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The circumstances under which I have been called for a limited period to preside over the destinies of the Republic fill me with a profound sense of responsibility, but with nothing like shrinking apprehension. I repair to the post ass igned me not as to one sought, but in obedience to the unsolicited expression of your will, answerable only for a fearless, faithful, and diligent exercise of my best powers. 我被召唤来在一定期间内负责共和国命运的这一处境使我充满深刻的责任感，但无任何怯弱的畏惧。但我不是通过自身寻求来履行这任命我的职务，而是服从于你们愿望的自发表达，对之只有以我的无畏、忠诚，和勤勉来行使我的权It is a relief to feel that no heart but my own can know the personal regret, and bitter sorrow over which I have been borne to a position so suitable for others rather than desirable for myself. 因为只有我自己才知道，在我承担一个对别人更适合而非我自己之所欲的职务时的私自懊恼，和痛苦遗憾，感到这一点也是一种解脱。 力才能回报。 I ought to be, and am , truly grateful for the rare manifestation of the nations confidence; but this,so far from lightening my obligations, only adds to their weight. 我应该并已经真正感谢国家对我信任的罕有证明；但这在照亮我的责任之外，也加重了其负荷。 You have summoned me in my weakness; you must sustain me by your strength. 你们已召唤了有缺点的我；你们必须以你们的力量来支持我。 When looking for the fulfillment of reasonable requirements, you will not be unmindful of the great changes which have occurred, even within the last quarter of a century, and the consequent augmentation and complexity of duties imposed in the administration both of your home and foreign affairs. 当寻求合理要求的实现时，你们将不会注意已发生的巨大转变。即使是在过去的二十五年，以及后来国内和外交事务责任的加重和复杂。 The great objects of our pursuit as people are best to be attained by peace and are entirely consistent with the tranquillity and interests of the rest of mankind. 作为一个民族我们所追求的伟大目标最好是通过和平手段实现，并和其他人民的和平和利益一致。 With the neighboring nations upon our continent we should cultivate kindly and fraternal relations. 我们要与这块大陆的邻国培养友好的兄弟关系。 We can desire nothing in regard to them so much as to see them consolidate their strength and pursue the paths of prosperity and happiness. 我们除了希望看到他们加强自身力量和追求繁荣幸福的路线之外不再对他们有任何欲望。 If in the course of their growth we sho