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1、BBC 听力材料文本总结The White HouseThe White HouseOffice of the Press SecretaryFor Immediate Release September 23, 2010 Remarks by the President to the United Nations General AssemblyUnited Nations BuildingNew York, New York10:01 A.M. EDTTHE PRESIDENT: Mr. President, Mr. Secretary-General, my fellow delegat

2、es, ladies and gentlemen. It is a great honor to address this Assembly for the second time, nearly two years after my election as President of the United States.We know this is no ordinary time for our people. Each of us comes here with our own problems and priorities. But there are also challenges

3、that we share in common as leaders and as nations.We meet within an institution built from the rubble of war, designed to unite the world in pursuit of peace. And we meet within a city that for centuries has welcomed people from across the globe, demonstrating that individuals of every color, faith

4、and station can come together to pursue opportunity, build a community, and live with the blessing of human liberty.Outside the doors of this hall, the blocks and neighborhoods of this great city tell the story of a difficult decade. Nine years ago, the destruction of the World Trade Center signaled

5、 a threat that respected no boundary of dignity or decency. Two years ago this month, a financial crisis on Wall Street devastated American families on Main Street主流社会. These separate challenges have affected people around the globe. Men and women and children have been murdered by extremists from C

6、asablanca to London; from Jalalabad贾拉拉巴德（阿富汗城市）to Jakarta. The global economy suffered an enormous blow during the financial crisis, crippling markets and deferring the dreams of millions on every continent. Underneath these challenges to our security and prosperity lie deeper fears: that ancient ha

7、treds and religious divides are once again ascendant上升的；优越的; that a world which has grown more interconnected has somehow slipped beyond our control.These are some of the challenges that my administration has confronted since we came into office. And today, Id like to talk to you about what weve don

8、e over the last 20 months to meet these challenges; what our responsibility is to pursue peace in the Middle East; and what kind of world we are trying to build in this 21st century.Let me begin with what we have done. I have had no greater focus as President than rescuing our economy from potential

9、 catastrophe. And in an age when prosperity is shared, we could not do this alone. So America has joined with nations around the world to spur growth, and the renewed demand that could restart job creation.We are reforming our system of global finance, beginning with Wall Street reform here at home,

10、 so that a crisis like this never happens again. And we made the G20 the focal point for international coordination, because in a world where prosperity is more diffuse弥漫的；散开的, we must broaden our circle of cooperation to include emerging economies - economies from every corner of the globe.There is

11、 much to show for our efforts, even as there is much work to be done. The global economy has been pulled back from the brink of a depression, and is growing once more. We have resisted protectionism, and are exploring ways to expand trade and commerce among nations. But we cannot - and will not - re

12、st until these seeds of progress grow into a broader prosperity, not only for all Americans, but for peoples around the globe. As for our common security, America is waging a more effective fight against al Qaeda, while winding down逐渐减少, 慢慢终止 the war in Iraq. Since I took office, the United States h

13、as removed nearly 100,000 troops from Iraq. We have done so responsibly, as Iraqis have transitioned to lead responsibility for the security of their country.We are now focused on building a lasting partnership with the Iraqi people, while keeping our commitment to remove the rest of our troops by t

14、he end of next year.While drawing down in Iraq, we have refocused on defeating al Qaeda and denying its affiliates a safe haven安全港. In Afghanistan, the United States and our allies are pursuing a strategy to break the Talibans momentum and build the capacity of Afghanistans government and security f

15、orces, so that a transition to Afghan responsibility can begin next July. And from South Asia to the Horn of Africa, we are moving toward a more targeted approach - one that strengthens our partners and dismantles terrorist networks without deploying large American armies.As we pursue the worlds mos

16、t dangerous extremists, were also denying them the worlds most dangerous weapons, and pursuing the peace and security of a world without nuclear weapons.Earlier this year, 47 nations embraced a work-plan to secure all vulnerable nuclear materials within four years. We have joined with Russia to sign

