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On Tuesday, in my State of the Union Address, I laid out a blueprint1 for an economy built to last – an economy built on American manufacturing, American energy, skills for American workers, and a renewal2 of American values.
This week, I took that blueprint across the country, and what I saw was people who work hard and believe in each other. They believe in the America that’s within our reach. But they’re not sure that the right thing will get done in Washington this year, or next year, or the year after that. And frankly3, when you look at some of the things that go on in this town, who could blame them for being a little cynical4?
Just two days ago, a senator from Utah promised to obstruct5 every single American I appoint to a judgeship or public service position – unless I fire the consumer watchdog I put in place to protect the American people from financial schemes or malpractice.
For the most part, it’s not that this senator thinks these nominees7 are unqualified. In fact, all of the judicial8 nominees being blocked have bipartisan support. And almost 90 percent have unanimous support from the Judiciary Committee.
Instead, one of his aides told reporters that the senator plans to, and I’m quoting here, “Delay and slow the process in order to get the President’s attention.”
This isn’t about me. We weren’t sent here to wage perpetual political campaigns against each other. We were sent here to serve the American people. And they deserve better than gridlock and games. One senator gumming up the works for the whole country is certainly not what our founding fathers envisioned.
The truth is, neither party has been blameless in tactics like these. But it’s time for both parties to put an end to them. I’m asking Congress, both Democrats9 and Republicans, to stop this kind of behavior by passing a rule that allows all judicial and public service nominations10 a simple up-or-down vote within 90 days.
We should also stem the corrosive11 influence of money in politics. The House and Senate should send me a bill that bans insider trading by Members of Congress, and I will sign it immediately. They should limit any elected official from owning stocks in industries they impact. And they should make sure people who bundle campaign contributions for Congress can’t lobby Congress, and vice6 versa.
During my Address on Tuesday night, I spoke12 about the incredible example set by the men and women of our armed forces. At a time when too many of our institutions have let us down, they exceed all expectations. They’re not consumed with personal ambition. They don’t obsess13 over their differences. They focus on the mission at hand. They work together.
If you agree with me that leaders in Washington should follow their example, then make your voice heard. Tell your Member of Congress that it’s time to end the gridlock, and start tackling the issues that really matter – an economy built on American manufacturing, American energy, American skills and education, and a return to American values. An economy built to last.
Thank you, God bless you, and have a great weekend.
上周二，我在国情咨文中，提出了一个推动经济持续发展的蓝图——建立在美国制造业，美国的能源，美国工人的技能，和重塑美国的价值观的基础上。
这个星期，我带着蓝图走遍了全国各地，我所看到的是人们都在努力工作并彼此信赖。他们相信在美国在我们能力控制范围内。但他们不确定今年或明年或后年，华盛顿是否做正确的事。坦率地说，当你看在小镇上看到这样的情形时，谁可以责怪他们有点玩世不恭？
就在两天前，来自犹他州的参议员承诺阻碍每一个我任命的法官或去做公共服务的人上任——除非我开除旨在保护美国人民的消费者监督人员。
在大多数情况下，并不是参议员认为这些被提名的人是不合格的。事实上，所有被阻碍的司法提名人都有两党的支持，而司法委员会的一致支持率接近90％。
相反，他的一名助手告诉记者，参议员计划，我在这里引用，“延迟和放缓这一过程，目的是为了引起总统的注意。”
这不只是我的事。我们来到这里不是向对方发动彼此针锋相对的政治运动。我们被派到这里是为美国人民服务的。他们理应要求我们做得更好，而不是僵局和游戏。一位参议员搞乱为全国服务的工程肯定不是我们开国元勋们能想到的。
事实是，哪个政党在这样的策略中都难咎其责。但时候两党合起手来结束这宗局面。我要求国会，民主党和共和党，停止这种行为，通过一个简单的赞成和反对投票，允许所有司法和公共服务的提名在90天之内进行表决通过。
我们还应该消除在政治上金钱的侵蚀。众议院和参议院应该给我提交一项禁止国会议员进行内幕交易的法案，我会立即签署。他们应该限制选举的官员拥有能影响的行业的股票。他们应确保为国会捐款的人不能游说国会议员，反之亦然。
在我在星期二晚上的演讲中，我曾谈到我国军队中的男、女做出的不可思议的例子。在一个时间里，许多机构都让我们失望，而他们超出了所有人的期望。他们没被个人野心占据，也不被分歧所困惑。他们专注于手头的任务。他们一起工作。
如果你同意我的说法，在华盛顿的领导人应该以他们为榜样，并让人们听到你的呼声。告诉你的国会议员，是时候结束僵局，并开始解决真正的问题——建立在美国制造业，美国能源，美国的技能和教育之上的经济，并重塑正确的美国价值观。那样经济会持续发展。
谢谢你，上帝保佑你，周末愉快。
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| n.蓝图，设计图，计划；vt.制成蓝图，计划 | |
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renewal
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| adj.(契约)延期，续订，更新，复活，重来 | |
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frankly
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| adv.坦白地，直率地；坦率地说 | |
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cynical
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| adj.(对人性或动机)怀疑的，不信世道向善的 | |
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obstruct
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| v.阻隔，阻塞(道路、通道等)；n.阻碍物，障碍物 | |
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vice
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| n.坏事；恶习；[pl.]台钳，老虎钳；adj.副的 | |
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nominees
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judicial
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| adj.司法的，法庭的，审判的，明断的，公正的 | |
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democrats
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| n.民主主义者，民主人士( democrat的名词复数 ) | |
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nominations
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corrosive
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| adj.腐蚀性的；有害的；恶毒的 | |
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spoke
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| n.（车轮的）辐条；轮辐；破坏某人的计划；阻挠某人的行动 v.讲，谈（speak的过去式）；说；演说；从某种观点来说 | |
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