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.

Statement: More important, the mainstream groups are downplaying what Pollard did. Choices: 1. All mainstream groups are highlighting what Pollard did. 2. Pollard caused a huge change, but the mainstream groups are trying to cover it up. 3. The mainstream groups are downplaying what Pollard did, and that is much more important.
3

Statement: The Washington Post marvels at the fall in long-distance rates since the 1984 breakup of Ma Bell but warns customers to check for hidden fees. Choices: 1. Long distance rates have fallen since 1984. 2. No one needs to use the phone anymore, only the internet. 3. Long distance rates have fallen since 1984, but fees have sky rocketed.
1

Statement: where uh you know they plead to a lesser crime or uh they plead guilty in or you know tell about someone else and they they get less time Choices: 1. They have no way of lessening their times. 2. They can plead guilty and get less time. 3. They can report crimes committed by another person, and get less time.
2