這是一個(gè)關(guān)于友誼的故事。蘭蒂女士堅(jiān)信，“友誼是一件大事”。這本書(shū)的主旋律也是友誼。書(shū)中記錄了中美兩國(guó)農(nóng)民、教師、學(xué)生、商人、科學(xué)家、地方官員等之間的友好故事。中美人民建立的緊密聯(lián)系使我感慨萬(wàn)分，兩國(guó)人民為中美關(guān)系注入的巨大能量和創(chuàng)造力令我驚嘆不已。
這是一個(gè)關(guān)于信任的故事。1980年和1985年，當(dāng)艾奧瓦人歡迎習(xí)仲勛和習(xí)近平父子分別率領(lǐng)的兩個(gè)代表團(tuán)時(shí)，他們對(duì)中國(guó)知之甚少，但他們相信這些中國(guó)人是為了友誼與合作而來(lái)。同時(shí)，中國(guó)代表團(tuán)對(duì)艾奧瓦也了解不多，但他們相信艾奧瓦人會(huì)尊重中國(guó)、幫助中國(guó)、了解中國(guó)。相互信任助力他們克服了重重障礙，并建立起長(zhǎng)久的友誼。
This story is about friendship. Mrs. Lande believes friendship is really a big business. The keynote of her book is also friendship, friendship between our farmers, teachers, students, businessmen, scientists and local officials. I am deeply touched by how strong a bond our two peoples could establish. I am also amazed at the power and creativity our two peoples have injected into our relations.
This story is about trust. In 1980 and 1985, people in Iowa knew very little about China when they were about to welcome two Chinese delegations, led respectively by Governor Xi Zhongxun in 1980 and by his son Mr. Xi Jinping in 1985. But people here believed that these Chinese were coming here for friendship and cooperation. At the same time, the two Chinese delegations knew very little about their Iowa hosts. But they trusted that the people here will respect, help and learn about China. It was this mutual trust that helped them to overcome all the barriers and build a long-term friendship from scratch.
這是一個(gè)關(guān)于開(kāi)放的故事。1980年和1985年，艾奧瓦人以“艾奧瓦式友善”接待這些來(lái)自中國(guó)的客人，帶領(lǐng)他們參觀當(dāng)?shù)刈詈玫霓r(nóng)場(chǎng)、企業(yè)和科研機(jī)構(gòu)，并直率地詢問(wèn)他們很多關(guān)于中國(guó)的問(wèn)題。這些中國(guó)客人也毫不掩飾對(duì)美國(guó)先進(jìn)的技術(shù)水平、管理經(jīng)驗(yàn)和生活品質(zhì)的好奇和訝異。正是因?yàn)楸舜顺ㄩ_(kāi)心扉，人們才會(huì)很快成為朋友和合作伙伴。
這是一個(gè)關(guān)于合作的故事。閱讀這本書(shū)時(shí)，給我留下深刻印象的是，一名經(jīng)理大老遠(yuǎn)氣喘吁吁地趕過(guò)來(lái)，向中國(guó)代表團(tuán)推介他的公司。先鋒種子公司（DuPont Pioneer）、ADM和羅克韋爾柯林斯（ROCKWELL COLLINS）等企業(yè)在上世紀(jì)80年代初次會(huì)見(jiàn)到訪的中國(guó)代表團(tuán)后，很快在中國(guó)落地生根并逐步取得巨大成功，也令我印象深刻。今天我們所在的世界糧食獎(jiǎng)大廳見(jiàn)證了中國(guó)和艾奧瓦州農(nóng)業(yè)領(lǐng)域合作所取得的很多成果。
This story is about openness. In 1980 and 1985, people in Iowa treated the Chinese visitors with 'Iowa Nice'. You showed them your best farms, businesses, research facilities and technologies. You did not hesitate to ask them many questions about China, either. And the Chinese visitors did nothing to hide their curiosity and surprise about the advanced technologies, management skills and life standards in the United States. It was this kind of openness that quickly brought people together as friends and cooperation partners.
This story is about cooperation. While reading the book, I am deeply impressed by that out-of-breath manager coming miles away to introduce his business to the Chinese delegation. I am also impressed by the businesses like DuPont Pioneer, ADM and Rockwell Collins, which have gained their significant presence and success in China through their initial meetings with the Chinese delegations in the 1980's. And of course, this World Food Prize Hall has witnessed so many success stories of our cooperation in agriculture.
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