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奥巴马演讲 an obligation to those who serve the country
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"honor the dead by 1 the living."  that’s what you’re all about. that’s what the vfw has always been about. like you, i know that our nation has just one truly sacred obligation: to prepare and equip those we send into harm’s way, and to care for them when they come home.

commander tradewell—tommy—you’ve walked that walk. you served bravely in vietnam, then came back and kept right on fighting to make sure your comrades got everything they deserved. thank you for your service, over there, and over here.

to richard eubank, who also served at the height of(在……顶点) the vietnam war, i want to wish you the best of luck as you take the helm(舵,驾驶盘) of this great organization at a critically important time.

and bob—thank you for having me, and for all you do on behalf of the vfw, every day in washington. and to jan tittle, president of the ladies 2(妇女辅助会) . thank you for all that you do. and to my home state commander, bob wilkinson. and to the ladies auxiliary, roberta walter. thank you all for your service. i particularly want to acknowledge those veterans of the korean war, who this summer are marking the 60th anniversary of the start of that conflict.

over the last 111 years—from san juan hill to the argonne forest, midway to inchon, 3 city to kuwait city, and the korengal valley to the sunni triangle—vfw members have fought for our country on both the frontlines and the home front. you and your 4(前任) helped establish the department of veterans affairs and build a national 5 system. you worked to secure a better future for service members and their families by helping pass two gi bills.

and you have spoken out time and again(屡次,常常) on behalf of your 2.2 million members, and for all those who have fought in america’s wars. this work—your work—has never been more important than it is today.

over the past decade, our military has 6 on a longer period of sustained combat than ever before in our history. more than two million service members have 7 to iraq and afghanistan, more than half of whom have now returned to a 8 life with the honored title of “veteran.”

of those men and women—the very best our nation has—almost 40,000 have been wounded and 5,640 have made the ultimate sacrifice.

and president obama is taking a major step toward concluding one of those wars, just as he pledged to do before he ever took office. one month after his 9(就职典礼,开始) , at camp lejeune, president obama laid out a plan for ending the war in iraq responsibly, and we have followed it closely ever since.

as a result, one week from tomorrow, the u.s. combat phase of that war will close. from more than 140,000 troops in iraq when our administration took office, by the end of august, 50,000 will remain. our last remaining combat unit, one that i visited with and know well, the 4th stryker brigade of the army’s second 10 division(步兵师,陆军师) , left iraq last week.

i’m proud to say that as of september 1, the mission of the united states forces in iraq will be to advise, assist, train, and equip the iraqi security forces; to conduct partnered counterterrorism operations; and to provide security for our military and civilian personnel and 11(基础设施) .

i recently went to fort drum, to meet with the army’s proud 10th mountain division, whose motto is “climb to glory.” god, have they climbed to glory. i was there to welcome nearly 3,000 of them back from iraq, three months early, after they 12 all of their goals.

these homecomings are something i have long looked forward to, and i know many of you have as well. the day my son beau returned from a yearlong tour in iraq, and i watched him embrace his wife and children, was one of the proudest and happiest moments of my life.

by the end of next year—2011—our remaining troops in iraq will have come home to their families and a grateful nation. this is only possible because of the extraordinary progress our military—the finest fighting force this planet has ever seen—has brought about, led by the great general ray odierno.

three 13 are worth singling out.

first, violence in iraq has decreased to such a degree that those who last served there three or four years ago—when the country was being torn apart by sectarian(宗派的,偏狭的) conflict—would hardly recognize the place. al qaeda in iraq and the shiite extremists remain dangerous, and their attacks still claim innocent lives. but they have 14 failed to achieve their objectives of 15 sectarian conflict and undermining the iraqi government.

second, iraq’s security forces—now more than 650,000 strong—are already leading the way to defend and protect their country. we have transferred control over hundreds of bases, and many thousands of square miles of territory. some said that our drawdown would bring more violence. they were wrong, because the iraqis are ready to take charge. and in recent months, operations that they led, based on intelligence they developed, killed two key leaders of al qaeda in iraq and 16(净化,清洗) more than 30 other top terrorists from its ranks.

third, but no less(仍然,不相上下) important, is the fact that iraqi leaders who once settled disputes through violence are at this very moment, ironing out their differences in face-to-face 17.

the iraqis recently held their second national election that the world all agreed was 18, and although it is taking a long time to form a government, i am convinced that this will happen soon.

another way of putting this is that politics has broken out.

now, i certainly don’t need to tell you that politics is not always pretty, even our own. but the hard work of forming a new government is well underway, and we urge these politicians to match the courage their citizens have shown, by completing that process.

ever since the president asked me to 19(监督,审查) our iraq policy, i have been 20 engaged, on a daily basis.  i have visited the country 13 times; i know all the players from all the leading 21; i speak regularly with iraqi leaders; and i understand iraq’s intricate(复杂的,错综的) politics.  we have a first-rate embassy team, now led by ambassador jim jeffrey, that is interacting daily with the iraqis throughout the government formation process.

