Pete, remember that Fredo told Michel that the hit was only carried out to scare Michael because he was being tough on negotiations. I can believe that Fredo would fall for that. Regardless, I just can't see Fredo have the physical or mental ability to murder (don't forget surprise) 2 hitmen.

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