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【美国总统电台演讲】2012-09-152012-09-17 来源： 点击:16492美国总统周末电台演讲：华盛顿白宫奥巴马电台演讲Weekly Address: Carrying on the Work of Our Fallen HeroesRemarks of President Barack ObamaWeekly AddressThe White HouseSaturday,September 15, 2012This week in Libya, we lost four of our fellow Americans. Glen Doherty, Tyrone Woods, Sean Smith, and Chris Stevens were all killed in an outrageous attack on our diplomatic post in Benghazi.These four Americans represented the very best of our country.Glen and Tyrone had each served America as Navy SEALs for many years, before continuing their service providing security for our diplomats in Libya. They died as they lived their lives defending their fellow Americans, and advancing the values that all of us hold dear.Sean also started his service in uniform, in the Air Force. He then spent years at the State Department, on several continents, always answering his countrys call. And Ambassador Chris Stevens died a hero in two countries here in the United States, where he inspired those of us who knew him; and in Libya, a country that he helped to save, where he ultimately laid down his life.On Friday, I was able to tell their families how much the American people appreciated their service. Without people like them, America could not sustain the freedoms we enjoy, the security we demand, and the leadership that the entire world counts on.As we mourn their loss, we must also send a clear and resolute message to the world: those who attack our people will find no escape from justice. We will not waver in their pursuit. And we will never allow anyone to shake the resolve of the United States of America.This tragic attack takes place at a time of turmoil and protest in many different countries. I have made it clear that the United States has a profound respect for people of all faiths. We stand for religious freedom. And we reject the denigration of any religion including Islam.Yet there is never any justification for violence. There is no religion that condones the targeting of innocent men and women. There is no excuse for attacks on our Embassies and Consulates. And so long as I am Commander-in-Chief, the United States will never tolerate efforts to harm our fellow Americans.Right now, we are doing whatever we can to protect Americans who are serving abroad. We are in contact with governments around the globe, to strengthen our cooperation, and underscore that every nation has a responsibility to help us protect our people. We have moved forward with an effort to see that justice is done for those we lost, and we will not rest until that work is done.Most of all, we must reaffirm that we will carry on the work of our fallen heroes.I know the images on our televisions are disturbing. But let us never forget that for every angry mob, there are millions who yearn for the freedom, and dignity, and hope that our flag represents. That is the cause of America the ideals that took root in our founding; the opportunity that drew so many to our shores; and the awesome progress that we have promoted all across the globe.We are Americans. We know that our spirit cannot be broken, and the foundation of our leadership cannot be shaken. That is the legacy of the four Americans we lost men who will live on in the hearts of those they loved, and the strength of the country they served.So with their memory to guide us, we will carry forward the work of making our country stronger, our citizens safer, and the world a better and more hopeful place. Thank you.【美国总统电台演讲】2012-09-082012-09-10 来源： 点击:35382美国总统周末电台演讲：华盛顿白宫奥巴马电台演讲WASHINGTON, DCIn this weeks address, President Obama marked the eleventh anniversary of the September 11th attacks by remembering the innocent lives lost, and honoring the first responders and men and women in uniform who have served and sacrificed to keep our country safe. In the difficult years following the attacks, the United States has come back stronger as a nation, decimated the leadership of al-Qaeda, ensured that Osama bin Laden will never attack America again, and strengthened our alliances across the world. Looking forward, we will continue to demonstrate that the legacy of 9/11 is that no adversary or act of terrorism can change who we are as Americans, and that we will always come together to preserve and protect the country we love.Remarks of President Barack ObamaWeekly AddressThe White HouseSaturday,September 08, 2012This week, we mark the eleventh anniversary of the September 11th attacks. Its a time to remember the nearly 3,000 innocent men, women and children we lost, and the families they left behind. Its a chance to honor the courage of the first responders who risked their lives on that day, and every day since. And its an opportunity to give thanks for our men and women in uniform who have served and sacrificed, sometimes far from home, to keep our country safe.This anniversary is about them. Its also a time to reflect on just how far weve come as a nation these past eleven years.On that clear September morning, as America watched the towers fall, and the Pentagon burn, and the wreckage smoldering in a Pennsylvania field, we were filled with questions. Where had the attacks come from, and how would America respond? Would they fundamentally weaken the country we love? Would they change who we are?The last decade has been a difficult one, but together, we have answered those questions and come back stronger as a nation.We took the fight to al Qaeda, decimated their leadership, and put them on a path to defeat. And thanks to the courage and skill of our intelligence personnel and armed forces, Osama bin Laden will never threaten America again.Instead of pulling back from the world, weve strengthened our alliances while improving our security here at home. As Americans, we refuse to live in