Good afternoon. Today, as part of an international coalition of some 60 nations -- including Arab countries -- our men and women in uniform continue the fight against ISIL in Iraq and in Syria. 下午好。今天，作为由约60个国家——包括阿拉伯国家——组成的国际联盟的一部分，我们的男女军人继续在伊拉克和叙利亚与"伊斯兰国"作战。
More than 2,000 coalition airstrikes have pounded these terrorists. We're disrupting their command and control and supply lines, making it harder for them to move. We're destroying their fighting positions, their tanks, their vehicles, their barracks, their training camps, and the oil and gas facilities and infrastructure that fund their operations. We're taking out their commanders, their fighters, and their leaders. 两千多次联盟空袭已猛烈打击这些恐怖分子。我们正在破坏他们的指挥控制体系和补给线，使他们更难调动。我们正在摧毁他们的战斗阵地、坦克、车辆、兵营、训练营，以及为其行动提供资金的石油和天然气设施与基础设施。我们正在消灭他们的指挥官、战斗人员和领导人。
In Iraq, local forces have largely held the line and in some places have pushed ISIL back. In Syria, ISIL failed in its major push to take the town of Kobani, losing countless fighters in the process -- fighters who will never again threaten innocent civilians. And we've seen reports of sinking morale among ISIL fighters as they realize the futility of their cause. 在伊拉克，当地部队大体上守住了防线，并在部分地区击退了"伊斯兰国"。在叙利亚，"伊斯兰国"夺取科巴尼镇的大规模攻势失败，在此过程中损失了无数战斗人员——这些人再也无法威胁无辜平民。我们还看到有报道称，"伊斯兰国"武装人员士气低落，因为他们意识到自己的事业毫无希望。
Now, make no mistake -- this is a difficult mission, and it will remain difficult for some time. It's going to take time to dislodge these terrorists, especially from urban areas. But our coalition is on the offensive, ISIL is on the defensive, and ISIL is going to lose. 不要搞错——这是一项艰巨的任务，而且在一段时间内仍将困难重重。驱逐这些恐怖分子需要时间，尤其是从城市地区。但我们的联盟正在发起攻势，"伊斯兰国"处于守势，"伊斯兰国"必将失败。
Its barbaric murders of so many people, including American hostages, are a desperate and revolting attempt to strike fear in the hearts of people it can never possibly win over by its ideas or its ideology -- because it offers nothing but misery and death and destruction. And with vile groups like this, there is only one option: With our allies and partners, we are going to degrade and ultimately destroy this terrorist group. 它野蛮杀害包括美国人质在内的众多民众，是一种绝望而令人作呕的企图，目的是在人们心中制造恐惧——而它永远不可能通过其理念或意识形态赢得这些人，因为它带来的只有苦难、死亡与毁灭。对于这样的邪恶组织，只有一种选择：我们将与盟友和伙伴一道，削弱并最终摧毁这个恐怖组织。
And when I announced our strategy against ISIL in September, I said that we are strongest as a nation when the President and Congress work together. Today, my administration submitted a draft resolution to Congress to authorize the use of force against ISIL. I want to be very clear about what it does and what it does not do. 当我在九月份宣布我们打击"伊斯兰国"的战略时，我曾说过，当总统和国会通力合作时，我们的国家最为强大。今天，本届政府向国会提交了一份决议草案，授权对"伊斯兰国"使用武力。我想非常明确地说明这项决议的内容及其边界。
This resolution reflects our core objective to destroy ISIL. It supports the comprehensive strategy that we have been pursuing with our allies and partners: A systemic and sustained campaign of airstrikes against ISIL in Iraq and Syria. Support and training for local forces on the ground, including the moderate Syrian opposition. 这项决议体现了我们摧毁"伊斯兰国"的核心目标。它支持我们与盟友和伙伴一直推行的综合战略：在伊拉克和叙利亚对"伊斯兰国"开展系统性、持续性的空袭行动。支持并培训当地地面部队，包括叙利亚温和反对派。
