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: The elevation of VA to cabinet-level status in 1989 spurred the department to make internal management improvements. Choices:  1. The department had to improve management in 1989.  2. The department made no changes whatsoever in 1989. 3. Higher expectations were implemented upon the VA. 

2