Tessio Barzini wants to arrange a meeting, straighten any of our problems out.
...
Tessio. I always thought it would be Clemenza.
It's the smart move. Tessio was always smarter.
Played by Abe Vigoda 
The Godfather (1972) · 97 quotes
The Godfather (1972) · 97 quotes
Tied for 8th most-quoted character in The Godfather (1972): in 4 of its 97 quotes
Most scenes with: Tom Hagen (3)
Scenes with Tessio
4 scenes Tessio Tessio Can you get me off the hook, Tom? You know, for old times' sake?
Can't do it, Sally.
Tessio Tell Michael it was strictly business. I always liked him.
He understands that.
[Sonny opens a package to find two fish wrapped in Luca's bulletproof vest]
What the hell is this?
Tessio It's a Sicilian message. It means Luca Brasi sleeps with the fishes.
Note: The line in bold was nominated for the American Film Institute's list of the top 100 movie quotations.
Tessio [Sal and Tom prepare to go to the meeting with Barzini]
I hope Mike can get us a good deal.
I'm sure he will.
Cicci
[intercepts the two]
Sal, Tom? Boss says he'll come in a separate car. He says for you two to go on ahead.
Tessio Hell, he can't do that. It screws up all my arrangements!
Cicci
Well, that's what he said.
I can't go either, Sal.
Tessio [Several button men close in around Tessio]
Tell Mike it was only business. I always liked him.
He understands that.
Cicci
'Scuse me, Sal. [disarms Tessio]
Tessio Tom, can you get me off the hook, for old time's sake?
Can't do it, Sally. [signals Cicci to take Tessio away]
