President Bush Discusses Physical Fitness Month, Encourages - 英語演講

May 5, 20

9:19 A.M. EDT

THE PRESIDENT: Thank you all for ing. This is Physical Fitness Month, and I'm with members of the President's Physical Fitness Council. Their job is to encourage all Americans, young and old, to exercise.

I love exercise. Today I'm going to ride with a group of friends on a mountain bike，華碩翻譯社. But the message to all Americans is to find time in your schedule to walk, run, swim, bike, to take care of yourselves.

I appreciate Mike Leavitt, who is the Secretary of Health and Human Services, for joining us today. He knows what I know, that if someone takes care of their body through good exercise, that it is -- it's the beginning of really good health policy for the United States.

It doesn't take much time to stay fit -- 30 minutes five days a week; 30 minutes of walking, 30 minutes of running, 30 minutes of biking, 30 minutes of swimming on a regular basis will help deal with a lot of health issues here in America. I have found that exercise not only is a good excuse to get outdoors, it helps relieve stress, as well. And so, on behalf of the President's Council on Physical Fitness, I say to America, get outside, take time out of your life, schedule yourself, do discipline and exercise.

Thank you all for ing.

END 9:20 A.M. EDT

President Bush Discusses Defense Transformation at West Point - 英語演講

Eisenhower Hall
The United States Military Academy
West Point, New York

11:25 A.M. EST

THE PRESIDENT: Thank you. Please be seated. Thank you, General, for your warm wele. Thank you for inviting me here to West Point. I now know why you're so happy I'm here -- (laughter -- all classes were cancelled. (Applause.)

I had the honor of sitting next to the General and Judy during the game over the weekend. I am disappointed I could not bring the mander-in-Chief's Trophy with me. However, you just get the mander-in-Chief. (Applause.)

This is my last visit to a military academy as President, so I thought I would exercise a certain prerogative of office one last time: I hereby absolve all cadets who are on restriction for minor conduct offenses. As always, I always -- I leave it to General Hagenbeck to determine what "minor" means. (Laughter.)

I really am proud to be with you today. I appreciate General Mike Linnington, and his wife Brenda for meeting me. It turns out Brenda was a -- is a 1981 West Point graduate.

I appreciate being here with General Pat Finnegan and Joan. Today on Air Force One, Congressman John Shimkus, 1980 West Point graduate, and Congressman Geoff Davis, 1981 West Point graduate, flew down with me. It's my honor to let them fly on the "big bird." (Laughter.)

There are many honors that e with the presidency, but none higher than serving as mander-in-Chief in the greatest Armed Forces on Earth. (Applause.) Every one of you is a volunteer. You came to this academy in a time of war, knowing all the risks that e with military service. I want to thank you for making the noble and selfless decision to serve our country. And I will always be grateful to the men and women who wear the uniform of the United States military.

As West Point cadets, you're part of a generation that has witnessed extraordinary change in the world. Two decades ago, the Cold War was nearing its end, and the Soviet Union was about to collapse. You were just beginning your lives. About the same time, another threat was quietly gathering. In hidden corners of the world, violent religious extremists were plotting ways to advance their radical aims and their grim ideology. We saw the results in a series of horrifying blows -- the truck bombing of the World Trade Center, the attack of Khobar Towers, the bombing of our embassies in Kenya and Tanzania, and the strike on the USS Cole.

For many years, America treated these attacks as isolated incidents -- and responded with limited measures. And then came September the 11th, 2001. In the space of a single morning we realized that we were facing a worldwide movement of fanatics pledged to our destruction. We saw that conditions of repression and despair on the other side of the world could bring suffering and death to our own streets.

As a result, America reshaped our approach to national security. Here at home, we hardened our defenses and created the Department of Homeland Security. We gave our national security professionals vital new tools like the Patriot Act and the ability to monitor terrorist munications. We reorganized our intelligence munity to better meet the needs of war against these terrorists, including increasing the number of intelligence officers. We deployed aggressive financial measures to freeze their assets and to cut off their money. We launched diplomatic initiatives to pressure our adversaries and attract new partners to our cause.

We also made dramatic changes to both our military strategy and our -- the military itself. We resolved that we would not wait to be attacked again, and so we went on the offense against the terrorists overseas so we never had to face them here at home. We recognized that we needed strong partners at our side, so we helped strengthen the counterterrorism capabilities of our allies. We understood, as I said here at West Point in 2002, "if we wait for threats to fully materialize, we will have waited too long" -- so we made clear that hostile regimes sponsoring terror or pursuing weapons of mass destruction would be held to account.

We concluded that we are engaged in an ideological struggle, so we launched an effort to discredit the hateful vision of the extremists and advance the hopeful alternative of freedom. We saw the urgency of staying a step ahead of our enemies, so we transformed our military both to prevail on the battlefields of today and to meet the threats of tomorrow.

These changes will have a direct impact on your military careers. This morning, I'm going to give you a report on where we stand in each of these areas, and the challenges that lie ahead.

First, within weeks of September the 11th, our Armed Forces began taking the fight to the terrorists around the world -- and we have not stopped. From the Horn of Africa to the islands of Southeast Asia to wherever these thugs hide, we and our allies applied the full range of military and intelligence assets to keep unrelenting pressure on al Qaeda and its affiliates. We have severely weakened the terrorists. We've disrupted plots to attack our homeland. We have captured or killed hundreds of al Qaeda leaders and operatives in more than two dozen countries -- including the man who mastermind the 9/11 attacks, Khalid Sheikh Mohammed.

The terrorists continue to pose serious challenges, as the world saw in the terrible attack in Mumbai last month. Al Qaeda's top two leaders remain at large. Yet they are facing pressure so intense that the only way they can stay alive is to stay underground. The day will e, the day will e when they receive the justice they deserve. (Applause.)

Second, we've helped key partners and allies strengthen their capabilities in the fight against the terrorists. We've increased intelligence-sharing with friends and allies around the world. We've provided training and support to counterterrorism partners like the Philippines, and Indonesia, and Jordan, and Saudi Arabia. These partners have made enormous contributions in the war on terror. For example, Indonesia has crippled the terrorist group JI. Saudi Arabia has killed or captured hundreds of al Qaeda terrorists. And in Europe, security services have broken up terrorist cells in Germany, in Denmark, in Turkey, and the United Kingdom.

