[ { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Joseph R. Biden Jr., President of the United States", "gift_description": "Painting titled ''At Parika Stelling (Guyana).''", "received": "2022-03-02", "estimated_value": "650.00", "disposition": [ "Transferred to NARA", "Pending Transfer to NARA" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Mohamed Irfaan Ali, President of the Co-operative Republic of Guyana", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Mohamed Irfaan Ali", "donor_title": "President", "donor_country": "Guyana", "recipient_name": "Joseph R. Biden Jr.", "recipient_title": "President of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Joseph R. Biden Jr., President of the United States", "gift_description": "Basket made of Werregue Fiber, Handwoven Hammock", "received": "2022-03-24", "estimated_value": "600.00", "disposition": [ "Transferred to NARA", "Pending Transfer to NARA" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Iv\u00e1n Duque, President of the Republic of Colombia", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Iv\u00e1n Duque", "donor_title": "President of the Republic", "donor_country": "Colombia", "recipient_name": "Joseph R. Biden Jr.", "recipient_title": "President of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Joseph R. Biden Jr., President of the United States", "gift_description": "''Nekhbet Collar'' Reproduction", "received": "2022-04-29", "estimated_value": "1530.00", "disposition": [ "Transferred to NARA", "Pending Transfer to NARA" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi, President of the Arab Republic of Egypt", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi", "donor_title": "President", "donor_country": "Arab Republic of Egypt", "recipient_name": "Joseph R. Biden Jr.", "recipient_title": "President of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Joseph R. Biden Jr., President of the United States", "gift_description": "Gold-plated Basket", "received": "2022-05-13", "estimated_value": "490.00", "disposition": [ "Transferred to NARA", "Pending Transfer to NARA" ], "foreign_donor": "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", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Haji Hassanal Bolkiah Mu'izzaddin Waddaulah Ibni Al-Marhum Sultan Haji Omar 'Ali Saifuddien Sa'adul Khairi Waddien", "donor_title": "Sultan and Yang Di-Pertuan", "donor_country": "Brunei Darussalam", "recipient_name": "Joseph R. Biden Jr.", "recipient_title": "President of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Joseph R. Biden Jr., President of the United States", "gift_description": "Sterling Silver Plate with Wood Stand", "received": "2022-05-13", "estimated_value": "420.00", "disposition": [ "Transferred to NARA", "Pending Transfer to NARA" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Hun Sen, Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Cambodia", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Hun Sen", "donor_title": "Prime Minister", "donor_country": "Cambodia", "recipient_name": "Joseph R. Biden Jr.", "recipient_title": "President of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Joseph R. Biden Jr., President of the United States", "gift_description": "Navy Blue Silk", "received": "2022-05-13", "estimated_value": "420.00", "disposition": [ "Transferred to NARA", "Pending Transfer to NARA" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Pham Minh Chinh, Prime Minister of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Pham Minh Chinh", "donor_title": "Prime Minister", "donor_country": "Vietnam", "recipient_name": "Joseph R. Biden Jr.", "recipient_title": "President of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Joseph R. Biden Jr., President of the United States", "gift_description": "Footed Bowl Stamped ''PAMPALONI 825'' with Stand", "received": "2022-05-16", "estimated_value": "9585.00", "disposition": [ "Transferred to NARA", "Pending Transfer to NARA" ], "foreign_donor": "Ms. Mareva Grabowski-Mitsotakis, Spouse of the Prime Minister of the Hellenic Republic", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Mareva Grabowski-Mitsotakis", "donor_title": "Spouse of the Prime Minister", "donor_country": "Hellenic Republic", "recipient_name": "Joseph R. Biden Jr.", "recipient_title": "President of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Joseph R. Biden Jr., President of the United States", "gift_description": "Iittala Vase", "received": "2022-05-19", "estimated_value": "425.00", "disposition": [ "Transferred to NARA", "Pending Transfer to NARA" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Sauli Niinisto, President of the Republic of Finland", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Sauli Niinisto", "donor_title": "President of the Republic", "donor_country": "Finland", "recipient_name": "Joseph R. Biden Jr.", "recipient_title": "President of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Joseph R. Biden Jr., President of the United States", "gift_description": "''QATAR 2022/22 Joe Biden'' Sports Jersey with ''FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022'' Identification Card", "received": "2022-05-26", "estimated_value": "430.00", "disposition": [ "Transferred to NARA", "Pending Transfer to NARA" ], "foreign_donor": "His Royal Highness Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, Emir of the State of Qatar", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani", "donor_title": "Emir", "donor_country": "Qatar", "recipient_name": "Joseph R. Biden Jr.", "recipient_title": "President of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Joseph R. Biden Jr., President of the United States", "gift_description": "Paper Scissor-cut Artwork", "received": "2022-05-26", "estimated_value": "450.00", "disposition": [ "Transferred to NARA", "Pending Transfer to NARA" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Narendra Modi, Prime Minister of the Republic of India", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Narendra Modi", "donor_title": "Prime Minister", "donor_country": "India", "recipient_name": "Joseph R. Biden Jr.", "recipient_title": "President of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Joseph R. Biden Jr., President of the United States", "gift_description": "Painting Titled ''Evening in Aranguez''", "received": "2022-06-08", "estimated_value": "1300.00", "disposition": [ "Transferred to NARA", "Pending Transfer to NARA" ], "foreign_donor": "The Honorable Keith Rowley, Prime Minister of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Keith Rowley", "donor_title": "Prime Minister", "donor_country": "the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago", "recipient_name": "Joseph R. Biden Jr.", "recipient_title": "President of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Joseph R. Biden Jr., President of the United States", "gift_description": "Green Stone Sculpture", "received": "2022-06-09", "estimated_value": "450.00", "disposition": [ "Transferred to NARA", "Pending Transfer to NARA" ], "foreign_donor": "The Right Honorable Justin Trudeau, PC, MP, Prime Minister of Canada", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Justin Trudeau", "donor_title": "Prime Minister", "donor_country": "Canada", "recipient_name": "Joseph R. Biden Jr.", "recipient_title": "President of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Joseph R. Biden Jr., President of the United States", "gift_description": "Pottery Marked ''Oscar Soteno E. Metepec. Mex.22''", "received": "2022-06-10", "estimated_value": "700.00", "disposition": [ "Transferred to NARA", "Pending Transfer to NARA" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Marcelo Ebrard Casaubon, Foreign Secretary of Mexico", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Marcelo Ebrard Casaubon", "donor_title": "Foreign Secretary", "donor_country": "Mexico", "recipient_name": "Joseph R. Biden Jr.", "recipient_title": "President of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Joseph R. Biden Jr., President of the United States", "gift_description": "Framed Artwork", "received": "2022-06-21", "estimated_value": "2180.00", "disposition": [ "Transferred to NARA" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Pham Minh Ch\u00ednh, Prime Minister of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Pham Minh Ch\u00ednh", "donor_title": "Prime Minister", "donor_country": "Vietnam", "recipient_name": "Joseph R. Biden Jr.", "recipient_title": "President of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Joseph R. Biden Jr., President of the United States", "gift_description": "''Seoan'' Reading Table", "received": "2022-06-23", "estimated_value": "3200.00", "disposition": [ "Transferred to NARA", "Pending Transfer to NARA" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Yoon Suk Yeol, President of the Republic of Korea", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Yoon Suk Yeol", "donor_title": "President", "donor_country": "Republic of Korea", "recipient_name": "Joseph R. Biden Jr.", "recipient_title": "President of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Joseph R. Biden Jr., President of the United States", "gift_description": "Building Model by Royal Selangor", "received": "2022-06-23", "estimated_value": "8700.00", "disposition": [ "Transferred to NARA", "Pending Transfer to NARA" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Dato' Sri Ismail Sabribin Yaakob, Prime Minister of Malaysia", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Ismail Sabribin Yaakob", "donor_title": "His Excellency Dato' Sri Prime Minister", "donor_country": "Malaysia", "recipient_name": "Joseph R. Biden Jr.", "recipient_title": "President of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Joseph R. Biden Jr., President of the United States", "gift_description": "Painting of Virgin Mary with Child", "received": "2022-06-23", "estimated_value": "560.00", "disposition": [ "Transferred to NARA", "Pending Transfer to NARA" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Pedro Castillo, President of the Republic of Peru and Mrs. Lilia Paredes", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Pedro Castillo", "donor_title": "President of the Republic", "donor_country": "Peru", "recipient_name": "Joseph R. Biden Jr.", "recipient_title": "President of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Joseph R. Biden Jr., President of the United States", "gift_description": "Watercolor Painting and Cufflinks", "received": "2022-06-23", "estimated_value": "450.00", "disposition": [ "Transferred to NARA" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Lee Hsien Loong, Prime Minister of the Republic of Singapore", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Lee Hsien Loong", "donor_title": "Prime Minister", "donor_country": "Singapore", "recipient_name": "Joseph R. Biden Jr.", "recipient_title": "President of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Joseph R. Biden Jr., President of the United States", "gift_description": "''Mere'' M\u0101ori Battle Axe, Thomas Hansen of Tauranga Moana Area Footed Bowl", "received": "2022-06-24", "estimated_value": "2870.00", "disposition": [ "Transferred to NARA", "Pending Transfer to NARA" ], "foreign_donor": "The Right Honorable Jacinda Ardern, Prime Minister and Minister of National Security and Intelligence of New Zealand", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Jacinda Ardern", "donor_title": "Prime Minister and Minister of National Security and Intelligence", "donor_country": "New Zealand", "recipient_name": "Joseph R. Biden Jr.", "recipient_title": "President of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Joseph R. Biden Jr., President of the United States", "gift_description": "Set of 6 Crystal Tumblers, Commemorative Coins", "received": "2022-07-08", "estimated_value": "440.00", "disposition": [ "Transferred to NARA", "Pending Transfer to NARA" ], "foreign_donor": "His Majesty Felipe VI, King of Spain", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Felipe VI", "donor_title": "King", "donor_country": "Spain", "recipient_name": "Joseph R. Biden Jr.", "recipient_title": "President of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Joseph R. Biden Jr., President of the United States", "gift_description": "2 Scene Shadowbox, ''State of Palestine'' Photobook", "received": "2022-07-15", "estimated_value": "2740.00", "disposition": [ "Transferred to NARA", "Pending Transfer to NARA" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Mahmoud Abbas, President of the Palestinian Authority", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Mahmoud Abbas", "donor_title": "President", "donor_country": "Palestinian Authority", "recipient_name": "Joseph R. Biden Jr.", "recipient_title": "President of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Joseph R. Biden Jr., President of the United States", "gift_description": "Olive Wood Nativity Scene", "received": "2022-07-15", "estimated_value": "9760.00", "disposition": [ "Transferred to NARA", "Pending Transfer to NARA" ], "foreign_donor": "Mr. Hanna Hanania, Mayor of Bethlehem, Palestinian Authority", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Hanna Hanania", "donor_title": "Mayor of Bethlehem", "donor_country": "Palestinian Authority", "recipient_name": "Joseph R. Biden Jr.", "recipient_title": "President of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Joseph R. Biden Jr., President of the United States", "gift_description": "2 Volume Book Set, 3 ''AlUla'' Books by Assouline, Wooden Box with Olive Oil and Coffee", "received": "2022-07-15", "estimated_value": "31655.00", "disposition": [ "Book Set, Books and Wooden Box Transferred to NARA. Perishable items disposed of pursuant to USSS policies" ], "foreign_donor": "His Royal Highness, Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud", "donor_title": "Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King", "donor_country": "the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia", "recipient_name": "Joseph R. Biden Jr.", "recipient_title": "President of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Joseph R. Biden Jr., President of the United States", "gift_description": "Cotton Washcloths, Two Glass Serving Trays, 12 Rogaska of Slovenia Crystal Containers, Clear Glass Jar, Rogaska of Slovenia Tray and Serving Tray, Incense Burner, 7 Rogaska Bowls", "received": "2022-07-16", "estimated_value": "1950.00", "disposition": [ "Transferred to NARA" ], "foreign_donor": "His Royal Highness Muhammad bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince, Deputy Prime Minister, and Minister of Defense of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Muhammad bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud", "donor_title": "Crown Prince, Deputy Prime Minister, and Minister of Defense", "donor_country": "the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia", "recipient_name": "Joseph R. Biden Jr.", "recipient_title": "President of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Joseph R. Biden Jr., President of the United States", "gift_description": "Wool Ground Mat, Kuwaiti Drinking and Clothing Set, and Medallion", "received": "2022-07-16", "estimated_value": "19850.00", "disposition": [ "Transferred to NARA" ], "foreign_donor": "His Highness Sheikh Mishaal Al-Ahmed Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, Crown Prince of the State of Kuwait", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Mishaal Al-Ahmed Al-Jaber Al-Sabah", "donor_title": "Crown Prince", "donor_country": "Kuwait", "recipient_name": "Joseph R. Biden Jr.", "recipient_title": "President of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Joseph R. Biden Jr., President of the United States", "gift_description": "Wood Bowl", "received": "2022-07-28", "estimated_value": "790.00", "disposition": [ "Transferred to NARA", "Pending Transfer to NARA" ], "foreign_donor": "His Majesty King Abdullah II ibn Al Hussein, King of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Abdullah II ibn Al Hussein", "donor_title": "King", "donor_country": "Jordan", "recipient_name": "Joseph R. Biden Jr.", "recipient_title": "President of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Joseph R. Biden Jr., President of the United States", "gift_description": "Yellow Gold Brooch, Guyana Flag Lapel Pin", "received": "2022-08-08", "estimated_value": "736.00", "disposition": [ "Transferred to NARA", "Pending Transfer to NARA" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Mohamed Irfaan Ali, President of the Co-operative Republic of Guyana", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Mohamed Irfaan Ali", "donor_title": "President", "donor_country": "Guyana", "recipient_name": "Joseph R. Biden Jr.", "recipient_title": "President of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Joseph R. Biden Jr., President of the United States", "gift_description": "2 Coffee Table Books, Drink Set, 2 Books by Nelson Mandela, Wood Box", "received": "2022-09-16", "estimated_value": "997.00", "disposition": [ "Transferred to NARA", "Pending Transfer to NARA" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Matamela Cyril Ramaphosa, President of the Republic of South Africa", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Matamela Cyril Ramaphosa", "donor_title": "President", "donor_country": "South Africa", "recipient_name": "Joseph R. Biden Jr.", "recipient_title": "President of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Joseph R. Biden Jr., President of the United States", "gift_description": "Pair of South Sea Cufflinks", "received": "2022-09-21", "estimated_value": "3700.00", "disposition": [ "Transferred to NARA", "Pending Transfer to NARA" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr., President of the Republic of Philippines", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr.", "donor_title": "President", "donor_country": "Philippines", "recipient_name": "Joseph R. Biden Jr.", "recipient_title": "President of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Joseph R. Biden Jr., President of the United States", "gift_description": "18k Gold Pin", "received": "2022-10-31", "estimated_value": "670.00", "disposition": [ "Transferred to NARA" ], "foreign_donor": "The Honorable James Marape, MP, Prime Minister of the Republic of Papua New Guinea", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "James Marape", "donor_title": "Prime Minister", "donor_country": "Papua New Guinea", "recipient_name": "Joseph R. Biden Jr.", "recipient_title": "President of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Joseph R. Biden Jr., President of the United States", "gift_description": "Metal Ankh", "received": "2022-11-10", "estimated_value": "2430.00", "disposition": [ "Transferred to NARA" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi, President of the Arab Republic of Egypt", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi", "donor_title": "President", "donor_country": "Arab Republic of Egypt", "recipient_name": "Joseph R. Biden Jr.", "recipient_title": "President of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Joseph R. Biden Jr., President of the United States", "gift_description": "ASEAN 2022 Watch, Briefcase Set with Notebook and Pen", "received": "2022-11-11", "estimated_value": "1790.00", "disposition": [ "Transferred to NARA", "Pending Transfer to NARA" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Hun Sen, Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Cambodia", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Hun Sen", "donor_title": "Prime Minister", "donor_country": "Cambodia", "recipient_name": "Joseph R. Biden Jr.", "recipient_title": "President of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Joseph R. Biden Jr., President of the United States", "gift_description": "Blue Batik, G20 Notebook Cover, Leather Briefcase with iPad, Silver Horn, Pin", "received": "2022-11-12", "estimated_value": "14244.00", "disposition": [ "Transferred to NARA" ], "foreign_donor": "G20 Host Committee, Government of the Republic of Indonesia", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "G20 Host Committee", "donor_title": "", "donor_country": "Indonesia", "recipient_name": "Joseph R. Biden Jr.", "recipient_title": "President of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Joseph R. Biden Jr., President of the United States", "gift_description": "Blue Shirt, Orange Multi-Colored Shirt by Kwong Tung, Blue Multi-Colored Shirt by Kwong Tung", "received": "2022-11-12", "estimated_value": "710.00", "disposition": [ "Transferred to NARA", "Pending Transfer to NARA" ], "foreign_donor": "ASEAN East Asia Summit 2022 Host Committee, Government of the Kingdom of Cambodia", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "ASEAN East Asia Summit 2022 Host Committee", "donor_title": "Government of the Kingdom of", "donor_country": "Cambodia", "recipient_name": "Joseph R. Biden Jr.", "recipient_title": "President of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Joseph R. Biden Jr., President of the United States", "gift_description": "Traditional Dagger with Carvings", "received": "2022-11-14", "estimated_value": "3200.00", "disposition": [ "Transferred to NARA", "Pending Transfer to NARA" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Joko Widodo, President of the Republic of Indonesia", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Joko Widodo", "donor_title": "President", "donor_country": "Indonesia", "recipient_name": "Joseph R. Biden Jr.", "recipient_title": "President of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Joseph R. Biden Jr., President of the United States", "gift_description": "Painting Titled \"Orange Patterns\"", "received": "2022-11-21", "estimated_value": "2400.00", "disposition": [ "Transferred to NARA" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Volodymyr Zelenskyy, President of Ukraine", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Volodymyr Zelenskyy", "donor_title": "President", "donor_country": "Ukraine", "recipient_name": "Joseph R. Biden Jr.", "recipient_title": "President of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Joseph R. Biden Jr., President of the United States", "gift_description": "Christofle Silver Bowl, Grande Nautic Ski GMT Watch, Book \"Revolution\", Bottle of Armagnac 1942 Reserve Joseph", "received": "2022-11-30", "estimated_value": "3169.00", "disposition": [ "Watch Purchased, Bowl and Book transferred to NARA, Perishable items retained for Official Use and/or disposed of pursuant to USSS policies" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Emmanuel Macron, President of the French Republic and Mrs. Brigitte Macron", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Emmanuel Macron", "donor_title": "President", "donor_country": "France", "recipient_name": "Joseph R. Biden Jr.", "recipient_title": "President of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Joseph R. Biden Jr., President of the United States", "gift_description": "Panama Style Hat by Signes of Ecuador, Alpaca Fur Scarf", "received": "2022", "estimated_value": "792.00", "disposition": [ "Transferred to NARA" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Guillermo Lasso, President of the Republic of Ecuador", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Guillermo Lasso", "donor_title": "President of the Republic", "donor_country": "Ecuador", "recipient_name": "Joseph R. Biden Jr.", "recipient_title": "President of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Joseph R. Biden Jr., President of the United States and Dr. Jill Biden, First Lady of the United States", "gift_description": "Painting Depicting Cityscape", "received": "2022-01-12", "estimated_value": "900.00", "disposition": [ "Transferred to NARA", "Pending Transfer to NARA" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Khazar Ibrahim, Ambassador of Azerbaijan to the United States", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Khazar Ibrahim", "donor_title": "Ambassador", "donor_country": "Azerbaijan", "recipient_name": "Joseph R. Biden Jr.", "recipient_title": "President of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Joseph R. Biden Jr., President of the United States, Dr. Jill Biden, First Lady of the United States of America", "gift_description": "2 Rose Quartz Hummingbirds Artwork", "received": "2022-06-23", "estimated_value": "890.00", "disposition": [ "Transferred to NARA", "Pending Transfer to NARA" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Jair Bolsonaro, President of the Federative Republic of Brazil", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Jair Bolsonaro", "donor_title": "President", "donor_country": "Brazil", "recipient_name": "Joseph R. Biden Jr.", "recipient_title": "President of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "Dr. Jill Biden", "gift_description": "Table Linens with 4 Napkins, Gold Brooch", "received": "2022-05-09", "estimated_value": "530.00", "disposition": [ "Transferred to NARA" ], "foreign_donor": "Mrs. Olena Zelenska, First Lady of Ukraine", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Olena Zelenska", "donor_title": "First Lady", "donor_country": "Ukraine", "recipient_name": "Jill Biden", "recipient_title": "Dr." }, { "name_and_title": "Dr. Jill Biden", "gift_description": "Taytta of Ecuador Hat, Painting of Dr. Biden, Tote Bag, Print of Dr. Biden", "received": "2022-06-23", "estimated_value": "1847.00", "disposition": [ "Transferred to NARA", "Pending Transfer to NARA" ], "foreign_donor": "Her Excellency Ivonne A-Baki, Ambassador of the Republic of Ecuador to the United States", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Ivonne A-Baki", "donor_title": "Ambassador", "donor_country": "Ecuador", "recipient_name": "Jill Biden", "recipient_title": "Dr." }, { "name_and_title": "Dr. Jill Biden", "gift_description": "Black Shawl by Torath Shop, Long Sleeve Jacket by Torath Shop", "received": "2022-08-22", "estimated_value": "594.00", "disposition": [ "Transferred to NARA", "Pending Transfer to NARA" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Mahmoud Abbas, President of the Palestinian Authority", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Mahmoud Abbas", "donor_title": "President", "donor_country": "Palestinian Authority", "recipient_name": "Jill Biden", "recipient_title": "Dr." }, { "name_and_title": "Dr. Jill Biden", "gift_description": "Pair of South Sea Pearl Earrings", "received": "2022-09-21", "estimated_value": "3180.00", "disposition": [ "Transferred to NARA", "Pending Transfer to NARA" ], "foreign_donor": "Mrs. Louise Araneta-Marcos, First Lady of the Republic of the Philippines", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Louise Araneta-Marcos", "donor_title": "First Lady", "donor_country": "Philippines", "recipient_name": "Jill Biden", "recipient_title": "Dr." }, { "name_and_title": "Dr. Jill Biden", "gift_description": "Heden Clutch with Metal Chain", "received": "2022-09-21", "estimated_value": "780.00", "disposition": [ "Transferred to NARA", "Pending Transfer to NARA" ], "foreign_donor": "Her Majesty Letizia, Queen of Spain", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Letizia", "donor_title": "Queen", "donor_country": "Spain", "recipient_name": "Jill Biden", "recipient_title": "Dr." }, { "name_and_title": "Dr. Jill Biden", "gift_description": "White Marble Dish, Diamond and Gold Bracelet", "received": "2022-10-20", "estimated_value": "555.00", "disposition": [ "Transferred to NARA" ], "foreign_donor": "Mrs. Mareva Mitsotakis, Spouse of the Prime Minister of the Hellenic Republic", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Mareva Mitsotakis", "donor_title": "Spouse of the Prime Minister", "donor_country": "the Hellenic Republic", "recipient_name": "Jill Biden", "recipient_title": "Dr." }, { "name_and_title": "Dr. Jill Biden", "gift_description": "Gold Pin with Pearl, Scarf Set", "received": "2022-11-12", "estimated_value": "605.00", "disposition": [ "Transferred to NARA (scarf set), Retained for personal use (pin)", "Pending Transfer to NARA" ], "foreign_donor": "G20 Host Committee, Government of the Republic of Indonesia", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "G20 Host Committee", "donor_title": "", "donor_country": "Republic of Indonesia", "recipient_name": "Jill Biden", "recipient_title": "Dr." }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Ronald Klain, Assistant to the President & Chief of Staff", "gift_description": "Herend Porcelain Tea Set", "received": "2022-08-17", "estimated_value": "700.00", "disposition": [ "Pending transfer to GSA" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Peter Szijjarto, Minister of Foreign Affairs and Trade to the Republic of Hungary", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Peter Szijjarto", "donor_title": "Minister of Foreign Affairs and Trade", "donor_country": "Hungary", "recipient_name": "Ronald Klain", "recipient_title": "Assistant to the President & Chief of Staff" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Jacob Sullivan, Assistant to the President for National Security Affairs", "gift_description": "Traditional Rug, Wood Plaque, Silver Filigree Box, Pashmina Wool Shawl, Leather Briefcase", "received": "2022-08-12", "estimated_value": "1625.00", "disposition": [ "Pending transfer to GSA" ], "foreign_donor": "General Qamar Javed Bajwa, Chief of Army Staff of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Qamar Javed Bajwa", "donor_title": "Chief of Army Staff", "donor_country": "Pakistan", "recipient_name": "Jacob Sullivan", "recipient_title": "Assistant to the President for National Security Affairs" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Jacob Sullivan, Assistant to the President for National Security Affairs", "gift_description": "Painting Titled 'The Light Will Win', and Traditional Ukrainian Shirt", "received": "2022-11-04", "estimated_value": "926.00", "disposition": [ "Pending transfer to GSA" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Volodymyr Zelenskyy, President of Ukraine", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Volodymyr Zelenskyy", "donor_title": "President", "donor_country": "Ukraine", "recipient_name": "Jacob Sullivan", "recipient_title": "Assistant to the President for National Security Affairs" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Barack Obama, President of the United States", "gift_description": "Large book of original artwork, photographs, and text by artist Marilena Ferrari, with a Renaissance-style stone carving cover. Gold-painted box containing certificates of authenticity for accompanying artwork. Gold-painted box containing bookmark and magnifying glass. Gold-painted box containing hand-written full version of the Star Spangled Banner in custom ink and calligraphy. Large gold leaf painted box housing all items.", "received": "2009-07-10", "estimated_value": "124000.00", "disposition": [ "National Archives and Records Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Silvio Berlusconi, President of the Council of Ministers of the Italian Republic", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government.", "donor_name": "Silvio Berlusconi", "donor_title": "President of the Council of Ministers", "donor_country": "Italy", "recipient_name": "Barack Obama", "recipient_title": "President of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Barack Obama, President of the United States", "gift_description": "Small enamel keepsake box. One bag of coffee. One candle. Six steak knives. Four Christmas mugs. Book, title: 'The Fifty Year Career of Hollywood's Greatest Costume Designer,' by J. Jorgensen. Glass 'PEACE' plate. Small stainless steel tea infuser. Small stainless steel sugar bowl. Small stainless steel cream receptacle. Stainless steel coffee pot. 7\" tall crystal candlestick. 14\" high handmade shaker box. Bowl made from 'Innervisions' Record by Stevie Wonder. 14\" x 11\" painting, title: 'A Forest,' artist unknown. Small white keepsake box. Decorative shell display plate. 7\" x 7\" shell picture frame. 10\" x 10\" Chinese checkers plate. 15\" x 15\" glass plate with game board painted on it. Large brown basket. Set of three faux books in multiple colors.", "received": "2011-12-01", "estimated_value": "554.00", "disposition": [ "National Archives and Records Administration; Coffee, candle, and steak knives handled pursuant to United States Secret Service policy." ], "foreign_donor": "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 Darussalum", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government.", "donor_name": "Hassanal Bolkiah Mu'izzaddin Waddaulah", "donor_title": "Sultan and Yang Di-Pertuan", "donor_country": "Brunei Darussalum", "recipient_name": "Barack Obama", "recipient_title": "President of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Barack Obama, President of the United States", "gift_description": "54\" x 39\" pure wool hand-woven rug artwork, title: ''Magic Knots'' in leather carrying bag. Blue, purple, and orange silk head shawl", "received": "2012-01-13", "estimated_value": "405.00", "disposition": [ "National Archives and Records Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Elin Suleymanov, Ambassador of the Republic of Azerbaijan to the United States", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Elin Suleymanov", "donor_title": "Ambassador", "donor_country": "Azerbaijan", "recipient_name": "Barack Obama", "recipient_title": "President of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Barack Obama, President of the United States", "gift_description": "Silver ornament dagger in a black display box", "received": "2012-01-18", "estimated_value": "440.00", "disposition": [ "National Archives and Records Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Jorge Arg\u00fcello, Ambassador of the Argentine Republic", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Jorge Arg\u00fcello", "donor_title": "Ambassador", "donor_country": "Argentine Republic", "recipient_name": "Barack Obama", "recipient_title": "President of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Barack Obama, President of the United States", "gift_description": "Basketball in custom red, white, and blue coloring, autographed by donor. 20\" x 79\" replica painting, title: ''Five Oxen from the Tang Dynasty,'' by H. Haung", "received": "2012-02-13", "estimated_value": "740.00", "disposition": [ "National Archives and Records Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Xi Jinping, Vice President of the People's Republic of China", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Xi Jinping", "donor_title": "Vice President", "donor_country": "People's Republic of China", "recipient_name": "Barack Obama", "recipient_title": "President of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Barack Obama, President of the United States", "gift_description": "Traditional Georgian headpiece of black wool, silk, and gold embroidery. One copy of the Georgian constitution. Copy of Georgian declaration of independence in display case", "received": "2012-02-14", "estimated_value": "750.00", "disposition": [ "National Archives and Records Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Mikheil Saakashvili, President of Georgia", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Mikheil Saakashvili", "donor_title": "President", "donor_country": "Georgia", "recipient_name": "Barack Obama", "recipient_title": "President of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Barack Obama, President of the United States", "gift_description": "Custom Dunlop table tennis table with United States and United Kingdom decals, inscription, and paddles", "received": "2012-03-14", "estimated_value": "1100.00", "disposition": [ "National Archives and Records Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "The Right Honorable David Cameron, MP, Prime Minister of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, and Mrs. Samantha Cameron", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "David Cameron", "donor_title": "Prime Minister", "donor_country": "United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland", "recipient_name": "Barack Obama", "recipient_title": "President of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Barack Obama, President of the United States", "gift_description": "Crystal bowl centerpiece. 27\" tall bronze statue of James Hoban. Certificate of President Obama's Irish heritage. Two silver shamrock charm bracelets. Lamb's wool scarf. Lamb's wool blanket", "received": "2012-03-20", "estimated_value": "7246.19", "disposition": [ "National Archives and Records Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Enda Kenny, Taioseach of Ireland", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Enda Kenny", "donor_title": "Taioseach", "donor_country": "Ireland", "recipient_name": "Barack Obama", "recipient_title": "President of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Barack Obama, President of the United States", "gift_description": "27\" x 40\" painting, title: ''Enemy in Sight,'' by P. Rindlisacher, depicting a naval scene from 1813", "received": "2012-04-02", "estimated_value": "765.00", "disposition": [ "National Archives and Records Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "The Right Honorable Stephen Harper, P.C., M.P., Prime Minister of Canada", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Stephen Harper", "donor_title": "Prime Minister", "donor_country": "Canada", "recipient_name": "Barack Obama", "recipient_title": "President of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Barack Obama, President of the United States", "gift_description": "32\" x 39\" framed cross-stitch art of the President and First Lady by artist G. Alves. 31\" x 19\" painting on wood, title: ''Ensala,'' by F. Galeno", "received": "2012-04-09", "estimated_value": "860.00", "disposition": [ "National Archives and Records Adminsitration" ], "foreign_donor": "Her Excellency Dilma Rousseff, President of the Federative Republic of Brazil", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Dilma Rousseff", "donor_title": "President", "donor_country": "Brazil", "recipient_name": "Barack Obama", "recipient_title": "President of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Barack Obama, President of the United States", "gift_description": "10\" tall x 12\" wide gold-plated clock with mother of pearl face and horse figure on the base", "received": "2012-04-12", "estimated_value": "16500.00", "disposition": [ "National Archives and Records Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Royal Highness Crown Prince Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Minister of Defense of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud", "donor_title": "Crown Prince", "donor_country": "Saudi Arabia", "recipient_name": "Barack Obama", "recipient_title": "President of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Barack Obama, President of the United States", "gift_description": "Silver figure representing oversized coffee bean. 29\" long decorative sash. Hardcover book, title: 'Un Pais de Opportunidades'", "received": "2012-04-13", "estimated_value": "942.84", "disposition": [ "National Archives and Records Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Juan Manuel Santos Calderon, President of the Republic of Colombia", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Juan Manuel Santos Calderon", "donor_title": "President of the Republic", "donor_country": "Colombia", "recipient_name": "Barack Obama", "recipient_title": "President of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Barack Obama, President of the United States", "gift_description": "Large, high-quality book, title: 'Cien A\u00f1os de Soledad,' by G.G. Marquez, with hand-drawn pictures presented in wood and canvas case", "received": "2012-04-30", "estimated_value": "1000.00", "disposition": [ "National Archives and Records Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Juan Manuel Santos Calder\u00f3n, President of the Republic of Colombia", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Juan Manuel Santos Calder\u00f3n", "donor_title": "President of the Republic", "donor_country": "Colombia", "recipient_name": "Barack Obama", "recipient_title": "President of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Barack Obama, President of the United States", "gift_description": "5\" tall x 3.5\" wide red etched Egerman crystal vase with four small feet and leaf designs", "received": "2012-05-08", "estimated_value": "680.00", "disposition": [ "National Archives and Records Adminstration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Vaclav Klaus, President of the Czech Republic", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Vaclav Klaus", "donor_title": "President", "donor_country": "Czech Republic", "recipient_name": "Barack Obama", "recipient_title": "President of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Barack Obama, President of the United States", "gift_description": "25\" x 34\" set of 20 engraved prints of the 2005 edition of the Turgot map of Paris. Beige patent personal items bag. Woven beige leather wallet. Beige leather tote bag. Sothys bath products", "received": "2012-05-18", "estimated_value": "1473.13", "disposition": [ "National Archives and Records Administration; Bath products handled pursuant to United States Secret Service policy" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Fran\u00e7ois Hollande, President of the French Republic", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Fran\u00e7ois Hollande", "donor_title": "President", "donor_country": "France", "recipient_name": "Barack Obama", "recipient_title": "President of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Barack Obama, President of the United States", "gift_description": "16\" tall antique yellow vase with flower design", "received": "2012-05-18", "estimated_value": "440.00", "disposition": [ "National Archives and Records Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Hu Jintao, President of the People's Republic of China", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Hu Jintao", "donor_title": "President", "donor_country": "People's Republic of China", "recipient_name": "Barack Obama", "recipient_title": "President of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Barack Obama, President of the United States", "gift_description": "13\" tall x 17\" diameter white porcelain vase with black and red divergent pattern and images of the White House and Kremlin on opposite sides, artist unknown. Photo book of the Medvedev presidency", "received": "2012-05-19", "estimated_value": "3460.00", "disposition": [ "National Archives and Records Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Dimitry Medvedev, Prime Minister of the Russian Federation", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Dimitry Medvedev", "donor_title": "Prime Minister", "donor_country": "Russian Federation", "recipient_name": "Barack Obama", "recipient_title": "President of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Barack Obama, President of the United States", "gift_description": "Book, title: ''Azerbaijan.'' Book, title: ''Azerbaijan: The Land of Tolerance.'' Book, title: ''Azerbaijani Carpets Garabagh Group,'' by V. Muradov. Six gold cups with blue and silver engraving.", "received": "2012-05-20", "estimated_value": "553.00", "disposition": [ "National Achives and Records Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Ilham Aliyev, President of the Republic of Azerbaijan", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government.", "donor_name": "Ilham Aliyev", "donor_title": "President", "donor_country": "Azerbaijan", "recipient_name": "Barack Obama", "recipient_title": "President of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Barack Obama, President of the United States", "gift_description": "9\" diameter gold wreath of oak leaves and acorns.", "received": "2012-05-20", "estimated_value": "390.00", "disposition": [ "National Archives and Records Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Rosen Plevneliev, President of Bulgaria", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government.", "donor_name": "Rosen Plevneliev", "donor_title": "President", "donor_country": "Bulgaria", "recipient_name": "Barack Obama", "recipient_title": "President of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Barack Obama, President of the United States", "gift_description": "Book, title: ''President Abdullah G\u00fcl: In His Own Words.'' 5\" tall silver bowl with Turkish star and moon on top rim.", "received": "2012-05-21", "estimated_value": "1435.00", "disposition": [ "National Archives and Records Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Abdullah G\u00fcl, President of the Republic of Turkey", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government.", "donor_name": "Abdullah G\u00fcl", "donor_title": "President", "donor_country": "Turkey", "recipient_name": "Barack Obama", "recipient_title": "President of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Barack Obama, President of the United States", "gift_description": "Australian flag presented in custom box made of Australian wood.", "received": "2012-05-21", "estimated_value": "490.00", "disposition": [ "National Archives and Records Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "The Honorable Julia Gillard, MP, Prime Minister of the Commonwealth of Australia", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government.", "donor_name": "Julia Gillard", "donor_title": "Prime Minister", "donor_country": "Australia", "recipient_name": "Barack Obama", "recipient_title": "President of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Barack Obama, President of the United States", "gift_description": "Silver desk set by Rozet and Fischmeister.", "received": "2012-05-22", "estimated_value": "650.00", "disposition": [ "National Archives and Records Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Werner Faymann, Federal Chancellor of the Republic of Austria", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government.", "donor_name": "Werner Faymann", "donor_title": "Federal Chancellor", "donor_country": "Austria", "recipient_name": "Barack Obama", "recipient_title": "President of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Barack Obama, President of the United States", "gift_description": "8\" x 10\" painting of winter landscape, artist unknown. Book, title: ''Rostov Enamels,'' by V. Borisova.", "received": "2012-06-06", "estimated_value": "540.00", "disposition": [ "National Archives and Records Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Dimitry Medvedev, Prime Minister of the Russian Federation", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government.", "donor_name": "Dimitry Medvedev", "donor_title": "Prime Minister", "donor_country": "Russian Federation", "recipient_name": "Barack Obama", "recipient_title": "President of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Barack Obama, President of the United States", "gift_description": "18\" hand-woven Buntal fiber box with laminated rainbow shell lid and bone handle on a mahogany stand.", "received": "2012-06-07", "estimated_value": "870.00", "disposition": [ "National Archives and Records Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Benigno S. Aquino III, President of the Republic of the Philippines", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government.", "donor_name": "Benigno S. Aquino III", "donor_title": "President", "donor_country": "Philippines", "recipient_name": "Barack Obama", "recipient_title": "President of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Barack Obama, President of the United States", "gift_description": "10\" black wooden coyote suspended in metal display box. Coca-Cola bottle decorated with beads. Book, title: ''Rastros Irrastreables, Artwork by El Nacho.'' Two collared button-down shirts, one white and one white with blue stripes. Round silver cufflinks by FCO OTERO. Wooden chest with lock housing five bottles of liquor.", "received": "2012-06-17", "estimated_value": "2788.00", "disposition": [ "National Archives and Records Administration; Liquor handled pursuant to United States Secret Service Policy" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Felipe de Jes\u00fas Calder\u00f3n Hinojosa, President of the United Mexican States", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government.", "donor_name": "Felipe de Jes\u00fas Calder\u00f3n Hinojosa", "donor_title": "President", "donor_country": "United Mexican States", "recipient_name": "Barack Obama", "recipient_title": "President of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Barack Obama, President of the United States", "gift_description": "8\" x 11\" silver chalice with ornate blue designs on bowl and base", "received": "2012-06-18", "estimated_value": "3400.00", "disposition": [ "National Archives and Records Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Vladimir Putin, President of Russia", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Vladimir Putin", "donor_title": "President", "donor_country": "Russia", "recipient_name": "Barack Obama", "recipient_title": "President of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Barack Obama, President of the United States", "gift_description": "14\" tall vase with lotus pattern in white and blue", "received": "2012-08-29", "estimated_value": "950.00", "disposition": [ "National Archives and Records Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Hu Jintao, President of the People's Republic of China", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Hu Jintao", "donor_title": "President", "donor_country": "People's Republic of China", "recipient_name": "Barack Obama", "recipient_title": "President of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Barack Obama, President of the United States", "gift_description": "Earthenware ceramic head sculpture by Jamaican artist. Gold lapel pin reading \"Jamaica 1952\u20132012\"", "received": "2012-09-24", "estimated_value": "2216.00", "disposition": [ "National Archives and Records Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "Her Excellency Portia Simpson Miller, Prime Minister of Jamaica", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Portia Simpson Miller", "donor_title": "Prime Minister", "donor_country": "Jamaica", "recipient_name": "Barack Obama", "recipient_title": "President of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Barack Obama, President of the United States", "gift_description": "41\" long saber with 34\" blade, silver filigree handle and sheath", "received": "2012-09-27", "estimated_value": "440.00", "disposition": [ "National Archives and Records Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Tsakhiagiin Elbegdorj, President of Mongolia", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Tsakhiagiin Elbegdorj", "donor_title": "President", "donor_country": "Mongolia", "recipient_name": "Barack Obama", "recipient_title": "President of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Barack Obama, President of the United States", "gift_description": "Stationery set of varying paper sizes, envelopes, and letter opener, held within painted black wooden box", "received": "2012-10-16", "estimated_value": "450.00", "disposition": [ "National Archives and Records Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "Her Excellency Yingluck Shinawatra, Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Thailand", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Yingluck Shinawatra", "donor_title": "Prime Minister", "donor_country": "Thailand", "recipient_name": "Barack Obama", "recipient_title": "President of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Barack Obama, President of the United States", "gift_description": "30\" x 18\" framed painting of a city at sunset, painted by donor", "received": "2012-11-17", "estimated_value": "420.00", "disposition": [ "National Archives and Records Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "Daw Aung San Suu Kyi, Chairperson of Burma's National League for Democracy and Member of Parliament", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Aung San Suu Kyi", "donor_title": "Chairperson of Burma's National League for Democracy and Member of Parliament", "donor_country": "Burma", "recipient_name": "Barack Obama", "recipient_title": "President of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Barack Obama, President of the United States", "gift_description": "Royal Bone Chinaware tea set. Framed photograph of President Obama and the Prime Minister", "received": "2012-11-18", "estimated_value": "1000.00", "disposition": [ "National Archives and Records Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "Her Excellency Yingluck Shinawatra, Prime Minister of Thailand", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Yingluck Shinawatra", "donor_title": "Prime Minister", "donor_country": "Thailand", "recipient_name": "Barack Obama", "recipient_title": "President of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Barack Obama, President of the United States", "gift_description": "6\" tall x 4\" wide short silver vase with raised decorative designs", "received": "2012-11-20", "estimated_value": "650.00", "disposition": [ "National Archives and Records Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "Samdech Akka Moha Sena Padel Techo Hun Sen, Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Cambodia", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Hun Sen", "donor_title": "Prime Minister", "donor_country": "Cambodia", "recipient_name": "Barack Obama", "recipient_title": "President of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Barack Obama, President of the United States", "gift_description": "Silver-tinted goblet with pointed lid and flower etchings", "received": "2012-11-20", "estimated_value": "650.00", "disposition": [ "National Archives and Records Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency U Thein Sein, President of Burma", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "U Thein Sein", "donor_title": "President", "donor_country": "Burma", "recipient_name": "Barack Obama", "recipient_title": "President of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Barack Obama, President of the United States", "gift_description": "5\" wide Aztec calendar stamped on a pure silver coin weighing one kilogram", "received": "2012-11-27", "estimated_value": "1701.66", "disposition": [ "National Archives and Records Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Enrique Pe\u00f1a Nieto, President of the United Mexican States", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Enrique Pe\u00f1a Nieto", "donor_title": "President", "donor_country": "United Mexican States", "recipient_name": "Barack Obama", "recipient_title": "President of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Barack Obama, President of the United States", "gift_description": "Silver filigree bowl with raised floral designs around the bowl, pedestal base, a polished band around the center with inscription, and lid with knob on top", "received": "2012-11-28", "estimated_value": "650.00", "disposition": [ "National Archives and Records Adminsitration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Royal Highness Haji Al-Muhtadee Billah, Crown Prince of Brunei Darussalam", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Al-Muhtadee Billah", "donor_title": "Crown Prince", "donor_country": "Brunei Darussalam", "recipient_name": "Barack Obama", "recipient_title": "President of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Barack Obama, President of the United States", "gift_description": "Scented candle. Pewter and silver picture frame. Book, title: ''In Wildness Is the Preservation of the World,'' photos by E. Porter and text by H.D. Thoreau. Book, title: ''Everyday Heroes,'' by K. Fried. Book, title: ''Where Miracles Are Born and Squandered,'' by T. Lane. Two ceramic bowls with stars and stripes. Two ceramic mugs with stars and stripes. Cutting board. Pottery vase. Wooden bowl from Hawaii. Christmas wreath. Hanging stained glass sign reading ''Obama 2012.'' Glass plate painted with red and black checkerboard. Handcrafted painted game table. Large brown trunk", "received": "2012-12-10", "estimated_value": "1906.97", "disposition": [ "National Archives and Records Administration; Candle handled pursuant to United States Secret Service policy" ], "foreign_donor": "His Majesty Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah Mu'izzaddin Waddaulah ibni Al-Marhum Sultan Haji Omar 'Ali Saifuddien Sa'adul Khairi, Sultan and Yang Di-Pertuan of Brunei Darussalam", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Haji Hassanal Bolkiah Mu'izzaddin Waddaulah ibni Al-Marhum Sultan Haji Omar 'Ali Saifuddien Sa'adul Khairi", "donor_title": "Sultan and Yang Di-Pertuan", "donor_country": "Brunei Darussalam", "recipient_name": "Barack Obama", "recipient_title": "President of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Barack Obama, President of the United States, and Mrs. Michelle Obama", "gift_description": "Book, title: ''Berliner Philharmoniker: Im Takt Der Zeit,'' published by the Berlin Philharmonic, including 12 compact discs featuring their historic concerts. Crystal Theresienthal candy dish", "received": "2012-05-19", "estimated_value": "553.00", "disposition": [ "National Archives and Records Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "Her Excellency Dr. Angela Merkel, Chancellor of the Federal Republic of Germany", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Angela Merkel", "donor_title": "Chancellor", "donor_country": "Germany", "recipient_name": "Barack Obama", "recipient_title": "President of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Barack Obama, President of the United States, and Mrs. Michelle Obama", "gift_description": "6\" x 4\" custom, solid oak music box by Reuge with dark stain, brass hinge, and brass parts", "received": "2012-05-21", "estimated_value": "470.00", "disposition": [ "National Archives and Records Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Didier Burkhalter, Federal Councilor and Head of the Federal Department of Foreign Affairs of the Swiss Confederation", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Didier Burkhalter", "donor_title": "Federal Councilor and Head of the Federal Department of Foreign Affairs", "donor_country": "Swiss Confederation", "recipient_name": "Barack Obama", "recipient_title": "President of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Barack Obama, President of the United States, and Mrs. Michelle Obama", "gift_description": "26\" tall wooden royal seat from Benin. Ten samples of cloth made in Benin. 29\" x 42\" painting of Benin landscape, artist unknown. Ten samples of Dutch cloth", "received": "2012-05-29", "estimated_value": "2415.00", "disposition": [ "National Archives and Records Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Dr. Boni Yayi, President of the Republic of Benin", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Boni Yayi", "donor_title": "President of the Republic", "donor_country": "Benin", "recipient_name": "Barack Obama", "recipient_title": "President of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Barack Obama, President of the United States, and Mrs. Michelle Obama", "gift_description": "Book, title: ''Archimede Seguso,'' by R. B. Mentasti. Parabolic glass bowl with gold coloring.", "received": "2012-06-15", "estimated_value": "1845.00", "disposition": [ "National Archives and Records Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Mario Monti, President of the Council of Minister of the Italian Republic", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Mario Monti", "donor_title": "President of the Council of Minister", "donor_country": "Italian Republic", "recipient_name": "Barack Obama", "recipient_title": "President of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Barack Obama, President of the United States, and Mrs. Michelle Obama", "gift_description": "2\" x 3\" rug in flower and octagon design and multiple colors. Six hand-cut crystal glasses with gold tinted base and handle.", "received": "2012-12-20", "estimated_value": "1450.00", "disposition": [ "National Archives and Records Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Elin Suleymanov, Ambassador of the Republic of Azerbaijan to the United States", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Elin Suleymanov", "donor_title": "Ambassador", "donor_country": "Azerbaijan", "recipient_name": "Barack Obama", "recipient_title": "President of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "Mrs. Michelle Obama, First Lady of the United States", "gift_description": "Cashmere scarf by J. Saunders.", "received": "2012-03-13", "estimated_value": "480.00", "disposition": [ "National Archives and Records Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "Mrs. Samantha Cameron, Spouse of the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Samantha Cameron", "donor_title": "Spouse of the Prime Minister", "donor_country": "United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland", "recipient_name": "Michelle Obama", "recipient_title": "First Lady of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "Mrs. Michelle Obama, First Lady of the United States", "gift_description": "Labradorite bead necklace, matching bracelet with maple leaf and pine cone pendants, and silver hoop earrings.", "received": "2012-05-19", "estimated_value": "470.00", "disposition": [ "National Archives and Records Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "The Right Honorable Stephen Harper, P.C., M.P., Prime Minister of Canada", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Stephen Harper", "donor_title": "Prime Minister", "donor_country": "Canada", "recipient_name": "Michelle Obama", "recipient_title": "First Lady of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "Mrs. Michelle Obama, First Lady of the United States", "gift_description": "Goldenrod earrings with blue crystal set stud and box chain drop featuring pave set hexagon.", "received": "2012-07-28", "estimated_value": "492.00", "disposition": [ "National Archives and Records Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "Mrs. Samantha Cameron, Spouse of the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Samantha Cameron", "donor_title": "Spouse of the Prime Minister", "donor_country": "United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland", "recipient_name": "Michelle Obama", "recipient_title": "First Lady of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "Mrs. Michelle Obama, First Lady of the United States", "gift_description": "Set of filigree silver jewelry including a bracelet, ring, necklace, and earrings with red agate stone settings.", "received": "2012-09-27", "estimated_value": "680.00", "disposition": [ "National Archives and Records Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Abdo Rabo Mansour Hadi, President of the Republic of Yemen", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Abdo Rabo Mansour Hadi", "donor_title": "President", "donor_country": "Yemen", "recipient_name": "Michelle Obama", "recipient_title": "First Lady of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "Mrs. Michelle Obama, First Lady of the United States", "gift_description": "Gold flower earrings with amber teardrops. Pearl necklace with gold pendant.", "received": "2012-10-11", "estimated_value": "780.00", "disposition": [ "National Archives and Records Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "Monika Kmecov\u00e1, Spouse of the Ambassador of the Slovak Republic to the United States", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Monika Kmecov\u00e1", "donor_title": "Spouse of the Ambassador", "donor_country": "Slovak Republic", "recipient_name": "Michelle Obama", "recipient_title": "First Lady of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "Mrs. Michelle Obama, First Lady of the United States", "gift_description": "Pearl necklace with gold and diamond clasp.", "received": "2012-11-20", "estimated_value": "4200.00", "disposition": [ "National Archives and Records Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency U Thein Sein, President of Burma", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "U Thein Sein", "donor_title": "President", "donor_country": "Burma", "recipient_name": "Michelle Obama", "recipient_title": "First Lady of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "First Family", "gift_description": "Circular gold pin. Pink beaded bracelet. Three flower hair pins. Samsung digital camera. Security Summit silver coin. Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1.", "received": "2012-03-26", "estimated_value": "1355.00", "disposition": [ "National Archives and Records Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Lee Myung-bak, President of the Republic of Korea", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Lee Myung-bak", "donor_title": "President", "donor_country": "Republic of Korea", "recipient_name": "First Family", "recipient_title": "" }, { "name_and_title": "White House Staff Member Russel, Daniel", "gift_description": "Commemorative ballpoint pen, green with silver lettering. Book, title: 'His Majesty Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah Mu'izzaddin Waddaulah\u2014Sultan and Yang Di-Pertuan of Brunei Darussalam: A Celebration of Forty Glorious Years of Reign'", "received": "2012-11-29", "estimated_value": "750.00", "disposition": [ "Gift Office; Pending Transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "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", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Haji Hassanal Bolkiah Mu'izzaddin Waddaulah ibni Al-Marhum Sultan Haji Omar 'Ali Saifuddien Sa'adul Khairi Waddien", "donor_title": "Sultan and Yang Di-Pertuan", "donor_country": "Brunei Darussalam", "recipient_name": "Daniel Russel", "recipient_title": "White House Staff Member" }, { "name_and_title": "White House Staff Member Seiler, Syd", "gift_description": "Black lacquer ware screen with nature designs and Korean characters. CD, title: 'Ji-Hae Park Classic Volume 2.' Large 2012 wall calendar", "received": "2012-01-18", "estimated_value": "519.99", "disposition": [ "Gift Office; Pending Transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Major General Lee Seo-young, Defense Attach\u00e9 of the Republic of Korea", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Lee Seo-young", "donor_title": "Major General", "donor_country": "Republic of Korea", "recipient_name": "Syd Seiler", "recipient_title": "White House Staff Member" }, { "name_and_title": "White House Staff Member Sherwood-Randall, Elizabeth", "gift_description": "Gold bracelet with 'evil eye' diamond", "received": "2012-09-14", "estimated_value": "518.00", "disposition": [ "Gift Office; Pending Transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "Ms. Fugen Tan, Spouse of the Ambassador of the Republic of Turkey to the United States", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Fugen Tan", "donor_title": "Spouse of the Ambassador", "donor_country": "Turkey", "recipient_name": "Elizabeth Sherwood-Randall", "recipient_title": "White House Staff Member" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Joseph R. Biden, Jr., Vice President of the United States", "gift_description": "A silver knife and chain with a wooden handle. Pair of chopsticks with silver ends. Wooden sheath with silver alloy designs. Bridled silver alloy strap with stirrup-style loop. Separate leather and silver alloy pack/clip with two bridled cords plus leather stirrup strap/loop. Leather presentation box", "received": "2012-02-02", "estimated_value": "980.00", "disposition": [ "National Archives and Records Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Sukhbaatar Batbold, Prime Minister of Mongolia", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Sukhbaatar Batbold", "donor_title": "Prime Minister", "donor_country": "Mongolia", "recipient_name": "Joseph R. Biden Jr.", "recipient_title": "President of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Joseph R. Biden, Jr., Vice President of the United States", "gift_description": "Brown leather cigar box with applied sterling silver. Rectangular plaque on hinged lid (12 interior slots)", "received": "2012-03-05", "estimated_value": "390.00", "disposition": [ "National Archives and Records Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Felipe de Jes\u00fas Calder\u00f3n Hinojosa, President of the United Mexican States", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Felipe de Jes\u00fas Calder\u00f3n Hinojosa", "donor_title": "President", "donor_country": "United Mexican States", "recipient_name": "Joseph R. Biden Jr.", "recipient_title": "President of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Joseph R. Biden, Jr., Vice President of the United States", "gift_description": "Light blue hardcover book, title: \"Between Two Seas: A Celebration of Modern Bahrain,\" by Andrew Weaver. William & Son brown box with silver 8-point (beach theme) leaf design on top. Cylindrical box carved in dark brown leather topped by sterling silver 8-petal rosette with beige suede interior plus cover with attached dark brown leather butterfly, in presentation box", "received": "2012-06-12", "estimated_value": "590.00", "disposition": [ "National Archives and Records Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al-Khalifa, Crown Prince of the Kingdom of Bahrain and Deputy Supreme Commander of the Bahrain Defense Force", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Salman bin Hamad Al-Khalifa", "donor_title": "Crown Prince of the Kingdom of Bahrain and Deputy Supreme Commander of the Bahrain Defense Force", "donor_country": "Bahrain", "recipient_name": "Joseph R. Biden Jr.", "recipient_title": "President of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Joseph R. Biden, Jr., Vice President of the United States", "gift_description": "Female bare-breasted bust, face in profile, carved into tooth with 6.25\" outside length carved and curved and 5.25\" inside length adhered to wood. Carved tooth depicting female head with long hair 6.5\" long on outside of cone, 5.5\" long on inside of cone on wood ovoid two holes where carving has exposed internal cavity. Ebony carving of standing female carrying basket on head with four lobes hanging from left hand", "received": "2012-06-28", "estimated_value": "530.00", "disposition": [ "National Archives and Records Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "Her Excellency Ellen Johnson Sirleaf, President of the Republic of Liberia", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Ellen Johnson Sirleaf", "donor_title": "President", "donor_country": "Liberia", "recipient_name": "Joseph R. Biden Jr.", "recipient_title": "President of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Joseph R. Biden, Jr., Vice President of the United States", "gift_description": "Knife, curved blade, waisted silver handle and curved sheath with filigree work in a presentation box. Set of silver filigree jewelry with coral stones (included necklace, bracelet, ring, and earrings)", "received": "2012-10-15", "estimated_value": "1300.00", "disposition": [ "National Archives and Records Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Abdo Rabo Mansour Hadi, President of the Republic of Yemen", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Abdo Rabo Mansour Hadi", "donor_title": "President", "donor_country": "Yemen", "recipient_name": "Joseph R. Biden Jr.", "recipient_title": "President of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "Dr. Jill Biden, Second Lady of the United States", "gift_description": "Torch from the 2011 Special Olympics held in Athens, Greece. Torch was made by Zolotas, having tapered matte stone head over fluted navy blue handle", "received": "2011-06-23", "estimated_value": "470.00", "disposition": [ "National Archives and Records Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "The Honorable Kgalema Motlanthe, Deputy President of the Republic of South Africa", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Kgalema Motlanthe", "donor_title": "Deputy President", "donor_country": "South Africa", "recipient_name": "Jill Biden", "recipient_title": "Second Lady of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Hillary Clinton, Secretary of State of the United States", "gift_description": "Framed oil on canvas painting depicting two female figures in the forefront and others in the background. Wooden antique from the Attie ethnic group of the Republic of Cote d'Ivoire with a carved pattern on the outside, a cover and a metal stand.", "received": "2012-01-17", "estimated_value": "570.00", "disposition": [ "Pending Transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Alassane Ouattara, President of the Republic of Cote d'Ivoire", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Alassane Ouattara", "donor_title": "President of the Republic", "donor_country": "Cote d'Ivoire", "recipient_name": "Hillary Clinton", "recipient_title": "Secretary of State of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Hillary Clinton, Secretary of State of the United States", "gift_description": "Sterling silver and amber jewelry containing a cuff bracelet, a necklace, and earrings.", "received": "2012-01-31", "estimated_value": "550.00", "disposition": [ "Pending Transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Yerzhan Kazykhanov, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Yerzhan Kazykhanov", "donor_title": "Minister of Foreign Affairs", "donor_country": "Kazakhstan", "recipient_name": "Hillary Clinton", "recipient_title": "Secretary of State of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Hillary Clinton, Secretary of State of the United States", "gift_description": "Two piece bronze sculpture of a red chili pepper with a black granite base plate.", "received": "2012-02-01", "estimated_value": "540.00", "disposition": [ "Pending Transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency K. Shanmugam, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Singapore", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "K. Shanmugam", "donor_title": "Minister of Foreign Affairs", "donor_country": "Republic of Singapore", "recipient_name": "Hillary Clinton", "recipient_title": "Secretary of State of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Hillary Clinton, Secretary of State of the United States", "gift_description": "Amber-colored Pasabahce Magazalan decorative vase with ornate design on border.", "received": "2012-02-13", "estimated_value": "460.00", "disposition": [ "Pending Transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Ahmet Davuto\u011flu, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Turkey", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Ahmet Davuto\u011flu", "donor_title": "Minister of Foreign Affairs", "donor_country": "Turkey", "recipient_name": "Hillary Clinton", "recipient_title": "Secretary of State of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Hillary Clinton, Secretary of State of the United States", "gift_description": "Inlaid silver-plated box with satin lining containing a large bouquet, four small bouquets, and four 'Hands of Fatimah'.", "received": "2012-02-25", "estimated_value": "450.00", "disposition": [ "Pending Transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Hamadi Jebali, Interim Prime Minister of the Republic of Tunisia", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Hamadi Jebali", "donor_title": "Interim Prime Minister", "donor_country": "Tunisia", "recipient_name": "Hillary Clinton", "recipient_title": "Secretary of State of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Hillary Clinton, Secretary of State of the United States", "gift_description": "Ship made of silver and Algerian coral. Two cases of assorted Algerian wine. Four cases of Algerian dates.", "received": "2012-02-25", "estimated_value": "2023.00", "disposition": [ "Pending Transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Abdelaziz Bouteflika, President of the People's Democratic Republic of Algeria", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Abdelaziz Bouteflika", "donor_title": "President", "donor_country": "Algeria", "recipient_name": "Hillary Clinton", "recipient_title": "Secretary of State of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Hillary Clinton, Secretary of State of the United States", "gift_description": "White gold jewelry with teardrop rubies and diamonds containing a necklace, a bracelet, earrings, and a ring.", "received": "2012-03-31", "estimated_value": "500000.00", "disposition": [ "Pending Transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "King Abdullah bin Abd al-Aziz al-Saud, Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Abdullah bin Abd al-Aziz al-Saud", "donor_title": "King of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques", "donor_country": "Saudi Arabia", "recipient_name": "Hillary Clinton", "recipient_title": "Secretary of State of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Hillary Clinton, Secretary of State of the United States", "gift_description": "Frosted glass Dior vase with green floral design.", "received": "2012-04-11", "estimated_value": "470.00", "disposition": [ "Pending Transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Alain Jupp\u00e9, Minister of Foreign and European Affairs of the French Republic", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Alain Jupp\u00e9", "donor_title": "Minister of Foreign and European Affairs", "donor_country": "France", "recipient_name": "Hillary Clinton", "recipient_title": "Secretary of State of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Hillary Clinton, Secretary of State of the United States", "gift_description": "Statue of two golden horses on a black marble base.", "received": "2012-04-12", "estimated_value": "6700.00", "disposition": [ "Pending Transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Royal Highness Crown Prince Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Minister of Defense of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud", "donor_title": "Crown Prince", "donor_country": "Saudi Arabia", "recipient_name": "Hillary Clinton", "recipient_title": "Secretary of State of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Hillary Clinton, Secretary of State of the United States", "gift_description": "Natural baby South Sea pearl necklace. Book, title: 'Philippines Living Landscapes and Cultural Landmarks: World Heritage Sites'", "received": "2012-04-30", "estimated_value": "465.00", "disposition": [ "Pending Transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Albert F. del Rosario, Secretary of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of the Philippines", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Albert F. del Rosario", "donor_title": "Secretary of Foreign Affairs", "donor_country": "the Philippines", "recipient_name": "Hillary Clinton", "recipient_title": "Secretary of State of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Hillary Clinton, Secretary of State of the United States", "gift_description": "Five strand pearl necklace. Three Jamdani saris", "received": "2012-05-05", "estimated_value": "480.00", "disposition": [ "Pending Transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "Madame Khaleda Zia, Chairperson of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Khaleda Zia", "donor_title": "Chairperson", "donor_country": "Bangladesh", "recipient_name": "Hillary Clinton", "recipient_title": "Secretary of State of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Hillary Clinton, Secretary of State of the United States", "gift_description": "Plaster of Paris work reproduction inspired by Jainal Abedin artwork of oxen pulling a wagon. Pearl necklace", "received": "2012-05-05", "estimated_value": "425.00", "disposition": [ "Pending Transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "Her Excellency Sheikh Hasina, Prime Minister of the People's Republic of Bangladesh", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Hasina", "donor_title": "Prime Minister", "donor_country": "Bangladesh", "recipient_name": "Hillary Clinton", "recipient_title": "Secretary of State of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Hillary Clinton, Secretary of State of the United States", "gift_description": "Silver chalice with lid in wooden box", "received": "2012-05-17", "estimated_value": "450.00", "disposition": [ "Pending Transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency U Wunna Maung Lwin, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Burma", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "U Wunna Maung Lwin", "donor_title": "Minister of Foreign Affairs", "donor_country": "Burma", "recipient_name": "Hillary Clinton", "recipient_title": "Secretary of State of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Hillary Clinton, Secretary of State of the United States", "gift_description": "Set of scarf, brooch, earrings, and bracelet", "received": "2012-06-04", "estimated_value": "520.00", "disposition": [ "Pending Transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Eduard Nalbandian, Foreign Minister of the Republic of Armenia", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Eduard Nalbandian", "donor_title": "Foreign Minister", "donor_country": "Armenia", "recipient_name": "Hillary Clinton", "recipient_title": "Secretary of State of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Hillary Clinton, Secretary of State of the United States", "gift_description": "43\" x 61\" 'Garabah Shusha' wool carpet. A set of two silver and gold wash teacups and saucers. Book, title: 'Azerbaijan\u2014The Land of Tolerance.' A letter of authenticity", "received": "2012-06-06", "estimated_value": "420.00", "disposition": [ "Pending Transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Ilham Aliyev, President of the Republic of Azerbaijan", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Ilham Aliyev", "donor_title": "President", "donor_country": "Azerbaijan", "recipient_name": "Hillary Clinton", "recipient_title": "Secretary of State of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Hillary Clinton, Secretary of State of the United States", "gift_description": "Silver pot with a foliated scroll design", "received": "2012-06-11", "estimated_value": "480.00", "disposition": [ "Pending Transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "The Honorable Hor Namhong, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs and Inernational Cooperation of the Kingdom of Cambodia", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Hor Namhong", "donor_title": "Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs and Inernational Cooperation", "donor_country": "Cambodia", "recipient_name": "Hillary Clinton", "recipient_title": "Secretary of State of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Hillary Clinton, Secretary of State of the United States", "gift_description": "Porcelain Imperial Lomonosov tea set. DVD of Russian documentary film on Secretary Clinton. Framed photo of Secertary Clinton with Foreign Minister Lavrov", "received": "2012-06-29", "estimated_value": "435.00", "disposition": [ "Pending Transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Sergey Lavrov, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Russian Federation", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Sergey Lavrov", "donor_title": "Minister of Foreign Affairs", "donor_country": "Russian Federation", "recipient_name": "Hillary Clinton", "recipient_title": "Secretary of State of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Hillary Clinton, Secretary of State of the United States", "gift_description": "Pavlovaposadsky shawl. Engraved metallic picture of Saint Isaac's Cathedral", "received": "2012-06-29", "estimated_value": "530.00", "disposition": [ "Pending Transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "Valentina Matviyenko, Chairman of the Federation Council of the Russian Federation", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Valentina Matviyenko", "donor_title": "Chairman of the Federation Council", "donor_country": "Russian Federation", "recipient_name": "Hillary Clinton", "recipient_title": "Secretary of State of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Hillary Clinton, Secretary of State of the United States", "gift_description": "34\" x 26\" painting of Secretary Clinton in a gold frame", "received": "2012-06", "estimated_value": "500.00", "disposition": [ "Pending Transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Illham Aliyev, President of the Republic of Azerbaijan", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Illham Aliyev", "donor_title": "President", "donor_country": "Azerbaijan", "recipient_name": "Hillary Clinton", "recipient_title": "Secretary of State of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Hillary Clinton, Secretary of State of the United States", "gift_description": "80\" x 108\" large tan, red, and gold woven Afghan rug", "received": "2012-07-07", "estimated_value": "2200.00", "disposition": [ "Pending Transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Hamid Karzai, President of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Hamid Karzai", "donor_title": "President", "donor_country": "Afghanistan", "recipient_name": "Hillary Clinton", "recipient_title": "Secretary of State of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Hillary Clinton, Secretary of State of the United States", "gift_description": "Modern oil on canvas painting, title: ''Bold,'' abstract with colors of red, orange, yellow, and white with a black frame with linen-colored matting including presentation plate and description", "received": "2012-07-09", "estimated_value": "450.00", "disposition": [ "Pending Transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Tsakhiagiin Elbegdorj, President of Mongolia", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Tsakhiagiin Elbegdorj", "donor_title": "President", "donor_country": "Mongolia", "recipient_name": "Hillary Clinton", "recipient_title": "Secretary of State of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Hillary Clinton, Secretary of State of the United States", "gift_description": "Black caviar", "received": "2012-07-09", "estimated_value": "500.00", "disposition": [ "Handled Pursuant to the Guidelines Set Forth by General Services Administrations" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Elin Suleymanov, Ambassador of the Republic of Azerbaijan to the United States", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Elin Suleymanov", "donor_title": "Ambassador", "donor_country": "Azerbaijan", "recipient_name": "Hillary Clinton", "recipient_title": "Secretary of State of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Hillary Clinton, Secretary of State of the United States", "gift_description": "Silver rice container. Decorated silk shawl", "received": "2012-07-11", "estimated_value": "430.00", "disposition": [ "Pending Transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Thongloun Sisoulith, Foreign Minister of the Lao People's Democratic Republic", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Thongloun Sisoulith", "donor_title": "Foreign Minister", "donor_country": "Lao People's Democratic Republic", "recipient_name": "Hillary Clinton", "recipient_title": "Secretary of State of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Hillary Clinton, Secretary of State of the United States", "gift_description": "12\" x 8\" picture in wooden frame, title: ''Jahangir Presents Prince Khurram with a Turban Ornament''", "received": "2012-07-31", "estimated_value": "600.00", "disposition": [ "Pending Transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "Mr. Kapil Sibal, Minister of Human Resources Development of the Republic of India", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Kapil Sibal", "donor_title": "Minister of Human Resources Development", "donor_country": "Republic of India", "recipient_name": "Hillary Clinton", "recipient_title": "Secretary of State of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Hillary Clinton, Secretary of State of the United States", "gift_description": "Hand-blown glass vase. Hand-blown glass plate", "received": "2012-08-08", "estimated_value": "495.00", "disposition": [ "Pending Transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "Her Excellency Maite Nkoana-Mashabane, Minister of International Relations and Co-operation of the Republic of South Africa", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Maite Nkoana-Mashabane", "donor_title": "Minister of International Relations and Co-operation", "donor_country": "South Africa", "recipient_name": "Hillary Clinton", "recipient_title": "Secretary of State of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Hillary Clinton, Secretary of State of the United States", "gift_description": "Brown tin indigenous face sculpture. Pink tablecloth with blue and yellow design. Blue tablecloth with white design. Yellow and black tablecloth with pink design. Woven blue and white blanket with orange, yellow, and blue design. White woven tablecloth with beige embroidery. Beige tablecloth with white design. Burgundy tablecloth with white fish design. Red tablecloth with black and white design. Two mint green fabric table runners. Large olive green tablecloth with white design. Set of green napkins and tablecloth with tribal design. Set of white napkins and tablecloth with tribal designs. Orange woven tablecloth with blue design. Orange woven tablecloth with white design. Purple and orange woven tablecloth with orange design", "received": "2012-08-10", "estimated_value": "485.00", "disposition": [ "Pending Transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Dr. Boni Yayi, President of the Republic of Benin", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Boni Yayi", "donor_title": "President of the Republic", "donor_country": "Benin", "recipient_name": "Hillary Clinton", "recipient_title": "Secretary of State of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Hillary Clinton, Secretary of State of the United States", "gift_description": "Avaiki black pearl necklace. Avaiki black pearl earrings.", "received": "2012-08-31", "estimated_value": "990.00", "disposition": [ "Pending Transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "The Honorable Henry Puna, Prime Minister of the Cook Islands", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government.", "donor_name": "Henry Puna", "donor_title": "Prime Minister", "donor_country": "Cook Islands", "recipient_name": "Hillary Clinton", "recipient_title": "Secretary of State of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Hillary Clinton, Secretary of State of the United States", "gift_description": "Cognac.", "received": "2012-08", "estimated_value": "560.00", "disposition": [ "Handled Pursuant to the Guidelines Set Forth by General Services Administrations" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Vladimir Putin, President of the Russian Federation", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government.", "donor_name": "Vladimir Putin", "donor_title": "President", "donor_country": "Russian Federation", "recipient_name": "Hillary Clinton", "recipient_title": "Secretary of State of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Hillary Clinton, Secretary of State of the United States", "gift_description": "Box covered in purple handwoven fabric containing traditional Timorese noblewoman garments and jewelry. Box containing miniature silver filigree republic of a Timorese traditional home. Book, title: 'Strategies for the Future,' by Prime Minister Kay Rala Xanana Gusmao with personal note to Secretary Clinton. Book, title: 'Xanana Gusmao and the First Ten Years of Building the Timorese State,' by Prime Minister Kay Rala Xanana Gusmao with personal note to Secretary Clinton.", "received": "2012-09-06", "estimated_value": "420.00", "disposition": [ "Pending Transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Kay Rala Xanana Gusmao, Prime Minister of the Democratic Republic of Timor-Leste", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government.", "donor_name": "Kay Rala Xanana Gusmao", "donor_title": "Prime Minister", "donor_country": "Timor-Leste", "recipient_name": "Hillary Clinton", "recipient_title": "Secretary of State of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Hillary Clinton, Secretary of State of the United States", "gift_description": "Mouawad Larme D'Amour 18k gold, sapphire, and diamond earrings, necklace, and bracelet.", "received": "2012-09-07", "estimated_value": "58000.00", "disposition": [ "Pending Transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "Her Majesty Paduka Seri Baginda Raja Isteri Pengiran Anak Hajah Saleha binti Al-Marhum Pengiran Pemancha Anak Haji Mohdamed Alam, Queen of Brunei Darussalam", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government.", "donor_name": "Paduka Seri Baginda Raja Isteri Pengiran Anak Hajah Saleha binti Al-Marhum Pengiran Pemancha Anak Haji Mohdamed Alam", "donor_title": "Queen", "donor_country": "Brunei Darussalam", "recipient_name": "Hillary Clinton", "recipient_title": "Secretary of State of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Hillary Clinton, Secretary of State of the United States", "gift_description": "Silver jewelry box with a plaque written 'With Compliment HRH Prince Mohamed Bolkiah, Brunei Darussalam'.", "received": "2012-09-07", "estimated_value": "440.00", "disposition": [ "Pending Transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Royal Highness, Prince Mohamed Bolkiah ibni Al-Marhum Sultan Haji Omar Ali' Saifuddien Sa'adul Khairi Waddien, Minister of Foreign Affairs and Trade of Brunei Darussalam", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government.", "donor_name": "Mohamed Bolkiah ibni Al-Marhum Sultan Haji Omar Ali' Saifuddien Sa'adul Khairi Waddien", "donor_title": "Minister of Foreign Affairs and Trade", "donor_country": "Brunei Darussalam", "recipient_name": "Hillary Clinton", "recipient_title": "Secretary of State of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Hillary Clinton, Secretary of State of the United States", "gift_description": "Book, title: 'The Wealth of Russia.' Set of three silver coins.", "received": "2012-09-08", "estimated_value": "400.00", "disposition": [ "Pending Transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Vladimir Putin, President of the Russian Federation", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government.", "donor_name": "Vladimir Putin", "donor_title": "President", "donor_country": "Russian Federation", "recipient_name": "Hillary Clinton", "recipient_title": "Secretary of State of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Hillary Clinton, Secretary of State of the United States", "gift_description": "Two rings and horn brooch. Silver and coral jewelry set with a necklace, bracelet, earrings, and ring.", "received": "2012-09-25", "estimated_value": "440.00", "disposition": [ "Pending Transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Abdo Rabo Mansour Hadi, President of the Republic of Yemen", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government.", "donor_name": "Abdo Rabo Mansour Hadi", "donor_title": "President", "donor_country": "Yemen", "recipient_name": "Hillary Clinton", "recipient_title": "Secretary of State of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Hillary Clinton, Secretary of State of the United States", "gift_description": "Photo album of Secretary Clinton and State Councilor Dai's previous meetings. A pink floral Chinese silk scarf in a red box.", "received": "2012-10-03", "estimated_value": "520.00", "disposition": [ "Pending Transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Dai Bingguo, State Councilor of the People's Republic of China", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government.", "donor_name": "Dai Bingguo", "donor_title": "State Councilor", "donor_country": "People's Republic of China", "recipient_name": "Hillary Clinton", "recipient_title": "Secretary of State of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Hillary Clinton, Secretary of State of the United States", "gift_description": "Gold pen set on a stand with a horse and human figurine", "received": "2012-10-03", "estimated_value": "950.00", "disposition": [ "Pending Transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Erlan Idrissov, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Erlan Idrissov", "donor_title": "Minister of Foreign Affairs", "donor_country": "Kazakhstan", "recipient_name": "Hillary Clinton", "recipient_title": "Secretary of State of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Hillary Clinton, Secretary of State of the United States", "gift_description": "Blue scarf with black, purple, and blue beaded flowers. Gold and red earrings. Red jacket with tan and green leaves with silver and red accents", "received": "2012-10-29", "estimated_value": "520.00", "disposition": [ "Pending Transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "Her Excellency Atifete Jahjaga, President of the Republic of Kosovo", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Atifete Jahjaga", "donor_title": "President", "donor_country": "Kosovo", "recipient_name": "Hillary Clinton", "recipient_title": "Secretary of State of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Hillary Clinton, Secretary of State of the United States", "gift_description": "Silver tea set with six teacups, six saucers, six spoons, and a teapot with a lid", "received": "2012-10-29", "estimated_value": "1750.00", "disposition": [ "Pending Transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Abdelaziz Bouteflika, President of the People's Democratic Republic of Algeria", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Abdelaziz Bouteflika", "donor_title": "President", "donor_country": "Algeria", "recipient_name": "Hillary Clinton", "recipient_title": "Secretary of State of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Hillary Clinton, Secretary of State of the United States", "gift_description": "Framed silver filigree jewelry", "received": "2012-10-31", "estimated_value": "470.00", "disposition": [ "Pending Transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "Her Excellency Atifete Jahjaga, President of the Republic of Kosovo", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Atifete Jahjaga", "donor_title": "President", "donor_country": "Kosovo", "recipient_name": "Hillary Clinton", "recipient_title": "Secretary of State of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Hillary Clinton, Secretary of State of the United States", "gift_description": "3.5\" x 6\" x 4.5\" silver filigree box", "received": "2012-10-31", "estimated_value": "400.00", "disposition": [ "Pending Transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Sali Berisha, Prime Minister of the Republic of Albania", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Sali Berisha", "donor_title": "Prime Minister", "donor_country": "Albania", "recipient_name": "Hillary Clinton", "recipient_title": "Secretary of State of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Hillary Clinton, Secretary of State of the United States", "gift_description": "Book, title: 'Buddha Image of Wat Pho.' Book, title: 'Wat Pho's Phra Vihara of the Recling Buddha.' Book, title: 'Architecture of Wat Pho'", "received": "2012-11-18", "estimated_value": "680.00", "disposition": [ "Pending Transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Venerable Holiness Phra Dhammapanyabordee, Abbott of the Wat Pho Monastery of the Kingdom of Thailand", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Phra Dhammapanyabordee", "donor_title": "His Venerable Holiness Abbott of the Wat Pho Monastery", "donor_country": "Kingdom of Thailand", "recipient_name": "Hillary Clinton", "recipient_title": "Secretary of State of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Hillary Clinton, Secretary of State of the United States", "gift_description": "Multi-colored Royal Bone China Thai tea set with four cups and four saucers", "received": "2012-11-18", "estimated_value": "440.00", "disposition": [ "Pending Transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Surapong Tovichakchaikul, Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister of the Kingdom of Thailand", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Surapong Tovichakchaikul", "donor_title": "Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister", "donor_country": "Thailand", "recipient_name": "Hillary Clinton", "recipient_title": "Secretary of State of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Hillary Clinton, Secretary of State of the United States", "gift_description": "Filigree jewelry holder", "received": "2012-11-19", "estimated_value": "450.00", "disposition": [ "Pending Transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Bujar Nishani, President of the Republic of Albania", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Bujar Nishani", "donor_title": "President", "donor_country": "Albania", "recipient_name": "Hillary Clinton", "recipient_title": "Secretary of State of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Hillary Clinton, Secretary of State of the United States", "gift_description": "Large floral arrangement with a get well card", "received": "2012-12-17", "estimated_value": "450.00", "disposition": [ "Pending Transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excelleny Shaikh Khalid bin Ahmed Al-Khalifa, Foreign Minister of the Kingdom of Bahrain", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Shaikh Khalid bin Ahmed Al-Khalifa", "donor_title": "Foreign Minister", "donor_country": "the Kingdom of Bahrain", "recipient_name": "Hillary Clinton", "recipient_title": "Secretary of State of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Hillary Clinton, Secretary of State of the United States", "gift_description": "Large floral arrangement with a get well card", "received": "2012-12-17", "estimated_value": "607.50", "disposition": [ "Pending Transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al- Khalifa, King of the Kingdom of Bahrain", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Hamad bin Isa Al-Khalifa", "donor_title": "King", "donor_country": "Bahrain", "recipient_name": "Hillary Clinton", "recipient_title": "Secretary of State of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Hillary Clinton, Secretary of State of the United States", "gift_description": "Brooch and earrings", "received": "2012-12-30", "estimated_value": "670.00", "disposition": [ "Pending Transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "The Presidency of Bosnia and Herzegovina", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Presidency", "donor_title": "The", "donor_country": "Bosnia and Herzegovina", "recipient_name": "Hillary Clinton", "recipient_title": "Secretary of State of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Hillary Clinton, Secretary of State of the United States", "gift_description": "30.5\" metal sword with plexiglass stand", "received": "2012-12-31", "estimated_value": "430.00", "disposition": [ "Pending Transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Dimitris Avramopoulous, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Hellenic Republic", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Dimitris Avramopoulous", "donor_title": "Minister of Foreign Affairs", "donor_country": "Hellenic Republic", "recipient_name": "Hillary Clinton", "recipient_title": "Secretary of State of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Hillary Clinton, Secretary of State of the United States", "gift_description": "Statuette in wooden box with inscription: \"Msho Tcharyntir,\" translation \"Homilies of Mush\"", "received": "Unknown", "estimated_value": "2200.00", "disposition": [ "Pending Transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Serzh Sargsyan, President of the Republic of Armenia", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Serzh Sargsyan", "donor_title": "President", "donor_country": "Armenia", "recipient_name": "Hillary Clinton", "recipient_title": "Secretary of State of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable William J. Burns, Deputy Secretary of State", "gift_description": "Silver paperweight with magnifying glass. Food basket with Sil Sal ceramic jar full of candies, box of dates and chocolates, 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", "received": "2012-01-12", "estimated_value": "400.00", "disposition": [ "Pending Transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Majesty King Abdullah II ibn Al Hussein, King of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Abdullah II ibn Al Hussein", "donor_title": "King", "donor_country": "Jordan", "recipient_name": "William J. Burns", "recipient_title": "Deputy Secretary of State" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable William J. Burns, Deputy Secretary of State", "gift_description": "Gold-plated plaque with display box. Shadow box with Dallah and historic Al-Masmak display", "received": "2012-01-19", "estimated_value": "750.00", "disposition": [ "Pending Transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "Sheikh Muhammad al-Issa, Minister of Justice of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Muhammad al-Issa", "donor_title": "Minister of Justice", "donor_country": "Saudi Arabia", "recipient_name": "William J. Burns", "recipient_title": "Deputy Secretary of State" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable R. Nicholas Burns, Under Secretary of State for Political Affairs", "gift_description": "Large silver tray with personal inscription. Small silver tray with \"souvenir\" engraving", "received": "Unknown", "estimated_value": "360.00", "disposition": [ "Pending Transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "Political General Hok Lundy, Commissioner General of the Kingdom of Cambodia", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Hok Lundy", "donor_title": "Political General Commissioner General", "donor_country": "Cambodia", "recipient_name": "R. Nicholas Burns", "recipient_title": "Under Secretary of State for Political Affairs" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Jeffrey Feltman, Assistant Secretary for Near Eastern Affairs", "gift_description": "Gold-plated plaque with display box. Shadow box with Dallah and historic Al-Masmak display", "received": "2012-01-19", "estimated_value": "570.00", "disposition": [ "Pending Transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "Sheikh Muhammad al-Issa, Minister of Justice of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Muhammad al-Issa", "donor_title": "Minister of Justice", "donor_country": "Saudi Arabia", "recipient_name": "Jeffrey Feltman", "recipient_title": "Assistant Secretary for Near Eastern Affairs" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Jose W. Fernandez, Assistant Secretary for the Economics and Business Bureau", "gift_description": "16GB iPad 2 with Wifi", "received": "2012-03-03", "estimated_value": "480.00", "disposition": [ "Pending Transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "The Jeddah Chamber of Commerce and Industry of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Jeddah Chamber of Commerce and Industry", "donor_title": "", "donor_country": "Saudi Arabia", "recipient_name": "Jose W. Fernandez", "recipient_title": "Assistant Secretary for the Economics and Business Bureau" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Philip Gordon, Assistant Secretary for European and Eurasian Affairs", "gift_description": "Four ounce black cavier", "received": "2012-07-09", "estimated_value": "500.00", "disposition": [ "Pending Transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Elin Suleymanov, Ambassador of the Republic of Azerbaijan to the United States", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Elin Suleymanov", "donor_title": "Ambassador", "donor_country": "Azerbaijan", "recipient_name": "Philip Gordon", "recipient_title": "Assistant Secretary for European and Eurasian Affairs" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Kurt M. Campbell, Assistant Secretary for East Asian and Pacific Affairs", "gift_description": "Book, title: \"His Majesty Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah Mui'izaddin Waddaulah Sultan dan Yang Di-Pertuan of Brunei Darussalam: A Celebration of Forty Glorius Years of Reign.\" Commemorative ballpoint pen", "received": "2012-09-10", "estimated_value": "1500.00", "disposition": [ "Pending Transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Majesty Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah Mui'izzaddin Waddaulah ibni Al-Marhum Sultan Haji Omar 'Ali Saifuddien Sa'adula Khairi Waddien, Sultan and Yang Di-Pertuan of Brunei Darussalam", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Haji Hassanal Bolkiah Mui'izzaddin Waddaulah ibni Al-Marhum Sultan Haji Omar 'Ali Saifuddien Sa'adula Khairi Waddien", "donor_title": "Sultan and Yang Di-Pertuan", "donor_country": "Brunei Darussalam", "recipient_name": "Kurt M. Campbell", "recipient_title": "Assistant Secretary for East Asian and Pacific Affairs" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Kerri-Ann Jones, Assistant Secretary for Oceans and International Environmental and Scientific Affairs", "gift_description": "10\" x 14\" painted lacquer in a metal frame", "received": "2012-10-17", "estimated_value": "430.00", "disposition": [ "Retained for Official Use Only" ], "foreign_donor": "Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment of the Kingdom of Thailand", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment", "donor_title": "", "donor_country": "Thailand", "recipient_name": "Kerri-Ann Jones", "recipient_title": "Assistant Secretary for Oceans and International Environmental and Scientific Affairs" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Capricia Penavic Marshall, Chief of Protocol", "gift_description": "Pearl and diamond pin and earring set in a wooden box", "received": "2012-10-29", "estimated_value": "1300.00", "disposition": [ "Pending Transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "Ms. Ravijojla Pavlovic, Chief of Protocol of Bosnia and Herzegovina", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Ravijojla Pavlovic", "donor_title": "Chief of Protocol", "donor_country": "Bosnia and Herzegovina", "recipient_name": "Capricia Penavic Marshall", "recipient_title": "Chief of Protocol" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Daniel Benjamin, Ambassador at Large", "gift_description": "Sword with sheath and case", "received": "2012-12", "estimated_value": "1130.00", "disposition": [ "Pending Transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Mohammed Nasser Ahmed, Defense Minister of the Republic of Yemen", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Mohammed Nasser Ahmed", "donor_title": "Defense Minister", "donor_country": "Yemen", "recipient_name": "Daniel Benjamin", "recipient_title": "Ambassador at Large" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable James F. Jeffrey, U.S. Ambassador to the Republic of Iraq", "gift_description": "Carpet of Babylon", "received": "2012-07-29", "estimated_value": "750.00", "disposition": [ "Retained for Official Use Only" ], "foreign_donor": "The Provinicial Reconstruction Team of the Government of the Republic of Iraq", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Provinicial Reconstruction Team", "donor_title": "of the Government", "donor_country": "Iraq", "recipient_name": "James F. Jeffrey", "recipient_title": "U.S. Ambassador to the Republic of Iraq" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Michael Michalak, U.S. Ambassador to Vietnam", "gift_description": "Two 1.3 liter Minh Long tea set", "received": "2011-02", "estimated_value": "765.00", "disposition": [ "Pending Transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Tran Viet Tan, Deputy Minister of Public Security of Vietnam", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Tran Viet Tan", "donor_title": "Deputy Minister of Public Security", "donor_country": "Vietnam", "recipient_name": "Michael Michalak", "recipient_title": "U.S. Ambassador to Vietnam" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Linda Thomas-Greenfield, U.S. Ambassador to Liberia", "gift_description": "Gold-plated seal of Liberia which is part of the Liberian Medal of Honor", "received": "2012-02", "estimated_value": "385.00", "disposition": [ "Pending Transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "Ministry of Justice of the Republic of Liberia", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Ministry of Justice", "donor_title": "", "donor_country": "Liberia", "recipient_name": "Linda Thomas-Greenfield", "recipient_title": "U.S. Ambassador to Liberia" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable James Smith, U.S. Ambassador to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia", "gift_description": "Rolex Oyster Perpetual watch (ref: 116000)", "received": "2012-05-22", "estimated_value": "5200.00", "disposition": [ "Pending Transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "Prince Fahd bin Badr bin Abdulaziz Al-Saud, Governor of the Al-Jouf Province of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Fahd bin Badr bin Abdulaziz Al-Saud", "donor_title": "Prince, Governor of the Al-Jouf Province", "donor_country": "Kingdom of Saudi Arabia", "recipient_name": "James Smith", "recipient_title": "U.S. Ambassador to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Richard J. Schmierer, U.S. Ambassador to Oman", "gift_description": "Two bottles of Amouage perfume in a wooden gift box", "received": "2012-07-29", "estimated_value": "625.00", "disposition": [ "Pending Transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Highness Sayyid Mundhir bin Majid Said Al Sa'id, Head of Liaison and Coordination Services of the Royal Office of Oman", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Mundhir bin Majid Said Al Sa'id", "donor_title": "Head of Liaison and Coordination Services of the Royal Office", "donor_country": "Oman", "recipient_name": "Richard J. Schmierer", "recipient_title": "U.S. Ambassador to Oman" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Richard J. Schmierer, U.S. Ambassador to Oman", "gift_description": "Silver letter opener in the shape of a traditional Omani sword, embellished with silver-wire design in a wooden box inscribed with logo and 'Royal Air Force of Oman'", "received": "2012-07-30", "estimated_value": "490.00", "disposition": [ "Pending Transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "Matar Bin Ali Al-Obaidani, Air Vice Marshall and Commander of the Royal Air Force of Oman", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Matar Bin Ali Al-Obaidani", "donor_title": "Air Vice Marshall and Commander of the Royal Air Force", "donor_country": "Oman", "recipient_name": "Richard J. Schmierer", "recipient_title": "U.S. Ambassador to Oman" }, { "name_and_title": "Mirembe L. Nantongo, Deputy Chief of Mission", "gift_description": "Original painting by Yousef Ahmed", "received": "2012-05-23", "estimated_value": "3000.00", "disposition": [ "Retained for Official Use Only" ], "foreign_donor": "Dr. Hessa Al Jaber, Secretary General of the Supreme Council of Information and Communication Technology of the State of Qatar", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Hessa Al Jaber", "donor_title": "Secretary General of the Supreme Council of Information and Communication Technology", "donor_country": "Qatar", "recipient_name": "Mirembe L. Nantongo", "recipient_title": "Deputy Chief of Mission" }, { "name_and_title": "Brian Goldbeck, Consul General", "gift_description": "Two 15-year Maotai bottles", "received": "2012-06-25", "estimated_value": "3146.00", "disposition": [ "Retained at Embassy for Official Use" ], "foreign_donor": "Wan Qingliang, Guangzhou Party Secretary of the People's Republic of China", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Wan Qingliang", "donor_title": "Guangzhou Party Secretary", "donor_country": "People's Republic of China", "recipient_name": "Brian Goldbeck", "recipient_title": "Consul General" }, { "name_and_title": "Wossenyelesh Mazengia, Executive Secretariat", "gift_description": "Commemorative ballpoint pen", "received": "2012-09-10", "estimated_value": "1400.00", "disposition": [ "Pending Transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Majesty Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah Mu'izaddin Waddaulah ibni Al-Marhum Sultan Haji Omar 'Ali Saifuddien Sa'adula Khairi Waddien, Sultan and Yang Di-Pertuan of Brunei Darussalam", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Haji Hassanal Bolkiah Mu'izaddin Waddaulah ibni Al-Marhum Sultan Haji Omar 'Ali Saifuddien Sa'adula Khairi Waddien", "donor_title": "Sultan and Yang Di-Pertuan", "donor_country": "Brunei Darussalam", "recipient_name": "Wossenyelesh Mazengia", "recipient_title": "Executive Secretariat" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable John G. Roberts, Jr. Chief Justice of the United States", "gift_description": "Edo Kiriko cut glass vase", "received": "2012-10-28", "estimated_value": "1500.00", "disposition": [ "United States Supreme Court, Retained for Official Use Only" ], "foreign_donor": "Chief Justice Supreme Court of Japan", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Justice Supreme Court", "donor_title": "Chief", "donor_country": "Japan", "recipient_name": "John G. Roberts, Jr.", "recipient_title": "Chief Justice of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "Esther DeVries of the U.S. Sentencing Commission", "gift_description": "Mont Blanc watch", "received": "2012-09-16", "estimated_value": "850.00", "disposition": [ "United States Sentencing Commission, Retained for Official Use Only" ], "foreign_donor": "The Kingdom of Bahrain", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Bahrain", "donor_title": "Kingdom", "donor_country": "Bahrain", "recipient_name": "Esther DeVries", "recipient_title": "of the U.S. Sentencing Commission" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable David H. Petraeus, Director of the Central Intelligence Agency", "gift_description": "Revolving desk clock barometer/thermometer", "received": "2012-01-08", "estimated_value": "500.00", "disposition": [ "Pending Transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "5 U.S.C. 7342(f)(4)", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "", "donor_title": "", "donor_country": "U.S.", "recipient_name": "David H. Petraeus", "recipient_title": "Director of the Central Intelligence Agency" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable David H. Petraeus, Director of the Central Intelligence Agency", "gift_description": "Silver double-spouted presentation teapot", "received": "2012-01-19", "estimated_value": "500.00", "disposition": [ "Pending Transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "5 U.S.C. 7342(f)(4)", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "", "donor_title": "", "donor_country": "United States", "recipient_name": "David H. Petraeus", "recipient_title": "Director of the Central Intelligence Agency" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable David H. Petraeus, Director of the Central Intelligence Agency", "gift_description": "Bronzed composition of a soldier", "received": "2012-01-20", "estimated_value": "500.00", "disposition": [ "Pending Transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "5 U.S.C. 7342(f)(4)", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "", "donor_title": "", "donor_country": "United States", "recipient_name": "David H. Petraeus", "recipient_title": "Director of the Central Intelligence Agency" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable David H. Petraeus, Director of the Central Intelligence Agency", "gift_description": "Bronze dagger blade, circa 930\u2013586 BCE, with a silver wreath mount", "received": "2012-01-26", "estimated_value": "500.00", "disposition": [ "Pending Transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "5 U.S.C. 7342(f)(4)", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "", "donor_title": "", "donor_country": "United States", "recipient_name": "David H. Petraeus", "recipient_title": "Director of the Central Intelligence Agency" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable David H. 