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Part II
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Office of Protocol; Gifts to Federal Employees From Foreign Government
Sources Reported to Employing Agencies in Calendar Year 2005; Notice
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DEPARTMENT OF STATE
[Public Notice 5482]
Office of Protocol; Gifts to Federal Employees From Foreign
Government Sources Reported to Employing Agencies in Calendar Year 2005
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 2005 concerning
gifts received from foreign government sources. The compilation
includes reports of both tangible gifts and gifts of travel or travel
expenses of more than minimal value, as defined by statute. Also,
included are gifts received in previous years including 1 gift in 2002,
1 gift in 2003, 8 gifts in 2004 and 3 travel expenses in 2004. These
latter gifts and expenses are being reported in 2005 as the Office of
Protocol, Department of State, did not receive the relevant information
to include them in earlier reports.
Publication of this listing in the Federal Register is required by
Section 7342(f) of Title 5, United States Code, as added by Section
515(a)(1) of the Foreign Relations Authorization Act, Fiscal Year 1978
(Pub. L. 95-105, August 17, 1977, 91 Stat. 865).
Dated: July 28, 2006.
Henrietta H. Fore,
Under Secretary for Management, Department of State.
AGENCY: President of the U.S. and the National Security Council
[Report of tangible gifts]
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Gift, date of
acceptance on behalf of
Name and title of person accepting the U.S. Government, Identity of foreign Circumstances
the gift on behalf of the U.S. estimated value, and donor and government justifying acceptance
Government current disposition or
location
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President............................ Consumables: Dean and His Excellency Shaykh Non-acceptance would
Deluca gift basket. Hamad Bin Jassim Bin cause embarrassment to
Rec'd--January 4, Jabor Al Thani, First donor and U.S.
2005. Est. Value-- Deputy Prime Minister Government.
$500. Disposition-- of Foreign Affairs of
Handled pursuant to the State of Qatar.
Secret Service policy.
President............................ Household accessories: His Majesty Sultan Maji Non-acceptance would
(2): 5'' x 7'' Mara Massanal Bolkiah cause embarrassment to
sterling picture Mu'izzaddin Waddaulah donor and U.S.
frame; and 14'' silver- Sultan and Yang Di- Government.
plate circular Mara Pertuan of Brunei
tray with an inlaid Darussalam.
wood base. Rec'd--
January 27, 2005. Est.
Value--$470. Location--
Archives Foreign.
Household accessory:
4'' blue Faberge
crystal etched votive
candle holder. Rec'd--
January 27, 2005 Est.
Value--$50. Location--
Archives Foreign.
Household accessory:
7'' x 9'' Faberge
crystal and gold
cherry bowl etched
with a floral pattern.
Rec'd--January 27,
2005 Est. Value--$700
Location--Archives
Foreign.
Household accessory:
10'' pewter Arte
Italica Etruscan
pitcher, Rec'd--
January 27, 2005 Est.
Value--$250 Location--
Archives Foreign.
Pet supply: 30'' x 21''
leather dog bed with a
yellow and hunter
green plaid cushion.
Rec'd--January 27,
2005 Est. Value--$280
Location--Archives
Foreign.
Household accessory:
11\1/2\'' brown
alligator leather
thermos. Rec'd--
January 27, 2005 Est.
Value--$800 Location--
Archives Foreign.
Household accessory:
27'' x 20'' x 15''
brown leather-covered
trunk. Rec'd--January
27, 2005 Est. Value--
$120 Location--
Archives Foreign.
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President............................ Desk accessory: 8'' x His Excellency Non-acceptance would
5'' sterling desk Aleksander cause embarrassment to
organizer with 6'' Kwasniewski, President donor and U.S.
piece of amber and a of the Republic of Government.
business card holder Poland.
etched with an image
of the President's
residence in Warsaw.
Rec'd--February 14,
2005 Est. Value--$750.
Location--Archives
Foreign.
President............................ Tapestry: 77'' x 64'' His Excellency Guy Non-acceptance would
beige wool Verhofstadt, Prime cause embarrassment to
contemporary tapestry, Minister of Belgium. donor and U.S.
woven in the style of Government.
a 17th century hunt
scene. Central panel
with figures and
landscape, framed by a
wide border of fruits
and flowers. Rec'd--
February 21, 2005,
Est. Value--$900.
Location--Archives
Foreign.
President............................ Leatherbound limited His Excellency Ivan Non-acceptance would
edition book: Gasparovic, President cause embarrassment to
``Proglas,'' published of the Slovak Republic. donor and U.S.
by Perfekt Publishing Government.
House; with
accompanying CD.
Rec'd--February 28,
2005. Est. Value--$275
Location--Archives
Foreign.
Photographs: (33): 8''
x 10'' color
photographs of
President and Mrs.
Bush's visit to the
Slovak Republic
February, 2005; held
in a leather photo
album embossed with
``President of the
Slovak Republic, H.E.
Ivan Gasparovic.''
Rec'd--February 28,
2005. Est. Value--
$375. Location--
Archives Foreign.
President............................ Household accessories Their Majesties King Non-acceptance would
(6): 6'' crystal Albert II and Queen cause embarrassment to
glasses etched with Paola of Belgium. donor and U.S.
the Belgian royal Government
crest. Rec'd--March 4,
2005. Est. Value--
$750. Location--
Archives Foreign.
Household accessory:
10'' cut crystal
decanter etched with
the Belgian royal
crest. Rec'd--March 4,
2005 Est. Value--$198
Location--Archives
Foreign.
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President............................ Miscellaneous: 96'' His Excellency Ivan Non-acceptance would
brass and wood Slovak Gasparovic, The cause embarrassment to
musical instrument President of the donor and U.S.
(Fujara) engraved Slovak Republic and Government.
``Georgovi W. Bushovi, Mrs. Gasparovic.
Prezidentovi, USA,
Venuje Ivan
Gasparovic, President
Slovenskej
Republiky.'' Rec'd--
March 4, 2005. Est.
Value--$600 Location--
Archives Foreign.
Weapon: 16'' 24kt gold
and silver dagger with
synthetic rubies inset
in the handle; held in
a gold-tone
presentation case with
plaques engraved with
``Sword of a Slovak
Duke from the Eighth
Century, found in
Blatnica, Slovak
Republic'' and
``Prezident Slovenskej
Republiky Ivan
Gasparovic Venuje
Prezidentovi Spojenych
Statov Americkych
Georgeovi W. Bushovi,
24 February, 2005,
Bratislava.'' Rec'd--
March 4, 2005 Est.
Value--$500. Location--
Archives Foreign.
President............................ Household accessory: His Excellency Jacques Non-acceptance would
72'' x 54'' orange, Chirac, President of cause embarrassment to
gold, and navy blue the French Republic. donor and U.S.
striped Hermes wool Government
blanket. Rec'd--March
4, 2005 Est. Value--
$940 Location--
Archives Foreign.
President............................ Clothing; traditional His Excellency Mikulas Non-acceptance would
Slovak rafting costume Dzurinda, Prime cause embarrassment to
including a 15'' black Minister of the Slovak the donor and U.S.
felt hat with a red Republic. Government.
leather and white
shell band, a 46'' x
6'' light brown
leather and brass belt
embossed with a
geometric pattern, and
a brown, black, red,
and green leather and
shearling vest
embroidered with small
flowers. Rec'd--March
4, 2005. Est. Value--
$600. Location--
Archives Foreign.
Miscellaneous: 21'' x
9'' green, white, and
brown metal and wood
railroad sign painted
with a white cross on
one side and engraved
``Zeleznice Slovenskej
Republiky, The
Railways of the Slovak
Republic'' on the
other side; with
accomanying whistle.
Rec'd--March 4, 2005.
Est. Value $42.
Location--Archives
Foreign.
President............................ Artwork: 6'' x 6'' His Excellency Jean- Non-acceptance would
bronze Auguste Tremont Claude Juncker, Prime cause embarrassment to
sculpture of a fox. Minister of the Grand donor and U.S.
Rec'd--March 4, 2005. Duchy of Luxemborg. Government.
Est. Value--$350.
Location--Archives
Foreign.
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President............................ Collectable: 20'' x His Excellency Traian Non-acceptance would
14'' double masted and Basescu, President of cause embarrassment to
three jib model ship; Romania. donor and U.S.
hull painted in green Government.
and white with natural
wood deck fittings;
atop a 20'' x 8''
wooden base with a
presentation plate
engraved with
``Presented to H.E.
George W. Bush,
President of United
States By Traian
Basescu, President of
Romania, March 09,
2005.'' Rec'd--March
9, 2005. Est. Value--
$425. Location--
Archives Foreign.
Photographs: 14'' x
11'' brown leather
photo album containing
photographs of
soldiers and embossed
``Romania'' on the
front with a brass
presentation plate
inside engraved
``Romanian and
American Soldiers
Fighting Shoulder to
Shoulder Against
Terrorism in Iraq and
Afghanistan.'' Rec'd--
March 9, 2005. Est.
Value--$250. Location--
Archives Foreign.
President............................ Household accessories His Excellency Hong Non-acceptance would
(3): 9\1/2\'' hammered Seok-hyun, Ambassador cause embarrassment to
sterling ladles. of the Republic of donor and U.S.
Rec'd--March 10, 2005. Korea. Government.
Est. Value--$400.
Location--Archives
Foreign Softcover
book: ``Traditional
Korean Kitchen and
Utensils.'' Rec'd--
March 10, 2005. Est.
Value--$27. Location--
Archives Foreign.
President............................ Photograph: 15'' x 11'' His Excellency Alvaro Non-acceptance would
black and white Uribe Velez, President cause embarrassment to
photograph of former of the Republic of donor and U.S.
President George H. W. Colombia. Government.
Bush and former
Colombian president,
Virgilio Barco Vargas
in Bogota; matted and
held in a dark wood
frame. Rec'd--March
10, 2005. Est. Value--
$225. Location--
Archives Foreign.
Miscellaneous: 19'' x
24'' copy of the
Cartagena Declaration
printed ``The
Presidents of Bolivia,
Colombia, the United
States of America and
Peru, met in Cartagena
de Indies, Colombia on
the fifteenth day of
February one thousand
nine hundred and
ninety and issued the
following Declaration
of Cartagena* * *'';
matted and held in a
dark wood frame.
Rec'd--March 10, 2005.
Est. Value--$190.
Location--Archives
Foreign.
President............................ Artwork: 12'' x 5'' The Right Honorable Non-acceptance would
wooden bowl made from Paul Martin, P.C., cause embarrassment to
yellow birch (circa M.P., Prime Minister donor and U.S.
1624) recovered from of Canada. Government.
Peninsula Lake,
Canada; crafted by Don
Thur. Rec'd--March 23,
2005. Est. Value--
$1500. Location--
Archives Foreign.
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President............................ Artwork: 12'' x 10'' x His Excellency Vicente Non-acceptance would
4'' linaloe wood Fox Quesada, President cause embarrassment to
hinged box hand- of the United Mexican donor and U.S.
painted with jaguars States. Government.
in the forest in 23kt.
gold leaf, dolomite,
chia oil, and black
pigment. Rec'd--March
29, 2005. Est. Value--
$495. Location--
Archives Foreign.
Hardcover book (in
Spanish): ``Lacas
Mexicanas (Mexican
Lacquerwork).'' Rec'd--
March 29, 2005. Est.
Value--$25. Location--
Archives Foreign.
President............................ Household accessory: His Excellency Viktor Non-acceptance would
17'' x 30'' multi- Yushchenko, President cause embarrassment to
colored Victoria Gres of Ukraine. donor and U.S.
wool pillow woven with Government.
an abstract design.
Rec'd--April 4, 2005.
Est. Value--$80.
Location--Archives
Foreign.
Consumable: bottle of
Massandra Dessert Rose
Muscat wine. Rec'd--
April 4, 2005. Est.
Value--$150.
Disposition--Handled
pursuant to Secret
Service policy.
President............................ Collectable: 10'' x 7'' His Excellency Ariel Non-acceptance would
clay water pitcher, Sharon, Prime Minister cause embarrassment to
accompanied by a of Israel. donor and U.S.
certificate of Government.
antiquity ``Pottery
Jug, 8th-6th Century
B.C.E., Kingdom of
Judah. Mounted on a
wooden base, in a
plexiglass display
case. Rec'd--April 11,
2005. Est. Value--
$600. Location--
Archives Foreign.
President............................ Household accessory: The Honorable Natwar Non-acceptance would
6'' x 8'' sterling Singh, Minister of cause embarrassment to
Ravissant urn stamped External Affairs of donor and U.S.
with an intricate the Republic of India. Government.
floral design. Rec'd--
April 15, 2005. Est.
Value--$750. Location--
Archives Foreign.
President............................ Softcover book: ``The His Royal Highness Non-acceptance would
Muslim Jesus: Sayings Abdallah bin Abd al- cause embarrassment to
and Stories in Islamic Aziz Al Saud Crown donor and U.S.
Literature,'' by Tarif Prince, First Deputy Government.
Khalidi; inscribed by Prime Minister and
donor. Rec'd--April Commander of the
25, 2005. Est. Value-- National Guard of
$23. Location-- Saudi Arabia.
Archives Foreign.
Artwork: 17'' x 15''
vermeil horse statue
atop a 17'' x 7''
malachite base with a
6'' gold, mother of
pearl, and malachite
octagonal clock.
Rec'd--April 25, 2005.
Est. Value--$8,000.
Location--Archives
Foreign.
President............................ Artwork: 12'' x 17'' Mrs. Vivian Fernandez Non-acceptance would
multi-colored Amalia de Torrijos, Office of cause embarrassment to
Tapia pastel of a the President of the donor and U.S.
street lined with Republic of Panama. Government.
streetlamps and
crosses; matted and
held in a 22'' x 28''
gold-tone frame.
Rec'd--April 28, 2005.
Est. Value--$350.
Location--Archives
Foreign.
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President............................ Photograph: 11'' x 13'' His Excellency Mikheil Non-acceptance would
image of a a man Saakashvili, President cause embarrassment to
holding a Statue of of Georgia. donor and U.S.
Liberty figurine in Government.
the air at a rally
during the Georgian
Rose Revolution;
matted, held in a
silver-tone metal
frame and inscribed by
donor. Rec'd--May 5,
2005. Est. Value--$40.
Location--Archives
Foreign.
Honoraria: 3\1/4\'' x
2'' 14kt gold and red-
tone Order of St.
George medallion
intersected with two
swords, held on a 2''
red and white collar.
Rec'd--May 5, 2005.
Est. Value--$450.
Location--Archives
Foreign.
President............................ Artwork: 10'' x 4'' Her Excellency Vaira Non-acceptance would
sterling and gold Vike-Freiberga, cause embarrassment to
abstract sculpture, by President of the donor and U.S.
Kaspars Millers, of a Republic of Latvia and Government.
boat with four arched Dr. Imants Freibergs.
legs; atop a 14'' x
6'' oblong wooden
base. Rec'd--May 6,
2005. Est. Value--
$500. Location--
Archives Foreign.
President............................ Honoraria: vermeil Her Excellency Vaira Non-acceptance would
State Award of Latvia, Vike-Freiberga, cause embarrassment to
the Three Star Order, President of the donor and U.S.
including brooch and Republic of Latvia. Government.
chain. Rec'd--May 7,
2005. Est. Value--
$500. Location--
Archives Foreign.
President............................ Photograph: 8'' x 10'' His Excellency Vladimir Non-acceptance would
print of a photograph Putin, President of cause embarrassment to
of former President the Russian Federation. donor and U.S.
Roosevelt, Winston Government.
Churchill, and Joseph
Stalin; held in a gold-
tone and wood frame.
Rec'd--May 8, 2005.
Est. Value--$20.
Location--Archives
Foreign.
Photograph: 8'' x 11''
print of a photograph
of former President
George H. W. Bush and
family on the rocks at
Kennebunkport,
inscribed by former
President Bush. Rec'd--
May 8, 2005. Est.
Value--$5. Location--
Archives Foreign.
Collectable: 4'' x 4''
silver horseshoe from
donor's stable inlaid
with aquamarine
stones. Rec'd--May 8,
2005. Est. Value--
$250. Location--
Archives Foreign.
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Coins (5): 3'' silver-
tone coin etched with
a tank, automobiles, a
silhouette of a man on
horseback and ``1943''
on the front, and Red
Square ``1945-2005''
on the reverse; 3''
silver-tone coin
etched with soldiers,
a tank and ``1942'' on
the front, and Red
Square ``1945-2005''
on the reverse; 3''
silver-tone coin
etched with two lines
of marching soldiers
and ``1941'' on the
front, and Red Square
``1945-2005'' on the
reverse; 3'' silver-
tone coin etched with
three soldiers in
front of American and
Soviet flags and
``1944'' on the front,
and Red Square ``1945-
2005'' on the reverse;
and a 3'' silver-tone
coin etched with a
star and a statue of a
man cradling a statue
and ``1945'' on the
front, and Red Square
``1945-2005'' on the
reverse. Rec'd--May 8,
2005. Est. Value--
$200. Location--
Archives Foreign.
Plaque: 14\1/2\'' x
18'' wooden plaque
with design in relief
depicting the 60th
anniversary of the
conclusion of World
War II, made of brass
and colored
rhinestones. Rec'd--
May 8, 2005. Est.
Value--$250. Location--
Archives Foreign.
President............................ Household accessories His Excellency Elias Non-acceptance would
(40): stainless steel Antonio Saca Gonzalez, cause embarrassment to
Villeroy and Boch President of the donor and U.S.
flatware set engraved Republic of El Government.
with the seal of El Salvador.
Salvador. Rec'd--May
12, 2005. Est. Value--
$950. Location--
Archives Foreign.
President............................ Hardcover book: ``Museo His Excellency Abel Non-acceptance would
del Oro Precolombino Pacheco de la cause embarrassment to
de Costa Rica,'' by Espriella, President donor and U.S.
Patricia Fernandez of the Republic of Government.
Esquivel; inscribed by Costa Rica.
donor. Rec'd--May 12,
2005. Est. Value--$85.
Location--Archives
Foreign Accessories:
\3/4\'' 14kt gold
cufflinks in the shape
of an indigenous Costa
Rican animal god.
Rec'd--May 12, 2005.
Est. Value--$250.
Location--Archives
Foreign.
President............................ Collectable: 12'' x His Excellency Ahmed Non-acceptance would
12'' silver and dark Nazif, Prime Minister cause embarrassment to
wood chess set with of the Arab Republic donor and U.S.
silver and gold-tone of Egypt. Government.
pieces. Rec'd--May 18,
2005. Est. Value--
$359. Location--
Archives Foreign.
President............................ Household item: 119'' x His Excellency Hamid Non-acceptance would
80'' beige rug printed Karzai, Chairman of cause embarrassment to
with a maroon, black the Interim Authority donor and U.S.
and brown diamond of Afghanistan. Government.
print. Rec'd--May 23,
2005. Est. Value--
$8,000. Location--
Archives Foreign.
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President............................ Plaque: 2\1/2\'' x 5'' His Excellency Ilham Non-acceptance would
rectangular-shaped Aliyev, President of cause embarrassment to
18kt gold the Republic of donor and U.S.
commemorative plaque Azerbaijan. Government.
stamped ``Heyder
Eliyev, adina, Baki-
Tbilisi-Ceyhan, Boru
Kemeri, 2005'' on the
front with the map of
the Baku-Tbilisi-
Ceyhan pipeline on the
reverse. Rec'd--May
25, 2005. Est. Value--
$2,850. Location--
Archives Foreign.
President............................ Religious item: 4'' x Mr. Mahmoud Abbas, Non-acceptance would
6\1/2\'' book of President of the cause embarrassment to
prayers bound by an Palestinian Authority. donor and U.S.
ornate silver cover Government.
stamped with religious
imagery. Rec'd--May
26, 2005. Est. Value--
$350. Location--
Archives Foreign.
Miscellaneous:
traditional
Palestinian dress and
shawl with a metal and
beaded necklace held
in a 26'' x 26''
stamped leaf print
brass shadow-box with
a presentation plaque
stamped ``This hand-
made brass frame is
embelmatic of
Palestinian
traditional costume
and antique jewelry
with the renowned
cross-stitch
embroidery.'' Rec'd--
May 26, 2005. Est.
Value--$325. Location--
Archives Foreign.
President............................ Tea set: 5'' white His Excellency Sheng Non-acceptance would
porcelain tea pot with Huaren, Vice Chairman cause embarrassment to
celadon border and of the Standing donor and U.S.
image of two small Committee of the Government.
panda bears in center National People's
with 2'' matching tea Congress of the
cups and saucers (4). People's Republic of
Rec'd--June 7, 2005. China.
Est. Value--$310.
Location--Archives
Foreign.
President............................ Household accessory: His Excellency Roh Moo- Non-acceptance would
14'' x 10'' x 3\1/2\'' hyun, President of the cause embarrassment to
hinged cherry wood Republic of Korea and donor and U.S.
document box with an Mrs. Kwon Yang-suk. Government.
embroidered cloth of a
landscape scene of
Mount Gonryun on the
lid, by Kim Young Ja.
Rec'd--June 10, 2005.
Est. Value--$600.
Location--Archives
Foreign.
President............................ Hardcover book: His Excellency Armando Non-acceptance would
``Mozambique: a Terra Guebuza, President of cause embarrassment to
e as Gentes the Republic of donor and U.S.
(Mozambique: The Land Mozambique. Government.
and its People),'' by
Niza Paiva; inscribed
by donor. Rec'd--June
13, 2005. Est. Value--
$60. Location--
Archives Foreign.
Artwork: 19'' wood
statue of an elevated
African hut with
carved human figures
on the base and second
tier of the piece.
Rec'd--June 13, 2005.
Est. Value--$325.
Location--Archives
Foreign.
[[Page 45612]]
President............................ Hardcover book: ``Tule: His Excellency Festus Non-acceptance would
Land of Giants,'' by Gontebanye Mogae, cause embarrassment to
Roger and Pat de la President of the donor and U.S.
Harpe. Rec'd--June 13, Republic of Botswana. Government.
2005. Est. Value--$43.
Location--Archives
Foreign.
Miscellaneous: 32'' x
11'' poster printed
``Botswana Arts and
Crafts'' with four
handcrafted pots;
matted and held in a
gold-tone frame.
Rec'd--June 13, 2005.
Est. Value--$375.
Location--Archives
Foreign.
President............................ Hardcover book: ``Tule: His Excellency Festus Non-acceptance would
Land of Giants,'' by Gontebanye Mogae, cause embarrassment to
Roger and Pat de la President of the donor and U.S.
Harpe. Rec'd--June 13, Republic of Botswana. Government.
2005. Est. Value--$43.
Location--Archives
Foreign.
Miscellaneous: 32'' x
11'' poster printed
``Botswana Arts and
Crafts'' with four
handcrafted pots;
matted and held in a
gold-tone frame.
Rec'd--June 13, 2005.
Est. Value--$375.
Location--Archives
Foreign.
President............................ Miscellaneous: 21'' x His Excellency Mamadou Non-acceptance would
18'' blue leather Tandja, President of cause embarrassment to
frame containing 21 the Republic of Niger. donor and U.S.
silver-tone 3''; Government.
medals. Rec'd--June
13, 2005. Est. Value--
$75. Location--
Archives Foreign.
Accessories (2): 13'' x
12'' black leather
handbag with white
embroidery on the
exterior compartment;
and a 6'' x 8''
zippered black fabric
bag with multi-colored
embroidery. Rec'd--
June 13, 2005. Est.
Value--$220. Location--
Archives Foreign.
Jewelry: 3'' silver and
quartz pendant held on
a black and silver
beaded necklace.
Rec'd--June 13, 2005.
Est. Value--$100.
Location--Archives
Foreign.
Household items (4):
24'' round black and
orange leather cushion
covers embroidered
``Africa,''
``Iferouane,''
``Agadez,''
``Tahoua,'' and
``Zinder.'' Rec'd--
June 13, 2005. Est.
