Michael Corleone: [after learning of Zasa's assassination] Don't ever give an order like that again. Not while I'm alive.

Vincent Mancini: Uncle Mike, it had to be done. You were too sick to make a decision. I got the go ahead from Neri and Connie.

Michael Corleone: Connie.

Vincent Mancini: It was the right thing to do.

Michael Corleone: It was not the right thing to do. I command this family, right or wrong. It was not what I wanted! Understand?

Vincent Mancini: Yes. [Michael looks at Neri]

Al Neri: Yes. [Michael looks at Connie for a long time]

Connie: Yes!

Michael Corleone: Vincent, help me to my bed. I want to talk to you alone. [Vincent helps Michael into his bed] My brother, your father, he and I. Opposites. But I never doubted his love. He would do anything for me. But his temper. Clouded his judgment. I don't want to see the same thing happen to you.”

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