02-16498. Gifts to Federal Employees From Foreign Government Sources Reported to Employing Agencies in Calendar Year 2001
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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 2001 concerning gifts received from foreign government sources. The compilation includes reports of both tangible gifts and gifts of travel or travel expenses of more than minimal value, as defined by statute.
Publication of this listing in the Federal Register is required by Section 7342(f) of Title 5, United States Code, as added by Section 515(a)(1) of the Foreign Relations Authorizations Act, Fiscal Year 1978 (Public Law 95-105, August 17, 1977, 91 Stat. 865).
Start SignatureDated: April 25, 2002.
Grant S. Green, Jr.,
Under Secretary for Management, Department of State.
AGENCY: White House Office and the National Security Council
[Report of Tangible Gifts]
Name and title of person accepting the gift on behalf of the U.S. Government Gift, date of acceptance on behalf of the U.S. Government, estimated value, and current disposition or location Identity of foreign donor and government Circumstances justifying acceptance President Inuit sculpture of walrus in green soapstone with ivory tusks, created by J.B. Kolola (12″ x 7″ x 5″). Recd—February 5, 2001. Est. Value—$700. Archives Foreign The Right Honorable Jean Chretien, P.C., M.P., Prime Minister of Canada Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government. President Red Oriental wool rug (approximately 39″ x 63″) with an additional 4″ of fringe on each side. Recd—February 14, 2001. Est. Value—$400. Archives Foreign His Excellency Kanat B. Saudabayev, Ambassador of the Republic of Kazakhstan Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government. Book: “Nazarabayev—My Life, My Times, and the Future,” an autobiography. Recd—February 14, 2001. est. Value—$30. Archives Foreign President (1) Two book set (English and Spanish): “Guanajuato: Places and Pathways” and “Guanajuato: Sitios y Recorridos,” by Consuelo Tovar. (2) Handmade black leather cowboy boots with eagles on each side; made by the Liberty Boot Company. Recd—February 15, 2001. Est. Value—$1900. Archives Foreign The Honorable Juan Carlos Romero Hicks, Governor of the State of Guanajuato Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government. President Handmade black and maroon ostrich skin cowboy boots made by the Montana Boot Company. Recd—February 15, 2001. Est. Value—$1500. Archives Foreign His Excellency Vicente Fox Quesada, President of the United Mexican States Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government. Black leather belt with a sterling silver belt buckle shaped to form “BUSH”. Recd—February 15, 2001. Est. Value—$400. Archives Foreign Pitiado belt decorated with cactus thread. Recd—February 15, 2001. Est. Value—$400. Archives Foreign President Black felt cowboy hat by the Arlop Hat Company. Recd—February 15, 2001. Est. Value—$250. Archives Foreign The Honorable Eduardo Ezequiel Arroyo Roldan, Mayor of San Francisco Del Rincon, Guanajuato Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government. Start Printed Page 47953 Black felt sombrero with 10k gold thread trim stitched “San Francisco del Rincon, Gto 2001 Fox Bush San Cristobal” around the rim; made by the Salazar Yepez Hat company. Recd—February 15, 2001. Est. Value—$1800. Archives Foreign “Concord” gym bag with five baseball hats with “Concord” symbol; three pairs of men's running shoes; two short-sleeved “Concord” shirts, white with black trim; two short-sleeved “Concord” shirts, black and white trim. Recd—February 15, 2001. Est. Value—$552. Archives Foreign President (1) Key to the city of Leon in a black case with a plaque “Llave de la Ciudad de Leon de los Aldama Entregada por su Govierno al Presidente de los Estados Unidos de Norte America George W. Bush Leon de los Aldama, Guanajuato, Mexico a 16 de Febrero del ano 2001.” Small Mexican flag lapel pin included. (2) 8″ metal replica of “Arco Triunfal” on a wooden base. (3) Hardcover book: “Leon: Trayectoria y Destino”, by Mariano Gonzalez Leal. (4) Handmade black leather boots with blue and white stitching from the San Diego Boot Company. Recd—February 15, 2001. Est. Value—$1620. Archives Foreign The Honorable Luis Ernesto Ayala Torres, Mayor of the City of Leon Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government. President Painting: De la Serie “Paisajes de Cafetal” by Edmundo Otoniel, 11″ x 14″ landscape scene triple matted and framed in a gold-painted wooden frame (26″ x 29″. Recd—March 2, 2001. Est. Value—$1200. Archives Foreign His Excellency Francisco Guillermo Flores Perez, President of the Republic of El Salvador Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government. President Model of a turtle ship (keo bug seon). 5.5″ x 5.5″ x 5.5″, executed in white painted aluminum; contained in a glass case on a rosewood base with brass plaque engraved “Presented to his Excellency George Walker Bush, the President of the United States of America by Kim Dae-jung, the President of the Republic of Korea March 7, 2001”. Recd—March 7, 2001. Est. Value—$400. Archives Foreign His Excellency Kim Dae-jung, President of the Republic of Korea Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government. Start Printed Page 47954 Book: “Three Stage' Approach to Korean Reunification,” by President Kim Dae-jung. Recd—March 7, 2001. Est. Value—$40. Archives Foreign President Mirror: 36″ x 50″ in an elaborate 5″ wooden inlay frame; handmade in Syria. Recd—March 13, 2001. Est. Value—$600. Archives Foreign His Excellency Rostom Al-Zoubi, Ambassador of the Syrian Arab Republic Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government. President Large (12″ diameter) Dublin Crystal bowl, engraved on side “Presented to George W. Bush, President of The United States of America on the occasion of St. Patrick's Day 2001 by the Taoiseach, Bertie Ahern, T.D., on behalf of the people of Ireland.” Gift also included 5 pint-size bags of shamrocks. Recd—March 16, 2001. Est. Value—$295. Archives Foreign His Excellency Bertie Ahern, Prime Minister of Ireland Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government. President Portrait: Laser picture of President Bush on stretch nylon fabric 16″ x 12″), double matted in wooden frame (231/4″ x 181/4″). Recd—March 19, 2001. Est. Value—$375. Archives Foreign His Excellency Yoshiro Mori, Prime Minister of Japan Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government. Vase: Kutani ware, round 61/2″ x 20″ in dark blue shading to green color. Recd—March 19, 2001. Est. Value—$350. Archives President Etching (20″ x 15″): “Draught of the City of Jerusalem” with a plaque engraved: “Presented to The Honorable George W. Bush, President The United States of America, In Friendship, March 2001 Ariel Sharon State of Israel Prime Minister.” Recd—March 20, 2001. Est. Value—$275. Archives Foreign His Excellency Ariel Sharon, Prime Minister of Israel Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government. President Boots: navy blue ostrich skin stitched with “GWB”, “2001”, the American and Mexican flags, and a symbolic Mexican design. Recd—March 22, 2001. Est. Value—$1800. Archives Foreign His Excellency Vicente Fox Quesada, President of the United Mexican States Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government. President Coin: “Pontificate of John Paul II” gold coin, issued 12 Sept 2000. Recd—March 26, 2001. Est. Value—$405. Archives Foreign His Eminence Edmund Cardinal Szoka, President, Pontifical Commission for Vatican City State Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government. Coin: “Pontificate of Paul Paul II” coin, issued 12 Sept 2000. Recd—March 26, 2001. Est. Value—$209. Archives Foreign President Eschenbach binoculars and canvas carrying case. Recd—March 29, 2001. Est. Value—$267. Archives Foreign His Excellency Gerhard Schroeder, Chancellor of the Federal Republic of Germany Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government. Start Printed Page 47955 Hardcover book: “Berlin 360,” by Jaron Verlag. Book has panoramic photographs of various scenes in Berlin with captions in German. Recd—March 29, 2001. Est. Value—$75. Archives Foreign President Rug: Mamluk design, all silk (approximately 4′ x 6′ machine spun Egyptian rug. Recd—April 2, 2001. Est. Value—$1500. Archives Foreign His Excellency Mohamed Hosny Mubarak, President of the Arab Republic of Egypt Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government. President Vase; metal in the shape of the Aries symbol (a ram's head). Recd—April 9, 2001. Est. Value—$400. Archives Foreign His Excellency Robert Kocharian, President of the Republic of Armenia Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government. President Crystal vase (10″ x 41/2″): handmade Swedish frosted glass with crown engraved on top and a landscape design underneath; wood base with brass plaque and a wood display case (14″ x 83/4″ x 81/2″) also included. Recd—April 10, 2001. Est. Value—$600. Archives Foreign His Majesty King Abdullah II bin Al Hussein of the Hashemite, Kingdom of Jordan Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government. President “Coordillerana” saddle, stirrup, stirrup's belt, blue poncho, poncho, and silver bridle. Recd—April 19, 2001. Est. Value—$438. Archives Foreign His Excellency The President of the Argentine Nation and Mrs. de De la Rua Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government. Silver “GB” belt buckle and leather belt. Recd—April 19, 2001. Est. Value—$200. Archives Foreign President Artwork (18″ x 21″): four pictures of different Quebec scenes by Antoine, Dumas; all numbered, 30 of 80, and signed by artist. Recd—April 20, 2001. Est. Value—$575. Archives Foreign The Right Honorable Jean Chretien, P.C., M.P., Prime Minister of Canada Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government. President Wooden box with carving of Chateau Frontenac on front containing 4 bottles of Inniskillin wine ('97 Oak aged and '98 Vidal). Recd—April 20, 2001. Est. Value—$336. Handled pursuant to Secret Service policy The Right Honorable Jean Chretien, P.C., M.P., Prime Minister of Canada Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government. President Hardback book: “Sepultado en el olvido: Atlas Historiografico,″ by Alejandro, Bolanos Geyer. Recd—April 21, 2001. Est. Value—$300. Archives Foreign His Excellency, The President of the Republic of Nicaragua and Exelentisima Maria Dolores Aleman Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government. President Framed paintings (21″ x 211/2″): (1) town scene, (2) village by the beach. Recd—April 25, 2001. Est. Value—$700. Archives Foriegn His Excellency, Rafiq al-Hariri, Prime Minister of the Republic of Lebanon Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government. President Color photograph (approximately 9″ x 7″) inscribed to President in a silver and leather frame. Recd—May 7, 2001. Est. Value—$500. Archives Foreign His Highness Sheikh Sulman bin Hamad bin Isa Al-Khalifa, Crown Prince of the State of Bahrain, and Head of the Bahrain Defense Force Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government. Start Printed Page 47956 Curved gold saber and sheath, approximately 39″ long. Recd—May 7, 2001. Est. Value—$10000. Archives Foreign President Bottle (750ml) of Sljiva liquor. Recd—May 9, 2001. Est. Value—$16. Handled pursuant to Secretary Service policy His Excellency Vojislav Kostunica, President of the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government. Icon: 14″ × 10″ painted wood icon depicting St. George on a horse slaying a monster. Recd—May 9, 2001. Est. Value—$250. Archives Foreign President 14″ black sculpture of a panther with display stand; held in a large green leather box. Recd—May 11, 2001. Est. Value—$850. Archives Foreign His Excellency, Olusegun Obasanjo, President of the Federal Repubilic of Nigeria Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government. President Two signed, limited edition engravings, approximately 61/2″ x 8″ Recd—May 23, 2001. Est. Value—$400. Archives Foreign His Excellency, Vicente Fox Quesada, President of the United Mexican States Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government. President Hardcover book: “Scrolls from the Dead Sea.″ Hardcover book: “The Golden Book of Psalms,″ bound in buffalo leather, printed in Hebrew and English, and held in a leather and wood box. Recd—May 31, 2001. Est. Value—$535. Archives Foreign His Excellency Moshe Katzav, President of Israel Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government. 38″ x 9″ framed reproduction of a Dead Sea Scroll; held in a blue velvet box. Recd—May 31, 2001. Est. Value—$300. Archives Foreign President Waterman blue fountain pen with NATO logo on tip. Recd—June 13, 2001. Est. Value—$275. Archives Foreign The Right Honorable Lord Robertson of Port Ellen, P.C., Screatary General of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government. President Four crystal wine glasses. Recd—June 13, 2001. Est. Value—$800. Archives Foreign His Excellency Guy Verhofstadt, Prime Minister of Belgium Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government. President Crystal globe (10″ diameter) with Slovenia marked in gold. Globe rotates and rests on marble base (9″d) with plaque engraved “Republika Slovenija 16.6.2001.″ Recd—June 16, 2001. Est. Value—$250. Archives Foreign His Excellency Milan Kucan, President of the Republic of Slovenia Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government. Hardcover book: “Slovenia: The First Ten Years,″ Recd—June 16, 2001. Est. Value—$80. Archives Foreign President Silver relief of the Kremlin (2″ x 5″) and 5 silver coins; held in blue presentation box. Recd—June 16, 2001. Est. Value—$350. Archives Foreign His Excellency, Vladimir Putin, President of the Russian Federation Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government. President Cloth (11″ x 6′8″): green, gold, black, purple and red hand woven “Kente” cloth. Recd—June 29, 2001. Est. Value—$650. Archives Foreign His Excellency John Kufuor, President of the Republic of Ghana Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government. Start Printed Page 47957 President Fishing rod: 6″ Daiwa “Grand Wave-X Off-shore” rod; specialized jigging model 63 HRJ-S. Recd—June 30, 2001. Est. Value—$399. Archives Foreign His Excellency Junichiro Koizumi, Prime Minister of Japan Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government. Sony P50 digital camera. Recd—June 30, 2001. Est. Value—$400. Archives Foreign President Saddle: black with gold and silver embroidery, red leather trim, black fringe with silver sequins, and intricately engraved metal strirrups; held in a glass case. Recd—July 6, 2001. Est. Value—$500. Archives Foreign His Majesty Mohamed VI, King of Morocco Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government. President Sword: 29″ silver handle and sheath with motif of flowers and rope, and coral stones. Recd—July 12, 2001. Est. Value—$1000. Archives Foreign His Excellency Abdelkaziz Bouteflika, President of the People's Democratic Republic of Algeria Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government. Saddle (39″ x 41″) with 15″ seat and wool blanket lining: green leather with gold and silver rope applique with matching neck piece (50″ x 3″) and head piece (33″ x 15″). Wood stand for resting the saddle (31″ x 22″ x 15″). Recd—July 12, 2001. Est. Value—$1400. Archives Foreign Dates (10 boxes): “Dattes Deglet Nour d'Algerie, Branchettes.” Recd—July 12, 2001. Est. Value—$220. Handled pursuant to Secret Service policy Wine (36 bottles): Domaine de Sebra (12); Medea (12); Cuvee du President (12). Recd—July 12, 2001. Est. Value—$480. Handled pursuant to Secret Service policy President Silver frame (81/2″ x 12″): with the Royal crest engraved on top, and matted and signed photograph of Prince Philip. Recd—July 19, 2001. Est. Value—$350. Archives Foreign His Royal Highness The Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government. President Art prints (4): copper plates (30″ x 221/2″) hand printed on Fabriano Tiepolo paper depicting four Greco-Roman theaters; all signed and numbered. Recd—July 20, 2001. Est. Value—$800. Archives Foreign His Excellency Silvio Berlusconi, President of the Council of Ministers of the Italian Republic Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government. President Porcelain bowl: 151/2″ white and gold crater-shaped bowl by Richard Ginori; crafted in the style of Carlo Leopoldo Ginori Lisci; with scalloped edges and four mermaid figures atop a base featuring two horses. Recd—July 20, 2001. Est. Value—$1200. Archives Foreign His Excellency Silvio Berlusconi, President of the Council of Ministers of the Italian Republic Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government. Start Printed Page 47958 President Toiletries: Aqua di Parma cologne (6 oz.); soap (100 g); facial cream (3.3 oz.); and cologne deodorant (5 oz.). Recd—July 20, 2001. Est. Value—$263. Handled pursuant to Secret Service policy His Excellency Silvio Berlusconi, President of the Council of Ministers of the Italian Republic Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government. Yellow leather Aqua di Parma toiletries case. Recd—July 20, 2001. Est. Value—$100. Archives Foreign President Watch: Stradivari 1715 wristwatch with black leather band and silver casing engraved “George W. Bush” on side. Recd—July 20, 2001. Est. Value—$500. Archives Foreign His Excellency Silvio Berlusconi, President of the Council of Ministers of the Italian Republic Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government. President