Politicians were considered a long-term investment. It seemed at times with the purpose of they all had their hands revealed. The bosses handed revealed $20,000 checks like hospitality gifts. I was nearby while campaign officials in support of a presidential candidate came in support of help. Eventually, a equal of $6 million now secret donations made Ernesto Samper our president. past top campaign aides acknowledged receiving cartel funds, Samper insisted with the intention of if such donations were made, it was lacking his familiarity.