[Federal Register Volume 73, Number 246 (Monday, December 22, 2008)]
[Notices]
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Part III
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Office of the Chief of Protocol; Gifts to Federal Employees From
Foreign Government Sources Reported to Employing Agencies in Calendar
Year 2007; Notice
Federal Register / Vol. 73, No. 246 / Monday, December 22, 2008 /
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DEPARTMENT OF STATE
[Public Notice 6456]
Office of the Chief of Protocol; Gifts to Federal Employees From
Foreign Government Sources Reported to Employing Agencies in Calendar
Year 2007
AGENCY: Department of State.
ACTION: Notice.
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SUMMARY: The Department of State submits the following comprehensive
listing of the statements which, as required by law, Federal employees
filed with their employing agencies during calendar year 2007
concerning gifts received from foreign government sources. The
compilation includes reports of both tangible gifts and gifts of travel
or travel expenses of more than minimal value, as defined by statute.
Also included are gifts received in previous years including 2 gifts in
2002, 5 gifts in 2005 and 17 gifts in 2006. These latter gifts and
expenses are being reported in 2007 as the Office of the Chief of
Protocol, Department of State, did not receive the relevant information
to include them in earlier reports.
Publication of this listing in the Federal Register is required by
Section 7342(f) of Title 5, United States Code, as added by Section
515(a)(1) of the Foreign Relations Authorization Act, Fiscal Year 1978
(Pub. L. 95-105, August 17, 1977, 91 Stat. 865).
DATES: Effective December 22, 2008.
Dated: December 5, 2008.
Patrick F. Kennedy,
Under Secretary for Management, Department of State.
Agency: Executive Office of the President
[Report of tangible gifts]
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Gift, date of acceptance
Name and title of person accepting on behalf of the U.S.
the gift on behalf of the U.S. Government, estimated Identity of foreign Circumstances
Government value, and current donor and government justifying acceptance
disposition or location
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President.......................... Household Item (3): His Majesty Sultan Haji Non-acceptance would
crystal bowl, brown and Hassanal Bolkiah cause embarrassment to
copper quilt, and 4 x 6 Sultan and Yang Di- Government.
sterling silver frame. Pertuan of Brunei
Rec'd--11-Jan-07; Est. Darussalam.
Value--$420.00;
Location--Archives
Foreign.
President.......................... Books, hardcover (2): His Majesty Sultan Haji Non-acceptance would
``Stayed Tuned,'' by Hassanal Bolkiah cause embarrassment to
Joe Garner and ``1,001 Mu'izzaddin Waddaulah, donor and U.S.
Reasons to Love Sultan and Yang Di- Government.
America,'' by Hubert Pertuan of Brunei
Pedroli and Mary Darussalam.
Tiegreen. Rec'd--11-Jan-
07; Est. Value--$55.00;
Location--Archives
Foreign.
President.......................... CD: ``Jazz for Quiet His Majesty Sultan Haji Non-acceptance would
Moments,'' by Greg Hassanal Bolkiah cause embarrassment to
Howard. Rec'd--11-Jan- Mu'izzaddin Waddaulah, donor and U.S.
07; Est. Value--$15.00; Sultan and Yang Di- Government.
Location--Archives Pertuan of Brunei
Foreign. Darussalam.
President.......................... Consumables: assorted His Majesty Sultan Haji Non-acceptance would
chocolates, candies, Hassanal Bolkiah cause embarrassment to
nuts, and snacks. Mu'izzaddin Waddaulah, donor and U.S.
Rec'd--11-Jan-07; Est. Sultan and Yang Di- Government.
Value--$481.00; Pertuan of Brunei
Location--Handled Darussalam.
Pursuant to Secret
Service Policy.
President.......................... Household Item: silver His Majesty Sultan Haji Non-acceptance would
metal box with 4 small Hassanal Bolkiah cause embarrassment to
silver containers and Mu'izzaddin Waddaulah, donor and U.S.
silver utensil held in Sultan and Yang Di- Government.
glass case. Rec'd--8- Pertuan of Brunei
Sep-07; Est. Value-- Darussalam.
$400.00; Location--
Archives Foreign.
President.......................... Household Item (2): His Excellency Elias Non-acceptance would
Rosenthal candleholders Antonio Saca Gonzalez, cause embarrassment to
with El Salvador President of the donor and U.S.
Presidential Seal. Republic of El Salvador. Government.
Rec'd--26-Feb-07; Est.
Value--$196.00;
Location--Archives
Foreign.
President.......................... Household Item: leather His Excellency Elias Non-acceptance would
jewelry box with El Antonio Saca Gonzalez, cause embarrassment to
Salvador seal. Rec'd-- President of the donor and U.S.
26-Feb-07; Est. Value-- Republic of El Salvador. Government.
$150.00; Location--
Archives Foreign.
President.......................... Artwork: colorful His Excellency Elias Non-acceptance would
painting of a bull; Antonio Saca Gonzalez, cause embarrassment to
held in gold frame. President of the donor and U.S.
Rec'd--28-Nov-07; Est. Republic of El Salvador. Government.
Value--$500.00;
Location--Archives
Foreign.
President.......................... Household Item: silver His Majesty King Non-acceptance would
mosaic box with tree Abdullah II bin Al cause embarrassment to
and grapes on center Hussein, King of the donor and U.S.
surrounded by Mother of Hashemite Kingdom of Government.
Pearl; lined with wood. Jordan.
Rec'd--4-Mar-07; Est.
Value-- $1,400.00;
Location--Archives
Foreign.
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President.......................... Household Item: ornate His Excellency Bertie Non-acceptance would
Waterford crystal Ahern, Prime Minister cause embarrassment to
footed bowl with of Ireland. donor and U.S.
scalloped border and Government.
etched words of
presentation. Rec'd--16-
Mar-07; Est. Value--
$350.00; Location--
Archives Foreign.
President.......................... Consumables: live His Excellency Bertie Non-acceptance would
Shamrocks. Rec'd--16- Ahern, Prime Minister cause embarrassment to
Mar-07; Est. Value-- of Ireland. donor and U.S.
$5.00; Location-- Government.
Handled Pursuant to
Secret Service Policy.
President.......................... Book, hardcover: ``Sir The Right Honorable Non-acceptance would
Edmund Hillary: An Helen Clark, Prime cause embarrassment to
Extraordinary Life,'' Minister of New Zealand. donor and U.S.
by Alexa Johnston. Government.
Rec'd--20-Mar-07; Est.
Value--$124.00;
Location--Archives
Foreign.
President.......................... Clothing: black The Right Honorable Non-acceptance would
Icebreaker merino wool Helen Clark, Prime cause embarrassment to
peacoat. Rec'd--20-Mar- Minister of New Zealand. donor and U.S.
07; Est. Value-- Government.
$250.00; Location--
Archives Foreign.
President.......................... Athletic Equipment (2): The Right Honorable Non-acceptance would
Possum Leather True Helen Clark, Prime cause embarrassment to
Grip Golf Gloves. Minister of New Zealand. donor and U.S.
Rec'd--20-Mar-07; Est. Government.
Value--$42.00;
Location--Archives
Foreign.
President.......................... Book, hardcover: ``The Their Majesties King Non-acceptance would
Mosaics of Jordan,'' by Abdullah II bin Al cause embarrassment to
Michele Piccirillo. Hussein and Queen Rania donor and U.S.
Rec'd--4-Mar-07; Est. Al Abdullah of Jordan. Government.
Value--$424.00;
Location--Archives
Foreign.
President.......................... Household Item (9): Their Majesties King Non-acceptance would
Mother of Pearl picture Abdullah II bin Al cause embarrassment to
frame, four vases, Hussein and Queen Rania donor and U.S.
three wind chimes, and Al Abdullah of Jordan. Government.
a candle holder; held
in leather box. Rec'd--
26-Dec-07; Est. Value--
$425.00; Location--
Archives Foreign.
President.......................... Desk Accessory: silver Their Majesties King Non-acceptance would
and enamel Conway Abdullah II bin Al cause embarrassment to
Stewart ink pen with Hussein and Queen Rania donor and U.S.
maroon, gold, and olive Al Abdullah of Jordan. Government.
green mosaic design.
Rec'd--24-Jul-07; Est.
Value--$850.00;
Location--Archives
Foreign.
President.......................... Medallion: gold His Excellency Valdas Non-acceptance would
ornamental piece with Adamkus, President of cause embarrassment to
the state emblem of the Republic of donor and U.S.
Lithuania (Vytis: The Lithuania. Government.
White Knight)
surrounded by ornate
gold horses; mounted on
a flat amber stone.
Rec'd--12-Feb-07; Est.
Value--$350.00;
Location--Archives
Foreign.
President.......................... Household Item: deep His Excellency Jose Non-acceptance would
blue porcelain and Manuel Durao Barroso, cause embarrassment to
silver bowl. Rec'd--8- President of the donor and U.S.
Jan-07; Est. Value-- Commission of the Government.
$500.00; Location-- European Communities.
Archives Foreign.
President.......................... Household Item: sterling His Excellency Jose Non-acceptance would
silver checker board Manuel Durao Barroso, cause embarrassment to
cut out tray with EU President of the donor and U.S.
symbol, designed by Commission of the Government.
Cleto Munari. Rec'd--29- European Communities.
Apr-07; Est. Value--
$350.00; Location--
Archives Foreign.
President.......................... Household Item: blue His Excellency Hamid Non-acceptance would
lapis lazuli bowl. Karzai, President of cause embarrassment to
Rec'd--5-Aug-07; Est. the Islamic Republic of donor and U.S.
Value--$3,860.00; Afghanistan. Government.
Location--Archives
Foreign.
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President.......................... Clothing: black and gold His Excellency Hamid Non-acceptance would
traditional Afghan vest Karzai, President of cause embarrassment to
with white ties. Rec'd-- the Islamic Republic of donor and U.S.
5-Aug-07; Est. Value-- Afghanistan. Government.
$35.00; Location--
Archives Foreign.
President.......................... Clothing: white His Excellency Hamid Non-acceptance would
traditional Afghan Karzai, President of cause embarrassment to
pants suit. Rec'd--5- the Islamic Republic of donor and U.S.
Aug-07; Est. Value-- Afghanistan. Government.
$135.00; Location--
Archives Foreign.
President.......................... Religious Item: hand- His Excellency Zoran Non-acceptance would
painted icon of St. Jolevski, Ambassador cause embarrassment to
Paul; held in a wooden Extraordinary and donor and U.S.
frame. Rec'd--23-Jul- Plenipotentiary of the Government.
07; Est. Value-- Republic of Macedonia.
$2,500.00; Location--
Archives Foreign.
President.......................... Consumables: 4.4 pound The Right Honorable Non-acceptance would
box of Charbonnel et James Gordon Brown, cause embarrassment to
Walker chocolates. M.P., Prime Minister of donor and U.S.
Rec'd--29-Jul-07; Est. the United Kingdom. Government.
Value--$222.00;
Location--Handled
Pursuant to Secret
Service Policy.
President.......................... Book, hardcover: The Right Honorable Non-acceptance would
``Churchill: The James Gordon Brown, cause embarrassment to
Unexpected Hero,'' by M.P., Prime Minister of donor and U.S.
Paul Addison, inscribed the United Kingdom. Government.
by donor. Rec'd--29-Jul-
07; Est. Value--$25.00;
Location--Archives
Foreign.
President.......................... Household Item: green, The Right Honorable Non-acceptance would
beige, and red plaid James Gordon Brown, cause embarrassment to
lambswool blanket. M.P., Prime Minister of donor and U.S.
Rec'd--29-Jul-07; Est. the United Kingdom. Government.
Value--$95.00;
Location--Archives
Foreign.
President.......................... Religious Item: pink Abdullah bin Abd al-Aziz Non-acceptance would
pearl prayer beads with Al Saud, Custodian of cause embarrassment to
attached diamond the Two Holy Mosques, donor and U.S.
pendant. Rec'd--31-Jul- King of the Kingdom of Government.
07; Est. Value-- Saudi Arabia.
$3,500.00; Location--
Archives Foreign.
President.......................... Household Item: sterling His Excellency Nicolas Non-acceptance would
silver and finished Sarkozy, President of cause embarrassment to
wood Hermes tray. the French Republic. donor and U.S.
Rec'd--11-Aug-07; Est. Government.
Value--$350.00;
Location--Archives
Foreign.
President.......................... Artwork: bronze statue His Excellency Nicolas Non-acceptance would
of a horse; held in a Sarkozy, President of cause embarrassment to
blue leather box. the French Republic. donor and U.S.
Rec'd--6-Nov-07; Est. Government.
Value--$5,000.00;
Location--Archives
Foreign.
President.......................... Consumables: assortment His Excellency Sheikh Non-acceptance would
of chocolates, fruits, Hamad bin Jassim bin cause embarrassment to
and cookies; held in Jabir Al Thani, Prime donor and U.S.
large tin. Rec'd--26- Minister of the State Government.
Dec-07; Est. Value-- of Qatar.
$932.00; Location--
Handled Pursuant to
Secret Service Policy.
President.......................... Household Item: small His Excellency Sheikh Non-acceptance would
green dish. Rec'd--26- Hamad bin Jassim bin cause embarrassment to
Dec-07; Est. Value-- Jabir Al Thani, Prime donor and U.S.
$23.00; Location-- Minister of the State Government.
Archives Foreign. of Qatar.
President.......................... Consumables (17): boxes His Excellency Saqr Non-acceptance would
of an assortment of Ghobash Saeed Ghobash cause embarrassment to
candies, fruits, and Mrs. Fatima Salem, donor and U.S.
chocolates, and holiday Ambassador Government.
popcorn. Rec'd--14-Dec- Extraordinary and
07; Est. Value-- Plenipotentiary, United
$303.00; Location-- Arab Emirates.
Handled Pursuant to
Secret Service Policy.
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President.......................... Household Item (2): Gold His Excellency Saqr Non-acceptance would
Aves pattern plate, by Ghobash Saeed Ghobash cause embarrassment to
Royal Crown Derby. and Mrs. Fatima Salem, donor and U.S.
Rec'd--14-Dec-07; Est. Ambassador Government.
Value--$300.00; Extraordinary and
Location--Recipient Plenipotentiary, United
purchased item from the Arab Emirates.
General Services
Administration.
President.......................... Holiday Item: gold-tone His Excellency Saqr Non-acceptance would
beaded snowflake Ghobash Saeed Ghobash cause embarrassment to
Christmas ornament. and Mrs. Fatima Salem, donor and U.S.
Rec'd--14-Dec-07; Est. Ambassador Government.
Value--$30.00; Extraordinary and
Location--Archives Plenipotentiary, United
Foreign. Arab Emirates.
President.......................... Household (4): cream His Excellency Saqr Non-acceptance would
colored napkins with Ghobash Saeed Ghobash cause embarrassment to
gold trim and beaded and Mrs. Fatima Salem, donor and U.S.
napkin holders. Rec'd-- Ambassador Government.
14-Dec-07; Est. Value-- Extraordinary and
$192.00; Location-- Plenipotentiary, United
Archives Foreign. Arab Emirates.
President.......................... Holiday Item: gold-tone His Excellency Saqr Non-acceptance would
Christmas tree with Ghobash Saeed Ghobash cause embarrassment to
crystal d[eacute]cor. and Mrs. Fatima Salem, donor and U.S.
Rec'd--14-Dec-07; Est. Ambassador Government.
Value--$175.00; Extraordinary and
Location--Archives Plenipotentiary, United
Foreign. Arab Emirates.
President.......................... Holiday Item: gold-tone His Excellency Saqr Non-acceptance would
papier-mache Santa Ghobash Saeed Ghobash cause embarrassment to
covered in glitter, by and Mrs. Fatima Salem, donor and U.S.
Ino Schaller. Rec'd--14- Ambassador Government.
Dec-07; Est. Value-- Extraordinary and
$345.00; Location-- Plenipotentiary, United
Archives Foreign. Arab Emirates.
President.......................... Accessory: tan Vicuna His Excellency Alan Non-acceptance would
scarf with fringe; held Garcia Perez, President cause embarrassment to
in wooden box; of the Republic of Peru. donor and U.S.
engraved. Rec'd--14-Dec- Government.
07; Est. Value--
$972.00; Location--
Archives Foreign.
President.......................... Household Item: His Excellency Giorgio Non-acceptance would
decorative porcelain Napolitano, President cause embarrassment to
bowl with hand-painted of the Italian Republic. donor and U.S.
floral designs, by Government.
Richard Ginori; held in
box. Rec'd--11-Dec-07;
Est. Value--$1,127.00;
Location--Archives
Foreign.
President.......................... Household Item: rock His Excellency Giorgio Non-acceptance would
crystal ashtray. Rec'd-- Napolitano, President cause embarrassment to
9-Jun-07; Est. Value-- of the Italian Republic. donor and U.S.
$425.00; Location-- Government.
Archives Foreign.
President.......................... Collectable: gold His Excellency Yang Non-acceptance would
replica of the Temple Jiechi, Minister of cause embarrassment to
of Heaven accented with Foreign Affairs of the donor and U.S.
multicolored Swarovski People's Republic of Government.
crystals with 5 China.
figurines of the 2008
Olympic Mascots; held
in brown leather box
with leather portfolio
holding certificates of
authenticity. Rec'd--28-
Nov-07; Est. Value--
$3,000.00; Location--
Archives Foreign.
President.......................... Collectable: His Excellency Yang Non-acceptance would
Commemorative Gold and Jiechi, Minister of cause embarrassment to
Silver Badge with the Foreign Affairs of the donor and U.S.
Beijing 2008 Olympic People's Republic of Government.
Games Mascots. Rec'd-- China.
27-Sep-07; Est. Value--
$398.00; Location--
Archives Foreign.
President.......................... Artwork (2): abstract His Excellency Ehud Non-acceptance would
paintings of nature, by Olmert, Prime Minister cause embarrassment to
Mrs. Olmert. Rec'd--26- of Israel. donor and U.S.
Nov-07; Est. Value-- Government.
$3,000.00; Location--
Archives Foreign.
President.......................... Artwork: bronze molding His Excellency Joseph Non-acceptance would
of a man dancing; held Kabila, President of cause embarrassment to
in a gold-tone frame. the Democratic Republic donor and U.S.
Rec'd--26-Oct-07; Est. of the Congo. Government.
Value--$1,200.00;
Location--Archives
Foreign.
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President.......................... Artwork: silver statue His Excellency N. Non-acceptance would
of a Morin Khur; Enkhbayar, President of cause embarrassment to
engraved; held in Mongolia. donor and U.S.
wooden box. Rec'd--22- Government.
Oct-07; Est. Value--
$400.00; Location--
Archives Foreign.
President.......................... Clothing: royal blue His Excellency N. Non-acceptance would
cashmere jacket. Rec'd-- Enkhbayar, President of cause embarrassment to
22-Oct-07; Est. Value-- Mongolia. donor and U.S.
$414.00; Location-- Government.
Archives Foreign.
President.......................... Book, hardcover (in His Excellency N. Non-acceptance would
Mongolian): ``Great Enkhbayar, President of cause embarrassment to
Mongolian State.'' Mongolia. donor and U.S.
Rec'd--22-Oct-07; Est. Government.
Value--$89.00;
Location--Archives
Foreign.
President.......................... Household Item: burgundy His Excellency Non-acceptance would
rug with blue, green, Gurbanguly cause embarrassment to
orange, and cream Berdimuhammedov, donor and U.S.
accents. Rec'd--26-Sep- President of Government.
07; Est. Value-- Turkmenistan.
$1,896.00; Location--
Archives Foreign.
President.......................... Book, hardcover (3): The Honorable Saad Non-acceptance would
``Mount Lebanon,'' by Hariri, Member of the cause embarrassment to
Col. Charles Henry National Assembly of donor and U.S.
Churchill; Volumes I- Lebanon. Government.
III; held in an
engraved leather box.
Rec'd--4-Oct-07; Est.
Value--$5,760.00;
Location--Archives
Foreign.
President.......................... Consumable: assortment His Excellency Jalal Non-acceptance would
of nut pastries. Rec'd-- Talabani, President of cause embarrassment to
1-Oct-07; Est. Value-- the Republic of Iraq. donor and U.S.
$25.00; Location-- Government.
Handled Pursuant to
Secret Service Policy.
President.......................... Artwork: silver-tone His Excellency Jalal Non-acceptance would
statue of Hammurabi's Talabani, President of cause embarrassment to
Code of Laws; held in the Republic of Iraq. donor and U.S.
plexiglass box. Rec'd-- Government.
1-Oct-07; Est. Value--
$350.00; Location--
Archives Foreign.
President.......................... Household Item: His Excellency Jalal Non-acceptance would
multicolor inlaid Talabani, President of cause embarrassment to
wooden box. Rec'd--1- the Republic of Iraq. donor and U.S.
Oct-07; Est. Value-- Government.
$125.00; Location--
Archives Foreign.
President.......................... Consumables (3): gift The Honorable John Non-acceptance would
basket with mixed Howard, M.P., Prime cause embarrassment to
fruit, a bottle of Minister of Australia. donor and U.S.
Springleaf iced tea, Government.
and a bottle of Desert
Pearls Non-Alcoholic
Cabernet. Rec'd--9-Sep-
07; Est. Value--$67.00;
Location--Handled
Pursuant to Secret
Service Policy.
President.......................... Accessory: black The Honorable John Non-acceptance would
messenger bag printed Howard, M.P., Prime cause embarrassment to
with ``ABAC, Third ABAC Minister of Australia. donor and U.S.
Meeting, September Government.
2007, Sydney,
Australia.'' Rec'd--9-
Sep-07; Est. Value--
$35.00; Location--
Archives Foreign.
President.......................... Clothing: brown and blue The Honorable John Non-acceptance would
APEC Driza-Bone Riding Howard, M.P., Prime cause embarrassment to
Coat. Rec'd--9-Sep-07; Minister of Australia. donor and U.S.
Est. Value--$125.00; Government.
Location--Archives
Foreign.
President.......................... Accessory: brown APEC The Honorable John Non-acceptance would
Akubra Cattleman hat. Howard, M.P., Prime cause embarrassment to
Rec'd--9-Sep-07; Est. Minister of Australia. donor and U.S.
Value--$104.00; Government.
Location--Archives
Foreign.
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President.......................... Artwork (3): ``Brolga,'' The Honorable John Non-acceptance would
by Tim Djandomerr; Howard, M.P., Prime cause embarrassment to
``Sheep Station: Minister of Australia. donor and U.S.
Australia,'' by Pamela Government.
Griffith; ``Where We
Live,'' by Peter
Kingston. Rec'd--9-Sep-
07; Est. Value--
$2,250.00; Location--
Archives Foreign.
President.......................... Desk Accessory: black The Honorable John Non-acceptance would
Mont Blanc pen. Rec'd-- Howard, M.P., Prime cause embarrassment to
9-Sep-07; Est. Value-- Minister of Australia. donor and U.S.
$495.00; Location-- Government.
Archives Foreign.
President.......................... Accessory: brown leather The Honorable John Non-acceptance would
APEC portfolio with Howard, M.P., Prime cause embarrassment to
zipper. Rec'd--9-Sep- Minister of Australia. donor and U.S.
07; Est. Value-- Government.
$500.00; Location--
Archives Foreign.
President.......................... Jewelry: 18 ct gold APEC The Honorable John Non-acceptance would
pin, by Margaret Howard, M.P., Prime cause embarrassment to
Kirkwood. Rec'd--9-Sep- Minister of Australia. donor and U.S.
07; Est. Value-- Government.
$750.00; Location--
Archives Foreign.
President.......................... Athletic Equipment: 6\1/ The Honorable John Non-acceptance would
2\' Tournament Howard, M.P., Prime cause embarrassment to
Shortstroker fishing Minister of Australia. donor and U.S.
rod, by Ian Miller; Government.
inscribed. Rec'd--8-Sep-
07; Est. Value--
$852.00; Location--
Archives Foreign.
President.......................... Collectable: gold His Excellency Jose Non-acceptance would
Mariner's Astrolabe; Socrates, Prime cause embarrassment to
engraved. Rec'd--17-Sep- Minister of Portugal. donor and U.S.
07; Est. Value-- Government.
$542.00; Location--
Archives Foreign.
President.......................... Book, hardcover (2): His Excellency Jose Non-acceptance would
``Encompassing the Socrates, Prime cause embarrassment to
Globe: Portugal and the Minister of Portugal. donor and U.S.
World in the 16th and Government.
17th Centuries,''
published by the Arthur
M. Sackler Gallery.
Rec'd--17-Sep-07; Est.
Value--$110.00;
Location--Archives
Foreign.
President.......................... Book, hardcover: ``One His Excellency Major Non-acceptance would
Piece of Leather: R.M. General Michael cause embarrassment to
Willims: The Man and Jeffery, M.P., Governor donor and U.S.
His Company,'' by Rob General of Australia. Government.
Linn. Rec'd--6-Sep-07;
Est. Value--$95.00;
Location--Archives
Foreign.
President.......................... CD: ``Born to Survive: His Excellency Major Non-acceptance would
The Best of Troy Cassar- General Michael cause embarrassment to
Daley,'' by Troy Cassar- Jeffery, M.P., Governor donor and U.S.
Daley. Rec'd--6-Sep-07; General of Australia. Government.
Est. Value--$15.00;
Location--Archives
Foreign.
President.......................... CD: ``The Very Best of His Excellency Major Non-acceptance would
Slim Dusty,'' by Slim General Michael cause embarrassment to
Dusty. Rec'd--6-Sep-07; Jeffery, M.P., Governor donor and U.S.
