"To say that you now trust the Russian military command and control system because some Russian general told you from the bottom of his heart that's the case, strikes me as most unrealistic"

This quote by William Odom is a criticism of the idea that relying on the Russian military command and control system is based entirely on the word of a Russian general. Odom believes that it is impractical to trust the system based upon the general's word alone. He suggests that there is more to think about when it pertains to trusting the system, such as proof and facts. Odom is suggesting that it is not enough to simply take the general's word for it, which more research study and examination is required before relying on the system. He is highlighting the importance of bewaring and not taking things at face value. Odom's quote is a tip to be conscious of the information we receive and to constantly question it.