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DEPARTMENT OF STATE

[Public Notice: 8944]

Office of the Chief of Protocol; Gifts to Federal Employees from Foreign Government

Sources Reported to Employing Agencies in Calendar Year 2013

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 2013 concerning gifts received from foreign government sources. The compilation

includes reports of both tangible gifts and gifts of travel or travel expenses of more than minimal

value, as defined by statute. Also, included are gifts received in previous years including one

gift in 2003, one gift in 2007, one gift in 2008, nine gifts in 2009, eight gifts in 2010, nineteen

gifts in 2011, twenty gifts in 2012, and eight gifts with unknown dates. These latter gifts are

being reported in 2013 as the Office of the Chief of Protocol, Department of State, did not

receive the relevant information to include them in earlier reports.

Publication of this listing in the Federal Register is required by Section 7342(f) of Title 5,

United States Code, as added by Section 515(a)(1) of the Foreign Relations Authorization Act,

Fiscal Year 1978 (Pub. L. 95-105, August 17, 1977, 91 Stat. 865).

October 23, 2014

(Date) Patrick F. Kennedy Under Secretary for Management Department of State

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Agency: The White House - Executive Office of the President

[Report of Tangible Gifts Furnished by the White House – Executive Office of the

President]

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

The Honorable

Barack

Obama,

President of

the United

States

Calligraphy art by Hoin Yamoda.

Calligraphy by Douzen Ueno

Rec’d – 10/22/2012

Est. Value - $920.00

Disposition – National

Archives and Records

Administration

His Excellency

Takeo Akiba,

Minister of

Political

Affairs of the

Embassy of

Japan

Non-acceptance

would cause

embarrassment

to donor and

U.S.

Government

The Honorable

Barack

Obama,

President of

the United

States

41” x 51” framed sketch of

President Obama on canvas in

monochrome by Praseart

Sriratchatchawan

Rec’d – 11/16/2012

Est. Value - $1,600.00



Administration

Mr. Somnuk

Thanadechaku

l, Mayor of

Nonthaburi

Municipality,

the Kingdom

of Thailand

Non-acceptance

would cause

embarrassment

to donor and

U.S.

Government

The Honorable

Barack

Obama,

President of

the United

States

Kutani porcelain Henko jar

depicting dogtooth violets and

a sparrow against a white

background by Toshito

Nakamura accompanied with

a dusting cloth

Rec’d –1/11/2013

His Excellency

Kenichiro

Sasae,

Ambassador

of Japan to

the United

States

Non-acceptance

would cause

embarrassment

to donor and

U.S.

Government

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Administration

The Honorable

Barack

Obama,

President of

the United

States

Book, title: “L'Italia Unita: 150

Anniversario Unita d'Italia”

with light brown leather

binding and slip case. Small

silver and blue picture frame

with red corners

Rec’d – 2/14/2013

Est. Value - $1,250.00



Administration

His Excellency

Giorgio

Napolitano,

President of

the Italian

Republic

Non-acceptance

would cause

embarrassment

to donor and

U.S.

Government

The Honorable

Barack

Obama,

President of

the United

States

Wakasa-nuri lacquered pen made

in Obama City, Japan, with

red and gold detail

Rec’d – 2/22/2013




Administration

The Honorable

Koji

Matsuzaki,

Mayor of

Obama City

of Japan

Non-acceptance

would cause

embarrassment

to donor and

U.S.

Government

The Honorable

Barack

Obama,

President of

the United

States

Large silver platter engraved with

city scene and inscription.

Large woven rug in red,

white, green, and black

Rec’d –3/12/2013




His Excellency

Ali Zeidan,

Prime

Minister of

Libya

Non-acceptance

would cause

embarrassment

to donor and

U.S.

Government

4

Administration

The Honorable

Barack

Obama,

President of

the United

States

Gold decorated round box with

inscribed lid, lined with red

velvet

Rec’d – 3/12/2013




Administration

His Majesty

Sultan Haji

Hassanal

Bolkiah

Mu'izzaddin

Waddaulah

ibni Al-

Marhum

Sultan Haji

Omar ‘Ali

Saifuddien

Sa’adul

Khairi

Waddien,

Sultan and

Yang Di-

Pertuan of

Brunei

Darussalam

Non-acceptance

would cause

embarrassment

to donor and

U.S.

Government

The Honorable

Barack

Obama,

President of

the United

States

Silver covered plate

commemorating the

International Day of Nowruz

Rec’d –3/16/2013




Administration

His Excellency

Dyusen

Kaseinov,

General

Secretary of

Turksoy

Non-acceptance

would cause

embarrassment

to donor and

U.S.

Government

The Honorable

Barack

Obama,

Crystal bowl with Saint Patrick's

Day 2013 inscription and

shamrock detail by Sean

His Excellency

Enda Kenny,

Taoiseach of

Non-acceptance

would cause

embarrassment

5

President of

the United

States

Egan. Limited-edition book,

title: “On Canaan's Side” with

inscription, signed by the

author. Leather-bound book,

title: “Atlas Of The Great

Irish Famine” signed by the

donor. Framed poem, title:

“The Lakeisle of Innisfree”

Rec’d –3/18/2013

Est. Value - $1,807.00



Administration

Ireland, and

Mrs.

Fionnuala

Kenny

to donor and

U.S.

Government

The Honorable

Barack

Obama,

President of

the United

States

0.04 square millimeters engraved

small chip with side-by-side

texts of the United States and

Israeli Declarations of

Independence affixed to a 1”

x 1” Jerusalem stone, all

contained in display box with

magnifying view piece

Rec’d – 3/20/2013

Est. Value - $2,700.00



Adminsitration

His Excellency

Benjamin

Netanyahu,

Prime

Minister of

the State of

Israel, and

Mrs. Sara

Netanyahu

Non-acceptance

would cause

embarrassment

to donor and

U.S.

Government

The Honorable

Barack

Obama,

President of

the United

Painting of President Obama

juxtaposed with President

Lincoln with gold border.

Photo album of President

Obama's visit to the West

His Excellency

Mahmoud

Abbas,

President of

the

Non-acceptance

would cause

embarrassment

to donor and

U.S.

6

States Bank bound in green leather

with gold accents and emblem

of Palestinian Authority.

Photo of Palestinian-

American veterans marching

in parade in Chicago, Illinois.

Olive wood carved manger

scene

Rec’d –3/21/2013




Administration. Olive wood

handled pursuant to United

State Secret Service policy

Palestinian

Authority

Government

The Honorable

Barack

Obama,

President of

the United

States

Clock depicting United States and

Israeli times and temperatures

with presentation plaque.

Framed Medal of Distinction

and framed certificate

honoring President Obama

Rec’d –3/22/2013




Administration

His Excellency

Shimon Peres,

President of

the State of

Israel

Non-acceptance

would cause

embarrassment

to donor and

U.S.

Government

The Honorable

Barack

Obama,

President of

the United

Woodcut statue of the angel

Gabriel and the Star of

Bethlehem

Rec’d – 3/25/2013

Est. Value - $1,380.00

Ms. Vera

Baboun,

Mayor of

Bethlehem

Non-acceptance

would cause

embarrassment

to donor and

U.S.