Est. Value--$38.00; General of Australia. Government.
Location--Archives
Foreign.
President.......................... CD: ``Spirit of the His Excellency Major Non-acceptance would
Bush,'' by Lee General Michael cause embarrassment to
Kernaghan. Rec'd--6-Sep- Jeffery, M.P., Governor donor and U.S.
07; Est. Value--$29.00; General of Australia. Government.
Location--Archives
Foreign.
President.......................... Shoe Care: R.M. Williams His Excellency Major Non-acceptance would
Shoe Shine Kit. Rec'd-- General Michael cause embarrassment to
6-Sep-07; Est. Value-- Jeffery, M.P., Governor donor and U.S.
$40.00; Location-- General of Australia. Government.
Archives Foreign.
President.......................... Shoes: R.M. Williams His Excellency Major Non-acceptance would
elastic sided dress General Michael cause embarrassment to
boot in brown. Rec'd--6- Jeffery, M.P., Governor donor and U.S.
Sep-07; Est. Value-- General of Australia. Government.
$332.00; Location--
Archives Foreign.
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President.......................... Household Item: black The Honorable Kevin Non-acceptance would
leather box hand- Rudd, M.P., Prime cause embarrassment to
crafted from Kangaroo Minister of Australia. donor and U.S.
and Barramundi leather. Government.
Rec'd--6-Sep-07; Est.
Value--$76.00;
Location--Archives
Foreign.
President.......................... Accessory: sterling The Honorable Kevin Non-acceptance would
silver R.M. Williams Rudd, M.P., Prime cause embarrassment to
longhorn cufflinks. Minister of Australia. donor and U.S.
Rec'd--6-Sep-07; Est. Government.
Value--$183.00;
Location--Archives
Foreign.
President.......................... Book, softcover: ``John The Honorable Kevin Non-acceptance would
Curtin: A Life,'' by Rudd, M.P., Prime cause embarrassment to
David Day; inscribed. Minister of Australia. donor and U.S.
Rec'd--6-Sep-07; Est. Government.
Value--$33.00;
Location--Archives
Foreign.
President.......................... Book, softcover: ``Charm The Honorable Kevin Non-acceptance would
Offensive: How China's Rudd, M.P., Prime cause embarrassment to
Soft Power is Minister of Australia. donor and U.S.
Transforming the Government.
World,'' by Joshua
Kurlantzick; inscribed.
Rec'd--6-Sep-07; Est.
Value--$26.00;
Location--Archives
Foreign.
President.......................... Accessory: kangaroo The Honorable Morris Non-acceptance would
leather cardholder. Iemma, State Premier cause embarrassment to
Rec'd--7-Sep-07; Est. and Minister for donor and U.S.
Value--$53.00; Citizenship, Australia. Government.
Location--Archives
Foreign.
President.......................... Desk Accessory: ancient The Honorable Morris Non-acceptance would
red gum paperweight. Iemma, State Premier cause embarrassment to
Rec'd--7-Sep-07; Est. and Minister for donor and U.S.
Value--$138.00; Citizenship, Australia. Government.
Location--Archives
Foreign.
President.......................... Desk Accessory: ancient The Honorable Morris Non-acceptance would
red gum card box. Iemma, State Premier cause embarrassment to
Rec'd--7-Sep-07; Est. and Minister for donor and U.S.
Value--$288.00; Citizenship, Australia. Government.
Location--Archives
Foreign.
President.......................... Desk Accessory: ancient The Honorable Morris Non-acceptance would
red gum letter opener. Iemma, State Premier cause embarrassment to
Rec'd--7-Sep-07; Est. and Minister for donor and U.S.
Value--$138.00; Citizenship, Australia. Government.
Location--Archives
Foreign.
President.......................... Desk Accessory: bronze The Honorable Morris Non-acceptance would
platypus paperweight, Iemma, State Premier cause embarrassment to
by Mary Michelmore. and Minister for donor and U.S.
Rec'd--7-Sep-07; Est. Citizenship, Australia. Government.
Value--$150.00;
Location--Archives
Foreign.
President.......................... Household Item: wooden The Right Honorable Non-acceptance would
box with stainless Patrick Manning, Prime cause embarrassment to
steel and gold accents. Minister of The donor and U.S.
Rec'd--20-Jul-07; Est. Republic of Trinidad Government.
Value--$500.00; and Tobago.
Location--Archives
Foreign.
President.......................... CD: ``A Panorama Saga The Right Honorable Non-acceptance would
II,'' by BP Renegades Patrick Manning, Prime cause embarrassment to
Steel Orchestra. Rec'd-- Minister of The donor and U.S.
20-Jul-07; Est. Value-- Republic of Trinidad Government.
$15.00; Location-- and Tobago.
Archives Foreign.
President.......................... CD: ``Exodus II: The The Right Honorable Non-acceptance would
Power and The Glory,'' Patrick Manning, Prime cause embarrassment to
by various artist. Minister of The donor and U.S.
Rec'd--20-Jul-07; Est. Republic of Trinidad Government.
Value--$14.00; and Tobago.
Location--Archives
Foreign.
President.......................... CD: ``Lydian Steel The Right Honorable Non-acceptance would
Live,'' directed by Pat Patrick Manning, Prime cause embarrassment to
Bishop. Rec'd--20-Jul- Minister of The donor and U.S.
07; Est. Value--$15.00; Republic of Trinidad Government.
Location--Archives and Tobago.
Foreign.
President.......................... Artwork: reproduction of The Right Honorable Non-acceptance would
rare map of North Stephen Harper, P.C., cause embarrassment to
America; held in wooden M.P., Prime Minister of donor and U.S.
frame. Rec'd--18-Aug- Canada. Government.
07; Est. Value--
$1,500.00; Location--
Archives Foreign.
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President.......................... Artwork: ornamental His Excellency Ombeni Y. Non-acceptance would
piece of carved wood, Sefue, Ambassador cause embarrassment to
held in a brown matted Extraordinary and donor and U.S.
wood frame. Rec'd--25- Plenipotentiary, United Government.
Jul-07; Est. Value-- Republic of Tanzania.
$520.00; Location--
Archives Foreign.
President.......................... Artwork: flat wooden His Excellency Amadou Non-acceptance would
carving of tribal Toumani Tour[eacute], cause embarrassment to
people; matted on President of the donor and U.S.
double canvas and held Republic of Mali. Government.
in gold-painted with
green baroque frame.
Rec'd--29-Jun-07; Est.
Value--$100.00;
Location--Archives
Foreign.
President.......................... Miscellaneous: black His Excellency Amadou Non-acceptance would
leather trunk embossed Toumani Tour[eacute], cause embarrassment to
with geometrical President of the donor and U.S.
designs and gold-plated Republic of Mali. Government.
accents. Rec'd--29-Jun-
07; Est. Value--
$350.00; Location--
Archives Foreign.
President.......................... Artwork (2): black and His Excellency Dr. Lech Non-acceptance would
white drawn portraits, Kaczynski, President of cause embarrassment to
one of Kazimierz the Republic of Poland. donor and U.S.
Pulaski and one of Government.
Tadeusz Kosciuszko;
matted and held in a
synthetic wood frame.
Rec'd--16-Jul-07; Est.
Value--$314.00;
Location--Archives
Foreign.
President.......................... Book, hardcover: His Excellency Dr. Lech Non-acceptance would
``Figures and Art,'' by Kaczynski, President of cause embarrassment to
Cmielow. Rec'd--8-Jun- the Republic of Poland. donor and U.S.
07; Est. Value--$83.00; Government.
Location--Archives
Foreign.
President.......................... Household Item: black His Excellency Dr. Lech Non-acceptance would
porcelain Scottie dog. Kaczynski, President of cause embarrassment to
Rec'd--8-Jun-07; Est. the Republic of Poland. donor and U.S.
Value--$74.00; Government.
Location--Archives
Foreign.
President.......................... Weapon: black and gold- His Excellency Dr. Lech Non-acceptance would
tone sword. Rec'd--8- Kaczynski, President of cause embarrassment to
Jun-07; Est. Value-- the Republic of Poland. donor and U.S.
$500.00; Location-- Government.
Archives Foreign.
President.......................... Books, hardcover (2, in His Excellency Vladimir Non-acceptance would
English and in Putin, President of the cause embarrassment to
Russian): ``English Russian Federation. donor and U.S.
Sonnets, 16th to 19th Government.
Century,'' published by
Moscow Raduga
Publishers; and an
unknown title, by
unknown author. Rec'd--
1-Jul-07; Est. Value--
$40.00; Location--
Archives Foreign.
President.......................... Miscellaneous: copper His Excellency Vladimir Non-acceptance would
and brass samovar. Putin, President of the cause embarrassment to
Rec'd--1-Jul-07; Est. Russian Federation. donor and U.S.
Value--$300.00; Government.
Location--Archives
Foreign.
President.......................... Artwork: print of a The Right Honorable Owen Non-acceptance would
painting of George S. Arthur, M.P., Prime cause embarrassment to
Washington standing in Minister and Minister donor and U.S.
front of the sea with of Finance, Barbados. Government.
words, ``George
Washington, Barbados.
1751,'' matted and held
in a gold-painted
wooden frame with gold-
tone presentation
plate. Rec'd--21-Jun-
07; Est. Value--
$400.00; Location--
Archives Foreign.
President.......................... Consumables (3): bottles His Excellency Georgi Non-acceptance would
of wine. Rec'd--11-Jun- Parvanov, President of cause embarrassment to
07; Est. Value--$40.00; the Republic of donor and U.S.
Location--Handled Bulgaria. Government.
Pursuant to Secret
Service Policy.
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President.......................... Artwork: bronze His Excellency Georgi Non-acceptance would
depiction of the head Parvanov, President of cause embarrassment to
of the Thracian King, the Republic of donor and U.S.
Sevt III on marble base Bulgaria. Government.
with gold-tone
presentation plaque.
Rec'd--11-Jun-07; Est.
Value--$305.00;
Location--Archives
Foreign.
President.......................... Musical Instrument: His Excellency Nguyen Non-acceptance would
electric harp with Minh Triet, President cause embarrassment to
speakerphone. Rec'd--22- of the Socialist donor and U.S.
Jun-07; Est. Value-- Republic of Vietnam. Government.
$4,500.00; Location--
Archives Foreign.
President.......................... Household Item: Minh His Excellency Nguyen Non-acceptance would
Long gold plated tea Minh Triet, President cause embarrassment to
set with orange accents of the Socialist donor and U.S.
and images of dragons; Republic of Vietnam. Government.
includes six tea cups,
sugar and cream bowls,
and tea pot. Rec'd--22-
Jun-07; Est. Value--
$300.00; Location--
Archives Foreign.
President.......................... Artwork: silver eagle His Excellency Sali Non-acceptance would
perched on top of an Berisha, Prime Minister cause embarrassment to
engraved brick base. of the Republic of donor and U.S.
Rec'd--10-Jun-07; Est. Albania. Government.
Value--$926.00;
Location--Archives
Foreign.
President.......................... Honoraria: sterling His Excellency Alfred Non-acceptance would
silver with gold plate Moisiu, President of cause embarrassment to
and red and black the Republic of Albania. donor and U.S.
enamel Order of the Government.
National Flag Award;
held on red and black
ribbon; award is
accompanied by a red
leather portfolio with
gold-tone emblem.
Rec'd--10-Jun-07; Est.
Value--$300.00;
Location--Archives
Foreign.
President.......................... Artwork: silver clock His Excellency Alfred Non-acceptance would
tower replica featuring Moisiu, President of cause embarrassment to
working clocks on each the Republic of Albania. donor and U.S.
side. Rec'd--10-Jun-07; Government.
Est. Value--$200.00;
Location--Archives
Foreign.
President.......................... Artwork: photo image of His Excellency Alfred Non-acceptance would
tempera on wood Moisiu, President of cause embarrassment to
painting entitled, the Republic of Albania. donor and U.S.
``The Spring of Life,'' Government.
featuring Mary, Mother
of God sitting above a
fountain being used by
various people; held in
a gold-painted baroque
wooden frame. Rec'd--10-
Jun-07; Est. Value--
$255.00; Location--
Archives Foreign.
President.......................... Household Item: beige The Right Honorable Tony Non-acceptance would
porcelain Wedgewood Blair, M.P., Prime cause embarrassment to
bowl with black floral Minister of the United donor and U.S.
border and words, ``Am Kingdom. Government.
I Not a Man and a
Brother?'' in center.
Rec'd--6-Jun-07; Est.
Value--$450.00;
Location--Archives
Foreign.
President.......................... Household Items (12): His Excellency Vaclav Non-acceptance would
Moser crystal champagne Klaus, President of the cause embarrassment to
flutes with intricate Czech Republic. donor and U.S.
cross-cut filigree Government.
texture and wide etched
and gilded 24k gold
borders embossed with
palmettes and acanthus
scroll designs. Rec'd--
5-Jun-07; Est. Value--
$3,060.00; Location--
Archives Foreign.
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President.......................... Book, hardcover (in His Excellency Vaclav Non-acceptance would
Czech): ``Modra, Klaus, President of the cause embarrassment to
Nikoli, Zelena Planeta: Czech Republic. donor and U.S.
Co Je Ohrozeno: Klima, Government.
Nebo Svoboda?'' by
donor. Rec'd--5-Jun-07;
Est. Value--$15.00;
Location--Archives
Foreign.
President.......................... Accessory: purple velvet His Excellency Vaclav Non-acceptance would
square hat with white Klaus, President of the cause embarrassment to
embroidery. Rec'd--5- Czech Republic. donor and U.S.
Jun-07; Est. Value-- Government.
$35.00; Location--
Archives Foreign.
President.......................... CDs (set of 11): various His Excellency Vaclav Non-acceptance would
titles of music by Klaus, President of the cause embarrassment to
Czech musicians. Rec'd-- Czech Republic. donor and U.S.
5-Jun-07; Est. Value-- Government.
$165.00; Location--
Archives Foreign.
President.......................... Accessory (12): His Excellency Silvio Non-acceptance would
assortment of E. Berlusconi, President cause embarrassment to
Marinella silk ties. of the Council of donor and U.S.
Rec'd--9-Jun-07; Est. Ministers of the Government.
Value--$1,860.00; Italian Republic.
Location--Archives
Foreign.
President.......................... Accessory: black His Excellency Romano Non-acceptance would
Salvatore Ferragamo Prodi, President of the cause embarrassment to
stamped leather tie Council of Ministers of donor and U.S.
case. Rec'd--9-Jun-07; the Italian Republic. Government.
Est. Value--$350.00;
Location--Archives
Foreign.
President.......................... Accessory (6): His Excellency Romano Non-acceptance would
assortment of Salvatore Prodi, President of the cause embarrassment to
Ferragamo silk ties. Council of Ministers of donor and U.S.
Rec'd--9-Jun-07; Est. the Italian Republic. Government.
Value--$870.00;
Location--Archives
Foreign.
President.......................... Collectable: replica of His Excellency Sergei Non-acceptance would
4th Century BCE Stanishev, Prime cause embarrassment to
Panagiurishte gold Minister of the donor and U.S.
treasure. Rec'd--11-Jun- Republic of Bulgaria. Government.
07; Est. Value--
$320.00; Location--
Archives Foreign.
President.......................... Weapon: antique silver The Honorable Ismet Non-acceptance would
pistol embellished with Mavriqi, Mayor of Fushe- cause embarrassment to
silver filigree. Rec'd-- Kruje, Albania. donor and U.S.
10-Jun-07; Est. Value-- Government.
$1,100.00; Location--
Archives Foreign.
President.......................... Plaque: gold-tone The Honorable Ismet Non-acceptance would
engraved presentation Mavriqi, Mayor of Fushe- cause embarrassment to
plaque; held in a blue Kruje, Albania. donor and U.S.
velvet hinged box. Government.
Rec'd--10-Jun-07; Est.
Value--$65.00;
Location--Archives
Foreign.
President.......................... Athletic Equipment: His Excellency Lee Hsien Non-acceptance would
uSurf Wave Action Loong, Prime Minister cause embarrassment to
Exerciser. Rec'd--3-May- and Minister for donor and U.S.
07; Est. Value-- Finance of the Republic Government.
$200.00; Location-- of Singapore.
Archives Foreign.
President.......................... Athletic Equipment: His Excellency Lee Hsien Non-acceptance would
iGallop Core and Abs Loong, Prime Minister cause embarrassment to
Exerciser. Rec'd--3-May- and Minister for donor and U.S.
07; Est. Value-- Finance of the Republic Government.
$250.00; Location-- of Singapore.
Archives Foreign.
President.......................... Ranch Equipment: His Excellency Fredrik Non-acceptance would
Husqvarna 335Rx Brush Reinfeldt, Prime cause embarrassment to
Cutter equipped with Minister of Sweden. donor and U.S.
comfort grip handles, Government.
Ergo Cruise and Smart
Start and powered by an
X-TORQ engine. Rec'd--
16-May-07; Est. Value--
$570.00; Location--
Archives Foreign.
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President.......................... Household Item: sterling Her Majesty Queen Non-acceptance would
silver William and Son Elizabeth II and His cause embarrassment to
plate with three gold Royal Highness The donor and U.S.
seals (Presidential, Prince Phillip, Duke of Government.
Royal, and star with Edinburgh, London,
roses) on front and United Kingdom.
personal inscription on
bottom. Rec'd--7-May-
07; Est. Value--
$2,000.00; Location--
Archives Foreign.
President.......................... Jewelry (5): silver His Excellency Ali Non-acceptance would
rings with agate; held Abdullah Saleh, cause embarrassment to
in a wooden box. Rec'd-- President of the donor and U.S.
1-May-07; Est. Value-- Republic of Yemen. Government.
$300.00; Location--
Archives Foreign.
President.......................... Weapon: 25 His Excellency Ali Non-acceptance would
silver sword with Abdullah Saleh, cause embarrassment to
curved blade adorned President of the donor and U.S.
with elaborate Republic of Yemen. Government.
detailing and carnelian
stones. Rec'd--1-May-
07; Est. Value--
$1,500.00; Location--
Archives Foreign.
President.......................... Household Item: off- His Excellency Shinzo Non-acceptance would
white and beige ceramic Abe, Prime Minister of cause embarrassment to
vase. Rec'd--26-Apr-07; Japan. donor and U.S.
Est. Value--$350.00; Government.
Location--Archives
Foreign.
President.......................... Collectable: NPB His Excellency Shinzo Non-acceptance would
Official Game Ball Abe, Prime Minister of cause embarrassment to
baseball inscribed by Japan. donor and U.S.
donor. Rec'd--26-Apr- Government.
07; Est. Value--
$400.00; Location--
Archives Foreign.
President.......................... Household Item: round His Excellency Oscar Non-acceptance would
green ceramic plate Berger Perdomo, cause embarrassment to
with tribal design; President of the donor and U.S.
matted and held in a Republic of Guatemala. Government.
gold-painted wooden
frame. Rec'd--12-Mar-
07; Est. Value--
$349.00; Location--
Archives Foreign.
President.......................... Clothing (2): guayaberas The Honorable Patricio Non-acceptance would
shirts, one with long- Patron Laviada, cause embarrassment to
sleeves and one with Governor of the State donor and U.S.
short sleeves. Rec'd--9- of Yucatan, Mexico. Government.
Mar-07; Est. Value--
$268.00; Location--
President retained.
President.......................... Clothing (2): guayaberas The Honorable Patricio Non-acceptance would
shirts, one with long- Patron Laviada, cause embarrassment to
sleeves and one with Governor of the State donor and U.S.
short sleeves. Rec'd--9- of Yucatan, Mexico. Government.
Mar-07; Est. Value--
$268.00; Location--
Archives Foreign.
President.......................... Artwork (in Spanish): His Excellency Dr. Non-acceptance would
print entitled ``Museo Tabar[eacute] Vazquez, cause embarrassment to
Municipal de Bellas President of the donor and U.S.
Artes Juan Manuel Oriental Republic of Government.
Blanes,'' featuring two Uruguay.
cowboys riding
horseback through
countryside. Rec'd--10-
Mar-07; Est. Value--
$6.00; Location--
Archives Foreign.
President.......................... Books, hardcover (2, in His Excellency Dr. Non-acceptance would
Spanish): ``Antiguas Tabar[eacute] Vazquez, cause embarrassment to
Estancias del Uruguay: President of the donor and U.S.
Historia y Oriental Republic of Government.
Produccion,'' by Ana Uruguay.
Ines Zerbino Vanrell
and Jose Victor Zerbino
Vanrell and ``Antiguas
Estancias del Uruguay
II: Historia y
Produccion,'' by Javier
Pastoriza and Miguel
Alvarez Montero in
custom leather-covered
box. Rec'd--10-Mar-07;
Est. Value--$80.00;
Location--Archives
Foreign.
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President.......................... Artwork: black and white His Excellency Dr. Non-acceptance would
drawings of different Tabar[eacute] Vazquez, cause embarrassment to
styles of boots and President of the donor and U.S.
spurs, held in a Oriental Republic of Government.
leather portfolio. Uruguay.
Rec'd--10-Mar-07; Est.
Value--$309.00;
Location--Archives
Foreign.
President.......................... Accessory: pair of His Excellency Dr. Non-acceptance would
antique wooden and Tabar[eacute] Vazquez, cause embarrassment to
animal hide boots with President of the donor and U.S.
fur cuffs. Rec'd--10- Oriental Republic of Government.
Mar-07; Est. Value-- Uruguay.
$400.00; Location--
Archives Foreign.
President.......................... Accessory: leather and His Excellency Dr. Non-acceptance would
pewter chain gaucho Tabar[eacute] Vazquez, cause embarrassment to
belt with gold-tone President of the donor and U.S.
accents. Rec'd--10-Mar- Oriental Republic of Government.
07; Est. Value-- Uruguay.
$310.00; Location--
Archives Foreign.
President.......................... Clothing: black wool His Excellency Dr. Non-acceptance would
poncho embroidered with Tabar[eacute] Vazquez, cause embarrassment to
``G.W. Bush'' and President of the donor and U.S.
images of intertwined Oriental Republic of Government.
American and Uruguayan Uruguay.
flags. Rec'd--10-Mar-
07; Est. Value--
$353.00; Location--
Archives Foreign.
President.......................... Miscellaneous: gold-tone Her Excellency Dora Non-acceptance would
Greek wreath. Rec'd--23- Bakoyianni, Minister of cause embarrassment to
Mar-07; Est. Value-- Foreign Affairs of the donor and U.S.
$548.00; Location-- Hellenic Republic. Government.
Archives Foreign.
President.......................... Accessory (2): Chapeus His Excellency Jose Non-acceptance would
Cury black cowboy hat Serra, Governor of the cause embarrassment to
and Chapeus Cury brown State of S[atilde]o donor and U.S.
classic hat. Rec'd--9- Paulo, Brazil. Government.
Mar-07; Est. Value--
$765.00; Location--
Archives Foreign.
President.......................... Household Item: handmade His Excellency Marouf Non-acceptance would
Bani Hamida tribal wall- Bakhet, Prime Minister cause embarrassment to
hanging featuring of the Hashemite donor and U.S.
assorted shades of blue Kingdom of Jordan. Government.
woven sheep's wool
triangles strung
together with blue
beads and tassles; hung
on a black iron sconce.
Rec'd--5-Jan-07; Est.
Value--$450.00;
Location--Archives
Foreign.
First Lady......................... Jewelry: sapphire and The Custodian of the Two Non-acceptance would
diamond necklace, Holy Mosques King cause embarrassment to
bracelet, earrings, and Abdullah Bin Abdul Aziz donor and U.S.
ring jewelry set; held Al Saud, King of the Government.
in green leather box. Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
Rec'd--23-Oct-07; Est.
Value--$85,000.00;
Location--Archives
Foreign.
First Lady......................... Artwork: desert scene The Custodian of the Two Non-acceptance would
with bedouins, camels, Holy Mosques King cause embarrassment to
and tent made of gold; Abdullah Bin Abdul Aziz donor and U.S.
resting on large jasper Al Saud, King of the Government.
slab; held in green Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
leather case. Rec'd--23-
Oct-07; Est. Value--
$10,000.00; Location--
Archives Foreign.
First Lady......................... Accessory: purple silk Mrs. Bernadette Chirac, Non-acceptance would
Yves Saint Laurent tote Spouse of the President cause embarrassment to
bag with gold-tone of French Republic, donor and U.S.
handware decorated with Paris, France. Government.
crystals; includes an
ID tag. Rec'd--17-Jan-
07; Est. Value--
$2,195.00; Location--
Archives Foreign.
First Lady......................... Collectable: amethyst Mrs. Maria Auxiliadora Non-acceptance would
mineral specimen from Delgado de Vazquez, cause embarrassment to
Uruguay. Rec'd--10-Mar- Spouse of the President donor and U.S.
07; Est. Value--$25.00; of the Oriental Government.
Location--Archives Republic of Uruguay,
Foreign. Montevideo, Uruguay.
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First Lady......................... Household Item: wooden Mrs. Maria Auxiliadora Non-acceptance would
tea box with the Ceibo Delgado de Vazquez, cause embarrassment to
flower burned and Spouse of the President donor and U.S.
painted with red, pink, of the Oriental Government.
and green wax colors Republic of Uruguay,
along the leather Montevideo, Uruguay.
cover. Rec'd--10-Mar-
07; Est. Value--$30.00;
Location--Archives
Foreign.
First Lady......................... Book, hardcover: Mrs. Maria Auxiliadora Non-acceptance would
``Colonia del Delgado de Vazquez, cause embarrassment to
Sacramento: Patrimonio Spouse of the President donor and U.S.
