President Bush Urges Congress to Pass Appropriations Bills - 英語演講

October 30, 20

THE PRESIDENT: Thank you all. I just had a very constructive and important meeting with the leadership and the Republican members of the United States House of Representatives. And I want to thank you all for ing down, and thank you for your leadership.

Congress is not getting its work done. We're near the end of the year, and there really isn't much to show for it. The House of Representatives has wasted valuable time on a constant stream of investigations, and the Senate has wasted valuable time on an endless series of failed votes to pull our troops out of Iraq. And yet there's important work to be done on behalf of the American people.

They have not been able to send a single annual appropriations bill to my desk, and that's the worst record for a Congress in 20 years. One of the important responsibilities of the Congress is to pass appropriations bills. And yet the leadership that's on the Hill now cannot get that job done.

They've also passed an endless series of tax increases. You know，韓文翻譯, they proposed tax increases in the farm bill, the energy bill, the small business bill, and of course, the SCHIP bill. They haven't seen a bill they could not solve without shoving a tax hike into it. In other words, they believe in raising taxes, and we don't.

Spending is skyrocketing under their leadership -- at least proposed spending is skyrocketing under their leadership. After all, they're trying to spend an additional $205 billion over the next five years. Some have said, well, that doesn't matter much; it's not that much money. Well, $205 billion over the next five years in the real world amounts to this: $4.7 million per hour, every hour, for every day, for the next five years. That's a lot of money.

And that doesn't even include spending that would actually pay for 2 million people to move from private health insurance to an inefficient, lower-quality, government-run program. Despite knowing it does not have a chance of being law, the Senate will now take up the second SCHIP bill the House passed last week. I believe the Senate is wasting valuable time. This bill, remarkably, manages to spend more money over five years than the first bill did.

After going alone and going nowhere, Congress should instead work with the administration on a bill that puts poor children first; a bill that will take care of the poor children that the initial bill said we got to do; a bill that would stop diverting money to adults. You realize some major states in the United States spend more money on adults than they do on children，美加翻譯公司? We want a bill that enrolls the more than 500,000 poor children currently eligible for the program who are not a part of the program.

We want to sit down in good faith and e up with a bill that is responsible, because Congress has been unable or unwilling to get its basic job done of passing spending bills. There are now reports that congressional leaders may be considering bining the Veterans and Department of Defense appropriations bills, and then add a bloated Labor, Health and Education spending bill to both of them.

It's hard to imagine a more cynical political strategy than trying to hold hostage funding for our troops in bat and our wounded warriors in order to extract $11 billion in additional social spending. I hope media reports about such a strategy are wrong, I really do. If they're not, if the reports of this strategy are true, I will veto such a three-bill pileup. Congress should pass each bill one at a time in a fiscally responsible manner that reflects agreement between the legislative branch and the executive branch.

I again ask Congress to send me a clean Veterans funding bill that we have already agreed to by Veterans Day, so we can keep America's promise to those who have defended our freedom and are recovering from injury. I again urge them to pass a clean Defense appropriations bill, and a war supplemental bill to fund our troops in bat.

I know some on the Democrat side didn't agree with my decision to send troops in, but it seems like we ought to be able to agree that we're going to support our troops who are in harm's way. I know the members feel that way, standing with me. I hope the leadership feels that way, and they ought to give me a bill that funds, among other things, bullets, and body armor, and protection against IEDs，韓文翻譯, and mine-resistant, ambush-protected vehicles. It would be irresponsible to not give our troops the resources they need to get their job done because Congress was unable to get its job done.

Again, I want to thank the members here. I appreciate us working together for the good of the United States of America. God bless.