7

States Disposition – National


Administration

Government

The Honorable

Barack

Obama,

President of

the United

States

Two 8” x 5” multi-colored

porcelain Chinese temple

dogs

Rec’d – 3/26/2013




Adminstration

His Excellency

Wang Qishan,

Secretary of

the Central

Commission

for Discipline

Inspection of

the

Communist

Party of China

Non-acceptance

would cause

embarrassment

to donor and

U.S.

Government

The Honorable

Barack

Obama,

President of

the United

States

Four traditional Senegalese outfits

in black, purple, white, and

beige. 14” bronze sculpture of

a horse with rider holding a

sword

Rec’d – 3/28/2013

Est. Value - $1,420.00

Disposition – Clothing at

National Archives and

Records Administration.

Sculpture retained for official

use only

His Excellency

Macky Sall,

President of

the Republic

of Senegal

Non-acceptance

would cause

embarrassment

to donor and

U.S.

Government

The Honorable

Barack

Obama,

President of

the United

States

Brown upholstered chair with

footrest

Rec’d –4/1/2013

Est. Value - $4,000.00

Disposition – Retained for

official use only

His Excellency

Lee Hsien

Loong, Prime

Minister of

the Republic

of Singapore

Non-acceptance

would cause

embarrassment

to donor and

U.S.

Government

8

The Honorable

Barack

Obama,

President of

the United

States

Large gold-inlaid jar in “Five

Oxen" design from a

historical Tang Dynasty

picture

Rec’d –4/12/2013

Est. Value - $1,800.00



Administration

His Excellency

Cui Tiankai,

Ambassdor of

the People's

Republic of

China to the

United States

Non-acceptance

would cause

embarrassment

to donor and

U.S.

Government

The Honorable

Barack

Obama,

President of

the United

States

Circular silver platter engraved

with major world cities and

global positioning coordinates

with distance from the State

of Qatar

Rec’d –4/23/2013

Est. Value - $6,500.00


Achives and Records

Administration

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

The Honorable

Barack

Obama,

President of

the United

States

Framed photograph of President

Obama and King Abdullah II,

signed by His Majesty.

Hardcover book, title: “Madi:

A Boundless Life.” 2012

limited-edition print of seated

man with plant by Hussein

Madi. Photo album of

President Obama's visit to the

Hashemite Kingdom of

Jordan

Rec’d –5/2/2013

His Majesty

King

Abdullah II

ibn Al

Hussein, King

of the

Hashemite

Kingdom of

Jordan

Non-acceptance

would cause

embarrassment

to donor and

U.S.

Government

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Est. Value - $1,535.00



Administration

The Honorable

Barack

Obama,

President of

the United

States

26.5” x 34” neo-pop art style print

of the National Theater in San

Jose, Costa Rica by Carolina

Rodriguez

Rec’d –5/3/2013




Administration

Her Excellency

Laura

Chinchilla

Miranda,

President of

the Republic

of Costa Rica

Non-acceptance

would cause

embarrassment

to donor and

U.S.

Government

The Honorable

Barack

Obama,

President of

the United

States

Glass sculpture of a woman

carrying a jug on wooden base

with gold etching

Rec’d – 5/3/2013




Administration

His Excellency

Mauricio

Funes,

President of

the Republic

of El Salvador

Non-acceptance

would cause

embarrassment

to donor and

U.S.

Government

The Honorable

Barack

Obama,

President of

the United

States

23” x 20” Turkish calligraphy

version of “Barak Huseyin

Obama” with tezhip border

and gold frame

Rec’d –5/15/2013

Est. Value - $1,200.00



Administration

His Excellency

Recep Tayyip

Erdoğan,

Prime

Minister of

the Republic

of Turkey

Non-acceptance

would cause

embarrassment

to donor and

U.S.

Government

The Honorable 20” x 1” porcelain oval-shaped His Excellency Non-acceptance

10

Barack

Obama,

President of

the United

States

vase with black monochrome

scene of mountains and trees

and square hollow wood

plinth

Rec’d –6/7/2013

Est. Value - $1,400.00



Administration

Xi Jinping,

President of

the People's

Republic of

China

would cause

embarrassment

to donor and

U.S.

Government

The Honorable

Barack

Obama,

President of

the United

States

Blue-striped upholstered ottoman

with storage compartments.

Dark brown carrying case

containing six glasses. 12

bottles of Pisco Brand

Rec’d –6/10/2013

Est. Value - $1,040.00



Administration. Perishable

items handled pursuant to

United States Secret Service

policy

His Excellency

Ollanta

Moises

Humala

Tasso,

President of

the Republic

of Peru

Non-acceptance

would cause

embarrassment

to donor and

U.S.

Government

The Honorable

Barack

Obama,

President of

the United

States

Six piece porcelain espresso cup

set with gold inside and silver

leaf pattern on outside

Rec’d –6/17/2013




Administration

His Excellency

Vladimir

Putin,

President of

the Russian

Federation

Non-acceptance

would cause

embarrassment

to donor and

U.S.

Government

The Honorable Framed photo of the G8 Leaders. The Right Non-acceptance

11

Barack

Obama,

President of

the United

States

Custom USB stick. Paperback

book, title: “My NI.” CD,

title: “Bestselling British

Songs.” Hardcover book, title:

“Scenic Ireland: The Province

of Ulster.” Two porcelain

cups with shamrocks. Wash

bag by Anya Hindmarch.

Mulberry tan travel bag with

monogram. Apothecary bath

products. Co Couture

chocolates. Bottle of whiskey

Rec’d –6/18/2013

Est. Value - $2,116.27



Administration. Bath products

and perishable items handled

pursuant to United States

Service policy

Honorable

David

Cameron,

MP, Prime

Minister of

the United

Kingdom of

Great Britain

and Northern

Ireland

would cause

embarrassment

to donor and

U.S.

Government

The Honorable

Barack

Obama,

President of

the United

States

Wooden chest carved with flower

and leaf design and brass

fittings containing 20 green

kente-style cloths with image

of President Obama, 19 black

hats with pins, 20 white

baseball caps with image of

President Obama, 21 blue

kente-style cloths with image

of President Obama, 18 navy

blue polo shirts, 10 white polo

His Excellency

Ali Mohamed

Shein,

President of

Zanzibar

Non-acceptance

would cause

embarrassment

to donor and

U.S.

Government

12

shirts, a 56” x 80” blue plaid

cloth, and one blue cloth with

beaded decoration on round

beaded tray with bow

Rec’d –6/27/2013

Est. Value - $1,926.00



Administration

The Honorable

Barack

Obama,

President of

the United

States

Hand-crafted drum bordered by

colors of Senegalese flag tied

with black thread on a

wooden base

Rec’d – 6/27/2013




Administration

Chief Justice

Oumar Sakho,

First President

of the

Supreme

Court of the

Republic of

Senegal

Non-acceptance

would cause

embarrassment

to donor and

U.S.

Government

The Honorable

Barack

Obama,

President of

the United

States

4’ tall wooden statue of a woman

carrying a basket. Bronze

statue of Senegalese national

hero Lat Dior Ngone Latyr

Diop

Rec’d –6/27/2013

Est. Value - $1,205.00

Disposition –National


Administration

His Excellency

Macky Sall,

President of

the Republic

of Senegal

Non-acceptance

would cause

embarrassment

to donor and

U.S.

Government

The Honorable

Barack

Obama,

50” x 12” bronze statue of cheetah.

