Q: 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: Starr, as noted, asked for the leak investigation to be put under seal, then publicly regretted his inability to discuss a matter under seal. Choices: 1. Starr did not regret having the leak investigation put under seal. 2. Starr asked the leak investigation to be put under seal, even though it hurt him later. 3. Starr was asked if he was sure about having the leak investigation under seal.
A:
2