同志們: 中国共產党第八次全國代表大会,现在开幕了。(全体起立,長时間的熱烈鼓掌) 从我们党的第七次全國代表大会以來的十一年间,在全中国和全世界,为了共產主义和人类解放事業而英勇奋斗和辛勤工作,因而付出了自己生命的同志和朋友,是很多的,我們应当永远纪念他們。(全体起立,默哀) Comrades: The Eighth National People’s Congress of the Chinese Communist Party is now opening. (All standing up and long time applause.) Since the Seventh National Congress of our party, in the eleven years since then, in all China and throughout the world, have worked diligently and industriously for the cause of communism and human liberation. There are many comrades and friends who have lived their lives, and we should honor them forever. (All stand up, silence)