奥巴马每周电视演讲2013年12月21日：为了美国人民的利益而团结一致(中英mp3+lrc)

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[ti:12-21 Weekly Address - Working Together on Behalf of the American People]
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[00:01.34]Hi, everybody. This week, Congress finished up some important work before heading home for the holidays.
[00:07.16]For the first time in years, both parties came together in the spirit of compromise to pass a budget 
[00:12.19]C one that helps chart our economic course for the next two years. 
[00:16.14]This budget will unwind some of the damaging cuts that have threatened students and seniors and held back our businesses. 
[00:22.25]It clears the path for critical investments in the things 
[00:25.75]that grow our economy and strengthen our middle class, 
[00:28.37]like education and research. 
[00:30.71]And it will keep reducing our deficits 
[00:33.52]C at a time when we’ve seen four years of the fastest deficit reduction since the end of World War II.
[00:40.24]Members of Congress also voted to finally allow several dedicated and well-qualified public servants to do their jobs for the  American people 
[00:48.26]C many of whom waited months for a simple yes-or-no vote. 
[00:51.93]These are judges, cabinet secretaries and military leaders. 
[00:55.96]They’re men and women charged with growing our economy, 
[00:58.68]keeping our homeland secure, 
[01:01.54]and making sure our housing system and financial system work for ordinary Americans.
[01:06.34]So after a year of showdowns and obstruction that only held back our economy, 
[01:11.19]we’ve been able to break the logjam a bit over the last few weeks. 
[01:15.99]It’s a hopeful sign that we can end the cycle of short-sighted, crisis-driven decision-making and actually work together to  get things done.
[01:23.48]And that’s important. Because there’s plenty of work to do.
[01:27.00]Right now, because Congress failed to act before leaving on vacation, 
[01:31.40]more than one million Americans are poised to lose a vital source of income just a few days after Christmas. 
[01:37.27]For many people who are still looking for work, 
[01:39.70]unemployment insurance is a lifeline that can make the difference between temporary hardship or lasting catastrophe. 
[01:46.85]Instead of punishing these families who can least afford it 
[01:50.10]C especially now 
[01:51.18]C Congress should first restore that lifeline immediately, 
[01:54.35]then put their entire focus on creating more good jobs that pay good wages.
[01:59.49]That’s what I’ll be focused on next year, 
[02:01.39]and every day I have the privilege of being your President. 
[02:04.39]Growing the economy. 
[02:05.85]Expanding opportunity. 
[02:07.51]Building an America that offers everyone who works hard the chance to get ahead, 
[02:12.40]and every child a fair shot at success.
[02:15.34]And if Congress continues to act in the spirit of cooperation we’ve seen in recent weeks, 
[02:19.64]I’m confident we can make much more progress together in the year to come.
[02:24.42]Thank you. Have a great weekend and a very Merry Christmas.

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奥巴马每周电视演讲2013年12月21日：为了美国人民的利益而团结一致(中英mp3+lrc)