In this task, you're given a statement and three sentences as choices. Your job is to determine the neutral choice based on your inference from the statement and your commonsense knowledge. The neutral choice is a sentence that neither agrees nor disagrees with the statement. Indicate your answer as '1', '2', or '3', corresponding to the choice number of the selected sentence. If sentence X agrees with sentence Y, one's correctness follows from the other one. If sentence X disagrees with sentence Y, they can not be correct at the same time.

[EX Q]: Statement: Although GAO has not had time to thoroughly analyze the strategy yet, we previously suggested that certain key elements be incorporated in the homeland security strategy. Choices: 1. Previously, GAO suggested that the homeland security strategy should include certain key elements. 2. GAO has already conducted a thorough analysis of the strategy. 3. The homeland security strategy has been in the works for over three years now.
[EX A]: 3

[EX Q]: Statement: France was developing a national identity of optimism, a high level of social critique, and constant pressure for improvement. Choices: 1. Things were changing for the better in France. 2. France's national identity had become more conservative, focusing on the glories of the past rather than facing the troubles of today. 3. The sense of optimism and pressure for improvement would lead to better living conditions for the poor.
[EX A]: 3

[EX Q]: Statement: EPA has determined that the final rule, while not imposing a federal mandate that will result in the expenditure of $100 million or more in any one year, will impose such a mandate on the private sector. Choices: 1. The rule will result in more expenditure. 2. There are no mandates placed on the private sector. 3. The rule needs to be placed on the private sector.
[EX A]:
3