Definition: In this task, you're given a statement and three sentences as choices. Your job is to determine the neutral choice based on your inference from the statement and your commonsense knowledge. The neutral choice is a sentence that neither agrees nor disagrees with the statement. Indicate your answer as '1', '2', or '3', corresponding to the choice number of the selected sentence. If sentence X agrees with sentence Y, one's correctness follows from the other one. If sentence X disagrees with sentence Y, they can not be correct at the same time.
Input: Statement: The commentariat agrees that Barry Goldwater 1) was a giant in modern political conservatism and 2) was an endearing straight-talker. Choices: 1. People agree that Barry Goldwater is a great straight talker who is quite conservative. 2. Barry Goldwater is an important figure when it comes to political conservatism. 3. Barry Goldwater is a staunch liberal.

2