Originally posted by Don Cardi:
We later see, in the senate hearings, Geary make a positive "statement" regarding Italian Americans and thier worth to society, and then Geary excuses himself from the hearings. That statement and his leaving the hearings is an indication that he was now in The Corleone's pockets and wanted nothing to do with the hearings.
Don Cardi 
After questioning Ciccie thoroughly.
But if he had really almost sincere respect and interest to Michael it's not enough said. He might mean that M. was one of the "rotten apples" as well. Being in their pocket, they might use him more efficiently at those hearings.
