《一呼一吸》精讲 50（在线收听）

The Department has to take into consideration

本部门不得不考虑

the question of costeffectiveness.

成本效益的问题

The life expectancy of polio patients

冒昧说一句 小儿麻痹症患

is less than average, shall we say.

寿命比正常人要短很多

I'm sorry. I can't see how I can, in all fairness,

对不起 我觉得这样的条件

make a case for funding.

不符合资助的标准

I have to follow the rules.

我必须遵守规章

Rules are so paralyzing, aren't they?

规章太僵死了 不是吗

Of course, I do sympathize with your condition.

当然 我对你的状况非常同情

Oh, yes. Likewise.

是 我也是