C - chimney, chute
E - Excrement, exhaust pipe, exit/entrance
I - incontinence, ileum, inbox
J - jettison hatch
K - kegel-er
N - nether-nether-land, nuclear missile silo
X - eXtra pocket, xana-doo-doo, xylitol release valve
Y - young republican, yawning abyss
Z - zesty Italian, zephyr, zenith
He’s saying “I was paid to hold the opinions I espoused.” He didn’t speak them in good faith and didn’t come by them honestly. I think your comment is being seen as a distinction without a difference.