NASA was interviewing professionals to be sent to Mars. Only one person
could go, and he will not return to Earth.

The first applicant, an American
engineer, was asked how much he wanted to be paid for going. “A million
dollars”, he answered, “because I wish to donate it to M.I.T.”

The next applicant, a Russian doctor, was asked the same question. He asked
for two million dollars.”I wish to give a million to my family, he
explained,”and leave the other million for the advancement of Medical
research.”

The last applicant was an Indian politician.When asked how much money he
wanted,He whispered in the interviewer’s ear, “Three million dollars.”"Why
so much more than the others?” The interviewer asked. The Indian Politician
replied, $1 million is for you,I’ll keep $1million, and we’ll give the
American engineer $1million and send him to Mars.”