奥巴马给女儿的信：我们一家的大冒险.docVIP

奥巴马给女儿的信：我们一家的大冒险 永久网址： /ms/2734/live273480.shtml 复制-发送给好友 拍摄地点： [安徽·安庆] 不详 发布时间：2009-01-17 16:09:11 奥巴马给女儿的信：我们一家的大冒险 2009/01/17 “What I Want For You- And Every Child in America” by President-Elect Barack Obama (Published in Parade Magazine) 美国准总统奥巴马在即将上任之际，写了封感性十足的公开信给两个尚未成年的女儿，为这两年多半时间没能陪在她们身旁致上歉意，并为自己为何选择迈向白宫之路做了番解释。 这封信发表在美国大观杂志上，全文翻译如下Dear Malia and Sasha,I know that youve both had a lot of fun these last two years on the campaign trail, going to picnics and parades and state fairs, eating all sorts of junk food your mother and I probably shouldnt have let you have. But I also know that it hasnt always been easy for you and Mom, and that as excited as you both are about that new puppy, it doesnt make up for all the time weve been apart. I know how much Ive missed these past two years, and today I want to tell you a little more about why I decided to take our family on this journey. 亲爱的马莉亚和莎夏：我知道这两年你们俩随我一路竞选都有过不少乐子，野餐、游行、逛州博览会，吃了各种或许我和你妈不该让你们吃的垃圾食物。然而我也知道，你们俩和你妈的日子，有时候并不惬意。新来的小狗虽然令你们兴奋，却无法弥补我们不在一起的所有时光。我明白这两年我错过的太多了，今天我要再向你们说说为何我决定带领我们一家走上这趟旅程。When I was a young man, I thought life was all about me—about how Id make my way in the world, become successful, and get the things I want. But then the two of you came into my world with all your curiosity and mischief and those smiles that never fail to fill my heart and light up my day. And suddenly, all my big plans for myself didnt seem so important anymore. I soon found that the greatest joy in my life was the joy I saw in yours. And I realized that my own life wouldnt count for much unless I was able to ensure that you had every opportunity for happiness and fulfillment in yours. In the end, girls, thats why I ran for President: because of what I want for you and for every child in this nation. 当我还年轻的时候，我认为生活就该绕着我转：我如何在这世上得心应手，成功立业，得到我想要的。后来，你们俩进入了我的世界，带来的种种好奇、淘气和微笑，总能填满我的心，照亮我的日子。突然之间，我为自己谱写的伟大计划显得不再那么重要了。我很快便发现，我在你们生命中看到的快乐，就是我自己生命中最大的快乐。而我也同时体认到，如果我不能确保你们此生能够拥有追求幸福和自我实现的一切机会，我自己的生命