奥巴马在父亲节的演讲(中文)

第一篇：奥巴马在父亲节的演讲(中文)

奥巴马在父亲节的演讲（中文）

（我想，读了奥巴马的这篇演讲稿，我们都应该有所反思：

1、作为一个父亲，我们是否没有缺失角色？

2、作为一个社会人，我们在哪里听到过领导的这种讲话？）

今天这个日子提醒我们，在我们缔造生活所依赖的基石中，最为重要的是家庭。我们必须认识并且肯定每一位父亲在这个基石中起到的关键作用。父亲既循循善诱，又训练指导；既指明方向，又言传身教。父亲既是成功的榜样，又是不断推动我们走向成功的人。

但如果我们开诚布公，就会承认还有太多的父亲不在其位——在太多孩子的生活里，在太多的家庭里，父亲的这一角色是缺失的，他们置责任于不顾，表现得像小男孩，而不是男子汉。我们许许多多家庭的基础也因此变得薄弱。

在讲这些话时，我心里明白，我不是一个完美的父亲——我知道我犯过错，而且未来还会犯错；我希望能有比现在更多的时间待在家里，陪伴妻子儿女，可是无法做到。所以这些我都明白，却仍然要这样讲，是因为纵然我们不完美，纵然我们面临重重困难，却仍然有一些经验教训，是我们身为人父必须努力经历、努力总结的——不管我们是黑人或白人，富人或穷人，来自贫穷的南区或来自富裕的郊区。

第一个经验是，我们必须给子女作出一个绝佳的榜样——因为如果我们对他们抱有厚望，我们自己也应该志存高远。你有工作是件好事，有个大学文凭好上加好。如果你结婚成家，儿女绕膝，那再好不过，但不要整个周末泡在家里看ESPN体育台的“体育中心”。许多孩子就是在这样的影响下傍着电视机长大的。作为父亲，作为家长，我们应该花更多的时间陪伴孩子，帮助他们完成作业，时不时地把他们手中的游戏机或电视遥控器换成一本书。这就是我们打好家庭基石的方法。

我们明白教育是创造孩子未来的关键。我们明白为了获得好的工作，他们要跟世界各地的孩子竞争。我们明白为此所需的辛劳、学习和所应达到的教育水平。要想真正参与竞争，他们需要高中毕业，然后大学毕业，也许还得拿一张研究生文凭。让我们握握他们的手，叫他们把屁股挪回到图书馆的座椅上吧！

要把这种追求卓越的理念灌输进孩子的头脑，就得靠作为父亲和家长的我们。我们有责任告诉我们的女儿，别让你的自身价值被电视上的形象所影响，因为我期望你的梦想无极限，期望你去追求这些梦想。我们有责任告诉我们的儿子，虽然收音机里的歌曲美化了暴力，但在我们的家里，我们歌颂成就、自尊和辛勤的劳动。我们有责任提出这些厚望。那就意味着，我们自己也必须达到这些期望，我们在生活中也要做一个卓越的榜样。

第二个经验是，作为父亲，我们应该传递给孩子感同身受的价值观。不是同情，而是感同身受——能设身处地地为人着想，能从别人的角度看世界。有时候我们是那么容易地执着于“我们”二字，忘了我们相互之间应该承担的义务。我们的社会有一种文化观念，认为牢记这些义务是一种软弱的表现——我们不应该显得软弱，因此我们不应该对人关爱。

但是，我们年轻的孩子们——男孩子或女孩子——会观察到这一切，他们会看到你对妻子置

之不理或拳打脚踢。他们会观察到你的自私。所以在学校或在街上看到同样的举目行为是不足为奇的。这就要求我们必须以身作则，把感同身受和与人为善也传递给我们的孩子。我们需要给孩子做出榜样，告诉他们强者不是把别人击倒，而是把别人扶起来。这就是我们作为父亲应该负起的责任。

我们应该采取这些做法，为我们的孩子打下坚实的基础。但我们也应该明白，即使我们做到了，即使我们作为父亲和家长尽到了应尽的义务，即使我们的政府也履行了职责，我们在生活中仍然会碰到许多艰难的挑战。我们仍然会有挣扎与痛苦的日子。风雨仍然会袭来。

因此，我们作为父亲应该总结的最后一个经验，也是我们可以传给孩子的最为贵重的礼物，就是希望。

我讲的希望不是空谈的希望，不是那种盲目的乐观主义，或是对所面临问题的有意忽视。我讲的希望是那种长存于我们内心的精神——即使所有迹象都不乐观，这精神也让我们坚信有更好的未来在等待着我们，只要我们愿意为之努力、为之奋斗。只要我们有这个信念。

我们尝试，我们希望，我们尽力把我们的房子建在最坚实的基石上。当风吹时，当雨打时，当风雨侵袭我们的房子时，我们坚信上帝会引导我们，注视我们，保护我们，引领着他的孩子们穿过最黑暗的暴风骤雨，走向光明的美好未来。这就是今天父亲节这个日子我为大家所作的祈祷，也是我对国家的未来所抱的希望。

第二篇：奥巴马父亲节演讲

Hi, everybody.This Sunday is Father’s Day, and so I wanted to take a moment to talk about the most important job many of us will ever have – and that’s being a dad.大家好。本周日是父亲节，所以我想花点时间谈谈我们很多人一生最重要的一项工作—当爹。

Today we’re blessed to live in a world where technology allows us to connect instantly with just about anyone on the planet.But no matter how advanced we get, there will never be a substitute for the love and support and, most importantly, the presence of a parent in a child’s life.And in many ways, that’s uniquely true for fathers.今天我们有福气生活在技术使我们能随时与地球上任何人交流的世界上。但是不管我们多么先进，在孩子的一生中，爱和支持，特别是父母的存在，是最重要的，无可替代的。而且在很多方面，对父亲们更是唯一的正确。

I never really knew my own father.I was raised by a single mom and two wonderful grandparents who made incredible sacrifices for me.And there are single parents all across the country who do a heroic job raising terrific kids.But I still wish I had a dad who was not only around, but involved;another role model to teach me what my mom did her best to instill – values like hard work and integrity;responsibility and delayed gratification – all the things that give a child the foundation to envision a brighter future for themselves.我从来没有见过我的父亲。我是在单亲妈妈和慈祥的外祖母和外祖父的巨大付出中长大的。全国有很多单亲父、母承担抚养可怜的孩子们的伟大工作。但是我始终希望我有个父亲不仅在身边，而且还融入我的生活；成为我妈妈呕心沥血地教我做的身体力行的榜样—勤奋诚实的价值观的榜样；责任感和知足感的榜样—所有给孩子展望他们的更加光明的未来的基础的东西。

That’ s why I try every day to be for Michelle and my girls what my father was not for my mother and me.And I’ve met plenty of other people – dads and uncles and men without a family connection –who are trying to break the cycle and give more of our young people a strong male role model.这就是为什么我每天都在为米切尔和我的两个女儿做的而我的父亲无法为我的母亲和我做的。我认识很多其他人—没有完整家庭的父亲、叔伯和男人—他们正在努力打破局限给更多年轻人一个强大的男性的榜样作用。

Being a good parent – whether you’re gay or straight;a foster parent or a grandparent – isn’t easy.It demands your constant attention, frequent sacrifice, and a healthy dose of patience.And nobody’s perfect.To this day, I’m still figuring out how to be a better husband to my wife and father to my kids.当好父母—不管你是同性恋或异性恋；养父母或祖父母—决非易事。它要求你永远的操心，经常的牺牲，不至于把孩子宠坏的耐心。没有人完美无缺。每当这一天，我都冥思苦想如何做我妻子更好的丈夫和我的孩子们的更好的父亲。

And I want to do what I can as President to encourage marriage and strong families.We should reform our child support laws to get more men working and engaged with their children.And my Administration will continue to work with the faith and other community organizations, as well as businesses, on a campaign to encourage strong parenting and fatherhood.我作为总统希望做的是鼓励婚姻和稳固的家庭。我们应该改革我们的儿童抚养法让更多的男人努力融入他们的孩子们的生活。本届政府将继续与宗教和其他社区组织以及企业合作，鼓励双亲责任和父性。

Because if there’s one thing I’ve learned along the way, it’s that all our personal successes shine a little less brightly if we fail at family.That’s what matters most.When I look back on my life, I won’t be thinking about any particular legislation I passed or policy I promoted.I’ll be thinking about Michelle, and the journey we’ve been on together.I’ll be thinking about Sasha’s dance recitals and Malia’s tennis matches –about the conversations we’ve had and the quiet moments we’ve shared.I’ll be thinking about whether I did right by them, and whether they knew, every day, just how much they were loved.因为如果说我在这条路上学到了一件事，那就是如果家庭不幸，我们所有人的成功都如同白璧微瑕。这至关重要。当我回顾我的一生，我不会想到我通过的任何法案或我提倡的政策。我想到的是米切尔和我们共同走过的旅程。我想到的是萨沙的个人舞蹈演出和玛利亚的网球比赛—想到我们的交流和我们共享的静谧时光。我想到的是我们为她们做的是否正确，她们是否懂得，她们每天得到多少爱。

