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Office of Protocol; Gifts to Federal Employees From Foreign Government
Sources Reported to Employing Agencies in Calendar Year 2006; Notice
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DEPARTMENT OF STATE
[Public Notice: 6007]
Office of Protocol; Gifts to Federal Employees From Foreign
Government Sources Reported to Employing Agencies in Calendar Year 2006
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 2006 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 3 gifts in
1999, 2 gifts in 2000, 1 gift in 2001, 9 gifts in 2002, 3 gifts in
2003, 13 gifts in 2004 and 28 gifts in 2005. These latter gifts and
expenses are being reported in 2006 as the Office 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).
Dated: November 28, 2007.
Patrick F. Kennedy,
Under Secretary for Management, Department of State.
AGENCY: President of the U.S. and the National Security Council
[Report of tangible gifts]
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Gift, date of
acceptance on behalf of
Name and title of person accepting the U.S. Government, Identity of foreign Circumstances
the gift on behalf of the U.S. estimated value, and donor and government justifying acceptance
Government current disposition or
location
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President............................ Artwork: 15'' x 10'' His Excellency Non-acceptance would
color photograph of Phanthong Phommahaxay, cause embarrassment to
the ``Emerald Buddha Ambassador of the Lao donor and U.S.
Temple (Laos),'' People's Democratic Government.
signed by Republic and Mrs.
photographer; double Phommahaxay, Embassy
matted and held in a of the Lao People's
25'' x 21'' maple Democratic Republic.
frame with a gold-tone
bead accent trim and
gold-tone rope border.
Rec'd--January 5,
2006. Est. Value--
$350. Disposition--
Archives Foreign.
President............................ Household items (5): Her Excellency Angela Non-acceptance would
Meissen porcelain tea- Merkel, Chancellor of cause embarrassment to
for-two set, the Federal Republic donor and U.S.
handpainted Blue Onion of Germany. Government.
pattern consisting of:
4\1/2\'' porcelain
sugar bowl with lid;
3'' x 3\3/4\''
scalloped edged
creamer; 7'' x 4\1/
2\'' x 4\1/2\'' tea
pot with lid; 4''
scalloped edged cups
and saucers (2).
Rec'd--January 13,
2006. Est. Value--
$805. Disposition--
Archives Foreign..
Book: ``Meissen in
Meissen,'' by Hans
Sonntag. Rec'd--
January 13, 2006. Est.
Value--$13.
Disposition--Archives
Foreign.
President............................ Accessory: 82'' x 132'' His Excellency John Non-acceptance would
handwoven emerald Agyekum Kufuor, cause embarrassment to
green, fuchsia, indigo President of the donor and U.S.
blue, orange and Republic of Ghana. Government.
purple traditional
Ghana Kente cloth with
a stripe and geometric
weft motif pattern.
Rec'd--January 17,
2006. Est. Value--
$487. Disposition--
Archives Foreign.
President............................ Athletic equipment: His Excellency Shaukat Non-acceptance would
Brown leather horse Aziz Prime Minister of cause embarrassment to
saddle embossed to the Islamic Republic donor and U.S.
look like basket of Pakistan. Government.
weave; leather bridle
and orange and blue
plaid horse blanket
Rec'd--January 24,
2006. Est. Value--
$1,000. Disposition--
Archives Foreign.
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President............................ Artwork: 30'' x 19'' His Excellency Saad R. Non-acceptance would
multi-color painting Hariri, Lebanese cause embarrassment to
``Reconciliation'' by Member of Parliament. donor and U.S.
Helen Zogheib, image Government.
of three religious
buildings in downtown
Beirut, signed and
dated; held in a 33\1/
2\'' x 24'' guilt wood
frame Rec'd--January
27, 2006. Est. Value--
$2,200. Disposition--
Archives Foreign.
President............................ Poster: 27\1/2\'' x His Excellency Lech Non-acceptance would
38\1/2\'' Solidarity Kaczynski, President cause embarrassment to
Citizens' Committee of the Republic of donor and U.S.
election campaign Poland. Government.
poster by Tomasz
Sarnecki, ``It's High
Noon, 4 June 1989''
featuring a modified
image of Gary Cooper
carrying a ballot and
wearing the Solidarity
logo--SOLIDARNOSC. A
brushed silver-tone
presentation plate
affixed to the glass
is engraved in Polish,
``His Excellency
George W. Bush,
President of the
United States, Lech
Kaczynski, President
of the Republic of
Poland, Washington, 9
February 2006''; held
in a 28'' x 39''
brushed silver-tone
metal frame. Rec'd--
February 9, 2006. Est.
Value--$1,165.
Disposition--Archives
Foreign.
President............................ Household items (12): The Honorable Rebecca Non-acceptance would
5\1/2\'' x 6'' and 4'' Garang De Mabior, cause embarrassment to
x 4'' handcarved Minister of donor and U.S.
wooden bowls accented Transportation, Roads Government.
with multi-colored and Bridges Government
beads on handles; 5'' of South Sudan.
(4) and 5\1/2\'' (4)
handcarved wooden
spoons accented with
multi-colored beaded
band; 6'' handcarved
wooden spoon accented
with multi-colored
beaded band; 4'' x 4''
handcarved wooden
bucket with lid and
metal swing handle.
Rec'd--February 10,
2006. Est. Value--
$595. Disposition--
Archives Foreign..
Craft: 4'' gourd
decorated with a red,
white and blue
geometric pattern
close woven beadwork
net, with a 3'' single
beaded string as
carrying loop. Rec'd--
February 10, 2006.
Est. Value--$175.
Disposition--Archives
Foreign.
President............................ Household item: 11'' x His Excellency Elias Non-acceptance would
12'' x 2'' white Antonio Saca Gonzalez, cause embarrassment to
porcelain round cake President of the donor and U.S.
plate with \1/2\'' Republic of El Government.
molded gold handles, Salvador.
replica from the
official Presidential
china, with gold and
cobalt blue rim
painted ``Palacio
Presidencial San
Salvador'' surrounding
the national coat of
arms in the center.
Rec'd--February 24,
2006. Est. Value--
$350. Archives
Foreign..
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Smoking accessory: 6''
x 6'' wave design
Nachtmann crystal
cigar ashtray frosted
with the El Salvador
coat of arms. Rec'd--
February 24, 2006.
Est. Value--$115.
Disposition--Archives
Foreign.
President............................ Photograph: 12'' x 8'' His Excellency Silvio Non-acceptance would
color photograph of Berlusconi, President cause embarrassment to
Mrs. Laura Bush, His of the Council of donor and U.S.
Excellency Silvio Ministers of the Government.
Berlusconi and Miss Italian Republic.
Barbara Bush on
February 9, 2006 at
the Villa Madama in
Rome; held in a 13'' x
9'' Bottega
Dell'Argento silver
frame with leaf detail
at each corner. Rec'd--
February 28, 2006.
Est. Value--$454.
Disposition--Archives
Foreign.
President............................ Household item: 11'' His Excellency Hamid Non-acceptance would
round lapis lazuli Karzai, Chairman of cause embarrassment to
mosaic bowl with \1/ the Interim Authority donor and U.S.
2\'' foot. Rec'd-- of Afghanistan. Government.
March 1, 2006. Est.
Value--$1,500.
Disposition--Archives
Foreign.
President............................ Household item: 38'' His Excellency Hamid Non-acceptance would
lapis lazuli mosaic Karzai, Chairman of cause embarrassment to
urn with fluted top the Interim Authority donor and U.S.
and circular base, of Afghanistan. Government.
accented with sterling
silver detail at neck
and base. Rec'd--March
1, 2006. Est. Value--
$7,500. Disposition--
Archives Foreign.
President............................ Miscellaneous: 12'' x The Honorable Nirmal Non-acceptance would
11'' black wood hand Deshpande, M.P. Rajya cause embarrassment to
operated ``spinning Sabha Republic of donor and U.S.
wheel'' with spokes India. Government.
and rests on an base
in a clear plastic
case. Rec'd--March 2,
2006. Est. Value--$60.
Disposition--Archives
Foreign..
Miscellaneous: Yellow
linen scroll with the
``Seven Social Sins.''
Rec'd--March 2, 2006.
Est. Value--$7.
Disposition--Archives
Foreign..
Books, hardcover (3):
Mahatma Gandhi 100
Years, by S.
Radhakrishnan, The
Mind of Mahatma
Gandhi, by R.K.
Prabhu; and An
Autobiography, by M.K.
Gandhi. Rec'd--March
2, 2006. Est. Value--
$45. Disposition:
President retained..
Artwork: Bronze wax
cast bust of Gandhi on
base in case with a
gold-tone presentation
plaque printed
``Mohandas Karamchand
Gandhi Oct. 2, 1869 to
Jan. 30, 1948,'' by
Ram Sutar; signed and
numbered 903. Rec'd--
March 2, 2006. Est.
Value--$500.
Disposition--Archives
Foreign.
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President............................ Household item: 50'' x His Excellency A.P.J. Non-acceptance would
30'' silk rug with Abdul Kalam, President cause embarrassment to
taupe, tan, rose and of the Republic of donor and U.S.
slate blue intricate India. Government.
floral pattern. Rec'd--
March 2, 2006. Est.
Value--$1,000.
Disposition--Archives
Foreign..
Flowers: Bouquet of
flowers. Rec'd--March
2, 2006. Est. Value--
$30. Disposition--
Handled pursuant to
Secret Service policy.
President............................ Artwork: 9'' x 5'' x The Honorable Y.S. Non-acceptance would
2'' pure silver Rajasekhara Reddy, cause embarrassment to
filigree chariot and Chief Minister Andhra donor and U.S.
two horses mounted on Pradesh, Republic of Government.
a 11\1/2\'' x 4'' x India.
2'' two-tiered velvet
base enclosed in a
11'' x 3\1/2\'' x 9''
plastic case with a
presentation plate
from the Vice
Chancellor of the
University of
Agriculture and a
presentation plate
from Dr. Y.S.
Rajasekhara Reddy.
Rec'd--March 3, 2006.
Est. Value--$450.
Disposition--Archives
Foreign.
President............................ Artwork: 21'' x 12'' x The Honorable Y.S. Non-acceptance would
1'' intricate sandal Rajasekhara Reddy, cause embarrassment to
wood carving of an Chief Minister Andhra donor and U.S.
Indian God Pradesh, Republic of Government.
Vishwaroopa, in India.
Mahabharatha, The Honorable Rameshwar
battlefield, with nine Thakur, Governor of
heads and multiple Andhra Pradesh,
arms with horses and Republic of India.
people bowing at it's
feet, mounted on a
10'' x 4'' oval wood
base. Rec'd--March 3,
2006. Est. Value--
$9,900. Disposition--
Archives Foreign.
President............................ Household item: 6'1'' x His Excellency Pervez Non-acceptance would
9'9'' wool Pakistan Musharraf, President cause embarrassment to
rug with taupe, slate of the Islamic donor and U.S.
blue, salmon, black, Republic of Pakistan. Government.
purple, yellow and
gray ornate floral
design. Rec'd--March
4, 2006. Est. Value--
$2,700. Disposition--
Archives Foreign.
President............................ Household item: 14\1/ His Excellency Mathieu Non-acceptance would
2\'' x 9'' x 26\1/2\'' Kerekoum, President cause embarrassment to
hand-carved wood Republic of Benin. donor and U.S.
Asante ceremonial Government.
stool with crescent-
shape seat set over a
flat base and complex
support structure with
geometric pattern.
Rec'd--March 6, 2006.
Est. Value--$2,200.
Disposition--Archives
Foreign.
President............................ Collectable: 4'' x 4'' His Excellency Non-acceptance would
wooden gourd Alejandro Toledo cause embarrassment to
intricately tooled Manrique, President of donor and U.S.
with floral and the Republic of Peru. Government.
geometric design,
adorned with a
sterling silver
butterfly on top; held
on a 5'' sterling
silver round display
base. Rec'd--March 10,
2006. Est. Value--
$275. Disposition--
Archives Foreign..
Books, hardcover (2):
``Machu Picchu,
Santuario Historico--
Historical
Sanctuary,'' by Peter
Frost. Rec'd--March
10, 2006. Est. Value--
$150. Disposition--
Archives Foreign..
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Collectables (2): 6\1/
2\'' x 9\1/2\'' old,
possibly antique,
wooden Nicho frames
with floral carving,
accented with
elaborate sterling
silver detail. Rec'd--
March 10, 2006. Est.
Value--$1,000.
Disposition--Archives
Foreign.
President............................ Athletic equipment (2): His Excellency Guy Non-acceptance would
gray and navy blue Verhofstadt, Prime cause embarrassment to
short-sleeved cycling Minister of Belgium. donor and U.S.
jerseys with a Government.
patriotic stripe and
``George W. Bush'' on
the front and reverse,
the Vermarc logo,
images of the Belgium
flag and the American
flag on the front.
Rec'd--March 14, 2006.
Est. Value--$228.
Disposition--Archives
Foreign..
Vermarc Bib Tights with
a patriotic stripe
``George W. Bush.''
Rec'd--March 14, 2006.
Est. Value--$185.
Disposition--Archives
Foreign..
Tights with a patriotic
stripe and ``George W.
Bush.'' Rec'd--March
14, 2006. Est. Value--
$185. Disposition--
Archives Foreign..
Zip front long-sleeved
Jacket. Rec'd--March
14, 2006. Est. Value--
$255. Disposition--
Archives Foreign..
Zip front long-sleeved
Jacket. Rec'd--March
14, 2006. Est. Value--
$255. Disposition--
Archives Foreign.
President............................ Household item: 10'' His Excellency Bertie Non-acceptance would
Waterford crystal Ahern, T.D., Prime cause embarrassment to
``Killarney'' footed Minister of Ireland. donor and U.S.
bowl with flared lip Government.
etched ``Presented to
George W. Bush,
President of the
United States of
America, on the
Occasion of St.
Patrick's Day 2006, By
The Taoiseach Mr.
Bertie Ahern T.D., on
Behalf of the People
of Ireland.'' Rec'd--
March 17, 2006. Est.
Value--$300.
Disposition--Archives
Foreign.
President............................ Athletic Equipment: His Excellency Jaap de Non-acceptance would
Royal blue Vermarc Hoop Scheffer, cause embarrassment to
Sport TVX fabric bike Secretary General of donor and U.S.
shirt printed with the the North Atlantic Government.
``NATO OTAN'' logo on Treaty Organization.
the left lapel and
right sleeve, the
``Bike & Accessories
Dennis Tervuren'' logo
on the right lapel and
left sleeve, and
``Vermarc Sports'' on
the collar and pocket
on the reverse. Rec'd--
March 20, 2006. Est.
Value--$79.
Disposition--Archives
Foreign..
DVD (2 part set):
``Rembrant 400 Jaar.''
Rec'd--March 20, 2006.
Est. Value--$31.
Disposition--Archives
Foreign.
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President............................ Artwork: 17'' x 15'' Her Excellency Ellen Non-acceptance would
Pyrography (burnt Johnson Sirleaf, cause embarrassment to
wood) portrait of President of the donor and U.S.
President and Mrs. Republic of Liberia. Government.
Bush, by Aaron F.
Brown, titled
``President George
Bush, First Lady Laura
Bush, United States of
America'' on balsa
wood; held in a 23'' x
21'' mottled finish
wood frame; signed and
dated by artist.
Rec'd--March 21, 2006.
Est. Value--$292.
Disposition--Archives
Foreign.
President............................ Household accessory: Her Excellency Dora Non-acceptance would
5\1/4\'' x 1\1/2\'' Bakoyannis, Minister cause embarrassment to
sterling silver hinged of Foreign Affairs of donor and U.S.
box adorned with the the Hellenic Republic. Government.
Hellenic Republic
emblem and etched with
donor's signature on
lid. Rec'd--March 25,
2006. Est. Value--
$500. Disposition--
Archives Foreign.
President............................ Household accessories The Right Honorable Non-acceptance would
(3): Set of three 8'', Stephen Harper, P.C., cause embarrassment to
10'' and 12'' square M.P., Prime Minister donor and U.S.
concave style fused of Canada. Government.
glass art plates with
black and marbled
amber checkerboard
pattern center and
black border; signed
by artist James Lavoie
on back. Rec'd--March
29, 2006. Est. Value--
$415. Disposition--
Archives Foreign.
President............................ Household accessory: His Excellency Vicente Non-acceptance would
8'' x 1\1/2\'' Fox Quesada, The cause embarrassment to
sterling silver Plata President of the donor and U.S.
Real ``Mestizo United Mexican States Government.
Vessel'' footed with and Mrs. Fox.
3\1/2\'' sterling
silver rings. Rec'd--
March 29, 2006. Est.
Value--$400.
Disposition--Archives
Foreign.
President............................ Cloth: 128'' x 86'' His Excellency John Non-acceptance would
handwoven emerald Agyekum Kufuor, cause embarrassment to
green, gold, black, President of the donor and U.S.
royal blue and fuchsia Republic of Ghana. Government.
traditional Ghana
Kente cloth with a
stripe and geometric
weft motif pattern.
Rec'd--April 12, 2006.
Est. Value--$325.
Disposition--Archives
Foreign..
Miscellaneous: Hand-
carved wooden images
of four parading wood
elephants held in a
double matted 41'' x
17'' shadowbox. Rec'd--
April 12, 2006. Est.
Value--$750.
Disposition--Archives
Foreign.
President............................ Book, hardcover (in His Excellency Fuad Non-acceptance would
English and Arabic): Siniora, Prime cause embarrassment to
``Beyrouth et le Minister of the donor and U.S.
Sultan--Beirut and the Republic of Lebanon. Government.
Sultan: 200
Photographies des
Albums de Abdul Hamid
II (1876--1909)''; by
Sawsan Agha Kassab and
Khalad Omar Tadmori.
Rec'd--April 17, 2006.
Est. Value--$70.
Disposition--Archives
Foreign..
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Household item (limited
edition, 19/50): 9\1/
2\'' glazed, hand-
painted ceramic on
hand-hammered copper
Islamic replica plate
from a 13th century
design, ``The Spouted
Kamares Pot (Byblos
1950--1950 B.C.)'';
marked ``Fait main
Atlier Chehab Liban 19/
50'' (``Handmade House
of Chehab Liban 19/
50'') on back. Rec'd--
April 17, 2006. Est.
Value--$270.
Disposition--Archives
Foreign.
President............................ Household accessory: His Excellency Hu Non-acceptance would
20'' round porcelain Jintao, President of cause embarrassment to
carved charger with the People's Republic donor and U.S.
the portrait of of China. Government.
President and Mrs.
Bush. Rec'd--April 20,
2006. Est. Value--
$350. Disposition--
Archives Foreign..
Household accessory:
24'' rosewood charger
holder with
intricately carved
detail. Rec'd--April
20, 2006. Est. Value--
$50. Disposition--
Archives Foreign.
President............................ Jewelry: Cartier Santos His Excellency Thaksin Non-acceptance would
Dumont watch with 18kt Shinawatra, Prime cause embarrassment to
white gold case, Minister of the donor and U.S.
guilloche dial with Kingdom of Thailand. Government.
roman numerals, black
alligator strap with
18kt white gold
adjustable deployment
buckle, hand wound
mechanical movement
adorned with a
cabochon sapphire
crystal. Rec'd--April
20, 2006. Est. Value--
$11,100. Disposition--
Archives Foreign.
President............................ Household accessory: His Excellency Ilham Non-acceptance would
59'' x 85'' Aliyev, President of cause embarrassment to
multicolored the Republic of donor and U.S.
Azerbaijan silk rug Azerbaijan. Government.
handwoven with the
portrait of President
and Mrs. Bush, the
Presidential seal, the
U.S. Capitol, the New
York City skyline, the
Statue of Liberty, The
White House, and the
Presidential Palace in
Baku, Azerbaijan,
accented with a floral
pattern border;
designed by Hagiyev
Eldar. Rec'd--April
28, 2006. Est. Value--
$2,450. Disposition--
Archives Foreign..
DVD: ``Memory: USA
09.09.2000.'' Rec'd--
April 28, 2006. Est.
Value--$15.
Disposition--Archives
Foreign..
Photographs (28): 12''
x 8'' color
photographs
documenting former
Azerbaijan President
Haidar Aliyev's
informal visit with
former President
George H.W. Bush in
Kennebunkport, Maine
on September 9, 2000;
in a 12'' hunter green
album. Rec'd--April
28, 2006. Est. Value--
$130. Disposition--
Archives Foreign.
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President............................ Miscellaneous: 8 x 30 Her Excellency Angela Non-acceptance would
BT black Zeiss Merkel, Chancellor of cause embarrassment to
Conquest binoculars. the Federal Republic donor and U.S.
Rec'd--May 3, 2006. of Germany. Government.
Est. Value--$579.
Disposition--Archives
Foreign.
President............................ Artwork: 23'' x 19'' His Excellency Tabare Non-acceptance would
pastoral oil on canvas Vazquez, President of cause embarrassment to
``Campo en Rio Negro'' the Oriental Republic donor and U.S.
by Uruguayan artist of Uruguay. Government.
Philip Davies, held in
a 33'' x 29'' gold
bordered linen
shadowbox frame
surrounded by a
paneled wood outer
frame; signed and
dated by artist.
Rec'd--May 4, 2006.
Est. Value--$750.
Disposition--Archives
Foreign..
Book, hardcover (in
Spanish): ``El mate,''
by Fernando Assuncao;
inscribed by donor.
Rec'd--May 4, 2006.
Est. Value--$40.
Disposition--Archives
Foreign..
Household item: Leather
Mate Set including:
Mate (tea), Yerba
Container, silver
Bombilla (drinking
straw), and thermos;
held in a 13'' x 9'' x
5'' leather carrying
case. Rec'd--May 4,
2006. Est. Value--
$195. Disposition--
Archives Foreign.
President............................ Books, leatherbound The Honorable John Non-acceptance would
(3): ``A Shorter Howard, M.P., Prime cause embarrassment to
History of Minister of Australia. donor and U.S.
Australia,'' by Government.
Geoffrey Blainey;
``Monash: The Outsider
Who Won A War,'' by
Roland Perry;
``Gallipoli,'' by Les
Carlyon, covers
embossed in gold
``Presented by The
Honourable John Howard
MP, Prime Minister of
Australia'' with the
Australian Coat of
Arms; all held in a
10\1/2\'' x 7''
folding book box
embossed in gold on
the front with the
Australian Coat of
Arms. Rec'd--May 16,
2006. Est. Value--
$700. Disposition--
Archives Foreign.
President............................ Artwork: 19'' x 25'' His Excellency Jose Non-acceptance would
oil on canvas painting Manuel Zelaya Rosales, cause embarrassment to
featuring doves and a President of the donor and U.S.
brightly colored Republic of Honduras. Government.
nature scene, by
Benigno Gomez, held in
a 23'' x 29'' gold
frame; signed by
artist. Rec'd--June 5,
2006. Est. Value--
$500. Disposition--
Archives Foreign..
Artwork: 11'' x 17''
cartoon featuring
President Bush holding
an American flag, held
in a 21'' x 27'' gold
and red frame. Rec'd--
June 5, 2006. Est.
Value--$100.
Disposition--Archives
Foreign.
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President............................ Household items (8): Her Excellency Michelle Non-acceptance would
8'' white wine goblets Bachelet, President of cause embarrassment to
with 4'' copper stem the Republic of Chile. donor and U.S.
adorned with five Government.
round lapis lazuli
inlay stones around
base (6) and a
matching 8\3/4\'' pair
of red wine goblets.
Rec'd--June 8, 2006.
Est. Value--$400.
Disposition--Archives
Foreign.
President............................ Clothing (L): Red and His Excellency Anders Non-acceptance would
white Nalini cycling Fogh Rasmussen, Prime cause embarrassment to
jersey; printed with Minister of Denmark. donor and U.S.
Danish flag and Nalini Government.
logo on front and
``George W. Bush'' on
left sleeve. Rec'd--
June 10, 2006. Est.
Value--$95.
Disposition--Archives
Foreign.
Household item: 6'' x
13'' Royal Copenhagen
Porcelain bowl; side
of bowl depicts
various battle scenes
led by General
Washington. Bowl
commemorates the
Bicentennial of The
Declaration of
Independence;
certified bowl No.
2,417 of 2,500. Rec'd--
June 10, 2006. Est.
Value--$995.
Disposition--Archives
Foreign.
President............................ Desk accessories (24): The Honorable John Non-acceptance would
3\1/2\'' cast pewter Howard, M.P., Prime cause embarrassment to
coasters designed with Minister of Australia. donor and U.S.
six different Government.
Australian native
flowers, held in a 8\3/
4\'' x 8\3/4\'' wooden
box with a brass
presentation plate
inside engraved,
``Presented to the
President of the
United States of
America and Members of
Cabinet by the
Honourable John Howard
MP, Prime Minister of
Australia on the
occasion of his
Official Visit to the
United States of
America, May 2006. The
Australian native
flowers represented on
these cast pewter
coasters are the
Golden Wattle,
Waratah, Blue Gum,
Bottlebrush, Kangaroo
Paw and Sturt's Desert
Pea.'' Rec'd--June 16,
2006. Est. Value--
$415. Disposition--
Archives Foreign.
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President............................ CDs: Box set of His Excellency Heinz Non-acceptance would
``Mozart Complete Fischer, Federal cause embarrassment to
Edition'' including: President of the donor and U.S.
``Symphonies,'' Republic of Austria. Government.
``Serenades Dances
Marches,''
``Divertimenti-
Serenades,'' ``Piano
Concertos,'' ``Violin
Concertos, Wind
Concertos,''
``Quintets, Quartets,
Trio, etc.,'' ``String
Quartets, String
Quintets,'' ``Violin
Sonatas, String Duos
and Trios,'' ``Piano
Music,'' ``Missae-
Requiem, Organ Sonatas
and Solos,''
``Litanies-Vespers,
Oratorios-Cantatas,
Masonic Music,''
``Arias, Vocal
Ensembles, Canons-
Lieder-Notturni,''
``Early Italian
Operas,'' ``Middle
Italian Operas,''
``Late Italian
Operas,'' ``German
Operas,'' and
``Theatre and Ballet
Music, Rarities-
Surprises.'' Rec'd--
June 20, 2006. Est.
Value--$1,276.
Disposition--Archives
Foreign.
President............................ Book, hardcover: His Excellency Hubert Non-acceptance would
``Austria: Gorbach, Vice cause embarrassment to
Introduction and Chancellor of the donor and U.S.
Reminiscence,'' by Republic of Austria Government.
Ernst Hauser. Rec'd-- and Mrs. Margot
June 20, 2006. Est. Gorbach.
Value--$33.
Disposition--Archives
Foreign..
Household accessory:
1\3/4\'' x 1\1/4\''x
4'' Swarovski clear
crystal figurine of a
white stallion
standing on its hind
legs with Jet crystal
eyes and frosted
flowing mane and tail
from the Horses on
Parade collection;
anchored on 1\5/8\''
clear crystal base.
Rec'd--June 20, 2006.
Est. Value--$265.
Disposition--Archives
Foreign.
President............................ Clothing (size 42): His Excellency Wolfgang Non-acceptance would
Navy blue cashmere Schuessel, Chancellor cause embarrassment to
mens Schneiders, of the Republic of donor and U.S.
Salzburg ``Hubertus'' Austria. Government.
outerwear coat with
personalized cloth
name plate embroidered
``G.W.B.'' on inside
breast pocket. Rec'd--
June 20, 2006. Est.
Value--$1,500.
Disposition--Archives
Foreign.
President............................ Clothing: Pair of His Excellency Ferenc Non-acceptance would
handcrafted black Gyurcsany, Prime cause embarrassment to
leather Hungarian Minister of the donor and U.S.
Huszar riding boots Republic of Hungary. Government.
style XVI-XVIL, with
off-white leather
``W'' stitched on side
and brass presentation
plate engraved ``To
President George W.
Bush, From Prime
Minister Ferenc
Gyurcsany'' affixed to
shoe sole on right
boot; made by Ivan
Sasvari. Rec'd--June
22, 2006. Est. Value--
$935. Disposition--
Archives Foreign.
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Book, hardcover: ``The
Hungarian Hussar,'' by
Jozsef Zachar. Rec'd--
June 22, 2006. Est.
Value--$28.
Disposition--Archives
Foreign. Accessory:
Pair of wood handled
boot hooks. Rec'd--
June 22, 2006. Est.
Value--$4.
Disposition--Archives
Foreign.
President............................ Athletic equipment: His Excellency Non-acceptance would
Sunstar Electric-Power Junichiro Koizumi, cause embarrassment to
Assisted bicycle Prime Minister of donor and U.S.
Rec'd--June 29, 2006. Japan. Government.
Est. Value--$1,000.
Disposition--Archives
Foreign.
Poster: 23'' x 33''
print of a black and
white picture
featuring Babe Ruth
traveling among a
parade of people when
visiting Japan and an
8'' x 12'' enlargement
of Japanese Babe Ruth
commemorative
(``American Japanese,
Baseball Matches,
Under the Auspices of,
the Yomiuri
Shimbunsha'') postage
stamp, single matted
and held in a 30'' x
41'' wooden frame;
includes ``tanka''
(poem) by Shiki
Masaoka, handwritten
in Japanese by donor
with printed English
translation; signed by
donor. Rec'd--June 29,
2006. Est. Value--
$355. Disposition--
Archives Foreign.
CD: ``Junichiro Koizumi
Presents: My Favorite
Elvis Songs,''
produced by donor.
Rec'd--June 29, 2006.
Est. Value--$50.
Disposition--Archives
Foreign.
President............................ Print of the original His Excellency Mikheil Non-acceptance would
Appeal of the Saakashvili, President cause embarrassment to
Representatives of of Georgia. donor and U.S.
Khevsureti to the Government.
