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1、8-27In just two weeks, well come together, as a nation, to mark the 10th anniversary of the September 11th attacks. Well remember the innocent lives we lost. Well stand with the families who loved them. Well honor the heroic first responders who rushed to the scene and saved so many. And well pay tr
2、ibute to our troops and military families, and all those who have served over the past ten years, to keep us safe and strong.Well also recall how the worst terrorist attack in American history brought out the best in the American people. How Americans lined up to give blood. How volunteers drove acr
3、oss the country to lend a hand. How schoolchildren donated their savings. How communities, faith groups and businesses collected food and clothing.We were united, and the outpouring of generosity and compassion reminded us that in times of challenge, we Americans move forward together, as one people
4、.This September 11th, Michelle and I will join the commemorations at Ground Zero, in Shanksville, and at the Pentagon. But even if you cant be in New York, Pennsylvania or Virginia, every American can be part of this anniversary. Once again, 9/11 will be a National Day of Service and Remembrance. An
5、d in the days and weeks ahead, folks across the countryin all 50 stateswill come together, in their communities and neighborhoods, to honor the victims of 9/11 and to reaffirm the strength of our nation with acts of service and charity.In Minneapolis, volunteers will help restore a community center.
6、 In Winston-Salem, North Carolina, theyll hammer shingles and lay floors to give families a new home. In Tallahassee, Florida, theyll assemble care packages for our troops overseas and their families here at home. In Orange County, California, theyll renovate homes for our veterans. And once again,
7、Michelle and I look forward to joining a local service project as well.There are so many ways to get involved, and every American can do something. To learn more about the opportunities where you live, just go online and visit Serve.gov. Even the smallest act of service, the simplest act of kindness
8、, is a way to honor those we lost; a way to reclaim that spirit of unity that followed 9/11.On this 10th anniversary, we still face great challenges as a nation. Were emerging from the worst economic crisis in our lifetimes. Were taking the fight to al Qaeda, ending the war in Iraq and starting to b
9、ring our troops home from Afghanistan. And were working to rebuild the foundation of our national strength here at home.None of this will be easy. And it cant be the work of government alone. As we saw after 9/11, the strength of America has always been the character and compassion of our people. So
10、 as we mark this solemn anniversary, lets summon that spirit once more. And lets show that the sense of common purpose that we need in America doesnt have to be a fleeting moment; it can be a lasting virtuenot just on one day, but every day.8-20Hello from the Country Corner Farm in Alpha, Illinois!
11、For the past few days, Ive been traveling to small towns and farm towns here in the heartland of this country. I sat down with small business owners in Gutenberg, Iowa; and ranchers and farmers in Peosta. I had lunch with veterans in Cannon Falls, Minnesota; and talked to plant workers at a seed dis
12、tributor in Atkinson, Illinois. And to the girls volleyball team at Maquoketa High School, let me just say one thing: Go Cardinals.Now, Im out here for one reason: I think Washington, DC can learn something from the folks in Atkinson and Peosta and Cannon Falls. I think our country would be a whole
13、lot better off if our elected leaders showed the same kind of discipline and integrity and responsibility that most Americans demonstrate in their lives every single day.Because, the fact is, were going through a tough time right now. Were coming through a terrible recession; a lot of folks are stil
14、l looking for work. A lot of people are getting by with smaller paychecks or less money in the cash register. So we need folks in Washington the people whose job it is to deal with the countrys problems, the people who you elected to serve we need them to put aside their differences to get things do
15、ne.There are things we can do right now that will mean more customers for businesses and more jobs across the country. We can cut payroll taxes again, so families have an extra $1,000 to spend. We can pass a road construction bill so construction crews now sitting idle can head back to the worksite,
16、 rebuilding roads, bridges, and airports. Weve got brave, skilled Americans returning from Iraq and Afghanistan. Lets connect them with businesses that could use their skills. And lets pass trade deals to level the playing field for our businesses. We have Americans driving Hyundais and Kias. Well, I want to see folks in Korea driving Fords, Chevys and Chryslers. I want more products sold a
