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Josey: Hello, I’m Josey Kim.

Curt: Hi, I’m Curt West. Thanks for agreeing to meet with me.

Josey: You mentioned on the phone that you can help us get that government Contract we’re Bidding on, is that right?

Curt: Absolutely. I’m sure I can Be of service to your company and Secure that contract without too much difficulty.

Josey: I appreciate your confidence, but can you tell me more about how you plan to do that?

Curt: I think The less said the better. Let’s just say that I have Friends in high places.

Josey: I’m not sure I understand you.

Curt: Come on, you know how business is done on Capitol Hill. If you Line the right pockets, it’s not difficult To pull some strings to get what you want.

Josey: Are you suggesting that our company use Bribery to get Preferential treatment on our bid?

Curt: I’m simply saying that Backroom deals are Business as usual in the government.

Josey: If you’re suggesting that we hire you to do Influence peddling, I can tell you now that we’re not interested. Corruption may be Rampant in government, but we’re not willing to do anything Unethical to get a contract.

Curt: Suit yourself, but without somebody like me doing your Dirty work, there’s no way you’re going to win that contract.

Josey: That may be, Mr. West, but that’s a chance we’re willing to take.



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Using Unfair Influence