Lansky (2021)

Joe Knezevich: Interviewer

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  Interviewer : Mr. Lansky, why are the American authorities after you?

  Meyer Lansky : Well, apparently some newspaper man wrote that I had $300 million.

  Interviewer : Is it true?

  Meyer Lansky : [chuckles]  I wish I had a million dollars. They accuse me of making a president. Now, I don't know Mr. Nixon any more than what I've seen in the newspapers. They claim I have 50% of Lebanon casinos. 50% of Monte Carlo. Now how ridiculous can we really get?

  Interviewer : Mr. Lansky, is there such a thing as organized crime?

  Meyer Lansky : [long pause]  I have no knowledge on the subject.