Mundial, World of the Oriental Government.
Heritage,'' published Republic of Uruguay,
by UNESCO. Rec'd--10- Montevideo, Uruguay.
Mar-07; Est. Value--
$30.00; Location--
Archives Foreign.
First Lady......................... Accessory: beige wool Mrs. Maria Auxiliadora Non-acceptance would
ruana with a leather Delgado de Vazquez, cause embarrassment to
design along the back. Spouse of the President donor and U.S.
Rec'd--10-Mar-07; Est. of the Oriental Government.
Value--$250.00; Republic of Uruguay,
Location--Archives Montevideo, Uruguay.
Foreign.
First Lady......................... Flowers: floral Mrs. Maria Auxiliadora Non-acceptance would
arrangement. Rec'd--10- Delgado de Vazquez, cause embarrassment to
Mar-07; Est. Value-- Spouse of the President donor and U.S.
$40.00; Location-- of the Oriental Government.
Handled Pursuant to Republic of Uruguay,
Secret Service Policy. Montevideo, Uruguay.
First Lady......................... Consumables (36): Mrs. Maria Auxiliadora Non-acceptance would
Uruguayan herbal tea- Delgado de Vazquez, cause embarrassment to
bags. Rec'd--10-Mar-07; Spouse of the President donor and U.S.
Est. Value--$5.00; of the Oriental Government.
Location--Handled Republic of Uruguay,
Pursuant to Secret Montevideo, Uruguay.
Service Policy.
First Lady......................... Jewelry: sterling silver The Honorable Patricio Non-acceptance would
filigree flower Patron Laviada, cause embarrassment to
earrings and matching Governor of the State donor and U.S.
brooch; held in an off- of Yucatan, Mexico. Government.
white stone box stamped
with ``Yucatan'' and a
symbol. Rec'd--9-Mar-
07; Est. Value--
$203.00; Location--
Archives Foreign.
First Lady......................... Household Item: off- The Honorable Patricio Non-acceptance would
white stone box stamped Patron Laviada, cause embarrassment to
with ``Yucatan'' and a Governor of the State donor and U.S.
symbol. Rec'd--9-Mar- of Yucatan, Mexico. Government.
07; Est. Value--$65.00;
Location--Archives
Foreign.
First Lady......................... Desk Accessory: 6 sterling silver Patron Laviada, cause embarrassment to
filigree letter opener. Governor of the State donor and U.S.
Rec'd--9-Mar-07; Est. of Yucatan, Mexico. Government.
Value--$38.00;
Location--Archives
Foreign.
First Lady......................... Book, hardcover: The Honorable Arturo Non-acceptance would
``Mexico: The Sarukan, Ambassador of cause embarrassment to
Revolution and Mexico to the United donor and U.S.
Beyond,'' by Pete States. Government.
Hamill and photographed
by Agustin Victor
Casasola. Rec'd--15-May-
07; Est. Value--$50.00;
Location--Archives
Foreign.
First Lady......................... Book, hardcover: The Honorable Arturo Non-acceptance would
``Hispanic Heritage at Sarukan, Ambassador of cause embarrassment to
the Smithsonian: A Mexico to the United donor and U.S.
Decade of Latino States. Government.
Initiatives,''
published by the
Smithsonian Latino
Center. Rec'd--15-May-
07; Est. Value--$30.00;
Location--Archives
Foreign.
First Lady......................... Accessory: red, black, The Honorable Arturo Non-acceptance would
and white Pineda Sarukan, Ambassador of cause embarrassment to
Covalin shawl with Mexico to the United donor and U.S.
large floral print silk States. Government.
on one side and black
velvet on reverse.
Rec'd--15-May-07; Est.
Value--$225.00;
Location--Archives
Foreign.
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First Lady......................... Houshold Item: gold Her Majesty Queen Non-acceptance would
clock with Royal Seal Elizabeth II and His cause embarrassment to
by William and Son. Royal Highness The donor and U.S.
Rec'd--7-May-07; Est. Prince Phillip, Duke of Government.
Value--$850.00; Edinburgh, London,
Location--Archives United Kingdom.
Foreign.
First Lady......................... Household Items (2): Mrs. Akie Abe, Spouse of Non-acceptance would
red, white, and blue the Prime Minister of cause embarrassment to
handmade pillows Japan. donor and U.S.
embroidered with Government.
American flag designs;
one embroidered with
``Barney'' and an image
of Barney and one with
``Beazley'' and an
image of Miss Beazley.
Rec'd--26-Apr-07; Est.
Value--$100.00;
Location--Archives
Foreign.
First Lady......................... Toy: 12 Mrs. Akie Abe, Spouse of Non-acceptance would
stuffed black fleece the Prime Minister of cause embarrassment to
Scottie dog with beaded Japan. donor and U.S.
American flag collar. Government.
Rec'd--26-Apr-27; Est.
Value--$100.00;
Location--Archives
Foreign.
First Lady......................... Household Item: Mrs. Akie Abe, Spouse of Non-acceptance would
porcelain hinged the Prime Minister of cause embarrassment to
Limoges box with ormolu Japan. donor and U.S.
trim and hand-painted Government.
images of Barney and
Miss Beazley; painted
by Kiyoe Seno. Rec'd--
26-Apr-27; Est. Value--
$700.00; Location--
Archives Foreign.
First Lady......................... Household Item: black Mrs. Akie Abe, Spouse of Non-acceptance would
lacquered tray with the Prime Minister of cause embarrassment to
gold-tone leaf designs Japan. donor and U.S.
around the outside edge Government.
and ``Laura'' on
bottom. Rec'd--26-Apr-
07; Est. Value--
$134.00; Location--
Archives Foreign.
First Lady......................... Jewelry: 3 His Excellency Jiri Non-acceptance would
gold lapel pin with Paroubek, Chairman of cause embarrassment to
garnet stones. Rec'd--6- Czech Social Democratic donor and U.S.
Jun-07; Est. Value-- Party, Czech Republic. Government.
$300.00; Location--
Archives Foreign.
First Lady......................... Book, softcover: ``Guide His Excellency Jiri Non-acceptance would
to Prague and Towns Paroubek, Chairman of cause embarrassment to
Across the Czech Czech Social Democratic donor and U.S.
Republic.'' Rec'd--6- Party, Czech Republic. Government.
Jun-07; Est. Value--
$15.00; Location--
Archives Foreign.
First Lady......................... Artwork: gold and red The Right Honorable Non-acceptance would
butterfly; held in a Nikola Gruevski, Prime cause embarrassment to
wooden frame. Rec'd--10- Minister of the donor and U.S.
Jun-07; Est. Value-- Republic of Macedonia. Government.
$410.00; Location--
Archives Foreign.
First Lady......................... Accessory: black leather Mrs. Cherie Blair, Non-acceptance would
straw-printed Tanner Spouse of the Prime cause embarrassment to
Krolle handbag with Minister of the United donor and U.S.
signature circle and Kingdom, London, United Government.
square silver-tone Kingdom.
fastener and three
pockets inside. Rec'd--
9-Jun-07; Est. Value--
$1,206.00; Location--
Archives Foreign.
First Lady......................... Holiday Item: silver Mrs. Aliza Olmert, Non-acceptance would
menorah designed by Spouse of the Prime cause embarrassment to
Zelig Segal. Rec'd--19- Minister of Israel. donor and U.S.
Jun-07; Est. Value-- Government.
$500.00; Location--
Archives Foreign.
First Lady......................... Jewelry: coral and His Excellency Ali Non-acceptance would
sterling silver jewelry Abdullah Saleh, cause embarrassment to
set with filigree President of the donor and U.S.
accents including Republic of Yemen. Government.
dangle earrings,
bracelet, necklace, and
ring; held in a wooden
box. Rec'd--2-May-07;
Est. Value--$446.00;
Location--Archives
Foreign.
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First Lady......................... Jewelry: four sterling His Excellency Ali Non-acceptance would
silver filigree rings Abdullah Saleh, cause embarrassment to
two with opal stones President of the donor and U.S.
and two with coral Republic of Yemen. Government.
stones and a sterling
silver lapel pin in the
shape of a scabbard and
sheath; held in a
wooden box. Rec'd--2-
May-07; Est. Value--
$224.00; Location--
Archives Foreign.
First Lady......................... Household Item: Moser Mrs. Livia Klausova, Non-acceptance would
crystal vase with Spouse of the President cause embarrassment to
intricate cross-cut of the Czech Republic. donor and U.S.
filigree texture and Government.
gilded 24k gold borders
embossed with palmettes
and acanthus scroll
designs. Rec'd--5-Jun-
07; Est. Value--
$1,150.00; Location--
Archives Foreign.
First Lady......................... Clothing: women's black Mrs. Shamim Jawad, Non-acceptance would
calf length wool chapan Spouse of the Afghan cause embarrassment to
with red buttons and Ambassador to the donor and U.S.
red, pink, and gold United States. Government.
floral design. Rec'd--5-
Aug-07; Est. Value--
$800.00; Location--
Archives Foreign.
First Lady......................... Artwork: copper portrait Mrs. Maureen Mwanawasa, Non-acceptance would
featuring a three- Spouse of the President cause embarrassment to
dimensional elephant of the Republic of donor and U.S.
with handpainted Zambia. Government.
African scenery,
includes an engraved
copper presentation
plate; held in a wood
frame. Rec'd--28-Jun-
07; Est. Value--
$300.00; Location--
Archives Foreign.
First Lady......................... Household Item: wooden Mrs. Maureen Mwanawasa, Non-acceptance would
wall clock in the shape Spouse of the President cause embarrassment to
of Africa with of the Republic of donor and U.S.
handpainted copper Zambia. Government.
front with African
scenery and three-
dimensional copper
elephants and Zambian-
shaped copper piece.
Rec'd--28-Jun-07; Est.
Value--$400.00;
Location--Archives
Foreign.
First Lady......................... Accessory (2): E. His Excellency Silvio Non-acceptance would
Marinella scarves; one Berlusconi, President cause embarrassment to
beige and brown; one of the Council of donor and U.S.
brown with colorful Ministers of the Government.
flowers. Rec'd--26-Jun- Italian Republic.
07; Est. Value--
$490.00; Location--
Archives Foreign.
First Lady......................... Artwork: oil on canvas His Excellency Vladimir Non-acceptance would
painting of wild Putin, Chairman of the cause embarrassment to
flowers; held in a Government of the donor and U.S.
wooden frame. Rec'd--1- Russian Federation. Government.
Jul-07; Est. Value--
$350.00; Location--
Archives Foreign.
First Lady......................... Artwork: stone mosaic of His Excellency Nguyen Non-acceptance would
Mrs. Bush with gold- Minh Triet, President cause embarrassment to
tone presentation of the Socialist donor and U.S.
plate; matted and held Republic of Vietnam. Government.
in a gold-tone baroque
frame. Rec'd--22-Jun-
07; Est. Value--
$800.00; Location--
Archives Foreign.
First Lady......................... Book, softcover (in Mrs. Flavia Prodi, Non-acceptance would
Italian): ``Villa Spouse of the President cause embarrassment to
Pamphilj,'' by Fiorenzo of the Council of donor and U.S.
Catalli and Mauro Ministers of the Government.
Petrecca. Rec'd--9-Jun- Italian Republic.
07; Est. Value--$20.00;
Location--Archives
Foreign.
First Lady......................... Accessory: black Mrs. Flavia Prodi, Non-acceptance would
alligator leather Tod's Spouse of the President cause embarrassment to
handbag. Rec'd--9-Jun- of the Council of donor and U.S.
07; Est. Value-- Ministers of the Government.
$1,650.00; Location-- Italian Republic.
Archives Foreign.
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First Lady......................... Household Item: sterling Ms. Mirela Moisiu, Non-acceptance would
silver filigree footed Daughter of the cause embarrassment to
jewelry box with silver President of the donor and U.S.
presentation plate. Republic of Albania. Government.
Rec'd--10-Jun-07; Est.
Value--$350.00;
Location--Archives
Foreign.
First Lady......................... Books, softcover (6): Ms. Mirela Moisiu, Non-acceptance would
``The Pyramid,'' Daughter of the cause embarrassment to
``Spring Flowers, President of the donor and U.S.
Spring Frost,'' ``The Republic of Albania. Government.
Three-Arched Bridge,''
``The File on H,''
``The General of the
Dead Army,'' and ``The
Palace of Dreams,'' by
Ismail Kadare. Rec'd--
10-Jun-07; Est. Value--
$78.00; Location--
Archives Foreign.
First Lady......................... Books, hardcover (3): Ms. Mirela Moisiu, Non-acceptance would
``Agamemnon's Daughter of the cause embarrassment to
Daughter,'' ``The President of the donor and U.S.
Successor,'' and Republic of Albania. Government.
``Elegy for Kosovo,''
by Ismail Kadare.
Rec'd--10-Jun-07; Est.
Value--$66.00;
Location--Archives
Foreign.
First Lady......................... Jewelry: silver earrings His Excellency Non-acceptance would
with turquoise and Gurbanguly cause embarrassment to
cornelian stones. Berdimuhammedov, donor and U.S.
Rec'd--26-Sep-07; Est. President of Government.
Value--$120.00; Turkmenistan.
Location--Archives
Foreign.
First Lady......................... Jewelry: silver ring His Excellency Non-acceptance would
with turquoise and Gurbanguly cause embarrassment to
cornelian stones. Berdimuhammedov, donor and U.S.
Rec'd--26-Sep-07; Est. President of Government.
Value--$120.00; Turkmenistan.
Location--Archives
Foreign.
First Lady......................... Jewelry: silver necklace His Excellency Non-acceptance would
with turquoise and Gurbanguly cause embarrassment to
cornelian stones. Berdimuhammedov, donor and U.S.
Rec'd--26-Sep-07; Est. President of Government.
Value--$435.00; Turkmenistan.
Location--Archives
Foreign.
First Lady......................... Household Item: cobalt The Honorable Morris Non-acceptance would
glass plate with Iemma, State Premier cause embarrassment to
sterling silver gumleaf and Minister for donor and U.S.
design. Rec'd--7-Sep- Citizenship, Australia. Government.
07; Est. Value--
$308.00; Location--
Archives Foreign.
First Lady......................... Clothing: gold His Excellency Hamid Non-acceptance would
embroidered silk ethnic Karzai, President of cause embarrassment to
shoes with turned up the Islamic Republic of donor and U.S.
toe and leather lining. Afghanistan. Government.
Rec'd--5-Aug-07; Est.
Value--$38.00;
Location--Archives
Foreign.
First Lady......................... Clothing: light blue two His Excellency Hamid Non-acceptance would
piece Kurti set; front Karzai, President of cause embarrassment to
of top is embroidered the Islamic Republic of donor and U.S.
with beige silk Afghanistan. Government.
alternating square
patterns. Rec'd--5-Aug-
07; Est. Value--
$200.00; Location--
Archives Foreign.
First Lady......................... Clothing: beige two His Excellency Hamid Non-acceptance would
piece Kurti set; front Karzai, President of cause embarrassment to
of top is embroidered the Islamic Republic of donor and U.S.
with beige silk Afghanistan. Government.
alternating square
patterns. Rec'd--5-Aug-
07; Est. Value--
$200.00; Location--
Archives Foreign.
First Lady......................... Clothing: purple, green, His Excellency Hamid Non-acceptance would
pink and beige striped Karzai, President of cause embarrassment to
Dupioni raw silk coat the Islamic Republic of donor and U.S.
with purple silk lining Afghanistan. Government.
and embroidery work on
collar and cuffs.
Rec'd--5-Aug-07; Est.
Value--$500.00;
Location--Archives
Foreign.
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First Lady......................... Clothing: blue cashmere His Excellency N. Non-acceptance would
sweater with silk Enkhbayar, President of cause embarrassment to
lining. Rec'd--22-Oct- Mongolia, and Mrs. O. donor and U.S.
07; Est. Value-- Tsolmon. Government.
$1,000.00; Location--
Archives Foreign.
First Lady......................... Jewelry: friendship flag Her Excellency Nouriya Non-acceptance would
brooch with jewels. Al-Sabih, Minister of cause embarrassment to
Rec'd--24-Oct-07; Est. Education and Higher donor and U.S.
Value--$1,150.00; Education, Kuwait. Government.
Location--Archives
Foreign.
First Lady......................... Consumables: assortment His Holiness The Dalai Non-acceptance would
of various nuts and Lama. cause embarrassment to
dried fruit. Rec'd--16- donor and U.S.
Oct-07; Est. Value-- Government.
$6.00; Location--
Handled Pursuant to
Secret Service Policy.
First Lady......................... Household: silver and His Holiness The Dalai Non-acceptance would
gold Tibetan butter Lama. cause embarrassment to
lamp. Rec'd--16-Oct-07; donor and U.S.
Est. Value--$750.00; Government.
Location--Archives
Foreign.
First Lady......................... Household Item: multi- Mrs. Hero Ibrahim Ahmed, Non-acceptance would
colored hand-crafted Spouse of the President cause embarrassment to
Kurdish rug. Rec'd--5- of The Republic of Iraq. donor and U.S.
Oct-07; Est. Value-- Government.
$450.00; Location--
Archives Foreign.
First Lady......................... Accessory: ivory, tan, Mrs. Hero Ibrahim Ahmed, Non-acceptance would
and dark blue Kurdish Spouse of the President cause embarrassment to
``Khurg'' bag. Rec'd--5- of The Republic of Iraq. donor and U.S.
Oct-07; Est. Value-- Government.
$75.00; Location--
Archives Foreign.
First Lady......................... Jewelry: silver necklace Mrs. Toure Lobbo Traore, Non-acceptance would
with large black beads Spouse of the President cause embarrassment to
and large black of the Republic of Mali. donor and U.S.
pendant. Rec'd--27-Sep- Government.
07; Est. Value--
$100.00; Location--
Archives Foreign.
First Lady......................... Fabric: blue and green Mrs. Toure Lobbo Traore, Non-acceptance would
fabric with plastic Spouse of the President cause embarrassment to
coating. Rec'd--27-Sep- of the Republic of Mali. donor and U.S.
07; Est. Value--$65.00; Government.
Location--Archives
Foreign.
First Lady......................... Fabric: orange and green Mrs. Toure Lobbo Traore, Non-acceptance would
fabric with plastic Spouse of the President cause embarrassment to
coating. Rec'd--27-Sep- of the Republic of Mali. donor and U.S.
07; Est. Value--$65.00; Government.
Location--Archives
Foreign.
First Lady......................... Household Item: multi- Mrs. Toure Lobbo Traore, Non-acceptance would
colored basket with Spouse of the President cause embarrassment to
leather strap. Rec'd-- of the Republic of Mali. donor and U.S.
27-Sep-07; Est. Value-- Government.
$140.00; Location--
Archives Foreign.
First Lady......................... Household Item: straw Mrs. Toure Lobbo Traore, Non-acceptance would
basket. Rec'd--27-Sep- Spouse of the President cause embarrassment to
07; Est. Value--$30.00; of the Republic of Mali. donor and U.S.
Location--Archives Government.
Foreign.
First Lady......................... Jewelry: 2 Mrs. Clio Bittoni Non-acceptance would
gold brooch with coral Napolitano, Spouse of cause embarrassment to
center; held in orange the President of the donor and U.S.
leather case. Rec'd--11- Italian Republic. Government.
Dec-07; Est. Value--
$2,000.00; Location--
Archives Foreign.
First Lady......................... Household Item: set of 6 Lady Catherine Meyer, Non-acceptance would
sterling silver wine Spouse of the British cause embarrassment to
glass charms by Asprey. Ambassador to the donor and U.S.
Rec'd--7-Dec-07; Est. United States. Government.
Value--$510.00;
Location--Archives
Foreign.
First Lady......................... Flowers: 50 yellow roses His Majesty Mohammed, Non-acceptance would
and orchids. Rec'd--5- King of Morocco. cause embarrassment to
Nov-07; Est. Value-- donor and U.S.
$400.00; Location-- Government.
Handled Pursuant to
Secret Service Policy.
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First Lady......................... Consumables (30): boxes His Majesty Mohammed, Non-acceptance would
of assorted Godiva King of Morocco. cause embarrassment to
chocolate. Rec'd--5-Nov- donor and U.S.
07; Est. Value-- Government.
$1,021.00; Location--
Handled Pursuant to
Secret Service Policy.
First Lady......................... Household Item: Shannon His Majesty Mohammed, Non-acceptance would
Crystal vase. Rec'd--5- King of Morocco. cause embarrassment to
Nov-07; Est. Value-- donor and U.S.
$40.00; Location-- Government.
Archives Foreign.
First Lady......................... Flowers: floral Mrs. Emine Erdogan, Non-acceptance would
arrangement. Rec'd--19- Spouse of the Prime cause embarrassment to
Nov-07; Est. Value-- Minister of the donor and U.S.
$175.00; Location-- Republic of Turkey. Government.
Handled Pursuant to
Secret Service Policy.
First Lady......................... Book, hardcover: Mrs. Emine Erdogan, Non-acceptance would
``Contemporary Turkish Spouse of the Prime cause embarrassment to
Painting,'' by New York Minister of the donor and U.S.
State University At Republic of Turkey. Government.
Binghamton. Rec'd--19-
Nov-07; Est. Value--
$30.00; Location--
Personally Retained by
the First Lady.
First Lady......................... Book, hardcover: ``Sanat Mrs. Emine Erdogan, Non-acceptance would
Koleksiyonu 1, 2 Spouse of the Prime cause embarrassment to
Volumes,'' by Turkiye Minister of the donor and U.S.
Cumhuriyet Merkez Republic of Turkey. Government.
Bankasi/Central Bank of
The Republic of Turkey.
Rec'd--19-Nov-07; Est.
Value--$300.00;
Location--Archives
Foreign.
First Lady......................... Household Item: large His Highness Sheikh Non-acceptance would
ivory colored Persian Nawaf Al-Ahmed Al-Jaber cause embarrassment to
wool rug. Rec'd--25-Oct- Al Sabah, Crown Prince donor and U.S.
07; Est. Value-- of the State of Kuwait. Government.
$2,200.00; Location--
Archives Foreign.
First Lady......................... Household Item: small His Highness Sheikh Non-acceptance would
ivory colored Persian Nawaf Al-Ahmed Al-Jaber cause embarrassment to
wool and silk rug. Al Sabah, Crown Prince donor and U.S.
Rec'd--25-Oct-07; Est. of the State of Kuwait. Government.
Value--$1,600.00;
Location--Archives
Foreign.
First Lady......................... Consumables: various His Highness Sheikh Non-acceptance would
perfumes and incense Nawaf Al-Ahmed Al-Jaber cause embarrassment to
with burner; held in a Al Sabah, Crown Prince donor and U.S.
burgundy presentation of the State of Kuwait. Government.
box. Rec'd--25-Oct-07;
Est. Value--$740.00;
Location--Archives
Foreign.
First Lady......................... Artwork: large sterling Her Highness Sheikha Non-acceptance would
silver model of Al Fatima Bint Mubarak, cause embarrassment to
Jahili Castle resting Chair, United Arab donor and U.S.
on circular lapis base; Emirates' Womens Government.
includes sterling Association, Embassy of
silver and enamel flag the United Arab
that attaches to top of Emirates.
castle; held in red
leather box in wood
cabinet on wheels; made
by Asprey. Rec'd--22-
Oct-07; Est. Value--
$12,000.00; Location--
Archives Foreign.
First Lady......................... Household Item: His Excellency Sheikh Non-acceptance would
collection of fragrance Nasser Mohammad Al cause embarrassment to
and incense with burner Sabah, Prime Minister donor and U.S.
and lighter; held in a of the State of Kuwait. Government.
wooden box. Rec'd--24-
Oct-07; Est. Value--
$740.00; Location--
Archives Foreign.
First Lady......................... Consumables: perfume The Honorable Rasha Al- Non-acceptance would
incense set. Rec'd--24- Sabah, Under Secretary cause embarrassment to
Oct-07; Est. Value-- of Higher Education of donor and U.S.
$740.00; Location-- the State of Kuwait. Government.
Handled Pursuant to
Secret Service Policy.
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First Lady......................... Clothing: gold silk robe The Honorable Rasha Al- Non-acceptance would
with green, brown, and Sabah, Under Secretary cause embarrassment to
orange designs. Rec'd-- of Higher Education of donor and U.S.
24-Oct-07; Est. Value-- the State of Kuwait. Government.
$120.00; Location--
Archives Foreign.
First Lady......................... Household: crystal His Excellency Nicolas Non-acceptance would
Baccarat wave bowl; Sarkozy, President of cause embarrassment to
held in red box. Rec'd-- the French Republic. donor and U.S.
6-Nov-07; Est. Value-- Government.
$6,000.00; Location--
Archives Foreign.
First Lady......................... Desk Accessory (2): Mrs. Hajiya Turai Non-acceptance would
small and medium desk Yar'adua, Spouse of the cause embarrassment to
trays with painting of President of the donor and U.S.
three women. Rec'd--24- Federal Republic of Government.
Sep-07; Est. Value-- Nigeria.
$125.00; Location--
Archives Foreign.
First Lady......................... Household Item: burgundy Mrs. Hajiya Turai Non-acceptance would
leather chest. Rec'd-- Yar'adua, Spouse of the cause embarrassment to
24-Sep-07; Est. Value-- President of the donor and U.S.
$85.00; Location-- Federal Republic of Government.
Archives Foreign. Nigeria.