END 9:34 A.M. EDT

最常用的118句英語口語 - 實用英語

1. Absolutely not. 絕對不是。
2. Are you ing with me? 你跟我一起去嗎？
3. Are you sure? 你能肯定嗎？
4. As soon as possible. 儘快。
5. Believe me. 相信我。
6. Buy it . 買下來！
7. Call me tomorrow. 明天打電話給我。
8. Can you speak slowly? 請您說得慢些好嗎？
9. e with me. 跟我來。
10. Congratulations. 恭喜恭喜。
11. Do it right! 把它做對。
12. Do you mean it ? 你是噹真的嗎？
13. Do you see him often? 你經常見到他嗎？
14. Do you see it? = Do you understand? 你明白了嗎？
15. Do you want it? 你要嗎？
16. Do you want something? 你想要些什麼？
17. Don’t do it . 不要做。
18. Don’t exaggerate. 不要誇張。
19. Don’t tell me that. 不要告訴我。
20. Give me a hand . 幫我一下。
21. Go right ahead. 一直往前走。
22. Have a good trip. 祝旅途愉快。
23. Have a nice day. 祝你一天過得愉快。
24. Have you finished? 你做完了嗎？
25. He doesn’t have time. 他沒空。
26. He is on his way. 他現在已經在路上了。
27. How are you doing?　你好嗎？
28. How long are you staying ? 你要呆多久？
29. I am crazy about her. 我對她著迷了。
30. I am wasting my time . 我在浪費時間。
31. I can do it . 我能做，英翻中。
32. I can’t believe it . 我簡直不能相信。
33. I can’t wait . 我不能再等了。
34. I don’t have time . 我沒時間了。
35. I don’t know anybody. 我一個人都不認識。
36. I don’t like it . 我不喜懽。
37. I don’t think so . 　我認為不是。
38. I feel much better. 我感覺好多了。
39. I found it . 　我找到了。
40. I hope so . 我希望如此。
41. I knew it . 　我早知道了。
42. I noticed that. 我注意到了。
43. I see. 我明白了。
44. I speak English well. 我英語說得很好。
45. I think so . 我認為是這樣的。
46. I want to speak with him. 我想跟他說話。
47. I won. 我贏了。
48. I would like a cup of coffee, please. 請給我一杯咖啡。
49. I’m hungry. 我餓死了。
50. I’m leaving. 我要走了，遠見。
51. I’m sorry. 對不起。
52. I’m used to it . 我習慣了。
53. I’ll miss you. 我會想唸你的。
54. I’ll try. 我試試看。
55. I’m bored. 我很無聊。
56. I’m busy. 我很忙。
57. I’m having fun. 我玩得很開心。
58. I’m ready. 我准備好了。
59. I’ve got it . 我明白了。
60. I’ve had it . 我受夠了。
61. It’s incredible! 真是難以寘信！
62. Is it far? 很遠嗎？
63. It doesn’t matter. 沒關係。
64. It smells good. 聞起來很香。
65. It’s about time . 是時候了。
66. It’s all right. 沒關係。
67. It’s easy. 很容易。
68. It’s good. 很好。�
69. It’s near here. 離這很近。
70. It’s nothing. 沒什麼。
71. It’s time to go . 該走了。
72. It’s different. 那是不同的。
73. It’s funny. 很滑稽。
74. It’s impossible. 那是不可能的。
75. It’s not bad. 還行。
76. It’s not difficult. 不難.
77. It’s not worth it . 　不值得。
78. It’s obvious. 很明顯。
79. It’s the same thing. 還是一樣的。
80. It’s your turn. 輪到你了。
81. Let me see . 讓我想想。
82. Let me know . 告訴我。
83. Me too. 我也一樣。
84. Not yet. 還沒有。
85. Relax! 放松。
86. See you tomorrow. 　明天見。
87. She is my best friend . 她是我最好的朋友。
88. She is so smart. 她真聰明。
89. Show me . 　指給我看。
90. Tell me . 告訴我。
91. Thank you very much. 　多謝。
92. That happens. 這樣的事情經常發生。
93. That’s enough. 夠了。
94. That’s interesting. 很有趣。
95. That’s right. 對了。
96. That’s true. 這是真的。
97. There are too many people here. 這裏人很多。
98. They like each other. 他們互相傾慕。
99. Think about it . 攷慮一下。
100. Too bad! 太糟糕啦！
101. Wait for me . 等等我。
102. What did you say? 你說什麼？
103. What do you think? 你認為怎樣？
104. What is he talking about? 他在說些什麼？
105. What terrible weather! 多壞的天氣。
106. What’s going on/ happening / the problem? 怎麼啦？
1. What’s the date today?今天僟號？
108. Where are you going ? 你去哪裏？
109. Where is he? 他在哪裏？
110. You are impatient. 你太*急了。
111，韓文翻譯. You look tired. 你看上去很累。
112. You surprise me. 你讓我大吃一驚。
113. You’re crazy. 你瘋了。
114. You’re wele. 別客氣。
115. You’re always right. 你總是對的。
116. You’re in a bad mood. 你的心情不好。
117. You’re lying. 你在撒謊。
118. You’re wrong. 你錯了。

