twenty-five years seems like such a long time， especially to a man like me who got married only recently. i seriously wish i would be able to learn from president and mrs. johnson about the secret of having a happy and enduring marriage.

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　　congratulations， president and mrs. johnson！

　　notes：

　　1.in a high spirit： 浓郁甘醇来源：www.gzu521.com

　　2.a silver 'jeou' cup 银酒杯

　　3.在这种纪念典礼上几乎多半祝贺当事者婚姻的“漫长”和“久远”，不过切忌使用“long”或“old”之类的字眼。尤其在崇尚“年轻”文化的欧美，“old”属负面形象。因以“enduring”（持久）等词来为“老旧”的婚姻事实赋予光明的形象。