[GEARY walks off in applause. He poses for a picture.]
CHAIRMAN
I think we all agree with our esteemed colleague. Now Mr. Corleone you have been advised as to your legal rights. We have testimony from a witness -- a previous witness, one - Willie Cicci. He has stated that you are the head of the most powerful Mafia family in this country. Are you?
MICHAEL
No I'm not.
CHAIRMAN
The witness has testified that you are personally responsible -- for the murder of a New York City police Caption in 1947 and with him a man named Virgil Sollozzo. You deny this?
MICHAEL
Yes I do.
CHAIRMAN
Is it true that in -- in the year 1950 you devised the murder of the heads of the so-called five families in New York. Who assume and consolidate your nefarious power.
MICHAEL
That's a complete falsehood.
ANNOUNCER
Mr. Questadt
QUESTADT
Is it true that you have a controlling interest in three of the major hotels in Las Vegas.
MICHAEL
No it is not true -- I own stock in some of the hotels there -- but very little.
[TOM whispers something into MICHAEL's ear.]
I also have stock in IBM and IT&T.
QUESTADT
Are you familiar with the English pop singer Morrissey, and are you aware that he has appeared in an episode of Channel Four's "Brookside?"
MICHAEL
I am familiar with and enjoy his work. I believe that I am correct in thinking that he appeared in a short-lived spin off, "South", rather than the show itself.
QUESTADT
Your comment will be noted. Mr. Corleone do you have any interests or control over gambling or narcotics -- in the state of New York.
MICHAEL
No I do not.
TOM
Senator my client would like to read a statement before this committee.
SENATOR
Mr. Chairman -- Mr. Chairman -- I think this statement is totally out of order at this time.
TOM
Sir, my client has answered every question asked by this committee with utmost sincerity -- he has not taken the 5th amendment as it was his right to do. So in all fairness I think the statement should be heard.
[QUESTADT whispers something to the CHAIRMAN.]
CHAIRMAN
No, no I'm going to allow Mr. Corleone to read his statement -- I'll put it in the record.
MICHAEL
In the hopes of clearing my family name -- and in the sincere desire to give my children the fare share of the American way of life, without a blemish on their name and background -- I have appeared before this committee and given it all the cooperation in my power. I find it a great dishonor for me personally to have to deny that I am a criminal. I wish to have the following noted for the record. That I served my country faithfully and honorably in World War two and -- was awarded the Navy Cross for action in defense of my country. That I have never been arrested or indicted for any crime what-so-ever. That no proof linking me to any criminal conspiracy whether it is called "Mafia" or "Cosa Nostra" or whatever other name you wish to give has ever been made public. I have not taken refuge behind the 5th amendment as it was my right to do. I challenge this committee -- to produce any witness or evidence against. And if it do not -- I hope they will have the decency to clear my name with the same publicity with which they have now besmirched it.
CHAIRMAN
I'm sure we're all quite impressed. Particularly with your love for our country. The committee will stand in recess until ten o'clock when this committee will produce a witness who collaborates the charges that were made against you today. And at which time Mr. Corleone you may very well be subject to indictment for perjury. I remind you that you're still under soepeana Mr. Corleone. This court is adjured.
CUT TO: Inside an Army Barrack PENTANGELI sits on a couch.
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