In this task, you are given a sentence in English and your task is to translate it into Spanish. In translation, keep the numbers and capitalization (capitalize only the first word of each sentence and name).

Q: It is regrettable that we do not have any instrument with which to give assistance in situations like this.

A: Es lamentable que no tengamos un instrumento con el que prestar asistencia en situaciones como ésta.
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Q: I believe - as I think we all do - that Portugal, its former president, Mr Soares, and its government, maintained a cautious and middle-of-the-road stance during the bombings in the Balkans.

A: Tengo en cuenta - creo que todos nosotros - que Portugal, su entonces Presidente, el Sr. Soares, y su Gobierno mantuvieron una postura prudente y mediocre durante los bombardeos en los Balcanes.
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Q: In addition, we have a flexible clause concerning the efficiency of the negotiations and of the institutions, which may be used for any purposes whatsoever. It is therefore ...

A:
Por tanto nos hallamos ante un párrafo elástico sobre la eficacia de las instituciones y de las negociaciones, que se puede utilizar para cualquier cosa, por lo que ...
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