拜登自传速读PromisesToKeep(19)

This early speech showed that Biden was unafraid to take controversial positions and follow his principles. It’s something he’s practiced throughout his career. For example, he argued against federal funding for abortions, but supported a woman"s right to choose to have one. His position has angered both conservatives and women"s rights groups. But because it fits Biden"s moral compass, he refuses to budge.
这一早期的演讲表明，拜登不怕采取有争议的立场，遵循自己的原则。这是他整个职业生涯都在实践的东西。例如，他反对联邦资助堕胎，但支持妇女选择堕胎的权利。他的立场激怒了保守党和女权组织。但因为这符合拜登的道德准则，他拒绝让步。
Biden’s attitude has earned him respect from both sides of the aisle. Because he doesn"t vote along party lines, he’s been able to work effectively with both Democrats and Republicans on the issues he finds important.
拜登的态度为他赢得了两党的尊重。因为他不按党派路线投票，所以他能够在他认为重要的问题上与民主党和共和党有效合作。
Meant to build a life together注定在一起
In March 1975, two years after he became a senator, Biden went out on his first date with Jill Jacobs and felt something he hadn"t experienced for a long time: joy. Biden had been given the number of the young school teacher by his brother, and called her up on a whim.