Four bottles of wine

Rec’d –6/28/2013

His Excellency

Jacob Zuma,

President of

Non-acceptance

would cause

embarrassment

13

President of

the United

States

Est. Value - $1,288.03




items handled pursuant to

United States Secret Service

policy

the Republic

of South

Africa

to donor and

U.S.

Government

The Honorable

Barack

Obama,

President of

the United

States

11” x 7” full zebra skin mounted

on felt. 37” x 50” painting of

Maasai tribes-people.

Sculpture

Rec’d –7/1/2013

Est. Value - $4,000.00



Administration

His Excellency

Jakaya

Kikwete,

President of

the United

Republic of

Tanzania

Non-acceptance

would cause

embarrassment

to donor and

U.S.

Government

The Honorable

Barack

Obama,

President of

the United

States

23” x 19” scale carved from cedar.

Copy of original letter sent by

Ho Chi Minh to President

Harry Truman in 1946

Rec’d –7/24/2013




Administration

His Excellency

Truong Tan

Sang,

President of

the Socialist

Republic of

Vietnam

Non-acceptance

would cause

embarrassment

to donor and

U.S.

Government

The Honorable

Barack

Obama,

President of

the United

States

Gift basket of Godiva chocolates

Rec’d –8/4/2013

Est. Value - $2,484.00

Disposition – Perishable items

handled pursuant to United

States Secret Service policy

His Majesty

Mohammed

VI, King of

Morocco

Non-acceptance

would cause

embarrassment

to donor and

U.S.

Government

14

The Honorable

Barack

Obama,

President of

the United

States

8” silver-covered cast resin relief

plaque depicting Pericles’

Funeral Oration including

Greek quote from the oration

Rec’d –8/8/2013




Administration

His Excellency

Antonis

Samaras,

Prime

Minister of

the Hellenic

Republic

Non-acceptance

would cause

embarrassment

to donor and

U.S.

Government

The Honorable

Barack

Obama,

President of

the United

States

22” x 27” framed amber painting

of hut and larger structure in

background. Paperback book,

title: “Testimonios de La

Asuncion: Crecimiento y

desarrollo en sus 450 anos

1537-1987”

Rec’d – 8/15/2013




Administration

His Excellency

Horacio

Cartes,

President of

the Republic

of Paraguay

Non-acceptance

would cause

embarrassment

to donor and

U.S.

Government

The Honorable

Barack

Obama,

President of

the United

States

35” x 23.5” and 27” x 19” framed

photo collages of President

Obama and the First Lady

with the President and First

Lady of South Africa from

their visit to South Africa

Rec’d –8/26/2013




His Excellency

Jacob Zuma,

President of

the Republic

of South

Africa

Non-acceptance

would cause

embarrassment

to donor and

U.S.

Government

15

Adminsitration

The Honorable

Barack

Obama,

President of

the United

States

3” x 1” polished amber mounted

on wooden base. DVD, title:

“The Other Dream Team.”

Personalized basketball jersey

in green and yellow with flags

of Lithuania and the United

States on the front

Rec’d –9/3/2013




Administration.

Her Excellency

Dalia

Grybauskaitė,

President of

the Republic

of Lithuania

Non-acceptance

would cause

embarrassment

to donor and

U.S.

Government

The Honorable

Barack

Obama,

President of

the United

States

34” x 13” print of boats coming to

port in a busy harbor by Louis

Jean Deprez, depicting

Swedish battle fleet

Rec’d –9/4/2013




Administration

His Majesty

King Carl

XVI Gustaf of

Sweden

Non-acceptance

would cause

embarrassment

to donor and

U.S.

Government

The Honorable

Barack

Obama,

President of

the United

States

20” x 19” tall porcelain rose plum

shape vase with lotus flower

design

Rec’d –9/6/2013

Est. Value - $3,200.00



Administration

His Excellency

Xi Jinping,

President of

the People's

Republic of

China

Non-acceptance

would cause

embarrassment

to donor and

U.S.

Government

16

The Honorable

Barack

Obama,

President of

the United

States

30” x 30” print of Turkish

calligraphy in a circular

design with interweaving lines

and square shapes colored in

navy, orange, and teal, title:

“Fahrettin 2007”

Rec’d –9/22/2013




Administration

His Excellency

Abdullah Gül,

President of

the Republic

of Turkey

Non-acceptance

would cause

embarrassment

to donor and

U.S.

Government

The Honorable

Barack

Obama,

President of

the United

States

24” x 32” framed painting of a

beach scene in Mauritius,

title: “Sous un Mangier” by

Vaco. 21” x 17” framed

painting of Le Morne Brabant

mountain by Ragusa

Rec’d –10/1/2013




Administration

His Excellency

Navinchandra

Ramgoolam,

Prime

Minister of

Mauritius

Non-acceptance

would cause

embarrassment

to donor and

U.S.

Government

The Honorable

Barack

Obama,

President of

the United

States

Olive green leather briefcase with

maroon pattern at top, floral

design, and three outside

zippers. iPad mini in blue

presentation box. International

power cord for iPad mini.

Black and silver pen with gold

symbol on top

Rec’d –10/12/2013

His Majesty

Sultan Haji

Hassanal

Bolkiah

Mu'izzaddin

Waddaulah

ibni Al-

Marhum

Sultan Haji

Non-acceptance

would cause

embarrassment

to donor and

U.S.

Government

17

Est. Value - $2,088.99



Administration

Omar ‘Ali

Saifuddien

Sa’adul

Khairi

Waddien,

Sultan and

Yang Di-

Pertuan of

Brunei

Darussalam

The Honorable

Barack

Obama,

President of

the United

States

Three Aurora fountain pens in

black case, one green, one red,

and one white, each with 18K

gold nib with plaque of flags

of Italy and the European

Union. Book, title: “Bibenda.”

Case of wine with corkscrew

Rec’d –10/15/2013

Est. Value - $1,273.84




items and corkscrew handled


Secret Service policy

His Excellency

Enrico Letta,

President of

the Council of

Ministers of

the Italian

Republic

Non-acceptance

would cause

embarrassment

to donor and

U.S.

Government

The Honorable

Barack

Obama,

President of

the United

States

72” x 48” traditional Pakistani

carpet with cream and white

floral design

Rec’d –10/31/2013



His Excellency

Nawaz Sharif,

Prime

Minister of

the Islamic

Republic of

Non-acceptance

would cause

embarrassment

to donor and

U.S.

Government

18


Administration

Pakistan

The Honorable

Barack

Obama,

President of

the United

States

15” tall granite Hammurabi

Obelisk on wooden stand with

inlayed mother of pearl

Rec’d –10/31/2013




Administration

His Excellency

Nouri Al-

Maliki, Prime

Minister of

the Republic

of Iraq

Non-acceptance

would cause

embarrassment

to donor and

U.S.

Government

The Honorable

Barack

Obama,

President

of the

United

States

57.5” x 61” framed acrylic

painting of President Obama

and the First Lady

Rec’d –11/20/2013

Est. Value - $3,100.00



Administration

Her Excellency

Liu Yandong,

Vice Premier

of the People's

Republic of

China

Non-acceptance

would cause

embarrassment

to donor and

U.S.

Government

The Honorable

Barack

Obama,

President of

the United

States

Poniard knife and gold sheath

covered in green and red

jewels. Visconti fountain pen

with Declaration of

Independence design,

magnifying glass, and mini

scroll in brown presentation

box

Rec’d –11/20/2013

Est. Value - $3,750.00



Administration

His Majesty

Mohammed

VI, King of

Morocco

Non-acceptance

would cause

embarrassment

to donor and

U.S.

