Definition: In this task, you're given a statement, and three sentences as choices. Your job is to determine which sentence clearly disagrees with the statement. Indicate your answer as '1', '2', or '3' corresponding to the choice number of the selected sentence.
Input: Statement: 21 denial, yet the press called it more persuasive. Choices:  1. The press called it persuasive despite 21 denials because more people were for it. 2. The press called it persuasive despite 21 denials. 3. There were no denials.

3