First Lady......................... Clothing: ivory colored Mrs. Hajiya Turai Non-acceptance would
handmade two-piece Yar'adua, Spouse of the cause embarrassment to
outfit with red and President of the donor and U.S.
green stitching; Federal Republic of Government.
includes hat. Rec'd--24- Nigeria.
Sep-07; Est. Value--
$125.00; Location--
Archives Foreign.
First Lady......................... Household Item: Mrs. Hajiya Turai Non-acceptance would
multicolored rug with Yar'adua, Spouse of the cause embarrassment to
fringe. Rec'd--24-Sep- President of the donor and U.S.
07; Est. Value-- Federal Republic of Government.
$300.00; Location-- Nigeria.
Archives Foreign.
First Lady......................... Household Items (7): Dr. Liri Rama Berisha, Non-acceptance would
silver filigree tray Spouse of the Prime cause embarrassment to
with six matching Minister of the donor and U.S.
decorative goblets. Republic of Albania. Government.
Rec'd--10-Jun-07; Est.
Value--$1,263.00;
Location--Archives
Foreign.
First Lady......................... Clothing: dark burgundy Dr. Liri Rama Berisha, Non-acceptance would
matador vest Spouse of the Prime cause embarrassment to
embellished with gold Minister of the donor and U.S.
embroidery and tassels. Republic of Albania. Government.
Rec'd--10-Jun-07; Est.
Value--$250.00;
Location--Archives
Foreign.
First Lady......................... Household Items (7): Dr. Liri Rama Berisha, Non-acceptance would
light brown organza Spouse of the Prime cause embarrassment to
table cloth, table Minister of the donor and U.S.
runner, and five Republic of Albania. Government.
napkins, each
intricately embroidered
with silver-tone,
copper-tone and brass-
tone designs, faux
pearls, and metallic
beads. Rec'd--10-Jun-
07; Est. Value--
$403.00; Location--
Archives Foreign.
First Lady......................... Artwork: silver filigree Dr. Liri Rama Berisha, Non-acceptance would
wishing well; held in a Spouse of the Prime cause embarrassment to
blue velvet box. Rec'd-- Minister of the donor and U.S.
24-Sep-07; Est. Value-- Republic of Albania. Government.
$325.00; Location--
Archives Foreign.
First Lady......................... Clothing: ivory silk His Excellency Georgi Non-acceptance would
long-sleeved blouse Purvanov, President of cause embarrassment to
embroidered with red, the Republic of donor and U.S.
blue and green flowers. Bulgaria. Government.
Rec'd--8-Jun-07; Est.
Value--$150.00;
Location--Archives
Foreign.
First Lady......................... Book, hardcover: His Excellency Georgi Non-acceptance would
``Bulgaria,'' published Purvanov, President of cause embarrassment to
by All Bulgarian the Republic of donor and U.S.
Foundation. Rec'd--8- Bulgaria. Government.
Jun-07; Est. Value--
$148.00; Location--
Archives Foreign.
First Lady......................... Accessory: silver His Excellency Georgi Non-acceptance would
filigree decorative Purvanov, President of cause embarrassment to
buckle. Rec'd--8-Jun- the Republic of donor and U.S.
07; Est. Value-- Bulgaria. Government.
$191.00; Location--
Archives Foreign.
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First Lady......................... Household Items (7): His Excellency Luis Non-acceptance would
small sterling silver Inacio Lula da Silva, cause embarrassment to
spoons embellished with President of the donor and U.S.
turquoise. Rec'd--31- Federative Republic of Government.
Mar-07; Est. Value-- Brazil.
$350.00; Location--
Archives Foreign.
Elliot Abrams, Deputy Assistant to Accessory: Concord The Custodian of the Two Non-acceptance would
the President and Deputy National Mariner watch with Holy Mosques King cause embarrassment to
Security Advisor for Global black face and silver Abdullah Bin Abdul Aziz donor and U.S.
Democracy Strategy. band; held in a Al Saud, King of the Government.
polished wood box. Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
Rec'd--1-Mar-07; Est.
Value--$1,435.00;
Location--Transferred
to General Services
Administration.
Elliot Abrams, Deputy Assistant to Household Item: ornate The Honorable Mohamed Non-acceptance would
the President and Deputy National silver box with red, Yassine Mansouri, cause embarrassment to
Security Advisor for Global white, and blue Director of the donor and U.S.
Democracy Strategy. accents; held in Directorate General of Government.
leather red box. Rec'd-- Studies and
5-Mar-07; Est. Value-- Documentation, Morocco.
$750.00; Location--
Transferred to General
Services Administration.
Joshua B. Bolten, Assistant to the Accessory: Hanowa Swiss His Excellency Samuel Non-acceptance would
President and Chief of Staff. Military Sealander Schmid, Chief, Federal cause embarrassment to
Men's Diving Watch with Department of Defense, donor and U.S.
stainless steel case Civil Protection, and Government.
and rubber strap. Sports of the Swiss
Rec'd--13-Apr-07; Est. Confederation,
Value--$337.00; Switzerland.
Location--Transferred
to General Services
Administration.
Joshua B. Bolten, Assistant to the Weapon Swiss Army His Excellency Samuel Non-acceptance would
President and Chief of Staff. Classic featuring small Schmid, Chief, Federal cause embarrassment to
blade, scissors and Department of Defense, donor and U.S.
nail file. Rec'd--13- Civil Protection, and Government.
Apr-07; Est. Value-- Sports of the Swiss
$15.00; Location-- Confederation,
Personally retained by Switzerland.
the staff member.
Joshua B. Bolten, Assistant to the Accessory: navy E. His Excellency Silvio Non-acceptance would
President and Chief of Staff. Marinella tie with Berlusconi, President cause embarrassment to
small red circles. of the Council of donor and U.S.
Rec'd--1-Jun-07; Est. Ministers of the Government.
Value--$165.00; Italian Republic.
Location--Personally
retained by the staff
member.
Joshua B. Bolten, Assistant to the Accessory: navy E. His Excellency Silvio Non-acceptance would
President and Chief of Staff. Marinella tie with Berlusconi, President cause embarrassment to
small white squares. of the Council of donor and U.S.
Rec'd--1-Jun-07; Est. Ministers of the Government.
Value--$165.00; Italian Republic.
Location--Transferred
to General Services
Administration.
Bertram D. Braun, Director for Artwork: painting of a Her Excellency Bisera Non-acceptance would
Southeast Europe, National castle with personal Turkovic, Ambassador of cause embarrassment to
Security Council. inscription, by H.P. Bosnia and Herzegovina. donor and U.S.
Bosaulea; held in large Government.
gold-tone frame. Rec'd--
19-Dec-07; Est. Value--
$450.00; Location--
Transferred to General
Services Administration.
Jack D. Crouch, Assistant to the Household item: silver Mr. Anatosios Non-acceptance would
President and Deputy National goblet with Greek Dimoschakis, Chief of cause embarrassment to
Security Advisor. National Police seal the Greek National donor and U.S.
engraved on front. Police, Greece. Government.
Rec'd--28-Mar-07; Est.
Value--$500.00;
Location--Transferred
to General Services
Administration.
Stephen J. Hadley, Assistant to the Coin (2): silver and His Excellency Filip Non-acceptance would
President for National Security gold commemorative Vujanovic, President of cause embarrassment to
Affairs. coins from the Republic the Republic of donor and U.S.
of Montenegro; held in Montenegro. Government.
a blue case. Rec'd--4-
May-07; Est. Value--
$500.00; Location--
Transferred to General
Services Administration.
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Stephen J. Hadley, Assistant to the Consumables: various His Excellency Sheikh Non-acceptance would
President for National Security chocolates, fruits, and Hamad bin Jassim bin cause embarrassment to
Affairs. cookies; held in large Jabir Al Thani, Prime donor and U.S.
tin. Rec'd--26-Dec-07; Minister of the State Government.
Est. Value--$932.00; of Qatar.
Location--Handled
pursuant to Secret
Service policy.
Stephen J. Hadley, Assistant to the Household Item: small His Excellency Sheikh Non-acceptance would
President for National Security green dish. Rec'd--26- Hamad bin Jassim bin cause embarrassment to
Affairs. Dec-07; Est. Value-- Jabir Al Thani, Prime donor and U.S.
$23.00; Location-- Minister of the State Government.
Transferred to General of Qatar.
Services Administration.
Stephen J. Hadley, Assistant to the Household Item: sterling His Excellency Abdullah Non-acceptance would
President for National Security silver plate with blue Gul, President of the cause embarrassment to
Affairs. and red floral design Republic of Turkey. donor and U.S.
on tile insert; held in Government.
a blue velvet case.
Rec'd--26-Nov-07; Est.
Value--$602.00;
Location--Transferred
to General Services
Administration.
Stephen J. Hadley, Assistant to the Household Item: lapis His Excellency Yunis Non-acceptance would
President for National Security lazuli box with brass Qanuni, Speaker of the cause embarrassment to
Affairs. interior. Rec'd--31-Oct- Lower House of the donor and U.S.
07; Est. Value-- National Assembly, Government.
$485.00; Location-- Afghanistan.
Transferred to General
Services Administration.
Stephen J. Hadley, Assistant to the Accessory: E. Marinella His Excellency Silvio Non-acceptance would
President for National Security blue silk tie with Berlusconi, President cause embarrassment to
Affairs. white accents. Rec'd--7- of the Council of donor and U.S.
Jun-07; Est. Value-- Ministers of the Government.
$165.00; Location-- Italian Republic.
Transferred to General
Services Administration.
Stephen J. Hadley, Assistant to the Accessory (2): E. His Excellency Silvio Non-acceptance would
President for National Security Marinella silk twill Berlusconi, President cause embarrassment to
Affairs. ties; one burgundy with of the Council of donor and U.S.
repeating blue flowers Ministers of the Government.
and one navy with Italian Republic.
scattered blue and
burgundy flowers.
Rec'd--7-Jun-07; Est.
Value--$330.00;
Location--Pending
Transfer to General
Services Administration.
Mary A. Haines, Deputy Executive Household Item: white Mr. Igor O. Shchegolev, Non-acceptance would
Secretary for Scheduling and porcelain coffee set Head of Protocol, cause embarrassment to
Advance. with gold and blue Office of The President donor and U.S.
accents. Rec'd--1-Jul- of the Russian Government.
07; Est. Value-- Federation.
$425.00; Location--
Recipient purchased
item from General
Services Administration.
Mary A. Haines, Deputy Executive Accessory: Bernard His Excellency Nicolas Non-acceptance would
Secretary for Scheduling and Richards quartz watch Sarkozy, President of cause embarrassment to
Advance. with two dials and red the Republic of France. donor and U.S.
leather strap; held in Government.
blue case. Rec'd--6-Nov-
07; Est. Value--
$401.00; Location--
Transferred to General
Services Administration.
Emily Harding, Director for Iran, Accessory: sterling Abdullah bin Abd al-Aziz Non-acceptance would
National Security Council. silver Tiffany & Co Al Saud, Custodian of cause embarrassment to
quartz watch with black the Two Holy Mosques donor and U.S.
leather strap. Rec'd-- and King of the Kingdom Government.
23-Oct-07; Est. Value-- of Saudi Arabia.
$2,800.00; Location--
Transferred to General
Services Administration.
LTG Douglas Lute, Assistant to the Household Item (6): His Excellency Abdul Non-acceptance would
President and Deputy National lapis lazuli coasters; Rahim Wardak, Minister cause embarrassment to
Security Advisor for Iraq and held in lapis holder. of Defense of the donor and U.S.
Afghanistan. Rec'd--14-Aug-07; Est. Islamic Republic of Government.
Value--$385.00; Afghanistan.
Location--Transferred
to General Services
Administration.
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Anita B. McBride, Assistant to the Accessory: sterling Abdullah bin Abd al-Aziz Non-acceptance would
President and Chief of Staff to silver Tiffany & Co Al Saud, Custodian of cause embarrassment to
the First Lady. quartz watch with black the Two Holy Mosques donor and U.S.
leather strap. Rec'd-- and King of the Kingdom Government.
23-Oct-07; Est. Value-- of Saudi Arabia.
$2,800.00; Location--
Recipient purchased
item from General
Services Administration.
Elizabeth M. Phu, Director of Household Item: sterling His Excellency Tam Chien Non-acceptance would
Southeast Asia, National Security silver vase with floral Nguyen, Ambassador of cause embarrassment to
Council. engravings. Rec'd--19- Vietnam. donor and U.S.
Oct-07; Est. Value-- Government.
$680.00; Location--
Transferred to General
Services Administration.
Frances F. Townsend, Assistant to Desk Accessory (16): set Princess Rima, Saudi Non-acceptance would
the President for Homeland of cream-colored Arabia. cause embarrassment to
Security and Counterterrorism. greeting cards and donor and U.S.
envelopes with black Government.
and white images from
Saudi Arabia on the
front of each card.
Rec'd--5-Feb-07; Est.
Value--$48.00;
Location--Transferred
to General Services
Administration.
Frances F. Townsend, Assistant to Consumables: sandalwood Princess Rima, Saudi Non-acceptance would
the President for Homeland and perfume in wooden Arabia. cause embarrassment to
Security and Counterterrorism. display case. Rec'd--5- donor and U.S.
Feb-07; Est. Value-- Government.
$805.00; Location--
Transferred to General
Services Administration.
Frances F. Townsend, Assistant to Desk Accessory: gilded His Excellency Rashid Non-acceptance would
the President for Homeland silver dhow with plaque bin Abdallah bin Ahmad cause embarrassment to
Security and Counterterrorism. reading, ``Presented by al-Khalifa, Minister of donor and U.S.
H.E. Sheikh Rashid bin Interior of the Kingdom Government.
Abdulla Al-Khalifa, of Bahrain.
Minister of the
Interior--Kingdom of
Bahrain, March 2007;''
held in red case.
Rec'd--20-Mar-07; Est.
Value--$1,500.00;
Location--Transferred
to General Services
Administration.
Frances F. Townsend, Assistant to Household Item: Afghan His Excellency Hamid Non-acceptance would
the President for Homeland rug with repeating Karzai, President of cause embarrassment to
Security and Counterterrorism. black, brown, burgundy, the Islamic Republic of donor and U.S.
and orange repeating Afghanistan. Government.
diamond pattern with
grey fringe. Rec'd--1-
Feb-07; Est. Value--
$800.00; Location--
Pending Transfer to
General Services
Administration.
Frances F. Townsend, Assistant to Artwork: painting of LTG Mohammed Medienne, Non-acceptance would
the President for Homeland street scene on tiles; Director, Department of cause embarrassment to
Security and Counterterrorism. held in a wooden frame. Military Security, donor and U.S.
Rec'd--13-Jul-07; Est. Ministry of National Government.
Value--$475.00; Defense, Algeria.
Location--Transferred
to General Services
Administration.
Jared Weinstein, Special Assistant Household Item: lapis His Excellency Hamid Non-acceptance would
to the President and Personal Aide. lazuli box with stone Karzai, President of cause embarrassment to
floral design on hinged the Islamic Republic of donor and U.S.
lid; held in a blue Afghanistan. Government.
velvet case. Rec'd--5-
Sep-07; Est. Value--
$420.00; Location--
Transferred to General
Services Administration.
Amy Zantzinger, Special Assistant Accessory: Bernard His Excellency Nicolas Non-acceptance would
to the Prseident and White House Richards quartz watch Sarkozy, President of cause embarrassment to
Social Secretary. with two dials and red the Republic of France. donor and U.S.
leather strap; held in Government.
blue case. Rec'd--6-Nov-
07; Est. Value--
$400.60; Location--
Transferred to General
Services Administration.
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Agency: The White House, Office of the Vice President
[Report of tangible gifts]
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Gift, date of acceptance
Name and title of person accepting on behalf of the U.S.
the gift on behalf of the U.S. Government, estimated Identity of foreign Circumstances
Government value, and current donor and government justifying acceptance
disposition or location
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Vice President..................... Rare book entitled The His Excellency Saad R. Non-acceptance would
Ruins of Balbec, Hariri, Member of the cause embarrassment to
published in England in Lebanese Parliament. donor and U.S.
1757. Rec'd--29-Oct-07; Government.
Est. Value--$5,000.00;
Disposition--Archives.
Vice President..................... Saudi artifact: fist The Custodian of the Two Non-acceptance would
from a sandstone Holy Mosques King cause embarrassment to
sculpture believed to Abdullah Bin Abdul Aziz donor and U.S.
depict Babylonian King Al Saud, King of the Government.
Naponeed from a site in Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
Tayma Province, Saudi
Arabia. Rec'd--12-May-
07; Est. Value--$2,500;
Disposition--Archives.
Vice President..................... Saudi artifact: Nabatean The Custodian of the Two Non-acceptance would
pottery altar, Holy Mosques King cause embarrassment to
inscribed in Nabatean, Abdullah Bin Abdul Aziz donor and U.S.
from the Qraya/Tayma Al Saud, King of the Government.
Oasis. Rec'd--12-May- Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
07; Est. Value--
$10,000; Disposition--
Archives.
Vice President..................... Three woodblock prints His Excellency Taro Aso, Non-acceptance would
from the Atachi Member of the Japanese cause embarrassment to
Institute Collection. House of donor and U.S.
Rec'd--21-Feb-07; Est. Representatives. Government.
Value--$346;
Disposition--Archives.
Vice President..................... Sterling silver desk General Yasar Buyukanit, Non-acceptance would
set. Rec'd--4-Mar-07; Commander of the cause embarrassment to
Est. Value--$500; Turkish Armed Forces. donor and U.S.
Disposition--Archives. Government.
Vice President..................... Sterling silver plate General Yasar Buyukanit, Non-acceptance would
with the seal of the Commander of the cause embarrassment to
Turkish General Staff. Turkish Armed Forces. donor and U.S.
Rec'd--4-Mar-07; Est. Government.
Value--$125;
Disposition--Archives.
Vice President..................... Sterling silver figurine His Excellency Nambaryn Non-acceptance would
of a Mongolian musical Enkhbayar, President of cause embarrassment to
instrument. Rec'd--14- Mongolia. donor and U.S.
Nov-07; Est. Value-- Government.
$275; Disposition--
Archives.
Vice President..................... Book--Great Mongolian His Excellency Nambaryn Non-acceptance would
State. Rec'd--14-Nov- Enkhbayar, President of cause embarrassment to
07; Est. Value--$65; Mongolia. donor and U.S.
Disposition--Archives. Government.
Vice President..................... Gold and silver plate His Excellency Sheng Non-acceptance would
with dragon motif. Huaren, Vice Chr. Of cause embarrassment to
Rec'd--7-Jun-07; Est. Standing Cmte, Chinese donor and U.S.
Value--$750; National People's Government.
Disposition--Archives. Congress.
Vice President..................... Sterling silver box with His Majesty King Non-acceptance would
the royal seal. Rec'd-- Abdullah II bin al cause embarrassment to
13-Mar-07; Est. Value-- Hussein of the donor and U.S.
$550; Disposition-- Hashemite Kingdom of Government.
Archives. Jordan.
Vice President..................... Five perfumed oils. His Excellency Yousuf Non-acceptance would
Rec'd--21-May-07; Est. Alawi Abdulla Al cause embarrassment to
Value--$125; Location-- Ibrahim, Minister donor and U.S.
Handled pursuant to Responsible for Foreign Government.
U.S. Secret Service Affairs of the
policy. Sultanate of Oman.
Vice President..................... Five gold vermeil His Excellency Yousuf Non-acceptance would
perfume bottles. Rec'd-- Alawi Abdulla Al cause embarrassment to
21-May-07; Est. Value-- Ibrahim, Minister donor and U.S.
$2,000; Disposition-- Responsible for Foreign Government.
Archives. Affairs of the
Sultanate of Oman.
Vice President..................... Woven wool Afghani His Excellency Hamid Non-acceptance would
carpet. Rec'd--6-Mar- Karzai, President of cause embarrassment to
07; Est. Value--$900; the Islamic Republic of donor and U.S.
Disposition--Archives. Afghanistan. Government.
Vice President..................... Framed calligraphy His Excellency Lee Hsien Non-acceptance would
painting. Rec'd--4-May- Loong, Prime Minister cause embarrassment to
07; Est. Value--$650; of the Republic of donor and U.S.
Disposition--Archives. Singapore. Government.
Vice President..................... Woven wool Pakistani His Excellency Pervez Non-acceptance would
carpet. Rec'd--27-Feb- Musharraf, President of cause embarrassment to
07; Est. Value--$1,125; the Islamic Republic of donor and U.S.
Disposition--Archives. Pakistan. Government.
Vice President..................... Sterling silver dagger. His Excellency Ali Non-acceptance would
Rec'd--2-May-07; Est. Abdullah Saleh, cause embarrassment to
Value--$1,000; President of the donor and U.S.
Disposition--Archives. Republic of Yemen. Government.
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Vice President..................... Five sterling silver and His Excellency Ali Non-acceptance would
agate rings. Rec'd--2- Abdullah Saleh, cause embarrassment to
May-07; Est. Value-- President of the donor and U.S.
$250; Disposition-- Republic of Yemen. Government.
Archives.
Vice President..................... Silk prayer rug. Rec'd-- Field Marshal Hussein Non-acceptance would
22-May-07; Est. Value-- Tantawi, Commander-in- cause embarrassment to
$950; Disposition-- Chief of the Egyptian donor and U.S.
Archives. Armed Forces, Minister Government.
of Defense and Military
Production.
Vice President..................... Framed print of the Her Excellency Dr. Non-acceptance would
Gavrilo Princip Bridge Bisera Turkovic, cause embarrassment to
in Sarajevo. Rec'd--19- Ambassador of Bosnia & donor and U.S.
Dec-07; Est. Value-- Herzegovina. Government.
$450; Disposition--
Archives.
Chief of Staff to the Vice Framed painting of a Her Excellency Dr. Non-acceptance would
President, David Addington. Bosnian street scene by Bisera Turkovic, cause embarrassment to
H.P. Bosaulia. Rec'd-- Ambassador of Bosnia & donor and U.S.
19-Dec-07; Est. Value-- Herzegovina. Government.
$350; Disposition--
General Services
Administration.
Vice President..................... Clock trimmed in His Highness Sheikh Non-acceptance would
malachite, sterling Mohamed bin Zayed, cause embarrassment to
silver and gold Crown Prince of Abu donor and U.S.
vermeil. Rec'd--11-May- Dhabi. Government.
07; Est. Value--$7,500;
Disposition--Archives.
Vice President's Staff............. Twenty boxes of Medjool His Highness Sheikh Non-acceptance would
dates. Rec'd--11-May- Mohamed bin Zayed, cause embarrassment to
07; Est. Value--$960; Crown Prince of Abu donor and U.S.
Location--Handled Dhabi. Government.
pursuant to U.S. Secret
Service policy.
Vice President's Staff............. Twenty boxes of Middle His Highness Sheikh Non-acceptance would
Eastern sweets. Rec'd-- Mohamed bin Zayed, cause embarrassment to
11-May-07; Est. Value-- Crown Prince of Abu donor and U.S.
$1,000; Location-- Dhabi. Government.
Handled pursuant to
U.S. Secret Service
policy.
Assistant to the Vice President for Mont Blanc Solitaire Minister Michel Edde, Non-acceptance would
National Security Affairs, John roller ball pen. Rec'd-- General Maronite cause embarrassment to
Hannah. 11-Nov-07; Est. Value-- Council, Lebanon. donor and U.S.
$349; Disposition-- Government.
General Services
Administration.
Chief of Staff to the Vice Framed print by Helen Ms. Amal Mudallali, Non-acceptance would
President, David Addington. Zughaib. Rec'd--11-Jun- advisor to Saad R. cause embarrassment to
07; Est. Value--$450; Hariri, member of the donor and U.S.
Disposition--General Lebanese Parliament. Government.
Services Administration.
Deputy Assistant to the Vice Silk prayer rug. Rec'd-- His Excellency Elmar Non-acceptance would
President for National Security 30-May-07; Est. Value-- Mammadyarov, Minister cause embarrassment to
Affairs, Joseph Wood. $1,450; Disposition-- of Foreign Affairs of donor and U.S.
General Services the Republic of Government.
Administration. Azerbaijan.
Deputy Assistant to the Vice Adidas gym bag. Rec'd-- His Excellency Elmar Non-acceptance would
President for National Security 30-May-07; Est. Value-- Mammadyarov, Minister cause embarrassment to
Affairs, Joseph Wood. $30; Disposition-- of Foreign Affairs of donor and U.S.
General Services the Republic of Government.
Administration. Azerbaijan.
Assistant to the Vice President for Silk Iraqi carpet. His Excellency Jalal Non-acceptance would
National Security Affairs, John Rec'd--27-Jan-07; Est. Talabani, President of cause embarrassment to
Hannah. Value--$2,150; Iraq. donor and U.S.
Disposition--General Government.
Services Administration.
Special Advisor to the Vice Silk Iraqi carpet. His Excellency Jalal Non-acceptance would
President for National Security Rec'd--27-Jan-07; Est. Talabani, President of cause embarrassment to
Affairs, Robert Karem. Value--$2,275; Iraq. donor and U.S.
Disposition--General Government.
Services Administration.
Special Advisor to the Vice Silk Iraqi carpet. His Excellency Jalal Non-acceptance would
President for National Security Rec'd--27-Jan-07; Est. Talabani, President of cause embarrassment to
Affairs, Robert Karem. Value--$2,275; Iraq. donor and U.S.
Disposition--General Government.
Services Administration.