Government

19

The Honorable

Barack

Obama,

President of

the United

States

Large cream color storage trunk

with wooden ribs, leather

handles, and removable feet

containing various items

including a 6.5” diameter

polished sterling silver bowl,

8” x 10” silver picture frame,

and three hardcover books,

title: “Audubon's Birds of

America,” “Botanica

Magnifica,” and “San

Francisco Then”

Rec’d –11/20/2013

Est. Value - $2,262.00



Administration

His Majesty

Sultan Haji

Hassanal

Bolkiah

Mu'izzaddin

Waddaulah

ibni Al-

Marhum

Sultan Haji

Omar ‘Ali

Saifuddien

Sa’adul

Khairi

Waddien,

Sultan of

Yang Di-

Pertuan of

Brunei

Darussalam

Non-acceptance

would cause

embarrassment

to donor and

U.S.

Government

The Honorable

Barack

Obama,

President of

the United

States

Walking stick with metal bird

topper made from Colombian

wood by Adriana Henricio

Rec’d –12/3/2013




Administration

His Excellency

Juan Manuel

Santos

Calderón,

President of

the Republic

of Colombia

Non-acceptance

would cause

embarrassment

to donor and

U.S.

Government

The Honorable

Barack

Obama,

President of

Cufflinks with etched menorah

tablet

Rec’d – 12/3/2013


His Excellency

Ron Dermer,

Ambassador

of the State of

Non-acceptance

would cause

embarrassment

to donor and

20

the United

States



Administration

Israel to the

United States

U.S.

Government

The Honorable

Barack

Obama,

President of

the United

States

Large Azerbaijani rug with

geometric designs of red,

blue, and white in leather

carrying bag

Rec’d –12/5/2013

Est. Value - $6,560.00



Administration

His Excellency

Elin

Suleymanov,

Ambassador

of the

Republic of

Azerbaijan to

the United

States

Non-acceptance

would cause

embarrassment

to donor and

U.S.

Government

The Honorable

Barack

Obama,

President of

the United

States

17” circular quilted table mat in

yellow and white with three

circular floor sitting mats of

the same material and design

Rec’d –12/31/2013

Est. Value - $1,800.00



Administration

His Excellency

Goodluck

Jonathan,

President of

the Federal

Republic of

Nigeria

Non-acceptance

would cause

embarrassment

to donor and

U.S.

Government

The Honorable

Barack

Obama,

President of

the United

States

26” tall glass, amber-colored

sculpture depicting a falcon

perched on a branch looking

over its shoulder

Rec’d –12/31/2013

Est. Value - $10,408.00



Administration

His Excellency

Mohamed Bin

Abdulla Al

Rumaihi,

Ambassador

of the State of

Qatar to the

United States

Non-acceptance

would cause

embarrassment

to donor and

U.S.

Government

The Honorable Two traditional male and female Mrs. Mintou Non-acceptance

21

Barack

Obama,

President of

the United

States, and

Mrs.

Michelle

Obama

Malian garments including a

white tunic and pants. Dark

wood figurine of woman's

silhouette carrying container

overhead

Rec’d – 4/22/2013




Administration

Doucoure

Traore, First

Lady of the

Republic of

Mali

would cause

embarrassment

to donor and

U.S.

Government

The Honorable

Barack

Obama,

President of

the United

States, and

Mrs.

Michelle

Obama

Double-rolled scroll, title:

“Freedom of the City of Cape

Town” signed by President

Obama and the First Lady,

hand-inked on paper mounted

on hand carved protea wood

batons

Rec’d –6/30/2013

Est. Value - $2,055.00



Administration

The City of

Cape Town of

the Republic

of South

Africa

Non-acceptance

would cause

embarrassment

to donor and

U.S.

Government

The Honorable

Barack

Obama,

President of

the United

States, and

Mrs.

Michelle

Obama

Three 9.5” porcelain plates with

Russian city scenes, one with

Peterhof Palace, one with an

equestrian statue, and one

with the Monument of the

Emperor Peter I and the

Konstantin Palace. White

porcelain tea set with two

half-circle cups and one tea

His Excellency

Vladimir

Putin,

President of

the Russian

Federation

Non-acceptance

would cause

embarrassment

to donor and

U.S.

Government

22

pot with blue, red, black,

orange, and green stripes.

White porcelain tea set with

two tea cups, two large

coasters and a tea pot. DVD,

title: “Jewels” from the

Mariinsky Theatre Ballet

Rec’d –9/6/2013

Est. Value - $1,084.00

Disposition - National


Administration

The Honorable

Barack

Obama,

President of

the United

States, and

Mrs.

Michelle

Obama

Black leather box displaying the

Kuwaiti emblem containing

black and gold Kuwaiti

clothing. Set of historical

Kuwaiti coins from 1780 to

present with display stand and

case. Leather card with

inscription

Rec’d –9/12/2013

Est. Value - $1,230.00



Administration

His Highness

Sheikh Sabah

Al-Ahmad

Al-Jaber Al-

Sabah, Amir

of the State of

Kuwait

Non-acceptance

would cause

embarrassment

to donor and

U.S.

Government

Mrs. Michelle

Obama, First

Lady of the

United States

Leila collection by Mouawad 18K

white gold flower shaped

jewelry set with yellow

sapphires and diamonds,

including a pair of earrings, a

ring, a necklace with 18-inch

Her Majesty

Queen

Pengiran

Anak Saleha

of Brunei

Darussalam

Non-acceptance

would cause

embarrassment

to donor and

U.S.

Government

23

chain, and a magnifying glass.

Gold-plated rose in red

presentation box

Rec’d –3/12/2013

Est. Value - $71,468.00



Administration

Mrs. Michelle

Obama, First

Lady of the

United States

Silver Seder plate with Hebrew

inscriptions

Rec’d –3/20/2013




Administration

His Excellency

Benjamin

Netanyahu,

Prime

Minister of

the State of

Israel, and

Mrs. Sara

Netanyahu

Non-acceptance

would cause

embarrassment

to donor and

U.S.

Government

Mrs. Michelle

Obama, First

Lady of the

United States

Set of 12 silver spoons, bearing

“lion passant” and leopard

head markings with flowers in

polished wood presentation

box

Rec’d –4/23/2013




Administration

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

Mrs. Michelle

Obama, First

Lady of the

United States

Porcelain tableware set including

bowls, dishes, plates,

chopsticks, napkins, and

spoons. Book, title: “The Very

Her Excellency

Park Geun-

hye, President

of the

Non-acceptance

would cause

embarrassment

to donor and

24

Best of Korean Cooking”

Rec’d –5/7/2013




Administration

Republic of

Korea

U.S.

Government

Mrs. Michelle

Obama, First

Lady of the

United States

31” x 39” framed lithograph

depicting two figures draped

in the American flag and the

Union Jack flag by artist Dean

Baer. Signed photo of His

Royal Highness in a leather

frame

Rec’d –5/9/2013

Est. Value - $1,330.00



Administration

His Royal

Highness

Prince Henry

Charles

Albert David

of Wales

Non-acceptance

would cause

embarrassment

to donor and

U.S.