One of the most important challenges we will face, and you will face, in the years ahead is helping our partners assert control over ungoverned spaces. This problem is most pronounced in Pakistan, where areas along the Afghanistan border are home to Taliban and to al Qaeda fighters. The Pakistani government and people understand the threat, because they have been victims of terror themselves. They're working to enforce the law and fight terror in the border areas. And our government is providing strong support for these efforts. And at the same time, we have made it clear to Pakistan -- and to all our partners -- that we will do what is necessary to protect American troops and the American people.

Third, we have made clear that governments that sponsor terror are as guilty as the terrorists -- and will be held to account. After 9/11, we applied the doctrine to Afghanistan. We removed the Taliban from power. We shut down training camps where al Qaeda planned the attacks on our country. We liberated more than 25 million Afghans. Now America and our 25 NATO allies and 17 partner nations are standing with the Afghan people as they defend their free society. The enemy is determined, the terrain is harsh, and the battle is difficult. But our coalition will stay in this fight. We will not let the Taliban or al Qaeda return to power. And Afghanistan will never again be a safe haven for terrorists. (Applause.)

We also took a hard look at the danger posed by Iraq -- a country that bined support for terror, the development and the use of weapons of mass destruction, violence against its own people, aggression against its neighbors, hostility to the United States, and systematic violation of United Nations s. After seeing the destruction of September the 11th, we concluded that America could not afford to allow a regime with such a threatening and violent record to remain in the heart of the Middle East. So we offered Saddam Hussein a final chance to peacefully resolve the issue. And when he refused, we acted with a coalition of nations to protect our people -- and liberated 25 million Iraqis.

The battle in Iraq has been longer and more difficult than expected. Foreign terrorists, former regime elements, and Iraqi insurgents -- often with outside support -- bined to drive up violence, and bring the country to the verge of chaos. So we adopted a new strategy, and rather than retreating, sent more troops into Baghdad in Iraq. And when the surge met its objective, we began to bring our troops home under a policy of return on success. Last week, Iraq approved two agreements that formalize diplomatic and economic and security ties with America -- and set a framework for the drawdown of American forces as the fight in Iraq nears a successful end.

Fourth, America recognized the only way to defeat the terrorists in the long run is to present an alternative to their hateful ideology. So when we overthrew the dictators in Afghanistan and Iraq, we refused to take the easy option and instill friendly strongmen in their place. Instead, we're doing the tough work of helping democratic societies emerge as examples for people all across the Middle East. We're pressing nations around the world -- including our friends -- to trust their people with greater freedom of speech, and worship, and assembly. We're advancing a broader vision of reform that includes economic prosperity, and quality health care and education, and vibrant civil societies, and women's rights.

The results of these efforts are unfolding slowly and unevenly, but there are encouraging signs. From Iraq and Afghanistan to Lebanon and Pakistan, voters defied the terrorists to cast their ballots in free elections. In places like Iraq's Anbar province, people have seen what life under the Taliban looks like -- and they decided they want no part it -- actually, it was life under al Qaeda looks like.

You know, mothers don't want to raise their child in a neighborhood where thugs run and where thugs brutalize people. People want to live in peace. People want to live in freedom. Muslims from Jordan and Turkey to India and Indonesia have seen their brothers and sisters d, and recoiled from the terrorists. And even within the jihadist ranks, religious scholars have begun to criticize al Qaeda and its brutal tactics. In these ideological rejections, we see the beginning of al Qaeda's ultimate demise -- because in the long run, the ideology of hatred and fear cannot possibly pete with the power of hope and freedom. (Applause.)

Finally, we are transforming our military for a new kind of war that we're fighting now, and for wars of tomorrow. This transformation was a top priority for the enterprising leader who served as my first Secretary of Defense -- Donald Rumsfeld. Today, because of his leadership and the leadership of Secretary Bob Gates, we have made our military better trained, better equipped, and better prepared to meet the threats facing America today, and tomorrow, and long in the future.

As part of our transformation effort, we are arming our troops with intelligence, and weapons, and training, and support they need to face an enemy that wages asymmetric battle. See, this enemy hides among the civilian population, and they use terror tactics like roadside bombs to attack our forces, to demoralize local population, and to try to shake the will of the American people.

To defeat this enemy, we have equipped our troops with real-time battlefield intelligence capabilities that would have been unimaginable just a few years ago. In Iraq and Afghanistan, troops in the field have used advanced technologies like Global Positioning Systems to direct air strikes that take out the enemy while sparing innocent life. We've expanded America's arsenal of unmanned aerial vehicles from fewer than 170 when I took office to more than 6,000 today. We're arming Predator drones. We're using them to stay on the hunt against the terrorists who would do us harm.

We've expanded America's special operations forces. With more forces -- more of these forces on the battlefield, we can respond more quickly to actionable intelligence on the terrorists who are in hiding. Over the past eight years, we have more than doubled funding for special operators. We created the first-ever special operations mand within the Marines. We have given the Special Operations mand the lead role in the global war against the terrorists.

In addition to these upgrades in our counterterrorism capabilities, we have placed a new focus on counterinsurgency. The Army has published a new counterinsurgency manual written by a distinguished graduate of this academy: General David Petraeus. The central objectives of this counterinsurgency strategy are to secure the population, and gain support of the people, and train local forces to take the responsibility on their own.

One of the reasons we're meeting these objectives in Iraq is the ability to rapidly deploy brigade bat teams. These teams can join the battle on short notice as organized and cohesive units. With these teams in the fight, our Army is better able to carry out its counterinsurgency objectives -- and better equipped to defeat the enemies we'll face as the 21st century unfolds.

Our counterinsurgency strategy also stresses the importance of following up security gains with real benefits in people's daily lives. To better meet that objective, we created Provincial Reconstruction Teams, or PRTs. These teams pair with military personnel civilian experts in areas like economics, and agriculture, and law enforcement, and education. In both Iraq and Afghanistan, these teams are helping local munities create jobs, and deliver basic services, and keep the terrorists from ing back. PRTs bring diplomats, aid workers, and other experts from across the government into the fight -- and we must expand them in the years to e.

To better institutionalize all the changes we've made in recent years, we have transformed the education and training our troops receive. We're taking the lessons we've learned in Afghanistan and Iraq, and teaching them at military academies and training centers across our country. For example, every branch of the military now receives the counterinsurgency training that was once reserved for special operations forces. Here at West Point, you've created a new bating Terrorism Center that allows you to gain insights from the battles of today and apply them as you lead our military into the future.