大壆英語四級：最新新東方教壆內部筆記(四)

第4課
主謂一緻：指的就是給出主語，要求判斷謂語動詞是用單數還是復數的問題。
一、就近原則：
指句子的主語由兩部分單詞或短語搆成時，由離謂語動詞近的那部分主語來決定謂語動詞的單復數。
只有噹以下單詞或短語連接主句的兩部分時就近原則才適用：
1. or 或者； 2. either … or … 不是…就是… ，…或… ； 3. neither … nor … 既不…也不… ；
4. not only … but also … 不但…而且… ； 5. not … but … 不是…而是…
例如：主語1 or 主語2 謂語動詞。 此時由主語2決定謂語動詞。

10. _C_ either he or his accountants going to claim for the loss?
A Are B Where C Is D Does
如果題目改變為：Either he or his accountants ___ going … 則應選A

二、句子謂語動詞一定用復數的兩種情況：
1. 集合名詞做主語，集合名詞沒有復數形式，因為他本身就代表一個復數概唸。
常見的僟個復合名詞： people 人民，人們； police 警察； cattle 牛； poultry 傢禽。

2. 表示數量的復數名詞 + 不可數名詞，整體做主語時
例如：去年出口了八百萬頓煤。 Eight million tons of coal were exported last year.

三、謂語動詞一定用單數的六種情況：
1. 句子的主語是由從句充噹的、動詞不定式短語作主語、動名詞短語作主語；

2. 表示時間、重量、長度、價值四方面的詞做主語；
399. -- “How many days?”
0 -- “Did you say that five days _C_ required to plete that work，泰文翻譯?”
A are B were C was D is

3. 表示單數概唸的主語，短語，謂語動詞，此時謂語動詞也用單數；
因為此結搆中短語只是對主語提供附加說明情況，所以謂語動詞也用單數。
噹以下這些標志性的介詞或介詞短語出現在此結搆中時可以不筦中間的附加說明情況：
with, together with, like, except, besides, in addition to, rather than, as well as
注意：表示復數概唸的主語，短語，謂語動詞，此時謂語動詞應用復數。

4. each, every, either, some, any, no，由以上六個詞中任何一個所搆成的復合代詞作主語時；
some經常搆成的三個復合代詞：something, somebody, someone；
no經常搆成的三個復合代詞：nothing，美加, nobody, no one； either of + 短語；

5. 通常由and連接兩部分這種形式做主語謂語動詞要用復數，但在以下兩種情況下則應用單數；
1> and連接的兩部分指的是同一事物，遠見；
2> and連接的兩部分被no, each, every中任何一個詞修飾時；
例如：每位男士和女士都要著裝得體。 be supposed to do sth. 理應，應該做某事。
Every man and every woman is supposed to dress properly.

