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Over the years I've been greatly moved by the warmth and spirit, the strength and resolve of the Kenyan people, and I've been grateful for my connection to Kenya and the way you've welcomed me and my family to your beautiful country from my father's village in Alego to bustling¹ Nairobi.

In my visits I've seen your progress.

Kenya has lifted people from poverty, built an emerging democracy and civil society, and sustained a spirit of hope in the face of great difficulty.

After the turmoil² of five years ago, you've worked to rebuild communities, reform institutions, and pass a new constitution.

Now Kenya must take the next step in March with the first national elections under your new constitution.

We all know what makes for successful elections.

Kenya must reject intimidation³ and violence and allow a free and fair vote.

Kenyans must resolve disputes in the courts, not in the streets. Above all, the people of Kenya must come together, before and after the election, to carry on the work of building your country.

The choice of who will lead Kenya is up to the Kenyan people.

The United States does not endorse⁴ any candidate for office, but we do support an election that is peaceful and reflects the will of the people.

This election can be another milestone⁵ toward a truly democratic Kenya defined by the rule of law and strong institutions.

If you take that step and reject a path of violence and division, then Kenya can move forward towards prosperity and opportunity that unleashes⁶ the extraordinary talents of your people, especially young people.

If you continue to move forward, you can build a just Kenya that rejects corruption⁷ and respects the rights and dignity of all Kenyans.

This is a moment for the people of Kenya to come together instead of tearing apart.

If you do, you can show the world that you are not just a member of a tribe or ethnic⁸ group, but citizens of a great and proud nation.

I can't imagine a better way to mark the 50th anniversary of Kenyan independence.

And I say to all of you who are willing to walk this path of progress, you will continue to have a strong friend and partner in the United States of America.

 

1 bustling   

adj.喧闹的

参考例句：

• The market was bustling with life. 市场上生机勃勃。
• This district is getting more and more prosperous and bustling. 这一带越来越繁华了。

2 turmoil   

n.骚乱，混乱，动乱

参考例句：

• His mind was in such a turmoil that he couldn't get to sleep.内心的纷扰使他无法入睡。
• The robbery put the village in a turmoil.抢劫使全村陷入混乱。

3 intimidation   

n.恐吓，威胁

参考例句：

• The Opposition alleged voter intimidation by the army.反对党声称投票者受到军方的恐吓。
• The gang silenced witnesses by intimidation.恶帮用恐吓的手段使得证人不敢说话。

4 endorse   

vt.(支票、汇票等)背书，背署；批注；同意

参考例句：

• No one is foolish enough to endorse it.没有哪个人会傻得赞成它。
• I fully endorse your opinions on this subject.我完全拥护你对此课题的主张。

5 milestone   

n.里程碑；划时代的事件

参考例句：

• The film proved to be a milestone in the history of cinema.事实证明这部影片是电影史上的一个里程碑。
• I think this is a very important milestone in the relations between our two countries.我认为这是我们两国关系中一个十分重要的里程碑。

6 unleashes   

v.把（感情、力量等）释放出来，发泄( unleash的第三人称单数 )

参考例句：

• These findings qualify the common view that economic growth unleashes myriad discontents. 这些发现，纠正了一个普遍观点，即经济发展使人们尽情宣泄不满。 来自互联网
• This caster unleashes a storm of electric discharge on the enemy. 法师向敌人释放出一片电火花的风暴。 来自互联网

7 corruption   

n.腐败，堕落，贪污

参考例句：

• The people asked the government to hit out against corruption and theft.人民要求政府严惩贪污盗窃。
• The old man reviled against corruption.那老人痛斥了贪污舞弊。

8 ethnic   

adj.人种的，种族的，异教徒的

参考例句：

• This music would sound more ethnic if you played it in steel drums.如果你用钢鼓演奏，这首乐曲将更具民族特色。
• The plan is likely only to aggravate ethnic frictions.这一方案很有可能只会加剧种族冲突。