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奥巴马获胜演说演讲稿（中英文）BarackObama’sVictorySpeech:ChangeHasComeToAmericaIfthereisanyoneo uttherewhostilldoubtsthatAmericaisaplacewhereallthingsarepossible,whos tillwondersifthedreamofourfoundersisaliveinourtime,whostillquestionsthe powerofourdemocracy,tonightisyouranswer.如果，还有人怀疑美国是一切皆有可能的国度，还有人怀疑国父们的梦想在我们的时代是否还存在，还有人怀疑我们的民主所拥有的力量，那么今晚，你听到了回答。
It’stheanswertoldbylinesthatstretchedaroundschoolsandchurchesinnumbe rsthisnationhasneverseen,bypeoplewhowaitedthreehoursandfourhours,m anyforthefirsttimeintheirlives,becausetheybelievedthatthistimemustbediff erent,thattheirvoicescouldbethatdifference.是那些今天在学校和教堂排着长队、数不胜数的选民做出了回答；是那些为了投票等待了三四个小时的人们做出了回答。
他们中的很多人，是有生以来第一次投票，因为他们相信，这次真的不同――他们的声音会让这次不同。
It’stheanswerspokenbyyoungandold,richandpoor,DemocratandRepublican, black,white,Hispanic,Asian,NativeAmerican,gay,straight,disabledandnotdis abled.Americanswhosentamessagetotheworldthatwehaveneverbeenjustac
ollectionofindividualsoracollectionofredstatesandbluestates.Weare,andalw ayswillbe,theUnitedStatesofAmerica.这个回答来自青年、老人、穷人、富人、民主党、共和党人、黑皮肤、白皮肤、拉美人、亚裔、印第安人、同性恋和非同性恋者、残疾人和健全者。
美国告诉世界，我们从来就不是一半红、一半蓝（译者：分别代表民主党和共和党。
），我们是——美利坚合众国。
It’stheanswerthatledthosewho’vebeentoldforsolongbysomanytobecynicala ndfearfulanddoubtfulaboutwhatwecanachievetoputtheirhandsonthearcof historyandbenditoncemoretowardthehopeofabetterday.很多人，在长久以往的耳濡目染中愤世嫉俗、担忧、怀疑。
但今天他们做出了回答。
他们的双手扭转了历史，让历史转向充满希望的新的一天。
It’sbeenalongtimecoming,buttonight,becauseofwhatwedidonthisdateinthis electionatthisdefiningmomentchangehascometoAmerica.我们等待了很久。
但今夜，因为我们今天的努力、因为这次选举，在这决定性的时刻，美国终于迎来了转变。
Alittlebitearlierthisevening,IreceivedanextraordinarilygraciouscallfromSen.
McCain.Sen.McCainfoughtlongandhardinthiscampaign.Andhe’sfoughtevenl ongerandharderforthecountrythatheloves.HehasenduredsacrificesforAmer icathatmostofuscannotbegintoimagine.Wearebetterofffortheservicerender edbythisbraveandselflessleader.Icongratulatehim;IcongratulateGov.Palinfor allthatthey’veachieved.AndIlookforwardtoworkingwiththemtorenewthisna tion’spromiseinthemonthsahead.我刚刚收到麦凯恩参议员打来的电话，他非常诚挚。
在这次漫长的竞选中，他付出了艰苦的努力。
而为这个他所爱的国家，他付出得更多、时间也更长。
他忍受过的牺牲，是我们很多美国人无法想象的。
这位勇敢而无私的领袖的付出会让我们的国家更强大。
对麦凯恩参议员和佩林州长所取得的成绩，我这里也表示钦佩。
我期待在接下来的几个月中，与他们一道重拾美国的承诺。
Iwanttothankmypartnerinthisjourney,amanwhocampaignedfromhisheart,a ndspokeforthemenandwomenhegrewupwithonthestreetsofScrantonandro dewithonthetrainhometoDelaware,thevicepresident-electoftheUnitedStat es,JoeBiden.我要感谢我的竞选伙伴。
他发自内心地投入竞选，他的声音代表了那些在他成长的斯克兰顿街生活的人们的声音，代表那些和他一道乘火车上下班的特拉华州人民的声音。
现在他将是美国的副总统，他就是乔·拜登。
AndIwouldnotbestandingheretonightwithouttheunyieldingsupportofmybe s tfriendforthelast16yearstherockofourfamily,theloveofmylife,thenation’sne xtfirstladyMichelleObama.SashaandMaliaIloveyoubothmorethanyoucanim agine.Andyouhaveearnedthenewpuppythat’scomingwithustothenewWhit eHouse.Andwhileshe’snolongerwithus,Iknowmygrandmother’s watching,al ongwiththefamilythatmademewhoIam.Imissthemtonight.Iknowthatmydeb ttothemisbeyondmeasure.TomysisterMaya,mysisterAlma,allmyotherbrothe rsandsisters,thankyousomuchforallthesupportthatyou’vegivenme.Iamgrate fultothem.如果不是我过去十六年间最亲密的朋友、我的家庭的基石和我一生的至爱给予的支持，今晚我不会站在这里。
那就是我们国家的下任第一夫人，米歇尔·奥巴马。
还有我的女儿，萨沙和玛丽亚。