United States
Government written on
June 24, 1936 by the
freedom fighters from
Georgia's mountainous
region of Khevsureti,
in the High Caucasus,
superimposed with
English translation
and image of the
freedom fighters from
Georgia's mountainous
region of Khevsureti;
held in a painted gold-
tone frame. Rec'd--
July 5, 2006. Est.
Value--$40.
Disposition--Archives
Foreign.
Photo album with the
Appeal of the
Representatives of
Khevsureti to the
United States, 16
color photographs of
Khevsureti with 4
black and white
photographs of
Khevsureti people.
Rec'd--July 5, 2006.
Est. Value--$116.
Disposition--Archives
Foreign.
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Jewelry: Gold and
enamel Icon crucifix
on a gold-tone chain.
Rec'd--July 5, 2006.
Est. Value--$375.
Disposition--Archives
Foreign.
President............................ Accessory: Fuchsia silk His Excellency Abdullah Non-acceptance would
Vakko tie embroidered Gul, Deputy Prime cause embarrassment to
with an intricately Minister and Minister donor and U.S.
woven floral pattern. of Foreign Affairs of Government.
Rec'd--July 6, 2006. the Republic of Turkey.
Est. Value--$80.
Disposition--Archives
Foreign..
Jewelry: \1/2\'' pair
of Atasay contemporary
black onyx cufflinks
with gold-tone
settings. Rec'd--July
6, 2006. Est. Value--
$344. Disposition--
Archives Foreign.
President............................ Household accessories The Right Honorable Non-acceptance would
(2): 3\1/2\'' x 9'' Stephen Harper, P.C., cause embarrassment to
and 4'' x 12'' M.P., Prime Minister donor and U.S.
handpainted blown of Canada. Government.
glass ``Garden
Vases,'' decorated
with colorful flowers;
designed by Jennifer
Stuart. Rec'd--July 6,
2006. Est. Value--$80.
Disposition--Archives
Foreign..
Accessory: Pair of
silver cufflinks with
blue circular center.
Rec'd--July 6, 2006.
Est. Value--$175.
Disposition--Archives
Foreign..
Accessory: 7\3/8\''
brown felt Biltmore-
Canada hat. Dark brown
belt wraps around
center of hat with
matching chin straps.
Rec'd--July 6, 2006.
Est. Value--$179.
Disposition--Archives
Foreign..
Accessory: Belt buckle
with the Calgary 2006
stampede logo. Rec'd--
July 6, 2006. Est.
Value--$43.
Disposition--Archives
Foreign.
President............................ Clothing: Khaki golf His Excellency Janez Non-acceptance would
pants; silver ``NES Jansa, Prime Minister cause embarrassment to
Golf'' logo on back of the Republic of donor and U.S.
right pocket. Rec'd-- Slovenia. Government.
July 10, 2006. Est.
Value--$79.
Disposition--Archives
Foreign..
Clothing (size
unknown): Light and
dark brown polo golf
shirt; ``Golf NES''
stitched on front with
window pane design.
Rec'd--July 10, 2006.
Est. Value--$60.
Disposition--Archives
Foreign. Clothing:
Navy pullover with red
and green argyle
design. Zipper and
``NES'' stitched on
front. Rec'd--July 10,
2006. Est. Value--$95.
Disposition--Archives
Foreign..
Clothing: Black warm up
suit; two piece with
NES stitched on the
jacket and pants.
Rec'd--July 10, 2006.
Est. Value--$410.
Disposition--Archives
Foreign..
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Artwork: 15'' x 7''
bronze Lipizzaner
horse sculpted by
Mitja Bovcan. Rec'd--
July 10, 2006. Est.
Value--$500.
Disposition--Archives
Foreign.
President............................ Poster: 19'' x 24\1/ The Honorable Harald Non-acceptance would
2\'' replica poster of Lastovka, Mayor of cause embarrassment to
an antique world map Stralsund, Federal donor and U.S.
from the Blaeu-Atlas Republic of Germany. Government.
of 1649. Rec'd--July
13, 2006. Est. Value--
$30. Disposition--
Archives Foreign.
President............................ Desk accessory: 6'' x His Excellency Jacques Non-acceptance would
2'' x 3'' L'Epee Chirac. President of cause embarrassment to
carriage clock with the French Republic. donor and U.S.
Roman numeral hour Government.
markers on white face,
guilded brass case, a
``visable escapement''
and engraved
``Presidence de la
Republique Francaise''
on back at base.
Rec'd--July 15, 2006.
Est. Value--$1,961.
Disposition--Archives
Foreign.
President............................ Artwork: 32'' x 12'' The Honorable Andrea Non-acceptance would
wood statue of carved Koester, Mayor of cause embarrassment to
eagle holding a fish; Bergen Auf donor and U.S.
black carved map of Ru[ouml]gen, Federal Government.
Insel Rugen on base. Republic of Germany.
Rec'd--July 16, 2006.
Est. Value--$500.
Disposition--Archives
Foreign.
President............................ Consumables (75): Two His Excellency Jose Non-acceptance would
bundles of 25 Puros Manuel Zelaya Rosales, cause embarrassment to
Indios Churchill 7'' President of the donor and U.S.
cigars; one bundle of Republic of Honduras. Government.
25 Hoyo de Monterrey
Excalibur 1
7'' cigars held in a
humidor. Rec'd--July
20, 2006. Est. Value--
$402. Disposition--
Handled pursuant to
Secret Service policy..
Smoking accessory: 14\1/
2\'' x 8\3/4\'' x 6''
Spanish cedar humidor,
elaborately carved
design on sides and
top of lid framing two
woodburned and carved
National seals side by
side: Honduras and
United State above
lettering brushed in
goldleaf: ``George W.
Bush, Presidente de
EE. UU.'' Inside of
lid is carved with
goldleafed lettering:
`` A Mi Grande y Buen
Amigo. Como Simbolo de
Nuestra Amistad,
Respecto y Valores
Compartidos. Manuel
Zelaya Rosales,
Presidente de
Honduras.'' Interior
dimensions 12\1/4\'' x
7\1/4\'' x 4\1/4\'',
felt lined. Rec'd--
July 20, 2006. Est.
Value--$730.
Disposition--Archives
Foreign.
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President............................ Desk accessory: 16'' His Excellency Nouri al- Non-acceptance would
sterling silver date Maliki, Prime Minister cause embarrassment to
palm tree with hand- of the Republic of donor and U.S.
hammered trunk and Iraq. Government.
finely cut palm leaves
with three bunches of
gold dates, tree has
oval shape base with
florentine finish;
held in a 19'' x 12''
glass presentation
case with black velvet
lined base. Rec'd--
July 25, 2006. Est.
Value--$1,500.
Disposition--Archives
Foreign.
President............................ Household items--coffee His Highness Sheikh Non-acceptance would
set: 12'' sterling Sabah Al-Ahmed Al- cause embarrassment to
silver coffee pot with Jaaber Al-Sabah, Amir donor and U.S.
brown leather wrapped of the State of Kuwait. Government.
handle, 2'' white,
hand-painted J.
Seignolles, Limoges
``Meridien'' porcelain
coffee cups with shiny
platinum garland and
fine hairline on inner
edge band (6); held in
a 19\1/2\'' x 15\1/
2\'' red leather
hinged presentation
box adorned with the
State of Kuwait coat
of arms mounted on an
8'' gold-tone plate
printed ``Aldiwan
Alamiri'' in English
and Arabic, and a gold-
tone presentation
plate engraved ``With
compliments, of, H.H.
Shaikh Sabah Al-Ahmad
Al-Jaber Al-Sabah,
Amir of the State of
Kuwait, To, The Hon.
George W. Bush,
President of the
United States of
America'' on the
outside lid, with the
State of Kuwait coat
of arms mounted on an
8'' silver-tone plate
printed ``Aldiwan
Alamiri'' in English
and Arabic on the
inside lid. Rec'd--
September 5, 2006.
Est. Value--$1,500.
Disposition--Archives
Foreign.
President............................ Household accessory: His Excellency Roh Moo- Non-acceptance would
13'' speckled-brown hyun, President of the cause embarrassment to
and Korean blue dragon Republic of Korea. donor and U.S.
vase, painted with a Government.
continuous five clawed
dragon with scattered
flaming pearl devices,
and a straight wide
neck with a collared
rim, made by Park,
Kung Sun; signed on
bottom. Rec'd--
September 14, 2006.
Est. Value--$3,500.
Disposition--Archives
Foreign.
President............................ Collectable: 4\1/2\'' x His Excellency Manmohan Non-acceptance would
2'' x 7'' handcrafted, Singh Prime Minister cause embarrassment to
silver-enameled of the Republic of donor and U.S.
(Meenakari) bald eagle India. Government.
perched on a rock;
mounted on a 4\1/2\''
oval shape dark wood
base. Rec'd--September
14, 2006. Est. Value--
$1,200. Disposition--
Archives Foreign.
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President............................ Household items: His Excellency Jacques Non-acceptance would
Puiforcat Century Chirac, President of cause embarrassment to
Limoges porcelain the French Republic. donor and U.S.
espresso set Government.
consisting of: 2''
porcelain chocolate
brown coffee cups with
silver-tone trim (2);
5'' off-white saucers
with a bold chocolate
brown stripe and
silver-tone trim (2).
Rec'd--September 19,
2006. Est. Value--
$240. Disposition--
Archives Foreign..
Household item: 14'' x
11'' sterling silver
Christofle ``Prelude''
rectangular tray
engraved with an
intricate rope design
on the front and
``Presidence de la
Republique Francaise''
on the back. Rec'd--
September 19, 2006.
Est. Value--$400.
Disposition--Archives
Foreign.
President............................ Desk accessory: 16'' His Excellency Jalal Non-acceptance would
sterling silver date Talabani, President of cause embarrassment to
palm tree with hand- the Transitional donor and U.S.
hammered trunk and Government of the Government.
finely cut palm leaves Republic of Iraq.
with three bunches of
sterling silver dates,
tree has oval shape
base with florentine
finish; held in a 19''
x 12'' glass
presentation case with
black velvet lined
base. (Damaged upon
arrival.) Rec'd--
September 19, 2006.
Est. Value--$2,000.
Disposition--Archives
Foreign..
Book, hardcover
(printed in Turkish):
``Gravurlerle Kurtler:
Bi Gravuran Kurd
(``Kurds in Engravings
or Etchings''), by
Mehmet Bayrak;
inscribed by donor.
Rec'd--September 19,
2006. Est. Value--$70.
Disposition--Archives
Foreign..
Sculpture: 9'' x 5''
metal sculpture of a
Middle Eastern man's
face, mounted on brown
leather, stamped with
a shell border; in a
wood shadow box with a
geometric pattern
border. Rec'd--
September 19, 2006.
Est. Value--$135.
Disposition--Archives
Foreign.
President............................ Artwork: 23\1/2\'' x His Excellency Jose Non-acceptance would
17\1/2\'' oil on Manuel Zelaya Rosales, cause embarrassment to
canvas painting President of the donor and U.S.
featuring a scene of Republic of Honduras. Government.
two people in the
woods walking by a
cabin, held in a 33''
x 27'' speckled wood
frame; signed and
dated by artist.
Rec'd--September 20,
2006. Est. Value--
$350. Disposition--
Archives Foreign.
President............................ Household accessory: His Excellency Pervez Non-acceptance would
69'' dark wood four Musharraf, President cause embarrassment to
paneled hinged screen of the Islamic donor and U.S.
with intricately Republic of Pakistan. Government.
carved detail and gold-
tone floral inlay.
Rec'd--September 21,
2006. Est. Value--
$425. Disposition--
Archives Foreign.
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President............................ Household item: 118'' x His Excellency Hamid Non-acceptance would
81'' finely woven wool Karzai, Chairman of cause embarrassment to
Afghan rug with 5'' the Interim Authority donor and U.S.
fringe; medallion of Afghanistan. Government.
style design in ivory,
rust, navy, and
burgundy. Rec'd--
September 26, 2006.
Est. Value--$4,800.
Disposition--Archives
Foreign.
President............................ Miscellaneous: 7'' x His Excellency Non-acceptance would
2'' silver hinged dome- Nursultan Nazarbayev, cause embarrassment to
shaped yurta President of the donor and U.S.
embellished with semi- Republic of Kazakhstan. Government.
precious stones and
intricate gold
medallions, held on a
10'' x 6'' silver
carriage led by silver
harnessed bulls
mounted on a 22'' x
17'' marble base with
silver trim and feet;
mounted on a 26'' x
15'' brown wood base
with a 25'' x 13\1/
2\'' brown leather top
with two buckled
straps. Rec'd--
September 29, 2006.
Est. Value--$2,500.
Disposition--Archives
Foreign.
President............................ Household accessory: His Excellency Recep Non-acceptance would
46'' x 30'' taupe, Tayyip Erdogan, Prime cause embarrassment to
rose, burgundy, slate Minister of the donor and U.S.
blue, gold, red, and Republic of Turkey. Government.
green silk rug knotted
with a nature scene
and ornate floral
pattern. Rec'd--
October 2, 2006. Est.
Value--$1,800.
Disposition--Archives
Foreign.
President............................ Artwork: 4' x 5' His Excellency Ivo Non-acceptance would
original oil on canvas Sanader, Prime cause embarrassment to
``Monumental Minister of the donor and U.S.
Alliance,'' by Charles Republic of Croatia. Government.
Billich, featuring a
collage of famous
American monuments and
statues in Washington,
D.C., held in a 67'' x
55'' painted gold
guilt wood frame with
a gold-tone
presentation plate
engraved ``To the
President of the
United States of
America, George W.
Bush, Presented by the
Prime Minister of the
Republic of Croatia,
Dr. Ivo Sanader,
Painting by Charles
Billich, `Monumental
Alliance,' Washington,
D.C. October 17,
2006''; signed by
artist on front and
inscribed on back.
Rec'd--October 17,
2006. Est. Value--
$5,800. Disposition--
Archives Foreign.
President............................ Book, hardcover: ``10 His Excellency Leonel Non-acceptance would
Years of a Vision,'' Fernandez, President cause embarrassment to
by donor. Rec'd-- of the Dominican donor and U.S.
October 25, 2006. Est. Republic. Government.
Value--$50.
Disposition--Archives
Foreign..
Smoking accessories
(24): Davidoff
Aniversario No. 3
cigars with
``Specially Made for
President George W.
Bush'' printed on the
packaging. Rec'd--
October 25, 2006. Est.
Value--$368.
Disposition--Handled
pursuant to Secret
Service policy..
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Artwork: 30'' x 24''
oil on canvas painting
of red and white
flowers in a green
vase; held in a 41'' x
34'' wooden frame.
Rec'd--October 25,
2006. Est. Value--
$650. Disposition--
Archives Foreign.
President............................ Miscellaneous: Creative His Excellency Lee Non-acceptance would
Zen Vision ``W'' Hsien Loong, Prime cause embarrassment to
widescreen 60GB Minister and Minister donor and U.S.
``Entertainment on the for Finance of the Government.
Move,'' portable media Republic of Singapore
player featuring a 2\1/ and Mrs. Ho Ching.
4\'' x 4'' screen.
Rec'd--November 16,
2006. Est. Value--
$400. Disposition--
Archives Foreign.
President............................ Artwork: 22'' x 30'' Mr. Le Sy Vuong Ha, Non-acceptance would
portrait of President Chief of Protocol, cause embarrassment to
Bush made with Rubies Ministry of Foreign donor and U.S.
and various gemstones; Affairs of the Government.
held in an ornate gold Socialist Republic of
leaf frame with gold- Vietnam.
tone presentation
plate engraved, ``H.E.
George Walker Bush,
President of the
United States of
America: With the Best
Compliments from Tran
Chau Ngoc Viet
Company.'' Rec'd--
November 17, 2006.
Est. Value--$650.
Disposition--Archives
Foreign.
President............................ Artwork: 14'' x 18'' His Excellency Nguyen Non-acceptance would
silk tapestry Minh Triet President cause embarrassment to
depicting Hanoi scene of the Socialist donor and U.S.
matted and held in a Republic of Vietnam Government.
25'' x 30'' gold and Madame Tran Thi
frame. Rec'd--November Kim Chi.
17, 2006. Est. Value--
$350. Disposition--
Archives Foreign.
President............................ Artwork: 15'' x 23'' Mr. Le Hoang Quan, Non-acceptance would
scene of wheat field Chairman Ho Chi Minh cause embarrassment to
with grazing bulls; City People's donor and U.S.
matted in blue velvet Committee, Socialist Government.
and held in a 23'' x Republic of Vietnam.
30'' cherry wood
frame. Rec'd--November
19, 2006. Est. Value--
$450. Disposition--
Archives Foreign.
President............................ Clothing: Brown, green His Excellency Susilo Non-acceptance would
and gold collared Bambang Yudhoyono, cause embarrassment to
shirt with a leaf President of the donor and U.S.
pattern; held in a Republic of Indonesia Government.
black box. Rec'd-- and Mrs. Ani Bambang
November 20, 2006. Yudhoyono.
Est. Value--$235.
Disposition--Archives
Foreign..
Artwork: 25'' x 34''
canvas painting of
Indonesian women
dressed in elaborate
outfits; held in a 5''
gold tone wooden
frame. Rec'd--November
20, 2006. Est. Value--
$550. Disposition--
Archives Foreign.
President............................ Artwork: 18'' sculpture His Excellency Toomas Non-acceptance would
made from laminated Hendrik Ilves, cause embarrassment to
sheet glass with blue President of the donor and U.S.
notches carved in the Republic of Estonia. Government.
middle. Rec'd--
November 28, 2006.
Est. Value--$500.
Disposition--Archives
Foreign.
President............................ Weapon: 16'' two sided His Excellency Ilham Non-acceptance would
silver dagger with a Aliyev, President of cause embarrassment to
gold tone case; held the Republic of donor and U.S.
in a 22'' wooden box. Azerbaijan. Government.
Rec'd--December 6,
2006. Est. Value--
$400. Disposition--
Archives Foreign.
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President............................ Household item: 14\1/ His Excellency Boni Non-acceptance would
2\'' x 9'' x 26\1/2\'' Yayi, President of the cause embarrassment to
hand-carved wood Republic of Benin. donor and U.S.
Asante ceremonial Government.
stool with crescent-
shape seat set over a
flat base and complex
support structure with
geometric pattern.
Rec'd--December 13,
2006. Est. Value--
$2,200. Disposition--
Archives Foreign.
First Lady........................... Craft: 102'' x 94'' Her Excellency Ellen Non-acceptance would
white quilt with red Johnson Sirleaf, cause embarrassment to
and blue trim, an President of the donor and U.S.
abstract floral design Republic of Liberia. Government.
in the center, and on
the corners and heart
shaped designs on
sides made of a red,
brown, beige, blue and
white in floral
pattern; handmade by a
women's quilting
collective. Rec'd--
January 14, 2006. Est.
Value--$500.
Disposition--Archives
Foreign..
Household: 61'' x 49''
navy woven wrapping
cloth with teal
stripes and a pink
pattern embroidered
with yellow and red
accents and pink
fringe. Rec'd--January
14, 2006. Est. Value--
$200. Disposition--
Archives Foreign.
First Lady........................... Jewelry: Pendant and His Excellency John Non-acceptance would
earring set including Agyekum Kufuor, cause embarrassment to
a \1/2\'' orange President of the donor and U.S.
freebranch coral Republic of Ghana. Government.
cylinders pendant with
intricate gold rope
and filigree faceted
detail and \1/2\''
orange freebranch
coral cylinder
earrings with gold
intricate filigree
faceted detail. Rec'd--
January 17, 2006. Est.
Value--$350.
Disposition--Archives
Foreign..
Accessories (3): 68'' x
46'' handwoven emerald
green, fuchsia, indigo
blue, orange and
purple traditional
Ghana Kente cloths
with a stripe and
geometric weft motif
pattern. Rec'd--
January 17, 2006. Est.
Value--$57.
Disposition--Archives
Foreign..
Jewelry: 1'' 18kt gold
pierced cross
earrings. Rec'd--
January 17, 2006. Est.
Value--$125.
Disposition--Archives
Foreign.
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First Lady........................... Artwork: 14\1/2\'' x His Excellency Olusegun Non-acceptance would
7'' bronze court Obasanjo, President of cause embarrassment to
figure with the Federal Republic donor and U.S.
elaborately decorated of Nigeria. Government.
headdress, wearing
three long bead
necklaces and one
large link chain
necklace with three
stones (or pods), a
sheath wrapped under
arms; face marked on
cheeks and forehead
with elongated
triangular shapes
inside of which are
rows of ``cuts'';
mounted on a 5\1/2\''
x 7'' wooden base with
a presentation plaque
engraved ``Presented
by, The President,
Federal Republic of
Nigeria.'' Rec'd--
January 17, 2006. Est.
Value--$3,450.
Disposition--Archives
Foreign.
First Lady........................... Book, hardcover: Mrs. Rukhasana Aziz, c/ Non-acceptance would
``Legends of the o The Prime Minister cause embarrassment to
Indus,'' by Annemarie of The Islamic donor and U.S.
Schimmet and Ali S. Republic of Pakistan. Government.
Asami. Rec'd--January
24, 2006. Est. Value--
$80. Disposition--
Archives Foreign.
Miscellaneous (3):
Lengths of assorted
matching Hital silk:
105'' x 44'' steel
blue silk with gold
floral brocade; 101''
x 45'' sheer steel
blue silk with gold
floral brocade and 1''
trim along lengh and
10'' ornate trim along
sides; and 101'' x
43'' solid steel blue
silk. Rec'd--January
24, 2006. Est. Value--
$224. Disposition--
Archives Foreign..
Desk accessory: 7'' x
4'' x 1\1/2\'' silver
box adorned with a
gold-tone Pakistani
coat of arms on top;
lined with green felt.
Rec'd--January 24,
2006. Est. Value--
$500. Disposition--
Archives Foreign.
First Lady........................... Accessory: 44'' x 92'' His Excellency Shaukat Non-acceptance would
off-white cashmere Aziz, Prime Minister cause embarrassment to
shawl with hand of the Islamic donor and U.S.
embroidered paisley Republic of Pakistan. Government.
medallion border.
Rec'd--January 25,
2006. Est. Value--
$620. Disposition--
Archives Foreign.
First Lady........................... Sculpture: Pure silver The Honorable Silverio Non-acceptance would
hollow male bust ``The Cavazos Ceballos, The cause embarrassment to
Creator;'' opens at Governor of the donor and U.S.
top of head with wagon Mexican State of Government.
wheels inside, mounted Colima and Mrs.
on a marble base; Silverio Cavazos
signed and dated 96 by Ceballos.
Rafael Zamarripa.
Rec'd--January 25,
2006. Est. Value--
$1,500. Disposition--
Archives Foreign.
Book: Hardcover,
``Rafael Zamarripa;''
hand sewn book set
into a hinged wood
box, lid carved with
abstract image of a
face and ``Zamarripa
98.'' Rec'd--January
25, 2006. Est. Value--
$250. Disposition--
Archives Foreign.
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DVD: ``Nogueras
Children's Ludic
Centre.'' Rec'd--
January 25, 2006. Est.
Value--$15.
Disposition--Archives
Foreign.
Artwork (limited
edition 27/50): Yellow
and brown etching on
paper depicting people
dining, a river
landscape, a clock
tower printed
``Armeria'' and
``Fiestas de la
Guadalupana'', dated
04 Rec'd--January 25,
2006. Est. Value--$35.
Disposition--Archives
Foreign.
First Lady........................... Accessory: 36'' x 36'' His Excellency Saad R. Non-acceptance would
earth tones silk Hariri, Lebanese cause embarrassment to
Hermes scarf ``Sous Le Member of Parliament. donor and U.S.
Cedre'' printed with a Government.
center design of a
Cedar tree of Lebanon,
shepherds and sheep
with an intricate
border. Rec'd--January
27, 2006. Est. Value--
$320. Disposition--
Archives Foreign.
First Lady........................... Books, hardcover (5): His Excellency Silvio Non-acceptance would
``Omaggio all' Berlusconi, President cause embarrassment to
Italia,'' and of the Council of donor and U.S.
``Omaggio al Ministers of the Government.
Mediterraneo,'' by Italian Republic.
Andrea Pistolesi;
``Leonardo: L'Ultima
Cena,'' by Electa;
``Omaggio alle Alpi,''
by Marco Bianchi and
``The Colosseum,'' by
Aba Gabucci. Rec'd--
February 9, 2006. Est.
Value--$463.
Disposition--Archives
Foreign.
CD: ``Meglio Una
Canzone,'' by Mariano
Apicella. Rec'd--
February 9, 2006. Est.
Value--$15.
Disposition--Archives
Foreign.
Book, softcover:
Quarant'anni Oscar
Monadori 1995-2005.
Rec'd--February 9,
2006. Est. Value--$30.
Disposition--Archives
Foreign.
White porcelain pitcher
with gold trim and
matching round tray.
Rec'd--February 9,
2006. Est. Value--
$1,746. Disposition--
Archives Foreign.
Accessories (2): E.
Marinella silk
scarves; Rec'd--
February 9, 2006. Est.
Value--$320.
Disposition--Archives
Foreign.
First Lady........................... Jewelry: 1'' 18k white The Honorable Andrea Non-acceptance would
gold snowflake pendant Colarelli, Mayor of cause embarrassment to
engraved ``Comune di Pinerolo Italian donor and U.S.
Sestriere'' with town Republic. Government.
crest; on a black silk
cord. Rec'd--February
10, 2006. Est. Value--
$250. Disposition--
Archives Foreign.
Valenti & Company
rosewood ballpoint and
fountain pen set,
engraved ``Comune di
Sestriere'' Rec'd--
February 10, 2006.
Est. Value--$355.
Disposition--Archives
Foreign.
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Book, hardcover:
``Renato Missaglia:
Rencontres a Monte-
Carlo 2005,'' by
Osvaldo Patani Rec'd--
February 10, 2006.
Est. Value--$50.
Disposition--Archives
Foreign.
Book, hardcover: ``2004
New Europe'' by Renato
Missaglia Rec'd--
February 10, 2006.
Est. Value--$40.
Disposition--Archives
Foreign.
Book, softcover:
``Renato Missaglia,
Una Pittura
Polidimensionale,'' by
Luciano Caramel.
Rec'd--February 10,
2006. Est. Value--$39.
Disposition--Archives
Foreign.
First Lady........................... Photographs (2): 12'' x His Excellency Silvio Non-acceptance would
8'' color photographs Berlusconi, President cause embarrassment to
of Mrs. Laura Bush, of the Council of donor and U.S.
His Excellency Silvio Ministers of the Government.
Berlusconi and Miss Italian Republic.
Barbara Bush on
February 9, 2006 at
the Villa Madama in
Rome; each held in a
13'' x 9'' Bottega
Dell'Argento silver
frame with leaf detail
at each corner. Rec'd--
February 28, 2006.
Est. Value--$958.
Disposition--Archives
Foreign.
First Lady........................... Miscellaneous (2): Mrs. Sehba Musharraf, Non-acceptance would
Lengths of cloth: First Lady of the cause embarrassment to
104'' x 42'' lavender Islamic Republic of donor and U.S.
silk with silver Pakistan. Government.
brocade; and 94'' x
44'' blush colored
silk. Rec'd--March 4,
2006. Est. Value--$40.
Disposition--Archives
Foreign.
Accessory: 76'' x 27''
Rush Ke Kashmik tan
cashmere pashmina with
4'' trim. Rec'd--March
4, 2006. Est. Value--
$140. Disposition--
Archives Foreign.
Jewelry: Three piece
set including: Pierced
earrings with oval cut
sapphire encircled by
round cubic zirconium
and set in gold with
\1/2\'' matching ring
and 19'' pendant
necklace. Rec'd--March
4, 2006. Est. Value--
$500. Disposition--
Archives Foreign.
First Lady........................... Household items (2): His Excellency Mathieu Non-acceptance would
Place settings; one Kerekou, President cause embarrassment to
set of yellow with Republic of Benin. donor and U.S.
embroidered brown Government.
design and one set of
brown with embroidered
ivory and brown
design, both with
decorative pucca shell
fringe. Sets include
six 15'' x 18'' cotton
placemats, six 15'' x
15'' linen napkins,
one 11\1/2\'' x 11\1/
2\'' cotton hot pad,
and one 19'' x 54''
cotton table runner.
Rec'd--March 6, 2006.
Est. Value--$325.
Disposition--Archives
Foreign.
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First Lady........................... Household item: 10'' x Mrs. Marta Sahagun de Non-acceptance would
13\1/2\'' hand-painted Fox, First Lady of the cause embarrassment to
red and black wooden United Mexican States. donor and U.S.
tray with design of Government.
assorted animals
surrounded by 1''
floral border. Rec'd--
March 14, 2006. Est.
Value--$210.
Disposition--Archives
Foreign..
Jewelry: 7\1/2\''
sterling silver link
bracelet with clasp.
Rec'd--March 14, 2006.
Est. Value--$150.
Disposition--Archives
Foreign.
First Lady........................... Desk accessory: 5'' x His Excellency Sheikh Non-acceptance would
7\1/2\'' Steuben Salem Abdullah Al cause embarrassment to
crystal paperweight Jaber Al-Sabah, The donor and U.S.
with ripple pattern Ambassador of the Government.
design and engraved, State of Kuwait.
``UNICEF, Humanitarian
Award, Mrs. Laura
Bush, March 8, 2006.''
Rec'd--March 16, 2006.
Est. Value--$850.
Disposition--Archives
Foreign.
Desk accessory: 4'' x
6'' Jan Sevadjian
green silk photo album
with bow. Rec'd--March
16, 2006. Est. Value--
$40. Disposition--
Archives Foreign.
