Originally Posted By: Don Cardi
 Originally Posted By: dontommasino


now if Vito had said "I want all inquiries made, but no acts of vengeance," then it would make more sense.


I believe that is exactly what Vito meant.


I want -- all inquiries made. I want no acts of vengeance. I want you to arrange a meeting, with the heads of the Five Families.


I want all inquiries made into the killing of my son, but I DO NOT want any acts of vengance taken because I must make the peace here. I must find out who my real enemy is, and make sure that I do not lose another son but instead get him back home safely.



I think it's very possible that Vito was beginning to suspect Barzini involvement in all of this. He mentions to Tom later that "Tattaglia could never had outfought Santino." I think that also encompasses that Tattaglia wouldn't have the "balls" to whack Santino either, while Barzini had the strength to do so.