[he pauses, while he mulls over what she said.

He could think of a few reasons why someone would consider it... But he was getting the feeling that his opinions on it wouldn't be appreciated. So he responded with a more lame,]

Yeah.

But those guys come and go more easily, the higher-ups are here no matter what. So figuring out their numbers is probably going to be the easier, more useful task.

[thinking out loud...]

... Anyway, thanks.