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Office of Protocol; Gifts to Federal Employees From Foreign Government
Sources Reported to Employing Agencies in Calendar Year 2004; Notice
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DEPARTMENT OF STATE
[Public Notice 5435]
Office of Protocol; Gifts to Federal Employees From Foreign
Government Sources Reported to Employing Agencies in Calendar Year 2004
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 2004 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.
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: May 17, 2006.
Henrietta H. Fore,
Under Secretary for Management, Department of State.
AGENCY: White House Office 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: 9'' x 7'' bull The Right Paul Martin, Non-acceptance would
moose antler sculpture P.C., M. P., cause embarrassment to
of an Eskimo in a Honorable, The Prime donor and U.S.
kayak beside an igloo Minister of Canada and Government.
and a whale. Recd-- Mrs. Martin.
January 12, 2004. Est.
Value--$350. Archives
Foreign.
President............................ Baseball caps (2): navy His Royal Highness Non-acceptance would
blue and silver wool Prince Bandar bin cause embarrassment to
Dallas Cowboys Sultan, Ambassador of donor and U.S.
baseball caps the Kingdom of Saudi Government.
embroidered with a Arabia.
star and a NFL patch.
Recd--January 15,
2004. Est. Value--$40.
Archives Foreign.
Clothing: Dallas
Cowboys navy blue
polyester pullover
embroidered with a
``D'' on the front and
``Cowboys'' on the
back. Recd--January
15, 2004. Est. Value--
$70. Archives Foreign.
Clothing: navy blue
wool Dallas Cowboys
Varsity jacket with
brown leather sleeves
and Super Bowl patches
sewn on each. Recd--
January 15, 2004. Est.
Value--$200. Archives
Foreign.
President............................ Desk accessory: 10'' x His Excellency Recep Non-acceptance would
2'' sterling silver Tayyip Erdogan, Prime cause embarrassment
pen and ink container Minister of the donor and U.S.
with intricate Republic of Turkey. Government.
engravings on the lid.
Recd--January 28,
2004. Est. Value--
$350. Archives Foreign.
President............................ Hardcover book: 12'' x The Honorable Giuseppe Non-acceptance would
16\1/2\,'' brown Pericu, Mayor of cause embarrassment to
leather bound book, Genoa, Italy. donor and U.S.
``I palazzi di Genova Government.
(The Palaces of
Genoa),'' by Peter
Paul Rubens. Recd--
January 30, 2004. Est.
Value--$325. Archives
Foreign.
President............................ Household item: 10' x His Excellency Zine El Non-acceptance would
14' brown, tan, sage Abidine Ben Ali, cause embarrassment to
and ivory wool rug President of the donor and U.S.
with an intricate Republic of Tunisia. Government.
geometric pattern.
Recd--February 18,
2004. Est. Value--
$6300. Archives
Foreign.
President............................ Consumables (12): His Excellency Mikheil Non-acceptance would
bottles of Georgian Saakashvili, President cause embarrassment to
dry red wine. Recd-- of Georgia. donor and U.S.
February 25, 2004. Government.
Est. Value--$144.
Handled pursuant to
Secret Service policy.
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Miscellaneous: 4'' gold-
tone rose figurine;
mounted on a 3\1/2\''
x 2\1/2\'' x 1'' green
marble base with a
plaque engraved
``Revolution of Roses
in Georgia, Mikheil
Saakashvili.'' Recd--
February 25, 2004.
Est. Value--$50.
Archives Foreign.
Artwork: 37'' x 26''
multicolored oil
painting on canvas of
a Georgian town in the
mountains; held in a
37'' x 26'' gold-tone
wood frame. Recd--
February 25, 2004.
Est. Value--$100.
Archives Foreign.
Athletic equipment:
11'' Softball, signed
by Georgia's Junior
Baseball League. Recd--
February 25, 2004.
Est. Value--$40.
Archives Foreign.
President............................ Household item: 10'' His Excellency Bertie Non-acceptance would
Waterford crystal Ahern, TD Prime cause embarrassment to
scalloped bowl ``Kings Minister of Ireland. donor and U.S.
Bowl'' etched Government.
``Presented to George
W. Bush, President of
the United States of
America, On the
Occasion of St.
Patrick's Day 2004, By
The Taoiseach Bertie
Ahern, on Behalf of
the People of
Ireland.'' Recd--March
17, 2004. Est. Value--
$550. Archives Foreign.
President............................ Hardcover book: His Excellency Alvaro Non-acceptance would
``Botero: New Works on Uribe, President of cause embarrassment to
Canvas,'' an interview the Republic of donor and U.S.
with Fernando Botero Colombia and Mrs. Lina Government.
and ``One Hundred Moreno de Uribe.
Years of Solitude,''
by Gabriel Garcia
Marquez, held in a
20\1/2\'' x 12'' x 3''
wooden box engraved
with the authors
signatures on the lid.
Recd--March 23, 2004.
Est. Value--$180.
Archives Foreign.
President............................ Desk accessory: 3\1/ His Excellency Indulis Non-acceptance would
2\'' x 2'' oval golden Emsis, Prime Minister cause embarrassment to
amber paperweight. of the Republic of donor and U.S.
Recd--March 29, 2004. Latvia. Government.
Est. Value--$650.
Archives Foreign.
President............................ 25'' x 52'' 19th His Excellency Imad Non-acceptance would
century hand-painted Moustapha, Ambassador cause embarrassment to
Syrian cabinet doors; of the Syrian Arab donor and U.S.
held in a 33'' x 62\1/ Republic. Government.
2\'' gold-tone
shadowbox frame with a
plaque engraved
``Syrian Hand Painted
Cabinet Doors, CA:
1800's.'' Recd--March
31, 2004. Est. Value--
$1200. Archives
Foreign.
President............................ Household item: 47'' x His Excellency Mohamed Non-acceptance would
78'' multicolored silk Hosny Mubarak, cause embarrassment to
rug with intricate President of the Arab donor and U.S.
floral and bird Republic of Egypt. Government.
designs. Recd--April
12, 2004. Est. Value--
$2400. Archives
Foreign.
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President............................ Miscellaneous: 8'' x Her Excellency Wu Yi, Non-acceptance would
10'' gold leaf vase, Vice Premier of the cause embarrassment to
by Jinli Shen, State Council of the donor and U.S.
comprised of Chinese People's Republic of Government.
jingdezhen ceramic, China.
Fuzhou lacquer and
Cloisonne enamel;
mounted on a 12'' x
12'' x 6'' wooden base
with intricate gold
feet. Recd--April 21,
2004. Est. Value--
$350. Archives Foreign.
President............................ Miscellaneous: Phoenix The Right Honorable Non-acceptance would
Pro Max Model 2020 Paul Martin, P.C., cause embarrassment to
black leather M.P., Prime Minister donor and U.S.
protective rodeo vest of Canada. Government.
embroidered with the
American and Canadian
flags on the front.
Recd--April 30, 2004.
Est. Value--$290.
Archives Foreign.
President............................ Desk accessory: 5\1/ His Majesty King Non-acceptance would
2\'' Mont Blanc Abdullah II of the cause embarrassment to
sterling silver Hashemite Kingdom of donor and U.S.
pinstriped fountain Jordan. Government.
pen with 18k gold trim
and engraved with the
donor's signature.
Recd--April 30, 2004.
Est. Value--$675.
Archives Foreign.
President............................ Accessory: Wyler Vetta His Excellency Silvio Non-acceptance would
limited edition (8/ Berlusconi, President cause embarrassment to
275) Moby Dick watch of the Council of donor and U.S.
with white and black Ministers of the Government.
alligator leather Italian Republic.
bands. Recd--May 19,
2004. Est. Value--
$3004. Archives
Foreign.
Clothing (6): a variety
of E. Marinella silk
ties. Recd--May 19,
2004. Est. Value $810.
Archives Foreign.
President............................ Miscellaneous: 7'' His Excellency Kostas Non-acceptance would
Kessaris sterling Karamanlis, Prime cause embarrassment to
silver cup engraved Minister of the donor and U.S.
with donor's signature Hellenic Republic. Government.
and handles depicting
silver olive leaves.
Recd--May 20, 2004.
Est. Value--$500.
Archives Foreign.
Collectable: white
baseball printed
``Athens 2004'' and
signed by donor, with
4kg black metal shot
put and stand. Recd--
May 20, 2004. Est.
Value--$225. Archives
Foreign.
President............................ Artwork: 70'' x 24'' His Excellency El Hadj Non-acceptance would
Gabonese hammered Omar Bongo Ondimba, cause embarrassment to
copper and wood mask; President of the donor and U.S.
mounted on a 26'' x Gabonese Republic. Government.
19\1/2\'' x 8'' iron
stand. Recd--May 26,
2004. Est. Value--
$600. Archives Foreign.
Weapon: 18\1/2\'' x
11'' Gabonese black
wood machete with gold-
tone trim. Recd--May
26, 2004. Est. Value--
$600. Archives Foreign.
President............................ Artwork: 12'' x 12'' x His Excellency Silvio Non-acceptance would
32'' marble sculpture Berlusconi, President cause embarrassment to
of Hercules, crafted of the Council of donor and U.S.
by Pietro Galli in Ministers of the Government.
1895. Rec'd--June 4, Italian Republic.
2004. Est. Value--
$8500. Archives
Foreign.
Hardcover book: ``Villa
Madama (Madame's
Villa),'' by R.
Editalia. Recd--June
4, 2004. Est. Value--
$22. Archives Foreign.
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Accessories (10): a
variety of E.
Marinella silk ties.
Recd--June 4, 2004.
Est. Value--$1350.
Archives Foreign.
President............................ Hardcover books (2, His Excellency Jacques Non-acceptance would
1850 editions): Chirac, President of cause embarrassment to
``Democratie en the French Republic. donor and U.S.
Amerique: Tome Un et Government.
Deux (Democracy in
America: Volumes 1 and
2),'' by Alexis de
Tocqueville. Recd--
June 5, 2004. Est.
Value--$1500. Archives
Foreign.
Collectable: 44'' x
11\1/2\'' x 15'' LCT
555 gray wooden model
boat; held on a 50'' x
18\1/2\'' x 4\1/2\''
brown wood stand.
Recd--June 5, 2004.
Est. Value--$1500.
Archives Foreign.
President............................ Miscellaneous: 12'' x His Majesty Hamad Bin Non-acceptance would
4'' Reuge Music clear Isa Bin Salman Al- cause embarrassment to
glass music box that Khalifa, King of the donor and U.S.
plays ``La Traviata,'' Kingdom of Bahrain. Government.
``Nabucco,'' and ``Il
Trovatore'' with 2''
intricate fish-shaped
gold-tone feet and
etched with the royal
crest. Recd--June 9,
2004. Est. Value--
$1980. Archives
Foreign.
President............................ Smoking accessories: His Excellency Jacques Non-acceptance would
12'' x 9'' x 4'' Chirac, President of cause embarrassment to
Lalique brown wood the French Republic. donor and U.S.
humidor inlaid with Government.
intricately carved
resin. Recd--June 9,
2004. Est. Value--
$2895. Archives
Foreign.
President............................ Accessory: pair of \3/ His Majesty King Non-acceptance would
4\'' 18kt white gold Abdullah II of the cause embarrassment to
cufflinks depicting Hashemite Kingdom of donor and U.S.
the Arabic symbols of Jordan. Government.
good fortune and
health. Recd--June 15,
2004. Est. Value--
$400. Archives Foreign.
President............................ Hardcover book: His Excellency Peter Non-acceptance would
``Treasures of the Medgyessy, Prime cause embarrassment to
Hungarian National Minister of the donor and U.S.
Library,'' by Magyar Republic of Hungary. Government.
Konyvklub. Recd--June
22, 2004. Est. Value--
$90. Archives Foreign.
Miscellaneous: 10'
braided brown leather
whip with ornate
multicolored leather
detailing on a carved
wooden handle. Recd--
June 22, 2004 Est.
Value--$125 Archives
Foreign.
Miscellaneous: 16\1/
2\'' x 19\1/2\''
limited edition (101/
500) replica of the
first printed map of
the United States in
1540; held in a 22'' x
25'' gold-tone frame
with green and red
matting. Recd--June
22, 2004. Est. Value--
$550. Archives Foreign.
President............................ Household item: 12'' His Majesty sultan Haji Non-acceptance would
Lacquer ware bamboo Hassanal Bolkia cause embarrassment to
bowl. Recd--June 22, Mu'izzaddin Waddaulah. donor and U.S.
2004. Est. Value--$99. Government.
Archives Foreign.
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Household items (2): Sultan and Yang Di-
2'' x 7'' Biarritz Pertuan of Brunei
clear glass champagne Darussalam.
flutes, by Cristal JG
Durand. Recd--June 22,
2004. Est. Value--$23.
Archives Foreign.
Miscellaneous: 3'' x
4'' Earth elements red
cinnamon scented
candle. Recd--June 22,
2004. Est. Value--$20.
Handled pursuant to
Secret Service Policy.
Hardcover books (2):
``The Amazing Cigar,''
by Giovanni Livera and
Jon Racherbaumer, and
``Moments: The
Pulitzer Prize-Winning
Photographs,'' by Hal
Ruell. Recd--June 22,
2004. Est. Value--$55.
Archives Foreign.
DVDs (2): ``Singing in
the Rain,'' starring
Gene Kelly and Debbie
Reynolds, and ``To
Kill a Mockingbird,''
starring Gregory Peck.
Recd--June 22, 2004.
Est. Value--$50.
Archives Foreign.
CDs (4) and paperback
book: ``Central Avenue
Sounds: Jazz in Los
Angeles (1921-1956),''
by various artists.
Recd--June 22, 2004.
Est. Value--$60.
Archives Foreign.
CD: ``That Christmas
Feeling,'' by various
artists. Recd--June
22, 2004. Est. Value--
$15. Archives Foreign.
Household item: 5'' x
3\1/2\'' Hungarian
clear glass pitcher
with lid. Recd--June
22, 2004. Est. Value--
$20. Archives Foreign.
Holiday item: 5'' x 3\1/
2\'' multi-colored
beaded ornament with
``Joy.'' printed on
it. Recd--June 22,
2004. Est. Value--$13.
Archives Foreign.
Collectable: 5\1/4\'' x
8\1/4\'' Lalique amber
crystal eagle with
outspread wings. Recd--
June 22, 2004. Est.
Value--$575. Archives
Foreign.
Miscellaneous: 4\1/2\''
x 5\1/2\'' silver-
plated heart shaped
penholder. Recd--June
22, 2004. Est. Value--
$26. Archives Foreign.
Miscellaneous: 2\1/2\''
x 2\1/4\'' Elias star-
shaped pewter picture
frame. Recd--June 22,
2004. Est. Value--$50.
Archives Foreign.
President............................ Miscellaneous: 9\1/2\'' Her Excellency Dr. Mary Non-acceptance would
Waterford black McAleese, The cause embarrassment to
ceramic carafe lined President of Ireland. donor and U.S.
with a gold-tone Government.
finish; accompanied by
a 12'' matching bowl.
Recd--June 25, 2004.
Est. Value--$118.
Archives Foreign.
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President............................ Hardcover book: ``The His Excellency Bertie Non-acceptance would
Encyclopedia of Ahern, TD Prime cause embarrassment to
Ireland,'' edited by Minister of Ireland. donor and U.S.
Brian Lalor. Recd-- Government.
June 25, 2004 Est.
Value--$65 Archives
Foreign.
President............................ Household item: 13'' His Majesty Sultan Haji Non-acceptance would
frosted and tinted Hassanal Bolkiah cause embarrassment to
crystal vase with Mu'izzaddin Waddaulah. donor and U.S.
intricate detailing Sultan and Yang Di- Government.
Recd--June 25, 2004. Pertuan of Brunei
Est. Value $76. Darussalam.
Archives Foreign
Sultan and Yang Di-
Pertuan of Brunei
Darussalam.
Game: ``Forgotten
English: Knowledge
Cards,'' created by
Jeffrey Kacirk Recd--
June 25, 2004 Est.
Value--$10 Archives
Foreign.
Desk accessory: 4\3/
4\'' x 2'' pewter desk
clock. Recd--June 25,
2004. Est. Value--$56.
Damaged during
shipment.
Hardcover book:
``Selected Poetry of
Ogden Nash,''
introduction by
Archibald MacLeish.
Recd--June 25, 2004.
Est. Value--$16.
Archives Foreign.
Hardcover book: ``And
the Crowd Goes Wild:
Relive the Most
Celebrated Sporting
Events Ever
Broadcast,'' by Joe
Garner. Recd--June 25,
2004. Est. Value--$50.
Archives Foreign.
Artwork: 4\1/2\'' x 6\1/
2\'' black and white
print by Loy Whitman,
of a park in New Haven
during the winter;
held in 8'' x 10''
black wood frame with
black and white
matting. Recd--June
25, 2004. Est. Value--
$42. Archives Foreign.
Game: ``Horse Race
Derby: An Action
Marble Game.'' Recd--
June 25, 2004. Est.
Value--$16. Archives
Foreign.
Household item: 3\1/
2\'' x 3\1/2\''
sterling silver frame
with a decorative
border. Recd--June 25,
2004. Est. Value--$70.
Archives Foreign.
Household item: 5'' x
5'' yellow ceramic
soap dish painted with
a multicolored country
home in the center.
Recd--June 25, 2004.
Est. Value--$26.
Archives Foreign.
Consumables: a variety
of consumables,
including crackers,
cheese and chocolate.
Recd--June 25, 2004.
Est. Value--Not
Applicable. Handled
pursuant to Secret
Service Policy.
Household item: 36'' x
20'' x 20'' brown
wicker trunk. Recd--
June 25, 2004. Est.
Value--$579. Archives
Foreign.
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Paperback book: ``The
Worst-Case Scenario
Survival Handbook,''
by Joshua Piven and
David Borgenicht.
Recd--June 25, 2004.
Est. Value--$15.
Archives Foreign.
Holiday item: 8'' x 4\1/
2\'' x 7'' Department
56 brown log cabin wax
candle; held on a 6''
x 9'' black iron base.
Recd--June 25, 2004.
Est. Value $60.
Handled pursuant to
Secret Service Policy.
President............................ Household item: 73'' x His Excellency Ahmet Non-acceptance would
48'' red, blue, ivory, Needet Sezer, The cause embarrassment to
and olive silk Turkish President of the donor and U.S.
kilim in an Anatolian Republic of Turkey and Government.
pattern. Recd--June Mrs. Sezer.
27, 2004. Est. Value--
$350. Archives Foreign.
Hardcover book: 13'' x
17'' copy of ``Gardens
of Paradise; 16th
Century Turkish
Ceramic Decoration,''
by Walter Denny. Recd--
June 27, 2004. Est.
Value--$549. Archives
Foreign.
