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Dear Justice Wrenquist, President Carter, President Bush, President Clinton, distinguished guests, my fellow citizens,

This peaceful transition of power is the most important in history. Rare, but common in America. We solemnly maintained the ancient tradition with a simple oath, and at the same time started a new journey. First, I want to thank President Clinton for his service to this country and Vice President Gore for his enthusiasm and grace on the campaign trail.

I am honored and a little flattered to stand here. Many American leaders before me started here, and many after me will continue from here.

We each have our place in America's long history; we continue to push history forward, but we cannot see the end of it. This is a history of the development of the new world, a history of the waves behind pushing the waves ahead. This is a history of the development of the United States from a slave society to a society that advocates freedom. This is the history of a powerful country protecting the world rather than occupying it, and defending rather than conquering the world. This is American history. It is not a perfect history of national development, but it is a history of the united struggle of several generations under the guidance of great and eternal ideals.

The greatest of these ideals is the slowly coming true of America's promise: that everyone has value, everyone has a chance to succeed, and everyone is born to make a difference. . The American people have a mission to do their best to turn this promise into a lived and legal reality. While our nation has stalled or even regressed in the pursuit of this promise in the past, we remain steadfast in our mission.

For much of the last century, American faith in liberal democracy was like a rock in a rough sea. Now it is more like a seed in the wind, bringing freedom to every nation. In our country, democracy is not just a belief, but the hope of all mankind. We will not monopolize democracy, but will try our best to share it with everyone. Democracy, we will take it to heart and keep spreading it. Years have passed and we still have a long way to go.

While many citizens have succeeded, others have begun to doubt the promises made by our own country and even its justice. A failed education, underlying prejudices and circumstances of origin limit the ambitions of some Americans. Sometimes our differences run so deep that it seems like we are on the same continent but not in the same country. We cannot accept this disagreement and cannot allow it to exist. Our unity and unity are the serious mission of every generation of leaders and every citizen. Here, I solemnly swear that I will do my best to build a unified country that is just and full of opportunities. I know this is our goal because God created us in His own image and His overriding power will guide us forward.

We are confident in the principles that unite us and guide us forward. America has never been united by blood, birth, or geography. Only ideals can make us focus on one place, transcend ourselves, give up personal interests, and gradually understand what it means to be a citizen. Every child must learn these principles. Every citizen must uphold these principles. Only by embracing these principles can every immigrant make our country more American without losing its character. Today, we are here to reaffirm a new belief that by promoting humility, courage , compassion and individuality to realize our nation’s ideals. Even in its heyday, the United States did not forget to follow the principle of humility and courtesy. A civilized society requires each of us to be of good character, respect others, be fair and generous.

Some people think that our political system is so insignificant because in peacetime, the topics we debate are irrelevant. But for us in the United States, the issues we discuss are never trivial. If we do not lead the cause of peace, then peace will have no one to lead it; if we do not guide our children to truly love knowledge and develop their individuality, their talents will not be brought into play and their ideals will be difficult to realize. If we do not take appropriate measures and allow the economy to decline, the biggest victims will be ordinary people.

We should always listen to the call of the times. Being humble and courteous is neither tactical nor emotional. This is our most determined choice to win trust amid criticism; to seek unity amid chaos. If we follow this commitment, we will enjoy the same achievements.

The United States is backed by strong national strength and will move forward courageously.

During the Great Depression and war, our people performed extremely bravely in the face of difficulties. Overcoming the difficulties of our comrades reflected the excellent qualities of our comrades. Now, we are facing a choice. If we make the right choice, our ancestors will definitely inspire us; if our choice is wrong, our ancestors will condemn us. God is watching over this country, and we must show our courage and face our problems rather than passing them on to our descendants.

We must work together to improve school education in the United States and prevent ignorance and apathy from devouring more young lives. We must reform the social medical and insurance systems and save our children within our capabilities. We need to lower taxes, restore the economy, and reward the hard-working American people.

