that's not what he said and you know it.
you're saying 'exactly' as a verification shill.
the stated reason is that it's too expensive, doesn't work, and we already have a system that does work.
He knows that the work is being used to fund development for some other purpose, and he's not putting up with the patent mongering 'defense development' contract mafia anymore. He never said anything about EMP. Nor did he say what I suggest that it's because of profiettering and patent mongering, but that's my speculation.
The use of Military to develop patented technology to be looted by multinationals is over!