TASK DEFINITION: You are given two sentences(Sentence1 and Sentence2). Answer "Yes" if these sentences are a paraphrase of one another, otherwise answer "No".
PROBLEM: Sentence1: The United States and Britain are seeking backing at the United Nations for their agenda to hand over power to Iraqis ., Sentence2: At the United Nations , the United States and Britain are seeking backing for their agenda to hand over power to Iraqis .

SOLUTION: Yes

PROBLEM: Sentence1: Former Secretary of State Bill Jones has also expressed interest in the race but has not yet announced plans ., Sentence2: Former Secretary of State Bill Jones , another potential major candidate , had not divulged his plans Tuesday .

SOLUTION: Yes

PROBLEM: Sentence1: After about three hours of negotiations , the gunman released the hostages after authorities delivered on his request for soft drinks ., Sentence2: After about three hours of negotiations , the gunman released the hostages when authorities delivered on his request for a six-pack of soda .

SOLUTION:
Yes