The question should be carefully studied before making the final decision.

在做最终决定以前此事应该被慎重地考虑
And the middle of an election campaign is hardly the time for careful study.

在选举中就做决定实在太过仓促
Therefore, I propose a truce.

因此我提议
You and I will issue a joint statement

我们共同发表一项申明
declaring that the question be tabled till after this election.

将定居的问题拖到选举以后再定夺
We will both pledge that regardless of who is elected,

不论谁当选都得保证
the decision will be made only after careful deliberation

慎思熟虑后我们才决定是否要定居
involving all elements of the public,

必须考虑所有的因素
and after consultation with the military and the Quorum of Twelve.

并征询军事专家和十二殖民星代表的意见
Doctor,

博士
I know we've had our disagreements,

我知道我们有个人分歧
but this issue transcends personal disagreement

可这个问题高过我们的分歧