Bene, Don Corleone. I need a man who has powerful friends. I need a million dollars in...

Sollozzo: Bene, Don Corleone. I need a man who has powerful friends. I need a million dollars in cash. I need, Don Corleone, all of those politicians that you carry around in your pocket, like so many nickels and dimes. Don Corleone: What is the interest for my family? Sollozzo: Thirty percent. In the first year your end should be three, four million dollars. And then it would go up. Don Corleone: And what is the interest for the Tattalgia family? Sollozzo: [smiles at Tom] My compliments. [Hagen gives a formal nod] Sollozzo: I'll take care of the Tattaglias, out of my share. Don Corleone: So, I am to receive thirty percent for finance, for legal protection and political influence. Is that what you're telling me? Sollozzo: That's right. Don Corleone: Why come to me? What have I done to deserve such generosity? Sollozzo: If you consider a million dollars in cash merely finance... [raises his glass] Sollozzo: Te salut, Don Corleone. [the Don gets up to take a drink and sits closer to Sollozzo] Don Corleone: I said that I would see you because I had heard that you were a serious man, to be treated with respect. But I must say no to you and let me give you my reasons. It's true I have a lot of friends in politics, but they wouldn't be so friendly if they knew my business was drugs instead of gambling which they consider a harmless vice. But drugs, that's a dirty business. Sollozzo: No, Don Corleone... Don Corleone: It makes no difference, it don't make any difference to me what a man does for a living, you understand. But your business is a little dangerous. Sollozzo: If you're worried about security for your million, the Tattaglias will guarantee it. Sonny: Whoa, now, you're telling me that the Tattaglias guarantee our investment without...? Don Corleone: Wait a minute. [the Don gives his son a cold stare, freezing Santino into silence. The others fidget with embarrassment at this outbreak, but Sollozzo looks slyly satisfied...] Don Corleone: [dismissive] I have a sentimental weakness for my children and I spoil them, as you can see. They talk when they should listen. Anyway, Signor Sollozzo, my no to you is final. I want to congratulate you on your new business and I'm sure you'll do very well and good luck to you. Especially since your interests don't conflict with mine. Thank you. [Sollozzo leaves] Don Corleone: Santino, come here. Don Corleone: What's the matter with you? I think your brain is going soft with all that comedy you are playing with that young girl. Never tell anyone outside the Family what you are thinking again. Go on.