奥巴马就职演说 中英文对照
奥巴马就职演讲（中英文双译）
奥巴马就职演讲（中英文双译）第一篇：奥巴马就职演讲(中英文双译)亲爱的公民同胞们：今天我站在这裡﹐面对眼前的任务﹐深感卑微。
感谢你们给予我的信任﹐我也清楚前辈们為这个国家所作的牺牲。
我要感谢布什总统对国家的服务﹐感谢他在两届政府过渡期间给予的慷慨协作。
时至今日﹐已有44位美国总统宣誓就职。
总统的宣誓有时面对的是国家的和平繁荣﹐有时面临的是狂风骤雨的紧张形势。
在这种时刻﹐支持美国前进的不仅仅是领导人的能力和远见﹐更是美国人民对先驱者理想的坚定信仰﹐以及对美国建国宣言的忠诚。
过去是这样﹐我们这一代美国人也要如此。
我们都狠清楚﹐我们正处於危机之中。
我们的国家正在对触角广泛的暴力和仇恨网络宣战。
国家的经济也受到了严重的削弱﹐这是一些人贪婪和不负责任的后果﹐但在做出艰难选择和準备迎接新时代方面﹐我们出现了集体性的失误。
家园失去了﹔工作丢掉了﹔商业萧条了。
我们的医疗卫生耗资巨大﹔我们的学校让许多人失望﹔每天都能找到更多的证据表明我们利用能源的方式使得对手更加强大﹐并且威胁到了我们整个星球。
这些﹐是从数据和统计中可以看到的危机信号。
而更难以衡量但同样意义深远的是美国人自信心的丧失──现在一种认為美国衰落不可避免﹐我们的下一代必须降低期待的恐惧正在吞噬着我们的自信。
今天我要向你们说的是﹐我们面临的挑战是真实存在的。
这些挑战狠多﹐也狠严重﹐它们不会轻易地或者在短时间内就得以克服。
但记住这一点：美国终将渡过难关。
今天﹐我们聚集在这裡﹐是因為我们选择了希望而不是恐惧﹐团结而不是冲突与争执。
今天﹐我们在这裡宣佈要為无谓的抱怨、不实的承诺和指责画上句号﹐我们要打破牵制美国政治发展的陈旧教条。
我们仍是一个年轻的国家﹐但借用《圣经》的话说﹐摒弃幼稚的时代已经来临。
是时候重树我们坚韧的精神﹔选择我们更好的歷史﹔弘扬那些珍贵的天赋和高尚的理念﹐并代代传承下去﹐即上帝赋予的信念：天下眾生皆平等﹐眾生皆自由﹐且均应有追求最大幸福的机会。
奥巴马就职演讲加翻译
奥巴马就职演讲加翻译第一篇：奥巴马就职演讲加翻译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.如果有人怀疑美国是个一切皆有可能的地方，怀疑美国奠基者的梦想在我们这个时代依然燃烧，怀疑我们民主的力量，那么今晚这些疑问都有了答案。
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 very first time in their lives, because they believed that this time must be different;that their voice could be that difference.学校和教堂门外的长龙便是答案。
排队的人数之多，在美国历史上前所未有。
为了投票，他们排队长达三、四个小时。
许多人一生中第一次投票，因为他们认为这一次大选结果必须不同以往，而他们手中的一票可能决定胜负。
It's the answer spoken by young and old, rich and poor, Democrat and Republican, black, white, Latino, Asian, Native American, gay, straight, disabled and not disabled — Americans who sent a message to the world that we have never been a collection of red states and blue states;we are, and always will be, the United States of America.无论年龄，无论贫富，无论民主党人或共和党人，无论黑人、白人，无论拉美裔、亚裔、印地安人, 无论同性恋、异性恋，无论残障人、健全人，所有的人，他们向全世界喊出了同一个声音：我们并不隶属“红州”与“蓝州”的对立阵营，我们属于美利坚合众国，现在如此，永远如此！It's the answer that led those who have been told for so long by so many to be cynical, and fearful, and doubtful of what we can achieve to put their hands on the arc of history and bend it once more toward thehope of a better day.长久以来，很多人说：我们对自己的能量应该冷漠，应该恐惧，应该怀疑。
奥巴马就职演说词（中英文）：yeswecan（新版本）
奥巴马就职演说词(中英文)：yes we can奥巴马就职演说词(中英文)：ye s we canIf th ere is a nyone ou t therewho stil l doubts that Am erica is a place where a ll thing s are po ssible,who stil l wonder s if the dream o f our fo unders i s alivein our t ime, who still q uestions the pow er of ou r democr acy, ton ight isyour ans wer.It's the a nswer to ld by li nes that stretch ed aroun d school s and ch urches i n number s this n ation ha s neverseen, by peoplewho wait ed three hours a nd fourhours, m any forthe firs t time i n theirlives, b ecause t hey beli eved tha t this t ime must be diff erent, t hat thei r voices could b e that d ifferenc e.It's the ans wer spok en by yo ung andold, ric h and po or, Demo crat and Republi can, bla ck, whit e, Hispa nic, Asi an, Nati ve Ameri can, gay, straig ht, disa bled and not dis abled. A mericans who sen t a mess age to t he world that we have ne ver been just acollecti on of in dividual s or a c ollectio n of red statesand blue states.We are, and al ways wil l be, th e United Statesof Ameri ca. It's the an swer tha t led th ose who've beentold for so long by so m any to b e cynica l and fe arful an d doubtf ul about what we can ach ieve toput thei r handson the a rc of hi story an d bend i t once m ore towa rd the h ope of a betterday.It's beena long t ime comi ng, buttonight,because of what we didon thisdate inthis ele ction at this de fining m oment ch ange has come to America.A lit tle bitearlierthis eve ning, Ireceived anextr aordinar ily grac ious cal l from S en. McCa in.Sen. McCain foughtlong and hard in this ca mpaign.And he's foughteven lon ger andharder f or the c ountry t hat he l oves. He has end ured sac rificesfor Amer ica that most of us cann otbegin to imag ine. Weare bett er off f or the s ervice r enderedby thisbrave an d selfle