Value--$480. Location--
Archives Foreign.
Household item: 76'' x
96'' black and orange
checkered leather rug
embroidered with
African medals. Rec'd--
June 13, 2005. Est.
Value--$450. Location--
Archives Foreign.
[[Page 45613]]
President............................ Artwork: limited His Excellency Jean- Non-acceptance would
edition (20/400) 15'' Claude Juncker, Prime cause embarrassment to
x 9'' bronze sculpture Minister of the Grand donor and U.S.
``Ermesinde, The Duchy of Luxemborg. Government.
Woman, The Myth''
depicting the countess
against the backdrop
of the outline of
walls of the City of
Luxembourg, by Yvette
Gastauer-Claire;
signed by artist.
Rec'd--June 16, 2005.
Est. Value--$450.
Location--Archives
Foreign.
President............................ Collectable: 35'' x His Excellency Phan Van Non-acceptance would
14'' olive green Khai, Prime Minister cause embarrassment to
ceramic and porcelain of the Socialist donor and U.S.
crackle glaze incense Republic of Vietnam. Government.
burner by Tran Do with
presentation plaque
engraved ``With the
Compliments from H.E.
Mr. Phan Van Khai
Prime Minister of the
Socialist Republic of
Vietnam''; lid has
dragon-shaped handles,
and base features
dragon and tiger
design. Rec'd--June
21, 2005. Est. Value--
$1,500. Location--
Archives Foreign.
President............................ Hardcover book: ``Frank His Excellency Gerhard Non-acceptance would
Rodel: Prinzip Schroeder, Chancellor cause embarrassment to
Collage,'' by Frank of the Federal donor and U.S.
Rodel; inscribed by Republic of Germany. Government.
author. Rec'd--June
27, 2005. Est. Value--
$35. Location--
Archives Foreign.
Artwork: 19'' x 25''
oil and acrylic
watercolor collage by
Frank Rodel, on
Japanese paper,
``Eagle V, 1996,''
depicting a bald eagle
with bold structural
shapes of black, pale
blue and slate on
creme canvas, held in
a black 23'' x 31''
frame. Rec'd--June 27,
2005. Est. Value--
$500. Location--
Archives Foreign.
President............................ Household: 10'' green His Majesty Mohammed, Non-acceptance would
and brown glazed VI, King of Morocco. cause embarrassment to
ceramic bowl with 18kt donor and U.S.
gold floral and Government.
geometric designs,
signed by artist.
Rec'd--July 5, 2005.
Est. Value--$750.
Location--Archives
Foreign.
President............................ Collectables (2): 2'' His Excellency Anders Non-acceptance would
stamps (9) from Fogh Rasmussen, Prime cause embarrassment to
Denmark matted and Minister of Denmark. donor and U.S.
held in a 13'' x 16'' Government.
gold-tone wood frame;
and 2'' ``American
Series'' stamps (8)
held on landscape
backgrounds of notable
American locations
including the Statue
of Liberty and the
United States Capitol;
matted and held in a
13'' x 16'' gold-tone
wood frame. Rec'd--
July 5, 2005. Est.
Value--$800. Location--
Archives Foreign.
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President............................ Photograph: 8'' x 10'' Her Majesty Margrethe, Non-acceptance would
photo of Queen II Queen of Denmark. cause embarrassment to
Margrethe II and donor and U.S.
Prince Henri with the Government.
royal seal; signed and
held in a burl wood
frame. Rec'd--July 6,
2005. Est. Value--
$225. Location--
Archives Foreign.
Hardcover book: ``The
Stories of Hans
Christian Andersen'';
inscribed by donor.
Rec'd--July 6, 2005.
Est. Value--$87.
Location--Archives
Foreign.
President............................ Photographs (40): 6'' x His Excellency Vladimir Non-acceptance would
8\1/2\'' color photos Putin, President of cause embarrassment to
documenting President the Russian Federation. donor and U.S.
and Mrs. Bush's trip Government.
to Russia in honor of
the 60th anniversary
of the end of WWII;
held in a 11'' x 12''
navy blue leather
album stamped ``1945-
2005'' around a
silhouette of Red
Square. Re'cd--July 6,
2005. Est. Value--
$235. Location--
Archives Foreign.
Artwork: 6'' x 10''
acrylic on board of a
destroyer at sea;
matted and held in a
gold-rimmed wood
frame. Rec'd--July 6,
2005. Est. Value--
$150. Location--
Archives Foreign.
President............................ Accessories (6): His Excellency Silvio Non-acceptance would
variety of E. Berlusconi, President cause embarrassment to
Marinella silk ties, of the Council of donor and U.S.
including a burgundy Ministers of the Government.
tie with a small blue Italian Republic.
floral pattern, a red
tie with a small blue
and yellow floral
pattern, and four navy
blue ties with a blue,
red and yellow
geometric pattern.
Rec'd--July 7, 2005.
Est. Value--$810.
Location--Archives
Foreign.
President............................ Clothing (size L): navy The Right Honorable Non-acceptance would
blue waffle-knit Tony Blair, Prime cause embarrassment to
cotton polo shirt Minister of the United donor and U.S.
embroidered Kingdom of Great Government.
``Gleneagles'' around Britain and Northern
the Gleneagles British Ireland.
School of Falconry
Crest. Rec'd--July 7,
2005. Est. Value--$65.
Location--Archives
Foreign.
Accessory: 13'' x 63''
light blue Begg
Scottish cashmere
scarf with fringe.
Rec'd--July 7, 2005.
Est. Value--$300.
Location--Archives
Foreign.
Athletic equipment: St
Andrews Links tartan
gift box containing a
magnetic divot tool
featuring the St
Andrews Logo, two
ballmarkers, an Old
and New Course golf
ball, a tee bag pouch
and a St Andrews Links
navy, green, red and
yellow velour tartan
golf towel monogrammed
``The Old Course St
Andrews Links,'' with
logo. Rec'd--July 7,
2005. Est. Value--$60.
Location--Archives
Foreign.
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President............................ Collectable: 7'' x 8'' His Excellency Jacques Non-acceptance would
Lalique engraved Chirac, President of cause embarrassment to
crystal stallion the French Republic. donor and U.S.
paperweight. Rec'd-- Government.
July 7, 2005. Est.
Value--$1,120.
Location--Archives
Foreign.
President............................ Miscellaneous: iSense His Excellency Lee Non-acceptance would
19'' x 12'' battery- Hsien Loong, Prime cause embarrassment to
operated plastic and Minister of the donor and U.S.
nylon foot massager Republic of Singapore. Government.
with 8'' plastic and
nylon hand massagers.
Rec'd--July 12, 2005.
Est. Value--$360.
Location--Archives
Foreign.
Athletic equipment:
60'' x 43'' silver-
tone OSIM Fodabike
Supreme collapsible
bicyle with green and
black rubber accents.
Rec'd--July 12, 2005.
Est. Value--$690.
Location--Archives
Foreign.
President............................ Hardcover book: His Excellency Pervez Non-acceptance would
``Sadequain: The Holy Musharraf, President cause embarrassment to
Sinner,'' edited by of the Islamic donor and U.S.
Abdul Hamid Akhund, Republic of Pakistan. Government.
Farida Munavarjahan
Said and Zohra Yusf.
Rec'd--July 14, 2005.
Est. Value--$336.
Location--Archives
Foreign.
President............................ Household accessory: His Excellency Manmohan Non-acceptance would
9'' x 6'' sterling Singh, Prime Minister cause embarrassment to
Ravissant hinged box, of the Republic of donor and U.S.
engraved with Mughal India. Government.
Byta floral designs a
replication of the
Diwan-e-Am in the Red
Fort at Delhi. Rec'd--
July 18, 2005. Est.
Value--$500. Location--
Archives Foreign.
President............................ Coin: 2'' 18K gold His Royal Highness Non-acceptance would
Saudia Arabia Prince Bandar bin cause embarrassment to
commemorative coin Sultan bin Abdulaziz, donor and U.S.
stamped with country Royal Embassy of the Government.
emblem on one side Kingdom of Saudi
with Arabic symbols Arabia.
and ``HB, Peace, 1983-
2005'' surrounded by
an image of a dove on
the reverse. Rec'd--
September 8, 2005.
Est. Value--$1350.
Location--Archives
Foreign.
President............................ Collectables: 8'' x 4'' His Excellency Thaksin Non-acceptance would
sterling box with Shinawatra, Prime cause embarrassment to
hinged lid and wooden Minister of the donor and U.S.
inlaid lacquered teak Kingdom of Thailand. Government
interior engraved with
the official Seal of
the Office of
Thailand. Rec'd--
September 19, 2005.
Est. Value--$400.
Location--Archives
Foreign.
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President............................ Leather-bound book: His Majesty King Non-acceptance would
``Holy Bible (King Abdullah II of the cause embarrassment to
James Version)'' with Hashemite Kingdom of donor and U.S.
carved mother of pearl Jordan. Government.
cover accented with
the image of a
starburst and ornate
mosaic design, printed
in Great Britain and
held in a 9\1/2\'' x
7'' red satin lined
wood box with hinged
lid, covered with a
veneer of mother of
pearl accented with
abolone image of a
flower and ornate
mosaic design. Rec'd--
September 22, 2005.
Est. Value--$500.
Location--Archives
Foreign.
Desk accessory: 9'' x
7'' photograph of
President Bush and His
Majesty King Abdullah
II in the Oval Office;
signed by donor and
held in a sterling
picture frame accented
with the image of the
royal seal of His
Majesty King Abdullah
II. Rec'd--September
22, 2005 Est. Value--
$400. Location--
Archives Foreign.
Collectable: cream
steel dual-wheel-
drive, off-road Rokon-
AB23 Desert Ranger
motorcycle with tow
bar and trailer
exclusively developed
by the King Abdullah
Design and Development
Bureau. Rec'd--
September 22, 2005.
Est. Value--$4500.
Location--Archives
Foreign.
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President............................ Photographs (4): Black The Honorable Lawrence Non-acceptance would
and white photographs Gonzi, Prime Minister cause embarrassment to
held in burly walnut of the Republic of donor and U.S.
frame, non glare Malta. Government.
glass, double matted
with a cut out; 11'' x
8'' ``USS Chicago,
April 1894--Grand
Harbour, Malta''; with
a 14\1/2\'' x 16\1/
2\'' cream double mat
and held in a 20'' x
18'' walnut frame;
11'' x 9'' black and
white photograph
printed from the
original glass
negative depicting the
``USS Raleigh, March
1899-Grand Harbour,
Malta''; with a 16\1/
2\'' x 14\1/2\''
double cream mat and
held in an 18'' x 20''
walnut frame; 11'' x
9'' ``USS Sheridan,
March 1899-Grand
Harbour, Malta''; with
a 16\1/2\'' x 14\1/
2\'' double cream mat
and held in an 18'' x
20'' walnut frame; 9''
x 10'' ``USS Raleigh,
Malta 1899'' vessel at
dock and signed by the
1899 crew roster; with
a 14\1/2\'' x 16\1/
2\'' double cream mat
and held in an 18'' x
19'' walnut frame; and
8'' x 11'' signed
official letter from
donor dated 3 October
2005, adorned with the
official Malta Coat of
Arms seal; with a 13\1/
2\'' x 16\1/2\'' cream
double mat and held in
a 17'' x 20'' burly
walnut frame. Rec'd--
October 3, 2005. Est.
Value--$900. Location--
Archives Foreign.
President............................ Artwork: 33'' long hand His Excellency Ferenc Non-acceptance would
carved decorated Madl, The President of cause embarrassment to
cattle horn with 30'' the Republic of donor and U.S.
long woven white Hungary and Mrs. Madl. Government.
leather rope attached
to horn. Rec'd--
October 9, 2005. Est.
Value--$248. Location--
Archives Foreign.
Photograph: 8'' x 10''
of the George
Washington Monument in
Budapest, Hungary held
in a 13\3/4\'' x 12\1/
4\'' wooden frame.
Rec'd--October 9,
2005. Est. Value--$60.
Location--Archives
Foreign.
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President............................ Weapon: 20'' Austrian His Excellency Georgi Non-acceptance would
Flintock Pistol made Purvanov, The cause embarrassment to
of steel, wood, silver President of the donor and U.S.
and inlaid with coral; Republic of Bulgaria Government.
handcrafted of and Mrs. Purvanov.
Austrian parts
assembled in Bulgaria
and designed for a
senior dignitary from
the Ottoman empire;
age described as turn
of the 18th century.
Rec'd--October 17,
2005. Est. Value--
$650. Location--
Archives Foreign.
Collectable: 9'' x 5''
copper with gold tone
reproduction of a
Rhyton cup from the
4th century BC. Rec'd--
October 17, 2005. Est.
Value--$75. Location--
Archives Foreign.
Miscellaneous: white
and black male,
standard Bulgarian
Goran Shepherd dog
named ``Balkan of
Gorannadraganov'' born
on 08/21/2005. Rec'd--
October 17, 2005. Est.
Value--$430.
Disposition--Transferr
ed to General Services
Administration.
Flowers (5): rooted
roses. Rec'd--October
17, 2005. Est. Value--
$30. Disposition--
Handled pursuant to
Secret Service policy..
Book (printed in
Bulgarian): ``The
Leadership Genius of
George W. Bush: 10
Commonsense Lessons
from the Commander in
Chief,'' by Carolyn B.
Thompson and James W.
Ware. Rec'd--October
17, 2005. Est. Value--
$23. Location--
Archives Foreign.
President............................ Religious item: 15'' x Mr. Mahmoud Abbas, Non-acceptance would
14\3/4\'' x 2\3/4\'' President of the cause embarrassment to
intricately carved Palestinian Authority. donor and U.S.
three-dimensional Government.
rendering, with mother-
of-pearl and abalone
shell, of Jerusalem.
Rec'd--October 20,
2005. Est. Value--
$500. Location--
Archives Foreign.
President............................ Artwork: 30'' x 22'' The Honorable Masoud Non-acceptance would
intricately hand- Barzani, President of cause embarrassment to
stitched needlepoint the Kurdistan Regional donor and U.S.
wool tapestry of a Government. Government.
floral arrangement
embellished with leafy
evergreens, daffodils,
violet and bronze
chrysanthemums, golden
yellow gerbera daisies
against an olive
background; held in a
round brown bowl with
chocolate and salmon
colored geometric
design; mounted on an
ornate 42'' x 34''
antique stained wood
frame with coral
undertones, accented
with a molded gold-
tone finish, embossed
leaf border with
corner leaf pattern
and gold-tone lip.
Rec'd--October 25,
2005. Est. Value--
$1,300. Location--
Archives Foreign.
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President............................ Jewelry: Omega ``De His Excellency Silvio Non-acceptance would
Ville Automatic Berlusconi, President cause embarrassment to
Chronometer'' men's of the Council of donor and U.S.
watch, with an 18kt Ministers of the Government.
yellow gold round case Italian Republic.
and dial, Arabic
numeral hour markers,
scratch-resistant
sapphire crystal face,
self-winding
chronometer, and a
brown alligator band.
Rec'd--October 31,
2005. Est. Value--
$3,195. Location--
Archives Foreign.
President............................ Books (4): navy blue His Royal Highness Non-acceptance would
leather-bound set of Prince Charles, The cause embarrassment to
``The Collected Essays Prince of Wales, K.G., donor and U.S.
of Sir Winston K.T., G.C.B.. Government.
Churchill Centenary
Edition: Churchill at
War, Volumes I, II,
III, IV,'' by Winston
S. Churchill; held in
a navy blue leather
slipcase embossed in
gold on each side with
the Prince of Wales
Plumes. Rec'd--
November 2, 2005. Est.
Value--$1,832.
Location--Archives
Foreign.
Collectable: 7'' x 7''
white fine bone china
``Highgrove'' cache
pot designed by
Jonathan Heale, with a
gold-tone ribbed trim
and border, accented
with oak leaves and
acorns, three bumble
bees cascading
downward on the inside
brim, and the image of
a black Holstein on
one side and oak
leaves and ivy
encircling the Prince
of Wales fleur de lis
on the other. Rec'd--
November 2, 2005. Est.
Value--$83. Location--
Archives Foreign.
President............................ Miscellaneous: 20'' x His Excellency Luis Non-acceptance would
12\1/2\'' x 5'' Inacio Lula da Silva, cause embarrassment to
handcrafted cedar, President of the donor and U.S.
fustic and mahogany Federative Republic of Government.
hinged box by Mauricio Brazil.
Azeredo, with a multi-
color stained
contrasting horizontal
line detail on the
top. Rec'd--November
5, 2005. Est. Value--
$400. Location--
Archives Foreign.
President............................ Artwork: 34\1/2\'' x His Excellency Samuel Non-acceptance would
46'' oil on canvas Lewis Navarro, First cause embarrassment to
portrait of President Vice President and donor and U.S.
Bush with an American Minister of Foreign Government
flag background; Relations of the
signed by artist and Republic of Panama.
held in a 46'' x 58''
ornate gilt wood
frame. Rec'd--November
7, 2005. Est. Value--
$650. Location--
Archives Foreign.
President............................ Sword: 39\1/2\'' His Excellency Ali Non-acceptance would
elaborately detailed Abdullah Saleh, cause embarrassment to
silver scabbard and President of the donor and U.S.
hilt embellished with Republic of Yemen. Government
a 9\1/2\'' chandelier
chain sheathing a 33''
steel blade. Rec'd--
November 10, 2005.
Est. Value--$1,500.
Location--Archives
Foreign.
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President............................ Collectables: three His Excellency Yab Non-acceptance would
replica pieces of gold Datuk Seri Utama cause embarrassment to
plated pewter and Abdullah bin Haji donor and U.S.
rhodium with colored Ahmad Badawi, Prime Government.
crystals: belt buckle, Minister of Malaysia.
hair piece and modesty
disc, displayed in a
24'' x 19'' three inch
wide wood with gold
tone frame. (2) Gold
tone plaques affixed
to frame; one
describing items and
the other stating
donor's name and date.
Rec'd--November 17,
2005. Est. Value--
$550. Location--
Archives Foreign.
President............................ Desk accessory: 7'' His Excellency Nestor Non-acceptance would
silver plated desk Carlos Kirchner, cause embarrassment to
clock.Rec'd--November President of the donor and U.S.
17, 2005. Est. Value-- Argentine Nation. Government
$36. Location--
Archives Foreign.
CDs: (4) Tango: Carlos
Gardel, Osvaldo
Pugliese, Astor
Piazzolla, and Anibal
Troilo. Rec'd--
November 17, 2005.
Est. Value--$60.
Location--Archives
Foreign.
Miscellaneous: 24'' x
12'' brown leather
duffle travel bag with
shoulder strap and
brass feet. Rec'd--
November 17, 2005.
Est. Value--$375.
Location--Archives
Foreign.
President............................ Miscellaneous (2): 56'' His Excellency Roh Moo- Non-acceptance would
x 72'' navy blue silk, hyun, President of the cause embarrassment to
18 black buttons; Republic of Korea and donor and U.S.
fifteen \1/4\'', three Mrs. Kwon Yang-suk. Government
\1/2\'' held in a 9\1/
2\'' x 11\1/2\'' brown
wood hinged box, and
56'' x 72'' cashmere
wool, black with white
pinstrips held in a
17'' x 9\1/2\'' brown
hinged box. Rec'd--
November 18, 2005.
Est. Value--$210.
Location--Archives
Foreign.
President............................ Miscellaneous (6): His Majesty Sultan Haji Non-acceptance would
lengths of matching Hassanal Bolkiah cause embarrassment to
cream and gold brocade Mu'izzaddin Waddaulah donor and U.S.
pattern silk with Sultan and Yang Di- Government.
green and pink Pertuan of Brunei
accents: 22'' x 240''; Darussalam.
41'' x 77''; 41'' x
114''; 32'' x 68'';
32'' x 32'' and 12'' x
68''. Rec'd--November
18, 2005. Est. Value--
$442. Location--
Archives Foreign.
President............................ Miscellaneous: 5'' x His Excellency Wolfgang Non-acceptance would
6'' black Swarovski Schuessel, Chancellor cause embarrassment to
Optik SLC 7 x 42 of the Republic of donor and U.S.
waterproof binoculars. Austria. Government
Rec'd--December 8,
2005. Est. Value--
$1,030. Location--
Archives Foreign.
President............................ Game: Shut-the-Box by His Majesty Sultan Haji Non-acceptance would
Front Porch Classics. Hassanal Bolkiah cause embarrassment to
Rec'd--December 29, Mu'izzaddin Waddaulah donor and U.S.
2005. Est. Value--$50. Sultan and Yang Di- Government.
Location--Archives Pertuan of Brunei
Foreign. Darussalam.
Household accessory:
9'' x 4\1/2\'' Faberge
gold rimmed crystal
vase etched with a
floral pattern. Rec'd--
December 29, 2005.
Est. Value--$350.
Location--Archives
Foreign.
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Household: 5\1/4\'' x
3'' stainless steel
Stella ``Arianna''
expresso coffee pot.
Rec'd--December 29,
2005. Est. Value--$60.
Location--Archives
Foreign.
Miscellaneous: 42'' x
30'' natural tone
cashmere throw with
herringbone stripes.
Rec'd--December 29,
2005. Est. Value--
$754. Location--
Archives Foreign.
Household: 7'' x 6\1/
2\'' sterling ice
bucket with hinge lid
attached to an 8''
round plate with
elaborate edge and \3/
4\'' feet. Rec'd--
December 29, 2005.
Est. Value--$500.
Location--Archives
Foreign.
Furniture: 38'' x 20''
x 19'' wicker chest
with carved wood
striped design, a wood
back, bronze tone
metal latch and black
metal handles on
sides. Rec'd--December
29, 2005. Est. Value--
$200. Location--
Archives Foreign.
Consumables: assorted
gourmet products
including peanuts,
cookies, coffee,
peanut butter, a
biscotti sampler,
almond nut spread,
snack mixes,
chocolates, a bottle
of red wine. Rec'd--
December 29, 2005.
Est. Value--
$300.Disposition--Hand
led pursuant to Secret
Service Policy.
First Lady........................... Artwork: 35'' x 28'' His Excellency Ivan First Lady.
limited edition (7/7) Gasparovic, President
print of a watercolor of the Slovak Republic
and pen and ink and Mrs. Gasparovicova.
drawing of a woman
with large multi-
colored hat, a dog,
and a man playing a
musical instrument;
matted and held in a
bronze metal frame.
Rec'd--March 4, 2005.
Est. Value--$1,200.
Location--Archives
Foreign.
First Lady........................... Hardcover book (in The Honorable Kurt First Lady.
German): ``Kunstlerin Beck, Minister-
und Naturforscherin President of Rhineland-
(Art and Nature),'' by Palatinate.
Maria Sibylla Merian.
Rec'd--March 4, 2005.
Est. Value--$28.
Location--Archives
Foreign.
Artwork: 13'' x 11''
copy of a copper
etching, by Maria
Sibylla Merian, of
various wildflowers;
matted and held in a
black and gold-tone
frame. Rec'd--March 4,
2005. Est. Value--
$600. Location--
Archives Foreign.
Desk accessory: 18'' x
13'' red leather
Bermas briefcase with
combination locks.
Rec'd--March 4, 2005.
Est. Value--$325.
Location--Archives
Foreign.
[[Page 45622]]
First Lady........................... Hardcover book: Mrs. Eliane Karp de First Lady.
``Caral: The City of Toledo, The First Lady
Sacred Fire,'' by Ruth of the Republic of
Shady Solis. Rec'd-- Peru.
March 9, 2005. Est.
Value--$75. Location--
Archives Foreign.
Softcover book (in
Spanish and English):
``Serpiente de Agua:
La Vida Indigena en la
Amazonia (Water Snake:
The Indigenous Life in
the Amazon),'' by
Gredna Landolt and
Alexandre Surrales.
Rec'd--March 9, 2005.
Est. Value--$35.
Location--Archives
Foreign.