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Agency: Department of State
[Report of tangible gifts]
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Gift, date of acceptance
Name and title of person accepting on behalf of the U.S.
the gift on behalf of the U.S. Government, estimated Identity of foreign Circumstances
Government value, and current donor and government justifying acceptance
disposition or location
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The Honorable Condoleezza Rice, Porcelain coffee/tea set His Excellency Nguyen Non-acceptance would
Secretary of State of the United for 6, blue design. Minh Triet, President cause embarrassment to
States. Rec'd--June 22, 2007; of the Socialist donor and U.S.
Est. Value--$325.00; Republic of Vietnam. Government.
Location--Transferred
to General Services
Administration.
The Honorable Condoleezza Rice, Inlaid multi-colored Mr. M.K. Narayanan, Non-acceptance would
Secretary of State of the United octagon box. Rec'd-- National Security cause embarrassment to
States. July 18, 2007; Est. Advisor. donor and U.S.
Value--$325.00; Government.
Location--Transferred
to General Services
Administration.
The Honorable Condoleezza Rice, Gift set of 5 Olympic His Excellency Yang Non-acceptance would
Secretary of State of the United gold coins in Jiechi, Minister of cause embarrassment to
States. plexiglass case in red Foreign Affairs of the donor and U.S.
box with ``Beijing People's Republic of Government.
2008'' official China.
licensed product.
Rec'd--September 23,
2007; Est. Value--
$1,200.00; Location--
Transferred to General
Services Administration.
The Honorable Condoleezza Rice, Pictograms of the His Exellency Dai Non-acceptance would
Secretary of State of the United Beijing 2008 Olympic Bingguo, Vice Minister cause embarrassment to
States. Games Pin Set. Rec'd-- of Foreign Affairs of donor and U.S.
September 24, 2007; the People's Republic Government.
Est. Value--$460.00; of China.
Location--Transferred
to General Services
Administration.
The Honorable Condoleezza Rice, 1 square meter silk His Excellency Non-acceptance would
Secretary of State of the United carpet with orange, Gurbanguly cause embarrassment to
States. tan, green and merlot Berdimuhammedov, donor and U.S.
colors patterns inside President of Government.
green velvet suitcase, Turkmenistan.
silk on woolpile.
Rec'd--September 26,
2007; Est. Value--
$600.00; Location--
Transferred to General
Services Administration.
The Honorable Condoleezza Rice, Large painting, floral His Excellency Jacques- Non-acceptance would
Secretary of State of the United bouquet with hands. [Eacute]douard Alexis, cause embarrassment to
States. Rec'd--April 9, 2007; Prime Minister of Haiti. donor and U.S.
Est. Value--$8,000.00; Government.
Location--Pending
Transfer to General
Services Administration.
The Honorable Condoleezza Rice, 1. Wooden box with inlay His Majesty and Her Non-acceptance would
Secretary of State of the United design; 2. Jewelry- Majesty King Abdullah cause embarrassment to
States. necklace and earrings. II bin Al Hussein and donor and U.S.
Rec'd--January 14, Rania Al-Abdullah, King Government.
2007; Est. Value-- of the Hashemite
$4,630.00; Location-- Kingdom of Jordan and
Transferred to General Queen.
Services Administration.
The Honorable Condoleezza Rice, Clerc silver stainless His Highness Sheikh Non-acceptance would
Secretary of State of the United watch. Rec'd--December Tamin bin Hamad Al- cause embarrassment to
States. 20, 2006; Est. Value-- Thani, Heir Apparent, donor and U.S.
$1,200.00; Location-- Qatar. Government.
Transferred to General
Services Administration.
The Honorable Condoleezza Rice, Crystal vase--Baccarat. His Excellency Herve Non-acceptance would
Secretary of State of the United Rec'd--June 25, 2007; Morin, Minister of cause embarrassment to
States. Est. Value--$420.00; Defense of the French donor and U.S.
Location--Transferred Republic. Government.
to General Services
Administration.
The Honorable Condoleezza Rice, Herme's silk scarf. His Excellency Bernard Non-acceptance would
Secretary of State of the United Rec'd--June 24, 2007; Kouchner, Minister of cause embarrassment to
States. Est. Value--$350.00; Foreign of the French donor and U.S.
Location--Transferred Republic. Government.
to General Services
Administration.
The Honorable Condoleezza Rice, Gilded, ornament horn. His Excellency Igor Non-acceptance would
Secretary of State of the United Rec'd--February 19, Ivanov, Minister of cause embarrassment to
States. 2007; Est. Value-- Foreign Affairs of the donor and U.S.
$440.00; Location-- Russian Federation. Government.
Transferred to General
Services Administration.
The Honorable Condoleezza Rice, Ruby and diamond The Custodian of the Two Non-acceptance would
Secretary of State of the United necklace, earrings, Holy Mosques King cause embarrassment to
States. bracelet and ring. Abdullah Bin Abdul Aziz donor and U.S.
Rec'd--July 31, 2007; Al Saud, King of the Government.
Est. Value-- Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
$165,000.00; Location--
Transferred to General
Services Administration.
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The Honorable Condoleezza Rice, 1. Book: Mam jalal, From His Excellency Jalal Non-acceptance would
Secretary of State of the United a Fredom Fighter to a Talabani, President of cause embarrassment to
States. President with Iraq. donor and U.S.
inscription from Government.
President Talabani to
Secretary Rice; 2.
Inlaid box, 30 X 30 cm,
probably mass produced
in Syria, lined with
red cushioned material
3. Inlaid box, 30 X 30
cm, probably mass
produced in Syria,
lined with red
cushioned material.
Rec'd--December 18,
2007; Est. Value--
$405.00; Location--
Pending Transfer to
General Services
Administration.
The Honorable Condoleezza Rice, 1. Green chest with His Excellency Zine El- Non-acceptance would
Secretary of State of the United drawers filled with Abidine Bem Ali, cause embarrassment to
States. bags of dates; 2. 8 President of the donor and U.S.
Bottles of Carthage Republic of Tunisia. Government.
brand extra virgin
olive oil; 3. 6 Bottles
of wine from Les Vignes
de Tanit Vinyard.
Rec'd--December 20,
2007; Est. Value--
$450.00; Location--
Pending Transfer to
General Services
Administration.
The Honorable Condoleezza Rice, Malachite over onyx in Prince Muqrin bin Abdul Non-acceptance would
Secretary of State of the United green box and glass Aziz, Director of the cause embarrassment to
States. with black base General Intelligence donor and U.S.
paperweight. Rec'd-- Presidency of the Government.
August 1, 2007; Est. Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
Value--$510.00;
Location--Transferred
to General Services
Administration.
The Honorable Condoleezza Rice, Silver inlaid icon in Theophilos, Patriach of Non-acceptance would
Secretary of State of the United wooden box and silver Jerusalem, Palestinian cause embarrassment to
States. candleholders and Authority. donor and U.S.
candles. Rec'd--October Government.
17, 2007; Est. Value--
$560.00; Location--
Transferred to General
Services Administration.
The Honorable Condoleezza Rice, 14K gold pendant and Theophilos, Patriach of Non-acceptance would
Secretary of State of the United chain with Ancient Jerusalem, Palestinian cause embarrassment to
States. Roman silver coin. Authority. donor and U.S.
Rec'd--October 17, Government.
2007; Est. Value--
$540.00; Location--
Pending Transfer to
General Services
Administration.
The Honorable Condoleezza Rice, Emerald and diamond His Majesty Abdullah bin Non-acceptance would
Secretary of State of the United jewelry (ring, Al-Hussein, King of the cause embarrassment to
States. bracelet, necklace and Hashemite Kingdom of donor and U.S.
earrings) 19K white Jordan. Government.
gold. Rec'd--January 5,
2007; Est. Value--
$147,000.00; Location--
Transferred to General
Services Administration.
The Honorable Condoleezza Rice, Jewelry box. Rec'd-- Mrs. Park Geun-Hye, Non-acceptance would
Secretary of State of the United February 15, 2007; Est. National Assembly cause embarrassment to
States. Value--$345.00; Member of the Republic donor and U.S.
Location--Transferred of Korea. Government.
to General Services
Administration.
The Honorable Condoleezza Rice, Ebony elephant adorned The Right Honorable Non-acceptance would
Secretary of State of the United with sterling silver Rohitha Bogollagama, cause embarrassment to
States. and jewels. Rec'd-- M.P., Minister of donor and U.S.
March 16, 2007; Est. Foreign Affairs of the Government.
Value--$850.00; Democratic Socialist
Location--Transferred Republic of Sri Lanka.
to General Services
Administration.
The Honorable Condoleezza Rice, 1. One glass box with His Excellency Jalal Non-acceptance would
Secretary of State of the United filigree silver palm Talabani, President of cause embarrassment to
States. tree and gold dates Iraq. donor and U.S.
hanging from it; 2. One Government.
glass box with pewter
copy of Code of
Hammurabi as a stele in
it. Rec'd--February 17,
2007; Est. Value--
$1,140.00; Location--
Transferred to General
Services Administration.
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The Honorable Condoleezza Rice, 1. Book: Czech composer His Excellency Karel Non-acceptance would
Secretary of State of the United Bedrick Smetana's sheet Schwarzenberg, Minister cause embarrassment to
States. music; 2. Black and of Foreign Affairs of donor and U.S.
ivory-colored tea set. the Czech Republic. Government.
Rec'd--April 19, 2007;
Est. Value--$400.00;
Location--Transferred
to General Services
Administration.
The Honorable Condoleezza Rice, 1. Necklace, earrings, His Excellency Ali Non-acceptance would
Secretary of State of the United bracelet and ring set; Abdullah Saleh, cause embarrassment to
States. 2. Set of 5 rings. President of the donor and U.S.
Rec'd--May 10, 2007; Republic of Yemen. Government.
Est. Value--$405.00;
Location--Transferred
to General Services
Administration.
The Honorable Condoleezza Rice, One decorative plate Her Royal Majesty Rania Non-acceptance would
Secretary of State of the United with plate stand; four Al Abdullah, Queen of cause embarrassment to
States. cloisonne boxes and one the Hashemite Kingdom donor and U.S.
painting. Rec'd-- of Jordan. Government.
January 3, 2006; Est.
Value--$325.00;
Location--Transferred
to General Services
Administration.
The Honorable Condoleezza Rice, Hermes square crystal His Excellency Nicolas Non-acceptance would
Secretary of State of the United vase 3 piece set. Sarkozy, President of cause embarrassment to
States. Rec'd--June 24, 2007; the French Republic. donor and U.S.
Est. Value--$345.00; Government.
Location--Transferred
to General Services
Administration.
The Honorable Condoleezza Rice, 1. Leather Bag; 2. Book: His Excellency Celso Non-acceptance would
Secretary of State of the United Colonia. Rec'd--March Amorim, Minister of cause embarrassment to
States. 10, 2007; Est. Value-- Foreign Affairs of the donor and U.S.
$465.00; Location-- Federative Republic of Government.
Transferred to General Brazil.
Services Administration.
The Honorable Condoleezza Rice, Necklace--flower petal The Custodian of the Two Non-acceptance would
Secretary of State of the United motif. Rec'd--November Holy Mosques King cause embarrassment to
States. 13, 2005; Est. Value-- Abdullah Bin Abdul Aziz donor and U.S.
$170,000.00; Location-- Al Saud, King of the Government.
Transferred to General Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
Services Administration.
Geeta Pasi......................... Pearl (7.0-8.5 ml off M.G. Islam, National Non-acceptance would
round) necklace 63 long. Rec'd-- of Bangladesh. donor and U.S.
September 1, 2007; Est. Government.
Value--$1,800.00;
Location--Transferred
to General Services
Administration.
Geeta Pasi......................... Glass replica of the Engineer Abdallah Bin Non-acceptance would
Muscat Festival 2007 Abbas Bin Ahmad, Mayor cause embarrassment to
Entrance Gate. Rec'd-- of Muscat Municpality. donor and U.S.
January 1, 2007; Est. Government.
Value--$987.00;
Disposition--Permission
to Retain for official
use only.
Jeffrey Feltman, Deputy Principal 1. Olive tree, estimated Walid Joumblatt, Non-acceptance would
Officer, Consulate General to be over 100 years Chairman of the cause embarrassment to
Jerusalem. old, transplanted on Progressive Socialist donor and U.S.
the Embassy compound Party. Government.
(Consular Building
grounds); 2. Old
painted door, estimated
to be over 50 years
old. Rec'd--March 27,
2007; Est. Value--
$3,000.00; Disposition--
Permission to Retain
for official use only.
John D. Negroponte, Deputy Silk beige, blue and Lieutenant General Non-acceptance would
Secretary of State. pink floor rug. Rec'd-- Nadeem Taj, Director cause embarrassment to
December 7, 2007; Est. General Inter Services donor and U.S.
Value--$680.00; Intelligence, Pakistan. Government.
Location--Pending
Transfer to General
Services Administration.
Thomas Barnard, Regional Security Ebel men's wrist watch. His Excellency Al Nour Non-acceptance would
Officer. Rec'd--June 7, 2007; Nasser Salem, cause embarrassment to
Est. Value--$1,900.00; Brigradier General of donor and U.S.
Location--Transferred Jordan. Government.
to General Services
Administration.
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Thomas Barnard, Regional Security Ebel men's wrist watch. Colonel Matar Hamad Al Non-acceptance would
Officer. Rec'd--January 16, Muhairy, General cause embarrassment to
2007; Est. Value-- Director, Security donor and U.S.
$1,900.00; Location-- Affairs and Ports, UAE. Government.
Transferred to General
Services Administration.
Nina Behrens, Diplomatic Black leather and silver The Custodian of the Two Non-acceptance would
Interpreter. Tiffany & Co. wrist Holy Mosques King cause embarrassment to
watch. Rec'd--October Abdullah Bin Abdul Aziz donor and U.S.
23, 2007; Est. Value-- Al Saud, King of the Government.
$1,800.00; Location-- Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
Transferred to General
Services Administration.
Eric Donelan, Special Agent-- Woman's Movado Certa His Excellency Nassir Non-acceptance would
Diplomatic Security. stainless steel watch. Abdulaziz Al-Nasser, cause embarrassment to
Rec'd--October 18, Ambassador to the donor and U.S.
2007; Est. Value-- United Nations. Government.
$430.00; Location--
Transferred to General
Services Administration.
Eric Donelan, Special Agent-- Clerc men's watch, His Excellency Nassir Non-acceptance would
Diplomatic Security. stainless steel silver Abdulaziz Al-Nasser, cause embarrassment to
with blue face. Rec'd-- Ambassador to the donor and U.S.
January 13, 2007; Est. United Nations. Government.
Value--$1,200.00;
Location--Transferred
to General Services
Administration.
Leslie Moeller, Consular Officer... Gift set containing two Saudi Non-acceptance would
types of perfume and Telecommunications, cause embarrassment to
wood. Rec'd--August 25, Government of the donor and U.S.
2007; Est. Value-- Kindgom of Saudi Arabia. Government.
$950.00; Location--
Transferred to General
Services Administration.
Sheibh Hassan, Consular Officer.... Gift set containing two Saudi Non-acceptance would
types of perfume and Telecommunications, cause embarrassment to
wood. Rec'd--August 25, Government of the donor and U.S.
2007; Est. Value-- Kindgom of Saudi Arabia. Government.
$950.00; Location--
Transferred to General
Services Administration.
Mario Boniol, Radio Tech........... Gift set containing two Saudi Non-acceptance would
types of perfume and Telecommunications, cause embarrassment to
wood. Rec'd--August 25, Government of the donor and U.S.
2007; Est. Value-- Kindgom of Saudi Arabia. Government.
$950.00; Location--
Transferred to General
Services Administration.
Ford Fraker, Ambassador............ Large desk plaque of Dr. Mohamed Al-Mezher, Non-acceptance would
Abha Tower and Secretary General of cause embarrassment to
commemorating AMB visit the Kingdom of Saudi donor and U.S.
to the city. Rec'd-- Arabia. Government.
December 26, 2007; Est.
Value--$400.00;
Location--Retained by
Recipient.
Ford Fraker, Ambassador............ 1. Book: Safeya Abdullah S. Jum'ah, CEO Non-acceptance would
Binzagr....A Three of Aramco. cause embarrassment to
Decade Journey with donor and U.S.
Saudi Heritage; 2. Government.
Plate with painting by
Safeya Bizagr. Rec'd--
May 23, 2007; Est.
Value--$353.00;
Location--Pending
Transfer to General
Services Administration.
Ford Fraker, Ambassador............ Tiffany's men watch. The Custodian of the Two Non-acceptance would
Rec'd--October 23, Holy Mosques King cause embarrassment to
2007; Est. Value-- Abdullah Bin Abdul Aziz donor and U.S.
$3,900.00; Location-- Al Saud, King of the Government.
Transferred to General Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
Services Administration.
Chase Untermeyer, Ambassador....... Watch, wallet, cufflinks General Major Hamad Al- Non-acceptance would
and pen--Paco Rabanne Attiyah, Chief of cause embarrassment to
set. Rec'd--May 31, Staff, Qatari Armed donor and U.S.
2007; Est. Value-- Forces. Government.
$385.00; Location--
Transferred to General
Services Administration.
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Cecilia Elizondo Herrera, Principal Cartier Pasha platinum Baltazar Hinojosa, Mayor Non-acceptance would
Officer. ballpoint pen ST220006. of the City Matamoros. cause embarrassment to
Rec'd--December 12, donor and U.S.
2007; Est. Value-- Government.
$590.00; Location--
Transferred to General
Services Administration.
Sean McCormack, Assistant Secretary Concord LASCLA tonne The Custodian of the Two Non-acceptance would
for Public Affairs and Spokesman. wrist watch. Rec'd-- Holy Mosques King cause embarrassment to
March 1, 2007; Est. Abdullah Bin Abdul Aziz donor and U.S.
Value--$1,950.00; Al Saud, King of the Government.
Location--Transferred Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
to General Services
Administration.
Patricia Butenis, Ambassador....... Gold necklace, earring Brigadier General ATM Non-acceptance would
set with diamond studs-- Amin, Director, Counter cause embarrassment to
18K yellow gold. Rec'd-- Terrorism Bureau, donor and U.S.
June 7, 2007; Est. Bangladesh. Government.
Value--$900.00;
Location--Transferred
to General Services
Administration.
Eliot Cohen, Consular Officer...... Rug--3 borders, 7 His Excellency Aftab Non-acceptance would
horseman, deers, tigers Ahmed Khan Sherpao, cause embarrassment to
and pumas. Rec'd--July Minister of Interior of donor and U.S.
19, 2007; Est. Value-- the Islamic Republic of Government.
$450.00; Location-- Pakistan.
Transferred to General
Services Administration.
Mary Dubose, Staff Assistant....... Portrait of President Dr. Chan Laiwan and the Non-acceptance would
Bush, silk framed. China Red Sandaklwood cause embarrassment to
Rec'd--May 24, 2007; Museum in Beijing. donor and U.S.
Est. Value--$950.00; Government.
Location--Transferred
to General Services
Administration.
The Honorable David Welch, Concord LASCLA tonne The Custodian of the Two Non-acceptance would
Assistant Secretary of State. wrist watch. Rec'd-- Holy Mosques King cause embarrassment to
March 1, 2007; Est. Abdullah Bin Abdul Aziz donor and U.S.
Value--$1,950.00; Al Saud, King of the Government.
Location--Transferred Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
to General Services
Administration.
The Honorable David Welch, Concord LASCLA tonne The Custodian of the Two Non-acceptance would
Assistant Secretary of State. wrist watch. Rec'd-- Holy Mosques King cause embarrassment to
March 1, 2007; Est. Abdullah Bin Abdul Aziz donor and U.S.
Value--$1,950.00; Al Saud, King of the Government.
Location--Transferred Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
to General Services
Administration.
James C. Oberwetter, U.S. 1. Silver Bedouin Dr. Faisal Bin Abdel Non-acceptance would
Ambassador to Saudi Arabia. necklace with red Karim Ali Al Khamis, cause embarrassment to
beads; 2. Replica of Qassim Chamber of donor and U.S.
small door from Qassim Commerce. Government.
area; 3. Incense kit
with wood and local
perfumes. Rec'd--March
10, 2007; Est. Value--
$331.67; Location--
Transferred to General
Services Administration.
Nicholas Burns, U.S. Political 1. Oil painting by His Excellency Dr. Ivo Non-acceptance would
Affiars. Tihomir Lonxar; 2. Book Sanader, Prime Minister cause embarrassment to
of Loncar's art. Rec'd-- of the Republic of donor and U.S.
May 1, 2007; Est. Croatia. Government.
Value--$500.00;
Disposition--Permission
to Retain for official
use only.
Nicholas Burns, U.S. Political Afghan rug. Rec'd--March His Excellency Abdul Non-acceptance would
Affiars. 1, 2007; Est. Value-- Rahim Wardak, Minister cause embarrassment to
$400.00; Disposition-- of Defense of the donor and U.S.
Permission to Retain Islamic Republic of Government.
for official use only. Afghanistan.
Nicholas Burns, U.S. Political Decorative Moroccan Mr. Mohamed Yassine Non-acceptance would
Affiars. jewelry box/case. Mansouri, Director of cause embarrassment to
Rec'd--February 21, Moroccan Intelligence. donor and U.S.
2007; Est. Value-- Government.
$485.00; Location--
Transferred to General
Services Administration.
Gary Grappo, Ambassador............ Amber glass horse head. Sheikh Saud Salim Non-acceptance would
Rec'd--May 1, 2006; Bahwan, Chairman of the cause embarrassment to
Est. Value--$2,361.00; Saud Bahwan Group. donor and U.S.
Disposition--Permission Government.
to Retain for official
use only.
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Gary Grappo, Ambassador............ Khanjar. Rec'd--May 1, His Excellency Salim bin Non-acceptance would
2007; Est. Value-- Aufit al Shanfari, cause embarrassment to
$390.00; Disposition-- Chairman of Dhofar donor and U.S.
Permission to Retain Municipality, Sultanate Government.
for official use only. of Oman.
Gary Grappo, Ambassador............ Glass replica of the Engineer Abdallah Bin Non-acceptance would
Muscat Festival 2007 Abbas Bin Ahmad, Mayor cause embarrassment to
Entrance Gate. Rec'd-- of Muscat Municpality. donor and U.S.
January 1, 2007; Est. Government.
Value--$987.00;
Disposition--Permission
to Retain for official
use only.
Ronald E. Neumann, Ambassador...... Carpet. Rec'd--February Haji Elmas, Member of Non-acceptance would
15, 2007; Est. Value-- Parliament from Parwan cause embarrassment to
$350.00; Disposition-- Province, Afghanistan. donor and U.S.
Permission to Retain Government.
for official use only.
John Cloud, Ambassador............. Commemorative statuette His Excellency Valdas Non-acceptance would
depicting bronze Adamkus, President of cause embarrassment to
feather on stone base. the Republic of donor and U.S.
Rec'd--July 25, 2007; Lithuania. Government.
Est. Value--$941.00;
Disposition--Permission
to Retain for official
use only.
Benedicte Monroe, Ambassador....... Necklace, earrings and Her Royal Highness Non-acceptance would
ring set-yellow and Sheikha Sabika Bint cause embarrassment to
white gold 104.50 grams Ibrahim Al Khalifa, donor and U.S.
total weight. Rec'd-- Wife of the King of the Government.
July 1, 2007; Est. Kingdom of Bahrain.
Value--$1,820.00;
Disposition--Permission
to Retain for official
use only.
Elaine Neumann, Ambassador......... 22K gold necklace, Her Royal Highness Non-acceptance would
earring and ring set. Sheikha Sabika Bint cause embarrassment to
Rec'd--February 6, Ibrahim Al Khalifa, donor and U.S.
2007; Est. Value-- Wife of the King of the Government.
$1,960.00; Location-- Kingdom of Bahrain.
Transferred to General
Services Administration.
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Agency: Central Intelligence Agency
[Report of tangible gifts]
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Gift, date of acceptance
Name and title of person accepting on behalf of the U.S.
the gift on behalf of the U.S. Government, estimated Identity of foreign Circumstances
Government value, and current donor and government justifying acceptance
disposition or location
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
General Michael V. Hayden, Silver two bottle ink 5 U.S.C. 7342(f)(4)..... Non-acceptance would
Director, Central Intelligence stand, in a rectangular cause embarrassment to
Agency. footed tray with pen donor and U.S.
groove and two hinged Government.
top ink wells centering
a removable bell.
Rec'd--February 2,
2007; Est. Value--
$500.00; Location--To
be retained for
official display.
General Michael V. Hayden, Single strand pearl 5 U.S.C. 7342(f)(4)..... Non-acceptance would
Director, Central Intelligence necklace, with 14-karat cause embarrassment to
Agency. white gold clasp. donor and U.S.
Rec'd--March 29, 2007; Government.
Est. Value--$500.00;
Location--Pending
transfer to General
Services
Administration..
General Michael V. Hayden, Filigree silver mounted 5 U.S.C. 7342(f)(4)..... Non-acceptance would
Director, Central Intelligence and oval cabochon agate cause embarrassment to
Agency. scabbard sword, 20th donor and U.S.
Century in a fitted Government.
case. Rec'd--May 1,
2007; Est. Value--
$500.00; Location--
Pending transfer to
General Services
Administration..
General Michael V. Hayden, 24-karat gold figure of 5 U.S.C. 7342(f)(4)..... Non-acceptance would
Director, Central Intelligence a cow-form divinity on cause embarrassment to
Agency. a wood plaque base. donor and U.S.
Rec'd--June 5, 2007; Government.
Est. Value--$1,000.00;
Location--To be
retained for official
display.