Miscellaneous: 8'' x
4'' Pasabahce white
and blue Turkish
curvilinear glass
container with white
and cobalt swirl
design; accompanied by
a 1\1/2\'' blue glass
lid carved with NATO
symbol. Recd--June 27,
2004. Est. Value--
$100. Archives Foreign.
Photographs (40): 7\1/
2\'' x 9\1/2\'' color
photographs of
President and Mrs.
Bush's visit with
donors in Istanbul,
Turkey on June 26-27,
2004; held in a 10'' x
12'' blue leather
album. Recd--June 27,
2004. Est. Value--
$137. Archives Foreign.
President............................ Miscellaneous: 12'' x The Most Reverend Yusuf Non-acceptance would
10'' ornate silver Syrian, Orthodox cause embarrassment to
tray engraved ``Syrian Metropolitan Istanbul, donor and U.S.
Orthodox Archdiocese Turkey. Government.
of Istanbul and
Ankara,'' with rounded
edges and intricate
designs along the
border. Recd--June 27,
2004. Est. Value--
$450. Archives Foreign.
Paperback book: ``The
Spiritual Treasure of
Canonical Prayer,''
published by The
Archdiocese of the
Syrian Orthodox
Church; inscribed by
donor. Recd--June 27,
2004. Est. Value--$5.
Archives Foreign.
Paperback book: ``5500
Syrians: Years''
Witnesses,'' by Kenan
Altinisik, inscribed
by donor. Recd--June
27, 2004. Est. Value--
$10. Archives Foreign.
Hardcover book:
``Deyrul Zafaran:
Monestary Restoration
and Protection
Association,'' edited
by Cemil Tahincioglu.
Recd--June 27, 2004.
Est. Value--$250.
Archives Foreign.
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Plaque: 4'' x 6'' brass
plaque engraved with
the Lord's Prayer in
Arabic. Recd--June 27,
2004. Est. Value--$35.
Archives Foreign.
President............................ Miscellaneous: 15'' x Dr. Ali Bardakoglu, Non-acceptance would
15'' engraved silver President of Religious cause embarrassment to
calligraphic Quranic Affairs Directorate donor and U.S.
verse, ``When you General Ankara, Turkey. Government.
judge between people
you judge with
justice,'' bordered
with blue, orange and
green hand painted
floral tile; held in a
21'' x 21'' gold-tone
wood shadow box frame
with green and purple
matting. Recd--June
27, 2004. Est. Value--
$350. Archives Foreign.
Religious item: 13''
black prayer beads
inlaid with mother-of-
pearl and silver.
Recd--June 27, 2004.
Est. Value--$150.
Archives Foreign.
President............................ Miscellaneous: 14'' x His Excellency Recep Non-acceptance would
7'' Yildiz black, Tayyip Erdogan, Prime cause embarrassment to
grey, white and silver Minister of the donor and U.S.
porcelain bowl with an Republic of Turkey. Government.
ornate leaf pattern;
accompanied by a
matching 14'' x 5''
lid with a black
porcelain leaf-shaped
handle. Recd--June 27,
2004. Est. Value--
$250. Archives Foreign.
Photographs and CD: 7\1/
2\'' x 9\1/2\'' color
photographs (40) of
President and Mrs.
Bush's visit with the
donor in Istanbul,
Turkey on June 27,
2004; held in a 10'' x
12'' red leather
album. Recd--June 27,
2004. Est. Value--
$137. Archives Foreign.
President............................ Consumables (36): 750 His Excellency Non-acceptance would
ml. bottles of 1998 Abdelaziz Bouteflika, cause embarrassment to
Chateau Tellagh President of the donor and U.S.
Algerian red wine (6), Democratic Republic of Government.
750 ml. bottles of Algeria.
Cuvee du President
Algerian red wine (6)
and 750 ml. bottles of
2001 Domaine Sebra
Algerian red wine.
Recd--June 30, 2004.
Est. Value--$420.
Handled pursuant to
Secret Service policy.
Miscellaneous: 10'' x
9'' silver filigree
boat inlaid with coral
stones on the sails.
Recd--June 30, 2004.
Est. Value--$500.
Archives Foreign.
Miscellaneous: 11\1/
2\'' x 22\1/2\''
multicolored ceramic
urn with silver-tone
and coral detailing.
Recd--June 30, 2004.
Est. Value $125.
Archives Foreign.
President............................ Miscellaneous (2): 4\1/ His Majesty Mohammed Non-acceptance would
2\'' x 3'' blue, aqua VI, King of Morocco. cause embarrassment to
and grey ceramic bowls donor and U.S.
with gold accents; Government.
accompanied by
matching 4\1/2\'' x
3\1/2\'' lids with
engraved gold handles.
Recd--July 8, 2004.
Est. Value--$15,000.
Archives Foreign.
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Miscellaneous (2): 5''
x 7\1/2\'' x 9''
ornate silver stirrups
with 18kt gold accents
and inlaid with rubies
and emeralds. Recd--
July 8, 2004. Est.
Value $15,000.
Archives Foreign.
President............................ Clothing: Gobi black His Excellency N. Non-acceptance would
cashmere long-sleeve v- Bagabandi, President cause embarrassment to
neck sweater with a of Mongolia and Mrs. donor and U.S.
12'' x 60'' matching A. Oyunbileg. Government.
cashmere muffler.
Recd--July 15, 2004.
Est. Value--$175.
Archives Foreign.
Game: 20'' x 20''
multicolored wood
chess set containing
pieces carved in
traditional Mongolian
designs. Recd--July
15, 2004. Ext. Value--
$150. Archives Foreign.
President............................ Weapon: 13'' curved His Excellency YAB Non-acceptance would
dagger with a sterling Dato' Seri Abdullah cause embarrassment to
silver, gold and bin Ahmad Badawi, donor and U.S.
amethyst handle and a Prime Minister of Government.
14'' sterling silver Malaysia.
and gold sheath etched
with a floral pattern;
held in a clear
acrylic and velvet
display case with
presentation plates
engraved ``Presented
by Abdullah bin Haji
Ahmad Badawi, Prime
Minister of
Malaysia,''
``Traditional Malay
Weapon `Kris Tapak
Kuda,' '' and ``Keris
Tapak Kuda.'' Recd--
July 19, 2004. Est.
Value--$750. Archives
Foreign.
President............................ Smoking accessories His Excellency Nunzio Non-acceptance would
(33): 6'' cigars. Alfredo D'Angieri, cause embarrassment to
Recd--July 30, 2004. Ambassador of Belize donor and U.S.
Est. Value--$660. to Italy. Government.
Handled pursuant to
Secret Service policy.
Smoking accessory: 12''
x 14'' x 6'' lacquered
cherry wood humidor
with ``GWB'' inlaid in
silver. Recd--July 30,
2004. Est. Value--
$200. Archives Foreign.
President............................ Household accessory: His Excellency Manmohan Non-acceptance would
22'' white, orange, Singh, Prime Minister cause embarrassment to
blue, red, and green of the Republic of donor and U.S.
round marble tabletop India. Government.
inlaid with red,
coral, malachite,
lapis lazuli, mother-
of-pearl, turquoise
and agate flowers;
held on a 15'' x 15''
folding wooden base.
Recd--September 22,
2004. Est. Value $550.
Archives Foreign.
President............................ Coffee service (5): 2'' His Excellency Abdullah Non-acceptance would
x 3'' ceramic coffee Gul, The Deputy Prime cause embarrassment to
cups with ornate Minister and Minister donor and U.S.
sterling silver liners of Foreign Affairs of Government.
(2); 3\1/2\'' sterling the Republic of Turkey
silver saucers (2); and Mrs. Gul.
and a 10'' x 8''
sterling silver
rectangular platter
with beaded edges and
detailed handles.
Recd--September 29,
2004. Est. Value--
$104. Archives Foreign.
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Household accessory:
4'' x 9'' tin Turkish
coffee server with a
6'' wooden handle and
engraved with a
geometric pattern.
Recd--September 29,
2004. Est. Value--$66.
Archives Foreign.
Consumable: 250 grams
of Turkish coffee.
Recd--September 29,
2004. Est. Value--$10.
Handled pursuant to
Secret Service policy.
Household accessory:
16'' x 16'' gold-tone,
taupe, and pink
tapestry table runner
with 3'' silk fringe.
Recd--September 29,
2004. Est. Value--
$170. Archives Foreign.
President............................ Household accessories His Excellency Thaksin Non-acceptance would
(48): 8'' round red, Shinawatra, Prime cause embarrassment to
black, gold, pink, Minister of the donor and U.S.
green, and blue Thai Kingdom of Thailand. Government.
porcelain plates
painted with an ornate
floral pattern (6);
10'' round red, black,
gold, pink, green, and
blue Thai porcelain
plates painted with an
ornate floral pattern
(6); 12'' round red,
black, gold, pink,
green, and blue Thai
porcelain plates
painted ``GWB'' with
an ornate floral
pattern (6); 5'' x 2\1/
2\'' red, black, gold,
pink, green, and blue
Thai porcelain plates
painted with an ornate
floral pattern (6);
7'' red, black, gold,
pink, green, and blue
Thai porcelain plates
painted with an ornate
floral pattern (6);
6\3/4\'' red, black,
gold, pink, green, and
blue Thai porcelain
plates painted with an
ornate floral pattern
(6); 6\3/4\'' red,
black, gold, pink,
green, and blue Thai
porcelain plates
painted with an ornate
floral pattern (6);
2\1/2\'' x 2\1/2\''
red, black, gold,
pink, green, and blue
Thai porcelain coffee
cups painted with an
ornate floral pattern
(6). Recd--October 5,
2004. Est. Value $480.
Archives Foreign.
Miscellaneous: 14\1/
2\'' x 33'' x 39''
wooden china display
box with navy blue
velvet lining. Recd--
October 5, 2004. Est.
Value--$200. Archives
Foreign.
President............................ Consumables (24): 750 His Excellency Non-acceptance would
ml. bottles of Coteaux Abdelaziz Bouteflika, cause embarrassment to
de Mascara Domaine el President of the donor and U.S.
Bordj (6); 750 ml. People's Democratic Government.
bottles of Chateau Republic of Algeria.
Tellagh Medea (8); and
750 ml. bottles of
Cuvee du President Vin
D'Algerie (10). Recd--
October 22, 2004. Est.
Value--$238. Handled
pursuant to Secret
Service policy.
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Weapon: 31'' silver
sword ornately
engraved with a
geometrical design and
inlaid with wooden
geometrical shapes;
held in a 26'' sheath
with two 2'' hinged
loops for hanging.
Recd--October 22,
2004. Est. Value--
$2500. Archives
Foreign.
Household accessory:
81'' x 127'' hand-tied
red, yellow, burgundy,
and green wool rug
with a small geometric
pattern and a 4''
beige fringe. Recd--
October 22, 2004. Est.
Value--$700. Archives
Foreign.
President............................ Hardcover book His Excellency Ricardo Non-acceptance would
(facsimile of 1812 Lagos Escobar, cause embarrassment to
edition): ``Aurora de President of the donor and U.S.
Chile,'' published by Republic of Chile. Government.
the Sociedad de
Biblofilos Chilenos.
Recd--November 21,
2004. Est. Value--$50.
Archives Foreign.
Artwork (3): 13'' x
13'' matted engraving
of wood block print
with accompanying
poems, by Gabriela
Mistral and Pablo
Neruda, of a panther
and a duck in the
desert; 13'' x 13''
matted engraving of
wood block print with
accompanying poems, by
Gabriela Mistral and
Pablo Neruda, of a
vulture, sparrow, and
a palm tree with
mountains in the
background; and 13'' x
13'' matted engraving
of wood block print
with accompanying
poems, by Gabriela
Mistral and Pablo
Neruda, of a deer, two
fish, and a tree.
Recd--November 21,
2004. Est. Value--
$450. Archives Foreign.
Photograph: 16'' x 20''
color photograph of
President Bush and
world leaders at 2004
APEC Summit in
Santiago, Chile;
matting signed by
donor and wooden frame
engraved ``XII APEC
ECONOMIC LEADERS'
MEETING, Santiago--
Chile--November
2004.'' Recd--November
21, 2004. Est. Value--
$261. Archives Foreign.
President............................ Collectable: 10'' x 8'' His Majesty Juan Carlos Non-acceptance would
x 2'' silver, gold, I, King of Spain. cause embarrassment to
and wood hinged box donor and U.S.
engraved with an image Government.
of the Royal Palace of
Spain on the top and
with donor's signature
inside. Recd--November
24, 2004. Est. Value--
$750. Archives Foreign.
President............................ Collectable: 7'' gold- His Majesty Hamad Bin Non-acceptance would
tone, white and black Isa Bin Salman Al- cause embarrassment to
enamel, and stainless Khalifa, King of the donor and U.S.
steel Hour Lavigne Kingdom of Bahrain. Government.
clock with a hinged
back opening to an
image of Bahrain.
Recd--November 29,
2004. Est. Value--
$140. Archives Foreign.
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Weapon: 9'' stainless
steel and gold-tone
knife with malachite
handle and stamped
with the seal of the
Kingdom of Bahrain.
Recd--November 29,
2004. Est. Value--
$400. Archives Foreign.
President............................ Athletic equipment: The Right Honorable Non-acceptance would
34'' black and brown Paul Martin, PC, MP, cause embarrassment to
wooden Sam Bats Prime Minister of donor and U.S.
baseball bat engraved Canada. Government.
``Texas Rangers, Prez
43, George W. Bush,
Future Commissioner
MLB, Presented by The
Right Hon. Paul
Martin, Ottawa,
Canada, November 30,
2004.'' Recd--November
30, 2004. Est. Value
$111. Archives Foreign.
Accessories: pair of 3/
4'' white and yellow
14kt gold maple leaf
cufflinks. Recd--
November 30, 2004.
Est. Value--$800.
Archives Foreign.
President............................ Household accessories His Excellency Pervez Non-acceptance would
(3): 21'' x 44'' x Musharraf, President cause embarrassment to
20'' dark wood table of the Islamic donor and U.S.
ornately inlaid with Republic of Pakistan. Government.
bone; and 22'' x 22''
x 20\1/2\'' dark wood
end table ornately
inlaid with bone (2).
Recd--December 4,
2004. Est. Value
$1400. Archives
Foreign.
Weapon: 52'' x 8''
antique muzzle loader
(circa mid-1800s);
held in a 20'' x 62''
wooden shadowbox with
a 4'' x 3'' plaque
engraved ``Presented
by General Pervez
Musharraf, President,
Islamic Republic of
Pakistan.'' Recd--
December 4, 2004. Est.
Value--$725. Archives
Foreign.
Clothing: cream wool
traditional Pakistani
coat embroidered with
a satin ornate design.
Recd--December 4,
2004. Est. Value--
$175. Archives Foreign.
Accessory: 10'' cream
wool traditional
Pakistani hat. Recd--
December 4, 2004. Est.
Value--$65. Archives
Foreign.
President............................ Weapons (11): Maynard His Majesty King Non-acceptance would
Revolver; Colt Abdullah II of the cause embarrassment to
Revolver (circa 1884); Hashemite Kingdom of donor and U.S.
Colt Police Revolver Jordan. Government.
(circa 1860);
Remington Double
Derringer Pistol;
Sharps Flint-Ignition
Pistol (circa 1780);
Winchester Lever-
Action Repeating
Carbine (circa 1866);
Colt Navy (circa
1851); Pistol from
Lowell, Massachusetts
(circa 1858); Colt
Derringer, Sharps 4
Barrel Pocket Pistol;
and Wesson and
Harrington Pocket
Revolver (circa 1871);
all held in a 23'' x
43'' hinged wooden
box. Recd--December 6,
2004. Est. Value--
$12,000. Archives
Foreign.
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Miscellaneous (6): 4''
jars of various
fertilizers; held on a
12'' x 15'' wooden
revolving display.
Recd--December 6,
2004. Est. Value $60.
Archives Foreign.
Weapon: 50'' x 8\1/2\''
black Dakota Arms
sniper rifle with an
8'' scope; held in a
metal hinged box
embroidered on the
inside ``To My Dear
Friend, George W.
Bush, Abdullah II''
with a Jordanian crown
and the Great Seal.
Recd December 6, 2004.
Est. Value--$10000.
Archives Foreign.
President............................ Jewelry: 18kt yellow His Excellency Silvio Non-acceptance would
gold Cartier Santos Berlusconi, President cause embarrassment to
100 watch with a of the Council of donor and U.S.
square face, Roman Ministers of the Government.
numeral hour markers, Italian Republic.
and a brown alligator
band. Recd--December
16, 2004. Est. Value--
$4200. Archives
Foreign.
Accessories (12):
variety of E.
Marinella silk ties.
Recd--December 16,
2004. Est. Value--
$1620. Archives
Foreign.
President............................ Miscellaneous: 20\1/ His Excellency Zine El Non-acceptance would
2\'' x 16'' red and Abidine Ben Ali, cause embarrassment to
white leather chest President of the donor and U.S.
with hinged lid; Republic of Tunisia. Government.
padded interior with a
two-tiered leather
lined wood tray. Recd--
December 17, 2004.
Est. Value--$280.
Archives Foreign.
Consumables: ten pounds
of Tunisian dates.
Recd--December 17,
2004. Est. Value--$60.
Handled pursuant to
Secret Service policy.
Consumables (6):
bottles of Les Vignes
de T[aacute]nit wine
(2 Rose, 2 Blanc, 2
Rouge). Recd--December
17, 2004. Est. Value--
$48. Archives Foreign.
Consumables (8): liter
bottles of Tunisian
olive oil. Recd--
December 17, 2004.
Est. Value--$28.
Handled pursuant to
Secret Service policy.
President............................ Household: 3\1/2\'' x Their Majesties King Non-acceptance would
4'' round frosted Abdullah II and Queen cause embarrassment to
glass containers with Rania al Abdullah of donor and U.S.
``Savour Jordan.'' the Hashemite Kingdom Government.
Recd--December 22, of Jordan.
2004. Est. Value--$30.
Archives Foreign.
Miscellaneous (2):
myrtle flower scented
candles. Recd--
December 22, 2004.
Est. Value--$20.
Handled pursuant to
Secret Service Policy.
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Accessory: 2\1/2\''
circular sterling
silver lapel pin
stamped ``we must
reach back to the
greatest traditions of
our civilizations * *
* reach forward to the
new insights and
capabilities that will
improve life * * * and
we must reach out to
each other.'' Recd--
December 22, 2004.
Est. Value--$75.
Archives Foreign.
Household accessories
(3): 3'' hammered
sterling silver
miniature urns. Recd--
December 22, 2004.
Est. Value--$250.
Archives Foreign.
Desk accessories (3):
silver, gold and beige
journals stamped with
a palm pattern and
with accompanying
silver-tone bookmarks.
Recd--December 22,
2004. Est. Value--$96.
Archives Foreign.
Collectable: 9'' x 9''
gold, yellow, green,
and red square
Rosenthal porcelain
plate painted with an
ornate design with
Arabic characters.
Recd--December 22,
2004. Est. Value--
$100. Archives Foreign.