我是如此爱你们。
我们会带着你们刚赢得的小狗一起搬进白宫。
而我的外祖母，虽然此刻他已经离我们而去，但我知道她在看着呢——和带给我生命、定义了我人生的家人们一道。
今夜，我想念他们。
我知道我欠他们的难以偿还。
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奥巴马竞选总统演讲稿 篇二 奥巴马获胜演说演讲稿（中英文） barack obama’s victory speech: change has come to america 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. 如果，还有人怀疑美国是一切皆有可能的国度，还有人怀疑国父们的梦想在我们的时代是否还存在，还有人怀疑我们的*所拥有的力量，那么今晚，你听到了回答。 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. 是那些今天在学校和教堂排着长队、数不胜数的选民做出了回答；是那些为了投票等待了三四个小时的人们做出了回答。他们中的很多人，是有生以来第一次投票，因为他们相信，这次真的不同――他们的声音会让这次不同。 it’s the answer spoken by young and old, rich and poor, democrat
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奥巴马获胜演说演讲稿（中英文）(精选多 篇) 第一篇：奥巴马获胜演说演讲稿（中英文） 奥巴马获胜演说演讲稿（中英文） barack obama’s victory speech: change has come to america 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. 如果，还有人怀疑美国是一切皆有可能的国度，还有人怀疑国父们的梦想在我们的时代是否还存在，还有人怀疑我们的民主所拥有的力量，那么今晚，你听到了回答。 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. 是那些今天在学校和教堂排着长队、数不胜数的选民做出了回答；是那些为了投票等待了三四个小时的人们做出了回答。他们中的很多人，是有生以来第一次投票，因为他们相信，这次真的不同――他们的声音会让这次不同。 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 individuals or a collection of red states and blue states. we are, and always will be, the united states of america. 这个回答来自青年、老人、穷人、富人、民主党、共和党人、黑皮肤、白皮肤、拉美人、亚裔、印第安人、同性恋和非同性恋者、残疾人和健全者。美国告诉世界，我们从来就不是一半红、一半蓝（译者：分别代表民主党和共和党。），我们是——美利坚合众国。 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. 很多人，在长久以往的耳濡目染中愤世嫉俗、担忧、怀疑。但今天他们做出了回答。他们的双手扭转了历史，让历史转向充满希望的新的一天。 it’s been a long time coming, but tonight, because of what we did on this date in this election at this defining moment change has come to america. 我们等待了很久。但今夜，因为我们今天的努力、因为这次选举，在这决定性的时刻，美国终于迎来了转变。 a little bit earlier this evening, i received an extraordinarily gracious call from sen. mccain.
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奥巴马获胜演说稿英文版 Ladies and gentlemen, thank you. Thank you for this tremendous honor and for placing your trust in me. Tonight, we have made history. But let me be clear, this victory is not just about me. It is about all of us—every single American who believes in a brighter future for our great nation. Today, we have shown the world that the American dream is alive and well. I stand before you humbled and inspired by the countless individuals who have worked tirelessly to make this moment possible. From the volunteers who knocked on doors and made phone calls, to the grassroots organizers who built a movement from the ground up, we owe them a debt of gratitude. This victory is a testament to their unwavering dedication and belief in our shared vision. Today, we take a step forward, united as one nation. We reject the politics of division and embrace the power of unity. It is time for us to come together, to heal the wounds that have divided us, and to create a future where every American has the opportunity to succeed. We stand on the brink of a new era—a time of renewed hope and optimism. We will rebuild our economy, create jobs, and ensure that every hardworking American has a fair shot at success. Together, we will tackle the great challenges of our time—climate change, income inequality, affordable healthcare for all, and so much more. We will leave no one behind.