11. Many an airplane _B_ in the exhibition.
A are shown B has been shown C has shown D show them
many a(an) 很多，相噹於many； many a(an) + 可數名詞單數，做主語時謂語動詞用單數。

6. many a (an) + 可數名詞單數，作主語時謂語動詞用單數。

9. Not only Joan but her sisters _B_ the bination to the safe which contains the list of the family securities.
A have known B know C knows D is knowing
not only … but also … 的一種變形形式，not only … but …
另一種變形形式not only … but … as well
bination n. 密碼； bination to the safe 保嶮箱密碼； securities有價証券。

41. She ought to stop work; she has a headache because she _A_ too long.
A has been reading B had read C is reading D read
had read 過去完成時要與一般過去時搭配。
has been reading 現在完成進行時：指某行為從過去一點到現在一直在進行。

42. Niagara Falls is a great tourist _B_, drawing millions of visitors every year.
A attention B attraction C appointment D arrangement
tourist attraction 旅游勝地； attention n. 注意力； appointment n. 委任的職位，約會；
date n. 日期，約會，棗；表示約會時指的是異性之間的俬人約會。 arrangement n. 佈寘，安排
blind date 兩人第一次見面的約會。 appointment 指公事性質的，比較正式的約會。

43. I don't mind _B_ the decision as long as it is not too late.
A you to delay making B your delaying making
C your delaying to make D you delay to make
mind 後要加動名詞； delay v. 耽擱，延誤（後面也要加動名詞）

45. Corn originated in the New World and thus was not known in Europe until Columbus found it _A_ in Cuba.
A being cultivated B been cultivated C having cultivated D cultivating

46. The sale usually takes place outside the house, with the audience _C_ on benches, chairs or boxes.

President Bush Attends Armed Forces Farewell Tribute in Honor of General Peter P - 英語演講

October 1, 20

THE PRESIDENT: Mr. Vice President, Mrs. Cheney, Secretary Gates, members of the Cabinet, members of Congress, members of the Diplomatic Corps, members of the finest military ever, that United States military, Secretary Rumsfeld, General Myers, members of the Pace and Mullen family and distinguished guests. Today we pay tribute to an outstanding Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, and we wele his distinguished successor.

Ceremonies like this are a storied military tradition. It is a time when families, friends and rades honor those who have fulfilled great duties to their nation. It is a time when we show admiration to those who step forward to assume new obligations. It's a time when we make generous use of words like "honor" and "." Sometimes those words are used too often. In the case of the two men we today, those words cannot be used too much.

Admiral Mike Mullen es to this post with a broad and unique range of talents and experience. Some of you may not know that his parents were highly-regarded members of the Hollywood munity, who worked for some of the greatest entertainers of the day. Many people are surprised when told about the Admiral's show business roots. After all，論文翻譯, he's humble, well-grounded, and filled with mon sense. (Laughter.) Not exactly what one thinks about when they think of Hollywood values. (Laughter.)

Admiral Mullen left California to attend the United States Naval Academy to pursue a career in military service. He soon found himself stationed on a destroyer on the gun line off the coast of Vietnam. During that tour, Admiral Mullen was part of operations so intense that the gun barrels on his ship glowed red. That was the beginning of a distinguished career.

The Admiral has manded three ships, an aircraft carrier battle group, and the U.S. Second Fleet. He served as the mander of all U.S. naval forces in Europe and the NATO Joint Force mand. And later, as Chief of Naval Operations, he championed the construction of new types of vessels needed to deal with the threats of the 21st century.

Admiral Mike Mullen understands what's at stake in the war on terror. He was on duty at the Pentagon when Flight 77 made its doomed plunge. He felt the plane slam into the building. He saw the carnage and devastation. And like all who worked there that terrible day, he still carries the pain and the loss. Admiral Mullen was there when war reached America's shore -- and he brings the talent, vision and judgment needed to help us fight and win that war.

As Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, Admiral Mullen will follow his strong belief that every member of our Armed Forces is, as he put it, part of "one team and one fight." He will continue to set a sterling example to our men and women in uniform. He will bring judgment and candor to decisions that may mean the difference between life and death for young Americans who are serving our nation. He will demonstrate the same love of country and dedication to duty that inspired his sons to follow him into military service.

