The problem is this: even partial recognition of such a debt would create a precedent that could bring untold claims in its wake.

不过问题在于：对德国来说，即便是部分承认这样一笔债务的有效性，那么与之类似的大量未声明主张也会在一夜之间，如雨后春笋般冒出来。

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The problem is this: even partial recognition of such a debt would create a precedent that could bring untold claims in its wake.

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