Government

Mrs. Michelle

Obama, First

Lady of the

United States

Gold, flower-shaped brooch with

pearl flower bud

Rec’d –5/20/2013

Est. Value - $1,400.00



Administration

His Excellency

U Thein Sein,

President of

Burma

Non-acceptance

would cause

embarrassment

to donor and

U.S.

Government

Mrs. Michelle

Obama, First

Lady of the

United States

24” x 17” framed print of the

Brandenburg Gate by Joseph

Robers

Rec’d – 6/18/2013



Her Excellency

Dr. Angela

Merkel,

Chancellor of

the Federal

Republic of

Non-acceptance

would cause

embarrassment

to donor and

U.S.

Government

25


Administration

Germany

Mrs. Michelle

Obama, First

Lady of the

United States

Porcelain, hand-painted tea set

with two cups, two plates, one

platter, two small plates, and

one teapot. Multi-colored

beaded chicken basket. Multi-

colored necklace and earrings.

Two ornamental eggs, one

blotched, one striped. Two

mugs commemorating the

President and First Lady's trip

to the Republic of South

Africa

Rec’d –7/28/2013

Est. Value - $1,010.00



Administration

Mrs. Tobeka

Zuma, First

Lady of the

Republic of

South Africa

Non-acceptance

would cause

embarrassment

to donor and

U.S.

Government

Mrs. Michelle

Obama, First

Lady of the

United States

Two 3” diameter gold-plated

candy dishes in a black box.

4” diameter candy dish by

Orrefors Crystal with Swedish

Royal insignia

Rec’d –9/4/2013




Administration

Her Majesty

Queen Silvia

Renate of

Sweden

Non-acceptance

would cause

embarrassment

to donor and

U.S.

Government

Mrs. Michelle

Obama, First

Embroidered handbag with multi-

colored aviary motif

His Excellency

Julio Ligorría,

Non-acceptance

would cause

26

Lady of the

United States

Rec’d –9/12/2013




Administration

Ambassador

of the

Republic of

Guatemala to

the United

States

embarrassment

to donor and

U.S.

Government

Mrs. Michelle

Obama, First

Lady of the

United States

Matching necklace and earring set

made of blue topaz and pearls

Rec’d –9/24/2013




Administration

Mrs. Shiranthi

Rajapaksa,

First Lady of

the

Democratic

Socialist

Republic of

Sri Lanka

Non-acceptance

would cause

embarrassment

to donor and

U.S.

Government

Mrs. Michelle

Obama, First

Lady of the

United States

Drop earrings of silver and blue

crystal by Baccarat.

Hardcover book, title: “Nature

- Simple, Healthy and Good”

Rec’d – 9/24/2013




Administration

Ms. Valérie

Trierweiler,

First Lady of

the French

Republic

Non-acceptance

would cause

embarrassment

to donor and

U.S.

Government

Mrs. Michelle

Obama, First

Lady of the

United States

6” x 4” clutch purse with gold

outline and blue emerald cut

jewels by Elie Saab

Rec’d – 9/24/2013

Est. Value - $1,164.00



Administration

Mrs. Wafaa

Suleiman,

First Lady of

the Lebanese

Republic

Non-acceptance

would cause

embarrassment

to donor and

U.S.

Government

27

Mrs. Michelle

Obama, First

Lady of the

United States

Traditional Azerbaijani red head

scarf

Rec’d – 12/5/2013




Administration

His Excellency

Elin

Suleymanov,

Ambassador

of the

Republic of

Azerbaijan to

the United

States

Non-acceptance

would cause

embarrassment

to donor and

U.S.

Government

First Family Four soccer jerseys of the Mexican

national team signed by the

team members and

personalized for the First

Family. Silver beaded bracelet

and ring in bow design. Silver

necklace and earrings with

heart design

Rec’d – 5/9/2013

Est. Value - $1,020.00



Administration

His Excellency

Enrique Peña

Nieto and

Mrs. Angélica

Rivera de

Peña,

President and

First Lady of

the United

Mexican

States

Non-acceptance

would cause

embarrassment

to donor and

U.S.

Government

First Family Book, title: “Dreams from My

Father” translated into

Hebrew and bound in leather

with inscription. Black leather

necklace with pendant

featuring a bird and rabbit by

Ilana Goor. Black bracelet

with silver bird charm and

clasp by Ilana Goor. Pink

His Excellency

Shimon Peres,

President of

the State of

Israel

Non-acceptance

would cause

embarrassment

to donor and

U.S.

Government

28

bracelet with silver clasp by

Ilana Goor. Gold lapel pin in a

small black leather box.

Hardcover book, title: “Ilana

Goor: Hybrids” inscribed by

the artist. Paperback book,

title: “Ilana Goor.” Paperback

book, title: “Ilana Goor

Collection 2011”

Rec’d – 3/22/2013

Est. Value - $1,045.00



Administration

First Family Four scarves in a box set by Kuna,

separately made of 100%

Vicuna, Royal Alpaca,

Guanaco, and Royal Llama

yarn

Rec’d – 6/10/2013

Est. Value - $1,650.00



Administration

His Excellency

Ollanta

Moises

Humala

Tasso,

President of

the Republic

of Peru

Non-acceptance

would cause

embarrassment

to donor and

U.S.

Government

First Family Two traditional Senegalese outfits

for each member of the First

Family. Two traditional

handmade beaded necklaces,

one of beads only and the

other featuring medallions of

silver, gold, and copper. 18”

His Excellency

Macky Sall,

President of

the Republic

of Senegal

Non-acceptance

would cause

embarrassment

to donor and

U.S.

Government

29

ebony wooden statue of

woman wearing a wrap. 9”

ebony wooden abstract statue

of two people embracing.

Assimil French language

workbook and audio exercises

contained in blue box. Black

and white painting of the First

Family on canvas

Rec’d – 6/27/2013

Est. Value - $2,598.90



Administration

First Family Hand-crafted drum bordered by

colors of Senegalese flag, tied

with black thread on a

wooden base

Rec’d – 6/27/2013




Administration

His Excellency

Youssou

N'Dour,

Minister-

Counselor to

the President

of the

Republic of

Senegal

Non-acceptance

would cause

embarrassment

to donor and

U.S.

Government

First Family Two necklaces in 18K white gold

with diamond pendants in the

shape of Africa containing a

tanzanite stone in the middle.

Two sets of earrings with

matching necklace in 18K

white gold tear drop shape

containing diamonds and

His Excellency

Jakaya

Kikwete,

President of

the United

Republic of

Tanzania

Non-acceptance

would cause

embarrassment

to donor and

U.S.

Government

30

tanzanite. Cuff links of 18K

gold with tanzanite. 39” x 52”

painting of the First Family

with Mount Kilimanjaro in the

background

Rec’d – 7/1/2013

Est. Value - $6,340.00



Administration

First Family Chess board made of silver tiles on

a piece of glass with silver

and bronze pieces in a beige

suede case

Rec’d – 9/24/2013




Administration

His Excellency

Michel

Suleiman,

President of

Lebanese

Republic

Non-acceptance

would cause

embarrassment

to donor and

U.S.

Government

First Family 22” x 17” x 9” large wood box

with intricate exterior

carvings containing two pairs

of traditional jeweled

Moroccan shoes. Two pendant

necklaces with Hand of

Fatima design of gold and

diamonds. Three Kaftan

dresses, one blue with gold

thread detail, one purple with

gold thread detail, and one

pink with silver thread detail

His Majesty

Mohammed

VI, King of

Morocco

Non-acceptance

would cause

embarrassment

to donor and

U.S.