Admiral Mike Mullen is a man of decency and honor, and I congratulate you on your new assignment. And I know your parents would be proud. And I thank you and Deborah and Jack and Michael for your service to our nation. (Applause.)

As Admiral Mullen begins his service as Chairman, he is fortunate to have as an example the man we honor today. General Pete Pace is one of the most respected and acplished military leaders I have ever known. He helped craft America's response to an unprecedented assault on our homeland. He helped liberate two nations from brutal tyrannies and helped bring freedom to millions of people. He began the process of transforming our military into a more efficient and effective force.

Yet these acplishments do not begin to tell the full story of this remarkable man. That story begins in Teaneck, New Jersey, where General Pace grew up the proud son of an Italian immigrant. His dad worked two and sometimes three jobs to provide for his family. His mom attended church service every Sunday, and, according to the good General, still lights candles to pray that her children are happy, healthy and safe.

General Pace was a good student and a good athlete. His mom said the General has been good at everything he's ever done. Some of you may think mothers are required to say only admiring things about their sons. Well, take it from me, it's not always the case. (Laughter.)

General Pace's dad died before he could see his son reach the height of his career -- yet he always knew that his son would be a success. His family believed in his potential -- and they weren't the only ones. There is something about General Pete Pace that makes believers out of nearly everyone. That includes the men who served with him in Vietnam and whom he led during some of the most vicious urban bat in American military history. It includes the troops he led in Somalia who looked to him for resolve and guidance during difficult times. It includes Marines who look with pride on the first of their ranks to lead the Joint Chiefs of Staff. It includes two Secretaries of Defense who relied on the General during tough and trying times. And it includes a President who has counted on General Pace's candor and sound judgment during some of the most difficult times in our country's history.

During his service at the Pentagon, General Pete Pace has shown us many talents. He's shown an intellect sharpened by post-graduate studies at George Washington and Harvard. He's shown us great oratorical skills -- this is a man who frequently speaks without notes -- I really don't remend this to everyone. (Laughter.) He's shown a sharp wit. When a Naval mander once made an edgy joke in front of the Secretary of Defense, the General stepped right in and gave the young officer some advice. He said, "Never let a promising career stand in the way of a good joke." (Laughter.)

The most important attribute General Pete Pace has shown us is a quiet strength. It is a strength that has won the admiration of friends and peers. It is a strength built on the love and support of a strong and devoted wife, Lynne, and their family, Peter, Lynsey and Tiffany. It is a strength that gave Pete in the tough, and sometimes bitter, world of Washington, D.C. It helped him bring selflessness to a city filled with egos, and a dignity to a political process that might have worn down lesser men. He now leaves active service with a distinguished team in place and a talented successor. And yet I also have the sense that General Pace is not going to end it all here. He's a man who has always put country first and he will find new ways to serve.

General Pete Pace always understood what's important. It wasn't titles received, or honors bestowed -- and it certainly was not the good graces of official Washington. What mattered most were the young men and women who serve our country and risk their lives for its honored cause. He kept a picture on his desk of the first Marine who died under his mand in Vietnam，越南文翻譯. He can still recite the names of all other Marines who died under that first mand -- and because this is a man with a tender heart, sometimes it's hard for him to get through all the names without choking up a little bit.

Pete has devoted his life to those who wear our country's uniform. And they are devoted to General Pace. They're among the hundreds who've received his advice and friendship. They're among the thousands who lined up at military bases during his final tour to shake his hand and wish him well and say goodbye. They're among the millions whose names he will never know but who will always remember him. And they include that single soldier who came up to the General on his last visit to the war zone. He looked at General Pace with gratitude, respect and pride, and said, "Thanks for your service. We'll take it from here."

General Pace, throughout your life, you have led those troops to honorable achievements and into the pages of history. Because of your example, you can know that with courage，英翻中, valor and confidence, they will take it from here.

And so Godspeed to my friend, General Pete Pace. Thanks for your courage. Thanks for your leadership. And thanks for your service to a country we love. (Applause.)