Leatherbound hardcover book (first edition): “Storia Della Scienza, Volume I” in a brown leather sleeve; accompanied by an engraved book plaque. Recd—July 20, 2001. Est. Value—$350. Archives Foreign His Excellency Silvio Berlusconi, President of the Council of Ministers of the Italian Republic Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government. President Watch: Franck Muller Chrometro wristwatch with gold casing and brown leather band, Recd—July 27, 2001. Est. Value—$10900. Archives Foreign His Excellency Silvio Berlusconi, President of the Council of Ministers of the Italian Republic Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government. President Lap desk: portable black leather Pineider writing desk (171/2″ x 171/4″ x 151/2″) with personalized stationery, fountain pens and nibs, and inkwell. Recd—July 27, 2001. Est. Value—$1650. Archives Foreign His Excellency Sivlio Berlusconi, President of the Council of Ministers of the Italian Republic Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government. President Ties (3): “Battistoni” silk twill (navy blue). Recd—July 30, 2001. Est. Value—$390. Archives Foreign His Excellency Silvio Berlusconi, President of the Council of Ministers of the Italian Republic Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government. President Photo album: leather imprinted with “Presidenza della Republica Italiana, George W. Bush, Presidente degli Stati Uniti D'America, Genova—Roma, 20-23 Luglio 2001,” containing photos from the Presidential visit. Recd—July 30, 2001. Est. Value—$200. Archives Foreign His Excellency Carlo Azeglio Ciampi, President of the Italian Republic Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government. President Wooden carving: 40″ female figure carrying child on her back and a water urn on her head; carved from light-colored ebony with a plaque attached to the base: “To The Honorable George W. Bush President of the United States From, Ambassador Serge Mombouli Republic of Congo, Credentials Presented 7-31-01.” Recd—July 30, 2001. Est. Value—$1600 His Excellency Serge Mombouli, Ambassador of the Republic of Congo Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government. Start Printed Page 47959 President Briefcase: made of black real carbon fiber by “Tradition and Technology” (4″ x 14″ x 17″). Recd—July 31, 2001. Est Value—$800. Archives Foreign His Excellency Silvio Berlusconi, President of the Council of Ministers of the Italian Republic Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government. President Jacket: Barbour Thornproof, Classic Beaufort with zip-in vest and snap-on hood. Recd—July 31, 2001. Est. Value—$354. Archives Foreign The Right Honorable Tony Blair, M.P., Prime Minister Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government. President Framed document: 27″ x 32″ framed and matted reproduction of the “Declaration of Quebec City” from the Summit of the Americas, April 22, 2001; signed by attendees. Recd—August 20, 2001. Est. Value—$180. Archives Foreign The Right Honorable Jean Chretien, P.C., M.P., Prime Minister of Canada Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government. CD and videocassette: “Amerythmes: Sommet des Ameriques, Quebec, Canada 2001.” Recd—August 20, 2001. Est. Value—$30. Archives Foreign Album: 9″ x 10″ burgundy leather photo album embossed with gold crest, containing photographs of the Presidential visit to Quebec in April 2001. Recd—August 20, 2001. Est. Value—$201. Archives Foreign President Shirt: long-sleeve wool shirt with blue and green stripes. Recd—September 10, 2001. Est. Value—$150. Archives Foreign The Honorable John Howard, Prime Minister of Australia Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government. Boots: custom-made boots of Australian crocodile, kangaroo, and emu hide. Recd—September 10, 2001. Est. Value—$496. Archives Foreign Bowl: wooden bowl (16″ x 10″) made of Australian red cedar, with hinged lid and flower design on lid; held in satin-lined polished wood case. Recd—September 10, 2002. Est. Value—$404. Archives Foreign President Wreath of flowers. Recd—September 17, 2001. Est. Value—$300. Handled pursuant to Secret Service policy His Excellency, Teodoro Biyogo Nsue, Ambassador of the Republic of Equatorial Guinea Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government. President Watch: Bernard-Richards quartz watch with Roman and Arabic dials and a leather band; engraved on back “Presidence de la Republique francaise.” Recd—September 19, 2001. Est Value—$350. Archives Foreign His Excellency Jacques Chirac, President of the French Republic Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government. Start Printed Page 47960 Wine: 6 bottles of 1990 Chateau La Lagune Haut-Medoc win. Recd—Septmeber 19, 2001. Est. Value—$372. Handled pursuant to Secret Service policy President Wood carving: 31″ elaborately carved ebony in the figure of a male and female head. Recd—September 26, 2001. Est. Value—$225. Archives Foreign Her Excellency Soekarnopoutri Megawati, President of the Republic of Indonesia Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government. President Framed original cartoon by Washington Times cartoonist Bill Garner; two-panel drawing of President Bush at joint session of Congress in September 2001. Recd—October 1, 2001. Est. Value—$600. Archives Foreign His Royal Highness Prince Bandar bin Sultan bin Abdul Aziz, Ambassador of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government. President Vase (14″): turquoise frosted glass bowl (15″ diameter) on a gold and silver stand surrounded by five gnus. Recd—October 4, 2001. Est. Value—$10000. Archives Foreign His Highness Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, Amir of the State of Qatar Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government. CD: “Qatar: The Modern State.” Recd—October 4, 2001. Est. Value—$15. Archives Foreign President Painting: 23″ round enamel painting on copper of St. George on a horse slaying the dragon, with “Good Defeats Evil” above it; held on a 35″ × 35″ wood frame. Recd—October 5, 2001. Est. Value—$800. Archives Foreign His Excellency Eduard Shevardnadze, President of Georgia Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government. President Parchment commendation of George W. Bush from “Republica de Colombia Congreso de Colombia Sesion Plenaria”; received in a leather folder embossed with crest and “Senado de la Republica”. Recd—October 12, 2001. Est. Value—$400. Archives Foreign The Honorable Carlos Garcia Orjuela, President of the Senate of the Republic of Colombia Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government. President Watch: silver Piaget watch with rectangular face. Recd—October 16, 2001. Est. Value—$5900. Archives Foreign His Excellency Silvio Berlusconi, President of the Council of Ministers of the Italian Republic Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government. President Bow: 6′ lacquered bamboo bow bound by rattan; made in the same manner as those of the shoguns. Recd—October 20, 2001. Est. Value—$650. Archives Foreign His Excellency Junichiro Koizumi, Prime Minister of Japan Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government. Wooden stand and four arrows; stand designed to hold large bamboo bow. Recd—October 20, 2001. Est. Value—$60. Archives Foreign Start Printed Page 47961 Arrow: antique fork-shaped arrow in a wooden box with calligraphy by the Prime Minister: “The arrow to defeat the evil and bring peace on earth.” Recd—October 20, 2001. Est. Value—$2400. Archives Foreign Photograph: 4″ x 6″ color photo of a man in traditional shogun costume on horseback with large bow and arrow; held in a tinted lucite frame. Recd—October 20, 2001. Est. Value—$30. Archives Foreign President Hardcover book series (10 volumes): “Kasaysayan: The Story of the Filipino People,” published by Reader's Digest. Recd—October 21, 2001. Est. Value—$350. Archives Foreign Her Excellency Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo, President of the Republic of the Philippines Non-acceptance would cause embarrasement to donor and U.S. Government. President Box: 51/4″ x 33/4″ x 2″ wood-lined silver box with glass insert in lid displaying piece of Peruvian fabric. Recd—October 24, 2001. Est. Value—$200. Archives Foreign His Excellency Alejandro Toledo Manrique, President of the Republic of Peru Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government. Hardcover coffee table book: “Calendar of Peru: Fiesta Times.” Recd—October 24, 2001. Est. Value—$75. Archives Foreign President Rice bowl: ornate silver bowl with lid and gold details, made in traditional Malay silver crafting method. Recd—October 24, 2001. Est. Value—$750. Archives Foreign His Excellency YAB Dato Seri Dr. Mahathir bin Mohamad, Prime Minister of Malaysia Non-acceptance would cause embarrasement to donor and U.S. Government. President Box: 81/4″ x 61/2″ wood box carved with the APEC CEO Summit logo; lined in yellow silk and containing a glass snuff bottle painted with an image of the President, with a wood display stand. Recd—October 24, 2001. Est. Value—$1000. Archives Foreign Mr. Yu Ziaozong, Chairman, China Council for the Promotion of International Trade Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government. President Vase: ceramic vase painted with Chinese landscape; held in a silk box with rosewood stand. Recd—October 24, 2001. Est. Value—$150. Archives Foreign His Excellency Jiang Zemin, President of the People's Republic of China Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government. Tunic: blue and gold, traditional Chinese silk tunic lined in ivory silk and held in a personalized red silk garment bag. Recd—October 24, 2001. Est. Value—$350. Archives Foreign President Vessel: 12″ silver and gold lidded pitcher with elaborate detailing. Recd—October 25, 2001. Est. Value—$850. Archives Foreign His Highness Sheikh Sulman bin Hamad bin Isa Al-Khalifa, Crown Prince of the State of Bahrain and Head of the Bahrain Defense Force Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government. Start Printed Page 47962 President Dates: two boxes of Algerian dates. Recd—November 6, 2001. Est. Value—$130. Handled pursuant to Secret Service policy His Excellency Abdelaziz Bouteflika, President of the People's Democratic Republic of Algeria Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government. Wine (12 bottles): 1998 Domanine Sebra, 1998 Domaine Mamounia, and 1998 Domaine Khadra (4 bottles of each). Recd—November 6, 2001. Est. Value—$180. Handled pursuant to Secret Service policy Rug: 6′ x 9′ multi-colored area rug made of native Algerian wool. Recd—November 6, 2001. Est. Value—$2800. Archives Foreign. Mosaic: 51″ x 47″ ceramic tile mosaic in blue and green floral pattern, in a wooden frame. Recd—November 6, 2001. Est. Value—$1800. Archives Foreign President Wine: 6 bottles of 1990 Chateau Talbot Saint-Julien. Recd—November 7, 2001. Est. Value—$450. Handled pursuant to Secret Service policy His Excellency Jacques Chirac, President of the French Republic Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government. President Sterling silver tray (11″ x 11″) and bowl (8″) with bulls around the edges. Recd—November 9, 2001. Est. Value—$1000. Archives Foreign His Excellency Atal Bihari Vajpayee, Prime Minister of the Republic of India Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government. President Facsimile of letter recognizing the United States as a nation; held in a leather presentation box embossed with Croation crest. Recd—November 10, 2001. Est. Value—$300. Archives Foreign His Excellency Stjephan Mesic, President of the Republic of Croatia Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government. President Samovar: 40″ electric stainless steel tea urn with platter. Recd—November 13, 2001. Est. Value—$750. Archives Foreign His Excellency Vladimir Putin, President of the Russian Federation Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government. President Commemorative coin: gold coin with “Commemoraction Cenenario Natalicio de Rubon Dario” printed inside lid of blue box with blue velvet interior. Est. Value—$300. Archives Foreign His Excellency Enrique Bolanos, President-elect of the Republic of Nicaragua Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government. President CDs (2): commemorating September 11 attacks: “Long Live America” and “My Heart's Song: For NYC and the World;” lyrics of “Long Live America!” in silver painted frame (8″ x 10″). Recd—November 21, 2001. Est. Value—$45. Archives Foreign Her Excellency Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo, President of the Republic of the Philippines and Mr. Jose Miguel Arroyo Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government. Hardcover art book: “Kiukok: Deconstructing Despair,” by Alfredo Roces. Recd—November 21, 2001. Est. Value—$75. Archives Foreign Start Printed Page 47963 Cuff links: yellow mother of pearl cuff links set in 18K gold. Recd—November 21, 2001. Est. Value—$300. Archives Foreign Painting: 19″ x 25″ painting “Rooster” by Filippino artist Ang Kiukok in a goldtone frame. Recd—November 21, 2001. Est. Value—$450. Archives Foreign President Tea: 72 packets of La Virginia Argentine tea. Recd—November 27, 2001. Est. Value—$72. Handled pursuant to Secret Service policy His Excellency The president of the Argentine Nation and Mrs. de De la Rua Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government. Box: 111/2″ x 7″ x 31/2″ sterling silver box with wood interior and crest of Argentina on lid. Recd—November 27, 2001. Est. Value—$450. Archives Foreign President Saddle: Western-style brown leather saddle with silver accents. Recd—November 27, 2001. Est. Value—$500. Archives Foreign His Excellency Pervez Musharraf, President of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government. Hat: brown leather hat with drawstring. Redc—November 27, 2001. Est. Value—$75. Archives Foreign President Artwork (45.5″ x 35″): oil painting of five African tribal dancers in gold-toned frame. Recd—November 27, 2001. Est. Value—$500. Archives Foreign His Excellency Didier Ratsiraka, President of the Republic of Madagascar Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government. Artwork (31″ x 27″): oil painting of village scene with purple flowering tree; held in wooden frame painted white with red accents. Recd—November 27, 2001. Est. Value—$325. Archives Foreign President Artwork (9″ x 12″): blue cross with black overlay, and yellow and red background, by Rafael Canogar, numbered 17/25. Recd—November 28, 2001. Est. Value—$500. Archives Foreign His Excellency Jose Maria Aznar, President of the Government of Spain Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government. President Sword: 29″ silver saber with curved blade and scabard with elaborate detailing and amber stones. Recd—November 28, 2001. Est. Value—$1500. Archives Foreign His Excellency Ali Abdullah Saleh, President of the Republic of Yemen Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government. Fabric (4 pieces): 98″ x 49″ blue and orange striped material; 116″ x 46″): black and orange striped material (2); and 100″ x 44″ blue and yellow striped material. Recd—November 28, 2001. Est. Value—$300. Archives Foreign Start Printed Page 47964 President Framed photograph: 27″ x 24″ doubled matted color photo of then-Governor Bush at the Western Wall in Jerusalem, Israel. Recd—December 2, 2001. Est. Value—$300. Archives Foreign His Excellency Ariel Sharon, Prime Minister of Israel Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government. President Framed message: 19″ x 24″ message proclaiming the planting of 5000 trees in a park in Jerusalem to honor the victims of the September 11 attacks; in a painted wood frame with cream matting. Small plaque on frame engraved: “With appreciation for your leadership, courage, and determination in the face of evil.” Recd—December 3, 2001. Est. Value—$69. Archives Foreign His Excellency Ariel Sharon, Prime Minister of Israel Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government. Circular engraved sterling and gold representation of Jerusalem; small plaque on stand reads: “Presented to The Honorable George W. Bush, President of the United States of America, In Friendship December 2001, Ariel Sharon, Prime Minister of the State of Israel.” Recd—December 3, 2001. Est. Value—$500. Archives Foreign President Staff: 48″ wooden rod bound in silver, inset with multi-colored glass stones; 6 hanging charms near the top. Recd—December 6, 2001. Est. Value—$300. Archives Foreign His Excellency Jorge Fernando Quiroga Ramirez, President of the Republic of Bolivia Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government. President Hardcover coffee table book: “Casas de los Cabos.” Recd—December 7, 2001. Est. Value—$50. Archives Foreign His Excellency Vicente Fox Quesada, President of the United Mexican States Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government. Decorative silver bowl (4″ x 4″d) with a small bird on the lip. Recd—December 7, 2001. Est. Value—$250. Archives Foreign President Lamp: 27″ lamp with a jade base carved in the shape of an elephant, with a 14″ green silk shade. Recd—December 14, 2001. Est. Value—$800. Archives Foreign His Excellency Sakthip Krairiksh, Ambassador of the Kingdom of Thailand Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government. President Books: boxed set of nine volumes on the “Kings of the Royal House of Chakri.” Recd—December 14, 2001. Est. Value—$350. Archives Foreign His Excellency Thaksin Shinawatra, Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Thailand Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government. Stationery: 