My interpretation is Patel was smart enough to not offer his personal opinion. And, as you said in another response, they’ve destroyed the evidence, so all he would have is an unsubstantiated opinion.
I also wonder if he was being careful to avoid being accused of perjury again? But, I’m not going to dig to see if he has been asked that question before.
You’re entitled to your interpretation.
My interpretation is Patel was smart enough to not offer his personal opinion. And, as you said in another response, they’ve destroyed the evidence, so all he would have is an unsubstantiated opinion.
I also wonder if he was being careful to avoid being accused of perjury again? But, I’m not going to dig to see if he has been asked that question before.