Preventing ISIL attacks, in the region and beyond, including by foreign terrorist fighters who try to threaten our countries. Regional and international support for an inclusive Iraqi government that unites the Iraqi people and strengthens Iraqi forces against ISIL. Humanitarian assistance for the innocent civilians of Iraq and Syria, who are suffering so terribly under ISIL's reign of horror. 防止"伊斯兰国"在该地区及其他地方发动袭击，包括防止企图威胁我们国家的外国恐怖作战人员。区域和国际社会支持一个具有包容性的伊拉克政府，这个政府能够团结伊拉克人民，加强伊拉克部队对抗"伊斯兰国"的力量。向在"伊斯兰国"恐怖统治下遭受深重苦难的伊拉克和叙利亚无辜平民提供人道主义援助。
I want to thank Vice President Biden, Secretaries Kerry and Hagel, and General Marty Dempsey for their leadership in advancing our strategy. Even as we meet this challenge in Iraq and Syria, we all agree that one of our weapons against terrorists like ISIL -- a critical part of our strategy -- is the values we live here at home. One of the best antidotes to the hateful ideologies that try to recruit and radicalize people to violent extremism is our own example as diverse and tolerant societies that welcome the contributions of all people, including people of all faiths. 我要感谢拜登副总统、克里国务卿和哈格尔国务卿，以及马丁·登普西将军在推进我们战略方面展现的领导力。就在我们应对伊拉克和叙利亚的这一挑战之际，我们都同意，打击"伊斯兰国"这类恐怖分子的武器之一——也是我们战略的关键组成部分——是我们在国内奉行的价值观。那些企图招募人员并将其激进化为暴力极端分子的仇恨意识形态，最好的解毒剂之一就是我们自身的榜样：我们是多元而包容的社会，欢迎所有人——包括所有信仰的人——作出贡献。
The resolution we've submitted today does not call for the deployment of U.S. ground combat forces to Iraq or Syria. It is not the authorization of another ground war, like Afghanistan or Iraq. The 2,600 American troops in Iraq today largely serve on bases -- and, yes, they face the risks that come with service in any dangerous environment. But they do not have a combat mission. They are focused on training Iraqi forces, including Kurdish forces. 我们今天提交的决议并不要求向伊拉克或叙利亚部署美国地面作战部队。这不是授权另一场地面战争，就像阿富汗或伊拉克战争那样。目前在伊拉克的两千六百名美军人员主要在基地服役——诚然，他们面临着在任何危险环境中服役都会伴随的风险。但他们没有作战任务。他们的工作重点是培训伊拉克部队，包括库尔德武装。
As I've said before, I'm convinced that the United States should not get dragged back into another prolonged ground war in the Middle East. That's not in our national security interest and it's not necessary for us to defeat ISIL. Local forces on the ground who know their countries best are best positioned to take the ground fight to ISIL -- and that's what they're doing. 正如我之前所说，我坚信美国不应被拖入中东另一场旷日持久的地面战争。这不符合我们的国家安全利益，我们也没有必要这样做来击败"伊斯兰国"。最了解自己国家的当地地面部队最有能力与"伊斯兰国"进行地面战斗——而他们正在这样做。
At the same time, this resolution strikes the necessary balance by giving us the flexibility we need for unforeseen circumstances. For example, if we had actionable intelligence about a gathering of ISIL leaders, and our partners didn't have the capacity to get them, I would be prepared to order our Special Forces to take action, because I will not allow these terrorists to have a safe haven. 与此同时，这项决议达成了必要的平衡，为我们提供了应对意外情况所需的灵活性。例如，如果我们获得关于"伊斯兰国"领导人集会的可行动情报，而我们的伙伴没有能力对付他们，我将准备下令特种部队采取行动，因为我绝不允许这些恐怖分子拥有避风港。
So we need flexibility, but we also have to be careful and deliberate. And there is no heavier decision than asking our men and women in uniform to risk their lives on our behalf. As Commander in Chief, I will only send our troops into harm's way when it is absolutely necessary for our national security. 因此我们需要灵活性，但也必须谨慎行事、深思熟虑。没有什么决定比让我们的男女军人为国家冒生命危险更沉重了。作为总司令，只有在对国家安全绝对必要时，我才会派部队涉险。
