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Department of State

Office of the Chief of Protocol; Gifts to Federal Employees From ForeignGovernment Sources Reported to Employing Agencies in Calendar Year2012; Notice

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DEPARTMENT OF STATE

[Public Notice 8444]

Office of the Chief of Protocol; Gifts toFederal Employees from ForeignGovernment Sources Reported toEmploying Agencies in Calendar Year2012

The Department of State submits thefollowing comprehensive listing of thestatements which, as required by law,Federal employees filed with theiremploying agencies during calendar

year 2012 concerning gifts received fromforeign government sources. Thecompilation includes reports of bothtangible gifts and gifts of travel or travelexpenses of more than minimal value,as defined by statute. Also, included aregifts received in previous yearsincluding one gift in 2008, two gifts in2009, four gifts in 2010, twenty-seven

gifts in 2011, and two gifts withunknown dates. These latter gifts are

being reported in 2012 as the Office ofthe Chief of Protocol, Department ofState, did not receive the relevant

information to include them in earlierreports.

Publication of this listing in theFederal Register is required by Section7342(f) of Title 5, United States Code, asadded by Section 515(a)(1) of theForeign Relations Authorization Act,Fiscal Year 1978 (Pub. L. 95105,August 17, 1977, 91 Stat. 865).

Dated: August 2, 2013.

Patrick F. Kennedy

Under Secretary for Management,Department of State.

AGENCY: THE WHITE HOUSEEXECUTIVE OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT[Report of Tangible Gifts Furnished by The White HouseExecutive Office of the President]

Name and title of person acceptingthe gift on behalf of the

U.S. Government

Gift, date of acceptance on behalfof the U.S. Government,

estimated value, and currentdisposition or location

Identity of foreign donorand government

Circumstances justifyingacceptance

The Honorable Barack Obama,President of the United States.

Large book of original artwork,photographs, and text by artist

Marilena Ferrari, with a Renais-sance-style stone carving cover.Gold-painted box containingcertificates of authenticity foraccompanying artwork. Gold-painted box containing book-mark and magnifying glass.Gold-painted box containinghand-written full version of theStar Spangled Banner in cus-tom ink and calligraphy. Largegold leaf painted box housingall items. Recd7/10/2009.Est. Value$124,000.00. Dis-positionNational Archives andRecords Administration.

His Excellency Silvio Berlusconi,President of the Council of Min-

isters of the Italian Republic.

Non-acceptance would cause em-barrassment to donor and U.S.

Government.

The Honorable Barack Obama,

President of the United States.

Small enamel keepsake box. One

bag of coffee. One candle. Sixsteak knives. Four Christmasmugs. Book, title: The FiftyYear Career of HollywoodsGreatest Costume Designer,by J. Jorgensen. GlassPEACE plate. Small stainlesssteel tea infuser. Small stain-less steel sugar bowl. Smallstainless steel cream recep-tacle. Stainless steel coffee pot.7 tall crystal candlestick. 14high handmade shaker box.Bowl made from InnervisionsRecord by Stevie Wonder. 14x 11 painting, title: A Forest,artist unknown. Small white

keepsake box. Decorative shelldisplay plate. 7 x 7 shell pic-ture frame. 10 x 10 Chinesecheckers plate. 15 x 15 glassplate with game board paintedon it. Large brown basket. Setof three faux books in multiplecolors. Recd12/1/2011. Est.Value$554.00. DispositionNational Archives and RecordsAdministration; Coffee, candle,and steak knives handled pur-suant to United States SecretService policy.

His Majesty Sultan Haji Hassanal

Bolkiah Muizzaddin Waddaulahibni Al-Marhum Sultan HajiOmar Ali Saifuddien SaadulKhairi Waddien, Sultan andYang Di-Pertuan of BruneiDarussalum.

Non-acceptance would cause em-

barrassment to donor and U.S.Government.

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AGENCY: THE WHITE HOUSEEXECUTIVE OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENTContinued[Report of Tangible Gifts Furnished by The White HouseExecutive Office of the President]

Name and title of person acceptingthe gift on behalf of the

U.S. Government

Gift, date of acceptance on behalfof the U.S. Government,

estimated value, and currentdisposition or location

Identity of foreign donorand government

Circumstances justifyingacceptance

The Honorable Barack Obama,President of the United States.

54 x 39 pure wool hand-wovenrug artwork, title: Magic Knotsin leather carrying bag. Blue,purple, and orange silk headshawl. Recd1/13/2012. Est.Value$405.00. DispositionNational Archives and RecordsAdministration.

His Excellency Elin Suleymanov,Ambassador of the Republic ofAzerbaijan to the United States.

Non-acceptance would cause em-barrassment to donor and U.S.Government.

The Honorable Barack Obama,President of the United States.

Silver ornament dagger in a blackdisplay box. Recd1/18/2012.Est. Value$440.00. Disposi-tionNational Archives andRecords Administration.

His Excellency Jorge Arguello,Ambassador of the ArgentineRepublic.

Non-acceptance would cause em-barrassment to donor and U.S.Government.

The Honorable Barack Obama,President of the United States.

Basketball in custom red, white,and blue coloring, autographedby donor. 20 x 79 replicapainting, title: Five Oxen fromthe Tang Dynasty, by H.

Haung. Recd2/13/2012. Est.Value$740.00. DispositionNational Archives and RecordsAdministration.

His Excellency Xi Jinping, VicePresident of the Peoples Re-public of China.

Non-acceptance would cause em-barrassment to donor and U.S.Government.

The Honorable Barack Obama,President of the United States.

Traditional Georgian headpiece ofblack wool, silk, and gold em-broidery. One copy of the Geor-gian constitution. Copy of Geor-gian declaration of independ-ence in display case. Recd2/14/2012. Est. Value$750.00.DispositionNational Archivesand Records Administration.

His Excellency MikheilSaakashvili, President of Geor-gia.

Non-acceptance would cause em-barrassment to donor and U.S.Government.

The Honorable Barack Obama,President of the United States.

Custom Dunlop table tennis tablewith United States and UnitedKingdom decals, inscription,and paddles. Recd3/14/2012.

Est. Value$1,100.00. Disposi-tionNational Archives andRecords Administration.

The Right Honorable David Cam-eron, MP, Prime Minister of theUnited Kingdom of Great Britainand Northern Ireland, and Mrs.

Samantha Cameron.

Non-acceptance would cause em-barrassment to donor and U.S.Government.

The Honorable Barack Obama,President of the United States.

Crystal bowl centerpiece. 27 tallbronze statue of James Hoban.Certificate of PresidentObamas Irish heritage. Two sil-ver shamrock charm bracelets.Lambs wool scarf. Lambs woolblanket. Recd3/20/2012. Est.Value$7,246.19. Disposi-tionNational Archives andRecords Administration.

His Excellency Enda Kenny,Taioseach of Ireland.

Non-acceptance would cause em-barrassment to donor and U.S.Government.

The Honorable Barack Obama,President of the United States.

27 x 40 painting, title: Enemyin Sight, by P. Rindlisacher,depicting a naval scene from1813. Recd4/2/2012. Est.

Value$765.00. DispositionNational Archives and RecordsAdministration.

The Right Honorable StephenHarper, P.C., M.P., Prime Min-ister of Canada.

Non-acceptance would cause em-barrassment to donor and U.S.Government.

The Honorable Barack Obama,President of the United States.

32 x 39 framed cross-stitch artof the President and First Ladyby artist G. Alves. 31 x 19painting on wood, title:Ensala, by F. Galeno.Recd4/9/2012. Est. Value$860.00. DispositionNationalArchives and RecordsAdminsitration.

Her Excellency Dilma Rousseff,President of the Federative Re-public of Brazil.

Non-acceptance would cause em-barrassment to donor and U.S.Government.

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AGENCY: THE WHITE HOUSEEXECUTIVE OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENTContinued[Report of Tangible Gifts Furnished by The White HouseExecutive Office of the President]

Name and title of person acceptingthe gift on behalf of the

U.S. Government

Gift, date of acceptance on behalfof the U.S. Government,

estimated value, and currentdisposition or location

Identity of foreign donorand government

Circumstances justifyingacceptance

The Honorable Barack Obama,President of the United States.

10 tall x 12 wide gold-platedclock with mother of pearl faceand horse figure on the base.Recd4/12/2012. Est. Value$16,500.00. DispositionNa-tional Archives and RecordsAdministration.

His Royal Highness Crown PrinceSalman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud,Minister of Defense of the King-dom of Saudi Arabia.

Non-acceptance would cause em-barrassment to donor and U.S.Government.

The Honorable Barack Obama,President of the United States.

Silver figure representing over-sized coffee bean. 29 longdecorative sash. Hardcoverbook, title: Un Pais deOpportunidades. Recd4/13/2012. Est. Value$942.84. Dis-positionNational Archives andRecords Administration.

His Excellency Juan ManuelSantos Calderon, President ofthe Republic of Colombia.

Non-acceptance would cause em-barrassment to donor and U.S.Government.

The Honorable Barack Obama,President of the United States.

Large, high-quality book, title:Cien Anos de Soledad, byG.G. Marquez, with hand-drawn

pictures presented in wood andcanvas case. Recd4/30/2012. Est. Value$1,000.00.DispositionNational Archivesand Records Administration.

His Excellency Juan ManuelSantos Calderon, President ofthe Republic of Colombia.

Non-acceptance would cause em-barrassment to donor and U.S.Government.

The Honorable Barack Obama,President of the United States.

5 tall x 3.5 wide red etchedEgerman crystal vase with foursmall feet and leaf designs.Recd5/8/2012. Est. Value$680.00. DispositionNationalArchives and RecordsAdminstration.

His Excellency Vaclav Klaus,President of the Czech Repub-lic.

Non-acceptance would cause em-barrassment to donor and U.S.Government.

The Honorable Barack Obama,President of the United States.

25 x 34 set of 20 engravedprints of the 2005 edition of theTurgot map of Paris. Beige pat-ent personal items bag. Wovenbeige leather wallet. Beige

leather tote bag. Sothys bathproducts. Recd5/18/2012.Est. Value$1,473.13. Disposi-tionNational Archives andRecords Administration; Bathproducts handled pursuant toUnited States Secret Servicepolicy.

His Excellency Francois Hollande,President of the French Repub-lic.

Non-acceptance would cause em-barrassment to donor and U.S.Government.

The Honorable Barack Obama,President of the United States.

