An American politician hosts a Russian politician at his very nice, upscale riverfront home. The Russian is impressed and asks him how he affords this on a legislator's salary.

The American points and says "See that $50 million bridge?"

The Russian nods.

"I got $55 million allocated to it, and through various means, I funneled $5 million of that to my own pocket in the process."

The Russian looked very impressed.

Later, the American visits the Russian, and was amazed when he saw that the Russian had an entire mansion. He asks him how he afforded it. The Russian points and says, "See that $50 million bridge?"

"No," says the American.

"Exactly," says the Russian.