But before I leave, I do want to say this, that these hearings on the Mafia are in no way whatsoever a slur upon the great Italian people because I can state from my own knowledge and experience that Italian-Americans are among the most loyal, most law-abiding, patriotic, hard-working American citizens in this land. Chairman, at this time unfortunately, I have to leave these proceedings in order to preside over a very important meeting of my own committee. I can proudly say that some of my very best friends are Italian-Americans. They have honored me with their support and with their friendship. For years now a growing number many of my constituents have been of Italian descent.Can't you forgive Fredo? He's so sweet and helpless without you. You were just being strong for us the way Poppa was, and I forgive you. I think that I did things to myself, to hurt myself so that you'd know - that I could hurt you. Michael, I hated you for so many years.I didn't ask who gave the order, because it had nothing to do with business! And I said to myself, this is the business we've chosen. When I heard it, I wasn't angry I knew Moe, I knew he was head-strong, talking loud, saying stupid things. And there isn't even a plaque, or a signpost or a statue of him in that town! Someone put a bullet through his eye. This was a great man, a man of vision and guts. That kid's name was Moe Greene, and the city he invented was Las Vegas. Later on he had an idea to build a city out of a desert stop-over for GI's on the way to the West Coast. As much as anyone, I loved him and trusted him. During Prohibition, we ran molasses into Canada. Things were good, we made the most of it. We did our first work together, worked our way out of the street. There was this kid I grew up with he was younger than me.I'd give four million just to be able to take a piss without it hurting.More than success, more than money, more than power. Good health is the most important thing.When I wake up, if the money is on the table, I'll know I have a partner. Ninety miles! It's nothing! Just one small step, looking for a man who wants to be President of the United States, and having the cash to make it possible. 90 miles away, in partnership with a friendly government. What I wouldn't give for 20 more years! Here we are, protected, free to make our profits without Kefauver, the goddamn Justice Department and the F.B.I. If I could only live to see it, to be there with you.And by less, I only mean a hundred bucks less. Of course, if I’m wrong about how much you stole I’ll take less. You young punks have to learn to respect a man like me! Otherwise the cops will come to your house and your family will be ruined. Give me $200 each, for your own protection, and I'll forget the insult. I hear you and your friends cleared $600 each. You and your friends should show me some respect. No respect! You know I've got three daughters. Young man, I hear you and your friends are stealing goods, but you don't even send a dress to my house.
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