第一篇：奥巴马每周演讲稿 (16)

2010-10-09

The other day, I was talking about education with some folks in the backyard of an Albuquerque home, and someone asked a question that’s stayed with me.He asked, if we don’t have homes to go to, what good is an education? It was a heartfelt question, one that could be asked by anyone who’s lost a home or a job in this recession.Because if you’re out of work or facing foreclosure, all that really matters is a new job.All that really matters is a roof over your head.All that really matters is getting back on your feet.That’s why I’m fighting each and every day to jumpstart job-creation in the private sector;to help our small business owners grow and hire;to rebuild our economy so it lifts up a middle class that’s been battered for so long.But even as we focus on doing all that;even as we focus on speeding up our economic recovery;we also know that when it comes to jobs, opportunity, and prosperity in the 21st century, nothing is more important than the quality of your education.At a time when most of the new jobs being created will require some kind of higher education;when countries that out-educate us today will outcompete us tomorrow, giving our kids the best education possible is an economic imperative.That’s why, from the start of my administration, we’ve been fighting to offer every child in this country a world-class education – from the cradle to the classroom, from college through a career.Earlier this week, I announced a new Skills for America’s Future initiative that will help community colleges and employers match what’s taught in the classroom with what’s needed in the private sector, so we can connect students looking for jobs with businesses looking to hire.We’re eliminating tens of billions of dollars in wasteful subsidies for banks to administer student loans, and using that money to make college more affordable for millions of students.And we’ve launched a Race to the Top in our states to make sure our students, all of them, are graduating from high school ready for college – so we can meet our goal of graduating a higher proportion of students from college than any other country in the world by 2020.And yet, if Republicans in Congress had their way, we’d have a harder time meeting that goal.We’d have a harder time offering our kids the best education possible.Because they’d have us cut education by 20 percent – cuts that would reduce financial aid for eight million students;cuts that would leave our great and undervalued community colleges without the resources they need to prepare our graduates for the jobs of the future.Now, it is true that when it comes to our budget, we have real challenges to meet.And if we’re serious about getting our fiscal house in order, we’ll need to make some tough choices.I’m prepared to make those choices.But what I’m not prepared to do is shortchange our children’s education.What I’m not prepared to do is undercut their economic future, your economic future, or the economic future of the United States of America.Nothing would be more detrimental to our prospects for success than cutting back on education.It would consign America to second place in our fiercely competitive global economy.But China and India aren’t playing for second.South Korea and Germany aren’t playing for second.They’re playing for first – and so should the United States of America.Instead of being shortsighted and shortchanging our kids, we should be doubling down on them.We should be giving every child in America a chance to make the most of their lives;to fulfill their God-given potential.We should be fighting to lead the global economy in this century, just like we did in the last.And that’s what I’ll continue fighting to do in the months and years ahead.Thanks, everybody, and have a great weekend.