Government

31

each in a green leather case

Rec’d – 11/20/2013

Est. Value - $14,785.00



Administration

First Family

Children

Two beige shawls with pearl and

lace detail. Two Anatoli hand

mirrors with silverplate frame

Rec’d – 5/16/2013




Administration

Mrs. Emine

Erdoğan, First

Lady of the

Republic of

Turkey

Non-acceptance

would cause

embarrassment

to donor and

U.S.

Government

White House

Staff

Member

Tony

Blinken

8” x 4” x 2” red leather William &

Son clock in triangle shape

with silver detailing.

Hardcover book, title:

“Between Two Seas: A

Celebration of Modern

Bahrain”

Rec’d – 6/5/2013

Est. Value - $1,491.00

Disposition – Gift Office

pending transfer to General

Services Administration

His Royal

Highness

Salman Bin

Hamad Al

Khalifa,

Crown Prince

of the

Kingdom of

Bahrain, First

Deputy Prime

Minister, and

Deputy

Supreme

Commander

of the Bahrain

Defense Force

Non-acceptance

would cause

embarrassment

to donor and

U.S.

Government

White House Glass paperweight and silver pen, His Excellency Non-acceptance

32

Staff

Member

Karen

Donfried

each etched with “The

Parliament of Montenegro”

Rec’d – 11/18/2013





Ranko

Krivokapic,

Spekaer of the

Parliament of

Montenegro

would cause

embarrassment

to donor and

U.S.

Government

White House

Staff

Member

Thomas

Donilon

78” x 45” hand-woven Afghan rug

in beige, red, and green with

beige fringe

Rec’d – 1/10/2013





His Excellency

Hamid

Karzai,

President of

the Islamic

Republic of

Afghanistan

Non-acceptance

would cause

embarrassment

to donor and

U.S.

Government

White House

Staff

Member

Jeffry Eggers

77” x 49” rug with floral pattern,

maroon border, and shades of

beige surrounding a maroon

center

Rec’d – 10/29/2013





His Excellency

Nawaz Sharif,

Prime

Minister of

the Islamic

Republic of

Pakistan

Non-acceptance

would cause

embarrassment

to donor and

U.S.

Government

White House

Staff

Member

Ferial

Govashiri

Gold and black pen with flags of

the United States and Brunei

on the clip

Rec’d – 3/13/2013

Est. Value - $1,400.00



His Majesty

Sultan Haji

Hassanal

Bolkiah

Mu'izzaddin

Waddaulah

ibni Al-

Non-acceptance

would cause

embarrassment

to donor and

U.S.

Government

33

Services Administration Marhum

Sultan Haji

Omar ‘Ali

Saifuddien

Sa’adul

Khairi

Waddien,

Sultan and

Yang Di-

Pertuan of

Brunei

Darussalam

White House

Staff

Member

John

Holdren

16 GB Xiaomi 2 mobile phone

Rec’d – 1/10/2013





His Excellency

Wan Gang,

Minister of

Science and

Technology

of the People's

Republic of

China

Non-acceptance

would cause

embarrassment

to donor and

U.S.

Government

White House

Staff

Member

Tracy Lawry



on the clip

Rec’d – 3/13/2013

Est. Value - $1,400.00




His Majesty

Sultan Haji

Hassanal

Bolkiah

Mu'izzaddin

Waddaulah

ibni Al-

Marhum

Sultan Haji

Omar ‘Ali

Saifuddien

Non-acceptance

would cause

embarrassment

to donor and

U.S.

Government

34

Sa’adul

Khairi

Waddien,

Sultan and

Yang Di-

Pertuan of

Brunei

Darussalam

White House

Staff

Member

Denis

McDonough

Framed oil painting, title: “Latifa’s

House” with presentation

plaque

Rec’d – 1/30/2013





His Excellency

Shaikh

Khalifa Bin

Abdulla Al

Khalifa,

Secretary-

General of the

Supreme

Defense

Council of

Bahrain and

National

Security

Advisor to the

King of

Bahrain

Non-acceptance

would cause

embarrassment

to donor and

U.S.

Government

White House

Staff

Member

Lisa Monaco

Silver plaque with the colors of

Yemen's flag in a blue velvet

box. Jewelry set made of

silver and red agate with

necklace, ring, bracelet and

earrings contained in white

presentation box

Mr. Ali Hassan

al-Ahmadi,

Chairman of

National

Security

Bureau of the

Republic of

Non-acceptance

would cause

embarrassment

to donor and

U.S.

Government

35

Rec’d – 4/15/2013





Yemen

White House

Staff

Member

Lisa Monaco

Jewelry set made of silver and red

agate with necklace, ring,

bracelet and earrings

contained in white

presentation box. Decorative

plaque with an image of a gun

and sword crossing under an

eagle's wings. Packages of

coffee and honey

Rec’d – 9/18/2013




Services Administration.

Perishable items handled


Secret Service policy

His Excellency

Mohammed

Nasser

Ahmed Ali,

Defense

Minister of

the Republic

of Yemen

Non-acceptance

would cause

embarrassment

to donor and

U.S.

Government

White House

Staff

Member

Dr. Susan

Rice

Jewelry set made of silver and red

agate with necklace, ring,

bracelet and earrings

contained in white

presentation box

Rec’d – 8/2/2013




His Excellency

Abd Rabbu

Mansour

Hadi,

President of

the Republic

of Yemen

Non-acceptance

would cause

embarrassment

to donor and

U.S.

Government

36


White House

Staff

Member

Dr. Susan

Rice

19” porcelain vase in the shape of

a flowering plant with light

green coloring and two pink

flower buds

Rec’d – 8/19/2013





His Excellency

Chang

Wanquan,

Minister of

Defense and

State

Councilor of

the People's

Republic of

China

Non-acceptance

would cause

embarrassment

to donor and

U.S.

Government

White House

Staff

Member

Dr. Susan

Rice

Blue silk scarf in red presentation

box. Hardcover book, title:

“Treasures of Indian

Wildlife.” 10” x 7” x 2”

wooden presentation box for

both items with gold painted

designs

Rec’d – 8/20/2013





Mr. Shivshankar

Menon,

National

Security

Advisor of the

Republic of

India

Non-acceptance

would cause

embarrassment

to donor and

U.S.

Government

White House

Staff

Member

Dr. Susan

Rice

3” x 3” round mosaic glass box in

black and gold with pink and

red flower detail

Rec’d – 9/18/2013





Dr. Hakan

Fidan,

Undersecretar

y, Turkish

National

Intelligence

Organization

Non-acceptance

would cause

embarrassment

to donor and

U.S.

Government

37

White House

Staff

Member

Jacob

Sullivan

Hand-made Haddad Cutlery

silverware set of 12 forks and

three large serving utensils

with rooster handles. 8” x 10”

silver tray with the Seal of

Lebanese Republic and etched

signature of Commander

Kahwaji presented in brown

leather box

Rec’d – 8/5/2013





General Jean

Kahwaji,

Commander

of the

Lebanese

Armed Forces

Non-acceptance

would cause

embarrassment

to donor and

U.S.

