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In this task, you're given a statement and three sentences as choices. Your job is to determine which sentence can be inferred from the statement. Incorrect choices change the meaning in important ways or have details that are not mentioned in the statement. Indicate your answer as 1,2, or 3 corresponding to the choice number of the selected sentence.
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Statement: In effect, Nixon's misdeeds () so dwarf Clinton's--even the most severe charges of suborning perjury--that Republicans could wind up bollixed. Choices:  1. All things considered, Nixon's mistakes are bigger than Clinton's. 2. All things considered, Nixon should face a stiffer punishment than Clinton. 3. In effect Clinton's sins are greater than Nixon's.
answer:
1


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Statement: He bit the head off a streetcar conductor who once charged him two fares thinking the distinguished gentleman was paying for his traveling partner as well. Choices:  1. He yelled at a conductor for charging him for both himself and his friend. 2. He was so stingy with his money he wouldn't pay for his friend. 3. He politely talked to the conductor.
answer:
1


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Statement: However, it is important to recognize that strengthening information security requires a multifaceted approach and sometimes involves issues that are beyond the control of individual businesses and agencies. Choices:  1. Strengthening information security should be simple and easy. 2. Strengthening information security is a very complicated process. 3. Strengthening information security requires many steps.
answer:

3