第二篇：奥巴马每周演讲稿

2010-06-26

This weekend, I’m traveling to Toronto to meet with members of the G20.There, I hope we can build on the progress we made at last year’s G20 summits by coordinating our global financial reform efforts to make sure a crisis like the one from which we are still recovering never happens again.We’ve made great progress toward passing such reform here at home.As I speak, we are on the cusp of enacting the toughest financial reforms since the Great Depression.I don’t have to tell you why these reforms are so important.We’re still digging ourselves out of an economic crisis that happened largely because there wasn’t strong enough oversight on Wall Street.We can’t build a strong economy in America over the long-run without ending this status quo, and laying a new foundation for growth and prosperity.That’s what the Wall Street reforms currently making their way through Congress will help us do – reforms that represent 90% of what I proposed when I took up this fight.We’ll put in place the strongest consumer financial protections in American history, and create an independent agency with an independent director and an independent budget to enforce them.Credit card companies will no longer be able to mislead you with pages and pages of fine print.You will no longer be subject to all kinds of hidden fees and penalties, or the predatory practices of unscrupulous lenders.Instead, we’ll make sure credit card companies and mortgage companies play by the rules.And you’ll be empowered with easy-to-understand forms, and the clear and concise information you need to make the financial decisions that are best for you and your family.Wall Street reform will also strengthen our economy in a number of other ways.We’ll make our financial system more transparent by bringing the kinds of complex trades that helped trigger this crisis – trades in a $600 trillion derivatives market – finally into the light of day.We’ll enact what’s called the Volcker Rule to make sure banks protected by a safety net like the FDIC can’t engage in risky trades for their own profit.We’ll create what’s called a resolution authority to help wind down firms whose collapse would threaten our entire financial system.Put simply, we’ll end the days of taxpayer-funded bailouts, and help make sure Main Street is never again held responsible for Wall Street’s mistakes.Beyond these reforms, we also need to address another piece of unfinished business.We need to impose a fee on the banks that were the biggest beneficiaries of taxpayer assistance at the height of our financial crisis – so we can recover every dime of taxpayer money.Getting this far on Wall Street reform hasn’t been easy.There are those who’ve fought tooth and nail to preserve the status quo.In recent months, they’ve spent millions of dollars and hired an army of lobbyists to stop reform dead in its tracks.But because we refused to back down, and kept fighting, we now stand on the verge of victory.And I urge Congress to take us over the finish line, and send me a reform bill I can sign into law, so we can empower our people with consumer protections, and help prevent a financial crisis like this from ever happening again.