First Lady........................... Household item: 6'' Her Royal Highness Non-acceptance would
Royal Copenhagen blue Princess Alexandra of cause embarrassment to
fluted half lace china Denmark. donor and U.S.
dish with the Royal Government.
cipher of Denmark in
the center. Recd--
January 14, 2004. Est.
Value--$250. Archives
Foreign.
Photograph: 4'' x 6''
photograph of Princess
Alexandra of Denmark;
held in a 6'' x 9''
wood frame engraved
with the Royal cipher
on a silver square
plate. Recd--January
14, 2004. Est. Value--
$100. Archives Foreign.
First Lady........................... Accessory: 12'' x 9\3/ His Excellency Jose Non-acceptance would
4\'' Loewe brown suede Maria Aznar, President cause embarrassment to
and leather handbag. of the Government of donor and U.S.
Recd--January 14, Spain and Mrs. Aznar. Government.
2004. Est. Value--
$590. Archives Foreign.
First Lady........................... Jewelry: 13\1/2\'' x Mrs. Ermine Erdogan, Non-acceptance would
1\1/2\'' Atasay black Office of the Prime cause embarrassment to
leather and fur choker Minister of the donor and U.S.
with traditional Republic of Turkey. Government.
Sanliurfa simra 14kt
gold draping chains
and open work. Recd--
January 28, 2004. Est.
Value--$500. Archives
Foreign.
Hardcover books (2):
``Rumi Hidden Music,''
translated by Maryam
Mafi and Azima Melita
Kolin; and ``Rumi: The
Book of Love,''
translated by Coleman
Barks. Recd--January
28, 2004. Est. Value--
$44. Archives Foreign.
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Paperback book: ``The
Rumi Collection,''
edited by Kabir
Helminski. Recd--
January 28, 2004. Est.
Value--$15. Archives
Foreign.
First Lady........................... Household item: 10'' x Mrs. Leila Ben Ali, Non-acceptance would
3'' x 14'' elaborate Office of the cause embarrassment to
silver filigree vanity President of the donor and U.S.
mirror. Recd--February Republic of Tunisia. Government.
18, 2004. Est. Value--
$750. Archives Foreign.
First Lady........................... Household items (7): His Excellency Bertie Non-acceptance would
Louise Kennedy Ahern, TD, Prime cause embarrassment to
Tipperary Crystal Minister of Ireland. donor and U.S.
napkin rings (6) from Government.
the Earth Star
Collection;
accompanied by a 10''
x 2'' crystal stand.
Recd--March 17, 2004.
Est. Value--$162.
Archives Foreign.
First Lady........................... CD: ``Paz, Mrs. Ana Paula dos Non-acceptance would
Reconciliacao (Peace, Santos, First Lady of cause embarrassment to
Reconciliation),'' by the Republic of Angola. donor and U.S.
Angola Unida. Recd-- Government.
May 12, 2004. Est.
Value--$15. Archives
Foreign.
Artwork: 37'' x 54''
multi-colored acrylic
painting on velvet of
a woman grinding grain
in a village. Recd--
May 12, 2004. Est.
Value--$550. Archives
Foreign.
First Lady........................... Household items (7): Mrs. Edith Lucie Bongo Non-acceptance would
53'' x 89'' Ondimba, First Lady of cause embarrassment to
multicolored splatter the Gabonese Republic. donor and U.S.
painted white linen Government.
tablecloth with orange
trim; accompanied by
matching 18'' x 12''
orange linen napkins
(2) and 14'' x 12''
white linen napkins
(4). Recd--May 26,
2004. Est. Value--
$150. Archives Foreign.
Jewelry: 3 \1/2\'' x
2'' 18kt gold
intricate mask brooch
inlaid with diamonds
and emeralds. Recd--
May 26, 2004. Est.
Value--$1500. Archives
Foreign.
Household items (2):
19'' x 15'' raffia
pillows with fringe.
Recd--May 26, 2004.
Est. Value--$120.
Archives Foreign.
Household items (2):
18'' x 14'' raffia
pillows lined in brown
and navy blue leather.
Recd--May 26, 2004.
Est. Value--$120.
Archives Foreign.
First Lady........................... Jewelry: 7'' white gold Mrs. Veronica Non-acceptance would
chain link bracelet Berlusconi, Office of cause embarrassment to
inlaid with diamonds. the President of the donor and U.S.
Recd--June 4, 2004. Council of Ministers Government.
Est. Value $3850. of the Italian
Archives Foreign. Republic.
First Lady........................... Religious item: 22\1/ His Holiness Pope John Non-acceptance would
2\'' silver filigree Paul II, Vatican City. cause embarrassment to
rosary. Recd--June 4, donor and U.S.
2004. Est. Value--$75. Government.
Archives Foreign.
First Lady........................... Accessory: 8'' x 4'' Mrs. Bernadette Chirac, Non-acceptance would
Chanel beige leather Office of the cause embarrassment to
purse with a gold President of the donor and U.S.
chain strap. Recd-- French Republic. Government.
June 5, 2004. Est.
Value--$1150. Archives
Foreign.
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First Lady........................... Household items (6): Mrs. Lyudmila Non-acceptance would
18'' x 18'' gray linen Aleksandrovna Putina, cause embarrassment to
napkins embroidered Office of the donor and U.S.
with a paisley design President of the Government.
in the corner (6); Russian Federation.
accompanied by 1''
sterling silver napkin
rings engraved
``Moscow'' in Russian
(6). Recd--June 8,
2004. Est. Value $543.
Archives Foreign.
First Lady........................... Accessory: 4'' x 1\1/ Mrs. Emine Erdogan, Non-acceptance would
2\'' x 3'' sterling Office of the Prime cause embarrassment to
silver clutch purse Minister of the donor and U.S.
with floral designs in Republic of Turkey. Government.
relief. Recd--June 9,
2004. Est. Value--
$350. Archives Foreign.
First Lady........................... Collectable: 7'' x 6'' His Excellency Peter Non-acceptance would
gold-tone and multi- Medgyessy, Prime cause embarrassment to
colored Herend Queen Minister of the donor and U.S.
Anne covered tureen Republic of Hungary. Government.
with a rose handle and
painted with
butterflies and
flowers. Recd--June
22, 2004. Est. Value--
$740. Archives Foreign.
First Lady........................... Household item: 9\1/ Her Excellency Dr. Mary Non-acceptance would
2\'' baby blue McAleese, The cause embarrassment to
textured earthenware President of Ireland. donor and U.S.
clay bowl with gold Government.
wiring along the edge,
by Ann Marie
Brannigan. Recd--June
25, 2004. Est. Value--
$469. Archives Foreign.
First Lady........................... Household item: 72'' x His Excellency Bertie Non-acceptance would
144'' Ferguson's white Ahern, TD Prime cause embarrassment to
linen damask Minister of Ireland. donor and U.S.
tablecloth. Recd--June Government.
25, 2004. Est. Value--
$318. Archives Foreign.
Household items (12):
18'' x 18'' Ferguson's
white linen napkins.
Recd--June 25, 2004.
Est. Value--$183.
Archives Foreign.
First Lady........................... Household item: 7'' x His Excellency Ahmet Non-acceptance would
3'' Urart sterling Necdet Sezer, The cause embarrassment to
silver bowl with a 7'' President of the donor and U.S.
sterling silver lid Republic of Turkey. Government.
engraved with scenes
of Topkapi Palace,
Galata and the Maiden
Towers Fortresses.
Recd--June 27, 2004.
Est. Value--$450.
Archives Foreign.
Consumables: Divan
Turkish candy. Recd--
June 27, 2004. Est.
Value: $10. Handled
pursuant to Secret
Service policy.
First Lady........................... Accessory: 6'' x 3'' x2 His Majesty Mohammed Non-acceptance would
'' Mounier & Bouvard VI, King of Morocco. cause embarrassment to
18kt gold filigree donor and U.S.
evening clutch purse Government.
inlaid with diamonds
on the edge and clasp.
Recd--July 8, 2004.
Est. Value--$12,500.
Archives Foreign.
First Lady........................... Hardcover book: first His Excellency Peter Non-acceptance would
edition (1943) copy of Medgyessy, Prime cause embarrassment to
``The Little Prince,'' Minister of the donor and U.S.
by Antoine de Saint- Republic of Hungary. Government.
Exupery and signed by
author. Recd--July 12,
2004. Est. Value--
$875. Archives Foreign.
First Lady........................... Clothing: long tan His Excellency N. Non-acceptance would
cashmere sweater coat Bagabandi, President cause embarrassment to
made in Buyan. Recd-- of Mongolia and Mrs. donor and U.S.
July 15,2004. Est. A. Oyunbileg. Government.
Value--$420. Archives
Foreign.
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First Lady........................... Household items (2): His Excellency George Non-acceptance would
24'' x 69'' light blue A. Obiozor, Ambassador cause embarrassment to
and royal blue silk of the Federal donor and U.S.
table runners with an Republic of Nigeria. Government.
intricate thread
design and fringe.
Recd--July 15, 2004.
Est. Value--$500.
Archives Foreign.
First Lady........................... Hardcover books (3): His Majesty Mohammed Non-acceptance would
``O-Kee-Pa: A VI, King of Morocco. cause embarrassment to
Religious Ceremony and donor and U.S.
Other Customs of the Government.
Mandan,'' by George
Catlin (published in
1867); and ``North
American Indians,
Volumes I and II,'' by
George Catlin
(published 1913).
Recd--November 4,
2004. Est. Value--
$450. Archives Foreign.
First Lady........................... Accessory: brown,
beige, and blue silk
scarf printed ``APEC
2004, Chile'' with an
abstract pattern.
Recd--November 17,
2004. Est. Value--
$135. Archives
Foreign..
Accessory: brown alpaca Mrs. Luisa Duran de Non-acceptance would
scarf with a 5'' Lagos, First Lady of cause embarrassment to
fringe. Recd--November the Republic of Chile. donor and U.S.
17, 2004. Est. Value-- Government.
$65. Archives Foreign.
First Lady........................... Jewelry: 1\1/4\'' gold, Mrs. Sehba Musharraf, Non-acceptance would
light and dark pink First Lady of the cause embarrassment to
garnet and pink Islamic Republic of donor and U.S.
tourmaline chandelier Pakistan. Government.
earrings; and a 17''
light and dark pink
garnet and pink
tourmaline beaded
necklace. Recd--
November 19, 2004.
Est. Value--$500.
Archives Foreign.
First Lady........................... Collectable: 7'' Mrs. Marta Sahagun de Non-acceptance would
sterling silver bowl Fox, First Lady of the cause embarrassment to
stamped with an ornate United Mexican States. donor and U.S.
design. Recd--November Government.
20, 2004. Est. Value--
$350. Archives Foreign.
First Lady........................... Accessory: yellow and
white 14kt gold maple
leaf lapel pin. Recd--
November 30, 2004.
Est. Value--$1,000.
Archives Foreign..
Accessory: blue, green Mrs. Sheila Martin, Non-acceptance would
and rose silk scarf. Office of the Prime cause embarrassment to
Recd--November 30, Minister of Canada. donor and U.S.
2004. Est. Value--$79. Government.
Archives Foreign.
First Lady........................... Accessory: Black satin
evening bag with a
turquoise, red coral,
quartz and carnelian
handle. Recd--December
1, 2004. Est. Value--
$140. Archives
Foreign..
Accessory: Loewe scarf. Her Majesty Queen Sofia Non-acceptance would
Recd--December 1, Carlos, Queen of Spain. cause embarrassment to
2004. Est. Value-- donor and U.S.
$295. Archives Foreign. Government.
First Lady........................... Collectable: sterling His Excellency Pervez Non-acceptance would
silver bowl with Musharraf, President cause embarrassment to
ornate design. Recd-- of the Islamic donor and U.S.
December 4, 2004. Est. Republic of Pakistan. Government.
Value--$350. Archives
Foreign.
First Family......................... Photograph of APEC His Excellency Thaksin Non-acceptance would
leaders in October Shinawatra, The Prime cause embarrassment to
2003 wearing Minister of the donor and U.S.
traditional Thai Kingdom of Thailand Government.
clothing in sterling and Mrs. Khunying
silver frame. Recd-- Shinawatra.
January 30, 2004. Est.
Value--$450. Archives
Foreign.
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First Family......................... Plaza Real sterling His Excellency Vicente Non-acceptance would
silver and dark wood Fox Quesada, The cause embarrassment to
chest with sterling President of the donor and U.S.
silver cactus designs United Mexican States Government.
in relief. Est. Value-- and Mrs. Fox.
$300.
Tane silver leaf
sculpture. Est. Value--
$250.
Black wood tray, from
Guerrero, Mexico, hand
painted by Francisco
Coronel; accompanied
by the hardcover book,
``Lacas Mexicanas''.
Est. Value--$125.
Recd--March 6, 2004.
Archive Foreign.
First Family......................... Argenta coconut shell His Excellency Alvaro Non-acceptance would
bowl with sterling Uribe, President of cause embarrassment to
silver handles. Recd-- the Republic of donor and U.S.
March 23, 2004. Est. Columbia and Mrs. Lina Government.
Value--$150. Archives Moreno de Uribe.
Foreign.
First Family......................... Bronze depiction of the His Holiness John Paul Non-acceptance would
Baptism of Christ held II, Vatican City. cause embarrassment to
in a gold tone donor and U.S.
shadowbox frame lined Government.
in red velvet and
containing a 2''
bronze replica of the
papal crest. Recd--
June 4, 2004. Est.
Value--$450. Archives
Foreign.
First Family......................... Monnaie de Paris silver His Excellency Jacques Non-acceptance would
watches with black Chirac, President of cause embarrassment to
leather bands. Recd-- the French. donor and U.S.
June 5, 2004. Est. Government.
Value--$228. Archives
Foreign.
First Family......................... Beige pottery piece The Right Honorable Non-acceptance would
made by Paula Murray. Paul Martin, P.C., cause embarrassment to
Recd--June 8, 2004. M.P., The Prime donor and U.S.
Est. Value--$350. Minister of Canada and Government.
Archives Foreign. Mrs. Martin.
First Family......................... Coins (5): 1\1/4\'' His Majesty Hamad Bin Non-acceptance would
Bahrain 22kt gold Isa Bin Salman Al- cause embarrassment to
coins engraved with Khalifa, King of the donor and U.S.
``The Great Bahraini Kingdom of Bahrain. Government.
Rulers.'' Recd--June
9, 2004. Est. Value--
$2000. Archives
Foreign.
Leather bound book and
CD: ``Brief
Astronomical Biography
of His Excellency The
Hon. George W. Bush,
President of the
United States of
America.'' Recd--June
9, 2004. Est. Value--
$100. Archives Foreign.
Photograph: 12'' x 7''
inscribed color
photograph of the
donor and the Queen of
Bahrain; held in a
15'' x 12'' gold-tone
wood frame with red
and beige suede
matting. Recd--June 9,
2004. Est. Value--$76.
Archives Foreign.
First Family......................... Clothing: John Molloy His Excellency Bertie Non-acceptance would
traditional ivory wool Ahern, TD, Prime cause embarrassment to
Aran women's sweater Minster of Ireland. donor and U.S.
with brown buttons; Government.
accompanied by a House
of Ireland traditional
ivory wool Aran men's
sweater. Recd--June
25, 2004. Est. Value--
$285. Archives Foreign.
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First Family......................... Photographs (29): His Majesty Mohammed Non-acceptance would
collection of 9'' x VI, King of Morocco. cause embarrassment to
7'' photographs, taken donor and U.S.
by Prince Roland Government.
Bonaparte in 1888, of
various Native
Americans; mounted on
albumen paper stamped
with Prince
Bonaparte's seal and
held in a 16\1/2\'' x
14'' tan leather book
binding embossed
``Photographic
Portraits of North
American Indians,
Prince Roland
Bonaparte.'' Recd--
November 4, 2004. Est.
Value--$600. Archives
Foreign.
First Family......................... Collectable: 8'' x 5'' His Excellency Sheikh Non-acceptance would
Steuben Glass figurine Salem Abdullah Al cause embarrassment to
of an elephant with Jaber Al-Sabah, donor and U.S.
its trunk raised in Ambassador of the Government.
the air. Recd-- State of Kuwait and
December 8, 2004. Est. Mrs. Al-Sabah.
Value--$1100. Archives
Foreign.
Abrams, Elliott, Special Assistant to Desk accessory: Mont His Majesty King Non-acceptance would
the President and Senior Director Blanc Meisterstuck Abdullah II of the cause embarrassment to
National Security Council. Solitaire Doue Black Hashemite Kingdom of donor and U.S.
Silver Fountain Pen. Jordan. Government.
Recd--March 29, 2004.
Est. Value--$425.
Government Property.
Abrams, Elliott, Special Assistant to Desk accessory: Mont His Highness Sheikh Non-acceptance would
the President and Senior Director Blanc Hommage a Hamad bin Khalifa Al cause embarrassment to
National Security Council. Alexander the Great Thani Amir of the donor and U.S.
solid gold fountain State of Qatar. Government
pen with diamond on
clip and 18kt gold
nib. Received--March
30, 2004. Est. Value--
$5690. Government
Property.
Bartlett, Daniel J., Assistant to the Accessories (5): E. His Excellency Silvio Non-acceptance would
President for Communications. Marinella silk twill Berlusconi, President cause embarrassment to
neckties. Recd--June of the Council of donor and U.S.
4, 2004. Est. Value-- Ministers of the Government.
$675. Government Italian Republic.
Property.
Card, Andrew H., Jr., Assistant to Accessories (5): E. His Excellency Silvio Non-acceptance would
the President and Chief of Staff. Marinella silk twill Berlusconi, President cause embarrassment to
neckties. Recd--June of the Council of donor and U.S.
4, 2004. Est. Value-- Ministers of the Government.
$675. Government Italian Republic.
Property.
Card, Andrew H., Jr., Assistant to Accessories (5): E. His Excellency Silvio Non-acceptance would
the President and Chief of Staff. Marinella silk twill Berlusconi, President cause embarrassment to
neckties. Recd-- of the Council of donor and U.S.
December 15, 2004. Ministers of the Government.
Est. Value--$675. Italian Republic.
Government Property.
Cooper, Cathy, Administrative Jewelry (2): matching His Excellency Non-acceptance would
Assistant National Security Council. necklace and bracelet Abdulwahab A. Al- cause embarrassment to
sets of silver and Hajjri, Ambassador of donor and U.S.
orange stone; one set the Republic of Yemen. Government.
has matching ring.
Recd--March 29, 2004.
Est. Value--$500.
Government Property.
Frazer, Jendayi, Special Assistant to Household: 8' round His Excellency Jibril Non-acceptance would
the President and Senior Director leather area rug with Muhammad Aminu, cause embarrassment to
National Security Council. a detailed pattern in Ambassador of the donor and U.S.
blue, red, gold and Federal Republic of Government.
white. Recd--June 1, Nigeria.