END 12:00 P.M. EDT

超粗讀剖析四級实題閱讀一篇 - 技能古道热肠得

　　Exerciseisoneofthefewfactorswithapositiveroleinlong-termmaintenanceofbodyweight.Unfortunately,thatmessagehasnotgottenthroughtotheaverageAmerican,whowouldrathertryswitchingto"light"beerandlow-caloriebreadthanincreasephysicalexertion.TheCentersforDiseaseControl,forexample,foundthatfewerthanone-fourthofoverweightadultswhoweretryingtoshedpoundssaidtheywerebiningexercisewiththeirdiet.
　　Inrejectingexercise,somepeoplemaybediscouragedtoomuchbycaloric-expenditurecharts;forexample,onewouldhavetobrisklywalkthreemilesjusttoworkoffthe275caloriesinonedeliciousDanishpastry(小苦餅).Evenexerciseprofessionalsconcedehalfapointhere."Exercisebyitselfisaverytoughwaytoloseweight,"saysYorkOnnen,programdirectorofthePresident’sCouncilonPhysicalFitnessandSports.

　　Still,exercise’ssupportingroleinweightreductionisvital.AstudyattheBostonUniversityMedicalCenterofoverweightpoliceofficersandotherpublicemployeesconfirmedthatthosewhodietedwithoutexerciseregainedalmostalltheiroldweight,whilethosewhoworkedexerciseintotheirdailyroutinemaintainedtheirnewweight.

　　Ifyouhavebeensedentary(極少活動的)anddecidetostartwalkingonemileaday,theaddedexercisecouldburnanextra100caloriesdaily.Inayear’stime,assumingnoincreaseinfoodintake,youcouldlosetenpounds.Byincreasingthedistanceofyourwalksgraduallyandmakingotherdietaryadjustments,youmayloseevenmoreweight.

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　　運動是少數僟項在長期连结體重上表演著積極脚色的身分之一。但是不倖的是，這一理唸卻已能被一般美國人所懂得。這些人寧願嘗試選擇油腻啤酒和低熱量的面包，也不願增添體能的耗损。例如，韓文翻譯，美國徐病把持中央研讨發現，在力圖減肥的人群中，不到1/4的人將運動和節食結开了起來。

　　在拒絕運動的過程中，一些人或許是果為熱量消费圖表而被大大的挫傷了信念。例如，一個人必須要輕快的行走3英裏，僅僅來耗费由一塊可心的丹麥小甜餅所產死的275卡熱量。以至便連專業的運動人士對此也不能不局部天承認。“運動自身就是一種很困難的減肥方式。”好國總統身體安康战運動委員會的項目主筦，約克・昂僧說。

　　但是，運動對減肥的輔助感化依然是至關主要的。一份由波士頓年夜壆醫壆核心所做的對過肥的坤警跟其余的公職人員的研讨証實，那些只節食而不運動的人僟乎完整恢復了原本的體重，而那些將運動列进了平常事情的人則坚持了新的分量。

　　假如您經常坐著缺少運動，現正在決定開初天天步行一英裏，這增加的運動量天天能够額中燃燒100卡的熱量。在一年之內，如果進食量不增长的話，你能够減10磅。通過逐漸增添步止的距離和做些飲食圆里的調整，你乃至可以減得更多。

President Bush Nominates Robert Zoellick As President Of The - 英語演講

May 30, 20

11:02 A.M. EDT

THE PRESIDENT: Good morning. I thank Secretary of Treasury Paulson for joining us today. I'm pleased to announce that I will nominate Bob Zoellick to be the 11th President of the World Bank.

Bob Zoellick has had a long and distinguished career in diplomacy and development economics. It has prepared him well for this new assignment. He is a mitted internationalist. He has earned the trust and support of leaders from every region of the world. He is deeply devoted to the mission of the World Bank. He wants to help struggling nations defeat poverty, to grow their economies, and offer their people the hope of a better life. Bob Zoellick is deeply mitted to this cause.

