奥巴马宣布结束对伊作战讲话中英对照.docVIP

Good evening. Tonight, Id like to talk to you about the end of our combat mission in Iraq, the ongoing security challenges we face, and the need to rebuild our nation here at home. 晚上好。今晚，我想对你们谈一谈我们在伊拉克作战任务的结果，我们当前面临的安全挑战，以及我们重建美国经济的必要性。 I know this historic moment comes at a time of great uncertainty for many Americans. We have now been through nearly a decade of war. We have endured a long and painful recession. And sometimes in the midst of these storms, the future that we are trying to build for our nation - a future of lasting peace and long-term prosperity may seem beyond our reach. 我明白，对于许多美国人而言，这一历史性时刻的来临恰逢存有太多不确定性之时。现在，我们经历了一场近十年的战争。我们经历了漫长而痛苦的经济衰退。在这些暴风雨中的某些时候，我们试图为国家打造的未来——一个有着持久和平和长期繁荣的未来——似乎显得遥不可及。 But this milestone should serve as a reminder to all Americans that the future is ours to shape if we move forward with confidence and commitment. It should also serve as a message to the world that the United States of America intends to sustain and strengthen our leadership in this young century. 不过，这个具有里程碑意义的重要事件应该提醒所有美国人，如果我们带着自信和承诺继续前进，未来就会由我们塑造。它也应该向世界传达一个信息，在这个新的世纪里，美国人打算维持并加强我们的领导地位。 From this desk, seven and a half years ago, President Bush announced the beginning of military operations in Iraq. Much has changed since that night. A war to disarm a state became a fight against an insurgency. Terrorism and sectarian warfare threatened to tear Iraq apart. Thousands of Americans gave their lives; tens of thousands have been wounded. Our relations abroad were strained. Our unity at home was tested. 七年半前，在这张办公桌前，布什总统宣布我们在伊拉克的军事行动开始。自那天晚上以来，情况发生了许多变化。一场解除国家武装的战争已经变成了一场打击叛乱的战争。恐怖主义和宗派战争威胁要将伊拉克撕裂。数千美国人牺牲了自己的生命，数万美国人在战争中受伤。我们的对外关系面临困扰。我们的国内团结受到了挑战。 These are the rough waters encountered during the course of one of Americas longest wars. Yet there has been one constant amidst those shifting tides. At every turn, Americas men and women in uniform have served with courage and resolve. As Commander-in-Chief, I am proud of their service. Like all Americans, I am aw