That’s what I think being a father is all about.And if we can do our best to be a source of comfort and encouragement to our kids;if we can show them unconditional love and help them grow into the people they were meant to be;then we will have succeeded.这就是我认为作为一个父亲的全部。如果我们能成为我们的孩子们的满足和鼓励的最好的源泉；如果我们能献给他们无条件的爱和帮助他们成长为他们希望的成年人；那么我们就成功了。

Happy Father’s Day to all the dads out there, and have a great weekend.祝父亲们节日快乐，周末愉快。

第三篇：奥巴马2016父亲节演讲

hi, everybody.this sunday is father’s day, and so i wanted to take a moment to talk about the most important job many of us will ever have – and that’s being a dad.大家好。本周日是父亲节，所以我想花点时间谈谈我们很多人一生最重要的一项工作—当爹。

today we’re blessed to live in a world where technology allows us to connect instantly with just about anyone on the planet.but no matter how advanced we get, there will never be a substitute for the love and support and, most importantly, the presence of a parent in a child’s life.and in many ways, that’s uniquely true for fathers.今天我们有福气生活在技术使我们能随时与地球上任何人交流的世界上。但是不管我们多么先进，在孩子的一生中，爱和支持，特别是父母的存在，是最重要的，无可替代的。而且在很多方面，对父亲们更是唯一的正确。i never really knew my own father.i was raised by a single mom and two wonderful grandparents who made incredible sacrifices for me.and there are single parents all across the country who do a heroic job raising terrific kids.but i still wish i had a dad who was not only around, but involved;another role model to teach me what my mom did her best to instill – values like hard work and integrity;responsibility and delayed gratification – all the things that give a child the foundation to envision a brighter future for themselves.我从来没有见过我的父亲。我是在单亲妈妈和慈祥的外祖母和外祖父的巨大付出中长大的。全国有很多单亲父、母承担抚养可怜的孩子们的伟大工作。但是我始终希望我有个父亲不仅在身边，而且还融入我的生活；成为我妈妈呕心沥血地教我做的身体力行的榜样—勤奋诚实的价值观的榜样；责任感和知足感的榜样—所有给孩子展望他们的更加光明的未来的基础的东西。that’ s why i try every day to be for michelle and my girls what my father was not for my mother and me.and i’ve met plenty of other people – dads and uncles and men without a family connection –who are trying to break the cycle and give more of our young people a strong male role model.这就是为什么我每天都在为米切尔和我的两个女儿做的而我的父亲无法为我的母亲和我做的。我认识很多其他人—没有完整家庭的父亲、叔伯和男人—他们正在努力打破局限给更多年轻人一个强大的男性的榜样作用。being a good parent – whether you’re gay or straight;a foster parent or a grandparent – isn’t easy.it demands your constant attention, frequent sacrifice, and a healthy dose of patience.and nobody’s perfect.to this day, i’m still figuring out how to be a better husband to my wife and father to my kids.当好父母—不管你是同性恋或异性恋；养父母或祖父母—决非易事。它要求你永远的操心，经常的牺牲，不至于把孩子宠坏的耐心。没有人完美无缺。每当这一天，我都冥思苦想如何做我妻子更好的丈夫和我的孩子们的更好的父亲。

我作为总统希望做的是鼓励婚姻和稳固的家庭。我们应该改革我们的儿童抚养法让更多的男人努力融入他们的孩子们的生活。本届政府将继续与宗教和其他社区组织以及企业合作，鼓励双亲责任和父性。because if there’s one thing i’ve learned along the way, it’s that all our personal successes shine a little less brightly if we fail at family.that’s what matters most.when i look back on my life, i won’t be thinking about any particular legislation i passed or policy i promoted.i’ll be thinking about michelle, and the journey we’ve been on together.i’ll be thinking about sasha’s dance recitals and malia’s tennis matches –about the conversations we’ve had and the quiet moments we’ve shared.i’ll be thinking about whether i did right by them, and whether they knew, every day, just how much they were loved.这就是我认为作为一个父亲的全部。如果我们能成为我们的孩子们的满足和鼓励的最好的源泉；如果我们能献给他们无条件的爱和帮助他们成长为他们希望的成年人；那么我们就成功了。happy father’s day to all the dads out there, and have a great weekend.祝父亲们节日快乐，周末愉快。篇二：2016傅莹芝加哥大学演讲稿全文 2016傅莹芝加哥大学演讲稿全文

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尊敬的mr.steveedwards先生，各位同学和老师，女士们、先生们：

非常荣幸受邀来到芝加哥大学，并在此致辞。如著名建筑家弗兰克·劳埃德·赖特(franklloydwright)所言：我终究认为芝加哥将是世界上留存下来的最美丽、最伟大的城市。(eventuallyithinkchicagowillbethemostbeautifulgreatcityleftintheworld)。

芝加哥大学培养了无数的音乐家、科学家和政治家。你们中一些人如果选择了这样的道路，未来也会成为其中的一员。祝福你们。

我猜想，这里的学生大都出生在90年代，在中国他们被称为90后。这个时代出生的人有一个共同之处，就是几乎在同一时间获取最新信息。

对于我们这代人，当我得知世界上有个操作系统叫windows时，比尔·盖茨先生已经是世界首富了。而现在，太平洋彼岸中国时尚的年轻人与这里一样，对每次新版苹果产品的发布翘首以待。《速度与激情7》(fast&furious7)在北京和芝加哥的电影院差不多同时上映。

我也许有些理想化，总在想，在海量信息全球同步的今天，年轻一代能否更加宽容、能否更好地相互理解，从而寻求新的途径来构建维系持久和平的全球秩序? 奥巴马总统于几年前的父亲节在这里发表过一个演讲。他说，作为家长，需要传递给后代最重要的价值是同理心，能换位思考，设身处地去认识世界。

(thevalueofempathy---theabilitytostandinsomebodyelseshoes;tolookattheworldthroughtheireyes.)就中国而言，悠久的历史造就了独特的治理方式、价值观念和文化传统，时至今日仍有影响。因而我们对世界的观念也许建立在不同的基础上。我可以沿着书中世界秩序演变的轨迹，举几个中国历史上的例子：

你们大概都曾经读到过，1648年欧洲达成威斯特伐利亚系列和约以结束30年战争，之后的数百年，初步建立起以主权国家为基础的现代意义上的秩序，确立了内政自治原则。随后便把殖民统治推向世界其他地方，包括美洲，而美国是1783年才摆脱了殖民统治，宣布独立。

而早在此之前，亚洲长期延续着自己独特方式，各国和睦相处。当时中国的清王朝仍处于鼎盛时期，到18世纪中国人口已超过欧洲国家总和。但是，这个延续近两千年的田园般宁静在19世纪中叶被欧洲帝国打破。

到了1919年，当欧洲签署凡尔赛和约以结束第一次世界大战之时，亚洲大部分地区已沦为欧洲的殖民地，中国的领主完整也屡遭侵犯。中国最后一个封建皇帝被迫退位，政治精英构建共和体制和西式议会的种种努力纷纷失败，国家陷入内乱。年轻人开始从其他方向寻找解决问题的道路。

中国共产党就是在这样的背景之下，于1921年由几十个人建立的，许多都是20多岁的年青人。他们不比你们年长多少。(看看年轻人是怎样改变着世界，真是神奇!)1941年，当《时代》周刊创办人亨利·卢斯(henryluce)宣告美国世纪来临之际，中国约2/3的国土被日本军国主义的铁蹄蹂躏，战争中伤亡人员达到3500万人。今年九月，中国将隆重纪念抗日战争胜利70周年，缅怀英烈、牢记历史、珍惜和平。中国和美国当时并肩作战，我们不会忘记那些美国飞行员的英勇事迹。1949年中国终于重获和平，建立起中华人民共和国，但是当时的国家满目疮痍，经济近于崩溃，人均寿命不足35岁，文盲率达到90%以上。

换句话说，二战后多年，当两个超级大国激烈争夺世界权力、建立起所谓的恐怖平衡之际，中国的主要任务是解决生存问题，包括满足庞大人口的吃饭需求。我们也走过不少弯路，年少时经历的饥饿和困惑我记忆犹新。

二十世纪70年代末，中国与世界的关系翻开了新的一页。新中国恢复联合国合法席位。邓小平领导的改革开放使中国重新融入世界经济。因此，当中国人讲到国际体系时，通常指的是中国作为成员参与的、以联合国为核心的国际机构和机制。鉴于惨痛的历史教训，中国一直信守和遵循《联合国宪章》关于主权平等和不干涉别国内政的原则。习近平主席不久前出席万隆会议60周年纪念峰会，重申了和平共处五项原则。

我讲述这段历史想表达的是，在讨论历史和秩序时，需要注意到各国有着非常不同的经历，这对我们观念的形成有很大影响。这也是为什么，各国在一些问题上的感受不尽相同。

我想讲的第二点是如何看中国的成长。显然，在中国获得快速发展之时，世界对中国的了解和理解并没有同步增长。一位常年观察中国的欧洲记者朋友如此概括说，西方媒体的中国报道可以归纳为三类：

