Given the uncertain timelines that are characteristic of the Trilogy, I don't think you can assume that Roth is returning to America in the early 60s (he was turned away by Israel in 1971).
Michael's reference to history's lessons about killing anyone could be to Lincoln, Garfiled, and McKinley, and the near assassination of Jackson and Truman or, for that matter, various Mafia Dons like Anastasia.
"Generosity. That was my first mistake." "Experience must be our only guide; reason may mislead us." "Instagram is Twitter for people who can't read."