16 tall antique yellow vase withflower design. Recd5/18/2012. Est. Value$440.00. Dis-positionNational Archives andRecords Administration.

His Excellency Hu Jintao, Presi-dent of the Peoples Republic ofChina.

Non-acceptance would cause em-barrassment to donor and U.S.Government.

The Honorable Barack Obama,President of the United States.

13 tall x 17 diameter white por-celain vase with black and reddivergent pattern and images ofthe White House and Kremlin

on opposite sides, artist un-known. Photo book of theMedvedev presidency. Recd5/19/2012. Est. Value$3,460.00. DispositionNa-tional Archives and RecordsAdministration.

His Excellency Dimitry Medvedev,Prime Minister of the RussianFederation.

Non-acceptance would cause em-barrassment to donor and U.S.Government.

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AGENCY: THE WHITE HOUSEEXECUTIVE OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENTContinued[Report of Tangible Gifts Furnished by The White HouseExecutive Office of the President]

Name and title of person acceptingthe gift on behalf of the

U.S. Government

Gift, date of acceptance on behalfof the U.S. Government,

estimated value, and currentdisposition or location

Identity of foreign donorand government

Circumstances justifyingacceptance

The Honorable Barack Obama,President of the United States.

Book, title: Azerbaijan. Book,title: Azerbaijan: The Land ofTolerance. Book, title: Azer-baijani Carpets GarabaghGroup, by V. Muradov. Sixgold cups with blue and silverengraving. Recd5/20/2012.Est. Value$553.00. Disposi-tionNational Achives andRecords Administration.

His Excellency Ilham Aliyev,President of the Republic ofAzerbaijan.

Non-acceptance would cause em-barrassment to donor and U.S.Government.

The Honorable Barack Obama,President of the United States.

9 diameter gold wreath of oakleaves and acorns. Recd5/20/2012. Est. Value$390.00.DispositionNational Archivesand Records Administration.

His Excellency Rosen Plevneliev,President of Bulgaria.

Non-acceptance would cause em-barrassment to donor and U.S.Government.

The Honorable Barack Obama,President of the United States.

Book, title: President AbdullahGul: In His Own Words. 5 tallsilver bowl with Turkish star and

moon on top rim. Recd5/21/2012. Est. Value$1,435.00.DispositionNational Archivesand Records Administration.

His Excellency Abdullah Gul,President of the Republic ofTurkey.

Non-acceptance would cause em-barrassment to donor and U.S.Government.

The Honorable Barack Obama,President of the United States.

Australian flag presented in cus-tom box made of Australianwood. Recd5/21/2012. Est.Value$490.00. DispositionNational Archives and RecordsAdministration.

The Honorable Julia Gillard, MP,Prime Minister of the Common-wealth of Australia.

Non-acceptance would cause em-barrassment to donor and U.S.Government.

The Honorable Barack Obama,President of the United States.

Silver desk set by Rozet andFischmeister. Recd5/22/2012. Est. Value$650.00. Dis-positionNational Archives andRecords Administration.

His Excellency Werner Faymann,Federal Chancellor of the Re-public of Austria.

Non-acceptance would cause em-barrassment to donor and U.S.Government.

The Honorable Barack Obama,President of the United States.

8 x 10 painting of winter land-scape, artist unknown. Book,

title: Rostov Enamels, by V.Borisova. Recd6/6/2012. Est.Value$540.00. DispositionNational Archives and RecordsAdministration.

His Excellency Dimitry Medvedev,Prime Minister of the Russian

Federation.

Non-acceptance would cause em-barrassment to donor and U.S.

Government.

The Honorable Barack Obama,President of the United States.

18 hand-woven Buntal fiber boxwith laminated rainbow shell lidand bone handle on a mahog-any stand. Recd6/7/2012.Est. Value$870.00. Disposi-tionNational Archives andRecords Administration.

His Excellency Benigno S. AquinoIII, President of the Republic ofthe Philippines.

Non-acceptance would cause em-barrassment to donor and U.S.Government.

The Honorable Barack Obama,President of the United States.

10 black wooden coyote sus-pended in metal display box.Coca-Cola bottle decorated withbeads. Book, title: RastrosIrrastreables, Artwork by El

Nacho. Two collared button-down shirts, one white and onewhite with blue stripes. Roundsilver cufflinks by FCO OTERO.Wooden chest with lock hous-ing five bottles of liquor.Recd6/17/2012. Est. Value$2,788.00. DispositionNa-tional Archives and RecordsAdministration; Liquor handledpursuant to United States Se-cret Service Policy.

His Excellency Felipe de JesusCalderon Hinojosa, President ofthe United Mexican States.

Non-acceptance would cause em-barrassment to donor and U.S.Government.

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AGENCY: THE WHITE HOUSEEXECUTIVE OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENTContinued[Report of Tangible Gifts Furnished by The White HouseExecutive Office of the President]

Name and title of person acceptingthe gift on behalf of the

U.S. Government

Gift, date of acceptance on behalfof the U.S. Government,

estimated value, and currentdisposition or location

Identity of foreign donorand government

Circumstances justifyingacceptance

The Honorable Barack Obama,President of the United States.

8x 11silver chalice with ornateblue designs on bowl and base.Recd6/18/2012. Est. Value$3,400.00. DispositionNa-tional Archives and RecordsAdministration.

His Excellency Vladimir Putin,President of Russia.

Non-acceptance would cause em-barrassment to donor and U.S.Government.

The Honorable Barack Obama,President of the United States.

14 tall vase with lotus pattern inwhite and blue. Recd8/29/2012. Est. Value$950.00. Dis-positionNational Archives andRecords Administration.

His Excellency Hu Jintao, Presi-dent of the Peoples Republic ofChina.

Non-acceptance would cause em-barrassment to donor and U.S.Government.

The Honorable Barack Obama,President of the United States.

Earthenware ceramic head sculp-ture by Jamaican artist. Goldlapel pin reading Jamaica19522012. Recd9/24/2012.Est. Value$2,216.00. Disposi-tionNational Archives andRecords Administration.

Her Excellency Portia SimpsonMiller, Prime Minister of Ja-maica.

Non-acceptance would cause em-barrassment to donor and U.S.Government.

The Honorable Barack Obama,President of the United States. 41

long saber with 34

blade, sil-ver filigree handle and sheath.Recd9/27/2012. Est. Value$440.00. DispositionNationalArchives and Records Adminis-tration.

His Excellency TsakhiagiinElbegdorj, President of Mon-golia.

Non-acceptance would cause em-barrassment to donor and U.S.Government.

The Honorable Barack Obama,President of the United States.

Stationery set of varying papersizes, envelopes, and letteropener, held within paintedblack wooden box. Recd10/16/2012. Est. Value$450.00.DispositionNational Archivesand Records Administration.

Her Excellency YingluckShinawatra, Prime Minister ofthe Kingdom of Thailand.

Non-acceptance would cause em-barrassment to donor and U.S.Government.

The Honorable Barack Obama,President of the United States.

30x 18framed painting of a cityat sunset, painted by donor.Recd11/17/2012. Est.Value$420.00. Disposition

National Archives and RecordsAdministration.

Daw Aung San Suu Kyi, Chair-person of Burmas NationalLeague for Democracy andMember of Parliament.

Non-acceptance would cause em-barrassment to donor and U.S.Government.

The Honorable Barack Obama,President of the United States.

Royal Bone Chinaware tea set.Framed photograph of Presi-dent Obama and the PrimeMinister. Recd11/18/2012.Est. Value$1,000.00. Disposi-tionNational Archives andRecords Administration.

Her Excellency YingluckShinawatra, Prime Minister ofThailand.

Non-acceptance would cause em-barrassment to donor and U.S.Government.

The Honorable Barack Obama,President of the United States.

6 tall x 4 wide short silver vasewith raised decorative designs.Recd11/20/2012. Est.Value$650.00. DispositionNational Archives and RecordsAdministration.

Samdech Akka Moha Sena PadelTecho Hun Sen, Prime Ministerof the Kingdom of Cambodia.

Non-acceptance would cause em-barrassment to donor and U.S.Government.

The Honorable Barack Obama,President of the United States.

Silver-tinted goblet with pointed lidand flower etchings. Recd11/

20/2012. Est. Value$650.00.DispositionNational Archivesand Records Administration.

His Excellency U Thein Sein,President of Burma.

Non-acceptance would cause em-barrassment to donor and U.S.

Government.

The Honorable Barack Obama,President of the United States.

5 wide Aztec calendar stampedon a pure silver coin weighingone kilogram. Recd11/27/2012. Est. Value$1,701.66.DispositionNational Archivesand Records Administration.

His Excellency Enrique PenaNieto, President of the UnitedMexican States.

Non-acceptance would cause em-barrassment to donor and U.S.Government.

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AGENCY: THE WHITE HOUSEEXECUTIVE OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENTContinued[Report of Tangible Gifts Furnished by The White HouseExecutive Office of the President]

Name and title of person acceptingthe gift on behalf of the

U.S. Government

Gift, date of acceptance on behalfof the U.S. Government,

estimated value, and currentdisposition or location

Identity of foreign donorand government

Circumstances justifyingacceptance

The Honorable Barack Obama,President of the United States.

Silver filigree bowl with raised flo-ral designs around the bowl,pedestal base, a polished bandaround the center with inscrip-tion, and lid with knob on top.Recd11/28/2012. Est.Value$650.00. DispositionNational Archives and RecordsAdminsitration.

His Royal Highness Haji Al-Muhtadee Billah, Crown Princeof Brunei Darussalam.

Non-acceptance would cause em-barrassment to donor and U.S.Government.

The Honorable Barack Obama,President of the United States.

Scented candle. Pewter and silverpicture frame. Book, title: InWildness Is the Preservation ofthe World, photos by E. Porterand text by H.D. Thoreau.Book, title: Everyday Heroes,by K. Fried. Book, title: WhereMiracles Are Born and Squan-dered, by T. Lane. Two ce-ramic bowls with stars andstripes. Two ceramic mugs withstars and stripes. Cutting board.Pottery vase. Wooden bowlfrom Hawaii. Christmas wreath.Hanging stained glass signreading Obama 2012. Glassplate painted with red and blackcheckerboard. Handcraftedpainted game table. Largebrown trunk. Recd12/10/2012. Est. Value$1,906.97.DispositionNational Archivesand Records Administration;Candle handled pursuant toUnited States Secret Servicepolicy.