2 sets of paper and envelopes, with a gold tone letter opener; held in a polished burlwood box with the seal of the Royal Thai Government on the lid. Recd—December 14, 2001. Est. Value—$60. Archives Foreign Start Printed Page 47965 Travel desk: 131/2″ x 171/2″ black leather-topped lap desk with polished burlwood trim. Recd—December 14, 2001. Est. Value—$250. Archives Foreign President Colored photographs (19): pictures of the Presidential visit to China; off-white matting with gold edges (9.5″ x 13″). Recd—December 19, 2001. Est. Value—$333. Archives Foreign His Excellency Tang Jiaxuan, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the People's Republic of China Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government. President Decorative silver stand (61/2″) with a marble base; indigenous Kazakhstan animals adorn the stand; held in a green leather presentation case. Recd—December 21, 2001. Est. Value—$5697. Archives Foreign His Excellency Nursultan Nazarbayev, President of the Republic of Kazakhstan Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government. Silver medallion (2″ diameter): engraved with “President of Republic of Kazakhstan” with outline and signature of President Nazarbayev. Recd—December 21, 2001. Est. Value—$40. Archives Foreign President Saddle: black with ornate trimming. Recd—December 21, 2001. Est. Value—$7500. Archives Foreign His Excellency Nursultan Nazarbayev, President of the Republic of Kazakhstan Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government. President Hardcover leather books (2 copies): “A Diary Between Friends,” by Alliance Atlantis Communications, Inc. (English and French versions), in sleeves. Recd—December 27, 2001. Est. Value—$500. Archives Foreign The Right Honorable Jean Chretien, P.C., M.P., Prime Minister of Canada Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Governemnt. President Branched dates (approximately 30 pounds). Recd—December 31, 2001. Est. Value—$180. Handled pursuant to Secret Service policy His Excellency Zine El-Abidine Ben Ali, President of the Republic of Tunisia Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government. Purple leather chest (16″ x 18″ x 24″): Bombay vault style with mirror-lined lid; one false drawer, two half drawers, and one full drawer, all leather covered and lined. Recd—December 31, 2001. Est. Value—$700. Archives Foreign Olive oil (8 liters). Recd—December 31, 2001. Est. Value—$28. Handled pursuant to Secret Service policy Bottles of wine (6): “Les Vignes de Tanit (2 Rose, 2 Blanc, 2 Rouge),” made in Tunisia. Recd—December 31, 2001. Est. Value—$48. Handled pursuant to Secret Service policy Start Printed Page 47966 President Chinese classical novels (4 chests, 38 volumes total): “Dream of Red Mansions,” “The Romance of Three Kingdoms,” “Outlaws of the Marsh,” and “Journey to the West,” printed on fine kozo (rice) style paper with silk covering; made into calligraphic version by Shen Hongsheng for APEC China 2001 meeting. Recd—December 31, 2001. Est. Value—$3000. Archives Foreign The Honorable Chen Liangyu, Acting Mayor, Municipal People's Government of Shanghai Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government. President Oil painting (22″ x 26″): green palm tree with donkey, chair, and multi-colored beach balls; presented in gold frame. Recd—December 31, 2001. Est. Value—$500. Archives Foreign His Excellency Hipolito Mejia, President of the Dominican Republic Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government. First Lady Dish: 7″ silver-plated copper with pedestal base and engraved with a killer whale in the center; created by artist Harold Alfred, a member of the Kwakiutl tribe. Recd—February 5, 2001. Est. Value—$500. Archives Foreign Mrs. Aline Chretien, Office of the Prime Minister of Canada Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government. First Lady “Concord” gym bag with eight baseball hats with “Concord” symbol, and four pairs of women's running shoes. Recd—February 15, 2001. Est. Value—$375. Archives Foreign The Honorable Eduardo Ezequiel Arroyo Roldan, Mayor of San Francisco Del Rincon, Guanajuato Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government. White straw cowboy hat by the Arlop Hat Company. Recd—February 15, 2001. Est. Value—$150. Archives Foreign First Lady Books: “My Love, My Country,” and “Praying for Tomorrow: Letters to My Husband in Prison,” both by Lee Hee-ho, and “Prison Writings,” by Kim Daejung. Recd—March 7, 2001. Est. Value—$99. Archives Foreign Mrs. Lee Hee-ho, First Lady of the Republic of Korea Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government. Hwagak jewelry box, tiger patterned, 7″ x 4″ x 3″, specially made by J.M. Lee. Recd—March 7, 2001. Est. Value—$396. Archives Foreign. First Lady Silver necklace with bird and heart design in a small green jewelry box with gold trim. Recd—March 22, 2001. Est. Value—$110. Archives Foreign His Excellency Vicente Fox Quesada, President of the United Mexican States Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government. Boots; brown lizard skin with a star stitched in brown on both front and back. Recd—March 22, 2001. Est. Value—$450. Archives Foreign. Start Printed Page 47967 First Lady Brooch: 22 karat gold and amber brooch from “Onnig of Cairo Egyptian Museum.” Recd—April 2, 2001. Est. Value—$850. Archives Foreign Mrs. Suzanne Mubarak. Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government. First Lady Large pine wood chest with crown latch and inlaid with design of crown; containing a wooden bath brush. Recd—April 12, 2001. Est. Value—$200. Archives Foreign His Majesty King Abdullah II bin al Hussein of the Hashemite, Kingdom of Jordan Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government. Collection of beauty products contained in chest: two packages of three bars each of soap (mineral, scrub, and black mud); three small burlap bags filled with Dead Sea salts; two bottles of Dead Sea bath salts; one natural sponge; one bees wax candle; one pottery jar filled with Dead Sea bath salts; and one pottery jar filled with Dead Sea mud. Recd—April 12, 2001. Est. Value—$200. Handled pursuant to Secret Service policy First Lady Large red shawl with black suede design representing “The Sky Woman and the Great Tree of Life,” designed by Tammy Beauvais. Recd—April 20, 2001. Est. Value—$300. Archives Foreign Mrs. Aline Chretien, Office of the Prime Minister of Canada Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government. First Lady Embroidered table runner: 15″ x 42″ with a Macedonian design. Recd—May 3, 2001. Est. Value—$75. Archives Foreign Mrs. Vilma Trajkovska, Office of the President of Macedonia Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government. Embroidered tea cloth: 45″ x 42″ with a Macedonian design. Recd—May 3, 2001. Est. Value—$150. Archives Foreign Embroidered table runner: 16″ x 44″ with a Macedonian design. Recd—May 3, 2001. Est. Value—$75. Archives Foreign First Lady Book: 31/4″ x 21/4″ leatherbound pictorial catechism and hardcover “Catecismo de Fray Pedro de Gante.” Recd—June 12, 2001. Est. Value—$800. Archives Foreign His Excellency Jose Maria Aznar, President of the Government of Spain and Mrs. Aznar Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government. First Lady Hardback book: “Libro de Horas del Viaje de Carlos V Para Ser Coronado Emperador,” a Coleccion Carlos V. leather bound edition with gold-leaf pages; covers of the book are imprinted with coat of arms. Paperback translation also included. Recd—June 12, 2001. Est. Value—$1800. Archives Foreign Her Majesty Sofia, Queen of Spain Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government. First Lady Black linen apron stitched with “Laura Bush.” Recd—June 14, 2001. Est. Value—$30. Archives Foreign His Excellency Goran Persson, Prime Minister of Sweden Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government. Start Printed Page 47968 Four double old fashioned size drinking glasses. Recd—June 14, 2001. Est. Value—$200. Archives Foreign Two ceramic coffee mugs with the European Union logo. Recd—June 14, 2001. Est. Value—$26. Archives Foreign Small umbrella with Swedish colors. Recd—June 14, 2001. Est. Value—$22. Archives Foreign CD produced by a local Swedish group. Recd—June 14, 2001. Est. Value—$15. Archives Foreign CD: “Best of Western Gotaland.” Recd—June 14, 2001. Est. Value—$15. Archives Foreign Pin with the European Union logo. Recd—June 14, 2001. Est. Value—$20. Archives Foreign First Lady Purse caramel color, “Kelly” style Ferragamo leather handbag. Recd—July 30, 2001. Est. Value—$625. Archives Foreign His Excellency Carlo Azegio Ciampi, President of the Italian Republic Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government. Hardback book: “II Palazzo Del Quirinale,” by Electa (Italian). Recd—July 30, 2001. Est. Value—$114. Archives Foreign First Lady Shirt: long-sleeve wool shirt with blue and green stripes. Recd—September 10, 2001. Est. Value—$150. Archives Foreign The Honorable John Howard, Prime Minister of Australia Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government. First Lady Evening bag made of silver, decorated with a leaf pattern. Recd—September 26, 2001. Est. Value—$750. Archives Foreign Her Excellency Soekarnopoutri Megawati, President of the Republic of Indonesia Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government. First Lady Painting: 19″ × 29″ oil painting of a woman holding a bowl, in a gift-painted wooden frame. Recd—October 9, 2001. Est. Value—$1400. Archives Foreign His Excellency Eduard Shevardnadze, President of Georgia Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government. First Lady Place card holders (18): silver, six each in shape of a native house, water buffalo, and out-rigger boat. Recd—October 24, 2001. Est. Value—$450. Archives Foreign Her Excellency Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo, President of the Republic of the Philippines and Mr. Jose Miguel Arroyo Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government. First Lady Vase: handpainted clear glass vase with stopper and rosewood display stand; vase is painted with scene of several Chinese women in traditional dress. Recd—October 24, 2001. Est. Value—$1500. Archives Foreign His Excellency Jiang Zemin, President of the People's Republic of China Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government. First Lady Necklace: gold chain with opal pendant and two diamond studs. Recd—October 30, 2001. Est. Value—$1000. Archives Foreign The Honorable John Howard, Prime Minister of Australia Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government. Start Printed Page 47969 First Lady Robe: white linen and lace caftan embroidered with stars; held in a brown leather case. Recd—November 8, 2001. Est. Value—$425. Archives Foreign His Excellency Abedelaziz Bouteflika, President of the People's Democratic Republic of Algeria Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government. First Lady Jewelry: matching silver brooch, necklace and cuff bracelet with yellow, blue, and green enamel, studded with pieces of coral; held in a blue silk-lined silver box with coral. Recd—November 8, 2001. Est. Value—$500. Archives Foreign His Excellency Abdelaziz Bouteflika, President of the People's Deocratic Republic of Algeria Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government. First Lady Brooch: yellow mother of pearl in the shape of two flowers, set in 18K gold with tsavorite and pink tourmaline stones. Recd—November 21, 2001. Est. Value—$450. Archives Foreign Her Excellency Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo, President of the Republic of the Philippines and Mr. Jose Miguel Arroyo Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government. First Lady Table linens: one cream tablecloth with grey embroidery and 12 grey napkins with white border, all by Valentino. Recd—November 21, 2001. Est. Value—$434. Archives Foreign His Excellency Vladimir Putin, President of the Russian Federation Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government. Tea and coffee service: handpainted white and blue floral Gzhel coffee and tea pots, serving tray, six cups and saucers, and a creamer and sugar bowl. Recd—November 21, 2001. Est. Value—$589. Archives Foreign First Lady Tablecloth (60″ x 120″) and napkins (12): white cotton embroidered with multi-colored butterflies. Recd—November 27, 2001. Est. Value—$557. Archives Foreign His Excellency Didier Ratsiraka, President of the Republic of Madagascar Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government. Table shawl (24″ x 82″): cream and cream design with fringe. Recd—November 27, 2001. Est. Value—$80. Archives Foreign Petrified wood pieces (2, 4″ x 4″ x 5″): presented in straw-colored, heart-shaped containers; 2 wooden stands included. Recd—November 27, 2001. Est. Value—$100. Archives Foreign First Lady Porcelain figure (13″): handcrafted Spanish doll, “Menina”, in blue and white ballgown. Recd—November 28, 2001. Est. Value—$125. Archives Foreign His Excellency Jose Maria Aznar, President of the Government of Spain Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government. Start Printed Page 47970 First Lady Necklace: ornate silver with silver charms, oval-shaped coral pieces and silver bow as centerpiece. Earrings (2.5″): silver with small charms attached. Bracklet: silver with small red stone in center. Large silver ring. Pins: miniature sabershaped pins (one gold, one silver, each 2″ x 5″). Recd—December 3, 2001. Est. Value—$1500. Archives Foreign His Excellency Ali Abdullah Saleh, President of the Public of Yemen Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government. First Lady Purple fabric (39″ x 174″ “floating weft brocade” in raw silk. Recd—Decenber 14, 2001. Est. Value—$1200. Archives Foreign His Excellency Thaksin Shinawatra, Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Thailand Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government. First Lady Necklace: gold with bi-color amethyst. Recd—December 18, 2001. Est. Value—$200. Archives Foreign Mrs. Virginia Gillum de Quiroga, First Lady of the Republic of Bolivia Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government. Hand-woven cloth (35″ x 43″): brown with geometric designs in white, yellow and pink. Recd—December 18, 2001. Est. Value—$375. Archives Foreign Hand-woven Charazani belt (3″ x 41″): brown with animal designs and topo clasp (9″) of ornate metal. Recd—December 18, 2001. Est. Value—$135. Archives Foreign First Lady Bracelet: gold bracelet decorated with two horse heads, diamonds and turquoise; held in a green leather presentation box. Recd—December 21, 2001. Est. Value—$2664. Archives Foreign His Excellency Nursultan Nazarbayev, President of the Republic of Kazakhstan Non-acceptance would cause embrassment to donor and U.S. Government. First Family Chalices (2): coral marble with attached gold handles (7″ x 43/4″ x 4″). Recd—March 29, 2001. Est. Value—$400. Archives Foreign His Majesty Juan Carlos I, King of Spain Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government. Frame (15″ x 12″): silver with signed photograph of the King and Queen of Spain; enclosed in a leather box. Recd—March 29, 2001. Est. Value—$225. Archives Foreign First Family Bag: canvas tote printed with a crest and “Lansstyrelsen Vastra Gotaland www.o.1st.se.” Recd—June 14, 2001. Est. Value—$15. Archives Foreign The Honorable and Mrs. Gote Bernhardsson, Governor of Goteborg Non-acceptance would case embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government. Fabric: 64″ x 100″ beige and tan fabric. Recd—June 14, 2001. Est. Value—$300. Archives Foreign Start Printed Page 47971 Hardcover book: “Design from Western Sweden,” by Flke Edwwards, Gunilla Grahn-Hinnfors, Torsten Hild, Ingrid Sommer, Anders Westgardh. Recd—June 14, 2001. Est. Value—$30. Archives Foreign Hardcover book: “Goteborg och dess historia,” by Gunnar Bohlin. Recd—June 14, 2001. Est. Value—$25. Archives Foreign Hardcover book: “Cuisine from Sweden's West at its Best,” published by Nordbok International AB. Recd—June 14, 2001. Est. Value—$30. Archives Foreign First Family Porcelain: “Noble Lady at Leisure” ceramic sculpture (13″) of a woman dressed in a traditional Chinese robe glazed with bright blue and orange colors. Black wood stand included (11″x 9″ x 11/2″). Recd—July 16, 2001. Est. Value—$1450. Archives Foreign The Honorable Tung Chee Hwa, Chief Executive of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Office of the Chief Executive Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government. First Family Frame (81/2″ x 12″): silver, engraved with the Royal crest; displaying a matted and signed photograph of the Queen. Recd—July 19, 2001. Est. Value—$350. Archives Foreign Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government. First Family Bags (2): Gilli mustard-colored ostrich leather travel bag, and black and white leather envelope-style handbag. Recd—July 20, 2001. Est. Value—$3300. Archives Foreign His Excellency, Silvio Berlusconi, President of the Council of Ministers of the Italian Republic Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government. First Family Pitcher 11″ cut glass Gorham pitcher with cylindrical body and sterling silver rim decorated with leaves and engraved with “RCW” monogram. Recd—July 27, 2001. Est. Value—$550. Archives Foreign His Excellency Silvio Berlusconi, President of the Council of Ministers of the Italian Republic Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government. First Family Fragment of Imperial Porphyry (purple stone) in burgundy leather box. Recd—July 30, 2001. Est. Value—$125. Archives Foreign His Excellency Carlo Azeglio Ciampi, President of the Italian Republic Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government. Scarf: 33″ silk scarf based on tapestry that hangs in President Ciampi's office. Recd—July 30, 2001. Est. Value—$80. Archives Foreign First Family Medals (3): the Pontiff on one side, Jesus on reverse (gold, silver and bronze); held in white leather case with crest of the Vatican. Recd—July 30, 2001. Est. Value—$1875. Archives Foreign His Holiness John Paul II. Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government. Start Printed Page 47972 First Family Pitchers: pair of antique crystal pitchers with silver detail. Recd—October 16, 2001. Est. Value—$1500. Archives Foreign His Excellency Silvio Berlusconi, President of the Council of Ministers of the Italian Republic Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government. First Family Silver tray with engraved flowers around edges (9.5″ x 12.5″). Recd—December 31, 2001. Est. Value—$350. Archives Foreign His Excellency Lalit Mansingh, Ambassador of India Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government. First Daughter Barbara Bush Necklace: seven strands of coral beads clasped at two points with silver balls and large silver piece in center with five charms attached (13″ x 13″ x 13″); and miniature saber-shaped pin (3.5″ x 3.5″). Recd—December 3, 2001. Est. Value—$750. Archives Foreign His Excellency Ali Abdullah Saleh, President of the Republic of Yemen Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government. First Daughter Jenna Bush Necklace: seven strands of coral beads clasped at two points with silver balls and large silver piece in center with five charms attached (13″ x 13″ x 3″); and miniature saber-shaped pin (3.5″ x 3.5″). Recd—December 3, 2001. Est. Value—$750. Archives Foreign His Excellency Ali Abdullah Saleh, President of the Republic of Yemen Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government. Bradtke, Robert A. Executive Secretary, NSC Vase: pale green glazed vase with one large white peony and one pink peony (approximately 10″ x 30″). Recd—July 19, 2001. Est. Value—$400. Archives, Staff Gift His Excellency Junichiro Koizumi, Prime Minister of Japan Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government. Card, Andrew H., Jr., Assistant to the President and Chief of Staff Vase: large pottery vase (11″ x 34″) with a flock of white cranes flying on a background of gold colored paint with mountains in the background in gray over a clay colored surface. Recd—April 16, 2001. Est. Value—$650. Archives, Staff Gift His Excellency Shunji Yanai, Ambassador of Japan Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government. Card, Andrew H., Jr., Assistant to the President and Chief of Staff Decorative Plate: “Fukagawa Porcelain” (approximately 10″ diameter) with two cranes and blue and gold trim. Black lacquer display stand included. Recd—July 27, 2001. Est. Value—$350. Archives, Staff Gift His Excellency Junichiro Koizumi, Prime Minister of Japan Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government. Card, Andrew H., Jr., Assistant to the President and Chief of Staff Candle holder: “Frazer and Haws of London” sterling silver candle holder on a wooden base (approximately 11″ x 31/2″), presented in a red velvet box embossed with the seal of the Prime Minister of India. Recd—November 27, 2001. Est. Value—$500. Archives, Staff Gift His Excellency Atal Bihari Vajpayee, Prime Minister of the Republic of India Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government. Edson, Gary R. Deputy Assistant to the President for International Economic Affairs & Deputy National Security Advisor Vase: 15″ x 4″ dark blue with large white peonies and touch of gold. Recd—July 20, 2001. Est. Value—$750. Archives, Staff Gift His Excellency Junichiro Koizumi, Prime Minister of Japan Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government. Start Printed Page 47973 Fenton, Cathy, Special Assistant to the President & White House Social Secretary Picture frame: 5″ x 6″ Mikimoto frame for a 4″ x 31/2″ photo, decorated on each corner with a small pearl and gold colored decorative painting. Recd—May 31, 2001. Est. Value—$350. Return to sender Mrs. Toshiko Yanai, Embassy of Japan Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government. Frazer, Jendayi, Special Assistant to the President & Senior Director, NSC African Affairs Seat cushion covers: three dark green leather seat cushion covers approximately 29″ in diameter with gold designs. Recd—June 27, 2001. Est. Value—$600. Archives, Staff Gift The Honorable Ahmed Mohammed Makarfi, Governor of Kaduna, Federal Republic of Nigeria Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government. Gonzales, Alberto R., Counsel to the President Vase: 15″ x 4″ dark blue with peonies and touch of gold. Recd—July 20, 2001. Est. Value—$750. Archives, Staff Gift His Excellency Shunji Yanai, Ambassador of Japan Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government. Hadley, Stephen, Assistant to the President & Deputy National Security Advisor Vase: pale green glazed vase with one white and one pink peony (approximately 10″ x 30″). Recd—May 4, 2001. Est. Value—$400. Archives, Staff Gift His Excellency Yoshiro Mori, Prime Minister of Japan Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government. Hadley, Stephen, Assistant to the President & Deputy National Security Advisor Silver box: 71/2″ x 5″ silver box with green velvet bottom and interior. Recd—September 6, 2001. Est. Value—$500. Archives, Staff Gift Lieutenant General Mahmud Ahmed, Director General, Inter-Services Intelligence Directorate Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government. Lindsey, Larry, Assistant to the President for Economic Policy & Director, National Economic Council Vase, large potter vase (11″ x 34″) with a flock of white cranes flying over a gold colored painted background with mountains in the background painted in gray over a clay colored surface. Recd—April 26, 2001. Est. Value—$650. Archives, Staff Gift His Excellency Shunji Yanai, Ambassador of Japan Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government. Lindsey, Larry, Assistant to the President for Economic Policy & Director, National Economic Council Decorative plate: “Fukagawa Porcelain” decorative plate (approximately 10″ diameter) with two cranes and blue and gold trim. Black lacquer display stand included Recd—July 16, 2001. Est. Value—$350. Archives, Staff Gift His Execellency Junichiro Koizumi, Prime Minister of Japan Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government. Patterson, Torkel, Special Assistant to the President & Senior Director, NSC Asian Affairs Scarf: black “Chateau Robert” pashmina with silk. Recd—February 13, 2001. Est. Value—$280. Government Property Mr. Ray Yang, Director, Western Region NSB, Taipei Economic & Culture Representative Office (TECRO) Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government. Patterson, Torkel, Special Assistant to the President & Senior Director, NSC Asian Affairs Vase: pale green glazed vase with one white and one pink peony in a ginger jar shape, approximately 10″ x 30″. Recd—March 19, 2001. Est. Value—$400. Archives, Staff Gift His Excellency Yoshiro Mori, Prime Minister of Japan Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government. Patterson, Torkel, Special Assistant to the President & Senior Director, NSC Asian Affairs Decorative plate (10″ diameter): “Fukagawa Porcelain” decorative plate in blue with white cranes and gold edging. Black lacquer display stand included. Recd—August 20, 2001. Est. Value—$350. Archives, Staff Gift His Excellency Junichiro Koizumi, Prime Minister of Japan Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government. Start Printed Page 47974 Patterson, Torkel, Special Assistant to the President & Senior Director, NSC Asian Affairs Artwork: Suzzani silk needlework on silk textile base; picture 241/2″ x 32″) depicts a classical wooden bridge over a pond; held in a gold colored wooden frame. Recd—November 30, 2001. Est. Value—$600. Archives, Staff Gift His Excellency Tam Chien Nguyen, Ambassador of Vietnam Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government. Rice, Condoleezza, Assistant to the President for National Security Affairs Briefcase: burgundy leather. Recd—February 6, 2001 Est. Value—$300. Government Property His Excellency Adalberto Rodriguez Giavarini, Minister of Foreign Relations, International Trade and Wordship of the Argentine Republic Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government. Rice, Condoleezza, Assistant to the President for National Security Affairs Silver box: small, ornately designed silver trinket box with lid. Recd—May 1, 2001. Est. Value—$350. Archives, Staff Gift His Excellency Ilir Meta, Prime Minister of the Republic of Albania Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government. Rice, Condoleezza, Assistant to the President for National Security Affairs Framed 24″ x 28″ acrylic painting of mountains with green pine trees, signed by “Leon.” Recd—May 4, 2001. Est. Value—$375. Archives, Staff Gift His Excellency Yerlan Idrisov, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government. Rice, Condoleezza, Assistant to the President for National Security Affairs Vase: large pottery vase (11″ x 34″) with a flock of white cranes flying over a gold colored background with grey mountains in the background over a clay colored surface. Recd—May 4, 2001. Est. Value—$650. Archives, Staff Gift His Excellency Yoshiro Mori, Prime Minister of Japan Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government. Rice, Condoleezza, Assistant to the President for National Security Affairs Compote: small ornate silver compote (“ilias LaLaoUNIS” brand name). Recd—May 21, 2001. Est. Value—$300. Archives, Staff Gift His Excellency George Papandreou, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Hellenic Republic Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government. Rice, Condoleezza, Assistant to the President for National Security Affairs Silver incense burner with long, curved handle; presented in a large red leather case with satin lining. Recd—June 21, 2001. Est. Value—$450. Archives, Staff Gift His Excellency Yusuf bin Alawi bin Abdullah, Minister Responsible for Foreign Affairs of the Sultanate of Oman Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government. Rice, Condoleezza, Assistant to the President for National Security Affairs Silver container (41/2 x 18″): decorative silver beads and bands covering surface with an occasional coral bead. Recd—July 12, 2001. Est. Value—$750. Archives, Staff Gift His Excellency Abdelaziz Bouteflika, President of the People's Democratic Republic of Algeria Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government. Rice, Condoleezza, Assistant to the President for National Security Affairs Porcelain vase (13″): navy blue and gold, with blue raised applied flowers. Recd—July 25, 2001. Est. Value—$350. Archives, Staff Gift Mr. Vladimir B. Rushaylo, Secretary of Russian Security Council Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government. Rice, Condoleezza, Assistant to the President for National Security Affairs Decorative plate: “Fukagawa Porcelain” decorative plate (approximately 10″ diameter) with two cranes and blue and gold trim. Black lacquer display stand included. Recd—July 27, 2001. Est. Value—$350. Archives, Staff Gift His Excellency Junichiro Koizumi. Prime Minister of Japan Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government. Start Printed Page 47975 Rice, Condoleezza, Assistant to the President for National Security Affairs Vessel: sterling silver vessel “PYXIS” Design inspired by a Minoan compass (1400 B.C.). Made by ilias LALAoUNIS. Recd—October 5, 2001. Est. Value—$350. Archives, Staff Gift His Excellency George Papandreou, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Hellenic Republic Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government. Rice, Condoleezza, Assistant to the President for National Security Affairs Gold coins: four 22k gold coins in a black leather case. Recd—November 7, 2001. Est. Value—$800. Archives, Staff Gift His Excellency Shaykh Sabah al-Ahmad al-Jabir Al Sabah, First Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of the State of Kuwait Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government. Rove, Karl, Senior Advisor to the President Vase: pale green glazed vase with one white and one pink peony in a ginger jar shape (approximately 10″ x 30″). Recd—April 30, 2001, Est. Value—$400. Archives, Staff Gift His Excellency Yoshiro Mori, Prime Minister of Japan Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government. Spellings, Margaret, Assistant to the President for Domestic Policy Vase: 15″ x 4″ dark blue vase with peonies and a touch of gold. Recd—July 20, 2001. Est. Value—$750. Archives, Staff Gift His Excellency Shunji Yanai, Ambassador of Japan Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government. Tighe, Mary, Director, NSC Asian Affairs Vase: white glazed vase with blue mountains, approximately 10″ x 24″, Recd—March 19, 2001. Est. Value—$400. Archives, Staff Gift His Excellency Yoshiro Mori, Prime Minister of Japan Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government. Walters, Logan M., Presidential Aide Ties (2): one “Battistoni” dark blue silk with small ships, and one E. Marinella silk tie from Naples with dark blue and gold dots and small logo. Recd—August 6, 2001. Est. Value—$260. Government Property Genoa G8 Summit 2001 Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government. Hardcover books: “The Museums of Genoa Welcome the G8”; “Liguria The World in One Region”; “A Window Over the Mediterranean Sea”. Recd—August 6, 2001. Est. Value—Not Applicable. Government Property. Paperback books (4): “Omaggio al G8 La Maniera Italiana”; The G7/G8 from Rambouillet to Genoa”; “Liguria terra di poesia”; “The Delegate's Handbook”. Recd—August 6, 2001. Est. Value—Not Applicable. Government Property CD and DVD: promotional CD and DVD of “Genova”. Recd—August 6, 2001. Est. Value—Not applicable. Government Property Travel case: nylon navy blue travel case with zippered compartments and stitched “G8 2001” with Genoa logo, Recd—August 6, 2001. Ext. Value—$50. Government Property Start Printed Page 47976 Miscellaneous items given in gift pack: seven postcards; magazine; 3/4″ dark blue enamel pin with white flag and red cross; one pack of “G8 2001” stationery and blue ballpoint pen; and one pack of travel brochures. Recd—August 6, 2001. Ext. Value—Not Applicable. Government Property Start Printed Page 47980ENTITY: Office of the Vice President
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Name and title of person accepting the gift on behalf of the U.S. Government Gift, date of acceptance on behalf of the U.S. Government, estimated value, and current disposition or location Identity of foreign donor and government Circumstances justifying acceptance 148/QC, Vice President Octagonal porcelain dish by Villa Allegre, reproduction of Chinese porcelain, depicting two birds in a landscape with trees. Recd—February 28, 2001. Est. Value—$275. Archives Foreign His Excellency Jamie Gama, Minister of State and Foreign Affairs of Portugal Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government. 155/QC, Vice President Four Floral “Get-Well” Bouquets that included roses, French tulips, lilacs, and orchids in crystal vases. Recd—March 10, 2001. Est. Value—$1950. Handled pursuant to Secret Service policy His Majesty King Fahd Bin Abdulaziz; His Highness Prince Abdullah Bin Abdulaziz; Prince Sultan Bin Abdulaziz; Prince Bandar Bin Sultan Bin Abdulaziz, Royal Kingdom of Saudi Arabia Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government. 281/QC, Vice President Small ancient glass vessel from Hebrew archaeological site (50 B.C.) mounted on ornamental silver tripod. Encased in lucite, with inscription to the Vice President. 4″x5″. Recd—March 19, 2001. Est. Value—$290. Archives Foreign His Excellency Ariel Sharon, Prime Minister of Israel Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government. 113037/BOYER_C, Vice President Large round Kutani earthenware vase, painted with flying cranes and gold foil decoration. Recd—April 4, 2001. Est. Value—$600. Archives Foreign His Excellency Yoshiro Mori, Former Prime Minister of Japan Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government. 111297/BOYER_C, Vice President Odalisque Dead Sea Products: assorted toiletries for men and women, including shampoo, soap, and bath salts. Recd—April 16, 2001. Est. Value—$302. Handled pursuant to Secret Service policy His Majesty Abdullah II bin al Hussein, of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government. 113382/BOYER_C, Vice President Desk set featuring a lump of gold ore from the Mahd Ad-Dahb gold mine and a Baccarat crystal decanter containing Arabian extra-light crude oil; measures 8″x5″x10″ on a black acrylic base. Recd—May 1, 2001. Est. Value—$1000. Archives Foreign His Excellency Ali I. Al-Naimi, Minister of Petroleum and Mineral Resources of the Royal Kingdom of Saudi Arabia Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government. Start Printed Page 47977 113381/BOYER_C, Vice President Burled wood Boisseliers du Rif humidor, with inlaid wood framing a painting of the Mediterranean, measures 12″x9″. Recd—May 1, 2001. Est. Value—$350. Archives Foreign His Excellency Rafiq al-Hariri, Prime Minister of the Republic of Lebanon Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government. 