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General Michael V. Hayden, 18-karat yellow gold 5 U.S.C. 7342(f)(4)..... Non-acceptance would
Director, Central Intelligence medallion in a fitted cause embarrassment to
Agency. red reptile case. donor and U.S.
Rec'd--September 28, Government.
2007; Est. Value--
$3,500.00; Location--To
be retained for
official display.
General Michael V. Hayden, Silk rug, 9 feet by 6 5 U.S.C. 7342(f)(4)..... Non-acceptance would
Director, Central Intelligence feet, red ground with cause embarrassment to
Agency. five vertical rows of donor and U.S.
lozenge medallions on Government.
light green and ivory
ground, geometric guard
border on light blue
ground. Rec'd--
September 28, 2007;
Est. Value--$1,000.00;
Location--To be
retained for official
display.
General Michael V. Hayden, Visconti fountain pen 5 U.S.C. 7342(f)(4)..... Non-acceptance would
Director, Central Intelligence with 14-karat white cause embarrassment to
Agency. gold banded faux donor and U.S.
tortoise body in a Government.
fitted case. Rec'd--
December 10, 2007; Est.
Value--$500.00;
Location--To be
retained for official
display.
General Michael V. Hayden, Jeweled embossed silver 5 U.S.C. 7342(f)(4)..... Non-acceptance would
Director, Central Intelligence round box together with cause embarrassment to
Agency. a group of five silver donor and U.S.
pendants. Rec'd-- Government.
January 21, 2007; Est.
Value--$500.00;
Location--To be
retained for official
display.
Stephen J. Kappes, Deputy Director, Two stainless steel 5 U.S.C. 7342(f)(4)..... Non-acceptance would
Central Intelligence Agency. gentleman's and lady's cause embarrassment to
automatic water donor and U.S.
resistant wristwatches, Government.
Cartier each in a
fitted gold stenciled
red leather case.
Rec'd--July 9, 2007;
Est. Value--$3,000.00;
Location--Pending
transfer to General
Services
Administration..
Stephen J. Kappes, Deputy Director, Bronze group of the 5 U.S.C. 7342(f)(4)..... Non-acceptance would
Central Intelligence Agency. Horse Race, sculpted as cause embarrassment to
two mounted horses at donor and U.S.
the finish line, on a Government.
green verdigris partial
patinated terrain base,
mounted on a walnut
plinth with leather
belt strapping. Rec'd--
April 7, 2007; Est.
Value--$500.00;
Location--To be
retained for official
display.
Stephen J. Kappes, Deputy Director, Brass mounted mother-of- 5 U.S.C. 7342(f)(4)..... Non-acceptance would
Central Intelligence Agency. pearl and bone inlaid cause embarrassment to
walnut flint-lock- donor and U.S.
rifle, 19th Century, Government.
with octagonal steel
barrel and walnut stock
inlaid with mother-of-
pearl brass and bone.
Rec'd--February 2,
2007; Est. Value--
$750.00; Location--To
be retained for
official display.
An Agency Employee................. Icon of St. George 5 U.S.C. 7342(f)(4)..... Non-acceptance would
Slaying the Dragon, cause embarrassment to
last quarter 19th donor and U.S.
Century, with Cyrillic Government.
inscription on reverse.
Rec'd--April 29, 2005;
Est. Value--$500.00;
Location--To be
retained for official
display.
An Agency Employee................. Gentleman's stainless 5 U.S.C. 7342(f)(4)..... Non-acceptance would
steel automatic cause embarrassment to
chronograph wristwatch donor and U.S.
with date and calendar Government.
with a stainless steel
flexible band,
Longines. Rec'd--July
1, 2007; Est. Value--
$700.00; Location--
Pending transfer to
General Services
Administration.
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An Agency Employee................. Gentleman's gold and 5 U.S.C. 7342(f)(4)..... Non-acceptance would
stainless steel cause embarrassment to
wristwatch, Rolex donor and U.S.
Oyster Perpetual Date Government.
Submariner Chronometer
with a gold and
stainless steel
flexible band. Rec'd--
July 17, 2007; Est.
Value--$3,500.00;
Location--Pending
transfer to General
Services Administration.
An Agency Employee................. Silk rug, 4 feet 10 5 U.S.C. 7342(f)(4)..... Non-acceptance would
inches by 3 feet 1 cause embarrassment to
inch, navy blue ground donor and U.S.
with palmette and Government.
trellising vine field,
centering a pulled star
medallion on rose
ground with a navy
border. Rec'd--May 13,
2006; Est. Value--
$500.00; Location--To
be retained for
official display.
An Agency Employee................. Silk rug, 4 feet 10 5 U.S.C. 7342(f)(4)..... Non-acceptance would
inches by 3 feet 2 cause embarrassment to
inches, ivory ground donor and U.S.
with palmette and Government.
trellising vine field
centering a pulled star
medallion on light rust
ground, floral spray
and ivory spandrels,
complementary guard
border on red ground.
Rec'd--November 11,
2007; Est. Value--
$500.00; Location--To
be retained for
official display.
An Agency Employee................. Silk rug, 4 feet 10 5 U.S.C. 7342(f)(4)..... Non-acceptance would
inches by 3 feet 2 cause embarrassment to
inches, ivory ground donor and U.S.
with palmette and Government.
trellising vine field
centering a pulled star
medallion on light rust
ground, floral spray
and ivory spandrels,
complementary guard
border on red ground.
Rec'd--November 11,
2007; Est. Value--
$500.00; Location--To
be retained for
official display.
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Agency: Committee on Standards of Official Conduct
[Report of tangible gifts]
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Gift, date of acceptance
Name and title of person accepting on behalf of the U.S.
the gift on behalf of the U.S. Government, estimated Identity of foreign Circumstances
Government value, and current donor and government justifying acceptance
disposition or location
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
The Honorable Nancy Pelosi, Speaker One framed, colored- His Excellency Nguyen Non-acceptance would
of the U.S. House of glass and stone Minh Triet, President cause embarrassment to
Representatives. painting. Rec'd--June of the Socialist donor and U.S.
21, 2007; Est. Value-- Republic of Vietnam. Government.
$350.00; Location--
Office of the Clerk.
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Agency: Defense Intelligence Agency
[Report of tangible gifts]
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Gift, date of acceptance
Name and title of person accepting on behalf of the U.S.
the gift on behalf of the U.S. Government, estimated Identity of foreign Circumstances
Government value, and current donor and government justifying acceptance
disposition or location
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Colonel Robert Rosedale, Defense Mont Blanc pen. Rec'd-- Major General Abdul- Non-acceptance would
Attache, Saudi Arabia. August 26, 2007; Est. Rahman Al-Marshed, cause embarrassment to
Value--$570.00; Minister of Defense and donor and U.S.
Location--Defense Aviation Chief of Government.
Intelligence Agency Intelligence & Security
General Counsel's (J2), Saudi Arabia.
Office.
Lieutenant Colonel Robert Aigner watch. Rec'd-- Mr. Abdal Rahman Had- Non-acceptance would
Friedenberg, Defense Attache June 2007; Est. Value-- Hood, the Chief, cause embarrassment to
Kuwait. $521; Location--Pending Analysis Branch, Kuwait donor and U.S.
transfer to GSA. Department of Military Government.
Intelligence and
Security, State of
Kuwait.
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Agency: Department of Agriculture
[Report of tangible gifts]
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Gift, date of acceptance
Name and title of person accepting on behalf of the U.S.
the gift on behalf of the U.S. Government, estimated Identity of foreign Circumstances
Government value, and current donor and government justifying acceptance
disposition or location
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Mike Johanns, U.S. Secretary of A jar of Caspian Caviar His Excellency Kanat B. Non-acceptance would
Agriculture. Sevruga Malossol 300 Saudabayev, Ambassador cause embarrassment to
grams net wt 10.58 oz. of Republic of donor and U.S.
approx. Rec'd--28-Feb- Kazakhstan, Embassy of Government.
07; Est. Value-- Republic of Kazakhstan.
$535.00; Location--The
caviar was returned to
Secretary on 3/7/2007,
but later destroyed due
to spoilage.
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Agency: Department of Army
[Report of tangible gifts]
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Gift, date of acceptance
Name and title of person accepting on behalf of the U.S.
the gift on behalf of the U.S. Government, estimated Identity of foreign Circumstances
Government value, and current donor and government justifying acceptance
disposition or location
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Brigadier General Daniel P. Bolger, Necklace with green Mrs. Gloria Rodriguez de Non-acceptance would
Joint Readiness Training Center, beads and gold plated Moreno, Wife of Vice cause embarrassment to
Fort Polk, Louisiana. earrings. Rec'd--27-Apr- Commander of the donor and U.S.
07; Est. Value--$305; Columbian Military Government.
Disposition--Transferre Forces.
d to General Services
Administration August
16, 2007.
Major General Ann E. Dunwoody, Necklace Gold w/Earring Dr. Sheikh al Jaber Ali Non-acceptance would
Command General, Military Traffic & Ring ($5,000). Rec'd-- al Sabah, Kuwait Port cause embarrassment to
Management Command, Headquarters. 12-Apr-07; Est. Value-- Authority, State of donor and U.S.
$5,000; Disposition-- Kuwait. Government.
Transferred to General
Services Administration.
Major General Ann E. Dunwoody, Gold Necklace ($3,000). Dr. Sheikh al Jaber Ali Non-acceptance would
Command General, Military Traffic Rec'd--12-Apr-07; Est. al Sabah, Kuwait Port cause embarrassment to
Management Command, Headquarters. Value--$3,000; Authority, State of donor and U.S.
Disposition--Pending Kuwait. Government.
Transfer to General
Services Administration.
Brigadier General Barbara Doornink, Gold Bracelet with Ring Dr. Sheikh al Jaber Ali Non-acceptance would
Deputy Commanding General, ($3,000). Rec'd--12-Apr- al Sabah, Kuwait Port cause embarrassment to
Military Traffic Management 07; Est. Value--$3,000; Authority, State of donor and U.S.
Command, Headquarters. Disposition--Transferre Kuwait. Government.
d to General Services
Administration.
[[Page 78501]]
Lieutenant General Joseph Peterson, 22K Gold Rope Chain His Excellency Falah Non-acceptance would
Chief of Staff/Deputy Commanding ($180); 22K Gold Link Hassan, Ministry of cause embarrassment to
General. Chain ($80); Gold Interior, Republic of donor and U.S.
Pendant of Iraq ($115); Iraq. Government.
Gold Pendant of Iraq w/
Blue & White ($115);
Gold Pendant of Iraqi
coin ($119); Gold Ring
with clear stones
($1,200). Rec'd--27-Apr-
07; Est. Value--$1,809;
Disposition--Transferre
d to General Services
Administration August
16, 2007.
Colonel Victoria A. Leignadier, Mont Blanc Watch Dr. Sheikh al Jaber Ali Non-acceptance would
Commander 598th Transportation ($1,000). Rec'd--12-Apr- al Sabah, Kuwait Port cause embarrassment to
Group. 07; Est. Value--$1,000; Authority, State of donor and U.S.
Disposition--Transferre Kuwait. Government.
d to General Services
Administration.
Major Kathryn Spletstoser, Pendant Flag Sterling Dr. Sheikh al Jaber Ali Non-acceptance would
Assistant Division Commander, Silver ($3,000). Rec'd-- al Sabah, Kuwait Port cause embarrassment to
Military Traffic Management 12-Apr-07; Est. Value-- Authority, State of donor and U.S.
Command, Headquarters. $3,000; Disposition-- Kuwait. Government.
Transferred to General
Services Administration.
Lieutenant Colonel James D. Hess, Men's Quartz Watch Brigadier General Yunis, Non-acceptance would
Commander 325th Brigade Support ($666). Rec'd--14-Mar- Commander, Garrison cause embarrassment to
Battalion. 07; Est. Value--$666; Support, Republic of donor and U.S.
Disposition--Transferre Iraq. Government.
d to General Services
Administration.
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Agency: Department of Commerce
[Report of tangible gifts]
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Gift, date of acceptance
Name and title of person accepting on behalf of the U.S.
the gift on behalf of the U.S. Government, estimated Identity of foreign Circumstances
Government value, and current donor and government justifying acceptance
disposition or location
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Carlos M. Gutierrez, Secretary of A 14\1/2\-inch vase made Dr. Mir Muhammad Amin Non-acceptance would
Commerce. of blue malachite Farhang, Afghan cause embarrassment to
stone, gilded interior. Minister of Commerce. donor and U.S.
Rec'd--20-Aug-07; Est. Government.
Value--$350.00;
Location--In storage at
Department of Commerce.
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Agency: Department of Defense
[Report of tangible gifts]
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Gift, date of acceptance
Name and title of person accepting on behalf of the U.S.
the gift on behalf of the U.S. Government, estimated Identity of foreign Circumstances
Government value, and current donor and government justifying acceptance
disposition or location
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
The Honorable Robert Gates, Photo album 203d Barcode 992925D-- Cao Gangchaun, Minister cause embarrassment to
photo album having blue of Defense, China. donor and U.S.
fabric hard cover Government.
marked ``with the
compliments of the
Ministry of National
Defense, PR China'',
containing 37
polychrome photos of
Robert Gates plus
Chinese males, in
fabric-covered sleeve
with same
``compliments''. Rec'd--
11/05/2007; Est. Value--
$100.00; Location--
Pending transfer to GSA.
[[Page 78502]]
The Honorable Robert Gates, Book--The Palace Museum His Excellency General Non-acceptance would
Secretary of Defense. 203e Barcode Cao Gangchaun, Minister cause embarrassment to
992925E--hardcover, red of Defense, China. donor and U.S.
fabric cover, ``The Government.
Palace Museum Edited by
the Palace Museum''
[ISBN 978-7-80047-621-
1]. Rec'd--11/05/2007;
Est. Value--$85.00;
Location--Pending
transfer to GSA.
The Honorable Robert Gates, Parque Forestal His Excellency Jose Goni Non-acceptance would
Secretary of Defense. Painting--DB 171a--Barcode Defense, Chile. donor and U.S.
992867B. Rec'd--10/04/ Government.
2007; Est. Value--
$330.00; Location--
Pending transfer to GSA.
The Honorable Robert Gates, Book--Art of Birds-- His Excellency Jose Goni Non-acceptance would
Secretary of Defense. 171b--Barcode Carrasco, Minister of cause embarrassment to
992867B. Rec'd--10/04/ Defense, Chile. donor and U.S.
2007; Est. Value-- Government.
$30.00; Location--
Pending transfer to GSA.
The Honorable Robert Gates, DVD--The Palace Museum His Excellency General Non-acceptance would
Secretary of Defense. 203f barcode Cao Gangchaun, Minister cause embarrassment to
992925F--DVD/videotape of Defense, China. donor and U.S.
by China International Government.
TV Corporation
[www.CCTV-YX.com],
labeled ``CCTV--
International
Edition''. Rec'd--11/05/
2007; Est. Value--
$40.00; Location--
Pending transfer to GSA.
General Peter Pace, Chairman of the Knife with leather Vice Admiral Tarmo Non-acceptance would
Joint Chiefs of Staff. sheath--Barcode 992597-- Kouts, Chief of Defense cause embarrassment to
reticulated steel blade Estonia. donor and U.S.
depicting brasstone Government.
cross, brasstone arrow,
silvertone ship, signed
with limited edition
no. 02/14, in carved
wood handle displaying
curves, in brown
leather sheath with
brasstone cleat; in
presentation box with
presentation tag.
Rec'd--12/06/2002; Est.
Value--$365.00;
Location--Pending
transfer to GSA.
General Peter Pace, Chairman of the Artwork, set of three General Franciszek Non-acceptance would
Joint Chiefs of Staff. framed reliefs, sences Gagor, Chief of cause embarrassment to
of Warsaw--Barcode Defense, Poland. donor and U.S.
992600--3 plaque, each Government.
an embossed silver
rectangle stamped
``925'' (indicating
sterling grade) plus
gilt highlights, in mat
and printed wood grain
frame, in presentation
box with presentation
tag to Peter Pace. The
scenes are historic
places in Warsaw,
Poland. Rec'd--09/21/
2006; Est. Value--
$365.00; Location--
Pending transfer to GSA.
General Peter Pace, Chairman of the Artwork, elephant with Air Marshal Ajit Non-acceptance would
Joint Chiefs of Staff. three riders--Barcode Bhavanami, Vice Chief cause embarrassment to
992601--handpainted ink of the Air Staff, India. donor and U.S.
and color, of 3 males Government.
on an elephant dressed
in ornaments, including
tiny apparent rubies
and emeralds, signed
``Badu Lal Maroha'', in
green silk mat and
molded goldtone frame
with foliated design,
15\1/2\ h x
13\1/4\ w.
Rec'd--06/05/2006; Est.
Value--$440.00;
Location--Pending
transfer to GSA.
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General Peter Pace, Chairman of the Wood plaque with brass Admiral Marco Peytro Non-acceptance would
Joint Chiefs of Staff. eagle inscribed Gonzalez, Secretary of cause embarrassment to
``Armada de Mexico''-- the Navy, Mexico. donor and U.S.
Barcode 992627A-- Government.
rectangular silver
plaque stamped
``sterling 925'' in
bottom right corner,
displaying Mexican and
U.S. flags at top over
engraved dedication to
Peter Pace from Marco
Gonzales, affixed to
wood back. Rec'd--11/02/
2006; Est. Value--
$100.00; Location--
Pending transfer to GSA.
General Peter Pace, Chairman of the Wood plaque with flags Admiral Marco Peytro Non-acceptance would
Joint Chiefs of Staff. of Mexico and USA Gonzalez, Secretary of cause embarrassment to
(damage; missing piece the Navy, Mexico. donor and U.S.
from center of plaque)-- Government.
Barcode 992627B--shield
shape, painted black,
fronted by brass
castings of ribbon
marked ``ARMADA DE
MEXICO'' over bird with
snake in beak over
crossed anchors, over
laurel leaf crescent,
over presentation tag
to Peter Pace from
Mexico Secretary of the
Navy. Rec'd--11/02/
2006; Est. Value--
$425.00; Location--
Pending transfer to GSA.
General Peter Pace, Chairman of the Saber, engraved General of the Army Non-acceptance would
Joint Chiefs of Staff. ``General Peter Pace'' Mihail Popescu, Chief cause embarrassment to
Barcode 992635--steel of Defense, Romania. donor and U.S.
blade with foliate Government.
designs on both sides
marked ``Carl Eickhorn
Solingen'', in black
plastic handgrip
wrapped in spiral twist
wire with silvertone
reticulated hand guard
including lion head at
top with ruby-colored
glass eyes, in
silvertone scabbard
script engraved
``General Peter Pace'',
plus goldtone tassel,
in carrying box. Rec'd--
03/14/2002; Est. Value--
$650.00; Location--
Pending transfer to GSA.
General Peter Pace, Chairman of the Women's wristwatch with General Hamad Bin Ali Al- Non-acceptance would
Joint Chiefs of Staff. pink leather band and Attiyah, Chief of cause embarrassment to
multi-colored stones Defense of Qatar, donor and U.S.
around the face-- Romania. Government.
Barcode 992641A--MW,
having round mother-of-
pearl face with
numerals 1, 3, 4, 5, 7,
8, 9, 11, 12, 3 dials
at 2/6/10 o'clock
positions within
silvertone case
ornamented with flowers
having amber/green/red/
clear stones, case back
marked MW04A13 and
AE00337855, lizard
leather band stained
pink, buckle stamped
``MW'' in blue leather
box. Rec'd--12/28/2005;
Est. Value--$1,040.00;
Location--Pending
transfer to GSA.
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General Peter Pace, Chairman of the Men's wristwatch, Du General Hamad Bin Ali Al- Non-acceptance would
Joint Chiefs of Staff. Centaur, black face Attiyah, Chief of cause embarrassment to
with black leather Defense of Qatar, donor and U.S.
band--Barcode 992641B Romania. Government.
black face marked ``DU
CENTAURE'' and genoa
assymetric spinnaker'',
having dial above 6
o'clock position and
second dial near 9/10
o'clock, simulated
diamonds within zigzag
around chapter ring, 4
more outside bezel,
case back marked
``Alpha du Centaure'',
black leather strap, in
highly polished lidded
wood presentation box.
Rec'd--12/28/2005; Est.
Value--$2,200.00;
Location--Pending
transfer to GSA.
General Peter Pace, Chairman of the Necklace--small pearls-- General Hamad Bin Ali Al- Non-acceptance would
Joint Chiefs of Staff. Barcode 992641C--oval Attiyah, Chief of cause embarrassment to
frash water pearls Defense of Qatar, donor and U.S.
strung on unknotted Romania. Government.
cord, terminating in
gold hook, 17l, in red leather
case marked ``Tiaral,
Doha-Qatar''. Rec'd--12/
28/2005; Est. Value--
$1,112.00; Location--
Pending transfer to GSA.
The Honorable Robert Gates, Wood chess set 121a--Barcode Jalal Talibani, cause embarrassment to
992767A--game box, President of Iraq. donor and U.S.
stamped inside Government.
``KURDISTANSANANDAJ'',
being a hinged box, the
outside convex walls
with incarved rosettes
and foliage,
encompassing inset of 2-
tone marquetry chess
playing board, the box
opening to disclose
veneer work and game
board plus dice plus
wood playing pieces for
chess and checkers,
21\1/4\
square, in custom-made
zippered green nylon
carrying bag. Rec'd--06/
16/2007; Est. Value--
$365.00; Location--
Pending transfer to GSA.
The Honorable Robert Gates, Rug--121b His Excellency President Non-acceptance would
Secretary of Defense. Barcode 992767B--Rec'd-- Jalal Talibani, cause embarrassment to
06/16/2007; Est. Value-- President of Iraq. donor and U.S.
$165.00; Location-- Government.
Pending transfer to GSA.
The Honorable Robert Gates, Rug--121c Barcode His Excellency President Non-acceptance would
Secretary of Defense. 992767C. Rec'd--06/16/ Jalal Talibani, cause embarrassment to
2007; Est. Value-- President of Iraq. donor and U.S.
$165.00; Location-- Government.
Pending transfer to GSA.
The Honorable Robert Gates, Statue of Gold Falcon His Excellency King Non-acceptance would
Secretary of Defense. 135 Barcode Abdullah, Saudi Arabia. cause embarrassment to
992796--Rec'd--07/31/ donor and U.S.
2007; Est. Value-- Government.
$3,000.00; Location--
Pending transfer to GSA.
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General Peter Pace, Chairman of the M900 Machine Gun, Admiral David Moreno, Non-acceptance would
Joint Chiefs of Staff. mounted in wood and Chief of Defense, cause embarrassment to
glass case--Barcode Colombia. donor and U.S.
992815--Calico M-900, Government.
serial E005385, set in wood
brackets against red
fabric background with
2 brass tags in
Spanish, one stating
that this firearm was
used August 02, 2006
near Santo Domingo
[Colombia] by anti-
narcotics troops, other
being a presentation
tag to Peter Pace dated
January 2007, in wood
presentation box with
glazed lid and
gadrooned bottom edge,
5h x 32\3/
4\ w x 12\1/
2\d. Note
glued/repaired break in
inside curve of butt.
Rec'd--01/20/2007; Est.
Value--$650.00;
Location--Pending
transfer to GSA.
General Peter Pace, Chairman of the Machine gun, 9mm with General of the Army, Non-acceptance would
Joint Chiefs of Staff. removable magazine Yurly Niklayevich cause embarrassment to
Barcode 992818--with Baluyevskiy, Chief of donor and U.S.
removable curved Defense, Russia. Government.
magazine, painted
black, top of barrel
marked ``C 1944 MX
115'', with attached
green woven cotton
shoulder strap
including brown leather
buckles. Rec'd--11/03/
2006; Est. Value--
$650.00; Location--
Pending transfer to GSA.
Nathan Bein, Action Officer, Cigarette lighter-- Lieutenant General Jovan Non-acceptance would
European and NATO Policy. Barcode 992820--marked Lakcevic, Chief of cause embarrassment to
``T. Dupont Paris'' and Staff, Montenegro. donor and U.S.
``Made in France/Laque Government.
de Chine/4FKO1J28'',
goldtone, top/bottom
and hinge edge of high
polish without
decoration, ridged
turning cylinder
friction, mat machine-
turned straited
elsewhere. Rec'd--05/01/
2007; Est. Value--
$345.00; Location--
Pending transfer to GSA.
The Honorable Robert Gates, Painting of the Ivan C. Fernald, Non-acceptance would
Secretary of Defense. Secretary of Defense Minister of Defense, cause embarrassment to
Robert Gates--178--Barcode 992874-- Government.
oil on wood roundel,
portrait of Robert
Gates, wearing burgundy
necktie, white shirt,
blue jacket, signed/
dated ``Erwin 07''
along lower right side,
20 diameter,
mounted on with fabric-
covered masonsie, in
wood frame. Rec'd--10/
06/2007; Est. Value--
$900.00; Location--
Pending transfer to GSA.
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The Honorable Robert Gates, Wood Sculpture--175 Barcode 992876-- Venetiaan, Suriname. cause embarrassment to
Makonde-style openwork donor and U.S.
mahogany carving of Government.
holes and ``C'' curves,
some simulating faces/
eyes, 19h x
15, pivoting
on domed wood based,
7h x 10d, base incised
``J.U.06'' and with
affixed title tag
``Power of Positive
Thinking'' over
presentation tag to
Robert Gates from
Suriname President.
Rec'd--10/06/2007; Est.
Value--$1,200.00;
Location--Pending
transfer to GSA.