His Majesty Sultan Haji HassanalBolkiah Muizzaddin Waddaulahibni Al-Marhum Sultan HajiOmar Ali Saifuddien SaadulKhairi, Sultan and Yang Di-Pertuan of Brunei Darussalam.

Non-acceptance would cause em-barrassment to donor and U.S.Government.

The Honorable Barack Obama,President of the United States,and Mrs. Michelle Obama.

Book, title: BerlinerPhilharmoniker: Im Takt DerZeit, published by the BerlinPhilharmonic, including 12 com-pact discs featuring their his-toric concerts. CrystalTheresienthal candy dish.Recd5/19/2012. Est. Value$553.00. DispositionNationalArchives and Records Adminis-tration.

Her Excellency Dr. Angela Merkel,Chancellor of the Federal Re-public of Germany.

Non-acceptance would cause em-barrassment to donor and U.S.Government.

The Honorable Barack Obama,President of the United States,and Mrs. Michelle Obama.

6 x 4 custom, solid oak musicbox by Reuge with dark stain,brass hinge, and brass parts.Recd5/21/2012. Est. Value$470.00. DispositionNationalArchives and Records Adminis-

tration.

His Excellency Didier Burkhalter,Federal Councilor and Head ofthe Federal Department of For-eign Affairs of the Swiss Con-federation.

Non-acceptance would cause em-barrassment to donor and U.S.Government.

The Honorable Barack Obama,President of the United States,and Mrs. Michelle Obama.

26 tall wooden royal seat fromBenin. Ten samples of clothmade in Benin. 29x 42paint-ing of Benin landscape, artistunknown. Ten samples ofDutch cloth. Recd5/29/2012.Est. Value$2,415.00. Disposi-tionNational Archives andRecords Administration.

His Excellency Dr. Boni Yayi,President of the Republic ofBenin.

Non-acceptance would cause em-barrassment to donor and U.S.Government.

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AGENCY: THE WHITE HOUSEEXECUTIVE OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENTContinued[Report of Tangible Gifts Furnished by The White HouseExecutive Office of the President]

Name and title of person acceptingthe gift on behalf of the

U.S. Government

Gift, date of acceptance on behalfof the U.S. Government,

estimated value, and currentdisposition or location

Identity of foreign donorand government

Circumstances justifyingacceptance

The Honorable Barack Obama,President of the United States,and Mrs. Michelle Obama.

Book, title: Archimede Seguso,by R. B. Mentasti. Parabolicglass bowl with gold coloring.Recd6/15/2012. Est. Value$1,845.00. DispositionNa-tional Archives and RecordsAdministration.

His Excellency Mario Monti, Presi-dent of the Council of Ministerof the Italian Republic.

Non-acceptance would cause em-barrassment to donor and U.S.Government.

The Honorable Barack Obama,President of the United States,and Mrs. Michelle Obama.

2x 3 rug in flower and octagondesign and multiple colors. Sixhand-cut crystal glasses withgold tinted base and handle.Recd12/20/2012. Est.Value$1,450.00. Disposi-tionNational Archives andRecords Administration.

His Excellency Elin Suleymanov,Ambassador of the Republic ofAzerbaijan to the United States.

Non-acceptance would cause em-barrassment to donor and U.S.Government.

Mrs. Michelle Obama, First Ladyof the United States.

Cashmere scarf by J. Saunders.Recd3/13/2012. Est. Value$480.00. DispositionNational

Archives and Records Adminis-tration.

Mrs. Samantha Cameron, Spouseof the Prime Minister of theUnited Kingdom of Great Britain

and Northern Ireland.

Non-acceptance would cause em-barrassment to donor and U.S.Government.

Mrs. Michelle Obama, First Ladyof the United States.

Labradorite bead necklace,matching bracelet with mapleleaf and pine cone pendants,and silver hoop earrings.Recd5/19/2012. Est. Value$470.00. DispositionNationalArchives and Records Adminis-tration.

The Right Honorable StephenHarper, P.C., M.P., Prime Min-ister of Canada.

Non-acceptance would cause em-barrassment to donor and U.S.Government.

Mrs. Michelle Obama, First Ladyof the United States.

Goldenrod earrings with blue crys-tal set stud and box chain dropfeaturing pave set hexagon.Recd7/28/2012. Est. Value$492.00. DispositionNationalArchives and Records Adminis-tration.

Mrs. Samantha Cameron, Spouseof the Prime Minister of theUnited Kingdom of Great Britainand Northern Ireland.

Non-acceptance would cause em-barrassment to donor and U.S.Government.

Mrs. Michelle Obama, First Ladyof the United States.

Set of filigree silver jewelry includ-ing a bracelet, ring, necklace,and earrings with red agatestone settings. Recd9/27/2012. Est. Value$680.00. Dis-positionNational Archives andRecords Administration.

His Excellency Abdo RaboMansour Hadi, President of theRepublic of Yemen.

Non-acceptance would cause em-barrassment to donor and U.S.Government.

Mrs. Michelle Obama, First Ladyof the United States.

Gold flower earrings with amberteardrops. Pearl necklace withgold pendant. Recd10/11/2012. Est. Value$780.00. Dis-positionNational Archives andRecords Administration.

Monika Kmecova, Spouse of theAmbassador of the Slovak Re-public to the United States.

Non-acceptance would cause em-barrassment to donor and U.S.Government.

Mrs. Michelle Obama, First Ladyof the United States.

Pearl necklace with gold and dia-mond clasp. Recd11/20/2012. Est. Value$4,200.00.DispositionNational Archives

and Records Administration.

His Excellency U Thein Sein,President of Burma.

Non-acceptance would cause em-barrassment to donor and U.S.Government.

First Family .................................... Circular gold pin. Pink beadedbracelet. Three flower hair pins.Samsung digital camera. Secu-rity Summit silver coin.Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1.Recd3/26/2012. Est. Value$1,355.00. DispositionNa-tional Archives and RecordsAdministration.

His Excellency Lee Myung-bak,President of the Republic ofKorea.

Non-acceptance would cause em-barrassment to donor and U.S.Government.

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AGENCY: THE WHITE HOUSEEXECUTIVE OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENTContinued[Report of Tangible Gifts Furnished by The White HouseExecutive Office of the President]

Name and title of person acceptingthe gift on behalf of the

U.S. Government

Gift, date of acceptance on behalfof the U.S. Government,

estimated value, and currentdisposition or location

Identity of foreign donorand government

Circumstances justifyingacceptance

First Family .................................... Two woven, multi-colored fabricbags. Small woven handbagwith beads and long handle.Book, title: Silvia Tchesrassiphotography, by J.C. Obando.Book, title: Lagrimas deAmerica by artist C.C. Daza.Recd6/13/2012. Est. Value$1,690.00. DispositionNa-tional Archives and RecordsAdministration.

His Excellency Juan ManuelSantos Calderon, President ofthe Republic of Colombia.

Non-acceptance would cause em-barrassment to donor and U.S.Government.

First Family Children ..................... Two flower brooches of pearl,gold, and diamond. Recd11/20/2012. Est. Value$4,440.00. DispositionNa-tional Archives and RecordsAdministration.

His Excellency U Thein Sein,President of Burma.

Non-acceptance would cause em-barrassment to donor and U.S.Government.

White House Staff Member Bird,

Debra.

4diameter paperweight. Qahwah

coffee cup. 4

diameter silverbowl. 9 long Qahwah platter.Book, title: Arabia: In Searchof Golden Ages, by M.H. Mor-gan. Recd2/9/2012. Est.Value$395.00. DispositionGift Office; Pending Transfer toGeneral Services Administration.

His Excellency Adel A. Al-Jubeir,

Ambassdor of the Kingdom ofSaudi Arabia to the UnitedStates.

Non-acceptance would cause em-

barrassment to donor and U.S.Government.

White House Staff MemberBlinken, Anthony.

10,000 Dram gold coin with certifi-cate of authenticity. Recd12/13/2012. Est. Value$1,000.00. DispositionGift Of-fice; Pending Transfer to Gen-eral Services Administration.

His Excellency Tigran Sargsyan,Prime Minister of the Republicof Armenia.

Non-acceptance would cause em-barrassment to donor and U.S.Government.

White House Staff Member Bren-nan, John.

Jewelry set of necklace, bracelet,earrings, and ring. Replica ofthe ancient palace Dar Alhajar.

Janbia, a traditional dagger pre-sented in a display case.Recd3/19/2012. Est. Value$525.00. DispositionGift Office;Pending Transfer to GeneralServices Administration.

Major General Ahmed Ali al-Ashwal, Chief of Staff for theArmy of the Republic of Yemen.

Non-acceptance would cause em-barrassment to donor and U.S.Government.

White House Staff Member Bren-nan, John.

Set of filigree silver jewelry andcoral stones including necklace,bracelet, ring, and earrings. 14long saber with silver handleand silver sheath encrustedwith coral stones. Recd9/27/2012. Est. Value$590.00. Dis-positionGift Office; PendingTransfer to General ServicesAdministration.

His Excellency Abdo RaboMansour Hadi, President of theRepublic of Yemen.

Non-acceptance would cause em-barrassment to donor and U.S.Government.

White House Staff Member Bren-

nan, John.

Three Bulgarian military medals

and pins in a case with accom-panying certificate. Recd11/19/2012. Est. Value$895.00.DispositionGift Office; Pend-ing Transfer to General Serv-ices Administration.

His Excellency Tsvetan

Tsvetanov, Minister of the Inte-rior of the Republic of Bulgaria.

Non-acceptance would cause em-

barrassment to donor and U.S.Government.

White House Staff MemberDonilon, Thomas.

Book, title: International Con-ference. Two 4 tall ambercups with silver accents alongthe rim, middle, and bottom.Recd4/2/2012. Est. Value$545.00. DispositionPendingTransfer to General ServicesAdministration.

General Nikolay Patrushev, Sec-retary of the Security Council ofthe Russian Federation.

Non-acceptance would cause em-barrassment to donor and U.S.Government.

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AGENCY: THE WHITE HOUSEEXECUTIVE OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENTContinued[Report of Tangible Gifts Furnished by The White HouseExecutive Office of the President]

Name and title of person acceptingthe gift on behalf of the

U.S. Government

Gift, date of acceptance on behalfof the U.S. Government,

estimated value, and currentdisposition or location

Identity of foreign donorand government

Circumstances justifyingacceptance

White House Staff MemberDonilon, Thomas.