2004. Est. Value--
$450. Transferred to
the General Services
Administration.
Fried, Daniel, Special Assistant to Accessories (3): E. His Excellency Silvio Non-acceptance would
the President and Senior Director Marinella silk twill Berlusconi, President cause embarrassment to
National Security Council. neckties. Recd--May of the Council of donor and U.S.
19, 2004. Est. Value-- Ministers of the Government.
$405. Government Italian Republic.
Property.
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Green, Michael J., Special Assistant Household: 7\5/8\'' x His Excellency Pervez Non-acceptance would
to the President and Senior Director 4\1/2\'' sterling Musharraf, President cause embarrassment to
National Security Council. silver bowl with of the Islamic donor and U.S.
scalloped rim, set Republic of Pakistan. Government
with 1'' gold and
enamel seal of donor.
Recd--December 14,
2004. Est. Value--
$500. Government
Property.
Hadley, Stephen Deputy Assistant to Desk accessory: 10\1/ The Honorable John Non-acceptance would
the President and Deputy National 2\'' x 11'' x 2'' Dalli, Minister of cause embarrassment to
Security Advisor. sterling silver model Foreign Affairs of the donor and U.S.
sailing vessel, double Republic of Malta. Government.
masted, trimmed with
three sails, rigging,
rudder and anchor
mounted on an oval
black 9'' x 4'' wood
base with silver
plaque engraved
``Ministry of Foreign
Affairs & Investment
Promotion Malta.''
Recd--May 20, 2004.
Est. Value--$450.
Government Property.
Hadley, Stephen, Deputy Assistant to Household: 7\5/8\'' x His Excellency Pervez Non-acceptance would
the President and Deputy National 4\1/2\'' silver bowl Musharraf, President cause embarrassment to
Security Advisor. with scalloped rim, of the Islamic donor and U.S.
set with 1'' gold and Republic of Pakistan. Government.
enamel seal of donor.
Recd--December 15,
2004. Est. Value--
$500. Government
Property.
McClellan, Scott, Assistant to the Accessories (5): E. His Excellency Silvio Non-acceptance would
President and Press Secretary. Marinella silk twill Berlusconi, President cause embarrassment to
neckties. Recd-May 19, of the Council fo donor and U.S.
2005 Est. Value--$675. Ministers of the Government.
Government Property. Italian Republic.
McClellan, Scott, Assistant to the Accessories (5): E. His Excellency Silvio Non-acceptance would
President and Press Secretary. Marinella silk twill Berlusconi, President cause embarrassment to
neckties. Recd-- of the Council of donor and U.S.
December 17, 2004. Ministers of the Government.
Est. Value--$675. Italian Republic.
Government Property.
Miers, Harriet, Assistant to the Household: 10'' x 9\1/ His Excellency Silvio Non-acceptance would
President and Deputy Chief of Staff. 2\'' Archimede Seguso Berlusconi, President cause embarrassment to
Gold Collection hand- of the Council of donor and U.S.
blown Murano glass Ministers of the Government.
melon-ribbed vase and Italian Republic.
cachepot. Recd--May
19, 2004. Est. Value--
$850. Government
Property.
Rice, Condoleezza, Assistant to the Accessory: 54'' square Her Excellency Michele Non-acceptance would
President for National Security Hermes silk and Alliot-Marie, Minister cause embarrassment to
Affairs. cashmere scarf in of Defense and War donor and U.S.
multicolor rose Veterans of the French Government.
pattern. Recd--January Republic.
15, 2004. Est. Value--
$760. Government
Property.
Rice, Condoleezza, Assistant to the Household: 6\1/8\'' x His Highness Igor Non-acceptance would
President for National Security 2\1/2\'' x 3\1/4\'' Ivanov, Minister for cause embarrassment to
Affairs. William & Son sterling Foreign Affairs of the donor and U.S.
silver L'Epee Corniche Russian Federation and Government.
Standard carriage Head of the Bahrain
clock. Recd--February Defense Force.
13, 2004. Est. Value--
$2095. Government
Property.
Rice, Condoleezza, Assistant to the Household: 10'' The Honorable Lakshman Non-acceptance would
President for National Security sterling silver-plate/ Kadirgamar, P.C., cause embarrassment to
Affairs. wall plaque with M.P., Minister of donor and U.S.
embossed design, Foreign Affairs of the Government.
engraved ``With Democratic Socialist
compliments from Republic of Sri Lanka.
Lakshman Kadirgamar
Minister of Foreign
Affairs Sri Lanka.''
Recd--May 11, 2004.
Est. Value--$350.
Government Property.
Rice, Condoleezza, Assistant to the Hardcover book: 12\3/ His Excellency Igor Non-acceptance would
President for National Security 8\'' x 19'' x 1\1/2\'' Ivanov, Minister for cause embarrassment to
Affairs. velvet and leather- Foreign Affairs of the donor and U.S.
bound reproduction of Russian Federation. Government.
the 1797 ``Imperial
Decree on the Russian
Chevalier Orders,''
issued by L.S. Pavel.
Recd--May 15, 2004.
Est. Value--$3850.
Archives, Staff Gift.
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Rice, Condoleezza, Assistant to the Household (3): His Excellency Silvio Non-acceptance would
President for National Security Archimede Seguso Gold Berlusconi, President cause embarrassment to
Affairs. Collection hand-blown of the Council of donor and U.S.
Murano glass set (pair Ministers of the Government.
of 14'' x 5'' Italian Republic.
candlesticks and a
footed 9'' x 10''
fruit compote). Recd--
May 19, 2004 Est.
Value--$2200
Government Property.
Rice, Condoleezza, Assistant to the Jewelry: \1/2\'' x 1\7/ His Excellency El Hadj Non-acceptance would
President for National Security 8\'' 18kt gold mask Omar Bongo Ondimba, cause embarrassment to
Affairs.. pendant with emerald President of the donor and U.S.
and diamonds held on a Gabonese Republic. Government.
16\1/2\'' gold wire
band. Recd--May 26,
2004. Est. Value--
$650. Government
Property.
Rice, Condoleezza, Assistant to the Household: 11\1/4\'' x His Excellency Silvio Non-acceptance would
President for National Security 10'' Archimede Seguso Berlusconi, President cause embarrassment to
Affairs. Gold Collection hand- of the Council of donor and U.S.
blown Murano glass Ministers of the Government.
melon-ribbed vase. Italian Republic.
Recd--June 5, 2004.
Est. Value--$850.
Government Property.
Rice, Condoleezza, Assistant to the Accessory: 50'' x 74'' His Excellency N. Non-acceptance would
President for National Security red-orange Gobi Bagabandi, President cause embarrassment to
Affairs. cashmere throw with of Mongolia and Mrs. donor and U.S.
4'' fringe. Recd--July A. Oyunbileg. Government.
19, 2004. Est. Value--
$125. Government
Property.
Household: 4\7/8\'' x
2\1/4\'' footed silver
bowl with relief
design and inset
turquoise stones;
etched with donor's
name, title and date.
Recd--July 19, 2004.
Est. Value--$200.
Government Property.
Rice, Condoleezza, Assistant to the Household items (2): His Excellency George Non-acceptance would
President for National Security 24'' x 65'' woven pink A. Obiozor, Ambassador cause embarrassment to
Affairs. and black silk of the Federal donor and U.S.
matching table Republic of Nigeria. Government.
runners; pattern is an
intricate thread
design studded with
rhinestones and gold
thread accent and 4''
fringe. Recd--July 19,
2004. Est. Value--
$500. Government
Property.
Rice, Condoleezza, Assistant to the Desk accessory: Aurora His Excellency Giovanni Non-acceptance would
President for National Security Optima marbled blue Castellaneta, cause embarrassment to
Affairs. (Auroloid) fountain Diplomatic Advisor to donor and U.S.
pen with 14kt gold the Prime Minister of Government.
nib, jewel clip and the Italian Republic.
gold-plated trim.
Recd--December 8,
2004. Est. Value--
$295. Government
Property.
Rice, Condoleezza, Assistant to the Household: 77'' x 52'' His Excellency Kay Rala Non-acceptance would
President for National Security purple, orange, yellow Xanana Gusmao, cause embarrassment to
Affairs. and black woven cloth President of The donor and U.S.
with 7\1/2\'' tassels. Democratic Republic of Government.
Recd--December 8, Timor-Leste.
2004. Est. Value--
$345. Government
Property.
Rice, Condoleezza, Assistant to the Accessories (2): 35'' His Excellency Silvio Non-acceptance would
President for National Security square E. Marinella Berlusconi, President cause embarrassment to
Affairs. silk scarf in peach, of the Council of donor and U.S.
brown and blue Ministers of the Government.
pattern; and an 18\1/ Italian Republic.
2\'' x 68'' wool and
silk blend shawl in
various colors. Recd--
December 15, 2004.
Est. Value--$587.
Government Property.
Rice, Condoleezza, Assistant to the Jewelry: pair of 18kt His Excellency Silvio Non-acceptance would
President for National Security yellow gold Damiani Berlusconi, President cause embarrassment to
Affairs. twisted coil earrings of the Council of donor and U.S.
with diamonds. Recd-- Ministers of the Government.
December 15, 2004. Italian Republic.
Est. Value--$2550.
Archives, Staff Gift.
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Jewelry: 18kt yellow
gold and diamond
Damiani necklace in
swirl design, Recd--
December 15, 2004.
Est. Value--$6000
Archives, Staff Gift.
Rice, Condoleezza, Assistant to the Household: 20\1/2\'' x His Excellency Zine El Non-acceptance would
President for National Security 16'' yellow and black Abidine Ben Ali, cause embarrassment to
Affairs. ottoman-style leather President of the donor and U.S.
chest with hinged lid; Republic of Tunisia. Government.
padded interior with a
two-tiered leather
lined wood tray. Recd--
December 17, 2004.
Est. Value--$280.
Government Property.
Consumables:
approximately 10
pounds of dates. Recd--
December 17, 2004.
Est. Value--$60.
Handled pursuant to
Secret Service policy.
Rice, Condoleezza, Assistant to the Household (3): 2\3/4\'' Their Majesties King Non-acceptance would
President for National Security x 2'' silver urns in Abdullah II and Queen cause embarrassment to
Affairs. the style of ancient Rania al Abdullah of donor and U.S.
pottery. Recd-- the Hashemite Kingdom Government.
December 22, 2004. of Jordan.
Est. Value--$250.
Government Property.
Jewelry: 2\1/4\'' round
silver and turquoise
pin. Recd--December
22, 2004. Est. Value--
$75. Government
Property.
Miscellaneous: bound
notebook with silver
page marker. Recd--
December 22, 2004 Est.
Value--$32 Government
Property.
Rove, Karl, Senior Advisor to the Accessories (4): E. His Excellency Silvio Non-acceptance would
President. Marinella silk twill Berlusconi, President cause embarrassment to
neckties. Recd--June of the Council of donor and U.S.
4, 2004. Est. Value-- Ministers of the Government.
$540. Government Italian Republic.
Property.
Volker, Kurt, Director for NATO and Accessories (4): E. His Excellency Silvio Non-acceptance would
Western European Affairs National Marinella silk twill Berlusconi, President cause embarrassment to
Security Council. neckties. Recd--June of the Council of donor and U.S.
4, 2004. Est. Value-- Ministers of the Government.
$540. Government Italian Republic.
Property.
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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....................... Chopard ``Happy Day'' His Excellency Joseph Non-acceptance would
clock. Recd--January Deiss, President of cause embarrassment to
24, 2004. Est. Value-- the Swiss donor and U.S.
$465. Archives Foreign. Confederation. Government.
Vice President....................... Eleven E. Marinella His Excellency Silvio Non-acceptance would
silk neckties. Recd-- Berlusconi, President cause embarrassment to
January 26, 2004. Est. of the Council of donor and U.S.
Value--$1,485. Ministers of the Government.
Archives Foreign. Italian Republic.
One E. Marinella silk
necktie. Recd--January
26, 2004. Est. Value--
$135. Archives Foreign.
Vice President and Mrs. Cheney....... Fruit compote, two His Excellency Silvio Non-acceptance would
candle sticks, and Berlusconi, President cause embarrassment to
large bowl of gold of the Council of donor and U.S.
Murano glass signed by Ministers of the Government.
the artist, Archimede Italian Republic.
Seguso. Recd--January
26, 2004. Est. Value--
$750. Archives Foreign.
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Mrs. Cheney.......................... Woman's silver necklace His Excellency Silvio Non-acceptance would
by Damiani with gray Berlusconi, President cause embarrassment to
pearls and diamond of the Council of donor and U.S.
centerpiece. Recd-- Ministers of the Government.
January 26, 2004. Est. Italian Republic.
Value--$2000. Archives
Foreign.
Vice President....................... Mantel clock of silver His Highness Shaikh Non-acceptance would
and marble Recd-- Salman Bin Hamad Al cause embarrassment to
February 9, 2004. Est. Khalifa, Crown Prince donor and U.S.
Value--$1500. Archives and Commander in Chief Government.
Foreign. of the Bahrain Defense
Force.
Vice President....................... Hand knotted wool pile His Excellency Zine El Non-acceptance would
rug in red, dark blue, Abidine Ben Ali, cause embarrassment to
green, turquoise and President of the donor and U.S.
cream. A central red Republic of Tunisia. Government.
ground medallion with
scattered geometric
patterns,
approximately 8'' x
10''. Recd--February
18, 2004. Est. Value--
$3600. Archives
Foreign.
Vice President....................... Out of print copy His Excellency Zeng Non-acceptance would
limited issue of, The Qinghong, Vice cause embarrassment to
Art of War by Golden President of the donor and U.S.
Treasure Books (Xiyuan People's Republic of Government.
Publishing House) China.
presented in an ornate
dark wooden box.
Includes a silver chop
(seal) in clear
acrylic box. Recd--
April 14, 2004. Est.
Value--$3600. Archives
Foreign.
Book entitled, Selected
Porcelain of the
Flourishing Qing
Dynasty at the Palace
Museum, by Forbidden
City Publishing House.
Recd--April 14, 2004.
Est. Value--$44.
Archives Foreign.
Mrs. Cheney.......................... Chinese silk material His Excellency Zeng Non-acceptance would
in shades of yellow, Qinghong, Vice cause embarrassment to
orange and lime green. President of the donor and U.S.
Approximately 3.5 People's Republic of Government.
yards. Recd--April 14, China.
2004. Est. Value--
$105. Archives Foreign.
Vice President....................... Paskche gilt-on-bronze His Excellency Goh Kun, Non-acceptance would
incense burner; Acting President and cause embarrassment to
reproduction of Prime Minister donor and U.S.
national treasure Republic of Korea. Government.
housed in the Puyo
National Museum. Recd--
April 15, 2004. Est.
Value--$450. Archives
Foreign.
Vice President....................... Mont Blanc pen set; His Majesty King Non-acceptance would
silver with blue Abdullah II bin al cause embarrassment to
stone, engraved with Hussein of the donor and U.S.
Jordanian coat of Hashemite Kingdom of Government.
arms. Recd--May 6, Jordan.
2004. Est. Value--
$450. Archives Foreign.
Vice President....................... Sterling silver sword. His Excellency Ali Non-acceptance would
Recd--June 8, 2004. Abdullah Saleh, cause embarrassment to
Est. Value--$500. President of the donor and U.S.
Archives Foreign. Republic of Yemen. Government.
Vice President....................... 18K white gold His Majesty King Non-acceptance would
cufflinks with Arabic Abdullah II bin al cause embarrassment to
lettering symbolizing Hussein of the donor and U.S.
good fortune and Hashemite Kingdom of Government.
health. Recd--June 15, Jordan.
2004. Est. Value--
$400. Archives Foreign.
Vice President....................... Sterling silver incense His Excellency Maqbool Non-acceptance would
burner on silver and Bin Ali Sultan, cause embarrassment to
sodalite tray. Recd-- Minister of Commerce donor and U.S.
July 7, 2004. Est. and Industry Oman. Government.
Value--$1500. Archives
Foreign.
Vice President....................... Beige cashmere sweater, His Excellency Non-acceptance would
made in Mongolia, size Natsagiin Bagabandi. cause embarrassment to
XL. Recd--July 20, President of Mongolia. donor and U.S.
2004. Est. Value-- Government.
$297. Archives Foreign.
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Vice President and Mrs. Cheney....... Hand-made, sculpted His Excellency Salem Non-acceptance would
crystal elephant by Abdallah Al-Jabir Al- cause embarrassment to
Daum. Recd--December Sabah and Mrs. Rima Al- donor and U.S.
6, 2004. Est. Value-- Sabah, Embassy of Government.
$725. Archives Foreign. Kuwait.
Vice President....................... Six E. Marinella men's His Excellency Silvio Non-acceptance would
neckties. Recd--May Berlusconi, President cause embarrassment to
20, 2004. Est. Value-- of the Council of donor and U.S.
$810. Archives Foreign. Ministers of the Government.
Italian Republic.
Vice President....................... Sterling silver bowl His Excellency Recep Non-acceptance would
and lid decorated with Tayyip Erdogan, Prime cause embarrassment to
repousse and engraving Minister of the donor and U.S.
in a floral design. Republic of Turkey. Government.
Recd--January 28,
2004. Est. Value--
$350. Archives Foreign.
Vice President and Mrs. Cheney....... Limoges plate with gold His Majesty King Non-acceptance would
trim, maroon and ivory Abdullah II bin al cause embarrassment to
design with Arabic Hussein of the donor and U.S.
inscription and a Hashemite Kingdom of Government.
wooden plate stand. Jordan..
Recd--August 23, 2004.
Est. Value--$200.
Archives Foreign.
Pottery vanity set:
black hand towel
holder and soap dish
with three embroidered
hand towels. Recd--
August 23, 2004. Est.
Value--$166. Archives
Foreign.
Two pottery containers
with wicker tops for
holding herbs.
Measures 5'' x 3''.
Recd--August 23, 2004.
Est. Value--$50.
Archives Foreign.
Six-inch square wooden
box with floral stone
mosaic cover for herb
storage. Recd--August
23, 2004. Est. Value--
$29. Archives Foreign.
Pottery incense burner
and box. Recd--August
23, 2004. Est. Value--
$30. Archives Foreign.
Six blue tea glasses
with gold trim. Recd--
August 23, 2004. Est.
Value--$42. Archives
Foreign.
Six-inch square silk
pillow with gold
tassels. Recd--August
23, 2004. Est. Value--
$29. Archives Foreign.
CD of Jordanian music
by Sakher Hattan.
Recd--August 23, 2004.
Est. Value--$15.
Archives Foreign.
Four scented pillar
candles, 4'' high.
Recd--August 23, 2004.
Est. Value--$36.
Handled pursuant to
Secret Service policy.
Vice President....................... Wood and brass His Excellency Wen Non-acceptance would
presentation box Jiabao, Premier of the cause embarrassment to
containing bronze People's Republic of donor and U.S.
reproduction of China. Government.