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Panetta, Secretary of Defense", "gift_description": "Wristwatch", "received": "2012-03-21", "estimated_value": "375.00", "disposition": [ "Pending Transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Lee Myung-bak, President of the Republic of Korea", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Lee Myung-bak", "donor_title": "President", "donor_country": "Republic of Korea", "recipient_name": "Leon E. Panetta", "recipient_title": "Secretary of Defense" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Leon E. Panetta, Secretary of Defense", "gift_description": "Chalice", "received": "2012-03-23", "estimated_value": "2100.00", "disposition": [ "Pending Transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Seyran Ohanyan, Minister of Defense of the Republic of Armenia", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Seyran Ohanyan", "donor_title": "Minister of Defense", "donor_country": "Armenia", "recipient_name": "Leon E. Panetta", "recipient_title": "Secretary of Defense" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Leon E. Panetta, Secretary of Defense", "gift_description": "Statue, title: 'Vision of the Bear'", "received": "2012-03-27", "estimated_value": "500.00", "disposition": [ "Pending Transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "The Honorable Peter G. MacKay, P.C., Q.C., M.P., Minister of National Defense of Canada", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Peter G. MacKay", "donor_title": "Minister of National Defense", "donor_country": "Canada", "recipient_name": "Leon E. Panetta", "recipient_title": "Secretary of Defense" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Leon E. Panetta, Secretary of Defense", "gift_description": "Wool Afghan rug", "received": "2012-04-10", "estimated_value": "400.00", "disposition": [ "Pending Transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Abdul Rahim Wardak, Minister of Defense of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Abdul Rahim Wardak", "donor_title": "Minister of Defense", "donor_country": "Afghanistan", "recipient_name": "Leon E. Panetta", "recipient_title": "Secretary of Defense" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Leon E. Panetta, Secretary of Defense", "gift_description": "Art object with a camel and palm tree", "received": "2012-04-11", "estimated_value": "7600.00", "disposition": [ "Pending Transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Royal Highness Crown Prince Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Minister of Defense of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud", "donor_title": "Crown Prince", "donor_country": "Saudi Arabia", "recipient_name": "Leon E. Panetta", "recipient_title": "Secretary of Defense" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Leon E. Panetta, Secretary of Defense", "gift_description": "Wristwatch display box", "received": "2012-04-30", "estimated_value": "425.00", "disposition": [ "Pending Transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Albert F. del Rosario, Secretary of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of the Philippines", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Albert F. del Rosario", "donor_title": "Secretary of Foreign Affairs", "donor_country": "the Philippines", "recipient_name": "Leon E. Panetta", "recipient_title": "Secretary of Defense" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Leon E. Panetta, Secretary of Defense", "gift_description": "Tea set", "received": "2012-06-04", "estimated_value": "450.00", "disposition": [ "Pending Transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency General Phung Quang Thanh, Minister of National Defense of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Phung Quang Thanh", "donor_title": "General Minister of National Defense", "donor_country": "Socialist Republic of Vietnam", "recipient_name": "Leon E. Panetta", "recipient_title": "Secretary of Defense" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Leon E. Panetta, Secretary of Defense", "gift_description": "Plate with bust image and jewelry box", "received": "2012-09-18", "estimated_value": "420.00", "disposition": [ "Pending Transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Liang Guanglie, Minister of National Defense of the People's Republic of China", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Liang Guanglie", "donor_title": "Minister of National Defense", "donor_country": "People's Republic of China", "recipient_name": "Leon E. Panetta", "recipient_title": "Secretary of Defense" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Leon E. Panetta, Secretary of Defense", "gift_description": "Dragon boat", "received": "2012-09-18", "estimated_value": "850.00", "disposition": [ "Pending Transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency General Xu Caihou, Vice Chairman of the Central Military Committee of the People's Republic of China", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Xu Caihou", "donor_title": "Vice Chairman of the Central Military Committee", "donor_country": "People's Republic of China", "recipient_name": "Leon E. Panetta", "recipient_title": "Secretary of Defense" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Leon E. Panetta, Secretary of Defense", "gift_description": "Art object in the shape of a tree", "received": "2012-10-06", "estimated_value": "520.00", "disposition": [ "Pending Transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Ollanta Humala Tasso, President of the Republic of Peru", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Ollanta Humala Tasso", "donor_title": "President of the Republic", "donor_country": "Peru", "recipient_name": "Leon E. Panetta", "recipient_title": "Secretary of Defense" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Leon E. Panetta, Secretary of Defense", "gift_description": "Rug", "received": "2012-12-13", "estimated_value": "800.00", "disposition": [ "Pending Transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Hamid Karzai, President of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Hamid Karzai", "donor_title": "President", "donor_country": "Afghanistan", "recipient_name": "Leon E. Panetta", "recipient_title": "Secretary of Defense" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable General Martin E. Dempsey, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff", "gift_description": "Dove statue with stand", "received": "2012-01-20", "estimated_value": "565.00", "disposition": [ "Pending Transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Lieutenant General Binyamin Gantz and Mrs. Gantz, Chief of the General Staff of the Israel Defense Forces and Spouse", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Binyamin Gantz", "donor_title": "Lieutenant General", "donor_country": "Israel", "recipient_name": "Martin E. Dempsey", "recipient_title": "Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable General Martin E. Dempsey, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff", "gift_description": "Sea shell with tassel", "received": "2012-01-24", "estimated_value": "450.00", "disposition": [ "Pending Transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency General Jung Seung-jo, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff of the Republic of Korea", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Jung Seung-jo", "donor_title": "General Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff", "donor_country": "Republic of Korea", "recipient_name": "Martin E. Dempsey", "recipient_title": "Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable General Martin E. Dempsey, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff", "gift_description": "Knife/dagger", "received": "2012-01-31", "estimated_value": "555.00", "disposition": [ "Pending Transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Lieutenant General Hamad Thani Al Rumaithy, Chief of Staff of the United Arab Emirates Armed Forces", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Hamad Thani Al Rumaithy", "donor_title": "Lieutenant General Chief of Staff of the United Arab Emirates Armed Forces", "donor_country": "United Arab Emirates", "recipient_name": "Martin E. Dempsey", "recipient_title": "Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable General Martin E. Dempsey, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff", "gift_description": "Etienne Aigner men's wristwatch. Christian Dior Pen. Dunhill of London Wallet. Delsey Suitcase. Etienne Aigner Women's Wristwatch. Burberry Scarf", "received": "2012-02-02", "estimated_value": "1775.00", "disposition": [ "Pending Transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Lieutenant General Hamad Thani Al Rumaithy, Chief of Staff of the United Arab Emirates Armed Forces", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Hamad Thani Al Rumaithy", "donor_title": "Lieutenant General Chief of Staff of the United Arab Emirates Armed Forces", "donor_country": "United Arab Emirates", "recipient_name": "Martin E. Dempsey", "recipient_title": "Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable General Martin E. Dempsey, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff", "gift_description": "Plaque and wool Afghan rug", "received": "2012-02-07", "estimated_value": "440.00", "disposition": [ "Pending Transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "General Sher Mohammad Karimi, Chief of Staff of the Afghan National Army", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Sher Mohammad Karimi", "donor_title": "Chief of Staff of the Afghan National Army", "donor_country": "Afghanistan", "recipient_name": "Martin E. Dempsey", "recipient_title": "Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable General Martin E. Dempsey, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff", "gift_description": "Silver candleholder and tapestry/wall hanging", "received": "2012-02-11", "estimated_value": "795.00", "disposition": [ "Pending Transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Lieutenant General Samy Enan, Chief of Staff of the Armed Forces of the Arab Republic of Egypt", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Samy Enan", "donor_title": "Lieutenant General", "donor_country": "Egypt", "recipient_name": "Martin E. Dempsey", "recipient_title": "Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable General Martin E. Dempsey, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff", "gift_description": "Plaque. Holy water. Glass eagle. Muslim headdress and garment", "received": "2012-02-23", "estimated_value": "550.00", "disposition": [ "Pending Transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Lieutenant General Mashal M. Al-Zaben, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff of the Armed Forces of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Mashal M. Al-Zaben", "donor_title": "Lieutenant General", "donor_country": "Jordan", "recipient_name": "Martin E. Dempsey", "recipient_title": "Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable General Martin E. Dempsey, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff", "gift_description": "Wristwatch", "received": "2012-03-30", "estimated_value": "375.00", "disposition": [ "Pending Transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Major General Lee Seo-young, Defense Attach\u00e9 of the Republic of Korea", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Lee Seo-young", "donor_title": "Major General", "donor_country": "Republic of Korea", "recipient_name": "Martin E. Dempsey", "recipient_title": "Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable General Martin E. Dempsey, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff", "gift_description": "Sword with wooden case", "received": "2012-04-02", "estimated_value": "460.00", "disposition": [ "Pending Transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "Major General Xhemal Gjunkshi, Chief of Defense of the Republic of Albania", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Xhemal Gjunkshi", "donor_title": "Major General", "donor_country": "Albania", "recipient_name": "Martin E. Dempsey", "recipient_title": "Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable General Martin E. Dempsey, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff", "gift_description": "Plaque and saber", "received": "2012-04-22", "estimated_value": "845.00", "disposition": [ "Pending Transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Lieutenant General Mashal M. Al-Zaben, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff of the Armed Forces of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Mashal M. Al-Zaben", "donor_title": "Lieutenant General", "donor_country": "Jordan", "recipient_name": "Martin E. Dempsey", "recipient_title": "Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable General Martin E. Dempsey, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff", "gift_description": "Hatchet", "received": "2012-05-10", "estimated_value": "975.00", "disposition": [ "Pending Transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency General Necdet Ozel, Chief of Defense of the Republic of Turkey", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Necdet Ozel", "donor_title": "General Chief of Defense", "donor_country": "Turkey", "recipient_name": "Martin E. Dempsey", "recipient_title": "Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable General Martin E. Dempsey, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff", "gift_description": "Plaque. Figurine. Book, title: 'The Secret of the Mongols'", "received": "2012-05-22", "estimated_value": "410.00", "disposition": [ "Pending Transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Lieutenant General Tserendejid Byambajav, Chief of the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Mongolia", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Tserendejid Byambajav", "donor_title": "Lieutenant General, Chief of the General Staff of the Armed Forces", "donor_country": "Mongolia", "recipient_name": "Martin E. Dempsey", "recipient_title": "Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable General Martin E. Dempsey, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff", "gift_description": "Sword", "received": "2012-08-13", "estimated_value": "640.00", "disposition": [ "Pending Transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "General Harald Sunde, Chief of Defense of Norway", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Harald Sunde", "donor_title": "General Chief of Defense", "donor_country": "Norway", "recipient_name": "Martin E. Dempsey", "recipient_title": "Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable General Martin E. Dempsey, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff", "gift_description": "Rug", "received": "2012-08-20", "estimated_value": "425.00", "disposition": [ "Pending Transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "General Sher Mohammad Karimi, Chief of Staff of the Afghan National Army", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Sher Mohammad Karimi", "donor_title": "Chief of Staff of the Afghan National Army", "donor_country": "Afghanistan", "recipient_name": "Martin E. Dempsey", "recipient_title": "Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable General Martin E. Dempsey, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff", "gift_description": "Plaque and rug", "received": "2012-08-21", "estimated_value": "830.00", "disposition": [ "Pending Transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency General Zibari Babakir Badr-Khan Shawkat al-Zebari, Chief of Defense of the Republic of Iraq", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Zibari Babakir Badr-Khan Shawkat al-Zebari", "donor_title": "Chief of Defense", "donor_country": "Iraq", "recipient_name": "Martin E. Dempsey", "recipient_title": "Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable General Martin E. Dempsey, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff", "gift_description": "Desk set", "received": "2012-09-17", "estimated_value": "1750.00", "disposition": [ "Pending Transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency General Necdet Ozel, Chief of Defense of the Republic of Turkey", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Necdet Ozel", "donor_title": "General Chief of Defense", "donor_country": "Turkey", "recipient_name": "Martin E. Dempsey", "recipient_title": "Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable General Martin E. Dempsey, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff", "gift_description": "Vase", "received": "2012-09-17", "estimated_value": "980.00", "disposition": [ "Pending Transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "Mrs. Kamuran Ozel, Spouse of the Chief of Defense of the Republic of Turkey", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Kamuran Ozel", "donor_title": "Spouse of the Chief of Defense", "donor_country": "Republic of Turkey", "recipient_name": "Martin E. Dempsey", "recipient_title": "Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable General Martin E. Dempsey, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff", "gift_description": "Wristwatch", "received": "2012-09-27", "estimated_value": "450.00", "disposition": [ "Pending Transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "University of Toronto, Department of Physics, Toronto, Canada", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "University of Toronto, Department of Physics", "donor_title": "", "donor_country": "Canada", "recipient_name": "Martin E. Dempsey", "recipient_title": "Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable General Martin E. Dempsey, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff", "gift_description": "Necklace, earrings, and ring set", "received": "2012-09-27", "estimated_value": "1900.00", "disposition": [ "Pending Transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency General Hussein Abdullah Al Gobail, Chief of Defense of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Hussein Abdullah Al Gobail", "donor_title": "General Chief of Defense", "donor_country": "Saudi Arabia", "recipient_name": "Martin E. Dempsey", "recipient_title": "Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Michele Flournoy, Under Secretary of Defense, OSD Policy", "gift_description": "Sterling silver on aluminum long Old City tea box", "received": "2012-01-12", "estimated_value": "490.00", "disposition": [ "Pending Transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Major General Amir Eshel, Commander in Chief of the Israeli Air Force", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Amir Eshel", "donor_title": "Major General, Commander in Chief of the Israeli Air Force", "donor_country": "Israel", "recipient_name": "Michele Flournoy", "recipient_title": "Under Secretary of Defense, OSD Policy" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Frank Mora, Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense, OSD Policy", "gift_description": "Command coin in display box. Book, title: 'The Participation of the Armed Forces in the Actual Environment of the Public Security'", "received": "2012-01-20", "estimated_value": "690.00", "disposition": [ "Pending Transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency General Augusto Mois\u00e9s Garc\u0131\u0301a Ochoa, Procurement of the Army of the United Mexican States", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Augusto Mois\u00e9s Garc\u0131\u0301a Ochoa", "donor_title": "General, Procurement of the Army", "donor_country": "United Mexican States", "recipient_name": "Frank Mora", "recipient_title": "Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense, OSD Policy" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Michael Schiffer, Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense, OSD Policy", "gift_description": "Business card holder. Two lacquer boxes", "received": "2012-02-22", "estimated_value": "392.00", "disposition": [ "Pending Transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Director-General Lee Baek-soon, Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade of the Republic of Korea", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Lee Baek-soon", "donor_title": "Director-General", "donor_country": "Republic of Korea", "recipient_name": "Michael Schiffer", "recipient_title": "Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense, OSD Policy" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Michael G. Vickers, Under Secretary of Defense, OSD Policy", "gift_description": "Envelope opener with red eye gold eagle head", "received": "2012-03-04", "estimated_value": "430.00", "disposition": [ "Pending Transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Prince Bandar, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Bandar", "donor_title": "Prince", "donor_country": "Saudi Arabia", "recipient_name": "Michael G. Vickers", "recipient_title": "Under Secretary of Defense, OSD Policy" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Michael G. Vickers, Under Secretary of Defense, OSD Policy", "gift_description": "Knife/silver Jambiya in orange case", "received": "2012-03-04", "estimated_value": "780.00", "disposition": [ "Pending Transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Ali Muhammad al-Anisi, Director of National Security Bureau of the Republic of Yemen", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Ali Muhammad al-Anisi", "donor_title": "Director of National Security Bureau", "donor_country": "Yemen", "recipient_name": "Michael G. Vickers", "recipient_title": "Under Secretary of Defense, OSD Policy" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Peter Lavoy, A/ASD Asian & Pacific Security Affairs, OSD Policy", "gift_description": "Wristwatch", "received": "2012-03-21", "estimated_value": "375.00", "disposition": [ "Pending Transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Major General Lee Seo-young, Defense Attach\u00e9 of the Republic of Korea", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Lee Seo-young", "donor_title": "Major General", "donor_country": "Republic of Korea", "recipient_name": "Peter Lavoy", "recipient_title": "A/ASD Asian & Pacific Security Affairs, OSD Policy" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Michele Flournoy, Under Secretary of Defense, OSD Policy", "gift_description": "Wristwatch", "received": "2012-03-21", "estimated_value": "375.00", "disposition": [ "Pending Transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Major General Lee Seo-young, Defense Attach\u00e9 of the Republic of Korea", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Lee Seo-young", "donor_title": "Major General", "donor_country": "Republic of Korea", "recipient_name": "Michele Flournoy", "recipient_title": "Under Secretary of Defense, OSD Policy" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Vice Admiral William Gortney, Director, Joint Chiefs of Staff", "gift_description": "Korean lacquer box", "received": "2012-04-05", "estimated_value": "420.00", "disposition": [ "Pending Transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Admiral Choi Yoon-hee, Chief of Naval Operations of Republic of Korea", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Choi Yoon-hee", "donor_title": "Admiral Chief of Naval Operations", "donor_country": "Republic of Korea", "recipient_name": "William Gortney", "recipient_title": "Vice Admiral" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable James Schear, Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense, OSD Policy", "gift_description": "Pearl necklace, earrings and bracelet set", "received": "2012-04-06", "estimated_value": "440.00", "disposition": [ "Pending Transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Lieutenant General M.F. Akbar, Commandant of the Bangladesh National Defense College", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "M.F. Akbar", "donor_title": "Lieutenant General", "donor_country": "Bangladesh", "recipient_name": "James Schear", "recipient_title": "Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense, OSD Policy" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Michael G. Vickers, Under Secretary of Defense, OSD Policy", "gift_description": "Wristwatch", "received": "2012-04-11", "estimated_value": "3760.00", "disposition": [ "Pending Transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Ghanim Al-Kubaysi, Director of Qatar State Security", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Ghanim Al-Kubaysi", "donor_title": "Director of Qatar State Security", "donor_country": "Qatar", "recipient_name": "Michael G. Vickers", "recipient_title": "Under Secretary of Defense, OSD Policy" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Michael G. Vickers, Under Secretary of Defense, OSD Policy", "gift_description": "Qatari tower model", "received": "2012-04-11", "estimated_value": "520.00", "disposition": [ "Pending Transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Brigadier General Sheikh Ahmed bin Nasser Al-Thank, Assistant Chief of Staff for Intelligence & Security of the Qatar Armed Forces and the Director of Military Intelligence of the State of Qatar", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Ahmed bin Nasser Al-Thank", "donor_title": "Brigadier General Sheikh", "donor_country": "Qatar", "recipient_name": "Michael G. Vickers", "recipient_title": "Under Secretary of Defense, OSD Policy" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Michael G. Vickers, Under Secretary of Defense, OSD Policy", "gift_description": "Gold necklace", "received": "2012-04-11", "estimated_value": "1815.00", "disposition": [ "Pending Transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Ghanim Al-Kubaysi, Director of Qatar State Security", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Ghanim Al-Kubaysi", "donor_title": "Director of Qatar State Security", "donor_country": "Qatar", "recipient_name": "Michael G. Vickers", "recipient_title": "Under Secretary of Defense, OSD Policy" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable William F. Wechsler, Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense, OSD Policy", "gift_description": "Vase", "received": "2012-04-24", "estimated_value": "440.00", "disposition": [ "Pending Transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Baz Mohamed Ahmadi, Deputy Minister of Interior for Counternarcotics of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Baz Mohamed Ahmadi", "donor_title": "Deputy Minister of Interior for Counternarcotics", "donor_country": "Afghanistan", "recipient_name": "William F. Wechsler", "recipient_title": "Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense, OSD Policy" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Andy Weber, Office of the Assistant Secretary of Defense (ASD) (NCB)", "gift_description": "Two jewelry boxes", "received": "2012-05-16", "estimated_value": "565.00", "disposition": [ "Pending Transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Seo Pil-Eon, Vice Minister of Public Administration and Security of the Republic of Korea", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Seo Pil-Eon", "donor_title": "Vice Minister of Public Administration and Security", "donor_country": "Republic of Korea", "recipient_name": "Andy Weber", "recipient_title": "Office of the Assistant Secretary of Defense (ASD) (NCB)" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable David Sedney, Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense, OSD Policy", "gift_description": "Afghan rug", "received": "2012-06-08", "estimated_value": "375.00", "disposition": [ "Pending Transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Eklil Hakimi, Ambassador of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Eklil Hakimi", "donor_title": "Ambassador", "donor_country": "Afghanistan", "recipient_name": "David Sedney", "recipient_title": "Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense, OSD Policy" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Robert Prins, Lieutenant Colonel, U.S. Army, Defense Threat Reduction Agency", "gift_description": "Wristwatch", "received": "2012-06-21", "estimated_value": "780.00", "disposition": [ "Pending Transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "Brigadier General Ghanem Ibriheem Al-Fudhalah, Director of Joint Operations, Bahrain Defense Force of the Kingdom of Bahrain", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Ghanem Ibriheem Al-Fudhalah", "donor_title": "Brigadier General, Director of Joint Operations", "donor_country": "Bahrain", "recipient_name": "Robert Prins", "recipient_title": "Lieutenant Colonel, U.S. Army" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Matthew Moakler, Major, U.S. Army, Defense Threat Reduction Agency", "gift_description": "Wristwatch", "received": "2012-06-21", "estimated_value": "780.00", "disposition": [ "Pending Transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "Brigadier General Ghanem Ibriheem Al-Fudhalah, Director of Joint Operations, Bahrain Defense Force of the Kingdom of Bahrain", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Ghanem Ibriheem Al-Fudhalah", "donor_title": "Brigadier General, Director of Joint Operations", "donor_country": "Bahrain", "recipient_name": "Matthew Moakler", "recipient_title": "Major, U.S. Army, Defense Threat Reduction Agency" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Ashton B. Carter, Deputy Secretary of Defense", "gift_description": "Bowl", "received": "2012-07-22", "estimated_value": "390.00", "disposition": [ "Pending Transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Air Chief Marshal Sukumpol Suwanatat, Minister of Defense of the Kingdom of Thailand", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Sukumpol Suwanatat", "donor_title": "Air Chief Marshal", "donor_country": "Thailand", "recipient_name": "Ashton B. Carter", "recipient_title": "Deputy Secretary of Defense" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Ashton B. Carter, Deputy Secretary of Defense", "gift_description": "Rug", "received": "2012-10-12", "estimated_value": "450.00", "disposition": [ "Pending Transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Sadun Farhan al-Dulaymi, Acting Minister of Defense of the Republic of Iraq", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Sadun Farhan al-Dulaymi", "donor_title": "Acting Minister of Defense", "donor_country": "Iraq", "recipient_name": "Ashton B. Carter", "recipient_title": "Deputy Secretary of Defense" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Adm. James A. Winnefeld, Jr., Vice Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff", "gift_description": "Mere Pounamu carving", "received": "2012-10-18", "estimated_value": "1080.00", "disposition": [ "Pending Transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Rear Admiral Jack Steer, Chief of the Royal Navy of New Zealand", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Jack Steer", "donor_title": "Rear Admiral Chief of the Royal Navy", "donor_country": "New Zealand", "recipient_name": "James A. Winnefeld, Jr.", "recipient_title": "Vice Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Ashton B. Carter, Deputy Secretary of Defense", "gift_description": "Rug", "received": "2012-10-22", "estimated_value": "550.00", "disposition": [ "Pending Transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Brigadier General Abdul Raziq, Unit Commander, 4th Brigade, 203rd Corps of the Afghan National Army", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Abdul Raziq", "donor_title": "Brigadier General", "donor_country": "Afghanistan", "recipient_name": "Ashton B. Carter", "recipient_title": "Deputy Secretary of Defense" }, { "name_and_title": "RADM Elizabeth L. Train, Director for Intelligence, Joint Chiefs of Staff J2", "gift_description": "Tissot T3 women's watch. Versace men's cologne. Green and red tie with black imprints", "received": "2012-08-21", "estimated_value": "660.00", "disposition": [ "Pending Transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "Major General Sheikh Mamun Khaled, Director General of the Directorate General Forces Intelligence of the People's Republic of Bangladesh", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Sheikh Mamun Khaled", "donor_title": "Major General", "donor_country": "Bangladesh", "recipient_name": "Elizabeth L. Train", "recipient_title": "Director for Intelligence, Joint Chiefs of Staff J2" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Michael Donley, Secretary of United States Air Force", "gift_description": "48\" x 96\" multicolored brown rug", "received": "2012-12-29", "estimated_value": "2000.00", "disposition": [ "Displayed in Pentagon Rm 4E878 for Official Use Only" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellendy Abdul Rahim Wardak, Minister of Defense of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Abdul Rahim Wardak", "donor_title": "Minister of Defense", "donor_country": "Afghanistan", "recipient_name": "Michael Donley", "recipient_title": "Secretary of United States Air Force" }, { "name_and_title": "Lieutenant General Huntoon, Supt. USMA", "gift_description": "TRAVEL: Lieutennt General Huntoon, Supt. USMA, attended conference. In-kind gift of travel and travel related benefits, i.e, travel, lodging, and meals.", "received": "2012-03-02", "estimated_value": "6000.00", "disposition": [ "Retained by Recipient for Official Use" ], "foreign_donor": "Brenthurst Foundation for Economic Dimension to Peace Building Conference, Tswalu Kalahri Reserve, the Republic of South Africa", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Brenthurst Foundation", "donor_title": "for Economic Dimension to Peace Building Conference", "donor_country": "the Republic of South Africa", "recipient_name": "Huntoon", "recipient_title": "Lieutenant General" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Ray Mabus, Secretary of the Navy", "gift_description": "Three miniture brass nautical instruments.", "received": "2012-07-14", "estimated_value": "465.00", "disposition": [ "Retained by Recipient for Official Use" ], "foreign_donor": "Vice Admiral Zahir Uddin Ahmed, Chief of Naval Staff of the Bangladesh Navy", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Zahir Uddin Ahmed", "donor_title": "Vice Admiral Chief of Naval Staff", "donor_country": "Bangladesh", "recipient_name": "Ray Mabus", "recipient_title": "Secretary of the Navy" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Ray Mabus, Secretary of the Navy", "gift_description": "Model boat of a miniature Korean ''turtle'' warship. Miniature English clock by William & Son of London.", "received": "2012-08-23", "estimated_value": "1380.00", "disposition": [ "Retained by Recipient for Official Use" ], "foreign_donor": "Vice Admiral Jung Hwa Park, Commander Republic of Korea Fleet of the Republic of Korea Navy", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Jung Hwa Park", "donor_title": "Vice Admiral", "donor_country": "Republic of Korea", "recipient_name": "Ray Mabus", "recipient_title": "Secretary of the Navy" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Ray Mabus, Secretary of the Navy", "gift_description": "Elephant head, ears and trunk wood.", "received": "2012-08-29", "estimated_value": "435.00", "disposition": [ "Retained by Recipient for Official Use" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Philemon Yang, Prime Minister of the Republic of Cameroon", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Philemon Yang", "donor_title": "Prime Minister", "donor_country": "Cameroon", "recipient_name": "Ray Mabus", "recipient_title": "Secretary of the Navy" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Ray Mabus, Secretary of the Navy", "gift_description": "Red porcelain vase.", "received": "2012-11-27", "estimated_value": "435.00", "disposition": [ "Retained by Recipient for Official Use" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Liang Guanglie, Minister of National Defense of the People's Republic of China", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Liang Guanglie", "donor_title": "Minister of National Defense", "donor_country": "People's Republic of China", "recipient_name": "Ray Mabus", "recipient_title": "Secretary of the Navy" }, { "name_and_title": "Admiral Jonathan Greenert, US Navy, Chief of Naval Operations and Spouse", "gift_description": "Fukagawa Seiji porcelain. Hagoita doll paddle.", "received": "2011-10-03", "estimated_value": "536.83", "disposition": [ "Retained by Recipient for Official Use" ], "foreign_donor": "Admiral Masahiko Sugimoto, Chief of Staff of the Japanese Maritime Self Defense Force of Japan", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Masahiko Sugimoto", "donor_title": "Admiral, Chief of Staff of the Japanese Maritime Self Defense Force", "donor_country": "Japan", "recipient_name": "Jonathan Greenert", "recipient_title": "Admiral, US Navy, Chief of Naval Operations" }, { "name_and_title": "Admiral Jonathan Greenert, US Navy, Chief of Naval Operations and Spouse", "gift_description": "Weems and Plath clock in wooden box.", "received": "2011-10-18", "estimated_value": "1500.00", "disposition": [ "Retained by Recipient for Official Use" ], "foreign_donor": "Admiral Julio Soares de Moura Neto, Chief of Naval Operations of the Federative Republic of Brazil", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Julio Soares de Moura Neto", "donor_title": "Admiral, Chief of Naval Operations", "donor_country": "Federative Republic of Brazil", "recipient_name": "Jonathan Greenert", "recipient_title": "Admiral, US Navy, Chief of Naval Operations" }, { "name_and_title": "Admiral Jonathan Greenert, US Navy, Chief of Naval Operations and Spouse", "gift_description": "Lomonosov coffee set. Nine Christmas ornaments. Sword replica letter opener.", "received": "2011-10-18", "estimated_value": "1377.00", "disposition": [ "Retained by Recipient for Official Use" ], "foreign_donor": "Admiral Vladimir Vysotskiy, Commander-in-Chief of the Russian Federation Navy", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Vladimir Vysotskiy", "donor_title": "Admiral, Commander-in-Chief of the Russian Federation Navy", "donor_country": "Russian Federation", "recipient_name": "Jonathan Greenert", "recipient_title": "Admiral, US Navy, Chief of Naval Operations" }, { "name_and_title": "Admiral Jonathan Greenert, US Navy, Chief of Naval Operations and Spouse", "gift_description": "Ferragamo silk scarf. Delta fountain pen.", "received": "2011-10-21", "estimated_value": "496.00", "disposition": [ "Retained by Recipient for Official Use" ], "foreign_donor": "Vice Admiral Bruno Branciforte, Chief of Naval Operations of the Italian Republic", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Bruno Branciforte", "donor_title": "Vice Admiral", "donor_country": "Italy", "recipient_name": "Jonathan Greenert", "recipient_title": "Admiral, US Navy, Chief of Naval Operations" }, { "name_and_title": "Admiral Jonathan Greenert, US Navy, Chief of Naval Operations and Spouse", "gift_description": "Aigner mens watch. Ax swagger stick.", "received": "2011-10-21", "estimated_value": "1322.00", "disposition": [ "Pending Transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "Brigadier General Ibrahim Al Musharrakh, Chief of Naval Forces of the United Arab Emirates", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Ibrahim Al Musharrakh", "donor_title": "Brigadier General", "donor_country": "United Arab Emirates", "recipient_name": "Jonathan Greenert", "recipient_title": "Admiral, US Navy, Chief of Naval Operations" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Janet Napolitano, Secretary of Homeland Security", "gift_description": "Daum brand, clear-glass perfume bottle with purple glass stopper in the shape of an iris", "received": "2012-05-22", "estimated_value": "545.00", "disposition": [ "Retained for Official Use Only" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Abdullah II ibn Al Hussein, King of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Abdullah II ibn Al Hussein", "donor_title": "King of the Hashemite Kingdom", "donor_country": "Jordan", "recipient_name": "Janet Napolitano", "recipient_title": "Secretary of Homeland Security" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Janet Napolitano, Secretary of Homeland Security", "gift_description": "Hermes silk scarf in green, gray, peach, and black pattern. 2.5\" x 3\" Christofle desk clock, silver metal with white base and black roman numerals", "received": "2012-10-08", "estimated_value": "905.00", "disposition": [ "Retained for Official Use Only" ], "foreign_donor": "The Honorable Manuel Valls, Minister of Interior of the French Republic", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Manuel Valls", "donor_title": "Minister of Interior", "donor_country": "France", "recipient_name": "Janet Napolitano", "recipient_title": "Secretary of Homeland Security" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Janet Napolitano, Secretary of Homeland Security", "gift_description": "8\" tall gold Ibrik pitcher with detailed filigree pattern and matching plate. 6.5\" diameter decorum gold-metal bowl with rounded lid and red and white 'jewel' detailing. 13.5\" diameter silver metal and porcelain plate with silver edges and floral pattern, with Ministry of Interior seal on the face of the plate. 6\" x 8\" silver-metal oval mirror with hanging chain and a floral design on the back", "received": "2012-10-11", "estimated_value": "435.00", "disposition": [ "Retained for Official Use Only; Last Two Items Transferred to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Idris Naim Sahin, Minister of Interior of the Republic of Turkey", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Idris Naim Sahin", "donor_title": "Minister of Interior", "donor_country": "Turkey", "recipient_name": "Janet Napolitano", "recipient_title": "Secretary of Homeland Security" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Janet Napolitano, Secretary of Homeland Security", "gift_description": "8\" x 8\" Kutani Yaki porcelain vase with a glass overlay of light and dark greens and silver depicting gold cranes in flights", "received": "2012-12-19", "estimated_value": "568.82", "disposition": [ "Retained for Official Use Only" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Kenichiro Sasae, Ambassador of Japan to the United States", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Kenichiro Sasae", "donor_title": "Ambassador", "donor_country": "Japan", "recipient_name": "Janet Napolitano", "recipient_title": "Secretary of Homeland Security" }, { "name_and_title": "Mr. Taekuk Cho, Attach\u00e9, Homeland Security Investigations, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement", "gift_description": "TRAVEL: Travel to and in-country transportation costs and lodging for official visit to the Republic of Korea to attend the Future Immigration Leaders Conference", "received": "2012-04-01", "estimated_value": "2800.00", "disposition": [ "" ], "foreign_donor": "Seoul Office Headquarters, Korea Immigration service of the Republic of Korea", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Seoul Office Headquarters", "donor_title": "Korea Immigration service", "donor_country": "Republic of Korea", "recipient_name": "Taekuk Cho", "recipient_title": "Attach\u00e9" }, { "name_and_title": "Ms. Sikina Hasham, Policy Analyst, Office of International Affairs, Office of Policy", "gift_description": "TRAVEL: Airfare, lodging, meals, and local travel expenses for attendance at the Global Futures Forum on Countering Violent Extremism", "received": "2012-09-23", "estimated_value": "2196.00", "disposition": [ "" ], "foreign_donor": "Emirates Center for Strategic Studies and Research (Invitation Extended by: Ms. Alma Hakirevi\u0107, +971\u20132\u2013404\u20134421)", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Emirates Center for Strategic Studies and Research", "donor_title": "", "donor_country": "United Arab Emirates", "recipient_name": "Sikina Hasham", "recipient_title": "Policy Analyst" }, { "name_and_title": "Mr. Mark Koumans, Deputy Assistant Secretary for International Affairs, Office of Policy", "gift_description": "TRAVEL: Airfare, lodging, meals, and local travel expenses for speaking engagement at the Taiwan International Conference on Homeland Security", "received": "2012-12-04", "estimated_value": "8204.00", "disposition": [ "" ], "foreign_donor": "Mr. Jason Yuan, Representative, Taipei Economic and Cultural Representative Office in the United States", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Jason Yuan", "donor_title": "Representative", "donor_country": "Taiwan", "recipient_name": "Mark Koumans", "recipient_title": "Deputy Assistant Secretary for International Affairs" }, { "name_and_title": "Mr. Clifton Skilbred, Senior Policy Analyst, Office of International Affairs, Office of Policy", "gift_description": "TRAVEL: Airfare and barrack lodging for presentation on Department of Homeland Security policy and border operations to military command and staff college", "received": "2012-12-15", "estimated_value": "1736.30", "disposition": [ "" ], "foreign_donor": "German Armed Forces Command and Staff College of the Federal Republic of Germany (Invitation Extended by: Colonel Bernhard Altersberger, Class Coordinator)", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "German Armed Forces Command and Staff College", "donor_title": "", "donor_country": "Germany", "recipient_name": "Clifton Skilbred", "recipient_title": "Senior Policy Analyst" }, { "name_and_title": "Attorney General Eric Holder", "gift_description": "Large case with hand-knotted Persian rug", "received": "2012-03-13", "estimated_value": "600.00", "disposition": [ "Attorney General's Office for official use only" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Dr. Ali Bin Fatais Al-Marri, Attorney General of the State of Qatar", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Ali Bin Fatais Al-Marri", "donor_title": "Attorney General", "donor_country": "Qatar", "recipient_name": "Eric Holder", "recipient_title": "Attorney General" }, { "name_and_title": "The Department of Justice", "gift_description": "Box with silver ship", "received": "2012-06-13", "estimated_value": "400.00", "disposition": [ "OAG's office for official use only" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Dr. Ali Bin Fatais Al-Marri, Attorney General of the State of Qatar", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Ali Bin Fatais Al-Marri", "donor_title": "Attorney General", "donor_country": "Qatar", "recipient_name": "The Department of Justice", "recipient_title": "" }, { "name_and_title": "The Department of Justice", "gift_description": "Apple mini iPad", "received": "2012-12-18", "estimated_value": "430.00", "disposition": [ "Accepted on behalf of the Department. Pending determiniation of use by Attorney General or Department of Justice" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Yousef Mana Saee Al Otainba, Ambassador of the United Arab Emirates to the United States", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Yousef Mana Saee Al Otainba", "donor_title": "Ambassador", "donor_country": "United Arab Emirates", "recipient_name": "The Department of Justice", "recipient_title": "" }, { "name_and_title": "Mike Wireman, National Ground-water Expert, Region 8", "gift_description": "TRAVEL: Reimbursed expenses included per diem 12 days (approx 960.00); Transportation\u2014(approx. $50.00) Hotels in rural villages\u2014(approx. $70.00) while in Romania", "received": "2012-04-16", "estimated_value": "1080.00", "disposition": [ "EPA authorized acceptance of the cash reimbursement pursuant to exception in the Foreign Gifts and Decorations Act at 5 U.S.C. \u00a7 7342(c)(1)(B)(ii)" ], "foreign_donor": "The World Bank", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "World Bank", "donor_title": "", "donor_country": "", "recipient_name": "Mike Wireman", "recipient_title": "National Ground-water Expert" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Scott Fulton", "gift_description": "TRAVEL: Travel expenses accepted included meals, local transportation, and hotel while in Buenos Aires, Argentina", "received": "2012-04-19", "estimated_value": "2500.00", "disposition": [ "EPA authorized acceptance of the cash reimbursement pursuant to exception in the Foreign Gifts and Decorations Act at 5 U.S.C. \u00a7 7342(c)(1)(B)(ii)" ], "foreign_donor": "Environment Program of the United Nations", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "United Nations", "donor_title": "Environment Program", "donor_country": "", "recipient_name": "Scott Fulton", "recipient_title": "The Honorable" }, { "name_and_title": "David Simpson, Director for Ecosystem Economic Studies, National Center for Environmental Economics, United States Environmental Protection Agency", "gift_description": "TRAVEL: Four nights of hotel were reimbursed at 160 USD per night for a total of 640 USD. Four days of per diem were reimbursed at 60 USD per day for a total of 240 USD while in Trinidad & Tobago", "received": "2012-05-22", "estimated_value": "880.00", "disposition": [ "EPA authorized acceptance of the cash reimbursement pursuant to exception in the Foreign Gifts and Decorations Act at 5 U.S.C. \u00a7 7342(c)(1)(B)(ii)" ], "foreign_donor": "Environment Program of the United Nations", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "United Nations", "donor_title": "Environment Program", "donor_country": "", "recipient_name": "David Simpson", "recipient_title": "Director for Ecosystem Economic Studies" }, { "name_and_title": "Dr. David M. DeMarini, Genetic Toxicologist, U.S. EPA, RTP, NC", "gift_description": "TRAVEL: Travel expenses accepted included meals, ground transportation, and incidental expenses ($1,427.00), and lodging ($1,100.00) while in Lyon, France", "received": "2012-06-04", "estimated_value": "2527.00", "disposition": [ "EPA authorized acceptance of the cash reimbursement pursuant to exception in the Foreign Gifts and Decorations Act at 5 U.S.C. \u00a7 7342(c)(1)(B)(ii)" ], "foreign_donor": "International Agency for Research on Cancer of the World Health Organization", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "International Agency for Research on Cancer", "donor_title": "of the World Health Organization", "donor_country": null, "recipient_name": "David M. DeMarini", "recipient_title": "Genetic Toxicologist" }, { "name_and_title": "Adele Cardenas Malott, Senior Policy Advisor, U.S. EPA, Dallas, Texas", "gift_description": "TRAVEL: Lodging, per diem and travel expenses incurred outside the U.S. with a value of $1,067.00. Lodging and per diem was $927 plus $140 in transportation expenses. Travel was from June 13\u201316, 2012 to Mexico City, Mexico", "received": "2012-06-13", "estimated_value": "1067.00", "disposition": [ "EPA authorized acceptance of the cash reimbursement pursuant to exception in the Foreign Gifts and Decorations Act at 5 U.S.C. \u00a7 7342(c)(1)(B)(ii)" ], "foreign_donor": "Organization of American States (OAS)", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Organization of American States", "donor_title": "", "donor_country": "", "recipient_name": "Adele Cardenas Malott", "recipient_title": "Senior Policy Advisor" }, { "name_and_title": "William Luthans, Deputy Director, Multimedia Planning and Permitting Division; Sr. Policy Advisor for Border, Region 6", "gift_description": "TRAVEL: Lodging, per diem and travel expenses incurred outside the U.S. with a value of $1,067.00. Lodging and per diem was $927 plus $140 in transportation expenses. Travel was from June 13\u201316, 2012 to Mexico City, Mexico. EPA authorized acceptance of the cash reimbursement pursuant to exception in the Foreign Gifts and Decorations Act at 5 U.S.C. \u00a7 7342(c)(1)(B)(ii)", "received": "2012-06-13", "estimated_value": "1067.00", "disposition": [ "Rec'd" ], "foreign_donor": "Organization of American States (OAS)", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Organization of American States", "donor_title": "", "donor_country": "", "recipient_name": "William Luthans", "recipient_title": "Deputy Director, Multimedia Planning and Permitting Division; Sr. Policy Advisor for Border, Region 6" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Scott Fulton", "gift_description": "TRAVEL: Travel expenses accepted included meals, local transportation, and hotel while in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. EPA authorized acceptance of the cash reimbursement pursuant to exception in the Foreign Gifts and Decorations Act at 5 U.S.C. \u00a7 7342(c)(1)(B)(ii)", "received": "2012-06-15", "estimated_value": "1000.00", "disposition": [ "Rec'd" ], "foreign_donor": "Environment Program of the United Nations", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "United Nations", "donor_title": "Environment Program", "donor_country": "", "recipient_name": "Scott Fulton", "recipient_title": "The Honorable" }, { "name_and_title": "Mike Wireman, National Groundwater Expert, Region 8", "gift_description": "TRAVEL: Reimbursed expenses included per diem days (approx 640.00); Transportation\u2014(approx. $50.00) Hotels\u2014(approx. $900.00) while in China. EPA authorized acceptance of the cash reimbursement pursuant to exception in the Foreign Gifts and Decorations Act at 5 U.S.C. \u00a7 7342(c)(1)(B)(ii)", "received": "2012-07-26", "estimated_value": "1590.00", "disposition": [ "Rec'd" ], "foreign_donor": "The World Bank", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "World Bank", "donor_title": "", "donor_country": "", "recipient_name": "Mike Wireman", "recipient_title": "National Groundwater Expert" }, { "name_and_title": "Matthew A. Loesel, Environmental Protection Specialist, Region 6", "gift_description": "TRAVEL: Nine days of per diem were reimbursed at $125 for a total of $1,125.00 while in Beijing, China. EPA authorized acceptance of the cash reimbursement pursuant to exception in the Foreign Gifts and Decorations Act at 5 U.S.C. \u00a7 7342(c)(1)(B)(ii)", "received": "2012-08-04", "estimated_value": "1125.00", "disposition": [ "Rec'd" ], "foreign_donor": "Asian Development Bank", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Asian Development Bank", "donor_title": "", "donor_country": "", "recipient_name": "Matthew A. Loesel", "recipient_title": "Environmental Protection Specialist" }, { "name_and_title": "Mary Ross, Ph.D., Supervisory Health Scientist, National Center for Environmental Assessment, Office of Research and Development", "gift_description": "TRAVEL: Costs for four nights in a hotel and per diem for meals/incidentals (per diem rate $294) in Bonn, Germany. EPA authorized acceptance of the cash reimbursement pursuant to exception in the Foreign Gifts and Decorations Act at 5 U.S.C. \u00a7 7342(c)(1)(B)(ii)", "received": "2012-08-19", "estimated_value": "1208.00", "disposition": [ "Rec'd" ], "foreign_donor": "European Center for Environmental Health of the World Health Organization", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "European Center for Environmental Health", "donor_title": "of the World Health Organization", "donor_country": "", "recipient_name": "Mary Ross", "recipient_title": "Supervisory Health Scientist" }, { "name_and_title": "Mayor Vincent Gray", "gift_description": "Bronze tripod that was used in ancient times as a container for alcohol. Golden glass sculpture in the shape of a dragon. Chinese scroll picturing a mountain and river landscape.", "received": "2012-06-26", "estimated_value": "500.00", "disposition": [ "Wilson Building, G9 Corridor Ground Floor Display Case for Official Use" ], "foreign_donor": "The Honorable Guo Jinlong, Mayor of Beijing, Mr. Li Ruogu of the China EXIM Bank, and Mr. Wang Jianlong of the Wanda Group", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "recipient_name": "Vincent Gray", "recipient_title": "Mayor" }, { "name_and_title": "Mayor Vincent Gray and Deputy Mayor Hoskins", "gift_description": "Colored glazed glass sculpture for Mayor Gray and silk to Deputy Mayor Hoskins.", "received": "2012-06-29", "estimated_value": "400.00", "disposition": [ "Wilson Building, G9 Corridor Ground Floor Display Case for Official Use" ], "foreign_donor": "Mr. Zhang Jian of the Shanghai Zhonghui Investment Holdings", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Zhang Jian", "donor_title": "Mr.", "donor_country": "China", "recipient_name": "Vincent Gray", "recipient_title": "Mayor" }, { "name_and_title": "Mayor Vincent Gray, Deputy Mayor Hoskins, Trade Delegation", "gift_description": "Famous Chinese scroll picturing daily life in the Northern territory of the Song Dynasty. Silk tapestries. Ties and scarves for men and women of the Trade Delegation.", "received": "2012-06-29", "estimated_value": "600.00", "disposition": [ "Wilson Building, G9 Corridor Ground Floor Display Case for Official Use" ], "foreign_donor": "The Honorable Zhou Naixiang, Mayor of Suzhou of the People's Republic of China", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Zhou Naixiang", "donor_title": "Mayor of Suzhou", "donor_country": "the People's Republic of China", "recipient_name": "Vincent Gray", "recipient_title": "Mayor" }, { "name_and_title": "Lela Jakovlevska", "gift_description": "TRAVEL: Participation in two-day Regional Conference: Spot on 3: Reality, Diversity: One Challenge-three Discourses, held in Vienna Austria", "received": "2012-02-28", "estimated_value": "800.00", "disposition": [ "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government" ], "foreign_donor": "KulturKontakt, The Republic of Austria", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "KulturKontakt", "donor_title": "", "donor_country": "The Republic of Austria", "recipient_name": "Lela Jakovlevska", "recipient_title": "" }, { "name_and_title": "Giovanni Melendez, HIV/AIDS Prevention Specialist", "gift_description": "TRAVEL: Transportation provided by CODISRA to Giovanni Melendez (HIV/AIDS Prevention Specialist-USAID Guatemala) to disseminate secondary analysis about HIV and indiginous groups in Guatemala in four departments of the country", "received": "2012-12-11", "estimated_value": "650.00", "disposition": [ "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government" ], "foreign_donor": "The Government of the Republic of Guatemala", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Republic of Guatemala", "donor_title": "Government of the", "donor_country": "Guatemala", "recipient_name": "Giovanni Melendez", "recipient_title": "HIV/AIDS Prevention Specialist" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Tom McClintock, Member of Congress", "gift_description": "Australian Senate cufflinks", "received": "2012-07-18", "estimated_value": "Unknown", "disposition": [ "Surrendered on 8/28/2012 to the Clerk of the House" ], "foreign_donor": "The Honorable Barnaby Joyce, Shadow Minister for Regional Development, Local Government and Water, Leader of the Nationals in the Senate and Senator for Queensland of the Commonwealth of Australia", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Barnaby Joyce", "donor_title": "Shadow Minister for Regional Development, Local Government and Water, Leader of the Nationals in the Senate and Senator for Queensland", "donor_country": "Commonwealth of Australia", "recipient_name": "Tom McClintock", "recipient_title": "Member of Congress" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable John McCain, United States Senator", "gift_description": "Shadow box with Dallah and Al-Masmak display", "received": "2012-01-24", "estimated_value": "410.00", "disposition": [ "Deposited with the Secretary of the Senate" ], "foreign_donor": "Sheikh Muhammad al-Issa, Minister of Justice of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Muhammad al-Issa", "donor_title": "Minister of Justice", "donor_country": "Saudi Arabia", "recipient_name": "John McCain", "recipient_title": "United States Senator" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable John McCain, United States Senator", "gift_description": "6' x 9' Afghan rug", "received": "2012-01-31", "estimated_value": "600.00", "disposition": [ "Deposited with the Secretary of the Senate" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Hamid Karzai, President of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Hamid Karzai", "donor_title": "President", "donor_country": "Afghanistan", "recipient_name": "John McCain", "recipient_title": "United States Senator" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Dianne Feinstein, United States Senator", "gift_description": "4' x 6' handwoven wool carpet", "received": "2012-04-29", "estimated_value": "400.00", "disposition": [ "Deposited with the Secretary of the Senate" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Hamid Karzai, President of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Hamid Karzai", "donor_title": "President", "donor_country": "Afghanistan", "recipient_name": "Dianne Feinstein", "recipient_title": "United States Senator" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Ben Nelson, United States Senator", "gift_description": "Gold-plated sculpture", "received": "2012-07-02", "estimated_value": "350.00", "disposition": [ "Deposited with the Secretary of the Senate" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Hamid Karzai, President of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Hamid Karzai", "donor_title": "President", "donor_country": "Afghanistan", "recipient_name": "Ben Nelson", "recipient_title": "United States Senator" }, { "name_and_title": "Chris Stanley, Senior Legislative Assistant, Office of Senator David Vitter", "gift_description": "Uniq Georgian Armed Forces watch", "received": "2012-09-12", "estimated_value": "350.00", "disposition": [ "Deposited with the Secretary of the Senate" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Dimitri Shashkini, Minister of Defense of Georgia", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Dimitri Shashkini", "donor_title": "Minister of Defense", "donor_country": "Georgia", "recipient_name": "Chris Stanley", "recipient_title": "Senior Legislative Assistant" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Dianne Feinstein, United States Senator", "gift_description": "4\u2032 x 6\u2032 Afghan rug", "received": "2012-12-13", "estimated_value": "400.00", "disposition": [ "Deposited with the Secretary of the Senate" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Salahuddin Rabbani, Chairman of the High Peace Council of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Salahuddin Rabbani", "donor_title": "Chairman of the High Peace Council", "donor_country": "Afghanistan", "recipient_name": "Dianne Feinstein", "recipient_title": "United States Senator" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Mitch McConnell, United States Senator", "gift_description": "Chivas Brothers scotch whisky", "received": "2012-12-21", "estimated_value": "480.00", "disposition": [ "Deposited with the Secretary of the Senate" ], "foreign_donor": "Her Excellency Shehrbano Rehman, Ambassador of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan to the United States", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Shehrbano Rehman", "donor_title": "Ambassador", "donor_country": "Pakistan", "recipient_name": "Mitch McConnell", "recipient_title": "United States Senator" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Daniel K. Inouye, United States Senator", "gift_description": "TRAVEL: Lodging expense.", "received": "2012-10-08", "estimated_value": "Unknown", "disposition": [ "Unknown" ], "foreign_donor": "Government of Japan", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government.", "donor_name": "Japan", "donor_title": "Government of", "donor_country": "Japan", "recipient_name": "Daniel K. Inouye", "recipient_title": "United States Senator" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Hillary Rodham Clinton, United States Senator", "gift_description": "Metal and wood sculpture by Israel Hadany entitled 'The Spies'", "received": "2002-02-01", "estimated_value": "3500.00", "disposition": [ "Deposited with the Secretary of the Senate" ], "foreign_donor": "Binyamin Elon, Minister of Tourism of Israel", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Binyamin Elon", "donor_title": "Minister of Tourism", "donor_country": "Israel", "recipient_name": "Hillary Rodham Clinton", "recipient_title": "United States Senator" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Barack Obama, President of the United States", "gift_description": "Book entitled 'The National Palace of Mexico'; red and brown artwork made of Olinal\u00e1 lacquer", "received": "2009-01-20", "estimated_value": "400.00", "disposition": [ "Archives Foreign" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Felipe de Jes\u00fas Calder\u00f3n Hinojosa, President of the United Mexican States", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Felipe de Jes\u00fas Calder\u00f3n Hinojosa", "donor_title": "President", "donor_country": "United Mexican States", "recipient_name": "Barack Obama", "recipient_title": "President of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Barack Obama, President of the United States", "gift_description": "Mikimoto desk clock; black basketball jersey", "received": "2009-02-24", "estimated_value": "1495.00", "disposition": [ "Archives Foreign" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Taro Aso, Prime Minister of Japan", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Taro Aso", "donor_title": "Prime Minister", "donor_country": "Japan", "recipient_name": "Barack Obama", "recipient_title": "President of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Barack Obama, President of the United States", "gift_description": "Black and gold pen with a wooden pen holder, made from the wood of the HMS Gannet in Chatham; book entitled 'Churchill and America' by Martin Gilbert; book entitled 'Churchill: A Life' by Martin Gilbert; book set entitled 'Biography of Winston S. Churchill,' by Martin Gilbert", "received": "2009-03-03", "estimated_value": "16510.00", "disposition": [ "Archives Foreign" ], "foreign_donor": "The Right Honorable James Gordon Brown, M.P., Prime Minister, United Kingdom", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "James Gordon Brown", "donor_title": "Prime Minister", "donor_country": "United Kingdom", "recipient_name": "Barack Obama", "recipient_title": "President of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Barack Obama, President of the United States", "gift_description": "Four boxes of dates and twelve bottles of wine", "received": "2009-03-05", "estimated_value": "500.00", "disposition": [ "Handled Pursuant to Secret Service Policy" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Abdelaziz Bouteflika, President of the People's Democratic Republic of Algeria", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Abdelaziz Bouteflika", "donor_title": "President", "donor_country": "Algeria", "recipient_name": "Barack Obama", "recipient_title": "President of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Barack Obama, President of the United States", "gift_description": "Belleek handcrafted basket", "received": "2009-03-17", "estimated_value": "385.00", "disposition": [ "Archives Foreign" ], "foreign_donor": "The Honorable Peter Robinson and the Honorable Martin McGuinness, First Minister and Deputy First Minister of Northern Ireland", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Peter Robinson and Martin McGuinness", "donor_title": "First Minister and Deputy First Minister", "donor_country": "Northern Ireland", "recipient_name": "Barack Obama", "recipient_title": "President of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Barack Obama, President of the United States", "gift_description": "Book entitled 'Restoring the Balance'; book entitled 'The Military Balance 2009.'", "received": "2009-03-20", "estimated_value": "388.00", "disposition": [ "Archives Foreign" ], "foreign_donor": "The Honorable Richard Heller, Royal Danish Consulate, Denmark", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Richard Heller", "donor_title": "The Honorable", "donor_country": "Denmark", "recipient_name": "Barack Obama", "recipient_title": "President of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Barack Obama, President of the United States", "gift_description": "Small wooden CD holder; one book; fifteen compact discs", "received": "2009-04-01", "estimated_value": "415.00", "disposition": [ "Archives Foreign" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Dmitry Medvedev, President of the Russian Federation", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Dmitry Medvedev", "donor_title": "President", "donor_country": "Russian Federation", "recipient_name": "Barack Obama", "recipient_title": "President of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Barack Obama, President of the United States", "gift_description": "Black leather Montblanc briefcase", "received": "2009-04-03", "estimated_value": "760.00", "disposition": [ "Archives Foreign" ], "foreign_donor": "Her Excellency Dr. Angela Merkel, Chancellor of the Federal Republic of Germany", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Angela Merkel", "donor_title": "Chancellor", "donor_country": "Germany", "recipient_name": "Barack Obama", "recipient_title": "President of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Barack Obama, President of the United States", "gift_description": "Gold medal created by the Czech mint featuring an image of President Obama", "received": "2009-04-04", "estimated_value": "1460.00", "disposition": [ "Archives Foreign" ], "foreign_donor": "The Honorable Petr Tulpa, Mayor of Jablonec Nad Nisou, Czech Republic", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Petr Tulpa", "donor_title": "Mayor of Jablonec Nad Nisou", "donor_country": "Czech Republic", "recipient_name": "Barack Obama", "recipient_title": "President of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Barack Obama, President of the United States", "gift_description": "Two cufflinks made by Sevan Bicakci; blue and silver glass vase", "received": "2009-04-06", "estimated_value": "1550.00", "disposition": [ "Archives Foreign" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Abdullah Gul, President of the Republic of Turkey", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Abdullah Gul", "donor_title": "President", "donor_country": "Turkey", "recipient_name": "Barack Obama", "recipient_title": "President of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Barack Obama, President of the United States", "gift_description": "Two handwoven decorative rugs; one framed portrait of a woman wearing a green dress; one framed portrait depicting two women and a man surrounded by birds", "received": "2009-04-07", "estimated_value": "1850.00", "disposition": [ "Archives Foreign" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Jalal Talabani, President of the Republic of Iraq", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Jalal Talabani", "donor_title": "President of the Republic", "donor_country": "Iraq", "recipient_name": "Barack Obama", "recipient_title": "President of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Barack Obama, President of the United States", "gift_description": "Silver tray with a floral design; ceremonial plaque; four CDs; two informational booklets", "received": "2009-04-20", "estimated_value": "520.00", "disposition": [ "Archives Foreign" ], "foreign_donor": "The Honorable Agnaldo Tim\u00f3teo Pereira, Councilman for Sao Paulo Municipality, Federative Republic of Brazil", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Agnaldo Tim\u00f3teo Pereira", "donor_title": "Councilman for Sao Paulo Municipality", "donor_country": "Federative Republic of Brazil", "recipient_name": "Barack Obama", "recipient_title": "President of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Barack Obama, President of the United States", "gift_description": "Six decorative ceremonial weapons presented in a glass case", "received": "2009-04-21", "estimated_value": "1265.00", "disposition": [ "Archives Foreign" ], "foreign_donor": "His Majesty King Abdullah II bin Al Hussein, King of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Abdullah II bin Al Hussein", "donor_title": "King", "donor_country": "Jordan", "recipient_name": "Barack Obama", "recipient_title": "President of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Barack Obama, President of the United States", "gift_description": "Black Bosca leather briefcase; CD entitled 'The Fifth Summit of the Americas 2009'; DVD entitled 'Cepal Publications 2008'; five books about Trinidad and Tobago", "received": "2009-04-22", "estimated_value": "620.00", "disposition": [ "Archives Foreign" ], "foreign_donor": "The Right Honorable Patrick Manning, Prime Minister of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Patrick Manning", "donor_title": "The Right Honorable Prime Minister", "donor_country": "the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago", "recipient_name": "Barack Obama", "recipient_title": "President of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Barack Obama, President of the United States", "gift_description": "Bronze statue of a girl releasing a flock of doves", "received": "2009-05-05", "estimated_value": "8000.00", "disposition": [ "Archives Foreign" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Shimon Peres, President of Israel", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Shimon Peres", "donor_title": "President", "donor_country": "Israel", "recipient_name": "Barack Obama", "recipient_title": "President of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Barack Obama, President of the United States", "gift_description": "Large oval blue lapis bowl, presented in a blue velvet presentation box", "received": "2009-05-06", "estimated_value": "850.00", "disposition": [ "Archives Foreign" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Dr. Hamid Karzai, President of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Hamid Karzai", "donor_title": "President", "donor_country": "Afghanistan", "recipient_name": "Barack Obama", "recipient_title": "President of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Barack Obama, President of the United States", "gift_description": "3' tall handcarved ebony wooden sculpture", "received": "2009-05-21", "estimated_value": "6000.00", "disposition": [ "Archives Foreign" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Jakaya Kikwete, President of the United Republic of Tanzania", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Jakaya Kikwete", "donor_title": "President", "donor_country": "United Republic of Tanzania", "recipient_name": "Barack Obama", "recipient_title": "President of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Barack Obama, President of the United States", "gift_description": "Large cream-colored rug with fringes", "received": "2009-05-26", "estimated_value": "2500.00", "disposition": [ "Archives Foreign" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Asif Ali Zardari, President of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Asif Ali Zardari", "donor_title": "President", "donor_country": "Pakistan", "recipient_name": "Barack Obama", "recipient_title": "President of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Barack Obama, President of the United States", "gift_description": "25\" x 29\" framed painting of a tree; eight books", "received": "2009-05-28", "estimated_value": "446.00", "disposition": [ "Archives Foreign" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Dr. Mahmoud Abbas, President of the Palestinian Authority", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Mahmoud Abbas", "donor_title": "President", "donor_country": "Palestinian Authority", "recipient_name": "Barack Obama", "recipient_title": "President of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Barack Obama, President of the United States", "gift_description": "Bottle of olive oil", "received": "2009-05-28", "estimated_value": "75.00", "disposition": [ "Handled Pursuant to Secret Service Policy" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Dr. Mahmoud Abbas, President of the Palestinian Authority", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Mahmoud Abbas", "donor_title": "President", "donor_country": "Palestinian Authority", "recipient_name": "Barack Obama", "recipient_title": "President of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Barack Obama, President of the United States", "gift_description": "Pair of 18 karat rose gold cufflinks in the shape of shields; Meissen porcelain tray", "received": "2009-06-03", "estimated_value": "600.00", "disposition": [ "Archives Foreign" ], "foreign_donor": "The Honorable Stanislaw Tillich Minister-President of the Free State of Saxony, Federal Republic of Germany", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Stanislaw Tillich", "donor_title": "Minister-President of the Free State of Saxony", "donor_country": "Federal Republic of Germany", "recipient_name": "Barack Obama", "recipient_title": "President of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Barack Obama, President of the United States", "gift_description": "Large desert scene on a green veined marble base featuring miniature figurines of gold palm trees and camels; large gold medallion with the Royal seal in a green leather display box; large brass and glass clock by Jaeger-LeCoultre in a green leather display case", "received": "2009-06-03", "estimated_value": "34500.00", "disposition": [ "Archives Foreign" ], "foreign_donor": "Abdullah bin Abd al-Aziz Al Saud, Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Abdullah bin Abd al-Aziz Al Saud", "donor_title": "Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King", "donor_country": "Saudi Arabia", "recipient_name": "Barack Obama", "recipient_title": "President of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Barack Obama, President of the United States", "gift_description": "Meissen tea set with a floral design; book entitled ''Meissen in Meissen.''", "received": "2009-06-04", "estimated_value": "415.00", "disposition": [ "Archives Foreign" ], "foreign_donor": "Her Excellency Dr. Angela Merkel, Chancellor of the Federal Republic of Germany", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Angela Merkel", "donor_title": "Chancellor", "donor_country": "Germany", "recipient_name": "Barack Obama", "recipient_title": "President of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Barack Obama, President of the United States", "gift_description": "Twelve silk ties", "received": "2009-06-15", "estimated_value": "1680.00", "disposition": [ "Archives Foreign" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Silvio Berlusconi, President of the Council of Ministers of the Italian Republic", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Silvio Berlusconi", "donor_title": "President of the Council of Ministers", "donor_country": "Italy", "recipient_name": "Barack Obama", "recipient_title": "President of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Barack Obama, President of the United States", "gift_description": "Antique brass Samovar", "received": "2009-07-07", "estimated_value": "400.00", "disposition": [ "Archives Foreign" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Vladimir Putin, Chairman of the Government of the Russian Federation", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Vladimir Putin", "donor_title": "Chairman of the Government", "donor_country": "Russian Federation", "recipient_name": "Barack Obama", "recipient_title": "President of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Barack Obama, President of the United States", "gift_description": "Large crystal table with an image of the American Flag", "received": "2009-07-07", "estimated_value": "6000.00", "disposition": [ "Archives Foreign" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Silvio Berlusconi, President of the Council of Ministers of the Italian Republic", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Silvio Berlusconi", "donor_title": "President of the Council of Ministers", "donor_country": "Italy", "recipient_name": "Barack Obama", "recipient_title": "President of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Barack Obama, President of the United States", "gift_description": "Orange Batavus ''Holland on the Hudson'' bicycle with an extra bike seat", "received": "2009-07-09", "estimated_value": "1480.00", "disposition": [ "Archives Foreign" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Jan Peter Balkenende, Prime Minister of the Kingdom of the Netherlands", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Jan Peter Balkenende", "donor_title": "Prime Minister", "donor_country": "the Netherlands", "recipient_name": "Barack Obama", "recipient_title": "President of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Barack Obama, President of the United States", "gift_description": "Gilt framed and matted mosaic depicting St. Peter's Square; decorative gold coin with the inscription ''Benedict XVI Pont Max Anno IV'' with the profile of Pope Benedict the XVI; booklet entitled ''Instruction Dignitas Personae On Certain Bioethical Questions''; book entitled ''Encyclical Letter Caritas in Veritate of the Supreme Pontiff Benedict XVI''; silver keychain", "received": "2009-07-10", "estimated_value": "7905.00", "disposition": [ "Archives Foreign" ], "foreign_donor": "His Holiness Pope Benedict XVI, Holy See", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Benedict XVI", "donor_title": "His Holiness Pope", "donor_country": "Holy See", "recipient_name": "Barack Obama", "recipient_title": "President of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Barack Obama, President of the United States", "gift_description": "31\" x 47\" portrait of President Obama with an American Flag", "received": "2009-07-21", "estimated_value": "700.00", "disposition": [ "Archives Foreign" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Dr. John Evans Atta Mills, President of the Republic of Ghana", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "John Evans Atta Mills", "donor_title": "President", "donor_country": "Ghana", "recipient_name": "Barack Obama", "recipient_title": "President of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Barack Obama, President of the United States", "gift_description": "Large silver vase with images of palm trees and sphinxes; Iraqi soccer team jersey", "received": "2009-07-22", "estimated_value": "675.00", "disposition": [ "Archives Foreign" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Nouri al-Maliki, Prime Minister of the Republic of Iraq", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Nouri al-Maliki", "donor_title": "Prime Minister", "donor_country": "Iraq", "recipient_name": "Barack Obama", "recipient_title": "President of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Barack Obama, President of the United States", "gift_description": "Set of white mother-of-pearl cufflinks with blue sapphires in 18 karat white gold in a box made from shells and leather", "received": "2009-07-30", "estimated_value": "875.00", "disposition": [ "Archives Foreign" ], "foreign_donor": "Her Excellency Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo, President of the Republic of the Philippines", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo", "donor_title": "President", "donor_country": "Philippines", "recipient_name": "Barack Obama", "recipient_title": "President of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Barack Obama, President of the United States", "gift_description": "Mother-of-pearl and lapis lazuli gilt bronze box", "received": "2009-08-03", "estimated_value": "1100.00", "disposition": [ "Archives Foreign" ], "foreign_donor": "His Highness Sheikh Sabah Al-Ahmed Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, Amir of the State of Kuwait", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Sabah Al-Ahmed Al-Jaber Al-Sabah", "donor_title": "Amir", "donor_country": "Kuwait", "recipient_name": "Barack Obama", "recipient_title": "President of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Barack Obama, President of the United States", "gift_description": "Nine books related to the history and culture of Morocco", "received": "2009-08-04", "estimated_value": "624.00", "disposition": [ "Archives Foreign" ], "foreign_donor": "His Majesty Mohammed VI, King of the Kingdom of Morocco", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Mohammed VI", "donor_title": "King", "donor_country": "Morocco", "recipient_name": "Barack Obama", "recipient_title": "President of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Barack Obama, President of the United States", "gift_description": "Book entitled 'The Aztec Calendar and Other Solar Monuments' by Eduardo Matos and Felipe Solis; one metal Aztec calendar on a wooden display stand", "received": "2009-08-25", "estimated_value": "422.00", "disposition": [ "Archives Foreign" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Felipe de Jes\u00fas Calder\u00f3n Hinojosa, President of the United Mexican States", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Felipe de Jes\u00fas Calder\u00f3n Hinojosa", "donor_title": "President", "donor_country": "United Mexican States", "recipient_name": "Barack Obama", "recipient_title": "President of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Barack Obama, President of the United States", "gift_description": "3' x 6' wooden framed watercolor on paper depicting a landscape with limestone cliffs", "received": "2009-09-20", "estimated_value": "3000.00", "disposition": [ "Archives Foreign" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Wu Bangguo, Chairman of the Standing Committee of the National People's Congress of the People's Republic of China", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Wu Bangguo", "donor_title": "Chairman of the Standing Committee of the National People's Congress", "donor_country": "People's Republic of China", "recipient_name": "Barack Obama", "recipient_title": "President of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Barack Obama, President of the United States", "gift_description": "Francesco Basile gold watch", "received": "2009-09-23", "estimated_value": "6400.00", "disposition": [ "Archives Foreign" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Silvio Berlusconi, President of the Council of Ministers of the Italian Republic", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Silvio Berlusconi", "donor_title": "President of the Council of Ministers", "donor_country": "Italy", "recipient_name": "Barack Obama", "recipient_title": "President of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Barack Obama, President of the United States", "gift_description": "Painting entitled 'Mauritius\u2014A Haven for Peace and Harmony,' by Daniele Hitie", "received": "2009-09-23", "estimated_value": "1200.00", "disposition": [ "Archives Foreign" ], "foreign_donor": "The Honorable Dr. Navinchandra Ramgoolam, Prime Minister of the Republic of Mauritius", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Navinchandra Ramgoolam", "donor_title": "Prime Minister", "donor_country": "Mauritius", "recipient_name": "Barack Obama", "recipient_title": "President of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Barack Obama, President of the United States", "gift_description": "Silver bowl with a raised floral motif", "received": "2009-09-23", "estimated_value": "400.00", "disposition": [ "Archives Foreign" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Recep Tayyip Erdogan, Prime Minister of the Republic of Turkey", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Recep Tayyip Erdogan", "donor_title": "Prime Minister", "donor_country": "Turkey", "recipient_name": "Barack Obama", "recipient_title": "President of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Barack Obama, President of the United States", "gift_description": "Silver box imprinted with the insignia of the Kingdom of Thailand", "received": "2009-09-23", "estimated_value": "450.00", "disposition": [ "Archives Foreign" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Abhisit Vejjajiva, Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Thailand", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Abhisit Vejjajiva", "donor_title": "Prime Minister", "donor_country": "Thailand", "recipient_name": "Barack Obama", "recipient_title": "President of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Barack Obama, President of the United States", "gift_description": "Book entitled 'I Vetri di Archimede Seguso dal 1950 al 1959'; pair of blown glass candleholders and a glass fruit bowl", "received": "2009-09-24", "estimated_value": "14445.00", "disposition": [ "Archives Foreign" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Silvio Berlusconi, President of the Council of Ministers of the Italian Republic", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Silvio Berlusconi", "donor_title": "President of the Council of Ministers", "donor_country": "Italy", "recipient_name": "Barack Obama", "recipient_title": "President of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Barack Obama, President of the United States", "gift_description": "Burgundy rug with a foliate motif", "received": "2009-09-24", "estimated_value": "1200.00", "disposition": [ "Archives Foreign" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Dr. Manmohan Singh, Prime Minister of the Republic of India", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Manmohan Singh", "donor_title": "Prime Minister", "donor_country": "India", "recipient_name": "Barack Obama", "recipient_title": "President of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Barack Obama, President of the United States", "gift_description": "Bronze replica of a sculpture by Edgar Degas, entitled 'Halted Horse'", "received": "2009-09-25", "estimated_value": "2635.00", "disposition": [ "Archives Foreign" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Nicolas Sarkozy, President of the French Republic", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Nicolas Sarkozy", "donor_title": "President", "donor_country": "France", "recipient_name": "Barack Obama", "recipient_title": "President of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Barack Obama, President of the United States", "gift_description": "Book entitled 'Barcelona & Catalonia'; framed currency entitled 'The United Colonies, Four Dollars', printed in Philadelphia in 1776 and documents of the Santa Fe Capitulations in a grey velvet case", "received": "2009-10-13", "estimated_value": "739.00", "disposition": [ "Archives Foreign" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Jos\u00e9 Luis Rodr\u00edguez Zapatero, President of the Government of Spain", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Jos\u00e9 Luis Rodr\u00edguez Zapatero", "donor_title": "President of the Government", "donor_country": "Spain", "recipient_name": "Barack Obama", "recipient_title": "President of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Barack Obama, President of the United States", "gift_description": "Graf von Faber-Castell ''Perfect Pencil.''", "received": "2009-10-22", "estimated_value": "395.00", "disposition": [ "Archives Foreign" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Jos\u00e9 Manuel Durao Barroso, President of the European Commission", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government.", "donor_name": "Jos\u00e9 Manuel Durao Barroso", "donor_title": "President of the European Commission", "donor_country": "", "recipient_name": "Barack Obama", "recipient_title": "President of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Barack Obama, President of the United States", "gift_description": "Book entitled ''A Carnegie Anthology''; book entitled ''Scottish Estate Tweeds''; one Johnstons cashmere sweater", "received": "2009-10-22", "estimated_value": "1019.00", "disposition": [ "Archives Foreign" ], "foreign_donor": "The Right Honorable James Gordon Brown, M.P., Prime Minister, United Kingdom", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government.", "donor_name": "James Gordon Brown", "donor_title": "Prime Minister", "donor_country": "United Kingdom", "recipient_name": "Barack Obama", "recipient_title": "President of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Barack Obama, President of the United States", "gift_description": "Porcelain sculpture of five oxen", "received": "2009-10-22", "estimated_value": "1200.00", "disposition": [ "Archives Foreign" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Hu Jintao, President of the People's Republic of China", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government.", "donor_name": "Hu Jintao", "donor_title": "President", "donor_country": "People's Republic of China", "recipient_name": "Barack Obama", "recipient_title": "President of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Barack Obama, President of the United States", "gift_description": "39\" x 49\" wooden framed and matted fine silk embroidery depicting a portrait study of the First Family", "received": "2009-11-01", "estimated_value": "20000.00", "disposition": [ "Archives Foreign" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Hu Jintao, President of the People's Republic of China", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government.", "donor_name": "Hu Jintao", "donor_title": "President", "donor_country": "People's Republic of China", "recipient_name": "Barack Obama", "recipient_title": "President of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Barack Obama, President of the United States", "gift_description": "15\" blue glass jar with a silver design", "received": "2009-11-02", "estimated_value": "538.00", "disposition": [ "Archives Foreign" ], "foreign_donor": "His All Holiness Bartholomew, Archbishop of Constantinople, New Rome and Ecumenical Patriarch", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government.", "donor_name": "Bartholomew", "donor_title": "Archbishop of Constantinople, New Rome and Ecumenical Patriarch", "donor_country": "", "recipient_name": "Barack Obama", "recipient_title": "President of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Barack Obama, President of the United States", "gift_description": "16\" x 27\" framed Japanese calligraphy", "received": "2009-11-12", "estimated_value": "350.00", "disposition": [ "Archives Foreign" ], "foreign_donor": "The Honorable Kazunori Yamanoi, Member of the House of Representatives, Japan", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government.", "donor_name": "Kazunori Yamanoi", "donor_title": "Member of the House of Representatives", "donor_country": "Japan", "recipient_name": "Barack Obama", "recipient_title": "President of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Barack Obama, President of the United States", "gift_description": "Chinese porcelain vase with a blue and white floral motif", "received": "2009-11-15", "estimated_value": "450.00", "disposition": [ "Archives Foreign" ], "foreign_donor": "The Honorable Han Zheng, Mayor of Shanghai, People's Republic of China", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government.", "donor_name": "Han Zheng", "donor_title": "Mayor of Shanghai", "donor_country": "People's Republic of China", "recipient_name": "Barack Obama", "recipient_title": "President of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Barack Obama, President of the United States", "gift_description": "50\" x 62\" rug with an image of President Obama", "received": "2009-11-17", "estimated_value": "1200.00", "disposition": [ "Archives Foreign" ], "foreign_donor": "The Honorable Gadzhi Makhachev, Permanent Representative of the Republic of Daghestan in Moscow, Russian Federation", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government.", "donor_name": "Gadzhi Makhachev", "donor_title": "Permanent Representative of the Republic of Daghestan in Moscow", "donor_country": "Russian Federation", "recipient_name": "Barack Obama", "recipient_title": "President of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Barack Obama, President of the United States", "gift_description": "10\" x 6\" gold vase", "received": "2009-12-07", "estimated_value": "2150.00", "disposition": [ "Archives Foreign" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Recep Tayyip Erdogan, Prime Minister of the Republic of Turkey", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government.", "donor_name": "Recep Tayyip Erdogan", "donor_title": "Prime Minister", "donor_country": "Turkey", "recipient_name": "Barack Obama", "recipient_title": "President of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Barack Obama, President of the United States", "gift_description": "14\" green glass vase with gold crescent and star designs, made by Palabah\u00e7e", "received": "2009-12-28", "estimated_value": "1100.00", "disposition": [ "Archives Foreign" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Recep Tayyip Erdogan, Prime Minister of the Republic of Turkey", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government.", "donor_name": "Recep Tayyip Erdogan", "donor_title": "Prime Minister", "donor_country": "Turkey", "recipient_name": "Barack Obama", "recipient_title": "President of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Barack Obama, President of the United States", "gift_description": "Book entitled ''Stories from the Panchatantra''; book entitled ''Ancient Tales of Wit and Wisdom''; book entitled ''The Puffin Treasury of Modern Indian Stories''; book entitled ''A History of Ancient and Early Medieval India''; book entitled ''The Gandhi Collection: History in the Making: The Visual Archives of Kulwant Roy.''", "received": "2009-12-22", "estimated_value": "3572.00", "disposition": [ "Archives Foreign" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Dr. Manmohan Singh, Prime Minister of the Republic of India", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government.", "donor_name": "Manmohan Singh", "donor_title": "Prime Minister", "donor_country": "India", "recipient_name": "Barack Obama", "recipient_title": "President of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Barack Obama, President of the United States, and First Lady Michelle Obama", "gift_description": "One framed photograph of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II; one framed photograph of Prince Phillip", "received": "2009-04-01", "estimated_value": "775.00", "disposition": [ "Archives Foreign" ], "foreign_donor": "Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government.", "donor_name": "Elizabeth II", "donor_title": "Queen", "donor_country": "United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland", "recipient_name": "Barack Obama", "recipient_title": "President of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Barack Obama, President of the United States, and First Lady Michelle Obama", "gift_description": "S.T. Dupont fountain pen; book entitled 'S.T. Dupont Limited Editions'; Daum perfume bottle", "received": "2009-04-03", "estimated_value": "1185.00", "disposition": [ "Archives Foreign" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Nicolas Sarkozy, President of the French Republic", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Nicolas Sarkozy", "donor_title": "President", "donor_country": "France", "recipient_name": "Barack Obama", "recipient_title": "President of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Barack Obama, President of the United States, and First Lady Michelle Obama", "gift_description": "Stainless steel watch with an accompanying historical booklet; brooch decorated with a red design; white ceramic dog bowl", "received": "2009-04-05", "estimated_value": "579.00", "disposition": [ "Archives Foreign" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Mirek Topol\u00e1nek, Prime Minister of the Czech Republic", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Mirek Topol\u00e1nek", "donor_title": "Prime Minister", "donor_country": "Czech Republic", "recipient_name": "Barack Obama", "recipient_title": "President of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Barack Obama, President of the United States, and First Lady Michelle Obama", "gift_description": "Set of six handmade wine glasses, and a book entitled 'The Story of Prague Castle'", "received": "2009-04-06", "estimated_value": "1605.00", "disposition": [ "Archives Foreign" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Vaclav Klaus, President of the Czech Republic", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Vaclav Klaus", "donor_title": "President", "donor_country": "Czech Republic", "recipient_name": "Barack Obama", "recipient_title": "President of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Barack Obama, President of the United States, and First Lady Michelle Obama", "gift_description": "Five Ascot ties in assorted colors and two Krefelder Seidentuch silk scarves", "received": "2009-06-01", "estimated_value": "440.00", "disposition": [ "Archives Foreign" ], "foreign_donor": "The Honorable Gregor Kathstede, Lord Mayor of Krefeld, Federal Republic of Germany", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Gregor Kathstede", "donor_title": "Lord Mayor of Krefeld", "donor_country": "Federal Republic of Germany", "recipient_name": "Barack Obama", "recipient_title": "President of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Barack Obama, President of the United States, and First Lady Michelle Obama", "gift_description": "Painting entitled 'Natalia Pushkina' by Alexander Pavlovich Brullov, reproduction of a portrait of Alexander Pushkin's wife; porcelain doll designed by Anastasia Chizhova; framed replica of the address by the people of North American States to Alexander II; reproductions of letters between Emperor Alexander II and President Lincoln; lace tablecloth with twelve matching placemats; porcelain tea set made at the Imperial Porcelain Factory in Saint Petersburg", "received": "2009-07-06", "estimated_value": "2125.00", "disposition": [ "Archives Foreign" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Dmitry Medvedev, President of the Russian Federation and Mrs. Svetlana Medvedeva", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Dmitry Medvedev", "donor_title": "President", "donor_country": "Russian Federation", "recipient_name": "Barack Obama", "recipient_title": "President of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Barack Obama, President of the United States, and First Lady Michelle Obama", "gift_description": "Two men's Belstaff jackets; one women's Belstaff jacket", "received": "2009-07-06", "estimated_value": "3071.00", "disposition": [ "Archives Foreign" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Silvio Berlusconi, President of the Council of Ministers of the Italian Republic", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Silvio Berlusconi", "donor_title": "President of the Council of Ministers", "donor_country": "Italy", "recipient_name": "Barack Obama", "recipient_title": "President of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Barack Obama, President of the United States, and First Lady Michelle Obama", "gift_description": "Two gilt framed portraits of the President and First Lady, carved in wood", "received": "2009-09-23", "estimated_value": "900.00", "disposition": [ "Archives Foreign" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Bingu wa Mutharika, President of the Republic of Malawi", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Bingu wa Mutharika", "donor_title": "President", "donor_country": "Malawi", "recipient_name": "Barack Obama", "recipient_title": "President of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Barack Obama, President of the United States, and First Lady Michelle Obama", "gift_description": "Five sterling silver cocktail forks; piece of orange decorative brocade cloth", "received": "2009-09-24", "estimated_value": "387.00", "disposition": [ "Archives Foreign" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency and Mrs. Yukio Hatoyama, Prime Minister of Japan", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Yukio Hatoyama", "donor_title": "Prime Minister", "donor_country": "Japan", "recipient_name": "Barack Obama", "recipient_title": "President of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Barack Obama, President of the United States, and First Lady Michelle Obama", "gift_description": "Three multicolored shirts and two full-length cloth garments", "received": "2009-11-17", "estimated_value": "450.00", "disposition": [ "Archives Foreign" ], "foreign_donor": "Mrs. Chantal Compaore, Wife of the President of Burkina Faso", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Chantal Compaore", "donor_title": "Wife of the President", "donor_country": "Burkina Faso", "recipient_name": "Barack Obama", "recipient_title": "President of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Barack Obama, President of the United States, and First Lady Michelle Obama", "gift_description": "3\u2032 x 3\u2032 framed portrait of the President and First Lady by Petit-Bois Ancener; 5\u2032 x 5\u2032 portrait of the President by Petit-Bois Ancener", "received": "2009-12-30", "estimated_value": "4025.00", "disposition": [ "Archives Foreign" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Raymond A. Joseph, Ambassador of the Republic of Haiti", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Raymond A. Joseph", "donor_title": "Ambassador", "donor_country": "Haiti", "recipient_name": "Barack Obama", "recipient_title": "President of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "First Lady Michelle Obama", "gift_description": "Franck Muller Color Dreams watch; accompanying book", "received": "2009-04-04", "estimated_value": "12895.00", "disposition": [ "Archives Foreign" ], "foreign_donor": "The Honorable Dierk Wettengel, Senator, Federal Republic of Germany", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Dierk Wettengel", "donor_title": "Senator", "donor_country": "Federal Republic of Germany", "recipient_name": "Michelle Obama", "recipient_title": "First Lady" }, { "name_and_title": "First Lady Michelle Obama", "gift_description": "18 karat yellow gold chain with pearls and small diamonds", "received": "2009-04-06", "estimated_value": "400.00", "disposition": [ "Archives Foreign" ], "foreign_donor": "Mrs. Hayr\u00fcnnisa G\u00fcl, Wife of the President of the Republic of Turkey", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Hayr\u00fcnnisa G\u00fcl", "donor_title": "Wife of the President", "donor_country": "Turkey", "recipient_name": "Michelle Obama", "recipient_title": "First Lady" }, { "name_and_title": "First Lady Michelle Obama", "gift_description": "Necklace made of 33 pearls with a sterling silver pendant", "received": "2009-04-02", "estimated_value": "14200.00", "disposition": [ "Archives Foreign" ], "foreign_donor": "Abdullah bin Abd al-Aziz Al Saud, Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Abdullah bin Abd al-Aziz Al Saud", "donor_title": "Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King", "donor_country": "the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia", "recipient_name": "Michelle Obama", "recipient_title": "First Lady" }, { "name_and_title": "First Lady Michelle Obama", "gift_description": "Decorative box made of crystal and lacquered wood", "received": "2009-04-04", "estimated_value": "1000.00", "disposition": [ "Archives Foreign" ], "foreign_donor": "The Honorable Roland Ries, Mayor of Strasbourg, French Republic", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Roland Ries", "donor_title": "Mayor of Strasbourg", "donor_country": "French Republic", "recipient_name": "Michelle Obama", "recipient_title": "First Lady" }, { "name_and_title": "First Lady Michelle Obama", "gift_description": "Brown leather ''Sadaf International'' purse; brown ''Sadaf International'' jewelry box", "received": "2009-06-02", "estimated_value": "490.00", "disposition": [ "Archives Foreign" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Asif Ali Zardari, President of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Asif Ali Zardari", "donor_title": "President", "donor_country": "Pakistan", "recipient_name": "Michelle Obama", "recipient_title": "First Lady" }, { "name_and_title": "First Lady Michelle Obama", "gift_description": "Ruby and diamond jewelry set consisting of a pair of earrings, a ring, a bracelet, and a necklace", "received": "2009-06-03", "estimated_value": "132000.00", "disposition": [ "Archives Foreign" ], "foreign_donor": "Abdullah bin Abd al-Aziz Al Saud, Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Abdullah bin Abd al-Aziz Al Saud", "donor_title": "Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King", "donor_country": "Saudi Arabia", "recipient_name": "Michelle Obama", "recipient_title": "First Lady" }, { "name_and_title": "First Lady Michelle Obama", "gift_description": "Black Christian Dior handbag", "received": "2009-06-19", "estimated_value": "4500.00", "disposition": [ "Archives Foreign" ], "foreign_donor": "Mrs. Carla Sarkozy, Wife of the President of the French Republic", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Carla Sarkozy", "donor_title": "Wife of the President", "donor_country": "French Republic", "recipient_name": "Michelle Obama", "recipient_title": "First Lady" }, { "name_and_title": "First Lady Michelle Obama", "gift_description": "Pink pearl necklace and a multi-colored silk scarf", "received": "2009-06-23", "estimated_value": "500.00", "disposition": [ "Archives Foreign" ], "foreign_donor": "Mrs. Datin Siti Rubiah Bt. Datuk Abdul Samad, Wife of the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Malaysia", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Siti Rubiah Bt. Datuk Abdul Samad", "donor_title": "Wife of the Minister of Foreign Affairs", "donor_country": "Malaysia", "recipient_name": "Michelle Obama", "recipient_title": "First Lady" }, { "name_and_title": "First Lady Michelle Obama", "gift_description": "18 karat yellow gold brooch decorated with cultured pearls and yellow citrines presented in a green wooden jewelry box; one book entitled ''Kulinarya: A Guidebook to Philippine Cuisine'' by Michaela Fenix", "received": "2009-07-30", "estimated_value": "938.00", "disposition": [ "Archives Foreign" ], "foreign_donor": "Her Excellency Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo, President of the Republic of the Philippines", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo", "donor_title": "President", "donor_country": "Philippines", "recipient_name": "Michelle Obama", "recipient_title": "First Lady" }, { "name_and_title": "First Lady Michelle Obama", "gift_description": "Red woven shawl; and a lapis and silver jewelry set, including a pair of earrings and a necklace", "received": "2009-08-11", "estimated_value": "450.00", "disposition": [ "Archives Foreign" ], "foreign_donor": "Her Excellency Michelle Bachelet, President of the Republic of Chile", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Michelle Bachelet", "donor_title": "President of the Republic", "donor_country": "Chile", "recipient_name": "Michelle Obama", "recipient_title": "First Lady" }, { "name_and_title": "First Lady Michelle Obama", "gift_description": "Brown and black Italian leather purse", "received": "2009-08-21", "estimated_value": "450.00", "disposition": [ "Archives Foreign" ], "foreign_donor": "The Honorable Giovanni Chiodi, President of the Abruzzo Region, Italian Republic", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Giovanni Chiodi", "donor_title": "President of the Abruzzo Region", "donor_country": "Italian Republic", "recipient_name": "Michelle Obama", "recipient_title": "First Lady" }, { "name_and_title": "First Lady Michelle Obama", "gift_description": "Wooden box with silver overlay; four beaded table coverings.", "received": "2009-12-07", "estimated_value": "850.00", "disposition": [ "Archives Foreign" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Recep Tayyip Erdogan, Prime Minister of the Republic of Turkey", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government.", "donor_name": "Recep Tayyip Erdogan", "donor_title": "Prime Minister", "donor_country": "Turkey", "recipient_name": "Michelle Obama", "recipient_title": "First Lady" }, { "name_and_title": "First Lady Michelle Obama", "gift_description": "Two silver enamel sculptures of a King Fisher and a parrot.", "received": "2009-12-22", "estimated_value": "1400.00", "disposition": [ "Archives Foreign" ], "foreign_donor": "Mrs. Gursharan Kaur, Wife of the Prime Minister of the Republic of India", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government.", "donor_name": "Gursharan Kaur", "donor_title": "Wife of the Prime Minister", "donor_country": "Republic of India", "recipient_name": "Michelle Obama", "recipient_title": "First Lady" }, { "name_and_title": "First Lady Michelle Obama", "gift_description": "Tan suede shawl made by Margarita Sierra.", "received": "2009-09-18", "estimated_value": "350.00", "disposition": [ "Archives Foreign" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Dr. Tabar\u00e9 Vazquez, President of the Oriental Republic of Uruguay and Mrs. Maria Delgado", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government.", "donor_name": "Tabar\u00e9 Vazquez", "donor_title": "President", "donor_country": "Uruguay", "recipient_name": "Michelle Obama", "recipient_title": "First Lady" }, { "name_and_title": "First Family", "gift_description": "30\" x 41\" wooden replica model of the USS Constitution; Swarovski crystal figurine entitled \"Dalmally\u2014Tropic Sun.\"", "received": "2009-02-06", "estimated_value": "1400.00", "disposition": [ "Archives Foreign" ], "foreign_donor": "The Honorable Dr. Navinchandra Ramgoolam, Prime Minister of the Republic of Mauritius", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government.", "donor_name": "Navinchandra Ramgoolam", "donor_title": "Prime Minister", "donor_country": "Mauritius", "recipient_name": "First Family", "recipient_title": "" }, { "name_and_title": "First Family", "gift_description": "Large porcelain jar; decorative fan with images of butterflies; small white and pink tea set; one green and blue glass jar in the shape of a kneeling water buffalo.", "received": "2009-03-12", "estimated_value": "700.00", "disposition": [ "Archives Foreign" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Yang Jiechi, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the People's Republic of China", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government.", "donor_name": "Yang Jiechi", "donor_title": "Minister of Foreign Affairs", "donor_country": "People's Republic of China", "recipient_name": "First Family", "recipient_title": "" }, { "name_and_title": "First Family", "gift_description": "Limited edition copy of \"Beowulf\"; painting entitled \"Bogland\" by Mark Dwyer; four books; limited edition Waterford crystal bowl.", "received": "2009-03-17", "estimated_value": "3281.00", "disposition": [ "Archives Foreign" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Brian Cowen, T.D., Prime Minister of Ireland", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government.", "donor_name": "Brian Cowen", "donor_title": "Prime Minister", "donor_country": "Ireland", "recipient_name": "First Family", "recipient_title": "" }, { "name_and_title": "First Family", "gift_description": "Purple shawl made with Harris Tweed Hebrides fabric; assorted children's clothing including three shirts, two pairs of sunglasses, two skirts, one belt, one blazer, one pair of jeans, and two wooden bead necklaces.", "received": "2009-04-01", "estimated_value": "485.00", "disposition": [ "Archives Foreign" ], "foreign_donor": "Mrs. Sarah Brown, Wife of the Prime Minister, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government.", "donor_name": "Sarah Brown", "donor_title": "Wife of the Prime Minister", "donor_country": "United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland", "recipient_name": "First Family", "recipient_title": "" }, { "name_and_title": "First Family", "gift_description": "Oil on canvas painting entitled \"Le Changement.\"", "received": "2009-07-09", "estimated_value": "850.00", "disposition": [ "Archives Foreign" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Giorgio Napolitano, President of the Italian Republic", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government.", "donor_name": "Giorgio Napolitano", "donor_title": "President", "donor_country": "Italy", "recipient_name": "First Family", "recipient_title": "" }, { "name_and_title": "First Family", "gift_description": "Large red linen portfolio containing ten lithographs of the fountains of the Vatican; Bible in a burgundy leather case; book entitled \"Vatican City\"; two children's hats; children's puzzle; children's wrist watch.", "received": "2009-07-10", "estimated_value": "1007.00", "disposition": [ "Archives Foreign" ], "foreign_donor": "His Eminence Tarcisio Cardinal Bertone, S.D.B., Secretary of State, Holy See", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government.", "donor_name": "Tarcisio Bertone", "donor_title": "Cardinal", "donor_country": "Holy See", "recipient_name": "First Family", "recipient_title": "" }, { "name_and_title": "First Family", "gift_description": "Six pieces of kente cloth and two glass bead jewelry sets, each consisting of a necklace, earrings, and two bracelets.", "received": "2009-07-21", "estimated_value": "615.00", "disposition": [ "Archives Foreign" ], "foreign_donor": "Mrs. Ernestina Naadu Mills, First Lady of the Republic of Ghana", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government.", "donor_name": "Ernestina Naadu Mills", "donor_title": "First Lady", "donor_country": "Ghana", "recipient_name": "First Family", "recipient_title": "" }, { "name_and_title": "First Family", "gift_description": "Two silver charm bracelets; two wooden kaleidoscopes; two wooden music jewelry boxes; three sets of cufflinks; a blue silk tie; purple pashmina scarf.", "received": "2009-09-25", "estimated_value": "559.00", "disposition": [ "Archives Foreign" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Jan Peter Balkenende, Prime Minister of the Kingdom of the Netherlands", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government.", "donor_name": "Jan Peter Balkenende", "donor_title": "Prime Minister", "donor_country": "the Kingdom of the Netherlands", "recipient_name": "First Family", "recipient_title": "" }, { "name_and_title": "First Lady Michelle Obama and First Family Children", "gift_description": "Lara Bohinc rose gold Solar Eclipse bracelet; book entitled 'The Railway Children'; book entitled 'Stories from Shakespeare.'", "received": "2009-04-01", "estimated_value": "521.00", "disposition": [ "Archives Foreign" ], "foreign_donor": "Mrs. Samantha Cameron, Wife of the Right Honorable David Cameron, Leader of the Opposition of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government.", "donor_name": "Samantha Cameron", "donor_title": "Wife of the Right Honorable David Cameron, Leader of the Opposition", "donor_country": "United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland", "recipient_name": "Michelle Obama", "recipient_title": "First Lady" }, { "name_and_title": "First Lady Michelle Obama and First Family Children", "gift_description": "Yellow alabaster bowl; sterling silver chains with charms; four white tablecloths with matching napkin rings.", "received": "2009-09-23", "estimated_value": "630.00", "disposition": [ "Archives Foreign" ], "foreign_donor": "Mrs. Suzanne Mubarak, Wife of the President of the Arab Republic of Egypt", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government.", "donor_name": "Suzanne Mubarak", "donor_title": "Wife of the President", "donor_country": "Arab Republic of Egypt", "recipient_name": "Michelle Obama", "recipient_title": "First Lady" }, { "name_and_title": "First Family Children", "gift_description": "Four books and seventeen DVDs.", "received": "2009-04-02", "estimated_value": "470.00", "disposition": [ "Archives Foreign" ], "foreign_donor": "Mrs. Th\u00e9r\u00e8se Rein, Wife of the Prime Minister of Australia", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government.", "donor_name": "Th\u00e9r\u00e8se Rein", "donor_title": "Wife of the Prime Minister", "donor_country": "Australia", "recipient_name": "First Family", "recipient_title": "Children" }, { "name_and_title": "First Family Children", "gift_description": "Jewelry set including heart-shaped diamond earrings and a necklace.", "received": "2009-06-04", "estimated_value": "3775.00", "disposition": [ "Archives Foreign" ], "foreign_donor": "Abdullah bin Abd al-Aziz Al Saud, Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government.", "donor_name": "Abdullah bin Abd al-Aziz Al Saud", "donor_title": "Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King", "donor_country": "Saudi Arabia", "recipient_name": "First Family", "recipient_title": "Children" }, { "name_and_title": "First Family Children", "gift_description": "Jewelry set including square diamond earrings and a necklace.", "received": "2009-06-04", "estimated_value": "3500.00", "disposition": [ "Archives Foreign" ], "foreign_donor": "Abdullah bin Abd al-Aziz Al Saud, Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government.", "donor_name": "Abdullah bin Abd al-Aziz Al Saud", "donor_title": "Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King", "donor_country": "Saudi Arabia", "recipient_name": "First Family", "recipient_title": "Children" }, { "name_and_title": "First Family Children", "gift_description": "Four pink and orange scarves; one teddy bear; and one black lacquer jewelry box.", "received": "2009-06-16", "estimated_value": "570.00", "disposition": [ "Archives Foreign" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Lee Myung-bak, President of the Republic of Korea", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government.", "donor_name": "Lee Myung-bak", "donor_title": "President", "donor_country": "Republic of Korea", "recipient_name": "First Family", "recipient_title": "Children" }, { "name_and_title": "First Family Children", "gift_description": "Two 15-piece nesting dolls.", "received": "2009-07-07", "estimated_value": "500.00", "disposition": [ "Archives Foreign" ], "foreign_donor": "Mrs. Svetlana Medvedeva, Wife of President of the Russian Federation", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government.", "donor_name": "Svetlana Medvedeva", "donor_title": "Wife of President", "donor_country": "Russian Federation", "recipient_name": "First Family", "recipient_title": "Children" }, { "name_and_title": "First Family Children", "gift_description": "Four dresses and two jackets, designed by Isabel Garreton.", "received": "2009-07-20", "estimated_value": "815.00", "disposition": [ "Archives Foreign" ], "foreign_donor": "Senator Pablo Longueira Montes, Republic of Santiago Poniente, Republic of Chile", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government.", "donor_name": "Pablo Longueira Montes", "donor_title": "Senator", "donor_country": "Republic of Chile", "recipient_name": "First Family", "recipient_title": "Children" }, { "name_and_title": "First Family Children", "gift_description": "Two purple Samsung compact digital cameras; two pieces of pink decorative brocade silk fabric.", "received": "2009-11-19", "estimated_value": "740.00", "disposition": [ "Archives Foreign" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Lee Myung-bak, President of the Republic of Korea", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government.", "donor_name": "Lee Myung-bak", "donor_title": "President", "donor_country": "Republic of Korea", "recipient_name": "First Family", "recipient_title": "Children" }, { "name_and_title": "White House Staff Member Axelrod, David", "gift_description": "One pair of silver cufflinks, one male watch, one female watch, one silver pen, and one diamond jewelry set including earrings, a ring, and a bracelet, presented in a green leather case.", "received": "2009-06-03", "estimated_value": "9000.00", "disposition": [ "Pending Transfer to the General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "Abdullah bin Abd al-Aziz Al Saud, Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government.", "donor_name": "Abdullah bin Abd al-Aziz Al Saud", "donor_title": "Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King", "donor_country": "Saudi Arabia", "recipient_name": "David Axelrod", "recipient_title": "White House Staff Member" }, { "name_and_title": "White House Staff Member. Brennan, John.", "gift_description": "Crystal clock in the shape of a horse", "received": "2009-04-07", "estimated_value": "397.00", "disposition": [ "Pending Transfer to the General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "The Honorable Elias Murr, Minister of Defense of the Republic of Lebanon", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Elias Murr", "donor_title": "Minister of Defense", "donor_country": "Lebanon", "recipient_name": "John Brennan", "recipient_title": "White House Staff Member" }, { "name_and_title": "White House Staff Member. Emanuel, Rahm.", "gift_description": "49\" x 76\" cream-colored rug", "received": "2009-05-26", "estimated_value": "700.00", "disposition": [ "Pending Transfer to the General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Asif Ali Zardari, President of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Asif Ali Zardari", "donor_title": "President", "donor_country": "Pakistan", "recipient_name": "Rahm Emanuel", "recipient_title": "White House Staff Member" }, { "name_and_title": "White House Staff Member. Emanuel, Rahm.", "gift_description": "One pair of silver cufflinks, one male watch, one female watch, one silver pen, and one diamond jewelry set including earrings, a ring, and a bracelet, presented in a green leather case", "received": "2009-06-03", "estimated_value": "8485.00", "disposition": [ "Pending Transfer to the General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "Abdullah bin Abd al-Aziz Al Saud, Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Abdullah bin Abd al-Aziz Al Saud", "donor_title": "Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King", "donor_country": "Saudi Arabia", "recipient_name": "Rahm Emanuel", "recipient_title": "White House Staff Member" }, { "name_and_title": "White House Staff Member. Favreau, Jon.", "gift_description": "One pair of silver cufflinks, one male watch, one female watch, one silver pen, and one diamond jewelry set including earrings, a ring, and a bracelet, presented in a green leather case", "received": "2009-06-03", "estimated_value": "5155.00", "disposition": [ "Pending Transfer to the General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "Abdullah bin Abd al-Aziz Al Saud, Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Abdullah bin Abd al-Aziz Al Saud", "donor_title": "Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King", "donor_country": "Saudi Arabia", "recipient_name": "Jon Favreau", "recipient_title": "White House Staff Member" }, { "name_and_title": "White House Staff Member. Gibbs, Robert.", "gift_description": "One pair of silver cufflinks, one male watch, one female watch, one silver pen, and one diamond jewelry set including earrings, a ring, and a bracelet, presented in a green leather case", "received": "2009-06-03", "estimated_value": "5235.00", "disposition": [ "Pending Transfer to the General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "Abdullah bin Abd al-Aziz Al Saud, Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Abdullah bin Abd al-Aziz Al Saud", "donor_title": "Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King", "donor_country": "Saudi Arabia", "recipient_name": "Robert Gibbs", "recipient_title": "White House Staff Member" }, { "name_and_title": "White House Staff Member. Jarrett, Valerie.", "gift_description": "One pair of silver cufflinks, one male watch, one female watch, one silver pen, and one diamond jewelry set including earrings, a ring, and a bracelet, presented in a green leather case", "received": "2009-06-03", "estimated_value": "5055.00", "disposition": [ "Pending Transfer to the General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "Abdullah bin Abd al-Aziz Al Saud, Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Abdullah bin Abd al-Aziz Al Saud", "donor_title": "Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King", "donor_country": "Saudi Arabia", "recipient_name": "Valerie Jarrett", "recipient_title": "White House Staff Member" }, { "name_and_title": "White House Staff Member. Jones, James.", "gift_description": "48\" x 77\" red rug", "received": "2009-06-11", "estimated_value": "700.00", "disposition": [ "Pending Transfer to the General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Asif Ali Zardari, President of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Asif Ali Zardari", "donor_title": "President", "donor_country": "Pakistan", "recipient_name": "Jones, James", "recipient_title": "White House Staff Member" }, { "name_and_title": "White House Staff Member. Jones, James.", "gift_description": "One pair of silver cufflinks, one male watch, one female watch, one silver pen, and one diamond jewelry set including earrings, a ring, and a bracelet, presented in a green leather case", "received": "2009-06-03", "estimated_value": "7780.00", "disposition": [ "Pending Transfer to the General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "Abdullah bin Abd al-Aziz Al Saud, Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Abdullah bin Abd al-Aziz Al Saud", "donor_title": "Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King", "donor_country": "Saudi Arabia", "recipient_name": "James Jones", "recipient_title": "White House Staff Member" }, { "name_and_title": "White House Staff Member. Rhodes, Benjamin", "gift_description": "One pair of silver cufflinks, one male watch, one female watch, one silver pen, and one diamond jewelry set including earrings, a ring, and a bracelet, presented in a green leather case", "received": "2009-06-03", "estimated_value": "5405.00", "disposition": [ "Pending Transfer to the General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "Abdullah bin Abd al-Aziz Al Saud, Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Abdullah bin Abd al-Aziz Al Saud", "donor_title": "Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King", "donor_country": "Saudi Arabia", "recipient_name": "Benjamin Rhodes", "recipient_title": "White House Staff Member" }, { "name_and_title": "White House Staff Member. Rundlet, Peter", "gift_description": "One pair of silver cufflinks, one male watch, one female watch, one silver pen, and one diamond jewelry set including earrings, a ring, and a bracelet, presented in a green leather case", "received": "2009-06-03", "estimated_value": "12560.00", "disposition": [ "Pending Transfer to the General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "Abdullah bin Abd al-Aziz Al Saud, Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Abdullah bin Abd al-Aziz Al Saud", "donor_title": "Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King", "donor_country": "Saudi Arabia", "recipient_name": "Peter Rundlet", "recipient_title": "White House Staff Member" }, { "name_and_title": "White House Staff Member. Summers, Lawrence", "gift_description": "A silk Chinese scroll enclosed in a presentation box", "received": "2009-03-30", "estimated_value": "400.00", "disposition": [ "Pending Transfer to the General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "The Honorable Liu He, Chinese Vice Minister, The State Council Informatization Office, People's Republic of China", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Liu He", "donor_title": "Vice Minister, The State Council Informatization Office", "donor_country": "People's Republic of China", "recipient_name": "Lawrence Summers", "recipient_title": "White House Staff Member" }, { "name_and_title": "White House Staff Member. Talwar, Puneet", "gift_description": "One pair of silver cufflinks, one male watch, one female watch, one silver pen, and one diamond jewelry set including earrings, a ring, and a bracelet, presented in a green leather case", "received": "2009-06-03", "estimated_value": "10680.00", "disposition": [ "Pending Transfer to the General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "Abdullah bin Abd al-Aziz Al Saud, Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Abdullah bin Abd al-Aziz Al Saud", "donor_title": "Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King", "donor_country": "Saudi Arabia", "recipient_name": "Puneet Talwar", "recipient_title": "White House Staff Member" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Joseph R. Biden, Jr., Vice President of the United States", "gift_description": "109\" x 150\" Pakistani carpet with oval palmettos on curvilinear vines, leaves in white with red on an indigo field and a predominating border of rosettes", "received": "2009-05-06", "estimated_value": "1700.00", "disposition": [ "Permission to Retain for Official Use Only" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Asif Ali Zardari, President of Pakistan", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Asif Ali Zardari", "donor_title": "President", "donor_country": "Pakistan", "recipient_name": "Joseph R. Biden Jr.", "recipient_title": "President of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Joseph R. Biden, Jr., Vice President of the United States", "gift_description": "Baccarat jumping horse clock", "received": "2009-05-17", "estimated_value": "510.00", "disposition": [ "National Archives" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Elias Murr, Minister of Defense of the Republic of Lebanon", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Elias Murr", "donor_title": "Minister of Defense", "donor_country": "Lebanon", "recipient_name": "Joseph R. Biden Jr.", "recipient_title": "President of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Joseph R. Biden, Jr., Vice President of the United States", "gift_description": "40-piece handmade serving set from Lebanon by Haddad, with black horn bird handles with crests dotted in turquoise and red", "received": "2009-05-17", "estimated_value": "350.00", "disposition": [ "National Archives" ], "foreign_donor": "Her Excellency Nayla Rene Moawad, Minister for Social Affairs of the Republic of Lebanon", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Nayla Rene Moawad", "donor_title": "Minister for Social Affairs", "donor_country": "Lebanon", "recipient_name": "Joseph R. Biden Jr.", "recipient_title": "President of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Joseph R. Biden, Jr., Vice President of the United States", "gift_description": "18k gold Medal of Freedom coin in a decorative blue case with a presentation tag to The Vice President from President Sejdiu", "received": "2009-05-21", "estimated_value": "2000.00", "disposition": [ "Permission to Retain for Official Use Only" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Dr. Fatmir Sejdiu, President of the Republic of Kosovo", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Fatmir Sejdiu", "donor_title": "President", "donor_country": "Kosovo", "recipient_name": "Joseph R. Biden Jr.", "recipient_title": "President of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Joseph R. Biden, Jr., Vice President of the United States", "gift_description": "Large framed reproduction of the Declaration of Independence of Kosovo in a molded gold tone frame", "received": "2009-05-13", "estimated_value": "650.00", "disposition": [ "Pending transfer to National Archives" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Dr. Fatmir Sejdiu, President of the Republic of Kosovo", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Fatmir Sejdiu", "donor_title": "President", "donor_country": "Kosovo", "recipient_name": "Joseph R. Biden Jr.", "recipient_title": "President of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Joseph R. Biden, Jr., Vice President of the United States", "gift_description": "Large framed sketch of a window and a table", "received": "2009-05-14", "estimated_value": "570.00", "disposition": [ "Pending transfer to National Archives" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Nebojsa Radmanovic, His Excellency Haris Silajdzic, and His Excellency Zelijko Komsic, The Tri-Presidency of Bosnia and Herzegovina", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Nebojsa Radmanovic, Haris Silajdzic, and Zelijko Komsic", "donor_title": "The Tri-Presidency", "donor_country": "Bosnia and Herzegovina", "recipient_name": "Joseph R. Biden Jr.", "recipient_title": "President of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Joseph R. Biden, Jr., Vice President of the United States", "gift_description": "81\" x 121\" Afghani carpet with center medallion style of rosettes and indigo medallions on a white field filled with rectilinear foliate vines and surrounded by red stepped spandrels and borders", "received": "2009-05-06", "estimated_value": "900.00", "disposition": [ "Permission to Retain for Official Use Only" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Hamid Karzai, President of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Hamid Karzai", "donor_title": "President", "donor_country": "Afghanistan", "recipient_name": "Joseph R. Biden Jr.", "recipient_title": "President of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Joseph R. Biden, Jr., Vice President of the United States", "gift_description": "Tan \"leatherette\" box with a plaque with an enameled image of a lion, surrounded by a hand painted border with images and embossed metal corners", "received": "2009-07-04", "estimated_value": "390.00", "disposition": [ "National Archives" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Tariq Al-Hashimi, Vice President of the Republic of Iraq", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Tariq Al-Hashimi", "donor_title": "Vice President", "donor_country": "Iraq", "recipient_name": "Joseph R. Biden Jr.", "recipient_title": "President of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Joseph R. Biden, Jr., Vice President of the United States", "gift_description": "Large plexiglas box with metal olive branch attached; two candles in leather containers; leather box with a decorative glass lid; embroidered leather box", "received": "2009-07-09", "estimated_value": "445.00", "disposition": [ "National Archives" ], "foreign_donor": "Their Majesties King Abdullah II bin Al Hussein and Queen Rania, King and Queen of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Abdullah II bin Al Hussein and Rania", "donor_title": "King and Queen", "donor_country": "the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan", "recipient_name": "Joseph R. Biden Jr.", "recipient_title": "President of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Joseph R. Biden, Jr., Vice President of the United States", "gift_description": "Two 4.5\" Phoenician juglets in a clear acrylic case", "received": "2009-05-23", "estimated_value": "500.00", "disposition": [ "Permission to Retain for Official Use Only" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency General Michael Sleiman, President of the Republic of Lebanon", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Michael