8 tall amber-colored glass sculp-ture with four legs, decoratedwith Chinese characters.Recd5/7/2012. Est. Value$460.00. DispositionGift Of-fice; Pending Transfer to Gen-eral Services Administration.

His Excellency Liang Guanglie,Minister for National Defense ofthe Peoples Republic of China.

Non-acceptance would cause em-barrassment to donor and U.S.Government.

White House Staff MemberDonilon, Thomas.

Eleven piece tea set with a potand five cups. Recd6/18/2012. Est. Value$640.00. Dis-positionGifts Office, PendingTransfer to General ServicesAdministration.

His Excellency Dai Bingguo, StateCouncilor of the Peoples Re-public of China.

Non-acceptance would cause em-barrassment to donor and U.S.Government.

White House Staff MemberDonilon, Thomas.

14 x 9 x 2 sterling silver bowlwith a leaf design on one end,standing on two legs. Chocolatecandies. Recd12/31/2012.Est. Value$990.00. Disposi-tionGift Office; PendingTransfer to General ServicesAdministration; Chocolates han-dled pursuant to United StatesSecret Service Policy.

His Excellency Adel A. Al-Jubeir,Ambassdor of the Kingdom ofSaudi Arabia to the UnitedStates.

Non-acceptance would cause em-barrassment to donor and U.S.Government.

White House Staff MemberEggers, Jeffrey.

48 x 75 red Afghan carpet withbeige and black pattern.Recd7/18/2012. Est. Value$400.00. DispositionGift Of-fice; Pending Transfer to Gen-eral Services Administration.

His Excellency Eklil Hakimi, Am-bassador of the Islamic Repub-lic of Afghanistan to the UnitedStates.

Non-acceptance would cause em-barrassment to donor and U.S.Government.

White House Staff MemberHolmes, David.

48 x 75 red Afghan carpet withbeige and black pattern.Recd7/18/2012. Est. Value$400.00. DispositionGift Of-fice; Pending Transfer to Gen-eral Services Administration.

His Excellency Eklil Hakimi, Am-bassador of the Islamic Repub-lic of Afghanistan to the UnitedStates.

Non-acceptance would cause em-barrassment to donor and U.S.Government.

White House Staff MemberMcDonough, Denis. 11.5

x 15

framed print of a maleholding a flag while riding ahorse, artist unknown. Recd2/28/2012. Est. Value$425.00. DispositionGift Of-fice; Pending Transfer to Gen-eral Service Administration.

His Excellency Kairat Umarov,Ambassador of the Republic ofKazakhstan to the UnitedStates.

Non-acceptance would cause em-barrassment to donor and U.S.Government.

White House Staff MemberMcDonough, Denis.

6 tall gold-plated model ship withsingle mast and several sails.Four boxes of six gold-platedDilmun Seals.. Recd7/15/2012. Est. Value$920.00. Dis-positionGift Office; PendingTransfer to General ServicesAdministration.

His Excellency Shaikh Khalifa BinAbdullah Bin Mohamed Al-Khalifa, Director of the NationalSecurity Agency of the Kingdomof Bahrain.

Non-acceptance would cause em-barrassment to donor and U.S.Government.

White House Staff Member New-ton, Julia.

4diameter paperweight. Qahwahcoffee cup. 4 diameter silver

bowl. 9

long Qahwah platter.Book, title: Arabia: In Searchof Golden Ages, by M.H. Mor-gan. Recd2/8/2012. Est.Value$395.00. DispositionGift Office; Pending Transfer toGeneral Services Administration.

His Excellency Adel A. Al-Jubeir,Ambassdor of the Kingdom of

Saudi Arabia to the UnitedStates.

Non-acceptance would cause em-barrassment to donor and U.S.

Government.

White House Staff Member Power,Samantha.

94 black silk scarf with flowers,designed by Yolanda. Pack ofassorted tea. Recd5/17/2012.Est. Value$373.00. Disposi-tionPending Transfer to Gen-eral Services Administration;Tea handled pursuant to UnitedStates Secret Service policy.

G. L. Peris, Cabinet Minister ofExternal Affairs of the Demo-cratic Socialist Republic of SriLanka.

Non-acceptance would cause em-barrassment to donor and U.S.Government.

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AGENCY: THE WHITE HOUSEEXECUTIVE OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENTContinued[Report of Tangible Gifts Furnished by The White HouseExecutive Office of the President]

Name and title of person acceptingthe gift on behalf of the

U.S. Government

Gift, date of acceptance on behalfof the U.S. Government,

estimated value, and currentdisposition or location

Identity of foreign donorand government

Circumstances justifyingacceptance

White House Staff MemberRussel, Daniel.

Commemorative ballpoint pen,green with silver lettering. Book,title: His Majesty Sultan HajiHassanal Bolkiah MuizzaddinWaddaulahSultan and YangDi-Pertuan of BruneiDarussalam: A Celebration ofForty Glorious Years of Reign.Recd11/29/2012. Est.Value$750.00. DispositionGift Office; Pending Transfer toGeneral Services Administration.

His Majesty Sultan Haji HassanalBolkiah Muizzaddin Waddaulahibni Al-Marhum Sultan HajiOmar Ali Saifuddien SaadulKhairi Waddien, Sultan andYang Di-Pertuan of BruneiDarussalam.

Non-acceptance would cause em-barrassment to donor and U.S.Government.

White House Staff Member Seiler,Syd.

Black lacquer ware screen withnature designs and Koreancharacters. CD, title: Ji-HaePark Classic Volume 2. Large2012 wall calendar. Recd1/18/2012. Est. Value$519.99.DispositionGift Office; Pend-ing Transfer to General Serv-ices Administration.

His Excellency Major General LeeSeo-young, Defense Attache ofthe Republic of Korea.

Non-acceptance would cause em-barrassment to donor and U.S.Government.

White House Staff Member Sher-wood-Randall, Elizabeth.

Gold bracelet with evil eye dia-mond. Recd9/14/2012. Est.Value$518.00. DispositionGift Office; Pending Transfer toGeneral Services Administration.

Ms. Fugen Tan, Spouse of theAmbassador of the Republic ofTurkey to the United States.

Non-acceptance would cause em-barrassment to donor and U.S.Government.

AGENCY: THE WHITE HOUSEOFFICE OF THE VICE PRESIDENT[Report of Tangible Gifts Furnished by The White HouseOffice of the Vice President]

Name and title of person acceptingthe gift on behalf of the

U.S. Government

Gift, date of acceptance on behalfof the U.S. Government,

estimated value, and currentdisposition or location

Identity of foreign donorand government

Circumstances justifyingacceptance

The Honorable Joseph R. Biden,Jr., Vice President of the UnitedStates.

A silver knife and chain with awooden handle. Pair of chop-sticks with silver ends. Woodensheath with silver alloy designs.Bridled silver alloy strap withstirrup-style loop. Separateleather and silver alloy pack/clipwith two bridled cords plusleather stirrup strap/loop. Leath-er presentation box. Recd2/2/2012. Est. Value$980.00.DispositionNational Archivesand Records Administration.

His Excellency SukhbaatarBatbold, Prime Minister of Mon-golia.

Non-acceptance would cause em-barrassment to donor and U.S.Government.

The Honorable Joseph R. Biden,Jr., Vice President of the UnitedStates.

Brown leather cigar box with ap-plied sterling silver. Rectangularplaque on hinged lid (12 interior

slots). Recd3/5/2012. Est.Value$390.00. DispositionNational Archives and RecordsAdministration.

His Excellency Felipe de JesusCalderon Hinojosa, President ofthe United Mexican States.

Non-acceptance would cause em-barrassment to donor and U.S.Government.

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AGENCY: THE WHITE HOUSEOFFICE OF THE VICE PRESIDENTContinued[Report of Tangible Gifts Furnished by The White HouseOffice of the Vice President]

Name and title of person acceptingthe gift on behalf of the

U.S. Government

Gift, date of acceptance on behalfof the U.S. Government,

estimated value, and currentdisposition or location

Identity of foreign donorand government

Circumstances justifyingacceptance

The Honorable Joseph R. Biden,Jr., Vice President of the UnitedStates.

Light blue hardcover book, title:Between Two Seas: A Cele-bration of Modern Bahrain, byAndrew Weaver. William & Sonbrown box with silver 8-point(beach theme) leaf design ontop. Cylindrical box carved indark brown leather topped bysterling silver 8-petal rosettewith beige suede interior pluscover with attached dark brownleather butterfly, in presentationbox. Recd6/12/2012. Est.Value$590.00. DispositionNational Archives and RecordsAdministration.

His Royal Highness PrinceSalman bin Hamad Al-Khalifa,Crown Prince of the Kingdom ofBahrain and Deputy SupremeCommander of the Bahrain De-fense Force.

Non-acceptance would cause em-barrassment to donor and U.S.Government.

The Honorable Joseph R. Biden,Jr., Vice President of the UnitedStates.

Female bare-breasted bust, facein profile, carved into tooth with6.25outside length carved andcurved and 5.25 inside lengthadhered to wood. Carved toothdepicting female head with longhair 6.5 long on outside ofcone, 5.5 long on inside ofcone on wood ovoid two holeswhere carving has exposed in-ternal cavity. Ebony carving ofstanding female carrying basketon head with four lobes hangingfrom left hand. Recd6/28/2012. Est. Value$530.00. Dis-positionNational Archives andRecords Administration.

Her Excellency Ellen JohnsonSirleaf, President of the Repub-lic of Liberia.

Non-acceptance would cause em-barrassment to donor and U.S.Government.

The Honorable Joseph R. Biden,Jr., Vice President of the United

States.

Knife, curved blade, waisted silverhandle and curved sheath with

filigree work in a presentationbox. Set of silver filigree jewelrywith coral stones (includednecklace, bracelet, ring, andearrings). Recd10/15/2012.Est. Value$1,300.00. Disposi-tionNational Archives andRecords Administration.

His Excellency Abdo RaboMansour Hadi, President of the

Republic of Yemen.

Non-acceptance would cause em-barrassment to donor and U.S.

Government.

Dr. Jill Biden, Second Lady of theUnited States.

Torch from the 2011 SpecialOlympics held in Athens,Greece. Torch was made byZolotas, having tapered mattestone head over fluted navyblue handle. Recd6/23/2011.Est. Value$470.00. Disposi-tionNational Archives andRecords Administration.