一是中国太大——人口多、城市大，现在连奢侈品市场都很大。二是中国太坏——好像中国总是在做错事，看不顺眼。

三是中国太怪——吃奇怪的食物，有奇怪的行为方式。

实际上，是普通中国人代表了中国的真实面貌和国家的进步。是他们推动着中国走向富强和成功。

那么，成长起来的中国想有一个什么样的世界秩序呢?未来的前景是否如某些学者预见的，必然是中美争夺世界权力?这是我想讲的第三点。

我常常阅读美国政治家撰写的回忆录，美国对世界事务的深入和有效参与令人印象深刻。但我也时常感叹于美国对其他国家的事务也如此热情和强势地介入。

掩卷思量，不禁要问，美国人心目中的世界秩序，是否就是美国治下的世界呢?是否就是仅以美国的价值观和国家利益为核心理念、以美国主导的同盟体系为支撑?而对于新兴大国来说，是否面对的只有臣服或挑战这两个选项?换做是美国人，你们又当作何选择? 中国就是这样一个新兴的大国，而且并非依靠炮舰开路成长起来的，我们是结合了自身的天然优势与全球化的机遇发展起来的。欧洲引领工业化以来，资金、技术、市场、资源和人才主要集中在以欧美为中心的西方世界，而如今，所有这些要素都在全球化推动下开始向外扩散。顺着这个浪潮，中国坚持改革，不断释放巨大的政策红利，实现了30年gdp年均9%的增长，极大地提高了人民的生活水平，并发展成为世界第二大经济体。今日中国是130多个国家的最大贸易伙伴。有人甚至预测，中国经济总量将在2020年后达到世界第一位。但是，当一些国际学者讨论新的世界权力分配问题时，他们会惊讶地发现大多数中国人

很淡定，对传统意义上的所谓世界权力转移或者世界权力之争没有表现出太大的兴趣。

对中国人而言，我经常看到的是在标准上存在不一致的问题。例如，在西方国家，当有人滥杀无辜时，他们被视为恐怖分子;而这样的事情发生在中国就被看作是民族或者是政治问题。当中国的邻国在领土问题上做出挑衅的姿态时，美国不置一词;而当中国捍卫自身权益时，就常被说成是咄咄逼人或者胁迫别国。

如果对最基本的原则前提都没有共同的基础，我们何以在世界秩序演进这样的问题上进行有意义的讨论呢?就像广东人形容人与人无法沟通时讲的：是鸡同鸭讲。

中国目前的重心还在于解决大量棘手的国内难题，包括克服环境污染、反腐败、缓解经济下行、更好地保障民生等等。

同时，在应该构建什么样的未来世界秩序上，中国学者也进行着务实的讨论。大家可能各持观点，但一个共识是：世界已经发生变化，许多旧的概念失去了意义。

首先，在当今世界，不同的秩序像过去那样，在各地区隔绝地共同存在、应对不同的问题，这种可能性已经没有了。今天的秩序需要具有开放性，要逐步调整以适应新的现实和多元的观点。

其二，再通过大国之间战争的方式实现权力转移，重新决定新的力量平衡，也没有可能了，因为世界各国关系已经如此紧密交织。

令人有所宽慰的是，进入21世纪，人类社会已经开始进行许多有意义的实践，用创新和合作的办法应对和解决新的问题，例如g20和全球气候变化大会。中国也倡导了一带一路和亚投行，来增强亚洲和亚欧大陆之间的互联联通。这些实践是对现有国际体系和合作框架的补充，将促进现有国际体系朝着更加公正合理和更具包容性的方向发展。基辛格《论世界秩序》一书是以一种很有深意的设问方式结束的：我们将去向何方?显然，历史又来到了新的转折路口，关键是将向哪里转变。

这个问题也适用于中美两国，我们是否有决心和智慧走出大国冲突的历史窠臼?能否合作开创新型大国关系和新型秩序?为此，习近平主席向奥巴马总统提出建立中美新型大国关系。中美两国之间尽管受到误解和偏见的干扰，实际上在许多领域都建立起密切的伙伴关系。有人甚至把两国比作不情愿的双胞胎。两国互信的水平也相当令人印象深刻了。否则，我们何以相互颁发十年有效期签证?由此可见，年青一代继承的两国关系积极因素 大大多于负面因素。

建立新型大国关系前无古人，不会一帆风顺。但双方都认识到，要加强合作、管控分歧，为亚洲和世界构建面向和平与发展的稳定战略框架。这既是两国关系的方向，又是我们共同的责任。

所以，最后我想说的是，虽然21世纪全球秩序的演进并不容易，也不是朝夕可得之事。但未来寄望于年轻一代，我相信，你们一定会拿出很好的答案!谢谢大家!篇三：奥巴马的父亲节演讲词

奥巴马的父亲节感人演讲 hi, everybody.this sunday is father’s day.and so i wanted to take a moment to talk about the most important job many of us will ever have –and that’s being a dad.大家好，本周日即将是父亲节，我想借此机会谈谈我们大家即将面临的最最重要的工作：做一个父亲。today we’re blessed to live in a world where technology allows us to connect instantly with just about anyone on the planet.but on matter how advanced we get, there will never be a substitute for the love and support and, most importantly, the presence of a parent in a child’s life.and in many ways , that’s uniquely true for fathers.今天我们很有幸生活在一个能瞬间可和地球上的任何一个人联系的科技时代。但无论科技如何发达，都没有任何东西可以取代一个家长在孩子生活中的出现，爱和支持。在许多方面，对父亲而言尤为如此。i never really knew my own father.i was raised by a single mom and two wonderful grandparents who made incredible sacrifices for me.and there are single parents all across the country who do a heroic job raising terrific kids.but i still wish i had a dad who was not only around, but involved;another role model to teach me what my mom did hen best to instill-values like hard work and integrity;responsibility and delayed gratification-all the things that give a child the foundation to envision a brighter future for themselves.我从来不真正的了解我自己的父亲。我是由单亲的妈妈和两个和蔼的祖父母带大的，他们为我做了不可想象的牺牲。全国有许多的单亲父母做着同样伟大的带大孩子的工作，但我仍然希望我能有一个父亲不仅在我的周围，而且还参与我的生活；作为另外一个榜样来告诉我我的母亲尽了她全力所给了我的那些价值，如努力工作、品行端正、责任、不贪图享乐，所有这些价值都给一个孩子去设想自己的美好未来的基础。that’s why i try every day to be for michelle and my girls what my father was not for my mother and me.and i’ve met plenty of other people –dads and uncles and men without a family connection –who are trying to break the cycle and give more of our young people a strong male role model.因此我努力每天都和太太和两个女儿在一起，这是我的父亲所没有做到的。我见过许多其他的人，父亲、叔叔或者没有家庭联系的男人，他们都试图去打破常规并给我们的年轻人一个强大的男人的榜样。being a good parents isn’t easy.it demands you constant attention, frequent sacrifice, and a healthy dose of patience.and nobody’s perfect.to this day, i am still figuring out how to be a better husband to my wife and father to my kids.要做一个好的父母不是容易的，它要求你不停的注意力、时常的牺牲、和健康的耐心。然而，没有人是完美的。直到今天，我仍在找寻如何才能做一个更好的丈夫和父亲的途径。business, on a campaign to encourage strong parenting and fatherhood.作为一个总统，我想尽我所能去鼓励婚姻和强大的家庭。我们应该改变我们的孩子抚养的法律以让更多的男人工作并介入到孩子的生活中去，我的领导班子也将继续与宗教、各社团、商业联合去发动强大的如何抚育孩子和为人之父的活动。because if there is one thing i’ve learned along the way, it is that all our personal sucessess shine a little less brightly if we fail at family.that is what matters most.when i look back my life, i will not be thinking about any particular legislation i passed or policy i promoted.i will be thinking about michelle, and the journey we are been on together.i will be thinking about sasha’s dance recitals and malia’s tennis matches –about the conversation we have had and the quite moment’s we have shared.i will be thinking about whether i did right by them ,and whether they knew , every day ,just how much they were loved.例如一路走来我学到了一件事的话，那就是如果我的家庭失败，我们的成就将黯然无光，家庭是最重要的。当我回首自己的生活，我不会去想我所通过或推举的任何一项立法，但我会想我的太太和我们共同行走的路程。我会去想sasha的舞蹈彩排和malia的网球比赛，以及我们之间的谈话和共享的安静时光。我会想我是否对他们所做是正确的，他们是否每天都知道我是多么的爱他们。