Since the end of the second world war, the advance of trade and technology has lifted hundreds of millions of people out of poverty. Some call this globalization; I call it the triumph of human liberty, stretching across national borders. Every day the expansion of trade creates tremendous new opportunities for people. Unfortunately, too many people are shut out from these opportunities, especially the nearly 1 billion men, women and children who live on less than $1 a day. Bob Zoellick understands that there are about 1 billion men, women and children who live on less than $1 a day, and he's mitted to doing something about it.

The United States has a moral and national interest in helping poor and struggling countries transform themselves into free and hopeful societies. The job of the World Bank is to help reduce poverty and raise living standards in the poorest nations. The Bank does this by helping these nations strengthen good government, develop sound financial markets, uphold property rights and bat corruption.

The United States is the Bank's largest donor, and the reason we are is because we believe that it is essential to help developing nations build growing economies that will provide jobs and opportunities for all their citizens.

Bob Zoellick brings a wealth of experience and energy to this task. Over the past three decades he's held important posts in government, business and higher education. And in these posts he has worked on issues ranging from German unification, Latin American debt relief, to the transition of post-Soviet economies. For the past six years -- or most of the past six years, he has served as a member of my Cabinet. As the United States Trade Representative，日文翻譯, he helped bring China and Taiwan into the World Trade Organization, launched the Doha Round of trade talks at the WTO, and significantly increased the number of U.S. free trade agreements.

Bob has had a strong voice for Africa. He's helped implement the African Growth and Opportunity Act that has increased America's trade with that continent. He has served on the board of the Millennium Challenge Corporation, an initiative designed to change the way we deliver foreign aid. In , I asked Bob to serve as the Deputy Secretary of State. In that role, he managed a global staff of 57,000 people, he played a leading role in our engagement with China, and he traveled frequently to Darfur and Southern Sudan to help find a path for peace. Most recently, he has been vice chairman international at Goldman Sachs. In short, it would probably be easier to list all the jobs Bob hasn't had.

This man is eminently qualified, and when he takes his place at the World Bank he will replace another able public servant, Paul Wolfowitz. Paul is a man of and integrity. Under his leadership, the World Bank increased its support for the world's poorest countries to a record $9.5 billion in 2006. Half of this money goes to sub-Saharan Africa. It's hope to some of the poorest folks. As Paul has helped steer more resources to these countries, he has instituted reforms designed to make sure that these resources are used wisely and achieve good results.

Paul took control over the World Bank at a critical moment. He's taken many steps to ensure that the Bank can meet the needs of developing nations in this new century. These steps include strengthening the Bank's role in bating malaria. The steps include establishing a rapid response in fragile states policy, to respond more quickly to nations recovering from crisis or war. These steps include the Clean Energy Investment Framework, a Bank initiative designed to help bring cleaner and more efficient technologies to developing countries.

In these and many other ways, Paul Wolfowitz has made the World Bank a more effective partner for development. I thank him for his dedication to the poor and his devotion to the good work of the World Bank.

Bob Zoellick is the right man to succeed Paul in this vital work. He's a leader who motivates employees. He builds constituent support, and focuses on achieving goals. I'm pleased that he has, once again，韓文翻譯, agreed to serve our country.

Congratulations.

AMBASSADOR ZOELLICK: Thank you, Mr. President, for the confidence you've always placed in me, and for the strong support you've continually offered. Your vision of public service is to strive for great goals, and with your help, I'll do my best. I also want to thank Secretary Paulson. The United States is most fortunate to have him as Secretary of the Treasury.

The World Bank is one of the cornerstones of the architecture designed by the founders of the international marketplace and system of security after World War II. The Bank is just as important today as it was then, although in different ways, because circumstances have changed much. The World Bank has a vital mission to overe poverty and despair through sustainable growth and opportunity. Parents everywhere want better lives and prospects for their children.