First Lady........................... Book, hardcover: ``The His Excellency Said T. Non-acceptance would
Kite Runner,'' by Jawad, Ambassador of cause embarrassment to
Khaled Hosseini; Afghanistan and Mrs. donor and U.S.
inscribed by author. Shamim Jawad. Government.
Rec'd--March 16, 2006.
Est. Value--$25.
Disposition--Archives
Foreign.
Book, hardcover:
``Afghanistan
Evolving,'' by
Caroline Hudson
Firestone; signed by
author. Rec'd--March
16, 2006. Est. Value--
$224. Disposition--
Archives Foreign.
Accessory: 20\1/2\'' x
70'' hand beaded raw
silk shawl with gold
and black design.
Rec'd--March 16, 2006.
Est. Value--$60.
Disposition--Archives
Foreign.
First Lady........................... Desk accessory: 11\3/ His Excellency Bertie Non-acceptance would
4\'' x 9\1/2\'' Ahern, T.D., Prime cause embarrassment to
sterling silver Minister of Ireland. donor and U.S.
picture frame with Government.
gold harp logo on top
Rec'd--March 17, 2006.
Est. Value--$300.
Disposition--Archives
Foreign.
First Lady........................... Household item: 6'' x His Excellency Jaap de Non-acceptance would
4\1/2\'' porcelain Hoop Scheffer, cause embarrassment to
reproduction OWR Secretary General of donor and U.S.
Delfts decorative wall the North Atlantic Government.
plate with the image Treaty Organization.
of a winter windmill
scene with a black,
blue, yellow and green
paisley border stamped
with the OWR Delfts
logo, ``Art 24-103''
and ``Westraven Anno
1661 Delfts Hanwek''
on the reverse. Rec'd--
March 20, 2006. Est.
Value--$177.
Disposition--Archives
Foreign.
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Household item: 6'' x
4\1/2\'' porcelain
reproduction OWR
Delfts decorative wall
plate with the image
of a summer lake scene
with a black, blue,
yellow and green
paisley border stamped
with the OWR Delfts
logo, ``Art 24-105''
and ``Westraven Anno
1661 Delfts Handwek''
on the reverse. Rec'd--
March 20, 2006. Est.
Value--$177.
Disposition--Archives
Foreign.
First Lady........................... Clothing: Traditional Her Excellency Ellen Non-acceptance would
Liberian short sleeve Johnson Sirleaf, cause embarrassment to
blue polyester shirt President of the donor and U.S.
dress with shoulder Republic of Liberia. Government.
pads, two large front
pockets and 7'' slit
in back. Rec'd--March
21, 2006. Est. Value--
$55. Disposition--
Archives Foreign.
Craft: 85'' x 88'' hand
stitched blue quilt
with 3'' yellow border
and traditional
Liberian peace doves
in corners. Flanked by
Liberian seal with
embroidered images of
the United States and
Liberia centered on
quilt and inscribed
below with ``To: First
Lady Laura Bush in
Commemoration of Your
Visit to Liberia.
From: Ellen Johnson
Sirleaf, President of
the Republic of
Liberia.'' Rec'd--
March 21, 2006. Est.
Value--$450.
Disposition--Archives
Foreign.
First Lady........................... Cloths (3): 42'' x 73'' His Excellency John Non-acceptance would
handwoven emerald Agyekum Kufuor, cause embarrassment to
green, black, purple President of the donor and U.S.
and gold traditional Republic of Ghana. Government.
Ghana Kente cloth with
checkered pattern.
Rec'd--April 12, 2006.
Est. Value--$406.
Disposition--Archives
Foreign.
Jewelry: 18''
Millefiori and
Swarovski crystal
beaded necklace with
1'' circular gold
pendant. Rec'd--April
12, 2006. Est. Value--
$70. Disposition--
Archives Foreign.
First Lady........................... Household accessories: Mrs. Hoda Siniora, c/o Non-acceptance would
70'' x 70'' white Office of the Prime cause embarrassment to
linen table cloth with Minister of the donor and U.S.
embroidered white and Republic of Lebanon. Government.
yellow daisies and six
9'' x 9'' matching
napkins. Rec'd--April
18, 2006. Est. Value--
$367. Disposition--
Archives Foreign.
First Lady........................... Jewelry: 16\1/2\'' His Excellency Thaksin Non-acceptance would
brass, silver, and Shinawatra, Prime cause embarrassment to
copper-tone beaded Minister of the donor and U.S.
coil necklace with Kingdom of Thailand. Government.
copper clasp. Rec'd--
April 20, 2006. Est.
Value--$50.
Disposition--Archives
Foreign.
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First Lady........................... Household items: 102'' Madame Liu Yongqing, Non-acceptance would
x 69'' drawnwork Office of the cause embarrassment to
opaque silk tablecloth President of the donor and U.S.
with embroidered tan People's Republic of Government.
flowers and scalloped China.
edges; accompanied by
twelve matching 15''
square cotton napkins.
Rec'd--April 20, 2006.
Est. Value--$417.
Disposition--Archives
Foreign.
First Lady........................... Collectable: 30'' Mrs. Mehriban Aliyeva, Non-acceptance would
Azerbaijan costumed c/o Office of the cause embarrassment to
woman dancing, poised President of the donor and U.S.
with a tambourine and Republic of Azerbaijan. Government.
wearing a silk and
lace dress decorated
with beading and
jewelry set with
assorted colors of
faux stones; encased
in a 21'' x 20'' x
34'' plastic case.
Rec'd--April 27, 2006.
Est. Value--$350.
Disposition--Archives
Foreign.
Household item: 8'5'' x
10'4'' Serapi wool rug
with tan, peach,
yellow and blue
pattern. Rec'd--April
27, 2006. Est. Value--
$4,000. Disposition--
Archives Foreign.
First Lady........................... Household item: 8'' Her Excellency Angela Non-acceptance would
Meissen blue and white Merkel, Chancellor of cause embarrassment to
serving plate raised the Federal Republic donor and U.S.
on a 3\1/2\'' base; of Germany. Government.
Meissen marks have
been indentified as of
contemporary origin.
Rec'd--May 3, 2006.
Est. Value--$200.
Disposition--Archives
Foreign.
First Lady........................... Accessory: 69'' x 35'' Mrs. Goh Chok Tong, c/o Non-acceptance would
white silk scarf with Senior Minister of the cause embarrassment to
images of pink orchids Office of The Prime donor and U.S.
and green stems and Minister of the Government.
leaves. Rec'd--June 1, Republic of Singapore.
2006. Est. Value--
$196. Disposition--
Archives Foreign.
Household item: 7'' x
4'' x 3'' silver and
pewter embossed box
embellished with
flower designs. Rec'd--
June 1, 2006. Est.
Value--$171.
Disposition--Archives
Foreign.
First Lady........................... Accessory: 41'' x 17'' Her Excellency Michelle Non-acceptance would
black loop alpaca Bachelet, President of cause embarrassment to
capelet with cream the Republic of Chile. donor and U.S.
tie. Rec'd--June 8, Government.
2006. Est. Value--
$300. Disposition--
Archives Foreign.
Book, hardcover (in
Spanish): ``Donde van
las cosas del sueno?
(Where Do the Dreamed
Things Go?),'' by
Marty Brito Paut; held
in a 13'' wooden book
sheath laser cut to
display for artwork on
book cover. Rec'd--
June 8, 2006. Est.
Value--$120.
Disposition--Archives
Foreign.
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First Lady........................... Household accessory: His Excellency Hubert Non-acceptance would
5\1/2\'' x 7'' Gorbach, Vice cause embarrassment to
Augarten handpainted Chancellor of the donor and U.S.
white porcelain Republic of Austria Government.
``Viennese Rose'' vase and Mrs. Margot
with fuchsia roses and Gorbach.
green trim; Augarten
marks and numbered 62/
2h 5089 144 on bottom.
Rec'd--June 20, 2006.
Est. Value--$230.
Disposition--Archives
Foreign.
First Lady........................... Book, hardcover: Mrs. Klara Dobrev, c/o Non-acceptance would
``Herend Porcelain: Prime Minister of the cause embarrassment to
The history of a Republic of Hungary. donor and U.S.
Hungarian Government.
institution,'' by
Gabriella Balla.
Rec'd--June 22, 2006.
Est. Value--$60.
Disposition--Archives
Foreign.
Household item: 12-
person Herend tea set
hand-painted bird,
floral, and insect
Rothschild Bird
pattern on white
porcelain with
scalloped edges
trimmed in gold; set
includes twelve 2'' x
3\1/2\'' cups and 5\1/
2\'' saucers, one
creamer, one 5\1/2\''
x 7'' tea pot and one
2\3/4\'' x 4\1/2\''
sugar bowl; undersides
marked in blue with
each Herend
Handpainted Hungary
number. Rec'd--June
22, 2006. Est. Value--
$2,465. Disposition--
Archives Foreign.
Jewelry: 1'' x 1\1/2\''
Wladis silver dove
whistle held on a 24''
silver chain. Rec'd--
June 22, 2006. Est.
Value--$457.
Disposition--Archives
Foreign.
First Lady........................... Desk Accessory: His Excellency Non-acceptance would
Calligraphy set Junichiro Koizumi, cause embarrassment to
including paper, three Prime Minister of donor and U.S.
ink sticks held in a Japan. Government.
wooden box, bottle of
ink, mat, wet stone,
ceramic ink pot,
scroll weight, leather
stick holder, 7'' x
12'' lacquer wood box
and lid with carved
design, an instruction
booklet and softcover
book. Rec'd--June 29,
2006. Est. Value--
$447. Disposition--
Archives Foreign.
Jewelry: 1\1/4\'' round
``Lamie'' gold-tone
and cloisonne watch
pendant, held on a
white and gold rope
chain with a \1/2\'' x
1'' gold-tone and
enamel oval charm
decorated with flowers
attached with a gold
clasp. Rec'd--June 29,
2006. Est. Value--$30.
Disposition--Archives
Foreign.
First Lady........................... Flowers: Bouquet of The Honorable Harald Non-acceptance would
flowers. Rec'd--July Lastovka, Mayor of cause embarrassment to
13, 2006. Est. Value-- Stralsund, Federal donor and U.S.
$70. Disposition-- Republic of Germany. Government.
Handled pursuant to
Secret Service policy.
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Jewelry: Gold-tone
German Hiddensee 1\3/
4\'' x 2'' cross
pendant held on a 18''
gold-tone chain.
Rec'd--July 13, 2006.
Est. Value--$62.
Disposition--Archives
Foreign.
First Lady........................... Household item: 6'' x Mrs. Kwon Yang-suk, Non-acceptance would
13\1/2\'' hand- First Lady of the cause embarrassment to
embroidered silk Republic of Korea. donor and U.S.
landscape featuring Government.
mountains, trees,
deer, turtles, birds,
flowers, clouds, and
the sun; signed
(embroidered) by
artist Kim Young Ja;
matted and held in a
13'' x 20'' dark brown
wooden frame. Rec'd--
September 14, 2006.
Est. Value--$500.
Disposition--Archives
Foreign.
First Lady........................... Artwork: 8'' x 8'' x His Excellency John Non-acceptance would
11'' red clay Agyekum Kufuor, The cause embarrassment to
sculpture, ``Musical President of the donor and U.S.
Trio,'' of three Republic of Ghana and Government.
children from Ghana Mrs. Theresa Kufuor.
playing instruments,
by Mohamed Amin.
(Damaged upon
arrival.) Rec'd--
September 18, 2006.
Est. Value--$392.
Disposition--Archives
Foreign.
First Lady........................... Household item: 6'' x Mrs. Lyudmila Non-acceptance would
4'' x 4\1/2\'' Aleksandrovna Putina, cause embarrassment to
intricately designed, c/o Office of the donor and U.S.
sterling silver, President of the Government.
hinged jewelry box. Russian Federation.
Rec'd--September 18,
2006. Est. Value--
$400. Disposition--
Archives Foreign.
First Lady........................... Household items (set of Mrs. Emine Erdogan, Non-acceptance would
16): Organza table Office of the Prime cause embarrassment to
linens, intricately Minister of the donor and U.S.
hand-embroidered and Republic of Turkey. Government.
beaded with faux
pearls, silver-tone
beads and rope, and
red metallic coil into
a floral, checkered
pattern. Set includes
one 36'' x 38'' piece,
one 16'' x 32'' piece,
two 15\1/2\'' x 15\1/
2\'' pieces, and
twelve 9'' x 10''
pieces. Rec'd--October
2, 2006. Est. Value--
$1,030. Disposition--
Archives Foreign.
First Lady........................... Books, hardcover (5): His Majesty Mohammed Non-acceptance would
``Marrakech et la VI, King of Morocco. cause embarrassment to
Mamounia,'' by Alan donor and U.S.
Gerard, ``Arabesques: Government.
Decorative Art in
Morocco,'' by Jean-
Marc Castera,
``Moroccan Textile
Embroidery,'' by
Isabelle Denamur,
``Made in Morocco: A
Journey of Exotic
Tastes and Places,''
by Julie Le Clerc and
John Bougen, ``Arts
and Crafts of
Morocco,'' by James
Jereb. Rec'd--November
7, 2006. Est. Value--
$358. Disposition--
Archives Foreign.
First Lady........................... Book, hardcover: His Excellency Lee Non-acceptance would
``Square One: A Hsien Loong, Prime cause embarrassment to
Potter's Journey,'' by Minister and Minister donor and U.S.
Iskandar Jalil. Rec'd-- for Finance of the Government.
November 16, 2006. Republic of Singapore
Est. Value--$129. and Mrs. Ho Ching.
Disposition--Archives
Foreign.
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Household item: 3'' x
19'' multi-colored
pottery vase. Rec'd--
November 16, 2006.
Est. Value--$300.
Disposition--Archives
Foreign.
First Lady........................... Accessory: 22'' x 70'' Mr. Le Sy Vuong Ha, Non-acceptance would
red and black Chief of Protocol, cause embarrassment to
reversible silk scarf Ministry of Foreign donor and U.S.
embroidered in white Affairs of the Government.
with images of a house Socialist Republic of
and a flower. Rec'd-- Vietnam.
November 17, 2006.
Est. Value--$50.
Disposition--Archives
Foreign.
Consumable: Miss Saigon
perfume. Rec'd--
November 17, 2006.
Est. Value--$12.
Disposition--Handled
pursuant to Secret
Service policy.
Jewelry: 16'' hemp
necklace with a jade
and gold-tone Lotus
flower pendant. Rec'd--
November 17, 2006.
Est. Value--$82.
Disposition--Archives
Foreign.
First Lady........................... Household item: 2\1/ His Excellency Nguyen Non-acceptance would
2\'' x 7\1/2\'' brown, Minh Triet, President cause embarrassment to
oval-shaped lacquer of the Socialist donor and U.S.
box inlaid with Republic of Vietnam Government.
iridescent pearl and Madame Tran Thi
floral designs. Rec'd-- Kim Chi.
November 17, 2006.
Est. Value--$1,000.
Disposition--Archives
Foreign.
First Lady........................... Household items: Gold, Mr. Le Hoang Quan, Non-acceptance would
blue and white tea set Chairman, Ho Chi Minh cause embarrassment to
with 4 cups/saucers, 4 City People's donor and U.S.
dessert plates, a Committee, Socialist Government.
cream and sugar set Republic of Vietnam.
and a teapot. Rec'd--
November 19, 2006.
Est. Value--$550.
Disposition--Archives
Foreign.
First Lady........................... Clothing: Silk and Mrs. Ani Bambang Non-acceptance would
polyester Asian-style Yudhoyono, Office of cause embarrassment to
jacket with black and the President of the donor and U.S.
beige floral patterns; Republic of Indonesia. Government.
includes matching
scarf; in a black
lacquer box. Rec'd--
November 20, 2006.
Est. Value--$405.
Disposition--Archives
Foreign.
Accessory: Black silk
scarf hand-embroidered
with a gold-tone and
multi-colored floral
pattern Rec'd--
November 20, 2006.
Est. Value--$425.
Disposition--Archives
Foreign.
Accessories (5): Brown
purse, red purse, blue/
white scarf, maroon
scarf, and light blue
scarf. Rec'd--November
20, 2006. Est. Value--
$196. Disposition--
Archives Foreign.
Ds (5): ``Literacy
Eradication Program in
Indonesia,'' by
Ministry of National
Education (2),
``Thematic Community
Services on
Illiteracy,'' by
University of Gajah
Mada Students (2),
``Mobil Pintar,'' by
Solidaritas IKIB.
Rec'd--November 20,
2006. Est. Value--$75.
Disposition--Archives
Foreign.
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First Lady........................... Jewelry (2): Sterling Mrs. Mehriban Aliyeva, Non-acceptance would
silver vermeil cuff c/o Office of the cause embarrassment to
bracelets decorated President of the donor and U.S.
with ornate cut-out Republic of Azerbaijan. Government.
designs. Rec'd--
December 7, 2006. Est.
Value--$180.
Disposition--Archives
Foreign.
Household item: Gold,
red, and green sheri-
silk handmade rug.
Rec'd--December 7,
2006. Est. Value--
$2,400. Disposition--
Archives Foreign.
Jewelry: Set of silver
jewelry with intricate
designs and inlaid
with turquois stones;
includes belt,
bracelet, earrings,
and ring. Rec'd--
December 7, 2006. Est.
Value--$850.
Disposition--Archives
Foreign.
Books, hardcover (set
of 2): ``Heydar Aliyev
Foundation,''
published by the
Heydar Aliyev
Foundation. Rec'd--
December 7, 2006. Est.
Value--$80.
Disposition--Archives
Foreign.
Accessory: Gold silk
oblong scarf. Rec'd--
December 7, 2006. Est.
Value--$69.
Disposition--Archives
Foreign.
First Lady........................... Household item: 5'' x Mrs. Rima Al-Sabah, Non-acceptance would
7'' hand painted Embassy of the State cause embarrassment to
enamel over metal Jay of Kuwait. donor and U.S.
Strongwater photograph Government.
frame decorated with
hand-set Swarovski
crystals, faux pearls,
and gold-tone trim.
Rec'd--December 14,
2006. Est. Value--
$995. Disposition--
Archives Foreign.
First Family......................... Consumables (3): Her Excellency Bisera Non-acceptance would
Package of Bosnia Turkovic, Ambassador cause embarrassment to
mljevena kafa tea, of Bosnia and donor and U.S.
package of sugar cubes Herzegovina Embassy of Government.
and a package of Bosnia and Herzegovina.
bosanski lokum
biscuits. Rec'd--
January 30, 2006. Est.
Value--$10.
Disposition--Handled
pursuant to Secret
Service policy.
Household item: 19'' x
12\1/2\'' wood
decorative tray
featuring grapes and
vine; finished with a
glazed surface and
surrounded by a carved
floral border with two
handles; printed
``Rukotvorine Konjig
Bosna Herceovina'' on
reverse. Rec'd--
January 30, 2006. Est.
Value--$175.
Disposition--Archives
Foreign.
Silver-plated copper
hammered Tea Set:
Ornate plate with the
image of a village and
``Sarajevo'', tea cup
with ceramic interior,
a hammered sugar dish
with ceramic interior
and a 1\1/2\'' lid
with a star and moon
finial and a tea pot.
Rec'd--January 30,
2006. Est. Value--
$150. Disposition--
Archives Foreign.
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First Family......................... Household item: 9\1/ Their Majesties King Non-acceptance would
2\'' x 9\1/2\'' Abdullah, II and Queen cause embarrassment to
Rosenthal frosted Rania al Abdullah of donor and U.S.
purple glass square the Hashemite Kingdom Government.
plate bearing the of Jordan.
image of a Black Iris,
Jordan's national
flower, etched with
the Royal cypher on
the top and ``The
Hashemite Kingdom of
Jordan, 2005-2006'' on
the bottom. Rec'd--
December 30, 2005.
Processed--January 3,
2006. Est. Value--$96
Disposition--Archives
Foreign.
Miscellaneous (4):
Lucite boxes with
wooden lids, inlaid
mother of pearl in a
square box with a
lucite lid and wood
border with stenciled
wood base and a
frosted geometric
design border. Rec'd--
December 30, 2005.
Processed--January 3,
2006. Est. Value--
$200. Disposition--
Archives Foreign.
Framed Artwork:
Original abstract
painting on wood of a
street scene by
Jordanian artist
Hassan Jallal; signed
by artist. Rec'd--
December 30, 2005.
Processed--January 3,
2006. Est. Value--$400
Disposition--Archives
Foreign.
First Family......................... Desk accessory: 9'' x His Excellency Ferenc Non-acceptance would
11'' black leather Gyurcsany, Prime cause embarrassment to
album holding 9\1/2\'' Minister of the donor and U.S.
x 7'' photographs (23) Republic of Hungary. Government.
documenting President His Excellency Laszlo
and Mrs. Bush's Solyom, President of
official visit to the Republic of
Budapest, Hungary on Hungary.
June 21-22, 2006, with
title page inside
album cover, embossed
with the Hungarian
Coat of Arms; held in
matching black leather
slip case. Rec'd--June
22, 2006. Est. Value--
$622. Disposition--
Archives Foreign.
First Family......................... Household items (7): Her Excellency Angela Non-acceptance would
Meissen porcelain Merkel, Chancellor of cause embarrassment to
handpainted Blue Onion the Federal Republic donor and U.S.
pattern 7'' water of Germany. Government.
pitcher with handle
and 3'' cups (6).
Rec'd--July 12, 2006.
Est. Value--$686.
Disposition--Archives
Foreign.
First Family......................... Household accessory: The Honorable Harald Non-acceptance would
10'' handblown GLAS Ringstorff, Minister- cause embarrassment to
hagen HUTTE turmalin President of donor and U.S.
glass vase with black Mecklenburg-West Government.
specks and clear edge; Pomerania.
laser etched with
artist's name on
bottom ``KAUFM 99.''
Rec'd--July 12, 2006.
Est. Value--$500.
Disposition--Archives
Foreign.
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First Family......................... Artwork: 25'' x 43'' The Honorable Harald Non-acceptance would
oil on canvas painting Lastovka, Mayor of cause embarrassment to
entitled (in German), Stralsund, Federal donor and U.S.
``View of the Republic of Germany. Government.
Hanseatic City
Stralsund,'' featuring
a landscape view of
Stralsund, Germany as
seen from the water,
by Frank Muller; held
in 31'' x 48'' gold-
tone baroque frame.
Rec'd--July 13, 2006.
Est. Value--$1,500.
Disposition--Archives
Foreign.
First Family......................... Household item: 13'' His Excellency Roh Moo- Non-acceptance would
off-white round ``rose hyun, President of the cause embarrassment to
of Sharon Buncheong'' Republic of Korea and donor and U.S.
pottery dish, Mrs. Kwon Yang-suk. Government.
featuring intricately
hand-painted pale pink
mugunghwas (the Korean
national flower),
engraved in gold ``The
President of the
Republic of Korea and
Mrs. Roh Moo-hyun''
with a male and female
phoenix facing each
other with a rose of
Sharon between on the
front and ``The
President of the
Republic of Korea and
Mrs. Roh Moo-hyun'' on
the back; signed by
artist. Rec'd--
September 14, 2006.
Est. Value--$240.
Disposition--Archives
Foreign..
Household item: ``The
Celadon'' tea set.
Rec'd--September 14,
2006. Est. Value--
$128. Disposition--
Archives Foreign.
First Family......................... Household items (12): Their Majesties King Non-acceptance would
Five 2'' x 2\1/4\'' Abdullah, II and Queen cause embarrassment to
silver coffee cups and Rania al Abdullah of donor and U.S.
three 2'' x 4'' wooden the Hashemite Kingdom Government.
bowls, with both the of Jordan.
cups and bowls
featuring gold-tone
Arabic Calligraphy
symbols of Happiness,
Love, Health, Well-
Being and Blessings;
three 3\1/4\'' x 3\1/
2\'' metal coffee jars
covered in fabric and
with accompanying
wooden lids and 9\1/
2\'' x 9\1/2\''
Rosenthal frosted
green glass square
plate laser-etched
with the Royal cypher
on top and ``The
Hashemite Kingdom of
Jordan, 2006-2007,''
on bottom, with both
the jars and frosted
plate bearing the
image of an olive
branch. Rec'd--
December 19, 2006.
Est. Value--$499.
Disposition--Archives
Foreign.
Stephen J. Hadley, Assistant to the Miscellaneous: 5'' x His Excellency Shaukat Non-acceptance would
President for National Security 1\3/4\'' sterling Aziz, Prime Minister cause embarrassment to
Affairs. silver box with green of the Islamic donor and U.S.
velvet lining and a \3/ Republic of Pakistan. Government.
4\'' x \1/2\'' plaque
of Pakistan flag on
top. Rec'd--January
24, 2006. Est. Value--
$500. Disposition--
Pending Transfer to
General Services
Administration,
Government Property.
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Stephen J. Hadley, Assistant to the Household item: 4'3'' x His Excellency Hamid Non-acceptance would
President for National Security 6'6'' finely woven Karzai, Chairman of cause embarrassment to
Affairs. Turkoman cotton the Interim Authority donor and U.S.
contemporary carpet of Afghanistan. Government.
featuring geometric
designs in burgundy,
rust and black on an
ivory field. Rec'd--
March 1, 2006. Est.
Value--$800.
Disposition--Pending
Transfer to General
Services
Administration,
Government Property.
Andrew H. Card, Jr., Assistant to the Household item: 3\3/ His Excellency A.P.J. Non-acceptance would
President and Chief of Staff. 4\'' x 4\1/2\'' Abdul Kalam, President cause embarrassment to
engraved sterling of the Republic of donor and U.S.
silver vase. Rec'd-- India. Government.
March 2, 2006. Est.
Value--$550.
Disposition--Pending
Transfer to General
Services
Administration,
Government Property.
Stephen J. Hadley, Assistant to the Artwork (2): 4\1/2\'' x His Excellency A.P.J. Non-acceptance would
President for National Security 5\1/2\'' solid silver Abdul Kalam, President cause embarrassment to
Affairs. photo frame, engraved of the Republic of donor and U.S.
with a floral design India. Government.
on borders. Rec'd--
March 2, 2006. Est.
Value--$500.
Disposition--Pending
Transfer to General
Services
Administration,
Government Property.
Scott McClellan, Assistant to the Household item: 73\1/ His Excellency Pervez Non-acceptance would
President and Press Secretary. 2\'' x 49'' persian Musharraf, President cause embarrassment to
design Pakistan woven of the Islamic donor and U.S.
rug with center Republic of Pakistan. Government.
medallion and ivory
field; overall design
incorporates shades of
blue, green, rust,
brown, red and gold.
Rec'd--March 4, 2006.
Est. Value--$875.
Disposition--Pending
Transfer to General
Services
Administration,
Government Property.
Brett Kavanaugh, Assistant to the Household item: 76'' x His Excellency Pervez Non-acceptance would
President and Staff Secretary. 49'' persian design Musharraf, President cause embarrassment to
Pakistan woven rug of the Islamic donor and U.S.
with ivory background Republic of Pakistan. Government.
and center medallion
on navy background;
overall design
incorporates shades of
navy, peach, burgundy,
light brown, and
green. Rec'd--March 4,
2006. Est. Value--
$875. Disposition--
Pending Transfer to
General Services
Administration,
Government Property.
Anita B. McBride, Assistant to the Household item: 62'' x His Excellency Pervez Non-acceptance would
President and Chief of Staff to the 36'' persian design Musharraf, President cause embarrassment to
First Lady. Pakistan woven rug of the Islamic donor and U.S.
with rust red Republic of Pakistan. Government.
background and center
round medallion on
rust red background;
overall design
incorporates shades of
navy, light blue,
green, pink, light
brown, yellow and
ivory. Rec'd--March 4,
2006. Est. Value--
$600. Disposition--
Pending Transfer to
General Services
Administration,
Government Property.
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Rear Admiral Mark I. Fox, Deputy Household item: 62'' x His Excellency Pervez Non-acceptance would
Assistant to the President and 38'' persian design Musharraf, President cause embarrassment to
Director, White House Military Pakistan woven rug of the Islamic donor and U.S.
Office. with light brown Republic of Pakistan. Government.
background and center
square medallion
surrounded by block
figures; overall
design incorporates
shades of navy, light
blue, pink, green,
white and brown.
Rec'd--March 4, 2006.
Est. Value--$600.
Disposition--Pending
Transfer to General
Services
Administration,
Government Property.
John Meyers, Special Assistant to the Household item: 73'' x His Excellency Pervez Non-acceptance would
President and Deputy Director of 50'' persian design Musharraf, President cause embarrassment to
Advance. Pakistan woven rug of the Islamic donor and U.S.
with red rust Republic of Pakistan. Government.
background and center
diamond medallion;
overall design
incorporates shades of
navy, ivory, light
brown, pink, light
blue, and peach.
Rec'd--March 4, 2006.
Est. Value--$1,000.
Disposition--Pending
Transfer to General
Services
Administration,
Government Property.
Joseph W. Hagin, Assistant to the Household item: 74'' x His Excellency Pervez Non-acceptance would
President and Deputy Chief of Staff. 48'' persian design Musharraf, President cause embarrassment to
Pakistan woven rug of the Islamic donor and U.S.
with dark blue Republic of Pakistan. Government.
background and center
round medallion;
overall design
incorporates shades of
ivory, light brown,
dark blue, rust red
and light blue. Rec'd--
March 4, 2006. Est.
Value--$1,000.
Disposition--Pending
Transfer to General
Services
Administration,
Government Property.
Elisabeth Millard, Special Assistant Household item: 63'' x His Excellency Pervez Non-acceptance would
to the President and Senior Director. 38'' persian design Musharraf, President cause embarrassment to
Pakistan woven rug of the Islamic donor and U.S.
with ivory background Republic of Pakistan. Government.
and center medallion;
overall design
incorporates shades of
pink, dusty mauve,
light blue, green,
brown, navy and peach.
