Obama's famous speech: Fearless Hope (Chinese version) The great Illinois is not only the transportation hub of the whole country, but also the hometown of Lincoln. As a representative of my country, I will give a speech at the conference today, and I am very proud to be honored with this honor. Tonight is very unusual for me, and we have to admit that it means a lot to stand here. My father is a foreign student. He was born in a small village in Kenya and grew up there. He also herded sheep when he was a child. The school he attended was dilapidated, and there was only a piece of iron on the roof to shelter him from the wind and rain. And his father, my grandfather, is just an ordinary cook and a domestic servant. But my grandfather had high hopes for his father. With unremitting efforts and perseverance, my father won the opportunity to study in the United States and got a scholarship. This magical land of America means freedom and opportunity for many people who set foot on it. During my study abroad, my parents met unexpectedly. My mother comes from a completely different world. She was born in a small town in Kansas. During the Great Depression, my grandfather engaged in oil drilling and worked on a farm to make a living. The day after the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor, he volunteered to join the army. Under the command of General Patton, he fought in the north and south and swept Europe. At home in the rear, my grandmother endured hardships, raised her children and found a job on the bomber assembly line. After the war, according to the soldier welfare act, they bought a house through the Federal Housing Administration and moved their family to the west to seek greater development. They also have high hopes for their daughter. Although the two families live in different continents of Africa and America, they share a common dream. My parents not only love each other strangely, but also have unshakable faith in this country. They gave me an African name, Barak, which means "God bless", because they thought that such a name should not be the fetter of success in such an inclusive country. Although they are not rich, they still try their best to let me receive the best education in the local area, because in such a rich country, no matter rich or poor, they also have the opportunity to develop their personal potential. Now they are all dead, but I know that they are looking at me proudly at the moment. Today, I stand here, thanking my special lineage, and I know that my parents' dream will continue in my baby daughter; I stand here, knowing that my experience is just a drop in the bucket of millions of American stories, and I know that I can't forget those ancestors who set foot on this land earlier, because if it weren't for America, my story would never have happened anyway. Tonight, we gather together to prove once again the greatness of this country, and all this is not due to the rows of skyscrapers, the military strength that stands out from the crowd, and the steady and powerful economic strength. Our pride and glory come from a very simple premise. More than 200 years ago, a famous declaration highly summarized this point: "We hold the following truth to be self-evident, that is, all men are created equal, and the Creator endowed them with the following inalienable rights: life, freedom and the pursuit of happiness." This is the true American wisdom, believing that its people have unpretentious dreams and that a little miracle will eventually appear around them. Tuck the child in the quilt at night. We believe that the child will not have enough food and clothing and will not worry about safety. We can speak freely without worrying about uninvited guests. We have inspiration and ideas, and we can start a business without bribing or hiring someone's children as chips and conditions. We can participate in the discussion of state affairs without fear of retaliation. Our votes are very important, at least in most cases. In this year's election, we especially reaffirmed our values and responsibilities in dealing with the current difficult reality, and hoped to know how to better inherit the legacy of our predecessors and realize our commitment to future generations. Dear American citizens, whether you are a Democrat, a Republican or an independent, what I want to say to you tonight is that we still have a lot to do. In gayles, Illinois, many workers will lose their jobs, because the Maytag washing machine factory is moving to Mexico, and now the only option is to compete with their children for low-paying jobs of $7 an hour. I once met a father who fought back tears. He lost his job and financial resources. I don't know how to pay the high medical expenses of $4,500 a month for his son. Life-saving medical insurance is out of reach for him. We should do something for them. In East St. Louis, there is such a young girl. She did well in school, but because she had no money, she couldn't finish her studies and had no chance to go to college. There are children like her and Qian Qian Wan Wan. We should do something for them. Please understand me positively. I have contacted many people in towns, restaurants and office parking lots. They don't expect the government to help them solve their problems. On the contrary, they clearly realize that they need to work hard to face and solve all the problems, which is really their real thoughts and wishes. Walking into the towns around Chicago, people will tell you that they hope that their hard-earned taxes can be used to the best of their ability, instead of being arbitrarily controlled by social security agencies or the Pentagon. When you walk into the downtown area, everyone will tell you that it is not only the power of the government to let children study hard, but also parents should do their duty to train the next generation, and don't let their children indulge in TV all day. For blacks, it is more important to give children the right to receive education, just like whites, not the other way around. People don't rely on the government to solve all problems, but they sincerely believe that as long as the government adjusts the focus of work, every child can work hard and be positive, and the door of opportunity will be open to everyone. They know that we have the ability to do better, and they hope so. In this election, we made this choice. The Democratic Party elected one of the most virtuous people in the country as our leader to lead us to realize this choice. Is he John? Kelly, he deeply understands the lofty ideals of community, faith and dedication, because these have shaped his life. He fought bravely in Vietnam, served as a prosecutor and deputy governor after returning to China, and spent 20 years in the United States Senate, devoting all his energy to the great cause of the country and society. How many times, he faced difficult choices, made progress despite difficulties, and did not fear difficulties and obstacles. His experience and behavior set an example for us. John? Kelly firmly believes that in America, hard work will pay