Politicians are actors

Jack Abramoff: [explaining his plight to fellow convicts] The right of individuals, groups, and corporations to lobby the Federal Government is protected by the right to petition in the First Amendment of the United States Constitution.

Snake: So what's the problem?

Jack Abramoff: Honesty, I don't know. I don't know.

[last lines]

Jack Abramoff: [on prison typewriter] I know it's a moonshot, but writing the letter to a former president who understands very well how the game is played, I hope you might see my point of view, and consider making an appeal to the right Democrats, who might find it useful to help me, so in turn, I can help all of you.

Prison Guard: Time's up Jack.

Jack Abramoff: Why? Because my name is Jack Abramoff, and I work out every day.