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安倍美国国会演讲全文英文版 安倍晋三出生于东京，1977年毕业于东京成蹊大学政治学系xx年首次中选众议院议员20__年9月26日，就任第90届首相，次年9月12日辞职以下是整理了安倍美国国会演讲全文，供你参考 安倍美国国会演讲全文如下： he following is a full text of the speech delivered by Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe at a joint meeting of the U.S. Congress on Wednesday. The speech is titled, "Toward an Alliance of Hope." Mr. Speaker, Mr. Vice President, distinguished members of the Senate and the House, distinguished guests, ladies and gentlemen, Back in June, 1957, Nobusuke Kishi, my grandfather, standing right here, as Prime Minister of Japan, began his address, by saying, and I e, "It is because of our strong belief in democratic principles and ideals that Japan associates her self with the free nations of the world." 58 years have passed. Today, I am honored to stand here as the first Japanese Prime Minister ever to address your joint meeting. I extend my heartfelt gratitude to you for inviting me. I have lots of things to tell you. But I am here with no ability, nor the intention, ... to filibuster. As I stand in front of you today, the names of your distinguished colleagues that Japan weled as your ambassadors e back to me: the honorable Mike Mansfield, Walter Mondale, Tom Foley, and Howard Baker. On behalf of the Japanese people, thank you so very much for sending us such shining chions of democracy. Ambassador Caroline Kennedy also embodies the tradition of American democracy. Thank you so much, Ambassador Kennedy, for all the dynamic work you have done for all of us. We all miss Senator Daniel Inouye, who symbolized the honor and achievements of Japanese-Americans. America and I Ladies and gentlemen, my first encounter with America goes back to my days as a student, when I spent a spell in California. A lady named Catherine Del Francia let me live in her house. She was a widow, and always spoke of her late husband saying, "You know, he was much more handsome than Gary Cooper." She meant it. She really did. In the gallery, you see, my wife, Akie, is there. I don't dare ask what she says about me. Mrs. Del Francia's Italian cooking was simply out of this world. She was cheerful, and so kind, as to let lots and lots of people stop by at her house. They were so diverse. I was amazed and said to myself, "America is an awesome country." Later, I took a job at a steelmaker, and I was given the chance to work in New York. Here in the U.S. rank and hierarchy are neither here nor there. People advance based on merit. When you discuss things you don't pay much attention to who is junior or senior. You just choose the best idea, no matter who the idea was from. This culture intocated me. So much so, after I got elected as a member of the House, some of the old guard in my party would say, "hey, you're so cheeky, Abe." American Democracy and Japan As for my family name, it is not "Eighb." Some Americans do call me that every now and then, but I don't take offense. That's because, ladies and gentlemen, the Japanese, ever since they started modernization, have seen the very foundation for democracy in that famous line in the Gettysburg Address. The son of a farmer-carpenter can bee the President... The fact that such a country ested woke up the Japanese of the late 19th century to democracy. For Japan, our encounter with America was also our encounter with democracy. And that was more than 150 years ago, giving us a mature history together. World War II Memorial Before ing over here, I was at the World War II Memorial. It was a place of peace and calm that struck me as a sanctuary. The air was filled with the sound of water breaking in the fountains. In one corner stands the Freedom Wall. More than 4,000 gold stars shine on the wall. I gasped with surprise to hear that each star represents the lives of 100 fallen soldiers. I believe those gold stars are a proud symbol of the sacrifices in defending freedom. But in those gold stars, we also find the pain, sorrow, and love for family of young Americans who otherwise would have lived happy lives. Pearl Harbor, Bataan Corregidor, Coral Sea.... The battles engraved at the Memorial crossed my mind, and I reflected upon the lost dreams and lost futures of those young Americans. History is harsh. What is done cannot be undone. With deep repentance in my heart, I stood there in silent prayers for some time. My dear friends, on behalf of Japan and the Japanese people, I offer with profound respect my eternal condolences to the souls of all American people that were lost during World War II. Late Enemy, Present Friend Ladies and gentlemen, in the gallery today is Lt. Gen. Lawrence Snowden. Seventy years ago in February, he landed on Ioto, or the island of Iwo ma, as a captain in mand of a pany. In recent years, General Snowden has often participated in the memorial servic。