fear. Today, a new tower rises above the New York skyline. And our country is stronger, safer and more respected in the world.Instead of turning on each other, weve resisted the temptation to give in to mistrust and suspicion. I have always said that America is at war with al Qaeda and its affiliates and we will never be at war with Islam or any other religion. We are the United States of America. Our freedom and diversity make us unique, and they will always be central to who we are as a nation.Instead of changing who we are, the attacks have brought out the best in the American people. More than 5 million members of the 9/11 Generation have worn Americas uniform over the past decade, and weve seen an outpouring of goodwill towards our military, veterans, and their families. Together, theyve done everything weve asked of them. Weve ended the war in Iraq and brought our troops home. We brought an end to the Taliban regime. Weve trained Afghan Security Forces, and forged a partnership with a new Afghan Government. And by the end 2014, the transition in Afghanistan will be complete and our war there will be over.And finally, instead of turning inward with grief, weve honored the memory of those we lost by giving back to our communities, serving those in need, and reaffirming the values at the heart of who we are as a people. Thats why we mark September 11th as a National Day of Service and Remembrance. Because we are one American family. And we look out for each other not just on the difficult days, but every day.Eleven years later, thats the legacy of 9/11 the ability to say with confidence that no adversary and no act of terrorism can change who we are. We are Americans, and we will protect and preserve this country we love. On this solemn anniversary, lets remember those we lost, let us reaffirm the values they stood for, and let us keep moving forward as one nation and one people.【美国总统电台演讲】2012-09-012012-09-03 来源： 点击:35759美国总统周末电台演讲：华盛顿白宫奥巴马电台演讲Honoring Our Nations Service Members and Military FamiliesRemarks of President Barack ObamaWeekly AddressThe White HouseSaturday,September 01, 2012Hi, everybody. On Friday, I visited Fort Bliss in Texas, where I met with some of our extraordinary men and women in uniform to mark the second anniversary of the end of major combat in Iraq.It was a chance to thank our troops for the outstanding work theyve done over the last decade. Fort Bliss is home to soldiers who took part in every major phase of the Iraq War from the initial assault on Baghdad; to the years of fighting block by block; to the partnership with the Iraqi people that helped give them a chance to forge their own destiny.And while the war itself remains a source of controversy here at home, one thing will never be in doubt the members of our armed forces are patriots in every sense of the word. They met every mission and performed every task that was asked of them with precision, commitment and skill. And now, with no Americans fighting in Iraq, its my privilege on behalf of a grateful nation to once again congratulate these men and women on a job well done.This anniversary is a chance to appreciate how far weve come. But its also a reminder that there is still difficult work ahead of us in Afghanistan. Some of the soldiers I met at Fort Bliss had just come home from the battlefield, and others are getting ready to ship out.Weve broken the Talibans momentum in Afghanistan, and begun the transition to an Afghan lead. Next month, the last of the troops I ordered as part of the surge against the Taliban will come home, and by 2014, the transition to Afghan lead will be complete.But as long as we have a single American in harms way, we will continue to do everything in our power to keep them safe and help them succeed. That means giving them a clear mission and the equipment they need on the front lines. But it also means taking care of our veterans and their families. Because no one who fights for this country should have to fight for a job or a roof over their head when they come home.I also told our soldiers at Bliss that part of honoring their service means strengthening the nation they fought so hard to protect. As we turn the page on a decade of war, its time to do some nation-building here at home.My grandfathers generation came back from World War II and helped form the backbone of the greatest middle-class in history. They helped this country come back stronger than before. Todays veterans have the skills, the discipline, and the leadership skills to do the exact same thing and its our job to give them that chance.Its time to build a nation that lives up to the ideals that so many Americans have fought for a nation where they can realize the dream they sacrificed to protect. We need to rebuild our roads and runways and ports. We need to lay broadband lines across this country and put our veterans back to work as cops and firefighters in communities that need them. And we need to come together to make America a place where hard work is rewarded and anyone willing to put in the effort can make it if they try.Thats how we can honor our troops. Thats the welcome home theyve earned.Thanks, and have a great weekend【美国总统电台演讲】2012-08-252012-08-27 来源： 点击:35364美国总统周末电台演讲：华盛顿白宫奥巴马电台演讲WASHINGTON, DC In this weeks address, President Obama spoke to the American people about the critical need to strengthen and preserve Medicare for our seniors and future generations, because those who have worked hard throughout their lives should not lose their homes or life savings just because they get sick. Through the Presidents Affordable Care Act, nearly 5.4 million seniors have already saved an average of more than $700 on prescription drugs, preventive care services like mammograms are free without co-pay, and the Presidents plan extends the life of Medicare by almost a decade by cracking down