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

Por esto, estamos firmemente convencidos de la necesidad de que se cumpla de manera decidida y consecuente el Pacto de Estabilidad.
We therefore take the uncompromising view that we must maintain a resolute and consistent stability pact.

Sabemos que algunos Estados miembros dudan entre el ferrocarril o la carretera para abrir pasos en zonas frágiles como los Pirineos - estoy pensando en el valle de Aspe.
We know that some Member States are still wavering, for example, between rail and road for routes through vulnerable areas such as the Pyrenees, as in the Aspe valley.

Señora Presidenta, señor Prodi, me gustaría elogiar su propuesta de una radical descentralización de las actividades de la Unión y preguntarle por qué presenta entonces un catálogo legislativo que centraliza.

Madam President, Mr Prodi, I should like to applaud your proposal for a radical decentralisation of the Union' s activities and ask why, then, you are proposing a legislative programme which would lead to centralisation.