Sleiman", "donor_title": "President", "donor_country": "Lebanon", "recipient_name": "Joseph R. Biden Jr.", "recipient_title": "President of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Joseph R. Biden, Jr., Vice President of the United States", "gift_description": "Hand painted plaque in a beige leather frame in a matching beige leather presentation case", "received": "2009-08-20", "estimated_value": "345.00", "disposition": [ "National Archives" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Nouri Al-Maliki, Prime Minister of the Republic of Iraq", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Nouri Al-Maliki", "donor_title": "Prime Minister", "donor_country": "Iraq", "recipient_name": "Joseph R. Biden Jr.", "recipient_title": "President of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Joseph R. Biden, Jr., Vice President of the United States", "gift_description": "Two silver and blue lapis candle stick holders", "received": "2009-08-20", "estimated_value": "460.00", "disposition": [ "National Archives" ], "foreign_donor": "Her Excellency Michelle Bachelet, President of the Republic of Chile", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Michelle Bachelet", "donor_title": "President of the Republic", "donor_country": "Chile", "recipient_name": "Joseph R. Biden Jr.", "recipient_title": "President of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Joseph R. Biden, Jr., Vice President of the United States", "gift_description": "Replica of the Saif Palace (9.5\" x 9.5\" x 22\") in a brown leather showcase with gold-colored latches", "received": "2009-09-03", "estimated_value": "1400.00", "disposition": [ "Location\u2014National Archives" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Sheik Sabah Al-Ahmed Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, Amir of the State of Kuwait", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Sabah Al-Ahmed Al-Jaber Al-Sabah", "donor_title": "Amir", "donor_country": "Kuwait", "recipient_name": "Joseph R. Biden Jr.", "recipient_title": "President of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Joseph R. Biden, Jr., Vice President of the United States", "gift_description": "Silver octagonal box with etched details", "received": "2009-10-22", "estimated_value": "440.00", "disposition": [ "Location\u2014National Archives" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Mohamed Hosni Mubarak, President of the Arab Republic of Egypt", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Mohamed Hosni Mubarak", "donor_title": "President", "donor_country": "Arab Republic of Egypt", "recipient_name": "Joseph R. Biden Jr.", "recipient_title": "President of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Joseph R. Biden, Jr., Vice President of the United States", "gift_description": "Statue of a jungle fowl rooster on a wooden base (4.5\" x 8.5\") in a presentation box", "received": "2009-10-22", "estimated_value": "550.00", "disposition": [ "Location\u2014National Archives" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Dr. Manmohan Singh, Prime Minister of India", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Manmohan Singh", "donor_title": "Prime Minister", "donor_country": "India", "recipient_name": "Joseph R. Biden Jr.", "recipient_title": "President of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "Mrs. Kathleen Biden, The Vice President's Daughter-in-law", "gift_description": "Brooch comprised of eight curves with graduated garnets on a gold plated mount", "received": "2009-10-28", "estimated_value": "385.00", "disposition": [ "Location\u2014National Archives" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Jan Fischer, Prime Minister of the Czech Republic", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Jan Fischer", "donor_title": "Prime Minister", "donor_country": "Czech Republic", "recipient_name": "Kathleen Biden", "recipient_title": "The Vice President's Daughter-in-law" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Joseph R. Biden, Jr., Vice President of the United States", "gift_description": "Crystal bowl with red coloring", "received": "2009-10-28", "estimated_value": "1860.00", "disposition": [ "Location\u2014National Archives" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency V\u00e1clav Klaus President of the Czech Republic", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "V\u00e1clav Klaus", "donor_title": "President", "donor_country": "Czech Republic", "recipient_name": "Joseph R. Biden Jr.", "recipient_title": "President of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Joseph R. Biden, Jr., Vice President of the United States", "gift_description": "Burgundy glass vase with a white design", "received": "2009-11-25", "estimated_value": "1900.00", "disposition": [ "Permission to Retain for Official Use Only" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency V\u00e1clav Klaus, President of the Czech Republic", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "V\u00e1clav Klaus", "donor_title": "President", "donor_country": "Czech Republic", "recipient_name": "Joseph R. Biden Jr.", "recipient_title": "President of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Joseph R. Biden, Jr., Vice President of the United States", "gift_description": "Red glass sculpture of five loops of four concentric bands on a base with a presentation plaque in a a black presentation case; framed stamp set", "received": "2009-10-28", "estimated_value": "820.00", "disposition": [ "Permission to Retain for Official Use Only" ], "foreign_donor": "Dr. Sorin Oprescu, Mayor of Bucharest, Romania", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Sorin Oprescu", "donor_title": "Mayor of Bucharest", "donor_country": "Romania", "recipient_name": "Joseph R. Biden Jr.", "recipient_title": "President of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Joseph R. Biden, Jr., Vice President of the United States", "gift_description": "Sterling silver plate by William and Son of London with a presentation tag on the rim in a presentation box", "received": "2009-06-26", "estimated_value": "1100.00", "disposition": [ "Location\u2014National Archives" ], "foreign_donor": "His Royal Highness Prince Salman Bin Hamad Bin Isa Al-Khalifa of the Kingdom of Bahrain", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Salman Bin Hamad Bin Isa Al-Khalifa", "donor_title": "His Royal Highness Prince", "donor_country": "the Kingdom of Bahrain", "recipient_name": "Joseph R. Biden Jr.", "recipient_title": "President of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Joseph R. Biden, Jr., Vice President of the United States", "gift_description": "Tri-handled artifact vase (3.5\" x 2.8\") in a clear acrylic vase", "received": "2009-12-15", "estimated_value": "950.00", "disposition": [ "Permission to Retain for Official Use Only" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency General Michael Sleiman, President of the Republic of Lebanon", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Michael Sleiman", "donor_title": "President", "donor_country": "Lebanon", "recipient_name": "Joseph R. Biden Jr.", "recipient_title": "President of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Joseph R. Biden, Jr., Vice President of the United States", "gift_description": "45\" x 67\" multicolored rug with a repeating floral medallion design on an ivory field with three borders", "received": "2009-11-24", "estimated_value": "440.00", "disposition": [ "Permission to Retain for Official Use Only" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Dr. Manmohan Singh, Prime Minister of the Republic of India", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Manmohan Singh", "donor_title": "Prime Minister", "donor_country": "India", "recipient_name": "Joseph R. Biden Jr.", "recipient_title": "President of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Joseph R. Biden, Jr., Vice President of the United States", "gift_description": "Fountain pen by Stipula in a black case with '28' written in white, with a 14k white gold nib, and a cap marked 'Prezydent Rzeoypospolitej Polskiej/made in Italy'", "received": "2009-10-21", "estimated_value": "580.00", "disposition": [ "Location\u2014National Archives" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Lech Kaczynski, President of the Republic of Poland", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Lech Kaczynski", "donor_title": "President", "donor_country": "Poland", "recipient_name": "Joseph R. Biden Jr.", "recipient_title": "President of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Hillary Clinton, Secretary of State of the United States", "gift_description": "Framed photograph of the King and Secretary Clinton with a hand-written message by His Majesty in a leather frame with silver accents and matching leather presentation box", "received": "2009-03-18", "estimated_value": "650.00", "disposition": [ "Pending Transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Majesty Shaikh Hamad Bin Isa Bin Salman Al-Khalifa, King of the Kingdom of Bahrain", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Hamad Bin Isa Bin Salman Al-Khalifa", "donor_title": "King", "donor_country": "Bahrain", "recipient_name": "Hillary Clinton", "recipient_title": "Secretary of State of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Hillary Clinton, Secretary of State of the United States", "gift_description": "Crystal Baccarat clock of a jumping horse", "received": "2009-04-08", "estimated_value": "485.00", "disposition": [ "Pending Transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Elias Murr, Minister of Defense of the Republic of Lebanon", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Elias Murr", "donor_title": "Minister of Defense", "donor_country": "Lebanon", "recipient_name": "Hillary Clinton", "recipient_title": "Secretary of State of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Hillary Clinton, Secretary of State of the United States", "gift_description": "Large marble bowl of blue lapis with circular design in blue velvet box", "received": "2009-05-06", "estimated_value": "820.00", "disposition": [ "Permission to Retain for Official Use Only" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Hamid Karzai, President of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Hamid Karzai", "donor_title": "President", "donor_country": "Afghanistan", "recipient_name": "Hillary Clinton", "recipient_title": "Secretary of State of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Hillary Clinton, Secretary of State of the United States", "gift_description": "Yellow and burgundy imperial china set with service for five and silk table runner in yellow silk box", "received": "2009-02-01", "estimated_value": "365.00", "disposition": [ "Permission to Retain for Official Use Only" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Yang Jiechi, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the People's Republic of China", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Yang Jiechi", "donor_title": "Minister of Foreign Affairs", "donor_country": "People's Republic of China", "recipient_name": "Hillary Clinton", "recipient_title": "Secretary of State of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Hillary Clinton, Secretary of State of the United States", "gift_description": "Iraqi woven carpet in green slipcase", "received": "2009-04-25", "estimated_value": "400.00", "disposition": [ "Pending Transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Jalal Talabani, President of the Republic of Iraq", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Jalal Talabani", "donor_title": "President", "donor_country": "Iraq", "recipient_name": "Hillary Clinton", "recipient_title": "Secretary of State of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Hillary Clinton, Secretary of State of the United States", "gift_description": "Chinese calligraphy portrait scroll in presentation box", "received": "2009-10-27", "estimated_value": "400.00", "disposition": [ "Pending Transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "General Xu Caihou, Vice-Chairman, Central Military Commission of the People's Republic of China", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Xu Caihou", "donor_title": "Vice-Chairman, Central Military Commission", "donor_country": "People's Republic of China", "recipient_name": "Hillary Clinton", "recipient_title": "Secretary of State of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Hillary Clinton, Secretary of State of the United States", "gift_description": "Woven carpet with city skyline design; Signed book: 'Jalal: From Freedom Fighter to President' in presentation box", "received": "2009-09-25", "estimated_value": "355.00", "disposition": [ "Pending Transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Jalal Talabani, President of the Republic of Iraq", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Jalal Talabani", "donor_title": "President of the Republic", "donor_country": "Iraq", "recipient_name": "Hillary Clinton", "recipient_title": "Secretary of State of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Hillary Clinton, Secretary of State of the United States", "gift_description": "Carved wooden ebony statue of five figures on a base; Framed photograph of The President and Mrs. Clinton with the Vice President (1996)", "received": "2009-08-06", "estimated_value": "410.00", "disposition": [ "Permission to Retain for Official Use Only" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Stephen Kalonzo Musyoka, Vice President and Minister of Home Affairs of the Republic of Kenya", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Stephen Kalonzo Musyoka", "donor_title": "Vice President and Minister of Home Affairs", "donor_country": "Kenya", "recipient_name": "Hillary Clinton", "recipient_title": "Secretary of State of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Hillary Clinton, Secretary of State of the United States", "gift_description": "Personalized Dohjang stamp, inkpad and writing scroll; Book: 'Behind the Shadow of 9/11' signed by the author", "received": "2009-02-20", "estimated_value": "500.00", "disposition": [ "Pending Transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Han Seung-soo, Prime Minister of the Republic of Korea", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Han Seung-soo", "donor_title": "Prime Minister", "donor_country": "Republic of Korea", "recipient_name": "Hillary Clinton", "recipient_title": "Secretary of State of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Hillary Clinton, Secretary of State of the United States", "gift_description": "24K gold commemorative coin (16.9 Grams) of the Prince's exhibition to Antarctica", "received": "2009-03-06", "estimated_value": "500.00", "disposition": [ "Pending Transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Serene Highness Albert II, Sovereign Prince of Monaco", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Albert II", "donor_title": "Sovereign Prince", "donor_country": "Monaco", "recipient_name": "Hillary Clinton", "recipient_title": "Secretary of State of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Hillary Clinton, Secretary of State of the United States", "gift_description": "Large silvered-bronze Buddha statue with gilt wash in red velvet presentation box", "received": "2009-12-01", "estimated_value": "670.00", "disposition": [ "Permission to Retain for Official Use Only" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Madhav Kumar Nepal, Prime Minister of the Federal Democratic Republic of Nepal", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Madhav Kumar Nepal", "donor_title": "Prime Minister", "donor_country": "Nepal", "recipient_name": "Hillary Clinton", "recipient_title": "Secretary of State of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Hillary Clinton, Secretary of State of the United States", "gift_description": "Clock with brass nautical scene and marble base; Coin: sterling top in lacquer box; Coin: 2009 comemmorative coin with gold center; Coin: 2007 sterling silver with green enamel; Book: 'Ukraine: Nature, Traditions and Culture'; Book: 'Castles and Fortresses of Ukraine'", "received": "2009-12-09", "estimated_value": "630.00", "disposition": [ "Pending Transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Petro Poroshenko, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Petro Poroshenko", "donor_title": "Minister of Foreign Affairs", "donor_country": "Ukraine", "recipient_name": "Hillary Clinton", "recipient_title": "Secretary of State of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Hillary Clinton, Secretary of State of the United States", "gift_description": "6'' hand-blown vase with black, yellow and green striped design accented with ferns; Book: 'Antarctic Partners' signed by the Minister", "received": "2009-04-07", "estimated_value": "385.00", "disposition": [ "Permission to Retain for Official Use Only" ], "foreign_donor": "The Right Honorable Murray McCully, M.P., Minister of Foreign Affairs and Trade of New Zealand", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Murray McCully", "donor_title": "Minister of Foreign Affairs and Trade", "donor_country": "New Zealand", "recipient_name": "Hillary Clinton", "recipient_title": "Secretary of State of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Hillary Clinton, Secretary of State of the United States", "gift_description": "Large decorative red and brown woven carpet with a diamond design", "received": "2009-10-31", "estimated_value": "425.00", "disposition": [ "Pending Transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Farooq H. Naek, Chairman of the Senate of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Farooq H. Naek", "donor_title": "Chairman of the Senate", "donor_country": "Pakistan", "recipient_name": "Hillary Clinton", "recipient_title": "Secretary of State of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Hillary Clinton, Secretary of State of the United States", "gift_description": "Burl wood travel jewelry case with blue lining; Book: 'Malaccan Palace' with hand-painted watercolor foredge in custom presentation box with brass details", "received": "2009-11-30", "estimated_value": "530.00", "disposition": [ "Pending Transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "Her Excellency Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo, President of the Republic of the Philippines", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo", "donor_title": "President", "donor_country": "Philippines", "recipient_name": "Hillary Clinton", "recipient_title": "Secretary of State of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Hillary Clinton, Secretary of State of the United States", "gift_description": "Jewelry box inlaid with gemstones; Illustrated history book of Philippine-American relations", "received": "2009-11-12", "estimated_value": "345.00", "disposition": [ "Pending Transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Alberto Romulo, Secretary of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of the Philippines", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Alberto Romulo", "donor_title": "Secretary of Foreign Affairs", "donor_country": "Philippines", "recipient_name": "Hillary Clinton", "recipient_title": "Secretary of State of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Hillary Clinton, Secretary of State of the United States", "gift_description": "Sterling silver clock on wooden base with gold trim with the Royal insignia and seal flanked by two Ibex figures", "received": "2009-04-08", "estimated_value": "850.00", "disposition": [ "Pending Transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Shaykh Hamad bin Jasim bin Jabir Al Thani, Prime Minister of the State of Qatar", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Hamad bin Jasim bin Jabir Al Thani", "donor_title": "Prime Minister", "donor_country": "Qatar", "recipient_name": "Hillary Clinton", "recipient_title": "Secretary of State of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Hillary Clinton, Secretary of State of the United States", "gift_description": "Silver necklace and earring set of 23 Carnelain and 24 Turquoise stones in wooden presentation box with silver and gold thread needlepoint embroidery", "received": "2009-10-14", "estimated_value": "385.00", "disposition": [ "Pending Transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Mintimer Shaimiev, President of the Republic of Tatarstan", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Mintimer Shaimiev", "donor_title": "President", "donor_country": "Republic of Tatarstan", "recipient_name": "Hillary Clinton", "recipient_title": "Secretary of State of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Hillary Clinton, Secretary of State of the United States", "gift_description": "Black ceramic bowl with cracked glass inset and uneven edges", "received": "2009-11-01", "estimated_value": "680.00", "disposition": [ "Permission to Retain for Official Use Only" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency George Yeo Yong-Boon, Minister for Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Singapore", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "George Yeo Yong-Boon", "donor_title": "Minister for Foreign Affairs", "donor_country": "Republic of Singapore", "recipient_name": "Hillary Clinton", "recipient_title": "Secretary of State of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Hillary Clinton, Secretary of State of the United States", "gift_description": "Custom silver-tone three-piece brooch with faux diamond accents", "received": "2009-11-01", "estimated_value": "560.00", "disposition": [ "Pending Transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Lee Kuan Yew, Minister Mentor, Office of the Prime Minister of the Republic of Singapore", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Lee Kuan Yew", "donor_title": "Minister Mentor, Office of the Prime Minister", "donor_country": "Singapore", "recipient_name": "Hillary Clinton", "recipient_title": "Secretary of State of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Hillary Clinton, Secretary of State of the United States", "gift_description": "Set of six Zulu telephone wire plate chargers; Book: 'Wired: Contemporary Zulu Telephone Wire Baskets'", "received": "2009-09-01", "estimated_value": "650.00", "disposition": [ "Permission to Retain for Official Use Only" ], "foreign_donor": "Mr. Jacob Zuma, President of the Republic of South Africa", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Jacob Zuma", "donor_title": "President of the Republic", "donor_country": "South Africa", "recipient_name": "Hillary Clinton", "recipient_title": "Secretary of State of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Hillary Clinton, Secretary of State of the United States", "gift_description": "Ceramic water pitcher with hand-painted floral design on body and lizard sculptures on pitcher handle and feet", "received": "2009-03-19", "estimated_value": "365.00", "disposition": [ "Pending Transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "Her Excellency Maite Nkoana-Mashabane, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of South Africa", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Maite Nkoana-Mashabane", "donor_title": "Minister of Foreign Affairs", "donor_country": "South Africa", "recipient_name": "Hillary Clinton", "recipient_title": "Secretary of State of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Hillary Clinton, Secretary of State of the United States", "gift_description": "2' hand-carved ebony wood log statue titled 'Village Life'", "received": "2009-05-21", "estimated_value": "650.00", "disposition": [ "Permission to Retain for Official Use Only" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Jakaya Kikwete, President of the United Republic of Tanzania", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Jakaya Kikwete", "donor_title": "President", "donor_country": "United Republic of Tanzania", "recipient_name": "Hillary Clinton", "recipient_title": "Secretary of State of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Hillary Clinton, Secretary of State of the United States", "gift_description": "Large framed painting by local students of a dove in flight with an olive branch", "received": "2009-03-30", "estimated_value": "850.00", "disposition": [ "Permission to Retain for Official Use Only" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Jozias Van Artisan, Mayor of the Hague", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Jozias Van Artisan", "donor_title": "Mayor", "donor_country": "the Hague", "recipient_name": "Hillary Clinton", "recipient_title": "Secretary of State of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Hillary Clinton, Secretary of State of the United States", "gift_description": "Small silk hand-woven carpet by Hereke Carpet Weaver's Association with seal of the Ecumenical Patriarch; Pamphlets and DVDs; Round silver mirror with floral design on back", "received": "2009-11-05", "estimated_value": "6804.00", "disposition": [ "Pending Transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His All Holiness Bartholomew, Archbishop of Constantinople, New Rome and Ecumenical Patriarch", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Bartholomew", "donor_title": "Archbishop of Constantinople, New Rome and Ecumenical Patriarch", "donor_country": "", "recipient_name": "Hillary Clinton", "recipient_title": "Secretary of State of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Hillary Clinton, Secretary of State of the United States", "gift_description": "Framed painting of Ukrainian woman in traditional dress; Framed painting of village children in snow scene", "received": "2009-11-09", "estimated_value": "660.00", "disposition": [ "Pending Transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Petro Poroshenko, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Petro Poroshenko", "donor_title": "Minister of Foreign Affairs", "donor_country": "Ukraine", "recipient_name": "Hillary Clinton", "recipient_title": "Secretary of State of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Hillary Clinton, Secretary of State of the United States", "gift_description": "Hermes silk scarf with horse design; Black leather ''Louis Vuitton'' bag", "received": "2009-02-05", "estimated_value": "750.00", "disposition": [ "Pending Transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Bernard Kouchner, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the French Republic", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Bernard Kouchner", "donor_title": "Minister of Foreign Affairs", "donor_country": "France", "recipient_name": "Hillary Clinton", "recipient_title": "Secretary of State of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Hillary Clinton, Secretary of State of the United States", "gift_description": "Two-stranded tear drop pink pearl necklace with silver clasp", "received": "2009-07-23", "estimated_value": "425.00", "disposition": [ "Pending Transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "Her Excellency Dr. Dipu Moni, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the People's Republic of Bangladesh", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Dipu Moni", "donor_title": "Minister of Foreign Affairs", "donor_country": "Bangladesh", "recipient_name": "Hillary Clinton", "recipient_title": "Secretary of State of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Hillary Clinton, Secretary of State of the United States", "gift_description": "Framed painting of a Dodo bird with sequins and faux gemstones; Swarovski crystal blue flower bouquet with silver branches", "received": "2009-09-01", "estimated_value": "420.00", "disposition": [ "Pending Transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "The Government of Mauritius; government official who presented gift unknown", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Government of Mauritius", "donor_title": "", "donor_country": "Mauritius", "recipient_name": "Hillary Clinton", "recipient_title": "Secretary of State of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Hillary Clinton, Secretary of State of the United States", "gift_description": "Large leather rug with three matching cushions; Book signed by the Minister", "received": "2009-08-14", "estimated_value": "895.00", "disposition": [ "Pending Transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "The Honorable Ojo Maduekwe, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Federal Republic of Nigeria", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Ojo Maduekwe", "donor_title": "Minister of Foreign Affairs", "donor_country": "Nigeria", "recipient_name": "Hillary Clinton", "recipient_title": "Secretary of State of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Hillary Clinton, Secretary of State of the United States", "gift_description": "Large neon green box with tassel with sterling silver and touquoise jewelry set; Traditional shawl with embroidery; Traditional white dress with embroidery", "received": "2009-09-01", "estimated_value": "1085.00", "disposition": [ "Pending Transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Gurbanguly Berdimuhammedov, President of Turkmenistan", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Gurbanguly Berdimuhammedov", "donor_title": "President", "donor_country": "Turkmenistan", "recipient_name": "Hillary Clinton", "recipient_title": "Secretary of State of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Hillary Clinton, Secretary of State of the United States", "gift_description": "Large woven basket; Large hand-made quilt with white/black stripes and personalized inscription", "received": "2009-04-21", "estimated_value": "1035.00", "disposition": [ "Permission to Retain for Official Use Only" ], "foreign_donor": "Her Excellency Ellen Johnson Sirleaf, President of the Republic of Liberia", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Ellen Johnson Sirleaf", "donor_title": "President", "donor_country": "Liberia", "recipient_name": "Hillary Clinton", "recipient_title": "Secretary of State of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Hillary Clinton, Secretary of State of the United States", "gift_description": "Book: ''A Mosaic: A Journey Through the Multi-Faceted World of Bahrain's Arts and Crafts'', Silver box with mother of pearl inlay and pearl on lid", "received": "2009-06-26", "estimated_value": "505.00", "disposition": [ "Pending Transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Shaykh Khalifa bin Salman Al Khalifa, Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Bahrain", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Khalifa bin Salman Al Khalifa", "donor_title": "Prime Minister", "donor_country": "Bahrain", "recipient_name": "Hillary Clinton", "recipient_title": "Secretary of State of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Hillary Clinton, Secretary of State of the United States", "gift_description": "Framed copper art with hand-punched figures of two women", "received": "2009-07-01", "estimated_value": "385.00", "disposition": [ "Permission to Retain for Official Use Only" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Adolphe Muzito, Prime Minister of the Democratic Republic of the Congo", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Adolphe Muzito", "donor_title": "Prime Minister", "donor_country": "the Democratic Republic of the Congo", "recipient_name": "Hillary Clinton", "recipient_title": "Secretary of State of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Hillary Clinton, Secretary of State of the United States", "gift_description": "Republic of El Salvador coin of 2500 colones", "received": "2009-04-20", "estimated_value": "450.00", "disposition": [ "Pending Transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Mauricio Funes, President-elect of the Republic of El Salvador", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Mauricio Funes", "donor_title": "President-elect", "donor_country": "El Salvador", "recipient_name": "Hillary Clinton", "recipient_title": "Secretary of State of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Hillary Clinton, Secretary of State of the United States", "gift_description": "Framed colorful abstract painting of cave imprints", "received": "2009-05-05", "estimated_value": "550.00", "disposition": [ "Pending Transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Marat Tazhin, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Marat Tazhin", "donor_title": "Minister of Foreign Affairs", "donor_country": "Kazakhstan", "recipient_name": "Hillary Clinton", "recipient_title": "Secretary of State of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Hillary Clinton, Secretary of State of the United States", "gift_description": "Painting of busy Haitian harbor; Sequined and beaded Haitian folk art of a heart and two flags", "received": "2009-12-01", "estimated_value": "435.00", "disposition": [ "Permission to Retain for Official Use Only" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Ren\u00e9 Preval, President of the Republic of Haiti and Mrs. Elisabeth D. Preval", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Ren\u00e9 Preval", "donor_title": "President of the Republic", "donor_country": "Haiti", "recipient_name": "Hillary Clinton", "recipient_title": "Secretary of State of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Hillary Clinton, Secretary of State of the United States", "gift_description": "25\" x 32\" wooden replica of the British warship Victory; Swarovski crystal ''Object-Doroa, Fuschia Rain'' blue and pink 4 petal flower on silver stem with leaf and stand", "received": "2009-02-06", "estimated_value": "525.00", "disposition": [ "Pending Transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "The Honorable Dr. Navinchandra Ramgoolam, Prime Minister of the Republic of Mauritius", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Navinchandra Ramgoolam", "donor_title": "Prime Minister", "donor_country": "Mauritius", "recipient_name": "Hillary Clinton", "recipient_title": "Secretary of State of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Hillary Clinton, Secretary of State of the United States", "gift_description": "Pale blue vase with cracked crystaline design on body and yellow rim", "received": "2009-04-27", "estimated_value": "750.00", "disposition": [ "Permission to Retain for Official Use Only" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency George Yeo Yong-Boon, Minister for Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Singapore", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "George Yeo Yong-Boon", "donor_title": "Minister for Foreign Affairs", "donor_country": "Republic of Singapore", "recipient_name": "Hillary Clinton", "recipient_title": "Secretary of State of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Hillary Clinton, Secretary of State of the United States", "gift_description": "Traditional vest of Kosovo embroidered with white gold and silver threads in blue velvet presentation box with inscription", "received": "2009-02-26", "estimated_value": "390.00", "disposition": [ "Pending Transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Fatmir Sejdiu, President of the Republic of Kosovo", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Fatmir Sejdiu", "donor_title": "President", "donor_country": "Kosovo", "recipient_name": "Hillary Clinton", "recipient_title": "Secretary of State of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Hillary Clinton, Secretary of State of the United States", "gift_description": "22K gold round brooch with intricate rosette design and pearl accents", "received": "2009-04-08", "estimated_value": "450.00", "disposition": [ "Pending Transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Samuel Lewis Navaro, First Vice President and Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Panama", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Samuel Lewis Navaro", "donor_title": "First Vice President and Minister of Foreign Affairs", "donor_country": "Panama", "recipient_name": "Hillary Clinton", "recipient_title": "Secretary of State of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Hillary Clinton, Secretary of State of the United States", "gift_description": "Large Russian lacquer box with hand-painted scene in blue presentation box", "received": "2009-03-06", "estimated_value": "950.00", "disposition": [ "Permission to Retain for Official Use Only" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Sergey Lavrov, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Russian Federation", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Sergey Lavrov", "donor_title": "Minister of Foreign Affairs", "donor_country": "Russian Federation", "recipient_name": "Hillary Clinton", "recipient_title": "Secretary of State of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Hillary Clinton, Secretary of State of the United States", "gift_description": "Gold plated jewelry set including a pair of earrings and necklace with emerald, ruby, moonstone, amethyst, citrine, garnet and diamonds", "received": "2009-10-29", "estimated_value": "2600.00", "disposition": [ "Pending Transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Mian Mohammad Nawaz Sharif, Former Prime Minister of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Mian Mohammad Nawaz Sharif", "donor_title": "Former Prime Minister", "donor_country": "Pakistan", "recipient_name": "Hillary Clinton", "recipient_title": "Secretary of State of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Hillary Clinton, Secretary of State of the United States", "gift_description": "Framed portraiture painting of President William J. Clinton; Three brochures about the artist", "received": "2009-10-31", "estimated_value": "1015.00", "disposition": [ "Pending Transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "Mr. Bashir Ahmed, Dean of Fine Arts, National College of Art of Lahore, Islamic Republic of Pakistan", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Bashir Ahmed", "donor_title": "Dean of Fine Arts, National College of Art of Lahore", "donor_country": "Islamic Republic of Pakistan", "recipient_name": "Hillary Clinton", "recipient_title": "Secretary of State of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Hillary Clinton, Secretary of State of the United States", "gift_description": "4' x 6' carpet in black and beige with 10-point central rosette design in green velvet slipcase", "received": "2009-11-13", "estimated_value": "600.00", "disposition": [ "Pending Transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Asif Ali Zardari, President of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Asif Ali Zardari", "donor_title": "President", "donor_country": "Pakistan", "recipient_name": "Hillary Clinton", "recipient_title": "Secretary of State of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Hillary Clinton, Secretary of State of the United States", "gift_description": "Oval mother of pearl compact with diamond accent and 24K gold clasp with a gold tassel in a linen box", "received": "2009-04-21", "estimated_value": "950.00", "disposition": [ "Pending Transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Majesty and Her Majesty King Abdullah II bin Al Hussein and Rania Al-Abdullah, King and Queen of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Abdullah II bin Al Hussein and Rania Al-Abdullah", "donor_title": "King and Queen", "donor_country": "Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan", "recipient_name": "Hillary Clinton", "recipient_title": "Secretary of State of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Hillary Clinton, Secretary of State of the United States", "gift_description": "Pakistani rug with ivory floral design in green slipcover", "received": "2009-05-26", "estimated_value": "350.00", "disposition": [ "Pending Transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Asif Ali Zardari, President of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Asif Ali Zardari", "donor_title": "President", "donor_country": "Pakistan", "recipient_name": "Hillary Clinton", "recipient_title": "Secretary of State of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Hillary Clinton, Secretary of State of the United States", "gift_description": "Wooden music box by Dobin of Switzerland with floral detail and red velvet interior", "received": "2009-07-31", "estimated_value": "365.00", "disposition": [ "Pending Transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "Her Excellency Micheline Calmy-Rey, Chief of the Federal Department of Foreign Affairs of the Swiss Confederation", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Micheline Calmy-Rey", "donor_title": "Chief of the Federal Department of Foreign Affairs", "donor_country": "Swiss Confederation", "recipient_name": "Hillary Clinton", "recipient_title": "Secretary of State of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Hillary Clinton, Secretary of State of the United States", "gift_description": "Under-glazed, hand-painted porcelain vase with floral design and Expo 2010 Shanghai logo in leather presentation case; Set of two commemorative Expo 2010 Shanghai tickets in colored glass holder and presentation cases", "received": "2009-11-14", "estimated_value": "4736.00", "disposition": [ "Pending Transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "Mr. Yang Xiong, Executive Vice Mayor of the Shanghai Municipal Government", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Yang Xiong", "donor_title": "Executive Vice Mayor", "donor_country": "China", "recipient_name": "Hillary Clinton", "recipient_title": "Secretary of State of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Hillary Clinton, Secretary of State of the United States", "gift_description": "Sterling silver purse pen by Hermes", "received": "2009-03-02", "estimated_value": "390.00", "disposition": [ "Pending Transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Bernard Kouchner, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the French Republic", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Bernard Kouchner", "donor_title": "Minister of Foreign Affairs", "donor_country": "France", "recipient_name": "Hillary Clinton", "recipient_title": "Secretary of State of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Hillary Clinton, Secretary of State of the United States", "gift_description": "Porcelain glazed vase with gingko leaves on a black lacquer base", "received": "2009-02-21", "estimated_value": "385.00", "disposition": [ "Permission to Retain for Official Use Only" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Yang Jiechi, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the People's Republic of China", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Yang Jiechi", "donor_title": "Minister of Foreign Affairs", "donor_country": "People's Republic of China", "recipient_name": "Hillary Clinton", "recipient_title": "Secretary of State of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable William J. Burns, Under Secretary of State", "gift_description": "Miniature gold minaret statue with gilt brass covered pavilion on a wood base in leather presentation box", "received": "2009-09-04", "estimated_value": "560.00", "disposition": [ "Pending Transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Ahmed bin Abdallah Al-Mahmoud, Minister of State for Foreign Affairs of Doha, State of Qatar", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Ahmed bin Abdallah Al-Mahmoud", "donor_title": "Minister of State for Foreign Affairs", "donor_country": "Qatar", "recipient_name": "William J. Burns", "recipient_title": "Under Secretary of State" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable James B. Steinberg, Deputy Secretary of State", "gift_description": "Large, wool Iraqi carpet with multicolor center and braided red and white border; Small, silk Iraqi carpet with center floral medallion and three framed borders", "received": "2009-04-25", "estimated_value": "1260.00", "disposition": [ "Pending Transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Jalal Talabani, President of the Republic of Iraq", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Jalal Talabani", "donor_title": "President", "donor_country": "Iraq", "recipient_name": "James B. Steinberg", "recipient_title": "Deputy Secretary of State" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable William J. Burns, Under Secretary of State", "gift_description": "Set of two books 'Turkmen Dastakham'; Small 20\" x 40\" handmade rug; Large 32\" x 47\" handmade rug", "received": "2009-09-30", "estimated_value": "345.00", "disposition": [ "Permission to Retain for Official Use Only" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Gurbanguly Berdimuhammedov, President of Turkmenistan", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Gurbanguly Berdimuhammedov", "donor_title": "President", "donor_country": "Turkmenistan", "recipient_name": "William J. Burns", "recipient_title": "Under Secretary of State" }, { "name_and_title": "George A. Krol, Deputy Assistant Secretary for South and Central Asian Affairs", "gift_description": "Women's Movado Museum watch", "received": "2009-11-09", "estimated_value": "450.00", "disposition": [ "Pending Transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Meret B. Orazov, The Ambassador of Turkmenistan to the United States", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Meret B. Orazov", "donor_title": "The Ambassador", "donor_country": "Turkmenistan", "recipient_name": "George A. Krol", "recipient_title": "Deputy Assistant Secretary for South and Central Asian Affairs" }, { "name_and_title": "Alina Romanowski, Deputy Assistant Secretary", "gift_description": "Travel clock by Links with red and black face and white dots; Women's Movado Harmony stainless steel bracelet watch; Men's Movado Automatic watch", "received": "2009-06-21", "estimated_value": "997.00", "disposition": [ "Pending Transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "General Major Hamad Al-Attiyah, Chief of Staff, Qatari Armed Forces, State of Qatar", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Hamad Al-Attiyah", "donor_title": "General Major Chief of Staff, Qatari Armed Forces", "donor_country": "State of Qatar", "recipient_name": "Alina Romanowski", "recipient_title": "Deputy Assistant Secretary" }, { "name_and_title": "Alina Romanowski, Deputy Assistant Secretary", "gift_description": "Men's Technomarine watch; Women's Technomarine watch; 'Man' by Calvin Klien 3.4oz cologne; 'Versace' by Versace 1.7oz cologne; Silk Tie by Pal Zileri; Men's Balenciaga wallet; Women's Ted Lapidus wallet", "received": "2009-06-21", "estimated_value": "1680.00", "disposition": [ "Pending Transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "General Major Hamad Al-Attiyah, Chief of Staff, Qatari Armed Forces, State of Qatar", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Hamad Al-Attiyah", "donor_title": "General Major Chief of Staff, Qatari Armed Forces", "donor_country": "State of Qatar", "recipient_name": "Alina Romanowski", "recipient_title": "Deputy Assistant Secretary" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Johnnie Carson, Assistant Secretary of State for African Affairs", "gift_description": "Large, circular leather rug with traditional design and three matching seating cushions", "received": "2009-08-11", "estimated_value": "850.00", "disposition": [ "Pending Transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "The Honorable Ojo Maduekwe, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Federal Republic of Nigeria", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Ojo Maduekwe", "donor_title": "Minister of Foreign Affairs", "donor_country": "Nigeria", "recipient_name": "Johnnie Carson", "recipient_title": "Assistant Secretary of State for African Affairs" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Bill Taylor, U.S. Ambassador to Ukraine", "gift_description": "Limited-edition (#406 of 500) set of seven 'black series' pens by Caran d'Ache", "received": "2008-09-16", "estimated_value": "5700.00", "disposition": [ "Pending Transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Renat Akhmetov, Member of the Ukraine Rada House of Deputies, Ukraine", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Renat Akhmetov", "donor_title": "Member of the Ukraine Rada House of Deputies", "donor_country": "Ukraine", "recipient_name": "Bill Taylor", "recipient_title": "U.S. Ambassador to Ukraine" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Joseph LeBaron, U.S. Ambassador to Qatar", "gift_description": "Two 1824 Haviland Serengeti impala limoge vases (one large, one medium)", "received": "2009-06-25", "estimated_value": "920.00", "disposition": [ "Pending Transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "Bader Al-Darwish, Chairman, Qatar Chamber of Commerce, Member of the Royal Family, State of Qatar", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Bader Al-Darwish", "donor_title": "Chairman, Qatar Chamber of Commerce, Member of the Royal Family", "donor_country": "State of Qatar", "recipient_name": "Joseph LeBaron", "recipient_title": "U.S. Ambassador to Qatar" }, { "name_and_title": "Penny Price, Protocol Officer", "gift_description": "Tissot brand watch with round silvertone face and Royal Insignia", "received": "2009-04-29", "estimated_value": "425.00", "disposition": [ "Pending Transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Majesty King Abdullah II bin Al Hussein, King of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Abdullah II bin Al Hussein", "donor_title": "King", "donor_country": "Jordan", "recipient_name": "Penny Price", "recipient_title": "Protocol Officer" }, { "name_and_title": "Laura Wills, Acting Chief of Protocol", "gift_description": "Framed oil painting of Korean landscape", "received": "2009-06-17", "estimated_value": "550.00", "disposition": [ "Pending Transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "Mrs. Choi Ah-Young, Spouse of the Ambassador of the Republic of Korea to the United States", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Choi Ah-Young", "donor_title": "Spouse of the Ambassador", "donor_country": "Republic of Korea", "recipient_name": "Laura Wills", "recipient_title": "Acting Chief of Protocol" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable William J. Burns, U.S. Ambassador to the Russian Federation", "gift_description": "Large saber with fluted steel blade engraved with scrollwork and enamel details on the handle in a red velvet presentation box", "received": "2006-11-01", "estimated_value": "585.00", "disposition": [ "Pending Transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "Mr. Gadzhi Makhachev, Duma Deputy Representing Daghestan and Deputy Chair of Parlimentary Committee", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Gadzhi Makhachev", "donor_title": "Duma Deputy Representing Daghestan and Deputy Chair of Parlimentary Committee", "donor_country": null, "recipient_name": "William J. Burns", "recipient_title": "U.S. Ambassador to the Russian Federation" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable William J. Burns, U.S. Ambassador to the Russian Federation", "gift_description": "Gilt-metal pitcher inlaid with enamel with six matching goblets and serving tray", "received": "2006-06-01", "estimated_value": "550.00", "disposition": [ "Pending Transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "Mr. Gadzhi Makhachev, Duma Deputy Representing Daghestan and Deputy Chair of Parlimentary Committee", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Gadzhi Makhachev", "donor_title": "Duma Deputy Representing Daghestan and Deputy Chair of Parlimentary Committee", "donor_country": null, "recipient_name": "William J. Burns", "recipient_title": "U.S. Ambassador to the Russian Federation" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Joseph LeBaron, U.S. Ambassador to Qatar", "gift_description": "Men's Rolex watch; Women's Chopard watch with diamond face", "received": "2009-06-10", "estimated_value": "15500.00", "disposition": [ "Pending Transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "Shaykh Thani bin Abdullah Al Thani, Member of the Royal Family, State of Qatar", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Thani bin Abdullah Al Thani", "donor_title": "Shaykh", "donor_country": "State of Qatar", "recipient_name": "Joseph LeBaron", "recipient_title": "U.S. Ambassador to Qatar" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Joseph LeBaron, U.S. Ambassador to Qatar", "gift_description": "Mont Blanc Thomas Mann limited-edition pen; Mont Blanc cufflinks; Hermes Paris scarf; Mont Blanc Arturo Toscanini Special Edition Pen", "received": "2009-12-01", "estimated_value": "1874.00", "disposition": [ "Pending Transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Ali Bin Fahad Al-Hajri, Ambassador of Qatar to the United States", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Ali Bin Fahad Al-Hajri", "donor_title": "Ambassador", "donor_country": "Qatar", "recipient_name": "Joseph LeBaron", "recipient_title": "U.S. Ambassador to Qatar" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Joseph LeBaron, U.S. Ambassador to Qatar", "gift_description": "President brand suitcase; Men's Hamilton watch; Silk tie by Aigner; Silk tie by Cerruti 1881; Leather wallet by Cerruti 1881; 'Esprit de Gingembre' cologne by Angel Schlesser; Bottle of 'Jood' perfume; S.T. Dupont brand Passenger", "received": "2009-02-01", "estimated_value": "1929.00", "disposition": [ "Pending Transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "General Major Hamad Al-Attiyah, Chief of Staff, Qatari Armed Forces, State of Qatar", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Hamad Al-Attiyah", "donor_title": "General Major Chief of Staff, Qatari Armed Forces", "donor_country": "State of Qatar", "recipient_name": "Joseph LeBaron", "recipient_title": "U.S. Ambassador to Qatar" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Joseph LeBaron, U.S. Ambassador to Qatar", "gift_description": "Tiffany & Co. Paloma Picasso cufflinks in sterling silver with carbon; Tateossian Blue Tempomatic watch; Chrome Cross ballpoint pen", "received": "2009-03-09", "estimated_value": "625.00", "disposition": [ "Pending Transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "Shaykh Fahad Bin Mohammad Bin Jabor Al Thani, Member of the Royal Family, State of Qatar", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Fahad Bin Mohammad Bin Jabor Al Thani", "donor_title": "Shaykh", "donor_country": "State of Qatar", "recipient_name": "Joseph LeBaron", "recipient_title": "U.S. Ambassador to Qatar" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Deborah K. Jones, U.S. Ambassador to Kuwait", "gift_description": "Commemorative silver coin from central bank; Women's silver Omega brand watch in a red case", "received": "2009-07-03", "estimated_value": "630.00", "disposition": [ "Pending Transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Highness Sheikh Sabah Al-Ahmed Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, Amir of the State of Kuwait", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Sabah Al-Ahmed Al-Jaber Al-Sabah", "donor_title": "Amir", "donor_country": "Kuwait", "recipient_name": "Deborah K. Jones", "recipient_title": "U.S. Ambassador to Kuwait" }, { "name_and_title": "Elinor LeBaron, Spouse of the U.S. Ambassador to Qatar", "gift_description": "President brand suitcase: Women's Ted Lapidus brand watch; 'Night' perfume by Al Jazeera Perfumes; S.T. Dupond brand passenger; 'Esprit de Gingembre' perfume by Angel Schlesser; Women's Mark Fischer Swiss watch", "received": "2009-02-01", "estimated_value": "2415.00", "disposition": [ "Pending Transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "General Major Hamad Al-Attiyah, Chief of Staff, Qatari Armed Forces, State of Qatar", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Hamad Al-Attiyah", "donor_title": "General Major Chief of Staff, Qatari Armed Forces", "donor_country": "State of Qatar", "recipient_name": "Elinor LeBaron", "recipient_title": "Spouse of the U.S. Ambassador to Qatar" }, { "name_and_title": "Penny Price, Protocol Officer", "gift_description": "Green leather briefcase with set of jewelry including ruby and diamond bracelet, earrings and ring, men's and women's silver Longines watches, Tiffany & Co. sterling silver cufflinks and Dior silver pen", "received": "2009-06-03", "estimated_value": "5650.00", "disposition": [ "Pending Transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "Abdullah Ibn Abdul Aziz Al Saud, Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Abdullah Ibn Abdul Aziz Al Saud", "donor_title": "Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King", "donor_country": "Saudi Arabia", "recipient_name": "Penny Price", "recipient_title": "Protocol Officer" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Capricia Penavic Marshall, Chief of Protocol", "gift_description": "Sterling silver tray engraved with a Cedar of Lebanon in a leather presentation box", "received": "2009-12-01", "estimated_value": "385.00", "disposition": [ "Pending Transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Michel Sleiman, President of the Republic of Lebanon", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Michel Sleiman", "donor_title": "President of the Republic", "donor_country": "Lebanon", "recipient_name": "Capricia Penavic Marshall", "recipient_title": "Chief of Protocol" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable David Thorne, U.S. Ambassador to Italy", "gift_description": "Large marble flag sculpture of the American Flag by Italian Artist, Luciano Massari", "received": "2009-09-11", "estimated_value": "5000.00", "disposition": [ "Permission to Retain for Official Use Only" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Angelo Zubbani, Mayor of the City of Carrara", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Angelo Zubbani", "donor_title": "Mayor of the City of Carrara", "donor_country": "", "recipient_name": "David Thorne", "recipient_title": "U.S. Ambassador to Italy" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Cheryl Mills, Chief of Staff and Counselor", "gift_description": "Large, circular leather rug with traditional design and three matching seating cushions", "received": "2009-08-11", "estimated_value": "850.00", "disposition": [ "Pending Transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "The Honorable Ojo Maduekwe, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Federal Republic of Nigeria", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Ojo Maduekwe", "donor_title": "Minister of Foreign Affairs", "donor_country": "Nigeria", "recipient_name": "Cheryl Mills", "recipient_title": "Chief of Staff and Counselor" }, { "name_and_title": "Joseph Fishbein, Director for Regional Affairs, Office of the Coordinator for Counterterrorism", "gift_description": "Men's Cerruti '1881' wristwatch", "received": "2009-07-01", "estimated_value": "780.00", "disposition": [ "Pending Transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "Major General Mazen al Qadi, Director of Public Security, Jordanian Public Security Directorate, Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Mazen al Qadi", "donor_title": "Major General, Director of Public Security", "donor_country": "Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan", "recipient_name": "Joseph Fishbein", "recipient_title": "Director for Regional Affairs" }, { "name_and_title": "Ande Metzger, Blair House Staff", "gift_description": "Cover brand watch with round black face with Royal insignia", "received": "2009-04-29", "estimated_value": "385.00", "disposition": [ "Pending Transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Majesty King Abdullah II bin Al Hussein, King of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Abdullah II bin Al Hussein", "donor_title": "King", "donor_country": "Jordan", "recipient_name": "Ande Metzger", "recipient_title": "Blair House Staff" }, { "name_and_title": "Alfonso Diaz, Blair House Staff", "gift_description": "Cover brand watch with round black face with Royal insignia", "received": "2009-04-29", "estimated_value": "385.00", "disposition": [ "Pending Transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Majesty King Abdullah II bin Al Hussein, King of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Abdullah II bin Al Hussein", "donor_title": "King", "donor_country": "Jordan", "recipient_name": "Alfonso Diaz", "recipient_title": "Blair House Staff" }, { "name_and_title": "Jose Fuster, Blair House Staff", "gift_description": "Cover brand watch with round black face with Royal insignia", "received": "2009-04-29", "estimated_value": "385.00", "disposition": [ "Pending Transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Majesty King Abdullah II bin Al Hussein, King of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Abdullah II bin Al Hussein", "donor_title": "King", "donor_country": "Jordan", "recipient_name": "Jose Fuster", "recipient_title": "Blair House Staff" }, { "name_and_title": "Sean Irby, Blair House Staff", "gift_description": "Cover brand watch with round black face with Royal insignia", "received": "2009-04-29", "estimated_value": "385.00", "disposition": [ "Pending Transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Majesty King Abdullah II bin Al Hussein, King of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Abdullah II bin Al Hussein", "donor_title": "King", "donor_country": "Jordan", "recipient_name": "Sean Irby", "recipient_title": "Blair House Staff" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable David H. Rundell, Deputy Chief of Mission, U.S. Embassy Riyadh, Saudi Arabia", "gift_description": "18K white gold bracelet and matching earring set with citrine and diamond stones", "received": "2009-06-04", "estimated_value": "1200.00", "disposition": [ "Recipient Wishes to Purchase" ], "foreign_donor": "Abdullah Ibn Abdul Aziz Al Saud, Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Abdullah Ibn Abdul Aziz Al Saud", "donor_title": "Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King", "donor_country": "Saudi Arabia", "recipient_name": "David H. Rundell", "recipient_title": "Deputy Chief of Mission, U.S. Embassy Riyadh, Saudi Arabia" }, { "name_and_title": "Gladys Boluda, Acting Chief of Protocol", "gift_description": "Longines brand watch with rectangular face with Royal insignia and polished silver tone band", "received": "2009-04-29", "estimated_value": "1075.00", "disposition": [ "Pending Transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Majesty King Abdullah II bin Al Hussein, King of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Abdullah II bin Al Hussein", "donor_title": "King", "donor_country": "Jordan", "recipient_name": "Gladys Boluda", "recipient_title": "Acting Chief of Protocol" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Richard LeBaron, U.S. Ambassador to Kuwait, and Mrs. Lebaron", "gift_description": "Men's Corum brand watch; Women's Corum brand watch", "received": "2007-07-01", "estimated_value": "5400.00", "disposition": [ "Pending Transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "The Government of the State of Kuwait; government official who presented gift unknown", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "the State of Kuwait", "donor_title": "Government of", "donor_country": "Kuwait", "recipient_name": "Richard LeBaron", "recipient_title": "U.S. Ambassador to Kuwait" }, { "name_and_title": "Paul Hegarty, Assistant Chief of Protocol", "gift_description": "Raymond Weil brand watch silvertone face with Royal Insignia and Roman numerals", "received": "2009-04-29", "estimated_value": "895.00", "disposition": [ "Pending Transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Majesty King Abdullah II bin Al Hussein, King of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Abdullah II bin Al Hussein", "donor_title": "King", "donor_country": "Jordan", "recipient_name": "Paul Hegarty", "recipient_title": "Assistant Chief of Protocol" }, { "name_and_title": "Connolly Keigher, Protocol Officer", "gift_description": "Raymond Weil brand watch silvertone face with Royal Insignia and Roman numerals", "received": "2009-04-29", "estimated_value": "895.00", "disposition": [ "Pending Transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Majesty King Abdullah II bin Al Hussein, King of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Abdullah II bin Al Hussein", "donor_title": "King", "donor_country": "Jordan", "recipient_name": "Connolly Keigher", "recipient_title": "Protocol Officer" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Joan Polaschik, Deputy Chief of Mission, U.S. Embassy Tripoli, Libya", "gift_description": "21K gold ring with a green stone", "received": "2009-12-11", "estimated_value": "980.00", "disposition": [ "Recipient Wishes to Purchase" ], "foreign_donor": "Colonel Muammar Abu Minyar al-Qadhafi, Leader of the Revolution of the Great Socialist