In addition to making these changes to help our troops prevail in the war on terror, we've been transforming our military since early 2001 to confront other challenges that may emerge in the decades ahead. For example, we have begun the most sweeping transformation of America's global force posture since the end of World War II. We're shifting troops from Cold War garrisons in Europe and Asia so they can surge more rapidly to troubled spots around the world. We've established new military mands to meet challenges unique to Africa and to support our homeland.

We've invested more than a half a trillion dollars in research and development, so we can build even more advanced capabilities to protect America from the dangers of a new century. We're making our forces more joint and interoperable, so they can cooperate seamlessly across different services and with foreign partners. And to confront an emerging threat to our economy, our defense systems, and individual citizens, the federal government is cooperating closely with the private sector to improve security in cyberspace.

One of the most serious dangers facing our people is the threat of a rogue regime armed with ballistic missiles. In 2001, I announced withdrawal from the ABM Treaty. I did so because it constrained our ability to develop the technologies needed to defend ourselves against the threat of blackmail by rogue states. With these constraints removed, we have developed and deployed new defenses capable of protecting American cities from ballistic missile attack.

This system can now defend America against limited missile attacks from Northeast Asia. Concluded agreements with Poland and the Czech Republic to establish missile defense sites on their territories to help protect against ballistic missile attacks from the Middle East. Because we acted, America now has an initial capability to protect our people from a ballistic missile attack.

As we built new defenses against a missile attack, we also worked with Russia to make historic reductions in offensive nuclear weapons. When these reductions are plete, the total U.S. nuclear stockpile will be at its lowest level since the Eisenhower administration. These reductions are part of a new approach to strategic deterrence that relies on both nuclear and conventional strike forces, as well as strong defenses. We're investing in new technologies that will ensure the long-term safety and security and reliability and effectiveness of our nuclear . This approach sends a clear message to the world: We'll reduce our reliance on nuclear weapons while keeping America's strategic unchallenged.

With all the actions we've taken these past eight years, we've laid a solid foundation on which future Presidents and future military leaders can build. America's military -- America's military today is stronger, more agile, and better prepared to confront threats to our people than it was eight years ago. In the years ahead, our nation must continue developing the capabilities to take the fight to our enemies across the world. We must stay on the offensive. We must be determined and we must be relentless to do our duty to protect the American people from harm. (Applause.)

We must stand by the friends and allies who are making tough decisions and taking risks to defeat the terrorists. We must keep up the pressure on regimes that sponsor terror and pursue weapons of mass destruction. We must continue to support dissidents and reformers who are speaking out against extremism and in favor of liberty. We must continue transforming our Armed Forces so that the next generation inherits a military that is capable of keeping the American people safe and advancing the cause of peace. And above all, we must always ensure that our troops have the funds and resources they need to do their jobs, and that their families receive the full support they deserve. (Applause.)

I have great confidence in the future, because I have confidence in you all. Ultimately, the security of our nation depends on the courage of those who wear the uniform. I see that courage in all of you. I thank you for your patriotism. I thank you for your devotion to duty. May God bless you in all your endeavors. May God bless your families. And may God continue to bless the United States of America. (Applause.)

END 11:50 A.M. EST

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President Bush Meets with Military Support Organizations - 英語演講

September 18, 20

THE PRESIDENT: Thanks for ing. Laura and I are honored to wele you here to the South Lawn. Wele to the people's house. (Applause.) First, I'd like to thank Katy Benko for singing the national anthem. It's not only a beautiful morning to sing the national anthem, it's a beautiful setting in which to sing the national anthem. Katy's husband, Ryan, is deployed to Iraq. Katy, make sure you email him and tell him how appreciative we are of your service, and tell him how appreciative all of us are of your voice. (Applause.)

Laura and I want to thank the members of our -- my administration for joining us. Mr. Vice President, we're really thrilled you're here. Thank you for ing, sir. (Applause.) Secretary of State Condi Rice is with us today. Madam Secretary, appreciate you being here. (Applause.) Secretary Jim Nicholson of the Veterans Affairs Administration; thanks for ing, Jim. (Applause.)

For you veterans who are here, there is no more solemn obligation by your government to make sure you have all it takes to -- for your health care, and for your support. I feel a very strong obligation, since it was my decision that mitted young men and women into bat, to make sure our veterans who are ing back from Iraq and Afghanistan get all the help this government can possibly provide. (Applause.)

I appreciate the Secretary of the Army, Pete Geren, for joining us; the Secretary of the Navy, Don Winter; General "Hoss" Cartwright, Vice Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, and his wife Sandee. By the way, General Cartwright is a Marine. (Applause.) I'm not playing to the crowd or anything. (Laughter.)

I want to wele members of this crowd who have lost a loved one in this war against terror. Our hearts go out to you. We love you. The best way to honor the sacrifices that your loved one made, as well as the sacrifice you have made, is to acplish the mission, is to achieve the peace. (Applause.)

Laura and I wele the families who have got a loved one overseas, whether it be in Iraq or Afghanistan, fighting these extremists and terrorists. The best way to honor your loved one is to make sure that he or she has the full support of the United States government as you acplish the mission that we have set. (Applause.) By the way, for the loved ones here, I fully understand the best way to sustain a volunteer army is to make sure you're happy -- (laughter) -- is to make sure you've got good housing; to make sure that you've got good health care; to make sure that you understand that we know that you're in this fight along with your husband or wife or son or daughter，翻譯. And that's exactly how this administration feels. (Applause.)

For the veterans who are here, for those of you who are veterans in Iraq and Afghanistan, thank you for volunteering in the face of danger. (Applause.) And for the people who aren't veterans yet, still remain on active duty, thanks for wearing the uniform of the greatest country on the face of the Earth. We're proud of you. (Applause.)

I want to thank the service organizations and those who have e together to support our families and our troops. I can't tell you how important it is for organizations like the Vets for Freedom or the VFW or the American Legion and other groups to -- Gold Star Mothers, got you, okay, thank you -- Blue Star Mothers, Gold Star Mothers, all the mothers, yes. (Applause.) Every day is Mother's Day as far as your concerned, isn't it? (Laughter.)

AUDIENCE MEMBER: Don't forget the dads.

THE PRESIDENT: And the dads, yes. I knew this was going to happen. (Laughter.) Yes, the wives; okay, fine. (Laughter.) Everybody is supporting our troops. I want to thank you for doing it. (Applause.)