这就是我想的应该如何为人父，假如我们能尽全力为孩子们提供舒和勇气，假如我们能向他们展示无条件的爱并帮助他们成为他们想成为的人，那我们就成功了 happy father’s day to all the dads out there, and have a great weekend 祝福每一个父亲父亲节快乐，并过一个美好的周末。篇四：奥巴马父亲节演讲稿 obama father’s day speech ? ? ? hi, everybody.this sunday is father’s day, and so i wanted to take a moment to talk about the most important job many of us will ever have – and that’s being a dad.大家好.本周日即将是父亲节, 我想借此机会谈谈我们大家终将面临的最最重要的工作: 做一个父亲.today we’re blessed to live in a world where technology allows us to connect instantly with just about anyone on the planet.but no matter how advanced we get, there will never be a substitute for the love and support and, most importantly, the presence of a parent in a child’s life.and in many ways, that’s uniquely true for fathers.今天我们很有幸生活在一个能瞬间可和地球上的任何一个人联系的科技时代.但无论科技如何发达, 都没有任何东西可以取代一个家长在孩子生活中的出现, 爱和支持.在许多方面, 对父亲而言尤为如此.i never really knew my own father.i was raised by a single mom and two wonderful grandparents who made incredible sacrifices for me.and there are single parents like my mom all across the country who do a heroic job raising terrific kids.but i still wish i had a dad who was not only around, but involved;another role model to teach me what my mom did her best – values like hard work and integrity;responsibility and delayed – all the things that give a child the foundation to envision a bright future for themselves.我从来不真正地了解我自己的父亲.我是由单亲妈妈和两个和蔼的祖父母带大, 他们为我做了不可想象的牺牲.全国有很多的单亲父母做着同样伟大的带大孩子的工作.但我仍然希望我能有一个父亲不仅在我周围, 而且参与我的生活;作为另一个榜样来告诉我我的母亲尽了她全力所给了我的那些价值, 如努力工作, 品行端正, 责任, 不贪图享乐, 所有这些价值都给一个孩子去设想自己的美好未来的基础.that’s why i try every day to be for michelle and my girls what my father was not for my mother and me.and i’ve met plenty of other people, dads and uncles and men without a family connection – who are trying to break the cycle and give more of our young people a strong male role model.因此我努力每天都和太太和两个女儿在一起, 这是我的父亲所没有做到的.我也见过许多其他人, 父亲, 叔叔, 或没有家庭联系的男人, 他们都在试图去打破常规并给我们的年青人一个强大的男人的榜样.being a good parent—whether you’re gay or straight, a foster parent or a grandparent—isn’t easy.it demands your constant attention, frequent sacrifice, and a of patience.and nobody’s perfect.to this day, i’m still figuring out how to be a better husband to my wife and father to my kids.做好的父母亲，不管是同性恋或是异性恋，养父母亲或是祖父母都不容易。这需要你持续的关注，频繁的做出牺牲，很健康耐心的心态。

然而, 没有人是完美的.直到今天, 我仍在找寻如何才能做一个妻子的好丈夫和孩子的好父亲的途径.parenting and fatherhood.? 作为一个总统, 我想尽我所能去鼓励稳定的婚姻和强大的家庭.我们应该改变我们的孩子抚养的法律以让更多的男人工作并介入到孩子的生活中.我的政府也将真诚地和其它社会组织，也包括企业，打赢更好地抚养孩子和传递父爱的战役。发动强大的如何抚育孩子和为人之父的活动.because if there’s one thing i’ve learned along the way, it’s that all our personal successes shine a little less brightly if we fail at family.that’s what matters most.因为如果说我成长中学到了什么东西的话，这就是如果我们在家庭上失败了，所有个人的成功都少了一点明亮的光泽。这才是最重要的。when i look back on my life i won’t be thinking about any particular legislation i passed or policy i promoted.i will thinking about michelle and the journey we’ve been on together.当我回忆我的一生，我不会想到任何我通过的特定法案或是我力促的政策.我将会想到的是和米歇尔和我们一起走过的岁月。i’ll be thinking about sasha’s dance and malia’s tennis matches, about the conversations we’ve and the quiet moments we’ve shared.i’ll be thinking about whether i did right by them.and whether they knew every day just how much they were loved.这就是我认为作为一个父亲应该关心的。如果我们可以尽我们的全力来安慰和鼓励我们的孩子，如果我们可以付出我们无条件的爱帮助他们成为应该成为的人，那么我们就成功了。

第四篇：奥巴马父亲节演讲

THE PRESIDENT: Hello, everybody.Everybody have a seat.First of all, let's give thanks that it's not raining, because we thought it might be and we were worried that Bobby would be sendinginto the White House.But it's a beautiful day.I want to personally acknowledge once again--they've already been introduced, but I want to introduce them because some of you young people are sitting with them--you may not know who you're sitting with--themen who are participating in this event today.First of all, Chief Quartermaster John

Lehnen--thank you so much, John.Some of you may know this guy, Dwayne Wade.I hear he plays basketball pretty good.(Laughter.)Etan Thomas,another ball player;Joseph Jones, the Center for Urban Families;Greg Brown, who is the CEO of Motorola;Antwaan Randle El, outstanding football player;Dr.Steve Rosen, Northwestern Cancer Center;Jorge Ramos, one of thejournalists in the country;B.D.Wong, outstanding actor;Tony Hawk, who is the best skateboarder in the world;Coach Bill Cowher of the championship Steelers;Darryl “DMC” McDaniels;Mike Laas, who is a small businessman;Senator Evan Bayh, formerof ours;Fatherhood Dads, Inc., President David Ladd;the President of Morehouse College, Dr.Robert Franklin;as well as some of the outstanding members of my staff--Mike Strautmanis, Denis McDonough,Reggie Love.And we also want to thank Bobby Flay, one of the best chefs in the world, for providing us with this unbelievably good-looking grub over here.(Applause.)

I don't want to talk long.I want to come around and say hello to everybody.I just want to thank all of you for participating.For the young people who are here

today, I just hope that thethat we're sending out about how important fathers are is something that you will internalize, because all of you are probably going to end up being fathers.And the time is now to start thinking about what that means in terms of responsibilities, what it means to be a man.And the men who are--you're going to be sitting with today I think--whether they're famous or not famous, rich or not so rich, they embody that spirit of love and dedication and commitment that fatherhood is all about.So weall of you.I don't want to get in the way of the food.Thank you for participating.Hope you guys have a good time.And to all the fathers out there, happy Father's Day.All right?(Applause.)

第五篇：奥巴马上海演讲中文全文

奥巴马上海演讲中文全文：

你好。诸位下午好。我感到很荣幸能够有机会到上海跟你们交谈，我要感谢复旦大学的杨校长，感谢他的款待和热情的欢迎。我还想感谢我们出色的大使洪博培，他是我们两国间深厚的纽带。我不知道他刚才说什么，但是希望他说得很好。

我今天准备这样，先做一个开场白，我真正希望做的是回答在座的问题，不但回答在座的学生问题，同时还可以从网上得到一些问题，由在座的一些学生和洪博培大使代为提问。很抱歉，我的中文远不如你们的英文，所以我期待和你们的对话。这是我首次访问中国，我看到你们博大的国家，感到很兴奋。在上海这里，我们看到了瞩目的增长，高耸的塔楼，繁忙的街道，还有企业家的精神。这些都是中国步入21世纪的迹象，让我感到赞叹。同时我也急切的要看到向我们展现中国古老的古迹，明天和后天我要到北京去看雄伟壮丽的故宫和令人叹为观止的长城，这个国度既有丰富的历史，又有对未来憧憬的信念。

而我们两国的关系也是如此，上海在美中关系的历史中是个具有意义的重大城市，在30年前，《上海公报》打开了我们两国政府和两国人民接触交往的新的篇章。

不过美国与这个国家的纽带可以追溯更久远的过去，追溯到美国独立的初期，乔治·华盛顿组织了皇后号的下水仪式，这个船成功前往大清王朝，华盛顿希望看到这艘船前往各地，与中国结成新的纽带。希望中国开辟新的地平线，建立新的伙伴关系。在其后的两个世纪中，历史洪流使我们两国关系向许多不同的方向发展，而即使在最动荡的方向中，我们的两国人民打造深的，甚至有戏剧性的纽带，比如美国人永远不会忘记，在二战期间，美国飞行员在中国上空被击落后，当地人民对他们的款待，中国公民冒着失去一切的危险罩着他们。

而参加二战的老兵仍然欢迎故地重游的美国老兵，他们在那里参战。40年前，我们两国间开启了又一种联系，两国关系开始解冻，通过乒乓球的比赛解冻关系。我们两国之间有着分歧，但是我们也有着共同的人性及有着共同的好奇，就像一位乒乓球人员一样，那的国家就是一样，但是这个小小的开头带来了《上海公报》的问世，最终还带来了美中在1979年建交。在其后的30年我们又取得了长足的进展，1979年美中贸易只有50亿美元，现在已经超过了4000亿美元。

贸易在许多方面影响人民的生活，比如美国电脑中许多部件，还有穿的衣服都是从中国进口的，我们向中国出口中国工业要使用的机器，这种贸易可以在太平洋两岸创造更多的就业机会，让我们的人民过上质量更高的生活。

在需求趋于平衡的过程中，这种贸易可以是更广阔的贸易。如今我们有着积极合作和全面的关系，为我们在当前重大的全球问题上建立伙伴关系打开了大门，这些问题包括经济复苏、洁净能源的开发、制止核武器扩散以及应对气候变化。还有在亚洲及全球各地促进和平和稳定，所有这些问题我明天与胡主席会谈时都会谈到。1979年的时候，我们两国人民的联系十分有限，如今当年乒乓球运动员的好奇可以在许多领域建立的联系中都可以看到，在美国数量最多的留学生都来自中国。而在美国的学生中，学中文的人数增加了50%。我们两国有近200个友好城市，美中科学家在许多新的研究领域和发现领域进行合作，而我们两国人民都热爱篮球，姚明就是个例子。不过，此行中我不能观看上海鲨鱼队的比赛，有点遗憾。那么我们两国之间的这种关系给我们带来了积极的变化，这并不是偶然的，中国使得亿万人民脱贫，而这种成就是人类历史上史无前例的。而中国在全球问题中也发挥更大的作用，美国也目睹了我们经济的成长。中国有句古言，温故而知新。当然，我们过去30年中也遇到了挫折和挑战，我们的关系并不是没有困难的，没有分歧的。但是我们必须一定是对手这种想法不应该是一成不变的。由于我们两国的合作，美中两国都变得更加繁荣、更加安全。我们基于相互的利益、相互的尊重就能有成就。