In 2001, with the encouragement of the United States, the United Nations established the Millennium Development Goals. To help achieve these targets, the World Bank needs to work in concert with a wide-ranging network of other multilateral institutions, national governments, private businesses, foundations, non-governmental organizations, as well as civil society groups. We need to approach this task with humility and creative minds, because the challenges have thwarted good intentions and efforts in the past.

In recent years, some developing countries have achieved access to finance and boost growth to impressive levels. But too many lands, particularly in Africa, are denied opportunity because of disease, weak health care and child mortality, hunger and poor agricultural infrastructure, lack of good schools, discrimination against girls and women, unsound governance and corruption, the want of property rights and the rule of law, and endangered environment, and impediments to business, investment, economic liberty, entrepreneurs, trade, and a thriving free market economy.

These people and places need hope and help and partners. Even developing countries moving up the ladder with higher growth rates still have many poor citizens and staggering problems. They need support, too. Fortunately，英文翻譯, there's a new generation of leaders in many developing countries that is assuming responsibility for showing that poverty can be surmounted.

This work, the purpose of the World Bank, is not about charity. The United States has been a strong supporter of the World Bank since its inception. The Bank's reliance on markets, investments, sound policies, good governance and partnerships for self-help are in keeping with the values that Americans esteem. The Bank is about working with men and women around the globe, no matter what their burdens or birth, to have the opportunity to achieve their potential and contribute to the well-being of others in their environment.

The World Bank has passed through a difficult time for all involved. There are frustrations, anxieties, and tensions about the past that could inhibit the future. This is understandable, but not without remedy. We need to put yesterday's discord behind us and to focus on the future together. I believe that the World Bank's best days are still to e.

I look forward to working with the World Bank team, professionals whose overriding goal is to help others. I want to hear their ideas on how to do so. I plan to meet soon with contributors and borrowers and many partners of the World Bank to listen to their perspectives on how the World Bank can best fulfill its purpose. If the board and members of the Bank then concur with this nomination, it will be my aim to work closely with and learn from the institution's dedicated and talented staff. Together, we can consult closely with the Bank's many stakeholders and partners to set a course to advance its missions.

It would be an honor to help lead this key institution and to work with the many fine professionals from all over the world who are dedicated to overing poverty and creating opportunity.

I would like to thank the U.S. Congress, the people of America, and the governments and peoples of other contributing countries for their generous support of this valuable institution. And I'd like most of all to thank the President, again, for offering this opportunity to lead the World Bank as a steward of development, growth and hope.

Thank you, Mr. President.

THE PRESIDENT: Thank you.

END 11:11 A.M. EDT

President Bush Honors Americas Promise - The Alliance For Youth - 英語演講

November 13, 20

THE PRESIDENT: Good evening. Laura and I wele you all to the White House，論文翻譯; sure glad you're here. Ten years ago, a group of spirited citizens came together in the hope that they could make a difference in the lives of our nation's children. In the decade that followed, that hope became a dream, dream became a mission, and that mission helped change the lives of countless children across our country.

Through your mentoring programs and your work with at-risk youth, America's Promise has given opportunity to young Americans who never had it. You have put hope in the eyes of children who have never known it. And you have helped make real the promise of our Creator -- that there is value and purpose in every single human life.

The success of America's Promise is a tribute to the giving hearts of every person in this room -- particularly those we honor with awards tonight. Yet I think all of us would agree that two people here deserve special mention -- and they are Colin and Alma Powell，韓文翻譯. (Applause.)

Throughout their lives, the Powells have answered our country's call，英翻中. They've served our nation in times of peace and war, and they have led, taught and inspired Americans along the way. Not a bad record for two people who met 46 years ago only because their friends talked them into going into a -- going on a blind date. (Laughter.) Mr. Secretary and Alma, our country is fortunate that you both had such persuasive friends. (Laughter.)

I'd like to propose a toast to America's Promise, in gratitude for your first decade of public service -- and a toast to America's children, and a future that brings them love and peace and possibility.

(A toast was offered.)

END 7:45 P.M. EST