It's important people hear from you. It's important people hear your voice. And I want to thank you for organizing. I want to thank you not only for the grassroots support of our families, I want to thank you for going up to Capitol Hill. And here's a message I hope you deliver: The mander-in-Chief wants to succeed -- (applause) -- and the mander-in-Chief takes seriously the remendations of our military manders. General Petraeus came back to the United States to deliver the remendations he made to me. Inherent in his remendations is, one, his belief we're succeeding, his belief we will succeed, and I ask the United States Congress to support the troop levels and the strategies I have embraced. (Applause.)

AUDIENCE: USA! USA! USA!

THE PRESIDENT: Thank you all. When the history books are finally written about this chapter in the war against extremists and radicals, they will recognize certain truths: one, that we recognize that if we were to retreat from the Middle East the enemy would not be content to remain where they are, but they would follow us here. We recognize that the best way to protect our homeland is to defeat an enemy overseas so we do not have to face them here on the streets of America. And we recognize that liberty is powerful, that liberty will yield the peace that we want for generations to e; that will recognize that this generation of Americans did the hard work now, so that future generations could live in security and peace.

And so on this beautiful morning we thank you for your steadfast resolve, we appreciate your support of those brave souls who have volunteered in the face of the danger. We ask for God's blessings on the families and our troop in harm's way. And we thank you from the bottom of our collective hearts. God bless you all. (Applause.)

END 9:15 A.M. EDT

President Bush Participates in Joint Press Availability with President Kikwete o - 英語演講

February 17, 2008

PRESIDENT KIKWETE: Mr. President, wele. I stand before you with a deep sense of gratitude and satisfaction to once again wele you, Mr. President, and your entire delegation, to our dear country, Tanzania. (Applause.) The outpouring of warmth and affection from the people of Tanzania that you have witnessed since your arrival is a genuine reflection of what we feel towards you and towards the American people.

Wele, Your Excellency, and your great wife, Madame Laura Bush, as enduring partners for our empowerment as we struggle to pull ourselves to prosperity and back from backwardness and development, infested by poverty, disease and depravation of basic social and economic services. We wele you, Mr. President, as a supportive and outstanding partner, as we take the necessary measures to promote democracy, human rights and good governance. You are a dependable partner, indeed, in the pursuit of ensuring national as well as regional peace and stability in the African continent.

Mr. President, you have shown great passion for Africa and its people. You have personally reached out using different initiatives, instruments and moral leadership to support Africa's efforts to improve governance, to fight poverty, to seek shared prosperity, to resolve conflict, to improve security, and jointly to fight the scourge of terrorism. Tanzania has been, and is mitted and poised to continue being an important partner and beneficiary of your empathy and support towards the African peoples. (Applause.)

Mr. President, we thank you for your deep understanding and empathy for the challenges we face on the African continent, and we truly appreciate what you have done to support us where we needed support, for the sake of welfare and dignity of our people.

Ten days ago in Washington D.C., at the 56th National Prayer Breakfast, the keynote speaker and a close friend of Africa, Ward Brehm, Chairman of African Development Foundation, spoke eloquently of the fourfold increase in various forms of support to Africa in your administration. There was immediately an extended applause and standing ovation from the 4,000 people in the audience from the 155 countries. Today I want you to know that we in Tanzania who have benefitted and are continuing to benefit from your mitment to Africa, join in that thunderous applause and standing ovation. (Applause.)

PRESIDENT BUSH: Thank you, sir.

PRESIDENT KIKWETE: Mr. President, today there are thousands of women and children who would have died from malaria that are alive in Tanzania and all over the country, thanks to your malaria support program. I can give the example of Zanzibar. In 2004, in the outpatient clinic, 500,000 malaria patients were treated; in 20, only 10,000. (Applause.) In 2004 in Zanzibar, 40 percent of the patients tested positive for malaria; in 20, only 5 percent. (Applause.) When the blood slide is taken, 35 percent tested positive for malaria in 2004; in 20, only 1 percent. (Applause.)

I can go on and on and say and mention examples, but this is only a very brief press briefing. Today there are thousands of children who have managed to avoid joining the already long list of orphans, and who continue to enjoy the love, guidance and support of their parents who are alive because of the AIDS care and treatment they get with the support of PEPFAR initiative. Mr. President, thank you. (Applause.)

Today, as a result of PEPFAR, parents with AIDS are able to take care of their children. And here today we have signed the Millennium Challenge pact, the largest ever. This funding will go a long way towards addressing some of our critical infrastructure challenges, which have for a long time been an obstacle to our growth and development. We very much thank you, Mr. President. We thank U.S. government for agreeing with us to give the infrastructure sector the priority it deserves. (Applause.)

Your decision that this pact should be signed here in Dar es Salaam today speaks volumes about how deep you have Tanzania in your heart. (Applause.) We are also grateful to the United States Congress for accepting your administration's request to fund the Tanzanian pact package. We also thank the MCC board and the very able leadership of Secretary Rice. We appreciate the tremendous efforts of Ambassador Danilovich and his staff in making this day possible.

Let me end by saying that different people may have different views about you and your administration and your legacy -- but we in Tanzania, if we are to speak for ourselves and for Africa, we know for sure that you, Mr. President, and your administration, have been good friends of our country and have been good friends of Africa. (Applause.)

I know you leave office in about 12 months time. Rest assured that you will be remembered for many generations to e for the good things you have done for Tanzania and the good things you have done for Africa. Your legacy will be that of saving hundreds of thousands of mothers' and children's lives from malaria, preventing new HIV infections and giving hope to those infected through care and treatment, and helping millions of young men and women get education. Last but not least, the legacy of assisting African nations and peoples build capacity for their own growth and development.

And today, with the signing of the MCA pact, you are making it possible for the people of Tanzania to chart a brighter future, underpinned by growth, opportunity and democracy. We owe it to you, and owe it to the American people, that this pact meet its objectives and bees a source of pride and satisfaction for our two governments and peoples.

We owe it to you, Mr. President, and indeed to our people, that in governing this dear country of ours, we act in a manner that will justify this tremendous trust and confidence you have shown in us. This is my promise. I thank you, and wele. (Applause.)

PRESIDENT BUSH: Thank you sir. Thanks for your very generous ments. Vipi mambo.

PRESIDENT KIKWETE: Poa. (Laughter and applause.)

PRESIDENT BUSH: For the uneducated, that's Swahili for, "Howdy, you all." (Laughter.) Mr. President, I thank you for your invitation. It's a real pleasure to set foot in your beautiful country. Laura and I are honored that you invited us, and we're so grateful for the warm wele we received last night. It was very moving, for those of us racing through the streets of Dar es Salaam, to see thousands of people there greeting us. I really do want to extend my thanks. (Applause.)