Government

White House

Staff

Member

Celeste

Wallander

Collection of coins from

Uzbekistan. Scarf in red,

white, and blue

Rec’d – 11/22/2013





His Excellency

Abdulaziz

Kamilov,

Minister of

Foreign

Affairs of the

Republic of

Uzbekistan

Non-acceptance

would cause

embarrassment

to donor and

U.S.

Government

White House

Staff

Member

Colin Willet



on the clip

Rec’d – 3/13/2013

Est. Value - $1,400.00




His Majesty

Sultan Haji

Hassanal

Bolkiah

Mu'izzaddin

Waddaulah

ibni Al-

Marhum

Sultan Haji

Non-acceptance

would cause

embarrassment

to donor and

U.S.

Government

38

Omar ‘Ali

Saifuddien

Sa’adul

Khairi

Waddien,

Sultan and

Yang Di-

Pertuan of

Brunei

Darussalam

Agency: The White House - Office of the Vice President

[Report of Tangible Gifts Furnished by the White House – Office of the Vice President]







and government


acceptance

The Honorable

Joseph R.

Biden, Jr.,

Vice

President of

the United

States

Silver hanging clock with horse

and seated rider

Rec’d – 4/23/2013

Est. Value - $3,100.00

Disposition – National Archives

and Records Administration

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

The Honorable

Joseph R.

Biden, Jr.,

Vice

President of

the United

States

Replica sterling silver, title:

“Poporo Quimbaya”

Rec’d –5/27/2013


Disposition - National Archives


His Excellency

Juan Manuel

Santos

Calderón,

President of

the Republic

of Colombia

Non-acceptance

would cause

embarrassment

to donor and

U.S.

Government

The Honorable Steel kettle drum with beater, Her Excellency Non-acceptance

39

Joseph R.

Biden, Jr.,

Vice

President of

the United

States

metal stand, and leather case

Rec’d –5/28/2013

Est. Value - $1,069.00

Disposition - National Archives


Kamla

Persad-

Bissessar,

Prime

Minister of

the Republic

of Trinidad

and Tobago

would cause

embarrassment

to donor and

U.S.

Government

The Honorable

Joseph R.

Biden, Jr.,

Vice

President of

the United

States

Framed photograph of the Palacio

Itamaraty

Rec’d – 5/31/2013




His Excellency

Michel

Miguel Elias

Temer Lulia,

Vice

President of

the Federative

Republic of

Brazil

Non-acceptance

would cause

embarrassment

to donor and

U.S.

Government

The Honorable

Joseph R.

Biden, Jr.,

Vice

President of

the United

States

Gilt-lacquer thread framed

galloping horse sculpture

Rec’d – 7/9/2013

Est. Value - $1,200.00



His Excellency

Yang Jiechi,

State

Councilor of

the People’s

Republic of

China

Non-acceptance

would cause

embarrassment

to donor and

U.S.

Government

The Honorable

Joseph R.

Biden, Jr.,

Vice

President of

the United

States

Wool rug with a beige and olive

green floral and leaf design in

royal purple holder

Rec’d – 7/23/2013




His Excellency

Dr.

Manmohan

Singh, Prime

Minister of

the Republic

of India, and

Non-acceptance

would cause

embarrassment

to donor and

U.S.

Government

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Mrs.

Gursharan

Kaur

The Honorable

Joseph R.

Biden, Jr.,

Vice

President of

the United

States

Framed calligraphy, title:

“Strength”

Rec’d – 7/26/2013




His Excellency

Lee Hsien

Loong, Prime

Minister of

the Republic

of Singapore

Non-acceptance

would cause

embarrassment

to donor and

U.S.

Government

The Honorable

Joseph R.

Biden, Jr.,

Vice

President of

the United

States

Official state decorative medals in

presentation box

Rec’d – 8/30/2013




His Excellency

Toomas

Hendrik Ilves,

President of

the Republic

of Estonia

Non-acceptance

would cause

embarrassment

to donor and

U.S.

Government

The Honorable

Joseph R.

Biden, Jr.,

Vice

President of

the United

States

Baltic amber carved face mounted

on a green marble base

Rec’d – 8/30/2013




Her Excellency

Dalia

Grybauskaitė,

President of

the Republic

of Lithuania

Non-acceptance

would cause

embarrassment

to donor and

U.S.

Government

The Honorable

Joseph R.

Biden, Jr.,

Vice

President of

the United

States

Metal Arfaj plant replica in

wooden display case

Rec’d – 9/13/2013




His Highness

Sheikh Sabah

Al-Ahmad

Al-Jaber Al-

Sabah, Amir

of the State of

Kuwait

Non-acceptance

would cause

embarrassment

to donor and

U.S.

Government

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The Honorable

Joseph R.

Biden, Jr.,

Vice

President of

the United

States

Large engraved silver coin in

walnut case

Rec’d – 9/20/2013




His Excellency

Enrique Peña

Nieto,

President of

the United

Mexican

States

Non-acceptance

would cause

embarrassment

to donor and

U.S.

Government

The Honorable

Joseph R.

Biden, Jr.,

Vice

President of

the United

States

Silk rug in beige and salmon with

centered rosette

Rec’d – 10/23/2013

Est. Value - $2,800.00



His Excellency

Nawaz Sharif,

Prime

Minister of

the Islamic

Republic of

Pakistan

Non-acceptance

would cause

embarrassment

to donor and

U.S.

Government

The Honorable

Joseph R.

Biden, Jr.,

Vice

President of

the United

States

Maroon glass pitcher with brass

design on brass stand

Rec’d – 11/22/2013




His Excellency

Bülent Arınç,

Deputy Prime

Minister of

the Republic

of Turkey

Non-acceptance

would cause

embarrassment

to donor and

U.S.

Government

The Honorable

Joseph R.

Biden, Jr.,

Vice

President of

the United

States and

Dr. Jill

Biden,

Second Lady

Sterling silver falcon statue with

decorative jewels on marble

pedestal

Rec’d – 9/29/2011

Est. Value - $4,700.00



His Highness

Sheikh Sabah

Al-Ahmad

Al-Jaber Al-

Sabah, Amir

of the State of

Kuwait

Non-acceptance

would cause

embarrassment

to donor and

U.S.

Government

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of the United

States

The Honorable

Joseph R.

Biden, Jr.,

Vice

President of

the United

States and

Dr. Jill

Biden,

Second Lady

of the United

States

Two traditional Kuwaiti garments

with cloth satchel in leather

folder

Rec’d – 9/13/2013




His Highness

Sheikh Sabah

Al-Ahmad

Al-Jaber Al-

Sabah, Amir

of the State of

Kuwait

Non-acceptance

would cause

embarrassment

to donor and

U.S.

Government

Dr. Jill Biden,

Second Lady

of the United

States

Blue Joaquim shawl with

rhinestone orchid

Rec’d – 7/26/2013




His Excellency

Lee Hsien

Loong, Prime

Minister of

the Republic

of Singapore

Non-acceptance

would cause

embarrassment

to donor and

U.S.

Government

Mr. Carlos

Elizondo,

Residential

Manager and

Social

Secretary of

the Vice

President

Silver Tissot men’s wristwatch

Rec’d – 5/10/2013




His Majesty

King

Abdullah II

ibn Al

Hussein, King

of the

Hashemite

Kingdom of

Jordan

Non-acceptance

would cause

embarrassment

to donor and

U.S.

