Unfortunately, giving lectures on long-run fiscal sustainability is a fashionable Washington pastime; it’s what people who want to sound serious do to demonstrate their seriousness.

不幸的是，讲授长期财政持续性已经成为华盛顿一种时髦的消遣；成为希望被外界认为严肃负责的人们显示自己如何严肃负责的途径。

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This may all sound far-fetched, but the situation is serious and demands an urgent and imaginative response: any ideas you may have would be welcome.

这听起来可能有些牵强，但情况很严重，需要一个紧急而富有想象力的回应：欢迎你提出任何想法。

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That is a good thing, and places a bigger premium on sound leadership, credibility, conviction and serious argument.

这是一件好事，将会给监测领导能力，可靠性，信服力和严重争议带来更大的好处。

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That does sound serious.

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Those are hardly stratospheric numbers and it may not sound too serious.

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