That was the entire reason why Sollozzo wanted Vito's backing.
So Sollozzo WAS "that clevah"
...except when he was eating veal...
I believe in that scene he was the hunted one
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.