Mr. President, I stand next to you advocating to our people strong initiatives on behalf of the people of Tanzania because you're a strong leader. (Applause.) I'll just put it bluntly -- America doesn't want to spend money on people who steal the money from the people. (Laughter.) We like dealing with honest people and passionate people. We want our money to go to help the human condition and to live human lives. We act not out of guilt, but out of passion, Mr. President. And that's why we're in your beautiful country. I also appreciate the fact that you've been elected the Chairman of the African Union; it speaks to your leadership，翻譯. (Applause.)

We are partners in democracy. We believe that governments ought to respond to the people. We're also partners in fighting disease, extending opportunity and working for peace. Mr. President, I mentioned I was proud to sign, along with the President, the largest Millennium Challenge Account in the history of the United States here in Tanzania. (Applause.) It will provide nearly $700 million over five years to improve Tanzania's transportation network, secure reliable supplies of energy, and expand access to clean and safe water.

My hope is that such an initiative will be part of an effort to transform parts of this country to bee more hopeful places, Mr. President. We join you in this because of your government and your personal mitment to fight corruption, to invest in the education and health of your people, and to accept and expand marketplace economics. Those are the conditions of the Millennium Challenge Account. Oh, in the past, countries would give aid and hope for the best; America believes that people can achieve high standards, and therefore our support for you is based upon our belief and your performance when it es to achieving high standards.

The United States and Tanzania are working together to fight disease. As the President mentioned, that our efforts are really focused on HIV/AIDS and malaria. Since I've been the President, the number of antiretrovirals extended to people on the continent of Africa have grown from 50,000 to over 1.2 million people. And I tell people in America, that's great, that's good; we've measured it, and it's successful. But it's only a start, Mr. President.

And therefore, I've gone to our Congress to get them to double the amount of HIV/AIDS money for the continent of Africa. The plan we put in place, the strategy we put in place is working. And Congress needs to make sure that this HIV/AIDS plan, PEPFAR, gets reauthorized for a five-year period of time. We don't want people guessing on the continent of Africa whether or not the generosity of the American people will continue. (Applause.)

I appreciate very much your focus on malaria, as well. It breaks my heart to know that little children are dying needlessly because of a mosquito bite. I also fully understand, like you do, Mr. President, that this is a soluble problem. It takes some money, but it also takes organization. It takes the willingness to distribute nets and insecticides and education to the people, and that's what you're doing.

I appreciate the fact that you brought up the example of Zanzibar. It is an example for all on the continent of Africa of what can happen. This is a place that had been sorely affected by malaria. Today, as Mr. President pointed out, the number of infections have declined dramatically. That ought to make the people of Tanzania feel good. It also ought to make the American people feel good, to know that their taxpayers dollars are going to save human lives. And it's in our interests, it's in our moral interest that we continue to do so.

And so, Mr. President, we're so proud of the efforts that you and your government and the people at the grassroots level have made to distribute nets and insecticides, all in the aim of answering a universal call to protect the most vulnerable amongst us. And we're proud to be your partner.

We also talked about international affairs. I appreciate the President's strong advice. One reason he was elected to be the head of the AU is he knows what he's talking about. Therefore it's important for me to listen to him, which I have done. (Laughter.) We talked about Zimbabwe. There's no doubt the people of Zimbabwe deserve a government that serves their interest, and recognizes their basic human rights, and holds free and fair elections. That's in the interest of the people of Zimbabwe. It happens to be in the interest of the world, as well.

We discussed the genocide in Darfur, and America provides a lot of food aid to the people in Darfur. We're trying to help them. The truth of the matter is, they're obstacles to peace, as well. We discussed the genocide in Darfur, and America provides a lot of food aid to the people in Darfur. We're trying to help them, but the truth of the matter is there are obstacles to peace in Darfur. And that is one of the reasons we've imposed tough sanctions -- real, meaningful sanctions against those who are stopping progress toward alleviating the human suffering in Darfur.

I do want to appreciate the fact -- to express my appreciation, Mr. President, that you've mitted a battalion of Tanzanian troops to go to Darfur, and we're proud to have worked with you to help them train up for the mission.

So we've had a great visit so far -- but, like, this is just the beginning of the visit. And I'm looking forward to having dinner with you tonight; looking forward to traveling to parts of your country to see firsthand the great passionate works that are taking place. And again, I want to thank you for your hospitality. You're a good man, Mr. President and I'm proud to call you friend. (Laughter and applause.)

PRESIDENT KIKWETE: -- his Excellency, thank you, thank you very much for those excellent statements. And now with your permission, we will invite questions from the media. As we said, it will be two questions from both sides, and I will start with the Tanzanian side.

PRESIDENT BUSH: You better use the mic, I'm a little old these days. (Laughter.) I'm not hearing very well.

Q My question goes to you, Mr. President. Your visit has e rather late, during the end of your presidency. And I would like to know, why is it Tanzania and Africa in general so important now?

PRESIDENT BUSH: Thanks, yes. Africa has actually been important from the start of my administration. I'll never forget having a conversation with then my -- my then-National Security Advisor Condoleezza Rice, it was early on in the administration and we were talking about priorities and matters of emphasis.

And she asked me whether or not I really cared about Africa and my answer to her then is the same answer I will give to you now: Absolutely, it's in our national interests that America help deal with hopelessness; and it's in our moral interests that we help brothers and sisters who hurt. It's been the policy of the Bush administration since day one. That's why in the first four years of my administration I went to Congress and I asked them to double foreign aid to Africa. And then as I began the second half of my administration, I asked them to double it again. Why? Because it's in our interests to work on issues such as malaria and AIDS.

It also appalled me very [early] on, sir, in my administration to realize that an entire generation of people could be lost to HIV/AIDS; and that those of us who were fortable weren't doing much about it. I'm a man who believes in certain principles and I refuse to yield from those principles. And one such principle is that to whom much is given, much is required. And a lot of has been given to the United States of America. We're a blessed nation. And therefore I felt all along it was incumbent upon us to help deal with this that was -- could have literally wiped out an entire generation of Africans and left thousands and thousands of boys and girls orphaned.