Photographs: 12'' x 9''
brown leather
photograph album
embossed ``Divina Y
Humana: La Mujer en el
Peru y Mexico Antiguos
(Divine and Human: The
Old Woman in Peru and
Mexico), Eliane Karp
de Toledo, Maria
Sahagun de Fox, Lima,
Noviembre 2004-Abril
2005, Ciudad de
Mexico, Mayo-Octubre
2005'' containing
photographs from the
Divine and Human
Exhibit in Peru and
Mexico. Rec'd--March
9, 2005. Est. Value--
$228. Location--
Archives Foreign.
Household accessory:
7'' x 6'' sterling
hinged box with a
woven cloth inset in
glass lid and a
presentation plate
inside engraved ``For
Mrs. Laura Bush, In
Appreciation of the
Continuous Friendship
of Our People, Eliane
K. Toledo, First Lady
of Peru, Washington,
D.C., 25 February,
2005.''Rec'd--March 9,
2005. Est. Value--
$400. Location--
Archives Foreign.
First Lady........................... Clothing: red, green, Dr. Zinat Karzai, Non-acceptance would
pink, blue, and gold Office of the cause embarrassment to
traditional Afghan President of the donor and U.S.
dress embroidered with Islamic State of Government.
ornate gold patterns Afghanistan.
and intricate seed
beadwork. Rec'd--March
30, 2005. Est. Value--
$300. Location--
Archives Foreign.
Accessory: 35'' x 65''
pink, purple, gold,
and green silk shawl
with a 2'' gold
fringe. Rec'd--March
30, 2005. Est. Value--
$35. Location--
Archives Foreign.
Accessory: green and
gold polyester
traditional shawl
embroidered with an
ornate pattern on the
sleeves. Rec'd--March
30, 2005. Est. Value--
$25. Location--
Archives Foreign.
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First Lady........................... Household accessory: His Excellency Hamid Non-acceptance would
8'' x 12'' lapis Karzai, President of cause embarrassment to
lazuli candelabra. the Islamic Republic donor and U.S.
Rec'd--March 30, 2005. of Afghanistan. Government.
Est. Value--$750.
Location--Archives
Foreign.
Household item: 73'' x
46'' hand knotted silk
pile rug with 4''
fringe; medallion
style design in red,
blue, white, orange
and green. Rec'd--
March 30, 2005. Est.
Value--$400. Location--
Archives Foreign.
First Lady........................... Jewelry: 22'' hexagonal His Excellency Viktor Non-acceptance would
amber bead necklace. Yushchenko, President cause embarrassment to
Rec'd--April 4, 2005. of Ukraine. donor and U.S.
Est. Value--$175. Government.
Location--Archives
Foreign.
Household accessory:
12'' x 5'' x 4'' dark
carved wood jewelry
box inlaid with jade
and amethyst. Rec'd--
April 4, 2005. Est.
Value--$250. Location--
Archives Foreign.
First Lady........................... Accessory: 96'' x 18'' Her Excellency Vaira Non-acceptance would
purple and brown linen Vike-Freiberga, cause embarrassment to
loosely woven shawl President of the donor and U.S.
embroidered with small Republic of Latvia and Government.
loops and a 4'' Dr. Imants Freibergs.
fringe. Rec'd--May 6,
2005. Est. Value--
$305. Location--
Archives Foreign.
First Lady........................... Jewelry: 7'' 18kt gold Mrs. Sandra Elisabeth Non-acceptance would
link bracelet with Roelofs, Office of the cause embarrassment to
cabochon garnets and President of Georgia. donor and U.S.
quartz and small Government.
freshwater pearl
accents. Rec'd--May
18, 2005. Est. Value--
$750. Location--
Archives Foreign.
Jewelry: 2\1/4\'' gold-
plated silver pectoral
cross of Queen Tamara
inlaid with freshwater
pearls and glass
stones. Rec'd--May 18,
2005. Est. Value--$30.
Location--Archives
Foreign.
Paperback book:
``Sandra Elisabeth
Roelofs: De first lady
van Georgie,''
inscribed by donor.
Rec'd--May 18, 2005.
Est. Value--$25.
Location--Archives
Foreign.
First Lady........................... Accessory: 11< gr-thn- Mrs. Kristiani Non-acceptance would
eq> x 5 tan Herawati, c/o The cause embarrassment to
rattan and green President of the donor and U.S.
leather clutch. Rec'd-- Republic of Indonesia. Government.
May 25, 2005. Est.
Value--$100. Archives
Foreign.
Accessories (2): 34< gr-
thn-eq> x 86 multi-colored silk
floral print shawl
with black fringe.
Rec'd--May 25, 2005.
Est. Value--$230.
Location--Archives
Foreign.
[[Page 45624]]
First Lady........................... Hardcover book: ``100 Her Excellency Hind Non-acceptance would
Years of Palestinian Khoury, Minister of cause embarrassment to
History: A 20th State, Palestinian donor and U.S.
Century Chronology,'' National Authority. Government.
published by the
Palestinian Academic
Society for the Study
of International
Affairs, Jerusalem.
Rec'd--June 3, 2005.
Est. Value--$150.
Location--Archives
Foreign.
Accessory: 14< gr-thn-
eq> x 10
beige velour tote bag
with traditional
embroidered design on
one side. Rec'd--June
3, 2005. Est. Value--
$190. Location--
Archives Foreign.
First Lady........................... Miscellaneous: 17\1/ The Honorable Haroun Non-acceptance would
2\ x 13 set of wood of Education, Culture, donor and U.S.
doors with an and Sports of the Government.
intricately carved Revolutionary
floral design. Rec'd-- Government of Zanzibar.
June 8, 2005. Est.
Value--$425. Location--
Archives Foreign.
First Lady........................... Household accessory: His Excellency Roh Moo- Non-acceptance would
6 x 8 beige and Republic of Korea and donor and U.S.
yellow whagagwhado Mrs. Kwon Yang-suk. Government.
mirror box by Han Chun-
seop printed with
peacocks standing
against floral
backdrop; interior is
finished in gold
brocade cloth. Rec'd--
June 10, 2005. Est.
Value--$850. Location--
Archives Foreign.
First Lady........................... Artwork: 15 Mrs. Zanele Mbeki, Non-acceptance would
x 13 hand- Office of the cause embarrassment to
molded traditional President of the donor and U.S.
Zulu ceramic urn Republic of South Government.
embellished with Africa.
raised and incised
designs; signed and
dated by Clive
Sithole. Rec'd--July
11, 2005. Est. Value--
$1,750. Location--
Archives Foreign.
First Lady........................... Household accessory: His Excellency Amani Non-acceptance would
37 x 19 hand-carved President of the donor and U.S.
wooden chest with Revolutionary Government.
hinged lid constructed Government of Zanzibar
with intricate floral and Mrs. Shadya Karume.
design and finely
detailed brass border
with three drawers
along bottom. Rec'd--
July 14, 2005. Est.
Value--$3,500.
Location--Archives
Foreign.
First Lady........................... Artwork: 27 His Excellency Paul Non-acceptance would
x 39 wooden Kagame, The President cause embarrassment to
portrait of Mrs. Bush, of the Republic of donor and U.S.
held in a 31< gr-thn- Rwanda and Mrs. Kagame. Government.
eq> x 42
carved wood frame.
Rec'd--July 14, 2005.
Est. Value--$1,750.
Location--Archives
Foreign.
Household accessory:
16 yellow
linen napkins (12)
embroidered with a
various safari
wildlife; woven tan
and black napkin rings
(12); and a 63< gr-thn-
eq> yellow table cloth
embroidered with
various safari
wildlife. Rec'd--July
14, 2005. Est. Value--
$150. Location--
Archives Foreign.
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First Lady........................... Household accessory: His Excellency Manmohan Non-acceptance would
7 sterling Singh, Prime Minister cause embarrassment to
Ravissant lidded dish of the Republic of donor and U.S.
with intricate quilted India. Government.
design. Rec'd--July
18, 2005. Est. Value--
$350. Location--
Archives Foreign.
First Lady........................... Jewelry: 17\1/2\< gr-thn- Mrs. Hero Ibrahim Non-acceptance would
eq> gold-tone handmade Ahmed, c/o The cause embarrassment to
traditional Kurdish President of the donor and U.S.
necklace with an oval- Transitional Government.
shaped pink tourmaline Government of the
surrounded by seed Republic of Iraq.
pearls and turquoise,
accented with delicate
cascading gold-tone
stamped disks and seed
pearls; engraved H.
Sul Kurdstan on
reverse. Rec'd--
September 12, 2005.
Est. Value--$1,900.
Location--Archives
Foreign.
First Lady........................... Accessories (2): Hermes Mrs. Cristina Kirchner, Non-acceptance would
style leather First Lady of the cause embarrassment to
handbags; 17< gr-thn- Argentine Nation. donor and U.S.
eq> x 11 x Government.
6 tan
travel bag and 13< gr-
thn-eq> x 11 x 4 red
handbag. Rec'd--
November 3, 2005. Est.
Value--$420. Location--
Archives Foreign.
Book: coffee table
``Memoria y Presente
del Ballet del Teatro
Colon 1925-2005''.
Rec'd--November 3,
2005. Est. Value--$75.
Location--Archives
Foreign.
Artwork: 15\1/2\< gr-thn-
eq> x 11
Serigraphy (silk
screen print) of two
unclothed people held
in a 4 pale
green mat. Rec'd--
November 3, 2005. Est.
Value--$50. Location--
Archives Foreign.
Pin: small silver pin
in the shape of a sun
ray. Rec'd--November
3, 2005. Est. Value--
$10. Location--
Archives Foreign.
First Lady........................... Household items (2): Mrs. Marisa Lula da Non-acceptance would
8 Silva, c/o of The cause embarrassment to
handcrafted chocolate President of the donor and U.S.
brown glazed porcelain Federative Republic of Government.
bowls by Rosa Maria Brazil.
Piatti accented with a
contrasting black,
orange, white and
taupe abstract stripe
design; signed on the
bottom. Rec'd--
November 5, 2005. Est.
Value--$175. Location--
Archives Foreign.
Household item: 19\1/
2\ x 12 handcrafted
black wooden modern
platter mounted on two
13\1/2\
beams by Rosa Maria
Piatti, accented with
a light brown abstract
grid design; signed on
the bottom. Rec'd--
November 5, 2005. Est.
Value--$150. Location--
Archives Foreign.
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First Lady........................... Jewelry: 3\1/2\< gr-thn- His Excellency Ali Non-acceptance would
eq> silver and coral Abdullah Saleh, cause embarrassment to
drop chandelier President of the donor and U.S.
earrings; 6\1/2\< gr- Republic of Yemen. Government.
thn-eq> silver and
coral link bracelet;
sized round tiered
silver ring with a
round coral bead with
silver diamond pattern
in the center; 6< gr-
thn-eq> x 18 silver and coral
necklace with nine
silver drop strands.
Rec'd--November 10,
2005. Est. Value--
$500. Location--
Archives Foreign.
First Lady........................... Artwork: 21'' x 17'' His Excellency Nambaryn Non-acceptance would
oil painting of Enkhbayar, President cause embarrassment to
``Nomin'', a typical of Mongolia. donor and U.S.
Mongolian girl held in Government.
a beveled 3'' wide
gold tone wooden
frame. Rec'd--November
21, 2005. Est. Value--
$800. Location--
Archives Foreign.
First Lady........................... Consumables: large His Majesty Mohammed, Non-acceptance would
assortment of Godiva VI, King of Morocco. cause embarrassment to
chocolates held in an donor and U.S.
oval-shaped woven Government.
basket. Rec'd--
November 7, 2005. Est.
Value--$1,129.
Disposition--Transferr
ed to Department of
the Army/Reported to
General Services
Administration.
Flowers: large
arrangement of long-
stemmed yellow roses
held in a square-
shaped glass vase.
Rec'd--November 7,
2005. Est. Value--
$345. Disposition--
Transferred to Charity/
Reported to General
Services
Administration.
First Family......................... Photograph: 5'' x 7'' His Majesty King Harald Non-acceptance would
photograph of donors; V and Her Majesty cause embarrassment to
signed, matted and Queen Sonja, Their donor and U.S.
held in a red leather Majesties The King and Government.
frame embossed with Queen of Norway.
the royal crest of
Norway. Rec'd--March
7, 2005. Est. Value--
$61. Location--
Archives Foreign.
Household accessory:
10'' x 6'' Ulla-Mari
Brantenberg blue and
charcoal frosted glass
abstract vase with
polka dots. Rec'd--
March 7, 2005. Est.
Value--$277. Location--
Archives Foreign.
First Family......................... Household accessory: His Excellency Viktor Non-acceptance would
23'' black, yellow, Yushchenko, President cause embarrassment to
red, and green round of Ukraine. donor and U.S.
wooden platter painted Government.
with a rooster and a
floral pattern. Rec'd--
April 4, 2005. Est.
Value--$117. Location--
Archives Foreign.
First Family......................... Crafts (3): 8'' and 6'' His Excellency Ariel Non-acceptance would
dark gray abstract Sharon, Prime Minister cause embarrassment to
pottery sheep (2); and of Israel. donor and U.S.
7'' x 4'' red ceramic Government.
wall plaque with a cut-
out of a heart and
stamped with a star.
Rec'd--April 11, 2005.
Est. Value--$179.
Location--Archives
Foreign.
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First Family......................... Household items (2): Her Majesty Beatrix, Non-acceptance would
pair of 6'' footed Queen of the cause embarrassment to
porcelain candlesticks Netherlands. donor and U.S.
handpainted with a Government.
floral and latice
design. Rec'd--May 8,
2005. Est. Value--
$1,130. Location--
Archives Foreign.
First Family......................... Hardcover book: The Honorable Gerd B.M. Non-acceptance would
``Pasiphae,'' by Leers, Mayor of cause embarrassment to
Algernon Charles Maastricht, donor and U.S.
Swinburne. Rec'd--May Netherlands. Government.
8, 2005. Est. Value--
$175. Location--
Archives Foreign.
Paperback book:
``Sonnets and Songs,
Towards A Work to Be
Called `The House of
Life','' by Dante
Gabriel Rossetti.
Rec'd--May 8, 2005.
Est. Value--$111.
Location--Archives
Foreign.
Consumable: 10''
Chateau D'Or cream
candle printed with an
angel. Rec'd--May 8,
2005. Est. Value--$25.
Disposition--Handled
pursuant to Secret
Service policy.
Consumable: bottle of
Maestricht merlot.
Rec'd--May 8, 2005.
Est. Value--$20.
Disposition--Handled
pursuant to Secret
Service policy.
First Family......................... Tea set: 5'' x 5'' His Excellency Non-acceptance would
wooden handled silver Aleksander cause embarrassment to
tea pot with modern Kwasniewski, President donor and U.S.
hammered copper design of the Republic of Government.
and strainer Poland.
accompanying a 10'' x
10'' wooden handled
tray inlaid with a 4''
x 6'' silver center.
Rec'd--October 12,
2005. Est. Value--
$500. Location--
Archives Foreign.
First Family......................... Consumables: 12 His Excellency Ali Non-acceptance would
assorted boxes of Abdullah Saleh, cause embarrassment to
Yemen coffee, 8 jars President of the donor and U.S.
of honey. Rec'd-- Republic of Yemen. Government.
November 10, 2005.
Est. Value--$192.
Disposition--Transferr
ed to Charity/Reported
to General Services
Administration.
Clothing (2): 46'' x
100'' traditional
multi-color pastel
hand-woven shawl and a
70'' x 52''
traditional primary
multi-color hand-woven
shawl. Rec'd--November
10, 2005. Est. Value--
$158. Location--
Archives Foreign.
First Family......................... Miscellaneous (2): His Excellency Roh Moo- Non-acceptance would
Samsung MP3 Digimax hyun, President of the cause embarrassment to
i50 cameras. Rec'd-- Republic of Korea and donor and U.S.
November 18, 2005. Mrs. Kwon Yang-suk. Government.
Est. Value--$804.
Location--Archives
Foreign.
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First Family......................... Consumable: large box His Excellency Zine El- Non-acceptance would
of Tunisian dates. Abidine Ben Ali, cause embarrassment to
Rec'd--December 15, President of the donor and U.S.
2005. Est. Value--$60. Republic of Tunisia. Government.
Disposition--Handled
pursuant to Secret
Service policy.
Consumables (8): liter
bottles of Tunisian
olive oil. Rec'd--
December 15, 2005.
Est. Value--$28.
Disposition--Handled
pursuant to Secret
Service policy.
Consumables (8):
bottles of wine.
Rec'd--December 15,
2005. Est. Value--$64.
Disposition--Handled
pursuant to Secret
Service policy.
Household: 20 \1/2\'' x
14'' red leather
lidded ottoman chest
covered with an
intricate white
geometic pattern,
holding two matching
red leather serving
trays. Rec'd--December
15, 2005. Est. Value--
$280. Location--
Archives Foreign.
Elliott Abrams, Deputy Assistant to Sword: 27'' silver His Excellency Ali Non-acceptance would
the President and Deputy National saber with curved Abdullah Saleh, cause embarrassment to
Security Advisor for Global blade and scabard with President of the donor and U.S.
Democracy. elaborate detailing Republic of Yemen. Government.
and amber stones.
Rec'd--November 10,
2005. Est. Value--
$1,000. Disposition--
Transferred to the
General Services
Administration,
Government Property.
Judith Ansley, Special Assistant to Accessories (2): 35'' His Excellency Silvio Non-acceptance would
the President and Senior Director E. Marinella silk Berlusconi, President cause embarrassment to
for European Affairs. scarves; one design on of the Council of donor and U.S.
light blue background Ministers of the Government.
with dark blue center Italian Republic.
and border decorated
with assorted drying
vegetables in harvest
colors of green, red,
orange, brown and
white; one design on
white background with
light beige and
apricot border, center
is bouquet of blue,
brown, tan and apricot
roses and lavender
strands of ``pearls''.
Rec'd--November 3,
2005. Est. Value--
$320. Disposition--
Transferred to the
General Services
Administration,
Government Property.
[[Page 45629]]
Andrew H. Card Jr., Assistant to the Coin: 2\3/8\'' gold- Bush-Putin Slovakia Non-acceptance would
President and Chief of Staff. plated pure silver Summit, February 23- cause embarrassment to
medal commemorating 25, 2005. donor and U.S.
Summit; obverse, Government.
relief of ``Bush-Putin
Slovakia Summit 2005''
with flags of the
three nations; reverse
``Slovenska Republiks
Bratislava 24.2.2005''
and relief of state
building. Rec'd--
February 24, 2005.
Est. Value--$75.
Location--Personally
Retained by the Staff
Member.
Stamps: Commemorative
portfolio of stamp and
postmark issued for
``Slovakia Summit
2005, Bratislava 1
24.2.2005''. Rec'd--
February 24, 2005.
Est. Value--$2.
Location--Personally
Retained by the Staff
Member.
Desk accessory: 15\3/
4\'' x 11\3/4\'' x 2''
Romelon black leather,
gold silk lined
briefcase by G.
Peppers; four zipper
pouches, leather
shoulder strap, dull
nickel hardward and
combination lock,
embossed with ``Bush-
Putin Slovakia Summit
2005'' logo. Rec'd--
February 24, 2005.
Est. Value--$250.
Disposition--Transferr
ed to the General
Services
Administration,
Government Property.
Andrew H. Card Jr., Assistant to the Accessories (5): His Excellency Silvio Non-acceptance would
President and Chief of Staff. variety of E. Berlusconi, President cause embarrassment to
Marinella silk twill of the Council of donor and U.S.
ties with various Ministers of the Government.
geometric patterns; Italian Republic.
one red tie with navy,
light blue and pale
yellow accent, black
tie with light blue
and white accent, one
maroon tie with blue
and gold accent, navy
blue tie with light
blue accent and navy
blue tie with red.
Rec'd--November 3,
2005. Est. Value--
$825. Disposition--
Transferred to the
General Services
Administration,
Government Property.
Accessory: E. Marinella
silk twill royal blue
tie with beige and
white geometric
pattern. Rec'd--
November 3, 2005. Est.
Value--$165. Location--
Personally Retained by
the Staff Member.
Cindy L. Courville, Special Assistant Artwork: 39'' x 39'' His Excellency Antoine Non-acceptance would
to the President and Senior Director. framed canvas oil Ghonda, Ambassador-at- cause embarrassment to
painting of two young Large, Office of the donor and U.S.
African boys sitting President of the Government.
in a hut on a Democratic Republic of
cinderblock with the Congo.
sunset in background;
signed Bomgesa 2004.
Rec'd--March 22, 2005.
Est. Value--$500.
Disposition--Transferr
ed to the General
Services
Administration,
Government Property.
[[Page 45630]]
Cindy L. Courville, Special Assistant Artwork: 15\3/4\'' x His Excellency El Hadj Non-acceptance would
to the President and Senior Director. 5'' x 6\1/2\'' stone Omar Bongo Ondimba, cause embarrassment to
sculpture of Gabonese President of the donor and U.S.
woman holding a basket Gabonese Republic. Government.
of fruit and
vegetables; artwork
studded with \5/16\''
x \3/16\'' gold tone
ovals; woman wearing a
\7/8\'' x \1/8\''
goldtone pendant on a
black rope weave
necklace; 5\5/8\'' x
5\1/4\'' x 1\1/2\''
wood base with 2\1/
2\'' x 1'' brass
plaque engraved
``Pierre De Mbigou Du
Gabon Offert Par Son
Excellence El Hadj
Omar Bongo.'' Rec'd--
January 13, 2005. Est.
Value--$1,100.
Disposition--Transferr
ed to the General
Services
Administration,
Government Property.
Michael Doran, Senior Director for Knife: 21\1/2\'' His Excellency Ali Non-acceptance would
Near East and North African Affairs. elaborately detailed Abdullah Saleh, cause embarrassment to
silver scabbard and President of the donor and U.S.
hilt sheathing a 5\1/ Republic of Yemen. Government.
2\'' steel blade;
scabard had green
inset. Rec'd--November
10, 2005. Est. Value--
$500. Disposition--
Transferred to the
General Services
Administration,
Government Property.
Daniel Fred, Special Assistant to the Accessories (2): E. His Excellency Silvio Non-acceptance would
President and Senior Director Europe. Marinella silk twill Berlusconi, President cause embarrassment to
necktie--alternating of the Council of donor and U.S.
light blue and medium Ministers of the Government.
blue daisy pattern on Italian Republic.
red background and
alternating light blue
squares and diamonds
and clubs on a navy
blue background.
Rec'd--February 14,
2005. Est. Value--
$310. Disposition--
Transferred to the
General Services
Administration.
Accessory: E. Marinella
silk necktie--
alternating pattern of
light blue, brown and
red daisies and white
diamonds with blue
centers on royal blue
background. Rec'd--
February 14, 2005.
Est. Value--$155.
Location--Personally
Retained by the Staff
Member.
[[Page 45631]]
Stephen Hadley, Assistant to the Coin: 2\3/8\'' gold- Bush-Putin Slovakia Non-acceptance would
President for National Security plated pure silver Summit, February 23- cause embarrassment to
Affairs. medal commemorating 25, 2005. donor and U.S.
Summit; obverse, Government.
relief of ``Bush Putin
Slovakia Summit 2005''
with flags of the
three nations; reverse
``Slovenska Republiks
Bratislava 24.2.2005''
and relief of state
building. Rec'd--
February 24, 2005.
Est. Value--$75.
Disposition--Archives,
Staff Gift.
Stamps: commemorative
navy leather portfolio
of stamp and postmark
issued for ``Slovakia
Summit 2005,
Bratislava 1
24.2.2005''. Rec'd--
February 24, 2005.
Est. Value--$2.
Disposition--Archives,
Staff Gift.
Desk accessory: 15\3/
4\'' x 11\3/4\'' x 2''
Romelon black leather,
gold silk lined
briefcase by G.
