That statement says a lot of nothing and is open to endless speculation.
I'm betting the Mooch was drunk when he spoke to the leaking reporter.
"Cocaine is a helluva drug" - Rick James
20+ year sailors with permanent Cuttermans pins are the only ones who should use such foul language. At least they know when and how to.
A conversation with a reporter that is not agreed by both parties to be off the record is fair game to be reported.
Mooch may have been drunk but not getting an agreement to have the conversation off the record was stupid beyond belief and he got what he deserved. Play stupid games, win stupid prizes.