Keller : " A little Man makes a mistake and they hung him by the thumps; the big onse become ambassadors

Joe knows that the judicial system has been fair, but he tries to deflect George's anger and blame by sympathizing with Steve. He even offers to give Steve a job.

Joe is reflecting this statement on his experience. He is the ambassador and Steve is the man who gets hung,so Joe is basically agreeing with the statement tho he does it in a way people do not get to realize..