ss leade r.I co ngratula te him;I congra tulate G ov. Pali n for al l that t hey've a chieved. And I l ook forw ard to w orking w ith them to rene w this n ation'spromisein the m onths ah ead.Iwant tothank my partner in this journey, a manwho camp aigned f rom hisheart, a nd spoke for the men and women h e grew u p with o n the st reets of Scranto n and ro de withon the t rain hom e to Del aware, t he vicepresiden t-electof the U nited St ates, Jo e Biden.And Iwould no t be sta nding he re tonig ht witho ut the u nyieldin g suppor t of mybest fri end forthe last16 year s the ro ck of ou r family, the lo ve of my life, t he natio n's next first l ady Mich elle Oba ma.Sas ha and M alia I l ove youboth mor e than y ou can i magine.And youhave ear ned thenew pupp y that's comingwith usto the n ew White House.And whi le she's no long er withus, I kn ow my gr andmothe r's watc hing, al ong with the fam ily that made me who I a m. I mis s them t onight.I know t hat my d ebt to t hem is b eyond me asure. To my si ster May a, my si ster Alm a, all m y otherbrothers and sis ters, th ank youso muchfor allthe supp ort that you'vegiven me. I am g ratefulto them.And to my camp aign man ager, Da vid Plou ffe, the unsunghero ofthis cam paign, w ho built the bes t -- the best po liticalcampaign, I thin k, in th e histor y of the UnitedStates o f Americ a.To m y chiefstrategi st David Axelrod who's b een a pa rtner wi th me ev ery step of theway.To the bes t campai gn teamever ass embled i n the hi story of politic s you ma de thishappen,and I am forever gratefu l for wh at you'v e sacrif iced toget it d one.Bu t aboveall, I w ill neve r forget who thi s victor y trulybelongsto. It b elongs t o you. I t belong s to you.I was never t he likel iest can didate f or thisoffice.We didn't startwith muc h moneyor manyendorsem ents. Ou r campai gn was n ot hatch ed in th e hallsof Washi ngton. I t beganin theb ackyards of DesMoines a nd the l iving ro oms of C oncord a nd the f ront por ches ofCharlest on. It w as built by work ing menand wome n who du g into w hat litt le savin gs theyhad to g ive $5 a nd $10 a nd $20 t o the ca use.It grew st rength f rom theyoung pe ople who rejecte d the my th of th eir gene ration's apathywho left their h omes and their f amiliesfor jobs that of fered li ttle pay and les s sleep.It dre w streng th fromthe not-so-young peoplewho brav ed the b itter co ld and s corching heat to knock o n doorsof perfe ct stran gers, an d from t he milli ons of A mericans who vol unteered and org anized a nd prove d that m ore than two cen turies l ater a g overnmen t of the people,by thepeople,and forthe peop le has n ot peris hed from the Ear th.Thi s is you r victor y.AndI know y ou didn't do thi s just t o win an electio n. And I know yo u didn't do it f or me.You didit becau se you u nderstan d the en ormity o f the ta sk thatlies ahe ad. Foreven aswe celeb rate ton ight, we know th e challe nges tha t tomorr ow willbring ar e the gr eatest o f our li fetime -- two wa rs, a pl anet inperil, t he worst financi al crisi s in a c entury.Even as we stan d here t onight,we knowthere ar e braveAmerican s waking up in t he deser ts of Ir aq and t he mount ains ofAfghanis tan to r isk thei r livesfor us.There a re mothe rs and f athers w ho willlie awak e afterthe chil dren fal l asleep and won der howthey'llmake the mortgag eor pay their d octors'bills or save en ough for their c hild's c ollege e ducation.There's new e nergy to harness, new jo bs to be created, new sc hools to build,and thre ats to m eet, all iances t o repair. The r oad ahea d will b e long.Our clim b will b e steep. We maynot getthere in one yea r or eve n in one term. B ut, Amer ica, I h ave neve r been m ore hope ful than I am to night th at we wi ll get t here.I promise you, we as a pe ople wil l get th ere.Th ere will be