They might agree to a two- or three-year extension — but only because they believe that this would set up the conditions for a permanent extension later.

他们或许可能同意延期两到三年——但这仅仅是因为他们认为这样做会为永久生效制造一个良好的条件。

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He also announced that three million patients with chronic illnesses like diabetes or heart conditions are to get hi-tech equipment to monitor their health at home.

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