拜登自传速读PromisesToKeep(28)

The Iraq war was characterized by corruption, incompetence, and a dangerous disregardfor human life. By flouting the Geneva convention, and encouraging torture at Guantanamo Bay, it left a stain on the reputation of the US as a moral leader.
伊拉克战争的特点是腐败、无能和对生命的危险漠视。它藐视日内瓦公约，鼓励在关塔那摩湾监狱实施酷刑，给美国作为道德领袖的声誉留下了污点。
When Bush was re-elected in 2004, Biden was devastated. He knew that the US would continue to suffer during Bush"s second term, and that the future of the country depended on the Democrats being able to take back control in 2008. For the first time, he seriously considered running for the presidency again. But he was mindful of the impact on his family, and how much Jill and his children had suffered during the last campaign.
当布什2004年连任时，拜登非常沮丧。他知道，在布什的第二任期内，美国将继续受苦，美国的未来取决于民主党能否在2008年夺回控制权。他第一次认真考虑再次竞选总统。但他很清楚这对他的家庭造成的影响，以及吉尔和孩子在上一次竞选中遭受的巨大痛苦。
When the Bidens got together for their annual Christmas holiday, Jill told him that they were having a family meeting. He thought they were going to beg him not to run, but he was wrong. In fact, Jill told him that they wanted him to make a presidential bid. The family believed that he had what it takes to unite the country, and they were willing to stand behind him.