Q8 Phillips, a high-level employee of Denzil Corporationa U.S. corporation, donated money to a charity run by the wife of the Venezuelan president. In return, the president issued import certificates to Denzil rather than to Denzil's American competitors. Has Phillips (and Denzil) violated U.S. law?

A. No. These payments were charitable contributions.

B. Yes. Any type of payment to a foreign governmental official violates U.S. law.

C. No. These payments would be considered "grease" payments.

D. None of the above is correct.