Mike and Gus in “Unfinished Business”

Mike

There's one other thing we should discuss: Nacho Varga. He wants out. He's done everything we asked, he held up his end. I think it's time we cut him loose.

Gus

I see no reason to give up an asset.

Mike

Once Salamanca's dealt with, we have no use for Varga. He's the only guy they have running things up here. He disappears, the Salamanca operation falls apart.

Gus

[pause] Varga stays. Better to control the opposition without their knowledge.

Mike

You have a gun to his father's head. That doesn't sit with me. You want to keep Varga for the long run... I don't think fear is a great motivator.

Gus

A dog who bites every owner he's had can only be disciplined with a firm hand, or... put down.