我代表奥巴马家庭——米歇尔、玛利亚、萨沙、波尔，还有小淘气桑尼——祝大家圣诞快乐。
THE FIRST LADY: And we wish you and your family a happy and healthy 2017„ thanks, and God bless.第一夫人：我们也祝你和你的家庭2017年健康快乐„„谢谢，上帝保佑。
第三篇：2009年奥巴马总统夫妇祝贺圣诞演讲词
2009年奥巴马总统夫妇祝贺圣诞演讲词（英）
Remarks of President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama
Weekly Address
December 24，2009
PRESIDENT： Hello everyone，and Merry Christmas． As you and your families gather to celebrate the holidays，we wanted to take a moment to send greetings from our family—from me，from Michelle，from Malia and Sasha—and from Bo．
FIRST LADY： This is our first Christmas in the White House，and we are so grateful for this extraordinary experience． Not far from here，in the Blue Room，is the official White House Christmas Tree． It’s an 18－foot tall Douglas－fir from West Virginia and it’s decorated with hundreds of ornaments designed by people and children from all over the country． Each one is a reminder of the traditions we cherish as Americans and the blessings we’re thankful for this holiday season．
PRESIDENT： That’s right，especially as we continue to recover from an extraordinary recession that still has so many Americans hurting： parents without a job who struggled to put presents under the Christmas tree； families and neighbors who’ve seen their home foreclosed； folks wondering what the new year will bring．
But even in these tough times，there’s still so much to celebrate this Christmas． A message of peace and brotherhood that continues to inspire more than 2，000 after Jesus’ birth． The love of family and friends． The bonds of community and country． And the character and courage of our men and women in uniform who are far from home for the holidays，away from their families，risking their lives to protect ours．
To all our soldiers，sailors，airmen，Marines and Coast Guardsmen—I have no greater honor than serving as your Commander in Chief． I’ve been awed by your selfless spirit，your eagerness to serve—at the Naval Academy and West Point． I’ve been energized by your dedication to duty—from Baghdad to the Korean Peninsula． Michelle and I have been moved by your determination—wounded warriors at Walter Reed and Bethesda，fighting to recover，to get back to your units．
And I’ve been humbled，profoundly，by patriots who have made the ultimate sacrifice for our freedom． In flag－draped caskets coming home at Dover． In the quiet solitude of Arlington． And after years of multiple tours of duty，as you carry on with our missions in Iraq and Afghanistan，your service，your readiness to make that same sacrifice，is an inspiration to us and to every American．
FIRST LADY： And so are your families． As First Lady，one of my greatest privileges is to visit with military families across the country． I’ve met military spouses doing the parenting of two—keeping the household together，juggling play dates and soccer games，helping with homework，doing everything they can to make the kids feel OK even as they try to hide their own fears and worries．
I’ve met kids who wonder when mom or dad is coming home； grandparents and relatives who step in to care for our wounded warriors； and folks trying to carry on after losing the person they loved most in the world．
And through it all，these families somehow still find the time and energy to serve their communities as well—coaching Little League，running the PTA，raising money to help those less fortunate than they are，and more．
But even these strong military families can use a hand，especially during the holidays． If you live near a military base，you can reach out through your workplaces，your schools，your churches． There are so many ways to help—with child care，with errands，or by just bringing over a home－cooked meal． Even if you don’t know a military family nearby，your family can still help by donating or volunteering at organizations that support military families．