many people point to the iranian influence in iraq but i believe this to be exaggerated.  the iranian government spent over $100 million dollars to try to sway the national elections but iran failed.  the iraqi people voted for their desired candidate, not who the iranians wanted them to vote for.

now the iraqi leaders are working to form a government and we urge them to do so in a way that reflects the will of the iraqi people.  an important step in this process is formalizing a power-sharing arrangement, which the iraqi leaders are currently 22 to do. 

this process can sometimes be 23, and there will be ups and downs, but i am confident that the iraqis will form a national 24 government soon.

and one more thing: drawing down our troops does not mean we are disengaging from iraq. in fact, quite the opposite is true. while our 25 that remain there are as capable as any in our armed services—they know how to fight if they have to—their mission has changed. they are there now to help the iraqis help themselves.

meanwhile, we are also 26 up(斜生,增加) a civilian-led effort to help ensure iraq 27 stable, sovereign, and self-reliant. we will continue to help strengthen its economic and political institutions, foster(培养,抚育) new ties of trade and commerce, and support iraq’s return to its rightful place in the region and the broader community of nations.

while the iraq war winds down(平静下来,慢下来) , our troops continue to take the fight to our enemies in afghanistan.  that is where al qaeda plotted and trained to launch the 28 attack on 9-11.



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1 2rgzdc     
n.食物的一份&adj.帮助人的,辅助的
参考例句:
  • the poor children regularly pony up for a second helping of my hamburger. 那些可怜的孩子们总是要求我把我的汉堡包再给他们一份。
  • by doing this, they may at times be helping to restore competition. 这样一来, 他在某些时候,有助于竞争的加强。
2 rukzm     
adj.辅助的,备用的
参考例句:
  • i work in an auxiliary unit.我在一家附属单位工作。
  • the hospital has an auxiliary power system in case of blackout.这家医院装有备用发电系统以防灯火管制。
3 qdszs     
n.色度;色调;样子
参考例句:
  • the diamond shone with every hue under the sun.金刚石在阳光下放出五颜六色的光芒。
  • the same hue will look different in different light.同一颜色在不同的光线下看起来会有所不同。
4 b59b392832b9ce6825062c39c88d5147     
n.前任( predecessor的名词复数 );前辈;(被取代的)原有事物;前身
参考例句:
  • the new government set about dismantling their predecessors' legislation. 新政府正着手废除其前任所制定的法律。 来自《简明英汉词典》
  • will new plan be any more acceptable than its predecessors? 新计划比原先的计划更能令人满意吗? 来自《简明英汉词典》
5 ur9z7     
n.坟墓,墓地,坟场
参考例句:
  • he was buried in the cemetery.他被葬在公墓。
  • his remains were interred in the cemetery.他的遗体葬在墓地。
6 e63154942be4f2a5c3c51f6b865db3de     
乘船( embark的过去式和过去分词 ); 装载; 从事
参考例句:
  • we stood on the pier and watched as they embarked. 我们站在突码头上目送他们登船。
  • she embarked on a discourse about the town's origins. 她开始讲本市的起源。
7 4ceaf19fb3d0a70e329fcd3777bb05ea     
(尤指军事行动)使展开( deploy的过去式和过去分词 ); 施展; 部署; 有效地利用
参考例句:
  • tanks have been deployed all along the front line. 沿整个前线已部署了坦克。
  • the artillery was deployed to bear on the fort. 火炮是对着那个碉堡部署的。
8 uqbzl     
adj.平民的,民用的,民众的
参考例句:
  • there is no reliable information about civilian casualties.关于平民的伤亡还没有确凿的信息。
  • he resigned his commission to take up a civilian job.他辞去军职而从事平民工作。
9 3cqzr     
n.开幕、就职典礼
参考例句:
  • the inauguration of a president of the united states takes place on january 20.美国总统的就职典礼于一月二十日举行。
  • three celebrated tenors sang at the president's inauguration.3位著名的男高音歌手在总统就职仪式上演唱。
10 cblzf     
n.[总称]步兵(部队)
参考例句:
  • the infantry were equipped with flame throwers.步兵都装备有喷火器。
  • we have less infantry than the enemy.我们的步兵比敌人少。
11 ubbz5     
n.下部构造,下部组织,基础结构,基础设施
参考例句:
  • we should step up the development of infrastructure for research.加强科学基础设施建设。
