Over the years, I’ve repeatedly made clear that we would take action within Pakistan if we knew where bin Laden was. That is what we’ve done. But it’s important to note that our counterterrorism cooperation with Pakistan helped lead us to bin Laden and the compound where he was hiding. Indeed, bin Laden had declared war against Pakistan as well, and ordered attacks against the Pakistani people.
在过去数年,我也一直重申一旦我们确认拉登所在,我们可能在巴基斯坦境内采取行动,我们也是这么做的。但要特别拿出来说的一点是我们的反恐是在巴基斯坦的协作下找到本拉登和他的藏身之所的。本拉登也曾经对巴基斯坦宣战,也曾下命令攻击巴基斯坦人民。
Tonight, I called President Zardari, and my team has also spoken with their Pakistani counterparts. They agree that this is a good and historic day for both of our nations. And going forward, it is essential that Pakistan continue to join us in the fight against al Qaeda and its affiliates.
今晚,我给巴基斯坦总统扎尔达里打了电话,我的小队也和巴基斯坦相关人士通了话。今天对我们两国来说都是具有历史意义的好日子,在这一点上大家都达成了共识。
The American people did not choose this fight. It came to our shores, and started with the senseless slaughter of our citizens. After nearly 10 years of service, struggle, and sacrifice, we know well the costs of war. These efforts weigh on me every time I, as Commander-in-Chief, have to sign a letter to a family that has lost a loved one, or look into the eyes of a service member who’s been gravely wounded.
美国人民没有选择战争,战争来到了我们的海岸,对我们的人民进行无意义的屠杀。经过近十年的服役、战争和牺牲,我们太知道战争的代价了。每当我作为三军统帅,必须要给那些失去了心爱之人以及那些遭受重大创伤的服役人员的家人写信的时候,种种艰难时时刻刻都压在我的心头。
|