Peppers; four zipper
pouches, leather
shoulder strap, dull
nickel hardware and
combination lock,
embossed with ``Bush-
Putin Slovakia Summit
2005'' logo. Rec'd--
February 24, 2005.
Est. Value--$250.
Disposition--Archives,
Staff Gift.
Stephen Hadley, Assistant to the Desk accessories (2): His Majesty King Non-acceptance would
President for National Security 8\1/2\'' letter opener Abdullah II of the cause embarrassment to
Affairs. and 6\1/4\'' Hashemite Kingdom of donor and U.S.
magnifying glass; Jordan. Government.
handles of mother of
pearl and ornate
sterling design.
Rec'd--March 23, 2005.
Est. Value--$337.
Disposition--Archives,
Staff Gift.
Stephen Hadley, Assistant to the Household accessory: His Excellency Petros Non-acceptance would
President for National Security 8\1/4\'' x \3/4\'' Molyviatis, Minister cause embarrassment to
Affairs. sterling plate of Foreign Affairs of donor and U.S.
engraved with donor's the Hellenic Republic. Government.
name, title, signature
and seal. Rec'd--March
24, 2005. Est. Value--
$350. Disposition--
Transferred to the
General Services
Administration,
Government Property.
Stephen Hadley, Assistant to the Household accessories His Excellency Natwar Non-acceptance would
President for National Security (2): 4\1/2\ Singh, Minister of cause embarrassment to
Affairs. x 1\1/4\ External Affairs of donor and U.S.
hammered sterling The Republic of India. Government.
bowls. Rec'd--April
14, 2005. Est. Value--
$600. Disposition--
Transferred to the
General Services
Administration,
Government Property.
Stephen Hadley, Assistant to the Plaque: 11 His Excellency Phan Van Non-acceptance would
President for National Security pure silver plate, Khai, Prime Minister cause embarrassment to
Affairs. relief design of the Socialist donor and U.S.
depicting Hoan Kiem Republic of Vietnam. Government.
Lake by Nguyen Ngoc
Khuong; 3\1/4\< gr-thn-
eq> x \5/8\
brass presentation
plaque engraved ``With
the Compliments from
H. E. Mr. Phan Van
Khai, Prime Minister
of the Socialist
Republic of Vietnam.''
Rec'd--July 5, 2005.
Est. Value--$400.
Disposition--Transferr
ed to the General
Services
Administration,
Government Property.
[[Page 45632]]
Stephen Hadley, Assistant to the Artwork: 13 His Excellency Ephraim Non-acceptance would
President for National Security x 15 x 5 two piece of the Republic of donor and U.S.
brass equestrian Cameroon. Government.
sculpture; horse and
rider carrying spear.
Rec'd--July 14, 2005.
Est. Value--$2,500.
Disposition--Transferr
ed to the General
Services
Administration,
Government Property.
Stephen Hadley, Assistant to the Artwork: 5\7/8\< gr-thn- His Excellency Manmohan Non-acceptance would
President for National Security eq> x 8\7/8\ colorful painting of the Republic of donor and U.S.
of nine regal men India. Government.
surrounding an
enthroned man in a
palatial setting; held
in a 15 x
18 gold
gilt ornate wood
framed with double cut
ivory mat. Rec'd--July
18, 2005. Est. Value--
$400. Disposition--
Transferred to the
General Services
Administration,
Government Property.
Stephen Hadley, Assistant to the Collectable item: 10< gr- His Excellency Tang Non-acceptance would
President for National Security thn-eq> gold lacquer Jiaxuan, State cause embarrassment to
Affairs. and gold leaf Councilor of the State donor and U.S.
Mainstream Sculpture Council of the Government.
plate ``The Picture of People's Republic of
Eagle's Power,'' by China.
Jinli Shen. Rec'd--
August 8, 2005. Est.
Value--$350.
Disposition--Transferr
ed to the General
Services
Administration,
Government Property.
Stephen Hadley, Assistant to the Desk accessories (2): His Majesty King Non-acceptance would
President for National Security 6 x 5\1/ Abdullah II, of the cause embarrassment to
Affairs. 2\ x 1 desk note pad Jordan. Government.
holder with a hinged
``Kuhn'' sterling
picture frame lid with
gold crown and a 5< gr-
thn-eq> sterling and
leather ballpoint pen
printed in silver with
crown and donor's
name; frame holds a
print of the Monastery
at Petra; held in a
white satin lined blue
velvet latched. Rec'd--
September 19, 2005.
Est. Value--$345.
Disposition--Transferr
ed to the General
Services
Administration,
Government Property.
Stephen Hadley, Assistant to the Household item: 6'8< gr- His Excellency Hamid Non-acceptance would
President for National Security thn-eq> x 9'6 wool Afghani rug; the Islamic Republic donor and U.S.
apricot and black guls of Afghanistan. Government.
on a rust field.
Rec'd--September 25,
2005. Est. Value--
$1,800. Disposition--
Transferred to the
General Services
Administration,
Government Property.
Stephen Hadley, Assistant to the Household item: 5' x 7' His Excellency Zalmai Non-acceptance would
President for National Security wool Afghani Rassoul, National cause embarrassment to
Affairs. ``children's'' rug, Security Advisor of donor and U.S.
apricot, black and the Islamic Republic Government.
brown floral design on of Afghanistan.
dark red field. Rec'd--
September 25, 2005.
Est. Value--$1,200.
Disposition--Transferr
ed to the General
Services
Administration,
Government Property.
[[Page 45633]]
Stephen Hadley, Assistant to the Household item: 4'4< gr- His Excellency Abdul Non-acceptance would
President for National Security thn-eq> x 6' wool Rahim Wardak, Minister cause embarrassment to
Affairs. Afghani rug, red and of Defense of the donor and U.S.
blue design on apricot Islamic Republic of Government.
field. Rec'd-- Afghanistan.
September 25, 2005.
Est. Value--$800.
Disposition--Transferr
ed to the General
Services
Administration,
Government Property.
Stephen Hadley, Assistant to the Accessories (6): His Excellency Silvio Non-acceptance would
President for National Security variety of E. Berlusconi, President cause embarrassment to
Affairs. Marinella silk twill of the Council of donor and U.S.
ties with various Ministers of the Government.
geometric patterns; Italian Republic.
one navy blue and two
maroon ties with blue
and white accent,
black tie with blue
accent, navy blue tie
with blue, yellow, red
and green accent,
light blue tie with
green, red and yellow
accent. Rec'd--
November 3, 2005. Est.
Value--$990.
Disposition--Transferr
ed to the General
Services
Administration,
Government Property.
Stephen Hadley, Assistant to the Sword: 29 His Excellency Ali Non-acceptance would
President for National Security silver saber with Abdullah Saleh, cause embarrassment to
Affairs. curved blade and President of the donor and U.S.
scabbard with Republic of Yemen. Government.
elaborate detailing
and amber stones.
Rec'd--November 10,
2005. Est. Value--
$1,000. Disposition--
Transferred to the
General Services
Administration,
Government Property.
Scott McClellan, Assistant to the Accessories (5): His Excellency Silvio Non-acceptance would
President and Press Secretary. variety of E. Berlusconi, President cause embarrassment to
Marinella silk twill of the Council of donor and U.S.
ties with various Ministers of the Government.
geometric patterns; Italian Republic.
red tie with blue and
gold accent, navy blue
tie with brown and
light blue accent,
navy blue tie with
blue, yellow, and pale
green accent, black
tie with red accent
and navy blue tie with
beige accent. Rec'd--
November 3, 2005. Est.
Value--$825.
Disposition--Transferr
ed to the General
Services
Administration,
Government Property.
Accessory: E.
Marinella silk twill
red tie with blue and
white geometric
pattern. Rec'd--
November 3, 2005. Est.
Value--$165. Location--
Personally Retained by
the Staff Member.
Nikhil N. Ramchard, Director, Persian Knfe: 21\1/2\< gr-thn- His Excellency Ali Non-acceptance would
Gulf Affairs. eq> elaborately Abdullah Saleh, cause embarrassment to
detailed silver President of the donor and U.S.
scabbard and hilt Republic of Yemen. Government.
sheathing a 5\1/2\< gr-
thn-eq> steel blade.
Rec'd--November 10,
2005. Est. Value--
$500. Disposition--
Transferred to the
General Services
Administration,
Government Property.
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Scott N. Sforza, Deputy Assistant to Desk accessories (2): His Majesty King Non-acceptance would
the President and Deputy Director of Nino Cerruti designed Abdullah II of the cause embarrassment to
Communications for Production. pen set ``ebonite noir Hashemite Kingdom of donor and U.S.
with Iridium point'' Jordan. Government.
5\1/4\
black and silver
fountain pen and 5\1/
4\
ballpoint pen, held in
black leather box with
royal crest. Rec'd--
March 15, 2005. Est.
Value--$408.
Disposition--Transferr
ed to the General
Services
Administration,
Government Property.
Kurt Volker, Director, European and Accessories (2): E. His Excellency Silvio Non-acceptance would
Eurasian Affairs. Marinella silk twill Berlusconi, President cause embarrassment to
neckties--alternating of the Council of donor and U.S.
gold and blue squares Ministers of the Government.
on maroon background Italian Republic.
and light blue daisies
and gold and brown
squares pattern on
navy blue background.
Rec'd--February 14,
2005. Est. Value--
$310. Disposition--
Transferred to the
General Services
Administration.
Accessory: E.
Marinella silk
necktie--small
alternating blue, red
and yellow circles
pattern on navy blue
background. Rec'd--
February 14, 2005.
Est. Value--$155.
Location--Personally
Retained by the Staff
Member.
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AGENCY: Vice President
[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
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Vice President and Mrs. Cheney....... Fitted wooden box His Majesty King Non-acceptance would
filled with toiletry Abdullah II bin al cause embarrassment to
items, candy, candles, Hussein of the donor and U.S.
silver-plated vases, Hashemite Kingdom of Government.
handmade paper Jordan.
journals, a silver
brooch, and a square
Rosenthal china plate.
Rec'd--January 5,
2005. Est. Value--
$850. Location--
Archives Foreign.
[[Page 45635]]
Vice President and Mrs. Cheney....... Wool on cotton carpet, His Excellency Hamid Non-acceptance would
measuring 77 inches by Karzai, President of cause embarrassment to
61 inches, rust the Islamic Republic donor and U.S.
background with of Afghanistan. Government.
cruciform stylized
foliate medallion,
three borders with
yellow main. Rec'd--
January 27, 2005. Est.
Value--$1,000.
Location--Transferred
to General Services
Administration.
Wool on cotton carpet,
measuring 78 inches by
57 inches, yellow
background with red,
tan and green stylized
floral decoration,
four borders with rose
main. Rec'd--January
27, 2005. Est. Value--
$1,000. Location--
Transferred to General
Services
Administration.
Embroidered beige
cotton tablecloth and
12 napkins. Rec'd--
January 27, 2005. Est.
Value--$150. Location--
Archives Foreign.
Vice President....................... Sterling silver and His Excellency Daniel Non-acceptance would
gold Mate set, O. Scioli, Vice cause embarrassment to
handcrafted by President of the donor and U.S.
Argentinean Argentine Nation. Government.
silversmith Pallarols
and a hardcover book
about Mate in the
Americas. Rec'd--
February 7, 2005. Est.
Value--$708. Location--
Archives Foreign.
Vice President....................... Celadon vase. Rec'd-- The Honorable Won-Ki Non-acceptance would
March 9, 2005. Est. Kim, Speaker of the cause embarrassment to
Value--$350. Location-- National Assembly donor and U.S.
Archives Foreign. Republic of Korea. Government.
Vice President....................... Framed seascape by His Excellency Viktor Non-acceptance would
Ukrainian artist. Yushchenko, President cause embarrassment to
Rec'd--April 5, 2005. of Ukraine. donor and U.S.
Est. Value--$650. Government.
Location--Archives
Foreign.
Mrs. Cheney.......................... Hand painted Ukrainian His Excellency Viktor Non-acceptance would
egg and hardcover book Yushchenko, President cause embarrassment to
about Ukraine. Rec'd-- of Ukraine. donor and U.S.
April 5, 2005. Est. Government
Value--$90, Location--
Archives Foreign.
Large embroidered
velvet pillow Rec'd--
April 5, 2005. Est.
Value--$80. Location--
Archives Foreign.
Vice President....................... Shadow box containing His Excellency Mahmoud Non-acceptance would
traditional Abbas, President of cause embarrassment to
Palestinian clothing the Palestinian donor and U.S.
and jewelry, in Authority. Government.
engraved copper frame.
Rec'd--June 1, 2005.
Est. Value--$325.
Location--Archives
Foreign.
Vice President....................... Small contemporary iron His Excellency Dr. Non-acceptance would
sculpture of an Iraqi Ibrahim Al-Eshaiker Al- cause embarrassment to
dignitary. Rec'd--July Jaafari, Prime donor and U.S.
7, 2005. Est. Value-- Minister of Iraq. Government.
$350. Location--
Archives Foreign.
Vice President....................... Sterling silver box His Excellency Dr. Non-acceptance would
with enamel inlay. Manmohan Singh, Prime cause embarrassment to
Rec'd--July 19, 2005. Minister of the donor and U.S.
Est. Value--$500. Republic of India. Government
Location--Archives
Foreign.
Mrs. Cheney.......................... Sterling silver picture His Excellency Dr. Non-acceptance would
frame. Rec'd--July 19, Manmohan Singh, Prime cause embarrassment to
2005.--Est. Value-- Minister of the donor and U.S.
$275. Location-- Republic of India. Government.
Archives Foreign.
[[Page 45636]]
Vice President....................... Six gold coins issued His Highness Sabah Al- Non-acceptance would
by the Central Bank of Ahmad Al-Jaber Al cause embarrassment to
Kuwait. Rec'd-July 21, Sabah, Prime Minister donor and U.S.
2005. Est. Value-- of the State of Kuwait. Government.
$1,000. Location--
Archives.
Vice President....................... Scimitar 308 Winchester His Majesty King Non-acceptance would
Presentation Rifle Abdullah II bin al cause embarrassment to
with engraved barrel Hussein of the donor and U.S.
and Night force, Hashemite Kingdom of Government.
3.5x15-50, scope, in Jordan.
presentation case.
Rec'd--September 22,
2005. Est. Value--
$14,120. Location--
Archives Foreign.
Sterling silver box
with Jordanian seal,
lined with burled
olive wood. Rec'd--
September 22, 2005.
Est. Value--$550.
Location--Archives
Foreign.
Vice President....................... Large floral display. His Highness Sheikh Non-acceptance would
Rec'd--September 26, Mohamed bin Zayed, cause embarrassment to
2005. Est. Value-- Crown Prince of Abu donor and U.S.
$500. Location-- Dhabi, Deputy Superior Government.
Handled pursuant to Commander of The
Secret Service policy. United Arab Emirates
Armed Forces.
Vice President....................... Large bouquet of His Highness Sheikh Non-acceptance would
flowers. Rec'd-- Mohamed bin Zayed, cause embarrassment to
September 26, 2005. Crown Prince of Abu donor and U.S.
Est. Value--$500. Dhabi, Deputy Superior Government.
Location--Handled Commander of The
pursuant to Secret United Arab Emirates
Service policy. Armed Forces.
Vice President....................... Large floral His Highness Sheikh Non-acceptance would
arrangement. Rec'd-- Hamdan bin Zayed, cause embarrassment to
September 26, 2005. Deputy Prime Minister donor and U.S.
Est. Value--$500. and Minister of State Government.
Location--Handled for Foreign Affairs of
pursuant to Secret the United Arab
Service policy. Emirates.
Vice President....................... Sterling silver box His Excellency Marek Non-acceptance would
with large inlaid Belka, Prime Minister cause embarrassment to
amber stone. Rec'd-- of the Republic of donor and U.S.
September 28, 2005. Poland. Government.
Est. Value--$350.
Location--Archives
Foreign.
Vice President....................... Mother of pearl His Excellency Mahmoud Non-acceptance would
Nativity scene on a Abbas, President of cause embarrassment to
wooden base. Rec'd-- the Palestinian donor and U.S.
October 20, 2005. Est. Authority. Government.
Value--$450. Location--
Archives Foreign.
Vice President....................... Russian atlas and His Excellency Yuri Non-acceptance would
display of Ukrainian Yekhanurov, Prime cause embarrassment to
coins. Rec'd--November Minister of Ukraine. donor and U.S.
2, 2005. Est. Value-- Government.
$340. Location--
Archives Foreign.
Vice President....................... Sterling silver His Excellency Ali Non-acceptance would
scimitar, with inset Abdullah Saleh, cause embarrassment to
amber stones. Rec'd-- President Republic of donor and U.S.
November 10, 2005. Yemen. Government.
Est. Value--$1,500.
Location--Archives
Foreign.
Mrs. Cheney.......................... Set of Sterling silver His Excellency Ali Non-acceptance would
pendants and rings. Abdullah Saleh, cause embarrassment to
Rec'd--November 10, President Republic of donor and U.S.
2005. Est. Value-- Yemen. Government.
$350. Location--
Archives Foreign.
Vice President....................... Six E. Marinella ties. His Excellency Silvio Non-acceptance would
Rec'd--November 21, Berlusconi, President cause embarrassment to
2005. Est. Value-- of the Council of donor and U.S.
$810. Location-- Ministers of the Government.
Archives Foreign. Italian Republic.
[[Page 45637]]
Vice President....................... Hand knotted His Excellency Hamid Non-acceptance would
Afghanistan wool pile Karzai, President of cause embarrassment to
rug with red ground the Islamic Republic donor and U.S.
with lines of mall gul of Afghanistan. Government.
patterns, with five
minor borders and flat
weave end panels.
Measures 115 inches by
78 inches. Rec'd--
December 22, 2005.
Est. Value--$620.
Location--Archives
Foreign.
Mrs. Cheney.......................... Embroidered tablecloth His Excellency Hamid Non-acceptance would
and twelve matching Karzai, President of cause embarrassment to
napkins. Rec'd-- the Islamic Republic donor and U.S.
December 22, 2005. of Afghanistan. Government.
Est. Value--$175.
Location--Archives
Foreign Brass and
lapis lazuli
candelabra. Rec'd--
December 22, 2005.
Est. Value--$500.
Location--Archives
Foreign.
Vice President....................... Sterling silver repose His Excellency Pervez Non-acceptance would
bowl with small Musharraf, President cause embarrassment to
turquoise stone of the Islamic donor and U.S.
adornments. Rec'd-- Republic of Pakistan. Government.
December 22, 2005.
Est. Value--$250.
Location--Archives
Foreign.
Hand-stitched and
painted wall hanging.
Measures 104 inches by
84 inches. Rec'd--
December 22, 2005.
Est. Value--$200.
Location--Archives
Foreign.
Mrs. Cheney.......................... 18K yellow gold dangle His Excellency Pervez Non-acceptance would
earrings in a floral Musharraf, President cause embarrassment to
design. Rec'd-- of the Islamic donor and U.S.
December 22, 2005. Republic of Pakistan. Government.
Est. Value--$450.
Location--Archives
Foreign.
Gold pashmina silk and
cashmere shawl. Rec'd--
December 22, 2005.
Est. Value--$55.
Location--Archives
Foreign.
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AGENCY: Department of State
[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
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Condoleezza Rice, Secretary of State. Inuit carving of a The Honorable Pierre S. Non-acceptance would
walrus. Received-- Pettigrew, P.C., M.P., have caused
October 28, 2005. Est. Minister of Foreign embarrassment to donor
Value--$1,250.00. Affairs of Canada. and U.S. Government.
Disposition--Pending
transfer to General
Services
Administration.
Condoleezza Rice, Secretary of State. Afghan carpet. His Excellency Dr. Non-acceptance would
Received--March 17, Abdullah Abdullah, have caused
2005. Est. Value-- Minister of Foreign embarrassment to donor
$400.00. Disposition-- Affairs of the Islamic and U.S. Government.
Pending transfer to Republic of
General Services Afghanistan.
Administration.
Condoleezza Rice, Secretary of State. Carpet, King Zahir Shah His Excellency Hamid Non-acceptance would
pattern. Received-- Karzai, President of have caused
March 17, 2005. Est. Afghanistan. embarrassment to donor
Value--$475.00. and U.S. Government.
Disposition--Pending
transfer to General
Services
Administration.
[[Page 45638]]
Condoleezza Rice Secretary of State.. Sterling Silver Box in Dr. Khantathi Non-acceptance would
blue lock box. Suphamongkon Minister have caused
Received--July 11, of Foreign Affairs of embarrassment to donor
2005. Est. Value-- Thailand. and U.S. Government.
$350.00. Disposition--
Pending transfer to
General Services
Administration.
Condoleezza Rice, Secretary of State. Lalique perfume bottle His Excellency Michel Non-acceptance would
(glass). Received-- Barnier, Minister of have caused
February 2005. Est. Foreign Affairs of the embarrassment to donor
Value--$347.00. French Republic. and U.S. Government.
Disposition--Pending
transfer to General
Services
Administration.
Condoleezza Rice, Secretary of State. Black and gold leopard Dr. Hanan Ashrawi Non-acceptance would
necklace. Received-- Secretary General of have caused
June 18, 2005. Est. MIFTAH Palestine. embarrassment to donor
Value--1,350.00. and U.S. Government.
Disposition--Pending
transfer to General
Services
Administration.
Condoleezza Rice, Secretary of State. Silver and wood vase His Excellency Alvaro Non-acceptance would
painted black. Uribe Velez, President have caused
Received--August 4, of Colombia. embarrassment to donor
2005. Est. Value-- and U.S. Government.
$350.00. Disposition--
Pending transfer to
General Services
Administration.
Condoleezza Rice, Secretary of State. Bloom of Jordan coffee His Royal Highness King Non-acceptance would
table book and Daum of Abdallah II, King of have caused
France crystal Jordan. embarrassment to donor
decanter. Received-- and U.S. Government.
June 19, 2005. Est.
Value--$400.00.
Disposition--Pending
transfer to General
Services
Administration.
Condoleezza Rice, Secretary of State. Framed stone mosaic. His Excellency Emomali Non-acceptance would
Received--October 15, Rahmonov, President of have caused
2005. Est. Value-- Tajikistan. embarrassment to donor
$400.00. Disposition-- and U.S. Government.
Pending transfer to
General Services
Administration.
Condoleezza Rice, Secretary of State. White Aurora Pen. His Excellency Giovanni Non-acceptance would
Received--October 27, Castellaneta, Italian have caused
2005. Est. Value-- Ambassador to the U.S. embarrassment to donor
$350.00. Disposition-- and U.S. Government.
Pending transfer to
General Services
Administration.
Condoleezza Rice, Secretary of State. Sterling silver frame. Dr. Khantathi Non-acceptance would
Received--July 15, Suphamongkon Minister have caused
2005. Est. Value-- of Foreign Affairs embarrassment to donor
$350.00. Disposition-- Thailand. and U.S. Government.
Pending transfer to
General Services
Administration.
Condoleezza Rice, Secretary of State. Herend porcelain His Excellency Ferenc Non-acceptance would
seagull. Received-- Gyurcsany, Prime have caused
October 6, 2005. Est. Minister of the embarrassment to donor
Value--$2,300.00. Republic of Hungary. and U.S. Government.
Disposition--Pending
transfer to General
Services
Administration.
Condoleezza Rice, Secretary of State. Jade vase with stand. His Excellency Li Zhao Non-acceptance would
Received--July 15, Xing, Minister of have caused
2005. Est. Value-- Foreign Affairs embarrassment to donor
$750.00. Disposition-- People's Republic of and U.S. Government.
Pending transfer to China.
General Services
Administration.
Condoleezza Rice, Secretary of State. White/Yellow gold and His Excellency Silvio Non-acceptance would
diamond ring. Berlusconi, Prime have caused
Received--April 11, Minister of Italy. embarrassment to donor
2005. Est. Value-- and U.S. Government.
$3,250.00.
Disposition--Pending
transfer to General
Services
Administration.
