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美参议院批准马克斯·鲍卡斯为新任驻华大使 The Senate easily confirmed longtime Sen. Max Baucus on Thursday to become ambassador to China, handing the job to a lawmaker well-versed in U.S. trade policy but with little expertise about military and other issues that have raised tensions with Beijing. 美国参议院2月6日以96票支持、0票反对的表决最终批准马克斯·鲍卡斯为新任驻华大使。结果宣布前后，鲍卡斯接受了同事的祝贺。 ? Senators gave final approval to the nomination of the moderate Baucus, D-Mont., by 96-0. Trim and youthful looking for his 72 years, Baucus accepted colleagues congratulations before and during the roll call and voted present for his own nomination. ? Chairman of the Senate Finance Committee, Baucus has worked with Republicans during his 35 years in the Senate on issues ranging from taxes to health care reform -- an independent streak that has vexed Democratic colleagues. ? Baucus supported GOP President George W. Bushs sweeping 2001 tax cuts and his 2003 creation of Medicare prescription drug benefits, despite opposition by most Democrats. ? He also helped write President Barack Obamas 2010 health care overhaul. Congress approved that measure solely with Democratic votes after Baucus spent months trying to craft a bipartisan（两党连立的） version with Republicans. ? Im proud to stand up for it, because it is helping millions of Americans, Baucus said in farewell remarks on the Senate floor after Thursdays vote, defending a law that Republicans are making a top issue this election year. ? Most recently, hed been working with Republicans to craft bills revamping the income tax system and streamlining congressional votes on trade treaties Obama is seeking with Asia and Europe. ? His passion is well-known to all of us, his decades of experience here in Congress. Hes an excellent choice that President Obama made to represent Americas interests in China, said Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid, D-Nev. ? Sen. Orrin Hatch, R-Utah, a long-time Finance panel colleague, lauded the Montanan for his willingness to put partisan differences aside for t