NPR美国国家公共电台 NPR 2015-09-27（在线收听）

 House speaker John Boehner has abruptly resigned from congress. NPR's Susan Davis reports the Republican lawmaker from Ohio says the ongoing battle with the far-right faction of his party was bad for congress and for the American people. He walked into the news conference singing. 'Mile, mile, what a wonderful day'. Boehner was the only person on the Capital Hill who was not stunned by the news that he'll resign at the end of October. He acknowledges he was facing a brewing revolt from the most conservative members. 'It becomes clear to me that this prolonged leadership turmoil will do irreparable harm to the institution'. Boehner said he had already planned to resign at the end of the year. But after the visit from the Pope Francis, he reconsidered the timeline. Boehner said he woke up, prayed, had breakfast and decided today was the day. Susan Davis, NPR news, the Capital. President Obama called Boehner a patriot and a man of his word. He said he hopes the next speaker will be able to work through political differences without subjecting the country to a government shutdown. President Obama is hosting Chinese leader Xi Jinping. Against the backdrop of a formal welcome ceremony at the House House, both leaders addressed some of the most contentious issues dividing them on human rights for example. President Xi made this pledge as heard here through an interpreter. Chinese stands ready to in the spirit of equality and mutual respect, conduct human rights dialogue with the US, expand consensus, reduce differences, learn from each other and progress together.