The Honorable KgalemaMotlanthe, Deputy President ofthe Republic of South Africa.

Non-acceptance would cause em-barrassment to donor and U.S.Government.

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AGENCY: DEPARTMENT OF STATE[Report of Tangible Gifts Furnished by the Department of State]

Name and title of person acceptingthe gift on behalf of the

U.S. Government

Gift, date of acceptance on behalfof the U.S. Government,

estimated value, and currentdisposition or location

Identity of foreign donorand government

Circumstances justifyingacceptance.

The Honorable Hillary Clinton,Secretary of State of the UnitedStates.

Framed oil on canvas painting de-picting two female figures in theforefront and others in the back-ground. Wooden antique fromthe Attie ethnic group of the Re-public of Cote dIvoire with acarved pattern on the outside, acover and a metal stand.Recd1/17/2012. Est. Value$570.00. DispositionPendingTransfer to General ServicesAdministration.

His Excellency AlassaneOuattara, President of the Re-public of Cote dIvoire.

Non-acceptance would cause em-barrassment to donor and U.S.Government.

The Honorable Hillary Clinton,Secretary of State of the UnitedStates.

Sterling silver and amber jewelrycontaining a cuff bracelet, anecklace, and earrings. Recd1/31/2012. Est. Value$550.00. DispositionPendingTransfer to General Services

Administration.

His Excellency YerzhanKazykhanov, Minister of ForeignAffairs of the Republic ofKazakhstan.

Non-acceptance would cause em-barrassment to donor and U.S.Government.

The Honorable Hillary Clinton,Secretary of State of the UnitedStates.

Two piece bronze sculpture of ared chili pepper with a blackgranite base plate. Recd2/1/2012. Est. Value$540.00. Dis-positionPending Transfer toGeneral Services Administration.

His Excellency K. Shanmugam,Minister of Foreign Affairs of theRepublic of Singapore.

Non-acceptance would cause em-barrassment to donor and U.S.Government.

The Honorable Hillary Clinton,Secretary of State of the UnitedStates.

Amber-colored PasabahceMagazalan decorative vase withornate design on border.Recd2/13/2012. Est. Value$460.00. DispositionPendingTransfer to General ServicesAdministration.

His Excellency Ahmet Davutoglu,Minister of Foreign Affairs of theRepublic of Turkey.

Non-acceptance would cause em-barrassment to donor and U.S.Government.

The Honorable Hillary Clinton,Secretary of State of the UnitedStates.

Inlaid silver-plated box with satinlining containing a large bou-quet, four small bouquets, and

four Hands of Fatimah.Recd2/25/2012. Est. Value$450.00. DispositionPendingTransfer to General ServicesAdministration.

His Excellency Hamadi Jebali, In-terim Prime Minister of the Re-public of Tunisia.

Non-acceptance would cause em-barrassment to donor and U.S.Government.

The Honorable Hillary Clinton,Secretary of State of the UnitedStates.

Ship made of silver and Algeriancoral. Two cases of assortedAlgerian wine. Four cases of Al-gerian dates. Recd2/25/2012.Est. Value$2,023.00. Disposi-tionPending Transfer to Gen-eral Services Administration.

His Excellency AbdelazizBouteflika, President of thePeoples Democratic Republicof Algeria.

Non-acceptance would cause em-barrassment to donor and U.S.Government.

The Honorable Hillary Clinton,Secretary of State of the UnitedStates.

White gold jewelry with teardroprubies and diamonds containinga necklace, a bracelet, earrings,and a ring. Recd3/31/2012.Est. Value$500,000.00. Dis-

positionPending Transfer toGeneral Services Administration.

King Abdullah bin Abd al-Aziz al-Saud, Custodian of the TwoHoly Mosques, King of theKingdom of Saudi Arabia.

Non-acceptance would cause em-barrassment to donor and U.S.Government.

The Honorable Hillary Clinton,Secretary of State of the UnitedStates.

Frosted glass Dior vase withgreen floral design. Recd4/11/2012. Est. Value$470.00.DispositionPending Transferto General Services Administra-tion.

His Excellency Alain Juppe, Min-ister of Foreign and EuropeanAffairs of the French Republic.

Non-acceptance would cause em-barrassment to donor and U.S.Government.

The Honorable Hillary Clinton,Secretary of State of the UnitedStates.

Statue of two golden horses on ablack marble base. Recd4/12/2012. Est. Value$6,700.00. DispositionPend-ing Transfer to General Serv-ices Administration.

His Royal Highness Crown PrinceSalman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud,Minister of Defense of the King-dom of Saudi Arabia.

Non-acceptance would cause em-barrassment to donor and U.S.Government.

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AGENCY: DEPARTMENT OF STATEContinued[Report of Tangible Gifts Furnished by the Department of State]

Name and title of person acceptingthe gift on behalf of the

U.S. Government

Gift, date of acceptance on behalfof the U.S. Government,

estimated value, and currentdisposition or location

Identity of foreign donorand government

Circumstances justifyingacceptance.

The Honorable Hillary Clinton,Secretary of State of the UnitedStates.

Natural baby South Sea pearlnecklace. Book, title: Phil-ippines Living Landscapes andCultural Landmarks: World Her-itage Sites. Recd4/30/2012.Est. Value$465.00. Disposi-tionPending Transfer to Gen-eral Services Administration.

His Excellency Albert F. delRosario, Secretary of ForeignAffairs of the Republic of thePhilippines.

Non-acceptance would cause em-barrassment to donor and U.S.Government.

The Honorable Hillary Clinton,Secretary of State of the UnitedStates.

Five strand pearl necklace. ThreeJamdani saris. Recd5/5/2012. Est. Value$480.00. Dis-positionPending Transfer toGeneral Services Administration.

Madame Khaleda Zia, Chair-person of the Bangladesh Na-tionalist Party.

Non-acceptance would cause em-barrassment to donor and U.S.Government.

The Honorable Hillary Clinton,Secretary of State of the UnitedStates.

Plaster of Paris work reproductioninspired by Jainal Abedin art-work of oxen pulling a wagon.Pearl necklace. Recd5/5/2012. Est. Value$425.00. Dis-

positionPending Transfer toGeneral Services Administration.

Her Excellency Sheikh Hasina,Prime Minister of the PeoplesRepublic of Bangladesh.

Non-acceptance would cause em-barrassment to donor and U.S.Government.

The Honorable Hillary Clinton,Secretary of State of the UnitedStates.

Silver chalice with lid in woodenbox. Recd5/17/2012. Est.Value$450.00. DispositionPending Transfer to GeneralServices Administration.

His Excellency U Wunna MaungLwin, Minister of Foreign Affairsof Burma.

Non-acceptance would cause em-barrassment to donor and U.S.Government.

The Honorable Hillary Clinton,Secretary of State of the UnitedStates.

Set of scarf, brooch, earrings, andbracelet. Recd6/4/2012. Est.Value$520.00. DispositionPending Transfer to GeneralServices Administration.

His Excellency EduardNalbandian, Foreign Minister ofthe Republic of Armenia.

Non-acceptance would cause em-barrassment to donor and U.S.Government.

The Honorable Hillary Clinton,Secretary of State of the UnitedStates.

43x 61 Garabah Shusha woolcarpet. A set of two silver andgold wash teacups and sau-cers. Book, title: AzerbaijanThe Land of Tolerance. A let-

ter of authenticity. Recd6/6/2012. Est. Value$420.00. Dis-positionPending Transfer toGeneral Services Administration.

His Excellency Ilham Aliyev,President of the Republic ofAzerbaijan.

Non-acceptance would cause em-barrassment to donor and U.S.Government.

The Honorable Hillary Clinton,Secretary of State of the UnitedStates.

Silver pot with a foliated scroll de-sign. Recd6/11/2012. Est.Value$480.00. DispositionPending Transfer to GeneralServices Administration.

The Honorable Hor Namhong,Deputy Prime Minister and Min-ister of Foreign Affairs andInernational Cooperation of theKingdom of Cambodia.

Non-acceptance would cause em-barrassment to donor and U.S.Government.

The Honorable Hillary Clinton,Secretary of State of the UnitedStates.

Porcelain Imperial Lomonosov teaset. DVD of Russian documen-tary film on Secretary Clinton.Framed photo of Secertary Clin-ton with Foreign MinisterLavrov. Recd6/29/2012. Est.Value$435.00. DispositionPending Transfer to General

Services Administration.

His Excellency Sergey Lavrov,Minister of Foreign Affairs of theRussian Federation.

Non-acceptance would cause em-barrassment to donor and U.S.Government.

The Honorable Hillary Clinton,Secretary of State of the UnitedStates.

Pavlovaposadsky shawl. En-graved metallic picture of SaintIsaacs Cathedral. Recd6/29/2012. Est. Value$530.00. Dis-positionPending Transfer toGeneral Services Administration.

Valentina Matviyenko, Chairmanof the Federation Council of theRussian Federation.

Non-acceptance would cause em-barrassment to donor and U.S.Government.

The Honorable Hillary Clinton,Secretary of State of the UnitedStates.

34 x 26 painting of SecretaryClinton in a gold frame. Recd6/2012. Est. Value$500.00.DispositionPending Transferto General Services Administra-tion.

His Excellency Illham Aliyev,President of the Republic ofAzerbaijan.

Non-acceptance would cause em-barrassment to donor and U.S.Government.

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AGENCY: DEPARTMENT OF STATEContinued[Report of Tangible Gifts Furnished by the Department of State]

Name and title of person acceptingthe gift on behalf of the

U.S. Government

Gift, date of acceptance on behalfof the U.S. Government,

estimated value, and currentdisposition or location

Identity of foreign donorand government

Circumstances justifyingacceptance.

The Honorable Hillary Clinton,Secretary of State of the UnitedStates.

80 x 108 large tan, red, andgold woven Afghan rug.Recd7/7/2012. Est. Value$2,200.00. DispositionPend-ing Transfer to General Serv-ices Administration.

His Excellency Hamid Karzai,President of the Islamic Repub-lic of Afghanistan.

Non-acceptance would cause em-barrassment to donor and U.S.Government.

The Honorable Hillary Clinton,Secretary of State of the UnitedStates.

Modern oil on canvas painting,title: Bold, abstract with colorsof red, orange, yellow, andwhite with a black frame withlinen-colored matting includingpresentation plate and descrip-tion. Recd7/9/2012. Est.Value$450.00. DispositionPending Transfer to GeneralServices Administration.

