Obama has the opportunity to ensure that the region continues to see the US as the essential actor – now more open and helpful than before. If he achieves this, Obama’s long trip will be valuable for Americans, and Asians will realize that it was worth waiting for him.
如今奥巴马有机会去确保该地区继续将美国视为必不可少的参与者——而且是比以前更开放更有裨益的参与者。如果他能促成这一点，奥巴马这趟漫长的旅行将对美国人大有益处，而亚洲的人们也将意识到，等待他的到来是值得的。