This completes a transition to Iraqi responsibility for their own security. U.S. troops pulled out of Iraq's cities last summer, and Iraqi forces have moved into the lead with considerable skill and commitment to their fellow citizens. Even as Iraq continues to suffer terrorist attacks, security incidents have been near the lowest on record since the war began. And Iraqi forces have taken the fight to al Qaeda, removing much of its leadership in Iraqi-led operations.
　　
完成將伊拉克的安全轉交給伊拉克人的任務后，美國軍隊從去年夏季開始撤離城市，伊拉克部隊已經開始履行他們對于本國人民的義務和責任，他們有能力這樣做。 即使伊拉克繼續遭受恐怖分子襲擊，但伊拉克安全事故已經下降到開戰以來的最低水平。伊拉克軍隊已經接過了與基地繼續戰斗的任務，消滅了基地在伊拉克的許多領導人。

This year also saw Iraq hold credible elections that drew a strong turnout. A caretaker administration is in place as Iraqis form a government based on the results of that election. Tonight, I encourage Iraq's leaders to move forward with a sense of urgency to form an inclusive government that is just, representative, and accountable to the Iraqi people. And when that government is in place, there should be no doubt: the Iraqi people will have a strong partner in the United States. Our combat mission is ending, but our commitment to Iraq's future is not.
　　
今年也是伊拉克舉行可信大選的年份，有望吸引大量選民參加投票。在根據大選結果組建以阿拉克政府之前，伊拉克需要一個看守政府。今晚，我希望伊拉克領導人 能夠感受到緊迫感，盡快組建代表伊拉克、對人民負責的政府。當這個政府成立后，伊拉克人毫無疑問將成為美國最親密的伙伴。我們的戰斗任務正在結束，但是我 們對伊拉克未來的承諾還沒有兌現。
　　
Going forward, a transitional force of U.S. troops will remain in Iraq with a different mission: advising and assisting Iraq's Security Forces; supporting Iraqi troops in targeted counter-terrorism missions; and protecting our civilians. Consistent with our agreement with the Iraqi government, all U.S. troops will leave by the end of next year. As our military draws down, our dedicated civilians -diplomats, aid workers, and advisors -are moving into the lead to support Iraq as it strengthens its government, resolves political disputes, resettles those displaced by war, and builds ties with the region and the world. And that is a message that Vice President Biden is delivering to the Iraqi people through his visit there today.
　　
美國軍隊的過渡力量依然留在伊拉克，他們將承擔不同的任務：為伊拉克安全部隊提供建議和幫助；支持伊拉克軍隊針對恐怖主義的行動；保護美國公民。按照與伊拉克政府簽署的協議，所有美國軍隊將在2011年末撤離。當軍隊撤離后，我們的平民人員，包括外交官、援助人員以及顧問，將成為支持伊拉克建立穩定政府、解決政治糾紛、重新安置戰爭流民、幫助伊拉克與地區和世界各國建立聯系的領導力量。這也是副總統拜登訪問伊拉克，向當地人傳送的消息。
　　
This new approach reflects our long-term partnership with Iraq-one based upon mutual interests, and mutual respect. Of course, violence will not end with our combat mission. Extremists will continue to set off bombs, attack Iraqi civilians and try to spark sectarian strife. But ultimately, these terrorists will fail to achieve their goals. Iraqis are a proud people. They have rejected sectarian war, and they have no interest in endless destruction. They understand that, in the end, only Iraqis can resolve their differences and police their streets. Only Iraqis can build a democracy within their borders. What America can do, and will do, is provide support for the Iraqi people as both a friend and a partner.
　　
這種新的態度反映了我們與伊拉克的長期伙伴關系，我們以共同利益和互相尊重為基礎。當然，隨著我們戰斗任務的結束，伊拉克的暴力不會很快消失。極端分子將繼續引爆炸彈，襲擊伊拉克平民，試圖引發宗派沖突。但是最后，這些恐怖分子不會達到他們的目標。伊拉克人是一群驕傲的人，他們已經拒絕宗派戰爭，他們對無休止的破壞不感興趣。他們知道，最后只有伊拉克人自己能夠解決他們之間的分歧，只有伊拉克人能夠建立自己的民主。而美國人能做的，也是要做的，就是為伊拉克人提供朋友和伙伴式的支持。