James Clad, Deputy Assistant Black elephant with Lieutenant General GSC Non-acceptance would
Secretary of Defense, South & silver costume wear in Fonseka, Commander of cause embarrassment to
South East Asia. a case Barcode 992879-- the Sri Lanka Army. donor and U.S.
carved wood, apparently Government.
ebony, ornamented in
silver with applied
silver rosettes, plus
26 real purplish red
faceted gemstones,
including 6 on petal
ends of canopy over
rosewater sprinkler on
pedestal on elephant's
back, 5\1/2\h x 4\3/4\l x 2\1/4\w, set into purple
velor-type stand with
presentation tag from
General Fonseka of Sri
Lanka, in plexiglass
case. Rec'd--10/16/
2007; Est. Value--
$370.00; Location--
Pending transfer to GSA.
The Honorable Robert Gates, Rug--60 x His Excellency Abdul Non-acceptance would
Secretary of Defense. 74 186 Barcode 992899-- of Defense of the donor and U.S.
Rec'd--10/18/2007; Est. Islamic Republic of Government.
Value--$900.00; Afghanistan.
Location--Pending
transfer to GSA.
The Honorable Robert Gates, Large Green Vase 204 Barcode 992911-- Soo, Minister of cause embarrassment to
crackle glaze celadon, National Defense, South donor and U.S.
slightly tapered Korea. Government.
cylinder with wide
flaring rim and no
neck, front displaying
black tiger stripe cat
with raised in
serpentine and hook
shape, 2 columns of
black calligraphy on
left plus 2 red chop
marks, 11\1/4\h x 8\1/4\d, plus wood stand,
in wood box. Rec'd--11/
07/2007; Est. Value--
$345.00; Location--
Pending transfer to GSA.
The Honorable Robert Gates, Blue and white large His Excellency General Non-acceptance would
Secretary of Defense. vase--203a Cao Gangchaun, Minister cause embarrassment to
Barcode 992925A-- of Defense, China. donor and U.S.
Chinese, ceramic, Government.
baluster-shape with lip
over narrow short neck,
indigo on white,
displaying
chrysanthemums among
leaves on curving vines
bounded by band of leaf
tips, shoulder band of
demilune florets and
lappets, bottom band of
floral panel, 16\1/
2\h x 9\1/
2\d, on wood
stand, in presentation
box. Rec'd--11/05/2007;
Est. Value--$380.00;
Location--Pending
transfer to GSA.
[[Page 78507]]
The Honorable Robert Gates, Blue and white large His Excellency General Non-acceptance would
Secretary of Defense. vase--203b Cao Gangchaun, Minister cause embarrassment to
Barcode 992925B-- of Defense, China. donor and U.S.
Chinese, ceramic, Government.
baluster-shape with lip
over narrow short neck,
indigo on white,
displaying
chrysanthemums among
leaves on curving vines
bounded by band of leaf
tips, shoulder band of
demilune florets and
lappets, bottom band of
floral panel, 16\1/
2\h x 9\1/
2\d, on wood
stand, in presentation
box. Rec'd--11/05/2007;
Est. Value--$380.00;
Location--Pending
transfer to GSA.
The Honorable Robert Gates, Secretary of Defense His Excellency General Non-acceptance would
Secretary of Defense. Robert Gates painted Cao Gangchaun, Minister cause embarrassment to
inside a glass globe-- of Defense, China. donor and U.S.
203c Barcode Government.
992925C--sphere, clear
crystal, 5\1/2\d, interior
spherical cavity
handpainted on one side
with portrait image of
white-haired male
(Robert Gates) wearing
dark necktie, white
shirt, dark suit
jacket, other side
depicting portion of
the Great Wall of China
bordered by autumnal
foliage, on footed wood
stand dedicated to
Robert Gates dated
November 2007, in
presentation box.
Rec'd--11/05/2007; Est.
Value--$800.00;
Location--Pending
transfer to GSA.
The Honorable Robert Gates, Country Plaque--DB022a Barcode 992369A, Rahim Wardak, Minister cause embarrassment to
brass tone roundel of National Defense of donor and U.S.
displaying dagger and the Islamic Republic of Government.
crossed rifles over row Afghanistan.
of 4 stars over
presenter name, all
affixed to wood board
with metal foot, in
presentation box.
Rec'd--01/17/2007; Est.
Value--$125.00;
Location--Pending
transfer to GSA.
The Honorable Robert Gates, Afghan Rug--DB022b Barcode 992369B-- Rahim Wardak, Minister cause embarrassment to
wool pile, hand woven, of National Defense of donor and U.S.
featuring 2 rows of 6 the Islamic Republic of Government.
medallions each in rust/ Afghanistan.
indigo/tan, on tan
field alternating with
``X'' motif, surrounded
by 5 primary borders of
which the third
displays ``fleches''
(arrowheads), end
panels friezes, 53 x 82
pile area, excluding
fringe. Rec'd--01/17/
2007; Est. Value--
$400.00; Location--
Pending transfer to GSA.
[[Page 78508]]
The Honorable Robert Gates, Gold Jambaya--DB 023 Barcode 992370-- Abdullah bin Abdul al- cause embarrassment to
Jambaya (knife with Saud, Bahrain. donor and U.S.
curved blade in waisted Government.
handle) the gold-tone
handle displaying
rosettes of spiral
twist wire, 7 diamond
shapes on handle end,
10\3/4\ 1,
in gold-tone elbow-
shape sheath displaying
scrollwork upper panel,
spiral twist wrapping,
white leather backing,
plus rings. Both handle
and sheath stamped
``875'' (indicating 21K
gold) both handle and
sheath also stamped
``AL-MANNAI''. In
presentation box with
Bahraini emblem and
presentation plaque
from King of Bahrain to
Robert Gates. Rec'd--01/
17/2007; Est. Value--
$3,200.00; Location--
Pending transfer to GSA.
The Honorable Robert Gates, Decorative Silver Plate His Excellency Vecdi Non-acceptance would
Secretary of Defense. 026a Barcode Gonul, Minister of cause embarrassment to
992372 round porcelain National Defense, donor and U.S.
plate stamped on back Turkey. Government.
``Kutahya Hand Made
2002 Hatice Ar.'' Front
displaying Turkish
military emblem in red
surrounded by silver-
tone Scrollwork and
blue rimmed marked
``Ministry of National
Defense'', the plate
mounted in silver-tone
surround with
repouss[eacute] floral
band, 15\1/2\ h, in presentation
box with dedication
plaque. Rec'd--01/26/
2007; Est. Value--
$210.00; Location--
Pending transfer to GSA.
The Honorable Robert Gates, Silver Candle Stick His Excellency Vecdi Non-acceptance would
Secretary of Defense. Holders 026b Gonul, Minister of cause embarrassment to
Barcode 992372B pair of National Defense, donor and U.S.
sterling silver Turkey. Government.
candlesticks, bottom
interior of socket
stamped ``DAMAR 925'',
each stick having
bobeche over
cylindrical socket over
waisted section, over
tapered cylinder, over
ring, over domed foot
with repouss[eacute]
lobes and applied two
flowers and 6 leaves,
7\3/4\h x
3\5/8\d in
presentation box.
Rec'd--01/26/2007; Est.
Value--$240.00;
Location--Pending
transfer to GSA.
The Honorable Robert Gates, Silver Vase 026c Barcode 992372C Gonul, Minister of cause embarrassment to
vase, Sterling silver National Defense, donor and U.S.
(bottom stamped ``SAMI Turkey. Government.
925''), having 4-lobed
rim with applied
foliate scrollwork,
waisted neck, inverse
baluster shape baluster
with 4 repouss[eacute]
floral cartouches,
flaring foot, 10h x 5\1/4\d, in presentation
box. Rec'd--01/26/2007;
Est. Value--$290.00;
Location--Pending
transfer to GSA.
[[Page 78509]]
The Honorable Robert Gates, Rug--031 His Excellency Hamid Non-acceptance would
Secretary of Defense. Barcode 992376 Rug, Karzi, President of the cause embarrassment to
Afghani, wool pile, Islamic Republic of donor and U.S.
hand-woven, 18 x 20 = Afghanistan. Government.
360 knots per square
inch, displaying 30
rows of Tekke-style
octagonal gul in white/
red/black alternating
with rows of crosses
with flaring ends, on
wine white red field,
surrounded by 29
borders including 4
forms with white
outline, 120
x 150 pile
area excluding fringe.
Rec'd--12/29/2006; Est.
Value--$5,600.00;
Location--Pending
transfer to GSA.
The Honorable Gordon England, Silver Vase D093 Barcode 992377 Gonul, Minister of cause embarrassment to
Vase, sterling silver, National Defense, donor and U.S.
bottom stamped ``SAMI Turkey. Government.
925'' plus 5-pointed
star, all within
circle, baluster shape,
flaring rim of 4
propellers-blade shape
lobes over waisted
neck, over spherical
body with
repouss[eacute] drapery
garlands and 4 applied
ribbon bows, 7\3/4\ h x 5 in presentation
box. Rec'd--02/02/2007;
Est. Value--$420.00;
Location--Pending
transfer to GSA.
Admiral Edmund P. Giambastiani, Afghan hand woven rug His Excellency Abdul Non-acceptance would
Vice Chairman Joint Chiefs of Barcode 992383 Rug, Rahim Wardak, Minister cause embarrassment to
Staff. Afghani, wood pile, of Defense of the donor and U.S.
hand-woven, 10 x 12 = Islamic Republic of Government.
120 knots per square Afghanistan, Kabul,
inch, displaying 2 rows Afghanistan.
of 7 octagonal guls
each, each gul
consisting of bars/
triangles/trapezoids/
hooks in red/indigo/
pumpkin/ivory,
alternating with rows
of smaller asterisk-
shape gul on indigo
line, on tan field
surrounded by 5 major
borders, of which the
third predominates in
arrow heads
(``flechettes'') on
ivory, 52 x
79 pile
area, excluding kilim
ends and fringe. Rec'd--
02/04/2007; Est. Value--
$400.00; Location--
Pending transfer to GSA.
The Honorable Robert Gates, Jewelry box 042 His Excellency Jang Soo Non-acceptance would
Secretary of Defense. Barcode 992395 Box, Kim, Minister of cause embarrassment to
Korean, rectangular, Defense, Republic of donor and U.S.
entire outside Korea. Government.
displaying elaborate
mother-of-pearl inlay
in lacquer, lid with 4-
lobed center cartouche
of birds in water,
outside walls of ducks
or flying birds, black
interior with lift out
tray, slightly hyper-
extending base frame,
6h x 10\3/
4\l w x 14\3/
8\d. Note
presentation plaque
inside lid. Rec'd--02/
23/2007; Est. Value--
$390.00; Location--
Pending transfer to GSA.
[[Page 78510]]
Daniel Fata, Deputy Assistant Book--about the history His Excellency Lazar Non-acceptance would
Secretary of Defense, European and of the Montenegrin Army Elenovski, Minister of cause embarrassment to
NATO Policy. Barcode 992482F-- Defense, Macedonia. donor and U.S.
hardcover ``The Government.
Montenegrin Army'' by
Tatjana Jovic and Milan
Jovicevic. Rec'd--03/29/
2007; Est. Value--
$45.00; Location--
Pending transfer to GSA.
Daniel Fata, Deputy Assistant Book--about the His Excellency Lazar Non-acceptance would
Secretary of Defense, European and Montenegrin sovereign Elenovski, Minister of cause embarrassment to
NATO Policy. defense posture-- Defense, Macedonia. donor and U.S.
Barcode 992482G-- Government.
hardcover, ``Five Years
Sovereign Defence of
the Republic of
Macedonia''. Rec'd--03/
29/2007; Est. Value--
$25.00; Location--
Pending transfer to GSA.
Lieutenant General William M. Men's steel Concord His Excellency King Non-acceptance would
Frazier III, Assistant to the watch Barcode 992408-- Abdullah bin Abdul-Aziz cause embarrassment to
Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Wristwatch, Concord, al-Saud, Saudi Arabia. donor and U.S.
Staff. Men's LaScala, Government.
no.1316531, truncated
ellipsoid engine-turned
face with numeral 12,
wedges indicating 1, 4-
8, 11 o'clock, dials at
2 o'clock and 10
o'clock positions,
third band; in kidskin-
lined presentation box.
Rec'd--03/06/2007; Est.
Value--$2,800.00;
Location--Pending
transfer to GSA.
Peter Rodman, Assistant Secretary Jordanian Ceremonial General Khalid Al Non-acceptance would
of Defense for International Sword Barcode 992430-- Sarayreh, Chairman of cause embarrassment to
Security Affairs. Saber, steel blade with the Joint Chief of donor and U.S.
acid-etched foliate Staff, Jordan Armed Government.
scroll designs, gold- Forces.
tone (apparently gold-
plated) hilt as
continuous ``C'' curve
with stamped roundel of
crown over crossed
sabers, flanked by
scrollwork, leather
handgrip, knob over
oval cap end, 36\1/
2\l in
leather clad sheath
with apparent brass and
gold-plated mounts; in
handled carrying case
with presentation
plaque. Rec'd--11/07/
2006; Est. Value--
$485.00; Location--
Pending transfer to GSA.
The Honorable Robert Gates, Glass Bowl DB 051 Barcode 992445-- Klaus, President, Czech cause embarrassment to
Pedestal bowl, Czech, Republic. donor and U.S.
ruby glass over clear Government.
glass, by Egermann.
Limited edition 16/30,
designed by Stephan
Benec, accompanied by
edition no. 9805/29/
28867, having 10
scalloped lobes over 5
oval medallion scenes
of castle/stag/horse/
stag/bird alternating
with floral groups, one
band of dots and foot
of similar designs,
script signed ``S
Benec'' on foot, 10h x 11\3/8\. Rec'd--03/09/
2007; Est. Value--
$1,500.00; Location--
Pending transfer to GSA.
[[Page 78511]]
The Honorable Kenneth J. Krieg, Ladies Fila Ski Jacket Lieutenant General Non-acceptance would
Under Secretary of Defense, and Pant Barcode Gianni Botondi, cause embarrassment to
Acquisition, Technology and 992457A--consisting of Secretary General of donor and U.S.
Logistics presented to Mrs. Anne white zippered Defense and National Government.
Krieg. turtleneck-style jacket Armaments, Director,
with black band around Rome, Italy.
each upper arm, size M,
plus black pants size
M. Rec'd--02/10/2007;
Est. Value--$165.00;
Location--Pending
transfer to GSA.
The Honorable Kenneth J. Krieg, Men's Fila Ski Jacket Lieutenant General Non-acceptance would
Under Secretary of Defense, and Pant Barcode Gianni Botondi, cause embarrassment to
Acquisition, Technology and 992457B--consisting of Secretary General of donor and U.S.
Logistics. blue zippered Defense and National Government.
turtleneck-style jacket Armaments, Director,
with white band on Rome, Italy.
zippered chest pocket,
plus blue hood, size L,
plus black pants, size
L. Rec'd--02/10/2007;
Est. Value--$190.00;
Location--Pending
transfer to GSA.
The Honorable Robert Gates, Rug--DB069a BC Field Marshal Hussein Non-acceptance would
Secretary of Defense. 992463A--Egyptian, Tantawy, Minister of cause embarrassment to
polished cotton, 24 x Defense of Egypt. donor and U.S.
22 = 528 knots per Government.
square inch, displaying
rectilinear crescent/
rosette/diamonds in
turquoise/pink/burgundy
on black field
surrounded by 5 primary
border of which the
third predominates in
rosettes with
scrollwork square
within brackets on
burgundy, 50
x 32,
excluding fringe.
Rec'd--04/18/2007; Est.
Value--$350.00;
Location--Pending
transfer to GSA.
The Honorable Robert Gates, Gold Statue of the Field Marshal Hussein Non-acceptance would
Secretary of Defense. Combat Chariot DB069b Barcode 992463B-- Defense of Egypt. donor and U.S.
gold tone cast metal Government.
chariot with rider
holding spear, pulled
by prancing horse with
plumed mane, 7\1/2\h x 11\1/2\w x
4d, affixed
to black rectangular
base with plaque
``Combat chariot'' and
presentation tag plus
plexiglass cover.
Rec'd--04/18/2007; Est.
Value--$240.00;
Location--Pending
transfer to GSA.
Honorable Robert Gates, Secretary Gold Bracelet DB 069c Barcode 992463C-- Tantawy, Minister of cause embarrassment to
consisting of 8 yellow Defense of Egypt. donor and U.S.
gold oviods stamped '' Government.
'' in Arabic
(indicating 18K gold),
each with 3 dimensional
scarab beetle having
body of turquoise or
lapis lazuli,
terminating in round
pressure clasp ring.
Rec'd--04/18/2007; Est.
Value--$290.00;
Location--Pending
transfer to GSA.
The Honorable Robert Gates, Country Plaque--DB069d Barcode 992463D-- Tantawy, Minister of cause embarrassment to
rectangular silver Defense of Egypt. donor and U.S.
tone, with affixed Government.
brass roundel
``Egyptian Armed
Forces'' on right, red/
white/black enamel
banner in middle, and
brass tone chariot/
horses on left. Rec'd--
04/18/2007; Est. Value--
$85.00; Location--
Pending transfer to GSA.
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The Honorable Robert Gates, Dagger 073 His Majesty King Non-acceptance would
Secretary of Defense. Barcode 992470--having Abdullah bin-al cause embarrassment to
curved ribbed steel Hussein, Jordan. donor and U.S.
blade secured in Government.
waisted black wood
handle with inset
silvertone reticulate
crown on each side,
12\1/4\l, in
black leatherclad
sheath with silvertone
mounts, in leather
presentation case.
Rec'd--04/17/2007; Est.
Value--$345.00;
Location--Pending
transfer to GSA.
John Hill, Principal Director, Green and Gold Vase Jye Lee, Minister of Non-acceptance would
Asian Pacific Security Affairs, Barcode 992480-- Defense, Taiwan. cause embarrassment to
East Asia. Taiwanese, ceramic, donor and U.S.
ovoid, having goldtone Government.
rim/waisted neck/
shoulder, plus goldtone
leaves/flowers against
green background, 15\1/
2\ h x 6\1/
2\ d,
accompanied by carved
round wood stand; in
presentation box.
Artist listed Chao-
chung Hsu, an award
winning Taiwanese
artist. Rec'd--03/23/
2007; Est. Value--
$380.00; Location--
Pending transfer to GSA.
Mary Beth Long, Acting Assistant Wooden Chess Set Barcode President Jalal Non-acceptance would
Secretary of Defense for 992481--Game box, Talibani, President of cause embarrassment to
International Affairs. interior marked Iraq. donor and U.S.
``Kurdastan-Sanandaj'', Government.
marquetry of multipke
types of wood, having
ridge lined playing
board for chess/
checkers, outside edge
of incarved rosettes/
leaves, 21\1/2\ square, plus turned
wood playing pieces; in
green nylon zippered
carrying bag. Rec'd--04/
20/2007; Est. Value--
$365.00; Location--
Pending transfer to GSA.
Daniel Fata, Deputy Assistant Pearl Necklace Barcode His Excellency Lazar Non-acceptance would
Secretary of Defense, European and 992482A--jewelry set Elenovski, Minister of cause embarrassment to
NATO Policy. consisting of necklace Defense, Macedonia. donor and U.S.
of graduated round faux Government.
pearls known as ``Ohrid
Pearls'' made by the
Talev Family of
Macedonia, plus pair of
earrings, each with on
similar faux pearl on
hook. Rec'd--03/29/
2007; Est. Value--
$90.00; Location--
Pending transfer to GSA.
Daniel Fata, Deputy Assistant Photo book--about the His Excellency Lazar Non-acceptance would
Secretary of Defense, European and best attractions in Elenovski, Minister of cause embarrassment to
NATO Policy. Montenegro--Barcode Defense, Macedonia. donor and U.S.
992482H--hardcover, Government.
``Montenegro''. Rec'd--
03/29/2007; Est. Value--
$55.00; Location--
Pending transfer to GSA.
The Honorable Robert Gates, Jewelry box 083a Barcode 992492A-- Minister of Defense, cause embarrassment to
rectangular, black Japan. donor and U.S.
lacquer, lid displaying Government.
prunus blossoms and
maple leaves in 3
goldtone/purple/pink
rectangles. Rec'd--04/
30/2007; Est. Value--
$265.00; Location--
Pending transfer to GSA.
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The Honorable Robert Gates, Baseabll bat signed by a His Excellency Kyuma, Non-acceptance would
Secretary of Defense. NY Yankee 083b Minister of Defense, cause embarrassment to
Barcode 992492B-- Japan. donor and U.S.
``Mizuno Pro Matsui'', Government.
written dedication ``To
Robert Michael Gates/
Secretary of Defence''.
Rec'd--04/30/2007; Est.
Value--$125.00;
Location--Pending
transfer to GSA.
Daniel Fata, Deputy Assistant Pencil and Pen Set His Excellency Lazar Non-acceptance would
Secretary of Defense, European and inscribed with Elenovski, Minister of cause embarrassment to
NATO Policy. ``Parliament, Republic Defense, Macedonia. donor and U.S.
of Montenegro'' Barcode Government.
992482B--the fountain
pen with nib marked
``Huahoug 22KGP'', in
presentation box
including presentation
tag inside lid. Rec'd--
03/29/2007; Est. Value--
$55.00; Location--
Pending transfer to GSA.
Daniel Fata, Deputy Assistant Organizer and notebook His Excellency Lazar Non-acceptance would
Secretary of Defense, European and 9\3/4\ x 7\1/ Elenovski, Minister of cause embarrassment to
NATO Policy. 2\ with Defense, Macedonia. donor and U.S.
small Montenegrin seal Government.
Barcode 992482C--
notebook with black
leather binding stamped
in goldtone
``Parliament of the
Republic of
Montenegro'' surmounted
by goldtone plastic
crowned double eagle,
accompanied by attached
red/gold marking
ribbon. Rec'd--03/29/
2007; Est. Value--
$100.00; Location--
Pending transfer to GSA.
Daniel Fata, Deputy Assistant Traditional Montenegrin His Excellency Lazar Non-acceptance would
Secretary of Defense, European and black and red cloth Elenovski, Minister of cause embarrassment to
NATO Policy. hat, embroidered Defense, Macedonia. donor and U.S.
Montenegrin seal on the Government.
top Barcode 992482D--
hat black, round,
fabric, top goldtone
crowned double-headed
eagle against red
background, 2\3/4\ h x 7\1/2\ d. Rec'd--03/29/
2007; Est. Value--
$35.00; Location--
Pending transfer to GSA.
Daniel Fata, Deputy Assistant Gold Mask, flat sheet His Excellency Lazar Non-acceptance would
Secretary of Defense, European and Barcode 992482E-- Elenovski, Minister of cause embarrassment to
NATO Policy. goldtone mask having Defense, Macedonia. donor and U.S.
band of square bracket Government.
scrolls on the face
with ellipsoid eyes,
bar mouth, flanked by
spiral bands, in frame
made by Anastas Dudan.
Rec'd--03/29/2007; Est.
Value--$90.00;
Location--Pending
transfer to GSA.
The Honorable Robert Gates, Silver Ceremonial Sword His Excellency Saleh, Non-acceptance would
Secretary of Defense. 085 Barcode President, Yemen. cause embarrassment to
992494--Jambaya, curved donor and U.S.
polished metal blade Government.
with center ridge,
secured in silver
filigree with 3 round
carnelian cabochons,
27 l, in
presentation box.
Rec'd--05/01/2007; Est.
Value--$490.00;
Location--Pending
transfer to GSA.
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The Honorable Robert Gates, Wooden Chess Set 077 BC992504--light wood Iraq. donor and U.S.
stained dark including Government.
high relief carving of
rosettes and leaves on
sides, plus polished
marquetry playing
board, opening to
disclose light color
and dark-stained
playing pieces for
chess and backgammon/
checkers; in zippered
cusom fitted green
nylon bag. Rec'd--04/20/
2007; Est. Value--
$325.00; Location--
Pending transfer to GSA.
Lieutenant General Jeffrey B. Men's Concord Major General Duaij Non-acceptance would
Kohler, Executive Officer, Defense Impressario Watch Salman Al Khalifa, cause embarrassment to
Security Cooperation Agency. Barcode 992505--round Country Unknown. donor and U.S.
white face with date Government.
window at 3 o'clock
position, VI/IX/XII
Roman numerals,
silvertone flex band.
Rec'd--02/19/2007; Est.
Value--$2,800.00;
Location--Pending
transfer to GSA.
The Honorable Robert Gates, Rug--113 General Lieutenant Non-acceptance would
Secretary of Defense. Barcode 992508--wool Ismail Isakovich cause embarrassment to
pile, handwoven Isakov, Minister of donor and U.S.
featuring square Defense, Kyrgyzstan. Government.
flanked by triangles of
fleur-de-lys plus ``C''
curves in black/brown/
brown/red/tan,
surrounded by 2 borders
of similar design in
red on white and black
on red. Rec'd--06/05/
2007; Est. Value--
$1,100.00; Location--
Pending transfer to GSA.
The Honorable Robert Gates, Rug--111 Bacode His Excellency Abdul Non-acceptance would
Secretary of Defense. 992523--wool pile, hand Rahim Wardak, Minister cause embarrassment to
woven, field displaying of Defense of the donor and U.S.
triangles surrounded by Islamic Republic of Government.
11 borders, all in Afghanistan.
brown/beige/blue, 62 x 71, excluding fringe.
Rec'd--06/04/2007; Est.