第三篇：奥巴马每周演讲稿（推荐）

Saturday, April 2, 2011 Hello, everybody.I’m speaking to you today from a UPS customer center in Landover, Maryland, where I came to talk about an issue that’s affecting families and businesses just like this one – the rising price of gas, and what we can do as a country to reduce our dependence on foreign oil.This week, I released a Blueprint for a Secure Energy Future.It’s a strategy to reduce the oil we import from around the world, and to make our economy stronger at home.Part of this strategy involves increasing our oil exploration right here in America.In fact, our oil production last year reached its highest level since 2003, and we want to encourage more safe, responsible drilling where we can.But the truth is, drilling alone is not a real strategy to replace our dependence on foreign oil.And that’s because even though America uses 25 percent of the world’s oil, we currently have only about 2 percent of the world’s oil reserves.Even if we used every last drop of all the oil we have, it wouldn’t be enough to meet our long-term energy needs.So, real energy security can only come if we find ways to use less oil – if we invest in cleaner fuels and greater efficiency.That’s what we’ve been doing since I took office.For example, we secured an agreement from all the major auto companies to raise the fuel efficiency of their cars and trucks.So if you buy a new car, the better gas mileage is going to save you about $3,000.Altogether, this will save us about 1.8 billion barrels of oil as a country.We need to build on this progress.As we make our cars and trucks more efficient, we’ve got to harness new technologies to fuel our vehicles with everything from biofuels to natural gas to advanced batteries.And the good news is, these technologies aren’t science fiction anymore.They exist today.Already, American car companies are producing electric vehicles that use little or no gas.And innovators across America are testing new products that hold incredible promise not just for new vehicles, but for countless new jobs.To help jumpstart this market, the federal government has doubled the number of clean energy vehicles that we have in our fleet.In the next few years, we’re going to switch the entire fleet over.And I’m here at UPS because it’s not just the government getting in on the action.Companies like UPS, FedEx, AT&T, Verizon, and PepsiCo – firms with some of the largest fleets in the country – are switching to more efficient vehicles.And through our Clean Fleets Partnership, driven not by government, but by business, more companies are going to be switching to electric and alternative vehicles, too – not out of the goodness of their hearts, but because it’s good for their bottom lines.The goal is simple.When I was elected to this office, America imported 11 million barrels of oil a day.Through these and other steps, by a little more than a decade from now, we will have cut that by one third.And by doing so, we’re going to make our economy less vulnerable to wild swings in oil prices.We’re going to use cleaner sources of energy that don’t imperil our climate.And we’re going to spark new products and businesses all over the country by tapping America’s greatest renewable resource: our ingenuity.We know how important that is.This week, we learned that the economy added 230,000 private sector jobs last month.That makes 1.8 million private sector jobs created in the last thirteen months.That’s a good sign.But we have to keep up the momentum, and transitioning to a clean energy economy will help us do that.It will ensure that the United States of America is home to the jobs and industries of tomorrow.That’s how we’ll win the future.And that’s how we’ll leave our children an America that is more secure and prosperous than before.Thanks, and have a great weekend.Saturday, March 26, 2011 Last week, when I ordered our armed forces to help protect the Libyan people from the brutality of Moammar Qaddafi, I pledged to keep the American people fully informed.Since then, I’ve spoken about the limited scope and specific purpose of this mission.Today, I can report that thanks to our brave men and women in uniform, we’ve made important progress.As Commander in Chief, I face no greater decision than sending our military men and women into harm’s way.And the United States should not—and cannot—intervene every time there’s a crisis somewhere in the world.But I firmly believe that when innocent people are being brutalized;when someone like Qaddafi threatens a bloodbath that could destabilize an entire region;and when the international community is prepared to come together to save many thousands of lives—then it’s in our national interest to act.And it’s our responsibility.This is one of those times.Our military mission in Libya is clear and focused.Along with our allies and partners, we’re enforcing the mandate of the United Nations Security Council.We’re protecting the Libyan people from Qaddafi’s forces.And we’ve put in place a no fly zone and other measures to prevent further atrocities.We’re succeeding in our mission.We’ve taken out Libya’s air defenses.Qaddafi’s forces are no longer advancing across Libya.In places like Benghazi, a city of some 700,000 that Qaddafi threatened to show ―no mercy,‖ his forces have been pushed back.So make no mistake, because we acted quickly, a humanitarian catastrophe has been avoided and the lives of countless civilians—innocent men, women and children—have been saved.As I pledged at the outset, the role of American forces has been limited.We are not putting any ground forces into Libya.Our military has provided unique capabilities at the beginning, but this is now a broad, international effort.Our allies and partners are enforcing the no fly zone over Libya and the arms embargo at sea.Key Arab partners like Qatar and the United Arab Emirates have committed aircraft.And as agreed this week, responsibility for this operation is being transferred from the United States to our NATO allies and partners.This is how the international community should work—more nations, not just the United States, bearing the responsibility and cost of upholding peace and security.This military effort is part of our larger strategy to support the Libyan people and hold the Qaddafi regime accountable.Together with the international community, we’re delivering urgent humanitarian assistance.We’re offering support to the Libyan opposition.We’ve frozen tens of billions of dollars of Qaddafi’s assets that can help meet the needs and aspirations of the Libyan people.And every day, the pressure on Qaddafi and his regime is increasing.Our message is clear and unwavering.Qaddafi’s attacks against civilians must stop.His forces must pull back.Humanitarian assistance must be allowed to reach those in need.Those responsible for 2

violence must be held accountable.Moammar Qaddafi has lost the confidence of his people and the legitimacy to rule, and the aspirations of the Libyan people must be realized.In recent days, we’ve heard the voices of Libyans expressing their gratitude for this mission.―You saved our lives,‖ said one Libyan.Said another, ―Today, there is hope.‖

Every American can be proud of the lives we’ve saved in Libya and of the service of our men and women in uniform who once again have stood up for our interests and our ideals.And people in Libya and around the world are seeing that the United States of America stands with those who hope for a future where they can determine their own destiny.Hello, Chicago.If there is anyone out there who still doubts that America is a place where all things are possible, who still wonders if the dream of our founders is alive in our time, who still questions the power of our democracy, tonight is your answer.It's the answer told by lines that stretched around schools and churches in numbers this nation has never seen, by people who waited three hours and four hours, many for the first time in their lives, because they believed that this time must be different, that their voices could be that difference.It's the answer spoken by young and old, rich and poor, Democrat and Republican, black, white, Hispanic, Asian, Native American, gay, straight, disabled and not disabled.Americans who sent a message to the world that we have never been just a collection of inpiduals or a collection of red states and blue states.We are, and always will be, the United States of America.It's the answer that led those who've been told for so long by so many to be cynical and fearful and doubtful about what we can achieve to put their hands on the arc of history and bend it once more toward the hope of a better day.您好，芝加哥。