PRESIDENT： You can also reach out directly to our forces around the world． Kids can make a card that will bring a smile to an American far from home． Adults can send a care package or a pre－paid phone card that makes the tour at little easier． Every American can do something to support our troops，even if it’s as simple as just saying thank you． For more ways to let our troops know you care，go to www.xiexiebang.come home safe to your families．
FIRST LADY： And to all Americans，from our family to yours，Merry Christmas．
PRESIDENT： Merry Christmas，everybody．
第四篇：奥巴马夫妇圣诞节祝词
奥巴马夫妇圣诞节祝词
THE PRESIDENT: Hi everyone.As you gather with family and friends this weekend, Michelle, Malia, Sasha and I – and of course Bo – want to wish you all Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays.THE FIRST LADY:This is such a wonderful time of year.It’s a time to honor the story of love and redemption that began 2,000 years ago … a time to see the world through a child’s eyes and rediscover the magic all around us … and a time to give thanks for the gifts that bless us every single day.This holiday season at the White House, we wanted to show our thanks with a special holiday to some of the strongest, bravest, and mostmembers of our American family – the men and women who wear our country’sand the families who support them.THE PRESIDENT: For many military families, the best gift this year is a simple one – welcoming a loved one back for the holidays.You see, after nearly nine years, our war in Iraq is over.Our troops are coming home.And across America,families are being reunited.So let’s take a moment to give thanks for their service;for their families’ service;for our veterans’ service.And let’s say afor all our troops standing post all over the world, especially our brave men and women in Afghanistan who are serving, even as we speak, in harm’s way tothe freedoms andwe hold dear.THE FIRST LADY: Our veterans, troops, and military families sacrifice so much for us.So this holiday season, let’s make sure that all of them know just how much we everything they do.Let’s ask ourselves, ―How can I give back? How can my family serve them as well as they’ve served us‖
One way you can get started is to visit JoiningForces.gov to find out how you can get involved in your.THE PRESIDENT: Giving of ourselves;service to others – that’s what this season is all about.For my family and millions of Americans, that’s what Christmas is all about.It reminds us that part of what it means to love God is to love one another, to be our brother’s keeper and our sister’s keeper.But that belief is not just at the center of our Christian , it’s shared by Americans of all faiths and backgrounds.It’s why so many of us, every year, volunteer our time to help those most in need;especially our hungry and our homeless.So whatever you believe, wherever you’re from, let’s remember the spirit of service that connects us all this season – as Americans.Each of us can do our part to serve our communities and our country, not just today, but every day.THE FIRST LADY: So from our family to yours, Merry Christmas.THE PRESIDENT:Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays, everybody.奥巴马：大家好。本周末当你与家人和朋友团聚时，我和玛利亚，米歇尔，萨沙——还有Bo沙——要祝大家圣诞快乐，节日快乐。
第一夫人：这是一年中美好的时光。
一个兑现两千多年前爱和赎罪故事开始的时间.....通过孩子的眼睛看世界并重新发现我们周围的神奇之处......，是时候感谢上天保佑我们平安度过每一天。
在白宫度假期，我们希望献上一份特别的节日礼物来感谢美国打家庭中最坚强，最勇敢的，和最有活力的成员我——那些军队中的男女同胞们以及支持他们的家庭。
奥巴马：对于许多军人家属，今年最好的礼物是一个简单的-，欢迎心爱的人回来的假期。你看，持续了将近9年后，我们在伊拉克的战争已经结束。我们的部队回家。在美国各地，军人家属们正在团聚。
因此，让我们花点时间为他们的做出的贡献表示感谢，感谢他们为祖国做贡献，感谢军人家属的贡献，感谢老兵们的努力。让我们位驻守在世界各地的所有的军人们祈祷，特别是那些在阿富汗服役的勇敢战士们，甚至在我们发言时，他们仍在履行职责来保护我们珍视的自由和安全。
第一夫人：我们的退伍军人，军队和军人家属为我们牺牲了太多。
所以这个假期，要让他们所有人都知道我们感谢他们所做的一切。
让我们扪心自问，―我怎样才能回赠呢？我们的家庭该如何给他们服务，就像他们为我们服务一样？―
你可以开始的方法之一是访问JoiningForces.gov找出如何可以参与到社区活动中。
奥巴马：奉献自己，为他人提供服务—— 这就是这个季节最重要的。对于我的家人和百万计的美国人，这是圣诞节的意义所在。它提醒我们，爱上帝就要彼此关心，成为兄弟的保护着，成为姊妹的守护者。但这种信念不只是在我们的基督教信仰的中心，也被不同信仰和背景的美国人共享。这是为什么我们这么多人，每年，志愿贡献我们的时间来帮助那些最需要帮助的人，尤其是那些饥饿和无家可归的人。
所以，无论你信仰什么，无论你从哪里来，让我们记住这个季节连接我们彼此的服务精神——美国人的精神。我们每个人都可以尽我们所能来为为社区和国家服务，不只是今天，但每天都要做到这一点。
第一夫人：我们祝大家，圣诞快乐。
