目前最大的困难是物价过快上涨和通货膨胀的压力，隐藏的风险是经济可能出现的波动，我们必须在这两者之间走出一条光明的路子。

The biggest difficulty we face now is the excessive price rises and the inflationary pressure they have created, which pose a potential risk of drastic economic fluctuations. We need to find a way to meet both challenges and ensure a bright future.

第二，经济体制改革和政治体制改革要有新的突破。这就必须解放思想。解放思想需要勇气、决心和献身精神。解放思想和改革创新，如果说前者是因的话，后者就是果。５年前，我曾面对大家立过誓言：“苟利国家生死以，岂因祸福避趋之。”今天我还想加上一句话，就是“天变不足畏，祖宗不足法，人言不足恤”。

Second, we need to make breakthroughs in the reform of political and economic systems. To attain this goal, we must free our minds. To free our minds, we need to have courage, resolve and a spirit of dedication. Only by freeing our minds can we succeed in carrying out reform and innovation. Five years ago, in front of a similar audience, I made a pledge: One should uphold his country’s interests with his life. He should not do things just to pursue personal gains and he should not evade his responsibilities for fear of personal loss. Today, I would like to add one more thing: One should not fear the changes under the heaven. One should not blindly follow past conventions. And one should not be deterred by complaints of others.

第三，要推进社会的公平正义。如同真理是思想体系的首要价值，公平正义是社会主义国家制度的首要价值。公平正义就是要尊重每一个人，维护每一个人的合法权益，在自由平等的条件下，为每一个人创造全面发展的机会。如果说发展经济、改善民生是政府的天职，那么推进社会公平正义就是政府的良心。

Third, we need to promote social equity and justice. As truth is the first virtue of the systems of thought, equity and justice are the first virtue of the state system of a socialist country. Equity and justice mean that we need to respect everyone and protect the lawful rights and interests of all. We need to ensure that everyone has an opportunity to pursue all-round development in an environment of freedom and equality. Just as promoting economic development and increasing people’s welfare is the bounden duty of the government, advancing social equity and justice is the conscience of the government.

第四，要加强社会主义精神文明建设。如果我们的国家有比黄金还要贵重的诚信、有比大海还要宽广的包容、有比爱自己还要宽宏的博爱，有比高山还要崇高的道德，那么我们这个国家就是一个具有精神文明和道德力量的国家。

Fourth, we need to promote socialist cultural and ethical standards. In our country, we should view credibility and integrity as something more precious than gold. We should be more receptive and inclusive than the ocean. We should value fraternity rather than self-love and follow ethical standards that are even higher than the mountains. And this will make China a country of cultural and moral strength.

朋友们，我想对你们说：为了国家的富强，为了社会的公平正义，为了让人们幸福快乐地过得更好，为了让孩子们上好学，为了使我们的民族在世界赢得应有的尊严，我愿献出我的全部心血和精力。

Dear friends, this is what I want to say to you: my goal is to make China strong and prosperous, to promote equity and justice and to ensure that our people will lead a better life, that our children can all go to school, and that our nation wins respect it deserves, and I will dedicate all my life and energy to this cause.