107541/BOYER_C, Vice President 750 gram copper modelia with silk screen of “King David” and “Entry in Jerusalem” by Marc Chagall. Recd—May 2, 2001. Est. Value—$291. Archives Foreign His Excellency Moshe Katsav, President of Israel Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government. 107539/BOYER_C, Vice President Sterling silver filigree box, measures 41/4″x61/2″ with small jaspar stone on lid. Recd—May 2, 2001. Est. Value—$400. Archives Foreign His Excellency Ilir Meta, Prime Minister of Albania Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government. 111331/BOYER_C, Vice President Engraved silver octagonal box, lined in blue velvet. Measures 7″ in width. Recd—May 2, 2001. Est. Value—$1400. Archives Foreign His Excellency Mohamed Hosny Mubarak, President of the Arab Republic of Egypt Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government. 107467/BOYER_C, Vice President Sterling silver vessel, design inspired from the Minoan Period (1480 BC). Recd—May 22, 2001. Est. Value—$300. Archives Foreign His Excellency George A. Papandreou, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Hellenic Republic Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government. 113034/BOYER_C, Vice President Charles Silver Clock mounted with two large Baccarat crystal horse heads on brass base with simulated lapis decorations. Recd—June 1, 2001. Est. Value—$2500. Archives Foreign His Excellency Ali I. Al-Naimi, Minister of Petroleum and Mineral Resources, Royal Kingdom of Saudi Arabia Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government. 108033/BOYER_C, Vice President Sterling Silver 9″ round tray and 10″ tall incense container with cut work and reposé hinged ball on top. Recd—June 18, 2001. Est. Value—$750. Archives Foreign His Excellency Yusef Bin Alawi, Foreign Minister of Oman Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government. 108034/BOYER_C, Vice President Large black lacquer box, with mother of pearl inlays in seascape design. Recd—June 22, 2001. Est. Value—$350. Archives Foreign His Excellency Kim Dong Shin, ROK Defense Minister Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government. Black baseball bat signed by Juan Gonzalez of the Texas Rangers. Recd—June 22, 2001. Est. Value—$55. Archives Foreign 107515/BOYER_C, Vice President Flowers. Recd—July 10, 2001. Est. Value—$500. Handled pursuant to Secret Service policy His Majesty, King Fahd Bin Abdulaziz, Royal Kingdom of Saudi Arabia Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government. 107520/BOYER_C, Vice President Flowers. Recd—July 10, 2001. Est. Value—$400. Handled pursuant to Secret Service policy His Highness Crown Prince Abdullah Bin Abdulaziz, Royal Kingdom of Saudi Arabia Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government. 112902/BOYER_C, Vice President Poljot chronograph watch, 23 jewels, stopwatch and calendar features with crest of President Putin. In leather case with crest. Recd—July 20, 2001. Est. Value—$290. Archives Foreign His Excellency Vladimir Putin, President of the Russian Federation Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government. Start Printed Page 47978 109314/BOYER_C, Vice President Fresh dates, 8.8 lbs ($44); Algerian wine, 12 bottles ($160); Camel saddle with bridle, red and gold saddle blanket, whip, lead, and wooden saddle stand ($1400). Consumables were handled pursuant to Secret Service policy. Recd—August 2, 2001. Est. Value—$1604. Archives Foreign His Excellency Abdelaziz Bouteflika, President of Algeria Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government. 110239/BOYER_C, Vice President Silver repouse bowl with Indonesian crest, measures 10.5″ in diameter. Recd—September 17, 2001. Est. Value—$200. Archives Foreign Her Excellency Megawati Soukarnopoutri, President of the Republic of Indonesia Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government. 113035/BOYER_C, Vice President Desktop decoration: large Sterling Silver sailboat, with gold vermeil sails. Measures 18″ x 18″ x 7″. Recd—October 1, 2001. Est. Value—$2500. Archives Foreign His Highness Hamad Bin Khalifa Al-Thani, Amir of the State of Qatar Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government. 112125/BOYER_C, Vice President Ornate silver carafe, measures 12.5″ high by 11″ wide, plate on brass. Recd—October 15, 2001. Est. Value—$300. Archives Foreign Sheikh Salman Bin Hamad Al-Khalifa, Crown Prince and Commander in Chief of Bahrain Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government. 112122/BOYER_C, Vice President Gold vermeil sailboat on black base, measures 13.5″ tall by 13.5″ wide. Recd—November 5, 2001. Est. Value—$1500. Archives Foreign Sabah Al-Ahmad Al-Jabir, First Deputy Prime Minister of Foreign Affairs of Kuwait Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government. 113300/MURRAY_M, Vice President Silver sword with silver filigree handle inset with stones, and a silver filigree sheath, 24″ in length. Recd—November 27, 2001. Est. Value—$1000. Archives Foreign His Excellency Ali Abdullah Saleh, President of the Republic of Yemen Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government. Four cotton shawls or milfeh. Various colors with metallic thread and synthetic fibers. Size approximately 3″ x 6″. Recd—November 27, 2001. Est. Value—$400. Archives Foreign 112945/BOYER_C, Vice President Frazer and Haws 6″ tall artwork: silver god, Ganesh, atop a faceted crystal ball, balanced on a silver rat. Marble base. Recd—December 3, 2001. Est. Value—$500. Archives Foreign His Excellency Atal Bihari Vajpayee, Prime Minister of the Republic of India Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government. 113638/BOYER_C, Vice President A 600 Baht and a 30 Baht coin celebrating the Golden Jubilee of King Rama IX's Reign and the 60th Birthday of Queen Sirikit. Recd—December 14, 2001. Est. Value—$20. Archives Foreign His Excellency and Mrs. Thaksin Shinawatra, Prime Minister of Thailand Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government. 113639/BOYER_C, Vice President Sterling silver salver, 8″ in diameter, from Spink & Son, London. Recd—December 21, 2001. Est. Value—$2166. Archives Foreign His Excellency Nursultan Nazarbayev, President of the Republic of Kazakhstan Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government. 113037/BOYER_C, Mrs. Cheney Black and gold lacquer five-drawer jewelry box. Recd—April 4, 2001. Est. Value—$150. Archives Foreign His Excellency Yoshiro Mori, Former Prime Minister of Japan Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government. Start Printed Page 47979 111314/BOYER_C, Mrs. Cheney Gold pin (18 carat) showing ancient Egyptian in boat; gift to Mrs. Cheney from Suzanne Mubarak. Recd—May 2, 2001, Est. Value—$450. Archives Foreign His Excellency Mohamed Hosny Mubarak, President of the Arab Republic of Egypt Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government. 110239/BOYER_C, Mrs. Cheney Small pierced Sterling Silver evening purse, measures 5″ x 2.5,4″ with hinged lid and 44″ silver chain. Recd—September 17, 2001. Est. Value—$350. Archives Foreign His Excellency Megawati Soukarnopoutri, President, Republic of Indonesia Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government. 113300/MURRAY _M, Mrs. Cheney Silver quill work necklace with semi-precious stones, 23″ long, bow motif 6″ joined to six hanging silver quill motifs and stones on each side; earrings 3″ long; ring 11/2″ in diameter; bracelet, bow in center with red stone and quilled scrolls on each side, 11/4″ and 61/2″ in diameter. Recd—November 27, 2001. Est. Value—$750. Archives Foreign His Excellency Ali Abdulla Saleh, President of the Republic of Yemen Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government. 113638/BOYER_C, Mrs. Cheney Six yards purple Thai silk, with metallic thread, measures 198″ by 40″. Recd—December 14, 2001. Est. Value—$500 His Excellency and Mrs. Thaksin Shinawatra, Prime Minister of Thailand Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government. 112944/BOYER_C, Mrs. Cheney Hand-embroiderred orange Pashmina shawl, measures 36″ by 80″. Recd—December 3, 2001. Est. Value—$410. Archives Foreign His Excellency Atal Bihari Vajpayee, Prime Minister of the Republic of India Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government. 113036/BOYER_C, Vice President and Mrs. Cheney Large antique reproduction blue and white plum jar, modeled after 15th century jar from the Ho-Am Art Museum in Seoul, Korea. Recd—June 1, 2001. Est. Value—$350. Archives Foreign His Excellency Kim Dae-jung, President of the Republic of Korea Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government. 109314/BOYER_C, Vice President Staff Red and black native wool rug approximately 6′6″ by 3′8″ presented to Lewis Libby. Recd—August 2, 2001. Est. Value—$600. Archives Foreign His Excellency Abdelaziz Bouteflika, President of Algeria Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government. Hand-painted tile work scene of Algerian seaport presented to Chris Bolan. Framed, Highly decorative. Measures 18″ x 24″. Framed in simulated wood, one inch frame. Recd—August 2, 2001. Est. Value—$500. Archives Foreign. AGENCY: Department of State
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Name and title of person accepting gift on behalf of the U.S. Government Gift, date of acceptance on behalf of the U.S. Government, estimated value, and current disposition or location Identity of foreign donor and government Circumstances justifying acceptance Colin Powell, Secretary of State Diorama, 22″x14″, mother of pearl and abalone shell depicting “The Last Supper” and “The Nativity” in Bethlehem, also with numerals for the year 2000, Palestine, late 20th century, fitted red velvet case. Rec'd—January 25, 2001. Est. Value—$1,000.00. Pending transfer to GSA His Excellency Yasser Arafat, Chairman, Palestine Liberation Organization Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government. Colin Powell, Secretary of State Icon, 14″x121/8″, polychrome wood with gold ground, Christ and Saints, Serbia, 18th/19th century. Rec'd—February 2, 2001. Est. Value—$1,000.00. Pending transfer to GSA His Excellency Zoran Djindjic, Prime Minister, Republic of Serbia Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government. Colin Powell, Secretary of State Vase, 7″ H, porcelain of globular form with tiny mouth and, incised celadon glaze, “diatreta” filigree outside the solid body composed of florets, Korea, late 20th century, wood box. Rec'd—February 7, 2001. Est. Value—$500.00. Pending transfer to GSA His Excellency Lee Joung-binn, Minister of Foreign Affairs and Trade, Republic of Korea Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government. Colin Powell, Secretary of State Coffee pot, 121/2″ H, sterling silver with gilt interior, mounted with the Kuwaiti coat of arms, leather and woven metal strip handle, late 20th century—45 ozsT, together with six Limoges porcelain cups, red leather fitted case. Rec'd—February 23, 2001. Est. Value—$1,000.00. Pending transfer to GSA His Highness Shaykh Jabir al-Ahmad Al Sabah Amir, State of Kuwait Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government. Colin Powell, Secretary of State Medal, commemorative, 38.61 mm, proof 22 karat yellow gold, 40th Anniversary of the National Day of the State of Kuwait, 2001, plastic case, 47.54 g and Medal, commemorative, 55 mm, proof sterling silver, 72.5 g. Rec'd—February 23, 2001. Est. Value—$475.00. Pending transfer to GSA His Excellency Shaykh al-Ahmad al-Jabir Al Sabah, First Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Forei, State of Kuwait Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government. Colin Powell, Secretary of State Robes (bishts) brown cotton and black cotton gauze fabric, each with gold embroidery, Kuwait, late 20th century. Rec'd—February 23, 2001. Est. Value—$350.00. Pending transfer to GSA His Excellency Shaykh Sabah al-Ahmad al-Jabir Al Sabah, First Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Forei, State of Kuwait Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government. Colin Powell, Secretary of State Robes (bishts) brown cotton and black cotton gauze fabric, each with gold embroidery, Kuwait, late 20th century. Rec'd—February 23, 2001. Est. Value—$350.00. Pending transfer to GSA His Excellency Shaykh Sabah al-Ahmad al-Jabir Al Sabah, First Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Forei, State of Kuwait Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government. Start Printed Page 47981 Colin Powell, Secretary of State Arrows, 231/4″x34″, bamboo shafts with four black stone and one wood head, feather ends, mounted against a sumi on paper drawing of a deer hunt, Korea, 20th century, matted and framed. Rec'd—March 7, 2001. Est. Value—$350.00. Pending transfer to GSA His Excellency Kim Dae-jung, President, Republic of Korea Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government. Mrs. Alma Powell, Spouse, Secretary of State Fabric, 30″x240″, silk brocade with oriental motif, China, late 20th century. Rec'd—March 21, 2001. Est. Value—$300.00. Pending transfer to GSA Madame Zhou Hangiong, Spouse, People's Republic of China. Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government. Colin Powell, Secretary of State Scribe's pen box and inkwell, 103/4″L, 900 silver with chased decoration, Turkish 20th century copy of the 17th century Ottoman original, fitted box, 160zsT. Rec'd—March 30, 2001. Est. Value—$500.00. Pending transfer to GSA His Excellency Ismail Cem, Minister of Foreign Affairs Republic of Turkey Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government. Colin Powell, Secretary of State Cigarette box, 71/2″L, sterling silver, lid engraved with the Royal Jordanian coat of arms and the facsimile signature of King Abdullah, by Kuhn, Germany, #27 late 20th century, fitted case, gross weight 20ozsT. Rec'd—April 4, 2001. Est. Value—$500.00. Pending transfer to GSA Their Majesties King Abdullah II bin al Hussein and Queen Rania King and Queen Hashemite Kingdom of Jordon Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government. Colin Powell, Secretary of State Vase, 101/2″ H, Kutani ceramic with parcel gold ground and white cranes, Japan, late 20th century, wood box. Rec'd—April 4, 2001. Est. Value—$750.00. Pending transfer to GSA His Excellency Yoshiro Mori, Prime Minister, Japan Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government. Colin Powell, Secretary of State Bowls, 73/4″ diameter, pierced, chased and repoussed sterling silver, India, late 20th century, 8ozsT, fitted box. Rec'd—April 6, 2001. Est. Value—$300.00. Pending transfer to GSA His Excellency Jaswant Singh, Minister of External Affairs, Republic of India Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government. Colin Powell, Secretary of State Drum, 441/2″ Hx131/2″ diameter, stretched skin on carved wood depicting many figures engaged in a celebration, other celebrating figures to column, portrait heads, Africa, 3rd quarter to late 20th century. Rec'd—April 17, 2001. Est. Value—$450.00. Pendings transfer to GSA Chief Mila Assoure, Member of the Central Committee on the RDCP Republic of Cameroun Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government. Colin Powell, Secretary of State Painting, oil on canvas board, 151/2″x151/2″, village scene, by H. Jouni, late 20th century, matted and framed. Rec'd—April 25, 2001. Est. Value—$400.00. Pending transfer to GSA His Excellency Rafiq al-Hariri, Prime Minister, Republic of Lebanon Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government. Colin Powell, Secretary of State Icon, 12″ x 81/2″, polychrome and gold ground on wood panel depicting St. George and the Dragon, Bulgaria, dated 2001. Rec'd—April 25, 2001. Est. Value—$300.00. Pending transfer to GSA His Excellency Ivan Kostov, Prime Minister, Republic of Bulgaria Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government. Start Printed Page 47982 Colin Powell, Secretary of State Plaque, 123/4″x101/4″, 800 silver easel frame inset with turquoise color panel mounted with silver map of Bahrain and islands studded with seed pearls and set with 96 round diamonds TW 3.75 carats, late 20th century. Rec'd—May 7, 2001. Est. Value—$4,000.00. Pending transfer to GSA His Highness Shaykh Hamad bin Essa Al Khalifa Amir, State of Bahrain Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government. Colin Powell, Secretary of State Sculpture—Tribal, carved wood, seated male and female figures. Rec'd—May 23, 2001. Est. Value—$750.00. Pending transfer to GSA His Excellency Mobido Sidibe, Minister of Foreign Affairs and Malians Abroad, Republic of Mali Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government. Colin Powell, Secretary of State Painting, oil on canvas, 30″x371/2″, Thompson's Gazelle, by (Francis?) Taga, Africa, 2000, wood frame. Rec'd—May 27, 2001. Est. Value—$750.00. Pending transfer to GSA His Excellency Yoweri Kaguta Museveni, President Republic of Uganda Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government. Colin Powell, Secretary of State Plaque, 71/2″ diameter, copper with relief “King David”, centered with a polychrome enamel picture of King David, #881/2450, after Marc Chagall, 20th/21st century, framed and boxed. Rec'd—May 31, 2001. Est. Value—$400.00. Pending transfer to GSA His Excellency Moshe Katsav, President, Israel Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government. Colin Powell, Secretary of State Diorama, 22″x14″, abalone shell and mother of pearl depicting “The Nativity” in Bethlehem, Palestine, late 20th century, fitted red velvet case. Rec'd—June 28, 2001. Est. Value—$750.00. Pending transfer to GSA His Excellency Yasser Arafat, Chairman, Palestine Liberation Organization Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government. Colin Powell, Secretary of State Sword, 29″L with scabbard, sliver filigree set with 16 coral cabochons, Algerian, 20th/21st century, 44ozsT including blade. Rec'd—July 12, 2001. Est. Value—$2,000.00. Pending transfer to GSA His Excellency Abdelaziz Boutefilka, President, Republic of Algeria Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government. Colin Powell, Secretary of State Bowl, footed, 101/2″x81/2″ oval, Chinese Export porcelain with polychrome enamel figures, flowers and colophons to exterior, China, mid to 3rd quarter 19th century, boxed. Rec'd—July 25, 2001. Est. Value—$350.00. Pending transfer to GSA Mr. Tung Chee-Hwa, Executive, Government of Hong Kong Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government. Colin Powell, Secretary of State Five volumes: “The Complete Sagas of Icelanders”, published by Leifur Eirksson, late 20th century, boxed. Rec'd—August 8, 2001. Est. Value—$390.00. Pending transfer to GSA His Excellency Halldor Asgrimsson, Minister of Foreign Affairs, Republic of Iceland Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government. Start Printed Page 47983 Colin Powell, Secretary of State Beaker, 4″H, sterling silver, repousse with geometric, “Aztec” decoration, by Marmolejo-Izta, Mexico, 20th/21st century. 