《(1912制作)奥巴马英语演讲文稿(一二三四五)》.pdf

1912 制作 一 Yesterday, we learned that the economy lost another 651,000 jobs in the month of February, which brings the total number of jobs lost in this recession to 4.4 million. The unemployment rate has now surpassed 8 percent, the highest rate in a quarter century. These arent just statistics, but hardships experienced personally by millions of Americans who no longer know how theyll pay their bills 账单, or make their mortgage 抵押借款, or raise 扶养 their families. From the day I took office, I knew that solving this crisis would not be easy, nor would it happen overnight. And we will continue to face difficult days in the months ahead. But I also believe that we will get through this -- that if we act swiftly and boldly and responsibly, the United States of America will emerge stronger and more prosperous than it was before. Thats why my administration is committed to doing all thats necessary to address this crisis 处理 危机 and lead us to a better day. Thats why were moving forward with an economic agenda that will jumpstart job creation, restart lending, relieve responsible homeowners, and address the long-term economic challenges of our time: the cost of health care, our dependence on oil, and the state of our schools. To prevent foreclosures 丧失抵押品赎回权 for as many as 4 million homeowners -- and lower interest rates and lift home values for millions more -- we are implementing a plan to allow lenders to work with borrowers to refinance or restructure their mortgages. On Wednesday, the Department of Treasury and Housing and Urban Development released the guidelines 指导方针 that lenders will use for lowering mortgage payments. This plan is now at work. To restore 修复 the availability of affordable loans for families and businesses --