美国总统在感恩节火鸡赦免仪式英语演讲稿.docVIP

美国总统在感恩节火鸡赦免仪式英语演讲稿 　　Good afternoon, everybody, andhappy Thanksgiving. 　　The office of the presidency --the most powerful position in the world -- brings with it manyawesome andsolemn responsibilities. This is not oneof them. (Laughter.) But the White HouseTurkey Pardon is a greattradition. And I know Malia loves it --as does Sasha. 　　Generally speaking, Thanksgivingis a bad day to be a turkey. Especiallyat a house with twodogs. So I saluteour two guests of honor -- Caramel and Popcorn -- for their bravery. Theycameall the way from outside Badger, Minnesota to be with us. They, like my Chief of Staff, areVikingsfans. (Laughter.) I’m not sure that theyknow -- (turkeys gobble) -- uh-oh. (Laughter.)See. I#39;m not sure they know that that my Bears areheading to Minnesota on Sunday, but in thespirit of Thanksgiving, I#39;m going togive them a break. 　　We are also excited to havestudents from Badger High School here. (Applause.) Where areyouguys? There they are, right there. And finally, let me say thank you to JohnBurkel, chairmanof the National TurkeyFederation. Give him a big round ofapplause. (Applause.) 　　Now, 80 turkeys on John’s farmcompeted for the chance to make it to the White House, andstay off theThanksgiving table. It was, quite literally, the hunger games. (Laughter.) and then,after weeks of vocal practice and prepping for the cameras,the two tributes, Caramel andPopcorn went head-to-head together for America’svote as top gobbler. 　　The competition was stiff, but wecan officially declare that Popcorn is the winner -- (applause) -- proving thateven a turkey with a funny name can find a place in politics. (Laughter.) As for Caramel, he’s sticking around, and he’s already busy raisingmoney for hisnext campaign. (Laughter.) 　　On a more serious note, latertoday, Michelle, Malia, Sasha, and I will bring a couple lessfortunate turkeysto a great organization that works to help out our neighbors here in D.C.whoneed it most. And I want to thankJaindl’s Turkey Farm i