Rec'd--March 4, 2006.
Est. Value--$500.
Disposition--Pending
Transfer to General
Services
Administration,
Government Property.
Daniel J. Bartlett, Counselor to the Household item: 76'' x His Excellency Pervez Non-acceptance would
President. 49'' Persian design Musharraf, President cause embarrassment to
Pakistan woven rug of the Islamic donor and U.S.
with ivory background Republic of Pakistan. Government.
and center medallion
on navy background;
overall design
incorporates shades of
navy, peach, burgundy,
light brown, and
green. Rec'd--March 4,
2006.Est. Value--
$875.Disposition--Pend
ing Transfer to
General Services
Administration,
Government Property.
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Stephen J. Hadley, Assistant to the Medallion: Brass His Excellency Field Non-acceptance would
President for National Security ceremonial medal with Marshall Mohamed cause embarrassment to
Affairs. gold plate inscribed Hussein Tantawi, donor and U.S.
with ``Presented by Minister of Defense Government.
Field Marshal, HUSSEIN and Military
TANTAWI, CINC of the Production of the Arab
Armed Forces, Minister Republic of Egypt.
of Defense and
Military Production,
Egypt.'' Rec'd--March
14, 2006. Est. Value--
$50. Disposition--
Pending Transfer to
General Services
Administration,
Government Property.
Household item: 17\3/
4\'' finely etched two
piece (hurricane
style) pure silver
lamp. Rec'd--March 14,
2006. Est. Value--
$1,000. Disposition--
Pending Transfer to
General Services
Administration,
Government Property.
Andrew H. Card, Jr., Assistant to the Household item: 49'' x His Excellency Pervez Non-acceptance would
President and Chief of Staff. 76\1/2\'' persian Musharraf, President cause embarrassment to
design Pakistan rug of the Islamic donor and U.S.
with center medallion Republic of Pakistan. Government.
on a beige field;
overall design
incorporates shades of
green, yellow, blue,
burgundy and black.
Rec'd--March 15, 2006.
Est. Value--$745.
Disposition--Pending
Transfer to General
Services
Administration,
Government Property.
Andrew H. Card, Jr., Assistant to the Accessories (6): His Excellency Silvio Non-acceptance would
President and Chief of Staff. Variety of E. Berlusconi, President cause embarrassment to
Marinella silk twill of the Council of donor and U.S.
ties with geometric Ministers of the Government.
patterns in various Italian Republic.
colors; red with light
blue and white
flowers, navy with
white accents, red
with green and blue
accents, royal blue
with red and blue
accents, navy blue
with yellow accents,
and navy with light
blue accents. Rec'd--
March 24, 2006. Est.
Value--$990.
Disposition--Pending
Transfer to General
Services
Administration,
Government Property.
Stephen J. Hadley, Assistant to the Household item: 76'' x His Excellency Pervez Non-acceptance would
President for National Security 49'' persian design Musharraf President of cause embarrassment to
Affairs. Pakistan woven rug the Islamic Republic donor and U.S.
with ivory background of Pakistan. Government.
and center oval
medallion on rust red
background; overall
design incorporates
shades of turquoise,
pale yellow, peach,
light brown, black and
white. Rec'd--March
27, 2006. Est. Value--
$1,000. Disposition--
Pending Transfer to
General Services
Administration,
Government Property.
Stephen J. Hadley, Assistant to the Desk accessories (2): His Highness Sheikh Non-acceptance would
President for National Security William and Son Salman Bin Hamad Bin cause embarrassment to
Affairs. sterling silver roller Isa Al-Khalifa Crown donor and U.S.
ball and fountain pen Prince of the Kingdom Government.
set. Rec'd--April 3, of Bahrain and Head of
2006. Est. Value-- the Bahrain Defence
$1,250. Disposition-- Force.
Pending Transfer to
General Services
Administration,
Government Property.
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Stephen J. Hadley, Assistant to the Desk accessory: Silver His Excellency Frank- Non-acceptance would
President for National Security tray engraved with Walter Steinmeier, cause embarrassment to
Affairs. Frank-Walter Minister of Foreign donor and U.S.
Steinmeier and German Affairs of the Federal Government.
emblem. Rec'd--April Republic of Germany.
3, 2006. Est. Value--
$400. Disposition--
Pending Transfer to
General Services
Administration,
Government Property.
Stephen J. Hadley, Assistant to the Collectable: Wooden His Excellency Hu Non-acceptance would
President for National Security miniature ornate ship Jintao, President of cause embarrassment to
Affairs. steering wheel with the People's Republic donor and U.S.
collection of China. Government.
certificate. Rec'd--
April 24, 2006. Est.
Value--$1,250.
Disposition--Pending
Transfer to General
Services
Administration,
Government Property.
Stephen J. Hadley, Assistant to the Household item: 66'' x His Excellency Abdullah Non-acceptance would
President for National Security 44'' fine Afghan rug Abdullah, Minister of cause embarrassment to
Affairs. with center geometric Foreign Affairs of the donor and U.S.
design on a gold Islamic Republic of Government.
field; overall design Afghanistan.
incorporates shades of
pink, rose, burgundy,
green, blue, taupe,
brown and black.
Rec'd--April 26, 2006.
Est. Value--$1,200.
Disposition--Pending
Transfer to General
Services
Administration,
Government Property.
Michele L. Malvesti, Senior Director Jewelry: Faconnable His Royal Highness Non-acceptance would
for Combating Terrorism Strategy. lady's watch with Abdallah Bin Abd Al- cause embarrassment to
brilliant accents and Aziz Al Saud, Crown donor and U.S.
two alternate Prince, First Deputy Government.
wristbands; held in a Prime Minister and
leather jewelry box. Commander of the
Rec'd--June 20, 2006. National Guard,
Est. Value--$1,950. Kingdom of Saudi
Disposition--Pending Arabia.
Transfer to General
Services
Administration,
Government Property.
Stephen J. Hadley, Assistant to the Desk accessory: Blue The Honorable Massimo Non-acceptance would
President for National Security Omas triangular D' Alema, Deputy Prime cause embarrassment to
Affairs. fountain pen with Minister and Minister donor and U.S.
brass accents. Rec'd-- of Foreign Affairs of Government.
June 20, 2006. Est. the Italian Republic.
Value--$495.
Disposition--Pending
Transfer to General
Services
Administration,
Government Property.
Stephen J. Hadley, Assistant to the Household item: 66'' x His Excellency Rangin Non-acceptance would
President for National Security 44'' fine Afghan rug Dadfar Spanta, cause embarrassment to
Affairs. with repeating Minister of Foreign donor and U.S.
geometric designs on a Affairs of the Islamic Government.
gold field; overall Republic of
design incorporates Afghanistan.
shades of navy, red,
green, peach and
white. Rec'd--July 13,
2006. Est. Value--
$1,200. Disposition--
Pending Transfer to
General Services
Administration,
Government Property.
Joseph W. Hagin, Assistant to the Artwork: 10'' x 9'' x His Royal Highness Non-acceptance would
President and Deputy Chief of Staff. 3'' statue consisting Abdallah Bin Abd Al- cause embarrassment to
of a pink granite base Aziz Al Saud, Crown donor and U.S.
adorned with gold Prince, First Deputy Government.
trim, a gold palm tree Prime Minister and
in the center and Commander of the
flanked on either side National Guard,
by two crystal horse Kingdom of Saudi
heads. Rec'd-- Arabia.
September 5, 2006.
Est. Value--$1,500.
Disposition--Pending
Transfer to General
Services
Administration,
Government Property.
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Stephen J. Hadley, Assistant to the Artwork: 8'' x 12'' His Excellency Muhammad Non-acceptance would
President for National Security replica of traditional Jusuf Kalla, Vice cause embarrassment to
Affairs. Phinisi ship President of the donor and U.S.
delicately constructed Republic of Indonesia. Government.
with silver wire
twisted in intricate
patterns on the sails
and body of boat.
Rec'd--September 26,
2006. Est. Value--
$500. Disposition--
Pending Transfer to
General Services
Administration,
Government Property.
Michael S. Doran, Senior Director for Accessory: Tiffany His Royal Highness Non-acceptance would
Near East and North African Affairs. men's watch with self- Abdallah Bin Abd Al- cause embarrassment to
winding, mechanical Aziz Al Saud, Crown donor and U.S.
movement, eighteen Prince, First Deputy Government.
karat gold face, Prime Minister and
farmed black alligator Commander of the
strap, chronometer, National Guard Kingdom
hour, minute and of Saudi Arabia.
second hands and date
window; presented in a
black leather box.
Rec'd--October 10,
2006. Est. Value--
$4,050. Disposition--
Pending Transfer to
General Services
Administration,
Government Property.
Stephen J. Hadley, Assistant to the Household item: 36'' x His Excellency Hamid Non-acceptance would
President for National Security 62'' finely woven Karzai, Chairman of cause embarrassment to
Affairs. Afghan rug featuring the Interim Authority donor and U.S.
floral pattern in of Afghanistan. Government.
black, muted gold and
sage green. Rec'd--
October 11, 2006. Est.
Value--$800.
Disposition--Pending
Transfer to General
Services
Administration,
Government Property.
Stephen J. Hadley, Assistant to the Household item: 11'' x His Excellency Zalmai Non-acceptance would
President for National Security 4'' lapis vase with Rassoul, National cause embarrassment to
Affairs. inlaid semi-precious Security Advisor of donor and U.S.
stones. Rec'd-- the Islamic Republic Government.
November 1, 2006. Est. of Afghanistan.
Value--$850.
Disposition--Pending
Transfer to General
Services
Administration,
Government Property.
Stephen J. Hadley, Assistant to the Household item: 4' x 6' His Excellency Abdul Non-acceptance would
President for National Security wool Afghan rug with Rahim Wardak, Minister cause embarrassment to
Affairs. diamond pattern in of Defense of the donor and U.S.
burnt orange, navy Islamic Republic of Government.
blue, marigold, cream Afghanistan.
and green. Rec'd--
November 14, 2006.
Est. Value--$1,000.
Disposition--Pending
Transfer to General
Services
Administration,
Government Property.
Stephen J. Hadley, Assistant to the Household item: 78'' x His Excellency Hamid Non-acceptance would
President for National Security 60'' finely wovan wool Karzai, Chairman of cause embarrassment to
Affairs. Afghani rug with 3'' the Interim Authority donor and U.S.
fringe; geometric of Afghanistan. Government.
style design in
burgundy, navy, and
salmon with mint green
accents. Rec'd--
November 28, 2006.
Est. Value--$1,100.
Disposition--Pending
Transfer to General
Services
Administration,
Government Property.
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[[Page 69483]]
AGENCY: Office of the Vice President
[Report of tangible gifts]
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Gift, date of
acceptance on behalf of
Name and title of person accepting the U.S. Government, Identity of foreign Circumstances
the gift on behalf of the U.S. estimated value, and donor and government justifying acceptance
Government current disposition or
location
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Vice President....................... Fur-lined cashmere His Majesty Abdallah Non-acceptance would
Arabic coat, Rec'd-- Bin Abd al-Aziz, Al cause embarrassment to
January 16, 2006. Est. Saud, Custodian of the donor and U.S.
Value--$400. Two Holy Mosques, King Government.
Disposition--Archives of the Kingdom of
Foreign. Gold vermeil Saudi Arabia.
sculpture depicting an
oasis. Rec'd--January
16, 2006. Est. Value--
$2000. Disposition--
Archives Foreign.
Arabian truffles and
assorted cookies and
candies. Rec'd--
January 16, 2006. Est.
Value--$2436.
Disposition--Handled
pursuant to Secret
Service policy. Silver
serving pieces for
above food gifts.
Rec'd--January 16,
2006. Est. Value--
$909. Disposition--
Archives Foreign,
Three Herfy leather-
bound appointment
books and desk
calendars. Rec'd--
January 16, 2006. Est.
Value--$222.
Disposition--Archives
Foreign. Silver
diorama of a desert
scene. Rec'd--January
16, 2006. Est. Value--
$3500. Disposition--
Archives Foreign.
Mrs. Cheney.......................... Mellerio & Mellor His Majesty Abdallah Non-acceptance would
ladies' watch. Rec'd-- Bin Abd al-Aziz, Al cause embarrassment to
January 16, 2006. Est. Saud, Custodian of the donor and U.S.
Value--$2500. Two Holy Mosques, King Government.
Disposition--Archives. of the Kingdom of
18 karat white gold Saudi Arabia.
and diamond ring and
earrings set. Rec'd--
January 16, 2006. Est.
Value--$1850.
Disposition--Archives
Foreign.
Vice President....................... Silver box decorated His Majestym Shaukat Non-acceptance would
with Pakistani flag. Aziz, Prime Minister cause embarrassment to
Rec'd--January 24, of the Islamic donor and U.S.
2006. Est. Value-- Republic of Pakistan. Government.
$450. Disposition--
Archives Foreign.
Vice President....................... Silver knife and His Majesty King Non-acceptance would
sheath. Rec'd-- Abdullah II bin al cause embarrassment to
February 7, 2006. Est. Hussein of the donor and U.S.
Value--$500. Hashemite Kingdom of Government.
Disposition--Archives Jordan.
Foreign.
Vice President....................... Six E. Marinella His Excellency Silvio Non-acceptance would
neckties. Rec'd--March Berlusconi, President cause embarrassment to
1, 2006. Est. Value-- of the Council of donor and U.S.
$810. Archives Foreign. Ministers of the Government.
Italian Republic.
Vice President....................... Sterling silver coffee Field Marshal Hussein Non-acceptance would
and tea serving set. Tantawi, Commander-in- cause embarrassment to
Rec'd--March 7, 2006. Chief of the Egyptian donor and U.S.
Est. Value--$3000. Armed Forces & Government.
Disposition--Archives Minister of Defense
Foreign. and Military
Production.
Mrs. Cheney.......................... 18 karat gold bracelet Field Marshal Hussein Non-acceptance would
with engraved Tantawi, Commander-in- cause embarrassment to
hieroglyphic designs. Chief of the Egyptian donor and U.S.
Rec'd--March 7, 2006. Armed Forces & Government.
Est. Value--$750. Minister of Defense
Disposition--Archives and Military
Foreign. Production.
Vice President and Mrs. Cheney....... Floral porcelain plate. His Excellency Hu Non-acceptance would
Rec'd--April 20, 2006. Jintao, President of cause embarrassment to
Est. Value--$75. the Peoples Republic donor and U.S.
Disposition--Archives of China. Government.
Foreign. Two books of
postage stamps. Rec'd--
April 20, 2006. Est.
Value--$40.
Disposition--Archives
Foreign. Fabric and
paper scroll painting.
Rec'd--April 20, 2006.
Est. Value--$200.
Disposition--Archives
Foreign.
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Vice President....................... Wool carpet in the Kuba His Excellency Ilham Non-acceptance would
design. Rec'd--April Aliyev, President of cause embarrassment to
28, 2006. Est. Value-- the Republic of donor and U.S.
$6900. Disposition-- Azerbaijan. Government.
Archives Foreign.
Vice President....................... Breguet men's watch. His Excellency Non-acceptance would
Rec'd--May 5, 2006. Nursultan Nazarbayev cause embarrassment to
Est. Value--$25300. President of the donor and U.S.
Disposition--Archives Republic of Kazakhstan. Government.
Foreign.
Vice President and Mrs. Cheney....... Sterling silver, gold His Excellency Non-acceptance would
vermeil, and stone Nursultan Nazarbayev, cause embarrassment to
incense burner. Rec'd-- President of the donor and U.S.
May 5, 2006. Est. Republic of Kazakhstan. Government.
Value--$2000.
Disposition--Archives
Foreign.
Mrs. Cheney.......................... Brass mirror decorated His Excellency Non-acceptance would
with cubic zirconia. Nursultan Nazarbayev, cause embarrassment to
Rec'd--May 5, 2006. President of the donor and U.S.
Est. Value--$50. Republic of Kazakhstan. Government.
Disposition--Archives
Foreign. Two small
stone and metal boxes
with cubic zirconia
insets. Rec'd--May 5,
2006. Est. Value--
$500. Disposition--
Archives Foreign.
Vice President....................... Custom-made western His Majesty King Non-acceptance would
saddle. Rec'd--May 27, Abdullah II bin al cause embarrassment to
2006. Est. Value-- Hussein of the donor and U.S.
$6500. Disposition-- Hashemite Kingdom of Government.
Archives Foreign. Jordan.
Italian crib linens by
Martini. Rec'd--May
27, 2006. Est. Value--
$1891. Disposition--
Archives Foreign.
Jordanian gold baby
coin. Rec'd--May 27,
2006. Est. Value--
$350. Disposition--
Transferred to General
Services
Administration. Gucci
baby carrier and teddy
bear. Rec'd--May 27,
2006. Est. Value--
$920. Disposition--
Archives Foreign.
Tiffany baby rattle.
Rec'd--May 27, 2006.
Est. Value--$223.
Disposition--Archives
Foreign. Small Links
silver box. Rec'd--May
27, 2006. Est. Value--
$140. Disposition--
Archives Foreign. Two
Links silver-plated
baby frames. Rec'd--
May 27, 2006. Est.
Value--$110.
Disposition--Transferr
ed to General Services
Administration.
Vice President....................... Ten silver medals His Excellency Valdas Non-acceptance would
commemorating Adamkus, President of cause embarrassment to
Lithuanian towns. the Republic of donor and U.S.
Rec'd--May 31, 2006. Lithuania. Government.
Est. Value--$300.
Disposition--Archives
Foreign.
Mrs. Cheney.......................... Sterling silver box His Excellency Valdas Non-acceptance would
decorated with carved Adamkus, President of cause embarrassment to
amber stone. Rec'd-- the Republic of donor and U.S.
May 31, 2006. Est. Lithuania. Government.
Value--$450.
Disposition--Archives
Foreign.
Vice President....................... Silver filigree dish. His Excellency Sali Non-acceptance would
Rec'd--June 2, 2006. Berisha, Prime cause embarrassment to
Est. Value--$350. Minister of Albania. donor and U.S.
Disposition--Archives Government.
Foreign.
Vice President....................... Mallard drake bronze The Honourable Noel A. Non-acceptance would
sculpture. Rec'd--June Kinsella, Ph.D., cause embarrassment to
29, 2006. Est. Value-- S.T.D., Speaker of the donor and U.S.
$310. Disposition-- Canadian Senate. Government.
Archives Foreign.
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Vice President....................... Framed copper painting His Excellency Mikheil Non-acceptance would
of St. George. Rec'd-- Saakashvili, President cause embarrassment to
July 10, 2006. Est. of Georgia. donor and U.S.
Value--$350. Government.
Disposition--Archives
Foreign.
Vice President....................... Silver palm tree His Excellency Tariq al- Non-acceptance would
sculpture in glass Hashemi, Vice cause embarrassment to
case. Rec'd--September President of the donor and U.S.
6, 2006. Est. Value-- Republic of Iraq. Government.
$1500. Disposition--
Archives Foreign.
Vice President....................... Silver and amber letter His Excellency Non-acceptance would
box. Rec'd--September Kazimierz cause embarrassment to
20, 2006. Est. Value-- Marcinkiewicz, Prime donor and U.S.
$375. Disposition-- Minister of the Government.
Archives Foreign. Republic of Poland.
Vice President....................... Sterling silver box His Excellency Non-acceptance would
with decorative Nursultan Nazarbayev, cause embarrassment to
engraving. Rec'd-- President of the donor and U.S.
September 28, 2006. Republic of Kazakhstan. Government.
Est. Value--$750.
Disposition--Archives
Foreign.
Vice President....................... Silver phinisi His Excellency Muhammad Non-acceptance would
(sailboat) sculpture. Jusuf Kalla, Vice cause embarrassment to
Rec'd--October 4, President of the donor and U.S.
2006. Est. Value-- Republic of Indonesia. Government.
$550. Disposition--
Archives Foreign.
Vice President....................... Red wool, cotton and His Excellency Hamid Non-acceptance would
silk rug of Afghan Karzai, President of cause embarrassment to
origin. Rec'd--October the Islamic Republic donor and U.S.
19, 2006. Est. Value-- of Afghanistan. Government.
$950. Disposition--
Archives Foreign.
Vice President....................... Gold vermeil ibex His Royal Highness Non-acceptance would
sculpture on marble Prince Khalid bin cause embarrassment to
base. Rec'd--October Sultan, Assistant donor and U.S.
31, 2006. Est. Value-- Minister of Defense Government.
$1000. Disposition-- and Aviation of the
Archives Foreign. Kingdom of Saudi
Arabia.
Vice President....................... Light brown cotton and General Abdul Rahim Non-acceptance would
wool rug of Afghan Wardak, Minister of cause embarrassment to
origin. Rec'd-- Defense Islamic donor and U.S.
November 16, 2006. Republic of Government.
Est. Value--$575. Afghanistan.
Disposition--Archives
Foreign. Brass and
lapis lazuli vase.
Rec'd--November 16,
2006. Est. Value--
$275. Disposition--
Archives Foreign.
Vice President....................... Gold vermeil sword with His Majesty Abdallah Non-acceptance would
diamond-studded hilt. Bin Abd al-Aziz, Al cause embarrassment to
Rec'd--November 27, Saud, Custodian of the donor and U.S.
2006. Est. Value-- Two Holy Mosques, King Government.
$5000. Disposition-- of the Kingdom of
Archives Foreign. 18 Saudi Arabia.
karat white gold ruby
and diamond jewelry
set (Vice President
accepted on behalf of
his daughter,
Elizabeth Cheney).
Rec'd--November 27,
2006. Est. Value--
$55000. Disposition--
Archives Foreign.
Mrs. Cheney.......................... 18 karat white gold His Majesty Abdallah Non-acceptance would
sapphire and diamond Bin Abd al-Aziz, Al cause embarrassment to
jewelry set. Rec'd-- Saud, Custodian of the donor and U.S.
November 27, 2006. Two Holy Mosques, King Government.
Est. Value--$45000. of the Kingdom of
Disposition--Archives Saudi Arabia.
Foreign.
Vice President....................... Set of three Aurora His Excellency Non-acceptance would
fountain pens with 18 Francesco Rutelli, cause embarrassment to
karat gold nibs. Deputy Prime Minister donor and U.S.
Rec'd--December 22, of the Italian Government.
2006. Est. Value-- Republic.
$1485. Disposition--
Archives Foreign.
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Vice President and Mrs. Cheney....... Original abstract His Majesty King Non-acceptance would
painting by Jordanian Abdullah II bin al cause embarrassment to
artist Hassan Jallal. Hussein of the donor and U.S.
Rec'd--January 4, Hashemite Kingdom of Government.
2006. Est. Value-- Jordan.
$500. Disposition--
Archives Foreign. Four
small acrylic boxes
with wood and mother-
of-pearl inlaid lids.
Rec'd--January 4,
2006. Est. Value--
$200. Disposition--
Archives Foreign.
Handpainted floral
glass plate. Rec'd--
January 4, 2006. Est.
Value--$75.
Disposition--Archives
Foreign.
Vice President and Mrs. Cheney....... Large blue blown glass His Excellency Viktor Non-acceptance would
vase. Rec'd--May 4, Yushchenko, President cause embarrassment to
2006. Est. Value-- of Ukraine. donor and U.S.
$300. Disposition-- Government.
Archives Foreign.
Hardcover coffee table
book: Ukrainian
Antiquities. Rec'd--
May 4, 2006. Est.
Value--$65.
Disposition--Archives
Foreign.
Vice President and Mrs. Cheney....... Large contemporary His Excellency Ivo Non-acceptance would
painting by Croatian Sanader, Prime cause embarrassment to
artist, Munir Minister of the donor and U.S.
Vejzovic. Rec'd--May Republic of Croatia. Government.
7, 2006. Est. Value--
$3500. Disposition--
Archives Foreign.
Hardcover coffee table
book, Munir Vejzovic.
Rec'd--May 7, 2006.
Est. Value--$65.
Disposition--Archives
Foreign.
Vice President and Mrs. Cheney....... Green leather album His Royal Highness Non-acceptance would
with photographs. Prince Turki Al- cause embarrassment to
Rec'd--May 17, 2006. Faisal, Embassy of the donor and U.S.
Est. Value--$180. Kingdom of Saudi Government.
Disposition--Archives Arabia.
Foreign. Two bottles
of Fawah perfume.
Rec'd--May 17, 2006.
Est. Value--$108.
Disposition--Handled
pursuant to Secret
Service policy. Silver
cufflinks and necklace
with the Saudi crest.
Rec'd--May 17, 2006.
Est. Value--$125.
Disposition--Archives
Foreign.
Vice President and Mrs. Cheney....... White cotton tablecloth Her Excellency Begum Non-acceptance would
with cutwork Sehba Musharraf, First cause embarrassment to
embroidery. Rec'd-- Lady of Pakistan. donor and U.S.
October 5, 2006. Est. Government.
Value--$30.
Disposition--Archives
Foreign. Black
shantung silk fabric
with machine
embroidery, jet beads,
and sequins. Rec'd--
October 5, 2006. Est.
Value--$200.
Disposition--Archives
Foreign. Ruby bracelet
on sterling silver
backing. Rec'd--
October 5, 2006. Est.
Value--$200.
Disposition--Archives
Foreign.
Vice President and Mrs. Cheney....... Coffee set including His Majesty King Non-acceptance would
cups, bowls, Abdullah II bin al cause embarrassment to
canisters, and glass Hussein of the donor and U.S.
tray. Rec'd--December Hashemite Kingdom of Government.
29, 2006. Est. Value-- Jordan.
$375. Disposition--
Archives Foreign.
Vice President's Staff David Hermes white and yellow His Majesty Abdallah Non-acceptance would
Addington, Assistant to the gold watch. Rec'd-- Bin Abd al-Aziz, Al cause embarrassment to
President and Chief of Staff to the January 16, 2006. Est. Saud Custodian of the donor and U.S.
Vice President. Value--$3625. Two Holy Mosques, King Government.
Disposition--General of the Kingdom of
Services Saudi Arabia.
Administration.
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Vice President's Staff Charles Hermes white gold His Majesty Abdallah Non-acceptance would
Durkin, Personal Aide to the Vice watch. Rec'd--January Bin Abd al-Aziz, Al cause embarrassment to
President. 16, 2006. Est. Value-- Saud Custodian of the donor and U.S.
$1360. Disposition-- Two Holy Mosques, King Government.
General Services of the Kingdom of
Administration. Saudi Arabia.
Vice President's Staff John Hannah, Hermes white and yellow His Majesty Abdallah Non-acceptance would
Assistant to the Vice President for gold watch. Rec'd-- Bin Abd al-Aziz, Al cause embarrassment to
National Security Affairs. January 16, 2006. Est. Saud Custodian of the donor and U.S.
Value--$3625. Two Holy Mosques, King Government.
Disposition--General of the Kingdom of
Services Saudi Arabia.
Administration.
Vice President's Staff Lea Anne Hermes white and yellow His Majesty Abdallah Non-acceptance would
McBride, Assistant to the Vice gold watch. Rec'd-- Bin Abd al-Aziz, Al cause embarrassment to
President for Communications. January 16, 2006. Est. Saud Custodian of the donor and U.S.
Value--$3625. Two Holy Mosques, King Government.
Disposition--General of the Kingdom of
Services Saudi Arabia.
Administration.
Vice President's Staff Troy Hermes white and yellow His Majesty Abdallah Non-acceptance would
McNichols, Assistant to the Vice gold watch. Rec'd-- Bin Abd al-Aziz, Al cause embarrassment to
President and Director of Advance. January 16, 2006. Est. Saud Custodian of the donor and U.S.
Value--$3625. Two Holy Mosques, King Government.
Disposition--General of the Kingdom of
Services Saudi Arabia.
Administration.
Vice President's Staff Derrick Eterna watch with His Majesty Abdallah Non-acceptance would
Morgan, Assistant to the Vice stainless steel band. Bin Abd al-Aziz, Al cause embarrassment to
President for Special Projects and Rec'd--January 16, Saud Custodian of the donor and U.S.
Staff Secretary. 2006. Est. Value-- Two Holy Mosques, King Government.
$2170. Disposition-- of the Kingdom of
General Services Saudi Arabia.
Administration.
Vice President's Staff Samantha Shearling-lined Arabic His Majesty Abdallah Non-acceptance would
Ravich, Deputy Assistant to the Vice wool coat. Rec'd-- Bin Abd al-Aziz, Al cause embarrassment to
President for National Security January 16, 2006. Est. Saud Custodian of the donor and U.S.
Affairs. Value--$600. Two Holy Mosques, King Government.
Disposition--General of the Kingdom of
Services Saudi Arabia.
Administration. Black
leather artist's
portfolio. Rec'd--
January 16, 2006. Est.
Value--$121.
Disposition--General
Services
Administration. Chanel
watch with diamonds.
Rec'd--January 16,
2006. Est. Value--
$3900. Disposition--
General Services
Administration.
Vice President's Staff Samantha Red wool and cotton rug General Abdul Rahim Non-acceptance would
Ravich, Deputy Assistant to the Vice of Afghan origin. Wardak Minister of cause embarrassment to
President for National Security Rec'd--November 16, Defense Islamic donor and U.S.
Affairs. 2006. Est. Value-- Republic of Government.
$400. Disposition-- Afghanistan.
General Services
Administration.
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AGENCY: Department of State
[Report of tangible gifts]
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Gift, date of
acceptance on behalf of
Name and title of person accepting the U.S. Government, Identity of foreign Circumstances
the gift on behalf of the U.S. estimated value, and donor and government justifying acceptance
Government current disposition or
location
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Condoleezza Rice, Secretary of State. Large Painting of The Right Honorable Non-acceptance would
Junkanoo Band and Perry G. Christie, have caused
dancers, Painted by M.P., Prime Minister embarrassment to donor
the U.S. Ambassador's of the Commonwealth of and U.S. Government.