10ozsT. Rec'd—September 6, 2001. Est. Value—$350.00. Pending transfer to GSA His Excellency Vicente Fox, United Mexican States Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government. Colin Powell, Secretary of State Model of a temple, 71/4″ H, silver, Indonesia, 20th/21st century, 32ozsT, boxed. Rec'd—September 19, 2001. Est. Value—$550.00. Pending transfer to GSA His Excellency Soekamopoutri Megawati, President, Republic of Indonesia Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment of donor and U.S. Government. Colin Powell, Secretary of State Cup, handled, 3″ H, sterling silver, repoussed with ancient Greek scene, reproduction by IIias Lalaounis, Greece, 20th/21st century, boxed. Rec'd—October 3, 2001. Est. Value—$400.00. Pending transfer to GSA His Excellency George Papandreou, Minister of Foreign Affairs, Hellenic Republic (Greece) Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment of donor and U.S. Government. Colin Powell, Secretary of State Painting, oil on canvas, 27″ x 27″ Georgian Mythological scene, by Gia Bugadze, 20th/21st century, framed. Rec'd—October 5, 2001. Est. Value—$500.00. Pending transfer to GSA His Excellency Eduard Shevardnadze, President, State of Georgia Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment of donor and U.S. Government. Colin Powell, Secretary of State Sculpture, 121/4″x121/4″, sterling silver, made London 1995-6 by “GGM”, depicting a fort and centered with the coat of arms of Qatar, walnut base, fitted leather case, 150ozsT. Rec'd—October 5, 2001. Est. Value—$5,000.00. Pending transfer to GSA His Highness Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani Amir, State of Qatar Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment of donor and U.S. Government. Colin Powell, Secretary of State Plaque, 38″x24″, sheet copper with polychrome decoration centered with a repousse figure of a tribal dancer, by Mumba, 2001, framed. Rec'd—November 1, 2001. Est. Value—$850.00. Pending transfer to GSA His Excellency Joseph Kabila, President, Democratic Republic of the Congo Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment of donor and U.S. Government. Colin Powell, Secretary of State Diorama, 22″x14″, abalone shell and mother of pearl depicting “The Nativity” in Bethlehem, Palestine, late 20th century, fitted red velvet case. Rec'd—November 9, 2001. Est. Value—$750.00. Pending transfer to GSA His Excellency Yasser Arafat, Chairman, Palestine Liberation Organization Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment of donor and U.S. Government. Mrs. Alma Powell, Spouse, Secretary of State Necklace, bracelet, pair of earrings and ring, silver filigree with coral beads, Yemen, 20th/21st century, boxed. Rec'd—November 27, 2001. Est. Value—$450.00. Pending transfer to GSA His Excellency Ali Abdullah Saleh, President, Republic of Yemen Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment of donor and U.S. Government. Colin Powell, Secretary of State Dagger, bent, silver hilt and scabbard set with 6 carnelian cabochons, Yemen, 20th/21st century, boxed. Rec'd—November 27, 2001. Est. Value—$1,250.00. Pending transfer to GSA His Excellency Ali Abdullah Saleh, President, Republic of Yemen Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment of donor and U.S. Government. Start Printed Page 47984 Colin Powell, Secretary of State Gravy boat, 9 38″ L, hand wrought sterling silver, two side handles, by Ilias Lalaounis, Greece, late 20th century. Rec'd—December 1, 2001. Est. Value—$300.00. Pending transfer to GSA His Excellency George Papandreou, Minister of Foreign Affairs, Hellenic Republic (Greece) Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government. Colin Powell, Secretary of State Scribe's box, 103/4″ L, 900 silver decorated with bright cut engraving, Turkey, late 20th century. Rec'd—December 2, 2001. Est. Value—$400.00. Pending transfer to GSA His Excellency Ismail Cem, Minister of Foreign Affairs, Republic of Turkey Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government. Colin Powell, Secretary of State Bowl, 61/4″ diameter across two mountain goat head handles, silver, gilt lined, set with 8 cabochon carnelians and 6 cabochon chrysoprases, Kazakhstan reproduction of a “Saks” bowl, stitched leather presentation box. Rec'd—December 9, 2001. Est. Value—$300.00. Pending transfer to GSA His Excellency Nursultan Nazarbayev, President, Republic of Kazakhastan Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government. Colin Powell, Secretary of State Coverlet, 86″x105″, patchwork pieces of cloth, mid 20th century. Rec'd—December 15, 2001. Est. Value—$375.00. Pending transfer to GSA His Excellency Maleeha Lodhi, Ambassador to the United States, Islamic Republic of Pakistan Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government. Donal Burnham Ensenat, Chief of Protocol Dagger, 17″ H, silver filigree hilt and scabbard set with 15 orange coral cabochons, Algerian, late 20th century, wood box. Rec'd—July 12, 2001. Est. Value—$400.00. Retained for Official Use His Excellency Abdelaziz Boutefilka, President, Democratic Republic of Algeria Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government. Department of State Desktop implements, leather box, Asprey, London, late 20th century: 18K yellow gold clock with 55 round diamonds TW2 carats, 2 Mont Blanc silver gilt (vermeil) pens, a green lizard change purse, & pair 18K gold, diamond, emerald & mabe pearl earrings. Rec'd—Est. Value—$15,000.00. Pending transfer to GSA Unknown. Colin Powell, Secretary of State Orthodox egg, 63/4″ H, pierced sterling silver gilt (vermeil) with reddish orange enamel and set with imitation diamonds, Russian, late 20th century. Rec'd—December 9, 2001. Est. Value—$2,000.00. Pending transfer to GSA His Excellency Igor Ivanov, Minsiter of Foreign Affairs, Russian Federation Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government. Colin Powell, Secretary of State Carpet, 45″ x 63″, wool and silk on cotton, tan field with geometric caucasian design, multiple borders, Uzbekistan, 20th/21st century. Rec'd—November 5, 2001. Est. Value—$1,850.00. Retained for Official Use His Excellency DPM Tashkent, Republic of Uzbekistan Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government. Colin Powell, Secretary of State Carpet, 9′7″ x 6′5″, wool on cotton, red, green and yellow geometric design, Algeria, 20th/21st Century. Rec'd—July 12, 2001. Est. Value—$1,000.00. Pending transfer to GSA His Excellency Abdelaziz Bouteflika, President, Democratic Republic of Algeria Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government. Start Printed Page 47985 Colin Powell, Secretary of State Wine Rec'd—November 5, 2001. Est. Value—$54.00. Handled pursuant to Department of State procedures His Excellency Abdelazia Bouteflika, President, Democratic Republic of Algeria Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government. Colin L. Powell, Secretary of State Candleholder, 11″ H plus base, pierced sterling silver body, pricket base with wood bottom, by Frazer & Haws, India, 20th/21st century, 10ozsT plus base, boxed. Rec'd—November 9, 2001. Est. Value—$700.00, Pending transfer to GSA His Excellency Jaswant Singh, Minister of External Affairs, Republic of India Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government. Colin L. Powell, Secretary of State Coffee pot, 13″ H, silver, typical form, engraved ground, by Al Mannai, Bahrain, 20th/21st century, 44ozsT. Rec'd—November 30, 2001. Est. Value—$1,000.00. Pending transfer to GSA His Excellency Shaykh Mohammed bin Mubarak Al Khalifa, Minister of Foreign Affairs, State of Bahrain Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government. Johnny Young and Mrs. Johnny Young, U.S. Ambassador Bracelet, gold with miniature pearls. Rec'd—Est. Value—$500.00. Pending Transfer to GSA State of Bahrain Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government. Johnny Young, U.S. Ambassador Carpet, silk 41/2′x61/2′ oriental design. Rec'd—December 1, 2001. Est. Value—$5,000.00. Retained for Official Use—Embassy Manama State of Bahrain Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government. Ronald E. Neumann, U.S. Ambassador Watches, matching men's and women's stainless steel and alloy wrist watches, Pierre Perron of Paris, boxed Rec'd—September 30, 2001. Est. Value—$400.00. Pending transfer to GSA State of Bahrain Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government. George Tietjen, RSO Laptop Computer. Rec'd—. Est. Value—$2,000.00. Pending transfer to GSA Brig. General Issa, Syria Attempted on several occasions to refuse gift—all of which were unsuccessful. AGENCY: Department of the Treasury
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Name and title of person accepting gift on behalf of the U.S. Government Gift, date of acceptance on behalf of the U.S. Government, estimated value, and current disposition or location Identity of foreign donor and government Circumstances justifying acceptance Edwin M. Truman, Assistant Secretary for International Affairs Bills and monies of Ecuador in circulation. Rec'd—Nov. 2, 2000. Est. Value—$1,400. To be excessed to GSA Luis Yturralde, Finance Minister, Govt. of Eduador Non-acceptance would have caused embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government. Paul H. O'Neill, Secretary of Treasury Small silver dish. Rec'd—Mar. 15, 2001. Est. Value—$400. To be excessed to GSA Andres Pastrana, President, Govt. of Columbia Non-acceptance would have caused embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government. Paul H. O'Neill, Secretary of Treasury Australian blackwood box with gavel and hammer. Rec'd—Jul 6, 2001, Est. Value—$1,500. To be excessed to GSA Mr. Chino, President of Asian Development Bank Non-acceptance would have caused embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government. Paul H. O'Neill, Secretary of Treasury Handmade cold cast bronze sculpture. Rec'd—Jul 6, 2001. Est. Value—$380. To be excessed to GSA John Kufuor, President, Govt. of Ghana Non-acceptance would have caused embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government. Paul H. O'Neill, Secretary of Treasury Icon of St. George slaying the dragon. Rec'd—Jul 27, 2001. Est. Value—$880. To be excessed to GSA Mr. Kudrin, Finance Minister of Russia Non-acceptance would have caused embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government. Start Printed Page 47986 James H. Fall, III, Deputy Assistant Secretary, Technical Assistance Policy Gold coin commemorating 2000 years of Christmas. Rec'd—Sep 28, 2001. Est. Value—$300. To be excessed to GSA Petro O. Poroshenko, People's Deputy of Ukraine Non-acceptance would have caused embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government. AGENCY: Department of Defense
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Name and title of person accepting gift on behalf of the U.S. Government Gift, date of acceptance on behalf of the U.S. Government estimate value, and current disposition or location Identity of foreign donor and government Circumstances justifying acceptance Donald H. Rumsfeld, Sec. of Defense Cotton rug. Rec'd—Oct. 4, 2001. Est. Value—$350.00. Reported to GSA—Pending Sec. Def. Decision Field Marshall Hussein Tantawy, Egypt Non-acceptance would have caused embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government. Donald H. Rumsfeld, Sec. of Defense Silver Flatware (24 piece set). Rec'd—Oct. 4, 2001. Est. Value—$560.00. Reported to GSA—March 13, 2001. Decision President Islam Karimov, Uzbekistan Non-acceptance would have caused embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government. Donald H. Rumsfeld, Sec. of Defense Coin set honoring 2002 FIFA World Cup Korea Japan. Rec'd—Nov. 15, 2001. Est. Value—$275.00. Reported to GSA—Pending Korean MOD, Kim Dong-Shin Non-acceptance would have caused embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government. Donald H. Rumsfeld, Sec. of Defense Silver spoons w/ ducks on handles. Rec'd—Nov. 15, 2001. Est. Value—$275.00. Reported to GSA—Pending Korean MOD, Kim Dong-Shin Non-acceptance would have caused embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government. Donald H. Rumsfeld, Sec. of Defense Tiffany crystal bowl. Rec'd—Dec. 15, 2001. Est. Value—$420.00. Reported to GSA—Pending Salim Al-Abdallah Jabir Al Sabah, Ambassador Kuwait Non-acceptance would have caused embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government. Donald H. Rumsfeld, Sec. of Defense Silk carpet. Rec'd—Dec. 16, 2001. Est. Value—$390.00. Reported to GSA—Pending Fahid Kahn, MOD Afghanistan Non-acceptance would have caused embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government. Donald H. Rumsfeld, Sec. of Defense Painting of (Adoration of the Magi). Rec'd—Dec. 15, 2001. Est. Value—$340.00. Reported to GSA—Pending Sec. Def. Decision President Schevardnadze, Georgia Non-acceptance would have caused embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government. Donald H. Rumsfeld, Sec. of Defense Silver, gold multicolored sword. Rec'd—Dec. 15, 2001. Est. Value—$360.00. Reported to GSA—Mar. 13, 2001 MOD Safar Abiyev, Azerbaijan Non-acceptance would have caused embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government. Donald H. Rumsfeld, Sec. of Defense Large wood chest w/brass and copper. Rec'd—Nov. 4, 2001. Est. Value—$340.00. Reported to GSA—Mar. 13, 2001 President General Pervez Musharraf of Pakistan Non-acceptance would have caused embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government. Donald H. Rumsfeld, Sec. of Defense Painting of a village in front of a mountain. Rec'd—Nov. 29, 2001. Est. Value—$340.00. Reported to GSA—Jan. 30, 2002 MOD Kodir Gulomov, Uzbekistan Non-acceptance would have caused embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government. Mrs. Rumsfeld, Spouse of Sec. of Defense Gold necklace. Rec'd—Oct. 4, 2001. Est. Value—$925.00. Reported to GSA—Pending Sec. Def. Decision Field Marshall Hussien Tantawy, Egypt Non-acceptance would have caused embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government. Gen. Henry H. Shelton, CJCS CSX Diamond Chronograph watch. Rec'd—Jul 17, 2001. Est. Value—$350.00. Reported to GSA—Oct 30, 2001 Maj. Gen. Hamad Ali al-Attiyah, Chief of Staff, Qatar Armed Forces Non-acceptance would have caused embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government. Gen. Henry H. Shelton, CJCS Wooden ship model. Rec'd—May 1, 2001. Est. Value—$550.00. Reported to GSA—Jul 30, 2001 General Manoussos Paragioudakis, Chief Of the Hellenic National Defense General Staff Non-acceptance would have caused embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government. Start Printed Page 47987 Gen. Heny H. Shelton, CJCS Silver Bowl and Plate set. Rec'd—Jun 5, 2001. Est. Value—$270.00. Reported to GSA—Jul 6, 01 Lt. General Madgy Hatata, Egyptian Chief Defense Non-acceptance would have caused embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government. Gen. Henry H. Shelton, CJCS and Spouse Mrs. Carolyn J. Shelton Concord watch. Rec'd—Jul 17, 2001. Est. Value—$780.00. Reported to GSA—Oct 30, 2001 Maj Gen. Hamad Ali al-Attiyah, Chief of Staff, Qatar Armed Forces Non-acceptance would have caused embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government. Gen. Henry H. Shelton, CJCS and Spouse Mrs. Carolyn J. Shelton Gold Bracelet. Rec'd—Jun 5, 2001. Est. Value—$1,200.00. Reported to GSA—Jul 30, 2001 Lt. Gen Magdy Hatata, Egyptian Chief of Defense Non-acceptance would have caused embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government. Gen. Henry H. Shelton, CJCS and Spouse Mrs. Carolyn J. Shelton Gold Scarab Necklace. Rec'd—Jun 5, 2001. Est. Value—$650.00. Reported to CSA—Jul 30, 2001 Field Marshal Hussein Tantawy CINC Of the Armed Forces, MOD, Military Production Non-acceptance would have caused embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government. AGENCY: Department of the Navy