``Ding'' pot,
representing power,
prosperity and peace.
Recd--January 6, 2004.
Est. Value--$500.
Archives Foreign.
Vice President....................... Framed oil painting of His Excellency Solomon Non-acceptance would
St. George slaying a Passy, Minister of cause embarrassment to
dragon, Bulgarian Foreign Affairs of the donor and U.S.
style with gold leaf Republic of Bulgaria. Government.
work. Recd--February
26, 2004. Est. Value--
$200. Archives Foreign.
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Gold medallion
commemorating the
100th Anniversary of
the establishment of
diplomatic relations
between the U.S. and
Bulgaria. Recd--
February 26, 2004.
Est. Value--$250.
Archives Foreign.
Vice President and Mrs. Cheney....... Wool on cotton carpet His Excellency Hamid Non-acceptance would
measuring 77''; by Karzai, President of cause embarrassment to
61'', rust background, Afghanistan. donor and U.S.
with cruciform Government.
stylized foliate
medallion, three
borders. Recd--
December 7, 2004. Est.
Value--$1,000.
Archives Foreign.
Wool on cotton carpet
measuring 78'' by
57'', yellow
background with red,
tan, and green
stylized floral
decoration, four
borders. Recd--
December 7, 2004. Est.
Value--$1000. Archives
Foreign.
Embroidered beige
cotton tablecloth with
twelve napkins. Recd--
December 7, 2004. Est.
Value--$150. Archives
Foreign.
Vice President....................... Framed silver plaque His Excellency Non-acceptance would
with repousse Phanthong Phommahaxay, cause embarrassment to
decoration of a temple Ambassador of the Lao donor and U.S.
scene with an elephant People's Democratic Government.
and oxen pulling a Republic.
cart. Recd--December
17, 2004. Est. Value--
$225. Archives Foreign.
Polychrome woven silk
sash, measuring 80''
by 15.'' Recd--
December 17, 2004.
Est. Value--$200.
Archives Foreign.
Vice President and Mrs. Cheney....... Twenty-one medals, gold His Holiness John Paul, Non-acceptance would
plated on brass, II, The Holy See. cause embarrassment to
depicting the donor and U.S.
Mysteries of the Government.
Rosary, with a large
central medal of the
Madonna. Small medals
measure 1.75'' in
diameter. Medals are
displayed in a sealed
plexi-glass case.
Recd--January 27,
2004. Est. Value--
$627. Archives Foreign.
Mrs. Cheney.......................... Silver rosary with His Holiness John Paul, Non-acceptance would
mother-of-pearl beads, II, The Holy See. cause embarrassment to
blessed by Pope John donor and U.S.
Paul II. Recd--January Government.
27, 2004. Est. Value--
$75. Retained
(souvenir or mark of
courtesy).
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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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Colin L. Powell, The Secretary of Ottoman, two color Ben An, President of Non-acceptance would
State of the United States. leather, 20th century. the Government of cause the donor or the
Date Received: 1/13/ Tunisia. U.S. Government
2004. Estimated Value: embarrassment.
$350.00. Disposition:
Pending transfer to
the General Service
Administration.
[[Page 34703]]
Colin L. Powell, The Secretary of Painting, watercolor Eduard Shevardnadze, Non-acceptance would
State of the United States. and mixed media, 21'' President of Georgia. cause the donor or the
x 26\1/2\'', Tbilisi, U.S. Government
by Gega Kutateladze, embarrassment.
2003, framed $250,
bottle of wine in
silver plated overlay
bottle $100. Date
Received: 1/25/2004.
Estimated Value:
$350.00. Disposition:
Pending transfer to
the General Services
Administration.
Colin L. Powell, The Secretary of Carpet, 93\1/2\'' x Field Marshall Hussein Non-acceptance would
State of the United States. 62\1/2\'', black Tantawi, Commander in cause the donor or the
background with `King Chief of the Egyptian U.S. Government
Tut.' Date Received: 2/ Armed Forces, Egypt. embarrassment.
3/2004. Estimated
Value: $400.00.
Disposition: Pending
transfer to the
General Services
Administration.
Colin L. Powell, The Secretary of Carriage clock, silver Shaykh Salman bin Hamad Non-acceptance would
State of the United States. plate and enamel, by bin Isa Al Khalifa, cause the donor or the
William & Son $2,000, Crown Prince of the U.S. Government
pair cufflinks Kingdom of Bahrain. embarrassment.
sterling silver and
enamel $250. Date
Received: 2/9/2004.
Estimated Value:
$2,250.00.
Disposition: Pending
transfer to the
General Services
Administration.
Colin L. Powell, The Secretary of Rosewater bottle and His Excellency Zine El- Non-acceptance would
State of the United States. incense burner, silver Abidine Ben Ali cause the donor or the
filigree, late 20th President of the U.S. Government
century, 34ozsT. Date Republic of Tunisia. embarrassment.
Received: 2/17/2004.
Estimated Value:
$1,000.00.
Disposition: Pending
transfer to the
General Services
Administration.
Colin L. Powell, The Secretary of Bowl, 8\1/4\''L x 4\3/ Laila Freivalds, Non-acceptance would
State of the United States. 8\''H, cut crystal, Foreign Minister, cause the donor or the
``Tornado'' by Sweden. U.S. Government
Orrefors, 20th embarrassment.
century. Date
Received: 2/17/2004.
Estimated Value:
$300.00. Disposition:
Pending transfer to
the General Services
Administration.
Colin L. Powell, The Secretary of Vase, 18\1/8\''H, Hamid Karzai, President Non-acceptance would
State of the United States. marquetry of various of the Transitional cause the donor or the
semiprecious stones Islamic State of U.S. Government
including lapis Afghanistan. embarrassment.
lazuli, jasper, sard
and agate. Date
Received: 3/11/2004.
Estimated Value:
$1,250.00.
Disposition: Pending
transfer to the
General Services
Administration.
Colin L. Powell, The Secretary of Rugs, 36'' x 23\1/2\'', Mohammedmian Soomro, Non-acceptance would
State of the United States. wool on cotton, hand Chairman of the cause the donor or the
woven $300, 2 shawls Senate, Pakistan. U.S. Government
with silk embroidery embarrassment.
$130. Date Received: 3/
17/2004. Estimated
Value: $430.00.
Disposition: Pending
transfer to the
General Services
Administration.
Colin L. Powell, The Secretary of Roll top butter dish, Pervez Musharraf, Non-acceptance would
State of the United States. 7'' diameter, President of the cause the donor or the
repoussed and chased Islamic Republic of U.S. Government
silver, set with 4 Pakistan. embarrassment.
lapis lazuli cabochons
and 8 turquoise
cabochons 7mm x 6mm,
20th century. Date
Received: 3/18/2004.
Estimated Value:
$450.00. Disposition:
Pending transfer to
the General Services
Administration.
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Colin L. Powell, The Secretary of Pair cufflinks 18 karat Sheikh Jabir al-Ahmad Non-acceptance would
State of the United States. yellow gold each set Al Sabah, Emir of the cause the donor or the
with 5 round diamonds State of Kuwait. U.S. Government
TW 16 points both embarrassment.
Chopard ($1800),
Wristwatch mans 18
karat yellow gold case
with date Chopard 1026
924-2248 black
alligator strap
($8,100). Date
Received: 3/20/2004.
Estimated Value:
$9,900.00.
Disposition: Pending
transfer to the
General Services
Administration.
Colin L. Powell, The Secretary of Brown leather Sheikh Jabir al-Ahmad Non-acceptance would
State of the United States. attach[eacute] case Al Sabah, Emir of the cause the donor or the
($450), belt State of Kuwait. U.S. Government
frontispiece 18 karat embarrassment.
yellow gold chain mail
9ozsT ($4,000), ring
18 karat yellow gold
set with 5 round
diamonds TW 8 points
Chopard ($2,000). Date
Received: 3/20/2004.
Estimated Value:
$6,450.00.
Disposition: Pending
transfer to the
General Services
Administration.
Colin L. Powell, The Secretary of Desk set, leather, by Mircea Dan Geoana, Non-acceptance would
State of the United States. Dacoma. Date Received: Foreign Minister of cause the donor or the
4/15/2004. Estimated Romania as part of the U.S. Government
Value: $650.00. Social Democratic embarrassment.
Disposition: Pending Party.
transfer to the
General Services
Administration.
Colin L. Powell, The Secretary of Desk set, sterling Franco Frattini, Non-acceptance would
State of the United States. silver and slag glass, Minister of Foreign cause the donor or the
four open boxes. Date Affairs of the Italian U.S. Government
Received: 4/20/2004. Republic, Italy. embarrassment.
Estimated Value:
$550.00. Disposition:
Pending transfer to
the General Services
Administration.
Colin L. Powell, The Secretary of Pen, platinum plated Shaikh Hamad bin Jasim Non-acceptance would
State of the United States. metal, with watch in bin Jabir Al Thani, cause the donor or the
handle, Cartier Minister of Foreign U.S. Government
``Stylo d'Exception'', Affairs of the State embarrassment.
180/2000, of Qatar.
boxed. Date Received:
4/27/2004. Estimated
Value: $750.00.
Disposition: Pending
transfer to the
General Services
Administration.
Colin L. Powell, The Secretary of Desk set, sterling King Abdullah II Bin al Non-acceptance would
State of the United States. silver and mother of Hussein, King of the cause the donor or the
pearl, letter opener Hashemite Kingdom of U.S. Government
and magnifying glass, the Jordan. embarrassment.
20th century. Date
Received: 5/6/2004.
Estimated Value:
$350.00. Disposition:
Pending transfer to
the General Services
Administration.
Colin L. Powell, The Secretary of Charger, 12'' diameter, Lakshman Kadirgamar, Non-acceptance would
State of the United States. sterling silver Minister, Government cause the donor or the
repousse, 20th of Sri Lanka. U.S. Government
century, 17ozsT. Date embarrassment.
Received: 5/12/2004.
Estimated Value:
$350.00. Disposition:
Pending transfer to
the General Services
Administration.
Colin L. Powell, The Secretary of Sculpture, 11''H, John Dalli, Minister of Non-acceptance would
State of the United States. sterling silver, Finance and Economic cause the donor or the
traditional luzzu Affairs, Malta. U.S. Government
sailboat, late 20th embarrassment.
century. Date
Received: 5/20/2004.
Estimated Value:
$2,000.00.
Disposition: Pending
transfer to the
General Services
Administration.
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Colin L. Powell, The Secretary of Sculpture, 11''H, Patricio Zuquilanda Non-acceptance would
State of the United States. sterling silver, Duque, Minister of cause the donor or the
sailboat, late 20th Foreign Relations, U.S. Government
century. Date Ecuador. embarrassment.
Received: 5/22/2004.
Estimated Value:
$2,000.00.
Disposition: Pending
transfer to the
General Services
Administration.
Colin L. Powell, The Secretary of Briefcase, tan leather Patricio Zuquilanda Non-acceptance would
State of the United States. $150, Book, Artistas Duque, Minister of cause the donor or the
Plasticos del Ecuador Foreign Relations, U.S. Government
$45, Sculpture of a Ecuador. embarrassment.
bird, sterling silver
12 oz $240. Date
Received: 6/7/2004.
Estimated Value:
$435.00. Disposition:
Pending transfer to
the General Services
Administration.
Colin L. Powell, The Secretary of Cufflinks, 18 karat Gyude Bryant, Chairman Non-acceptance would
State of the United States. yellow gold, with of the National cause the donor or the
Liberian insignia Date Transitional U.S. Government
Received: 6/11/2004. Government, Liberia. embarrassment.
Estimated Value:
$750.00. Disposition:
Pending transfer to
the General Services
Administration.
Colin L. Powell, The Secretary of Carpet, 6'6'' x 9'9'', Hamid Karzai, President Non-acceptance would
State of the United States. wool on wool, Bokhara of the Transitional cause the donor or the
design. Date Received: Islamic State of U.S. Government
6/15/2004. Estimated Afghanistan. embarrassment.
Value: $2,500.00.
Disposition: Pending
transfer to the
General Services
Administration.
Colin L. Powell, The Secretary of Bowl, burlwood with His Excellency Non-acceptance would
State of the United States. silver mounts set with Natsagiyn Bagabandi, cause the donor or the
turquoise cabochons 6 President of Mongolia. U.S. Government
mm. $250, together embarrassment.
with a ``V'' neck
maroon cashmere
sweater XL $350. Date
Received: 7/4/2004.
Estimated Value:
$600.00. Disposition:
Pending transfer to
the General Services
Administration.
Colin L. Powell, The Secretary of Jewelry, woman's, 18 Aziz-Jeddah, Kingdom of Non-acceptance would
State of the United States. karat white gold set Saudi Arabia. cause the donor or the
with diamonds, Bulgari U.S. Government
Necklace set with 64 embarrassment.
round diamonds TW 6.4
carats, ring set with
6 round diamonds TW 60
points, pair diamonds
TW 1.2 both. Date
Received: 7/28/2004.
Estimated Value:
$24,500.00.
Disposition: Pending
transfer to the
General Services
Administration.
Colin L. Powell, The Secretary of Coffee pot, 9 5/8''H, Prince Faisal, Non-acceptance would
State of the United States. sterling silver with Government of Saudi cause the donor or the
gold wash, 16ozsT. Arabia. U.S. Government
Date Received: 7/28/ embarrassment.
2004. Estimated Value:
$400.00. Disposition:
Pending transfer to
the General Services
Administration.
Colin L. Powell, The Secretary of Sculpture, 7''H x 9\3/ Aziz-Jeddah, Kingdom of Non-acceptance would
State of the United States. 4\''L, 18 karat yellow Saudi Arabia. cause the donor or the
gold oasis scene with U.S. Government
two camels, two embarrassment.
figures, tent and palm
trees, stone base,
fitted case. Date
Received: 7/28/2004.
Estimated Value:
$8,500.00.
Disposition: Pending
transfer to the
General Services
Administration.
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Colin L. Powell, The Secretary of Books, 2 volumes, Nicolas Sarkozy, Non-acceptance would
State of the United States. ``Journal d'un Voyage Minister, Government cause the donor or the
fait dans I'lnterieur of France. U.S. Government
de I'Amerique embarrassment.
Septentrionale'',
Villette, 1793. Date
Received: 10/1/2004.
Estimated Value:
$900.00. Disposition:
Pending transfer to
the General Services
Administration.
Colin L. Powell, The Secretary of Book, China History Li Zhaoxing, Minister Non-acceptance would
State of the United States. Culture Treasure $225, of Foreign Affairs of cause the donor or the
ten compact disks of the People's Republic U.S. Government
Chinese folk music, of China. embarrassment.
$150. Date Received:
10/1/2004. Estimated
Value: $375.00.
Disposition: Pending
transfer to the
General Services
Administration.
Colin L. Powell, The Secretary of Oil painting on canvas Dr. Keith C. Mitchell, Non-acceptance would
State of the United States. of purple flower with Prime Minister of cause the donor or the
green background Grenada. U.S. Government
entitled ``Flamboyant embarrassment.
Nation'' by artist
Roger Brathwaite. Date
Received: 10/5/2004.
Estimated Value:
$600.00. Disposition:
Pending transfer to
the General Services
Administration.
Colin L. Powell, The Secretary of Bottle of wine, Madeira Honorable Volodymyr Non-acceptance would
State of the United States. from the Masandra Lytvyn, Speaker of the cause the donor or the
cellar, 1937. Date Verhovna Rada, Ukraine. U.S. Government
Received: 11/15/2004. embarrassment.
Estimated Value:
$250.00. Disposition:
Pending transfer to
the General Services
Administration.
Colin L. Powell, The Secretary of Replica Sword, 42\1/ Honorable Volodymyr Non-acceptance would
State of the United States. 2\''L overall, brass Lytvyn, Speaker of the cause the donor or the
sheathed scabbard and Verhovna Rada, Ukraine. U.S. Government
hilt, engraved blade. embarrassment.
Date Received: 11/15/
2004. Estimated Value:
$200.00. Disposition:
Pending transfer to
the General Services
Administration.
Colin L. Powell, The Secretary of Double tear jar, 2\1/ Ariel Sharon, Prime Non-acceptance would
State of the United States. 2\''H with later Minister of Israel. cause the donor or the
silver mounts, Roman U.S. Government
Period 63 BCE-330 CE, embarrassment.
fitted case. Date
Received: 11/22/2004.
Estimated Value:
$300.00. Disposition:
Pending transfer to
the General Services
Administration.
Colin L. Powell, The Secretary of Figure, 7\1/4\''H, Salem Al-Sabah, Non-acceptance would
State of the United States. Waterford crystal Ambassador of the cause the donor or the
eagle with spread state of Kuwait and U.S. Government
wings, Ireland, 20th/ Mrs. Salem. embarrassment.
21st century. Date
Received: 12/7/2004.
Estimated Value:
$400.00. Disposition:
Pending transfer to
the General Services
Administration.
Colin L. Powell, The Secretary of Cufflinks, 9 karat Karel De Gucht, Foreign Non-acceptance would
State of the United States. yellow gold, each a Minister, Belgium. cause the donor or the
blue enamel oval with U.S. Government
Belgian coat of Arms. embarrassment.
Date Received: 12/8/
2004. Estimated Value:
$375.00. Disposition:
Pending transfer to
the General Services
Administration.
Colin L. Powell, The Secretary of Ottoman, two color Ben AN, President of Non-acceptance would
State of the United States. leather, 20th century. the Government of cause the donor or the
Date Received: 12/16/ Tunisia. U.S. Government
2004. Estimated Value: embarrassment.
$350.00. Disposition:
Pending transfer to
the General Services
Administration.
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Colin L. Powell, The Secretary of Four bottles of Olive King Abdullah II bin al Non-acceptance would
State of the United States. oil, chocolate Hussein and Queen cause the donor or the
assortment, olive oil Rania, King and Queen, U.S. Government
and thyme, wood box Jordan. embarrassment.
containing two
candles, two small
notebooks, pendant,
two jars of candies, 3
silver plates,
miniature vessels,
Rosenthal Porcelain
plate 8\1/2\'' square
2004-5. Date Received:
12/16/2004. Estimated
Value: $1,850.00.
Disposition: Pending
transfer to the
General Services
Administration.
Mary Masserini, Protocol Officer-- Watch--Ladies Maurice Shaikh Salman Bin Hamad Non-acceptance would
U.S. Department of State. La Croix: Stainless Al-Khalifa, Crown cause the donor or the
steel model MM013- Prince and Commander- U.S. Government
SS002-310 Date in-Chief of the embarrassment.
Received: 2/25/2004. Bahrain Defense Force,
Over Minimum Value. Bahrain.
Disposition: Pending
transfer to the
General Services
Administration.
William J. Burns, Assistant Secretary Cufflinks--sterling Shaikh Salman Bin Hamad Non-acceptance would
of State. silver and Medallion-- Al-Khalifa, Crown cause the donor or the
gold plated 4'' Prince and Commander- U.S. Government
diameter. Date in-Chief of the embarrassment.
