If he is not asking them to do it, why is he discussing it with them. It is not a casual subject when he is looking for the service and they work for him.
Interesting that these strange things are coming out now.
Moore ... sexual
Paul .... grass clipings
Franken . sexual
Franks... bear his children
According to the former employee he was trying to determine their opinion of the process without directly discussing their possible participation. Apparently it was legitimate because he and his wife now have twins that were born through the use of a surrogate.
Was his wife also out soliciting wombs? They should have just put an ad on Craigslist. Geez.