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Name and title of person accepting gift on behalf of the U.S. Government Gift, date of acceptance on behalf of the U.S. Government estimated value, and current disposition or location Identity of foreign donor and government Circumstances justifying acceptance Guy R. Abbate, Jr. Naval Justice School, Newport Man's watch. Recd—November 16, 2001. Est. Vaule—$1080. Being retained at CNO (N09B13) United Arab Emirates Non-acceptance would have caused embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government. William C. Aseltine, Naval Justice School, Newport Man's watch. Recd—November 16, 2001. Est. Value—$1080. Being retained in CNO (N09B13) United Arab Emirates Non-acceptance would have caused embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government. Capt. Dennis G. Bengtson, Naval Justice School, Newport Man's watch. Recd—November 16, 2000. Est. Value—$1080. Being retained in CNO (N09B13) United Arab Emirates Non-acceptance would have caused embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government. Kathleen Bengston, spouse of Capt. Bengtson, Naval Justice School, Newport Woman's watch. Recd—November 16, 2000. Est. Value—$1500. Being retained at CNO (N09B13) United Arab Emirates Non-acceptance would have caused embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government. Cassie A. Cioci, Naval Justice School, Newport Woman's watch. Recd—November 16, 2000. Est. Value—$850. Being retained at CNO (N09B13) United Arab Emirates Non-acceptance would have caused embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government. Adm. V.E. Clark, Chief of Naval Operations Gold brass plaque. Recd—23 Mar 2001. Est. Value—$300. Being retained at CNO (N09B13) Singapore Navy Non-acceptance would have caused embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government. Adm. Thomas B. Fargo, Commander in Chief, U.S. Pacific Fleet Necklace. Recd—April 19, 2001. Est. Value—$475. Being retained at CN09B13) Republic China Navy Non-acceptance would have caused embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government. Karl Farris, Naval Justice School, Newport Man's watch. Recd—November 16, 2000. Est. Value—$1080. Being retained at CNO (N09B13) United Arab Emirates Non-acceptance would have caused embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government. RAdm. Richard B. Porterfield, Director, Naval Intelligence Necklace cuff links silver set. Recd—January 30, 2001. Est. Value—$300. Being retained at CNO (N09B13) Egyptian Military Directorate Non-acceptance would have caused embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government. Adm. Thomas B. Fargo, Commander in Chief, U.S. Pacific Fleet Man and woman's watch. Recd—July 30, 2001. Est. Value—$1200. Official use Japan National Defense League Non-acceptance would have caused embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government. BGen. Leif H. Hendrickson, Marine Corps University Framed print. Recd—December 6, 2001. Est. Value—$300. Command display Australian Army Non-acceptance would have caused embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government. Col. Craig Huddleston, Command and Staff College Model aircraft in case. Recd—November 28, 2001. Est. Value—$350. Command display Saudi Air Force Non-acceptance would have caused embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government. Start Printed Page 47988 Col. David Reist, Command and Staff College Model aircraft in case. Recd—November 28, 2001. Est. Value—$300. Command display Saudi Air Force Non-acceptance would have caused embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government. LtGen. Frank Libutti U.S. Marine Forces, Pacific Fountain pen. Recd—August 10, 2001. Est. Value—$350. Command for official use Republic of Korea Non-acceptance would have caused embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government. VAdm. Charles W. Moore, Jr., Commander, U.S. Naval Forces Central Command Recd—March 6, 2001. Value—$2450. Expended for hotel and meals UAE Armed Forces Official trip. Start Printed Page 47990AGENCY: Department of the Air Force
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Name and title of person accepting gift on behalf of the U.S. Government Gift, date of acceptance on behalf of the U.S. Government, estimated value, and current disposition or location Identity of foreign donor and government Circumstances justifying acceptance Colonel Robert E. Chapman II, Chief, Saudi Arabia Division, International Affairs (SAF/IARS), Washington, DC Men's Rolex “Air King,” silver-faced Oyster Perpetual watch, model #14010, serial #P-709764. Recd—June 2001. Est. Value—$2,100. On official display at SAF/IARS, pending turn-in to GSA Major General Mohammed A. Al-Ayeesh, Director, Logistics and Supply, Royal Saudi Air Force Non-acceptance would have caused embarrassment to the donor & U.S. Government. Colonel Jeffery S. Cohen, Deputy Commander, 32d Air Operations Group, RAF Mildenhall, United Kingdom Two uncarved elephant tusks, each 15 inches tall. Recd—October 23, 2000. Est. Value—$1,000. Destroyed, November 3, 2001 Air Marshall Alfa, Chief of Staff, Nigerian Air Force Non-acceptance would have caused embarrassment to the donor & U.S. Government. General Ralph E. Eberhart, Commander in Chief/U.S. Space Command, NORAD, Colorado Springs, Colorado Persian Tabriz-stylized Heriz design Oriental rug, 5′1″ by 6′8″, light green and lavender central medallion on a peach-colored field. Recd—January 15, 2001. Est. Value—$2,300. On official display at HQ NORAD, Colorado Mr. Abdulazim Karaman, Senior Arab Affairs Advisor, Saudi Arabia Non-acceptance would have caused embarrassment to the donor & U.S. Government. Colonel Steven R. Eddy, Director of Operations, 3 AF, RAF Mildenhall, United Kingdom Two carved elephant tusks, each 17 inches tall. Recd—October 23, 2000 Est. Value—$1,000. Destroyed, November 3, 2001 Air Marshall Alfa, Chief of Staff, Nigerian Air Force Non-acceptance would have caused embarrassment to the donor & U.S. Government. Major General Kenneth W. Hess, Commander, 3 AF, RAF Mildenhall, United Kingdom One carved elephant tusk, 15-inches tall. Recd—October 23, 200. Est. Value—$500. Destroyed, November 3, 2001 Air Marshall Alfa, Chief of Staff, Nigerian Air Force Non-acceptance would have caused embarrassment to the donor & U.S. Government. Colonel Karl A. Kaszuba, Staff Judge Advocate, 3 AF, RAF Mildenhall, United Two carved elephant tusks, 18-inches tall. Recd—October 23, 2000. Est. Value—$1,000. Destroyed, November 3, 2001 Air Marshall Alfa, Chief of Staff, Nigerian Air Force Non-acceptance would have caused embarrassment to the donor & U.S. Government. Major General David F. MacGhee, Jr., Commandant, Air War College (AWC), Maxwell Air Force Base, Alabama 18-carat gold and jade prayer beads Recd—April 17, 2001. Est. Value—$2,500. On official display at AWC, Maxwell Air Force Base, Alabama His Royal Highness Prince Bandar Bin Sultan Bin Abdulaziz, Ambassador of Saudi Arabia to the United States Non-acceptance would have caused embarrassment to the donor & U.S. Government. Colonel Phillip C. Miller, Jr., Director of Logistics, 3 AF, RAF Mildenhall United Kingdom Two carved elephant tusks, 17-inches tall, Recd—October 23, 200. Est. Value—$1,000. Destroyed, November 3, 2001 Air Marshall Alfa, Chief of Staff, Nigerian Air Force Non-acceptance would have caused embarrassment to the donor & U.S. Government. Mr. Willard Mitchell, Deputy Under Secretary, International Affairs (SAF/IA), Washington, D.C Men's Rolex “Air King” pink Arabic oyster perpetual watch, model #14000, serial #U653804. Recd—June 27, 2001. Est. Value—$2,100. Pending turn-in to GSA Major General Mohammed A. Al-Ayeesh, Director, Logistics and Supply, Royal Saudi Air Force Non-acceptance would have caused embarrassment to the donor & U.S. Government. Start Printed Page 47989 Mr. Willard Mitchell, Deputy Under Secretary, International Affairs (SAF/IA), Washington, D.C Women's Rolex “Air King” pink Arabic oyster perpetual watch, model #76080, serial #P150416. Recd—June 27, 2001. Est. Value—$2,100. Pending turn-in to GSA Major General Mohammed A. Al-Ayeesh, Director, Logistics and Supply, Royal Saudi Air Force Non-acceptance would have caused embarrassment to the donor & U.S. Government. Colonel James R. Nelson, Commander, Air Force Office of Special Investigations—United Kingdom, RAF Mildenhall, United Kingdom Two carved elephant tusks, 17-inches tall. Recd—October 23, 2000 Est. Value—$1,000. Destroyed, November 3, 2001 Air Marshall Alfa, Chief of Staff, Nigerian Air Force Forces Non-acceptance would have caused embarrassment to the donor & U.S. Government. Mr. Ronald L. Orr, Assistant Deputy Chief of Staff, Air Force Installations and Logistics, Washington, D.C Stainless steel Rolex oyster perpetual watch with Saudi Air Force emblem, model 14000, serial #P708733. Recd—June 29, 2001. Est. Value—$1,000. Pending turn-in to GSA Major General Mohammed A. Al-Ayeesh, Director, Logistics and Supply, Royal Saudi Air Force Non-acceptance would have caused embarrassment to the donor & U.S. Government. General Michael E. Ryan, Chief of Staff, USAF, Washington, D.C Painting and ceramic fruit string. Recd—June 15, 2001. Est. Value—$375 aggragately. Turned in to GSA, October 11, 2001 Colonel Mario Rene Siliezar Giron, Commander, Guatemalan Air Force Non-acceptance would have caused embarrassment to the donor & U.S. Government. General Michael E. Ryan, Chief of Staff, USAF, Washngton, D.C Painting. Recd—June 15, 2001. Est. Value—$550. Turned in to GSA, October 11, 2001 Lt. General Jose Malaquin Correa, Commander, Uruguay Air Force Non-acceptance would have caused embarrassment to the donor & U.S. Government. General Michael E. Ryan, Chief of Staff, USAF, Washington, D.C Painting. Recd—June 5, 2001. Est. Value—$600. Turned in to GSA, October 11, 2001 ACM Squire, Commander-in-Chief, Royal Air Force, United Kingdom Non-acceptance would have caused embarrassment to the donor & U.S. Government. General Michael E. Ryan, Chief of Staff, USAF, Washington, D.C Eight (8) silver coins. Recd—January 4, 1999. Est. Value—$500. Turned in to GSA, October 11, 2001 State President Guntis Ulmanis, President, Republic of Latvia Non-acceptance would have caused embarrassment to the donor & U.S. Government. General John T. Sheridan, Commandant, Air Command and Staff College (ACSC), Maxwell Air Force Base, Alabama 18-carat gold and jade prayer beads Recd—April 27, 2001. Est. Value—$2,500. On official display at ACSC Maxwell Air Force Base, Alabama His Royal Highness Prince Bandar bin Sultan Bin Abdulaziz, Ambassador of Saudi Arabia to the United States Non-acceptance would have caused embarrassment to the donor & U.S. Government. Brigadier General Francis X. Taylor, Commander, Air Force Office of Special Investigations, (AFOSI) Bolling Air Force Base, D.C Silver dagger and sheath. Recd—April 27, 2001. Est. Value—$1,000. On official display at HQ AFOSI Embassy of Oman Non-acceptance would have caused embarrassment to the donor & U.S. Government. Brigadier General Francis X. Taylor, Commander, AFOSI, Bolling Air Force Base, D.C Flat weave wool Kilim carpet. Recd—November 17, 2002. Est. Value—$850. On official display at HQ AFOSI Protocol lounge Mr. Turen Genc, Chief of Turkish National Police Non-acceptance would have caused embarrassment to the donor & U.S. Government. Mrs. Marilyn Wald, wife of Lt. General Charles F. Wald, Commander, USCENTAF, Shaw Air Force Base, South Carolina Stainless steel Concord Delirium ladies watch with silver dial and four Roman numeral markers Model #0304374. Est. Value—1,200. Pending turn-in to GSA Brigadier General Hamad bin Alibin Hamad Al-Ahiyan, Chief, Armed Forces of Qatar Non-acceptance would have caused embarrassment to the donor & U.S. Government. Mrs. Marilyn Wald, wife of Lt. General Charles F. Wald, Commander, USCENTAF, Shaw Air Force Base, South Carolina Gold bracelet. Recd—October 16, 2000. Est. Value—$950. Pending turn-in to GSA Brig Staff Pilot Khalid bin Abdullah Mubarak Al Buainneen, Commander, United Arab Emirates Air Force and Air Defense Non-acceptance would have caused embarrassment to the donor & U.S. Government. Captain Joseph P. Wedding, Aide, d-Camp, 3 AF, RAF Mildenhall, United Kingdom Two uncarved elephant tusks, 15-inches tall. Recd—October 23, 2000. Est. Value—$1,000. Destroyed November 3, 2001 Air Marshall Alfa, Chief of Staff, Nigerian Air Force Non-acceptance would have caused embarrassment to the donor & U.S. Government. AGENCY: FBI
[Report of Tangible Gifts]
Name and title of person accepting gift on behalf of the U.S. Government Gift, date of acceptance on behalf of the U.S. Government, estimated value, and current disposition or location Identity of foreign donor and government Circumstance justifying acceptance Wilford Rattigan, Legal Attache, Riyadh Winter Bisht (Formal Saudi Topcoat). Recd—10/01. Est. Value—$250.00. On Display United Arab Emirates Courtesy gift, received when conducting a Needs Assessment Review. Wilford Rattigan, Legal Attache, Riyadh Summer Bisht (Formal Saudi Topcoat). Recd—10/01. Est. Value—$250.00. On Display United Arab Emirates Courtesy gift received when conducting a Needs Assessment Review. Wilford Rattigan, Legal Attache, Riyadh Fortix Stainless Steel Watch. Recd—10/01. Est. Value—$500.00. On Display United Arab Emirates Courtesy gift received when conducting a Needs Assessment Review. AGENCY: United States Department of Agriculture
[Report of Tangible Gifts—CY-2001]
Name of title of person accepting gift on behalf of the U.S. Government Gift, date of acceptance on behalf of the U.S. Government estimated value, and current disposition or location Identify of foreign donor and government Circumstances justifying acceptance Ann M. Veneman, Secretary of Agriculture A Mexican sterling silver pitcher. Rectangular tapering body, with pressed Greek key base and top border, with monogram “A.V.” Angular handle. Marked: “TERAL .925 Sterling Mexico.” Weight 835.5 grams. Packing box marked: Schiavon, dal 1957 1957 firma l'argente” and a label “Specially Manufactured for Tera.1.” Height 73/4″ and Width 53/4″; Depth 21/4″. Date received: September 6, 2001. Appraised retail value: $975. Disposition: In storeroom of the USDA Foreign Agricultural Service's Chief of Representation, Foreign Visitors and Protocol. An SF-120 will be prepared and the item will be turned-in to General Services Administration. Appraisal performed by John V. Lanterman, FASA (Fellow, American Society of Appraisers) and Barbara Shanley, Accredited Senior Appraiser on October 11, 2001 Hon. Javier USABIAGA Arroyo, Mexican Secretary of Agriculture Non-acceptance would have caused embarrassment to the donor and U.S. Government. AGENCY: Department of Energy
[Report of Tangible Gifts]
Name and title of person accepting gift on behalf of the U.S. Government Gift, date of acceptance on behalf of the U.S. Government estimated value, and current disposition or location Identity of foreign donor and government Circumstances justifying acceptance Spencer Abraham, Secretary of Energy A sample of Arabian light crude oil from the Arab (D) reservoir in a crystal decanter and a sample of oil-rich rock from the Manifa reservoir in a wood presentation box with gold tone liner. Received—April 27, 2001. Estimated Value—$590. Reported to GSA February 21, 2001; pending transfer to GSA Ali I.—Naimi, Minister of Petroleum & Mineral Reservoirs, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia Non-acceptance would have caused embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government. Start Printed Page 47991 Spencer Abraham, Secretary of Energy Crystal bowl. Received—December 11, 2001. Estimated Value—$370. Reported to GSA February 21, 2001; pending transfer to GSA Sheikh Saudi Nasser Al-Sabah, Ambassador of Kuwait Non-acceptance would have caused embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government. AGENCY: Securities and Exchange Commission
[Report of Tangible Gifts]
Name and title of person accepting gift on behalf of the U.S. Government Gift, date of acceptance on behalf of the U.S. Government, estimated value, and current disposition or location Identity of foreign donor and government Circumstances justifying acceptance Wayne M. Carlin, Regional Director, Northeast Regional Office Plastic dish. Recd.—February 20, 2001. Unknown value. Sent to GSA for disposition People's Republic of China, China Securities Regulatory Commission Informational Meeting at NERO Gift to host. Wayne M. Carlin, Regional Director, Northeast Regional Office Bound volume of People's Republic of China postage stamps. Recd.—February 20, 2001. Unknown value. Sent to GSA for disposition People's Republic of China, China Securities Regulatory Commission Informational Meeting at NERO Gift to host. Wayne M. Carlin, Regional Director, Northeast Regional Office Framed glass plate. Recd.—February 26, 2001. Unknown value. Sent to GSA for disposition People's Republic of China, China Securities Regulatory Commission Informational Meeting at NERO Gift to host. AGENCY: United States Agency for International Development
[Report of Tangible Gifts]
Name and title of person accepting gift on behalf of the U.S. Government Gift, date of acceptance on behalf of the U.S. Government, estimated value, and current disposition or location Identify of foreign donor and government Circumstances justifying acceptance Carrie Dailey, Executive Office, USAID/Benin Gift: Gold jewelry. Date of acceptance: July 23, 2001. Estimated value: $494. Location: USAID/M/AS/CPD USAID/Benin's landlady, Ms. El Hadja Rachidatou Nourou Soule's daughter Attempts to decline acceptance were unsuccessful; further effort would have caused embarrassment to donor. AGENCY: Central Intelligence Agency
[Report of Tangible Gifts]