on waste, fraud, and overpayments. Republicans in Congress have put forward a very different plan that turns Medicare into a voucher programunder one plan forcing seniors to pay an extra $6,400 out of their own pocket for care-and effectively ends Medicare as we know it. The President believes that our seniors deserve better and will work with anyone to keep improving the current system to give our seniors the security and peace of mind they have earned.Remarks of President Barack ObamaWeekly AddressThe White HouseSaturday,August 25, 2012Hi, everybody. Over the last few weeks, theres been a lot of talk about Medicare, with a lot of accusations and misinformation flying around. So today I want to step back for a minute and share with you some actual facts and news about the program.This week, we found out that, thanks to the health care law we passed, nearly 5.4 million seniors with Medicare have saved over $4.1 billion on prescription drugs. Thats an average of more than $700 per person. And this year alone, 18 million seniors with Medicare have taken advantage of preventive care benefits like mammograms or other cancer screenings that now come at no extra cost.Thats progress. It means that seniors everywhere are getting the care they need for less. And if you have questions about what benefits youre entitled to, you can go to to find out.This news is also a reminder of whats really at stake when we talk about the future of Medicare. Its not about overheated rhetoric at election time. Its about a promise this country made to our seniors that says if you put in a lifetime of hard work, you shouldnt lose your home or your life savings just because you get sick.Over the last 47 years, millions of Americans have worked for that promise. Theyve earned it. And for many seniors, the care theyve gotten through Medicare has made all the difference in the world.Growing up as the son of a single mother, I was raised with the help of my grandparents. I saw how important things like Medicare and Social Security were in their lives. And I saw the peace of mind it gave them.Thats why, as President, my goal has been to strengthen these programs now, and preserve them for future generations. Because todays seniors deserve that same peace of mind. And the millions of Americans who are working hard right now deserve to know that the care they need will be available when they need it.Thats why, as part of the Affordable Care Act, we gave seniors deeper discounts on prescription drugs, and made sure preventive care like mammograms are free without a co-pay. Weve extended the life of Medicare by almost a decade. And Ive proposed reforms that will save Medicare money by getting rid of wasteful spending in the health care system and reining in insurance companies reforms that wont touch your guaranteed Medicare benefits. Not by a single dime.Republicans in Congress have put forward a very different plan. They want to turn Medicare into a voucher program. That means that instead of being guaranteed Medicare, seniors would get a voucher to buy insurance, but it wouldnt keep up with costs. As a result, one plan would force seniors to pay an extra $6,400 a year for the same benefits they get now. And it would effectively end Medicare as we know it.I think our seniors deserve better. Im willing to work with anyone to keep improving the current system, but I refuse to do anything that undermines the basic idea of Medicare as a guarantee for seniors who get sick.Here in America, we believe in keeping our promises especially to our seniors who have put in a lifetime of hard work and deserve to enjoy their golden years. Thats what Medicare is all about. Thats why we need to strengthen and preserve it for future generations. And as long as I have the honor of serving as your President, thats exactly what Ill do.Thanks, and have a great weekend.【美国总统电台演讲】2012-08-182012-08-20 来源： 点击:25461美国总统周末电台演讲：华盛顿白宫奥巴马电台演讲With students starting to head back to school, President Obama used this weeks address to discuss the critical role that education plays in Americas future. Nothing is more important to a childs education than a great teacher. Unfortunately, tens of thousands of teachers will not be going back to school this year, partially because of budget cuts at the state and local level. That means more crowded classrooms, fewer kindergarten and preschool programs, and shorter school years and weeks. President Obama has proposed a jobs bill that would help states prevent further layoffs and rehire teachers, but Congress refuses to pass it. Instead, the budget that almost every Republican voted for would further cut education in order to give tax breaks to millionaires and billionaires. The White House has taken steps including investing in science and math, giving states more flexibility on No Child Left Behind, and increasing financial aid for millions of young people, but in order to help America lead in the 21st century, our elected officials in Congress must stand up for our nations young people to help ensure that we have the strongest education system in the world.Remarks of President Barack ObamaWeekly AddressThe White HouseSaturday,August 18, 2012Hi, everybody. This week, I spent some time traveling across Iowa talking with folks about rebuilding an economy where if you work hard, you and your family can get ahead.And along the way, I stopped in at Cascade High School to thank the teachers there for doing such a great job and wish them luck as they head back to the classroom for this school year.Theres nothing more important to our countrys future than the education we give our kids. And theres no one more important to that education than the person at the front of the classroom.Teachers matter. Most work tirelessly, with modest pay, sometimes digging into their own pocket for school supplies just to ma