They marveled at the fact that America’s democracy can actually make it possible for a youngish African-American to become the leader of the free world. Now, this rising region is desperate to hear Obama’s thoughts about America’s role in Asia, thoughts that are commensurate with Asia’s importance – and with the scope of his vision.
上周我在韩国。我的几个朋友和同事(有些人位居公职高位) 都对美国新总统前景表示激动。美国民主真的可以让一个年轻的非裔成为自由世界领袖，他们对此惊叹不已。现在，这一崛起地区急切地想要听取美国在亚洲作用的想法。这些想法与亚洲的重要性及其构想范围是一致的。