VOA标准英语2009年-President Obama Honors Justice Sotomayor a
时间：2019-01-14 作者：英语课 分类：VOA标准英语2009年(八月)
There was a celebration at the White House for the first Hispanic justice of the U.S. Supreme 1 Court Wednesday. Family, friends, members of Congress, fellow judges and leaders of the Hispanic community joined President Barack Obama in applauding Justice Sonia Sotomayor.
Pres. Barack Obama laughs with new Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor at a White House reception in her honor, 12, Aug 2009
There were loud cheers in the White House East Room, as President Obama and Justice Sotomayor walked in.
President Obama said there are many reasons to celebrate.
"We celebrate the impact Justice Sotomayor has already had on people across America who have been inspired by her exceptional life story," said Mr. Obama. "We celebrate the greatness of a country in which such a story is possible."
Sonia Sotomayor was raised in government-subsidized housing in New York City by parents who came from Puerto Rico in search of a better life. Her father died when she was a young girl, and her mother worked long hours to support her two children, while instilling 2 in them a love of learning.
Sotomayor went on to win scholarships to prestigious 3 universities, and launch a successful legal career. President Obama said she has become a role model for others.
"This moment is not just about her," said Mr. Obama. "It is about every child who will grow up thinking to him or herself, 'if Sonia Sotomayor can make it, then maybe I can too'."
The newest Supreme Court justice was confirmed by the U.S Senate last Thursday, and took the oath of office on Saturday.
In her brief remarks, she spoke 4 about her modest upbringing, and the country that made her dreams possible.
"It is this nation's faith in a more perfect union that allows a Puerto Rican girl from the Bronx to stand here now," she said.
Sotomayor, who is the third woman to sit on the high court, said she is struck by the wonder of her own life. She said she is deeply humbled 5 by the responsibility of upholding the nation's laws, and she asked all Americans to wish her divine guidance and wisdom in her new office.
- It was the supreme moment in his life.那是他一生中最重要的时刻。
- He handed up the indictment to the supreme court.他把起诉书送交最高法院。
- Make sure your subordinates understand your sense of urgency and work toward instilling this in allsubordinates. 确保你的下属同样具备判断紧急事件的意识，在工作中潜移默化地灌输给他们。 来自互联网
- The young man graduated from a prestigious university.这个年轻人毕业于一所名牌大学。
- You may even join a prestigious magazine as a contributing editor.甚至可能会加入一个知名杂志做编辑。