Body Guard, Clifford The Bahamas.
Pernander. Rec'd--
March 23, 2006. Est.
Value--$550. Location--
Official Use for the
Department of State
Museum.
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Condoleezza Rice, Secretary of State. White Gold and Diamond Abdallah bin Abd al- Non-acceptance would
Necklace, Earrings, Aziz Al Saud, have caused
Bracelet, and Ring. Custodian of the Two embarrassment to donor
Rec'd--February 6, Holy Mosques, King of and U.S. Government.
2006. Est. Value-- the Kingdom of Saudi
$20,000. Disposition-- Arabia.
Transferred to General
Services
Administration.
Condoleezza Rice, Secretary of State. Black Silk Handbag by His Excellency Mr. Non-acceptance would
Hager Design and Silk Peter John Michelson, have caused
Shawl by Hager Design. Ambassador embarrassment to donor
Rec'd--July 27, 2006. Extraordinary and and U.S. Government.
Est. Value--$330. Plenipotentiary of the
Disposition--Transferr Kingdom of Cambodia.
ed to General Services
Administration.
Condoleezza Rice, Secretary of State. Decorative Orb on stand Chinese General Guo, Non-acceptance would
(Crystal Ball) hand Ranking Vice Chairman-- have caused
painted with a picture Central Military embarrassment to donor
of The Secretary of Commission, China. and U.S. Government.
State inside. Rec'd--
July 18, 2006. Est.
Value--$800. Location--
Official Use for the
Department of State
Museum.
Condoleezza Rice, Secretary of State. Book: Moscow; His Excellency Sergey Non-acceptance would
Photographs by Nikolan Lavrov, Minister of have caused
Rakhmanov and framed Foreign Affairs of the embarrassment to donor
print: Spasskaya Russian Federation. and U.S. Government.
Tower, 19th century.
Received--June 29,
2006. Est. Value--
$500. Location--
Official Use in
Secretary Rice's
Office.
Condoleezza Rice, Secretary of State. Table Runner of Idrija His Excellency Janez Non-acceptance would
Bobbin Lace. Rec'd-- Jansa, Prime Minister have caused
July 11, 2006. Est. of the Republic of embarrassment to donor
Value--$380. Location-- Slovenia. and U.S. Government.
Official Use for the
Department of State
Museum.
Condoleezza Rice, Secretary of State. Silver Bowl. Rec'd-- Field Marshall Hussein Non-acceptance would
March 6, 2006. Est. Tantawi. Commander in have caused
Value--$420. Location-- the Chief of the embarrassment to donor
Official Use in the Egyptian Armed Forces and U.S. Government.
Office of the Chief of and Minister of
Protocol. Defense of Egypt.
Condoleezza Rice, Secretary of State. Medium sized rust His Excellency Pervez Non-acceptance would
colored rug with tan Musharraf, President have caused
fringe. Rec'd--April of the Islamic embarrassment to donor
5, 2006. Est. Value-- Republic of Pakistan. and U.S. Government.
$400. Location--
Official Use in the
Office of the Chief of
Protocol.
Condoleezza Rice, Secretary of State. Two Silk Scarves. His Excellency Silvio Non-acceptance would
Rec'd--February 23, Berlusconi, President have caused
2006. Est. Value-- of the Council of embarrassment to donor
$400. Location-- Ministers of the and U.S. Government.
Official Use in the Italian Republic.
Department of State
Museum.
Condoleezza Rice, Secretary of State. Gold Pin and Hermes Her Excellency Dora Non-acceptance would
Scarf. Rec'd--March Bakoyannis, Minister have caused
23, 2006. Est. Value-- of Foreign Affairs of embarrassment to donor
$500. Location-- the Hellenic Republic. and U.S. Government.
Official Use in the
Department of State
Museum.
Condoleezza Rice, Secretary of State. Hermes Scarf; His Excellency Saad Non-acceptance would
oversized. Rec'd-- Hariri, Member of have caused
January 26, 2006. Est. Parliament, Republic embarrassment to donor
Value--$400. of Lebanon. and U.S. Government.
Disposition--Transferr
ed to General Services
Administration.
Condoleezza Rice, Secretary of State. Personalized Silver General Omar Soliman, Non-acceptance would
Box. Rec'd--February Director of the have caused
22, 2006. Est. Value-- Egyptian General embarrassment to donor
$420. Location-- Intelligence Service. and U.S. Government.
Official Use in the
Department of State
Museum.
Condoleezza Rice, Secretary of State. Perfume and Incense in His Royal Highness Non-acceptance would
Wood Box. Rec'd-- Prince Saud Al Faisal, have caused
February 22, 2006. Minister of Foreign embarrassment to donor
Est. Value--$550. Affairs of the Kingdom and U.S. Government.
Disposition--Transferr of Saudi Arabia.
ed to General Services
Administration.
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Condoleezza Rice, Secretary of State. Gold Replica of the His Excellency Sheikh Non-acceptance would
Maqta Bridge Fort. Abdullah bin Zayed Al have caused
Rec'd--February 23, Nahyan, Minister of embarrassment to donor
2006. Est. Value-- Foreign Affairs of the and U.S. Government.
$650. Location-- United Arab Emirates.
Official Use in the
Department of State
Museum.
Condoleezza Rice, Secretary of State. Gold Plated silver His Excellency Kostas Non-acceptance would
Pendant; accompanied Karamanlis, Prime have caused
by official Minister of the embarrassment to donor
certificate. Rec'd-- Hellenic Republic and U.S. Government.
April 25, 2006. Est. (Greece).
Value--$390. Location--
Official Use in the
Department of State
Museum.
Condoleezza Rice, Secretary of State. Book: Ludwig Van His Excellency Frank- Non-acceptance would
Beethoven, with rare Walter Steinmeier, have caused
Offenbach reprints of Minister of Foreign embarrassment to donor
Beethoven's piano Affairs of the Federal and U.S. Government.
sonatas. Rec'd--April Republic of Germany.
4, 2006. Est. Value--
$430. Location--
Official Use in
Secretary Rice's
Office.
Condoleezza Rice, Secretary of State. One bottle of perfume, His Excellency Yousuf Non-acceptance would
one bottle of incense, bin Alawi bin have caused
and book: The Land of Abdullah, Minister embarrassment to donor
Incense. Rec'd--May Responsible for and U.S. Government.
12, 2006. Est. Value-- Foreign Affairs of the
$495. Disposition-- Sultanate of Oman.
Transferred to General
Services
Administration.
Condoleezza Rice, Secretary of State. Large tan/neutral rug. His Excellency Pervez Non-acceptance would
Rec'd--March 4, 2006. Musharraf, President have caused
Est. Value--$500. of the Islamic embarrassment to donor
Location--Official Use Republic of Pakistan. and U.S. Government.
in Office of the Chief
of Protocol.
Condoleezza Rice, Secretary of State. Book: Twentieth Century The Honorable Mangala Non-acceptance would
Impressions of Ceylon. Samaraweera, Minister have caused
Rec'd--January 5, of Foreign Affairs and embarrassment to donor
2006. Est. Value-- Minister of Ports and and U.S. Government.
$340. Location-- Aviation of the
Official Use in Office Democratic Socialist
of the Chief of Republic of Sri Lanka.
Protocol.
Condoleezza Rice, Secretary of State. Large framed portrait Her Excellency Ellen Non-acceptance would
of Secretary Rice, and Johnson Sirleaf, have caused
a light blue quilt President of the embarrassment to donor
with inscription. Republic of Liberia. and U.S. Government.
Rec'd--March 21, 2006.
Est. Value--$1,400.
Location--Official Use
in the Department of
State Museum.
Condoleezza Rice, Secretary of State. Large red leather His Excellency Line El Non-acceptance would
jewelry type box full Abidine Ben Ali, have caused
of dates, 8 bottles of President of the embarrassment to donor
olive oil, and six Republic of Tunisia. and U.S. Government.
bottles of wine.
Rec'd--December 21,
2006. Est. Value--
$381. Disposition--
Pending transfer to
General Services
Administration.
Condoleezza Rice, Secretary of State. Baccarat Crystal Vase. His Excellency Philippe Non-acceptance would
Rec'd--May 10, 2006. Douste-Blazy, Minister have caused
Est. Value--$780. of Foreign Affairs of embarrassment to donor
Disposition--Pending the French Republic. and U.S. Government.
transfer to General
Services
Administration.
Condoleezza Rice, Secretary of State. Wooden Box with red His Excellency Sergey Non-acceptance would
velvet lining, 7 hand Ivanov Minister of have caused
painted framed china Defense for the embarrassment to donor
discs with enamel Russian Federation. and U.S. Government.
paintings of Russian
Churches. Rec'd--
October 31, 2006. Est.
Value--$525.
Disposition--Pending
transfer to General
Services
Administration.
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Condoleezza Rice, Secretary of State. Multi-colored orange His Excellency Clemente Non-acceptance would
and green print Mastella, Minister of have caused
chiffon silk scarf Justice of the Italian embarrassment to donor
with turquoise Republic. and U.S. Government.
embroidery by
Sanseverino Napoli,
and black pebble
leather draw string
tote with white
stitching and handles.
Rec'd--October 23,
2006. Est. Value--
$675. Disposition--
Pending transfer to
General Services
Administration.
Condoleezza Rice, Secretary of State. Two crystal vases, and The Honorable Peter Non-acceptance would
two crystal candle MacKay, P.C., M.P., have caused
stick holders. Rec'd-- Minister of Foreign embarrassment to donor
September 12, 2006. Affairs of Canada. and U.S. Government.
Est. Value--$370.
Disposition--Pending
transfer to General
Services
Administration.
Condoleezza Rice, Secretary of State. Two silk scarves, silk Mrs. Ani Bambang Non-acceptance would
with metallic threads, Yudhoyono, Spouse of have caused
one carry silk bag, the President of embarrassment to donor
one zippered clutch, Indonesia. and U.S. Government.
one piece of green
silk, and one brooch.
Rec'd--November 20,
2006. Est. Value--
$320. Disposition--
Pending transfer to
General Services
Administration.
Condoleezza Rice, Secretary of State. 18k White gold and Custodian of the Two Non-acceptance would
diamond earrings, Holy Mosques, Abdallah have caused
necklace, ring and bin Abd al-Aziz Al embarrassment to donor
bracelet. Rec'd-- Saud, King of the and U.S. Government.
October 2, 2006. Est. Kingdom of Saudi
Value--$12,000. Arabia.
Disposition--Pending
transfer to General
Services
Administration.
Condoleezza Rice, Secretary of State. Pottery Vase. Rec'd-- His Excellency Pham Gia Non-acceptance would
November 16, 2006. Khiem, Deputy Prime have caused
Est. Value--$385. Minister and Minister embarrassment to donor
Disposition--Pending of Foreign Affairs of and U.S. Government.
transfer to General the Socialist Republic
Services of Vietnam.
Administration.
Condoleezza Rice, Secretary of State. Afghan Rug. Rec'd-- His Excellency Hamid Non-acceptance would
October 16, 2006. Est. Karzai, President of have caused
Value--$800. the Islamic Republic embarrassment to donor
Disposition--Pending of Afghanistan. and U.S. Government.
transfer to General
Services
Administration.
Condoleezza Rice, Secretary of State. Yellow plaque--water Mr. Le Hoang Quan, Non-acceptance would
lilies and leaves, Chairman, Ho Chi Minh have caused
with presentation City People's embarrassment to donor
name. Rec'd--November Committee. and U.S. Government.
19, 2006. Est. Value--
$450. Disposition--
Pending transfer to
General Services
Administration.
Condoleezza Rice, Secretary of State. Two beaded lamp shades, Mrs. Begum Sehba Non-acceptance would
two beaded/embroidered Musharraf, Wife of the have caused
photo frames, two President of Pakistan. embarrassment to donor
beaded/embroidered and U.S. Government.
pillow cases, sterling
jewelry set with
earrings, ring,
necklace--semi-
precious stones, raw
silk. Received--
October 11, 2006. Est.
Value--$550.
Disposition--Pending
transfer to General
Services
Administration.
Condoleezza Rice, Secretary of State. Rug: earth tones in His Excellency Hamid Non-acceptance would
burgundy bag. Rec'd-- Karzai, President of have caused
August 15, 2006. Est. the Islamic Republic embarrassment to donor
Value--$1,100. of Afghanistan. and U.S. Government.
Disposition--Pending
transfer to General
Services
Administration.
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Technical Sergeant Heaton, Project 21K Gold bracelets with Employees of Rabban Al- Non-acceptance would
and Contracting Office, Management gems, 21 inch, 21 Safina, Baghdad, Iraq. have caused
Office Baghdad. inch, 21K gold embarrassment to donor
necklace, Mans gold and U.S. Government.
ring, and 5 gold
coins. Rec'd--August
2004. Reported--
December 26, 2006.
Est. Value--$2,675.
Disposition--Transferr
ed to General Services
Administration.
Philip D. Zelikow, Counselor of the 3 x 5 ft Persian Rug/ His Excellency Jalal Non-acceptance would
Department of State. Wall hanging. Main Talabani, President of have caused
colors: blue, pink, the Republic of Iraq. embarrassment to donor
and yellow. Rec'd-- and U.S. Government.
October 10, 2006. Est.
Value--$1,500.
Disposition--Pending
transfer to General
Services
Administration.
Ambassador James Jeffries, Deputy 22K gold and gems Government Official of Non-acceptance would
Chief of Mission, Baghdad, Iraq. (pearls and precious Baghdad, Iraq; Unknown. have caused
gems) jewelry suite embarrassment to donor
that includes and U.S. Government.
necklace, bracelet,
earrings and ring.
Rec'd--December 26,
2006. Est. Value--
$1,800. Disposition--
Transferred to General
Services
Administration.
Elizabeth Cheney, Principal Deputy Set of tear drop topaz Amal Mudallali, Non-acceptance would
Assistant Secretary, Near Eastern gemstone earrings by Advisor, Government of have caused
Affairs. H. Stern. Rec'd-- Lebanon. embarrassment to donor
February 27, 2006. and U.S. Government.
Est. Value--$350.
Disposition--Transferr
ed to General Services
Administration.
Elizabeth Cheney, Principal Deputy Two Hermes silk Saad Hariri, Member of Non-acceptance would
Assistant Secretary, Near Eastern scarves; ($450 each). Parliament of the have caused
Affairs. Rec'd--January 24, Republic of Lebanon. embarrassment to donor
2006. Est. Value-- and U.S. Government.
$900. Disposition--
Transferred to General
Services
Administration.
Robert B. Zoellick, Deputy Secretary Agate horse with monkey Xi Jinping, Secretary Non-acceptance would
of State. on its back. Rec'd-- of the CPC (Communist have caused
January 2005. Party of China) embarrassment to donor
Reported--May 26, Zhejiang Provincial and U.S. Government.
2006. Est. Value-- Committee.
$550. Disposition--
Transferred to General
Services
Administration.
Elizabeth Dibble, Deputy Assistant Ladies Cartier silver Saad Hariri, Member of Non-acceptance would
Secretary. and gold watch. Rec'd-- the Lebanese have caused
March 7, 2006. Est. Parliament. embarrassment to donor
Value--$2,100. and U.S. Government.
Disposition--Transferr
ed to General Services
Administration.
Ryan C. Crocker, Ambassador to Iraq, Set of six 21K gold Government Official of Non-acceptance would
on behalf of U.S. Embassy Baghdad bracelets with rope Baghdad, Iraq; Unknown. have caused
Official (Unknown). design. Rec'd--2005 or embarrassment to donor
Before. Reported--May and U.S. Government.
26, 2006. Est. Value--
$1,578. Disposition--
Transferred to General
Services
Administration.
Ryan C. Crocker, Ambassador to Iraq, Jewelry Set: 21K gold Government Official of Non-acceptance would
on behalf of U.S. Embassy Baghdad and cubic zirconium, Baghdad, Iraq; Unknown. have caused
Official (Unknown). necklace, bracelet, embarrassment to donor
earrings, and ring in and U.S. Government.
wooden box--ribbon
design. Rec'd--2005 or
Before. Reported--May
26, 2006. Est. Value--
$1,020. Disposition--
Transferred to General
Services
Administration.
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Ryan C. Crocker, Ambassador to Iraq, Candino Swiss Watch-- Government Official of Non-acceptance would
on behalf of U.S. Embassy Baghdad sapphire, gold band Baghdad, Iraq; Unknown. have caused
Official (Unknown). and gold face, in blue embarrassment to donor
jewelry box. Rec'd-- and U.S. Government.
2005 or Before.
Reported--May 26,
2006. Est. Value--
$1,850. Disposition--
Transferred to General
Services
Administration.
Christopher J. Amyes, Resident Agent- Two Men's Watches: 1-- Sheikh Tamin bin Hamad Non-acceptance would
in-charge, Phoenix Resident Office. Men's Pippo moon watch Al-Thani, Heir have caused
encrusted with Apparent, Royal family embarrassment to donor
diamonds ($3,700) and of Qatar. and U.S. Government.
2--Men's Rolex
Explorer--stainless
steel ($3,300). Rec'd--
September 21, 2006.
Est. Value--$7,000.
Disposition--Transferr
ed to General Services
Administration.
Gamal Halal, Interpreter, United Tiffany & Co. sterling Abdallah bin Abd al- Non-acceptance would
States Consult Jeddah. silver watch. Rec'd-- Aziz Al Saud, have caused
October 2, 2006. Est. Custodian of the Two embarrassment to donor
Value--$1,400. Holy Mosques, King of and U.S. Government.
Disposition--Transferr the Kingdom of Saudi
ed to General Services Arabia.
Administration.
Kathleen T. Kerr, Political Officer, Gio Monaco Watch. Abdallah bin Abd al- Non-acceptance would
GSO (General Services Officer). Rec'd--March 10, 2006. Aziz Al Saud, have caused
Est. Value--$22,000. Custodian of the Two embarrassment to donor
Disposition--Transferr Holy Mosques, King of and U.S. Government.
ed to General Services the Kingdom of Saudi
Administration. Arabia.
Sean McCormack, Assistant Secretary Tiffany & Co. sterling Abdallah bin Abd al- Non-acceptance would
for Public Affairs and Spokesman. silver watch. Rec'd-- Aziz Al Saud, have caused
October 2, 2006. Est. Custodian of the Two embarrassment to donor
Value--$1,400. Holy Mosques, King of and U.S. Government.
Disposition--Transferr the Kingdom of Saudi
ed to General Services Arabia.
Administration.
David Welch, Assistant Secretary for Tiffany & Co. Watch, Abdallah bin Abd al- Non-acceptance would
Near Eastern Affairs. 18k gold with black Aziz Al Saud, have caused
alligator band. Rec'd-- Custodian of the Two embarrassment to donor
October 2, 2006. Est. Holy Mosques, King of and U.S. Government.
Value--$3,200. the Kingdom of Saudi
Disposition--Transferr Arabia.
ed to General Services
Administration.
Michael Gfoeller, Deputy Chief of Bedat & Co. No. 8 Watch Abdallah bin Abd al- Non-acceptance would
Mission, Saudi Arabia. inside silver box with Aziz Al Saud, have caused
inscription. Rec'd-- Custodian of the Two embarrassment to donor
December 19, 2005. Holy Mosques, King of and U.S. Government.
Reported--January 1, the Kingdom of Saudi
2007. Est. Value-- Arabia.
$525. Disposition--
Pending transfer to
General Services
Administration.
Mrs. Elinor LeBaron, Wife of the Necklace and Earring Madame Marieme Fall Non-acceptance would
Ambassador to Mauritania. Set. Rec'd--August 10, Mint Koyeimel, have caused
2006. Est. Value-- Director General of embarrassment to donor
$335. Disposition-- Sapad, Mauritania. and U.S. Government.
Pending transfer to
General Services
Administration.
Chase Untermeyer, US Ambassador to Epos Automatic Watch. Major General Hamad Al- Non-acceptance would
Qatar. Rec'd--May 14, 2005. Attiyah, Chief of have caused
Reported--May 31, Staff, Qatari Armed embarrassment to donor
2007. Est. Value-- Forces. and U.S. Government.
$989. Disposition--
Pending transfer to
General Services
Administration.
Chase Untermeyer, US Ambassador to Paco Rabanne Gift Set Major General Hamad Al- Non-acceptance would
Qatar. including Watch, Attiyah, Chief of have caused
Wallet, Cufflinks, and Staff, Qatari Armed embarrassment to donor
a pen. Rec'd--2005. Forces. and U.S. Government.
Reported--May 31,
2007. Est. Value--
$385. Location--
Official Use; On
Permanent Display in
the U.S. Consulate
General Frankfurt
Office Building.
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Diana Untermeyer, Spouse of Hermes leather horse His Highness Sheikh Non-acceptance would
Ambassador Chase Untermeyer. saddle. Rec'd--October Hamad Bin Khalifa Al- have caused
21, 2005. Reported-- Thani, Amir of the embarrassment to donor
2007. Est. Value-- State of Qatar. and U.S. Government.
$4,300. Disposition--
Transferred to General
Services
Administration.
Elly Untermeyer, Daughter of Hermes leather horse His Highness Sheikh Non-acceptance would
Ambassador Chase Untermeyer. saddle. Rec'd--October Hamad Bin Khalifa Al- have caused
21, 2005. Reported-- Thani, Amir of the embarrassment to donor
2007. Est. Value-- State of Qatar. and U.S. Government.
$4,300. Disposition--
Transferred to General
Services
Administration.
Eric James Donelan, Special Agent, DS/ Clerc Stainless Steel His Excellency Nassir Non-acceptance would
FLD/NYFO/PL. Silver Scuba Watch Abdulaziz, Ambassador have caused
with Blue Face, to the United Nations embarrassment to donor
Fluorescent dials, and of the Country of and U.S. Government.
sapphire crystal Qatar.
glass. Rec'd--
September 21, 2006.
Est. Value--$1,200.
Disposition--Pending
transfer to General
Services
Administration.
James C. Oberwetter, US Ambassador to Gio Monoco Watch. Abdallah bin Abd al- Non-acceptance would
Saudi Arabia. Rec'd--June 27, 2006. Aziz Al Saud, have caused
Est. Value--$1,200. Custodian of the Two embarrassment to donor
Disposition--Pending Holy Mosques, King of and U.S. Government.
transfer to General the Kingdom of Saudi
Services Arabia.
Administration.
James C. Oberwetter, US Ambassador to Tiffany & Co. Men's Abdallah bin Abd al- Non-acceptance would
Saudi Arabia. Sterling Silver Watch. Aziz Al Saud, have caused
Rec'd--October 3, Custodian of the Two embarrassment to donor
2006. Est. Value-- Holy Mosques, King of and U.S. Government.
$3,800. Disposition-- the Kingdom of Saudi
Pending transfer to Arabia.
General Services
Administration.
James Oberwetter, U.S. Ambassador to Vittorio Vercelli Government Official, Non-acceptance would
Saudi Arabia. watch, wallet and key Saudi Arabia, Unknown. have caused
chain set. Rec'd-- embarrassment to donor
2004. Reported--2006. and U.S. Government.
Est. Value--$450.
Disposition--Transferr
ed to General Services
Administration.
James Oberwetter, U.S. Ambassador to S.J. Dupon pen and His Royal Highness Non-acceptance would
Saudi Arabia. lighter set. Rec'd-- Abdallah bin Abd al- have caused
February 12, 2004. Aziz Al Saud, Crown embarrassment to donor
Reported--2006. Est. Prince of the Kingdom and U.S. Government.
Value--$750. of Saudi Arabia.
Disposition--Transferr
ed to General Services
Administration.
Mrs. Anita Oberwetter, Wife of the Perfume Set in White The half sister of Non-acceptance would
U.S. Ambassador to Saudi Arabia. case with red velvet Abdallah bin Abd al- have caused
lining ($92); 18K Gold Aziz Al Saud, embarrassment to donor
Earrings ($76); 21K Custodian of the Two and U.S. Government.
gold jewelry set; Holy Mosques, King of
ring, necklace, the Kingdom of Saudi
earrings ($232). Arabia.
Rec'd--November, 2006.
Est. Value--$400.
Disposition--Pending
transfer to General
Services
Administration.
Ambassador Donald Burnham Ensenat, Bank of Kuwait Gold His Highness Shaykh Non-acceptance would
U.S. Chief of Protocol. Coin. Rec'd--September Saad al-Abdullah al- have caused
12, 2003. Reported-- Salim Al Sabah, Prime embarrassment to donor
2006. Est. Value-- Minister of the State and U.S. Government.
$1,020. Disposition-- of Kuwait.
Pending transfer to
General Services
Administration.
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Ambassador Donald Burnham Ensenat; Brown Leather basket His Excellency Shaukat Non-acceptance would
U.S. Chief of Protocol. weave Western Saddle Aziz; Prime Minister have caused
with separate Western of the Islamic embarrassment to donor
small brass plaque, Republic of Pakistan. and U.S. Government.
leather bridle, and
orange and blue plaid
horse blanket. Rec'd--
April 2006. Est.
Value--$1,000.
Disposition--Returned
to Donor; Embassy of
the Islamic Republic
of Pakistan.
Ambassador Donald Ensenat, Chief of Set of 6 gold coins His Excellency Sabah Al- Non-acceptance would
Protocol. from the Central Bank Ahmad Al-Jaber Al- have caused
of Kuwait. Rec'd--July Saba, Prime Minister embarrassment to donor
7, 2005. Reported-- of the State of Kuwait. and U.S. Government.
2006. Est. Value--
$500. Disposition--
Transferred to General
Services
Administration.
Mrs. Elaine Neumann, Wife of the U.S. Jewelry Set: yellow and Sheika Sabika Bint Non-acceptance would
Ambassador to Bahrain. white gold necklace, Ibrahim Al Khalifa, have caused
earrings and ring. wife of the King of embarrassment to donor
Rec'd--June 2004. Bahrain. and U.S. Government.
Reported--February
2007. Est. Value--
$1,960. Disposition--
Pending transfer to
General Services
Administration.
Jo Ellen Powell, Consul General, Framed Print by local Werner Sigmund, Chief Non-acceptance would
Germany. German Artist Gerd Executive Officer, have caused
Kehrer. Rec'd--October International Bund; embarrassment to donor
19, 2006. Est. Value-- Germany. and U.S. Government.
$1,035. Location--
Retained for Official
Use at U.S. Consulate
General Residence in
Frankfurt, Germany.
Abigail Friedman, Consul General Inuit Carving. Rec'd-- Karen Fingas, Director, Non-acceptance would
Quebec City. December 20, 2006. Community and Economic have caused
Est. Value--$800. Development, embarrassment to donor
Location--Retained for Government of Nunavut. and U.S. Government.
Official Use at U.S.
Consulate General
Residence in Quebec
City, Canada.
James Pardew, U.S. Ambassador to Icon: Glass and Ceramic His Excellency Nikolay Non-acceptance would
Bulgaria, on behalf of the Embassy, Mosaic by Starvi Svinarov, Minister of have caused
Sofia, Bulgaria. Kalinov. Rec'd-- Defense of the embarrassment to donor
December 14, 2004. Republic of Bulgaria. and U.S. Government.
Reported--2006. Est.
Value--$450. Location--
Official Use; Office
of the Chief of
Protocol.
John Ordway, U.S. Ambassador to Crystal Bottle of His Excellency Non-acceptance would
Kazakhstan. Baiterek Cognac-Bottle Akhetzhan Yesimov, have caused
in replica of Astana Minister of embarrassment to donor
Tower--all inside Agriculture of the and U.S. Government.
wooden case. Rec'd-- Republic of Kazakhstan.
July 27, 2006. Est.
Value--$450. Location--
Official Use; On
display in atrium at
Embassy in Kazakhstan.
John Ordway, U.S. Ambassador to Chinese Coins-- His Excellency Zhang Non-acceptance would
Kazakhstan. Collector Antique Ziyun, Chinese have caused
coins. Rec'd--February Ambassador to embarrassment to donor
21, 2006. Est. Value-- Kazakhstan. and U.S. Government.
$350. Disposition--
Pending transfer to
General Services
Administration.
Todd Burkes, Assistant to RSD Watch, men's Candino, RSD Staff (Refugee Non-acceptance would
(Refugee Status Determination), gold Swiss-made-Taurus Status Determination), have caused
Sofia. sapphire model. Rec'd-- Republic of Bulgaria. embarrassment to donor
May 2, 2006. Est. and U.S. Government.
Value--$323.
Disposition--Transferr
ed to General Services
Administration.
Richard A. Boucher, Consul General, Gold and diamond tie Government Official, Non-acceptance would
on behalf of the American Consulate pin. Rec'd--Prior July Hong Kong, the have caused
in Hong Kong; Unknown. 2002. Reported--April People's Republic of embarrassment to donor
2006. Est. Value-- China; Unknown. and U.S. Government.
$325. Disposition--
Transferred to General
Services
Administration.
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Richard A. Boucher, Consul General, Blue Hermes Scarf. Government Official, Non-acceptance would
on behalf of the American Consulate Rec'd--Prior July Hong Kong, the have caused
in Hong Kong; Unknown. 2002. Reported--April People's Republic of embarrassment to donor
2006. Est. Value-- China; Unknown. and U.S. Government.
$320. Disposition--
Transferred to General
Services
Administration.
Richard A. Boucher, Consul General of Baccarat Crystal Piece Government Official, Non-acceptance would
the American Consulate in Hong Kong. for 1997 turnover of Hong Kong, the have caused
Hong Kong to China. People's Republic of embarrassment to donor
Rec'd--Prior July China; Unknown. and U.S. Government.
2002. Reported--April
2006. Est. Value--
$900. Disposition--
Transferred to General
Services
Administration.