People's Libyan Arab Jamahiriya", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Muammar Abu Minyar al-Qadhafi", "donor_title": "Colonel", "donor_country": "Libya", "recipient_name": "Joan Polaschik", "recipient_title": "Deputy Chief of Mission" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable David H. Rundell, Deputy Chief of Mission, US Embassy Riyadh, Saudi Arabia", "gift_description": "Men's Jazzmaster Tonneau 2824 watch by Hamilton", "received": "2009-06-03", "estimated_value": "479.00", "disposition": [ "Pending Transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "Abdullah Ibn Abdul Aziz Al Saud, Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Abdullah Ibn Abdul Aziz Al Saud", "donor_title": "Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King", "donor_country": "the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia", "recipient_name": "David H. Rundell", "recipient_title": "Deputy Chief of Mission" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Richard C. Holbrooke, Special Representative for Afghanistan and Pakistan", "gift_description": "Leather briefcase with brushed metal locks", "received": "2009-05-01", "estimated_value": "350.00", "disposition": [ "Pending Transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Asif Ali Zardari, President of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Asif Ali Zardari", "donor_title": "President", "donor_country": "Pakistan", "recipient_name": "Richard C. Holbrooke", "recipient_title": "Special Representative for Afghanistan and Pakistan" }, { "name_and_title": "Gladys Boluda, Acting Chief of Protocol", "gift_description": "Leather briefcase in deep burgandy leather with brushed gold locks", "received": "2009-05-01", "estimated_value": "420.00", "disposition": [ "Pending Transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Asif Ali Zardari, President of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Asif Ali Zardari", "donor_title": "President", "donor_country": "Pakistan", "recipient_name": "Gladys Boluda", "recipient_title": "Acting Chief of Protocol" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable George J. Mitchell, Special Envoy for Middle East Peace", "gift_description": "Crystal Equinox clock by Baccarat", "received": "2009-07-04", "estimated_value": "440.00", "disposition": [ "Permission to Retain for Official Use Only" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Elias Murr, Minister of Defense of the Republic of Lebanon", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Elias Murr", "donor_title": "Minister of Defense", "donor_country": "Lebanon", "recipient_name": "George J. Mitchell", "recipient_title": "Special Envoy for Middle East Peace" }, { "name_and_title": "Yael Belkind, Assistant Manager of Blair House", "gift_description": "Tissot brand watch with round silvetone face and Royal Insignia", "received": "2009-04-29", "estimated_value": "425.00", "disposition": [ "Pending Transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Majesty King Abdullah II bin Al Hussein, King of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Abdullah II bin Al Hussein", "donor_title": "King", "donor_country": "Jordan", "recipient_name": "Yael Belkind", "recipient_title": "Assistant Manager of Blair House" }, { "name_and_title": "Weozelange Xirocostas, Blair House Staff", "gift_description": "Cover brand watch with round black face with Royal insignia", "received": "2009-04-29", "estimated_value": "385.00", "disposition": [ "Pending Transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Majesty King Abdullah II bin Al Hussein, King of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Abdullah II bin Al Hussein", "donor_title": "King", "donor_country": "Jordan", "recipient_name": "Weozelange Xirocostas", "recipient_title": "Blair House Staff" }, { "name_and_title": "Rodric Waters, Blair House Staff", "gift_description": "Tissot brand watch with round silvetone face and Royal Insignia", "received": "2009-04-29", "estimated_value": "425.00", "disposition": [ "Pending Transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Majesty King Abdullah II bin Al Hussein, King of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Abdullah II bin Al Hussein", "donor_title": "King", "donor_country": "Jordan", "recipient_name": "Rodric Waters", "recipient_title": "Blair House Staff" }, { "name_and_title": "Dario Santos, Blair House Staff", "gift_description": "Cover brand watch with round black face with Royal insignia", "received": "2009-04-29", "estimated_value": "385.00", "disposition": [ "Pending Transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Majesty King Abdullah II bin Al Hussein, King of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Abdullah II bin Al Hussein", "donor_title": "King", "donor_country": "Jordan", "recipient_name": "Dario Santos", "recipient_title": "Blair House Staff" }, { "name_and_title": "Randy Bumgardner, Assistant Chief of Protocol and Blair House Manager", "gift_description": "Raymond Weil brand watch silvertone face with Royal insignia and Roman numerals", "received": "2009-04-24", "estimated_value": "895.00", "disposition": [ "Pending Transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Majesty King Abdullah II bin Al Hussein, King of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Abdullah II bin Al Hussein", "donor_title": "King", "donor_country": "Jordan", "recipient_name": "Randy Bumgardner", "recipient_title": "Assistant Chief of Protocol and Blair House Manager" }, { "name_and_title": "Terezinha Dias, Blair House Staff", "gift_description": "Cover brand watch with round black face with Royal insignia", "received": "2009-04-29", "estimated_value": "385.00", "disposition": [ "Pending Transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Majesty King Abdullah II bin Al Hussein, King of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Abdullah II bin Al Hussein", "donor_title": "King", "donor_country": "Jordan", "recipient_name": "Terezinha Dias", "recipient_title": "Blair House Staff" }, { "name_and_title": "Tanveer Iqbal, Blair House Staff", "gift_description": "Cover brand watch with round black face with Royal insignia", "received": "2009-04-29", "estimated_value": "385.00", "disposition": [ "Pending Transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Majesty King Abdullah II bin Al Hussein, King of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Abdullah II bin Al Hussein", "donor_title": "King", "donor_country": "Jordan", "recipient_name": "Tanveer Iqbal", "recipient_title": "Blair House Staff" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Richard W. Erdman, Charge d'Affaires, U.S. Embassy Riyadh, Saudi Arabia", "gift_description": "Green leather briefcase with set of jewelry including topaz and diamond bracelet, earrings and ring, Men's and Women's Eloga Tzar ''1928'' watch with diamond face and, Tiffany and Co. sterling silver cufflinks and sterling silver pen", "received": "2009-06-03", "estimated_value": "12000.00", "disposition": [ "Pending Transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "Abdullah Ibn Abdul Aziz Al Saud, Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Abdullah Ibn Abdul Aziz Al Saud", "donor_title": "Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King", "donor_country": "Saudi Arabia", "recipient_name": "Richard W. Erdman", "recipient_title": "Charge d'Affaires, U.S. Embassy Riyadh, Saudi Arabia" }, { "name_and_title": "Ian Knox, Blair House Staff", "gift_description": "Cover brand watch with round black face with Royal insignia", "received": "2009-04-29", "estimated_value": "385.00", "disposition": [ "Pending Transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Majesty King Abdullah II bin Al Hussein, King of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Abdullah II bin Al Hussein", "donor_title": "King", "donor_country": "Jordan", "recipient_name": "Ian Knox", "recipient_title": "Blair House Staff" }, { "name_and_title": "William Taylor, Director, Iraq Reconstruction Management Officer, U.S. Embassy Baghdad, Iraq", "gift_description": "Non-operational Soviet-era chrome pistol in a wooden presentation box", "received": "2004-08-01", "estimated_value": "500.00", "disposition": [ "Pending Transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Petro Poroshenko, Secretary of the National Security and Defence Council, Ukraine", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Petro Poroshenko", "donor_title": "Secretary of the National Security and Defence Council", "donor_country": "Ukraine", "recipient_name": "William Taylor", "recipient_title": "Director, Iraq Reconstruction Management Officer, U.S. Embassy Baghdad, Iraq" }, { "name_and_title": "Edwin Brown, Deputy Political Councilor, U.S. Embassy Riyadh, Saudi Arabia", "gift_description": "Men's ''Hydro Conquest'' watch by Longines", "received": "2009-06-03", "estimated_value": "650.00", "disposition": [ "Pending Transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "Abdullah Ibn Abdul Aziz Al Saud, Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Abdullah Ibn Abdul Aziz Al Saud", "donor_title": "Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King", "donor_country": "Saudi Arabia", "recipient_name": "Edwin Brown", "recipient_title": "Deputy Political Councilor" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Mark C. Minton, U.S. Ambassador to Mongolia", "gift_description": "Desk-top silver medallion of mascots for the 2008 Bejing Olympic Games", "received": "2009-10-06", "estimated_value": "700.00", "disposition": [ "Pending Transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "Government of The People's Republic of China", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "The People's Republic of China", "donor_title": "Government of", "donor_country": "China", "recipient_name": "Mark C. Minton", "recipient_title": "U.S. Ambassador to Mongolia" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable John G. Roberts, Jr., Chief Justice", "gift_description": "Churima-Ching gold crown reproduction", "received": "2009-05-13", "estimated_value": "1200.00", "disposition": [ "United States Supreme Court, Office of the Curator" ], "foreign_donor": "President Kang-Kook Lee, Constitutional Court of Korea, Democratic People's Republic of Korea", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Kang-Kook Lee", "donor_title": "President, Constitutional Court", "donor_country": "Democratic People's Republic of Korea", "recipient_name": "John G. Roberts, Jr.", "recipient_title": "Chief Justice" }, { "name_and_title": "P. Adam Harbison, Truman-Albright Fellow", "gift_description": "Travel to United Arab Emirates as part of Truman Fellow program", "received": "2009-04-18", "estimated_value": "4658.14", "disposition": [ null ], "foreign_donor": "Emirates Foundation", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Emirates Foundation", "donor_title": "", "donor_country": "United Arab Emirates", "recipient_name": "Adam Harbison", "recipient_title": "Truman-Albright Fellow" }, { "name_and_title": "An Agency Employee", "gift_description": "Men's Cartier Wristwatch with stainless steel bracelet and 18k gold bezel", "received": "2009-06-26", "estimated_value": "1500.00", "disposition": [ "Pending Transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "5 U.S.C. 7342(f)(4)", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "", "donor_title": "", "donor_country": "United States", "recipient_name": "Agency Employee", "recipient_title": "" }, { "name_and_title": "An Agency Employee", "gift_description": "Breitling watch", "received": "2009-12-03", "estimated_value": "1500.00", "disposition": [ "Pending Transfer to General Services Administration", "Pending Transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "5 U.S.C. 7342(f)(4)", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "", "donor_title": "", "donor_country": "United States", "recipient_name": "Agency Employee", "recipient_title": "" }, { "name_and_title": "An Agency Employee", "gift_description": "Gentleman's 18k yellow gold ''Tank'' Cartier wristwatch with black reptile band and yellow gold buckle", "received": "2009-03-20", "estimated_value": "2000.00", "disposition": [ "Pending Transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "5 U.S.C. 7342(f)(4)", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government.", "donor_name": "", "donor_title": "", "donor_country": "U.S.", "recipient_name": "An Agency Employee", "recipient_title": "" }, { "name_and_title": "An Agency Employee", "gift_description": "Gentleman's 18k yellow gold ''tank'' Cartier wristwatch with black reptile band and yellow gold buckle", "received": "2009-03-20", "estimated_value": "2000.00", "disposition": [ "Pending Transfer to General Services Administration", "Pending Transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "5 U.S.C. 7342(f)(4)", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government.", "donor_name": "", "donor_title": "", "donor_country": "United States", "recipient_name": "Agency Employee", "recipient_title": "" }, { "name_and_title": "An Agency Employee", "gift_description": "Gentleman's stainless steel ''tank'' manuel wind Cartier wristwatch with a black reptile wristband", "received": "2009-03-20", "estimated_value": "1000.00", "disposition": [ "Pending Transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "5 U.S.C. 7342(f)(4)", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government.", "donor_name": "", "donor_title": "", "donor_country": "United States", "recipient_name": "Agency Employee", "recipient_title": "" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Leon E. Panetta, Director of the Central Intelligence Agency", "gift_description": "Silver palm tree in a glass display case", "received": "2009-04-24", "estimated_value": "500.00", "disposition": [ "On official display at the Agency" ], "foreign_donor": "5 U.S.C. 7342(f)(4)", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government.", "donor_name": "", "donor_title": "", "donor_country": "United States", "recipient_name": "Leon E. Panetta", "recipient_title": "Director of the Central Intelligence Agency" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Leon E. Panetta, Director of the Central Intelligence Agency", "gift_description": "Silk rug, 4'11\" x 3'2\", light green ground with rose and blue details", "received": "2009-04-24", "estimated_value": "500.00", "disposition": [ "On official display at the Agency" ], "foreign_donor": "5 U.S.C. 7342(f)(4)", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government.", "donor_name": "", "donor_title": "", "donor_country": "United States", "recipient_name": "Leon E. Panetta", "recipient_title": "Director of the Central Intelligence Agency" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Leon E. Panetta, Director of the Central Intelligence Agency", "gift_description": "Silver coffee pot", "received": "2009-05-19", "estimated_value": "750.00", "disposition": [ "On official display at the Agency" ], "foreign_donor": "5 U.S.C. 7342(f)(4)", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government.", "donor_name": "", "donor_title": "", "donor_country": "United States", "recipient_name": "Leon E. Panetta", "recipient_title": "Director of the Central Intelligence Agency" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Leon E. Panetta, Director of the Central Intelligence Agency", "gift_description": "Eight piece coin set in a fitted case together with a yellow gold pointer", "received": "2009-05-27", "estimated_value": "1000.00", "disposition": [ "On official display at the Agency" ], "foreign_donor": "5 U.S.C. 7342(f)(4)", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government.", "donor_name": "", "donor_title": "", "donor_country": "United States", "recipient_name": "Leon E. Panetta", "recipient_title": "Director of the Central Intelligence Agency" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Leon E. Panetta, Director of the Central Intelligence Agency", "gift_description": "Lady's horseshoe shaped pierced earrings with diamonds and one emerald in each", "received": "2009-11-15", "estimated_value": "1500.00", "disposition": [ "Pending Transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "5 U.S.C. 7342(f)(4)", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government.", "donor_name": "", "donor_title": "", "donor_country": "United States", "recipient_name": "Leon E. Panetta", "recipient_title": "Director of the Central Intelligence Agency" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Leon E. Panetta, Director of the Central Intelligence Agency", "gift_description": "Lady's horseshoe shaped ring with diamonds and one emerald", "received": "2009-11-15", "estimated_value": "1500.00", "disposition": [ "Pending Transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "5 U.S.C. 7342(f)(4)", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government.", "donor_name": "", "donor_title": "", "donor_country": "United States", "recipient_name": "Leon E. Panetta", "recipient_title": "Director of the Central Intelligence Agency" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Leon E. Panetta, Director of the Central Intelligence Agency", "gift_description": "Ladies 7\" bracelet with diamonds and three emeralds", "received": "2009-11-15", "estimated_value": "3000.00", "disposition": [ "Pending Transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "5 U.S.C. 7342(f)(4)", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "", "donor_title": "", "donor_country": "United States", "recipient_name": "Leon E. Panetta", "recipient_title": "Director of the Central Intelligence Agency" }, { "name_and_title": "An Agency Employee", "gift_description": "Sterling filigree bracelet with gold inlay", "received": "2006-03-14", "estimated_value": "500.00", "disposition": [ "Pending Transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "5 U.S.C. 7342(f)(4)", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "", "donor_title": "", "donor_country": "United States", "recipient_name": "An Agency Employee", "recipient_title": "" }, { "name_and_title": "An Agency Employee", "gift_description": "White gold necklace with diamonds and an emerald pendant", "received": "2006-03-14", "estimated_value": "3000.00", "disposition": [ "Pending Transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "5 U.S.C. 7342(f)(4)", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "", "donor_title": "", "donor_country": "United States", "recipient_name": "Agency Employee", "recipient_title": "" }, { "name_and_title": "An Agency Employee", "gift_description": "Set of Callaway golf clubs and black leather golf bag", "received": "2008-05-19", "estimated_value": "500.00", "disposition": [ "Pending Transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "5 U.S.C. 7342(f)(4)", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "", "donor_title": "", "donor_country": "United States", "recipient_name": "Agency Employee", "recipient_title": "" }, { "name_and_title": "An Agency Employee", "gift_description": "Yellow gold and rose-cut diamond filigree bangle bracelet", "received": "2008-08-13", "estimated_value": "1500.00", "disposition": [ "Pending Transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "5 U.S.C. 7342(f)(4)", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "", "donor_title": "", "donor_country": "United States", "recipient_name": "An Agency Employee", "recipient_title": "" }, { "name_and_title": "An Agency Employee", "gift_description": "Gentleman's yellow gold and stainless steel Cartier watch with black reptile wristband", "received": "2009-03-20", "estimated_value": "1500.00", "disposition": [ "Pending Transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "5 U.S.C. 7342(f)(4)", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "", "donor_title": "", "donor_country": "United States", "recipient_name": "An Agency Employee", "recipient_title": "" }, { "name_and_title": "An Agency Employee", "gift_description": "Group of 10 gold trade coins", "received": "2009-03-20", "estimated_value": "5000.00", "disposition": [ "Pending Transfer to General Services Administration", "Pending Transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "5 U.S.C. 7342(f)(4)", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "", "donor_title": "", "donor_country": "United States", "recipient_name": "An Agency Employee", "recipient_title": "" }, { "name_and_title": "An Agency Employee", "gift_description": "Gentleman's stainless steel 'tank' manuel wind Cartier wristwatch with a black reptile wristband", "received": "2009-03-20", "estimated_value": "1000.00", "disposition": [ "Pending Transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "5 U.S.C. 7342(f)(4)", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "", "donor_title": "", "donor_country": "United States", "recipient_name": "An Agency Employee", "recipient_title": "" }, { "name_and_title": "An Agency Employee", "gift_description": "Gentleman's 18k yellow gold 'tank' Cartier wristwatch with black reptile band and yellow gold buckle", "received": "2009-03-20", "estimated_value": "2000.00", "disposition": [ "Pending Transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "5 U.S.C. 7342(f)(4)", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "", "donor_title": "", "donor_country": "United States", "recipient_name": "An Agency Employee", "recipient_title": "" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Thomas Vilsack, Secretary of Agriculture of the United States", "gift_description": "Imperial Vodka collection: A bar in the shape of a Faberge egg with openings to hold 4 cups and a carafe of vodka", "received": "2009-04-18", "estimated_value": "1000.00", "disposition": [ "Pending Transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "The Honorable Elena Skrynnik, Minister of Agriculture of the Russian Federation", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Elena Skrynnik", "donor_title": "Minister of Agriculture", "donor_country": "Russian Federation", "recipient_name": "Thomas Vilsack", "recipient_title": "Secretary of Agriculture of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Thomas Vilsack, Secretary of Agriculture of the United States", "gift_description": "9.75'' x 11'' Red porcelain vase, with stand made by Millenniums of Cause (Qianqui Daye)", "received": "2009-10-29", "estimated_value": "644.00", "disposition": [ "Pending Transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "The Honorable Lu Zu Shan, Governor of Zhejiang Province, People's Republic of China", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Lu Zu Shan", "donor_title": "Governor of Zhejiang Province", "donor_country": "People's Republic of China", "recipient_name": "Thomas Vilsack", "recipient_title": "Secretary of Agriculture of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable James W. Miller, Under Secretary for Farm and Foreign Agriculture Services", "gift_description": "8.5'' by 7.5'' Porcelain Lipizzaner white stallion titled ''Levade Without Rider'' made by Augarten", "received": "2009-05-13", "estimated_value": "1325.00", "disposition": [ "Retained in Under Secretary's office as an official gift" ], "foreign_donor": "The Honorable Nikolas Berkovich, Federal Minister of Agriculture, Forestry, Environment and Water Management of the Republic of Austria", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Nikolas Berkovich", "donor_title": "Federal Minister of Agriculture, Forestry, Environment and Water Management", "donor_country": "Republic of Austria", "recipient_name": "James W. Miller", "recipient_title": "Under Secretary for Farm and Foreign Agriculture Services" }, { "name_and_title": "Alfred V. Almanza, Food Safety and Inspection Service Administrator", "gift_description": "Hard cover book in a dust jacket entitled ''The Gastronomic World of Don Quixote'' published 2005 by the Spanish Ministry of Agriculture", "received": "2009-06-08", "estimated_value": "500.00", "disposition": [ "Retained in Administrator's office as an official gift" ], "foreign_donor": "The Honorable Joesp Puxeu Rocamora, Secretary of State for Rural and Water Affairs, Ministry of the Environment and Rural Marine Affairs of the Kingdom of Spain", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Joesp Puxeu Rocamora", "donor_title": "Secretary of State for Rural and Water Affairs, Ministry of the Environment and Rural Marine Affairs", "donor_country": "Spain", "recipient_name": "Alfred V. Almanza", "recipient_title": "Food Safety and Inspection Service Administrator" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Gary F. Locke, Secretary of Commerce of the United States", "gift_description": "Framed picture of a Bedouin necklace", "received": "2009-04-29", "estimated_value": "500.00", "disposition": [ "Retained for Official Use" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Abdullah bin Ahmed bin Yosef Zainal Alireza, Ministry of Commerce and Industry of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Abdullah bin Ahmed bin Yosef Zainal Alireza", "donor_title": "His Excellency", "donor_country": "Saudi Arabia", "recipient_name": "Gary F. Locke", "recipient_title": "Secretary of Commerce of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Gary F. Locke, Secretary of Commerce of the United States", "gift_description": "Chinese landscaping painting scroll", "received": "2009-12-14", "estimated_value": "400.00", "disposition": [ "Pending Transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Hu Jintao, President of the People's Republic of China", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Hu Jintao", "donor_title": "President", "donor_country": "People's Republic of China", "recipient_name": "Gary F. Locke", "recipient_title": "Secretary of Commerce of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Dr. James Clad, Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense (Policy) of the United States", "gift_description": "Two multi-colored carpets with blue border", "received": "2009-01-12", "estimated_value": "700.00", "disposition": [ "Pending Transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Vice Admiral Wasantha Karannagoda, Sri Lankan Navy of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Wasantha Karannagoda", "donor_title": "Vice Admiral", "donor_country": "Sri Lanka", "recipient_name": "James Clad", "recipient_title": "Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense (Policy)" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Admiral Gary Roughead, Chief of Naval Operations of the United States", "gift_description": "Metallic dagger with leather backing, leather belt and bone handle", "received": "2008-11-09", "estimated_value": "525.00", "disposition": [ "Pending Transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Vice Admiral Prince Fahd Bin Abdullah Bin Mohammed Bin Al Saud, Commander of the Royal Saudi Naval Forces of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Fahd Bin Abdullah Bin Mohammed Bin Al Saud", "donor_title": "Vice Admiral Prince, Commander of the Royal Saudi Naval Forces", "donor_country": "Kingdom of Saudi Arabia", "recipient_name": "Gary Roughead", "recipient_title": "Chief of Naval Operations of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Admiral Gary Roughead, Chief of Naval Operations of the United States", "gift_description": "Gold plated knife encased in glass", "received": "2008-04-13", "estimated_value": "545.00", "disposition": [ "Pending Transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Vice Admiral Prince Fahd Bin Abdullah Bin Mohammed Bin Al Saud, Commander of the Royal Saudi Naval Forces of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Fahd Bin Abdullah Bin Mohammed Bin Al Saud", "donor_title": "Vice Admiral Prince, Commander of the Royal Saudi Naval Forces", "donor_country": "Kingdom of Saudi Arabia", "recipient_name": "Gary Roughead", "recipient_title": "Chief of Naval Operations of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Eric S. Edelman, Under Secretary of Defense (Policy) of the United States", "gift_description": "Cartier Roller Diabolo De Cartier Composite Noir Pen", "received": "2009-01-15", "estimated_value": "485.00", "disposition": [ "Pending Transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Yousef Al Otaiba, Ambassador of the United Arab Emirates", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Yousef Al Otaiba", "donor_title": "Ambassador", "donor_country": "United Arab Emirates", "recipient_name": "Eric S. Edelman", "recipient_title": "Under Secretary of Defense (Policy) of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable David Sedney, Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense (Policy) of the United States", "gift_description": "Mont Blanc pen in black leather case", "received": "2009-01-15", "estimated_value": "345.00", "disposition": [ "Pending Transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Jason Yuan, Taiwan Representative to the United States, Taiwan", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Jason Yuan", "donor_title": "Taiwan Representative to the United States", "donor_country": "Taiwan", "recipient_name": "David Sedney", "recipient_title": "Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense (Policy) of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Mary Beth Long, Assistant Secretary of Defense (Policy) of the United States", "gift_description": "Gold bracelet with blue stone scarabs in a purple velvet bracelet box", "received": "2009-01-15", "estimated_value": "565.00", "disposition": [ "Pending Transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Lieutenant General Samy Enan, Chief of Staff Egyptian Armed Forces of the Arab Republic of Egypt", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Samy Enan", "donor_title": "Lieutenant General, Chief of Staff Egyptian Armed Forces", "donor_country": "Arab Republic of Egypt", "recipient_name": "Mary Beth Long", "recipient_title": "Assistant Secretary of Defense (Policy)" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Dr. James Clad, Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense (Policy) of the United States", "gift_description": "Round silver repousee tray brown wooden box", "received": "2009-01-12", "estimated_value": "650.00", "disposition": [ "Pending Transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency General Gardihewa Sarath Chandralal Fonseka, Sri Lankan Army of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Gardihewa Sarath Chandralal Fonseka", "donor_title": "General", "donor_country": "Sri Lanka", "recipient_name": "James Clad", "recipient_title": "Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense (Policy) of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Michael G. Vickers, Assistant Secretary of Defense (SO/LIC&IC) of the United States", "gift_description": "Black coin plaque", "received": "2009-01-15", "estimated_value": "390.00", "disposition": [ "Pending Transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Admiral Raul Santos Galvan Villanueva, Mexican Navy of the United Mexican States", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Raul Santos Galvan Villanueva", "donor_title": "Admiral", "donor_country": "United Mexican States", "recipient_name": "Michael G. Vickers", "recipient_title": "Assistant Secretary of Defense (SO/LIC&IC) of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable General James E. Cartwright, Vice Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff of the United States", "gift_description": "Cartier pen with box", "received": "2009-03-04", "estimated_value": "345.00", "disposition": [ "Pending Transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "Embassy Representative of the United Arab Emirates", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "United Arab Emirates", "donor_title": "Embassy Representative", "donor_country": "United Arab Emirates", "recipient_name": "James E. Cartwright", "recipient_title": "Vice Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable David Sedney, Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense (Policy) of the United States", "gift_description": "Oriental rug", "received": "2009-02-16", "estimated_value": "400.00", "disposition": [ "Pending Transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Gul Agha Sherzai, Governor of Nangarhar Province of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Gul Agha Sherzai", "donor_title": "Governor of Nangarhar Province", "donor_country": "Islamic Republic of Afghanistan", "recipient_name": "David Sedney", "recipient_title": "Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense (Policy) of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Admiral Michael G. Mullen USN, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff of the United States", "gift_description": "Rug", "received": "2009-03-11", "estimated_value": "350.00", "disposition": [ "Pending Transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency General Ahsan Saleem Hyat, Chief of Army Staff of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Ahsan Saleem Hyat", "donor_title": "General Chief of Army Staff", "donor_country": "Pakistan", "recipient_name": "Michael G. Mullen", "recipient_title": "Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Admiral Michael G. Mullen USN, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff of the United States", "gift_description": "Fold-up desk plaque", "received": "2009-03-05", "estimated_value": "650.00", "disposition": [ "Pending Transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "Chairman of Defense of the Republic of Peru", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Defense", "donor_title": "Chairman of", "donor_country": "Peru", "recipient_name": "Michael G. Mullen", "recipient_title": "Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Admiral Michael G. Mullen USN, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff of the United States", "gift_description": "Bottle of tequila and laminate plaque", "received": "2009-03-06", "estimated_value": "435.00", "disposition": [ "Pending Transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Admiral Raul Santos Galvan Villanueva, Mexican Navy of the United Mexican States", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Raul Santos Galvan Villanueva", "donor_title": "Admiral", "donor_country": "United Mexican States", "recipient_name": "Michael G. Mullen", "recipient_title": "Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Admiral Michael G. Mullen USN, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff of the United States", "gift_description": "Glass sword in shadow box", "received": "2009-03-05", "estimated_value": "485.00", "disposition": [ "Pending Transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency General Freddy Padilla de Leon, Commander of the Colombian Armed Forces of the Republic of Colombia", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Freddy Padilla de Leon", "donor_title": "General Commander of the Colombian Armed Forces", "donor_country": "Republic of Colombia", "recipient_name": "Michael G. Mullen", "recipient_title": "Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Admiral Michael G. 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Mullen USN, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff of the United States", "gift_description": "Silverware set and cloth robe", "received": "2009-02-26", "estimated_value": "780.00", "disposition": [ "Pending Transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Lieutenant General Jean T. Kahwagi, Chairman of Defense of the Republic of Lebanon", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Jean T. Kahwagi", "donor_title": "Lieutenant General", "donor_country": "Lebanon", "recipient_name": "Michael G. Mullen", "recipient_title": "Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Nancy Dowling, Senior Procurement Analyst (Acquisition, Technology & Logistics) of the United States", "gift_description": "Pen set and engraved wooden case", "received": "2009-06-15", "estimated_value": "360.00", "disposition": [ "Pending Transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Brigadier General Spyridon Katsaros, General Secretariat of Financial Planning of the Hellenic Republic", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Spyridon Katsaros", "donor_title": "Brigadier General", "donor_country": "Hellenic Republic", "recipient_name": "Nancy Dowling", "recipient_title": "Senior Procurement Analyst (Acquisition, Technology & Logistics)" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Admiral Michael G. Mullen USN, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff of the United States", "gift_description": "Wool/trival coat", "received": "2009-03-09", "estimated_value": "340.00", "disposition": [ "Pending Transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "Afghanistan Governmental Official, of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Governmental Official", "donor_title": "", "donor_country": "Afghanistan", "recipient_name": "Michael G. Mullen", "recipient_title": "Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Admiral Michael G. Mullen USN, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff of the United States", "gift_description": "Turquoise cross pendant with gold chain", "received": "2009-04-21", "estimated_value": "425.00", "disposition": [ "Pending Transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Lieutenant General Samy Enan, Chief of Staff Egyptian Armed Forces of the Arab Republic of Egypt", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Samy Enan", "donor_title": "Lieutenant General", "donor_country": "Egypt", "recipient_name": "Michael G. Mullen", "recipient_title": "Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Robert M. Gates, Secretary of Defense of the United States", "gift_description": "Rifle", "received": "2009-04-21", "estimated_value": "900.00", "disposition": [ "Pending Transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "Their Majesties The King and Queen of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "The King and Queen", "donor_title": "Their Majesties", "donor_country": "the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan", "recipient_name": "Robert M. Gates", "recipient_title": "Secretary of Defense of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Admiral Michael G. Mullen USN, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff of the United States", "gift_description": "Wooden plaque and gold plated pocket watch", "received": "2009-06-03", "estimated_value": "665.00", "disposition": [ "Pending Transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency General Iiker Basbug, Commander Turkish Armed Forces of the Republic of Turkey", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Iiker Basbug", "donor_title": "General Commander Turkish Armed Forces", "donor_country": "Turkey", "recipient_name": "Michael G. Mullen", "recipient_title": "Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable General James E. Cartwright, Vice Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff of the United States", "gift_description": "Book ''Los Rostros de la Marine''; Hermes tie; 5 oz silver coin", "received": "2009-04-03", "estimated_value": "365.00", "disposition": [ "Pending Transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Admiral Raul Santos Galvan Villanueva, Mexican Navy of the United Mexican States", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Raul Santos Galvan Villanueva", "donor_title": "Admiral", "donor_country": "United Mexican States", "recipient_name": "James E. Cartwright", "recipient_title": "Vice Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable General James N. Mattis, Supreme Allied Commander Transformation and Commander U.S. Joint Forces Command of the United States", "gift_description": "Silver men's automatic water resistant wrist watch, stainless steel with sapphire crystal by Maurice LaCroix of Switzerland", "received": "2009-01-18", "estimated_value": "2100.00", "disposition": [ "Pending Transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Major General Hadad Al-Attiyah, Chief of Defense of the State of Qatar", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Hadad Al-Attiyah", "donor_title": "Major General Chief of Defense", "donor_country": "Qatar", "recipient_name": "James N. Mattis", "recipient_title": "General" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Admiral Michael G. Mullen USN, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff of the United States", "gift_description": "Silver business card holder; Book: Mannerheim with CD; Glass duck; Ultima thule, Arctic explorations", "received": "2009-03-12", "estimated_value": "470.00", "disposition": [ "Pending Transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Admiral Juhani Kaskeala, Chief of Defense of the Republic of Finland", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Juhani Kaskeala", "donor_title": "Admiral Chief of Defense", "donor_country": "Finland", "recipient_name": "Michael G. Mullen", "recipient_title": "Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Admiral Michael G. Mullen USN, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff of the United States", "gift_description": "Silver vase", "received": "2009-04-21", "estimated_value": "450.00", "disposition": [ "Pending Transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Lieutenant General Samy Enan, Chief of Staff Egyptian Armed Forces of the Arab Republic of Egypt", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Samy Enan", "donor_title": "Lieutenant General, Chief of Staff Egyptian Armed Forces", "donor_country": "Arab Republic of Egypt", "recipient_name": "Michael G. Mullen", "recipient_title": "Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Admiral Michael G. Mullen USN, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff of the United States", "gift_description": "Tribal rug", "received": "2009-04-24", "estimated_value": "425.00", "disposition": [ "Pending Transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Del Bar Jan Arman, Governor of Zabul Province of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Del Bar Jan Arman", "donor_title": "Governor of Zabul Province", "donor_country": "Afghanistan", "recipient_name": "Michael G. Mullen", "recipient_title": "Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Admiral Michael G. Mullen USN, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff of the United States", "gift_description": "Set of highball glasses with silver rim and Yeditepe vase", "received": "2009-06-02", "estimated_value": "725.00", "disposition": [ "Pending Transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency General Iiker Basbug, Commander Turkish Armed Forces of the Republic of Turkey", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Iiker Basbug", "donor_title": "General Commander Turkish Armed Forces", "donor_country": "Turkey", "recipient_name": "Michael G. Mullen", "recipient_title": "Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Dr. Ashton B. Carter, Under Secretary of Defense (Acquisition, Technology and Logistics) of the United States", "gift_description": "Brazilian rocks; decorative part in pink quartz, green quartz, onyx and natural amethyst", "received": "2009-05-20", "estimated_value": "400.00", "disposition": [ "Pending Transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Nelson Jobin, Minister of Defense of the Federative Republic of Brazil", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Nelson Jobin", "donor_title": "Minister of Defense", "donor_country": "Brazil", "recipient_name": "Ashton B. Carter", "recipient_title": "Under Secretary of Defense (Acquisition, Technology and Logistics) of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Madeline LePage, Special Assistant to the Under Secretary of Defense (Policy) of the United States", "gift_description": "Decorative jewelry box; Dress with floral design; Green pants of a silk material; Shawl with gold tone fringes", "received": "2009-04-07", "estimated_value": "365.00", "disposition": [ "Pending Transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Gul Agha Sherzai, Governor of Nangarhar Province of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Gul Agha Sherzai", "donor_title": "Governor of Nangarhar Province", "donor_country": "Islamic Republic of Afghanistan", "recipient_name": "Madeline LePage", "recipient_title": "Special Assistant to the Under Secretary of Defense (Policy) of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Michele A. Flournoy, Under Secretary of Defense (Policy) of the United States", "gift_description": "Ancient glass vessels", "received": "2009-05-19", "estimated_value": "365.00", "disposition": [ "Pending Transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Pinchas Buchris, Director General, Ministry of Defense of the State of Israel", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Pinchas Buchris", "donor_title": "Director General, Ministry of Defense", "donor_country": "Israel", "recipient_name": "Michele A. Flournoy", "recipient_title": "Under Secretary of Defense (Policy) of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Michele A. Flournoy, Under Secretary of Defense (Policy) of the United States", "gift_description": "Blue lapis box and vase", "received": "2009-04-07", "estimated_value": "350.00", "disposition": [ "Pending Transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Abdul R. Wardak, General, Ministry of Defense of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Abdul R. Wardak", "donor_title": "General", "donor_country": "Afghanistan", "recipient_name": "Michele A. Flournoy", "recipient_title": "Under Secretary of Defense (Policy) of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Colin Kahl, Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense of the United States", "gift_description": "Dagger", "received": "2009-04-29", "estimated_value": "400.00", "disposition": [ "Pending Transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Lieutenant General Dr. Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulla al-Khalifa, & General Khalifa bin Ahmed al-Khalifa, of the Kingdom of Bahrain", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Mohammed bin Abdulla al-Khalifa, Khalifa bin Ahmed al-Khalifa", "donor_title": "His Excellency Lieutenant General Dr. Sheikh, General", "donor_country": "Kingdom of Bahrain", "recipient_name": "Colin Kahl", "recipient_title": "Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Robert M. Gates, Secretary of Defense of the United States", "gift_description": "Small crystal ''Cheval Pendullete Jumping'' Baccarat clock", "received": "2009-04-08", "estimated_value": "385.00", "disposition": [ "Pending Transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Elias Murr, Minister of Defense of the Republic of Lebanon", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Elias Murr", "donor_title": "Minister of Defense", "donor_country": "Lebanon", "recipient_name": "Robert M. Gates", "recipient_title": "Secretary of Defense of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Robert M. Gates, Secretary of Defense of the United States", "gift_description": "Shotgun (serial number 4174) and 5 bullets; Egyptian Armed Forces plaque; Hanging Egyptian rug art; Silver picture frame with picture; Gold photo album with pictures", "received": "2009-05-04", "estimated_value": "985.00", "disposition": [ "Pending Transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Field Marshal Mohamed Hussein Tantawi Soliman, Minister of Defense of the Arab Republic of Egypt", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Mohamed Hussein Tantawi Soliman", "donor_title": "Field Marshal Minister of Defense", "donor_country": "Arab Republic of Egypt", "recipient_name": "Robert M. Gates", "recipient_title": "Secretary of Defense of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Robert M. 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Gates, Secretary of Defense of the United States", "gift_description": "Gold country plaque with display case", "received": "2009-05-05", "estimated_value": "485.00", "disposition": [ "Pending Transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Abdullah bin Abdul Aziz Al Saud, Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Abdullah bin Abdul Aziz Al Saud", "donor_title": "Prime Minister", "donor_country": "the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia", "recipient_name": "Robert M. Gates", "recipient_title": "Secretary of Defense of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Robert M. Gates, Secretary of Defense of the United States", "gift_description": "Silver vase; Gold and china display plate", "received": "2009-06-03", "estimated_value": "605.00", "disposition": [ "Pending Transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Mehmet Vecdi G\u00f6n\u00fcl, Minister of Defense of the Republic of Turkey", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Mehmet Vecdi G\u00f6n\u00fcl", "donor_title": "Minister of Defense", "donor_country": "Turkey", "recipient_name": "Robert M. Gates", "recipient_title": "Secretary of Defense of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Robert M. 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Gates, Secretary of Defense of the United States", "gift_description": "Mother of Pearl dish set; Mother of pearl purse; Mother of pearl rosary beads; Hand crafted hand fan; Book ''A First Look at Philippine Flowers;'' Book ''100 Events That Shaped The Philippines;'' Book ''A Pictorial Cyclopedia Of Philippine Ornamental Plants.''", "received": "2009-06-01", "estimated_value": "361.00", "disposition": [ "Pending Transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "Her Excellency Monica Prieto-Teodoro, Representative of the First District of Tarlac Province of the Republic of the Philippines", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Monica Prieto-Teodoro", "donor_title": "Representative of the First District of Tarlac Province", "donor_country": "Republic of the Philippines", "recipient_name": "Robert M. 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Gates, Secretary of Defense of the United States", "gift_description": "Award\u2014Republica De Colombia Orden De San Carlos Grado, Gran Cruz and Certificate Certification for Colombian Award", "received": "2008-11-10", "estimated_value": "645.00", "disposition": [ "Pending Transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Alvaro Uribe Velez, President of the Republic of Colombia", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Alvaro Uribe Velez", "donor_title": "President of the Republic", "donor_country": "Colombia", "recipient_name": "Robert M. Gates", "recipient_title": "Secretary of Defense of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Robert M. 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Mullen USN, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff of the United States", "gift_description": "Large Commander's sword", "received": "2009-06-28", "estimated_value": "440.00", "disposition": [ "Pending Transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency General Franciszek Gagor, Chief of General Staff Poland Armed Forces of the Republic of Poland", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Franciszek Gagor", "donor_title": "His Excellency General Chief of General Staff Poland Armed Forces", "donor_country": "Republic of Poland", "recipient_name": "Michael G. Mullen", "recipient_title": "Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Admiral Michael G. Mullen USN, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff of the United States", "gift_description": "Plaque, clear crystal octagon faced with tag ''Indian Army'' flanked by two enameled flags over silver tone status of lions over crossed swords over row of 4 five-pointed stars, set into flaring base with affixed presentation tag from Kapoor; Photo frame, silver plate, arched top engraved ''Indian Army'' over 3 lions over crossed swords over row of 5 stars over aperture with beaded surround over engraved presentation name of Kapoor; Scarf, cashmere, light green, in quilted bag with flower-shaped clasp of orangegoldtone plastic; Book, Hardcover, ''Blood and Guts, The Saga of Indian Arms''; Set of 4 CDs titled ''Martial Music & Indian Army''", "received": "2009-07-21", "estimated_value": "366.00", "disposition": [ "Pending Transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency General Deepak Kapoor, Chief of Army Staff of the Republic of India", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Deepak Kapoor", "donor_title": "Chief of Army Staff", "donor_country": "India", "recipient_name": "Michael G. Mullen", "recipient_title": "Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Robert M. Gates, Secretary of Defense of the United States", "gift_description": "Military dagger with sheath in wooden presentation box; Sterling silver note pad with Royal Insignia", "received": "2009-07-27", "estimated_value": "445.00", "disposition": [ "Pending Transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Majesty King Abdullah II bin Al Hussein, King of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Abdullah II bin Al Hussein", "donor_title": "King", "donor_country": "Jordan", "recipient_name": "Robert M. Gates", "recipient_title": "Secretary of Defense of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Robert M. Gates, Secretary of Defense of the United States", "gift_description": "Bottle of Gran Centenario tequila; Replica of sabre used by General Jose Maria Morelos during the Siege of Cuatla in 1812; Black lacquer country plaque", "received": "2009-07-30", "estimated_value": "460.00", "disposition": [ "Pending Transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency General Guillermo Galvan, Secretary of National Defense of the United Mexican States", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Guillermo Galvan", "donor_title": "General Secretary of National Defense", "donor_country": "United Mexican States", "recipient_name": "Robert M. Gates", "recipient_title": "Secretary of Defense of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Ambassador Alexander Vershbow, Assistant Secretary of Defense (Policy) of the United States", "gift_description": "Bottle of Givenchy ''ange ou etrange'' eau de parfum, 3.3 fl oz.; Bottle of Givenchy ''Very Irresistible Summer Cocktail'' eau de toilette, 3.3 fl oz.; Black leatherette wallet by Givenchy; Wristwatch, men, Yonger & Bresson ''Arabesque'' having white Arabic numerals on dark brown round face with date window above 6 o'clock position, copper tone case, brown leather strap; Women's Jewelry Set in white gold with diamonds; ring having crescent of 7 baguette diamonds over two ''J'' forms of round diamonds flanked by ''V'' forms of round diamonds, 5.5 grams; pendant of ribbon loops and ellipsoids of baguette-shape and round diamonds with 3 loops at top and crescent in center, stamped 18K, 17.2 grams; white gold 17'' neck chain stamped ''750'' (indicating 18K), 3.6 grams, pair of earrings with post and clip, stamped 18K, each consisting of 2 ''J'' forms of round diamonds topped by crescent of baguette diamonds, beneath 2 horseshoe-shaped looks, 3 ellipsoids and a disk of diamonds, 15.2 grams/pair", "received": "2009-07-21", "estimated_value": "7856.00", "disposition": [ "Pending Transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Major General Hamad Bin Ali al-Attiyah, Chief of Staff of the Qatar Armed Forces of the State of Qatar", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Hamad Bin Ali al-Attiyah", "donor_title": "Chief of Staff of the Qatar Armed Forces", "donor_country": "Qatar", "recipient_name": "Alexander Vershbow", "recipient_title": "Ambassador" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Robert M. Gates, Secretary of Defense of the United States", "gift_description": "The Chu-nyeo Ma-ru desktop set", "received": "2009-09-02", "estimated_value": "450.00", "disposition": [ "Pending Transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Lee Myung-bak, President of the Republic of Korea", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Lee Myung-bak", "donor_title": "President", "donor_country": "Republic of Korea", "recipient_name": "Robert M. Gates", "recipient_title": "Secretary of Defense of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Celeste A. Wallander, Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense (Policy) of the United States", "gift_description": "Desk clock", "received": "2009-08-04", "estimated_value": "380.00", "disposition": [ "Pending Transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Hideo Suzuki, Minister Political Section, Embassy of Japan", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Hideo Suzuki", "donor_title": "Minister Political Section", "donor_country": "Japan", "recipient_name": "Celeste A. Wallander", "recipient_title": "Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense (Policy) of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Michele A. Flournoy, Under Secretary of Defense (Policy) of the United States", "gift_description": "Photo album, machine cardboard sleeve, blue fabric-clad cover with gold tone star over ''With the Compliments of the People's Liberation Army of China,'' containing 27 polychrome photos of Americans and Chinese; Scroll, ink and color, depicting mountains/gorges with autumnal foliate, including waterfall and village", "received": "2009-06-24", "estimated_value": "1035.00", "disposition": [ "Pending Transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Lieutenant General Ma Xiaotian, Deputy Chief of the General Staff of the People's Republic of China", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Ma Xiaotian", "donor_title": "Lieutenant General", "donor_country": "People's Republic of China", "recipient_name": "Michele A. Flournoy", "recipient_title": "Under Secretary of Defense (Policy) of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable James N. Miller, Principal Deputy Under Secretary of Defense (Policy) of the United States", "gift_description": "Pyramid, clear crystal by Val Saint Lambert, indented band, incised ''Kingdom of Belgium'' over roundel of crown over standing lion within band of 5-pointed stars", "received": "2009-07-15", "estimated_value": "385.00", "disposition": [ "Pending Transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Pieter De Cram, Minister of Defense of the Kingdom of Belgium", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Pieter De Cram", "donor_title": "Minister of Defense", "donor_country": "Belgium", "recipient_name": "James N. Miller", "recipient_title": "Principal Deputy Under Secretary of Defense (Policy) of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Admiral Michael G. Mullen USN, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff of the United States", "gift_description": "Bottle of Tequila Aero ''Reserve del Tequilero Gran Centenario''; Plaque, shield form painted black, fronted by four 5-pointed silver stars over gold tone bird with snake in its beak over cactus; Tray, rectangular, hand painted bands of floral design on blue background, canted sides; Box, cuprous-color metal, round domed lid, 7-petal rosettes and foliate scrolls; Scarf, silk, printed dots/stripes/diamonds in pink/purple/orange; Saber, miniature, 14'', leatherette scabbard with brass mounts", "received": "2009-07-09", "estimated_value": "810.00", "disposition": [ "Pending Transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency General Guillermo Galvan, Secretary of National Defense of the United Mexican States", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Guillermo Galvan", "donor_title": "General Secretary of National Defense", "donor_country": "United Mexican States", "recipient_name": "Michael G. Mullen", "recipient_title": "Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Admiral Michael G. Mullen USN, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff of the United States", "gift_description": "Statue of mariner standing over coiled rope at ship's wheel, silver tone cast resin; Bottle of Pinot Noir red wine, harvest of 1946 ''Statiunea de Cervetari/Viticole Murfatlar''; Composition material with 2 silver quarter-round bands with repousse ship's wheels w/2 bottle stoppers of polished metal cone with wood knob ends, silver tone ring drip stop collar and corkscrew with rosewood-type wood panels; Book, Hardcover, ''Romania''", "received": "2009-08-06", "estimated_value": "720.00", "disposition": [ "Pending Transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Admiral Gheorghi Marin, Chief of General Staff, Romania", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Gheorghi Marin", "donor_title": "Admiral, Chief of General Staff", "donor_country": "Romania", "recipient_name": "Michael G. Mullen", "recipient_title": "Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Dr. Diane T. Putney, Acting Director Office of the Secretary of Defense Historical Office of the United States", "gift_description": "Picture\u2014Pavilion beside a lake surrounded by flowering trees made of colored crushed stone; Book, Hardcover, English-Vietnamese Military Dictionary; Book, Paperback, ''The Tet Mau Than 1968 Event in South Vietnam''; Book, Paperback, ''Memoirs of War: The Tran-Troung Son Route''; Plate, Copper, Hollow, entrance gate to a walled city in Hanoi, w/brass plate stand; Plate, Copper, Hollow, pavilion raised on posts in Hanoi w/brass plate stand; Necktie, silk w/red bands and alternating w/black ellipsoids on gray bands; Necktie, silk w/pink/blue/black diagonal bands plus diagonal red line; Necktie, silk, w/elongated octagonal medallions containing ovoids w/scalloped edge on red background", "received": "2009-08-31", "estimated_value": "560.00", "disposition": [ "Pending Transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Colonel Ma Pham Ba Toan, Director/Editor-in-Chief of the People's Army Publishing House, Socialist Republic of Vietnam", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Ma Pham Ba Toan", "donor_title": "Colonel/Director/Editor-in-Chief of the People's Army Publishing House", "donor_country": "Socialist Republic of Vietnam", "recipient_name": "Diane T. Putney", "recipient_title": "Acting Director" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Michael Schiffer, Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense (Policy) of the United States", "gift_description": "Glass bookends by Tittot, surmounted by a green 3-toed dragon", "received": "2009-07-30", "estimated_value": "365.00", "disposition": [ "Pending Transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Lee Hai-tug, Deputy Secretary General of Taiwan National Security Council, Taiwan", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Lee Hai-tug", "donor_title": "Deputy Secretary General of Taiwan National Security Council", "donor_country": "Taiwan", "recipient_name": "Michael Schiffer", "recipient_title": "Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense (Policy)" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Admiral Michael G. Mullen USN, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff of the United States", "gift_description": "Plaque, clear frosted crystal rectangle with UAE Armed Forces roundel over ''UAE Traditional Boat'' with five depictions of boats; Knife (''Jambiya''), with curved steel blade secured in waisted wood handle with applied silver and gilt metal decoration", "received": "2009-10-08", "estimated_value": "965.00", "disposition": [ "Pending Transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Lieutenant General Thani Al-Romaithi, Chief of Armed Forces Staff of the United Arab Emirates", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Thani Al-Romaithi", "donor_title": "Lieutenant General", "donor_country": "United Arab Emirates", "recipient_name": "Michael G. Mullen", "recipient_title": "Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Admiral Michael G. Mullen USN, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff of the United States", "gift_description": "Haft hand-carved tiki axe with green blade secured by black cord to carved wood handle with inset mother-of-pearl eyes and scrollwork", "received": "2009-10-13", "estimated_value": "480.00", "disposition": [ "Pending Transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Lieutenant General Jerry Mateparae, Chief of Defence Force of New Zealand", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Jerry Mateparae", "donor_title": "Lieutenant General Chief of Defence Force", "donor_country": "New Zealand", "recipient_name": "Michael G. Mullen", "recipient_title": "Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Admiral Michael G. Mullen USN, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff of the United States and Spouse", "gift_description": "Givenchy ladies watch; six boxes of assorted perfume; silk scarf; ladies top", "received": "2009-10-08", "estimated_value": "1350.00", "disposition": [ "Pending Transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "Her Excellency Mrs. Humad Mohamed Thani Al-Ramaithi, Spouse, Chief of Staff, United Arab Emirates Armed Forces of the United Arab Emirates", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Humad Mohamed Thani Al-Ramaithi", "donor_title": "Spouse, Chief of Staff, United Arab Emirates Armed Forces", "donor_country": "United Arab Emirates", "recipient_name": "Michael G. Mullen", "recipient_title": "Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Robert M. Gates, Secretary of Defense of the United States", "gift_description": "Chinese chop in a wooden display box; Chinese country plaque with white glove; Picture of likeness of Secretary of Defense Robert Gates", "received": "2009-10-27", "estimated_value": "755.00", "disposition": [ "Pending Transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency General Xu Caihou, Vice Chairman of the Central Military Commission of the People's Republic of China", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Xu Caihou", "donor_title": "Vice Chairman of the Central Military Commission", "donor_country": "People's Republic of China", "recipient_name": "Robert M. Gates", "recipient_title": "Secretary of Defense of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable William Wechsler, Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense (Policy) of the United States", "gift_description": "Carpet", "received": "2009-10-05", "estimated_value": "400.00", "disposition": [ "Pending Transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency General Abdul Rahim Wardak, Minister of Defense of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Abdul Rahim Wardak", "donor_title": "General Minister of Defense", "donor_country": "Afghanistan", "recipient_name": "William Wechsler", "recipient_title": "Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense (Policy)" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable William Wechsler, Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense (Policy) of the United States", "gift_description": "Carpet", "received": "2009-10-05", "estimated_value": "650.00", "disposition": [ "Pending Transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency General Khadaidad, Minister of Counter-narcotics of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Khadaidad", "donor_title": "General Minister of Counter-narcotics", "donor_country": "Afghanistan", "recipient_name": "William Wechsler", "recipient_title": "Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense (Policy)" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Michele A. Flournoy, Under Secretary of Defense (Policy) of the United States", "gift_description": "Layan Al Khalediah (2006) Arabian horse statue", "received": "2009-11-17", "estimated_value": "460.00", "disposition": [ "Pending Transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Royal Highness Khalid bin Sultan of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Khalid bin Sultan", "donor_title": "His Royal Highness", "donor_country": "the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia", "recipient_name": "Michele A. Flournoy", "recipient_title": "Under Secretary of Defense (Policy) of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Robert M. Gates, Secretary of Defense of the United States", "gift_description": "Box of Toliq Halwachy Mana natural sweets; Carpet with image and writing in reference to the ''Fort of Irbil'' or ''Irbil Fort,'' the capital of the Kurdish Region", "received": "2009-10-07", "estimated_value": "395.00", "disposition": [ "Pending Transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Jalal Talabani, President of the Republic of Iraq", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Jalal Talabani", "donor_title": "President", "donor_country": "Iraq", "recipient_name": "Robert M. Gates", "recipient_title": "Secretary of Defense of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Admiral Michael G. Mullen USN, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff of the United States", "gift_description": "Small plaque; figurine gift set; ladies clutch (purse)", "received": "2009-10-30", "estimated_value": "415.00", "disposition": [ "Pending Transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Admiral Songkitti Jaggabatara, Chief of Defence Forces, Royal Thai Armed Forces of the Kingdom of Thailand", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Songkitti Jaggabatara", "donor_title": "Admiral, Chief of Defence Forces, Royal Thai Armed Forces", "donor_country": "Thailand", "recipient_name": "Michael G. Mullen", "recipient_title": "Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Cynthia Carras, Country Director for China of the United States", "gift_description": "Pearl necklace", "received": "2009-10-30", "estimated_value": "650.00", "disposition": [ "Pending Transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency General Xu Caihou, Vice Chairman of the Central Military Commission of the People's Republic of China", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Xu Caihou", "donor_title": "Vice Chairman of the Central Military Commission", "donor_country": "People's Republic of China", "recipient_name": "Cynthia Carras", "recipient_title": "Country Director for China of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Robert M. Gates, Secretary of Defense of the United States", "gift_description": "Ceramic model of the Reichstag German Parliament building", "received": "2009-11-19", "estimated_value": "425.00", "disposition": [ "Pending Transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Karl-Theodor zu Guttenberg, Minister of Defense of the Federal Republic of Germany", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Karl-Theodor zu Guttenberg", "donor_title": "Minister of Defense", "donor_country": "Germany", "recipient_name": "Robert M. Gates", "recipient_title": "Secretary of Defense of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable General James E. Cartwright, Vice Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff of the United States", "gift_description": "Tittot glass", "received": "2009-10-29", "estimated_value": "365.00", "disposition": [ "Pending Transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency General Wu Dar-Pong, Vice Chief of General Staff, Taiwan", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Wu Dar-Pong", "donor_title": "General Vice Chief of General Staff", "donor_country": "Taiwan", "recipient_name": "James E. Cartwright", "recipient_title": "Vice Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable William J. Lynn III, Deputy Secretary of Defense of the United States", "gift_description": "Chinese art painting on scroll", "received": "2009-10-27", "estimated_value": "580.00", "disposition": [ "Pending Transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency General Xu Caihou, Vice Chairman of the Central Military Commission of the People's Republic of China", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Xu Caihou", "donor_title": "Vice Chairman of the Central Military Commission", "donor_country": "People's Republic of China", "recipient_name": "William J. Lynn III", "recipient_title": "Deputy Secretary of Defense of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Eric H. Holder, Jr., Attorney General of the United States", "gift_description": "Ceremonial sword with case", "received": "2009-08-26", "estimated_value": "350.00", "disposition": [ "Pending Transfer to the General Services Administration, DOJ/JMD/FASS" ], "foreign_donor": "The Honorable Dr. Ali Bin Fetais Al-Marri, Attorney General of the State of Qatar", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Ali Bin Fetais Al-Marri", "donor_title": "Attorney General", "donor_country": "Qatar", "recipient_name": "Eric H. Holder, Jr.", "recipient_title": "Attorney General of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Eric H. Holder, Jr., Attorney General of the United States", "gift_description": "Men's Rolex watch", "received": "2009-11-08", "estimated_value": "10008.00", "disposition": [ "Pending Transfer to the General Services Administration, DOJ/JMD/FASS" ], "foreign_donor": "The Honorable Dr. Ali Bin Fetais Al-Marri, Attorney General of the State of Qatar", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Ali Bin Fetais Al-Marri", "donor_title": "Attorney General", "donor_country": "Qatar", "recipient_name": "Eric H. Holder, Jr.", "recipient_title": "Attorney General of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Eric H. Holder, Jr., Attorney General of the United States", "gift_description": "Women's Rolex watch", "received": "2009-11-08", "estimated_value": "10023.00", "disposition": [ "Pending Transfer to the General Services Administration, DOJ/JMD/FASS" ], "foreign_donor": "The Honorable Dr. Ali Bin Fetais Al-Marri, Attorney General of the State of Qatar", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Ali Bin Fetais Al-Marri", "donor_title": "Attorney General", "donor_country": "Qatar", "recipient_name": "Eric H. Holder, Jr.", "recipient_title": "Attorney General of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Eric H. Holder, Jr., Attorney General of the United States", "gift_description": "Large box with Russian coins/medallions (14)", "received": "2009-11-03", "estimated_value": "500.00", "disposition": [ "Pending Transfer to the General Services Administration, DOJ/JMD/FASS" ], "foreign_donor": "The Honorable Aleksander V. Konovalov, Minister of Justice of the Russian Federation", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Aleksander V. Konovalov", "donor_title": "Minister of Justice", "donor_country": "Russian Federation", "recipient_name": "Eric H. Holder, Jr.", "recipient_title": "Attorney General of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "Lt Gen Gary L. North, 9 AF/CC, USAF Central Command Air Forces, Shaw AFB, SC", "gift_description": "18K gold 16\" chain adorned with a diamond, ruby & pearl pendant", "received": "2008-03-16", "estimated_value": "1890.00", "disposition": [ "Pending Transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "Maj Gen Hamad Al Atiya, Chief of Staff of the Qatari Armed Forces, State of Qatar", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Hamad Al Atiya", "donor_title": "Maj Gen Chief of Staff of the Qatari Armed Forces", "donor_country": "State of Qatar", "recipient_name": "Gary L. North", "recipient_title": "Lt Gen" }, { "name_and_title": "Lt Gen Gary L. North, 9 AF/CC, USAF Central Command Air Forces, Shaw AFB, SC", "gift_description": "The Black Predator Titanium watch, black titanium", "received": "2008-05-01", "estimated_value": "550.00", "disposition": [ "Pending Transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "Prince Faisal bin Al Hussein, Amman, Jordan, Royal Jordanian Air Force, Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Faisal bin Al Hussein", "donor_title": "Prince", "donor_country": "Jordan", "recipient_name": "Gary L. North", "recipient_title": "Lt Gen" }, { "name_and_title": "Captain Daniel E. Rueth, Combined Air Power Transition Force (CAPTF) Executive Officer, Kabul, Afghanistan", "gift_description": "3' x 5' Afghan wool rug, red, blue, and tan design with tan fringe", "received": "2009-05-14", "estimated_value": "400.00", "disposition": [ "retained at the Headquarters in Afghanistan" ], "foreign_donor": "Brig Gen Aref, Commander of the Afghan National Army Air Corps (ANAAC), Islamic Republic of Afghanistan", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Aref", "donor_title": "Brig Gen", "donor_country": "Islamic Republic of Afghanistan", "recipient_name": "Daniel E. Rueth", "recipient_title": "Combined Air Power Transition Force (CAPTF) Executive Officer" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Michael B. Donley, Secretary of the Air Force, Washington, DC", "gift_description": "4' x 6' Afghan wool rug, tan with Gold & red design & tan fringe", "received": "2009-08-28", "estimated_value": "550.00", "disposition": [ "Currently on display at the Pentagon, Rm 4E878" ], "foreign_donor": "Major General Mohammed Darwan, Afghan National Army Air Corps Commander, Islamic Republic of Afghanistan", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Mohammed Darwan", "donor_title": "Major General", "donor_country": "Islamic Republic of Afghanistan", "recipient_name": "Michael B. Donley", "recipient_title": "Secretary of the Air Force" }, { "name_and_title": "General William Fraser, Joint Chief of Staff, USAF, Washington, DC", "gift_description": "Framed 17\" x 23\" piece of porcelain with green, blue, purple and white floral design in gold floral design", "received": "2008-09-24", "estimated_value": "600.00", "disposition": [ "Pending Transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Abdelaziz Bouteflika, President of the People's Democratic Republic of Algeria", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Abdelaziz Bouteflika", "donor_title": "President", "donor_country": "Algeria", "recipient_name": "William Fraser", "recipient_title": "General" }, { "name_and_title": "Mr. Bruce S. Lemkin, SES, Deputy Under Secretary of the Air Force, International Affairs, Pentagon, Washington, DC", "gift_description": "Large 8\" x 15\" x 4' piece of ore, with what looks to be gold embedded throughout", "received": "2009-01-13", "estimated_value": "Unknown", "disposition": [ "Pending Transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "Major Gen Staff Pilot Mohammed bin Abdullah Al Ayeesh, Deputy Commander of the Royal Saudi Air Force (RSAF)", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Mohammed bin Abdullah Al Ayeesh", "donor_title": "Major Gen Staff Pilot", "donor_country": "Saudi Arabia", "recipient_name": "Bruce S. Lemkin", "recipient_title": "Deputy Under Secretary of the Air Force, International Affairs" }, { "name_and_title": "Colonel James R. Hall, chief, Office of Military Cooperation (OMC)-Qatar, US Embassy, Doha, Qatar", "gift_description": "Hamilton Khaki Navy Belowzero Auto Chrono Watch, Model H78-616-533", "received": "2009-04-19", "estimated_value": "1852.00", "disposition": [ "Pending Transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Highness Hamad bin Khalifa al-Thani, Qatari Emir (the Emir is also the Qatari Minister of Defense)", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Hamad bin Khalifa al-Thani", "donor_title": "Emir", "donor_country": "Qatar", "recipient_name": "James R. Hall", "recipient_title": "Colonel, chief, Office of Military Cooperation (OMC)-Qatar, US Embassy, Doha, Qatar" }, { "name_and_title": "Captain Daniel E. Rueth, Combined Air Power Transition Force (CAPTF) Executive Officer, Kabul, Afghanistan", "gift_description": "4' x 6' Afghan wool rug, tan with red & blue desing with tan fringe", "received": "2009-05-21", "estimated_value": "549.00", "disposition": [ "retained at the Headquarters in Afghanistan" ], "foreign_donor": "Maj Gen Khail Baz Sherzai, Commander of the Afghan National Army Air Corps (ANAAC) Detachment, Kandahar, Islamic Republic of Afghanistan", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Khail Baz Sherzai", "donor_title": "Maj Gen", "donor_country": "Islamic Republic of Afghanistan", "recipient_name": "Daniel E. Rueth", "recipient_title": "Combined Air Power Transition Force (CAPTF) Executive Officer" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Michael B. Donley, Secretary of the Air Force, Washington, DC", "gift_description": "4' x 6' Afghan wool rug, red with yellow design & white fringe", "received": "2009-08-28", "estimated_value": "550.00", "disposition": [ "Currently on display at the Pentagon, Rm 4E883" ], "foreign_donor": "Mr. Abdul Rahim Wardak, Afghan Minister of Defense, Islamic Republic of Afghanistan", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Abdul Rahim Wardak", "donor_title": "Afghan Minister of Defense", "donor_country": "Islamic Republic of Afghanistan", "recipient_name": "Michael B. Donley", "recipient_title": "Secretary of the Air Force" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Michael B. Donley, Secretary of the Air Force, Washington, DC", "gift_description": "6' x 8' Afghan wool rug, red with small white design & white fringe", "received": "2009-08-28", "estimated_value": "1295.00", "disposition": [ "Currently on display at the Pentagon, Rm 4E883" ], "foreign_donor": "Brig Gen Marston Tickell, Chief of Afghan National Air Corps Training, Islamic Republic of Afghanistan", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Marston Tickell", "donor_title": "Brig Gen Chief of Afghan National Air Corps Training", "donor_country": "Islamic Republic of Afghanistan", "recipient_name": "Michael B. Donley", "recipient_title": "Secretary of the Air Force" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Michael B. Donley, Secretary of the Air Force, Washington, DC", "gift_description": "4' x 6' Afghan wool rug, tan with blue and tan design & white fringe", "received": "2009-10-14", "estimated_value": "550.00", "disposition": [ "Currently on display at the Pentagon, Rm 4E878", "Currently on display at the Pentagon, Rm 4E878" ], "foreign_donor": "Air Chief Marshal Rao Qamar Suleman, Chief of Staff, Pakastain Armed Forces, Islamic Republic of Pakistan", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Rao Qamar Suleman", "donor_title": "Air Chief Marshal, Chief of Staff, Pakastain Armed Forces", "donor_country": "Islamic Republic of Pakistan", "recipient_name": "Michael B. Donley", "recipient_title": "Secretary of the Air Force" }, { "name_and_title": "Lieutenant General Charles H. Jacoby, Jr, Deputy Commanding General (Operation), U.S. Forces-Iraq & Commander, I Corps", "gift_description": "Longines Presence Men's watch", "received": "2009-04-02", "estimated_value": "645.00", "disposition": [ "Pending Purchase Request" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Masoud Barzani, President of the Kurdistan Regional Government, Republic of Iraq", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Masoud Barzani", "donor_title": "President of the Kurdistan Regional Government", "donor_country": "Republic of Iraq", "recipient_name": "Charles H. Jacoby, Jr", "recipient_title": "Lieutenant General, Deputy Commanding General (Operation), U.S. Forces-Iraq & Commander, I Corps" }, { "name_and_title": "Admiral Gary Roughead, Chief of Naval Operations", "gift_description": "Swiza travel alarm timepiece encased in Imit Crocoskin with silver dial in brown leather box", "received": "2008-04-14", "estimated_value": "350.00", "disposition": [ "General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "Shaikh Salman Bin hamad Al Khalifa, Crown Prince and Deputy Supreme Commander, Kingdom of Bahrain", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Salman Bin hamad Al Khalifa", "donor_title": "Crown Prince and Deputy Supreme Commander", "donor_country": "Kingdom of Bahrain", "recipient_name": "Gary Roughead", "recipient_title": "Chief of Naval Operations" }, { "name_and_title": "Admiral Gary Roughead, Chief of Naval Operations", "gift_description": "19'' Silver vase", "received": "2009-05-28", "estimated_value": "1000.00", "disposition": [ "Retained by member for display" ], "foreign_donor": "Vice Admiral Mohab Mameesh, Egyptian Naval Forces, Arab Republic of Egypt", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Mohab Mameesh", "donor_title": "Vice Admiral", "donor_country": "Arab Republic of Egypt", "recipient_name": "Gary Roughead", "recipient_title": "Chief of Naval Operations" }, { "name_and_title": "Admiral Gary Roughead, Chief of Naval Operations", "gift_description": "Hand crafted crystal bowl by Lalique", "received": "2008-12-24", "estimated_value": "700.00", "disposition": [ "Retained by member for display" ], "foreign_donor": "Vice Admiral Fahd Bin Abdullah, Commander of the Royal Saudi Naval Forces, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Fahd Bin Abdullah", "donor_title": "Vice Admiral", "donor_country": "Kingdom of Saudi Arabia", "recipient_name": "Gary Roughead", "recipient_title": "Chief of Naval Operations" }, { "name_and_title": "Lieutenant General John R. Allen, U.S. Marine Corps, Deputy Commander, U.S. Central Command", "gift_description": "Longines gift set in brown lacquered box with keys; black ink pen; black leather wallet with Longines logo imprinted; set of silver and black cufflinks with Logines logo and a stainless steel Swiss analog men's watch with blue face and Longines logo on back, Serial No. 34257113", "received": "2008-12-18", "estimated_value": "1000.00", "disposition": [ "General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "Maj Gen Hamad Al Atiya, Chief of Staff of the Qatari Armed Forces, State of Qatar", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Hamad Al Atiya", "donor_title": "Maj Gen Chief of Staff of the Qatari Armed Forces", "donor_country": "State of Qatar", "recipient_name": "John R. Allen", "recipient_title": "Lieutenant General, U.S. Marine Corps, Deputy Commander, U.S. Central Command" }, { "name_and_title": "Lieutenant General John R. Allen, U.S. Marine Corps, Deputy Commander, U.S. Central Command", "gift_description": "Swiss Rolex stainless steel analog mans' watch with black face, presented", "received": "2008-11-23", "estimated_value": "6000.00", "disposition": [ "General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "Dr. Abudusalem, Chair Al Anbar Provincial Council, Republic of Iraq", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Abudusalem", "donor_title": "Chair Al Anbar Provincial Council", "donor_country": "Republic of Iraq", "recipient_name": "John R. Allen", "recipient_title": "Lieutenant General, U.S. Marine Corps, Deputy Commander, U.S. Central Command" }, { "name_and_title": "Rear Admiral Douglass T. Biesel, U.S. Navy, Commander, Joint Region Marianas", "gift_description": "29'' x 21'' carved wooden Palauan storyboard relating tale of ''Turtle of Ngemelis.''", "received": "2009-10-09", "estimated_value": "1025.00", "disposition": [ "Retained by member for display" ], "foreign_donor": "President Tommy Remengesau, Jr., Republic of Palau", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Tommy Remengesau, Jr.", "donor_title": "President", "donor_country": "Republic of Palau", "recipient_name": "Douglass T. Biesel", "recipient_title": "Rear Admiral, U.S. Navy, Commander, Joint Region Marianas" }, { "name_and_title": "Andrew P. Baukol, Deputy Assistant Secretary for Africa and the Middle East", "gift_description": "Briefcase: Pierre Cardin, black leather", "received": "2009-05-13", "estimated_value": "389.00", "disposition": [ "Pending Transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "African Development Bank; government official who presented gift unknown", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "African Development Bank", "donor_title": "", "donor_country": "", "recipient_name": "Andrew P. Baukol", "recipient_title": "Deputy Assistant Secretary for Africa and the Middle East" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Timothy F. Geithner, Secretary of the Treasury of the United States", "gift_description": "Travel bag: Tod's black leather", "received": "2009-02-14", "estimated_value": "3400.00", "disposition": [ "Pending Transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "The Honorable Giulio Tremonti, Finance Minister of the Italian Republic", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Giulio Tremonti", "donor_title": "Finance Minister", "donor_country": "Italy", "recipient_name": "Timothy F. Geithner", "recipient_title": "Secretary of the Treasury of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Timothy F. Geithner, Secretary of the Treasury of the United States", "gift_description": "Goldplated sterling silver decanter", "received": "2009-04-07", "estimated_value": "355.00", "disposition": [ "Pending Transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Hamid Bin Jassim Bin Jabor Al-Thani, Prime Minister of the State of Qatar", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Hamid Bin Jassim Bin Jabor Al-Thani", "donor_title": "Prime Minister", "donor_country": "Qatar", "recipient_name": "Timothy F. Geithner", "recipient_title": "Secretary of the Treasury of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "Robert Kimmitt, Deputy Secretary of the Treasury", "gift_description": "4' x 6' Oriental area rug", "received": "2009-01-22", "estimated_value": "698.00", "disposition": [ "Transfer to Treasury Office of Personal Property" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Asif Ali Zardari, President of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Asif Ali Zardari", "donor_title": "President", "donor_country": "Pakistan", "recipient_name": "Robert Kimmitt", "recipient_title": "Deputy Secretary of the Treasury" }, { "name_and_title": "Robert Kimmitt, Deputy Secretary of the Treasury", "gift_description": "4' x 6' Oriental area rug", "received": "2009-04-08", "estimated_value": "598.00", "disposition": [ "Transfer to Treasury Office of Personal Property" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Asif Ali Zardari, President of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Asif Ali Zardari", "donor_title": "President", "donor_country": "Pakistan", "recipient_name": "Robert Kimmitt", "recipient_title": "Deputy Secretary of the Treasury" }, { "name_and_title": "Meg Lundsager, United States Executive Director of the International Monetary Fund", "gift_description": "Proof set of four Uzbekistan coins", "received": "2009-10-14", "estimated_value": "360.00", "disposition": [ "Pending Transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "Mullajonov Fayzulla Maksudhonovich, Chairman of the Central Bank of Uzbekistan of the Republic of Uzbekistan", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Mullajonov Fayzulla Maksudhonovich", "donor_title": "Chairman of the Central Bank", "donor_country": "Uzbekistan", "recipient_name": "Meg Lundsager", "recipient_title": "United States Executive Director of the International Monetary Fund" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Neal Wolin, Deputy Secretary of the Treasury", "gift_description": "2004 Monaco Official Proof coin set", "received": "2009-09-08", "estimated_value": "618.00", "disposition": [ "Pending Transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "Franck Biancheri, Government Counsellor for External Relations of the Principality of Monaco", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Franck Biancheri", "donor_title": "Government Counsellor for External Relations", "donor_country": "Principality of Monaco", "recipient_name": "Neal Wolin", "recipient_title": "Deputy Secretary of the Treasury" }, { "name_and_title": "Richard Miles, Director of the Office of Administrative Litigation, FERC", "gift_description": "Limited-edition Mont Blanc pen", "received": "2009-02-03", "estimated_value": "600.00", "disposition": [ "Office of External Affairs Foreign Gift Room for display" ], "foreign_donor": "Her Excellency Marina Serrano Gonzales, Secretary to the Board, Spain Comision Nacional de Energia, Spain", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Marina Serrano Gonzales", "donor_title": "Secretary to the Board", "donor_country": "Spain", "recipient_name": "Richard Miles", "recipient_title": "Director of the Office of Administrative Litigation, FERC" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Ben S. Bernanke, Chairman of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System", "gift_description": "Leather travel bag", "received": "2009-02-14", "estimated_value": "750.00", "disposition": [ "Office of the Chairman for Official Use" ], "foreign_donor": "The Honorable Giulio Tremonti, Minister of Economy and Finance of the Italian Republic", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Giulio Tremonti", "donor_title": "Minister of Economy and Finance", "donor_country": "Italy", "recipient_name": "Ben S. Bernanke", "recipient_title": "Chairman of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Ben S. Bernanke, Chairman of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System", "gift_description": "Commemorative coin set (4 coins)\u2014Poland's Road to Freedom (2009)", "received": "2009-09-01", "estimated_value": "425.00", "disposition": [ "Chairman's office for Official Use" ], "foreign_donor": "The Honorable Slawomir Stanislaw Skrzypek, President of the National Bank of the Republic of Poland", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Slawomir Stanislaw Skrzypek", "donor_title": "President of the National Bank", "donor_country": "Republic of Poland", "recipient_name": "Ben S. Bernanke", "recipient_title": "Chairman of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Dr. John P. Holdren, Assistant to the President for Science and Technology and Director, Office of Science and Technology Policy", "gift_description": "Montegrappa fountain pen given at the Carnegie S+T meeting", "received": "2009-11-01", "estimated_value": "1400.00", "disposition": [ "Pending Transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "The Honorable Andrei Fursenko, Minister of Education and Science of the Russian Federation", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Andrei Fursenko", "donor_title": "Minister of Education and Science", "donor_country": "Russian Federation", "recipient_name": "John P. Holdren", "recipient_title": "Assistant to the President for Science and Technology and Director, Office of Science and Technology Policy" }, { "name_and_title": "5 U.S.C. 7342 (f)(4), as amended", "gift_description": "Card holder, leather, Cartier ''Santos'' together with a Cartier pen, fitted case", "received": "2009-12-09", "estimated_value": "420.00", "disposition": [ "For Official Use" ], "foreign_donor": "5 U.S.C. 7342(f)(4), as amended", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "", "donor_title": "", "donor_country": "United States", "recipient_name": "", "recipient_title": "" }, { "name_and_title": "5 U.S.C. 7342 (f)(4), as amended", "gift_description": "Rug, 57\"x39\", silk on silk, central radiating design, eight borders with compartmented main, Pakistan, 20th/21st century", "received": "2009-06-05", "estimated_value": "2000.00", "disposition": [ "For Official Use" ], "foreign_donor": "5 U.S.C. 7342(f)(4), as amended", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "", "donor_title": "", "donor_country": "United States", "recipient_name": "", "recipient_title": "" }, { "name_and_title": "5 U.S.C. 7342(f)(4), as amended", "gift_description": "Rug, 46\"x33\", silk on silk, ivory field with maroon and olive scrolling, four borders with maroon main, Egypt, 20th/21st century", "received": "2009-12-10", "estimated_value": "850.00", "disposition": [ "For Official Use" ], "foreign_donor": "5 U.S.C. 7342(f)(4), as amended", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "", "donor_title": "", "donor_country": "U.S.", "recipient_name": "", "recipient_title": "" }, { "name_and_title": "5 U.S.C. 7342(f)(4), as amended", "gift_description": "Rug, 62\"x36\", wool on cotton, fleshy field with lozenge medallions, multiple borders, Pakistan, 20th/21st century", "received": "2009-06-01", "estimated_value": "550.00", "disposition": [ "For Official Use" ], "foreign_donor": "5 U.S.C. 7342(f)(4), as amended", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "", "donor_title": "", "donor_country": "United States", "recipient_name": "", "recipient_title": "" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Michael E. Capuano, Member of Congress", "gift_description": "Six neckties", "received": "2009-02-17", "estimated_value": "420.00", "disposition": [ "Location\u2014Office of the Clerk" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Silvio Berlusconi, President of the Council of Ministers of the Republic of Italy", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Silvio Berlusconi", "donor_title": "President of the Council of Ministers", "donor_country": "Italy", "recipient_name": "Michael E. Capuano", "recipient_title": "Member of Congress" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Rosa L. DeLauro, Member of Congress", "gift_description": "Four women's scarves", "received": "2009-02-13", "estimated_value": "1170.00", "disposition": [ "Location\u2014Office of the Clerk" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Silvio Berlusconi, President of the Council of Ministers of the Republic of Italy", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Silvio Berlusconi", "donor_title": "President of the Council of Ministers", "donor_country": "Italy", "recipient_name": "Rosa L. DeLauro", "recipient_title": "Member of Congress" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable John B. Larson, Member of Congress", "gift_description": "Six neckties", "received": "2009-02-17", "estimated_value": "420.00", "disposition": [ "Four ties personally retained by Member; two ties transferred to Office of the Clerk" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Silvio Berlusconi, President of the Council of Ministers of the Republic of Italy", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Silvio Berlusconi", "donor_title": "President of the Council of Ministers", "donor_country": "Italy", "recipient_name": "John B. Larson", "recipient_title": "Member of Congress" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable George Miller, Member of Congress", "gift_description": "Eight neckties", "received": "2009-02-13", "estimated_value": "560.00", "disposition": [ "Four ties personally retained by Member; four ties transferred to Office of the Clerk" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Silvio Berlusconi, President of the Council of Ministers of the Republic of Italy", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Silvio Berlusconi", "donor_title": "President of the Council of Ministers", "donor_country": "Italy", "recipient_name": "George Miller", "recipient_title": "Member of Congress" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Bill Pascrell, Jr., Member of Congress", "gift_description": "Six E. Marinella silk neckties", "received": "2009-02-17", "estimated_value": "420.00", "disposition": [ "Four ties personally retained by Member; two ties transferred to Office of the Clerk" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Silvio Berlusconi, President of the Council of Ministers of the Republic of Italy", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Silvio Berlusconi", "donor_title": "President of the Council of Ministers", "donor_country": "Italy", "recipient_name": "Bill Pascrell, Jr.", "recipient_title": "Member of Congress" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House", "gift_description": "Pair of Murano glass 15\" tall candlesticks with matching centerpiece footed bowl, gold iridescent glass, 20th century", "received": "2009-02-19", "estimated_value": "950.00", "disposition": [ "H\u2013232, The Capitol (Permission granted to retain for official use)" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Silvio Berlusconi, President of the Council of Ministers of the Republic of Italy", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Silvio Berlusconi", "donor_title": "President of the Council of Ministers", "donor_country": "Italy", "recipient_name": "Nancy Pelosi", "recipient_title": "Speaker of the House" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House", "gift_description": "Three E. Marinella scarves", "received": "2009-06-15", "estimated_value": "877.50", "disposition": [ "One scarf to be purchased and personally retained by Member; two scarves transferred to Office of the Clerk" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Silvio Berlusconi, President of the Council of Ministers of the Republic of Italy", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Silvio Berlusconi", "donor_title": "President of the Council of Ministers", "donor_country": "Italy", "recipient_name": "Nancy Pelosi", "recipient_title": "Speaker of the House" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House", "gift_description": "4' x 6' silk screen of the Yangtze River Gorge, circa 2009", "received": "2009-09-08", "estimated_value": "500.00", "disposition": [ "H\u2013230, The Capitol (Permission granted to retain for official use)" ], "foreign_donor": "Chairman Wu Bangguo, Chairman, Standing Committee of the National People's Congress, People's Republic of China", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Wu Bangguo", "donor_title": "Chairman, Standing Committee of the National People's Congress", "donor_country": "People's Republic of China", "recipient_name": "Nancy Pelosi", "recipient_title": "Speaker of the House" }, { "name_and_title": "Courtney Chubb, EXO, USAID/Russia", "gift_description": "Wooden box with stone decorations, a pipe with silver trim and jewelry", "received": "2009-02-16", "estimated_value": "3400.00", "disposition": [ "USAID/Washington" ], "foreign_donor": "Senator Vitaly Malkin, State Representative from the Republic of Buryatia to the Federation Council of the Russian Federation", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Vitaly Malkin", "donor_title": "Senator, State Representative", "donor_country": "Russian Federation", "recipient_name": "Courtney Chubb", "recipient_title": "EXO, USAID/Russia" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Thomas Carper, United States Senator", "gift_description": "6' x 9' Afghan wool rug", "received": "2009-05-24", "estimated_value": "1000.00", "disposition": [ "Deposited with the Secretary of the Senate" ], "foreign_donor": "Abdul Rahim Wardak, Defense Minister, Islamic Republic of Afghanistan", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Abdul Rahim Wardak", "donor_title": "Defense Minister", "donor_country": "Islamic Republic of Afghanistan", "recipient_name": "Thomas Carper", "recipient_title": "United States Senator" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Barack Obama, President of the United States", "gift_description": "7\" x 11\" red and white porcelain vase by Franz with purple and pink flower design across the front", "received": "2009-04-01", "estimated_value": "1000.00", "disposition": [ "National Archives and Records Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Hu Jintao, President of the People's Republic of China", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Hu Jintao", "donor_title": "President", "donor_country": "People's Republic of China", "recipient_name": "Barack Obama", "recipient_title": "President of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Barack Obama, President of the United States", "gift_description": "14\" x 14\" Bauhaus chess set, with a lightly-colored wood board and pieces carved into the shape of their allowed movements on the board, contained in a carrying box with sliding top, designed by Josef Hartwig", "received": "2009-06-11", "estimated_value": "554.00", "disposition": [ "National Archives and Records Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "Mr. Karl-Michael Danzer, Head of Protocol, the Free State of Thuringia, the Federal Republic of Germany", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Karl-Michael Danzer", "donor_title": "Head of Protocol", "donor_country": "the Federal Republic of Germany", "recipient_name": "Barack Obama", "recipient_title": "President of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Barack Obama, President of the United States", "gift_description": "11\" x 20\" x 12\" wooden display case containing a small sword, the top of the case displays the seal of the State of Qatar and reads, \"Fight Against Corruption.\"", "received": "2011-01-05", "estimated_value": "350.00", "disposition": [ "Display box is in the White House Gift Office; Handled pursuant to U.S. Secret Service policy" ], "foreign_donor": "Ali bin Mohsen bin Fetais Al-Marri, Attorney General of the State of Qatar", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Ali bin Mohsen bin Fetais Al-Marri", "donor_title": "Attorney General", "donor_country": "Qatar", "recipient_name": "Barack Obama", "recipient_title": "President of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Barack Obama, President of the United States", "gift_description": "14\" red and gold colored vase in red presentation box", "received": "2011-01-05", "estimated_value": "580.00", "disposition": [ "National Archives and Records Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Yang Jiechi, Foreign Minister of the People's Republic of China", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Yang Jiechi", "donor_title": "Foreign Minister", "donor_country": "People's Republic of China", "recipient_name": "Barack Obama", "recipient_title": "President of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Barack Obama, President of the United States", "gift_description": "Large, black Hermes golf accessory bag including set of lock and key, and extra strap in bottom compartment, presented in cream colored drawstring bag", "received": "2011-01-10", "estimated_value": "7750.00", "disposition": [ "National Archives and Records Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Nicolas Sarkozy, President of the French Republic, and Mrs. Carla Bruni-Sarkozy, First Lady of the French Republic", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Nicolas Sarkozy and Carla Bruni-Sarkozy", "donor_title": "President and First Lady", "donor_country": "France", "recipient_name": "Barack Obama", "recipient_title": "President of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Barack Obama, President of the United States", "gift_description": "Bronze 48\" statue of Abraham Lincoln by the artist Yuan Xikun, includes a red leather booklet describing the gift", "received": "2011-01-18", "estimated_value": "9800.00", "disposition": [ "National Archives and Records Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Hu Jintao, President of the People's Republic of China", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Hu Jintao", "donor_title": "President", "donor_country": "People's Republic of China", "recipient_name": "Barack Obama", "recipient_title": "President of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Barack Obama, President of the United States", "gift_description": "Book, title: ''Suriname Discovered,'' by: Toon Fey. Royal Mint 2000 Millennium 22 carat gold coin that reads ''Suriname 100,000 Gulden'' on one side, and ''Suriname'' on the other.", "received": "2011-02-01", "estimated_value": "1575.79", "disposition": [ "National Archives and Records Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Desi Bouterse, President of the Republic of Suriname, and Mrs. Ingrid Bouterse-Waldring, Spouse of the President of the Republic of Suriname", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government.", "donor_name": "Desi Bouterse", "donor_title": "President of the Republic of Suriname", "donor_country": "Suriname", "recipient_name": "Barack Obama", "recipient_title": "President of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Barack Obama, President of the United States", "gift_description": "Basketball, signed by 2010\u20132011 Toronto Raptors NBA basketball team, in a 10\u2033 x 10\u2033 hard-plastic display case, presented in a 14.5\u2033 x 22.5\u2033 green leather-bound box that has the Prime Minister seal on the top. 23.25\u2033 x 18.25\u2033 golden-framed 19th Century antique map of North America, surrounded by drawings of North American Indians, beavers, and other images, and drawn by Tallis & Co.", "received": "2011-02-04", "estimated_value": "1880.00", "disposition": [ "National Archives and Records Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "The Right Honorable Stephen Harper, P.C., M.P., Prime Minister of Canada", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government.", "donor_name": "Stephen Harper", "donor_title": "Prime Minister", "donor_country": "Canada", "recipient_name": "Barack Obama", "recipient_title": "President of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Barack Obama, President of the United States", "gift_description": "52\u2033 x 85\u2033 red Afghan rug with blue trim and white tassels.", "received": "2011-02-22", "estimated_value": "400.00", "disposition": [ "National Archives and Records Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Eklil Hakimi, Ambassador of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government.", "donor_name": "Eklil Hakimi", "donor_title": "Ambassador", "donor_country": "Afghanistan", "recipient_name": "Barack Obama", "recipient_title": "President of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Barack Obama, President of the United States", "gift_description": "13\u2033 tall beige clay ceramic vase with black and red designs made by Antonio Veloz, presented in green box with Mexican flag colored ribbons. Paperback Book, title: ''Mata Ortiz Ceramics: Artes de Mexico, Numero 45\u2033.", "received": "2011-03-02", "estimated_value": "365.00", "disposition": [ "National Archives and Records Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Felipe de Jes\u00fas Calderon, President of the United Mexican States", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government.", "donor_name": "Felipe de Jes\u00fas Calderon", "donor_title": "President", "donor_country": "United Mexican States", "recipient_name": "Barack Obama", "recipient_title": "President of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Barack Obama, President of the United States", "gift_description": "Green and white 2GB iPod Shuffle. Sherrin Match Australian football. Red, white, and blue Western Bulldogs Australian Football League on a field jersey; Red, white, and blue ''U.S. Footy'' football jersey with ''USA Revolution'' on the front and ''25'' on the back. Handcrafted 2.5\u2033 x 4\u2033 x 6\u2033 Dragonfly silver ash wood trinket box with ''Wood Works Gallery'' sticker on bottom, presented in brown box with ''Australia'' sticker on top.", "received": "2011-03-04", "estimated_value": "478.00", "disposition": [ "National Archives and Records Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "The Honorable Julia Gillard MP, Prime Minister of the Commonwealth of Australia", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government.", "donor_name": "Julia Gillard", "donor_title": "Prime Minister", "donor_country": "Australia", "recipient_name": "Barack Obama", "recipient_title": "President of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Barack Obama, President of the United States", "gift_description": "Leather-bound book, title: ''Daniel O'Connell: The Man who Discovered Ireland,'' authored by Professor Patrick Geoghegan. 21.5\" x 29.5\" black and white photograph of President John F. Kennedy addressing Irish Oireachtas, formatted in white matte board in a black frame. Fred Curtis Crystal presentation bowl with American flags engraved alongside a shamrock above inscription commemorating St. Patrick's Day Shamrock ceremony at White House, presented in black box with ''Fred Curtis Crystal'' written on sides and on top", "received": "2011-03-17", "estimated_value": "3176.00", "disposition": [ "National Archives and Records Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Enda Kenny, T.D., Taoiseach of Ireland", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Enda Kenny", "donor_title": "Taoiseach", "donor_country": "Ireland", "recipient_name": "Barack Obama", "recipient_title": "President of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Barack Obama, President of the United States", "gift_description": "10\" diameter wooden globe by Eduardo Eleuterio with a cutout of Brazil. Photo album containing 37 photographs of the President during his visit with President Rousseff of the Federative Republic of Brazil, photo album has a hardcover and a medal that reads ''Republica Federativa do Brasil/15 de Nov. de 1889''", "received": "2011-03-19", "estimated_value": "780.00", "disposition": [ "National Archives and Records Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "Her Excellency Dilma Rousseff, President of the Federative Republic of Brazil", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Dilma Rousseff", "donor_title": "President", "donor_country": "Brazil", "recipient_name": "Barack Obama", "recipient_title": "President of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Barack Obama, President of the United States", "gift_description": "20\" x 18\" x 5\" wooden mask carved into shape of a jaguar head on a 24\" x 12\" x 5\" wooden base with a gold-colored plaque on bottom describing the piece", "received": "2011-03-20", "estimated_value": "410.00", "disposition": [ "National Archives and Records Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Mauricio Funes, President of the Republic of El Salvador and Mrs. Vanda Pignato, Spouse of the President of the Republic of El Salvador", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Mauricio Funes", "donor_title": "President of the Republic", "donor_country": "El Salvador", "recipient_name": "Barack Obama", "recipient_title": "President of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Barack Obama, President of the United States", "gift_description": "Personalized ''Penalty'' white soccer jersey with one diagonal black stripe and ''Electrobras'' in blue on the front. Personalized ''Olympikus'' red and black striped soccer jersey. Personalized ''Fluminenso'' green and red soccer jersey with white collar. Personalized ''FILA'' black and white striped soccer jersey with black collar with ''Neo Quimica Genericos'' on the front. Personalized yellow Nike Brazil soccer jersey with one horizontal green stripe across chest. Two DVDs, title: 5x Favela Agora por Nos Mesmos. Two DVDs, title: Orfeu. Book, title: ''Memorias de um Sargento de Milicias/Memoirs of a Militia Sergeant.'' Book, title: ''Casa Velha/The Old House,'' by: Machado de Assis. Paperback book authored by Manuel Antonio de Almeida. Book, title: ''A Alma Encantadora Das Ruas/The Enchanting Soul of the Streets,'' by: Joao do Rio. Two sets of DVDs, title: ''Unidade de Policia,'' distributor: Governo Rio de Janeiro", "received": "2011-03-20", "estimated_value": "679.58", "disposition": [ "National Archives and Records Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "The Honorable Sergio Cabral, Governor of the State of Rio de Janeiro of the Federative Republic of Brazil", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Sergio Cabral", "donor_title": "Governor of the State of Rio de Janeiro", "donor_country": "the Federative Republic of Brazil", "recipient_name": "Barack Obama", "recipient_title": "President of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Barack Obama, President of the United States", "gift_description": "51\" x 40\" digital C print photograph, by artist Vik Muniz, titled ''Marat (Sebastiao),'' depicting a man using arranged items in the style of David's ''Death of Marat.''", "received": "2011-03-22", "estimated_value": "40000.00", "disposition": [ "On loan to museum for public exhibit" ], "foreign_donor": "The Honorable Sergio Cabral, Governor of the State of Rio de Janeiro of the Federative Republic of Brazil", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Sergio Cabral", "donor_title": "Governor of the State of Rio de Janeiro", "donor_country": "the Federative Republic of Brazil", "recipient_name": "Barack Obama", "recipient_title": "President of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Barack Obama, President of the United States", "gift_description": "9\" diameter Tiffany & Co. Revere Pewter bowl, engraved with ''Ban Ki-moon Secretary-General United Nations'' on one side and the Secretary's signature and United Nations logo on the other, presented in turquoise cloth bag with ''Tiffany & Co'' printed on top", "received": "2011-03-28", "estimated_value": "400.00", "disposition": [ "National Archives and Records Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Ban Ki-moon, Secretary-General of the United Nations", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Ban Ki-moon", "donor_title": "Secretary-General of the United Nations", "donor_country": "", "recipient_name": "Barack Obama", "recipient_title": "President of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Barack Obama, President of the United States", "gift_description": "Sterling silver water jug and cup in a blue leather presentation box", "received": "2011-04-07", "estimated_value": "410.00", "disposition": [ "National Archives and Records Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Juan Manuel Santos, President of the Republic of Colombia", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Juan Manuel Santos", "donor_title": "President of the Republic", "donor_country": "Colombia", "recipient_name": "Barack Obama", "recipient_title": "President of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Barack Obama, President of the United States", "gift_description": "30\" circumference gold and silver base with silver statues of two wild goats and a tree with gold clock hanging from it, depicting a desert scene", "received": "2011-04-14", "estimated_value": "3200.00", "disposition": [ "National Archives and Records Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Highness Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa al-Thani, Amir of the State of Qatar", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Hamad bin Khalifa al-Thani", "donor_title": "Amir", "donor_country": "Qatar", "recipient_name": "Barack Obama", "recipient_title": "President of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Barack Obama, President of the United States", "gift_description": "14-karat gold bird-shaped cufflinks, presented in 3\" x 2\" x 1.5\" blue leather jewelry box. 5\" x 9\" wood and sterling silver eagle sculpture", "received": "2011-04-28", "estimated_value": "705.00", "disposition": [ "National Archives and Records Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Ricardo Martinelli Berrocal, President of the Republic of Panama", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Ricardo Martinelli Berrocal", "donor_title": "President of the Republic", "donor_country": "Panama", "recipient_name": "Barack Obama", "recipient_title": "President of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Barack Obama, President of the United States", "gift_description": "1\" x 7\" x 9\" Porcelain sculpture of Jordanian archway on a black pedestal, presented in dark brown and beige leather-topped box", "received": "2011-05-17", "estimated_value": "350.00", "disposition": [ "National Archives and Records Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Majesty King Abdullah II ibn Al Hussein, King of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Abdullah II ibn Al Hussein", "donor_title": "King", "donor_country": "Jordan", "recipient_name": "Barack Obama", "recipient_title": "President of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Barack Obama, President of the United States", "gift_description": "Red leather-bound book, title: ''A Selection of Papers From the Royal Archives 1834\u20131897,'' encased in a 19\" x 16\" x 2\" red leather box", "received": "2011-05-24", "estimated_value": "2800.00", "disposition": [ "National Archives and Records Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, Queen of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Elizabeth II", "donor_title": "Queen", "donor_country": "United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland", "recipient_name": "Barack Obama", "recipient_title": "President of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Barack Obama, President of the United States", "gift_description": "Lacoste white classic men's polo shirt. Limited-edition ''HOPE'' fountain pen and Ligne 8 lighter from S.T. Dupont, each in a cherry blossom design, and contained in a 6.5\" x 6.5\" black box with ''G8 France 2011'' on the top. Bottle of Christian Drouin Pays d'Auge. S.T. Dupont black and silver fountain pen, presented in a 8.5\" x 4.5\" black case. Six black glass goblets in a plastic display case and contained in a 30\" x 18\" red box; 14.35\" tall blue-gray glass sculpture of Bucephalus, Alexander the Great's horse", "received": "2011-05-25", "estimated_value": "15083.62", "disposition": [ "National Archives and Records Administration; Perishable goods handled pursuant to US Secret Service policy" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Nicolas Sarkozy, President of the French Republic", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Nicolas Sarkozy", "donor_title": "President", "donor_country": "France", "recipient_name": "Barack Obama", "recipient_title": "President of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Barack Obama, President of the United States", "gift_description": "CD, title: ''The Historical Record-ings,'' by Paderewski, enclosed in a brown leather book. Silver Waldmann brand pen from the 17th Meeting of Presidents of Central European States, enclosed in a 3.5\" x 8\" black leather box. 4.5\" x 6\" wall plaque of Paderewski, enclosed in a 7.5\" x 8\" blue box. Five bottles of flavored liquors by Nalewski Staropolskie", "received": "2011-05-27", "estimated_value": "715.00", "disposition": [ "National Archives and Records Administration; Perishable goods handled pursuant to U.S. Secret Service policy" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Bronislaw Komorowski, President of the Republic of Poland", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Bronislaw Komorowski", "donor_title": "President", "donor_country": "Poland", "recipient_name": "Barack Obama", "recipient_title": "President of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Barack Obama, President of the United States", "gift_description": "DVD, title: ''Best of the Witcher 2: Video Trailers for President Barack Obama,'' distributor: Atari. Zubrowka Bison Grass Vodka. Book, title: ''Blood of Elves,'' by Andrzej Sapkowski. Book, title: ''The Last Wish,'' by Andrzej Sapkowski. Set of four 2\" x 1.5\" clear glass liqueur glasses, each has ''Zubrowka'' engraved in white. 13.5\" x 9.75\" x 4.5\" ''Witcher 2'' gift box, inside are three golden ''Witcher 2'' coins, a ''Witcher 2'' book, ''Witcher 2'' stickers, ''Witcher 2'' make your own aircraft. 5.5\" x 6.5\" x 3\" ivory-colored bust of ''Witcher 2'' character ''Gwynbleioo,'' a DVD box set of ''Witcher 2'' bonus DVD, Game DVD, and Game Guide. ''Witcher 2'' playing cards, and 5 wooden die in black sack with ''Witcher 2'' emblem. 11.75\" x 7\" x 5\" brown leather carrying case with handles and lock", "received": "2011-05-28", "estimated_value": "497.08", "disposition": [ "National Archives and Records Administration; Perishable goods handled pursuant to U.S. Secret Service policy" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Donald Franciszek Tusk, Prime Minister of the Republic of Poland", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Donald Franciszek Tusk", "donor_title": "Prime Minister", "donor_country": "Poland", "recipient_name": "Barack Obama", "recipient_title": "President of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Barack Obama, President of the United States", "gift_description": "Kramski putter set, includes: 35\" HPP 340 putter with two protective club head covers, teal HPT 40 training console, HPS 30 Aim Aid set, book title: ''The Kramski Putt Philosophy''", "received": "2011-06-06", "estimated_value": "1400.00", "disposition": [ "National Archives and Records Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "Her Excellency Dr. Angela Merkel, Chancellor of the Federal Republic of Germany", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Angela Merkel", "donor_title": "Chancellor", "donor_country": "Germany", "recipient_name": "Barack Obama", "recipient_title": "President of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Barack Obama, President of the United States", "gift_description": "14\" blue mask sculpture by Daum, on a 10\" black and silver stand, enclosed in 34\" x 16\" x 13\" red box", "received": "2011-06-09", "estimated_value": "52695.00", "disposition": [ "National Archives and Records Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Ali Bongo Ondimba, President of the Gabonese Republic", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Ali Bongo Ondimba", "donor_title": "President", "donor_country": "Gabon", "recipient_name": "Barack Obama", "recipient_title": "President of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Barack Obama, President of the United States", "gift_description": "12\" x 8\" x 6\" gold-colored bust of woman, on a 6\" x 6\" x 2\" wooden base", "received": "2011-06-14", "estimated_value": "780.00", "disposition": [ "National Archives and Records Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Goodluck Ebele Azikiwe Jonathan, President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Goodluck Ebele Azikiwe Jonathan", "donor_title": "President", "donor_country": "Nigeria", "recipient_name": "Barack Obama", "recipient_title": "President of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Barack Obama, President of the United States", "gift_description": "Book, title: ''Genghis Khan and the Making of the Modern World,'' by Jack Weatherford. 19'' tall bronze statue depicting a man riding a horse, on an 8.5\" x 4.5\" x 1.5\" granite pedestal, presented in brown suede bag", "received": "2011-06-16", "estimated_value": "440.00", "disposition": [ "Book personally retained; Other items are at National Archives and Records Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Tsakhiagiin Elbegdorj, President of Mongolia", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Tsakhiagiin Elbegdorj", "donor_title": "President", "donor_country": "Mongolia", "recipient_name": "Barack Obama", "recipient_title": "President of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Barack Obama, President of the United States", "gift_description": "Traditional Chief's robe (Kita), from the Akan People", "received": "2011-06-27", "estimated_value": "450.00", "disposition": [ "National Archives and Records Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "Council of Traditional Chiefs and Kings of Cote d'Ivoire", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Council of Traditional Chiefs and Kings", "donor_title": "", "donor_country": "Cote d'Ivoire", "recipient_name": "Barack Obama", "recipient_title": "President of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Barack Obama, President of the United States", "gift_description": "Book, title: ''L'Italia Unita: 150 anniversario Unita d' Italia.''", "received": "2011-07-01", "estimated_value": "1000.00", "disposition": [ "National Archives and Records Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Giorgio Napolitano, President of the Italian Republic", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Giorgio Napolitano", "donor_title": "President", "donor_country": "Italy", "recipient_name": "Barack Obama", "recipient_title": "President of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Barack Obama, President of the United States", "gift_description": "Bamboo bicycle, handmade by the Bambike Company", "received": "2011-07-05", "estimated_value": "1060.00", "disposition": [ "National Archives and Records Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Jose L. Cuisia, Jr., and Mrs. Maria Victoria J. Cuisia, Ambassador and Spouse of the Republic of the Philippines", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Jose L. Cuisia, Jr., and Maria Victoria J. Cuisia", "donor_title": "Ambassador and Spouse", "donor_country": "Republic of the Philippines", "recipient_name": "Barack Obama", "recipient_title": "President of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Barack Obama, President of the United States", "gift_description": "11.5\" x 4\" traditional Maori weapon with a short broad-bladed club, made of the sacred greenstone, carved by Aden Hoglund, and contained in a 16\" x 7\" x 3\" wooden presentation box", "received": "2011-07-22", "estimated_value": "3200.00", "disposition": [ "National Archives and Records Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "The Right Honorable John Key, M.P., Prime Minister of New Zealand", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "John Key", "donor_title": "Prime Minister", "donor_country": "New Zealand", "recipient_name": "Barack Obama", "recipient_title": "President of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Barack Obama, President of the United States", "gift_description": "29\" x 8\" x 15\" ebony wood carving of a mask on four legs", "received": "2011-07-29", "estimated_value": "850.00", "disposition": [ "National Archives and Records Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Alpha Cond\u00e9, President of the Republic of Guinea", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Alpha Cond\u00e9", "donor_title": "President of the Republic", "donor_country": "Guinea", "recipient_name": "Barack Obama", "recipient_title": "President of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Barack Obama, President of the United States", "gift_description": "Crystal golf statuette by Baccarat, depicting a golfer with his iron pitched over his head in the moment before striking a ball. Crystal golf statuette by Baccarat, depicting a golfer with his iron out in front in a follow-through posture. Black Hermes golf travel bag with canvas cover and carrying strap", "received": "2011-08-01", "estimated_value": "1650.00", "disposition": [ "National Archives and Records Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Nicolas Sarkozy, President of the French Republic, and Mrs. Carla Bruni-Sarkozy, First Lady of the French Republic", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Nicolas Sarkozy and Carla Bruni-Sarkozy", "donor_title": "President and First Lady", "donor_country": "France", "recipient_name": "Barack Obama", "recipient_title": "President of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Barack Obama, President of the United States", "gift_description": "Black leather briefcase and a black leather portfolio, both with sterling silver pieces mounted on the leather engraved with \"Barack H. Obama.