拜登自传速读PromisesToKeep(29)

当拜登家族在一年一度的圣诞聚会时，吉尔告诉他，家人正在开家庭会议。他以为家人会求他不要竞选总统，但他错了。事实上，吉尔告诉他家人想让他竞选总统。家人相信他有能力团结国家，他们愿意支持他。
The matter was decided. Biden announced that he’d run for the Democratic nomination in 2008. Almost 20 years after his first attempt, he now knew exactly why he wanted to be president, and what he’d do on his first day in office.
下定决心后，拜登宣布他将在2008年竞选民主党提名。在他第一次竞选之后将近20年，他现在清楚地知道自己为什么想当总统，以及他上任第一天会做些什么。
总结
Joe Biden’s long and eventful political career is notable for his unflinching commitment to his principles. From his earliest days on the county council, he’s fought for what he believes, even when it’s made him unpopular. Biden has faced adversity in his personal and political life, but by taking it head-on he’s managed to come back stronger and more resilient. And while his first bid for the Democratic nomination in 1987 was unsuccessful, Biden was undeterred. He chose to run again in 2008 because he knew he had what it takes to unite the country, and was determined to serve as president of the United States.