Condoleezza Rice, Secretary of State. Gold coins issued by His Highness Sheikh Non-acceptance would
the Central Bank of Sabah Al-Ahmed Al- have caused
Kuwait--in red leather Jaber Al-Sabah, Prime embarrassment to donor
box. Received--July 7, Minister of the State and U.S. Government.
2005. Est. Value-- of Kuwait.
$500.00. Disposition--
Pending transfer to
General Services
Administration.
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Condoleezza Rice, Secretary of State. Barnard Richards His Excellency Jacques Non-acceptance would
women's watch w/ brown Chirac, President of have caused
crocodile strap/gold France. embarrassment to donor
accents. Received-- and U.S. Government.
February 8, 2005. Est.
Value--$2,250.00.
Disposition--Pending
transfer to General
Services
Administration.
Condoleezza Rice, Secretary of State. Cigarette box--black His Excellency Sergey Non-acceptance would
and burgundy with gold Lavrov, Foreign have caused
design and painting of Minister of the embarrassment to donor
a man/water and Russian Federation. and U.S. Government.
setting sun. Received--
February 5, 2005. Est.
Value--$500.00.
Disposition--Pending
transfer to General
Services
Administration.
Condoleezza Rice, Secretary of State. Gold Necklace. His Excellency Non-acceptance would
Received--February 8, Gianfranco Fini, have caused
2005. Est. Value-- Deputy Prime Minister embarrassment to donor
$1,750.00. and Minister of and U.S. Government.
Disposition--Pending Foreign Affairs of the
transfer to General Italian Republic.
Services
Administration.
Condoleezza Rice, Secretary of State. Sterling silver box His Royal Highness King Non-acceptance would
with wood inlay. Abdallah II, King of have caused
Received--September Jordan. embarrassment to donor
20, 2005. Est. Value-- and U.S. Government.
$600.00. Disposition--
Pending transfer to
General Services
Administration.
Condoleezza Rice, Secretary of State. Lapis and gemstone Dr. Zalmay Rassoul, Non-acceptance would
globe. Received-- National Security have caused
October 12, 2005. Est. Advisor of Afghanistan. embarrassment to donor
Value--$1,250.00. and U.S. Government.
Disposition--Pending
transfer to General
Services
Administration.
Condoleezza Rice, Secretary of State. Hermes double wood His Excellency Philippe Non-acceptance would
picture frame. Douste-Blazy, Minister have caused
Received--July 11, of Foreign Affairs of embarrassment to donor
2005. Est. Value-- the French Republic. and U.S. Government.
$460.00. Disposition--
Pending transfer to
General Services
Administration.
Condoleezza Rice, Secretary of State. Silver Plate. Received-- Crown Prince Sheikh Non-acceptance would
November 11, 2005. Salman bin Hamad bin have caused
Est. Value--$575.00. Isa Al Khalifa, embarrassment to donor
Disposition--Pending Commander in Chief of and U.S. Government.
transfer to General the Bahrain Defense
Services Force.
Administration.
Condoleezza Rice, Secretary of State. Sterling silver boot His Excellency Oscar Non-acceptance would
spur. Received-- Maurtua, Minister of have caused
December 13, 2005. Foreign Relations of embarrassment to donor
Est. Value--$375.00. the Republic of Peru. and U.S. Government.
Disposition--Pending
transfer to General
Services
Administration.
Condoleezza Rice, Secretary of State. Enamel figurine of His Excellency Kapil Non-acceptance would
elephant, camel and Sibal, Minister of have caused
horse. Received-- State for Science and embarrassment to donor
October 17, 2005. Est. Technology India. and U.S. Government.
Value--$350.00.
Disposition--Pending
transfer to General
Services
Administration.
Condoleezza Rice, Secretary of State. Pen set: ballpoint and His Excellency Joschka Non-acceptance would
fountain pen with Fischer Minister of have caused
inkwell on wood base. Foreign Affairs of the embarrassment to donor
Received--July 6, Federal Republic of and U.S. Government.
2005. Est. Value-- Germany.
$365.00. Disposition--
Pending transfer to
General Services
Administration.
Condoleezza Rice, Secretary of State. Framed letter of Hector Richard DeScoings, Non-acceptance would
Berlioz in gold frame. President of the have caused
Received--February 8, Institute of Political embarrassment to donor
2005. Est. Value-- Studies; Sciences Po and U.S. Government.
$500.00. Disposition-- in Paris, France.
Pending transfer to
General Services
Administration.
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Condoleezza Rice, Secretary of State. Ivory, jeweled, gold His Royal Highness, Non-acceptance would
and silver dagger. Abdallah bin Abd al- have caused
Received--June 21, Aziz Al Saud, Crown embarrassment to donor
2005. Est. Value-- Prince, First Deputy and U.S. Government.
$1,000.00. Prime Minister and
Disposition--Pending Commander of the
transfer to General National Guard of the
Services Kingdom of Saudi
Administration. Arabia.
Condoleezza Rice, Secretary of State. Gemstone and gold Begum Sehba Musharraf, Non-acceptance would
pendant and earrings. Wife of the President have caused
Received--March 16, of Pakistan. embarrassment to donor
2005. Est. Value-- and U.S. Government.
$450.00. Disposition--
Pending transfer to
General Services
Administration.
Condoleezza Rice, Secretary of State. Carpet/Rug. Received-- His Excellency Dr. Non-acceptance would
October 11, 2005. Est. Abdullah Abdullah, have caused
Value--$500.00. Minister of Foreign embarrassment to donor
Disposition--Pending Affairs of the Islamic and U.S. Government
transfer to General Republic of
Services Afghanistan.
Administration.
Condoleezza Rice, Secretary of State. Silver coffee pot. His Royal Highness Non-acceptance would
Received--December 13, Prince Saud Al-Faisal, have caused
2005. Est. Value-- Minister of Foreign embarrassment to donor
$450.00. Disposition-- Affairs of the Kingdom and U.S. Government.
Pending transfer to of Saudi Arabia.
General Services
Administration.
Condoleezza Rice, Secretary of State. Silver necklace, His Excellency Ignacio Non-acceptance would
bracelet and earrings Walker Prieto, have caused
with cross stones from Minister of Foreign embarrassment to donor
Cross River in Chile Relations of the and U.S. Government.
and a Book about Republic of Chile.
Chile. Received--April
28, 2005. Est. Value--
$375.00. Disposition--
Pending transfer to
General Services
Administration.
Condoleezza Rice, Secretary of State. Bag containing His Excellency Non-acceptance would
traditional dress and Nursultan Nazarbayev, have caused
hat, bracelet and President of the embarrassment to donor
earrings. Received-- Republic of Kazakhstan. and U.S. Government.
March 16, 2005. Est.
Value--$1,150.00.
Disposition--Pending
transfer to General
Services
Administration.
Condoleezza Rice, Secretary of State. Small enamel box w/ His Excellency Lee Tae- Non-acceptance would
grapes on lid. sik, Ambassador of have caused
Hammered sterling Korea to U.S. embarrassment to donor
silver box. Received-- and U.S. Government.
November 7, 2005. Est.
Value--$420.00.
Disposition--Pending
transfer to General
Services
Administration.
Condoleezza Rice, Secretary of State. Men's wristwatch and His Royal Highness, Non-acceptance would
jewelry set of emerald Abdallah bin Abd al- have caused
and diamond necklace, Aziz Al Saud, Crown embarrassment to donor
earrings, ring and Prince, First Deputy and U.S. Government.
bracelet. Received-- Prime Minister and
July 11, 2005. Est. Commander of the
Value--$90,000.00. National Guard of the
Disposition--Pending Kingdom of Saudi
transfer to General Arabia.
Services
Administration.
Condoleezza Rice, Secretary of State. 2 white scarves and a His Holiness The Dalai Non-acceptance would
silver cup . Received-- Lama. have caused
November 9, 2005. Est. embarrassment to donor
Value--$500.00 and U.S. Government.
Disposition--Pending
transfer to General
Services
Administration.
Condoleezza Rice, Secretary of State. A bottle of Remy Martin His Excellency Sheikh Non-acceptance would
Cognac, Laphroaig Hamad bin Jassim bin have caused
Scotch, and Chateau Jabir Al Thani, First embarrassment to donor
Leoville wine. Deputy Prime Minister and U.S. Government.
Received--December 5, and Minister of
2005. Est. Value-- Foreign Affairs of the
$358.00. Disposition-- State of Qatar.
Pending transfer to
General Services
Administration.
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Condoleezza Rice, Secretary of State. Baseball cap, coffee Md. Lutfozzaman Babar, Non-acceptance would
mugs, replica of State Minister of Home have caused
rickshaw in silver, Affairs of Bangladesh. embarrassment to donor
plaque for Secretary and U.S. Government.
Rice from State
Minister of Home
Affairs. Received--
February 7, 2005. Est.
Value--$405.00.
disposition--Pending
transfer to General
Services
Administration.
Condoleezza Rice, Secretary of State. Green leather brief His Royal Highness, Non-acceptance would
case holding Abdallah bin Abd al- have caused
traditional Omani Arab Aziz Al Saud, Crown embarrassment to donor
Dress & thin Silver Prince, First Deputy and U.S. Government.
Jewelry: belt, Prime Minister and
necklace, earrings, Commander of the
bracelet and ring. National Guard of the
Received--June 20, Kingdom of Saudi
2005. Est. Value-- Arabia.
$1,650.00.
Disposition--Pending
transfer to General
Services
Administration.
Condoleezza Rice, Secretary of State. Desert life scene done His Royal Highness, Non-acceptance would
in gold and Mother-of- Abdallah bin Abd al- have caused
Pearl. Received--June Aziz Al Saud, Crown embarrassment to donor
20, 2005. Est. Value-- Prince, First Deputy and U.S. Government.
$8,500.00. Prime Minister and
Disposition--Pending Commander of the
transfer to General National Guard of the
Services Kingdom of Saudi
Administration. Arabia.
Condoleezza Rice, Secretary of State. Camel at an Oasis scene His Royal Highness, Non-acceptance would
in gold on inlaid Abdallah bin Abd al- have caused
base. Received-- Aziz Al Saud, Crown embarrassment to donor
November 12, 2005. Prince, First Deputy and U.S. Government.
Est. Value--$8,500.00. Prime Minister and
Disposition--Pending Commander of the
transfer to General National Guard of the
Services Kingdom of Saudi
Administration. Arabia.
Condoleezza Rice, Secretary of State. Ancient coins from His Excellency Emile Non-acceptance would
Lebanon. Received-- Lahoud, President of have caused
August 5, 2005. Est. the Republic of embarrassment to donor
Value--$1,250.00. Lebanon. and U.S. Government.
Disposition--Pending
transfer to General
Services
Administration.
Condoleezza Rice, Secretary of State. Handmade Haddad His Excellency Fouad Non-acceptance would
flatware and cutlery. Siniora, Prime have caused
Received--August 5, Minister of the embarrassment to donor
2005. Est. Value-- Republic of Lebanon. and U.S. Government.
$425.00. Disposition--
Pending transfer to
General Services
Administration.
Condoleezza Rice, Secretary of State. 5 Gold coins from the His Majesty Hamad Bin Non-acceptance would
Bahrain Monetary Isa Bin Salman Al- have caused
Agency. Received-- Khalifa, King of the embarrassment to donor
November 12, 2005. Kingdom of Bahrain. and U.S. Government.
Est. Value--$3,000.00.
Disposition--Pending
transfer to General
Services
Administration.
Condoleezza Rice, Secretary of State. Wood box containing His Royal Highness King Non-acceptance would
wood pin with diamonds Abdallah II, King of have caused
and Mother-of-Pearl, Jordan and Her embarrassment to donor
Mother-of-Pearl Highness Queen Rania and U.S. Government.
earrings and candles. of Jordan.
Received--June 19,
2005. Est. Value--
$5,175.00.
Disposition--Pending
transfer to General
Services
Administration.
Miriam Gutierrez, Spouse of U.S. Jean Pierre Joyeros Jean Pierre Joyeros.... Non-acceptance would
Ambassador Lino Gutierrez. woman's stainless have caused
steel watch with embarrassment to donor
leather strap. and U.S. Government.
Received--March 14,
2005. Est. Value--
$450.00. Disposition--
Pending transfer to
General Services
Administration.
Stephen Mann, Special Negotiator..... 18k gold bar with His Excellency Ilham Non-acceptance would
inscription and a Aliyev, President of have caused
certificate from the the Republic of embarrassment to donor
Austrian Mint. Azerbaijan. and U.S. Government.
Received--July 20,
2005. Est. Value--
$3,000.00 gold price.
Disposition--Pending
transfer to General
Services
Administration.
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Elizabeth Cheney, Principal Deputy Engraved glass plate Manda Shahbazi, Founder Non-acceptance would
Assistant Secretary of State for with a quote from Vice and President of the have caused
Near Eastern Affairs and Coordinator President Cheney. Alliance of Iranian embarrassment to donor
for Broader Middle East and North Received--August 18, Women. and U.S. Government.
American Initiatives. 2005. Est. Value--
$325.00. Disposition--
Pending transfer to
General Services
Administration.
Elizabeth Cheney, Assistant Secretary Necklace/earrings of Mrs. Mubarak, Spouse of Non-acceptance would
of State. mixed aqua gem beads. the President of Egypt. have caused
Received--May 30, embarrassment to donor
2005. Est. Value-- and U.S. Government.
$515.00. Disposition--
Pending transfer to
General Services
Administration.
Elizabeth Cheney, Assistant Secretary Persian carpet. Manda Shahbazi, Private Non-acceptance would
of State. Received--August 18, Individual. have caused
2005. Est. Value-- embarrassment to donor
$4,000.00. and U.S. Government.
Disposition--Pending
transfer to General
Services
Administration.
Elizabeth Cheney, Assistant Secretary Gold, turquoise, pearl Maha Aboulenein, Public Non-acceptance would
of State. and diamond with good Relations Consultant. have caused
luck charms. Received-- embarrassment to donor
May 22, 2005. Est. and U.S. Government.
Value--$500.00.
Disposition--Pending
transfer to General
Services
Administration.
Phyllis M. Powers, Director, Gold, diamond and General Luis Alberto G. Non-acceptance would
Narcotics Affairs Section, Embassy emerald earrings. Herida, Director have caused
Bogota. Received--March 6, General of Anti- embarrassment to donor
2005. Est. Value-- Narcotics Police, and U.S. Government.
$600.00.Disposition--P Colombia.
ending transfer to
General Services
Administration.
John Blaney, U.S. Ambassador to Gold cuff links in the Gyude Bryant, Chairman Non-acceptance would
Liberia. shape of a map of the of National have caused
U.S. Received-- Transitional embarrassment to donor
December 7, 2005. Est. Government of Liberia. and U.S. Government.
Value--$350.00.
Disposition--Pending
transfer to General
Services
Administration.
Elizabeth Cheney, Assistant Secretary Micro-engraved Koran on Ahmed Gheit, Foreign Non-acceptance would
of State. Crystal rectangular Minister of Egypt UNGA have caused
pendant on silver Meeting. embarrassment to donor
chain with a and U.S. Government.
magnifying wand by
Viviane Debbas of
Beruit. Received--
September 12, 2005.
Est. Value--$2,500.00.
Disposition--Pending
transfer to General
Services
Administration.
Elizabeth Cheney, Assistant Secretary Statue: Gold and stone His Royal Highness Non-acceptance would
of State. inlay of oasis scene Prince Bandar bin have caused
in leather box. Sultan bin Abdulaziz embarrassment to donor
Received--July 27, of The Kingdom of and U.S. Government.
2005. Est. Value-- Saudi Arabia.
$4,000.00.
Disposition--Pending
transfer to General
Services
Administration.
Elizabeth Cheney, Assistant Secretary Commemorative coin in a Ambassador Prince Badar Non-acceptance would
of State. green case. Received-- bin Abdulaziz, Kingdom have caused
November 1, 2005. Est. of Saudi Arabia. embarrassment to donor
Value--$2,500.00. and U.S. Government.
Disposition--Pending
transfer to GSA.
Paula Dobriansky, Undersecretary of Box inlaid with lapis His Excellency Hamid Non-acceptance would
State. lazuli and other Karzai, President of have caused
gemstones. Received-- the Islamic Republic embarrassment to donor
2005. Actual Date N.A. of Afghanistan. and U.S. Government.
Est. Value--$500.00.
Disposition--Pending
transfer to General
Services
Administration.
Mrs. Karl Hoffman, Wife of U.S. Velvet-lined with Wood His Excellency Non-acceptance would
Ambassador to Togo. box Filigree gold Gnassingbe Eyadema, have caused
bracelet. Received-- President of the embarrassment to donor
December 19, 2005. Togolese Republic. and U.S. Government.
Est. Value--$2,850.00.
Disposition--Pending
transfer to General
Services
Administration.
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Dr. Jendayi E. Frazer, Assistant Freshwater Pearl His Excellency Yahya Non-acceptance would
Secretary of African Affairs. necklace, loose Jammeh President of have caused
faceted pear shape the Republic of The embarrassment to donor
amethyst and silver Gambia. and U.S. Government.
filigree fish with
stand. Received--
December 5, 2005. Est.
Value--$675.00.
Disposition--Pending
transfer to General
Services
Administration.
Steven R. Butler, Desk Officer of Canon Power Shot SD400 Libyan Liaison Office.. Non-acceptance would
Libya. camera and case. have caused
Received--August 18, embarrassment to donor
2005. Est. Value-- and U.S. Government.
$359.95. Disposition--
Pending transfer to
General Services
Administration.
Peter M. Thompson, Deputy Regional Rado ``Dia Star Kosrat Rasul Ali, Non-acceptance would
Coordinator U.S. Embassy, Iraq. Anatom'' Men's watch Patriotic Union of have caused
R 10366761. Kurdistan. embarrassment to donor
Received--February 15, and U.S. Government.
2005. Est. Value--
$3,400.00.
Disposition--Pending
transfer to General
Services
Administration.
Ambassador Donald Ensenat, U.S. Chief Nativity scene done in His Excellency Mahmoud Non-acceptance would
of Protocol. Mother-of-Pearl. Abbas, President of have caused
Received--October 24, the Palestinian embarrassment to donor
2005. Est. Value-- Authority. and U.S. Government.
$500.00. Disposition--
Pending transfer to
General Services
Administration.
James Wilkinson, Senior Advisor...... Lapis lazuli and His Excellency Hamid Non-acceptance would
gemstone covered box. Karzai, President of have caused
Received--October 12, the Islamic Republic embarrassment to donor
2005. Est. Value-- of Afghanistan. and U.S. Government.
$500.00. Disposition--
Pending transfer to
General Services
Administration.
Tabitha Bullock, Administrative Four-piece jewelry set His Excellency Ali Non-acceptance would
Officer Blair House. in silver and coral. Abdullah Saleh, have caused
Received--November 10, President of the embarrassment to donor
2005. Est. Value-- Republic of Yemen. and U.S. Government.
$450.00. Disposition--
Pending transfer to
General Services
Administration.
Christina B. Rocca, Assistant Rug: ivory, wine and His Excellency Pervez Non-acceptance would
Secretary for South Asia Affairs. black design. Musharraf, President have caused
Received--March 16, of the Islamic embarrassment to donor
2005. Est. Value-- Republic of Pakistan. and U.S. Government.
$450.00. Disposition--
Pending transfer to
General Services
Administration.
Robert Joseph, Undersecretary of Rug: red and blue His Excellency Non-acceptance would
State. design. Received-- Saparmurat Niyazov, have caused
October 26, 2005. Est. President of embarrassment to donor
Value--$350.00. Turkmenistan. and U.S. Government.
Disposition--Pending
transfer to General
Services
Administration.
Christina B. Rocca, Assistant Rug: burgundy and ivory His Excellency Pervez Non-acceptance would
Secretary for South Asia Affairs. design in green velvet Musharraf, President have caused
cover. Received-- of the Islamic embarrassment to donor
October 15, 2005. Est. Republic of Pakistan. and U.S. Government.
Value--$650.00.
Disposition--Pending
transfer to General
Services
Administration.
James C. Oberwetter, U.S. Ambassador Girard-Perregaux Man's Mohamed Tobaishi, Chief Non-acceptance would
to Saudi Arabia. watch and Bulgari of Protocol of Saudi have caused
emerald/gemstone bead, Arabia. embarrassment to donor
diamond and gold and U.S. Government.
necklace. Received--
June 2, 2005. Est.
Value--$8,125.00.
Disposition--Pending
transfer to General
Services
Administration.
Christopher R. Hill, U.S. Ambassador Ship model-glass case His Excellency Yoon Non-acceptance would
to Korea. broken in shipment Kwang-woong, Minister have caused
Received--September of Defense of the embarrassment to donor
28, 2005. Est. Value-- Republic of Korea. and U.S. Government.
$500.00. Disposition--
Pending transfer to
GSA.
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Randall Bumgardner, Assistant Chief Silver/tin composite His Excellency Ali Non-acceptance would
of Protocol and Manager of the Blair 12'' ceremonial dagger Abdullah Saleh, have caused
House. Received--November 10, President of Yemen. embarrassment to donor
2005. Est. Value-- and U.S. Government.
$550. Disposition--
Pending transfer to
General Services
Administration.
Hugo Llorens, Deputy Chief of Mission Jean-Pierre Joyeros Ms. Claudia Stad and Non-acceptance would
man's watch with Jean Pierre Joyeros. have caused
leather strap embarrassment to donor
Received--March 14, and U.S. Government
2005. Est. Value-- but returned to donor
$1,300.00. after initial
Disposition--Returned acceptance.
to donor by Hugo
Llorens on March 22,
2005 with letter of
explanation.
Mrs. Anita Oberwetter, Wife of James Saudi Arabia custom Amro Obaid and Soad Al Non-acceptance would
C. Oberwetter, U.S. Ambassador to silk navy tunic dress Dabbash, private have caused
Saudi Arabia. with navy tulle citizens of Saudi embarrassment to donor
overlay with gold and Arabia. and U.S. Government
red stitching--Arabic but returned to donor
dress Received--July after initial
4, 2005. Est. Value-- acceptance.
$320.00. Disposition--
Pending transfer to
General Services
Administration.
Mrs. Anita Oberwetter, Wife of James Saudi Arabia 21k gold Dr. Nasser Al-Rashid, Non-acceptance would
C. Oberwetter, U.S. Ambassador to Bedouin jewelry set private citizens of have caused
Saudi Arabia. including ring, Saudi Arabia. embarrassment to donor
necklace bracelet, and and U.S. Government
earrings Received-- but returned to donor
July 4, 2005. Est. after initial
Value--$1,113.60. acceptance.
Disposition--Pending
transfer to General
Services
Administration.
Matthew Tueller, Deputy Chief of Audemars Piguet Man's Jaber Al-Ahmed Al-Jaber Non-acceptance would
Mission, Embassy Kuwait. Watch Received-- Al-Sabah, Foreign have caused
December 17, 2005. Official for State of embarrassment to donor
Est. Value-- Kuwait. and U.S. Government
$10,000.00. but returned to donor
Disposition--Pending after initial
transfer to General acceptance.
Services
Administration.
Condoleezza Rice, Secretary of State. Nativity scene box done His Excellency Mahmoud Non-acceptance would
in Mother-of-Pearl Abbas, President of have caused
with embroidered black the Palestinian embarrassment to donor
scarf. Received-- Authority. and U.S. Government.
October 24, 2005. Est.
Value--$560.00.
Disposition--Pending
transfer to General
Services
Administration.
Condoleezza Rice, Secretary of State. Four-piece jewelry set His Excellency Ali Non-acceptance would
in silver and coral; Abdullah Saleh, have caused
earrings, necklace, President of the embarrassment to donor
bracelet and ring. Republic of Yemen. and U.S. Government.
Received--November 10,
2005. Est. Value--
$450.00. Disposition--
Pending transfer to
General Services
Administration.