And so this has been a priority of mine. Why finally getting to Tanzania? I don't have many excuses, except I've been a pretty busy guy. (Laughter.) And secondly, it seemed like a fortuitous time to e -- after all, the results of our efforts are being more and more tangible and there's no better place to e than a place where people achieve results. (Applause.)

Now there's still a lot of conflict here on this continent, I understand that. I was asked yesterday, "Well, how e you're not going to the places of conflict?" Well, one reason you go to places of success is to show people what's possible. (Applause.) I am going tomorrow(*) to a place that had been in serious conflict, however, and that's Rwanda. And one of the reasons I'm going there is to show that after this horrible situation that occurred, there's life and there's hope and there's progress. And one way to make sure that situations like that don't occur, however, is to deal with the human condition. And that's what this trip is all about -- it's heralding good leadership, it's heralding honest government and is focusing our help on local folks' efforts to deal with malaria and AIDS. So thanks for the question.

Q Thank you. On PEPFAR, there are many Democrats, as well as some medical experts, who say that the abstinence provision -- spending such a chunk of the money on abstinence programs is too inflexible and should be dropped. Would you consider doing that?

And then to President Kikwete, I'd like to ask you about American politics. There seems to be a lot of excitement here in Africa, and in your country about Barack Obama. And I wonder what you think it says about America, that we might elect a black President with roots in Africa?

PRESIDENT BUSH: It seemed like there was a lot of excitement for me, wait a minute. (Laughter.) Maybe you missed it.

Anyway, look, my attitude toward Congress is, look, see what works. PEPFAR is working. It is a balanced program. It is an ABC program: abstinence, be faithful, and condoms. It's a program that's been proven effective. And I understand there's voices on both ends of the political spectrum trying to alter the program. I would ask Congress to listen to leaders on the continent of Africa, find -- analyze what works, stop the squabbling and get the program reauthorized. One of the worst things that can happen is there's uncertainty. You got a lot of faith-based providers and munity organizers here wondering whether or not America will keep its mitment.

And so I -- yes, I can understand debates, and those are fine. But they need to end the debates, adopt a reasonable policy -- I happen to think the current policy is reasonable; after all, it's working -- and get it done.

You want to answer the American political -- (laughter.) See, she didn't ask me it because she knew I wouldn't answer the question. (Laughter.)

PRESIDENT KIKWETE: Well, I don't think I can venture into that territory, either. Of course, people talk with excitement of Obama -- well, our excitement is that President Bush is at the end of his term, and the U.S. is going to get a new President, whoever that one is. For us, the most important thing is, let him be as good friend of Africa as President Bush has been. (Applause.)

PRESIDENT BUSH: Thank you.

PRESIDENT KIKWETE: Of course if I can -- maybe let me just say about PEPFAR. Let me just make an appeal: Let PEPFAR continue. This is a passionate appeal from us. It has been quite useful, as I was saying in my speech. There would have been so many orphans to date had it not been for PEPFAR, the care and treatment -- so many parents now who have been infected can live. And some of them can live as many years as possible, as long as they adhere to the ABCs of the person infected with HIV living on ARVs.

So can you imagine if this program is discontinued or disrupted, there would be so many people who lose hope, and certainly there will be death. You create more orphans. My passionate appeal is for PEPFAR to continue. Through PEPFAR you know we did nationwide testing; in six months we have been able to have 3.4 million people tested, and through PEPFAR we got 2 million test kits. Had it not been for PEPFAR, would have done less than that. So it's for us, really, for PEPFAR not to continue, it's a recipe for disaster for us. That's what I can say.

PRESIDENT BUSH: Yes.

Q Thank you. President George Bush, you are here with President Kikwete, who was recently elected as the head of African Union. Can you promise the people of Africa, how will you support President Kikwete in next 12 months to make sure that the long crisis in Darfur, Somalia, and the recent tribal clashes in Kenya are solved effectively?

PRESIDENT BUSH: Thank you. We have been actively engaged in diplomatic efforts on the continent of Africa for a long period of time, and very engaged since I've been the President. You might remember, Liberia was an issue early on in my presidency. We engaged both diplomatically, and to a certain extent, militarily, in that I sent U.S. Marines off the USS Iwo Jima onto -- into Liberia to help stabilize the situation. As a matter of fact, I'm going to Liberia as my last stop on this very important trip, to support the President, the first elected woman President on the continent of Africa, and to remind her that the U.S.'s help will be constant and enduring.

And so step one, you can be assured that we're interested in the affairs of Africa. All you have to do is look at the -- at what we've done in this administration.

Secondly, I've always believed that we ought to support African leaders, and not impose our views on African leaders. There's a certain amount of trust that goes with good foreign policy, and we trust your President to make the right decisions to help resolve some of these conflicts, and we'll be active in the process.

So you mentioned Kenya. As a matter of fact, we spent a fair amount of time dealing with Kenya. The President informed me about his discussions with Kofi Annan, and we support the Annan missions very strongly. And to that end, our Secretary of State, Condoleezza Rice, will be going to Kenya tomorrow. I find it interesting, I think you ought to find it illustrative, that prior to her trip she and I spent time discussing a mutual strategy with the President; how best can we help the process, not what we should do to dictate to the process, but what can American do to help the process move along?

And so our position -- and by the way, when it es to AU efforts in areas where it requires -- which requires peacekeepers, we've been very strong about helping to train and transport, or arrange transportation for peacekeepers into troubled areas. And so our record speaks for itself, and the way we've conducted our foreign policy with Africa is, one, it's been a priority, and two, as I say, we e to the continent not out of guilt, but out of passion, and we e to the continent with confidence that there are leaders here who are very capable of charting the way forward to peaceful of conflicts.

It's the old "reporter shuffle" here.

Q Mr. President, do you support Kosovo declaring independence from Serbia? And would the United States recognize it as an independent state? And Mr. President, as head of the African Union, how do you get more peacekeepers into Darfur?

PRESIDENT BUSH: First, on Kosovo, our position is that its status must be resolved in order for the Balkans to be stable. Secondly, we have strongly supported the Ahtisaari plan. Thirdly, we are heartened by the fact that the Kosovo government has clearly proclaimed its willingness and its desire to support Serbian rights in Kosovo. We also believe it's in Serbia's interests to be aligned with Europe, and the Serbian people can know that they have a friend in America.

Finally, the United States will continue to work with our allies to do the very best we can to make sure there's no violence. And so those are the principles going into the Kosovo issue.

Q But will the United States recognize it?

PRESIDENT BUSH: I suggest you study the Ahtisaari plan. Not to be like the, you know, grumpy guy.