Richard A. Boucher, Consul General of Mount Blanc Pen with Government Official, Non-acceptance would
the American Consulate in Hong Kong. Name engraved. Rec'd-- Hong Kong, the have caused
Prior July 2002. People's Republic of embarrassment to donor
Reported--April 2006. China; Unknown. and U.S. Government
Est. Value--$305.
Disposition--Transferr
ed to General Services
Administration.
George H. Atkinson, Science and Craft: Framed Picture. STS Forum (Solutions to Non-acceptance would
Technology Adviser to the Secretary. Rec'd--September 15, Satisfaction--Logistic have caused
2006. Est. Value-- s Forum), Hong Kong, embarrassment to donor
$900. Disposition-- the People's Republic and U.S. Government.
Pending transfer to of China.
General Services
Administration.
Gary Grappo, United States Ambassador Amber Glass Horse Head. Sheikh Saud Bahwan, Non-acceptance would
to the Sultanate of Oman, on behalf Rec'd--May 2006. Est. Tribal Sheikh, have caused
of the U.S. Embassy in Muscat. Value--$2,361. Sultanate of Oman. embarrassment to donor
Location--Official and U.S. Government.
Use, DMR, Embassy
Muscat.
John Campbell, United States Book: ``Flora de la Alfonso Manuel Non-acceptance would
Ambassador to Nigeria. Real Expedicion Portabales Vazquez, have caused
Botanica del Nuevo Ambassador, Embassy of embarrassment to donor
Reino de Grananda'' by Spain to Nigeria. and U.S. Government.
Jose Celestino. Rec'd--
December, 2005.
Reported--2007. Est.
Value--$660.
Disposition--Transferr
ed to General Services
Administration.
Clark T. Randt, Jr., United States Crystal Obelisk on a Government Official Non-acceptance would
Ambassador to the People's Republic wooden stand that is a from the Chinese have caused
of China, on behalf of the U.S. replica of an antique Ministry of Defense; embarrassment to donor
Embassy Beijing. Chinese decoration. the People's Republic and U.S. Government.
Rec'd--July 13, 2006. of China, Unknown.
Est. Value--$400.
Location--Retained for
Official Use, in
display at
Ambassador's Residence.
Clark T. Randt, Jr., United States Theo Fennel Sterling Her Royal Highness Non-acceptance would
Ambassador to the People's Republic Silver Plate 3\3/4\'' Sarah Ferguson, have caused
of China, on behalf of the U.S. in diameter. Rec'd-- Duchess of York. embarrassment to donor
Embassy Beijing. December 5, 2006. Est. and U.S. Government.
Value--$320. Location--
Retained for Official
Use, in display at
Ambassador's Residence.
Meghan O'Sullivan, Special Assistant Silver ewer; 13\1/4\'', His Excellency Adil Non-acceptance would
to the President and Senior Director. silver punch and Mahdi, Deputy have caused
repousse decorated Government Council embarrassment to donor
with figural motifs Member/Deputy and U.S. Government.
and scrolls, bird President of the
head, spout, 20th Republic of Iraq.
Century, 34 oz. Rec'd--
2004 Reported--2006.
Est. Value--$400.
Disposition--Pending
transfer to General
Services
Administration.
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Meghan O'Sullivan, Special Assistant 22K gold and diamond His Excellency Mazud Non-acceptance would
to the President and Senior Director. suite of jewelry, Barzam Governing have caused
Kurdish, including: Council Member of the embarrassment to donor
necklace ($1,250), Republic of Iraq. and U.S. Government.
bracelet ($650),
earrings ($375), and
ring ($250). Rec'd--
2004. Reported--2006.
Est. Value--$2,525.
Disposition--Pending
transfer to General
Services
Administration.
Meghan O'Sullivan, Special Assistant Unframed Painting; oil His Excellency Ahmed Non-acceptance would
to the President and Senior Director. on canvas laid down on Chalabi, Governing have caused
masonite of two men Council Member of the embarrassment to donor
dyeing fabric, by Republic of Iraq. and U.S. Government.
Baran Serwan (born
1968), Iraq, dated
2003, size 19\3/4\'' x
27\5/8\''. Rec'd--
December 2003.
Reported--2006. Est.
Value--$300.
Disposition--Pending
transfer to General
Services
Administration.
Meghan O'Sullivan, Special Assistant Large wool rug, 6' 4'' John Sawers, British Non-acceptance would
to the President and Senior Director. x 3' 8'', red field Senior Representative have caused
with three lozenge to Coalition embarrassment to donor
medallions, blue Provisional Authority and U.S. Government.
astragals, four of the United Kingdom.
borders with ivory
main, Kurdish, late
20th century. Rec'd--
2004. Reported--2006.
Est. Value--$350.
Disposition--Pending
transfer to General
Services
Administration.
Meghan O'Sullivan, Special Assistant Rug with turquoise His Excellency Rowsch Non-acceptance would
to the President and Senior Director. weave: 6' 5'' x 4', Shaways, Deputy have caused
flat weave, ivory Governing Council embarrassment to donor
field with six latch Member, Deputy and U.S. Government.
hook medallions and President of the
overall polychrome Republic of Iraq.
bird and quadruped
motifs, three borders
with salmon main,
Soumak, late 20th
century. Rec'd--2004.
Reported--2006. Est.
Value--$600.
Disposition--Pending
transfer to General
Services
Administration.
Leo Bournes, Information Management Gold watch. Rec'd--2004 Government Official on Non-acceptance would
Officer, on behalf of the U.S. or Before. Reported-- behalf of the Kingdom have caused
Embassy Riyadh. 2006. Est. Value-- of Saudi Arabia, embarrassment to donor
$450. Disposition-- Unknown. and U.S. Government.
Transferred to General
Services
Administration.
Robert Jordan, former United States Large brown briefcase Riyadh, Chamber of Non-acceptance would
Ambassador to Saudi Arabia. by Pierre Cardin. Commerce of the have caused
Rec'd--November 2001. Kingdom of Saudi embarrassment to donor
Reported--2006. Est. Arabia. and U.S. Government.
Value--$650.
Disposition--Transferr
ed to General Services
Administration.
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Ralph Frank, United States Ambassador Seven pen and ink hand His Excellency Bozo Non-acceptance would
to Croatia. drawings: 1. Zlatko Biskupic, Minister of have caused
pen and ink drawing Culture of the embarrassment to donor
``Portrait of a Man Republic of Croatia. and U.S. Government.
and His Alter Ego'';
2. Tinted pen and ink
drawing ``Forrest'' by
Ivan Lackovic Croata;
3. Agua-tinta ``Church
of St. Mark in
Zagreb'' by Hamo
Cavrk; 4. Agua-tinit
``Zagreb Panorama'' by
Hamo Cavrk; 5. Pen and
ink drawing
``Tradition'' by
Vasilije Josip Jordan;
6. Pen and ink drawing
``Couple in Ecstasy''
by Dubravka Babic; 7.
Pen and ink drawing
``Portrait in
Ecstasy'' by Dubravka
Babic. Rec'd--January
12, 2005. Reported--
2007. Est. Value--
$407. Disposition--
Pending transfer to
General Services
Administration.
Ambassador Victoria Nuland, United Computer: Fujitsu/ Conference on North Non-acceptance would
States North Atlantic Treaty Siemens Amilo Pro Atlantic Treaty have caused
Organization. Model V3205 Notebook. Organization and Gulf embarrassment to donor
Rec'd--December 13, Countries, from and U.S. Government.
2006. Est. Value-- Government of Kuwait.
$950. Location--
Retained for Official
Use at the office of
Ambassador Nuland for
the United States
North Atlantic Treaty
Organization.
Lauren Moriarty, U.S. Senior Official Ladies 18K gold and His Excellency Thaksin Non-acceptance would
for APEC, (Asia-Pacific Economic APEC Security Lapel Shinawatra, Prime have caused
Cooperation). Pin. Rec'd--October Minister of the embarrassment to donor
20, 2003 Reported-- Kingdom of Thailand. and U.S. Government.
September 2007. Est.
Value--$485.
Disposition--Pending
transfer to General
Services
Administration.
M. Hanscomb Smith, Political Silk Mowri Afghan Ibrahim Spinzada, Non-acceptance would
Counselor, Embassy Kabul. Carpet, 2 meters x 3 Deputy NSA and have caused
meters. Rec'd--July Engineer, Government embarrassment to donor
16, 2005 Reported-- of Afghanistan. and U.S. Government.
August 2005. Est.
Value--$450. Location--
Official Use in Office
Building at Kabul
Embassy.
John Negroponte, U.S. Ambassador of Silk Rug. Rec'd--March His Excellency Ayed Non-acceptance would
Iraq. 2005 Reported--2005. Allawi, Prime Minister have caused
Est. Value--$1,000. of Iraq. embarrassment to donor
Location--Official Use and U.S. Government.
at Embassy Baghdad in
Executive Offices.
Susan Unruh, Vice Consul General, Women's Swiss Watch, His Royal Highness Non-acceptance would
U.S. Embassy Riyadh. ``Faconnable'' Abdallah bin Abd al- have caused
collection with 39 Aziz Al Saud, Crown embarrassment to donor
diamonds. Rec'd--June Prince of the Kingdom and U.S. Government.
2006. Disposition-- of Saudi Arabia.
Pending Transfer to
General Services
Administration.
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AGENCY: Department of Treasury
[Report of tangible gifts]
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Gift, date of
acceptance on behalf of
Name and title of person accepting the U.S. Government, Identity of foreign Circumstances
the gift on behalf of the U.S. estimated value, and donor and government justifying acceptance
Government current disposition or
location
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Henry M. Paulson, Jr. Secretary of Songyuan crafted white Wu Yi Vice Premier of Non-acceptance would
Treasury. jade abacus. Rec'd-- the State Council have caused
September 20, 2006. Govt. of People's embarrassment to donor
Est. Value--$359. Republic of China. and U.S. Government.
Location--Treasury
retained for Official
Use on October 12,
2006.
Robert M. Kimmitt Deputy Secretary... Louis Cardini Leather Government of Australia Non-acceptance would
Executive Business have caused
Case. Rec'd--November embarrassment to donor
18, 2006. Est. Value-- and U.S. Government.
$450. Location--
Treasury retained for
Official Use on
November 28, 2006.
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AGENCY: Department of Defense
[Report of tangible gifts]
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Gift, date of
acceptance on behalf of
Name and title of person accepting the U.S. Government, Identity of foreign Circumstances
the gift on behalf of the U.S. estimated value, and donor and government justifying acceptance
Government current disposition or
location
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The Honorable Robert Gates, Secretary Rug. Rec'd--December His Excellency Hamid Non-acceptance would
of Defense. 29, 2006. Est. Value-- Karzai, President of cause embarrassment to
$5,600. Disposition-- the Islamic Republic donor and U.S.
Pending transfer to of Afghanistan. Government.
General Services
Administration.
The Honorable Donald H. Rumsfeld, Abstract painting in Their Majesties King Non-acceptance would
Secretary of Defense. Plum & White, Abdullah ll bin Al cause embarrassment to
Decorative Plate by Hussein and Queen donor and U.S.
Rosenthal, Set of 4 Rania, of the Government.
Decorative Boxes, Wood Hashemite Kingdom of
Gift Box. Rec'd-- Jordan.
January 4, 2006. Est.
Value--$385.
Disposition--Pending
transfer to General
Services
Administration.
The Honorable Donald H. Rumsfeld, Small Silver Tree, His Excellency, Non-acceptance would
Secretary of Defense. Country Plaque, Book- Abdelwaheb Abdallah, cause embarrassment to
Image in Stone Tunisia Minister of Foreign donor and U.S.
Mosaic, Olive Oil. Affairs of the Government.
Rec'd--February 14, Republic of Tunisia.
2006. Est. Value--
$345. Disposition--
Pending transfer to
General Services
Administration.
The Honorable Donald H. Rumsfeld, Saber, Case of Wine, 10 His Excellency, Non-acceptance would
Secretary of Defense. Boxes of Dates, Rug Abdelaziz Bouteflika, cause embarrassment to
11'' 8' x 8'' 4'. President of the donor and U.S.
Rec'd--February 14, People's Democratic Government.
2006. Est. Value-- Republic of Algeria.
$2,822. Disposition--
Pending transfer to
General Services
Administration.
The Honorable Donald H. Rumsfeld, Book on Horses, Gold His Majesty, Mohamed Non-acceptance would
Secretary of Defense. Stirrup, Saddle and VI, King of Morocco. cause embarrassment to
accessories, Plaque, donor and U.S.
Cuff links/Accessory Government.
kit. Rec'd--February
14, 2006. Est. Value--
$1,330. Disposition--
Pending transfer to
General Services
Administration.
The Honorable Donald H. Rumsfeld, Silver Bowl, Book-- His Excellency, Driss Non-acceptance would
Secretary of Defense. Marrakesh The Secret Jettou, Prime Minister cause embarrassment to
of its Courtyard. of Morocco. donor and U.S.
Rec'd--February 14, Government.
2006. Est. Value--
$305. Disposition--
Pending transfer to
General Services
Administration.
The Honorable Donald H. Rumsfeld, Gold Bracelet. Rec'd-- Field Marshal Hussein Non-acceptance would
Secretary of Defense. March 7, 2006. Est. Tantawi and Mrs. cause embarrassment to
Value--$775. Wagida Rasem Tantawi, donor and U.S.
Disposition--Pending Minister of Defense of Government.
transfer to General the Arab Republic of
Services Egypt.
Administration.
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The Honorable Donald H. Rumsfeld, Wood Chess Set, His Excellency, Jalal Non-acceptance would
Secretary of Defense. Assorted Treats in a Talabani, President of cause embarrassment to
Wood Box. Rec'd--April the Republic of Iraq. donor and U.S.
26, 2006. Est. Value-- Government.
$425. Disposition--
Pending transfer to
General Services
Administration.
The Honorable Donald H. Rumsfeld, Polished Cotton Rug. His Excellency, Dr. Non-acceptance would
Secretary of Defense. Rec'd--May 15, 2006. Abdullah Abdullah, cause embarrassment to
Est. Value--$650. Minister of Foreign donor and U.S.
Disposition--Pending Affairs of the Islamic Government.
transfer to General Republic of
Services Afghanistan.
Administration.
The Honorable Donald H. Rumsfeld, Vase, Silk Fabric, General Pham Van TRA, Non-acceptance would
Secretary of Defense. Framed Artwork. Rec'd-- Minister of National cause embarrassment to
June 8, 2006. Est. Defense of the donor and U.S.
Value--$1,415. Socialist Republic of Government.
Disposition--Pending Vietnam.
transfer to General
Services
Administration.
The Honorable Donald H. Rumsfeld, Rug, Afghan Robe, Governor Dilbar Jan Non-acceptance would
Secretary of Defense. Turban. Rec'd--July Arnan, Jabol Province, cause embarrassment to
14, 2006. Est. Value-- of the Islamic donor and U.S.
$1,370. Disposition-- Republic of Government.
Pending transfer to Afghanistan.
General Services
Administration.
The Honorable Donald H. Rumsfeld, Rug. Rec'd--July 14, His Excellency, Hamid Non-acceptance would
Secretary of Defense. 2006. Est. Value-- Karzai, President of cause embarrassment to
$1,400. Disposition-- the Islamic Republic donor and U.S.
Pending transfer to of Afghanistan. Government.
General Services
Administration.
The Honorable Donald H. Rumsfeld, Framed Artwork. Rec'd-- His Excellency, Emomali Non-acceptance would
Secretary of Defense. July 14, 2006. Est. Rahmonov, President of cause embarrassment to
Value--$400. the Republic of donor and U.S.
Disposition--Pending Tajikistan. Government.
transfer to General
Services
Administration.
The Honorable Donald H. Rumsfeld, Framed World Map. His Excellency, Jose Non-acceptance would
Secretary of Defense. Rec'd--October 23, Antonio Alonso, cause embarrassment to
2006. Est. Value-- Minister of Defense of donor and U.S.
$350. Disposition-- Spain. Government.
Pending transfer to
General Services
Administration.
The Honorable Donald H. Rumsfeld, Scarf and Earrings, Admiral Marco Antonio Non-acceptance would
Secretary of Defense. Gold and Wood Country Peyrot, Secretary of cause embarrassment to
Plaque, Silver and the Navy of Mexico. donor and U.S.
Wood Country Plaque, Government.
Marina Book with two
CD's. Rec'd--October
30, 2006. Est. Value--
$479. Disposition--
Pending transfer to
General Services
Administration.
The Honorable Donald H. Rumsfeld, Silver Vase, Silver His Excellency, Vecdi Non-acceptance would
Secretary of Defense. Dish, Silver Plate. Gonul, Minister of cause embarrassment to
Rec'd--October 30, Defense of the donor and U.S.
2006. Est. Value-- Republic of Turkey. Government.
$490. Disposition--
Pending transfer to
General Services
Administration.
The Honorable Donald H. Rumsfeld, Blue Vase, Country His Excellency, Abdul Non-acceptance would
Secretary of Defense. Plaque, Rug. Rec'd-- Rahim Wardak, Minister cause embarrassment to
November 21, 2006. of National Defense of donor and U.S.
Est. Value--$490. the Islamic Republic Government.
Disposition--Pending of Afghanistan.
transfer to General
Services
Administration.
The Honorable Donald H. Rumsfeld, Blue and White Dish General Gerardo Non-acceptance would
Secretary of Defense. Set. Rec'd--November Clemente Ricardo Vega cause embarrassment to
20, 2006. Est. Value-- Garcia, Secretary of donor and U.S.
$525. Disposition-- National Defense of Government.
Pending transfer to Mexico.
General Services
Administration.
The Honorable Gordon England, Deputy Cologne Set, Book--The His Excellency, Yusuf Non-acceptance would
Secretary of Defense. Land of Incense. bin Alawi bin cause embarrassment to
Rec'd--May 16, 2006. Abdullah, Minister donor and U.S.
Est. Value--$605. Responsible for Government.
Disposition--Pending Foreign Affairs of the
transfer to General Sultanate of Oman.
Services
Administration.
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Admiral Edmund Giambastiani, Vice Gold Scarab Bracelet. Mrs. Waigida Tanawi, Non-acceptance would
Chairman, Joint Chiefs of Staff. Rec'd--March 8, 2006. Spouse of the Minister cause embarrassment to
Est. Value--$400. of Defense of the Arab donor and U.S.
Disposition--Pending Republic of Egypt. Government.
transfer to General
Services
Administration.
The Honorable Eric S. Edelman, Under Gold Arabian Oryx. Prince Khalid bin Non-acceptance would
Secretary of Defense (Policy). Rec'd--November 2006. Sultan bin Abdulaziz, cause embarrassment to
Est. Value--$365. Assistant MOD and donor and U.S.
Disposition--Pending Aviation for Military Government.
transfer to General Affairs, Ministry of
Services Defense and Aviation.
Administration.
The Honorable Kenneth J. Krieg, Under Lion--Glass with gold Lieutenant General Non-acceptance would
Secretary of Defense for inlay. Rec'd--April Gianni Botondi, cause embarrassment to
Acquisition, Technology & Logistics. 20, 2006. Est. Value-- Secretary General of donor and U.S.
$385. Disposition-- Defense and National Government.
Pending transfer to Armaments Director,
General Services Rome, Italy.
Administration.
The Honorable Kenneth J. Krieg, Under Vase/urn with a VADM Wu, Wei-Rong, Non-acceptance would
Secretary of Defense for separate wood base. Director General, cause embarrassment to
Acquisition, Technology & Logistics. Rec'd--July 31, 2006. Armaments Bureau, donor and U.S.
Est. Value--$440. Taiwan. Government.
Disposition--Pending
transfer to General
Services
Administration.
The Honorable Paul McHale, Assistant Onyx chess set on onyx Admiral Marco Antonio Non-acceptance would
Secretary of Defense for Homeland board, Miniature saber Peyrot Gonzalez, cause embarrassment to
Defense. and sheath, housed in Secretary of the Navy donor and U.S.
a wood and glass of Mexico. Government.
display case, Book and
CD gift set: ``Rostros
de la Marina'',
``Armada de Mexico''
and Set of six CD's
from the Mexican Naval
Orchestra. Rec'd--
November 20, 2006.
Est. Value--$375.
Disposition--Pending
transfer to General
Services
Administration.
The Honorable Peter W. Rodman, Dagger in a Green Abdelaxi Bouteflika, Non-acceptance would
Secretary of Defense International Leather Case. Rec'd-- President of The cause embarrassment to
Security Affairs. February 12, 2006. People's Democratic donor and U.S.
Est. Value--$450. Republic of Algeria. Government.
Disposition--Pending
transfer to General
Services
Administration.
The Honorable Peter W. Rodman, Beige Carpet, L 95\1/2\ Defense Minister Heidi Non-acceptance would
Secretary of Defense International x W 76 x 45'. Rec'd-- M'Henni. cause embarrassment to
Security Affairs. May 16, 2006. Est. donor and U.S.
Value--$900. Government.
Disposition--Pending
transfer to General
Services
Administration.
The Honorable Peter W. Rodman, Beige Carpet 29 x 44 Minister Del for Non-acceptance would
Secretary of Defense International Portrait of Five National Abderrahmane cause embarrassment to
Security Affairs. Arabians on horses. Sbai. donor and U.S.
Rec'd--May 18, 2006. Government.
Est. Value--$650.
Disposition--Pending
transfer to General
Services
Administration.
The Honorable Peter W. Rodman, Large Gold Vase with Chief of General Staff, Non-acceptance would
Secretary of Defense International Stand. Rec'd--May 24, Taiwan. cause embarrassment to
Security Affairs. 2006. Est. Value-- donor and U.S.
$560. Disposition-- Government.
Pending transfer to
General Services
Administration.
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AGENCY: Department of Justice
[Report of tangible gifts]
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Gift, date of
acceptance on behalf of
Name and title of person accepting the U.S. Government, Identity of foreign Circumstances
the gift on behalf of the U.S. estimated value, and donor and government justifying acceptance
Government. current disposition or
location
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Mr. Alberto Gonzales, Attorney Cartier watch with His Excellency Dr. Ali Non-acceptance would
General of the United States. warranty and case. Bin Fetais Al-Marri, cause embarrassment to
Rec'd--September 2006. Attorney General of donor and U.S.
Est. Value--$1,000-- the State of Qatar. Government.
$1,500. Disposition--
Pending transfer to
General Services
Administration.
Ms. Alice Fisher, Assistant Attorney Cartier watch with His Excellency Dr. Ali Non-acceptance would
General--Criminal Division of the warranty and case. Bin Fetais Al-Marri, cause embarrassment to
United States. Rec'd--November 2006. Attorney General of donor and U.S.
Est. Value--$1,000-- the State of Qatar. Government.
$1,500. Disposition--
Pending transfer to
General Services
Administration.
Mr. Bruce Swartz, Deputy Assistant Cartier watch with His Excellency Dr. Ali Non-acceptance would
Attorney General--Criminal Division warranty and case. Bin Fetais Al-Marri, cause embarrassment to
of the United States. Rec'd--December 2006. Attorney General of donor and U.S.
Est. Value--$1,000-- the State of Qatar. Government.
$1,500. Disposition--
Pending transfer to
General Services
Administration.
Mr. David Qarner, Office of Cartier watch with His Excellency Dr. Ali Non-acceptance would
International Affairs--Criminal warranty and case. Bin Fetais Al-Marri, cause embarrassment to
Division of the United States. Rec'd--December 2006. Attorney General of donor and U.S.
Est. Value--$1,000-- the State of Qatar. Government.
$1,500. Disposition--
Pending transfer to
General Services
Administration.
Mr. Mark Richard, Office of Cartier watch with His Excellency Dr. Ali Non-acceptance would
International Affairs--Criminal warranty and case. Bin Fetais Al-Marri, cause embarrassment to
Division of the United States. Rec'd--December 2006. Attorney General of donor and U.S.
Est. Value--$1,000-- the State of Qatar. Government.
$1,500. Disposition--
Pending transfer to
General Services
Administration.
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AGENCY: Department of Agriculture
[Report of tangible gifts]
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Gift, date of
acceptance on behalf of
Name and title of person accepting the U.S. Government, Identity of foreign Circumstances
the gift on behalf of the U.S. estimated value, and donor and government justifying acceptance
Government current disposition or
location
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Dr. J. B. Penn, former U.S. A man's robe; A three The Honorable, Non-acceptance would
Department of Agriculture Under quarter length Akhmetzhan Yessimov, cause embarrassment to
Secretary for Farm and Foreign decorative form of Minister of donor and U.S.
Agricultural Service, Note: Dr. Penn attire and a hat to Agriculture for the Government.
is now working for the John Deere match; probably worn Republic of Kazakhstan.
Corporation. to ceremonial events
in Kazakhstan. It is
made of green velvet
and it heavily
decorated with gilt.
Rec'd--July 24, 2006.
Est. Value--$750.
Disposition--Pending
transfer to the
General Services
Administration
Property Management
Division.
A. Ellen Terpstra, Deputy Under Native Vest: A full The Honorable, Non-acceptance would
Secretary for Farm and Foreign length lined women's Akhmetzhan Yessimov, cause embarrassment to
Agricultural Service. vest (without Minister of donor and U.S.
sleeves). It is a Agriculture for the Government.
decorative form of Republic of Kazakhstan.
attire in Kazakhstan;
the vest is made of
velvet with a gilt
motif. Rec'd--July 24,
2006. Est. Value--
$600. Disposition--
Pending transfer to
the General Services
Administration
Property Management
Division.
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AGENCY: Department of Commerce
[Report of tangible gifts]
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Gift, date of
acceptance on behalf of
Name and title of person accepting the U.S. Government, Identity of foreign Circumstances
the gift on behalf of the U.S. estimated value, and donor and government justifying acceptance
Government current disposition or
location
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Carlos M. Gutierrez, Secretary of Rug: A hand knotted His Excellency Ilham Non-acceptance would
Commerce. Azerbaijan style rug, Aliyev, President of cause embarrassment to
central diamond red the Republic of donor and U.S.
design and decorated Azerbaijan. Government.
red and blue borders
with fringe on the
ends, 76'' x 49''.
Rec'd--April 28, 2006.
Est. Value--$450.
Location--Official
Use, Retained on
display in Secretary
Gutierrez's office.
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AGENCY: Department of Energy
[Report of tangible gifts]
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Gift, date of
acceptance on behalf of
Name and title of person accepting the U.S. Government, Identity of foreign Circumstances
the gift on behalf of the U.S. estimated value, and donor and government justifying acceptance
Government current disposition or
location
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Samuel W. Bodman Secretary of Energy. Handmade gold vase from His Excellency Hilmi Non-acceptance would
the Osmanti Guler, Minister of cause embarrassment to
collection. Rec'd-- Turkish Energy & donor and U.S.
February 9, 2006. Est. Natural Resources of Government.
Value--$650. the Republic of Turkey.
Disposition--currently
held in Department of
Energy gift vault for
final appraisal
paperwork, pending
transfer to General
Services
Administration.
Samuel W. Bodman Secretary of Energy. Locally made rug. His Excellency Ilham Non-acceptance would
Rec'd--April 28, 2006. Aliyev, President of cause embarrassment to
Est. Value--$350. the Republic of donor and U.S.
Disposition--currently Azerbaijan. Government.
held in Department of
Energy gift vault for
final appraisal
paperwork, pending
transfer to General
Services
Administration.
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AGENCY: Office of the Director of National Intelligence
[Report of tangible gifts]
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Gift, date of
acceptance on behalf of
Name and title of person accepting the U.S. Government, Identity of foreign Circumstances
the gift on behalf of the U.S. estimated value, and donor and government justifying acceptance
Government current disposition or
location
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
5 U.S.C. 7342(f)(4), as amended...... Rug--34'' x 46\1/2\'', 5 U.S.C. 7342(f)(4), as Non-acceptance would
silk on silk, blue and amended. have caused
polychrome medallion embarrassment to donor
on red field with and U.S. Government.
polychrome scrolling,
blue astragals, four
borders with rust
main, Iran, 21st
century. Rec'd--
December 18, 2006.
Est. Value--$1,350.
Location--Approved for
Official Display.
5 U.S.C. 7342(f)(4).................. 1. Chess Set--Chessmen, 5 U.S.C. 7342(f)(4).... Non-acceptance would
each side of different have caused
color, board of embarrassment to donor
various inlaid and and U.S. Government.
carved woods, 21\1/
8\'' x 21'', exterior
and interior of board
inlaid, Iraq, 21st
century. 2. Rug--38''
x 58'', silk on silk,
central radiating
polychrome design,
four borders with
multiple mihrabs main,
Iran, 21st century.
Rec'd--May 20, 2006.
Est. Value--$2,050.
Location--Approved for
Official Display.
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5 U.S.C. 7342(f)(4).................. 1. Chess Set--Chessmen, 5 U.S.C. 7342(f)(4).... Non-acceptance would
each side of different have caused
color, board of embarrassment to donor
various inlaid and and U.S. Government.
carved woods, 21\1/
8\'' x 21'', exterior
and interior of board
inlaid, Iraq, 21st
century. 2. Rug--40''
x 58'', silk on silk,
pink medallion on a
navy blue field with
allover floral
scrolling, pink
astragals, eight
borders with dark blue
main, Iran, probably
Kirman, excellent knot
count, 21st century
Rec'd--May 20, 2006.
Est. Value--$2,100.
Location--Approved for
Official Display.
5 U.S.C. 7342(f)(4).................. Jewelry box--7\7/8\'' 5 U.S.C. 7342(f)(4).... Non-acceptance would
L, silver, chased have caused
decoration to lid, embarrassment to donor
velvet lined, Egypt, and U.S. Government.
21st century, fitted
case. Rec'd--February
6, 2006. Est. Value--
$400. Location--
Approved for Official
Display.
