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- Vito, what do you think?
- We'll make a big business!
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Would you speak up, please?
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New York City.
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- Are you the son of Vito Corleone?
- Yes, I am.
:07:38
- Where was he born?
- Corleone, Sicily.
:07:42
Did he at times use an alias that was
known in certain circles as Godfather?
:07:49
Godfather is a term used by his friends.
One of affection and respect.
:07:56
Mr. Chairman, I would like to verify
the witness' statement.
:08:01
For years many of my constituents
have been of Italian descent.
:08:06
I've come to know them well.
:08:08
They have honoured me
with their support and their friendship.
:08:13
I can proudly say that some of my
very best friends are Italian-Americans.
:08:19
However, Mr. Chairman, unfortunately
I have to leave these proceedings,
:08:24
in order to preside over a very important
meeting of my own committee.
:08:29
Before I leave, I do want to say this,
:08:32
that these hearings on the Mafia
are in no way whatsoever
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a slur upon the great Italian people.
:08:40
I can state from my own knowledge
and experience
:08:43
that Italian-Americans are among
the most loyal, most law-abiding,
:08:48
patriotic, hard-working
American citizens in this land.
:08:53
It would be a shame, Mr. Chairman,
if we allowed a few rotten apples
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to give a bad name to the whole barrel.