Christina B. Rocca, Assistant Rug--red with blue His Majesty Gyanendra Non-acceptance would
Secretary for South Asia Affairs. design rug made in Bir Bikram Shah Dev, have caused
Nepal Received--Spring King of Nepal. embarrassment to donor
2002, Actual Date N/A and U.S. Government.
Reported--June 20,
2006 for 2005 Report
Est. Value--$305.00.
Disposition--Pending
transfer to General
Services
Administration.
Christina B. Rocca, Assistant Oil Painting--25'' x Parvez Elahi, Chief Non-acceptance would
Secretary for South Asia Affairs. 43'', A painted view Minister Punjab, have caused
of a city street in Government of Pakistan. embarrassment to donor
Pakistan in a gold and U.S. Government.
wood frame. Received--
November 14, 2005.
Est. Value--$310.00.
Disposition--Pending
transfer to General
Services
Administration.
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Mrs. Anita Oberwetter, Wife of James Gold ring--small 21k Wafa Dakhill, wife of Non-acceptance would
C. Oberwetter, U.S. Ambassador to gold ring with rubies Dr. Tarik Al-Abassi, have caused
Saudi Arabia. and diamonds-- National Commission embarrassment to donor
previously worn and for Wildlife and U.S. Government
used Received--July 4, Conservation and but returned to donor
2005. Est. Value-- Development, Saudi after initial
$320.00. Disposition-- Arabia. acceptance.
Pending transfer to
General Services
Administration.
Ambassador John Ordway, U.S. 2 Rugs--1. Rug 100cm x Almaty Carpet Factory, Non-acceptance would
Ambassador to Kazakhstan. 140cm, jacquard, Kazakhstan. have caused
double-pieced weaving; embarrassment to donor
2. Rug 105cm x 145cm, and U.S. Government
Persian style, all but returned to donor
natural materials of after initial
wool and silk acceptance.
Received--October 3,
2005. Est. Value--
$800.00. Disposition--
Requested permission
to retain for Official
Use at the U.S.
Embassy Chancery in
Kazakhstan.
Meghan O'Sullivan, Special Assistant Rug--primarily white Adil Mahdi, Deputy Non-acceptance would
to the President and DNSA for Iraq. and blue oriental President of Iraq. have caused
carpet Received-- embarrassment to donor
November 2005, Actual and U.S. Government
Date N/A. Est. Value-- but returned to donor
$1,400.00. after initial
Disposition--Pending acceptance.
transfer to the
General Services
Administration.
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AGENCY: Department of the Treasury
[Report of tangible gifts]
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Gift, date of
acceptance on behalf of
Name and title of person accepting the U.S. Government, Identity of foreign Circumstances
the gift on behalf of the U.S. estimated value, and donor and government justifying acceptance
Government current disposition or
location
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John W. Snow, Secretary of the A gold and a silver Leszek Balcerowicz, Non-acceptance would
Treasury. commemorative coin. President of the have caused
Rec'd--June 17, 2005. National Bank of embarrassment to donor
Est. Value--$375.00. Poland, Government of and U.S. Government.
Location--Treasury Poland.
retained on June 20,
2005 for Official Use.
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AGENCY: Department of the Treasury
[Report of travel]
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Brief description and
estimated value of
travel expenses
Name and title of person accepting accepted as consistent Identity of foreign Circumstances
travel on behalf of the U.S. with the interests of donor and government justifying acceptance
Government the U.S. Government and
occurring outside the
United States
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Jerry Crawford and Cecilia Swensen, Hotel Lodging only for The Liechtenstein Non-acceptance would
both Intelligence Analysts. both persons. Rec'd.-- Financial Intelligence have caused
September 13-15, 2005. Unit in Triesen, embarrassment to donor
Estimated Value--$750. Liechtenstein. and U.S. Government.
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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, Ceramic Egg w/Vodka His Excellency Sergey Non-acceptance would
Secretary of Defense. Decanter/Shot glasses. Ivanov, Minister of have caused
Rec'd--January 11, Defense, Russia. embarrassment to donor
2005. Est. Value-- and U.S. Government.
$450.00. Location--
Transferred to General
Services
Administration.
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The Honorable Donald H. Rumsfeld, Bronze Bust, Hermes Honorable Jacques Non-acceptance would
Secretary of Defense. Pear Wood jewelry Peyrat, Mayor, Nice, have caused
Tray, Leather France. embarrassment to donor
Briefcase. Rec'd-- and U.S. Government.
February 9, 2005. Est.
Value--$240.00,
$370.00, and $125.00
respectively--Total
$735.00. Location--
Transferred to General
Services
Administration.
The Honorable Donald H. Rumsfeld, Afghan Rug 6.5''x5''. His Excellency Hamid Non-acceptance would
Secretary of Defense. Rec'd--April 12, 2005. Karzai, President, have caused
Est. Value--$450.00. Islamic Republic of embarrassment to donor
Location: Transferred Afghanistan. and U.S. Government.
to GSA.
The Honorable Donald H. Rumsfeld, Framed Tapestry, Small His Excellency Massoud Non-acceptance would
Secretary of Defense. Framed Print, Gold Barzani, Leader of have caused
Medallion of Party. Kurdish Democratic embarrassment to donor
Rec'd--April 12, 2005. Party, Kurdistan. and U.S. Government.
Est. Value--$365.00,
$20.00 and $25.00
respectively--Total
$410.00. Location--
Transferred to General
Services
Administration.
The Honorable Donald H. Rumsfeld, Large Ceremonial Sword. His Excellency, Ibrahim Non-acceptance would
Secretary of Defense. Rec'd--April 12, 2005. Al Jaafari, Prime have caused
Est. Value--$385.00. Minister (Designee), embarrassment to donor
Location--Transferred Republic of Iraq. and U.S, Government.
to General Services
Administration.
The Honorable Donald H. Rumsfeld, Black Powder Rifle. His Excellency General Non-acceptance would
Secretary of Defense. Rec'd--April 12, 2005. Pervez Musharraf, have caused
Est. Value--$525.00. President, Islamic embarrassment to donor
Location--Transferred Republic of Pakistan. and U.S. Government.
to General Services
Administration.
The Honorable Donald H. Rumsfeld, Brown Silk Pakistan Rug Lieutenant General Non-acceptance would
Secretary of Defense. 4''x6'. Rec'd--June 2, Ashfaq Parvez Kayani, have caused
2005. Est. Value-- Director General Inter- embarrassment to donor
$700.00. Location-- Services Intelligence, and U.S. Government.
Transferred to General Islamic Republic of
Services Pakistan.
Administration.
The Honorable Donald H. Rumsfeld, Brown Leather His Excellency Mamadou Non-acceptance would
Secretary of Defense. Briefcase, Framed Tandja, President of have caused
Tribal Ornaments, the Republic of Niger. embarrassment to donor
Black Leather Handbag. and U.S. Government.
Rec'd--June 23, 2005.
Est. Value--$185.00,
$70.00 and $70.00
respectively--Total
$325.00. Location--
Transferred to General
Services
Administration.
The Honorable Donald H. Rumsfeld, Bottle of Tawny Port His Excellency Luis Non-acceptance would
Secretary of Defense. Wine, Bottle of Filipe Marques Amado, have caused
Colheita Port Wine. Minister of National embarrassment to donor
Rec'd--July 13, 2005. Defense, Portuguese and U.S. Government.
Est. Value--$220.00 Republic.
and $190.00,
respectively--Total
$410.00. Location--
Transferred to General
Services
Administration.
The Honorable Donald H. Rumsfeld, Framed Artwork of Colonel General Sherali Non-acceptance would
Secretary of Defense. Country Scene. Rec'd-- Khayrulloyev, Minister have caused
July 26, 2005. Est. of Defense, Republic embarrassment to donor
Value--$450.00. of Tajikistan. and U.S. Government.
Location--Transferred
to General Services
Administration.
The Honorable Donald H. Rumsfeld, Desk Set--Sterling His Majesty Abdullah Non-acceptance would
Secretary of Defense. Silver Photo Top Note bin Al Hussein, The have caused
Pad and Pen. Rec'd-- King of Jordan, The embarrassment to donor
October 13, 2005. Est. Hashemite Kingdom of and U.S. Government.
Value--$450.00. Jordan.
Location--Transferred
to General Services
Administration.
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The Honorable Donald H. Rumsfeld, Model ``Shenzhou'' His Excellency General Non-acceptance would
Secretary of Defense. Spacecraft, Bottle of Cao, Minister of have caused
Moutai Alcohol, Photo Defense, People's embarrassment to donor
Album of Trip (China), Republic of China. and U.S. Government.
and Glass Globe w/
Secretary of Defense
photo inside. Rec'd--
October 21, 2005. Est.
Value--$250.00, $65.00
and $125.00, and
$1,000.00
respectively--Total
$1,440.00. Location--
Transferred to General
Services
Administration.
The Honorable Donald H. Rumsfeld, Framed Embroidery His Excellency Yoon Non-acceptance would
Secretary of Defense. ``Lifelong Peace & Kwang Ung, Minister of have caused
Happiness''. Rec'd-- National Defense, embarrassment to donor
October 21, 2005. Est. Republic of Korea. and U.S. Government.
Value--$450.00.
Location--Transferred
to General Services
Administration.
The Honorable Donald H. Rumsfeld, Silver tone Coin, edge His Excellency Non-acceptance would
Secretary of Defense. stamped, with 5 petal Ambassador Bandar bin have caused
flower, crown and Sultan bin Abdulaziz, embarrassment to donor
``P'' each within a Royal Embassy of Saudi and U.S. Government.
chamfered square, Arabia, Kingdom of
inscription ``Peace Saudi Arabia.
1983-2005''. Rec'd--
November 30, 2005.
Est. Value--$1,200.00.
Location--Transferred
to General Services
Administration.
The Honorable Donald H. Rumsfeld, Yemen Traditional His Excellency Ali Non-acceptance would
Secretary of Defense. Knife. Rec'd--December Abdullah Saiih, have caused
13, 2005. Est. Value-- President, Republic of embarrassment to donor
$430.00. Location-- Yemen. and U.S. Government.
Transferred to General
Services
Administration.
The Honorable Donald H. Rumsfeld, 5 Boxes Assorted His Majesty King Non-acceptance would
Secretary of Defense. Treats, Bottle of Abdullah bin Al have caused
Consecrated Holy Water Hussein and Queen embarrassment to donor
from the River Jordan, Rania, The Hashemite and U.S. Government.
Assorted Dead Sea Bath Kingdom of Jordan.
Products, Large Box of
Dead Sea Bath
Products, 1 Jar of
Royal Jelly in a
Decorative Box, and 2
Bottles of Extra
Virgin Olive Oil
packaged in boxes.
Rec'd--December 23,
2005. Est. Value--
$150.00, $570.00,
$90.00, $80.00,
$45.00, and $60.00
respectively--Total
$495.00. Location--
Transferred to General
Services
Administration.
The Honorable Gordon England, Acting Leather Briefcase, Major General Hamid, Non-acceptance would
Deputy Secretary of Defense. Perfume, Eau de Chief of Staff Qartari have caused
Toilette, Perfume, Armed Forces, Qatar. embarrassment to donor
Givenchy leather and U.S. Government.
wallet, Falcon
Sanctuary Pamphlet,
Pen Rec'd--July 13,
2005. Est. Value--
$205.00, $65.00,
$80.00, $65.00,
$90.00, $4.00 and
$45.00, respectively--
Total $554.00.
Location--Transferred
to General Services
Administration.
The Honorable Gordon England, Acting Casa Lopez Leather His Excellency Jaime Non-acceptance would
Deputy Secretary of Defense. Briefcase Rec'd-- Garreta, Vice Minister have caused
October 26, 2005. Est. of Defense, Argentina. embarrassment to donor
Value--$350.00. and U.S. Government.
Location--Transferred
to General Services
Administration.
General Richard B. Myers, Chairman, Gift Set in Wooden Box: His Majesty King Non-acceptance would
Joint Chiefs of Staff. Candles, Candy in Abdullah bin Al have caused
jars, Urns, Notebooks Hussein, The Hashemite embarrassment to donor
and Pin. Rec'd-- Kingdom of Jordan. and U.S. Government.
January 10, 2005. Est.
Value--$380.00.
Location--Transferred
to General Services
Administration.
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General Richard B. Myers, Chairman, Assorted Olive Oils His Majesty King Non-acceptance would
Joint Chiefs of Staff. Aromatherapy Gift Set. Abdullah bin Al have caused
Rec'd--January 26, Hussein, The Hashemite embarrassment to donor
2005. Est. Value-- Kingdom of Jordan. and U.S. Government.
$110.00 and $38.00
respectively--Total
$490.00. Location--
Transferred to General
Services
Administration.
General Richard B. Myers, Chairman, Egyptian Rug. Rec'd-- Lieutenant General Non-acceptance would
Joint Chiefs of Staff. March 14, 2005. Est. Hamdy Weheba, Chief of have caused
Value--$650.00. Staff, Egyptian Armed embarrassment to donor
Location--Transferred Forces. and U.S. Government.
to General Services
Administration.
General Richard B. Myers, Chairman, Mexican Tea Set (6 General Gerardo Vega Non-acceptance would
Joint Chiefs of Staff. each--cups, saucers, Garcia, Chief of have caused
and salad plates, 1 Defense, Mexico. embarrassment to donor
serving platter, and U.S. Government.
pitcher, coffee pot,
tea pot w/holder, bean
pot, sugar jar, cream
jar. Rec'd--April 12,
2005. Est. Value--
$370.00. Location--
Transferred to General
Services
Administration.
General Richard B. Myers, Chairman, Antique Pistol. Rec'd-- Chief of the Non-acceptance would
Joint Chiefs of Staff. May 19, 2005. Est. Netherlands Defense have caused
Value--$400.00. Staff. embarrassment to donor
Location--Transferred and U.S. Government.
to General Services
Administration.
General Richard B. Myers, Chairman, Chinese Ceramic Vase General Tien-Yu Lee, Non-acceptance would
Joint Chiefs of Staff. ``Radiant with Joy'' Chief of General have caused
Gold w/blue, white and Staff, Republic of embarrassment to donor
pink flowers. Rec'd-- China (Taiwan). and U.S. Government.
May 24, 2005. Est.
Value--$540.00.
Location--Transferred
to General Services
Administration.
General Richard B. Myers, Chairman, Lead Crystal Sword. Major General Fahad Non-acceptance would
Joint Chiefs of Staff. Rec'd--July 8, 2005. Ahmad Al-Amir, Deputy have caused
Est. Value--$385.00. Chief of Staff, Kuwait. embarrassment to donor
Location--Transferred and U.S. Government.
to General Services
Administration.
General Richard B. Myers, Chairman, Pistola Arcabuz (Pistol General Carlos Ovalle Non-acceptance would
Joint Chiefs of Staff. on a wooden stand). Ospina, Colombia. have caused
Rec'd--July 29, 2005. embarrassment to donor
Est. Value--$325.00. and U.S. Government.
Location--Transferred
to General Services
Administration.
General Richard B. Myers, Chairman, Chess Set in wooden His Excellency Jalal Non-acceptance would
Joint Chiefs of Staff. case w/inlaid wood Talabani, President of have caused
design of man and Iraq. embarrassment to donor
woman. Rec'd--August and U.S. Government.
18, 2005. Est. Value--
$350.00. Location--
Transferred to General
Services
Administration.
General Richard B. Myers, Chairman, Round Oriental Rug His Excellency Jalal Non-acceptance would
Joint Chiefs of Staff. (blue/red/white with Talabani, President of have caused
floral design and Iraq. embarrassment to donor
fringe). Rec'd--August and U.S. Government.
18, 2005. Est. Value--
$900.00. Location--
Transferred to General
Services
Administration.
The Honorable Donald H. Rumsfeld, Jewelry Set--necklace General Gerardo Vega Non-acceptance would
Secretary of Defense. and earrings. Rec'd-- Garcia, Chief of have caused
September 13, 2005. Defense, Mexico. embarrassment to donor
Est. Value--$580.00. and U.S. Government.
Location--Transferred
to General Services
Administration.
The Honorable Donald H. Rumsfeld, Gold Necklace and Chief of the Non-acceptance would
Secretary of Defense. Bracelet Set. Rec'd-- Netherlands Defense have caused
September 14, 2005. Staff. embarrassment to donor
Est. Value--$1,340.00. and U.S. Government.
Location--Transferred
to General Services
Administration.
General Richard B. Myers, Chairman, Afghan wool pile rug. His Excellency Hamid Non-acceptance would
Joint Chiefs of Staff. Rec'd--October 13, Karzai, President, have caused
2005. Est. Value-- Afghanistan. embarrassment to donor
$450.00. Location-- and U.S. Government.
Transferred to General
Services
Administration.
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Stephen A. Cambone, Undersecretary of Framed Artwork: City/ General (Army) Non-acceptance would
Defense, Intelligence. River View on Canvas. Valentine V. have caused
Rec'd--August 10, Korabelnikov, Chief, embarrassment to donor
2005. Est. Value-- Main Intelligence and U.S. Government.
$365.00. Location-- Directorate of the
Transferred to General General Staff, Moscow.
Services
Administration.
Richard J. Millies, Deputy Director, Gold Saudi General Metieb bin Non-acceptance would
Defense Security Cooperation Agency. Commemorative Coin Abdullah bin have caused
Bracelet. Rec'd--March Abdulaziz, Assistant embarrassment to donor
1, 2005. Est. Value-- Deputy of Saudi Arabia. and U.S. Government.
$670.00. Location--
Transferred to General
Services
Administration.
Mira R. Ricardel, Assistant Secretary Twelve Types of Jubilee His Excellency Islam A. Non-acceptance would
of Defense, International Security Coins in a wood Karimov, President of have caused
Program. display case. Coins the Republic of embarrassment to donor
were mined in Uzbekistan. and U.S. Government.
Uzbekistan. Uzbekistan
National Dress
including a square
shaped headgear sown
with gold threads and
a Royal Blue full-
length Gold Trimmed
Robe. Rec'd--May 9,
2005. Est. Value--
$270.00, $185.00 and
$35.00 respectively--
Total $490.00.
Location--Transferred
to General Services
Administration.
Richard P. Lawless, Deputy Assistant Large Gold Oriental General Lee Tien-Y, Non-acceptance would
Undersecretary of Defense for Asian Vase. Rec'd--May 27, Chief of General have caused
and Pacific Affairs. 2005. Est. Value-- Staff, Taiwan. embarrassment So donor
$540.00. Location-- and U.S. Government.
Transferred to General
Services
Administration.
Assistant Secretary of Defense for Plaque, Gold Necklace Lieutenant General Non-acceptance would
International Security, Peter Rodman and Silver Pitcher. Hamdy Weheba, Chief of have caused
and Mrs. Veronique Rodman. Rec'd--January 21, Staff, Egyptian Armed embarrassment to donor
2005. Est. Value-- Forces. and U.S. Government.
$35.00, $260.00, and
$225.00 respectively--
Total $520.00.
Location--Transferred
to General Services
Administration.
Assistant Secretary of Defense for Oriental Beige Carpet, His Excellency Hedi Non-acceptance would
International Security Affairs Peter 95'' x 76''. Rec'd-- M'Henni, Minister of have caused
Rodman and Mrs. Veronique Rodman. May 16, 2005 Est. Defense, Republic of embarrassment to donor
Value--$900.00. Tunisia. and U.S. Government.
Location--Transferred
to General Services
Administration.
Assistant Secretary of Defense for Portrait--five Arabians His Excellency Non-acceptance would
International Security Affairs, on Horses. Rec'd--May Abderrahmane Sbai, have caused
Peter Rodman and Mrs. Veronique 18, 2005. Est. Value-- Minister of Defense, embarrassment to donor
Rodman. $650.00. Location-- Morocco. and U.S. Government.
Transferred to General
Services
Administration.
Assistant Secretary of Defense, ISA, Large gold Chinese vase Chief of General Staff, Non-acceptance would
Peter Rodman and Mrs. Veronique w/butterfly and flower Su Tseng-Chang, Taiwan. have caused
Rodman. design. Rec'd--May 24, embarrassment to donor
2005. Est. Value-- and U.S. Government.
$560.00. Location--
Transferred to General
Services
Administration.
Commander Peter McVety............... Leandri Men's Major Abdullah AI- Non-acceptance would
Wristwatch. Rec'd-- Khalifa, Defense have caused
August 5, 2005. Est. Attach[eacute], embarrassment to donor
Value--$390.00. Bahrain Embassy. and U.S. Government.
Location--Transferred
to General Services
Administration.
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AGENCY: 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
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
A. Ellen Terpstra, Foreign 22'' long by 20'' wide Ambassador Abdulaziz Non-acceptance would
Agricultural Service Administrator. fabric of woven silk Komilov, Uzbekistan. have caused
with six stripes in embarrassment to donor
vivid colors and and U.S. Government.
patterns in white,
pink, yellow, blue and
black. Rec'd--April
19, 2005. Est. Value--
$350.00. Location--
Returned to the USDA/
FAS Foreign Visitor
and Protocol Office.
Pending transfer 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
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Carlos M. Gutierrez, Secretary of Vase: Maroon and black Nguyen Xuan Hien, Non-acceptance would
Commerce. lacquered metal vase President and Chief cause embarrassment to
with extensive mother Executive Officer, donor and U.S.
of pearl inlay work Vietnam Airlines, Gia Government.
depicting a dragon, a Lam Airport, Hanoi
four footed animal Vietnam.
figure and floral
arrangements. The vase
is 72'' high and rests
on a separate base
carved of wood. Rec'd--
August 24, 2005. Est.
Value--$5,500.00.
Location--Secretary's
office for Official
Use.
Carlos M. Gutierrez, Secretary of Lomonosov Porcelain Tea German Oskarovich Gref, Non-acceptance would
Commerce. Set Including: Pot, 2 Minister of Economic cause embarrassment to
cups with saucers, Development and Trade, donor and U.S.
desert plates, and tea Russian Federation. Government.
holder. Rec'd--June 8,
2005. Est. Value--
$500.00. Location--
Secretary's office for
Official Use.
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AGENCY: Department of 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, Identify 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 Thompson, Secretary of the Sterling Silver tea pot Dr. Hamad Abdullah Al- Non-acceptance would
Department of Health and Human with floral Manea, Minister of cause embarrassment to
Services. appliqu[eacute] in a Health, Kingdom of donor and U.S.
green velvet Saudi Arabia. Government.
presentation box and
plaque with donor
name. Rec'd--2004,
Actual Date N/A.
Reported--June 1, 2006
for 2005 Report.
Estimated Value--$450.
Disposition--Pending
transfer to General
Services
Administration.
Dr. Anthony S. Fauci, Director of Double framed jade Dr. Yiming Shao, Chief Non-acceptance would
National Institute of Allergy and circular disc with expert of the National cause embarrassment to
Infectious Diseases. dragon in the center. Center for AIDS/STED donor and U.S.
Rec'd--May 20, 2004. Control and Prevention Government.
Reported--June 1, 2006 and Director of the
for 2005 Report. Department of Research
Estimated Value--$310. on Virology and
Disposition--Pending Immunology, Chinese
transfer to General Center for Disease
Services Control and Prevention.
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
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Samuel W. Bodman, Secretary of Energy Gold Plaque, 2\3/8\< gr- His Excellency Ilham Non-acceptance would
thn-eq> H x 4\7/8\ W, Depicting the Republic of donor and U.S.
Pipeline From Ceyhan, Azerbaijan. Government.
Turkey To Tbilisi,
Gurcustan, To Baki,
Azerbaycan;
Accompanied By
Certificate No. 14
Stating Gold 750/1000
(Indicating 18k).
Rec'd--2005, Actual
Date N/A. Estimated
Value--$2,250.
Location--Department
of Energy for Official
Use.
Samuel W. Bodman, Secretary of Energy Hinged Lidded Wood Box Chinese National Non-acceptance would
With Magnifying Glass Development And Reform cause embarrassment to
Tied Inside Lid Beside Commission, Vice donor and U.S.
