If he was born of Vito and Carmela then he wouldn't need the approval because he wouldn't be the kraut-mick of the family.

Tom was not ruthless enough. He could have been an okay don, but never of the most powerful family.



Long as I remember The rain been coming down.
Clouds of Mystery pouring Confusion on the ground.
Good men through the ages, Trying to find the sun;
And I wonder, Still I wonder, Who'll stop the rain.