crash course in american diplomacy

US: eh hem
(clearing of the throat)

THE REST OF THE WORLD: (timidly stuttering) yyyyyyyessss godfather, you wanted to speak to me?

US: are you ready to do me a service?

THE REST OF THE WORLD: (hands shaking nervously, sweat beads forming at brow) anything, godfather. anything you need, i am at your disposal.

US: good. that is what i wanted to hear. i’m glad we had this talk.