His Excellency TsakhiagiinElbegdorj, President of Mon-golia.

Non-acceptance would cause em-barrassment to donor and U.S.Government.

The Honorable Hillary Clinton,Secretary of State of the United

States.

Black caviar. Recd7/9/2012.Est. Value$500.00. Disposi-

tionHandled Pursuant to theGuidelines Set Forth by Gen-eral Services Administrations.

His Excellency Elin Suleymanov,Ambassador of the Republic of

Azerbaijan to the United States.

Non-acceptance would cause em-barrassment to donor and U.S.

Government.

The Honorable Hillary Clinton,Secretary of State of the UnitedStates.

Silver rice container. Decoratedsilk shawl. Recd7/11/2012.Est. Value$430.00. Disposi-tionPending Transfer to Gen-eral Services Administration.

His Excellency ThonglounSisoulith, Foreign Minister ofthe Lao Peoples DemocraticRepublic.

Non-acceptance would cause em-barrassment to donor and U.S.Government.

The Honorable Hillary Clinton,Secretary of State of the UnitedStates.

12x 8picture in wooden frame,title: Jahangir Presents PrinceKhurram with a Turban Orna-ment. Recd7/31/2012. Est.Value$600.00. DispositionPending Transfer to GeneralServices Administration.

Mr. Kapil Sibal, Minister of HumanResources Development of theRepublic of India.

Non-acceptance would cause em-barrassment to donor and U.S.Government.

The Honorable Hillary Clinton,Secretary of State of the United

States.

Hand-blown glass vase. Hand-blown glass plate. Recd8/8/

2012. Est. Value$495.00. Dis-positionPending Transfer toGeneral Services Administration.

Her Excellency Maite Nkoana-Mashabane, Minister of Inter-

national Relations and Co-operation of the Republic ofSouth Africa.

Non-acceptance would cause em-barrassment to donor and U.S.

Government.

The Honorable Hillary Clinton,Secretary of State of the UnitedStates.

Brown tin indigenous face sculp-ture. Pink tablecloth with blueand yellow design. Blue table-cloth with white design. Yellowand black tablecloth with pinkdesign. Woven blue and whiteblanket with orange, yellow, andblue design. White woven table-cloth with beige embroidery.Beige tablecloth with white de-sign. Burgundy tablecloth withwhite fish design. Red table-cloth with black and white de-sign. Two mint green fabric

table runners. Large olive greentablecloth with white design. Setof green napkins and tableclothwith tribal design. Set of whitenapkins and tablecloth with trib-al designs. Orange woven ta-blecloth with blue design. Or-ange woven tablecloth withwhite design. Purple and or-ange woven tablecloth with or-ange design. Recd8/10/2012.Est. Value$485.00. Disposi-tionPending Transfer to Gen-eral Services Administration.

His Excellency Dr. Boni Yayi,President of the Republic ofBenin.

Non-acceptance would cause em-barrassment to donor and U.S.Government.

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AGENCY: DEPARTMENT OF STATEContinued[Report of Tangible Gifts Furnished by the Department of State]

Name and title of person acceptingthe gift on behalf of the

U.S. Government

Gift, date of acceptance on behalfof the U.S. Government,

estimated value, and currentdisposition or location

Identity of foreign donorand government

Circumstances justifyingacceptance.

The Honorable Hillary Clinton,Secretary of State of the UnitedStates.

Avaiki black pearl necklace. Avaikiblack pearl earrings. Recd8/31/2012. Est. Value$990.00.DispositionPending Transferto General Services Administra-tion.

The Honorable Henry Puna,Prime Minister of the Cook Is-lands.

Non-acceptance would cause em-barrassment to donor and U.S.Government.

The Honorable Hillary Clinton,Secretary of State of the UnitedStates.

Cognac. Recd8/2012. Est.Value$560.00. DispositionHandled Pursuant to the Guide-lines Set Forth by GeneralServices Administrations.

His Excellency Vladimir Putin,President of the Russian Fed-eration.

Non-acceptance would cause em-barrassment to donor and U.S.Government.

The Honorable Hillary Clinton,Secretary of State of the UnitedStates.

Box covered in purple handwovenfabric containing traditionalTimorese noblewoman gar-ments and jewelry. Box con-taining miniature silver filigreerepublic of a Timorese tradi-tional home. Book, title: Strat-

egies for the Future, by PrimeMinister Kay Rala XananaGusmao with personal note toSecretary Clinton. Book, title:Xanana Gusmao and the FirstTen Years of Building theTimorese State, by Prime Min-ister Kay Rala Xanana Gusmaowith personal note to SecretaryClinton.. Recd9/6/2012. Est.Value$420.00. DispositionPending Transfer to GeneralServices Administration.

His Excellency Kay Rala XananaGusmao, Prime Minister of theDemocratic Republic of Timor-Leste.

Non-acceptance would cause em-barrassment to donor and U.S.Government.

The Honorable Hillary Clinton,Secretary of State of the UnitedStates.

Mouawad Larme DAmour 18kgold, sapphire, and diamondearrings, necklace, and brace-let. Recd9/7/2012. Est.

Value$58,000.00. Disposi-tionPending Transfer to Gen-eral Services Administration.

Her Majesty Paduka Seri BagindaRaja Isteri Pengiran Anak HajahSaleha binti Al-MarhumPengiran Pemancha Anak Haji

Mohdamed Alam, Queen ofBrunei Darussalam.

Non-acceptance would cause em-barrassment to donor and U.S.Government.

The Honorable Hillary Clinton,Secretary of State of the UnitedStates.

Silver jewelry box with a plaquewritten With Compliment HRHPrince Mohamed Bolkiah,Brunei Darussalam. Recd9/7/2012. Est. Value$440.00.DispositionPending Transferto General Services Administra-tion.

His Royal Highness, PrinceMohamed Bolkiah ibni Al-Marhum Sultan Haji Omar AliSaifuddien Saadul KhairiWaddien, Minister of ForeignAffairs and Trade of BruneiDarussalam.

Non-acceptance would cause em-barrassment to donor and U.S.Government.

The Honorable Hillary Clinton,Secretary of State of the UnitedStates.

Book, title: The Wealth of Rus-sia. Set of three silver coins.Recd9/8/2012. Est. Value$400.00. DispositionPendingTransfer to General ServicesAdministration.

His Excellency Vladimir Putin,President of the Russian Fed-eration.

Non-acceptance would cause em-barrassment to donor and U.S.Government.

The Honorable Hillary Clinton,Secretary of State of the UnitedStates.

Two rings and horn brooch. Silverand coral jewelry set with anecklace, bracelet, earrings,and ring. Recd9/25/2012.Est. Value$440.00. Disposi-tionPending Transfer to Gen-eral Services Administration.

His Excellency Abdo RaboMansour Hadi, President of theRepublic of Yemen.

Non-acceptance would cause em-barrassment to donor and U.S.Government.

The Honorable Hillary Clinton,Secretary of State of the UnitedStates.

Photo album of Secretary Clintonand State Councilor Dais pre-vious meetings. A pink floralChinese silk scarf in a red box.Recd10/3/2012. Est. Value$520.00. DispositionPendingTransfer to General ServicesAdministration.

His Excellency Dai Bingguo, StateCouncilor of the Peoples Re-public of China.

Non-acceptance would cause em-barrassment to donor and U.S.Government.

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AGENCY: DEPARTMENT OF STATEContinued[Report of Tangible Gifts Furnished by the Department of State]

Name and title of person acceptingthe gift on behalf of the

U.S. Government

Gift, date of acceptance on behalfof the U.S. Government,

estimated value, and currentdisposition or location

Identity of foreign donorand government

Circumstances justifyingacceptance.

The Honorable Hillary Clinton,Secretary of State of the UnitedStates.

Gold pen set on a stand with ahorse and human figurine.Recd10/3/2012. Est. Value$950.00. DispositionPendingTransfer to General ServicesAdministration.

His Excellency Erlan Idrissov,Minister of Foreign Affairs of theRepublic of Kazakhstan.

Non-acceptance would cause em-barrassment to donor and U.S.Government.

The Honorable Hillary Clinton,Secretary of State of the UnitedStates.

Blue scarf with black, purple, andblue beaded flowers. Gold andred earrings. Red jacket withtan and green leaves with silverand red accents. Recd10/29/2012. Est. Value$520.00. Dis-positionPending Transfer toGeneral Services Administration.

Her Excellency Atifete Jahjaga,President of the Republic ofKosovo.

Non-acceptance would cause em-barrassment to donor and U.S.Government.

The Honorable Hillary Clinton,Secretary of State of the UnitedStates.

Silver tea set with six teacups, sixsaucers, six spoons, and a tea-pot with a lid. Recd10/29/2012. Est. Value$1,750.00.

DispositionPending Transferto General Services Administra-tion.

His Excellency AbdelazizBouteflika, President of thePeoples Democratic Republicof Algeria.

Non-acceptance would cause em-barrassment to donor and U.S.Government.

The Honorable Hillary Clinton,Secretary of State of the UnitedStates.

Framed silver filigree jewelry.Recd10/31/2012. Est.Value$470.00. DispositionPending Transfer to GeneralServices Administration.

Her Excellency Atifete Jahjaga,President of the Republic ofKosovo.

Non-acceptance would cause em-barrassment to donor and U.S.Government.

The Honorable Hillary Clinton,Secretary of State of the UnitedStates.

3.5x 6x 4.5silver filigree box.Recd10/31/2012. Est.Value$400.00. DispositionPending Transfer to GeneralServices Administration.

His Excellency Sali Berisha,Prime Minister of the Republicof Albania.

Non-acceptance would cause em-barrassment to donor and U.S.Government.

The Honorable Hillary Clinton,Secretary of State of the UnitedStates.

Book, title: Buddha Image of WatPho. Book, title: Wat PhosPhra Vihara of the Recling Bud-dha. Book, title: Architecture

of Wat Pho. Recd11/18/2012. Est. Value$680.00. Dis-positionPending Transfer toGeneral Services Administration.

His Venerable Holiness PhraDhammapanyabordee, Abbottof the Wat Pho Monastery ofthe Kingdom of Thailand.

Non-acceptance would cause em-barrassment to donor and U.S.Government.

The Honorable Hillary Clinton,Secretary of State of the UnitedStates.