5 U.S.C. 7342(f)(4).................. 1. Coin--gold proof, 5 U.S.C. 7342(f)(4).... Non-acceptance would
1000 lei, Romania have caused
1998, 1ozT, boxed, 2. embarrassment to donor
Medallion, brass tone and U.S. Government.
metal and enamel,
Romanian, 21st
century. Rec'd--
October 30, 2006. Est.
Value--$790. Location--
Approved for Official
Display.
5 U.S.C. 7342(f)(4).................. 1. Dagger (jambiya), 12 5 U.S.C. 7342(f)(4).... Non-acceptance would
inches long, typical have caused
curved steel blade and embarrassment to the
conforming silver hilt donor and U.S.
and scabbard, Government.
reproduction, 20th/
21st century, sterling
silver w/fretwork in
blue velvet
presentation case, 2.
Cloth--multicolored
with fringe. Rec'd--
November 10, 2005.
Reported--2006. Est.
Value--$500. Location--
Approved for Official
Display.
5 U.S.C. 7342(f)(4).................. 1. Chess Set--Chessmen, 5 U.S.C. 7342(f)(4).... Non-acceptance would
each side of different have caused
color, board of embarrassment to the
various inlaid and donor and U.S.
carved woods, 21\1/ Government.
8\'' x 21'', exterior
and interior of board
inlaid, Iraq, 21st
century. 2. Rug--38''
x 57'', silk on silk,
central radiating
polychrome design,
four borders with
multiple mihrabs main,
Iran, 21st century.
Rec'd--May 20, 2006.
Est. Value--$2,050.
Location--Approved for
Official Display.
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AGENCY: United States Senate
[Report of tangible gifts]
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Gift, date of
acceptance on behalf of
Name and title of person accepting the U.S. Government, Identity of foreign Circumstances
the gift on behalf of the U.S. estimated value, and donor and government justifying acceptance
Government current disposition or
location
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Gabriel Bitol, Special Assistant to Decorative boxes with His Majesty King Non-acceptance would
the Democratic Staff Director, painting. Rec'd-- Abdullah ll bin Al cause donor
Committee on Foreign Relations. January 16, 2006. Est. Hussein, King of the embarrassment.
Value--$400. Hashemite Kingdom of
Disposition--With the Jordan.
Secretary of the
Senate.
Hillary Clinton, U.S. Senator........ Silver replica of a Lutfozzaman Babar, Non-acceptance would
rickshaw. Rec'd-- State Minister of Home cause donor
January 2006. Est. Affairs, People's embarrassment.
Value--$200. Republic of Bangladesh.
Disposition--With the
Secretary of the
Senate.
Hillary Clinton, U.S. Senator........ Silver Picture Frame. His Excellency Bertie Non-acceptance would
Rec'd--March 16, 2006. Ahern, TD, Prime cause donor
Est. Value--$200. Minister of Ireland. embarrassment.
Location--Displayed in
SR-464A for Official
Use.
Russell Feingold, U.S. Senator....... Two mouth-blown crystal His Excellency Thaksin Non-acceptance would
wine glasses. Rec'd-- Shinawatra, Prime cause donor
February 20, 2006. Minister of the embarrassment.
Est. Value--$150. Kingdom of Thailand.
Disposition--With the
Secretary of the
Senate, Pending
Transfer to the
General Services
Administration.
Russell Feingold, U.S. Senator....... Iraqi chess set. Rec'd-- His Excellency Jalal Non-acceptance would
November 27, 2006. Talabani, President of cause donor
Est. Value--$160. the Republic of Iraq. embarrassment.
Disposition--With the
Secretary of the
Senate, Pending
Transfer to the
General Services
Administration.
Dianne Feinstein, U.S. Senator....... Book of Illustrations Ambassador Javad Zarif, Non-acceptance would
by Manmoud Farshcian. Permanent of the cause donor
Rec'd--June 9, 2006. Islamic Republic of embarrassment.
Est. Value--$600. Iran to the United
Disposition--With the Nations.
Secretary of the
Senate, Pending
Transfer to the
General Services
Administration.
Bill Frist, U.S. Senator............. Small handwoven His Excellency Hamid Non-acceptance would
Oriental Rug. Rec'd-- Karzai, President of cause donor
September 26, 2006. the Islamic Republic embarrassment.
Est. Value--$400. of Afghanistan.
Disposition--With the
Secretary of the
Senate, Pending
Transfer to the
General Services
Administration.
Bill Frist, U.S. Senator............. Menorah, silver w/multi- His Excellency Ehud Non-acceptance would
colored decorative Olmert, Prime Minister cause donor
engravings. Rec'd-- of the Government of embarrassment.
November 13, 2006. Iraq.
Est. Value--$300.
Disposition--With the
Secretary of the
Senate, Pending
Transfer to the
General Services
Administration.
Bill Frist, U.S. Senator............. Blue Pelikan Fountain His Excellency Frank- Non-acceptance would
Pen w/gold trim with Walter Steinmeier, cause donor
the Minister of Minister of Foreign embarrassment.
Germany's signature. Affairs of the Federal
Rec'd--April 4, 2006. Republic of Germany.
Est. Value--$181.
Disposition--With the
Secretary of the
Senate, Pending
Transfer to the
General Services
Administration.
Lindsey Graham, U.S. Senator......... 3 x 5 Rug. Rec'd-- Attorney General Abdul Non-acceptance would
October 3, 2006. Est. Jabar Sabit of the cause donor
Value--Over $100. Islamic Republic of embarrassment.
Location--Displayed in Afghanistan.
SR-293 for Official
Use.
Lindsey Graham, U.S. Senator......... 3 x 5 Rug. Rec'd-- His Excellency Jalal Non-acceptance would
December 13, 2006. Talabani, President of cause donor
Est. Value--$300. the Republic of Iraq. embarrassment.
Disposition--With the
Secretary of the
Senate, Pending
Transfer to the
General Services
Administration.
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Chuck Hagel, U.S. Senator............ Vase. Rec'd--October 6, National Assembly Non-acceptance would
2006. Est. Value--Over Chairman Nguyen Phu cause donor
$100. Disposition-- Trong. embarrassment.
Displayed in SR-248.
Chuck Hagel, U.S. Senator............ Hand embroidered Le Thanh Hai, Secretary Non-acceptance would
picture in gold frame. of the Party Committee cause donor
Rec'd--October 4, Ho Chi Minh City. embarrassment.
2006. Est. Value--Over
$100. Disposition--
Displayed in SR-249
for Official Use.
David Katz, Special Assistant Office Hand-carved chess set & His Excellency Jalal Non-acceptance would
of Senator Barack Obama. ornamental box. Rec'd-- Talabani, President of cause donor
February 16, 2006. the Republic of Iraq. embarrassment.
Est. Value--$150.
Disposition--With the
Secretary of the
Senate, Pending
Transfer to the
General Services
Administration.
John Kerry, U.S. Senator............. 3 x 5 Carpet. Rec'd-- His Excellency Pervez Non-acceptance would
January 16, 2006. Est. Musharraf, President cause donor
Value--$250. of the Islamic embarrassment.
Disposition--With the Republic of Pakistan.
Secretary of the
Senate, Pending
Transfer to the
General Services
Administration.
Carl Levin, U.S. Senator............. Blue Lapis Lazuli Bowl. Defense Minister Non-acceptance would
Rec'd--November 14, General Abdul Rahim cause donor
2006. Est. Value-- Wardak, Government of embarrassment.
$480. Disposition-- the Islamic Republic
With the Secretary of of Afghanistan.
the Senate, Pending
Transfer to the
General Services
Administration.
Carl Levin, U.S. Senator............. Lapis Lazuli Box, blue His Excellency Hamid Non-acceptance would
w/gold inside. Rec'd-- Karzai, President of cause donor
March 2006. Est. the Islamic Republic embarrassment.
Value--$750. of Afghanistan.
Disposition--With the
Secretary of the
Senate, Pending
Transfer to the
General Services
Administration.
Carl Levin, U.S. Senator............. Chess Set. Rec'd-- His Excellency Jalal Non-acceptance would
October 2, 2006. Est. Talabani, President of cause donor
Value--$160. the Republic of Iraq. embarrassment.
Disposition--With the
Secretary of the
Senate, Pending
Transfer to the
General Services
Administration.
Richard Lugar, U.S. Senator.......... Small Ceramic Vase. Representative David Non-acceptance would
Rec'd--December 12, Tawei and Lin Chin Lee cause donor
2006. Est. Value--Over of Taipei Economic and embarrassment.
$100. Disposition-- Cultural
With the Secretary of Representative office-
the Senate, Pending Embassy of Taiwan.
Transfer to the
General Services
Administration.
Richard Lugar, U.S. Senator.......... Hand-carved wooden wall Ambassador Evan Paki of Non-acceptance would
hanging of Kumul bird Papua, New Guinea. cause donor
of paradise. Rec'd-- embarrassment.
October 10, 2006. Est.
Value--Over $100.
Disposition--With the
Secretary of the
Senate, Pending
Transfer to the
General Services
Administration.
Richard Lugar, U.S. Senator.......... Hand-carved wooden wall Ambassador Evan Paki of Non-acceptance would
hanging of Kumul bird Papua, New Guinea. cause donor
of paradise. Rec'd-- embarrassment.
October 10, 2006. Est.
Value--Over $100.
Disposition--With the
Secretary of the
Senate, Pending
Transfer to the
General Services
Administration.
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Richard Lugar, U.S. Senator.......... Ceramic bird Right Honorable Non-acceptance would
paperweight by Royal Margaret Beckett, cause donor
Crown Derby. Rec'd-- Foreign Secretary of embarrassment.
July 10, 2006. Est. the United Kingdom.
Value--$109.95.
Disposition--With the
Secretary of the
Senate, Pending
Transfer to the
General Services
Administration.
Richard Lugar, U.S. Senator.......... Large, reddish, Persian- His Excellency Ilham Non-acceptance would
type rug. Rec'd--May Aliyev, President of cause donor
3, 2006. Est. Value-- the Republic of embarrassment.
Over $100. Azerbaijan.
Disposition--With the
Secretary of the
Senate, Pending
Transfer to the
General Services
Administration.
Richard Lugar, U.S. Senator.......... 6 x 5 Amethyst from His Excellency Tabare Non-acceptance would
Uruguay. Rec'd--May 2, Vazquez, President of cause donor
2006. Est. Value--Over the Oriental Republic embarrassment.
$100. Disposition-- of Uruguay.
With the Secretary of
the Senate, Pending
Transfer to the
General Services
Administration.
Keith Luse, Senior Professional Staff Hand-embroidered Vu Tu Nguyen, Foreign Non-acceptance would
Member, Foreign Relations Committee. tablecloth and Ministry Government of cause donor
napkins. Rec'd-- the Socialist Republic embarrassment.
December 21, 2005. of Vietnam.
Reported--2006. Est.
Value--$100.
Disposition--With the
Secretary of the
Senate, Pending
Transfer to the
General Services
Administration.
John McCain, U.S. Senator............ Montenegrin Sentinel The Honorable Milo Non-acceptance would
statue. Rec'd--August Dukanovic, Prime cause donor
29, 2006. Est. Value-- Minister of the embarrassment.
$300. Disposition-- Republic of Montenegro.
Displayed in SR-241
for Official Use.
John McCain, U.S. Senator............ Antique Sword. Rec'd-- His Excellency Mikhil Non-acceptance would
August 26, 2006. Est. Saakashvili, President cause donor
Value--Over $100. of Georgia. embarrassment.
Disposition--Displayed
in SR-241 for Official
Use.
John McCain, U.S. Senator............ Blue Carved Stone Box. General Abdul Rahim Non-acceptance would
Rec'd--December 5, Wardak, Minister of cause donor
2006. Est. Value-- Defense of the Islamic embarrassment.
$200. Disposition-- Republic of
Displayed in SR-241 Afghanistan.
for Official Use.
John McCain, U.S. Senator............ Carved Stone Box w/ His Excellency Hamid Non-acceptance would
flowers on lid. Rec'd-- Karzai, President of cause donor
December 15, 2006. the Islamic Republic embarrassment.
Estimated Value--$200. of Afghanistan.
Disposition--Displayed
in SR-241 for Official
Use.
John McCain, U.S. Senator............ Persian Rug. Rec'd-- His Excellency Hamid Non-acceptance would
December 15, 2006. Karzai, President of cause donor
Est. Value--$300 to the Islamic Republic embarrassment.
$400. Disposition-- of Afghanistan.
Displayed in SR-241
for Official Use.
Mitch McConnell, U.S. Senator........ Ceramic vase from David Tawei Lee and Lin Non-acceptance would
Taihwa Pottery Company Chih Lee, Government cause donor
with wooden stand. of Taiwan. embarrassment.
Rec'd--December 11,
2006. Est. Value--$225
to $300. Disposition--
Displayed in S-230 for
Official Use.
Mark Pryor, U.S. Senator............. Carved Wood Chess Set. His Excellency Jalal Non-acceptance would
Rec'd--October 3, Talabani, President of cause donor
2006. Est. Value-- the Republic of Iraq. embarrassment.
$160. Disposition--
With the Secretary of
the Senate, Pending
Transfer to the
General Services
Administration.
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Jack Reed, U.S. Senator.............. Multi-colored area rug. His Excellency Ahmed Non-acceptance would
Rec'd--January 7, Zia Masood, First Vice cause donor
2006. Est. Value-- President of the embarrassment.
$1,500. Disposition-- Islamic Republic of
Displayed in SH-728 Afghanistan.
for Official Use.
Jack Reed, U.S. Senator.............. Uncut stone of lapis General Abdul Rahim Non-acceptance would
lazuli, in a velvet Wardak, Minister of cause donor
box. Rec'd--December Defense of the Islamic embarrassment.
12, 2006. Est. Value-- Republic of
Unknown. Disposition-- Afghanistan.
With the Secretary of
the Senate, Pending
Transfer to the
General Services
Administration.
Charles Schumer, U.S. Senator........ Metal ``cooking Governor Zhou Non-acceptance would
vessel'' replica. Xiaochuan, Peoples cause donor
Rec'd--March 22, 2006. Bank of China. embarrassment.
Est. Value--$250.
Disposition--With the
Secretary of the
Senate, Pending
Transfer to the
General Services
Administration.
Charles Schumer, U.S. Senator........ Book of commemorative His Excellency Bo Xi Non-acceptance would
coins. Rec'd--March Lai, Minister of cause donor
23, 2006. Est. Value-- Commerce of the embarrassment.
$300. Disposition-- People's Republic of
With the Secretary of China.
the Senate, Pending
Transfer to the
General Services
Administration.
Jeff Sessions, U.S. Senator.......... Chess Set w/ standard His Excellency Jalal Non-acceptance would
carved chess pieces. Talabani, President of cause donor
Rec'd--October 2, the Republic of Iraq. embarrassment.
2006. Est. Value--
$160. Disposition--
With the Secretary of
the Senate, Pending
Transfer to the
General Services
Administration.
Ted Stevens, U.S. Senator............ Metal cup holder set His Excellency Sergey Non-acceptance would
with stone base, cups Borisovich Ivanov, cause donor
and stone carved grape Minister of Defense of embarrassment.
cluster. Rec'd--August the Russian Federation.
27, 2006. Est. Value--
$125. Disposition--
With the Secretary of
the Senate, Pending
Transfer to the
General Services
Administration.
John Warner, U.S. Senator............ Silver Tray. Rec'd-- Secretary General of Non-acceptance would
March 23, 2006. Est. the National Security cause donor
Value--$100. Council of Turkey. embarrassment.
Disposition--With the
Secretary of the
Senate, Pending
Transfer to the
General Services
Administration.
John Warner, U.S. Senator............ Decorative Blue Bowl. General Abdul Rahim Non-acceptance would
Est. Rec'd--November Wardack, Minister of cause donor
14, 2006. Value--Over Defense of the Islamic embarrassment.
$100. Disposition-- Republic of
With the Secretary of Afghanistan.
the Senate, Pending
Transfer to the
General Services
Administration.
John Warner, U.S. Senator............ Blue Lapis Box. Rec'd-- His Excellency Hamid Non-acceptance would
March 2006. Est. Karzai, President of cause donor
Value--$750. the Islamic Republic embarrassment.
Disposition--With the of Afghanistan.
Secretary of the
Senate, Pending
Transfer to the
General Services
Administration.
John Warner, U.S. Senator............ Silver Decorative His Excellency Mohammed Non-acceptance would
Container. Rec'd-- Hussein Tantawy, cause donor
March 9, 2006. Est. Minister of Defense of embarrassment.
Value--$200. the Arab Republic of
Disposition--With the Egypt.
Secretary of the
Senate, Pending
Transfer to the
General Services
Administration.
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John Warner, U.S. Senator............ Wooden Chess Set. His Excellency Jalal Non-acceptance would
Rec'd--October 2, Talabani, President of cause donor
2006. Est. Value-- the Republic of Iraq. embarrassment.
$160. Disposition--
With the Secretary of
the Senate, Pending
Transfer to the
General Services
Administration.
Brandi White, Deputy Chief Counsel, Metal box with His Excellency Shaukat Non-acceptance would
Office of Senator Bill Frist. Pakistani flag emblem Aziz, Prime Minister cause donor
on top, in green of the Islamic embarrassment.
velvet case. Rec'd-- Republic of Pakistan.
January 24, 2006. Est.
Value--Over $100.
Disposition--With the
Secretary of the
Senate, Pending
Transfer to the
General Services
Administration.
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AGENCY: United States Senate
[Report of Travel]
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Name and title of person accepting
the gift on behalf of the U.S. Gift description Identity of foreign Circumstances
Government donor and government justifying acceptance
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
MaiNhia Khang, Constituent/Policy Food and lodging at Government of Norway, Official travel to
Liaison, Office of Senator Norm Conference Center. Sweden, Finland. discuss U.S.-Nordic
Coleman. Rec'd--December 2-9, relations.
2006.
Richard Lugar, U.S. Senator.......... Transportation within Government of Georgia.. Official travel to view
Georgia via helicopter military
to military installations. No
installation to visit commercial
troops in training transportation was
with President available.
Saakashvilli and
conventional weapons
storage site to view
weapons in need of
elimination. Rec'd--
August 22 and 23, 2006.
Elizabeth McDonnell, Legislative Transportation within Government of the Fact-finding travel to
Assistant Office of Senator Gordon Thailand, including Kingdom of Thailand. view tsunami recovery,
H. Smith. lodging and meals meet w/ U.S. and Thai
rec'd--January 5-11, trade negotiators, and
2006. discuss current
geopolitical issues.
Kenneth Myers III, Sr. Professional Transportation within Government of Georgia.. Official travel to view
Staff Member Committee on Foreign Georgia via helicopter military
Relations. to military installations. No
installation to visit commercial
troops in training transportation was
with President available.
Saakashvilli and
conventional weapons
storage site to view
weapons in need of
elimination. Rec'd--
August 22 and 23, 2006.
Kenneth Myers, Jr., Chief of Staff Transportation within Government of Georgia.. Official travel to view
Committee on Foreign Relations. Georgia via helicopter military
to military installations. No
installation to visit commercial
troops in training transportation was
with President available.
Saakashvilli and
conventional weapons
storage site to view
weapons in need of
elimination.Rec'd--Aug
ust 22 and 23, 2006.
Clarine Nardi Riddle, Chief of Staff, Transportation within Ministry of Foreign Official travel to view
Office of Senator Joseph I. Thailand via Affairs of the Kingdom devastation of tsunami
Lieberman. commercial air of Thailand. and observance of the
service, rental cars, US-Thai Free Trade
fuel, tolls, lodging, Agreement negotiations
and meals. Rec'd-- and cultural exchange.
January 5-11, 2006.
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[[Page 69509]]
AGENCY: U.S. House of Representatives
[Report of tangible gifts]
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Gift, date of
acceptance on behalf of
Name and title of person accepting the U.S. Government, Identity of foreign Circumstances
the gift on behalf of the U.S. estimated value, and donor and government justifying acceptance
Government current disposition or
location
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
J. Dennis Hastert Member of Congress. Afghan handmade wool His Excellency Hamid Non-acceptance would
rug approximately 4 x Karzai, President of cause embarrassment to
6 flower pattern red the Islamic Republic donor and U.S.
and beige. Rec'd-- of Afghanistan. Government.
September 26, 2006.
Est. Value--$500.
Disposition--Pending
Transfer to General
Services
Administration.
J. Dennis Hastert Member of Congress. Peter Gorring marquetry The Honorable John Non-acceptance would
wooden box. Rec'd-- Howard, M.P., Prime cause embarrassment to
July 2005. Reported-- Minister of Australia. donor and U.S.
2007.Est. Value--$400. Government.
Disposition--Pending
Transfer to General
Services
Administration.
J. Dennis Hastert Member of Congress. Bronze Sculpture of Lucien Weiler, Non-acceptance would
fox, 8'' tall, President of cause embarrassment to
unsigned. Rec'd-- Parliament Luxembourg. donor and U.S.
September 18, 2005. Government.
Reported--2007. Est.
Value--$325. Location--
Approved for Official
Use and on display in
H-153 of the Capitol.
J. Dennis Hastert Member of Congress. Royal De Champagne Lucien Weiler, Non-acceptance would
Crystal Lion. Rec'd-- President of cause embarrassment to
December 15, 2004. Parliament Luxembourg. donor and U.S.
Reported--2007. Est. Government.
Value--$675. Location--
Approved for Official
Use and on display in
the Speaker's Office,
Room H 232 of The U.
S. Capitol.
J. Dennis Hastert Member of Congress. Painting, oil on His Excellency Askar Non-acceptance would
canvas, circa 2000 20 Akaev, President of cause embarrassment to
x 90 cm signed Ja Kyrgyzstan. donor and U.S.
Koubemb, Kerastian Government.
``N.Berys'' (mountain
scene). Rec'd--
September 24, 2002.
Reported--2007. Est.
Value--$300.
Disposition--Pending
Transfer to General
Services
Administration.
J. Dennis Hastert Member of Congress. Egyptian all silk rug, Hussein Tantawy, Non-acceptance would
approximately 2 x 4; Commander in Chief of cause embarrassment to
handmade fine ``bird the Armed Forces Egypt. donor and U.S.
on branch'' pattern Government.
silk fringe. Rec'd--
June 27, 2002.
Reported--2007.Est.
Value--$450.
Disposition--Approved
for Official Use and
on display in the
Speaker's Office, Room
H 232 of The U. S.
Capitol.
J. Dennis Hastert Member of Congress. Clock: Russian lacquer Gennady N. Seleznev, Non-acceptance would
hanging wall clock. Chairman of the State cause embarrassment to
Rec'd--May 6, 2002. Duma Russia. donor and U.S.
Reported--2007. Est. Government.
Value--$450.
Disposition--Pending
Transfer to General
Services
Administration.
J. Dennis Hastert Member of Congress. 12 Silver coins in His Excellency Islam A. Non-acceptance would
wooden box, pure Karimov, President of cause embarrassment to
silver, 1 oz each. the Republic of donor and U.S.
Rec'd--March 2002. Uzbekistan. Government.
Reported--2007. Est.
Value--$350.
Disposition--Pending
Transfer to General
Services
Administration.
J. Dennis Hastert Member of Congress. Afghani handmade all His Excellency Hamid Non-acceptance would
wool rug, new, long Karzai, Chairman of cause embarrassment to
all wool natural the Transitional donor and U.S.
fringe; Tribal pattern Administration of Government.
with reds and dark Afghanistan.
blue; approximately 4
x 6. Rec'd--February
10, 2002. Reported--
2007. Est. Value--
$900. Disposition--
Pending Transfer to
General Services
Administration.
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J. Dennis Hastert Member of Congress. Sheathed dagger, with His Majesty Mohammed Non-acceptance would
precious metals and VI, King of Morocco. cause embarrassment to
gems. Rec'd--June 21, donor and U.S.
2000. Reported--2007. Government.
Est. Value--$10,000.
Disposition--Pending
Transfer to General
Services
Administration.
J. Dennis Hastert Member of Congress. Silver lamp, 19'' open Field Marshall Mohamed Non-acceptance would
work electrified oil H. Tantawi of Egypt. cause embarrassment to
lamp with open work donor and U.S.
shade. Rec'd--January Government.
5, 2000. Reported--
2007. Est. Value--
$300. Disposition--
Pending Transfer to
General Services
Administration.
J. Dennis Hastert, Member of Congress Female bronze head of His Excellency Olesegun Non-acceptance would
the Benin people, Lbasario, President of cause embarrassment to
height approx. 19''. the Federal Republic donor and U.S.
Rec'd--October 29, of Nigeria. Government.
1999. Reported--2007.
Est. Value--$300.
Disposition--Pending
Transfer to General
Services
Administration.
J. Dennis Hastert, Member of Congress USAK Turkish wool rug. His Excellency Bulent Non-acceptance would
Rec'd--September 29, Ecevit, Prime Minister cause embarrassment to
1999. Reported--2007. of the Republic of donor and U.S.
Est. Value--$300. Turkey. Government.
Location--Approved for
Official Use and on
display in the
Speaker's Office, Room
H 232 of The U.S.
Capitol.
J. Dennis Hastert, Member of Congress 4 Sterling Silver His Excellency Bertie Non-acceptance would
Napkin Rings. Rec'd-- Ahern, TD, Prime cause embarrassment to
March 1999. Reported-- Minister of Ireland. donor and U.S.
2007. Est. Value-- Government
$450. Disposition--
Pending Transfer to
General Services
Administration.
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AGENCY: United States House of Representatives
[Report of travel]
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Name and title of person accepting
the gift on behalf of the U.S. Gift description Identity of foreign Circumstances
Government donor and government justifying acceptance
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Peter Hoekstra, Member of Congress... Air travel: Canberra- Government of Australia Authorized by 5 U.S.C.
Alice Springs; Alice 7342(c)(1)(B)(ii).
Springs-Sydney. Rec'd--
February 22, 2006
through February 23,
2006.
Mark Steven Kirk, Member of Congress. Ground transportation: People's Republic of Authorized by 5 U.S.C.
Beijing; Gansu; China. 7342(c)(1)(B)(ii).
Shanghai. Air travel:
Beijing-Lanzhou;
Lanzhou-Jiayuguan
(round trip); Lanzhou-
Shanghai. Rec'd--
January 9, 2006
through January 15,
2006.
Rick Larsen, Member of Congress...... Ground transportation: People's Republic of Authorized by 5 U.S.C.
Beijing; Gansu; China. 7342(c)(1)(B)(ii).
Shanghai. Air travel:
Beijing-Lanzhou;
Lanzhou-Jiayuguan
(round trip); Lanzhou-
Shanghai. Rec'd--
January 9, 2006
through January 15,
2006.
Tom Feeney, Member of Congress....... Ground transportation: People's Republic of Authorized by 5 U.S.C.
Beijing; Gansu; China. 7342(c)(1)(B)(ii).
Shanghai. Air travel:
Beijing-Lanzhou;
Lanzhou-Jiayuguan
(round trip); Lanzhou-
Shanghai. Rec'd--
January 9, 2006
through January 15,
2006.
Jan Schakowsky, Member of Congress... $60 reimbursement for United Nations......... Authorized by 5 U.S.C.
travel expenses. 7342(c)(1)(B)(ii).
Rec'd--November 30,
2006.
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Christopher Donesa, Deputy Staff Air travel: Canberra- Government of Australia Authorized by 5 U.S.C.
Director and Chief Counsel, Alice Springs; Alice 7342(c)(1)(B)(ii).
Permanent Select Committee on Springs-Sydney. Rec'd--
Intelligence. February 22, 2006
through February 23,
2006.
Michael Paul Ennis, Professional Air travel: Canberra- Government of Australia Authorized by 5 U.S.C.
Staff, House Permanent Committee on Alice Springs; Alice 7342(c)(1)(B)(ii).
Intelligence. Springs-Sydney. Rec'd--
February 22, 2006
through February 23,
2006.
Richard Alister Goldberg, Legislative Ground transportation: People's Republic of Authorized by 5 U.S.C.
Assistant/Communications Advisor, Beijing; Gansu; China. 7342(c)(1)(B)(ii).
Office of Representative Mark Steven Shanghai. Air travel:
Kirk. Beijing-Lanzhou;
Lanzhou-Jiayuguan
(round trip); Lanzhou-
Shanghai. Rec'd--
January 9, 2006
through January 15,
2006.
Kevin D. Kim, Office of Group bus tours and Republic of Korea...... Authorized by 5 U.S.C.
Representative Gary Ackerman. transportation in and 7342(c)(1)(B)(ii).
around Seoul, Korea
(incl. trip to DMZ,
Cheongn, etc.);
lodging for 6 nights @
Hilton Hotel in Seoul;
meals from 9/25/06--
dinner through 10/01/
06 breakfast; group
trip to see ``Nan-ta''
the play; group trip
to see Karaoke and bar
(one time each).
Rec'd--September 24,
2006 through October
2, 2006.
Dennis King, Chief of Staff, 6 nights lodging, Republic of Korea...... Authorized by 5 U.S.C.
Representative Lane Evans. approximately 10 7342(c)(1)(B)(ii).
meals, and local
ground transportation
within Seoul and
vicinity. Rec'd--
January 22 through
January 28, 2006.
Lane Evans, Member of Congress....... 6 nights lodging, Republic of Korea...... Authorized by 5 U.S.C.
approximately 10 7342(c)(1)(B)(ii).
meals, and local
ground transportation
within Seoul and
vicinity. Rec'd--
January 22 through
January 28, 2006.
Luis Jimenez, Legislative Assistant, Meals, lodging, airport Government of Thailand. Authorized by 5 U.S.C.
Representative Rahm Emanuel. tax and hotel tax. 7342(c)(1)(B)(ii).
