In a word, everything is for sale, anything can be bought in our country. And in this flow, he who holds the slightest cover of public authority uses… - Mobutu Sese Seko

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In a word, everything is for sale, anything can be bought in our country. And in this flow, he who holds the slightest cover of public authority uses it illegally to acquire money, goods, prestige or to avoid obligations. The right to be recognized by a public servant, to have one's children enrolled in school, to obtain medical care, etc. ...are all subject to this tax which, though invisible, is known and expected by all.