如果还有人仍在怀疑美国是否是一个一切皆有可能的国度的话，如果还有人仍在疑虑我们美国的缔造者的梦想是否还存在于我们这个时代的话，如果还有人仍在质疑我们民主的力量的话，今晚你就可以得到答案。它的答案告诉延伸线，围绕学校和教堂的人数这个民族从未见过的，等待三个小时，四个小时的人们，许多第一次在他们的生活，因为他们认为，这次一定是不同的，他们的声音可能是不同的。不管你是年轻人还是老年人，是富人还是穷人，是民主党人还是共和党人，是黑人还是白人，也不管你是拉丁美洲人或亚洲人还是本土美国人，更无论你是否为同性变者、是否是残疾人，这是美国人共同的答案。美国人向全世界传递一个声音，那就是我们的选举从不分红州或蓝州。我们属于，而且永远只属于美利坚合众国。它的答案，导致这些谁一直在说这么长时间这么多的是玩世不恭和恐惧和怀疑是我们能够实现把他们手中的弧的历史和弯曲再次向希望一个更美好的一天。

第四篇：奥巴马每周演讲稿

2010-07-03

This week, I spent some time in Racine, Wisconsin, talking with folks who are doing their best to cope with the aftermath of a brutal recession.And while I was there, a young woman asked me a question I hear all the time: “What are we doing as a nation to bring jobs back to this country?”

Well, on Friday, we learned that after 22 straight months of job loss, our economy has now created jobs in the private sector for 6 months in a row.That’s a positive sign.But the truth is, the recession from which we’re emerging has left us in a hole that’s about 8 million jobs deep.And as I’ve said from the day I took office, it’s going to take months, even years, to dig our way out – and it’s going to require an all-hands-on-deck effort.In the short term, we’re fighting to speed up this recovery and keep the economy growing by all means possible.That means extending unemployment insurance for workers who lost their job.That means getting small businesses the loans they need to keep their doors open and hire new workers.And that means sending relief to states so they don’t have to lay off thousands of teachers and firefighters and police officers.Still, at a time when millions of Americans feel a deep sense of urgency in their own lives, Republican leaders in Washington just don’t get it.While a majority of Senators support taking these steps to help the American people, some are playing the same old Washington games and using their power to hold this relief hostage – a move that only ends up holding back our recovery.It doesn’t make sense.But I promised those folks in Wisconsin – and I promise all of you – that we won’t back down.We’re going to keep fighting to advance our recovery.And we’re going to keep competing aggressively to make sure the jobs and industries of the future are taking root right here in America.That’s one of the reasons why we’re accelerating the transition to a clean energy economy and doubling our use of renewable energy sources like wind and solar power – steps that have the potential to create whole new industries and hundreds of thousands of new jobs in America.In fact, today, I’m announcing that the Department of Energy is awarding nearly $2 billion in conditional commitments to two solar companies.The first is Abengoa Solar, a company that has agreed to build one of the largest solar plants in the world right here in the United States.After years of watching companies build things and create jobs overseas, it’s good news that we’ve attracted a company to our shores to build a plant and create jobs right here in America.In the short term, construction will create approximately 1,600 jobs in Arizona.What’s more, over 70 percent of the components and products used in construction will be manufactured in the USA, boosting jobs and communities in states up and down the supply chain.Once completed, this plant will be the first large-scale solar plant in the U.S.to actually store the energy it generates for later use – even at night.And it will generate enough clean, renewable energy to power 70,000 homes.The second company is Abound Solar Manufacturing, which will manufacture advanced solar panels at two new plants, creating more than 2,000 construction jobs and 1,500 permanent jobs.A Colorado plant is already underway, and an Indiana plant will be built in what’s now an empty Chrysler factory.When fully operational, these plants will produce millions of state-of-the-art solar panels each year.These are just two of the many clean energy investments in the Recovery Act.Already, I’ve seen the payoff from these investments.I’ve seen once-shuttered factories humming with new workers who are building solar panels and wind turbines;rolling up their sleeves to help America win the race for the clean energy economy.So that’s some of what we’re doing.But the truth is, steps like these won’t replace all the jobs we’ve lost overnight.I know folks are struggling.I know this Fourth of July weekend finds many Americans wishing things were a bit easier right now.I do too.But what this weekend reminds us, more than any other, is that we are a nation that has always risen to the challenges before it.We are a nation that, 234 years ago, declared our independence from one of the greatest empires the world had ever known.We are a nation that mustered a sense of common purpose to overcome Depression and fear itself.We are a nation that embraced a call to greatness and saved the world from tyranny.That is who we are – a nation that turns times of trial into times of triumph – and I know America will write our own destiny once more.I wish every American a safe and happy Fourth of July.And to all our troops serving in harm’s way, I want you to know you have the support of a grateful nation and a proud Commander-in-Chief.Thank you, God Bless You, and God Bless the United States of America.