Rec'd--January 4,
2006--January 12, 2006.
Stephanie Lester, Professional Staff, In-country Government of Thailand. Authorized by 5 U.S.C.
House Ways and Means Trade transportation, 7342(c)(1)(B)(ii).
Subcommittee. lodging, meals and
incidentals. Rec'd--
January 4 through
January 12, 2006.
Daniel MacLean, Legislative In-country travel, Government of Thailand. Authorized by 5 U.S.C.
Assistant, Representative Wally lodging, meals and 7342(c)(1)(B)(ii).
Herger. other expenses. Rec'd--
January 4 through
January 12, 2006.
Scott Palmer, Chief of Staff for Accommodations for G-8 Russian Federation..... Authorized by 5 U.S.C.
Speaker Dennis Hastert. Summit. Rec'd-- 7342(c)(1)(B)(ii).
September 15 through
September 17, 2006.
J. Dennis Hastert, Member of Congress Accommodations for G-8 Russian Federation..... Authorized by 5 U.S.C.
Summit. Rec'd-- 7342(c)(1)(B)(ii).
September 15 through
September 17, 2006.
Jamal D. Ware, Communications Air travel: Canberra- Government of Australia Authorized by 5 U.S.C.
Director, Permanent Select Alice Springs; Alice 7342(c)(1)(B)(ii).
Intelligence Committee. Springs-Sydney. Rec'd--
February 22, 2006
through February 23,
2006.
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Mary Elizabeth Woodworth, Assistant 3 nights lodging in Government of Australia Authorized by 5 U.S.C.
Parliamentarian. Sydney, Australia; 9 7342(c)(1)(B)(ii).
nights of lodging in
Canberra, Australia;
sunset cruise of
Sydney Harbor; food
and beverages at a
number of official
social functions; two-
way travel between the
hotel and the
Australian Parliament
House for our
educational sessions
each day; two-way
travel between the
city of Canberra and
the city of Sydney
during our three-day
study trip to Sydney;
transportation between
hotel in Sydney and
the New South Wales
Parliament House in
downtown Sydney.
Rec'd--November 19,
2006 through December
1, 2006.
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AGENCY: Department of the Army
[Report of tangible gifts]
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Gift, date of
acceptance on behalf of
Name and title of person accepting the U.S. Government, Identity of foreign Circumstances
the gift on behalf of the U.S. estimated value, and donor and government justifying acceptance
Government current disposition or
location
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Thurman, Major General of the U.S. SKS Rifle. Rec'd--July Abdul Qadir, Lieutenant Non-acceptance would
Army. 14, 2006. Est. Value-- General and Commander have caused
$120. Location-- of the Army of the embarrassment to donor
Retained at the Republic of Iraq. and U.S. Government.
organization for
Official Use.
Martin E. Dempsey, Lieutenant General Persian Silk Rug. Nechirvan Barzani, Non-acceptance would
of the U.S. Army. Rec'd--May 25, 2006. Prime Minister of the have caused
Est. Value--$5,000. Kurdistan Regional embarrassment to donor
Disposition--Transferr Government. and U.S. Government.
ed to General Services
Administration.
Joseph F. Peterson, Major General of Persian Silk Rug. Nechirvan Barzani, Non-acceptance would
the U.S. Army. Rec'd--May 25, 2006. Prime Minister of the have caused
Est. Value--$5,000. Kurdistan Regional embarrassment to donor
Disposition--Transferr Government. and U.S. Government.
ed to General Services
Administration.
James M. Dubik, Lieutenant General of Japanese Print. Rec'd-- General of the Army of Non-acceptance would
the U.S. Army. March 28, 2006. Est. Japan. have caused
Value--$1,000. embarrassment to donor
Location--Retained at and U.S. Government.
the organization for
Official Use.
John Adams, Brigadier General of the M1A1 Thompson .45 Mr. Josip Lucic, Chief Non-acceptance would
U.S. Army. Caliber Submachine of Staff of the Air have caused
Gun. Rec'd--March 2, Force of the Republic embarrassment to donor
2006. Est. Value-- of Croatia. and U.S. Government.
$720. Location--
Retained at the
organization for
Official Use.
Peter J. Schoomaker, General of the Bukara Style Rug. Chief of Staff, of the Non-acceptance would
U.S. Army. Rec'd--January 26, National Army of the have caused
2006. Est. Value-- Islamic Republic of embarrassment to donor
1,200. Location-- Afghanistan. and U.S. Government.
Retained at the
organization for
Official Use.
John Vines, Lieutenant General of the Dragunov Sniper Rifle. Abdul Qadir, Lieutenant Non-acceptance would
U.S. Army. Rec'd--January 17, General and Commander have caused
2006. Est. Value-- of the Army of the embarrassment to donor
$5,000. Location-- Republic of Iraq. and U.S. Government.
Retained at the
organization for
Official Use.
Burwell B. Bell III, General of the Silver Platter. Rec'd-- Gerhard Back, General Non-acceptance would
U.S. Army. January 6, 2006. Est. of the Allied Joint have caused
Value--$695. Location-- Force Command, embarrassment to donor
Retained at the Northwood. and U.S. Government.
organization for
Official Use.
[[Page 69513]]
Tginas R. Turner, Major General of 2 Silk Rugs and 1 Division Commander of Non-acceptance would
the U.S. Army. Necklace. Rec'd-- the 4th Iraqi Army. have caused
January 31, 2006. Est. embarrassment to donor
Value--$4,420. and U.S. Government.
Location--Retained at
the organization for
Official Use.
Elizabeth Johnson, Captain of the Silk & Cotton Rug. Mr. Nanaw Sherwan, Non-acceptance would
U.S. Army. Rec'd--January 3, Deputy Commander for have caused
2006. Est. Value-- the People's Union of embarrassment to donor
$1,500. Disposition-- Kurdistan. and U.S. Government.
Transferred to General
Services
Administration.
David Rodriguez, Major General of the Silk rug. Rec'd-- Mr. Nanaw Sherwan, Non-acceptance would
U.S. Army. January 3, 2006. Est. Deputy Commander for have caused
Value--$1,500. the People's Union of embarrassment to donor
Disposition--Transferr Kurdistan. and U.S. Government.
ed to General Services
Administration.
David Rodriguez, Major General of the Silk & Cotton Rug. Mr. Nanaw Sherwan, Non-acceptance would
U.S. Army. Rec'd--January 3, Deputy Commander for have caused
2006. Est. Value-- the People's Union of embarrassment to donor
$2,000. Disposition-- Kurdistan. and U.S. Government.
Transferred to General
Services
Administration.
Elizabeth Johnson, Captain of the 21K Necklace, Ring & Mr. Nanaw Sherwan, Non-acceptance would
U.S. Army. Earring Set. Rec'd-- Deputy Commander for have caused
January 3, 2006. Est. the People's Union of embarrassment to donor
Value--$2,067.30. Kurdistan. and U.S. Government.
Disposition--Transferr
ed to General Services
Administration.
Kevin J. Bergner, Brigadier General Silk & Cotton Rug. Mr. Nanaw Sherwan, Non-acceptance would
of the U.S. Army. Rec'd--December 27, Deputy Commander for have caused
2005. Est. Value-- the People's Union of embarrassment to donor
$750. Disposition-- Kurdistan. and U.S. Government.
Transferred to General
Services
Administration.
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AGENCY: Department of the Navy
[Report of tangible gifts]
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Gift, date of
acceptance on behalf of
Name and title of person accepting the U.S. Government, Identity of foreign Circumstances
the gift on behalf of the U.S. estimated value, and donor and government justifying acceptance
Government current disposition or
location
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Admiral M.G. Mullen, Chief Naval 4x6 Pakistani Rug. Admiral M. Afzal Tahir, Non-acceptance would
Officer. Rec'd--January 24, Chief of Staff of the have caused
2006. Est. Value-- Navy of the Islamic embarrassment to donor
$100. Location--Being Republic of Pakistan. and U.S. Government.
retained for Official
Use at Chief Naval
Officer's Office
(DNS35).
Captain Thomas Parker, USS KITTY HAWK Man's Watch. Rec'd-- Mr. Ozawa, Local Non-acceptance would
(CV 63). November 11, 2004. Dignitary of Japan. have caused
Reported--2007. Est. embarrassment to donor
Value--$446. and U.S. Government.
Disposition--Transferr
ed to General Services
Administration.
Captain Thomas Parker, USS KITTY HAWK Woman's watch. Rec'd-- Mr. Ozawa, Local Non-acceptance would
(CV 63). November 11, 2004. Dignitary of Japan. have caused
Reported--2007. Est. embarrassment to donor
Value--$446.. and U.S. Government.
Disposition--Transferre
d to General Services
Administration.
Mrs. Mary Ulrich, spouse of Admiral. Gold Bracelet. Rec'd-- Mrs. Maria Chinofoti, Non-acceptance would
H.G. Ulrich III, Commander U.S. May 14, 2006. Est. Spouse of Chief of the have caused
Naval Forces Europe. Value--$1,360. Hellenic Republic embarrassment to donor
Location--Being National Defense, and U.S. Government.
retained by COMNAVEUR General Staff, Admiral
for Official Use. Panagiotis Chinofotis,
(Greece).
Mrs. Mary Ulrich, spouse of Admiral Gold Brooch. Rec'd--May Mrs. Maria Chinofoti, Non-acceptance would
H.G. Ulrich III, Commander U.S. 14, 2006. Est. Value-- spouse of the Chief of have caused
Naval Forces Europe. $1,464. Location-- the Hellenic Republic embarrassment to donor
Being retained by National Defense and U.S. Government.
COMNAVEUR for Official General Staff, Admiral
Use. Panagiotis Chinofotis,
(Greece).
[[Page 69514]]
Admiral H.G. Ulrich III, Commander Silver and Gold Mr. Alessandro De Non-acceptance would
U.S. Naval Forces Europe. Fountain Pen. Rec'd-- Francis, Prefect of have caused
July 25, 2006. Est. Caseerta Province, embarrassment to donor
Value--$850. Location-- Italian Republic. and U.S. Government.
Being retained by
COMNAVEUR for Official
Use.
Admiral H.G. Ulrich III Commander Hungarian Sword and General Andras Havril, Non-acceptance would
U.S. Naval Forces Europe. Porcelain Dish. Rec'd-- Chief of Defense of have caused
November 3, 2005. the Republic of embarrassment to donor
Reported--2007. Est. Hungary. and U.S. Government.
Value--$715. Location--
Being retained by
COMNAVEUR for Official
Use.
Richard Greco, Assistant Secretary of Six (6) Italian silk His Excellency Silvio Non-acceptance would
the Navy (Financial Management and neckties handmade by Berlusconi, Prime cause embarrassment to
Comptroller). E. Marinella, Naples, Minister of the donor and U.S.
Italy. Rec'd--April Italian Republic. Government.
10, 2006. Est. Value--
$870. Disposition--
Transferred to General
Services
Administration.
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AGENCY: Department of the Navy
[Report of travel]
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Name and title of person accepting
the gift on behalf of the U.S. Gift description Identity of foreign Circumstances
Government donor and government justifying acceptance
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Admiral and Mrs. H.G. Ulrich III, Expended for hotel and Admiral Panagiotis Official Trip
Commander U.S. Naval Forces Europe meals. Rec'd--May 12- Chinofotis, Chief of
and four accompanying staff members. 15, 2006. the Hellenic Republic
National Defense,
General Staff,
(Greece).
Captain David Grogan, Staff Judge Expended for hotel, Mark Cunliffe, Head Official Trip
Advocate of the Naval Network meals and Conference Defense Legal, and Air
Warfare Command. Fee. Rec'd--November Commodore S.J. Harvey,
18-22, 2006. Director General of
the Defense Force
Legal Services of
Australia.
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AGENCY: Department of the Air Force
[Report of tangible gifts]
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Gift, date of
acceptance on behalf of
Name and title of person accepting the U.S. Government, Identity of foreign Circumstances
the gift on behalf of the U.S. estimated value, and donor and government justifying acceptance
Government current disposition or
location
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
John Jumper, General (Retired) Former Longines Men's Watch, Lieutenant General Non-acceptance would
Air Force Chief of Staff. stainless steel, MDL Staff, Abdul Rahman have caused
L5-665-4-16-6. Rec'd-- Bin Fakad Al-Faisal, embarrassment to donor
Unknown; Approximate Commander of the Air and U.S. Government.
Date 2005. Reported-- Force of the Kingdom
August 10, 2007. Est. of Saudi Arabia.
Value--$750.
Disposition--Transferr
ed to General Services
Administration.
John Jumper, General (Retired) Former Raymond Weil Men's Major General Khalid, Non-acceptance would
Air Force Chief of Staff. Wrist Watch, stainless Air Chief, United Arab have caused
steel, Serial Number Emirates. embarrassment to donor
BE78626. Rec'd-- and U.S. Government.
February 27, 2005.
Reported--August 10,
2007. Est. Value--
$240. Disposition--
Transferred to General
Services
Administration.
[[Page 69515]]
Ms. Ellen Jumper, Spouse of General Ladies 14kt yellow and Major General Khalid, Non-acceptance would
John Jumper, (Retired) Former Air white gold bracelet. Air Chief, United Arab have caused
Force Chief of Staff. Rec'd--February 27, Emirates. embarrassment to donor
2005. Reported--August and U.S. Government.
10, 2007. Est. Value--
$750. Disposition--
Transferred to General
Services
Administration.
T. Michael Moseley, General Air Force Longines Men's Watch, Lieutenant General Non-acceptance would
Vice Chief of Staff. stainless steel, MDL Staff, Abdul Rahman have caused
L5-665-4-16-6. Rec'd-- Bin Fakad Al-Faisal, embarrassment to donor
2005. Reported--August Commander of the Air and U.S. Government.
10, 2007. Est. Value-- Force of the Kingdom
$750. Disposition-- of Saudi Arabia.
Transferred to General
Services
Administration.
John F. Mulholland, General Chief, RADO Lorence Wrist Lieutenant General Non-acceptance would
Office of Military Cooperation- Watch Model Fahad Al-Amir, Chief have caused
Kuwait. R48755203. Rec'd--July of Staff, Armed Forces embarrassment to donor
17, 2005. Reported-- of the State of Kuwait. and U.S. Government.
August 10, 2007. Est.
Value--$445.
Disposition--Transferr
ed to General Services
Administration.
John F. Mulholland, General Chief, Immersion Stendardo Lieutenant General Non-acceptance would
Office of Military Cooperation- Diver's Wrist Watch. (Retired) Mohammed Al have caused
Kuwait. Rec'd--July 6, 2005. Badr, Chief, Security embarrassment to the
Reported--August 10, Decisions Follow-up donor and U.S.
2007. Est. Value-- Committee, State of Government.
$629. Disposition-- Kuwait.
Transferred to General
Services
Administration.
John F. Mulholland, General Chief, Roamer Wrist Watch His Excellency Maber Non-acceptance would
Office of Military Cooperation- Serial Mubark Al-Hamad Al- have caused
Kuwait. 517948. Rec'd--July Sabah, Deputy Prime embarrassment to the
26, 2005. Reported-- Minister and Minister donor and U.S.
August 10, 2007. Est. of Defense, State of Government.
Value--$323. Kuwait.
Disposition--Transferr
ed to General Services
Administration.
Gary L. North, Lieutenant General, Gentlemen's Tissot T- Major General Hussein Non-acceptance would
United States Central Command Air Touch Watch Silver A. Al-Biss, Commander have caused
Forces, Commander. Stainless Steel. of the Royal Jordanian embarrassment to the
Rec'd--March 28, 2006. Air Force. donor and U.S.
Est. Value--$650. Government.
Disposition--Pending
Transfer to General
Services
Administration.
Ms. Gary L. North, United States Women's Gucci 8605 Spouse of Major General Non-acceptance would
Central Command Air Forces, Series Watch Silver Hussein A. Al-Biss, have caused
Commander. Stainless Steel. Commander of the Royal embarrassment to the
Rec'd--March 28, 2006. Jordanian Air Force. donor and U.S.
Est. Value--$950. Government.
Disposition--Pending
Transfer to General
Services
Administration.
Gary L. North, Lieutenant General, Man's Tissot His Royal Majesty Non-acceptance would
United States Central Command Air Chronograph T-Lord Feisel IBN Al Hussein, have caused
Forces, Commander. Watch Brown Leather Royal Jordanian Air embarrassment to the
band and silver/white Force. donor and U.S.
face. Rec'd--March 8, Government.
2006. Est. Value--
$475. Disposition--
Pending Transfer to
General Services
Administration.
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[[Page 69516]]
AGENCY: Central Intelligence Agency
[Report of tangible gifts]
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Gift, date of
acceptance on behalf of
Name and title of person accepting the U.S. Government, Identity of foreign Circumstances
the gift on behalf of the U.S. estimated value, and donor and government justifying acceptance
Government current disposition or
location
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
General Michael V. Hayden Director Rug: 4 feet 9 inches by 5 U.S.C. 7342(f)(4).... Non-acceptance would
Central Intelligence Agency. 3 feet 3 inches, cause embarrassment to
modern, navy blue donor and U.S.
ground with flowering Government.
vine field centering a
pulled lobed medallion
on red to beige
ground. Rec'd--August
4, 2006. Est. Value--
$500. Location--
Official Use, obtained
for official display
in appropriate office
space.
General Michael V. Hayden Director Jewelry: 18 karat 5 U.S.C. 7342(f)(4).... Non-acceptance would
Central Intelligence Agency. yellow gold and ruby cause embarrassment to
four piece ensemble. donor and U.S.
Rec'd--August 8, 2006. Government.
Est. Value--$750.
Disposition--Pending
transfer to General
Services
Administration.
General Michael V. Hayden Director Rifle: Muzzle loaded 5 U.S.C. 7342(f)(4).... Non-acceptance would
Central Intelligence Agency. rifle together with a cause embarrassment to
powder flask and ram donor and U.S.
rod in shadow-box Government.
frame. Rec'd--August
8, 2006. Est. Value--
$750. Location--Being
retained by General
Michael V. Hayden for
Official Use.
General Michael V. Hayden Director Letter Opener: Jeweled 5 U.S.C. 7342(f)(4).... Non-acceptance would
Central Intelligence Agency. silver letter opener cause embarrassment to
with hooded hawk donor and U.S.
finial set with Government.
rubies. Rec'd--July
23, 2006. Est. Value--
$500. Disposition--
Pending transfer to
General Services
Administration.
An Agency Employee................... Rug: 9 feet 8 inches by 5 U.S.C. 7342(f)(4).... Non-acceptance would
6 feet 5 inches, cause embarrassment to
modern, ivory ground donor and U.S.
with palmette and Government.
trellising vine field
centering a pulled
star medallion on
light blue ground.
Rec'd--June 20, 2006.
Est. Value--$1,000 .
Disposition--Pending
transfer to General
Services
Administration.
An Agency Employee................... Rug: Red ground with 5 U.S.C. 7342(f)(4).... Non-acceptance would
palmette and cause embarrassment to
trellising vine field donor and U.S.
within a complimentary Government.
ground border on red
ground. Rec'd--
February 8, 2005.
Reported--January 23,
2006. Est. Value--
$750. Disposition--
Pending transfer to
General Services
Administration.
An Agency Employee................... Rug: 4 feet 10 inches 5 U.S.C. 7342(f)(4).... Non-acceptance would
by 3 feet 2 inches, cause embarrassment to
modern, ivory ground donor and U.S.
with palmette and Government.
trellising vine field
centering a pulled
star medallion on
grayish-blue ground,
floral spray guard
border on red ground.
Rec'd--January 27,
2006. Est. Value--
$500. Disposition--
Pending transfer to
General Services
Administration.
[[Page 69517]]
An Agency Employee................... Rug: 4 feet 10 inches 5 U.S.C. 7342(f)(4).... Non-acceptance would
by 3 feet 2 inches, cause embarrassment to
modern, ivory ground donor and U.S.
with palmette and Government.
trellising vine field
centering a pulled
star medallion on
grayish-blue ground,
floral spray guard
border on red ground.
Rec'd--April 24, 2006.
Est. Value--$500.
Disposition--Pending
transfer to General
Services
Administration.
An Agency Employee................... Watch: Cased ladies 5 U.S.C. 7342(f)(4).... Non-acceptance would
stainless steel cause embarrassment to
wristwatch. Rec'd-- donor and U.S.
October 12, 2006. Est. Government.
Value--$500.
Disposition--Pending
transfer to General
Services
Administration.
An Agency Employee................... Watch: Cased 5 U.S.C. 7342(f)(4).... Non-acceptance would
gentleman's stainless cause embarrassment to
steel wristwatch. donor and U.S.
Rec'd--October 12, Government.
2006. Est. Value--
$500. Disposition--
Pending transfer to
General Services
Administration.
An Agency Employee................... Watch: Cased 5 U.S.C. 7342(f)(4).... Non-acceptance would
gentleman's stainless cause embarrassment to
steel calendar donor and U.S.
chronometer Government.
wristwatch. Rec'd--
January 1, 2006. Est.
Value--$500.
Disposition--Pending
transfer to General
Services
Administration.
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AGENCY: National Transportation Safety Board
[Report of travel]
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Name and title of person accepting
the gift on behalf of the U.S. Gift description Identity of foreign Circumstances
Government donor and government justifying acceptance
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Dennis Jones, Chief of Regional Round trip airfare for The Honorable Femi Fani- The NTSB, pursuant to
Operations and General Aviation. flight from Lagos, Kayode, Minister of the Annex 13 to the
Nigeria to Abuja, Aviation of the Convention on
Nigeria. Rec'd-- Republic of Nigeria, International Civil
November 12-18, 2006. on behalf of the Aviation, serves as
Lodging in Lagos. Republic of Nigeria. U.S. representative in
Rec'd--November 12-18, international civil
2006. Abuja was the aviation accident
origination point of investigations and, as
the accident flight, such, provides
which was the 10/29/06 technical assistance
crash of a Boeing 737- to the nation
200 operated by responsible for the
Aviation Development investigation. The
Company. The NTSB investigation of this
participated in the 10/29/06 crash of an
investigation on Aviation Development
behalf of the United Company Boeing 737 in
States (U.S.). The Lagos, in which 97 of
NTSB Accident the 105 passengers and
Investigation No. is crew were fatally
WAS07RA004. injured, required
investigative
activities at the
origination point of
the flight. The
Ministry of Aviation
voluntarily provided
for the lodging and
travel, which was
accepted pursuant to
NTSB authority found
in 49 U.S.C. 1113.
[[Page 69518]]
Thomas Jacky, Aerospace Engineer Round trip airfare for The Honorable Femi Fani- The NTSB, pursuant to
(Aviation Systems). flight from Lagos, Kayode, Minister of the Annex 13 to the
Nigeria to Abuja, Aviation of the Convention on
Nigeria. Rec'd-- Republic of Nigeria, International Civil
November 12-18, 2006. on behalf of the Aviation, serves as
Lodging in Lagos. Republic of Nigeria. U.S. representative in
Rec'd--November 12-18, international civil
2006. Abuja was the aviation accident
origination point of investigations and, as
the accident flight, such, provides
which was the 10/29/06 technical assistance
crash of a Boeing 737- to the nation
200 operated by responsible for the
Aviation Development investigation. The
Company. The NTSB investigation of this
participated in the 10/29/06 crash of an
investigation on Aviation Development
behalf of the United Company Boeing 737 in
States (U.S.). The Lagos, in which 97 of
NTSB Accident the 105 passengers and
Investigation No. is crew were fatally
WAS07RA004. injured, required
investigative
activities at the
origination point of
the flight. The
Ministry of Aviation
voluntarily provided
for the lodging and
travel, which was
accepted pursuant to
NTSB authority found
in 49 U.S.C. 1113.
William English, Senior Air Safety Round trip flight from The Department of Civil The NTSB, pursuant to
Investigator (Major Investigations). Brasilia to Cachimba Aviation of the the Annex 13 to the
Air Base on Embraer Federal Republic of Convention on
owned business jet. Brazil. International Civil
Rec'd--October 6, Aviation, serves as
2006. Round trip U.S. representative in
flight from Brasilia international civil
to Cachimba Air Base aviation accident
on Gol Airlines investigations and, as
charter business jet. such, provides
Rec'd--October 9, technical assistance
2006. Round trip to the nation
flight via Brazilian responsible for the
Air Force aircraft investigation. The
from Cachimba Air Base investigation of this
to accident site in 9/29/06 mid-air
jungle. Rec'd--October collision between the
9, 2006 Flights in Gol Airlines Boeing
Brazil from Brasilia 737 and the Excelaire
to the accident site Embrarer business jet
in the Brazilian over the Brazilian
Amazon jungle to Amazon jungle required
investigate the 9/29/ coordinated, on-scene
06 mid-air collision investigative
of a Gol Airlines activities in support
Boeing 737-800 and an of the Department of
Embraer business jet Civil Aviation of the
operated by Excelaire Republic of Brazil.
of Long Island, NY. The coordinated, on-
All 154 passengers and scene investigative
crew of the Boeing 737 activities in support
were fatally injured, of the Department of
but the 2 crew and 5 Civil Aviation of the
passengers on the Republic of Brazil.
Excelaire Embrarer The Department of
business jet were not Civil Aviation
injured. The National voluntarily arranged
Transportation Safety and provided for the
Board Accident travel required for
Investigation No. is NTSB investigators.
DCA06RA076A/B. The travel was
accepted pursuant to
NTSB authority found
in 49 U.S.C. 1113.
[[Page 69519]]
Scott Warren, Lead Aerospace Engineer Round trip flight from The Department of Civil The NTSB, pursuant to
(Aviation Systems). Brasilia to Cachimba Aviation of the the Annex 13 to the
Air Base on Embraer Federal Republic of Convention on
owned business jet. Brazil. International Civil
Rec'd--October 6, Aviation, serves as
2006. Round trip U.S. representative in
flight from Brasilia international civil
to Cachimba Air Base aviation accident
on Gol Airlines investigations and, as
charter business jet. such, provides
Rec'd--October 9, technical assistance
2006. Round trip to the nation
flight via Brazilian responsible for the
Air Force aircraft investigation. The
from Cachimba Air Base investigation of this
to accident site in 9/29/06 mid-air
jungle. Rec'd--October collision between the
9, 2006. Flights in Gol Airlines Boeing
Brazil from Brasilia 737 and the Excelaire
to the accident site Embrarer business jet
in the Brazilian over the Brazilian
Amazon jungle to Amazon jungle required
investigate the 9/29/ coordinated, on-scene
06 mid-air collision investigative
of a Gol Airlines activities in support
Boeing 737-800 and an of the Department of
Embraer business jet Civil Aviation of the
operated by Excelaire Republic of Brazil.
of Long Island, NY. The Department of
All 154 passengers and Civil Aviation
crew of the Boeing 737 voluntarily arranged
were fatally injured, and provided for the
but the 2 crew and 5 travel required for
passengers on the NTSB investigators.
Excelaire Embrarer The travel was
business jet were not accepted pursuant to
injured. The NTSB NTSB authority found
Accident Investigation in 49 U.S.C. 1113.
No. is DCA06RA076A/B.
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AGENCY: Appalachian Regional Commission
[Report of travel]
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Name and title of person accepting
the gift on behalf of the U.S. Gift description Identity of foreign Circumstances
Government donor and government justifying acceptance
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Akofa Bonsi, Truman Fellow, Office of Airfare to United Arab Sheikh Sultan bin Zayed Non-acceptance would
the Federal Co-Chair. Emirates. Rec'd-- al Nahyan, Deputy cause embarrassment to
February 1-11, 2006. Prime Minister of the donor and U.S.
Lodging within United United Arab Emirates. Government.
Arab Emirates. Rec'd--
February 1-11, 2006.
Meals within United
Arab Emirates. Rec'd--
February 1-11, 2006.
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
AGENCY: Government of District of Columbia, Executive Office
[Report of travel]
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Name and title of person accepting
the gift on behalf of the U.S. Gift description Identity of foreign Circumstances
Government donor and government justifying acceptance
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Mr. Anthony A. Williams, Mayor of the Travel, hotel Mayor Lee, Seoul, Non-acceptance would
District of Columbia. accommodation, food, Republic of Korea. cause embarrassment to
and on-ground donor and U.S.
transportation. Rec'd-- Government.
March 13, 2006.
Mr. Anthony A. Williams, Mayor of the Travel, hotel Mayor Lee, Seoul, Non-acceptance would
District of Columbia. accommodations, food, Republic of Korea. cause embarrassment to
and on-ground donor and U.S.
transport in Seoul, Government.
Korea. Rec'd--June 7-
11, 2006.
Ms. Julie Sooyhun Koo, Deputy Travel, hotel Mayor Lee, Seoul, Non-acceptance would
Director of the Asian and Pacific accommodations, food, Republic of Korea. cause embarrassment to
Islander Commission. and on-ground donor and U.S.
transport in Seoul, Government.
Korea. Rec'd--June 7-
11, 2006.
[[Page 69520]]
Mr. Anthony A. Williams, Mayor of the Travel from Washington Central Government of Non-acceptance would
District of Columbia. to London & London to London, United Kingdom. cause embarrassment to
Istanbul, Turkey. donor and U.S.
Rec'd--June 28-30, Government.
2006. Hotel
Accommodations. Rec'd--
June 28-30, 2006.
Meals in London.
Rec'd--June 28-30,
2006.
Mr. Anthony A. Williams, Mayor of the Transportation from Mayor Delanoe, of Non-acceptance would
District of Columbia. Ankara, Turkey to Paris, the French cause embarrassment to
Paris, France. Rec'd-- Republic. donor and U.S.
July 3-5, 2006. Hotel Government.
accommodations & food
for two nights. Rec'd--
July 3-5, 2006. Ground
transportation. Rec'd--
July 3-5, 2006.
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