We need to nip problems in the bud, slacking off will bring trouble. We also need to stop the proliferation of weapons and free the new century from the threat of terror.

Those who oppose freedom and our country should understand: The United States will still actively participate in international affairs, strive to balance the world's power, and let the power of freedom spread around the world. This is history's choice. We will protect our allies and defend our interests. We will humbly express our purpose to the people of the world. We will resolutely fight back against all kinds of aggression and acts of bad faith. We must promote to the world the values ??that gave birth to our great nation.

The United States in its heyday is not lacking in compassion either.

When we think deeply, we will understand that deep-rooted poverty is not worthy of our country's commitment. No matter how we view the causes of poverty, we must acknowledge that children who take risks do not equate to making mistakes. Intemperance and abuse are both unacceptable to God. These are the results of a lack of love. Although the increase in the number of prisons seems necessary, it cannot replace our hope that everyone will obey the law.

Where there is pain, there is our obligation. To us, Americans in need are not strangers, but our citizens; not burdens, but objects of urgent need. When someone falls into despair, it makes us all smaller.

The government should bear great responsibility for public safety and public health, as well as for civil rights and school education. However, compassion is not just the responsibility of the government, but the obligation of the entire country. Some needs are so urgent, some wounds so deep, that only the caress of a mentor or the prayer of a priest can be felt. Whether they are churches or charities, synagogues or mosques, they all give our society their own unique humanity, and therefore they deserve to be respected in our buildings and laws.

Many people in our country do not know the pain of poverty. But we can hear from people who feel it deeply. I vow to get to a place as a nation where we will never stand idly by when we see an injured pedestrian lying on the road.

The United States, which is in its heyday, values ??and expects everyone to shoulder their responsibilities.

Encouraging people to take responsibility is not to make people act as scapegoats, but to call on people's conscience. Although taking responsibility means sacrificing personal interests, you can experience a deeper sense of accomplishment.

We realize the wholeness of life not only through the choices before us, but also through our practices. We know that by fulfilling our obligations to society at large and to our children, we will be ultimately free.

Our public interest depends on our independent individuality; on our civic duties, family ties and basic justice; on our countless, silent and honorable actions that guide us. We move towards freedom.

Sometimes in life we ??are called to do something earth-shattering. But, as one of the saints of our time said, every day we are called to do small things with great love. The most important task of a democratic system is completed by each of us.

My principles for dealing with others include: having faith in myself without imposing on others, moving forward courageously for the public interest, pursuing justice without lack of compassion, and shouldering responsibilities without shirk. Through all this, I want to nurture our era with traditional values ??from our history.

My fellow citizens, everything you do is as important as the work of the government. I hope that you will not just pursue personal enjoyment and ignore the public interest; you will defend the established reform measures so that they will not be easily attacked; you will start from the small things around you and serve our country. I want you to be real citizens, not spectators, let alone subjects. You should become responsible citizens and work together to build a mutually supportive society and a distinctive country.

The American people are generous, strong, and decent, not because we believe in ourselves, but because we believe in something beyond ourselves. Once this civic spirit is lost, no amount of government programs can replace it. Once this spirit appears, no error can counter it.

After the signing of the Declaration of Independence, Virginia politician John Page wrote to Thomas Jefferson: We know that agility does not necessarily win the game, and strength does not necessarily win. war. Isn’t all this arranged by God?

The era when Jefferson became president is already far away from us. Time flies, and America has undergone tremendous changes. But one thing he could certainly predict is that the theme of our time remains: the magnificent story of our country moving forward fearlessly and its simple dream of pursuing dignity.

We are not the authors of this story. It is the great ideals of the author Jefferson himself that travel through time and space and become reality through our daily efforts. We are fulfilling our respective responsibilities through everyone's efforts.

With the belief that we will never be tired, never discouraged, and never exhausted, today we re-establish this goal: to make our country more just and more generous, to verify the integrity of each of us and Dignity of all life.

This work must continue. The story must continue. God will steer our voyage.

May God bless everyone! May God bless America!