Casting Of Horse-Drawn Chairman, Zhang Guobao. Government.
Cart, Wood Standing
With Tied Bamboo Slats
Laser Cut With ``The
Art Of War'' Text In
English, Pair Of White
Fabric Gloves, Map
Printed On Leather.
Rec'd--2005, Actual
Date N/A. Estimated
Value--$360. Location--
Department of Energy
for Official Use.
Samuel W. Bodman, Secretary of Energy Footed Gilt Cup--5\1/ Amen Movsisyan Minister Non-acceptance would
2\ High of Energy Republic of cause embarrassment to
Footed Cup of An Armenia. donor and U.S.
Unidentified Metal, Government.
Gilt Color. Decorated
W/A Banding of
Cloisonne, And Set
With Pentagonal Forms.
Rec'd--2005, Actual
Date N/A. Estimated
Value--$350. Location--
Department of Energy
for Official Use.
Samuel W. Bodman, Secretary of Energy Model Ship--Silver Mohammed Bin Dha'en Al- Non-acceptance would
Covered Unidentified Hamili, Minister of cause embarrassment to
Metal Designed In The Energy, United Arab donor and U.S.
Form Of A Sail Ship Emirates. Government.
With Two Masts.
Sitting On An Onyx
Base 11 x
3. Rec'd--
November 12, 2005.
Estimated Value--$325.
Location--Department
of Energy for Official
Use.
Samuel W. Bodman, Secretary of Energy Box Frame Of Symbols-- Minister Al-Sabah, Non-acceptance would
14\1/2\ x Energy Minister of cause embarrassment to
16 Glazed Kuwait. donor and U.S.
Box Frame With Nine Government.
Miniature Silver
Symbols (Including A
``Gahwa'' Coffee Pot,
A Flag, An Oil Rig,
And A Sail Boat)
Relating To Kuwait.
Rec'd--November 13,
2005. Estimated Value--
$675. Location:
Department of Energy
for Official Use.
Samuel W. Bodman, Secretary of Energy Traveling Work Boat-- Sheikh Khalifa Bin Non-acceptance would
Native Style Row Boat Zayed Al-Nahyan, cause embarrassment to
With 21 Men On Each President United Arab donor and U.S.
Side Manning Two Oars. Emirates. Government.
Made Of Silver The
16 Long
Boat (6\1/2\< gr-thn-
eq> Wide With Oars) Is
Fitted In A Covered
Leather Case. Rec'd--
November 12, 2005.
Estimated Value--$450.
Location--Department
of Energy for Official
Use.
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Samuel W. Bodman, Secretary of Energy Chess Board--Onyx 20< gr- Dilma Rouseff, Minister Non-acceptance would
thn-eq> x 20 Chess Board, \7/ Brazil. donor and U.S.
8\ Thick. Government.
Of The Brazil Origin,
It Is Black And White.
Rec'd--March 14, 2005.
Estimated Value--$350.
Location--Department
of Energy for Official
Use.
Samuel W. Bodman, Secretary of Energy Sword--Silver (Purity His Excellency Ali Al- Non-acceptance would
Unknown) Reproduction Naimi, Minster of cause embarrassment to
Of A Middle Eastern Petroleum and Mineral donor and U.S.
Style Sword And Saber Resources, Kingdom of Government.
With A Presentation Saudi Arabia.
Plaque. Steel Blade Is
34 Long.
Overall Sword Is 39< gr-
thn-eq> Long. Unit Is
Enclosed In A Bottom
Lined Presentation Box
With A Patterned
Textile. Rec'd--
November 17, 2005.
Estimated Value--$750.
Location--Department
of Energy for Official
Use.
Samuel W. Bodman, Secretary of Energy Six Books Concerning Mrs. Hessa Al-Sabah, Non-acceptance would
The Culture Of Kuwait. Wife of the Minister cause embarrassment to
* Ceramics For Islamic of Energy of the donor and U.S.
Land--$60.00, * Kingdom of Saudi Government.
Treasury Of The World-- Arabia.
$50.00, * Art In
Exile--$40.00, * Glass
From Islam Sands--
$60.00, * Instant Art
In The Kuwait Museum--
$40.00. Rec'd--
November 13, 2005.
Estimated Value--$325.
Location--Department
of Energy for Official
Use.
Samuel W. Bodman, Secretary of Energy Jewelry--Middle East Mrs. Al-Naimi, First Non-acceptance would
Style Piece Of Lady of the Kingdom of cause embarrassment to
Reproduction Saudi Arabia. donor and U.S.
Ornamental Jewelry Of Government.
Silver. A Solid
Decorative Neck Collar
w/Twelve 9
Long Strands W/Two
Silver Beads, And
Eleven Shorter
Strands. The Jewelry
Is Encased In A Glazed
Frame. Rec'd--November
17, 2005. Estimated
Value--$375. Location--
Department of Energy
for Official Use.
Samuel W. Bodman, Secretary of Energy Set of 3 boxes from Alexei Miller, Chief Non-acceptance would
Mstra, Russia Executive Officer, cause embarrassment to
lacquered Paper-Mache, GAZPROM. donor and U.S.
red interiors, black Government.
exteriors, hinged lids
with hand painted
scenes, all with
emblem on bottom of
standing archer with
circle. Rec'd--
Approximate Date 2005--
Actual Date N/A.
Reported in 2006 for
2005 Report. Est.
Value--$500. Location--
Department of Energy
for Official Use.
Samuel W. Bodman, Secretary of Energy Card assembly, IBM Corporation........ Non-acceptance would
reportedly first cause embarrassment to
prototype: Blue Gene/L donor and U.S.
link-card assembly by Government.
IBM, 8\1/2\
x 16\1/2\
mounted on black
Plexiglas with
accompanying label.
Rec'd--Approximate
Date 2005--Actual Date
N/A. Reported in 2006
for 2005 Report. Est.
Value--$900. Location--
Department of Energy
for Official Use.
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AGENCY: Office of the Director of National Intelligence
[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
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Michael V. Hayden, Principal Deputy, Silk Rug: 58 V2 inches The National Security Non-acceptance would
Director of National Intelligence. x 36 inches, silk on Act of 1947, 50 U.S.C. cause embarrassment to
silk, dark blue field 403-(1)(i) as amended. donor and U.S.
with ivory and Government.
polychrome doubly
terminated medallion,
eight borders with
ivory main, 20th/21st
century. Handbag:
ivory leather, 21st
century. Rec'd--
October 3, 2005. Est.
Value--$1,600.00.
Location--Approved for
Official Display.
John D. Negroponte Director of Cigarette box: sterling 50 U.S.C. 403-(1)(i)... Non-acceptance would
National Intelligence. silver and niello cause embarrassment to
work, lined, 20th/21st donor and U.S.
century, 17 oz T. Government.
Rec'd--July 12, 2005.
Est. Value--$400.00.
Location--Approved for
Official Display.
John D. Negroponte, Director of Table Clock: 11 lA 50 U.S.C. 403-(1)(i)... Non-acceptance would
National Intelligence. inches high, tan and cause embarrassment to
black jasper with donor and U.S.
polished brass mounts, Government.
20th/21st century.
Rec'd--June 15, 2005.
Est. Value--$450.
Location--Approved for
Official Display.
John D. Negroponte, Director of Medallions: sterling 50 U.S.C. 403-(1)(i)... Non-acceptance would
National Intelligence. silver proofs, various cause embarrassment to
motifs, in fitted box, donor and U.S.
T--437 oz T total).
Compact Disc Book.
Rec'd--June 21, 2005.
Est. Value--$650.00.
Location--Approved for
Official Display.
John D. Negroponte, Director of Rug: 60 inches x 37% 50 U.S.C. 403-(1)(i)... Non-acceptance would
National Intelligence. inches, silk on silk, cause embarrassment to
teal ground with dark donor and U.S.
blue and polychrome Government.
doubly terminated
medallion, ivory
astragals, six borders
with dark blue main,
20th/21st century.
Attach[eacute] Case:
black leather, small
note pad, wallet,
glass case and key
case. Handbag: brown
leather bag with
wallet and jewelry
case. Wall Hanging: 40
inches x 68inches,
embroidered cotton
with small applied
round mirror pieces,
20th/21st century.
Rec'd--May 27, 2005.
Est. Value--$2,155.00.
Location--Approved for
Official Display.
John D. Negroponte, Director of Dagger: (jambiya), 12 50 U.S.C. 403-(1)(i)... Non-acceptance would
National Intelligence. inches long, typical cause embarrassment to
curved steel blade and donor and U.S.
conforming silver hilt Government.
and scabbard,
reproduction, 20th/
21st century, sterling
silver w/fretwork in
blue velvet
presentation case.
Cloth: multicolored
with fringe. Rec'd--
November 10, 2005.
Est. Value--$500.00.
Location--Approved for
Official Display.
An ODNI Employee 50 U.S.C. 403-(1)(i) Man's Watch: Tag Heuer, 50 U.S.C. 403-(1)(i)... Non-acceptance would
stainless steel cause embarrassment to
``Formula One'' donor and U.S.
Compact Disc Government.
Photograph on aluminum
paper 10x8 street
scene, 20th/21st
century, framed Book.
Rec'd--October 26,
2005. Est. Value--
$789.00. Location--
Pending transfer to
General Services
Administration.
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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
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Russell Feingold, U.S. Senator....... Framed Algerian Tiles. His Excellency Ahmed Non-acceptance would
Rec'd--January 11, Ouyahia, Prime cause embarrassment to
2005. Estimated Value-- Minister of the donor and U.S.
$150. Location-- People's Democratic Government.
Official Use, Republic of Algeria.
Displayed in SH-506.
John Kerry, U.S. Senator............. Gold and Silver Braided Hussein Tantawy, Field Non-acceptance would
Bracelet. Rec'd-- Marshall of Egypt. cause embarrassment to
January 12, 2005. donor and U.S.
Estimated Value--Over Government.
$100. Location--
Deposited with
Secretary of the
Senate, pending
transfer to the
General Services
Administration.
Russell Feingold, U.S. Senator....... Rug. Rec'd--February His Excellency Hamid Non-acceptance would
21, 2005. Estimated Karzai, President of cause embarrassment to
Value--$200. Location-- the Republic of donor and U.S.
Official Use, Afghanistan. Government.
Displayed in SH-506.
Mitch McConnell, U.S. Senator........ Woven Area Rug. Rec'd-- His Excellency Hamid Non-acceptance would
January 13, 2005. Karzai, President of cause embarrassment to
Estimated Value--$100. the Republic of donor and U.S.
Location--Deposited Afghanistan. Government.
with Secretary of the
Senate, pending
transfer to the
General Services
Administration.
Hillary Rodham Clinton, U.S. Senator. Crystal Napkin Rings His Excellency Bertie Non-acceptance would
and Tray. Rec'd--March Ahern TD, Prime cause embarrassment to
17, 2005. Estimated Minister of Ireland. donor and U.S.
Value--$150. Location-- Government.
Official Use,
Displayed in SR-464A.
Hillary Rodham Clinton, U.S. Senator. Leather Briefcase. His Excellency Pervez Non-acceptance would
Rec'd--February 2005. Musharraf, President cause embarrassment to
Estimated Value--$300. of the Islamic donor and U.S.
Location--Deposited Republic of Pakistan. Government.
with Secretary of the
Senate, pending
transfer to the
General Services
Administration.
Hillary Rodham Clinton, U.S. Senator. Silver and Gold Picture K. Natwar Singh, Non-acceptance would
Frame. Rec'd--February Minister of External cause embarrassment to
2005. Estimated Value-- Affairs, Government of donor and U.S.
$300. Location-- Republic of India. Government.
Official Use,
Displayed in SR-464A.
Hillary Rodham Clinton, U.S. Senator. Silver Plaque with Sharad Pawar, Minister Non-acceptance would
Plexiglas base. Rec'd-- of Agriculture and cause embarrassment to
February 2005. Consumer Affairs, donor and U.S.
Estimated Value--$200. Government of Republic Government.
Location--Deposited of India.
with Secretary of the
Senate, pending
transfer to the
General Services
Administration.
Hillary Rodham Clinton, U.S. Senator. Afghan Rug. Rec'd-- His Excellency Hamid Non-acceptance would
February 2005. Karzai, President of cause embarrassment to
Estimated Value-- the Republic of donor and U.S.
Unknown. Location-- Afghanistan. Government.
Official Use,
Displayed in SR-464A.
Susan M. Collins, U.S. Senator....... Carpet. Rec'd--February His Excellency Hamid Non-acceptance would
22, 2005. Estimated Karzai, President of cause embarrassment to
Value--$1,800. the Republic of donor and U.S.
Location--Official Afghanistan. Government.
Use, Displayed in SD-
469.
Russell Feingold, U.S. Senator....... Book-Image in Stone/ Government of Tunisia.. Non-acceptance would
Tunisia in Mosaic. cause embarrassment to
Rec'd--February 22, donor and U.S.
2005. Estimated Value-- Government.
$75. Location--
Official Use,
Displayed in SH-506.
Russell Feingold, U.S. Senator....... Silver Serving Bowl. His Excellency Pervez Non-acceptance would
Rec'd--February 20, Musharraf, President cause embarrassment to
2005. Estimated Value-- of the Islamic donor and U.S.
$100. Location-- Republic of Pakistan. Government.
Official Use,
Displayed in SH-506.
Norm Coleman, U.S. Senator........... Rug: black, burgundy & His Excellency Hamid Non-acceptance would
cream. Rec'd--January Karzai, President of cause embarrassment to
12, 2005. Estimated the Republic of donor and U.S.
Value--$1,800. Afghanistan. Government.
Location--Official
Use, Displayed in
Minnesota State Office
2550 University Avenue
West, Suite 100N, St.
Paul, Minnesota.
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John McCain, U.S. Senator............ Afghan Rug. Rec'd-- His Excellency Hamid Non-acceptance would
February 18, 2005. Karzai, President of cause embarrassment to
Estimated Value-- the Republic of donor and U.S.
$1,800. Location-- Afghanistan. Government.
Official Use,
Displayed in SR-241.
Ted Stevens, U.S. Senator............ Watch. Rec'd--March His Excellency Jacques Non-acceptance would
2004. Estimated Value-- Chirac, President of cause embarrassment to
$328. Reported--2006 the French Republic. donor and U.S.
for 2005 Report. Government.
Location--Deposited
with Secretary of the
Senate, pending
transfer to the
General Services
Administration.
Ted Stevens, U.S. Senator............ Gold Tea Serving Set in His Excellency Ilham Non-acceptance would
presentation box. Aliyev, President of cause embarrassment to
Rec'd--August 2004. the Republic of donor and U.S.
Reported--2006 for Azerbaijan. Government.
2005 Report. Estimated
Value--$150 Location--
Deposited with the
Secretary of the
Senate, pending
transfer to the
General Services
Administration.
Ted Stevens, U.S. Senator............ Handmade medium sized His Excellency Ilham Non-acceptance would
rug. Rec'd--August Aliyev, President of cause embarrassment to
2004. Reported--2006 the Republic of donor and U.S.
for 2005 Report. Azerbaijan. Government.
Estimated Value--$800.
Location--Deposited
with Secretary of the
Senate, pending
transfer to the
General Services
Administration.
Hillary Rodham Clinton, U.S. Senator. Carved Wooden Bookends President Oscar Non-acceptance would
from Tahiti. Rec'd-- Manutahi Temarli, cause embarrassment to
April 28, 2005. French Polynesia. donor and U.S.
Estimated Value-- Government.
Unknown. Location--
Deposited with
Secretary of the
Senate, pending
transfer to the
General Services
Administration.
Lindsey Graham, U.S. Senator......... 3x5 Rug. Rec'd--April His Excellency Hamid Non-acceptance would
5, 2005. Estimated Karzai, President of cause embarrassment to
Value--$1,800.00. the Republic of donor and U.S.
Location--Deposited Afghanistan. Government.
with Secretary of the
Senate, pending
transfer to the
General Services
Administration.
Hillary Rodham Clinton, U.S. Senator. Display Replica of a Masoma Mubarak, Kuwaiti Non-acceptance would
Kuwaiti Sailboat--A Minister of Planning; cause embarrassment to
Sambuq--Gold Plating. Nadia Al-Mutawaa, Arab donor and U.S.
Rec'd--June 29, 2005. Olen University; Aroob Government.
Estimated Value-- Al-Refaee, Kuwaiti
Unknown. Location-- National Council for
Deposited with Culture; Niba
Secretary of the Bourisly, Kuwait
Senate, pending University.
transfer to the
General Services
Administration.
Ted Stevens, U.S. Senator............ 925 Sterling Silver, His Excellency Manmohan Non-acceptance would
Handmade Picture Singh, Prime Minister cause embarrassment to
Frame. Rec'd--July 25, of the Republic of donor and U.S.
2005. Estimated Value-- India. Government.
$125.00. Location--
Deposited with
Secretary of the
Senate, pending
transfer to the
General Services
Administration.
Bill Frist, U.S. Senator............. Benvine karakul Sheep His Excellency Non-acceptance would
Wool Tapestry. Rec'd-- Hifikepunye Pohamba, cause embarrassment to
July 11, 2005. President of the donor and U.S.
Estimated Value--$300. Republic of Namibia. Government.
Location--Deposited
with Secretary of the
Senate, pending
transfer to the
General Services
Administration.
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Bill Frist, U.S. Senator............. 2 Handmade Silver His Excellency Manmohan Non-acceptance would
Dishes by Ravaissant. Singh, Prime Minister cause embarrassment to
Rec'd--July 19, 2005. of the Republic of donor and U.S.
Estimated Value--$150. India. Government.
Location--Deposited
with Secretary of the
Senate, pending
transfer to the
General Services
Administration.
Richard Lugar, U.S. Senator.......... Embellished Silver Case/ Dr. Kantathi Non-acceptance would
Cigarette Box. Rec'd-- Suphamongkhon, cause embarrassment to
July 12, 2005. Minister of Foreign donor and U.S.
Estimated Value--Over Affairs of Thailand. Government.
$100. Location--
Deposited with
Secretary of the
Senate, pending
transfer to the
General Services
Administration.
Bill Frist, U.S. Senator............. Small Box with Inlaid His Excellency Hamid Non-acceptance would
Marble Design. Rec'd-- Karzai, President of cause embarrassment to
June 24, 2005 the Republic of donor and U.S.
(approx). Estimated Afghanistan. Government.
Value--$400. Location--
Deposited with
Secretary of the
Senate, pending
transfer to the
General Services
Administration.
Harry Reid, U.S. Senator............. Wall Hanging His Excellency Non-acceptance would
``Entwurf''--Diana Hifikepunye Pohamba, cause embarrassment to
Herman. Rec'd--July President of the donor and U.S.
11, 2005. Estimated Republic of Namibia. Government.
Value: $357.03.
Location--Official
Use, Displayed in SH-
528.
Hillary Rodham Clinton, U.S. Senator. Perfume Oils in Taj Amar Singh, Member of Non-acceptance would
Mahal Presentation Parliament, New Delhi, cause embarrassment to
Case. Rec'd--September India. donor and U.S.
16, 2005. Estimated Government.
Value--$400.00.
Location--Deposited
with Secretary of the
Senate, pending
transfer to the
General Services
Administration.
Joseph R. Biden, Jr., U.S. Senator... 3 x 5' Rug. Rec'd-- Hashem al-Hassani, Non-acceptance would
September 14, 2005. Speaker of the Iraq cause embarrassment to
Estimated Value-- Parliament. donor and U.S.
$250.00. Location-- Government.
Official Use,
Displayed in SR-203.
Mark Dayton, U.S. Senator............ Crystal clock w/ the Dai Xianglong, Mayor of Non-acceptance would
city of Tianjin in Tianjin, China. cause embarrassment to
plated gold and silk donor and U.S.
scroll wall hanging. Government.
Rec'd--August 5, 2005.
Estimated Value--$100
combined. Location--
Deposited with the
Secretary of the
Senate, pending
transfer to the
General Services
Administration.
Mark Dayton, U.S. Senator............ 500-million year old Li Mingman & Fan Non-acceptance would
scorpion fossil. Chenghai, Laiwu Steel cause embarrassment to
Rec'd--August 8, 2005. Group. donor and U.S.
Estimated Value--$125. Government.
Location--Deposited
with the Secretary of
the Senate, pending
transfer to the
General Services
Administration.
Pat Roberts, U.S. Senator............ Oil on canvas painting General Director Non-acceptance would
in frame. Rec'd-- Mohamed Yassine cause embarrassment to
September 29, 2005. Mansouri of Morocco. donor and U.S.
Estimated Value--over Government.
$100. Location--
Deposited with the
Secretary of the
Senate, pending
transfer to the
General Services
Administration.
Richard Lugar, U.S. Senator.......... Rug, 47'' wide. Rec'd-- His Excellency Ilham Non-acceptance would
August 31, 2005. Aliyev, President of cause embarrassment to
Estimated Value--over the Republic of donor and U.S.
$100. Location-- Azerbaijan. Government.
Deposited with the
Secretary of the
Senate, pending
transfer to the
General Services
Administration.
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Robert Bennett, U.S. Senator......... Miniature engraving of A delegation of Mayors Non-acceptance would
the Sun Tsu's Art of and Senior Officials cause embarrassment to
War on bamboo slips. from various cities in donor and U.S.
Rec'd--September 24, China. Government.
2005. Estimated Value--
$200. Location--
Deposited with the
Secretary of the
Senate, pending
transfer to the
General Services
Administration.
Barack Obama, U.S. Senator........... Rug, 47'' wide. Rec'd-- His Excellency Ilham Non-acceptance would
August 31, 2005. Aliyev, President of cause embarrassment to
Estimated Value--over the Republic of donor and U.S.
$100. Location-- Azerbaijan. Government.
Deposited with the
Secretary of the
Senate, pending
transfer to the
General Services
Administration.
Hillary Rodham Clinton, U.S. Senator. Leather Desk Set. His Majesty King Non-acceptance would
Rec'd--November 13, Abdullah II of the cause embarrassment to
2005. Estimated Value-- Hashemite Kingdom of donor and U.S.
$800. Location-- Jordan and Her Government.
Official Use, Highness Queen Rania
Displayed in SR-464. of Jordan.
Bill Frist, U.S. Senator............. Russian Platter and Tea Sergey Mikhail Non-acceptance would
Set. Rec'd--April 13, Margelov, Russian cause embarrassment to
2005. Estimated Value-- Senator. donor and U.S.
over $100. location-- Government.
Deposited with
Secretary of the
Senate, pending
transfer to the
General Services
Administration.
Bill Frist, U.S. Senator............. Set of (8) Silver His Excellency Ferenc Non-acceptance would
Medals, 1 oz. each. Gyurcsany, Prime cause embarrassment to
Rec'd--October 6, Minister of the donor and U.S.
2005. Estimated Value-- Republic of Hungary. Government.
$300. Location--
Deposited with
Secretary of the
Senate, pending
transfer to the
General Services
Administration.
Bill Frist, U.S. Senator............. William & Son sterling His Highness Sheikh Non-acceptance would
silver decorative Hamad Bin Khalifa Al- cause embarrassment to
plate. Rec'd-- Thani, Amir of the donor and U.S.
September 30, 2004. State of Qatar. Government.
Reported: January 18,
2006 for 2005 Report.
Estimated Value--over
$100. Location--
Deposited with
Secretary of the
Senate, pending
transfer to the
General Services
Administration.
Bill Frist, U.S. Senator............. Hand-carved stone The Right Honorable Non-acceptance would
sculpture. Rec'd-- Paul Martin, P.C., cause embarrassment to
April 24, 2004. M.P., Prime Minister donor and U.S.
Reported--January 18, of Canada. Government.
2006 for 2005 Report.
Estimated Value--over
$108. Location--
Deposited with
Secretary of the
Senate, pending
transfer to the
General Services
Administration.
