Definition: 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.
Input: Statement: Knight's link to the vice president is now the power axis for a circle of his friends and clients, all of whom benefit from the relationship. Choices:  1. Knight knows people who are connected to the vice president. 2. Knight does not have any links to the vice president.  3. Knight is active in politics.

1