off. Therefore, he will give preferential tax treatment to companies that create jobs at home, while companies that send jobs overseas will not enjoy this treatment. He firmly believes that the United States should realize standard medical insurance and treat ordinary people and politicians in Washington equally. He firmly believes in the importance of energy independence, so we will no longer be threatened by oil companies pursuing profits or destroying foreign oil fields. He firmly believes that the United States should be the envy of the world, because the freedom of American citizens is protected by the Constitution. He will never let everyone's basic freedom be affected, and he will never create division under the pretext of faith. He also firmly believes that there are indeed dangerous factors in today's world, and war is inevitable, but war will never be the first choice to solve disputes. Not long ago, at the Foreign War Veterans Club in East Moline, Illinois, I met a young man named Shamos. He was 2 meters tall, handsome, with clear eyes and a bright smile. He said that he joined the Marine Corps and would be stationed in Iraq in a week. When I heard him talk about the reasons for joining the army, he talked about his absolute trust in our country and * * *, his supreme loyalty to the army and his strong sense of responsibility, which made me feel that all the excellent qualities in him are our expectations for children. However, when I ask myself: can everything we do for him be equal to his efforts? I think more than 900 soldiers were killed in this war. They also have their own family members and neighbors, perhaps parents and elderly parents, but they can never go back to their caregivers. I think of the families I met. They either have to cope with the financial difficulties brought about by the death of their relatives and the sharp drop in income, or they have to face the rehabilitation and return of disabled family members, or even have a mental breakdown. However, because of their status as reservists, they cannot enjoy long-term medical subsidies, and their lives have become difficult. When these lovely young people sacrifice their lives to embark on the journey, we are duty-bound to ensure that all the data and reasons for making the decision to send troops are correct; We have the responsibility to take good care of their families. When they return to their hometown, we should take care of their lives. When we decide to intervene in the war, defend peace and win the respect of the world, we are duty-bound to send enough troops to ensure that the soldiers can return home in triumph. Please allow me to clarify the following point: there are indeed people who are our enemies in the world, and we must find them, resolutely attack them and win. John? Kelly knows this very well. Just as a captain, he risked his life to protect his men in Vietnam. If he were the president, he would not hesitate to use the military to ensure national security. He is full of confidence in the United States. He knows that it is not enough for some citizens to live a rich life, but depends on another element, which is accompanied by our world-famous individualism. It is because of them that American history shines. This is our belief that we share weal and woe as a nation. If the child in the south of Chicago can't read and write, I will feel uneasy even if he is not related to me. If an old man has to make a painful choice between seeing a doctor and renting a house because he can't afford high medical expenses, even if she has never seen me, I will be on pins and needles. If an Arab-American family is treated unfairly without a lawyer's defense or legal proceedings, it will also make me insomnia. It is this basic belief that has made this country develop today: we are all one family, and we are all brothers and sisters. Only in this way can we realize our personal dream and become an American family. A tree doesn't make a forest, but the immortal doesn't make a sound. When we met here, someone was preparing to split us. Those who manipulate public opinion and do negative propaganda are engaging in unprincipled and unscrupulous politics. Tonight, I need to tell these people that Americans are not so-called free and conservative. There is only one United States of America. What's more, Americans are not divided into white and black, Latino and Asian, but only nationals of the United States of America. Some learned people are willing to divide our country into two colors: red for Republicans and blue for Democrats. But what I want to say is that even in the Democratic Party, we all believe in Almighty God. We don't like federal agencies pointing fingers at our books in the Republican Party. We also have some people in the Democratic Party who coach minor leagues, some gay friends in the Republican Party, some patriots who support the Iraq war, and some patriots who oppose sending troops to Iraq. We are all people of one country, loyal to the great Stars and Stripes, and all people love our motherland-the United States of America. After all, this is the meaning of this election: should we participate in a cynical or hopeful politics? John? Kelly called on us to be full of hope for the future. This is not to say that we should be blindly optimistic. I think that as long as we don't talk about unemployment, this problem will disappear on its own; It is believed that as long as the existence of medical crisis is ignored, it will disappear I'm talking about a more fundamental problem. Because of hope, slaves sat around the fire and sang songs of freedom; It is because of hope that people are willing to cross the ocean and immigrate; The young naval captain bravely patrolled and stood guard in the Mekong Delta because he hoped that the children of working families would dare to challenge their own destiny; It is because of hope that I, a thin boy with a strange name, believe that America has its own place in this hot land. This is fearless hope. Finally, thank God for giving us the best gift, which is the cornerstone of this country's survival, because we believe that the best has not yet appeared and a better tomorrow will come. I believe we can lighten the burden of the middle class and let the workers' families embark on the road of hope. I believe that we can create jobs for the unemployed, provide shelter for the homeless, and help young people in American cities get out of the shadow of violence and despair. I believe that today we are at the crossroads of history, and we can make the right choice and meet the challenges we face. Tonight, if you and I feel the same way, we have the same strength, the same urgency, the same impulse and the same hope; If we can all act, then I believe that from Florida to Oregon, from Washington to Maine, the people of the whole country will take active actions in June 5438+065438+ 10, so that John? Kelly, John? Edwards was sworn in as president and vice president respectively, and the country will get out of the trough and rally. The night is coming, and the dawn is coming. Thank you, and God bless you.