It is the most unarguable resource to send people with
questions to. Easily the movements biggest asset. And
not nearly enough emphasis is put on it when our arguements
are made.

I personaly think there is enough to present to a grand jury for
indictments in just the Norad/Wargames sections alone.

But Richard strikes me as a stubborn individual who is accustomed to trusting his gut, even when it's wrong.
I suppose he expected a 'light breeze' of invective at his stance on this. Well underestimation is the standard behavior of a stubborn man in the way of something bigger than he would guess.