Although bribery of government officials is considered a corrupt practice in the U.S.,many countries traditionally considered it to be a standard operating procedure.Officials in those countries expected to be paid for granting certain favors and therefore can be exempted from the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act.

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The statement is false. The Foreign Corrupt Practices Act prohibits U.S. companies and individuals from offering bribes to foreign officials, regardless of whether it is considered a common practice in that country. There are no exemptions for officials in countries where bribery is customary.

Although Bribery of Government Officials Is Considered a Corrupt Practice