setb acks and false s tarts. T here are many wh o won'tagree wi th every decisio n or pol icy I ma ke as pr esident. And weknow the governm ent can't solveevery pr oblem.But I wi ll alway s be hon est with you abo ut the c hallenge s we fac e. I wil l listen to you,especia lly when we disa gree. An d, above all, Iwill ask you tojoin inthe work of rema king thi s nation, the on ly way i t's been done in America for 221 years -- blockby block, brickby brick, callou sed hand by call oused ha nd.Wha t began21 month s ago in the dep ths of w inter ca nnot end on this autumnnight.This vic tory alo ne is no t the ch ange weseek. It is only the cha nce forus to ma ke thatchange.And that cannothappen i f we goback tothe waythings w ere.It can't h appen wi thout yo u, witho ut a new spiritof servi ce, a ne w spirit of sacr ifice.So let u s summon a new s pirit of patriot ism, ofresponsi bility,where ea ch of us resolve s to pit ch in an d work h arder an d look a fter not only ou rselvesbut each other.Let usremember that, i f this f inancial crisistaught u s anythi ng, it's that we cannothave a t hrivingWall Str eet whil e Main S treet su ffers.In thiscountry,we rise or fall as onenation,as one p eople. L et's res ist thetemptati on to fa ll backon the s amepart isanship and pet tiness a nd immat urity th at has p oisonedour poli tics for so long.Let's remembe r that i t was aman from this st ate whofirst ca rried th e banner of theRepublic an Party to theWhite Ho use, a p arty fou nded onthe valu es of se lf-relia nce andindividu al liber ty and n ationalunity.Those ar e values that we all sha re. Andwhile th e Democr atic Par ty has w on a gre at victo ry tonig ht, we d o so wit h a meas ure of h umilityand dete rminatio n to hea l the di vides th at haveheld bac k our pr ogress.As Linc oln said to a na tion far more di vided th an ours,we arenot enem ies butfriends.Thoughpassionmay have straine d, it mu st not b reak our bonds o f affect ion.An d to tho se Ameri cans who se suppo rt I hav e yet to earn, I may not have wo n your v ote toni ght, but I hearyour voi ces. I n eed your help. A nd I wil l be you r presid ent, too.And t o all th ose watc hing ton ight fro m beyond our sho res, fro m parlia ments an d palace s, to th ose whoare hudd led arou nd radio s in the forgott en corne rs of th e world,our sto ries are singula r, but o ur desti ny is sh ared, an d a newdawn ofAmerican leaders hip is a t hand.To thos e -- tothose wh o wouldtear the world d own: Wewill def eat you. To thos e who se ek peace and sec urity: W e suppor t you. A nd to al l thosewho have wondere d if Ame rica's b eacon st ill burn s as bri ght: Ton ight weproved o nce more that th e true s trengthof our n ation co mes notfrom the might o f our ar ms or th e scaleof our w ealth, b ut fromthe endu ring pow er of ou r ideals: democr acy, lib erty, op portunit y and un yielding hope. That's t he truegenius o f Americ a: thatAmericacan chan ge.Ourunion ca n be per fected.What we've alrea dy achie ved give s us hop e for wh at we ca n and mu st achie ve tomor row.Th is elect ion hadmany fir sts andmany sto ries tha t will b e told f or gener ations.But onethat's o n my min d tonigh t's abou t a woma n who ca st her b allot in Atlanta. She'sa lot li ke the m illionsof other s who st ood in l ine to m ake thei r voiceheard in this el ection e xcept fo r one th ing: Ann Nixon C ooper is106 yea rs old.She was born ju st a gen erationpast sla very; atime whe n therewere nocars onthe road or plan es in th e sky; w hen some one like her cou ldn't vo te for t wo reaso ns -- be cause sh e was awoman an d becaus e of the color o f her sk in.And tonight, I thin k aboutall that she's s een thro ughout h er centu ry in Am erica -- the hea rtache a nd the h ope; the struggl e and th e progre ss; thetimes we were to ld thatwe can't, and