  • we should strengthen cultural infrastructure and boost various types of popular culture.加强文化基础设施建设,发展各类群众文化。
12 uzwztz     
adj.有才艺的;有造诣的;达到了的
参考例句:
  • thanks to your help,we accomplished the task ahead of schedule.亏得你们帮忙,我们才提前完成了任务。
  • removal of excess heat is accomplished by means of a radiator.通过散热器完成多余热量的排出。
13 1c15077db46e4d6425b6f78720939d54     
n.造诣;完成( accomplishment的名词复数 );技能;成绩;成就
参考例句:
  • it was one of the president's greatest accomplishments. 那是总统最伟大的成就之一。
  • among her accomplishments were sewing,cooking,playing the piano and dancing. 她的才能包括缝纫、烹调、弹钢琴和跳舞。 来自《现代英汉综合大词典》
14 zfpzm1     
adv.完全地,绝对地
参考例句:
  • utterly devoted to the people,he gave his life in saving his patients.他忠于人民,把毕生精力用于挽救患者的生命。
  • i was utterly ravished by the way she smiled.她的微笑使我完全陶醉了。
15 680d9d4b23288e1c2a803752cc2520a4     
v.(使)变红,发怒,过热( inflame的现在分词 )
参考例句:
  • and, by inflaming the liver, hepatitis can adversely affect dozens of life processes. 而肝脏的炎症又会对数十种生命过程产生有害影响。 来自辞典例句
  • your throat are inflaming. 你的喉部发炎了。 来自互联网
16 60d8da88d3c460863209921056ecab90     
清除(政敌等)( purge的过去式和过去分词 ); 涤除(罪恶等); 净化(心灵、风气等); 消除(错事等)的不良影响
参考例句:
  • he purged his enemies from the party. 他把他的敌人从党内清洗出去。
  • the iron in the chemical compound must be purged. 化学混合物中的铁必须清除。
17 af4b5f3e98e178dd3c4bac64b625ecd0     
协商( negotiation的名词复数 ); 谈判; 完成(难事); 通过
参考例句:
  • negotiations for a durable peace 为持久和平而进行的谈判
  • negotiations have failed to establish any middle ground. 谈判未能达成任何妥协。
18 l9zzj     
adj.合法的,合理的,合乎逻辑的;v.使合法
参考例句:
  • sickness is a legitimate reason for asking for leave.生病是请假的一个正当的理由。
  • that's a perfectly legitimate fear.怀有这种恐惧完全在情理之中。
19 zkmxr     
vt.监督,管理
参考例句:
  • soldiers oversee the food handouts.士兵们看管着救济食品。
  • use a surveyor or architect to oversee and inspect the different stages of the work.请一位房产检视员或建筑师来监督并检查不同阶段的工作。
20 lzezni     
adv.积极地,勤奋地
参考例句:
  • during this period all the students were actively participating.在这节课中所有的学生都积极参加。
  • we are actively intervening to settle a quarrel.我们正在积极调解争执。
21 d0242280efffddf593dc27d3aa62fa55     
结合体,同盟( coalition的名词复数 ); (两党或多党)联合政府
参考例句:
  • history testifies to the ineptitude of coalitions in waging war. 历史昭示我们,多数国家联合作战,其进行甚为困难。
  • all the coalitions in history have disintegrated sooner or later. 历史上任何联盟迟早都垮台了。
22 mfkz7s     
n.保证,许诺,事业
参考例句:
  • he gave her an undertaking that he would pay the money back with in a year.他向她做了一年内还钱的保证。
  • he is too timid to venture upon an undertaking.他太胆小,不敢从事任何事业。
23 is9z54     
adj.产生挫折的,使人沮丧的,令人泄气的v.使不成功( frustrate的现在分词 );挫败;使受挫折;令人沮丧
参考例句:
  • it's frustrating to have to wait so long. 要等这么长时间,真令人懊恼。
  • it was a demeaning and ultimately frustrating experience. 那是一次有失颜面并且令人沮丧至极的经历。 来自《简明英汉词典》
24 4kqwt     
n.团结,联合,统一;和睦,协调
参考例句:
  • when we speak of unity,we do not mean unprincipled peace.所谓团结,并非一团和气。
  • we must strengthen our unity in the face of powerful enemies.大敌当前,我们必须加强团结。
25 3116036b00d464eee673b3a18dfe1155     
武士,勇士,战士( warrior的名词复数 )
参考例句:
  • i like reading the stories ofancient warriors. 我喜欢读有关古代武士的故事。
  • the warriors speared the man to death. 武士们把那个男子戳死了。
26 ae9cf258610b54f50a843cc4d049a1f8     
土堤斜坡( ramp的现在分词 ); 斜道; 斜路; (装车或上下飞机的)活动梯
参考例句:
  • the children love ramping about in the garden. 孩子们喜欢在花园里追逐嬉戏,闹着玩。
  • have you ever seen a lion ramping around? 你看到过狮子暴跳吗?
27 1kmzty     
n.剩余物,残留物;遗体,遗迹
参考例句:
  • he ate the remains of food hungrily.他狼吞虎咽地吃剩余的食物。
  • the remains of the meal were fed to the dog.残羹剩饭喂狗了。
28 muozlg     
adj.毁灭性的,令人震惊的,强有力的
参考例句:
  • it is the most devastating storm in 20 years.这是20年来破坏性最大的风暴。
  • affairs do have a devastating effect on marriages.婚外情确实会对婚姻造成毁灭性的影响。
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