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Part III
Department of State
Office of the Chief of Protocol; Gifts to Federal Employees From
Foreign Government Sources Reported to Employing Agencies in Calendar
Year 2007; Notice
Page 78468
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.
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
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
President.......................... Household Item (3):
His Majesty Sultan Haji Non-acceptance would crystal bowl, brown and Hassanal Bolkiah
cause embarrassment to copper quilt, and 4x 6Sultan 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.
Page 78476
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.
Page 78478
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: 25His 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.
Page 78479
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.
Page 78480
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: 6sterling 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: 12Mrs. 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: 3His 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.
Page 78482
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.
Page 78483
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.
Page 78484
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: 2Mrs. 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.
Page 78485
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.
Page 78486
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
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
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
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 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.
Eacutedouard 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,
-
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,
-
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,
-
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,
-
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,
-
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,
-
Necklace, earrings,
His Excellency Ali
Non-acceptance would
Secretary of State of the United
bracelet and ring set;
Abdullah Saleh,
cause embarrassment to
States.
-
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,
-
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 63long. 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.
-
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
-
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.
Agency: Central 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
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.
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.
Page 78500
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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.
Page 78503
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.
Page 78504
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.
Page 78505
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, 20diameter, mounted on with fabric- covered masonsie, in wood frame. Rec'd--10/ 06/2007; Est. Value--
$900.00; Location--
Pending transfer to GSA.
Page 78506
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--60x
His Excellency Abdul
Non-acceptance would
Secretary of Defense.
74186 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, 53x 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--DB023 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 150pile 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 5in 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, 52x 79pile 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.
Page 78512
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.
Page 78513
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, 27l, in presentation box.
Rec'd--05/01/2007; Est.
Value--$490.00;
Location--Pending transfer to GSA.
Page 78514
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, 62x 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.
Page 78515
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 6h x 8w 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.
Agency: Department of Education
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
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).
Page 78516
Agency: Department of Navy
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
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
-
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. 12Sword
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.
Agency: Department of Navy
Report of Travel
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
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.
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
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
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.
Agency: Department of the Treasury
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
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.
Agency: Office of the Director of National Intelligence
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
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.
Agency: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Report of Travel
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
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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