Value--$350.00;
Location--Pending
transfer to GSA.
General Peter Pace, Chairman of the Plaque--Barcode 992528A-- General Zlatan Stoykov, Non-acceptance would
Joint Chiefs of Staff. plaque, wood rectangle Chief of Defense of cause embarrassment to
fronted by brasstone Bulgaria. donor and U.S.
emblem of dagger/ Government.
crossed anchor/wings
over presentation tag
to Peter Pace from
Bulgarian General
Stoykov; leatherclad
presentation box.
Rec'd--04/05/2007; Est.
Value--$35.00;
Location--Pending
transfer to GSA.
General Peter Pace, Chairman of the Dagger--Barcode 992528B-- General Zlatan Stoykov, Non-acceptance would
Joint Chiefs of Staff. steel blade engraved Chief of Defense of cause embarrassment to
``ALAT II Y ECT'' Bulgaria. donor and U.S.
flanked by foliate Government.
arabesques, secured in
ivory-color plastic
handle spiral wrapped
in brass twined metal,
handle end of cross
over crown having 8
bars, bottom end of
handle of reticulated
brass band over hilt of
rampant lion on one
side. Rec'd--04/05/
2007; Est. Value--
$365.00; Location--
Pending transfer to GSA.
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General Peter Pace, Chairman of the Pen Set silver, pens General Ilker Basbug, Non-acceptance would
Joint Chiefs of Staff. shaped like feathers-- Commander, Turkish 1st cause embarrassment to
Barcode 992585A--desk Army, Turkey. donor and U.S.
set stamped ``925'' Government.
(indicating sterling
silver), consisting of
rectangular ink stand
on toed feet with
wings, concave wells,
top with domed inkwell
including reticulated
scrollwork flanked by
flower bud holders,
each holding feather-
shaped plume, 8l, the stand 6 h x 8 w x 4\1/2\ w; in hinged lid
wood presentation box.
Rec'd--03/24/2006; Est.
Value--$465.00;
Location--Pending
transfer to GSA.
General Peter Pace, Chairman of the Wooden Plaque with General Ilker Basbug, Non-acceptance would
Joint Chiefs of Staff. relief of Turkish Commander, Turkish 1st cause embarrassment to
fortress--Barcode Army, Turkey. donor and U.S.
992585B--plaque Government.
pressboard stained as
walnut fronted by cast
resin relief scene of a
quadrate fortress with
quadrate tower at each
corner in foreground,
numerous buildings
across the water in the
background, over
presentation tag to
Pace from Basbug, 9h x 10\5/8\w; in
presentation box.
Rec'd--03/24/2006; Est.
Value--$65.00;
Location--Pending
transfer to GSA.
General Peter Pace, Chairman of the Pen set silver inkwell General Yasar Buyukanit, Non-acceptance would
Joint Chiefs of Staff. Barcode 992586-- Chief of Defense, cause embarrassment to
inkstand, sterling Turkey. donor and U.S.
silver, rectanglar Government.
based on 4 splayed
bracket feet,
supporting 2 pen cup
holders, each with
fountain pen having
German nib and silver
shank, flanking
quadrate clear crystal
inwkwell with hinge
dome lid with rosette
on cap; 7\1/2\w x 4\1/2\d; in presentation
box, with presentation
tag from Buyukanit of
Turkey. Rec'd--02/15/
2007; Est. Value--
$565.00; Location--
Pending transfer to GSA.
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Agency: Department of Education
[Report of tangible gifts]
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Gift, date of acceptance
Name and title of person accepting on behalf of the U.S.
the gift on behalf of the U.S. Government, estimated Identity of foreign Circumstances
Government value, and current donor and government justifying acceptance
disposition or location
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Margaret Spellings, Secretary of Holiday gift basket from His Excellency Saqr Non-acceptance would
Education. Neiman Marcus (``Pasta Ghobash, Ambassador of cause embarrassment to
Gift Basket''). Rec'd-- the United Arab donor and U.S.
14-Dec-07; Est. Value-- Emirates. Government.
$348.00; Location--
Disposition: To
Department of Education
kitchen for use at
official Department
events (Cathy del Duca).
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Agency: Department of Navy
[Report of tangible gifts]
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Gift, date of acceptance
Name and title of person accepting on behalf of the U.S.
the gift on behalf of the U.S. Government, estimated Identity of foreign Circumstances
Government value, and current donor and government justifying acceptance
disposition or location
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Admiral Gary Roughead, Chief of 1914 British Enfield Rear Admiral Muhammad Non-acceptance would
Naval Operations. Rifle & magazine. Jawad Leader, Iraqi cause embarrassment to
Rec'd--27-Oct-07; Est. Navy. donor and U.S.
Value--$500.00; Government.
Location--Being
retained by CNO for
display.
Admiral Michael G. Mullen and Large ornate wooden Admiral M Azfal Tahir Non-acceptance would
Spouse, Chief of Naval Operations. chest, ornate blue and Ni(M), Chief of Naval cause embarrassment to
white floral vase and Staff, Pakistan. donor and U.S.
ornate fabric. Rec'd-- Government.
16-Apr-07; Est. Value--
$460.00; Location--
Being retained at CNO
(DNS 35) pending
transfer to GSA.
Admiral Michael G. Mullen, Chief of Singapore Skycrapers-- Rear Admiral Ronnie Tay, Non-acceptance would
Naval Operations. etched wood art. Rec'd-- Chief of Navy, cause embarrassment to
24-Jul-07; Est. Value-- Singapore. donor and U.S.
$390.00; Location-- Government.
Being retained at CNO
(DNS 35) pending
transfer to GSA.
Admiral Michael G. Mullen and 1. Vel Statue of St. Fleet Admiral Vladimir Non-acceptance would
Spouse, Chief of Naval Operations. George slaying the Vasilyevich Masorin, cause embarrassment to
dragon; 2. Jewelry box Commander in Chief donor and U.S.
with Russian building Russian Federation Navy. Government.
painted on it; 3.
Russian Ladies
Bracelet. Rec'd--24-Aug-
07; Est. Value--
$406.00; Location--
Being retained at CNO
(DNS 35) pending
transfer to GSA.
Admiral Michael G. Mullen, Chief of Book of engravings Admiral Panagiotis Non-acceptance would
Naval Operations. ``Piraeus and Ports of Chinofotis, Chief cause embarrassment to
Mediterranean Sea''. Helenic National donor and U.S.
Rec'd--15-May-07; Est. Defense General Staff. Government.
Value--$979.00;
Location--Being
retained at CNO (DNS
35) pending transfer to
GSA.
Admiral Michael G. Mullen, Chief of ``The Art of War''--Gold Admiral Xu Commander, Non-acceptance would
Naval Operations. Edition Book. Rec'd--16- Shanghai Naval Base. cause embarrassment to
Aug-07; Est. Value-- donor and U.S.
$1,708.00; Location-- Government.
Being retained at CNO
(DNS 35) pending
transfer to GSA.
Admiral Michael G. Mullen, Chief of Two Kagame crystal wine Admiral Eiji Yoshikawa, Non-acceptance would
Naval Operations. glasses. Rec'd--2-Nov- Chief of Staff, cause embarrassment to
06; Est. Value-- Japanese Maritime Self donor and U.S.
$312.00; Disposition-- Defense Force Japan. Government.
Transferred to General
Services Administration.
Admiral Michael G. Mullen, Chief of 1. 12 Sword Rear Admiral Minko Non-acceptance would
Naval Operations. in black velour box; 2. Kavaldzhiev, Commander cause embarrassment to
Book--``Bulgaria in Chief, Bulgarian donor and U.S.
Illustrated History''. Navy. Government.
Rec'd--9-Nov-06; Est.
Value--$322.00;
Disposition--Transferre
d to General Services
Administration.
Rear Admiral Nevin P. Carr DIR, Men's quartz watch. Rear Admiral Fhd Ahmed Non-acceptance would
Navy International Programs Office. Rec'd--17-Nov-07; Est. Al-Kayyal CDR, Royal cause embarrassment to
Value--$325.00; Saudi Naval Forces donor and U.S.
Location--Being Eastern Fleet Command. Government.
retained by DIR, IPO
for official use
pending purchase.
Vice Admiral Mark J. Edwards, Chief New Zealand Navy Commodore David Anson, Non-acceptance would
of Naval Operations Communication picture. Rec'd--27-May- Royal New Zealand Navy. cause embarrassment to
Networks. 07; Est. Value-- donor and U.S.
$600.00; Location-- Government.
Being retained by CNO
Communications Networks
for official use.
Rear Admiral James D. Kelly, Hand engraved sword. Master Sword Engraver Non-acceptance would
COMNAVFORJAPAN. Rec'd--16-Feb-07; Est. Yanigamura. cause embarrassment to
Value--$9,167.00; donor and U.S.
Location--Being Government.
retained by
COMNAVFORJAPAN for
official use.
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Rear Admiral Allen G. Meyers CDR, 1. Gold and pearl Waleed Fahel Al-Fadhel Non-acceptance would
Carrier Strike Group EIGHT. bracelet; 2. Gold and Ministry of Awqaf, cause embarrassment to
green slippers; 3. Assistant donor and U.S.
Black sheer overgown Undersecretary for Government.
with pouch 4. perfume Cultural Affairs.
in pouch 5. One
turquoise and one tan
cloth 6. Sheer black
and pink table cloth 7.
``Welcome to Kuwait--A
Visitor's Guide and
``Kuwait Traditions--
Creative Expressions of
Culture'' books. Rec'd--
18-Dec-06; Est. Value--
$804.00; Disposition--
Transferred to General
Services Administration.
Rear Admiral Allen G. Meyers CDR, 1. Gold and pearl Waleed Fahel Al-Fadhel Non-acceptance would
Carrier Strike Group EIGHT. bracelet; 2. Gold and Ministry of Awqaf, cause embarrassment to
green slippers; 3. Assistant donor and U.S.
Black sheer overgown Undersecretary for Government.
with pouch 4. perfume Cultural Affairs.
in pouch 5. One
turquoise and one tan
cloth 6. Sheer black
and pink table cloth 7.
``Welcome to Kuwait--A
Visitor's Guide and
``Kuwait Traditions--
Creative Expressions of
Culture'' books. Rec'd--
18-Dec-06; Est. Value--
$804.00; Disposition--
Transferred to General
Services Administration.
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Agency: Department of Navy
[Report of Travel]
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Gift, date of acceptance
Name and title of person accepting on behalf of the U.S.
the gift on behalf of the U.S. Government, estimated Identity of foreign Circumstances
Government value, and current donor and government justifying acceptance
disposition or location
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Admiral Henry G. Ulrich Commander Expended for hotels and Admiral Panagiotis Non-acceptance would
U.S. Naval Forces Europe/ meals. Rec'd--April 17- Chinifotis, Chief cause embarrassment to
Commander, Allied Joint Forces 18, 2007; Est. Value-- Hellenic National donor and U.S.
Command, Naple and six $2,315.46. Defense General Staff. Government.
accompanying staff members.
Rear Admiral Jeffrey L. Fowler Expended for hotels and Rear Admiral Sedger Non-acceptance would
Commander Submarine Group EIGHT meals. Rec'd--January Dulger, COMSUBTURGROUP cause embarrassment to
and four accompanying staff 21-25, 2007; Est. Rear Admiral Celal donor and U.S.
members. Value--$2,729.00. Parlakoglu, Government.
COMTURNAVAKBASE and
Rear Admiral Bulent
Bostanoglu COMTURFLEET.
Rear Admiral Jeffrey L. Fowler Expended for hotels and Captain Eutihios Non-acceptance would
Commander Submarine Group EIGHT meals. Rec'd--March 14- Nikolidakis, COMHELSUB. cause embarrassment to
and four accompanying staff 15, 2007; Est. Value-- donor and U.S.
members. $1,668.00. Government.
Rear Admiral Jeffrey L. Fowler Expended for hotels and Captain Eutihios Non-acceptance would
Commander Submarine Group EIGHT meals. Rec'd--March 14- Nikolidakis, COMHELSUB. cause embarrassment to
and four accompanying staff 15, 2007; Est. Value-- donor and U.S.
members. $1,668.00. Government.
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Agency: Department of the Air Force
[Report of tangible gifts]
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Gift, date of acceptance
Name and title of person accepting on behalf of the U.S.
the gift on behalf of the U.S. Government, estimated Identity of foreign Circumstances
Government value, and current donor and government justifying acceptance
disposition or location
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Brigadier General Daniel P. Rolex Watch, Oyster Mohammed Abdullah al- Non-acceptance would
Woodward, Director of Regional Perpetual Date, Ayeeshe, Major General, cause embarrassment to
Affairs. Submariner. Rec'd--May Deputy Commander, Royal donor and U.S.
5, 2007; Est. Value-- Saudi Air Force, Government.
$5,490.00; Disposition-- Riyadh, Kingdom of
Transferred to GSA on Saudi Arabia.
December 13, 2007.
Colonel William G. Hampton, Chief, Hugo Watch, Metropolis Mohammed Abdullah al- Non-acceptance would
Gulf Cooperation Council Division. Initial Stainless Ayeeshe, Major General, cause embarrassment to
Steel. Rec'd--May 14, Deputy Commander, Royal donor and U.S.
2007; Est. Value-- Saudi Air Force, Government.
$678.67; Disposition-- Riyadh, Kingdom of
Transferred to GSA on Saudi Arabia.
December 13, 2007.
Major James Fisher Saudi Arabia Hugo Watch, Metropolis Mohammed Abdullah al- Non-acceptance would
Country Director. Initial Stainless Ayeeshe, Major General, cause embarrassment to
Steel. Rec'd--May 14, Deputy Commander, Royal donor and U.S.
2007; Est. Value-- Saudi Air Force, Government.
$678.67; Disposition-- Riyadh, Kingdom of
Transferred to GSA on Saudi Arabia.
December 13, 2007.
Lieutenant General Gary L. North, Raymond Weil Watch. Colonel Mahash Saeed Non-acceptance would
Commander, United States Central Rec'd--May 1, 2007; Salem Al Hamel. Chief cause embarrassment to
Air Force Command. Est. Value--$1,083.00; of Security and Chief donor and U.S.
Disposition--Pending of the Unmanned Aeriel Government.
transfer to GSA. Vehicles Operations
Division.
Colonel Gregory A. Kerns, Previous Ladies Chessica Square Colonel Mahash Saeed Non-acceptance would
Commander, 380th Air Expeditionary Watch; Gents Chessica Salem Al Hamel. Chief cause embarrassment to
Wing. Square Watch; Gents of Security and Chief donor and U.S.
Ambassadeur Watch. of the Unmanned Aeriel Government.
Rec'd--5 June, 2007; Vehicles Operations
Est. Value--$1,602.35; Division.
Disposition--Transferre
d to GSA on December
13, 2007.
Colonel Gregory A. Kerns, Previous Isfahan Rug. Rec'd--5 Colonel Mahash Saeed Non-acceptance would
Commander, 380th Air Expeditionary June, 2007; Est. Value-- Salem Al Hamel. Chief cause embarrassment to
Wing. $893.00; Location--Rug of Security and Chief donor and U.S.
is displayed at the Al of the Unmanned Aeriel Government.
Dhafra Air Base Chapel Vehicles Operations
for official use. Division.
Lieutenant Colonel Scott H. Longines Watch, La Lieutenant Colonel Non-acceptance would
Remington, Individual Mobilization Grande Classique. Rezgar Barzani of Iraq, cause embarrassment to
Augmentee to the Director, Air Rec'd--5 June, 2007; Kurdistand Regional donor and U.S.
Force Office of Special Est. Value--$437.50; Government, Parastin Government.
Investigations. Location--Recipient Intelligence Service.
purchased watch through
GSA.
Colonel Michael G. Cosby, 363 Breitling Professional B- Major General Mohammed Non-acceptance would
Training Commander. 1 Gentleman's Watch. Sowaidan Al-Gimzy, cause embarrassment to
Rec'd--28 June, 2007; United Arab Emirates donor and U.S.
Est. Value--$2,919.00; Air Force Chief of Government.
Disposition--Pending Staff.
transfer to GSA.
Brigadier General Mark Solo, Chief, Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX9 Lieutenant General Fahed Non-acceptance would
Office of Military Cooperation-- Digital Camera. Rec'd-- Al-Amir, Chief of cause embarrassment to
Kuwait. 6 May, 2007; Est. Staff, Kuwait Armed donor and U.S.
Value--$398.00; Forces, State of Kuwait. Government.
Location--Camera will
be utilized at the
command for official
use.
Brigadier General Mark Solo, Chief, Kuwait Tea Set. Rec'd--6 Lieutenant General Fahed Non-acceptance would
Office of Military Cooperation-- May, 2007; Est. Value-- Al-Amir, Chief of cause embarrassment to
Kuwait. $42.00; Disposition-- Staff, Kuwait Armed donor and U.S.
Transferred to GSA on Forces, State of Kuwait. Government.
December 13, 2007.
Colonel Cassandra R. Salvatore, 376 Large painting of a Dr. Sabyrek Djumabekov, Non-acceptance would
Expeditionary Medical Group, Kyrgyz mountain scene. Chief of Orthopaedy and cause embarrassment to
Kyrgyz Republic. Rec'd--8 November, Traumatology, Kyrgyz donor and U.S.
2007; Est. Value-- Medical Academy, Kyrgyz Government.
$305.00; Location-- Republic.
Picture is displayed at
the Manas Air Base
Medical Treatment
Facility.
Mr. Bruce Lemkin, Deputy Under Concord Saratoga Brigadier Mubarak Non-acceptance would
Secretary of the Air Force, Chronograph Men's Mohammed Al Kuwait Al cause embarrassment to
International Affairs. Watch. Rec'd--11 Kharayin, Qatari Air donor and U.S.
November, 2007; Est. Chief, State of Qatar. Government.
Value--$1,076.00;
Disposition--Pending
transfer to GSA.
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Agency: Department of the Interior
[Report of tangible gifts]
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Gift, date of acceptance
Name and title of person accepting on behalf of the U.S.
the gift on behalf of the U.S. Government, estimated Identity of foreign Circumstances
Government value, and current donor and government justifying acceptance
disposition or location
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Honorable Dirk Kempthorne, Glass Art. Rec'd--7-May- Lord Major Campbell Non-acceptance would
Secretary, U.S. Department of the 07; Est. Value-- Newman, Government cause embarrassment to
Interior. $750.00; Location-- Official from Brisbane, donor and U.S.
Disposition--on Australia. Government.
display, Secretary's
Immediate Office for
Official Use.
Kathryn Washburn, Secretary's Pearl Necklace. Rec'd-- Minister Sun Wensheng, Non-acceptance would
Immediate Office. 30-Jan-07; Est. Value-- Chinese Minister of cause embarrassment to
$644.00; Location-- Land and Resources. donor and U.S.
General Services Government.
Administration,
Forestall Vault, GE-233.
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Agency: Department of the Treasury
[Report of tangible gifts]
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Gift, date of acceptance
Name and title of person accepting on behalf of the U.S.
the gift on behalf of the U.S. Government, estimated Identity of foreign Circumstances
Government value, and current donor and government justifying acceptance
disposition or location
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Henry M. Paulson, Jr., Secretary of Green leather-covered His Excellency Nicolas Non-acceptance would
Treasury. Bernard-Richards desk Sarkozy, President of cause embarrassment to
clock. Rec'd--20-Sep- the French Republic. donor and U.S.
07; Est. Value--332.29; Government.
Location--Treasury
retained for Official
Use on October 9, 2007.
Robert M. Kimmitt, Deputy Secretary Three Commemorative His Excellency Saad Non-acceptance would
Medallions (gold, Hariri, Member of cause embarrassment to
silver, bronze) of Parliament of the donor and U.S.
Prime Minister Rafic Republic of Lebanon. Government.
Harri. Rec'd--11-Oct-
07; Est. Value--765.26;
Location--Treasury
retained for Official
Use on November 8, 2007.
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Agency: Office of the Director of National Intelligence
[Report of tangible gifts]
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Gift, date of acceptance
Name and title of person accepting on behalf of the U.S.
the gift on behalf of the U.S. Government, estimated Identity of foreign Circumstances
Government value, and current donor and government justifying acceptance
disposition or location
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5 U.S.C. Sec. 7342(f)(4), as Rug--5' x 3' silk on 5 U.S.C. Sec. Non-acceptance would
amended. silk, ivory field with 7342(f)(4), as amended. cause embarrassment to
round doubly terminated donor and U.S.
medallion and floral & Government.
fliate scrolling, tan
astragals, six borders
with rust main,
Pakistan, 20th/21st
century. Rec'd--11-Mar-
07; Est. Value--$750;
Disposition--for
Official Use.
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Agency: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
[Report of Travel]
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Gift, date of acceptance
Name and title of person accepting on behalf of the U.S.
the gift on behalf of the U.S. Government, estimated Identity of foreign Circumstances
Government value, and current donor and government justifying acceptance
disposition or location
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Philip Berger, Hydrologist, Office Transportation to and Professor Petr Hlavinek, Non-acceptance would
of Ground Water and Drinking Water. from DC to Prague, Brno Brno University of cause embarrassment to
and Lednice, Czech Technology, via a grant donor and U.S.
Republic; meals and from North Atlantic Government.
accommodation in Treaty Organization.
Lednice, Czech
Republic. Rec'd--April
30 to May 10, 2007;
Est. Value--$1,200.00.
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Anna Coutlakis, Senior Policy Standard single room for Honorable Nei Jinglie, Non-acceptance would
Advisor, Office of Pollution three nights at the Chinese State cause embarrassment to
Prevention, Pesticides and Toxics. Jiuhua Resort and Environmental donor and U.S.
Convention Center, Protection Agency. Government.
Beijing ChangPing Xiao
Tang. Rec'd--December
11 to 13, 2007; Est.
Value--$279.69.
Anna Coutlakis, Senior Policy Shuttle service to and Honorable Nei Jinglie, Non-acceptance would
Advisor, Office of Pollution from Beijing Airport. Chinese State cause embarrassment to
Prevention, Pesticides and Toxics. Rec'd--December 11 to Environmental donor and U.S.
13, 2007; Est. Value-- Protection Agency. Government.
$50.00.
Vince Nabholz, Senior Biologist, Standard single room for Honorable Nei Jinglie, Non-acceptance would
Office of Pollution Prevention, three nights at the Chinese State cause embarrassment to
Pesticides and Toxics Substances. Jiuhua Resort and Environmental donor and U.S.
Convention Center, Protection Agency. Government.
Beijing ChangPing Xiao
Tang. Rec'd--December
11 to 13, 2007; Est.
Value--$279.69.
Vince Nabholz, Senior Biologist, Shuttle service to and Honorable Nei Jinglie, Non-acceptance would
Office of Pollution Prevention, from Beijing Airport. Chinese State cause embarrassment to
Pesticides and Toxics Substances. Rec'd--December 11 to Environmental donor and U.S.
13, 2007; Est. Value-- Protection Agency. Government.
$50.00.
Hugh Barton, Toxicologist.......... Travelers cheques to World Health Non-acceptance would
cover cost of 2.5 days Organization. cause embarrassment to
of lodging, meals and donor and U.S.
per diem. Rec'd-- Government.
November 5 to 7, 2007;
Est. Value--$1100.
Sarah Froman, Presidential Airfare and lodging for Honorable Terry A'Hearn, Non-acceptance would
Management Fellow, Office of Air four trips as part of Director, cause embarrassment to
and Radiation. Presidential Management Sustainability donor and U.S.
Intern Fellowship Directorate, Government.
detail to Environmental Environment Protection
Protection Agency Authority of Victoria,
Victoria in Melbourne, Australia.
Australia. Rec'd--March
8 to 9, 2007; Est.
Value--$415.00.
Sarah Froman, Presidential Airfare and lodging for Honorable Terry A'Hearn, Non-acceptance would
Management Fellow, Office of Air four trips as part of Director, cause embarrassment to
and Radiation. Presidential Management Sustainability donor and U.S.
Intern Fellowship Directorate, Government.
detail to Environmental Environment Protection
Protection Agency Authority of Victoria,
Victoria in Melbourne, Australia.
Australia. Rec'd--April
3 to 5, 2007; Est.
Value--$509.00.
Sarah Froman, Presidential Airfare and lodging for Honorable Terry A'Hearn, Non-acceptance would
Management Fellow, Office of Air four trips as part of Director, cause embarrassment to
and Radiation. Presidential Management Sustainability donor and U.S.
Intern Fellowship Directorate, Government.
detail to Environmental Environment Protection
Protection Agency Authority of Victoria,
Victoria in Melbourne, Australia.
Australia. Rec'd--June
3 to 6, 2007; Est.
Value--$395.00.
Kirsten Cappel, Environmental Meals, local United Nations Non-acceptance would
Protection Specialist, Office of transportation, airport Environment Programme. cause embarrassment to
Air and Radiation. tax, other incidentals. donor and U.S.
Rec'd--May 21 to 25, Government.
2007; Est. Value--
$444.00.
Michael Brody, Senior Environmental Airfare to and from World Bank.............. Non-acceptance would
Scientist, Office of the Chief Ukraine, transportation cause embarrassment to
Financial Officer. within Ukraine, hotels donor and U.S.
and meals. Rec'd--June Government.
2 to 10, 2007; Est.
Value--$5,137.00.
Chao Chen, Biostatistician, ORD.... Airfare, hotel, meals. North Atlantic Treaty Non-acceptance would
Rec'd--May 22 to 25, Organization. cause embarrassment to
2007; Est. Value-- donor and U.S.
$2,721.00. Government.
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