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: A force was gaining strength in the east to threaten their new bases. Choices:  1. In the east a force was getting strong, said the news. 2. In the east a force was getting strong. 3. In the west a force was getting strong.

3