问答题 1.我们所有人必须首先完成旨在实现平衡预算的计划,然后方可着手减少国家债务。
2.此外,我们必须进一步采取措施永久性地控制政府税收和开支的权力。
3.我们应当规定,联邦政府的开支额如果超出收入额,就属于违反宪法的行为。
4.然而,我们的基本目标是要减少依赖性,并提高弱者和被剥夺了基本权利的人的自尊心。
5.在建立一个美国全体公民都具有高度的尊严和各种机会的道路上,我们决心不会出现倒退或犹豫。
【正确答案】
【答案解析】1. It must be done by all of us going forward with a program aimed at reaching a balanced budget. We can then begin reducing the national debt.
2. Beyond this, we must take further steps to permanently control government"s power to tax and spend.
3. Let us make it unconstitutional for the Federal Government to spend more than the Federal Government takes in.
4. But our fundamental goals must be to reduce dependency and upgrade the dignity of those who are infirm or disadvantage.
5. Let us resolve: there will be no turning back or hesitation on the road to an America rich in dignity and abundant with opportunity for all our citizens.