Government

Agency: Department of State

[Report of Tangible Gifts Furnished by the Department of State]

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and government


acceptance

The Honorable

Hillary

Clinton,

Secretary of

State of the

United States

Black two-strand cushion pearl

necklace with gemstones on a

copper clasp

Rec’d –10/2012


Disposition – Purchased by

recipient from General Services

Administration

Daw Aung San

Suu Kyi, Chair

of the National

League for

Democracy

and Member of

Parliament

from Kawhmu

Constituency

of Burma

Non-acceptance

would cause

embarrassment

to donor and

U.S.

Government

The Honorable

Hillary

Clinton,

Secretary of

State of the

United States

Two-toned avalon blue Hermès

blanket

Rec’d – 1/4/2013

Est. Value - $1,300.00

Disposition - Pending transfer

to General Services

Administration

His Majesty King

Abdullah II ibn

Al Hussein and

Her Majesty

Queen Rania

Al Abdullah,

King and

Queen of the

Hashemite

Kingdom of

Jordan

Non-acceptance

would cause

embarrassment

to donor and

U.S.

Government

The Honorable

Hillary

Clinton,

Secretary of

State of the

United States

76” x 62” handwoven carpet

Rec’d – 1/10/2013



to General Services

Administration

His Excellency

Hamid Karzai,

President of the

Islamic

Republic of

Afghanistan

Non-acceptance

would cause

embarrassment

to donor and

U.S.

Government

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The Honorable

Hillary

Clinton,

Secretary of

State of the

United States

Framed painting of Tanzanian

birds on a black canvas. Black

and yellow scarf with portrait of

President Barack Obama

between two African continents

Rec’d – 1/18/2013


Disposition – Pending transfer

to General Services

Administration

His Excellency

Mwanaidi

Sinare Maajar,

Ambassador of

the United

Republic of

Tanzania to the

United States

Non-acceptance

would cause

embarrassment

to donor and

U.S.

Government

The Honorable

John Kerry,

Secretary of

State of the

United States

Small red and pearl lacquer shell

clock by Mikimoto

Rec’d – 2/22/2013



to General Services

Administration

His Excellency

Fumio Kishida,

Minister of

Foreign Affairs

of Japan

Non-acceptance

would cause

embarrassment

to donor and

U.S.

Government

The Honorable

John Kerry,

Secretary of

State of the

United States

Wilkinson sword with gold and

navy blue tassel, gold and black

sheath with lion handle, and

“ER” engraved on the hilt of the

sword

Rec’d – 2/25/2013


Disposition – Retained for

official use only

The Right

Honorable

William

Hague, MP,

Secretary of

State of

Foreign and

Commonwealt

h Affairs of the

United

Kingdom of

Great Britain

and Northern

Ireland

Non-acceptance

would cause

embarrassment

to donor and

U.S.

Government

45

The Honorable

John Kerry,

Secretary of

State of the

United States

Leather and wooden stationery set

with three slots and Italian seal.

Hardcover book, title: “Villa

Nadzma – Raphael’s Dream”

Rec’d – 2/27/2013



to General Services

Administration

His Excellency

Giulio Terzi,

Minister of

Foreign Affairs

of the Italian

Republic

Non-acceptance

would cause

embarrassment

to donor and

U.S.

Government

The Honorable

John Kerry,

Secretary of

State of the

United States

Bronze dugong in a leather

presentation box

Rec’d – 3/4/2013

Est. Value - $1,100.00


to General Services

Administration

His Highness

General Sheikh

Mohammed

bin Zayed Al

Nahyan,

Crown Prince

of Abu Dhabi

and Deputy

Supreme

Commander of

the UAE

Armed Forces

Non-acceptance

would cause

embarrassment

to donor and

U.S.

Government

The Honorable

John Kerry,

Secretary of

State of the

United States

Silver apple shaped candy dish

with lid in yellow presentation

box

Rec’d – 3/11/2013



to General Services

Administration

His Majesty

Sultan Haji

Hassanal

Bolkiah

Mu’izzaddin

Waddaulah

ibni Al-

Marhum Sultan

Haji Omar ‘Ali

Saifuddien

Non-acceptance

would cause

embarrassment

to donor and

U.S.

Government

46

Sa’adul Khairi

Waddien,

Sultan and

Yang Di-

Pertuan of

Brunei

Darussalam

The Honorable

John Kerry,

Secretary of

State of the

United States

15.75” diameter silver tone display

plate with “Libyan Interim

Government” inscription. 56” x

110” large woven rug

Rec’d – 3/12/2013



to General Services

Administration

His Excellency

Ali Zeidan,

Prime Minister

of Libya

Non-acceptance

would cause

embarrassment

to donor and

U.S.

Government

The Honorable

John Kerry,

Secretary of

State of the

United States

35” x 55” black, brown, and red

rug. Lapis and brass five socket

candelabrum in blue

presentation box

Rec’d – 3/25/2013



to General Services

Administration

His Excellency

Hamid Karzai,

President of the

Islamic

Republic of

Afghanistan

Non-acceptance

would cause

embarrassment

to donor and

U.S.

Government

The Honorable

John Kerry,

Secretary of

State of the

United States

Engraved Christotle "Malmaison"

crystal carafe with silver plated

stern

Rec’d – 3/27/2013



His Excellency

Laurent Fabius,

Minister of

Foreign Affairs

of the French

Republic

Non-acceptance

would cause

embarrassment

to donor and

U.S.

Government

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to General Services

Administration

The Honorable

John Kerry,

Secretary of

State of the

United States

Golf putter

Rec’d – 4/14/2013



to General Services

Administration

His Excellency

Shinzo Abe,

Prime Minister

of Japan

Non-acceptance

would cause

embarrassment

to donor and

U.S.

Government

The Honorable

John Kerry,

Secretary of

State of the

United States

Eight panel miniature folding

screen in traditional Korean

lacquer

Rec’d – 4/26/2013



to General Services

Administration

His Excellency

Yun Byung-se,

Minister of

Foreign Affairs

of the Republic

of Korea

Non-acceptance

would cause

embarrassment

to donor and

U.S.

Government

The Honorable

John Kerry,

Secretary of

State of the

United States

Six teacups and saucers in

traditional Benjauang style.

Assortment of DoiTung coffee

and macadamia nut products

Rec’d – 5/6/2013


Disposition – Teacups pending

transfer to General Services


items handled pursuant to the

guidelines set forth by General


His Excellency

Dr. Surapong

Tovichakchaik

ul, Deputy

Prime Minister

and Minister of

Foreign Affairs

of the

Kingdom of

Thailand

Non-acceptance

would cause

embarrassment

to donor and

U.S.

Government

The Honorable

John Kerry,

Secretary of

Framed enamel scenes depicting a

church, a bridge, and various

buildings. 4” x 5.75” framed

His Excellency

Vladimir Putin,

President of the

Non-acceptance

would cause

embarrassment

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State of the

United States

enamel picture of the Kremlin

Rec’d – 5/7/2013



to General Services

Administration

Russian

Federation

to donor and

U.S.

Government

The Honorable

John Kerry,

Secretary of

State of the

United States

Floral orthodox easter egg with

Minister of Foreign Affairs

inscription and matching stand

Rec’d –5/9/2013



to General Services

Administration

His Excellency

Leonid

Kozhara,

Minister of

Foreign Affairs

of Ukraine

Non-acceptance

would cause

embarrassment

to

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