Received: 2/12/2004. Bahrain Defense Force,
Over Minimum Value. Bahrain.
Disposition: Pending
transfer to the
General Services
Administration.
Francis X. Taylor, Assistant Gold Inlaid Statue. Mohamed Al-Nassr, Non-acceptance would
Secretary of State for Diplomatic Date Received: 6/29/ Security cause the donor or the
Security. 2004. Over Minimum Attach[eacute], U.S. Government
Value. Disposition: Embassy of Qatar. embarrassment.
Pending transfer to
the General Services
Administration.
Kenneth D. Ward, Deputy to the Senior Swiss Omade Rado Abdullah Senoussi, Non-acceptance would
Weapons of Mass Destruction wristwatch Date Government Official, cause the donor or the
Representative, Libya. Received: 9/19/2004. Ministry of Foreign U.S. Government
Over Minimum Value. Affairs, Libya. embarrassment.
Disposition: Pending
transfer to the
General Services
Administration.
Marcelle M. Wahba, U.S. Ambassador to 18 kt gold necklace, Sheikh Saqr bin Non-acceptance would
the United Arab Emirates. bracelet, ring, and Muhammad al Qasimi, cause the donor or the
earrings (Damas). Date Ruler of Ras al- U.S. Government
Received: 6/1/2004. Khaimah, United Arab embarrassment.
Over Minimum Value. Emirates.
Disposition: Pending
transfer to the
General Services
Administration.
Marcelle M. Wahba, U.S. Ambassador to 22 kt. rose gold ring Shaykha Saif, Wife of Non-acceptance would
the United Arab Emirates. with diamonds Shaykha Sultan bin cause the donor or the
(Giovanni Ferraris). Khalifa, Member of the U.S. Government
Date Received: 6/7/ Executive Council and embarrassment.
2004. Over Minimum Chairman of the Abu
Value. Disposition: Dhabi Crown Prince's
Pending transfer to Office, United Arab
the General Services Emirates.
Administration.
Richard L. Baltimore, III, Ambassador Carpet--3 x 5. Date Yahya, Yahya, Business/ Non-acceptance would
Received: 5/8/2004. PR Director, Saudi bin cause the donor or the
Estimated Value: Laden Construction, U.S. Government
$1,235.00. Saudi Arabia. embarrassment.
Disposition: Pending
transfer to the
General Services
Administration.
Tracey Ann Jacobson, U.S. Ambassador Gold necklace and Huda Al Midfa, Wife of Non-acceptance would
to Turkmenistan. earrings. Date United Arab Emirates cause the donor or the
Received: 8/27/2004. Ambassador Hassan U.S. Government
Over Minimum Value. Abdullah Al Adhab, embarrassment.
Disposition: Pending United Arab Emirates.
transfer to the
General Services
Administration.
Tracey Ann Jacobson, U.S. Ambassador Gold watch Date Saparmurat Niyazov, Non-acceptance would
to Turkmenistan. Received: 10/20/2004. President of cause the donor or the
Over Minimum Value. Turkmenistan. U.S. Government
Disposition: Pending embarrassment.
transfer to the
General Services
Administration.
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[[Page 34708]]
AGENCY: Department of Defense
[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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The Honorable Donald H. Rumsfeld, Gold Bracelet and Field Marshal Mohamed Non-acceptance would
Secretary of Defense. Silver Lamp. Date Hussein Tantawi, have caused
Received: 1/20/2004. Commander in Chief of embarrassment to donor
Est. Value: $180.00 the Armed Forces, and U.S. Government.
and $250.00, Minister of Defense
respectively. Total and Military
Value: $430.00. Production of the Arab
Disposition: Republic of Egypt.
Transferred to General
Services
Administration.
The Honorable Donald H. Rumsfeld, Clock and Cuff Links. His Highness Prince Non-acceptance would
Secretary of Defense. Date Received: 2/18/ Salman bin Hamad Al- have caused
2004. Est. Value: Khalifa, The Crown embarrassment to donor
$270.00 and $100.00, Prince and Commander, and U.S. Government.
respectively. Total Bahrain Defense Force,
Value: $370.00. Kingdom of Bahrain.
Disposition:
Transferred to General
Services
Administration.
The Honorable Donald H. Rumsfeld, Marble Flower Vase. His Excellency Hamid Non-acceptance would
Secretary of Defense. Date Received: 2/23/ Karzai, President of have caused
2004. Est. Value: the Islamic State of embarrassment to donor
$400.00. Disposition: Afghanistan. and U.S. Government.
Transferred to General
Services
Administration.
The Honorable Donald H. Rumsfeld, Sword and Shawl. Date His Excellency Kadir Non-acceptance would
Secretary of Defense. Received: 2/24/2004. Gulamov, Minister of have caused
Est. Value: $250.00 Defense of the embarrassment to donor
and $65.00, Republic of Uzbekistan. and U.S. Government.
respectively. Total
Value: $315.00.
Disposition:
Transferred to General
Services
Administration.
The Honorable Donald H. Rumsfeld, Medallion, Book of His Excellency Dali Non-acceptance would
Secretary of Defense. Mosaics and a Mosaic. Jazi, Minister of have caused
Date Received: 3/15/ Defense of the embarrassment to donor
2004. Est. Value: Republic of Tunisia. and U.S. Government.
$50.00, $59.00 and
$1,000.00,
respectively. Total
Value: $1,109.00.
Disposition:
Transferred to General
Services
Administration.
The Honorable Donald H. Rumsfeld, Plaque, Caviar, Carpet His Excellency Safar Non-acceptance would
Secretary of Defense. and Tea Set. Date Abiyev, Minister of have caused
Received: 3/26/2004. Defense of the embarrassment to donor
Est. Value: $20.00, Republic of Azerbaijan. and U.S. Government.
$300.00, $1,200.00 and
$225.00. Total Value:
$1,745.00.
Disposition:
Transferred to General
Services
Administration.
The Honorable Donald H. Rumsfeld, Saber and Model Ship. His Excellency Sheikh Non-acceptance would
Secretary of Defense. Date Received: 3/31/ Jabir Mubarak al-Hamad have caused
2004. Est. Value: Al-Sabah, Deputy Prime embarrassment to donor
$640.00 and $1,000.00, Minister and Minister and U.S. Government.
respectively. Total of Defense of the
Value: $1,640.00. State of Kuwait.
Disposition:
Transferred to General
Services
Administration.
The Honorable Donald H. Rumsfeld, Ceramic Desk Set Date His Excellency Jose Non-acceptance would
Secretary of Defense. Received: 5/27/2004. Bono Martinez, have caused
Est. Value: $390.00. Minister of Defense, embarrassment to donor
Disposition: Spain. and U.S. Government.
Transferred to General
Services
Administration.
The Honorable Donald H. Rumsfeld, Silver Cuff Links and His Majesty King Non-acceptance would
Secretary of Defense. Gold Stickpin. Date Abdullah bin al- have caused
Received: 6/20/2004. Hussein, King of The embarrassment to donor
Est. Value: $260.00 Hashemite Kingdom of and U.S. Government.
and $40.00, Jordan.
respectively. Total
Value: $300.00.
Disposition:
Transferred to General
Services
Administration..
The Honorable Donald H. Rumsfeld, Glass Sword and Wood His Excellency Victor Non-acceptance would
Secretary of Defense. Carving of Grapes Gaiciuc, Minister of have caused
Plaque. Date Received: Defense of the embarrassment to donor
6/26/2004. Est. Value: Republic of Moldova. and U.S. Government.
$25.00, $250.00 and
$65.00, respectively.
Total Value: $340.00.
Disposition:
Transferred to General
Services
Administration.
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The Honorable Donald H. Rumsfeld, 3' Sword with Wall His Excellency Soren Non-acceptance would
Secretary of Defense. Mount and Book of Gade, Minister of have caused
Fairy Tales. Date Defense, Denmark. embarrassment to donor
Received: 8/9/2004. and U.S. Government.
Est. Value: $1,250.00
and $50.00,
respectively. Total
Value: $1,300.00.
Disposition:
Transferred to General
Services
Administration.
The Honorable Donald H. Rumsfeld, Desk Clock Mounted on a His Excellency Marek Non-acceptance would
Secretary of Defense. Crystalline. Date Belka, Prime Minister, have caused
Received: 8/9/2004. Poland. embarrassment to donor
Est. Value: $360.00. and U.S. Government.
Disposition:
Transferred to General
Services
Administration.
The Honorable Donald H. Rumsfeld, Handcrafted Lapis Metal His Excellency Hamid Non-acceptance would
Secretary of Defense. Box. Date Received: 8/ Karzai, President of have caused
11/2004. Est. Value: the Islamic State of embarrassment to donor
$325.00. Disposition: Afghanistan. and U.S. Government.
Transferred to General
Services
Administration.
The Honorable Donald H. Rumsfeld, Bottle of Wine, Lavadia His Excellency Leonid Non-acceptance would
Secretary of Defense. Rose Muscat and a Kuchma, President, have caused
Bottle of Wine, Ukraine. embarrassment to donor
Massandra. Date and U.S. Government.
Received: 8/13/2004.
Est. Value: $600.00
and $600.00,
respectively. Total
Value: $1,200.00.
Disposition:
Transferred to General
Services
Administration.
The Honorable Donald H. Rumsfeld, Bottle of Wine, 1954 His Excellency Yevhan Non-acceptance would
Secretary of Defense. and Framed Coin Set. Marchuk, Minister of have caused
Date Received: 8/14/ Defense, Ukraine. embarrassment to donor
2004. Est. Value: and U.S. Government.
$190.00 and $260.00,
respectively. Total
Value: $450.00.
Disposition:
Transferred to General
Services
Administration.
The Honorable Donald H. Rumsfeld, Large Silver Palm Tree His Excellency Iyad Non-acceptance would
Secretary of Defense. in Glass Case. Date Allawi, Prime Minister have caused
Received: 10/10/2004. of the Interim embarrassment to donor
Est. Value: $350.00. Government of Iraq. and U.S. Government.
Disposition:
Transferred to General
Services
Administration.
The Honorable Donald H. Rumsfeld, Icon of Jesus. Date His Excellency Branko Non-acceptance would
Secretary of Defense. Received: 10/11/2004. Crvenkovski, President have caused
Est. Value: $600.00. of the Former embarrassment to donor
Disposition: Yugoslavia Republic of and U.S. Government.
Transferred to General Macedonia.
Services
Administration.
The Honorable Donald H. Rumsfeld, Framed Picture, Titled His Excellency Yoon Non-acceptance would
Secretary of Defense. ``Weeds and Insects,'' Kwang-woong, Minister have caused
60'' x 14''. Date of National Defense, embarrassment to donor
Received: 10/22/2004. Republic of Korea. and U.S. Government.
Est. Value: $380.00.
Disposition:
Transferred to General
Services
Administration.
The Honorable Donald H. Rumsfeld, Rug, 9' x 10'. Date His Excellency Hamid Non-acceptance would
Secretary of Defense. Received: 12/9/2004. Karzai, President of have caused
Est. Value: $320.00. the Islamic State of embarrassment to donor
Disposition: Afghanistan. and U.S. Government.
Transferred to General
Services
Administration.
The Honorable Donald H. Rumsfeld, 5 Jars of Caspian His Excellency Safar Non-acceptance would
Secretary of Defense. Caviar and Glass Abiyev, Minister of have caused
Decanter of Brandy. Defense of the embarrassment to donor
Date Received: 12/11/ Republic of Azerbaijan. and U.S. Government.
2004. Est. Value:
$625.00 and $85.00
respectively. Total
Value: $710.00.
Disposition:
Transferred to General
Services
Administration.
The Honorable Donald H. Rumsfeld, Aromatherapy Gift Set His Majesty King Non-acceptance would
Secretary of Defense. and Assorted Olive Abdullah bin al- have caused
Oils. Date Received: Hussein and Her embarrassment to donor
12/22/2004. Est. Majesty Queen Rania of and U.S. Government.
Value: $380.00 and The Hashemite Kingdom
$110.00, respectively. of Jordan.
Total Value: $490.00.
Disposition:
Transferred to General
Services
Administration.
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The Honorable Paul Wolfowitz, Deputy 5' x 8' Egyptian King Reid Marshal Mohamed Non-acceptance would
Secretary of Defense. Tut Rug. Date Date Hussein Tantawi, have caused
Received: 1/27/2004. Commander in Chief of embarrassment to donor
Est. Value: $400.00. the Armed Forces, and U.S. Government.
Disposition: Minister of Defense
Transferred to General and Military
Services Production of the Arab
Administration. Republic of Egypt.
The Honorable Paul Wolfowilz, Deputy Chess Set and 4' x 6' Jalal Talabani, Non-acceptance would
Secretary of Defense. Kurdish Rug. Date Secretary General of have caused
Received: 6/17/2004. the Patriotic Union of embarrassment to donor
$140.00 and $450.00, Kurdistan. and U.S. Government.
respectively. Total
Value: $590.00.
Disposition:
Transferred to General
Services
Administration.
General Richard B. Myers, Chairman, Painting. Date His Excellency Sheikh Non-acceptance would
Joint Chiefs of Staff. Received: 4/12/2004. Jabir Mubarak al-Hamad have caused
Est. Value: $550.00. Al-Sabah, Deputy Prime embarrassment to donor
Disposition: Minister and Minister and U.S. Government.
Transferred to General of Defense of the
Services State of Kuwait.
Administration.
General Richard B. Myers, Chairman, Silver Punch Bowl Set His Excellency Sheikh Non-acceptance would
Joint Chiefs of Staff. and Painting. Date Jabir Mubarak al-Hamad have caused
Received: 4/12/2004. Al-Sabah, Deputy Prime embarrassment to donor
$340.00 and $550.00, Minister of Defense of and U.S. Government.
respectively. Total the State of Kuwait.
Value: $890.00.
Disposition:
Transferred to General
Services
Administration.
General Richard B. Myers, Chairman, Paekche Great Gilt- General Kim Jong il, Non-acceptance would
Joint Chiefs of Staff. Bronze Incense Burner. General Secretary have caused
Date Received: 10/21/ Korean Workers Party embarrassment to donor
2004. Est. Value: Hwan-CJCS ROK. and U.S. Government.
$290.00. Disposition:
Transferred to General
Services
Administration..
General Richard B. Myers, Chairman, Jewelry Set (Necklace, Lieutenant General Non-acceptance would
Joint Chiefs of Staff. Bracelet Ring and Hamdy Moustafa Weheba, have caused
Earring). Date Chief of Staff of The embarrassment to donor
Received: 12/1/2004. Egyptian Armed Forces. and U.S. Government.
Est. Value: $540.00.
Disposition:
Transferred to General
Services
Administration.
General Richard B. Myers, Chairman, Gift Set in Wood Box. His Majesty King Non-acceptance would
Joint Chiefs of Staff. Date Received: 12/23/ Abdullah bin al- have caused
2004. Est. Value: Hussein, King of The embarrassment to donor
$380.00. Disposition: Hashemite Kingdom of and U.S. Government.
Transferred to General Jordan.
Services
Administration.
The Honorable Douglas J. Feith, Under 5' x 8' Egyptian King Field Marshal Mohamed Non-acceptance would
Secretary of Policy. Tut Rug. Date Hussein Tantawi, have caused
Received: 1/15/2004. Commander in Chief of embarrassment to donor
Est. Value: $400.00. the Armed Forces, and U.S. Government.
Disposition: Minister of Defense
Transferred to General and Military
Services Production of the Arab
Administration.. Republic of Egypt.
Lieutenant General Tome H. Walters, Oil Painting on Canvas Jerzy Szmajdzinski, Non-acceptance would
Jr., Director, Defense Security by the Artist Minister of Defense, have caused
Cooperation Agency. Ghiorczyk. Date Republic of Poland. embarrassment to donor
Received: 4/4/2004. and U.S. Government.
Est. Value: $350.00.
Disposition:
Transferred to General
Services
Administration.
Mira Ricardel, Acting Assistant Pearl Necklace. Date Vlado Buckovski, Non-acceptance would
Secretary of Defense, International Received: 10/15/2003. Minister of Defense of have caused
Security Policy. Est. Value: $450.00. the Former Yugoslavia embarrassment to donor
Disposition: Republic of Macedonia. and U.S. Government.
Transferred to General
Services
Administration.
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Major General Thomas J. Romig, Judge Picture of Forest Made General-Colonel Valeriy Non-acceptance would
Advocate General. with Various Color Inanovich Marchenkov, have caused
Granulates and Chips President of the embarrassment to donor
of Stone Encased in Military University. and U.S. Government.
Solid Marble Frame and
Wood Shaped Swan Punch
Bowl with Eight Ladle
Cups, Black with Gold
Beak. Date Received: 9/
14/2004. Est. Value:
$125.00 and $210.00,
respectively. Total
Value: $335.00.
Disposition:
Transferred to General
Services
Administration.
Major General Thomas J. Romig, Judge Etching of Mockba, General-Colonel Non-acceptance would
Advocate General. Moscow by A.H. Alexander Savenkov, have caused
Cabettcoba, Porcelain Deputy Attorney embarrassment to donor
Hand Painted Picture General of the Russian and U.S. Government.
With Inscription Federation and Senior
``APXAHTEn6CKO on back Military Inspector
C$M Mockba with General.
Newspaper Article,
Green Marble Egg with
Black Etching of a
Christian symbolism of
a Woman and Child with
Green Marble Base,
Pewter Statute of a
Russian Solkier with
Marble Base (Green),
Green Metal Cantee of
BOflKA NEXOTHAH
Liqueur, 1995 Inkerman
White Wine with the
Words ``XCEMHYXOIHA'',
2000 Inkerman Cabernet
Wine with the Words
``KABEPHE'', Porcelain
Vase (POCCKfl)
Pattern, Sterling
Silver Brocade Pattern
Saucer, Paperback Two
Volume Book Set On
Russian Art ``Yue Haa
Npuxomb'', Hardcover
book ``Strolls Around
the Moscow Kremlin
from Moscow Kremlin
Museum, Hardcover Book
by Boris Brodsky The
Art Treasures from
Moscow Museums', and
Liqueur ``KB KOHbflK
PECny6JlNKA AareCTaH
JleauHxa'' Decorated
Glass Carafe. Date
Received: 9/14/2004.
Est. Value: $85.00,
$45.00, $125.00,
$350.00, $25.00,
$15.00, $15.00, $0.00,
$10.00, $35.00,
$25.00, $20.00 and
$35.00, respectively.
Total Value: $885.00.
Disposition:
Transferred to General
Services
Administration.
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AGENCY: United States Department of Agriculture
[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
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Ann M. Veneman, U.S. Secretary of A stone, probably Presented by Robert Non-acceptance would
Agriculture. serpentine, figure of Speller, Minister of have caused
a polar bear in a Agriculture, Canada. embarrassment to donor
seated position. Inuit and U.S. Government.
sculpture, it was
carved in the
cooperative of
Puvirnituk located in
northeastern Canada.
