经典名人英语演讲稿11：新加坡总统纳丹在李显龙宣誓就任第三任总理仪式上的演讲mp3
11.Singapore President Nathan Lee Hsien Loong in Sworn in as a Third Term as Prime Minister Ceremony Speech
11. 新加坡总统纳丹在李显龙宣誓就任第三任总理仪式上的演讲
Singapore was never meant to be sovereign on its own To survive, we had to be different, indeed exceptional. We progressed and thrived because we built strong institutions founded on sound values-integrity, meritocracy, equality of opportunities, compassion and mutual respect between Singaporeans of different ethnic, religious and social backgrounds. The government, judiciary, civil service, unions, schools and the media have promoted the interests of the common people. The public, private and people sectors have built a national consensus on what are the challenges and how we can overcome them. The people and government are united.
新加坡从来都是主权国家。为了生存，我们的确不得不标新立异。我们之所以能够不断进步，不断繁荣，是因为我们建立了以正确的价值观为基础的强有力的机世制——诚信、任人唯贤、机会平等、富有同情心，以及不同种族、宗教和社会背景的人能够相互尊重。政府、司法部门、行政部门、工会、学校和媒体都为老百姓的利益着想。公共部门和私有部门在什么是挑战以及如何战胜挑战方面都形成全国的共识。人民与政府紧密团结在一起。
These are valuable strengths and intangible assets critical to Singapore's long-term survival and continued success. We must do all we can to preserve them.
这些宝贵的力量和无形资产是新加坡得以长期立足和不断取得胜利的关键因素。我们必须尽我们所能来保持这种力量和资产。
Looking ahead, the pace of change in the wor1d will only increase. Our economic and security environment is already undergoing sea change. The new realities in our economic landscape are already upon us—intense competition for capital, access to new technologies and new markets. External events can affect our peace and tranquility, suddenly and without warning. They will test our will and stress our basic vulnerabilities. But so long as Singaporeans—regardless of race, language and religion—work together to make this country an outstanding home, we will survive and prosper.
展望未来，世界变革的步伐只会加快。我们的经济和安全环境正经历翻天覆地的变化。经济领域中新的情况已经向我们提出了新的挑战一资本、新技术和新市场的激烈竞争。外部突发事件都会出其不意地对我们的和平与安宁施加影响。它们将考验我们的意志，暴露我们的人性弱点。但只妥我们新加坡人，不论种族、语言和宗教，共同努力，把我们的国家建设成为美好的家园，我们就一定能够立足并繁荣昌盛。
Over the past few years, I have watched Mr. Lee and the younger Ministers in his team grow and mature in their jobs. Mr. Lee's Cabinet is a tested team, with experienced hands and many fresh faces. They will develop their vision for Singapore and gain the trust and support of Singaporeans. They will have to galvanize the younger generation to step forward and help them bring Singapore to the next level. The future is full of exciting opportunities which we must together seize. When we are united in our hearts as one people and one nation, there is much Singapore can achieve. The future is full of promise.
在过去的几年里，我见证了李先生和他的团队里年轻的部长们在他们的岗位上不断成长、成熟。李先生的内阁是一个经得住考验的团队，既有经验丰富的成员，也有许多新面孔。他们将为新加坡的发展勾勒出美好的前景，并赢得新加坡人民的信任和支持。他们将激励年轻一代的身先士卒，帮助他们把新加坡的发展史上一层楼。未来的发展机遇令人兴奋，我们必须共同把握。当我们整个民族、整个国家能够心连心团结在一起，我们就一定会取得更大的进步。未来是充满希望的！
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