Travel Notes in the United States

Author: Jiang Guanghua
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Publish Date: 2005-10-01
Features: About the issue of homosexuality. On the issue of homosexuality, Bush emphasized that marriage is between a man and a woman, advocating amending the constitution to define it and protect the sacredness of marriage, lest activist judges define marriage on their own. Kerry also agreed that marriage is between a man and a woman, but he should face social reality and respect the interests of homosexual individuals. The topic then turned to the impact of a strong woman on him. Bush smiled and said, "Listen to your wife, stand straight, and don't frown." Kerry said, "My mother told me before she died: 'Be upright, be upright, and be upright!' In closing, Kerry said: America has been united well since '9/11,' but recently it has changed. There should be no distinction between Republicans and Democrats; we are all Americans. As president, I will not divide us. I will change this situation. Don't categorize it as left or right. What I want to do is make America stronger, with stronger leadership to guide our nation. I will make greater efforts, and this is not reasoning. I hope you give me time, allow me the opportunity and right to govern the country." Bush said: In the past three and a half years, the economy has grown, schools have improved, and people are enjoying health insurance. Moving forward, I will continue to oppose terrorism and will not retreat. After the debate ended, the wives and children of the two debaters rushed to the stage, warmly hugging their loved ones. The host announced that some of the data cited by the two debaters was inaccurate. President Bush said that Kerry had voted against the establishment of the Department of Homeland Security. However, an investigation revealed that Kerry had not opposed it. Kerry said that 1.7 million people lost their jobs during Bush's presidency. In reality, there was an increase and decrease, with about 5 million people actually losing their jobs. P43-44