I said that I would see you because I heard that you were a serious man to be treated with respect.

9 seconds sound clip from the The Godfather (1972) movie soundboard.

You can hear this line at 00:37:23 in the Blu-ray version of the movie.

Quote context

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- I'll take care of the Tattaglias. Outta my share.

- So, I receive thirty percent for finance, political influence and legal protection. That's what you're telling me.

- That's right.

- Why do you come to me? Why do I deserve this generosity?

- If you consider a million dollars in cash just finance

- I salute you, Don Corleone.

- I said that I would see you because I heard that you were a serious man to be treated with respect.

- But I must say no to you. And I'll give you my reasons.

- It's true, I have a lot of friends in politics.

- But they wouldn't be friendly very long if they knew my business was drugs instead of gambling which they regard as a harmless vice. But drugs is a dirty business.

- No, Don Corleone

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