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: As noted above, NHTSA invoked the exemption from the initial regulatory flexibility analysis requirement with respect to the proposed rule. Choices:  1. There has never been an exemption requested from the flexibility analysis requirement.   2. The NHTSA always asks for exceptions from the flexibility analysis requirement.   3. The NHTSA filed for an exemption from the flexibility analysis requirement.  

1