On my current visit, most of the Irish citizens with whom I have spoken say that the country had no alternative but to follow the path of austerity. While they appreciate the urgent need for growth and jobs, they believe that this can be achieved only after Ireland’s finances are put back on a sound footing.
从我最近对爱尔兰的访问看，我所接触的大部分爱尔兰人表示该国别无选择，只能走紧缩之路。他们认同增长和就业的迫切需要，但认为这些只有在爱尔兰金融恢复稳定后才能实现。他们还指出，由于银行的不负责任，无法快速推进持续扩张。他们对银行家仍然充满了愤怒，但还没有对他们进行合理的惩罚。