奥巴马：大家，圣诞快乐，节日快乐。
第五篇：奥巴马劳动节致辞
Weekly Address: This Labor Day, Let’s Talk About the Minimum
Wage
August 30, 2014
Hi, everybody.Whether you’re firing up the grill, fired up for some college football, or filling up the car for one last summer roadtrip – Happy Labor Day weekend.We set aside Labor Day to honor the working men and women of America.And this Labor Day, we’ve got more to celebrate.Over the past 53 months, our businesses have added nearly 10 million new jobs.Last month, for the first time since 1997, we created more than 200,000 jobs for six straight months.And for the first time in over a decade, business leaders worldwide have declared, two years running, that the number one place to invest isn’t China – it’s America.So there are reasons to be optimistic about where we’re headed.And the decisions we make now will determine whether or not we accelerate this progress – whether economic gains flow to a few at the top, or whether a growing economy fuels rising incomes and a thriving middle class.Think about it this Labor Day.The things we often take for granted – Social Security and Medicare, workplace safety laws and the right to organize for better pay and benefits, even weekends – we didn’t always have these things.Workers and the unions who get their back had to fight for them.And those fights built a stronger middle class.To build a stronger middle class in today’s changing economy, we’ve got to keep fighting.We’ve got to fight for the right to affordable health insurance for everybody.The right to fair pay, family leave, and workplace flexibility.The right to a fair living wage.Let me focus on that last one for a minute.In America, no one who works full-time should ever have to raise a family in poverty.A hard day’s work deserves a fair day’s pay.And raising the minimum wage would be one of the best ways to give a boost to working families.It would help around 28 million Americans from all walks of life pay the bills, provide for their kids, and spend that money at local businesses.And that grows the economy for everyone.The bottom line is, America deserves a raise.But until we’ve got a Congress that cares about raising working folks’ wages, it’s up to the rest of us to make it happen.And in the year and a half since I first asked Congress to raise the minimum wage, Americans of all walks of life are doing just that.Thirteen states and D.C.have done their part by raising their minimum wages.Four more states have minimum wage initiatives on the ballot this November.And the states where the minimum wage has gone up this year have experienced higher job growth than the states that haven’t.Business leaders at companies like The Gap are doing their part.They’re raising base wages for tens of thousands of workers because they know it’s good for business.Mayors across the country are doing their part.Mayor Emanuel in Chicago and Mayor Garcetti in L.A.are working to lift their cities’ wages over time to at least thirteen dollars an hour.I’ve tried to do my part by requiring companies that get contracts with the federal government to pay their workers a fair wage of ten dollars and ten cents an hour.And earlier this month, the president of Kentucky State University set a great example by giving himself a $90,000 pay cut, so that he could give raises to his lowest-paid employees.His sacrifice will give more of his workers and their families a little extra money to help make ends meet.That’s how America built the greatest middle class the world has ever known.Not by making sure a fortunate few at the top are doing well, but by making sure that everyone who’s willing to work hard and play by the rules can get ahead.That’s the bedrock this country is built on.Hard work.Responsibility.Sacrifice.And looking out for one another as one united American family.Let’s keep that in mind this Labor Day, and every day.Have a great weekend, everybody.
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