George Allen, U.S. Senator........... Silver Box. Rec'd-- His Excellency Shaukat Non-acceptance would
November 20, 2005. Aziz, Prime Minister cause embarrassment to
Estimated Value--over of the Islamic donor and U.S.
$101. Location-- Republic of Pakistan. Government.
Official Use,
Displayed in SR-204.
George Allen, U.S. Senator........... Silver Bowl. Rec'd-- Senate Chairman Soomro, Non-acceptance would
November 20, 2005. Government of Pakistan. cause embarrassment to
Estimated Value--$101. donor and U.S.
Location--Official Government.
Use, Displayed in SR-
204.
Mike DeWine, U.S. Senator............ Red and tan afghan rug His Excellency Hamid Non-acceptance would
with diamond design. Karzai, President of cause embarrassment to
Rec'd--January 12, the Republic of donor and U.S.
2005. Estimated Value-- Afghanistan. Government.
$300. Location--
Official Use,
Displayed in SR-140.
Norm Coleman, U.S. Senator........... Small teapot with lid Li Ka Shing, Chairman Non-acceptance would
made of Xc and wood of Hutchison Whampoa. cause embarrassment to
pedestal. Rec'd-- donor and U.S.
December 12, 2005. Government.
Estimated Value--$360.
Location--Official
Use, Displayed in SH-
320.
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AGENCY: United States Senate
[Report of Travel]
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Brief description and
estimated value of
travel expenses
Name and title of person accepting accepted as consistent Identity of foreign Circumstances
travel on behalf of the U.S. with the Interests of donor and government justifying acceptance
Government the U.S. Government and
occurring outside the
United States
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Jessica Fugate, Professional Staff Ground transportation Government of Romania; In-country expenses-
Member; Senate Foreign Relations within Romania and Government of Romania. fact-finding In-
Committee. Dinner. Rec'd--January country expenses-fact-
8-January 9, 2005. finding.
Est. Value--$75.
Jessica Fugate, Professional Staff Ground transportation Government of Georgia; In-country expenses-
Member; Senate Foreign Relations in Georgia. Rec'd-- Government of Georgia. fact-finding In-
Committee. January 14, 15 and 16, country expenses-fact-
2005. Est. Value--$25 finding.
Lunch and dinner in
Georgia Rec'd--January
14-January 15, 2005.
Est. Value--$200.
Frederic Baron, Senior Policy Local transportation Government of Romania; Acceptance of limited
Advisor; Office of Senator Barbara within Romania. Rec'd-- Government of Georgia. hospitality
Mikulski. January 7-16, 2005. appropriate and
Est. Value--$25. Meals refusal would have
within in Romania. caused offense
Rec'd--January 7-16, Acceptance of limited
2005. Est. Value--$50. hospitality
Local transportation appropriate and
within Georgia Rec'd-- refusal would have
January 7-16, 2005. caused offense.
Est. Value--$25. Meals
within Georgia Rec'd--
January 7-16, 2005.
Est. Value--$200.
Harry Reid, U.S. Senator............. Transportation within Government of Israel;.. Official travel to view
Israel via helicopter barrier fence and have
to view barrier fence briefing-no commercial
along West Bank. transportation
Rec'd--March 20, 2005. available to this
site.
Richard Durbin, U.S. Senator......... Transportation within Government of Israel;.. Official travel to view
Israel; via helicopter barrier fence and have
to view barrier fence briefing-no commercial
along West Bank. transportation
Rec'd--March 20, 2005. available to this
site.
Barbara Boxer, U.S. Senator.......... Transportation within Government of Israel... Official travel to view
Israel via helicopter barrier fence and have
to view barrier fence briefing-no commercial
alone West Bank. transportation
Rec'd--March 20, 2005. available to this
site.
Robert Bennett, U.S. Senator......... Transportation within Government of Israel... Official travel to view
Israel via helicopter barrier fence and have
to view barrier fence briefing-no commercial
along West Bank. transportation
Rec'd--March 20, 2005. available to this
site.
Lamar Alexander, U.S. Senator........ Transportation within Government of Israel... Official travel to view
Israel via helicopter barrier fence and have
to view barrier fence briefing-no commercial
along West Bank. transportation
Rec'd--March 20, 2005. available to this
site.
Ken Salazar, U.S. Senator............ Transportation within Government of Israel... Official travel to view
Israel via helicopter barrier fence and have
to view barrier fence briefing-no commercial
along West Bank. transportation
Rec'd--March 20, 2005. available to this
site.
Dr. John Eisold, Attending Physician Transportation within Government of Israel... Official travel to view
United States Senate. Israel via helicopter barrier fence and have
to view barrier fence briefing-no commercial
along West Bank. transportation
Rec'd--March 20, 2005. available to this
site.
Rich Verma, Foreign Policy Advisor to Transportation within Government of Israel... Official travel to view
the Democratic Leader. Israel via helicopter barrier fence and have
to view barrier fence briefing-no commercial
along West Bank. transportation
Rec'd--March 20, 2005. available to this
site.
Bill Frist, U.S. Senator and Mrs. Transportation within Government of Israel... Official travel to view
Karyn Frist. Israel via helicopter barrier fence and have
to view barrier fence briefing-no commercial
along the West Bank. transportation
Rec'd--May 2, 2005. available to this
site. Non-acceptance
of transportation
would have been an
affront to host
country.
Bill Frist, U. S. Senator and Mrs. Transportation within Government of Jordan... No commercial
Karyn Frist. Jordan via helicopter transportation
to Petra. Rec'd--May available to this
4, 2005. site. Non-acceptance
of transportation
would have been an
affront to host
country.
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Mark Esper, National Security Advisor Transportation within Government of Israel; Official travel to view
to the Majority Leader. Israel via helicopter Government of Jordan. barrier fence and have
to view barrier fence briefing-no commercial
along the West Bank. transportation
Rec'd--May 2, 2005. available to this
Transportation within site. Non-acceptance
Jordan via helicopter of transportation
to Petra. Rec'd--May would have been an
4, 2005. affront to host
country.
Nick Smith, Press Secretary for the Transportation within Government of Israel; Official travel to view
Majority Leader. Israel via helicopter Government of Jordan. barrier fence and have
to view barrier fence briefing-no commercial
along the West Bank. transportation
Rec'd--May 2, 2005. available to this
Transportation within site. Non-acceptance
Jordan via helicopter of transportation
to Petra. Rec'd--May would have been an
4, 2005. affront to host
country.
Sally Walsh, Director, Office of Transportation within Government of Israel; Official travel to view
Interparliamentary Services, Sec of Israel via helicopter Government of Jordan. barrier fence and have
Senate. to view barrier fence briefing-no commercial
along the West Bank. transportation
Rec'd--May 2, 2005. available to this
Transportation within site. Non-acceptance
Jordan via helicopter of transportation
to Petra. Rec'd--May would have been an
4, 2005. affront to host
country.
Lincoln Chafee, U.S. Senator......... Hotel and meals. Rec'd-- Government of Bahrain Official travel to
December 3-4, 2004. and the International participate in the
Reported--2006 for Institute for Gulf Dialogue.
2005 Report. Strategic Studies.
Deborah Brayton, Legislative Director Hotel and meals. Rec'd-- Government of Bahrain Official travel to
Office of Senator Lincoln Chafee. December 3-4, 2004. and the International participate in the
Reported--2006 for Institute for Gulf Dialogue.
2005 Report.. Strategic Studies.
Eric P. Loewen, Congressional Fellow Two nights hotel stay European Union......... Official travel to
Office of Senator Chuck Hagel. and 1 meal Rec'd--June attend and speak at
1-4, 2005. Green Week Conference.
Rich Verma, Senior Foreign Policy Travel within Niger via United Nations World Official travel to view
Advisor Office of Senator Harry Reid. U.N. World Food Food Programme. feeding centers and
Programme plane to attend briefing. No
feeding centers, commercial
including lunch. transportation was
Rec'd--August 30, 2005. available to these
sites.
Hillary Rodham Clinton, U.S. Senator. Transportation from Government of Jordan... Official travel to
Israel to Jordan and visit victims of
return via helicopter. terrorist attacks.
Rec'd--November 13,
2005.
Huma Abedin, Senior Advisor, Office Transportation from Government of Jordan... Official travel to
of Senator Hillary Rodham Clinton. Israel to Jordan and visit victims of
return via helicopter. terrorist attacks.
Rec'd--November 13,
2005.
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AGENCY: U.S. House of Representatives
[Report of tangible gifts]
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Gift, date of
acceptance on behalf of
Name and title of person accepting the U.S. Government, Identity of foreign Circumstances
the gift on behalf of the U.S. estimated value, and donor and government justifying acceptance
Government current disposition or
location
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Dennis J. Hastert, Member of Congress Crystal Fox. Rec'd-- Lucien Weiler, Chamber Non-acceptance would
September 15, 2005. of Deputies President, cause embarrassment to
Estimated Value--$325. Government of donor and U.S.
Location--Official Luxembourg. Government.
Use, On display in the
Speaker's Office, Room
H 232 of The U.S.
Capitol.
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AGENCY: United States House of Representatives
[Report of travel]
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Brief description and
estimated value of
travel expenses
Name and title of person accepting accepted as consistent Identity of foreign Circumstances
travel on behalf of the U.S. with the Interests of donor and government justifying acceptance
Government the U.S. Government and
occurring outside the
United States
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Michael M. Honda, Member of Congress. Transportation Ministry of Foreign Authorized by 5 U.S.C.
including charter Affairs, Ethiopia. Sec.
flight to Lalibella, 7342(c)(l)(B)(ii).
Axum, Mekelle and
Zalambessa; lodging in
Addis Ababa and
Mekelle. Rec'd--May 31-
June 6, 2005. Lunch
Rec'd--June 1 and June
4, 2005.
Steve King, Member of Congress....... Transportation, Australia.............. Authorized by 5 U.S.C.
entertainment, lodging Sec.
and meals, for Member 7342(c)(l)(B)(ii).
and spouse, in
Australia. Rec'd--
February 19-27, 2005.
Mark Steven, Kirk Member of Congress. Helicopter travel State of Mexico........ Authorized by 5 U.S.C.
between Morelia, Sec. 73
Michoacan, Mexico-- 42(c)(l)(B)(ii).
Toluca, Mexico--
Tonatico, Mexico.
Rec'd--February 25,
2005.
Tom Lantos, Member of Congress....... Travel by charter Libya.................. Authorized by 5 U.S.C.
roundtrip flight from Sec.
Libya to Algeria. 7342(c)(l)(B)(ii).
Rec'd--March 27-28,
2005.
Diane Watson, Member of Congress..... Hotel and meals, in University of Qatar.... Authorized by 5 U.S.C.
Qatar. Rec'd--March 28- Sec.
30, 2005. 7342(c)(l)(B)(ii).
Jerry Weller, Member of Congress..... Flight in country Republic of Panama..... Authorized by 5 U.S.C.
(Round-trip) on Sec.
Government of Panama 7342(c)(l)(B)(ii).
aircraft. Rec'd--2005.
Jim B. Clarke, Chief of Staff of Hotel and meals in University of Qatar.... Authorized by 5 U.S.C.
Congresswoman Diane E. Watson. Qatar. Rec'd--March 28- Sec.
30, 2005. 7342(c)(l)(B)(ii).
Joan O. Condon, Staff, International Travel by charter Libya.................. Authorized by 5 U.S.C.
Relations Committee. roundtrip flight from Sec.
Libya to Algeria. 7342(c)(l)(B)(ii).
Rec'd--March 27-28,
2005.
Eric Dell, Chief of Staff of Transportation, lodging Supreme Rada of Ukraine Authorized by 5 U.S.C.
Congressman Joe Wilson. and meals in Ukraine. Sec.
Rec'd--February 20-27, 7342(c)(l)(B)(ii).
2005.
Monica DeLong Legislative Assistant Use of van to escort Supreme Rada of Ukraine Authorized by 5 U.S.C.
of Congressman Roscoe Bartlett. around Kiev, Ukraine. Sec.
Rec'd--February 20-27, 7342(c)(l)(B)(ii).
2005.
Jennifer Van der Heide Escobar, Chief Transportation Ministry of Foreign Authorized by 5 U.S.C.
of Staff of Congressman Michael M. including charter Affairs, Ethiopia. Sec.
Honda. flight to Lalibella, 7342(c)(l)(B)(ii).
Axum, Mekelle and
Zalambessa; lodgings
in Addis Ababa and
Mekelle. Rec'd--May 31-
June 6, 2005. Lunch
Rec'd--June 1 and June
4, 2005.
Geraldine R. Gennet, General Counsel 2 nights at Hotel Italy.................. Authorized by 5 U.S.C.
U.S. House of Representatives. Nazionale, Rome. Sec.
Rec'd--Nov 30-December 7342(c)(l)(B)(ii).
1, 2005. Lunch Rec'd--
Nov. 30-December 3,
2005. Dinner. Rec'd--
December 1, 2005.
Liesl Hickey, Chief of Staff of Helicopter travel State of Mexico........ Authorized by 5 U.S.C.
Congressman Mark S. Kirk. between Morelia, Sec.
Michoacan, Mexico-- 7342(c)(l)(B)(ii).
Toluca, Mexico--
Tonatico, Mexico.
Rec'd--February 25,
2005.
Xenia Horczakiwskyi, Legislative Transportation, lodging Ukraine................ Authorized by 5 U.S.C.
Director of Congressman Curt Weldon. and meals in Ukraine. Sec.
Rec'd--February 20-26, 7342(c)(l)(B)(ii).
2005.
Kay King, Staff, House International Travel by charter Libya.................. Authorized by 5 U.S.C.
Relations Committee. aircraft from Libya, Sec.
to Algeria. Rec'd-- 7342(c)(l)(B)(ii).
March 28-29, 2005.
Robert King, Staff, House Travel by charter Libya.................. Authorized by 5 U.S.C.
International Relations Committee. aircraft from Libya, Sec.
to Algeria. Rec'd-- 7342(c)(l)(B)(ii).
March 28-29, 2005.
Alan Makowsky, Staff, House Committee Travel by charter Libya.................. Authorized by 5 U.S.C.
on International Relations. aircraft from Libya to Sec.
Algeria. Recd--March 7342(c)(l)(B)(ii).
28-29, 2005.
Gerasimos C. Vans, Deputy Clerk Transportation, lodging Ukraine................ Authorized by 5 U.S.C.
Office of the Clerk. and meals in Ukraine. Sec.
Rec'd--February 20-27, 7342(c)(l)(B)(ii).
2005.
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Gerasimos C. Vans, Deputy Clerk Lodging in Australia. Parliament of Australia Authorized by 5 U.S.C.
Office of the Clerk. Rec'd--November 18-28, Sec.
2005. 7342(c)(l)(B)(ii).
Alan B. Mollohan, Member of Congress Lodging at the Sheraton Jose Antonio Campos, Authorized by 5 U.S.C.
and Mrs. Mollohan. Bilboa Hotel in Minister of Innovation Sec.
Bilboa, Spain for 4 and Economic Promotion 7342(c)(l)(B)(ii).
nights. Rec'd.--June of Biscay Province
27-July 1, 2004. Government.
Reported--May 4, 2006
for 2005 Report. Est.
Value--$687.37.
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AGENCY: Department of the Navy
[Report of tangible gifts]
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Gift, date of
acceptance on behalf of
Name and title of person accepting the U.S. Government, Identity of foreign Circumstances
the gift on behalf of the U.S. estimated value, and donor and government justifying acceptance
Government current disposition or
location
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Michael C. Campbell, Japan P-3 Case Japanese Samaria CDR Rvoji Matsunaga, Non-acceptance would
Manager. Shogun: Replication in Japan Maritime Self cause embarrassment to
glass case with music Defense Force (JMSDF). donor and U.S.
box. Rec'd--September Japan Technical Government.
22, 2005. Est. Value-- Liaison Officer (TTLO).
$500 (by Bids 2185
Suite 1250 Patuxent
River, MD Location--
Official Use, gift on
display in general
office.
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AGENCY: Department of the Air Force
[Report of tangible gifts]
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Gift, date of
acceptance on behalf of
Name and title of person accepting the U.S. Government, Identity of foreign Circumstances
the gift on behalf of the U.S. estimated value, and donor and government justifying acceptance
Government current disposition or
location
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Daniel S. Butler, Executive Director, Watch: Men's limited Mohamed Al-Nassr Sr., Non-acceptance would
Office of Special Investigations. edition de la Cour Quatari Security cause embarrassment to
watch (Swiss made), Attach[eacute] to the donor and U.S.
Serial Number United States. Government.
S.3517.1. Rec'd--June
10, 2005. Est. Value--
$2,100.00. Location--
Air Force Office of
Special Investigations/
CX, Andrews Air Force
Base, Maryland in a
safe awaiting approval
for Official Use.
Pamela L. Frazier, Air Force/Company Watch: Raymond Weil General and Prince Non-acceptance would
Commander Political Advisor. Geneve Women's Wrist Abdul Rachman, Saudi cause embarrassment to
Watch Silver, with Arabia Air Chief. donor and U.S.
white face and with Government.
blue 1st & 2nd hands
Model: 5373, Serial
Z370515. Rec'd--April
12, 2005. Est. Value--
$795.00. Location--
Transferred to General
Services
Administration--July
13, 2005.
John L. Pray, Jr., Colonel Wing Watch: Rolens stainless Colonel Kim, Korean Air Non-acceptance would
Commander, 89 Air Wing Company steel Men's watch with Attach[eacute] cause embarrassment to
Commander. a gold seal of the Republic of Korea. donor and U.S.
Korean Blue House with Government.
engraved signature of
the President of
Korea. Rec'd--February
16, 2005. Est. Value--
$350.00. Location--89
Air Wing Company
Commander, Andrews Air
Force Base, Maryland.
Pending transfer to
General Services
Administration.
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AGENCY: Central Intelligence Agency
[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
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Porter J. Goss, Director Central Goum silk rug, modern, 5 U.S.C. Sec. Non-acceptance would
Intelligence Agency. ivory ground with 7342(f)(4). cause embarrassment to
palmette and donor and U.S.
trellising vine field Government.
centering a pulled
star medallion on red
to beige ground, blue-
rust spandrels,
palmette and
trellising vine guard
border on wine red
ground. 5 feet by 3
feet. Rec'd--February
3, 2005. Est. value:
$500.00. Location: To
be retained for
official display.
Porter J. Goss, Director Central Cased Elizabeth II gilt 5 U.S.C. Sec. Non-acceptance would
Intelligence Agency. silver four-piece 7342(f)(4). cause embarrassment to
coffee set, maker's donor and U.S.
marks GGM, London Government.
2000, also with 925
marks. H. on coffee
pot: 12-14 inches;
Weight: 40 oz. H. of
pedestal bowl: 9 V*
inches; Weight: 32 oz.
H. of sprinkler
bottle: 9 inches;
Weight: 10 oz. D. of
tray: 11 x 4 inches;
Weight 24 oz. Rec'd--
February 6, 2005. Est.
value--$1,950.00.
Location--To be
retained for official
display.
An Agency Employee................... Gentleman's Piaget 18 5 U.S.C. Sec. Non-acceptance would
karat yellow gold and 7342(f)(4). cause embarrassment to
diamond wristwatch, donor and U.S.
modern, having a black Government.
matte dial with gold
hands within a diamond
set bezel and a flat
mesh band. Rec'd--
January 15, 2004.
Reported--2006 for
2005 Report. Est.
Value--$750.00.
Location--To be
retained for official
display.
An Agency Employee................... Contemporary 14-karat 5 U.S.C. Sec. Non-acceptance would
yellow gold ruby, 7342(f)(4). cause embarrassment to
sapphire and diamond donor and U.S.
three-piece ensemble, Government.
consisting of: a
flexible bracelet, a
pair of pierced
earrings and a pendant
with chain. L. of
bracelet: 7 inches.
Rec'd--March 20, 2003.
Reported--2006 for
2005 Report. Est.
Value--$500.00.
Location--To be
retained for official
display.
An Agency Employee................... Nain silk rug, 4 feet 5 U.S.C. Sec. Non-acceptance would
10 inches by 3 feet, 7342(f)(4). cause embarrassment to
modern, windowpane donor and U.S.
field enclosing Government.
stylized rows and
flowering branches,
rosette guard border
on rose ground. Rec'd--
October 22, 2005. Est.
Value--$500.00.
Location--To be
retained for official
display.
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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
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Alan Greenspan, Chairman of the Framed Basel engraving Arnout Wellink, Non-acceptance would
Federal Reserve Board. by Johann Christian Chairman of the Board, cause embarrassment to
Haffher (1730). Rec'd-- Bank for International donor and U.S.
November 7, 2005. Est. Settlements. Government.
Value--$607. Location--
Approved for official
use.
Alan Greenspan, Chairman of the Framed map of Europe by Jean-Claude Trichet, Non-acceptance would
Federal Reserve Board. Emanuel Bowen (1745). Chairman of the G-10 cause embarrassment to
Rec'd--November 7, Governors, on behalf donor and U.S.
2005. Est. Value-- of the Bank for Government.
$1,900. Location-- International
Approved for official Settlements.
use.
Alan Greenspan, Chairman of the ``Drum Dancer'' carving David Dodge, Governor, Non-acceptance would
Federal Reserve Board. by Silas Kayakjuak. Gordon Thiessen, and cause embarrassment to
Rec'd--November 30, John Crow, former donor and U.S.
2005. Est. Value-- Governors, Bank of Government.
$343. Location-- Canada.
Approved for official
use.
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AGENCY: National Transportation Safety Board
[Report of travel]
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Brief description and
estimated value of
travel expenses
Name and title of person accepting accepted as consistent Identity of foreign Circumstances
travel on behalf of the U.S. with the Interests of donor and government justifying acceptance
Government the U.S. Government and
occurring outside the
United States
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Michael Hauf, Aerospace Engineer Four days lodging at a Donor--The Air Accident The National
(Aerospace Systems). hotel in Larnaca, and Aviation Safety Transportation Safety
Cyprus. The Investigation Board Board, pursuant to the
origination point of (AAASIB) of Greece was Annex 13 to the
an 8/14/05 Helios the donor. The AAASIB Convention on
Airline accident is an agency of the International Civil
flight. The National government of Greece. Aviation, serves as
Transportation Safety U.S. representative in
Board participated in international civil
the investigation on aviation accident
behalf of the United investigations and, as
States. Rec'd--2005, such provides
Actual Date NA. technical assistance
Reported--2006 for to the nation
2005 Report. Estimated responsible for the
Value--$518.00. investigation. The
investigation of this
8/14/05 crash of a
Helios: Airline Boeing
737, in Athens, Greece
required investigative
activities at the
origination point of
the flight. The AAASIB
voluntarily provided
for the lodging, which
was accepted pursuant
to National
Transportation Safety
Board authority found
in 49 U.S.C. Sec.
1113.
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AGENCY: Office of Personnel Management
[Report of travel]
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Brief description and
estimated value of
travel expenses
Name and title of person accepting accepted as consistent Identity of foreign Circumstances
travel on behalf of the U.S. with the Interests of donor and government justifying acceptance
Government the U.S. Government and
occurring outside the
United States
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Dan G. Blair, Deputy Director........ Expended for airfare, Organization for Conference Participant.
hotel and meals. Economic Cooperation
Rec'd.--May 24, 2005. and Development in
Estimated Value-- Paris, France.
$4,400.
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AGENCY: United States Agency for International Development
[Report of travel]
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Brief description and
estimated value of
travel expenses
Name and title of person accepting accepted as consistent Identity of foreign Circumstances
travel on behalf of the U.S. with the Interests of donor and government justifying acceptance
Government the U.S. Government and
occurring outside the
United States
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Andrew S. Natsios, former U.S. Agency Lodging expenses while Government of Columbia. All chiefs of the
for International Development attending the G-14 delegation at the
Administrator. Donors Conference. international
Date--February 3, conference were
2005. Estimated Value-- provided lodging.
$457.71.
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