As a registered Inuit
sculpture the message
``2003, Qumaluk
37464'' is incised on
the underside of the
base. It is also
marked ``Canada,
Ministry of
Agriculture A475-AB CI-
37465''. The maker is
Tukgi Gumaluk.
Received: February 11,
2004. Appraised Value:
$650.00. Location: The
item was returned to
the USDA/FAS Foreign
Visitor and Protocol
Office to be processed
for turn-in to General
Services
Administration.
Ann M. Veneman, U.S. Secretary of Inuit carving: Artist: Presented by the new Non-acceptance would
Agriculture. Simionte Kanayuk, Canadian Minister of have caused
signed and dated 2002. Agriculture, Andrew embarrassment to donor
Dark soapstone carving Mitchell. and U.S. Government.
in the Cape Dorset
style, of a polar bear
with a seal in its
mouth. 10'' long.
Additional information
on the base: ``A804''
and ``Ct37311'' and
from the ``Puvirnituk
Community. Received:
August 28, 2004.
Appraised value:
$850.00. Location: The
item was returned to
the USDA/FAS Foreign
Visitor and Protocol
Office to be processed
for turn-in to General
Services
Administration.
James Butler, U.S. Department of Stone carving Artist: Presented by Robert Non-acceptance would
Agriculture, Deputy Under Secretary Irvin Head ``Musk'', Speller, Minister of have caused
for Farm and Foreign Agricultural Manitoba artist. Agriculture, Canada, embarrassment to donor
Services. Soapstone carving of a at the World Meat and U.S. Government.
raven. Signed. Height Congress meeting in
5-\1/2\''; Length 8''. Winnipeg, Canada.
Information also
included on the base
``Manitoba Arts'' and
``Woodlands Gallery''.
Date Received: June
15, 2004. Appraised
value: $650.00.
Location: The item was
returned to the USDA/
FAS Foreign Visitor
and Protocol Office to
be processed for turn-
in to General Services
Administration.
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AGENCY: Department of Commerce
[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
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Donald L. Evans, Secretary of White enameled Faberge Elena Danilova, Deputy Non-acceptance would
Commerce. style egg. Received Minister of Economic have caused
Date: 4/21/2004. Development and Trade embarrassment to donor
Estimated Value: for Russia. and U.S. Government.
$350.00. Disposition:
Transferred to General
Services
Administration.
[[Page 34713]]
Samuel W. Bodman, Deputy Secretary of Lined Dark Green Velvet Ambassador Kanat Non-acceptance would
Commerce. Men's robe with Saudabayev of have caused
stitched gilt on front Kazakhstan and Ms. embarrassment to donor
border and cuffs and Saudabayev. and U.S. Government
emblem of Kazakhstan
and sun with outline
of bird and with tie
belt. Received Date: 1/
26/2004. Estimated
Value: $300.00.
Disposition:
Transferred to General
Services
Administration.
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AGENCY: Health and Human Services
[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
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Tommy G. Thompson, Secretary of Silver Saudi Coffee Pot Dr. Hamad bin Abdallah Non-acceptance would
Health and Human Services. (Dallah). Received al-Manai, Minister of have caused
Date: 4/10/2004. Health of Saudi Arabia. embarrassment to donor
Estimated Value: and U.S. Government.
$400.00. Disposition:
Transferred to General
Services
Administration.
Tommy G. Thompson, Secretary of Black Cloak with Gold Prince Abd al-Aziz bin Non-acceptance would
Health and Human Services. Embroidery. Received Fahd bin Abd al-Aziz have caused
Date: 4/6/2004. Al Saud, Minister of embarrassment to donor
Estimated Value: State of Saudi Arabia. and U.S. Government.
$1,350.00.
Disposition:
Transferred to General
Services
Administration.
Tommy G. Thompson, Secretary of Edo cut glass vase in Toshihiro Nikai, Non-acceptance would
Health and Human Services. wooden presentation Minister of Economy, have caused
box. Received Date: 3/ Trade and Industry of embarrassment to donor
22/2004. Estimated Japan. and U.S. Government.
Value: $410.00.
Disposition:
Transferred to General
Services
Administration.
Tommy G. Thompson, Secretary of Swarovski Crystal World Economic Forum in Non-acceptance would
Health and Human Services. Candleholder. Received Davos, Switzerland. have caused
Date: 1/15/2004. embarrassment to donor
Estimated Value: and U.S. Government.
$390.00. Disposition:
Transferred to General
Services
Administration.
Tommy G. Thompson, Secretary of African Robe and Albert Mabri Toikeuse, Non-acceptance would
Health and Human Services. Matching Hat. Received Ivorian Minister of have caused
Date: 1/13/2004. Health. embarrassment to donor
Estimated Value: and U.S. Government.
$350.00. Disposition:
Transferred to General
Services
Administration.
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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
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
David Garman, Under Secretary of the Hardcover Book with 10 Xu Guanhua, Minister of Non-acceptance would
Department of Energy. authentic coins by the Science and have caused
Ministry of Science Technology, China. embarrassment to donor
and Technology of the and U.S. Government.
People's Republic of
China. Book register
2,163 out of
5,000 authorized
copies produced by Jin
Quan Coin Culture Co,
Ltd. Received Date: 5/
14/2004. Estimated
Value: $580.00.
Disposition:
Department of Energy
for Official Use.
[[Page 34714]]
Kyle McSlarrow, Deputy Secretary of Set of 6 cylinder shape Sergei Bogdanchikov, Non-acceptance would
the Department of Energy. goblets--Amber body Rosneft President, have caused
and dome foot mounted Russia. embarrassment to donor
in Sterling Silver and U.S. Government.
Holder with silver
twist stem. Received
Date: 6/8/2004.
Estimated Value:
$750.00. Disposition:
Transferred to General
Services
Administration.
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AGENCY: Department of Homeland Security
[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
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Tom Ridge, Secretary of Homeland Cuckoo Clock, Model MT Minister Otto Schily, Non-acceptance would
Security. 405-10. Received Date: German Ministry of the have caused
10/20/2004. Estimated Interior. embarrassment to donor
Value: $528.00. and U.S. Government.
Disposition: Gift
returned to donor on
January 18, 2005.
Tom Ridge, Secretary of Homeland Swarovski Binoculars. Minister Ernst Non-acceptance would
Security. Received Date: 9/1/ Strasser, Minister of have caused
2004. Estimated Value: the Interior of the embarrassment to donor
$524.00. Disposition: Republic of Austria. and U.S. Government.
Gift returned to donor
on December 27, 2004.
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AGENCY: United States Senate
[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
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Senator Hillary Rodham Clinton....... Afghan Rug, Date His Excellency Hamid Non-acceptance would
Received 2004. Est. Karzai, President of cause donor
Value--Overvalue--exac the Transitional embarrassment.
t value unknown, Islamic State of
Location: Displayed in Afghanistan.
Member's Office in SR-
468.
Senator Ted Stevens.................. Silver desk set and King Hussein of Jordan. Non-acceptance would
decorative plate w/ cause donor
stand and letter embarrassment.
opener. January 21,
2004. Est. Value--Over
$100. Location:
Displayed in Member's
Office in SH-522.
Senator John Warner.................. Table linens and Ambassador Yang Jiechi Non-acceptance would
crystal bowl from of China and cause donor
Tiffany and Company. Ambassador Salem Al- embarrassment.
January 12, 2004. Est. Sabah.
Value--$600.
Disposition: Deposited
with the Secretary of
the Senate.
Senator Thad Cochran................. Lapis box w/flip top, Michelle Bachelet, Non-acceptance would
January 20, 2004, Est. Minister of Defense cause donor
Value--$300, Location: for Chile. embarrassment.
Displayed in SD-101
for official use.
Senator Richard Lugar, Senate Foreign Large black rug w/image Mohamed Hussein Non-acceptance would
Relations Committee. of King Tut. January Tantawi, Commander in cause donor
23, 2004. Est. Value-- Chief of the Egyptian embarrassment.
Over $100. Armed Forces.
Disposition: Deposited
with the Secretary of
the Senate.
Senator Charles Grassley............. Silver L'Epee clock, Salman Bin Hamad Al Non-acceptance would
February 2004, Est. Khalifa, Crown Prince cause donor
Value--$540. Location: and Commander-in-Chief embarrassment.
Displayed in Member's of the Bahrain Defense
Office in SH-135 for Force.
official use.
[[Page 34715]]
Senator John Warner.................. Scarf, March 20, 2004, Unknown................ Non-acceptance would
Est. Value--$100. cause donor
Disposition: Deposited embarrassment.
with the Secretary of
the Senate.
Senator John Warner.................. Gold Plated Box, Est. Hamid Karzai, President Non-acceptance would
Value--$200. of Afghanistan. cause donor
Disposition: Deposited embarrassment.
with the Secretary of
the Senate.
Senator John Warner.................. Clock surrounded by Muhammedmain Soomro, Non-acceptance would
jade and gold. March Chairman of the Senate cause donor
20, 2004. Est. Value-- of Pakistan. embarrassment.
$300. Disposition:
Deposited with the
Secretary of the
Senate.
Senator John Warner.................. Silver Bowl. Est. President Pervez Non-acceptance would
Value--$200. Musharraf of Pakistan. cause donor
Disposition: Deposited embarrassment.
with the Secretary of
the Senate.
Senator Carl Levin................... Book of the Collection Ambassador Mohammad Non-acceptance would
of the Works of Mr. Javad Zarif-Khonsari, cause donor
Mahmoud Farshcian. Permanent Iranian embarrassment.
March 20, 2004. Est. representative to the
Value--Over $100. United Nations.
Disposition: Deposited
with the Secretary of
the Senate.
Senator Richard Lugar................ Bronze ox Lamp from Li Yuanchao, Communist Non-acceptance would
Jiangsu Province. July Party of China Jiangsu cause donor
21, 2004. Est. Value-- Committee Secretary. embarrassment.
Over $100.
Disposition: Deposited
with the Secretary of
the Senate.
Senator Edward Kennedy............... Tiled wall hanging President Abdelaziz Non-acceptance would
mosaic, August 1, Bouteflika of Algeria. cause donor
2001. Est. Value-- embarrassment.
$1,500. Disposition:
Displayed in Member's
Office in SR-319 for
official use.
Senator Christopher J. Dodd.......... Black carpet w/ the Mohamed Hussein Non-acceptance would
imprint of King Tut. Tantawi, Minister of cause donor
March 2004. Est. Defense of the embarrassment.
Value--Unknown. Government of Egypt.
Disposition: Deposited
with the Secretary of
the Senate.
Robert Roach, Counsel and Chief Lunch for the Steering The Cambridge America Non-acceptance would
Investigator, U.S. Senate Permanent Group of the Cambridge Forum of St. cause donor
Subcommittee on Investigations (Dem. America Forum. Catharine's College in embarrassment.
Staff). September 19, 2004. Cambridge University
Est. Value--$57.60. (United Kingdom).
Handled pursuant to
Secret Service policy.
Robert Roach, Counsel and Chief Welcome dinner for the The Fellows of St. Non-acceptance would
Investigator, U.S. Senate Permanent Steering Group of the Catherine's College in cause donor
Subcommittee on Investigations (Dem. Cambridge America Cambridge University embarrassment.
Staff). Forum including (United Kingdom).
panelists
participating in the
conference. September
19, 2004. Est. Value--
$48. Handled pursuant
to Secret Service
policy.
Robert Roach, Counsel and Chief Lunch for all The Cambridge America Non-acceptance would
Investigator, U.S. Senate Permanent participants and Forum of St. cause donor
Subcommittee on Investigations (Dem. attendees at Catharine's College in embarrassment.
Staff). conference. September Cambridge University
20, 2004. Est. Value-- (United Kingdom).
$48. Handled pursuant
to Secret Service
policy.
Senator Thad Cochran................. Large Kilim rug, August Government of Baku..... Non-acceptance would
2004. Est. Value-- cause donor
$800. Location: embarrassment.
Displayed in SD-113
for official use.
Senator Thad Cochran................. Decorative Brass Tea Government of Baku..... Non-acceptance would
Set. August 2004, Est. cause donor
Value--$150. Location: embarrassment.
Displayed in SD-113
for official use.
Kay Webber, Executive Assistant, Large Kilim rug, August Government of Baku..... Non-acceptance would
Office of Senator Thad Cochran. 24, 2004, Est. Value-- cause donor
$800. Decorative Brass embarrassment.
Tea Set. Est. Value--
$150. Location:
Deposited with the
Secretary of the
Senate.
[[Page 34716]]
James W. Morehard, Chief of Staff, Silver Tea Set. President Ilham Aliyev Non-acceptance would
Committee on Appropriations. September 28, 2004. of Azerbaijan. cause donor
Est. Value--$150. embarrassment.
Small hand-made rug,
Est. Value--$400.
Location: Deposited
with the Secretary of
the Senate.
Sid Ashworth, Clerk, Committee on Silver Tea Set Est. President Ilham Aliyev Non-acceptance would
Appropriations, Subcommittee on Value--$150. Small of Azerbaijan. cause donor
Defense. hand-made rug. embarrassment.
September 28, 2004.
Est. Value--$450.
Location: Deposited
with the Secretary of
the Senate.
Senator Richard Lugar................ Dom Perignon Champagne, Ambassador Ranendra Non-acceptance would
750 ML., December 8, Sen, India's cause donor
2004. Est. Value-- Ambassador to the U.S.. embarrassment.
$150. Location:
Deposited with the
Secretary of the
Senate.
Senator E. Benjamin Nelson........... Rug. October 25, 2004. President Ilham Aliyev Non-acceptance would
Est. Value--$800. of Azerbaijan and the cause donor
Location: Displayed in Government of Baku. embarrassment.
State office, 7602
Pacific St. Omaha,
Nebraska for official
use.
Senator E. Benjamin Nelson........... Silver Tea Set and President Ilham Aliyev Non-acceptance would
Carrying Case. October of Azerbaijan and the cause donor
25, 2004. Est. Value-- Government of Baku. embarrassment.
$150. Location:
Displayed in Member's
Office in SH-720 for
official use.
Senator Hillary Rodham Clinton....... Leather Wallet and Shobha Oza, President Non-acceptance would
Clutch Purse by of the Mahila Congress cause donor
Versace. July 2004. Madhya Pradesh within embarrassment.
Est. Value--Overvalue the Indian National
but actual amount Congress.
unknown. Location:
Deposited with the
Secretary of the
Senate, Leather Wallet
and Card case. Est.
Value--Unknown.
Location: Deposited
with the Secretary of
the Senate. Small
Enameled Display
Pedestal. Est. Value--
Unknown. Location:
Deposited with the
Secretary of the
Senate.
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AGENCY: United States Senate
[Report of Travel or Expenses of Travel]
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
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. Brian S. Feintech, Committee on Bus Transportation to Government of the Travel to view projects
Appropriations. projects managed by Dominican Republic. managed by the
the Ministry of Ministry of Health,
Health. February 18th U.S. AID and the UN
& 20th, 2004. Population Fund with
periodic briefings en
route.
Transportation within Travel to view projects
the Dominican Republic funded by the U.S.
on military Government and UNFPA.
helicopters to Itinerary would have
outlying areas to been impossible w/o
visit projects. government.
February 19, 2004.
Ms. Lindsey Brill, Health LA, Office Bus transportation to Government of the Travel to view projects
of Senator Lincoln Chafee. projects managed by Dominican Republic. managed by the
the Ministry of Ministry of Health,
Health. February 18th U.S. AID, and the UN
& 20th, 2004. Population Fund with
periodic briefings en
route.
[[Page 34717]]
Transportation within Travel to view projects
the Dominican Republic funded by the U.S.
on military Government and UN
helicopters to Population Fund.
outlying areas to Itinerary would have
visit projects. been impossible w/o
February 19, 2004. government assistance.
Ms. Julie Cohen, Legislative Bus transportation to Government of the Travel to view projects
Assistant, Office of Senator Herb projects managed by Dominican Republic. managed by the
Kohl. the Ministry of Ministry of Health,
Health. February 18th U.S. AID, and the UN
& 20th, 2004. Population Fund with
periodic briefings en
route.
Transportation within Travel to view projects
the Dominican Republic funded by the U.S.
on military Government and UN
helicopters to Population Fund.
outlying areas to Itinerary would have
visit projects. been impossible w/o
February 19, 2004. government assistance.
Senator and Mrs. Paul Sarbanes....... Transportation within World Hellenic Inter- Travel to discuss
Greece to attend and Parliamentary Union Hellenic issues with
give keynote speech at (WHIU). worldwide elected
the WHIU General officials; meet with
Assembly, including the Greek Parliament
lodging and meals. and President of
August 12-17, 2000. Greece.
Senator Chuck Hagel.................. Transportation within President Omar Bongo Official travel to view
Gabon via President and the Government of key ecological sites.
Bongo's helicopter to Gabon. No commercial option.
view threatened and
sensitive ecological
sites protected by
Gabon's national park
system. August 25,
2004.
Andrew Parasiliti, Foreign Policy Transportation within President Omar Bongo Official travel to view
Advisor, Office of Senator Chuck Gabon via President and the Government of key ecological sites.
Hagel. Bongo's helicopter to Gabon. No commercial option.
view threatened and
sensitive ecological
sites protected by
Gabon's national park
system. August 25,
2004.
Randel Zeller, Senior Policy Advisor, Transportation within President Omar Bong and Official travel to view
Office of Senator Chuck Hagel. Gabon via President the Government of key ecological sites.
Bongo's helicopter to Gabon. No commercial option.
view threatened and
sensitive ecological
sites protected by
Gabon's national park
system. August 25,
2004.
Mrs. Hillary Rodham Clinton, U.S. Transportation from University of Deny, Travel for speech at
Senator. Iceland to Ireland, Ireland. the University,
within Ireland; one official events.
nights lodging in
Ireland. August 25-28,
2004.
Mr. Robert Holifield, Legislative Transportation within Government of Yemen.... Official travel to meet
Assistant, Senator Blanche Lincoln. Yemen (round trip from with President Salih
Sanaa to Mukallah) to on international trade
meet with President issues. The staff
Salih. February 19, delegation was
2004. tentatively scheduled
to meet with President
Salih in Sanaa on Feb.
19.* However, upon
arriving in Sanaa at
10 p.m. on Feb. 18th
we were informed by
U.S. Embassy personnel
that President Salih
would be in Mukallah
the next morning and
that the Government of
Yemen has arranged to
transport us there for
the meeting. Given the
late hour of our
arrival in Sanaa, and
given that we would be
required to leave
early the next
morning, non-
acceptance of the
flight and thus the
cancellation of the
meeting would have
caused the donor
embarrassment.