不过，这种接触的成功要取决于我们要彼此了解，要能够进行开诚布公的对话，彼此进行了解。就像当年美国乒乓球运动员所说的，我们作为人有着共同的向往，但是我们两国又不同。我认为我们两国每个国家都应该勾画出自己要走的路，中国是一个文明古国，它有着博大精深的文化。相对而言，美国是一个年轻的国家，它的文化受到来自许多不同国家移民的影响，而指导我们民主制度文件的影响，我有一个非常简单的向往，代表了一些核心的原则，就是所有的人生来平等，都有着基本的权利，而政府应当反映人们的意志，贸易应该是开放的，信息流通应当是自由的，而法律要保证这个公平。

当然，我们的国家历史也不是没有过困难的地方，从很多方面来讲，很多年以来，我们是通过斗争来促进这些原则或者是所有的人民能够享受到，为了缔造一个更完美的联合，我们也打过一个很痛苦的内战，把一部分我们被奴役的人口释放出来，经过一段时间才能使妇女有投票权，劳工有组织权，包括来自各地的移民能够全部不接受。即使他们被解放以后，非洲与美国人也和美国人经过一些分开的、不平等的条件，经过一段时间才争取到全面的平等权利，所有这些是不容易的。但是我们对这些核心原则的信念我们取得的进展，在最黑暗的风暴当中是作为我们的指南针。

这是为什么林肯在内战期间站起来说过，任何一个国家以自由、以所有人类平等的原则能够长久的存在，也就是为什么金博士在林肯纪念馆的前台站起来，说我们国家要必须真正的实现我们的信念。也就是为什么来自中国或者肯尼亚的移民能够到我们的家，也是为什么一个不到50年前以前在某些地方连投票都遇到困难的人，现在就能够做到那个国家的总统。

这就是为什么美国永远为了全世界各地的核心原则说话，我们不寻求把任何政治体制强制给任何国家，但是我们也不认为我们所支持的这些原则是我们国家所独有的，这些表达自由、宗教崇拜自由、接触信息的机会、政治的参与，我们认为这些是普世的权利，应该是所有人民能够享受到，包括少数民族和宗教的族群，不管是在中国、美国和任何国家，对于普遍权利的尊敬，作为美国对其他国家的开放态度的指导原则，我们对其他文化的尊重，我们对国际法的承诺和对未来的信念的原则。

所有这些都是你们知道关于美国的一些情况，我们有很多要从中国学习。我们看看这个伟大城市的各地，也看看这个房间，我就相信我们两国有很重要的共同点，也就是对未来的信念，不管是美国还是中国，对现在的成就不能感到自满。虽然中国是一个古老的国家，你们也是充满信心展望未来，致力于下一代能够比这一代做的更好，除了你们不断增长的经济之外，我们很配合中国在科学和研究方面所投入的力量，包括建设的基础设施和使用的技术，中国是世界上使用互联网技术最多的国家，这就是我们很高兴互联网是今天活动的一部分，这个国家也拥有最大的机动电话网络，对新的投资保持继续增长，和应对气候变化方面有新的投资，我也希望两国加强这方面的合作。但是更重要是看到年轻人你们的才能、你们的献身精神、你们的梦想在21世纪实现方面会发挥很大的作用。我说过很多次，我认为世界是互相连接的，我们所做的工作，我们所建立的繁荣，我们所保护的环境，我们所追求的安全，所有这些都是共同的，而且是互相连接的，所以21世纪的实力不在零和游戏，一个国家成功不应该以另外一个国家的牺牲作为代价。这就是我们为什么不寻求遏制中国的崛起。相反，我们欢迎中国作为一个国际社会的强的、繁荣的、成功的成员。

再回到刚才的谚语，我们应该考虑过去。在大的国家合作的时候，就比互相碰撞会取得更多得好处，这就是人类在历史上不断吸取的教训。我认为我们合作应该是超越政府间的合作，应该是以人民为基础，我们所研究的内容，我们所从事的生意，我们送获得的知识，我们所进行的体育比赛，所有这些桥梁必须是年轻人共同合作建立起来，这就是我为什么非常高兴我们要大大的宣布我们到中国学习的留学生人数，要增加到10万人。这样交流就会表现出我们是愿意致力于加强两国人民的联系，而且我是绝对有信心。对美国来说，最好的大使、最好的使者就是年轻人，他们和你们一样，很有才能，充满活力，对未来的历史还是很乐观的，这是我们合作的下一步，惠及两国和全世界。

今天可以吸收的一个最重要的内容就是我们不断的向前推进。非常感谢。现在欢迎各位提问题。

顺便说一句，这在美国是非常常见的传统——举行这种市政会议，我现在要做的就是如果你有兴趣提问的话请举手，我会说请你提问。我会从在座的观众中问一个问题，然后再让这些学生代表以及洪大使从网上代为提问。我先找个男生再找一个女生，来回这么找，让大家知道我是公平的。

奥巴马上海演讲英文全文：

PRESIDENT OBAMA: Good afternoon.It is a great honor for me to be here in Shanghai, and to have this opportunity to speak with all of you.I’d like to thank Fudan University’s President Yang for his hospitality and his gracious welcome.I’d also like to thank our outstanding Ambassador, Jon Huntsman, who exemplifies the deep ties and respect between our nations.I don’t know what he said, but I hope it was good.(Laughter.)

What I’d like to do is to make some opening comments, and then what I’m really looking forward to doing is taking questions, not only from students who are in the audience, but also we’ve received questions online, which will be asked by some of the students who are here in the audience, as well as by Ambassador Huntsman.And I am very sorry that my Chinese is not as good as your English, but I am looking forward to this chance to have a dialogue.This is my first time traveling to China, and I’m excited to see this majestic country.Here, in Shanghai, we see the growth that has caught the attention of the world — the soaring skyscrapers, the bustling streets and entrepreneurial activity.And just as I’m impressed by these signs of China’s journey to the 21st century, I’m eager to see those ancient places that speak to us from China’s distant past.Tomorrow and the next day I hope to have a chance when I’m in Beijing to see the majesty of the Forbidden City and the wonder of the Great Wall.Truly, this is a nation that encompasses both a rich history and a belief in the promise of the future.The same can be said of the relationship between our two countries.Shanghai, of course, is a city that has great meaning in the history of the relationship between the United States and China.It was here, 37 years ago, that the Shanghai Communique opened the door to a new chapter of engagement between our governments and among our people.However, America’s ties to this city — and to this country — stretch back further, to the earliest days of America’s independence.In 1784, our founding father, George Washington, commissioned the Empress of China, a ship that set sail for these shores so that it could pursue trade with the Qing Dynasty.Washington wanted to see the ship carry the flag around the globe, and to forge new ties with nations like China.This is a common American impulse — the desire to reach for new horizons, and to forge new partnerships that are mutually beneficial.Over the two centuries that have followed, the currents of history have steered the relationship between our countries in many directions.And even in the midst of tumultuous winds, our people had opportunities to forge deep and even dramatic ties.For instance, Americans will never forget the hospitality shown to our pilots who were shot down over your soil during World War II, and cared for by Chinese civilians who risked all that they had by doing so.And Chinese veterans of that war still warmly greet those American veterans who return to the sites where they fought to help liberate China from occupation.A different kind of connection was made nearly 40 years ago when the frost between our countries began to thaw through the simple game of table tennis.The very unlikely nature of this engagement contributed to its success — because for all our differences, both our common humanity and our shared curiosity were revealed.As one American player described his visit to China — ―[The]people are just like us…The country is very similar to America, but still very different.‖

