《奥巴马2016国情咨文报告》.doc

奥巴马2010国情咨文报告 Madam Speaker, Vice President Biden, members of Congress, distinguished guests, and fellow Americans: 奥巴马总统；议长女士，副总统，各位国会议员，尊敬的来宾，美国同胞们； Our Constitution declares that from time to time, the President shall give to Congress information about the state of our union.? For 220 years, our leaders have fulfilled this duty. Theyve done so during periods of prosperity and tranquility.? And theyve done so in the midst of war and depression; at moments of great strife and great struggle. 我们的宪法规定，美国总统需要向国会作国情咨文的报告。一路走来的220里，无论是在繁荣和平时期，还是在战争或危机时期，甚至即使存在激烈的冲突和战斗，历届美国总统都完成了这一使命。 Its tempting to look back on these moments and assume that our progress was inevitable -– that America was always destined to succeed.? But when the Union was turned back at Bull Run, and the Allies first landed at Omaha Beach, victory was very much in doubt.? When the market crashed on Black Tuesday, and civil rights marchers were beaten on Bloody Sunday, the future was anything but certain. 这些历史时刻吸引着我们去回顾并呈现出我们的进步是不可避免的，美国一直注定会取得成功。然而，当美国股市持续了10年的牛市崩溃、盟军于奥马哈海滩登陆时，我们一直拥有的胜利曾遭受质疑。那个“黑色星期二”以及游行民众在那个流血的星期日被镇压时，美国的未来充满了不确定性。 These were the times that tested the courage of our convictions, and the strength of our union.? And despite all our divisions and disagreements, our hesitations and our fears, America prevailed because we chose to move forward as one nation, as one people. Again, we are tested. And again, we must answer historys call. 这些都是历史上考验我们的信念和美国力量的时刻。无论我们拥有怎样的分歧，是否犹豫并感到恐惧，美国最终取得了胜利，因为我们选择团结起来作为一个国家、一个民族前进。今天，我们再一次面临着历史的考验，我们也再一次必须接受历史的挑战。 One year ago, I took office amid two wars, an economy rocked by a severe recession, a financial system on the verge of collapse, and a government deeply in debt.? Experts from across the political spectrum warned that if we did not act, we might face a second depression.? So we acted -– immediately and aggressively.? And one year later, the worst of the storm has passed. 一年前，美国处于两场战争之中，经济遭遇严重衰退，金融体系处在崩溃边缘，政府深陷债务之中，我在这样的一个时刻当选了美国总统。不同政治派别的专家对我们提出警告