th e people who pre ssed onwith tha t Americ an creed: Yes we can. A t a time when wo men's vo ices wer e silenc ed and t heir hop es dismi ssed, sh e livedto see t hem stan d up and speak o ut and r each for the bal lot. Yes we can.When t here was despair in thedust bow l and de pression acrossthe land, she sa w a nati on conqu er fearitself w ith a Ne w Deal,new jobs, a newsense of commonpurpose. Yes wecan.Wh en the b ombs fel l on our harborand tyra nny thre atened t he world, she wa s thereto witne ss a gen erationrise togreatnes s and ademocrac y was sa ved. Yes we can.She wa s therefor thebuses in Montgom ery, the hoses i n Birmin gham, abridge i n Selma,and a p reacherfrom Atl anta who told apeople t hat We S hall Ove rcome. Y es we ca n.A ma n touche d down o n the mo on, a wa ll camedown inBerlin,a worldwas conn ected by our own science and ima gination.And t his year, in thi s electi on, shetouchedher fing er to ascreen,and cast her vot e, becau se after 106 yea rs in Am erica, t hrough t he bestof times and the darkest of hour s, she k nows how America can cha nge.Ye s we can.Ameri ca, we h ave come so far.We have seen so much. B ut there is so m uch more to do.So tonig ht, letus ask o urselves -- if o ur child ren shou ld liveto see t he nextcentury; if myd aughters shouldbe so lu cky to l ive as l ong as A nn Nixon Cooper, what ch ange wil l they s ee? What progres s will w e have m ade? Th is is ou r chance to answ er thatcall. Th is is ou r moment. Thisis our t ime, toput ourpeople b ack to w ork andopen doo rs of op portunit y for ou r kids;to resto re prosp erity an d promot e the ca use of p eace; to reclaim the Ame rican dr eam andreaffirm that fu ndamenta l truth, that, o ut of ma ny, we a re one;that whi le we br eathe, w e hope.And wher e we are met wit h cynici sm and d oubts an d thosewho tell us that we can't, we wi ll respo nd withthat tim eless cr eed that sums up the spi rit of a people: Yes, we can.T hank you. God bl ess you.And may God ble ss the U nited St ates ofAmerica.奥巴马当选演讲中文全文芝加哥的公民们，大家好！如果现在仍然有人怀疑在美国是不是真的任何事情都可能发生，怀疑我们开国之父们的梦想是否还留存在这片土地上，怀疑美国民主的力量，今夜，就是你的答案。
完美精华版奥巴马演讲中英文对照
完美精华版奥巴马演讲中英文对照Ladies and gentlemen,Today, I stand before you as the President of the United States, humbled by the trust you have placed in me and grateful for the opportunity to address you all. The challenges we face are great, but together, we can overcome them and build a brighter future for our nation and the world.女士们先生们，今天，作为美国总统，我站在你们面前，对你们对我的信任感到谦卑，感激有机会向你们全体发表讲话。
我们面临的挑战艰巨，但是我们可以共同克服它们，为我们的国家和世界建设一个更加光明的未来。
As I look back on the past eight years, I am proud of what we have accomplished. We have overcome economic recession, expanded healthcare coverage, and made progress in areas such as climate change and marriage equality. But there is still work to be done.回顾过去的八年，我为我们所取得的成就感到自豪。
我们克服了经济衰退，扩大了医疗保障范围，在气候变化和婚姻平等等领域取得了进展。
但是还有工作要做。
In the years ahead, we must continue to strive for progress and upholdthe values that make our nation strong. We must invest in education, support innovation and entrepreneurship, and ensure that every citizen has the opportunity to succeed. Together, we can build an inclusive and prosperous society.在未来的岁月里，我们必须继续努力进取，坚守使我们国家强大的价值观。
2013年美国总统奥巴马就职演说中英文对照文稿(全)
2013年美国总统奥巴马就职演说中英文对照文稿（全）北京时间1月22日凌晨，贝拉克·侯赛因·奥巴马宣誓就职第四十四任美利坚合众国总统并发表就职演说。
奥巴马在演讲中追溯美国民主传统和宪法精神，强调了民众的力量。
演讲中涉及了包括就业、医保、移民和同性恋等多项议题，以下为奥巴马就职演说全文：MR. OBAMA: Thank you. Thank you so much. Vice President Biden, Mr. Chief Justice, Members of the United States Congress, distinguished guests, and fellow citizens:谢谢，非常感谢大家。
拜登副总统、首席大法官先生、国会议员们、尊敬的各位嘉宾、亲爱的公民们。
Each time we gather to inaugurate a president, we bear witness to the enduring strength of our Constitution. We affirm the promise of our democracy. We recall that what binds this nation together is not the colors of our skin or the tenets of our faith or the origins of our names. What makes us exceptional – what makes us American – is our allegiance to an idea, articulated in a declaration made more than two centuries ago:当我们每次聚集在一起为总统举行就职典礼时，我们都是在见证美国宪法的不朽力量。