Multi-colored Royal Bone ChinaThai tea set with four cups andfour saucers. Recd11/18/2012. Est. Value$440.00. Dis-positionPending Transfer toGeneral Services Administration.

His Excellency SurapongTovichakchaikul, Deputy PrimeMinister and Foreign Minister ofthe Kingdom of Thailand.

Non-acceptance would cause em-barrassment to donor and U.S.Government.

The Honorable Hillary Clinton,Secretary of State of the UnitedStates.

Filigree jewelry holder. Recd11/19/2012. Est. Value$450.00.DispositionPending Transferto General Services Administra-tion.

His Excellency Bujar Nishani,President of the Republic of Al-bania.

Non-acceptance would cause em-barrassment to donor and U.S.Government.

The Honorable Hillary Clinton,Secretary of State of the United

States.

Large floral arrangement with aget well card. Recd12/17/

2012. Est. Value$450.00. Dis-positionPending Transfer toGeneral Services Administration.

His Excelleny Shaikh Khalid binAhmed Al-Khalifa, Foreign Min-

ister of the Kingdom of Bahrain.

Non-acceptance would cause em-barrassment to donor and U.S.

Government.

The Honorable Hillary Clinton,Secretary of State of the UnitedStates.

Large floral arrangement with aget well card. Recd12/17/2012. Est. Value$607.50. Dis-positionPending Transfer toGeneral Services Administration.

His Majesty King Hamad bin IsaAl- Khalifa, King of the Kingdomof Bahrain.

Non-acceptance would cause em-barrassment to donor and U.S.Government.

The Honorable Hillary Clinton,Secretary of State of the UnitedStates.

Brooch and earrings. Recd12/30/2012. Est. Value$670.00.DispositionPending Transferto General Services Administra-tion.

The Presidency of Bosnia andHerzegovina.

Non-acceptance would cause em-barrassment to donor and U.S.Government.

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AGENCY: DEPARTMENT OF STATEContinued[Report of Tangible Gifts Furnished by the Department of State]

Name and title of person acceptingthe gift on behalf of the

U.S. Government

Gift, date of acceptance on behalfof the U.S. Government,

estimated value, and currentdisposition or location

Identity of foreign donorand government

Circumstances justifyingacceptance.

The Honorable Hillary Clinton,Secretary of State of the UnitedStates.

30.5 metal sword with plexiglassstand. Recd12/31/2012. Est.Value$430.00. DispositionPending Transfer to GeneralServices Administration.

His Excellency DimitrisAvramopoulous, Minister of For-eign Affairs of the Hellenic Re-public.

Non-acceptance would cause em-barrassment to donor and U.S.Government.

The Honorable Hillary Clinton,Secretary of State of the UnitedStates.

Statuette in wooden box with in-scription: Msho Tcharyntir,translation Homilies of Mush.RecdUnknown. Est. Value$2,200.00. DispositionPend-ing Transfer to General Serv-ices Administration.

His Excellency Serzh Sargsyan,President of the Republic of Ar-menia.

Non-acceptance would cause em-barrassment to donor and U.S.Government.

The Honorable William J. Burns,Deputy Secretary of State.

Silver paperweight with magni-fying glass. Food basket withSil Sal ceramic jar full ofcandies, box of dates andchocolates, sundried tomatoes,various spices, a jar of jam,wine, olive oil, hot sauce,honey, hot red peppers in oil,olives in oil, and magnesium oil.Recd1/12/2012. Est. Value$400.00. DispositionPendingTransfer to General ServicesAdministration.

His Majesty King Abdullah II ibnAl Hussein, King of theHashemite Kingdom of Jordan.

Non-acceptance would cause em-barrassment to donor and U.S.Government.

The Honorable William J. Burns,Deputy Secretary of State.

Gold-plated plaque with displaybox. Shadow box with Dallahand historic Al-Masmak display.Recd1/19/2012. Est. Value$750.00. DispositionPendingTransfer to General ServicesAdministration.

Sheikh Muhammad al-Issa, Min-ister of Justice of the Kingdomof Saudi Arabia.

Non-acceptance would cause em-barrassment to donor and U.S.Government.

The Honorable R. Nicholas Burns,Under Secretary of State for Po-litical Affairs.

Large silver tray with personal in-scription. Small silver tray withsouvenir engraving. Recd

Unknown. Est. Value$360.00.DispositionPending Transferto General Services Administra-tion.

Political General Hok Lundy,Commissioner General of theKingdom of Cambodia.

Non-acceptance would cause em-barrassment to donor and U.S.Government.

The Honorable Jeffrey Feltman,Assistant Secretary for NearEastern Affairs.

Gold-plated plaque with displaybox. Shadow box with Dallahand historic Al-Masmak display.Recd1/19/2012. Est. Value$570.00. DispositionPendingTransfer to General ServicesAdministration.

Sheikh Muhammad al-Issa, Min-ister of Justice of the Kingdomof Saudi Arabia.

Non-acceptance would cause em-barrassment to donor and U.S.Government.

The Honorable Jose W.Fernandez, Assistant Secretaryfor the Economics and BusinessBureau.

16GB iPad 2 with Wifi. Recd3/3/2012. Est. Value$480.00.DispositionPending Transferto General Services Administra-tion.

The Jeddah Chamber of Com-merce and Industry of the King-dom of Saudi Arabia.

Non-acceptance would cause em-barrassment to donor and U.S.Government.

The Honorable Philip Gordon, As-

sistant Secretary for Europeanand Eurasian Affairs.

Four ounce black cavier. Recd

7/9/2012. Est. Value$500.00.DispositionPending Transferto General Services Administra-tion.

His Excellency Elin Suleymanov,

Ambassador of the Republic ofAzerbaijan to the United States.

Non-acceptance would cause em-

barrassment to donor and U.S.Government.

The Honorable Kurt M. Campbell,Assistant Secretary for EastAsian and Pacific Affairs.

Book, title: His Majesty SultanHaji Hassanal BolkiahMuiizzaddin Waddaulah Sultandan Yang Di-Pertuan of BruneiDarussalam: A Celebration ofForty Glorius Years of Reign.Commemorative ballpoint pen.Recd9/10/2012. Est. Value$1,500.00. DispositionPend-ing Transfer to General Serv-ices Administration.

His Majesty Sultan Haji HassanalBolkiah Muiizaddin Waddaulahibni Al-Marhum Sultan HajiOmar Ali Saifuddien SaadulaKhairi Waddien, Sultan andYang Di-Pertuan of BruneiDarussalam.

Non-acceptance would cause em-barrassment to donor and U.S.Government.

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AGENCY: DEPARTMENT OF STATEContinued[Report of Tangible Gifts Furnished by the Department of State]

Name and title of person acceptingthe gift on behalf of the

U.S. Government

Gift, date of acceptance on behalfof the U.S. Government,

estimated value, and currentdisposition or location

Identity of foreign donorand government

Circumstances justifyingacceptance.

The Honorable Kerri-Ann Jones,Assistant Secretary for Oceansand International Environmentaland Scientific Affairs.

10 x 14 painted lacquer in ametal frame. Recd10/17/2012. Est. Value$430.00. Dis-positionRetained for OfficialUse Only.

Ministry of Natural Resources andEnvironment of the Kingdom ofThailand.

Non-acceptance would cause em-barrassment to donor and U.S.Government.

The Honorable Capricia PenavicMarshall, Chief of Protocol.

Pearl and diamond pin andearring set in a wooden box.Recd10/29/2012. Est.Value$ 1,300.00. Disposi-tionPending Transfer to Gen-eral Services Administration.

Ms. Ravijojla Pavlovic, Chief ofProtocol of Bosnia andHerzegovina.

Non-acceptance would cause em-barrassment to donor and U.S.Government.

The Honorable Daniel Benjamin,Ambassador at Large.

Sword with sheath and case.Recd12/2012. Est. Value$1,130.00. DispositionPend-ing Transfer to General Serv-ices Administration.

His Excellency Mohammed Nas-ser Ahmed, Defense Minister ofthe Republic of Yemen.

Non-acceptance would cause em-barrassment to donor and U.S.Government.

The Honorable James F. Jeffrey,U.S. Ambassador to the Repub-

lic of Iraq.

Carpet of Babylon. Recd7/29/2012. Est. Value$750.00. Dis-

positionRetained for OfficialUse Only.

The Provinicial ReconstructionTeam of the Government of the

Republic of Iraq.

Non-acceptance would cause em-barrassment to donor and U.S.

Government.

The Honorable Michael Michalak,U.S. Ambassador to Vietnam.

Two 1.3 liter Minh Long tea set.Recd2/2011. Est. Value$765.00. DispositionPendingTransfer to General ServicesAdministration.

His Excellency Tran Viet Tan,Deputy Minister of Public Secu-rity of Vietnam.

Non-acceptance would cause em-barrassment to donor and U.S.Government.

The Honorable Linda Thomas-Greenfield, U.S. Ambassador toLiberia.

Gold-plated seal of Liberia whichis part of the Liberian Medal ofHonor. Recd2/2012. Est.Value$385.00. DispositionPending Transfer to GeneralServices Administration.

Ministry of Justice of the Republicof Liberia.

Non-acceptance would cause em-barrassment to donor and U.S.Government.

The Honorable James Smith, U.S.Ambassador to the Kingdom ofSaudi Arabia.

Rolex Oyster Perpetual watch(ref: 116000). Recd5/22/2012. Est. Value$5,200.00.DispositionPending Transfer

to General Services Administra-tion.

Prince Fahd bin Badr binAbdulaziz Al-Saud, Governor ofthe Al-Jouf Province of theKingdom of Saudi Arabia.

Non-acceptance would cause em-barrassment to donor and U.S.Government.

The Honorable Richard J.Schmierer, U.S. Ambassador toOman.

Two bottles of Amouage perfumein a wooden gift box. Recd7/29/2012. Est. Value$625.00.DispositionPending Transferto General Services Administra-tion.

His Highness Sayyid Mundhir binMajid Said Al Said, Head of Li-aison and Coordination Serv-ices of the Royal Office ofOman.

Non-acceptance would cause em-barrassment to donor and U.S.Government.

The Honorable Richard J.Schmierer, U.S. Ambassador toOman.

Silver letter opener in the shapeof a traditional Omani sword,embellished with silver-wire de-sign in a wooden box inscribedwith logo and Royal Air Forceof Oman. Recd7/30/2012.Est. Value$490.00. Disposi-tionPending Transfer to Gen-eral Services Administration.