第五篇：奥巴马每周演讲稿 (17)

2010-10-16

After a decade of hardship for middle class families, and a recession that wiped away millions of jobs, we are in the middle of a tough fight to rebuild this economy and put folks back to work.Winning this fight will not depend on government alone.It will depend on the innovation of American entrepreneurs;on the drive of American small business owners;on the skills and talents of American workers.These are the people who will help us grow our economy and create jobs.But government still has an important responsibility.And that’s to create an environment in which someone can raise capital to start a new company;where a business can get a loan to expand;where ingenuity is prized and folks are rewarded for their hard work.That’s why I fought so hard to pass a jobs bill to cut taxes and make more loans available for entrepreneurs.It eliminated the capital gains taxes for key investments in small businesses.It increased the deduction to defray the costs of starting a company.And it’s freeing up credit for folks who need it.In fact, in just the first two weeks since I signed the bill, thousands of business owners have been able to get new loans through the SBA.But we need to do more.So I’ve proposed additional steps to grow the economy and spur hiring by businesses across America.Now, one of the keys to job creation is to encourage companies to invest more in the United States.But for years, our tax code has actually given billions of dollars in tax breaks that encourage companies to create jobs and profits in other countries.I want to close these tax loopholes.Instead, I want to give every business in America a tax break so they can write off the cost of all new equipment they buy next year.That’s going to make it easier for folks to expand and hire new people.I want to make the research and experimentation tax credit permanent.Because promoting new ideas and technologies is how we’ll create jobs and retain our edge as the world’s engine of discovery and innovation.And I want to provide a tax cut for clean energy manufacturing right here in America.Because that’s how we’ll lead the world in this growing industry.These are commonsense ideas.When more things are made in America, more families make it in America;more jobs are created in America;more businesses thrive in America.But Republicans in Washington have consistently fought to keep these corporate loopholes open.Over the last four years alone, Republicans in the House voted 11 times to continue rewarding corporations that create jobs and profits overseas – a policy that costs taxpayers billions of dollars every year.That doesn’t make a lot sense.It doesn’t make sense for American workers, American businesses, or America’s economy.A lot of companies that do business internationally make an important contribution to our economy here at home.That’s a good thing.But there is no reason why our tax code should actively reward them for creating jobs overseas.Instead, we should be using our tax dollars to reward companies that create jobs and businesses within our borders.We should give tax breaks to American small businesses and manufacturers.We should reward the people who are helping us lead in the industries of the future, like clean energy.That’s how we’ll ensure that American innovation and ingenuity are what drive the next century.That’s how we’ll put our people back to work and lead the global economy.And that’s what I’ll be fighting for in the coming months.Thank you.