He won't argue with those who say he showed "naiveté" about how he would be stonewalled in his investigation. He says he's wiser now.
This is very Reagan-like. Reagan would always address his mistakes with a look of anger. He would tilt his head and say to the effect "I've been down that road before and I'm not going there again. Instead we have a new idea....".
FDT seems a natural. With the right campaign management he could garner more than 60% of the vote and if he has the right issues and timing he could approach 70%.