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今天（2021年1月18日，周一）4:30PM，第一夫人梅拉尼娅向全体美国人民发表告别演说。
梅拉尼娅·特朗普（Melania Trump）作为第一夫人的任职时间将在周三结束，而今天，她已正式向全体美国人说再见了。
周一，她发布了告别视频，其中提到担任第一夫人“一直是我一生中最大的荣誉。”
她在视频中说，当她和丈夫特朗普总统结束在白宫的生活时，萦绕在心中的是“带走所有人那些难以置信的爱情、爱国心和决心的故事。
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她补充说：“我很荣幸能有机会代表一个拥有如此慷慨的人民的国家。”
梅拉尼娅还发出倡议，以提高人们关注如何确保儿童上网安全、阿片类药物危机，以及“向最弱势的儿童发出声音”。
然后，她呼吁全体美国人团结起来，永远不要分裂，选择爱而不是仇恨，选择和平而不是暴力…”
最后，梅拉尼娅对全体美国人倾诉：
对这个国家的所有人：您将永远在我心中。
谢谢。 上帝保佑你们，上帝保佑美利坚合众国。
您可以在此处观看视频：
英文原文：
My fellow Americans,
It has been the greatest honor of my life to serve as First Lady
of the United States.
I have been inspired by incredible Americans across our country
who lift up our communities through their kindness and courage,
goodness and grace.
The past four years have been unforgettable. As Donald and I
conclude our time in the White House, I think of all the people I
have taken home in my heart and their incredible stories of love,
patriotism, and determination.
I see the faces of brave young soldiers who have told me with
pride in their eyes how much they love serving this country. To
every service member and to our incredible military families: You
are heroes, and you will always be in my thoughts and prayers.
I think of all the members of law enforcement who greet us
wherever we go. At every hour of every day, they stand guard to
keep our communities safe, and we are forever in their debt.
I have been moved by children I have visited in hospitals and
foster care centers. Even as they fight difficult illnesses or face
challenges, they bring such a joy to everyone they meet.
I remember the mothers who have battled the disease of Opioid
addiction, and have overcome incredible hardships for love of their
children.
I have been inspired by the devoted caregivers for babies born
with Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome, and communities that give these
children the support and care they need to grow.
When I think about these meaningful experiences, I am humbled to
have had the opportunity to represent a nation with such kind and
generous people.
As the world continues to confront the COVID-19 pandemic, I
thank all the nurses, doctors, healthcare professionals,
manufacturing workers, truck drivers, and so many others who are
working to save lives.
We grieve for the families who have lost a loved one due to the
pandemic. Every life is precious, and I ask all Americans to use
caution and common sense to protect the vulnerable as millions of
vaccines are now being delivered.
In the midst of this hardship, we have seen the best of America
shine through. Students have made cards and delivered groceries to
our Senior Citizens. Teachers have worked twice as hard to keep our
children learning.
Families have come together to provide meals, supplies, comfort
and friendship to those in need.
Be passionate in everything you do but always remember that
violence is never the answer and will never be justified.
When I came to the White House, I reflected on the
responsibility I have always felt as a mother to encourage, give
strength, and teach values of kindness. It is our duty as adults
and parents to ensure that children have the best opportunities to
lead fulfilling and healthy lives.
The passion for helping children succeed would drive my policy
initiative as First Lady.
I launched Be Best to ensure that we as Americans are doing
everything we can to take care of the next generation. Be Best has
concentrated on three pillars: well-being, online safety, and
opioid abuse.
In a few short years, I have raised awareness of how to keep
children safe online; we have made incredible progress on our
nation’s drug epidemic and how it impacts the lives of newborns and
families, and we have given a voice to our most vulnerable children
in the foster care system.
Internationally, Be Best has evolved into a platform that
encourages world leaders to discuss issues impacting the lives of
children and allows them to share solutions. It has been an honor
to represent the American people abroad. I treasure each of my
experiences and the inspiring people I have met along the way.
As I say farewell to my role as First Lady, it is my sincere
hope that every American will do their part to teach our children
what it means to Be Best. I ask parents to educate your children
about the courageous and selfless heroes who worked and sacrificed
to make this country the land of the free. And to lead by example
and care for others in your community.
The promise of this Nation belongs to all of us. Do not lose
sight of your integrity and values. Use every opportunity to show
consideration for another person and build good habits into your
daily lives.
In all circumstances, I ask every American to be an ambassador
of Be Best. To focus on what unites us. To rise above what divides
us. To always choose love over hatred, peace over violence, and
others before yourself.
Together, as one national family, we can continue to be the
light of hope for future generations and carry on America’s legacy
of raising our nation to greater heights through our spirit of
courage, goodness and faith.
No words can express the depth of my gratitude for the privilege
of having served as your First Lady.
To all the people of this country: You will be in my heart
forever.
Thank you. God bless you, and God bless the United States of
America.
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