It is time to create a merit-based immigration system that makes sense for a modern economy
现在,是时候建立与现代经济相适应的择优移民系统了
selecting new arrivals based on their ability to support themselves financially and to make positive contributions to U.S society.
选择新来者时,要基于他们自身的经济支撑能力和为美国社会做正面贡献的能力。
Base it on love of our country.
它的基础是对我们国家的爱。
We want people that come in that can love our country.
我们希望进入美国的是爱我们国家的人。
This process begins with Congress passing a bill to end chain migration and also end the visa lottery.
这个过程始于国会通过法案,结束连锁性移民和抽签签证。
I have called on Congress to do exactly that.
我已经号召国会切实执行。
Ending chain migration and also ending the visa lottery will allow us to have commonsense immigration rules that promote assimilation and wage growth.
结束连锁性移民和抽签签证,会让我们拥有促进文化吸收和工资增长的、被公众接受的移民法规。
It also promotes, most importantly, safety.
最重要的是,它还会促进安全。
It'll help Americans both old and new to thrive, flourish and prosper.
无论是年长还是年幼的美国人,它都会令他们兴旺、富强和昌盛。
Thank you, and God Bless America.
谢谢你,上帝保佑美国。