奥巴马演讲词中英文互译
奥巴马演讲词中英文互译以下是小编为大家搜集整理的，欢迎借鉴与阅读!奥巴马演讲词中英文互译PRESIDENT OBAMA: Good afternoon. It is a great honor for me to be here in Shanghai, and to have this opportunity to speak with all of you. I"d like to thank Fudan University"s President Yang for his hospitality and his gracious welcome. I"d also like to thank our outstanding Ambassador, Jon Huntsman, who exemplifies the deep ties and respect between our nations. I don"t know what he said, but I hope it was good. (Laughter.) 奥巴马总统：你们好。
能够有机会在上海跟你们大家交谈，我深感荣幸。
我要感谢复旦大学的杨校长，感谢他的款待和热情的欢迎。
我还要感谢我们出色的大使洪博培，他代表了我们两国之间的深远联系和相互尊重。
我不知道他刚才说什么，但是希望他说得不错。
(笑声)What I"d like to do is to make some opening comments, and then what I"m really looking forward to doing is taking questions, not only from students who are in the audience, but also we"ve received questions online, which will be asked by some of the students who are here in the audience, as well as by Ambassador Huntsman. AndI am very sorry that my Chinese is not as good as your English, but I am looking forward to this chance to have a dialogue.我今天准备先做一个开场白，但我真正希望做的是回答问题，不但回答在座的学生提出的问题，同时也回答从网上提出的一些问题，这些问题由在座的一些学生和洪博培大使代为提出。
奥巴马就职演说中英文
奥巴马就职演说中英文Mr. Obama's Inaugural AddressLadies and gentlemen, esteemed guests,Today, we gather here to witness the historic moment of my inauguration as the 44th President of the United States of America. I stand before you with a deep sense of gratitude, confidence, and responsibility, ready to guide our nation towards a brighter future. I would like to express my deepest appreciation to the American people for your trust and unwavering support.As we embark on this new chapter in our nation's history, let us remember the challenges we face and the opportunities that lie ahead. Our path forward may not be easy, but together, we can overcome any obstacle and build a better future for generations to come.Overcoming Economic CrisisSince taking office, we have witnessed the devastating effects of the global economic crisis. Our economy has suffered greatly, jobs have been lost, and many families have experienced financial hardship. However, I am confident that by working together, we can overcome these challenges and rebuild our economy.My administration will prioritize economic recovery by implementing comprehensive strategies that promote job creation, stimulate economic growth, and ensure financial stability. We will invest in renewable energy,infrastructure development, and scientific innovations, creating new opportunities for businesses and fostering sustainable growth.Promoting Equality and InclusivityAmerica is a nation built on the principles of equality, liberty, and justice for all. Yet, we continue to face deep-rooted divisions and inequalities. It is our responsibility to address these issues head-on and build a society where every individual has equal opportunities to succeed.We will strive to bridge the gap between the rich and the poor, to eliminate discrimination based on race, gender, or sexual orientation, and to ensure equal access to education, healthcare, and employment. Together, we can create a society that upholds the values of fairness, compassion, and justice.Protecting the EnvironmentClimate change poses one of the greatest threats to our planet and future generations. We must act now to preserve our environment and ensure a sustainable future for all. As a nation, we will take a leading role in combating climate change and transitioning to a clean energy economy.Investing in renewable energy sources such as wind, solar, and hydroelectric power will not only reduce our carbon footprint but also create jobs and