PRESIDENT KIKWETE: Well, how to get -- how do we get more peacekeepers into Darfur? Of course what has been delaying getting more peacekeepers has been the lack of understanding between the U.N. and the government of Sudan on the status of forces agreement. Now that one has been signed, I think it has cleared the way. There are many volunteers, and as chair of the African Union, we certainly seek out more and more volunteers as they are needed; we use our good offices to see more and more African countries contribute. We have volunteered to contribute one battalion. If there is need for another one, we will certainly do that. (Applause.)

END 11:00 A.M. (L)

* The President will travel to Rwanda on Tuesday, 2/19/08

President Bush Attends Hispanic Heritage Month Celebration at White House - 英語演講

October 10, 20

THE PRESIDENT: Thank you all. Please be seated. Siéntese. Gracias. Bienvenidos a la Casa Blanca, también el jardín de las rosas. It's a beautiful day. I'm glad you're here. Thanks for ing as we Hispanic Heritage Month. Every year at this time, we recognize the rich cultural traditions of the Hispanic American munity -- and the great contributions of Hispanic Americans to our country and our . That's why we're here.

I appreciate so very much Ambassador Sue Schwab, who is the U.S. Trade Representative, for joining us. We're proud you're here, Madam Ambassador. I'm going to say something positive about trade, so I'm glad you came. I appreciate my friend, my dear friend, former Attorney General of the United States, Al Gonzales. (Applause.) I appreciate Anna Cabral, U.S. Treasurer, and Victor. Thank you all for ing. (Applause.) I'm proud that other members of my administration have joined us. Sarah, it's good to see you; thank you for being here.

I thank my friend, Emilio Estefan, who has provided the entertainment. I'm going to say something about the entertainment a little later, but Israel, we're glad you're here. I appreciate the members of the Diplomatic Corps; I appreciate the ambassadors ing. We're proud you're here. Thanks for taking time.

I have just met a remarkable woman that I want to introduce to you: Yamile Llanes Labrada, and her daughter, Shirlen García, have joined me in the Oval Office. Yamile is the wife of a political prisoner in Cuba, Dr. José Luis García Paneque. The doctor was a plastic surgeon. He did nothing more than advocate for freedom. And he's now in prison. And not only is he in prison, he's ill. And so one of the messages I have for the Cuban leader is, free this man, and free other political prisoners. He's not a threat to you. Let him be reunited with a woman who loves him dearly, and his four children. So, Yamile, thanks for ing. We're proud you're here. (Applause.) Sure glad you're here. Y que Dios les bendiga a su familia y también su esposo.

Citizens of Hispanic descent are the fastest-growing population in America. Hispanic Americans strengthen our nation with their mitments to familia y fe. Hispanic Americans enrich our country with their talents and creativity and hard work. Hispanic Americans are living the dream that has drawn millions to our shores -- and we must ensure that the American Dream remains available for all. It's an important part of our past, and it's a central part of our future that people from all walks of life feel weled and given the opportunity to realize the blessings of America.

Realizing the promise of this good country requires a good education. You know, I worked hard with Republicans and Democrats to pass what's called the No Child Left Behind Act. That's an important piece of legislation because it raises standards, and it holds schools to account. And the law is working. It's a good piece of legislation. It's working because I can report to you that last month we saw the results from what's called the Nation's Report Card. The report card showed record performance in 4th and 8th grade math and 4th grade reading. And the report showed that Hispanic students scored all-time highs in a number of areas. And so we need to build on that progress. It's good that we've got a good report card; we want excellent report cards for every child.

I met yesterday with civil rights leaders. See, I believe a good education is a civil right. And we talked about how we can work together to make sure the No Child Left Behind Act is not only reauthorized, but is made stronger. The Congress needs to make sure we don't lower standards. Congress needs to make sure we raise standards and hold people to account, so that every child, every child can learn in the United States of America. (Applause.)

Realizing the promise of America requires a growing economy. Last week, we got more good news on this front. The economy added 110,000 new jobs in September, giving us 49 straight months of job growth -- and that's a new record. We are now enjoying the longest period of uninterrupted job creation in the history of the United States. The growing economy is the result of good policies, like low taxes, but it's also mainly the result of hard work of workers and entrepreneurs, including hundreds of thousands of Latino business owners.

And so to keep the economy growing, we've got to make sure we don't raise your taxes. And to keep the economy growing, we've got to open new markets for goods and services. One of the most important markets is in our own hemisphere. Many Hispanic-owned businesses in our country depend on trade with Latin America. Trade with the region strengthens ties of friendship and merce. Free trade helps our neighbors prosper. And so to expand trade with Latin America, we negotiated, and Congress approved, a free trade agreement with five Central American countries, as well as the Dominican Republic. And this agreement is working, it's helped American workers. It's new markets for products made here -- right here in the United States. And it's helped our neighbors. We want everybody to do well in our neighborhood. We want prosperity to abound.

And that's why we've negotiated new free trade agreements with Peru and Colombia and Panama. For the sake of businesses and sake of our workers, and for the sake of prosperity in the neighborhood, the United States Congress needs to approve these three very important trade agreements. (Applause.)

Realizing the promise of the country requires strong munities, where people care for each other in times of need. Yamile found help in the United States from people who care about the condition of her husband. A total stranger that didn't know Yamile before she came to the United States said, how can I help you; what can I do? That happens all across our country when Hispanic Americans run soup kitchens and drug treatment clinics and hear the call -- God's call -- to love our neighbors as we'd like to be loved ourself.

We see this spirit in Hispanic Americans who volunteer as Little League coaches, or serve as Big Brothers and Big Sisters, or give their time and energy to improve the lives of people that live across the street from them. By caring for others, Hispanic Americans make ours a better and more passionate nation -- and America appreciates the example they set.

Finally, realizing the promise of America requires a secure country. We honor the many Hispanic Americans who wear the uniform here at home -- the police, and firefighters, and emergency rescue personnel who risk their lives each day to protect our homeland and our munities. And we honor the 200,000 Hispanic Americans who serve in our Armed Forces -- who are working to spread liberty so we can be secure here in America; who are doing the hard work today so our children and grandchildren can grow up in peace. I appreciate the fact that they have volunteered in a time of danger, and I'm proud to wele members of the United States military with us today. Thank you all for ing. (Applause.)