Of course this small opening was followed by the achievement of the Shanghai Communique, and the eventual establishment of formal relations between the United States and China in 1979.And in three decades, just look at how far we have come.In 1979, trade between the United States and China stood at roughly $5 billion — today it tops over $400 billion each year.The commerce affects our people’s lives in so many ways.America imports from China many of the computer parts we use, the clothes we wear;and we export to China machinery that helps power your industry.This trade could create even more jobs on both sides of the Pacific, while allowing our people to enjoy a better quality of life.And as demand becomes more balanced, it can lead to even broader prosperity.In 1979, the political cooperation between the United States and China was rooted largely in our shared rivalry with the Soviet Union.Today, we have a positive, constructive and comprehensive relationship that opens the door to partnership on the key global issues of our time — economic recovery and the development of clean energy;stopping the spread of nuclear weapons and the scourge of climate change;the promotion of peace and security in Asia and around the globe.All of these issues will be on the agenda tomorrow when I meet with President Hu.And in 1979, the connections among our people were limited.Today, we see the curiosity of those ping-pong players manifested in the ties that are being forged across many sectors.The second highest number of foreign students in the United States come from China, and we’ve seen a 50 percent increase in the study of Chinese among our own students.There are nearly 200 ―friendship cities‖ drawing our communities together.American and Chinese scientists cooperate on new research and discovery.And of course, Yao Ming is just one signal of our shared love of basketball — I’m only sorry that I won’t be able to see a Shanghai Sharks game while I’m visiting.It is no coincidence that the relationship between our countries has accompanied a period of positive change.China has lifted hundreds of millions of people out of poverty — an accomplishment unparalleled in human history — while playing a larger role in global events.And the United States has seen our economy grow along with the standard of living enjoyed by our people, while bringing the Cold War to a successful conclusion.There is a Chinese proverb: ―Consider the past, and you shall know the future.‖ Surely, we have known setbacks and challenges over the last 30 years.Our relationship has not been without disagreement and difficulty.But the notion that we must be adversaries is not predestined — not when we consider the past.Indeed, because of our cooperation, both the United States and China are more prosperous and more secure.We have seen what is possible when we build upon our mutual interests, and engage on the basis of mutual respect.And yet the success of that engagement depends upon understanding — on sustaining an open dialogue, and learning about one another and from one another.For just as that American table tennis player pointed out — we share much in common as human beings, but our countries are different in certain ways.I believe that each country must chart its own course.China is an ancient nation, with a deeply rooted culture.The United States, by comparison, is a young nation, whose culture is determined by the many different immigrants who have come to our shores, and by the founding documents that guide our democracy.Those documents put forward a simple vision of human affairs, and they enshrine several core principles — that all men and women are created equal, and possess certain fundamental rights;that government should reflect the will of the people and respond to their wishes;that commerce should be open, information freely accessible;and that laws, and not simply men, should guarantee the administration of justice.Of course, the story of our nation is not without its difficult chapters.In many ways — over many years — we have struggled to advance the promise of these principles to all of our people, and to forge a more perfect union.We fought a very painful civil war, and freed a portion of our population from slavery.It took time for women to be extended the right to vote, workers to win the right to organize, and for immigrants from different corners of the globe to be fully embraced.Even after they were freed, African Americans persevered through conditions that were separate and not equal, before winning full and equal rights.None of this was easy.But we made progress because of our belief in those core principles, which have served as our compass through the darkest of storms.That is why Lincoln could stand up in the midst of civil war and declare it a struggle to see whether any nation, conceived in liberty, and ―dedicated to the proposition that all men are created equal‖ could long endure.That is why Dr.Martin Luther King could stand on the steps of the Lincoln Memorial and ask that our nation live out the true meaning of its creed.That’s why immigrants from China to Kenya could find a home on our shores;why opportunity is available to all who would work for it;and why someone like me, who less than 50 years ago would have had trouble voting in some parts of America, is now able to serve as its President.And that is why America will always speak out for these core principles around the world.We do not seek to impose any system of government on any other nation, but we also don’t believe that the principles that we stand for are unique to our nation.These freedoms of expression and worship — of access to information and political participation — we believe are universal rights.They should be available to all people, including ethnic and religious minorities — whether they are in the United States, China, or any nation.Indeed, it is that respect for universal rights that guides America’s openness to other countries;our respect for different cultures;our commitment to international law;and our faith in the future.These are all things that you should know about America.I also know that we have much to learn about China.Looking around at this magnificent city — and looking around this room — I do believe that our nations hold something important in common, and that is a belief in the future.Neither the United States nor China is content to rest on our achievements.For while China is an ancient nation, you are also clearly looking ahead with confidence, ambition, and a commitment to see that tomorrow’s generation can do better than today’s.In addition to your growing economy, we admire China’s extraordinary commitment to science and research — a commitment borne out in everything from the infrastructure you build to the technology you use.China is now the world’s largest Internet user — which is why we were so pleased to include the Internet as a part of today’s event.This country now has the world’s largest mobile phone network, and it is investing in the new forms of energy that can both sustain growth and combat climate change — and I’m looking forward to deepening the partnership between the United States and China in this critical area tomorrow.But above all, I see China’s future in you — young people whose talent and dedication and dreams will do so much to help shape the 21st century.I’ve said many times that I believe that our world is now fundamentally interconnected.The jobs we do, the prosperity we build, the environment we protect, the security that we seek — all of these things are shared.And given that interconnection, power in the 21st century is no longer a zero-sum game;one country’s success need not come at the expense of another.And that is why the United States insists we do not seek to contain China’s rise.On the contrary, we welcome China as a strong and prosperous and successful member of the community of nations — a China that draws on the rights, strengths, and creativity of individual Chinese like you.To return to the proverb — consider the past.We know that more is to be gained when great powers cooperate than when they collide.That is a lesson that human beings have learned time and again, and that is the example of the history between our nations.And I believe strongly that cooperation must go beyond our government.It must be rooted in our people — in the studies we share, the business that we do, the knowledge that we gain, and even in the sports that we play.And these bridges must be built by young men and women just like you and your counterparts in America.That’s why I’m pleased to announce that the United States will dramatically expand the number of our students who study in China to 100,000.And these exchanges mark a clear commitment to build ties among our people, as surely as you will help determine the destiny of the 21st century.And I’m absolutely confident that America has no better ambassadors to offer than our young people.For they, just like you, are filled with talent and energy and optimism about the history that is yet to be written.So let this be the next step in the steady pursuit of cooperation that will serve our nations, and the world.And if there’s one thing that we can take from today’s dialogue, I hope that it is a commitment to continue this dialogue going forward.So thank you very much.And I look forward now to taking some questions from all of you.Thank you very much.(Applause.)

So — I just want to make sure this works.This is a tradition, by the way, that is very common in the United States at these town hall meetings.And what we’re going to do is I will just — if you are interested in asking a question, you can raise your hands.I will call on you.And then I will alternate between a question from the audience and an Internet question from one of the students who prepared the questions, as well as I think Ambassador Huntsman may have a question that we were able to obtain from the Web site of our embassy.So let me begin, though, by seeing — and then what I’ll do is I’ll call on a boy and then a girl and then — so we’ll go back and forth, so that you know it’s fair.All right? So I’ll start with this young lady right in the front.Why don’t we wait for this microphone so everyone can hear you.And what’s your name?

Q My name is(inaudible)and I am a student from Fudan University.Shanghai and Chicago have been sister cities since 1985, and these two cities have conduct a wide range of economic, political, and cultural exchanges.So what measures will you take to deepen this close relationship between cities of the United States and China? And Shanghai will hold the World Exposition next year.Will you bring your family to visit the Expo? Thank you.PRESIDENT OBAMA: Well, thank you very much for the question.I was just having lunch before I came here with the Mayor of Shanghai, and he told me that he has had an excellent relationship with the city of Chicago — my home town — that he’s visited there twice.And I think it’s wonderful to have these exchanges between cities.One of the things that I discussed with the Mayor is how both cities can learn from each other on strategies around clean energy, because one of the issues that ties China and America together is how, with an expanding population and a concern for climate change, that we’re able to reduce our carbon footprint.And obviously in the United States and many developed countries, per capita, per individual, they are already using much more energy than each individual here in China.But as China grows and expands, it’s going to be using more energy as well.So both countries have a great interest in finding new strategies.We talked about mass transit and the excellent rail lines that are being developed in Shanghai.I think we can learn in Chicago and the United States some of the fine work that’s being done on high-speed rail.In the United States, I think we are learning how to develop buildings that use much less energy, that are much more energy-efficient.And I know that with Shanghai, as I traveled and I saw all the cranes and all the new buildings that are going up, it’s very important for us to start incorporating these new technologies so that each building is energy-efficient when it comes to lighting, when it comes to heating.And so it’s a terrific opportunity I think for us to learn from each other.I know this is going to be a major focus of the Shanghai World Expo, is the issue of clean energy, as I learned from the Mayor.And so I would love to attend.I’m not sure yet what my schedule is going to be, but I’m very pleased that we’re going to have an excellent U.S.pavilion at the Expo, and I understand that we expect as many as 70 million visitors here.So it’s going to be very crowded and it’s going to be very exciting.Chicago has had two world expos in its history, and both of those expos ended up being tremendous boosts for the city.So I’m sure the same thing will happen here in Shanghai.Thank you.(Applause.)

Why don’t we get one of the questions from the Internet? And introduce yourself, in case –

Q First shall I say it in Chinese, and then the English, okay?

PRESIDENT OBAMA: Yes.Q I want to pose a question from the Internet.I want to thank you, Mr.President, for visiting China in your first year in office, and exchange views with us in China.I want to know what are you bringing to China, your visit to China this time, and what will you bring back to the United States?(Applause.)

