It is time to create a merit-based immigration system that makes sense for a modern economy
現在,是時候建立與現代經濟相適應的擇優移民系統了
selecting new arrivals based on their ability to support themselves financially and to make positive contributions to U.S society.
選擇新來者時,要基于他們自身的經濟支撐能力和為美國社會做正面貢獻的能力。
Base it on love of our country.
它的基礎是對我們國家的愛。
We want people that come in that can love our country.
我們希望進入美國的是愛我們國家的人。
This process begins with Congress passing a bill to end chain migration and also end the visa lottery.
這個過程始于國會通過法案,結束連鎖性移民和抽簽簽證。
I have called on Congress to do exactly that.
我已經號召國會切實執行。
Ending chain migration and also ending the visa lottery will allow us to have commonsense immigration rules that promote assimilation and wage growth.
結束連鎖性移民和抽簽簽證,會讓我們擁有促進文化吸收和工資增長的、被公眾接受的移民法規。
It also promotes, most importantly, safety.
最重要的是,它還會促進安全。
It'll help Americans both old and new to thrive, flourish and prosper.
無論是年長還是年幼的美國人,它都會令他們興旺、富強和昌盛。
Thank you, and God Bless America.
謝謝你,上帝保佑美國。