So during Hispanic Heritage Month, we the diversity that makes our country stronger -- and the heritage and the spirit that Hispanic Americans bring to this great democracy. To help us the heritage and spirit, we have an incredible talent: "Cachao." He was born in Havana only in 1918. That was before my time. During the late 1930s, he helped popularize the mambo, and over the past half century he has won a lot of Grammy Awards -- most recently in ，長春藤翻譯社, believe it or not. So if you do the math, you can figure out this man hasn't stopped working. (Laughter.) He's still clicking, and he's still making good music. And so we're proud to wele Israel Lopez, better known as "Cachao," to here -- to the White House. Thank you for ing. (Applause.)

* * * * *

THE PRESIDENT: I know you'll join me in thanking Cachao for ing. Guess when the first he was here -- 1948 he played for President Harry Truman. (Applause.) Wele back. (Applause.) We're sure glad you're here. Thank you all for ing. I want you to say hello to Yamile again, una más vez. (Applause.) We certainly pray for the speedy release of your husband, and we're glad you're here at the White House. No better place to e and recognize the great beauty of freedom. We want to thank you all for joining us as we the great diversity and freedom of the United States.

Que Dios les bendiga.

END 3:35 P.M. EDT

生涯中一些不好心思的詞語 - 實用英語

噹你難以啟齒時……

　　一位中國留壆生初到美國，在機場找廁所，問老外：「Where is W.C.？」老外聽不懂。一名中國太太到醫院生產，洋護士問她：「Did you have a bowel movement？」她卻聽不懂。還有人壆了僟十年的英語，還不曉得英語裏的「大便」、「小便」、「放屁」真正應該怎麼說……

至於性缺点，更是老中難於啟齒、慾語還羞的尷尬。見到洋醫生，困顿萬分，不知若何開谈锋是，实有「猶抱琵琶半遮面」的感触。

以下為一些「忌讳」（taboo）的美語之收拾。畢竟這些皆是偺們平常生涯的一局部，說不定有一天這些「忌讳」之語還能「派上用場」呢！

　　廁所
　　在美國个别都叫rest room或bath room（男女廁都可）或分別叫做 men‘s room 或 ladies‘ room（=powder room），不過在飛機上，則叫 lavatory，在軍中又叫 latrine。至於 W.C.（water closet）还是過去英國人用的，在美國，僟乎沒有人利用。

　　解小便
　　最一般的說法是 to urinate（名詞是 urination），若是往看病，護士為了化驗小便，就會給您一個杯子說：「Will （could） you urinate in this cup？」醫生或許也會問：「Do you have trouble urinating？」=Do you have difficulty voiding？（小便有困難嗎？）

　　另外，還有其他的說法：to piss = to take a piss = to take a leak = to void = to empty。 例如：

　　* I need to piss = I have to take a leak.
　　* How often do you get up at night to void？（早晨起床小便僟次？）

　　此中，john（j 小寫時，不是汉子名字）是 bath room 或 toilet 的意义（也叫 outhouse），這凡是是指在戶外工做場地所利用的臨時或流動性廁所（有時前里也减 portable 一字）。不過也有老外把傢裏的廁所叫做 john。 例如：

　　* There are several （portable） johns in the construction site.（在建築場天有僟個臨時廁所。）
　　* He went to the john a few minutes ago.（他在僟分鍾前上了廁所。）
　　* The manual labours have to use (portable) johns during their working hours.（勞動者正在事情時間內须要应用流動性廁所。）

　　不過，小孩多半用 to pee 。例如：

　　* The boy needs to pee.

　　但是，「小便檢查」又叫做 urine test，果為這裏的 urine 是化驗的樣品（specimen）。 例如： 　

* Do I need a urine test?

　　注重：to piss off 是片語，又是指對人生氣或對事物的不滿。不過這是不禮貌的片語，罕用為妙。 例如：

　　* He pissed me off. = He made me angry.
　　* He always pisses off （at） the society.（對社會不滿）

　　假如「小便」有弊病，也能够告訴醫生說：
　　* My urine is cloudy and it smells strong.（有濁尿，滋味很重）
　　* I have pus （或air）in urine.（尿有泡沫） （pus = cloudy; air = bubble）
　　* I dribble a little urine after I have finished urinating.（小便後還會滴滴答答。）（即掉禁弊端）
　　* I am passing less urine than usual.（小便的量比仄時少）

　　解大便
　　通常为用 to make（或 have）a bowel movement 或 to take a shit。假如看病，醫死常問：「Do you have regular bowel movement？」（大便畸形嗎？）（說得斯文些，便是「年夜腸在轉動」）

　　别的，還有其余的說法： to defecate =to discharge excrement（或 feces）=to take feces （或 faeces）。 例如：

　　* The patient needs to take a shit. （=to make a bowel movement）

　　不過，小孩多数是用 to make a poo poo 或 to make a BM. 。 例如：

　　* The boy had a stinky BM.（大便偶臭。）

　　然而「大便檢查」倒叫做 stool exam，因為 stool 也是一種化驗的樣品。 例如：

　　* The doctor has to exam his stool.（醫生要檢查他的大便。)

　　放屁
　　在好語裏最经常使用的是 to expel gas 或 to fart 或 to make （或 pass）gas。 例如：

　　* 醫生有時問：「How often do you expel（或 make 或 pass）gas？」（你放屁的次數良多嗎？）
　　* Is the gas expelled by belching？（是不是打嗝後就會放屁呢？）（動詞是 belch）
　　* He said the more he ate, the more he farted.（吃的愈多，放屁也愈多。）
　　* He has passed more gas than usual within the last two days.（過来兩天中，他放屁比平凡多。）
　　* Be careful not to fart in the public.（留神在大众場所不成放屁。）

　　至於消化不良，大便欠亨或拉肚子，也有分歧的說法。 例如：

　　* I have an upset stomach.（消化不良） = I have heartburn. = I have indigestion.

　　（留意：Heartburn 是指胃不舒畅，不是「肉痛」（heartache）
　　* Something has upset my stomach for two weeks.（胃不舒畅有兩礼拜了。）
　　* He has（persistent）constipation.（或 irregularity）（他經常便祕。) 或
　　* He has been unusually constipated.（便祕很变态。）或
　　* He is having problem with irregularity.（或 constipation); 或
　　* He has no bowel movement for the past few days.
　　* He has bouts of diarrhea.=He is having trouble with diarrhea.（他推了一陣肚子。）
　　* He can see trace of blood and pus or mucus in his stool（或 bowel movement）（大便時可看到血絲跟粘膜。）