Originally Posted by The Last Woltz
I think maybe what they needed most from Vito was not active participation but to stay out of the way. Vito did have the most influence among politicians, media, etc. and, if he focused that influence against the drug trade it would have caused great difficulties from Sollozzo, et al. But if he at least stayed on the sidelines, they felt the drug business would flourish.
Vito had stated to Sollozzo “there's not gonna be no trouble from me”! -

“I wish to congratulate you on your new business, I know you'll do very well and good luck to you, especially since your interests don't conflict with mine”