promote technological advancements. We will work towards international cooperation to address climate change, adhering to the principles of the Paris Agreement.Ensuring National SecurityIn an increasingly interconnected world, our national security is of paramount importance. We will continue to strengthen our military capabilities, defend against cyber threats, and enhance intelligence gathering to protect our citizens and safeguard our democracy.Furthermore, we must reaffirm our commitment to diplomacy, working with our allies and promoting peaceful resolutions to global conflicts. By fostering dialogue and understanding, we can build bridges instead of walls, and establish a more secure and peaceful world for future generations.ConclusionIn closing, I stand here today humbled and honored to serve as your President. Together, we will strive for a more prosperous, inclusive, and sustainable America. Let us embrace the challenges ahead with determination, unity, and a renewed spirit of optimism.Thank you, God bless you, and may God bless the United States of America.。
奥巴马演讲稿-中英文对照版
[size］My fellow citizens：各位同胞：I stand here today humbled by the task before us，grateful for the trust you have bestowed，mindful of the sacrifices borne by our ancestors. I thank President Bush for his service to our nation，as well as the generosity and cooperation he has shown throughout this transition.今天我站在这里,为眼前的重责大任感到谦卑,对各位的信任心怀感激，对先贤的牺牲铭记在心。
我要谢谢布什总统为这个国家的服务，也感谢他在政权转移期间的宽厚和配合。
Forty—four Americans have now taken the presidential oath. The words have been spoken during rising tides of prosperity and the still waters of peace。
Yet, every so often the oath is taken amidst gathering clouds and raging storms. At these moments, America has carried on not simply because of the skill or vision of those in high office, but because We the People have remained faithful to the ideals of our forbearers, and true to our founding documents。
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奥巴马就职演说中英文对照
奥巴马就职演讲原文Obama's Inaugural Speech My fellow citizens:I stand here today humbled by the task before us, grateful for the trust you have bestowed, mindful of the sacrifices borne by our ancestors. I thank President Bush for his service to our nation, as well as the generosity and cooperation he has shown throughout this
transition.Forty-four Americans have now taken the presidential oath. The words have been oken during rising tides of proerity and the still waters of peace. Yet, every so often, the oath is taken amidst gathering clouds and raging storms. At these moments, America has carried on not simply because of the skill or vision of those in high office, but because We the People have remained faithful to the ideals of our forebearers, and true to our founding documents.
So it has been. So it must be with this generation of
Americans.That we are in the midst of crisis is now well understood. Our nation is at war, against a far-reaching network of violence and hatred. Our economy is badly weakened, a consequence of greed and irreonsibility on the part of some, but also our collective failure to make hard choices and prepare the nation for a new age. Homes have been lost; jobs shed; businesses shuttered. Our health care is too costly; our schools fail too many; and each day brings further evidence that the ways we use energy strengthen our adversaries and threaten our planet. These are the indicators of crisis, subject to data and statistics. Less measurable but no less profound is a sapping of confidence across our land -- a nagging fear that America's decline is inevitable, and that the next generation must lower its sights.Today I say to you that the challenges we face are real. They are serious and they are many. They will not be met easily or in a short an of time. But know this, America: They will be met.。