PRESIDENT OBAMA: The main purpose of my trip is to deepen my understanding of China and its vision for the future.I have had several meetings now with President Hu.We participated together in the G20 that was dealing with the economic financial crisis.We have had consultations about a wide range of issues.But I think it’s very important for the United States to continually deepen its understanding of China, just as it’s important for China to continually deepen its understanding of the United States.In terms of what I’d like to get out of this meeting, or this visit, in addition to having the wonderful opportunity to see the Forbidden City and the Great Wall, and to meet with all of you — these are all highlights — but in addition to that, the discussions that I intend to have with President Hu speak to the point that Ambassador Huntsman made earlier, which is there are very few global challenges that can be solved unless the United States and China agree.So let me give you a specific example, and that is the issue we were just discussing of climate change.The United States and China are the world’s two largest emitters of greenhouse gases, of carbon that is causing the planet to warm.Now, the United States, as a highly developed country, as I said before, per capita, consumes much more energy and emits much more greenhouse gases for each individual than does China.On the other hand, China is growing at a much faster pace and it has a much larger population.So unless both of our countries are willing to take critical steps in dealing with this issue, we will not be able to resolve it.There’s going to be a Copenhagen conference in December in which world leaders are trying to find a recipe so that we can all make commitments that are differentiated so each country would not have the same obligations — obviously China, which has much more poverty, should not have to do exactly the same thing as the United States — but all of us should have these certain obligations in terms of what our plan will be to reduce these greenhouse gases.So that’s an example of what I hope to get out of this meeting — a meeting of the minds between myself and President Hu about how together the United States and China can show leadership.Because I will tell you, other countries around the world will be waiting for us.They will watch to see what we do.And if they say, ah, you know, the United States and China, they’re not serious about this, then they won’t be serious either.That is the burden of leadership that both of our countries now carry.And my hope is, is that the more discussion and dialogue that we have, the more we are able to show this leadership to the world on these many critical issues.Okay?(Applause.)

All right, it’s a — I think it must be a boy’s turn now.Right? So I’ll call on this young man right here.Q(As translated.)Mr.President, good afternoon.I’m from Tongji University.I want to cite a saying from Confucius: ―It is always good to have a friend coming from afar.‖ In Confucius books, there is a great saying which says that harmony is good, but also we uphold differences.China advocates a harmonious world.We know that the United States develops a culture that features diversity.I want to know, what will your government do to build a diversified world with different cultures? What would you do to respect the different cultures and histories of other countries? And what kinds of cooperation we can conduct in the future?

PRESIDENT OBAMA: This is an excellent point.The United States, one of our strengths is that we are a very diverse culture.We have people coming from all around the world.And so there’s no one definition of what an American looks like.In my own family, I have a father who was from Kenya;I have a mother who was from Kansas, in the Midwest of the United States;my sister is half-Indonesian;she’s married to a Chinese person from Canada.So when you see family gatherings in the Obama household, it looks like the United Nations.(Laughter.)

And that is a great strength of the United States, because it means that we learn from different cultures and different foods and different ideas, and that has made us a much more dynamic society.Now, what is also true is that each country in this interconnected world has its own culture and its own history and its own traditions.And I think it’s very important for the United States not to assume that what is good for us is automatically good for somebody else.And we have to have some modesty about our attitudes towards other countries.I have to say, though, as I said in my opening remarks, that we do believe that there are certain fundamental principles that are common to all people, regardless of culture.So, for example, in the United Nations we are very active in trying to make sure that children all around the world are treated with certain basic rights — that if children are being exploited, if there’s forced labor for children, that despite the fact that that may have taken place in the past in many different countries, including the United States, that all countries of the world now should have developed to the point where we are treating children better than we did in the past.That’s a universal value.I believe, for example, the same thing holds true when it comes to the treatment of women.I had a very interesting discussion with the Mayor of Shanghai during lunch right before I came, and he informed me that in many professions now here in China, there are actually more women enrolled in college than there are men, and that they are doing very well.I think that is an excellent indicator of progress, because it turns out that if you look at development around the world, one of the best indicators of whether or not a country does well is how well it educates its girls and how it treats its women.And countries that are tapping into the talents and the energy of women and giving them educations typically do better economically than countries that don’t.So, now, obviously difficult cultures may have different attitudes about the relationship between men and women, but I think it is the view of the United States that it is important for us to affirm the rights of women all around the world.And if we see certain societies in which women are oppressed, or they are not getting opportunities, or there is violence towards women, we will speak out.Now, there may be some people who disagree with us, and we can have a dialogue about that.But we think it’s important, nevertheless, to be true to our ideals and our values.And we — and when we do so, though, we will always do so with the humility and understanding that we are not perfect and that we still have much progress to make.If you talk to women in America, they will tell you that there are still men who have a lot of old-fashioned ideas about the role of women in society.And so we don’t claim that we have solved all these problems, but we do think that it’s important for us to speak out on behalf of these universal ideals and these universal values.Okay? All right.We’re going to take a question from the Internet.Q Hello, Mr.President.It’s a great honor to be here and meet you in person.PRESIDENT OBAMA: Thank you.Q I will be reading a question selected on the Internet to you, and this question is from somebody from Taiwan.In his question, he said: I come from Taiwan.Now I am doing business on the mainland.And due to improved cross-straits relations in recent years, my business in China is doing quite well.So when I heard the news that some people in America would like to propose — continue selling arms and weapons to Taiwan, I begin to get pretty worried.I worry that this may make our cross-straits relations suffer.So I would like to know if, Mr.President, are you supportive of improved cross-straits relations? And although this question is from a businessman, actually, it’s a question of keen concern to all of us young Chinese students, so we’d really like to know your position on this question.Thank you.(Applause.)

PRESIDENT OBAMA: Thank you.Well, I have been clear in the past that my administration fully supports a one-China policy, as reflected in the three joint communiqués that date back several decades, in terms of our relations with Taiwan as well as our relations with the People’s Republic of China.We don’t want to change that policy and that approach.I am very pleased with the reduction of tensions and the improvement in cross-straits relations, and it is my deep desire and hope that we will continue to see great improvement between Taiwan and the rest of — and the People’s Republic in resolving many of these issues.One of the things that I think that the United States, in terms of its foreign policy and its policy with respect to China, is always seeking is ways that through dialogue and negotiations, problems can be solved.We always think that’s the better course.And I think that economic ties and commercial ties that are taking place in this region are helping to lower a lot of the tensions that date back before you were born or even before I was born.Now, there are some people who still look towards the past when it comes to these issues, as opposed to looking towards the future.I prefer to look towards the future.And as I said, I think the commercial ties that are taking place — there’s something about when people think that they can do business and make money that makes them think very clearly and not worry as much about ideology.And I think that that’s starting to happen in this region, and we are very supportive of that process.Okay?

Let’s see, it’s a girl’s turn now, right? Yes, right there.Yes.Hold on, let’s get — whoops, I’m sorry, they took the mic back here.I’ll call on you next.Go ahead, and then I’ll go up here later.Go ahead.Q Thank you.PRESIDENT OBAMA: I’ll call on you later.But I’ll on her first and then I’ll call on you afterwards.Go ahead.Q Okay, thank you.Mr.President, I’m a student from Shanghai Jiao Tong University.I have a question concerning the Nobel Prize for Peace.In your opinion, what’s the main reason that you were honored the Nobel Prize for Peace? And will it give you more responsibility and pressure to — more pressure and the responsibility to promote world peace? And will it bring you — will it influence your ideas while dealing with the international affairs? Thank you very much.PRESIDENT OBAMA: Thank you.That was an excellent question.I have to say that nobody was more surprised than me about winning the Nobel Prize for Peace.Obviously it’s a great honor.I don’t believe necessarily that it’s an honor I deserve, given the extraordinary history of people who have won the prize.All I can do is to, with great humility, accept the fact that I think the committee was inspired by the American people and the possibilities of changing not only America but also America’s approach to the world.And so in some ways I think they gave me the prize but I was more just a symbol of the shift in our approach to world affairs that we are trying to promote.In terms of the burden that I feel, I am extraordinarily honored to be put in the position of President.And as my wife always reminds me when I complain that I’m working too hard, she says, you volunteered for this job.(Laughter.)And so you — there’s a saying — I don’t know if there’s a similar saying in China — we have a saying: ―You made your bed, now you have to sleep in it.‖ And it basically means you have to be careful what you ask for because you might get it.I think that all of us have obligations for trying to promote peace in the world.It’s not always easy to do.There are still a lot of conflicts in the world that are — date back for centuries.If you look at the Middle East, there are wars and conflict that are rooted in arguments going back a thousand years.In many parts of the world — let’s say, in the continent of Africa — there are ethnic and tribal conflicts that are very hard to resolve.And obviously, right now, as President of the United States, part of my job is to serve as Commander-in-Chief, and my first priority is to protect the American people.And because of the attacks on 9/11 and the terrorism that has been taking place around the world where innocent people are being killed, it is my obligation to make sure that we root out these terrorist organizations, and that we cooperate with other countries in terms of dealing with this kind of violence.Nevertheless, although I don’t think that we can ever completely eliminate violence between nations or between peoples, I think that we can definitely reduce the violence between peoples — through dialogue, through the exchange of ideas, through greater understanding between peoples and between cultures.And particularly now when just one individual can detonate a bomb that causes so much destruction, it is more important than ever that we pursue these strategies for peace.Technology is a powerful instrument for good, but it has also given the possibility for just a few people to cause enormous damage.And that’s why I’m hopeful that in my meetings with President Hu and on an ongoing basis, both the United States and China can work together to try to reduce conflicts that are taking place.We have to do so, though, also keeping in mind that when we use our military, because we’re such big and strong countries, that we have to be self-reflective about what we do;that we have to examine our own motives and our own interests to make sure that we are not simply using our military forces because nobody can stop us.That’s a burden that great countries, great powers, have, is to act responsibly in the community of nations.And my hope is, is that the United States and China together can help to create an international norms that reduce conflict around the world.(Applause.)