Finally, this resolution repeals the 2002 authorization of force for the invasion of Iraq and limits this new authorization to three years. I do not believe America's interests are served by endless war, or by remaining on a perpetual war footing. 最后，这项决议废除了2002年授权入侵伊拉克的战争授权，并将这项新授权的期限限制为三年。我不认为无休止的战争或长期处于战争状态符合美国的利益。
As a nation, we need to ask the difficult and necessary questions about when, why and how we use military force. After all, it is our troops who bear the costs of our decisions, and we owe them a clear strategy and the support they need to get the job done. So this resolution will give our armed forces and our coalition the continuity we need for the next three years. 作为一个国家，我们需要就何时、为何以及如何使用武力提出困难但必要的问题。毕竟，是我们的军队承担了我们决策的代价，我们应该为他们提供明确的战略和完成任务所需的支持。因此，这项决议将为我们的武装部队和联盟提供未来三年所需的连续性。
It is not a timetable. It is not announcing that the mission is completed at any given period. What it is saying is that Congress should revisit the issue at the beginning of the next President's term. It's conceivable that the mission is completed earlier. It's conceivable that after deliberation, debate and evaluation, that there are additional tasks to be carried out in this area. And the people's representatives, with a new President, should be able to have that discussion. 这不是一个时间表。它不是在宣布任务将在某个特定时期完成。它的含义是，国会应在下一任总统任期开始时重新审议这一问题。可以设想，任务可能提前完成。也可以设想，经过审议、辩论和评估，该领域可能还有额外的任务需要执行。人民的代表与新总统一道，应当能够进行这样的讨论。
In closing, I want to say that in crafting this resolution we have consulted with, and listened to, both Republicans and Democrats in Congress. We have made a sincere effort to address difficult issues that we've discussed together. In the days and weeks ahead, we'll continue to work closely with leaders and members of Congress on both sides of the aisle. 最后，我想说，在起草这项决议的过程中，我们咨询并听取了国会共和党和民主党双方的意见。我们真诚地努力解决我们共同讨论过的难题。在未来的日子和几周里，我们将继续与国会两党领导人和议员密切合作。
I believe this resolution can grow even stronger with the thoughtful and dignified debate that this moment demands. I'm optimistic that it can win strong bipartisan support, and that we can show our troops and the world that Americans are united in this mission. 我相信，通过这一时刻所要求的深思熟虑而庄重的辩论，这项决议会变得更加完善。我乐观地认为，它能够赢得两党的有力支持，我们能够向我们的军队和世界表明，美国人在这一使命上是团结一致的。
Today, our men and women in uniform continue the fight against ISIL, and we salute them for their courageous service. We pray for their safety. We stand with their families who miss them and who are sacrificing here at home. But know this: Our coalition is strong, our cause is just, and our mission will succeed. And long after the terrorists we face today are destroyed and forgotten, America will continue to stand free and tall and strong. 今天，我们的男女军人继续与"伊斯兰国"作战，我们向他们英勇的服役致敬。我们为他们的安全祈祷。我们与他们的家人站在一起——他们思念着亲人，在国内做出牺牲。但请记住这一点：我们的联盟是强大的，我们的事业是正义的，我们的使命必将成功。在我们今天面对的恐怖分子被消灭并被遗忘很久之后，美国将继续自由、昂扬、坚强地屹立于世。
May God bless our troops, and may God bless the United States of America. 愿上帝保佑我们的军队，愿上帝保佑美利坚合众国。
Thank you very much, everybody. 非常感谢大家。