17、 the most comprehensive arms control treaty in decades. We have reduced the role of nuclear weapons in our security strategy. And here, at the United Nations, we came together to strengthen the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty.As part of our effort on non-proliferation, I offered the Islamic Republi

18、c of Iran an extended hand last year, and underscored that it has both rights and responsibilities as a member of the international community. I also said - in this hall - that Iran must be held accountable if it failed to meet those responsibilities. And that is what we have done.Iran is the only p

19、arty to the NPT that cannot demonstrate the peaceful intentions of its nuclear program, and those actions have consequences. Through U.N. Security Council Resolution 1929, we made it clear that international law is not an empty promise.Now let me be clear once more: The United States and the interna

20、tional community seek a resolution to our differences with Iran, and the door remains open to diplomacy should Iran choose to walk through it. But the Iranian government must demonstrate a clear and credible commitment and confirm to the world the peaceful intent of its nuclear program.As we combat

21、the spread of deadly weapons, were also confronting the specter幽灵；妖怪；恐怖之物of climate change. After making historic investments in clean energy and efficiency at home, we helped forge an accord in Copenhagen that - for the first time - commits all major economies to reduce their emissions. We are keen

22、ly aware this is just a first step. And going forward, we will support a process in which all major economies meet our responsibilities to protect the planet while unleashing解开.的皮带,解除.的束缚,解放 the power of clean energy to serve as an engine of growth and development.America has also embraced unique re

23、sponsibilities with come - that come with our power. Since the rains came and the floodwaters rose in Pakistan, we have pledged our assistance, and we should all support the Pakistani people as they recover and rebuild. And when the earth shook and Haiti was devastated by loss, we joined a coalition

24、 of nations in response. Today, we honor those from the U.N. family who lost their lives in the earthquake, and commit ourselves to stand with the people of Haiti until they can stand on their own two feet.Amidst this upheaval剧变, we have also been persistent in our pursuit of peace. Last year, I ple

25、dged my best efforts to support the goal of two states, Israel and Palestine, living side by side in peace and security, as part of a comprehensive peace between Israel and all of its neighbors. We have travelled a winding road over the last 12 months, with few peaks and many valleys. But this month

26、, I am pleased that we have pursued direct negotiations between Israelis and Palestinians in Washington, Sharm el Sheikh and Jerusalem.Now I recognize many are pessimistic about this process. The cynics say that Israelis and Palestinians are too distrustful of each other, and too divided internally,

27、 to forge lasting peace. Rejectionists on both sides will try to disrupt the process, with bitter words and with bombs and with gunfire. Some say that the gaps between the parties are too big; the potential for talks to break down is too great; and that after decades of failure, peace is simply not

28、possible.I hear those voices of skepticism. But I ask you to consider the alternative. If an agreement is not reached, Palestinians will never know the pride and dignity that comes with their own state. Israelis will never know the certainty and security that comes with sovereign and stable neighbor

29、s who are committed to coexistence. The hard realities of demography人口统计 will take hold. More blood will be shed. This Holy Land will remain a symbol of our differences, instead of our common humanity.I refuse to accept that future. And we all have a choice to make. Each of us must choose the path o

30、f peace. Of course, that responsibility begins with the parties themselves, who must answer the call of history. Earlier this month at the White House, I was struck by the words of both the Israeli and Palestinian leaders. Prime Minister Netanyahu said, “I came here today to find a historic compromi

31、se that will enable both people to live in peace, security, and dignity.” And President Abbas said, “We will spare no effort and we will work diligently and tirelessly to ensure these negotiations achieve their cause.”These words must now be followed by action and I believe that both leaders have th

32、e courage to do so. But the road that they have to travel is exceedingly difficult, which is why I call upon Israelis and Palestinians - and the world - to rally behind the goal that these leaders now share. We know that there will be tests along the way and that one test is fast approaching. Israels settlement moratorium暂停，中止 has made a difference on the ground and improved the atmosphere for talks.And our position on this issue is well known. We believe that the moratorium should be extended. We also believe that talks should press on unti