Okay.All right? Jon — I’m going to call on my Ambassador because I think he has a question that was generated through the Web site of our embassy.This was selected, though, by I think one of the members of our U.S.press corps so that –

AMBASSADOR HUNTSMAN: That’s right.And not surprisingly, ―in a country with 350 million Internet users and 60 million bloggers, do you know of the firewall?‖ And second, ―should we be able to use Twitter freely‖ — is the question.PRESIDENT OBAMA: Well, first of all, let me say that I have never used Twitter.I noticed that young people — they’re very busy with all these electronics.My thumbs are too clumsy to type in things on the phone.But I am a big believer in technology and I’m a big believer in openness when it comes to the flow of information.I think that the more freely information flows, the stronger the society becomes, because then citizens of countries around the world can hold their own governments accountable.They can begin to think for themselves.That generates new ideas.It encourages creativity.And so I’ve always been a strong supporter of open Internet use.I’m a big supporter of non-censorship.This is part of the tradition of the United States that I discussed before, and I recognize that different countries have different traditions.I can tell you that in the United States, the fact that we have free Internet — or unrestricted Internet access is a source of strength, and I think should be encouraged.Now, I should tell you, I should be honest, as President of the United States, there are times where I wish information didn’t flow so freely because then I wouldn’t have to listen to people criticizing me all the time.I think people naturally are — when they’re in positions of power sometimes thinks, oh, how could that person say that about me, or that’s irresponsible, or — but the truth is that because in the United States information is free, and I have a lot of critics in the United States who can say all kinds of things about me, I actually think that that makes our democracy stronger and it makes me a better leader because it forces me to hear opinions that I don’t want to hear.It forces me to examine what I’m doing on a day-to-day basis to see, am I really doing the very best that I could be doing for the people of the United States.And I think the Internet has become an even more powerful tool for that kind of citizen participation.In fact, one of the reasons that I won the presidency was because we were able to mobilize young people like yourself to get involved through the Internet.Initially, nobody thought we could win because we didn’t have necessarily the most wealthy supporters;we didn’t have the most powerful political brokers.But through the Internet, people became excited about our campaign and they started to organize and meet and set up campaign activities and events and rallies.And it really ended up creating the kind of bottom-up movement that allowed us to do very well.Now, that’s not just true in — for government and politics.It’s also true for business.You think about a company like Google that only 20 years ago was — less than 20 years ago was the idea of a couple of people not much older than you.It was a science project.And suddenly because of the Internet, they were able to create an industry that has revolutionized commerce all around the world.So if it had not been for the freedom and the openness that the Internet allows, Google wouldn’t exist.So I’m a big supporter of not restricting Internet use, Internet access, other information technologies like Twitter.The more open we are, the more we can communicate.And it also helps to draw the world together.Think about — when I think about my daughters, Malia and Sasha — one is 11, one is 8 — from their room, they can get on the Internet and they can travel to Shanghai.They can go anyplace in the world and they can learn about anything they want to learn about.And that’s just an enormous power that they have.And that helps, I think, promote the kind of understanding that we talked about.Now, as I said before, there’s always a downside to technology.It also means that terrorists are able to organize on the Internet in ways that they might not have been able to do before.Extremists can mobilize.And so there’s some price that you pay for openness, there’s no denying that.But I think that the good outweighs the bad so much that it’s better to maintain that openness.And that’s part of why I’m so glad that the Internet was part of this forum.Okay?

I’m going to take two more questions.And the next one is from a gentleman, I think.Right here, yes.Here’s the microphone.Q First, I would like to say that it is a great honor for me to stand here to ask you the questions.I think I am so lucky and just appreciate that your speech is so clear that I really do not need such kind of headset.(Laughter.)

And here comes my question.My name is(inaudible)from Fudan University School of Management.And I would like to ask you the question — is that now that someone has asked you something about the Nobel Peace Prize, but I will not ask you in the same aspect.I want to ask you in the other aspect that since it is very hard for you to get such kind of an honorable prize, and I wonder and we all wonder that — how you struggled to get it.And what’s your university/college education that brings you to get such kind of prizes? We are very curious about it and we would like to invite you to share with us your campus education experiences so as to go on the road of success.PRESIDENT OBAMA: Well, first of all, let me tell you that I don’t know if there’s a curriculum or course of study that leads you to win the Nobel Peace Prize.(Laughter.)So I can’t guarantee that.But I think the recipe for success is the one that you are already following.Obviously all of you are working very hard, you’re studying very hard.You’re curious.You’re willing to think about new ideas and think for yourself.You know, the people who I meet now that I find most inspiring who are successful I think are people who are not only willing to work very hard but are constantly trying to improve themselves and to think in new ways, and not just accept the conventional wisdom.Obviously there are many different paths to success, and some of you are going to be going into government service;some of you might want to be teachers or professors;some of you might want to be businesspeople.But I think that whatever field you go into, if you’re constantly trying to improve and never satisfied with not having done your best, and constantly asking new questions — ―Are there things that I could be doing differently? Are there new approaches to problems that nobody has thought of before, whether it’s in science or technology or in the arts? — those are usually the people who I think are able to rise about the rest.The one last piece of advice, though, that I would have that has been useful for me is the people who I admire the most and are most successful, they’re not just thinking only about themselves but they’re also thinking about something larger than themselves.So they want to make a contribution to society.They want to make a contribution to their country, their nation, their city.They are interested in having an impact beyond their own immediate lives.I think so many of us, we get caught up with wanting to make money for ourselves and have a nice car and have a nice house and — all those things are important, but the people who really make their mark on the world is because they have a bigger ambition.They say, how can I help feed hungry people? Or, how can I help to teach children who don’t have an education? Or, how can I bring about peaceful resolution of conflicts? Those are the people I think who end up making such a big difference in the world.And I’m sure that young people like you are going to be able to make that kind of difference as long as you keep working the way you’ve been working.All right? All right, this is going to be the last question, unfortunately.We’ve run out of time so quickly.Our last Internet question, because I want to make sure that we got all three of our fine students here.Q Mr.President, it’s a great honor for the last question.And I’m a college student from Fudan University, and today I’m also the representative of China’s Youth(inaudible.)And this question I think is from Beijing: Paid great attention to your Afghanistan policies, and he would like to know whether terrorism is still the greatest security concern for the United States? And how do you assess the military actions in Afghanistan, or whether it will turn into another Iraqi war? Thank you very much.PRESIDENT OBAMA: I think that’s an excellent question.Well, first of all, I do continue to believe that the greatest threat to United States’ security are the terrorist networks like al Qaeda.And the reason is, is because even though they are small in number, what they have shown is, is that they have no conscience when it comes to the destruction of innocent civilians.And because of technology today, if an organization like that got a weapon of mass destruction on its hands — a nuclear or a chemical or a biological weapon — and they used it in a city, whether it’s in Shanghai or New York, just a few individuals could potentially kill tens of thousands of people, maybe hundreds of thousands.So it really does pose an extraordinary threat.Now, the reason we originally went into Afghanistan was because al Qaeda was in Afghanistan, being hosted by the Taliban.They have now moved over the border of Afghanistan and they are in Pakistan now, but they continue to have networks with other extremist organizations in that region.And I do believe that it is important for us to stabilize Afghanistan so that the people of Afghanistan can protect themselves, but they can also be a partner in reducing the power of these extremist networks.Now, obviously it is a very difficult thing — one of the hardest things about my job is ordering young men and women into the battlefield.I often have to meet with the mothers and fathers of the fallen, those who do not come home.And it is a great weight on me.It gives me a heavy heart.Fortunately, our Armed Services is — the young men and women who participate, they believe so strongly in their service to their country that they are willing to go.And I think that it is possible — working in a broader coalition with our allies in NATO and others that are contributing like Australia — to help train the Afghans so that they have a functioning government, that they have their own security forces, and then slowly we can begin to pull our troops out because there’s no longer that vacuum that existed after the Taliban left.But it’s a difficult task.It’s not easy.And ultimately I think in trying to defeat these terrorist extremists, it’s important to understand it’s not just a military exercise.We also have to think about what motivates young people to become terrorists, why would they become suicide bombers.And although there are obviously a lot of different reasons, including I think the perversion of religion, in thinking that somehow these kinds of violent acts are appropriate, part of what’s happened in places like Pakistan and Afghanistan is these young people have no education, they have no opportunities, and so they see no way for them to move forward in life, and that leads them into thinking that this is their only option.And so part of what we want to do in Afghanistan is to find ways that we can train teachers and create schools and improve agriculture so that people have a greater sense of hope.That won’t change the ideas of a Osama bin Laden who are very ideologically fixed on trying to strike at the West, but it will change the pool of young people who they can recruit from.And that is at least as important, if not more important over time, as whatever military actions that we can take.Okay?

All right, I have had a wonderful time.I am so grateful to all of you.First of all, let me say I’m very impressed with all of your English.Clearly you’ve been studying very hard.And having a chance to meet with all of you I think has given me great hope for the future of U.S.-China relations.I hope that many of you have the opportunity to come and travel and visit the United States.You will be welcome.I think you will find that the American people feel very warmly towards the people of China.And I am very confident that, with young people like yourselves and the young people that I know in the United States, that our two great countries will continue to prosper and help to bring about a more peaceful and secure world.So thank you very much everybody.Thank you.(Applause.)

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