[[Page 34718]]
Mr. David S. Johanson, International Transportation within Government of Yemen.... Official travel to meet
Trade Counsel, Committee on Finance. Yemen (roundtrip from with President Salih
Sanaa to Mukallah) to on international trade
meet with President issues. The staff
Salih. February 19, delegation was
2004. tentatively scheduled
to meet with President
Salih in Sanaa on Feb.
19th. However, upon
arriving in Sanaa at
10 p.m. on Feb. 18th,
we were informed by
U.S. Embassy personnel
that President Salih
would be in Mukallah
the next morning and
that the Government of
Yemen has arranged to
transport us there for
the meeting. Given the
late hour of our
arrival in Sanaa, and
given that we would be
required to leave
early the next morning
for Mukallah, it was
impractical to attempt
to arrange a
commercial flight.
Alternatively, non-
acceptance of the
flight and thus
cancellation of the
meeting with President
Salih--a meeting in
the interests of the
United States--would
have caused the donor
embarrassment.
Bryn N. Stewart, Legislative Transportation between Government of Yemen.... Official travel to meet
Director, Office of Senator Craig Sanaa, Yemen and with President Salih
Thomas. Mukallah, Yemen to to discuss
meet President Salih. international trade
($235.00), which issues. The staff
represents the cost of delegation was
round trip airfare scheduled to meet with
between the two the President in
cities. February 19, Sanaa, but they were
2004. informed that the
President was in
Mukallah and the
Government of Yemen
has arranged to
transport us there for
the meeting. Due to
the late hour of
arrival in Sanaa, and
given the early
departure needed to
arrive in time to meet
the President, it was
impractical to arrange
a commercial flight
within the time
constraints given us.
Mr. David Wonnenberg, Professional Transportation between Government of Yemen.... Official travel to meet
Staff Member, Senate Commerce Sanaa and Mukallah to with President Salih
Committee. meet President Salih. on international trade
February 19, 2004. issues. Due to the
last minute change in
our itinerary
(original meeting was
to take place in
Sanaa, but that was
moved to Mukallah) the
Government of Yemen
arranged for a flight
to address this change
in President Salih's
availability. It was
impractical to obtain
commercial travel and
non-acceptance would
have caused the donor
embarrassment.
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Mr. Brian Pomper, International Trade Transportation within Government of Yemen.... Official travel to meet
Counsel, Committee on Finance (Dem Yemen (round trip from with President Salih
Staff). Sanaa to Mukallah) to on international trade
meet President Salih issues. The meeting
($235). February 19, and flight were
2004. arranged last-minute.
The staff delegation
was tentatively
scheduled to meet with
President Salih in
Sanaa on February
19th. However, upon
arriving in Sanaa at
10 p.m. on February
18th, we were informed
by U.S. embassy
personnel that
President Salih would
be in Mukallah the
next morning and that
the Government of
Yemen had arranged to
transport us there for
the meeting. Given the
late hour of our
arrival in Sanaa, and
given that we would be
required to leave
early the next morning
for Mukallah, it was
impractical to attempt
to arrange a
commercial flight.
Refusing to accept the
flight and canceling
the meeting with
President Salih would
have embarrassed the
Government of Yemen.
Senator Mitch McConnell.............. Transportation within Government of Israel... No commercial travel
Israel via military available to tour
aircraft to view these sites.
security fence and
other strategic sites.
November 14, 2004.
Mr. William H. Piper, Chief of Staff, Transportation within Government of Israel... No commercial travel
Office of Senator Mitch McConnell. Israel via military available to tour
aircraft to view these sites.
security fence and
other strategic sites.
November 14, 2004.
Ms. Ellen Doneski, Legislative Transportation within Government of Yemen.... Official travel to meet
Director, Office of Senator John D. Yemen (roundtrip from with President Salih
Rockefeller, IV. Sanaa to Mukallah) to on international trade
meet President Salih. issues. The staff
February 19, 2004. delegation was
tentatively scheduled
to meet with President
Salih in Sanaa on Feb.
19th. However, upon
arriving in Sanaa at
10 p.m. on Feb. 18th,
we were informed by
U.S. Embassy personnel
that President Salih
would be in Mukallah
the next morning and
that the Government of
Yemen has arranged to
transport us there for
the meeting. Given the
late hour of our
arrival in Sanaa, and
given that we would be
required to leave
early the next morning
for Mukallah. It was
impractical to attempt
to arrange a
commercial flight.
Alternatively, non-
acceptance of the
flight and thus
cancellation of the
meeting with President
Salih--a meeting in
the interests of the
United States--would
have caused the donor
embarrassment.
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[[Page 34720]]
AGENCY: U.S. House of Representatives
[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
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Dennis J. Hastert, Member of Congress Royal De Champagne Lucien Weiler, Non-acceptance would
Crystal Lion. Recd.-- President of the have caused
December 15, 2004. Chamber of Deputies of embarrassment to
Est. Value--$675.00. Luxembourg. donor.
Disposition: On
display in the
Speaker's Office, Room
H-232 of The U.S.
Capitol for official
use.
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AGENCY: U.S. House of Representatives
[Report of Travel or Expenses of Travel]
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
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
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Susan Davis, Member of Congress...... Lodging and meals in Libyan Parliament...... Authorized by 5 U.S.C.
Libya. March 2, 2004. 7342(c)(l)(B)(ii).
Thaddeus McCotter, Member of Congress Hotel and meals in Libyan Parliament...... Authorized by 5 U.S.C.
Libya. March 2, 2004. 7342(c)(l)(B)(ii).
Solomon P. Ortiz, Member of Congress. Lodging and meals in Libyan Parliament...... Authorized by 5 U.S.C.
Libya. March 2, 2004. 7342(c)(l)(B)(ii).
Silvestre Reyes, Member of Congress.. Lodging and meals in Libyan Parliament...... Authorized by 5 U.S.C.
Libya. March 2, 2004. 7342(c)(l)(B)(ii).
Nick Smith, Member of Congress....... Lodging and meals in Libyan Parliament...... Authorized by 5 U.S.C.
Libya. March 2, 2004. 7342(c)(l)(B)(ii).
Curt Weldon, Member of Congress...... Lodging and meals in Libyan Parliament...... Authorized by 5 U.S.C.
Libya. March 2, 2004. 7342(c)(l)(B)(ii).
M. Douglass Bellis, Deputy In country travel University of the West Authorized by 5 U.S.C.
Legislative Counsel. expenses in St. Kitts, Indies. 7342(c)(l)(B)(ii).
West Indies, in
connection with
presentation of paper
at legislative
drafting conference.
July 14-18, 2004.
Erin Conaton, Staff, House Armed Lodging and meals in Libyan Parliament...... Authorized by 5 U.S.C.
Services Committee. Libya. March 2, 2004. 7342(c)(l)(B)(ii).
Douglas C. Roach, Staff, House Armed Lodging and meals in Libyan Parliament...... Authorized by 5 U.S.C.
Services Committee. Libya. March 2, 2004. 7342(c)(l)(B)(ii).
Christopher C. Schons, Legislative Meals, lodging and in Guatemala.............. Authorized by 5 U.S.C.
Assistant for International Affairs, country travel in 7342(c)(l)(B)(ii).
Rep. Katherine Harris. Guatemala. August 16-
19, 2004.
Harold O. Stavenas, Staff, House Lodging and meals in Libyan Parliament...... Authorized by 5 U.S.C.
Armed Services Committee. Libya. March 2, 2004. 7342(c)(l)(B)(ii).
Chandler, A.B., HI, Member of Accommodations, meals, Australian Government.. Authorized by 5 U.S.C.
Congress. domestic transport, 7342(c)(l)(B)(ii).
tours, theatre tickets
during travel in
Sydney, Melbourne and
Port Douglas, for
Member and spouse.
November 8-14, 2004.
Cooper, Jim, Member of Congress...... Accommodations, meals, Australian Government.. Authorized by 5 U.S.C.
domestic transport, 7342(c)(l)(B)(ii).
tours, theatre tickets
during travel in
Sydney, Melbourne and
Port Douglas, for
Member and spouse.
November 6-14, 2004.
Mike Ross, Member of Congress........ Domestic Transportation Australian Government.. Authorized by 5 U.S.C.
in Australia. November 7342(c)(l)(B)(ii).
6-14, 2004.
Daly, Brendan, Communications Airport fees, lodging, Russia................. Authorized by 5 U.S.C.
Director House Democratic Leader. meals/program in 7342(c)(l)(B)(ii).
Russia. June 26-July
2, 2004.
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[[Page 34721]]
AGENCY: Department of 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
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Mrs. R.F. Willard, spouse of Vice Woman's watch. Received Townsville, Australia Non-acceptance would
Admiral R.F. Willard, Commander of Date: 3/18/2004. Delegation. have caused
the Seventh Fleet. Estimated Value: embarrassment to donor
$662.00. Disposition: and U.S. Government.
Transferred to General
Services
Administration.
Navy Approx. 450 members of Company Party/Banquet at the Japanese Maritime Self Non-acceptance would
Patrol and Reconnaissance Wing Ten. NAS Whidbey Island Defense Force PATRON have caused
Officers' Club. DET39. embarrassment to donor
Received Date: 8/6/ and U.S. Government.
2004. Estimated Value:
$8,600.00.
Disposition: Food and
Beverages consumed, T-
shirts and cups
accepted.
Vice Admiral R.F. Willard, Commander Man's watch. Received Townsville, Australia Non-acceptance would
of the Seventh Fleet. Date: 3/18/2004. Delegation. have caused
Estimated Value: embarrassment to donor
$856.00. Disposition: and U.S. Government.
Transferred to General
Services
Administration.
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AGENCY: Department of Navy
[Report of Travel and Travel Expenses]
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
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
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Vice Admiral & Mrs. Willard, Travel and lodging in City of Shimoda, Japan. Official participation
Commander, C7F and Spouse. Japan. Recd--May 13- in the 65th Annual
17, 2004. Est. Value-- Shimoda Black Ship
$820.00. Festival.
Flag Aide Lieutenant Bandini, Travel and lodging in City of Shimoda, Japan. Official participation
Commission Seventh Fleet--Navy. Japan. Recd--May 13- in the 65th Annual
17, 2004. Est. Value-- Shimoda Black Ship
$590.00. Festival.
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AGENCY: Department of 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
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Allan G. Peck, Brigadier General, Vittorio Vercelli Major General Hamad Non-acceptance would
U.S. Air Force. leather attache case, Mohammed Thani Al- have caused
wallet, key holder Rumaithy, Deputy Chief embarrassment to donor
watch, box and 2 of Staff, General and U.S. Government.
Concord pens. Received Headquarters, United
Date: 5/23/2004. Arab Emirates Armed
Estimated Value: Forces.
$492.00. Disposition:
Department of Air
Force, Approved for
Official Use.
Christopher M. Campbell, Colonel, Italian ``Momo Design'' Jabir Mubarak al-Hamad Non-acceptance would
U.S. Air Force. Watch. Received Date: al-Sabah, the Deputy have caused
5/26/2004. Estimated Prime Minister and embarrassment to donor
Value: $620.00. Minister of Defense, and U.S. Government.
Disposition: Kuwait.
Transferred to General
Services
Administration.
Walter E. Buchanan, III, Lieutenant Vittorio Vercelli Major General Hamad Non-acceptance would
General, U.S. Air Force, Central Air leather attache case, Mohammed Thani Al- have caused
Force Commander. wallet, key holder Rumaithy, Deputy Chief embarrassment to donor
watch, box and 2 of Staff, General and U.S. Government.
Concord pens. Received Headquarters, United
Date: 5/23/004. Arab Emirates Armed
Estimated Value: Forces.
$492.00. Disposition:
Transferred to General
Services
Administration.
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[[Page 34722]]
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
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
George J. Tenet, Director, Central Bronze group of an Arab 5 U.S.C. 7342(f)(4).... Non-acceptance would
Intelligence. man helping a woman have caused
from the bath, after a embarrassment to donor
model by Reiss, and U.S. Government.
modern, gold brown
patina, mounted on a
black slate base. H:
16 inches. Rec'd--
January 14, 2004. Est.
Value: $300.00.
Location: To be
retained for official
display.
George J. Tenet, Director, Central Elizabeth II silver 5 U.S.C. 7342(f)(4).... Non-acceptance would
Intelligence. Turkish design coffee have caused
ewer, maker's marks embarrassment to donor
GGM, London, 2001. and U.S. Government.
Rec'd--February 10,
2004. Est. Value:
$350.00. Location: To
be retained for
official display.
George J. Tenet, Director, Central Middle Eastern filigree 5 U.S.C. 7342(f)(4).... Non-acceptance would
Intelligence. silver and partial have caused
gilt palm tree form embarrassment to donor
night-light, modern. and U.S. Government.
Rec'd--March 9, 2004.
Est. Value: $500.00.
Location: To be
retained for official
display.
George J. Tenet, Director, Central Chased brass and 5 U.S.C. 7342(f)(4).... Non-acceptance would
Intelligence. rosette mounted have caused
figured wood embarrassment to donor
percussion rifle, 19th and U.S. Government.
century; together with
ramrod and leather
powder flask, mounted
in a display case.
Rec'd-June 13, 2004.
Est. Value: $500.00.
Location: To be
retained for official
display.
George J. Tenet, Director, Central Indian emerald, 5 U.S.C. 7342(f)(4).... Non-acceptance would
Intelligence. sapphire and gold five- have caused
piece ensemble, embarrassment to donor
modern, consisting of: and U.S. Government.
a tasseled necklace, a
pair of tasseled
pierced-type earrings
and a ring, each set
with faceted emeralds
and sapphires,
encased. Rec'd--June
14, 2004. Est. Value:
$500.00. Location: To
be retained for
official display.
George J. Tenet, Director, Central Tower model 1856 Cal. 5 U.S.C. 7342(f)(4).... Non-acceptance would
Intelligence. 577 steel mounted have caused
walnut percussion embarrassment to donor
rifle, stamped Tower/ and U.S. Government.
1856, also with
impressed crown above
VR, with folding sight
and removable steel
ramrod. L. of rifle
overall: 55 inches.
Rec'd--June 15, 2005.
Est. Value: $750.00.
Location: To be
retained for official
display.
George J. Tenet, Director, Central Wristwatch, maker 5 U.S.C. 7342(f)(4).... Non-acceptance would
Intelligence. Breitling, with have caused
stainless steel case, embarrassment to donor
No., A42362 and and U.S. Government.
483749, dial with
three subsidiary dials
and a calendar
aperture with leather
band encased. Rec'd--
June 16, 2004. Est.
Value: $300.00.
Location: To be
retained for official
display.
George J. Tenet, Director, Central Middle Eastern floral 5 U.S.C. 7342(f)(4).... Non-acceptance would
Intelligence. embossed silver oval have caused
two-handed footed embarrassment to donor
centerpiece, with 900 and U.S. Government.
standard marks. H: 8
Vt. inches, L
including handles: 16
inches; weight: 46 oz.
Rec'd--July 21, 2004.
Est. Value: $500.00.
Location: To be
retained for official
display.
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George J. Tenet, Director, Central Bahranian 22-Karat gold 5 U.S.C. 7342(f)(4).... Non-acceptance would
Intelligence. five-piece coin set, have caused
Five Different embarrassment to donor
Bahranian Rulers, and U.S. Government.
encased. D of each: 1
Vz. inches (36 mm),
weight of each: 31
grams. Rec'd--July 23,
2004. Est. Value:
$1,500.00. Location:
To be retained for
official display.
An Agency Employee................... Saudi Arabian eight- 5 U.S.C. 7342(f)(4).... Non-acceptance would
piece ``Hashemite'' have caused
coin proof set, minted embarrassment to donor
in Mecca for His and U.S. Government.
Majesty King Ali
Hussein bin Ali (1916-
1924), consisting of:
a copper one-eight
kirsh, a copper
quarter kirsh, a
copper half kirsh, a
copper kirsh, a silver
five kurush, a silver
ten kurush, a silver
twenty kirshan and a
gold Hashimi Dinar.
Rec'd--May 2003. Est.
Value: $300.00.
Location: To be
retained for official
display.
An Agency Employee................... Continental hallmarked 5 U.S.C. 7342(f)(4).... Non-acceptance would
18 karat yellow gold have caused
cabochon ruby and oval embarrassment to donor
faceted emerald and U.S. Government.
pierced type pendant
earrings, modern, the
Snowflake open mount
set with a central
cabochon ruby
surrounded by eight
rose cut emeralds.
Rec'd--February 13,
2004. Est. Value:
$300.00. Location: To
be retained for
official display.
An Agency Employee................... Pakistan ``Tabriz'' 5 U.S.C. 7342(f)(4).... Non-acceptance would
design rug, 9.4' x have caused
6.8', modern, navy embarrassment to donor
blue with mille-fleur and U.S. Government.
field centering two
pulled lobed
medallions on royal
red to ivory ground,
complimentary
spandrels, palmette
and trellising vine
guard border on navy
blue ground. Rec'd--
October 20, 2002. Est.
Value: $500.00.
Location: To be
retained for official
display.
An Agency Employee................... Qum silk rug, 6.9' x 5 U.S.C. 7342(f)(4).... Non-acceptance would
4.1', modern, emerald have caused
green ground with embarrassment to donor
flowering tree field, and U.S. Government.
flowering branch and
trellising vine guard
border on red ground.
Rec'd--May 8, 2004.
Est. Value: $400.00.
Location: To be
retained for official
display.
An Agency Employee................... Pakistan Bokhara rug, 5 U.S.C. 7342(f)(4).... Non-acceptance would
9.4' x 7.3', modern, have caused
light brown ground embarrassment to donor
with vertical rows of and U.S. Government.
octagon medallions and
rosettes, multi-guard
border on blue to
beige ground. Rec'd--
December 2002. Est.
Value: $500.00.
Location: To be
retained for official
display.
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[[Page 34724]]
AGENCY: Federal Reserve Board
[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
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Ben S. Bernanke, Member of the Board. Yobide mainstream Chen Yuan, Governor, Non-acceptance would
sculpture (plate, 8\1/ China Development have caused
2\'' diameter, Bank, People's embarrassment to donor
decorated with dragon Republic of China. and U.S. Government.
figures). Recd:
September 29, 2004.
Est. Value--$375.
Location: Approved for
official use.
Alan Greenspan, Chairman of the Board Romanian gold Mugur Isarescu, Non-acceptance would
commemorative coin, Governor, National have caused
1\1/4\'' diameter with Bank of Romania. embarrassment to donor
image of Constantin and U.S. Government.
Brancusi. Recd:
October 3, 2004. Est.
Value--$750. Location:
Approved for official
use.
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AGENCY: National Archives and Records Administration
[Report of Travel Expenses]
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
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
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Paul Wester, Director, Life Cycle Lodging in China. Rec'd National Science and Presented a paper on
Management Division. December 8, 2004. Est. Technical Museum Strategic Directions
Value--$350.00. Kaohsiung, The for Federal Records
Republic of China Management.
(Taiwan).
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[FR Doc. 06-5132 Filed 6-8-06; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 4710-20-P