Matar Bin Ali Al-Obaidani, Air ViceMarshall and Commander ofthe Royal Air Force of Oman.

Non-acceptance would cause em-barrassment to donor and U.S.Government.

Mirembe L. Nantongo, DeputyChief of Mission.

Original painting by YousefAhmed. Recd5/23/2012. Est.Value$3,000.00. Disposi-tionRetained for Official UseOnly.

Dr. Hessa Al Jaber, SecretaryGeneral of the Supreme Coun-cil of Information and Commu-nication Technology of theState of Qatar.

Non-acceptance would cause em-barrassment to donor and U.S.Government.

Brian Goldbeck, Consul General ... Two 15-year Maotai bottles.Recd6/25/2012. Est. Value$3,146.00. DispositionRe-tained at Embassy for OfficialUse.

Wan Qingliang, Guangzhou PartySecretary of the Peoples Re-public of China.

Non-acceptance would cause em-barrassment to donor and U.S.Government.

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AGENCY: DEPARTMENT OF STATEContinued[Report of Tangible Gifts Furnished by the Department of State]

Name and title of person acceptingthe gift on behalf of the

U.S. Government

Gift, date of acceptance on behalfof the U.S. Government,

estimated value, and currentdisposition or location

Identity of foreign donorand government

Circumstances justifyingacceptance.

Ms. Sangeeta Shields, Spouse ofthe U.S. Ambassador to BruneiDarussalam.

Three pieces of silk fabric.Recd8/12/2011. Est. Value$390.00. DispositionPendingTransfer to General ServicesAdministration.

Her Majesty Paduka Seri BagindaRaja Isteri Pengiran Anak HajahSaleha binti Al-MarhumPengiran Pemancha Anak HajiMohdamed Alam, Queen ofBrunei Darussalam.

Non-acceptance would cause em-barrassment to donor and U.S.Government.

Carlos Pascual, Special Envoyand Coordinator for InternationalEnergy Affairs.

Samsung Galaxy tablet. Jewelrybox. Bookbag. Recd1/5/2012. Est. Value$635.00. Dis-positionPending Transfer toGeneral Services Administration.

Pehin Datu Singamanteri Colonel(R) Dato Seri Setia (Dr) AwangHaji Md Yasmin Haji Umar,Minister of Energy of BruneiDarussalam.

Non-acceptance would cause em-barrassment to donor and U.S.Government.

Helen LaFave, Deputy Director ..... Shadow box with Dallah and his-toric Al-Masmak display.Recd1/19/2012. Est. Value$410.00. DispositionPermis-sion to Retain for Official UseOnly.

Sheikh Muhammad al-Issa, Min-ister of Justice for the Kingdomof Saudi Arabia.

Non-acceptance would cause em-barrassment to donor and U.S.Government.

Harold Haugjukoh, Legal Advisor .. Wooden box with placard reading

With the compliments of theMinister of Justice Kingdom ofSaudi Arabia. Leather boundshadow box book including asmall teapot and picture/smallmodel of Al-Masmak. Recd1/19/2012. Est. Value$410.00.DispositionPending Transferto General Services Administra-tion.

Sheikh Muhammad al-Issa, Min-

ister of Justice for the Kingdomof Saudi Arabia.

Non-acceptance would cause em-

barrassment to donor and U.S.Government.

James Infanzon, Protocol Officer .. Tissot mens watch with blackface. Recd1/20/2012. Est.Value$780.00. DispositionPending Transfer to GeneralServices Administration.

His Majesty King Abdullah II ibnAl Hussein, King of theHashemite Kingdom of Jordan.

Non-acceptance would cause em-barrassment to donor and U.S.Government.

Daniel Joyce, Desk Officer ............ Cover mens watch with blackleather wristband. Recd1/20/

2012. Est. Value$390.00. Dis-positionPending Transfer toGeneral Services Administration.

His Majesty King Abdullah II ibnAl Hussein, King of the

Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan.

Non-acceptance would cause em-barrassment to donor and U.S.

Government.

Jason Rahlan, Protocol Officer ..... Swiss Chrono military mens silverwatch with black face. Recd1/20/2012. Est. Value$430.00. DispositionPendingTransfer to General ServicesAdministration.

His Majesty King Abdullah II ibnAl Hussein, King of theHashemite Kingdom of Jordan.

Non-acceptance would cause em-barrassment to donor and U.S.Government.

Kristi Roberts, Desk Officer ........... Steel Tissot watch with red ac-cents on the face. Recd1/20/2012. Est. Value$740.00. Dis-positionPending Transfer toGeneral Services Administration.

His Majesty King Abdullah II ibnAl Hussein, King of theHashemite Kingdom of Jordan.

Non-acceptance would cause em-barrassment to donor and U.S.Government.

Ambassador Victoria Nuland,Spokesperson.

Silver and pewter necklace withcircular pendant and one pearlin the bottom center. Recd1/

30/2012. Est. Value$390.00.DispositionPending Transferto General Services Administra-tion.

Mr. Lulzim Basha, Mayor ofTirana of the Republic of Alba-nia.

Non-acceptance would cause em-barrassment to donor and U.S.Government.

Ambassador Victoria Nuland,Spokesperson.

Four oz. black cavier. Recd7/9/2012. Est. Value$500.00. Dis-positionPending Transfer toGeneral Services Administration.

His Excellency Elin Suleymanov,Ambassador of the Republic ofAzerbaijan to the United States.

Non-acceptance would cause em-barrassment to donor and U.S.Government.

Robert F. Cekuta, Principal DeputyAssistant Secretary.

Painting from Dubai. Recd4/23/2012. Est. Value$840.00. Dis-positionPending Transfer toGeneral Services Administration.

His Excellency Saeed MohammedAl Tayer, Vice Chairman of theSupreme Council of Energy ofthe United Arab Emirates.

Non-acceptance would cause em-barrassment to donor and U.S.Government.

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AGENCY: DEPARTMENT OF STATEContinued[Report of Tangible Gifts Furnished by the Department of State]

Name and title of person acceptingthe gift on behalf of the

U.S. Government

Gift, date of acceptance on behalfof the U.S. Government,

estimated value, and currentdisposition or location

Identity of foreign donorand government

Circumstances justifyingacceptance.

Janet Breslin-Smith, Spouse of theU.S. Ambassador to Saudi Ara-bia.

Rolex Oyster Perpetual watch(ref. 176200). Recd5/22/2012. Est. Value$4,750.00.DispositionPending Transferto General Services Administra-tion.

Prince Fahd bin Badr binAbdulaziz Al-Saud, Governor ofthe Al-Jouf Province of theKingdom of Saudi Arabia.

Non-acceptance would cause em-barrassment to donor and U.S.Government.

Tawhid Al-Saffy, Agricultural TradeOfficer.

Salvatore Ferragamo watch(K12020494). Recd5/22/2012. Est. Value$1,450.00.DispositionPending Transferto General Services Administra-tion.

Prince Fahd bin Badr binAbdulaziz Al-Saud, Governor ofthe Al-Jouf Province of theKingdom of Saudi Arabia.

Non-acceptance would cause em-barrassment to donor and U.S.Government.

Rachel Smith, Staff Assistant ........ Roberto Cavalli Venmo ladyswatch (R7251692025). Recd5/22/2012. Est. Value$505.00. DispositionPendingTransfer to General ServicesAdministration.

Prince Fahd bin Badr binAbdulaziz Al-Saud, Governor ofthe Al-Jouf Province of theKingdom of Saudi Arabia.

Non-acceptance would cause em-barrassment to donor and U.S.Government.

Imam Asfour, Chief of Protocol atthe United States Embassy tothe Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

Roberto Cavalli watch(R7251692025). Recd5/22/2012. Est. Value$570.00. Dis-positionPending Transfer toGeneral Services Administration.

Prince Fahd bin Badr binAbdulaziz Al-Saud, Governor ofthe Al-Jouf Province of theKingdom of Saudi Arabia.

Non-acceptance would cause em-barrassment to donor and U.S.Government.

Catherine Schweitzer, Cultural Af-fairs Officer.

Roberto Cavalli Venmo ladyswatch. Recd5/22/2012. Est.Value$505.00. DispositionPending Transfer to GeneralServices Administration.

Prince Fahd bin Badr binAbdulaziz Al-Saud, Governor ofthe Al-Jouf Province of theKingdom of Saudi Arabia.

Non-acceptance would cause em-barrassment to donor and U.S.Government.

Eunhee Jeong, Office Manager tothe U.S. Ambassador to theKingdom of Saudi Arabia.

Roberto Cavalli Venmo ladyswatch (R7251692025). Recd5/22/2012. Est. Value$505.00. DispositionPendingTransfer to General ServicesAdministration.

Prince Fahd bin Badr binAbdulaziz Al-Saud, Governor ofthe Al-Jouf Province of theKingdom of Saudi Arabia.

Non-acceptance would cause em-barrassment to donor and U.S.Government.

Karen Bauer, Education Advisor ... Roberto Cavalli Venmo ladys

watch (R7251692025). Recd5/22/2012. Est. Value$505.00. DispositionPendingTransfer to General ServicesAdministration.

Prince Fahd bin Badr bin

Abdulaziz Al-Saud, Governor ofthe Al-Jouf Province of theKingdom of Saudi Arabia.

Non-acceptance would cause em-

barrassment to donor and U.S.Government.

Daniel McIntosh, Desk Officer ....... Tag Heuer mens watch. Recd5/22/2012. Est. Value$470.00. DispositionPendingTransfer to General ServicesAdministration.

His Highness Sheikh Mohammedbin Rashid Al-Maktoum, ForeignMinister of the United ArabEmirates.

Non-acceptance would cause em-barrassment to donor and U.S.Government.

Daniel McIntosh, Desk Officer ....... Montblanc black leather portfolio.Bvlgari mens tie. Recd5/22/2012. Est. Value$665.00. Dis-positionPending Transfer toGeneral Services Administration.

His Excellency Yousef ManaSaeed Al Otaiba, Ambassadorof the United Arab Emirates tothe United States.

Non-acceptance would cause em-barrassment to donor and U.S.Government.

Mark Walsh, Deputy Chief of Pro-tocol.

Tiffany & Co. cufflinks. Recd7/6/2012. Est. Value$700.00.

DispositionPending Transferto General Services Administra-tion.

His Excellency Mohamed AbdullaAl Junaibi, Director of Protocol

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