The sentence "I don't know how to state this more clearly." is a minor mistake.
I often say things like that, and it never works to my benefit. I'm trying to cut it out. It indicates frustration with the audience, and it almost always comes across that way.
Well, he probably is frustrated. I'd be if I had to take time out of my work to respond to something that amounts to some bizarre political pissing contest.
Having to justify a 500m loan to a pioneering technology company in one of the biggest recessions? That's a rounding error compared to the billions spent on rescuing failed banks or in researching fancy new ways to blow stuff up.
I often say things like that, and it never works to my benefit. I'm trying to cut it out. It indicates frustration with the audience, and it almost always comes across that way.