Name and title of person accepting gift on behalf of the U.S. Government Gift, date of acceptance on behalf of the U.S. Government, estimated value, and current disposition or location Identity of foreign donor and government Circumstances justifying acceptance George J. Tenet, Director, Central Intelligence Parquetry mother-of-pearl diorama, modern with a scene of the Last Supper above a nativity scene within the year 2000 H: 231/2 inches; W: 153/4 inches; D: 31/2 inches. Rec'd—12 June 2001. Est. value—$500. To be retained for official display 5 U.S.C. 7342(f)(4) Non-acceptance would have caused embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government. Start Printed Page 47992 George J. Tenet, Director, Central Intelligence Parcel gilt and niello silver presentation sabre and sheath, modern. Elaborately decorate with foliage and arabesque reserves with chased decoration, in a walnut red velvet lined case. L: overall: 371/2 inches. Rec'd—05 July 2001. Est. value—$750. To be retained for official display 5 U.S.C. 7342(f)(4) Non-acceptance would have caused embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government. George J. Tenet, Director, Central Intelligence Cased pair of reproduction brass and polished steel inlaid walnut flint-lock presentation pistols, modern; together with four implements. L of pistols: 15 inches. Rec'd—04 October 2001. Est. value—$300. To be retained for official display 5 U.S.C. 7342(f)(4) Non-acceptance would have caused embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government. George J. Tenet, Director, Central Intelligence Pair of unmarked yellow gold and diamond cufflinks, one market G. Sacco for Gerardo Sacco, modern, each set with four melee round faceted diamonds. Rec'd—05 November 2001. Est. value—$300. To be retained for official display 5 U.S.C. 7342(f)(4) Non-acceptance would have caused embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government. George J. Tenet, Director, Central Intelligence Agate mounted silver kindjal, modern, in a blue velvet fitted case. L: 231/2 inches Rec'd—27 November 2001. Est. value—$400.00. To be retained for official display 5 U.S.C. 7342(f)(4) Non-acceptance would have caused embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government. George J. Tenet, Director, Central Intelligence Brass mounted wood presentation sabre, modern, in a fitted velvet lined case. L: 37 inches. Rec'd—21 December 2001. Est. value—$300. To be retained for official display 5 U.S.C. 7342(f)(4) Non-acceptance would have caused embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government. George J. Tenet, Director, Central Intelligence Engraved silver coffee pot, modern, typical form chased with bands of scrolling vines and flowers on a punch-work ground. H: 121/2 inches; Weight: 55 oz. Rec'd—01 November 2001. Est. value—$500. To be retained for official display 5 U.S.C. 7342(F)(4) Non-acceptance would have caused embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government. AGENCY: United States Senate
[Report of Tangible Gifts]
Name and title of person accepting gift on behalf of the U.S. Government Gift, date of acceptance on behalf of the U.S. Government, estimated value and current disposition or location Identity of foreign donor and government Circumstances justifying acceptance Mike DeWine, U.S. Senator Oil painting, 28 x 23, rural Central American village scene. Recd.—February 20, 2000. Est. Value—$900. Display in SR 148 President Carlos Roberto Flores of Honduras Non-acceptance would have caused embarrassment to the donor and the U.S. James M. Inhofe, U.S. Senator Algerian-made carpet 10′ x 6′. Recd.—July 23, 2001. Est. Value—Exceeds $100. Display in SR 449 President of Algeria, H.E. Abdelaziz Bouteflika Non-acceptance would have caused embarrassment to the donor and the U.S. Start Printed Page 47993 Edward M. Kennedy, U.S. Senator Statue of Cuchulainn (an Irish Folk Hero), Bronze, 12″ tall. Recd.—May 1, 2001. Est. Value—$108. Display in SR 315 Prime Minister Bertie Ahern of Ireland Non-acceptance would have caused embarrassment to the donor and the U.S. Edward M. Kennedy, U.S. Senator Glass Plate, Arabic design, gold trim with blue painting and red and green outer border. Recd.—February 26, 2000. Est. Value—$150. Deposited with Secretary of Senate King Fahd of Saudi Arabia Non-acceptance would have caused embarrassment to the donor and the U.S. Edward M. Kennedy, U.S. Senator Square Plate, Arabic design, teal, red and blue. Recd.—February 26, 2001. Est. Value—$150. Deposited with Secretary of Senate King Abdullah of Jordan Non-acceptance would have caused embarrassment to the donor and the U.S. Edward M. Kennedy, U.S. Senator Vase, Recd.—June 16, 2000. Est. Value—$220. Display SR 324 Former President of Taiwan, Lee Ten-Hoi Non-acceptance would have caused embarrassment to the donor and the U.S. John F. Kerry, U.S. Senator Two Rosenthal China Plates. Recd.—January 26, 2001. Est. Value—Exceeds $100. Deposited with Secretary of Senate King Abdullah of Jordan Non-acceptance would have caused embarrassment to the donor and the U.S. Bill Nelson, U.S. Senator Carpet, 120″ x 72″. Recd.—July 12, 2001. Est. Value—Exceeds $100. Display SH 716 President of Algeria, H.E. Abdelaziz Bouteflika Non-acceptance would have caused embarrassment to the donor and the U.S. Bill Nelson, U.S. Senator Carpet, 80″ x 48″. Recd.—April 14, 2001. Est. Value—Exceeds $100. Display SH 716 President of Azerbaijan, Heyder Aliyer Non-acceptance would have caused embarrassment to the donor and the U.S. John D. Rockefeller IV, U.S. Senator Framed print entitled “Wealth and Good Fortune”. Recd.—August 10, 2001. Est. Value—Exceeds $100. Display in SH 531 Premier Chun-Hsiung Chang, Republic of China Non-acceptance would have caused embarrassment to the donor and the U.S. AGENCY: United States Senate
[Report of Travel or Expenses of Travel]
Name and title of person accepting travel expenses consistent with the interests of the U.S. Government Brief description of travel or expenses accepted as consistent with the interests of the U.S. Government and occurring outside the United States Identity of foreign donor and government Circumstances justifying acceptance Ian Brzezinski, Professional Staff Member, Committee on Foreign Relations Transportation within Poland, Warsaw to Lublin, and return, June 2, 2001 Government of Poland No commercial transportation available within scheduled time frame. Tom Daschle, U.S. Senator Transportation within Mexico via small military aircraft, November 17-18, 2001 Government of Mexico No commercial transport available to accommodate meetings scheduled with Mexican officials. Linda Daschle, Spouse of Senator Transportation within Mexico via small military aircraft, November 17-18, 2001 Government of Mexico No commercial transport available to accommodate meetings scheduled with Mexican officials. Dr. John Eisold, Attending Physicain Transportation within Mexico via small military aircraft, November 17-18, 2001 Government of Mexico No commercial transport available to accommodate meetings scheduled with Mexican offcials. Nancy Ives, Communications Director, Office of Senator McCain Transportation and lodging within Thailand, April 19-22, 2001 Thailand Ministry of Foreign Affairs Non-acceptance would cause host government embarrassment. Sue Keenom, Director of Administration, Office of Senator Gordon Smith Transportation within Poland, Warsaw to Lublin, and return, June 2, 2001 Government of Poland No commercial transportation available within scheduled time frame. Joab M. Lesesne, III, Chief of Staff, Senator Hollings Transportation including lodging and meals within Thailand, April 19-22, 2001 Thailand Ministry of Foreign Affairs Non-acceptance would cause host government embarrassment. Start Printed Page 47994 Andrea LaRue, Counsel, Office of Senate Majority Leader Transportation within Mexico via small military aircraft, November 17-18, 2001 Government of Mexico No commercial transport available within scheduled time frame. Denis McDonough, Foreign Policy Advisor, Office of Senate Majority Leader Transportation within Mexico via small military aircraft, November 17-18, 2001 Government of Mexico No commercial transport available within scheduled time frame. Tiffany Smith, Congressional Fellow, Office of Senator Bob Graham Transportation within Chile, including lodging and meals, July 1-5, 2001 Government of Chile Official travel to meetings relating to U.S./Chile Free Trade issues. Gordon Smith, U.S. Senator Transportation within Poland, Warsaw to Lublin, and return, June 2, 2001 Government of Poland No commercial transport available within scheduled time frame. Sharon Smith, Spouse of Senator Transportation within Poland, Warsaw to Lublin, and return, June 2, 2001 Government of Poland No commercial transport avaialble within scheduled time frame. George Voinovich, U.S. Senator Transportation within Poland, Warsaw to Lublin, and return, June 2, 2001 Government of Poland No commercial transport available within scheduled time frame. Jane Voinovich, Spouse of Senator Transportation within Poland, Warsaw to Lublin, and return, June 2, 2001 Government of Poland No commercial transport available within scheduled time frame. Sally Walsh, Director, Interparliamentary Services Transportation within Poland, Warsaw to Lublin, and return, June 2, 2001 Government of Poland No commercial transport available within scheduled time frame. Sally Walsh, Director, Interparliamentary Services Transportation within Mexico via small military aircraft, November 17-18, 2001 Government of Mexico No commercial transport available to accommodate meetings scheduled with Mexican officials. AGENCY: U.S. House of Representatives
[Report of Tangible Gifts]
Name and title of person accepting the gift on behalf of the U.S. Government Gift, date of acceptance on behalf of the U.S. Government, estimated value, and current disposition or location Identity of foreign donor and government Circumstances justifying acceptance Barney Frank, Member of Congress Oil painting by Maria Tomás. Received April 19, 2001. Value in excess of $1,000. On display in Rep. Frank's Washington Office President Carlos César, President of the Autonomous Regional Government of the Azores (Portugal) Non-acceptance would have caused embarrassment to donor. AGENCY: U.S. House of Representatives
[Report of Travel or Expenses of Travel]
Name and title of person accepting travel or travel expenses consistent with the interests of the U.S. Government Brief description and estimated value of travel or travel expenses accepted as consistent with the interests of the U.S. Government and occurring outside the United States Identity of foreign donor and government Circumstances justifying acceptance Bob Barr, Member of Congress Lodging and meals in Qatar for Member and spouse, April 8-11, 2001 University of Qatar Authorized by 5 U.S.C. § 7342(c)(1)(B)(ii). David E. Bonoir, Member of Congress Helicopter transport within Pakistan (Islamabad to Muzaffarabad to Islamabad) April 21, 2000 Pakistan Authorized by 5 U.S.C. § 7342(c)(1)(B)(ii). Meredith Broadbent, Committee on Ways and Means Meals, lodging and travel in Costa Rica, May 27-30, 2001 Costa Rica Authorized by 5 U.S.C. § 7342(c)(1)(B)(ii). Edward A. Bruley, Rep. Bonoir Helicopter transport within Pakistan (Islamabad to Muzaffarabad to Islamabad) April 21, 2000 Pakistan Authorized by 5 U.S.C. § 7342(c)(1)(B)(ii). Start Printed Page 47995 Vergil Cabasco, Rep. Dunn Lodging, meals and transportation in Thailand, April 19-April 22, 2001 Thailand Ministry of Foreign Affairs Authorized by 5 U.S.C. § 7342(c)(1)(B)(ii). Robert J. Castro, Rep. Shaw Lodging, meals and land transportation in Thailand, April 19-April 22, 2001 Thailand Ministry of Foreign Affairs Authorized by 5 U.S.C. § 7342(c)(1)(B)(ii). Philip Crane, Member of Congress Meals, lodging and travel in Costa Rica, for Member and spouse, May 27-30, 2001 Costa Rica Authorized by 5 U.S.C. § 7342(c)(1)(B)(ii). Steve Elmendorf, Office of the Democratic Leader Transportation within Mexico (Mexico City to Leon to Mexico City), plus meal, November 17, 2001 Mexico Authorized by 5 U.S.C. § 7342(c)(1)(B)(ii). Richard A. Gephardt, Minority Leader Transportation within Mexico (Mexico City to Leon to Mexico City), plus meal, for Minority Leader and spouse, November 17, 2001 Mexico Authorized by 5 U.S.C. § 7342(c)(1)(B)(ii). Lee R. Godown, Rep. Sanchez Lodging, meals, in-country travel in China, April 9-13, 2001 Peoples' Republic of China (Chinese Peoples' Institute of Foreign Affairs) Authorized by 5 U.S.C. § 7342(c)(1)(B)(ii). Michael M. Honda, Member of Congress Transportation, meals and admission in China, for Member and spouse, August 4-12, 2001 Peoples' Republic of China (Chinese Peoples' Institute of Foreign Affairs) Authorized by 5 U.S.C. § 7342(c)(1)(B)(ii). Mannik Khatchatrian, Rep. Schiff Helicopter ride and tour from Yerevan to Naorno-Karabakh, August 22, 2001 Armenia Authorized by 5 U.S.C. § 7342(c)(1)(B)(ii). Ray LaHood, Member of Congress Lodging in Lebanon, for Member and spouse, May 26-June 3, 2000 Lebanon Authorized by 5 U.S.C. § 7342(c)(1)(B)(ii). Audrey Lesesne, Rep. McIntyre Lodging, transportation and meals in Thailand, April 19-22, 2001 Thailand Ministry of Foreign Affairs Authorized by 5 U.S.C. § 7342(c)(1)(B)(ii). Meri Maben, Rep. Honda Transportation, meals and admission in China, August 4-12, 2001 Peoples' Republic of China (Chinese Peoples' Institute of Foreign Affairs) Authorized by 5 U.S.C. § 7342(c)(1)(B)(ii). Moses Mercado, Office of the Democratic Leader Transportation within Mexico (Mexico City to Puebla), November 17, 2001 Mexico Authorized by 5 U.S.C. § 7342(c)(1)(B)(ii). Donna Pignatelli, Rep. Brown Travel and meals in Thailand, April 19-22, 2001 Thailand Ministry of Foreign Affairs Authorized by 5 U.S.C. § 7342(c)(1)(B)(ii). Nick J. Rahall, Member of Congress Lodging and meals in the United Arab Emirates, April 5-8, 2001 United Arab Emirates Authorized by 5 U.S.C. § 7342(c)(1)(B)(ii). Nick J. Rahall, Member of Congress Lodging and meals in Qatar, April 8-11, 2001 University of Qatar Authorized by 5 U.S.C. § 7342(c)(1)(B)(ii). Andrea Salinas, Rep. Stark Lodging and meals for staff member and spouse, August 11-August 17, 2001 Chilean Government Authorized by 5 U.S.C. § 7342(c)(1)(B)(ii). Loretta Sanchez, Member of Congress Lodging, food, in-county travel in China, April 9-April 13, 2001 Peoples' Republic of China (Chinese People's Institute of Foreign Affairs) Authorized by 5 U.S.C. § 7342(c)(1)(B)(ii). Adam B. Schiff, Member of Congress Helicopter and ground tour from Yerevan to Nagorno-Karabakh, August 22, 2001 Armenia Authorized by 5 U.S.C. § 7342(c)(1)(B)(ii). Brad Smith, Rep. Dreier Lodging, food and travel within Bangkok, April 19-22, 2001 Thailand Ministry of Foreign Affairs Authorized by 5 U.S.C. § 7342(c)(1)(B)(ii). Gene Smith, Rep. Berman Lodging, food and travel within Bangkok, April 19-22, 2001 Thailand Ministry of Foreign Affairs Authorized by 5 U.S.C. § 7342(c)(1)(B)(ii). John E. Sununu, Member of Congress Lodging and meals, April 8-11, 2001 University of Qatar Authorized by 5 U.S.C. § 7342(c)(1)(B)(ii). Michele Taulton, Rep. Crane Lodging, meals and travel in Costa Rica, May 27-30, 2001 Costa Rica Authorized by 5 U.S.C. § 7342(c)(1)(B)(ii). Lisa Vogt, Rep. Armey Lodging, ground transportation, food and interpreter in Chile, August 11-14, 2001 Government of Chile Authorized by 5 U.S.C. § 7342(c)(1)(B)(ii). Start Printed Page 47996 Eric Cantor Member of Congress Certified antique glass bowl in a personally engraved display case. Received December 12, 2001. Value in excess of $260. On display in Rep. Cantor's Washington Office Minister of Tourism of Israel Non-acceptance would have caused embarrassment to donor. End PreambleAgency: Department of Commerce
[Report of Tangible Gifts]
Name and title of person accepting gift on behalf of the U.S. Government Gift, date of acceptance on behalf of the U.S. Government, estimated value, and current disposition or location Identity of foreign donor and government Circumstances justifying acceptance Donald L. Evans, Secretary of Commerce Department of Commerce, Secretary's Office. Rec'd—November 5, 2001. Est. Value—$1750. 7′4″ x 9′6″ Oriental Rug Abdelaziz Bouteflika, President, Algeria Non-acceptance would have caused embarrassment to donor. Donald L. Evans, Secretary of Commerce Department of Commerce, Secretary's Office. Rec'd—July 12, 2001. Est. Value—$1200. 114′1/2″″ x 88″″ Oriental Rug Abdelaziz Bouteflika, President, Algeria Non-acceptance would have caused embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government. Donald L. Evans, Secretary of Commerce Cafe Pushkin, Moscow, Russia. Rec'd—July 27, 2001. Est. value—$1200. Painting—“Winter Scene” by A. Yegorov, Circa 1910 German Gref, Minister, Economic Development and Trade, Russia Non-acceptance would have caused embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government. Donald L. Evans, Secretary of Commerce Department of Commerce, Secretary's Office. Rec'd—August 14, 2001. Est. Value—Pending. Ceremonial dagger—Khanjar Yusuf bin Alawi bin Abdullah, Minister, Foreign Affairs Sultanate of Oman Non-acceptance would have caused embarrassment to donor. Donald L. Evans, Secretary of Commerce Department of Commerce, Secretary's Office. Rec'd—September 5, 2001. Est. Value—Pending. Obsidian Statue, 6″ Vicente Fox Quesada, President, Mexico Non-acceptance would have caused embarrassment to donor. [FR Doc. 02-16498 Filed 7-19-02; 8:45 am]
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Document Information
- Published:
- 07/22/2002
- Department:
- State Department
- Entry Type:
- Notice
- Document Number:
- 02-16498
- Dates:
- two boxes of His Excellency Non-acceptance would
- Pages:
- 47951-47996 (46 pages)
- Docket Numbers:
- Public Notice 4058
- PDF File:
- 02-16498.pdf