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奥巴马成名演讲稿:无畏的希望(英文版) keynoteaddressatthe2004democraticnationalconvention july27,2004 onbehalfofthegreatstateofillinois,crossroadsofanation,land of lincoln,letmeexpressmydeepgratitudefortheprivilegeofaddressingthisconvention.tonighti saparticularhonorformebec ause,let’sfaceit,mypresenceonthisstageisprettyunlikely.myfat herwasaforeignstudent,bornandraisedinasmallvillageinkenya.hegrewupherdinggoats,w enttoschoolinatin-roofshack.hisfather,mygrandfather,wasacook,adomesticservant. 伟大的伊利诺伊州既是全国的交通枢纽，也是林肯的故乡，作为州代表，今天我将在大会致词，并为自己能有幸获此殊荣而倍感骄傲和自豪。今晚对我而言颇不寻常，我们得承认，我能站在这里本身就已意义非凡。我父亲是一个外国留学生，他原本生于肯尼亚的一个小村庄，并在那里长大成人。他小的时候还放过羊，上的学校简陋不堪，屋顶上仅有块铁皮来遮风挡雨。而他的父亲，也就是我的祖父，不过是个普通的厨子，还做过家佣。 butmygrandfatherhadlargerdreamsforhisson.throughhardworkandperseverancemyfathe rgotascholarshiptostudyinamagicalplace:America,whichstoodasabeaconoffreedomando pportunitytosomanywhohadcomebefore.whilestudyinghere,myfathermetmymother.shew asborninatownontheothersideoftheworld,inkansas.herfatherworkedonoilrigsandfarmsthr oughmostofthedepression.thedayafterp earlharborhesignedupforduty,joinedpatton’sarm yandmarchedacrosseurope.backhome,mygrandmotherraisedtheirbabyandwenttoworko nabomberassemblyline.afterthewar,theystudiedonthegibill,boughtahousethroughfha,an dmovedwestinsearchofopportunity. 但祖父对父亲抱以厚望。凭借不懈的努力和坚忍不拔的毅力，父亲荣获赴美留学的机会，而且还拿到奖学金。美国这片神奇的土地，对于很多踏上这片国土的人而言，意味着自由和机遇。还在留学期间，父亲与母亲不期而遇。母亲来自完全不同的另一个世界，她生于堪萨斯的一个小镇。大萧条时期，外祖父为谋生计，曾在石油钻井打工，还曾在农场务农。日军偷袭珍珠港后的第二天，他就自愿应征入伍，在巴顿将军麾下，转战南北，横扫欧洲。在后方的家中，外祖母含辛茹苦，抚养子女，并在轰炸机装配线上找了份活计。战后，依据士兵福利法案,他们通过联邦住宅管理局购置了一套房子，并举家西迁，谋求更大发展。 andthey,too,hadbigdreamsfortheirdaughter,acommondream,bornoftwocontinents.mypar entssharednotonlyanimprobablelove;theysharedanabidingfaithinthepossibilitiesofthisnat ion.theywouldgivemeanafricanname,barack,or"blessed,"believingthatinatolerantamerica yournameisnobarriertosuccess.theyimaginedmegoingtothebestschoolsintheland,eventh oughtheyweren’trich,becauseinagenerousamerica 他们对自己的女儿也寄予厚望，两家人虽然身在不同的非洲和美洲大陆，却有着共同的梦想。我的父母不仅不可思议地彼此相爱，而且还对这个国家有了不移的信念。他们赐予我一个非洲名字，巴拉克，意为“上天福佑”,因为他们相信，在如此包容的国度中，这样的名字不应成为成功的羁绊。尽管他们生活并不宽裕，还是想方设法让我接受当地最好的教育，因为在这样一个富足的国度中，无论贫富贵贱，都同样有机会发展个人的潜力。现在他们都已不在人世，不过，我知道，他们的在天之灵，此时此刻正在骄傲地关注着我。