\"", "received": "2011-08-01", "estimated_value": "660.00", "disposition": [ "National Archives and Records Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "Her Excellency Fatou Danielle Diagne, Ambassador of the Republic of Senegal", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Fatou Danielle Diagne", "donor_title": "Ambassador", "donor_country": "Senegal", "recipient_name": "Barack Obama", "recipient_title": "President of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Barack Obama, President of the United States", "gift_description": "5' x 4' framed black and white photograph of a child looking down and wrapped in an American flag, given to commemorate the 10th Anniversary of the September 11th attacks", "received": "2011-09-01", "estimated_value": "650.00", "disposition": [ "National Archives and Records Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Majesty Mohammed VI, King of the Kingdom of Morocco", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Mohammed VI", "donor_title": "King", "donor_country": "Morocco", "recipient_name": "Barack Obama", "recipient_title": "President of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Barack Obama, President of the United States", "gift_description": "Waterman Expert II black lacquer ball point pen with gold color trimmings. Black 64GB iPad 2", "received": "2011-09-07", "estimated_value": "784.99", "disposition": [ "National Archives and Records Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Donald Franciszek Tusk, Prime Minister of the Republic of Poland", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Donald Franciszek Tusk", "donor_title": "Prime Minister", "donor_country": "Poland", "recipient_name": "Barack Obama", "recipient_title": "President of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Barack Obama, President of the United States", "gift_description": "Bronze, three-legged candlestick holder on a 6.25\" circular stone base, atop the three legs sits a ring depicting a camel caravan and ram heads", "received": "2011-09-21", "estimated_value": "1245.00", "disposition": [ "National Archives and Records Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Nursultan Nazarbayev, President of the Republic of Kazakhstan", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Nursultan Nazarbayev", "donor_title": "President", "donor_country": "Kazakhstan", "recipient_name": "Barack Obama", "recipient_title": "President of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Barack Obama, President of the United States", "gift_description": "35\" x 26\" oil painting, depicting the Rempart Mountain in the Republic of Mauritius, signed by \"Ashley 2011,\" in a silver frame with an engraved plaque", "received": "2011-09-22", "estimated_value": "500.00", "disposition": [ "National Archives and Records Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "The Honorable Dr. Navinchandra Ramgoolam, GCSK, FRCP, Prime Minister of the Republic of Mauritius", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Navinchandra Ramgoolam", "donor_title": "Prime Minister", "donor_country": "Mauritius", "recipient_name": "Barack Obama", "recipient_title": "President of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Barack Obama, President of the United States", "gift_description": "A 7\" x 9\" plaque congratulating the President on his election in a wooden box. 23\" x 11\" ebony black rhino. 15\" hand-etched bowl with an image of Africa and African animals", "received": "2011-09-23", "estimated_value": "865.00", "disposition": [ "National Archives and Records Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Salva Kiir Mayardit, President of the Republic of South Sudan", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Salva Kiir Mayardit", "donor_title": "President", "donor_country": "South Sudan", "recipient_name": "Barack Obama", "recipient_title": "President of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Barack Obama, President of the United States", "gift_description": "19\" x 12\" ornate silver serving tray with mirror inset, in a 20\" x 21\" x 7.5\" blue velvet presentation box. 16\" x 5\" 6\" ornate silver serving dish in a 20\" x 21\" x 7.5\" blue velvet presentation box", "received": "2011-09-23", "estimated_value": "1580.00", "disposition": [ "National Archives and Records Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Recep Tayyip Erdogan, Prime Minister of the Republic of Turkey", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Recep Tayyip Erdogan", "donor_title": "Prime Minister", "donor_country": "Turkey", "recipient_name": "Barack Obama", "recipient_title": "President of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Barack Obama, President of the United States", "gift_description": "Large Afghan rug in mostly tan, black, brown, and green geometric patterns", "received": "2011-09-23", "estimated_value": "1200.00", "disposition": [ "National Archives and Records Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Hamid Karzai, President of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Hamid Karzai", "donor_title": "President", "donor_country": "Afghanistan", "recipient_name": "Barack Obama", "recipient_title": "President of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Barack Obama, President of the United States", "gift_description": "100\" x 65\" handmade traditional woven Tunisian rug, design is geometric and primarily red with black, yellow, white, and blue accents", "received": "2011-10-06", "estimated_value": "900.00", "disposition": [ "National Archives and Records Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Beji Caid Essebsi, Interim Prime Minister of the Republic of Tunisia", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Beji Caid Essebsi", "donor_title": "Interim Prime Minister", "donor_country": "Tunisia", "recipient_name": "Barack Obama", "recipient_title": "President of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Barack Obama, President of the United States", "gift_description": "Book, title: ''The Uncharted Path: An Autobiography'' authored by President Lee Myung-bak. 12.5\" white porcelain plate, with painted images of the President and First Lady, contained within a 14\" x 14\" x 6\" mahogany box with golden turtle latch and iridescent depictions of birds. 14\" x 5.5\" 10.5\" black lacquer box inlaid with mother of pearl, and box is decorated with iridescent scenes of sailboats, birds, and scenery of the landscape of the Republic of Korea, both contained inside a 15\" x 6\" x 11.5\" blue presentation box", "received": "2011-10-13", "estimated_value": "778.00", "disposition": [ "National Archives and Records Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Lee Myung-bak and Mrs. Kim Yoon-ok, President and First Lady of the Republic of Korea", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Lee Myung-bak and Mrs. Kim Yoon-ok", "donor_title": "President and First Lady", "donor_country": "Republic of Korea", "recipient_name": "Barack Obama", "recipient_title": "President of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Barack Obama, President of the United States", "gift_description": "Six pouches of coffee contained in a 14\" x 9.5\" x 5\" wooden box, interior is red velvet and divided into six compartments, each containing a small wicker box, includes a depiction of the American flag with an eagle in the foreground made from precious and semiprecious stones, includes a 9\" x 7\" frame with a gold plaque. Diamond-shaped cufflinks, made from 10-karat white gold and inset with nine blue sapphires each, presented in a 5.25\" x 5.5\" x 2.5\" wooden box", "received": "2011-11-05", "estimated_value": "635.00", "disposition": [ "Box and Jewelry is at National Archives and Records Administration; Perishable goods handled pursuant to US Secret Service policy" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Mahinda Rajapaksa, President of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Mahinda Rajapaksa", "donor_title": "President", "donor_country": "Sri Lanka", "recipient_name": "Barack Obama", "recipient_title": "President of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Barack Obama, President of the United States", "gift_description": "72\" x 24\" gray, blue, and green cashmere scarf, made by 1436 Erdos", "received": "2011-11-10", "estimated_value": "412.00", "disposition": [ "National Archives and Records Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Hu Jintao, President of the People's Republic of China", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Hu Jintao", "donor_title": "President", "donor_country": "People's Republic of China", "recipient_name": "Barack Obama", "recipient_title": "President of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Barack Obama, President of the United States", "gift_description": "8\" x 7\" silver octagonal box with floral/leaf design, in glass case inside a yellow box with knob, and includes a pendant of the seal of Brunei Darussalam", "received": "2011-11-12", "estimated_value": "1200.00", "disposition": [ "National Archives and Records Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "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", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Haji Hassanal Bolkiah Mu'izzaddin Waddaulah ibni Al-Marhum Sultan Haji Omar 'Ali Saifuddien Sa'adul Khairi Waddien", "donor_title": "Sultan and Yang Di-Pertuan", "donor_country": "Brunei Darussalam", "recipient_name": "Barack Obama", "recipient_title": "President of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Barack Obama, President of the United States", "gift_description": "5\" tall condiment pot and a silver utensil, both made of Chilean silver", "received": "2011-11-12", "estimated_value": "725.00", "disposition": [ "National Archives and Records Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Sebasti\u00e1n Pi\u00f1era Echenique, President of the Republic of Chile", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Sebasti\u00e1n Pi\u00f1era Echenique", "donor_title": "President of the Republic", "donor_country": "Chile", "recipient_name": "Barack Obama", "recipient_title": "President of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Barack Obama, President of the United States", "gift_description": "6\" x 6\" x 2.25\" ornate pewter jewelry box with velvet interior, presented in a 9\" x 9\" x 4\" blue velvet box", "received": "2011-11-13", "estimated_value": "525.00", "disposition": [ "National Archives and Records Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency YAB Dato' Sri Haji Mohd Najib bin Tun Haji Abdul Razak, Prime Minister of Malaysia", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Mohd Najib bin Tun Haji Abdul Razak", "donor_title": "Prime Minister", "donor_country": "Malaysia", "recipient_name": "Barack Obama", "recipient_title": "President of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Barack Obama, President of the United States", "gift_description": "7\" tall Baynihan centerpiece made of cast aluminum in nickel plate with a black granite stone base, portraying men carrying a traditional home", "received": "2011-11-14", "estimated_value": "390.00", "disposition": [ "National Archives and Records Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Benigno S. Aquino III, President of the Republic of the Philippines", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Benigno S. Aquino III", "donor_title": "President", "donor_country": "the Philippines", "recipient_name": "Barack Obama", "recipient_title": "President of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Barack Obama, President of the United States", "gift_description": "27\" brass statue of a woman carrying a water jug on her head and a small child on her back. 25\" brass statue of a man wearing a conical hat and carrying a stick over his shoulders that suspends two water jugs, each jug and 'rope' is detachable from the statue", "received": "2011-11-14", "estimated_value": "840.00", "disposition": [ "National Archives and Records Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Seydou Bouda, Ambassador of Burkina Faso", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Seydou Bouda", "donor_title": "Ambassador", "donor_country": "Burkina Faso", "recipient_name": "Barack Obama", "recipient_title": "President of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Barack Obama, President of the United States", "gift_description": "Book, title: 'That Deadman Dance' authored by Kim Scott. Book, title: 'Truth' authored by Peter Temple. Book, title: 'Breath' authored by Tim Winton. 22\" x 13\" framed collection of historic Australian ANZUS stamps. Custom-made, authentic Akubra Cattleman hat in tanmark brown, made of pure fur felt with dark brown leather trimmings. 17\" x 17\" framed black-and-white commemorative historical picture of a ship, with plaque commemorating 60th Anniversary of the ANZUS Alliance", "received": "2011-11-15", "estimated_value": "511.27", "disposition": [ "National Archives and Records Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "The Honorable Julia Gillard MP, Prime Minister of the Commonwealth of Australia", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Julia Gillard", "donor_title": "Prime Minister", "donor_country": "Australia", "recipient_name": "Barack Obama", "recipient_title": "President of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Barack Obama, President of the United States", "gift_description": "31.5\" x 39\" oil painting, title: ''The Celebrate'' by artist Rene Jimenez, depicting a turkey's face and neck, float-mounted in a red wooden frame. Large painting made up of nine panels titled ''The Day and Night\u2014in the White House'' by Rene Jimenez, depicting Thanksgiving at the White House. 60 polychrome prints of the painting ''The Day and Night\u2014in the White House,'' each in a white envelope with a black monochrome image of the U.S. Capitol", "received": "2011-11-15", "estimated_value": "13200.00", "disposition": [ "National Archives and Records Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "The Honorable Gabino Cue Monteagudo, Governor of the State of Oaxaca, United Mexican States", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Gabino Cue Monteagudo", "donor_title": "Governor of the State of Oaxaca", "donor_country": "United Mexican States", "recipient_name": "Barack Obama", "recipient_title": "President of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Barack Obama, President of the United States", "gift_description": "Book, title: ''The Footprints of Time: Menapak Waktu,'' by Purnomo Yusgiantoro. Brown, white, and black bag with a black zipper, and a red and white ribbon rosette on front. Book, title: ''Iwan Tirta Batik,'' by Sebuah Lakon. Book, title: ''Dhenok: The Semarangan Wedding Arts & Culture,'' by Ineke F. Priyo. Book, title: ''The Journey: Batik Pesisr from Semarang, Kendal, Demak & Kudu,'' by Ieneke F. Priyo. Iwan Tirta private-collection shawl, men's shirt, with blue, brown, and white Indonesian batik design depicting birds", "received": "2011-11-18", "estimated_value": "390.00", "disposition": [ "National Archives and Records Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Dr. Purnomo Yusgiantoro, Minister of Defense of the Republic of Indonesia", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Purnomo Yusgiantoro", "donor_title": "Minister of Defense", "donor_country": "Indonesia", "recipient_name": "Barack Obama", "recipient_title": "President of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Barack Obama, President of the United States", "gift_description": "20\" octagonal white marble table top with design of inlaid blue and yellow flowers, and octagonal stand decorated with blue and red flowers", "received": "2011-11-18", "estimated_value": "1375.00", "disposition": [ "National Archives and Records Administration; stand is in White House Gift Office" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Manmohan Singh, Prime Minister of the Republic of India", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Manmohan Singh", "donor_title": "Prime Minister", "donor_country": "India", "recipient_name": "Barack Obama", "recipient_title": "President of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Barack Obama, President of the United States", "gift_description": "Black leather and multi-colored batik-bound padfolio, embossed with \"19th ASEAN Summit and Related Summits, Bali\u2014Indonesia, 17\u201319 November 2011\" in gold lettering, accompanied by an ASEAN writing pad, a silver bookmark decorated with a \"Bali Dancer,\" an Indonesia 2011 lapel pin, and a Montblanc pen, all contained in a gold-colored presentation box. ASEAN Summit green batik Leader's shirt in orange, red, black, white, gold, and green. 31\" x 23\" framed oil portrait of the Chiefs of State who attended the East Asia Summit in Indonesia in November 2011 with the words: \"East Asia Summit in Indonesia November 2011.\"", "received": "2011-11-22", "estimated_value": "1945.00", "disposition": [ "National Archives and Records Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Dr. H. Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono, President of the Republic of Indonesia", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "H. Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono", "donor_title": "President", "donor_country": "Indonesia", "recipient_name": "Barack Obama", "recipient_title": "President of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Barack Obama, President of the United States", "gift_description": "11\" x 10\" wooden box, lined with green velvet, has \"the President\" and \"Barack Obama\" embossed on top of a green name plate, contains a DVD titled, \"Formula of Power\" with the President's picture on the front of the case. 19.125\" x 17.8125\" miniature enamel painting of the Moscow Kremlin, enclosed in a copper frame", "received": "2011-11-29", "estimated_value": "1050.00", "disposition": [ "National Archives and Records Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Dmitry Medvedev, President of the Russian Federation", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Dmitry Medvedev", "donor_title": "President", "donor_country": "Russian Federation", "recipient_name": "Barack Obama", "recipient_title": "President of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Barack Obama, President of the United States", "gift_description": "12\" x 8\" silver tray, engraved with a scene of a palace, labeled \"Iraq,\" and floral and geometric decorative pattern. The tray is sealed under glass in a leather display case, all held in 13\" x 9.5\" x 2.25\" leather box", "received": "2011-12-11", "estimated_value": "460.00", "disposition": [ "National Archives and Records Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Nouri al-Maliki, Prime Minister of the Republic of Iraq", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Nouri al-Maliki", "donor_title": "Prime Minister", "donor_country": "Iraq", "recipient_name": "Barack Obama", "recipient_title": "President of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Barack Obama, President of the United States", "gift_description": "15\" x 12\" black leather \"Neo Igor\" Louis Vuitton men's business bag with luggage tag attached and embossed with \"B.O.\"", "received": "2011-12-13", "estimated_value": "2310.00", "disposition": [ "National Archives and Records Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Nicolas Sarkozy, President of the French Republic, and Mrs. Carla Bruni-Sarkozy, First Lady of the French Republic", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Nicolas Sarkozy and Carla Bruni-Sarkozy", "donor_title": "President and First Lady", "donor_country": "France", "recipient_name": "Barack Obama", "recipient_title": "President of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Barack Obama, President of the United States", "gift_description": "Hand-carved wooden sculpture in blue display box", "received": "2011-12-17", "estimated_value": "430.00", "disposition": [ "National Archives and Records Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Dr. H. Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono, President of the Republic of Indonesia", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "H. Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono", "donor_title": "President", "donor_country": "Indonesia", "recipient_name": "Barack Obama", "recipient_title": "President of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Barack Obama, President of the United States", "gift_description": "24\" x 34\" elaborate black rug with gold color and floral bead detailing", "received": "2011-12-21", "estimated_value": "1100.00", "disposition": [ "Handled pursuant to US Secret Service policy" ], "foreign_donor": "Her Excellency Nirupama Rao, Ambassador of the Republic of India", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Nirupama Rao", "donor_title": "Ambassador", "donor_country": "India", "recipient_name": "Barack Obama", "recipient_title": "President of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Barack Obama, President of the United States, and the First Lady Michelle Obama", "gift_description": "Blue-glazed porcelain hand figurine with a small bird in a yellow display box", "received": "2011-01-18", "estimated_value": "430.00", "disposition": [ "National Archives and Records Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Hu Jintao, President of the People's Republic of China", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Hu Jintao", "donor_title": "President", "donor_country": "People's Republic of China", "recipient_name": "Barack Obama", "recipient_title": "President of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Barack Obama, President of the United States, and the First Lady Michelle Obama", "gift_description": "Two 11\" sterling silver filing lamps with 10\" shades, enclosed in 16\" x 12.5\" x 12\" brown presentation box", "received": "2011-02-02", "estimated_value": "1200.00", "disposition": [ "National Archives and Records Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "Her Royal Highness Princess Haya bint Al-Hussein of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Haya bint Al-Hussein", "donor_title": "Her Royal Highness Princess", "donor_country": "the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan", "recipient_name": "Barack Obama", "recipient_title": "President of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Barack Obama, President of the United States, and the First Lady Michelle Obama", "gift_description": "14.5\" x 8.5\" x 2\" green copper Marquette, entitled \"Equality Emerging\" on gray marble base, enclosed in a 10.5\" x 4\" x 1.5\" wooden box", "received": "2011-05-20", "estimated_value": "365.00", "disposition": [ "National Archives and Records Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Eamon Gilmore, T.D., T\u00e1naiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs of Ireland", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Eamon Gilmore", "donor_title": "T\u00e1naiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs", "donor_country": "Ireland", "recipient_name": "Barack Obama", "recipient_title": "President of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Barack Obama, President of the United States, and the First Lady Michelle Obama", "gift_description": "CD, title: \"Black is the Earth,\" by artist Adele O'Dwyer. Book, title: \"Living Under the Hatch,\" by Barry O'Riley. 34\" x 70\" flag of Offaly, in green, yellow, pink. Book, title: \"Stories from a Sacred Landscape: Croghan Hill to Clonmacnoise,\" by Caiman O'Brien. 8cm x 8cm x 20cm three dimensional model of High Cross at Burrow, enclosed in black presentation box. Book, title: \"Offaly History and Societies,\" edited by William Nolan and Timothy P. O'Neil. 18-karat Sterling silver pendant and two necklaces, in green presentation box. Pen and ink artist's depiction titled, \"Church of Ireland at Templehorry, Welcome President Obama,\" in a 46.5\" x 34.5\" black frame", "received": "2011-05-23", "estimated_value": "1799.00", "disposition": [ "National Archives and Records Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "Mr. Pat Gallagher, Offaly County Manager of Ireland", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Pat Gallagher", "donor_title": "Offaly County Manager", "donor_country": "Ireland", "recipient_name": "Barack Obama", "recipient_title": "President of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Barack Obama, President of the United States, and the First Lady Michelle Obama", "gift_description": "15 piece ''Sun & Moon'' china set, Traditional Arts, Ltd., in white with gold leaf accents, includes 9\" x 9\" x 5.5\" tea pot with top, 5\" x 4\" x 3.5\" creamer, 4.5\" x 4\" x 4\" sugar cup with top, six 3.5\" x 2.5\" x 2.5\" tea cups and six 5.25\" saucers, all enclosed in blue 15\" x 15\" x 10\" presentation box; 11\" x 15\" framed photograph of the Prince of Wales and Duchess of Cornwall with their signatures on white matting, and enclosed in green presentation box marked ''Ettinger London.''", "received": "2011-05-24", "estimated_value": "685.00", "disposition": [ "National Archives and Records Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Royal Highness The Prince of Wales", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "The Prince of Wales", "donor_title": "His Royal Highness", "donor_country": "", "recipient_name": "Barack Obama", "recipient_title": "President of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Barack Obama, President of the United States, and the First Lady Michelle Obama", "gift_description": "48\" x 70\" tapestry with eagle and American flag design made by The Rug Company and enclosed in a canvas bag with teal and orange designs", "received": "2011-05-24", "estimated_value": "1400.00", "disposition": [ "National Archives and Records Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "The Right Honorable David Cameron, MP, Prime Minister of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and Mrs. Samantha Cameron", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "David Cameron", "donor_title": "Prime Minister", "donor_country": "United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland", "recipient_name": "Barack Obama", "recipient_title": "President of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Barack Obama, President of the United States, and the First Lady Michelle Obama", "gift_description": "10.2\" x 7.1\" Hermes orange cotton canvas travel case. 36\" x 60\" Hermes cotton terrycloth beach towel, printed with umbrellas and towels beach scene. 7.5\" handmade Forge de Laguiole letter opener with wooden handle in 9\" brown leather case. Both are enclosed in a 14\" x 2.5\" x 1.5\" black presentation box with Forge de Laguiole printed in white. It is a special G8 edition with ''G8 France 2011, Nouveau Monde, Nouvelles Idees'' and shape of the Eiffel Tower engraved. Box of chocolates", "received": "2011-05-25", "estimated_value": "1994.24", "disposition": [ "National Archives and Records Administration; Perishable goods handled pursuant to U.S. Secret Service policy" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Nicolas Sarkozy and Mrs. Carla Bruni-Sarkozy, President and First Lady of the French Republic", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Nicolas Sarkozy and Carla Bruni-Sarkozy", "donor_title": "President and First Lady", "donor_country": "France", "recipient_name": "Barack Obama", "recipient_title": "President of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Barack Obama, President of the United States, and the First Lady Michelle Obama", "gift_description": "3\" gold coin, ''Deauville'' embossed with scene of the ocean and an umbrella on the front and ''Barack Obama'' engraved with several scenes of Deauville on the back, enclosed in 3.5\" x 3.5\" presentation box with a clear plastic display stand. 36\" x 36\" Hermes silk Deauville scarf, with design of a scene of horse race in gray, blue, and brown", "received": "2011-05-26", "estimated_value": "470.00", "disposition": [ "National Archives and Records Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "The Honorable Philippe Augier, Mayor of Deauville of the French Republic", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Philippe Augier", "donor_title": "Mayor of Deauville", "donor_country": "the French Republic", "recipient_name": "Barack Obama", "recipient_title": "President of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Barack Obama, President of the United States, and the First Lady Michelle Obama", "gift_description": "9.5\" x 12\" signed and framed photo of Her Majesty and His Royal Highness", "received": "2011-06-07", "estimated_value": "485.00", "disposition": [ "National Archives and Records Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "Her Majesty Queen Margrethe II, Queen of Denmark and His Royal Highness Prince Henrik of Denmark", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Margrethe II Henrik", "donor_title": "Queen of Denmark and His Royal Highness Prince", "donor_country": "Denmark", "recipient_name": "Barack Obama", "recipient_title": "President of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Barack Obama, President of the United States, and the First Lady Michelle Obama", "gift_description": "Book, title: 'The Secret History of the Mongol Queens,' by Jack Weatherford. Three Mongolian cashmere sweaters in pink and green, and purple and brown pattern; 16\" x 27.5\" framed artwork of the First Lady's name in Mongolian calligraphy. Large Gobi Mongolian oatmeal-colored cashmere shawl", "received": "2011-06-16", "estimated_value": "790.00", "disposition": [ "National Archives and Records Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Tsakhiagiin Elbegdorj and Mrs. Khajidsuren Bolormaa, President and First Lady of Mongolia", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Tsakhiagiin Elbegdorj and Khajidsuren Bolormaa", "donor_title": "President and First Lady", "donor_country": "Mongolia", "recipient_name": "Barack Obama", "recipient_title": "President of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Barack Obama, President of the United States, and the First Lady Michelle Obama", "gift_description": "9\" decanter, made of Czech glass, in a 7\" x 10\" red presentation box", "received": "2011-07-06", "estimated_value": "615.00", "disposition": [ "National Archives and Records Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "The Honorable Petr Gandalovic, Ambassador of the Czech Republic", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Petr Gandalovic", "donor_title": "Ambassador", "donor_country": "Czech Republic", "recipient_name": "Barack Obama", "recipient_title": "President of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Barack Obama, President of the United States, and the First Lady Michelle Obama", "gift_description": "Reusable grocery/tote bag, orange with a large white dandelion on the side; Book and CD, title: 'G20,' by Laurence Jenkell. Book, title: '\u00b15 Metres: Sos Editions Oceans,' by Joe Bunni. Book, title: 'Around the World,' by Laurence Jenkell. 11\" x 7.5\" x 3\" black leather folding toiletry bag, made by Lancel. 200 Euro souvenir 'G20' coin, in a blue protected sleeve, and housed inside a small blue packet with 'Monnaie de Paris' written in gold on the outside. Silver watch with black wristband made by B.R.M. 8\" x 5\" x 1\" brown leather woman's wallet with embroidery on the sides made by Lancel. His and hers white, belted Dior bathrobes with 'Dior' embroidered on the breast pocket. 8\" x 13\" x 18\" black leather 'Gra-Valise Petit Voyage' suitcase made by Lancel; 7\" x 12\" x 16\" brown and orange leather purse with embroidery on the side made by Lancel; 7.5\" x 11.5\" black leather clutch purse made by Christian Dior. 17\" tall Plexiglas sculpture, entitled 'Wrapping Flag Candy USA,' depicting an upright 'Tootsie Roll' with an American flag patterned wrapper, on a 6\" x 6.75\" x 0.75\" clear Plexiglass base, accompanied by a certificate of authenticity. Box of Duroc Danner chocolates. Perfumes from the town of Grasse. Chateau d'Estoublon olive oil. Men's Dior hygiene products", "received": "2011-11-02", "estimated_value": "6191.00", "disposition": [ "National Archives and Records Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Nicolas Sarkozy and Mrs. Carla Bruni-Sarkozy, President and First Lady of the French Republic", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Nicolas Sarkozy and Carla Bruni-Sarkozy", "donor_title": "President and First Lady", "donor_country": "France", "recipient_name": "Barack Obama", "recipient_title": "President of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Barack Obama, President of the United States, and the First Lady Michelle Obama", "gift_description": "Special edition book, title: 'The Colors of Harmony: A Photography Journey' by Ani Yudhoyono. Two silver sculptures of birds mounted on a maroon velvet stand. One bird is 7\" tall and 4\" long and the other bird is 4.5\" tall and 6\" long. Piece is encased in a 15.25\" x 3.5\" x 8.5\" glass case and housed in a 17.25\" x 5.25\" x 10.75\" orange decorative canvas box. Red hand embroidered batik scarf with a multi-color floral design", "received": "2011-11-12", "estimated_value": "970.00", "disposition": [ "National Archives and Records Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Dr. H. Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono, President of the Republic of Indonesia", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "H. Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono", "donor_title": "President", "donor_country": "Indonesia", "recipient_name": "Barack Obama", "recipient_title": "President of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Barack Obama, President of the United States, and the First Lady Michelle Obama", "gift_description": "Two volume set about the diary of Frida Kahlo, printed by the Bank of Mexico. This volume is a limited edition of 3000 for three Mexican art museums. Volume One: ''Transcriptions,'' bound in 1\u20444 leather, is a Spanish language transcription. Volume Two: ''Poems,'' bound in full embossed blue leather, is a 92-page full-color facsimile of one of Kahlo's diaries.", "received": "2011-12-14", "estimated_value": "1844.54", "disposition": [ "National Archives and Records Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Arturo Sarukhan, Ambassador of the United Mexican States", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Arturo Sarukhan", "donor_title": "Ambassador", "donor_country": "United Mexican States", "recipient_name": "Barack Obama", "recipient_title": "President of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Barack Obama, President of the United States, and the First Lady Michelle Obama", "gift_description": "Wooden candle holder comprised of two spheres on top of one another with white designs containing candle in center; Wooden candle holder comprised of three rectangular figures on top of one another with white designs.", "received": "2011-12-20", "estimated_value": "2200.00", "disposition": [ "National Archives and Records Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Royal Highness King Abdullah II ibn Al Hussein, King of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Abdullah II ibn Al Hussein", "donor_title": "King", "donor_country": "Jordan", "recipient_name": "Barack Obama", "recipient_title": "President of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "First Lady Michelle Obama", "gift_description": "Two 6.5\" x 14\" Baccarat ''Our Fire'' clear full-headed crystal table lamps on silver pedestals with silver and crystal lampshades in red presentation box, inscribed with ''Baccarat'' on the top.", "received": "2011-01-10", "estimated_value": "5500.00", "disposition": [ "National Archives and Records Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "Mrs. Carla Bruni-Sarkozy, First Lady of the French Republic", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Carla Bruni-Sarkozy", "donor_title": "First Lady", "donor_country": "France", "recipient_name": "Michelle Obama", "recipient_title": "First Lady" }, { "name_and_title": "First Lady Michelle Obama", "gift_description": "Silver, handmade ''Plum Blossom'' brooch designed by Teng Fei, presented in a wooden box with brooch design on front.", "received": "2011-01-18", "estimated_value": "1400.00", "disposition": [ "National Archives and Records Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Hu Jintao and Mrs. Liu Yongqing, President and First Lady of the People's Republic of China", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Hu Jintao and Mrs. Liu Yongqing", "donor_title": "President and First Lady", "donor_country": "People's Republic of China", "recipient_name": "Michelle Obama", "recipient_title": "First Lady" }, { "name_and_title": "First Lady Michelle Obama", "gift_description": "17.5\" green, pink, and red-beaded necklace with silver-colored leaf pendants. Matching silver-colored flower earrings with pink and green beads. Two piece vase includes a 12\" tall base with ceramic base and black flowers painted on tan background, and a 5.5\" tall, round vase top with black floral pattern painted on tan background.", "received": "2011-03-02", "estimated_value": "380.00", "disposition": [ "National Archives and Records Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "Mrs. Margarita Zavala Gomez del Campo, First Lady of the United Mexican States", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Margarita Zavala Gomez del Campo", "donor_title": "First Lady", "donor_country": "United Mexican States", "recipient_name": "Michelle Obama", "recipient_title": "First Lady" }, { "name_and_title": "First Lady Michelle Obama", "gift_description": "Personalized, red and black stripe \"Regatas di Flamengo\" women's jersey by Olympikus. Personalized white, silver, and black \"Electrobras\" women's soccer jersey by Penalty. Personalized yellow and green women's CBF Brazil soccer jersey by Nike. Silver necklace with silver medallion by designer Francesca Romana Diana. Personalized, crimson and green \"Unimed Brazil\" women's soccer jersey by Adidas. Personalized black and white striped \"Bozzano\" women's soccer jersey by Fila.", "received": "2011-03-18", "estimated_value": "874.60", "disposition": [ "National Archives and Records Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "The Honorable Sergio Cabral, Governor of the State of Rio de Janeiro of the Federative Republic of Brazil", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government.", "donor_name": "Sergio Cabral", "donor_title": "Governor of the State of Rio de Janeiro", "donor_country": "the Federative Republic of Brazil", "recipient_name": "Michelle Obama", "recipient_title": "First Lady" }, { "name_and_title": "First Lady Michelle Obama", "gift_description": "3\" x 5\" metal cross, attached to rectangular wooden base with Renca town emblem and plaque commemorating the First Lady's visit on the front, presented in blue velvet box. Silver-colored bracelet with blue and green charms, presented in square, blue velvet box. 10\" silver-colored necklace with blue stones, presented in rectangular blue velvet box.", "received": "2011-03-19", "estimated_value": "870.00", "disposition": [ "National Archives and Records Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "The Honorable Vicky Barahona Kunstmann, Mayor of Renca of the Republic of Chile", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government.", "donor_name": "Vicky Barahona Kunstmann", "donor_title": "Mayor of Renca", "donor_country": "Chile", "recipient_name": "Michelle Obama", "recipient_title": "First Lady" }, { "name_and_title": "First Lady Michelle Obama", "gift_description": "16\" x 72\" Alpaca \"Ocatavio Pizarro\" scarf, in off-white with small black sequin pattern, and black jewels sewn in two rows, presented in 10.5\" x 28.25\" black leather box. Silver necklace with 19 cone-shaped pendants and matching silver earrings, presented in 2\" x 8.5\" x 1\" blue box.", "received": "2011-03-21", "estimated_value": "670.00", "disposition": [ "National Archives and Records Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "Mrs. Cecilia Morel Montes, First Lady of the Republic of Chile", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government.", "donor_name": "Cecilia Morel Montes", "donor_title": "First Lady", "donor_country": "Chile", "recipient_name": "Michelle Obama", "recipient_title": "First Lady" }, { "name_and_title": "First Lady Michelle Obama", "gift_description": "8.5\" x 10\" silk bag, purple with pink, red, and green floral pattern. 34\" x 33\" cotton scarf, red with pink, blue, yellow, and green pattern. 65\" x 26\" cotton scarf in green, red and black cotton scarf with black fringe. Set of earrings, ring, and necklace made of silver and turquoise.", "received": "2011-04-12", "estimated_value": "388.00", "disposition": [ "National Archives and Records Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "Mrs. Maria Bashir, Chief Prosecutor of Herat Province of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government.", "donor_name": "Maria Bashir", "donor_title": "Chief Prosecutor of Herat Province", "donor_country": "Afghanistan", "recipient_name": "Michelle Obama", "recipient_title": "First Lady" }, { "name_and_title": "First Lady Michelle Obama", "gift_description": "Ten pieces of six yards of cloth made by Vlisco in Holland, of various designs and colors.", "received": "2011-08-11", "estimated_value": "820.00", "disposition": [ "National Archives and Records Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Dr. Boni Yayi, President of the Republic of Benin", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government.", "donor_name": "Boni Yayi", "donor_title": "President of the Republic", "donor_country": "Benin", "recipient_name": "Michelle Obama", "recipient_title": "First Lady" }, { "name_and_title": "First Lady Michelle Obama", "gift_description": "Painting of a red roofed building on a tropical shore with a woman and small child in the foreground, in an 11.5\" x 9.5\" gold frame. Pair of Swarovski crystal swans, in a 7.75\" x 7.75\" x 3.75\" blue cardboard presentation box.", "received": "2011-09-20", "estimated_value": "390.00", "disposition": [ "National Archives and Records Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "The Honorable Dr. Navinchandra Ramgoolam, GCSK, FRCP, Prime Minister of the Republic of Mauritius", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government.", "donor_name": "Navinchandra Ramgoolam", "donor_title": "Prime Minister", "donor_country": "Mauritius", "recipient_name": "Michelle Obama", "recipient_title": "First Lady" }, { "name_and_title": "First Lady Michelle Obama", "gift_description": "8\" x 5.5\" x 4\" black wood jewelry box with four embroidered panels, the background of the panels is purple silk, and the embroidery depicts birds and landscapes. 11\" x 14.5\" x 7\" Korean, black lacquer jewelry box with mother of pearl inlay that depicts landscapes and birds, and has bureau-style doors with turtle-shaped doorknobs on the front and a drawer below, with an inner compartment that has three smaller drawers on the left and a section for hanging necklaces on the right. An assortment of Vidi Vici make-up.", "received": "2011-10-12", "estimated_value": "725.00", "disposition": [ "National Archives and Records Administration; Perishable goods handled pursuant to U.S. Secret Service policy." ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Lee Myung-bak and Mrs. Kim Yoon-ok, President and First Lady of the Republic of Korea", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government.", "donor_name": "Lee Myung-bak and Mrs. Kim Yoon-ok", "donor_title": "President and First Lady", "donor_country": "Republic of Korea", "recipient_name": "Michelle Obama", "recipient_title": "First Lady" }, { "name_and_title": "First Lady Michelle Obama", "gift_description": "Blue crystal brooch with small crystal pieces in a circular shape. Moser crystal decanter and six crystal glasses with gold rim, in pattern called \"Splendid.\"", "received": "2011-10-27", "estimated_value": "1872.00", "disposition": [ "National Archives and Records Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Petr Necas, Prime Minister of the Czech Republic", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government.", "donor_name": "Petr Necas", "donor_title": "Prime Minister", "donor_country": "Czech Republic", "recipient_name": "Michelle Obama", "recipient_title": "First Lady" }, { "name_and_title": "First Lady Michelle Obama", "gift_description": "Approximately 72\" x 24\" gray, red, and black cashmere scarf made by 1436 Erdos.", "received": "2011-11-10", "estimated_value": "412.00", "disposition": [ "National Archives and Records Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Hu Jintao, President of the People's Republic of China", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government.", "donor_name": "Hu Jintao", "donor_title": "President", "donor_country": "People's Republic of China", "recipient_name": "Michelle Obama", "recipient_title": "First Lady" }, { "name_and_title": "First Lady Michelle Obama", "gift_description": "Franz brand \"Island Beauty\" sculpted porcelain vase with hibiscus flower design sculpted porcelain vase in red with a flower wrapped around the exterior.", "received": "2011-11-10", "estimated_value": "590.00", "disposition": [ "National Archives and Records Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "Dr. Lien Chan, Honorary Chairman of the Kuomintang", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government.", "donor_name": "Lien Chan", "donor_title": "Dr., Honorary Chairman of the Kuomintang", "donor_country": "", "recipient_name": "Michelle Obama", "recipient_title": "First Lady" }, { "name_and_title": "First Lady Michelle Obama", "gift_description": "Four 18\" x 18\" Batik pillow cases in a brown, yellow, and black design. 20\" x 90\" decorative Batik table runner in brown, yellow, and black with four tassels hanging from the corners. Batik bag in brown with a black and white design.", "received": "2011-11-11", "estimated_value": "410.00", "disposition": [ "National Archives and Records Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Dr. H. Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono, President of the Republic of Indonesia", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government.", "donor_name": "H. Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono", "donor_title": "President", "donor_country": "Indonesia", "recipient_name": "Michelle Obama", "recipient_title": "First Lady" }, { "name_and_title": "First Lady Michelle Obama", "gift_description": "80\" x 15\" gray scarf with floral embroidery. Brown velvet handbag with orange floral embroidery.", "received": "2011-11-12", "estimated_value": "640.00", "disposition": [ "National Archives and Records Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Truong Tan Sang, President of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government.", "donor_name": "Truong Tan Sang", "donor_title": "President", "donor_country": "Vietnam", "recipient_name": "Michelle Obama", "recipient_title": "First Lady" }, { "name_and_title": "First Lady Michelle Obama", "gift_description": "Book, title: \"Pathways to Independence: Story of Official & Family Life in Papua New Guinea from 1951\u20141975,\" by Rachel Cleland. Bird of Paradise gold pendant, ornately crafted and inset with various stones.", "received": "2011-11-13", "estimated_value": "575.00", "disposition": [ "National Archives and Records Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "The Honorable Peter O'Neill, Prime Minister of Papua New Guinea", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government.", "donor_name": "Peter O'Neill", "donor_title": "Prime Minister", "donor_country": "Papua New Guinea", "recipient_name": "Michelle Obama", "recipient_title": "First Lady" }, { "name_and_title": "First Family", "gift_description": "Set of seven Bonpoint Paris perfume, skincare lotion, and soap products presented in a rectangular zip up white box that says Bonpoint on the inside flap.", "received": "2011-01-10", "estimated_value": "401.00", "disposition": [ "Handled pursuant to US Secret Service policy" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Nicolas Sarkozy and Mrs. Carla Bruni-Sarkozy, President and First Lady of the French Republic", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government.", "donor_name": "Nicolas Sarkozy and Carla Bruni-Sarkozy", "donor_title": "President and First Lady", "donor_country": "France", "recipient_name": "First Family", "recipient_title": "" }, { "name_and_title": "First Family", "gift_description": "One silver Links Sweetie Bracelet with an \"M\" charm, enclosed in a black velvet bag and inside a cream colored box. One silver Links Sweetie Bracelet with an \"S\" charm, enclosed in a black velvet bag and inside a cream colored box. 13\" bone-shaped chew toy with United Kingdom flag.", "received": "2011-05-24", "estimated_value": "589.18", "disposition": [ "National Archives and Records Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "The Right Honorable David Cameron, MP, Prime Minister of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and Mrs. Samantha Cameron", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government.", "donor_name": "David Cameron", "donor_title": "Prime Minister", "donor_country": "United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland", "recipient_name": "First Family", "recipient_title": "" }, { "name_and_title": "First Family", "gift_description": "36\" x 94\" purple batik with blue fringe, and a silver, green, orange, red, and blue pattern. 36\" x 94\" pink batik with white fringe and a silver, purple, blue, green, and orange pattern; Two books, title: \"The Discerning Voice of the First Lady Rosmah\" contained in cardboard book sleeves.", "received": "2011-11-13", "estimated_value": "715.00", "disposition": [ "National Archives and Records Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency YAB Dato' Sri Haji Mohd Najib bin Tun Haji Abdul Razak, Prime Minister of Malaysia", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government.", "donor_name": "Mohd Najib bin Tun Haji Abdul Razak", "donor_title": "Prime Minister", "donor_country": "Malaysia", "recipient_name": "First Family", "recipient_title": "" }, { "name_and_title": "First Family Children", "gift_description": "Toy brown kangaroo stuffed animal with a baby kangaroo in its pouch. Gray, white, and black Koala Bear stuffed animal. DVD, title: ''Red Dog.'' EMU boots in chestnut color and Paddington HI style. EMU boots in chocolate color and Paddington HI style.", "received": "2011-11-15", "estimated_value": "388.00", "disposition": [ "National Archives and Records Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "The Honorable Julia Gillard MP, Prime Minister of the Commonwealth of Australia", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government.", "donor_name": "Julia Gillard", "donor_title": "Prime Minister", "donor_country": "Australia", "recipient_name": "First Family", "recipient_title": "Children" }, { "name_and_title": "First Family Children", "gift_description": "Pink outfit from Bonpoint Paris clothing store. Green outfit from Bonpoint Paris clothing store.", "received": "2011-01-10", "estimated_value": "360.85", "disposition": [ "National Archives and Records Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "Mrs. Carla Bruni-Sarkozy, First Lady of the French Republic", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government.", "donor_name": "Carla Bruni-Sarkozy", "donor_title": "First Lady", "donor_country": "France", "recipient_name": "First Family", "recipient_title": "Children" }, { "name_and_title": "First Family Children", "gift_description": "Personalized red, white, and green striped Adidas soccer jersey with ''Unimed'' on front. Personalized yellow and green Nike Brazil national soccer team jersey. Personalized white, black, and blue ''Penalty'' soccer jersey with ''Electrobras'' on front. Personalized ''Olympikus'' red and black striped soccer jersey. Personalized black and white striped ''Fila'' soccer jersey. 3\" x 5\" black and white spiral notebook with photo of the face of ''Cristo Redentor.'' Yellow coffee mug with ''Rio de Janeiro'' and beach and heart designs across it. Star-shaped yellow bag clip with ''Rio de Janeiro'' on front. ''I [heart] Rio'' miniature pen.", "received": "2011-03-18", "estimated_value": "682.70", "disposition": [ "National Archives and Records Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "The Honorable Sergio Cabral, Governor of the State of Rio de Janeiro of the Federative Republic of Brazil", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government.", "donor_name": "Sergio Cabral", "donor_title": "Governor of the State of Rio de Janeiro", "donor_country": "the Federative Republic of Brazil", "recipient_name": "First Family", "recipient_title": "Children" }, { "name_and_title": "First Family Children", "gift_description": "Two 6\" x 4.5\" x 2\" wooden jewelry box with lily flower and hummingbird design on top, presented in charcoal grey box with gold-colored Brazil seal sticker on top.", "received": "2011-03-19", "estimated_value": "470.00", "disposition": [ "National Archives and Records Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "Her Excellency Dilma Rousseff, President of the Federative Republic of Brazil", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government.", "donor_name": "Dilma Rousseff", "donor_title": "President", "donor_country": "Brazil", "recipient_name": "First Family", "recipient_title": "Children" }, { "name_and_title": "First Family Children", "gift_description": "Personalized red and green Adidas soccer jersey with white collar and 'Unimed' on front. Yellow Nike soccer jersey with one horizontal green stripe along on front. Personalized white Penalty soccer jersey with one diagonal black stripe and 'Electrobras' in blue on front. Personalized 'Fila' black and white striped soccer jersey, and 'Neo Quimica Gerenicos' on front. Personalized black and red striped 'Olympikus' soccer jersey. 3.25\" x 4.5\" black notebook with black and white image of Copacabana Beach on front cover. Yellow mug with cartoon image of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil and 'Rio de Janeiro' written in black on front and back. 5\" plastic pen with liquid and glitter. 'I [heart] Rio.' 2.5\" yellow plastic clip magnet with cartoon image of Rio de Janeiro and 'Rio de Janeiro' written in black on top center.", "received": "2011-03-20", "estimated_value": "685.58", "disposition": [ "National Archives and Records Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "The Honorable Sergio Cabral, Governor of the State of Rio de Janeiro of the Federative Republic of Brazil", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government.", "donor_name": "Sergio Cabral", "donor_title": "Governor of the State of Rio de Janeiro", "donor_country": "the Federative Republic of Brazil", "recipient_name": "First Family", "recipient_title": "Children" }, { "name_and_title": "First Family Children", "gift_description": "Book, title: 'At the Gateways of the Day (1924): Tales and Legends of Hawaii, Vol. 1,' 1st Edition by Padraic Colum, enclosed in green and yellow paisley cardboard sleeve. 1.75\" Sterling silver History of Ireland brooch depicting Ireland through the ages, enclosed in 2.5\" x 2.25\" x 1\" black box. 36\" wooden hurling stick with black electrical tape near top and bottom. 20mm diameter Sterling silver History of Ireland cufflinks depicting Ireland through the ages, enclosed in 4\" x 3\" x 1\" black box.", "received": "2011-05-23", "estimated_value": "553.95", "disposition": [ "National Archives and Records Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Enda Kenny, T.D., Taoiseach of Ireland", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government.", "donor_name": "Enda Kenny", "donor_title": "Taoiseach", "donor_country": "Ireland", "recipient_name": "First Family", "recipient_title": "Children" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Joseph R. Biden, Jr., Vice President of the United States", "gift_description": "Large embroidered handwoven rug with floral design inside 3 borders", "received": "2011-01-12", "estimated_value": "450.00", "disposition": [ "National Archives and Records Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Yousuf Raza Gilani, Prime Minister of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Yousuf Raza Gilani", "donor_title": "Prime Minister", "donor_country": "Pakistan", "recipient_name": "Joseph R. Biden Jr.", "recipient_title": "President of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Joseph R. Biden, Jr., Vice President of the United States", "gift_description": "Orange and gold over black background ''Khokhloma'' Swan punch bowl with 7 small cups", "received": "2011-03-09", "estimated_value": "440.00", "disposition": [ "National Archives and Records Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Vladimir Putin, Prime Minister of the Russian Federation", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Vladimir Putin", "donor_title": "Prime Minister", "donor_country": "Russian Federation", "recipient_name": "Joseph R. Biden Jr.", "recipient_title": "President of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Joseph R. Biden, Jr., Vice President of the United States", "gift_description": "11.5\" x 6.75\" multicolored wool rug showing a scenery of pink, red, orange and blue flowers and green leaves", "received": "2011-03-11", "estimated_value": "425.00", "disposition": [ "National Archives and Records Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Vladimir Filat, Prime Minister of the Republic of Moldova", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Vladimir Filat", "donor_title": "Prime Minister", "donor_country": "Moldova", "recipient_name": "Joseph R. Biden Jr.", "recipient_title": "President of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Joseph R. Biden, Jr., Vice President of the United States", "gift_description": "Framed painting of a river and two chapels on the countryside of Pe Malul Nistrului Moldova, painted by I.A. Leu", "received": "2011-03-11", "estimated_value": "550.00", "disposition": [ "National Archives and Records Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Marian Lupu, Acting President of the Republic of Moldova", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Marian Lupu", "donor_title": "Acting President", "donor_country": "Moldova", "recipient_name": "Joseph R. Biden Jr.", "recipient_title": "President of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Joseph R. Biden, Jr., Vice President of the United States", "gift_description": "Large gray ceramic vase 381\u20442\" height by 1\" in diameter. The vase is comprised of 2 sections: a double-headed urn shaped upper section; the lower section is a round base with a dedication tag adhered to base", "received": "2011-03-15", "estimated_value": "440.00", "disposition": [ "National Archives and Records Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Vladimir Filat, Prime Minister of the Republic of Moldova", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Vladimir Filat", "donor_title": "Prime Minister", "donor_country": "Republic of Moldova", "recipient_name": "Joseph R. Biden Jr.", "recipient_title": "President of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Joseph R. Biden, Jr., Vice President of the United States", "gift_description": "Set of three matching decorative clay water pots by South African artist Thembia Nala", "received": "2011-03-29", "estimated_value": "1150.00", "disposition": [ "National Archives and Records Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "The Honorable Kgalema Motlanthe, Deputy President of the Republic of South Africa", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Kgalema Motlanthe", "donor_title": "Deputy President", "donor_country": "South Africa", "recipient_name": "Joseph R. Biden Jr.", "recipient_title": "President of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Joseph R. Biden, Jr., Vice President of the United States", "gift_description": "Three Star Order medal and a book titled ''State Decorations of Latvia'' accompanied by a certificate with a wax seal", "received": "2011-04-01", "estimated_value": "780.00", "disposition": [ "National Archives and Records Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Valdis Zatlers, President of the Republic of Latvia", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Valdis Zatlers", "donor_title": "President", "donor_country": "Latvia", "recipient_name": "Joseph R. Biden Jr.", "recipient_title": "President of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Joseph R. Biden, Jr., Vice President of the United States", "gift_description": "Red box bearing the seal of Qatar containing a silver and gold statue of 3 camels on a marble base. The gift was presented in a sand-colored bag bearing the seal of Qatar", "received": "2011-04-13", "estimated_value": "2200.00", "disposition": [ "National Archives and Records Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Highness Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al-Thani, Amir of the State of Qatar", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Hamad bin Khalifa Al-Thani", "donor_title": "His Highness Sheikh Amir", "donor_country": "Qatar", "recipient_name": "Joseph R. Biden Jr.", "recipient_title": "President of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Joseph R. Biden, Jr., Vice President of the United States", "gift_description": "Large painted plate with American flag design in center and the Vice President's portrait painted on top of the flag on the face of the plate", "received": "2011-05-05", "estimated_value": "1200.00", "disposition": [ "Permission to Retain for Official Use Only" ], "foreign_donor": "The Honorable Namik Tan, Ambassador of Turkey to the United States", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Namik Tan", "donor_title": "Ambassador", "donor_country": "Turkey", "recipient_name": "Joseph R. Biden Jr.", "recipient_title": "President of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Joseph R. Biden, Jr., Vice President of the United States", "gift_description": "Leather-bound (brown and rather large) Italian encyclopedia, titled ''L' Italia Unita'' by istituto della enciclopedia italiana fondata da giovanni treccani roma", "received": "2011-06-01", "estimated_value": "550.00", "disposition": [ "National Archives and Records Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Giorgio Napolitano, President of the Italian Republic", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Giorgio Napolitano", "donor_title": "President", "donor_country": "Italy", "recipient_name": "Joseph R. Biden Jr.", "recipient_title": "President of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Joseph R. Biden, Jr., Vice President of the United States", "gift_description": "3 Sutter's International Red Series, 2011 edition volumes of ''Who's Who in Italy: Celebrating the 150th Anniversary of the Unification of Italy''", "received": "2011-06-02", "estimated_value": "350.00", "disposition": [ "National Archives and Records Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "Ambassador Stefano Ronca, Chief of the Diplomatic Protocol of the Italian Republic", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Stefano Ronca", "donor_title": "Ambassador, Chief of the Diplomatic Protocol", "donor_country": "Italy", "recipient_name": "Joseph R. Biden Jr.", "recipient_title": "President of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Joseph R. Biden, Jr., Vice President of the United States", "gift_description": "Blue box, labeled ''E. Marinella Napoli'' with sticker ''per Silvio Berlusconi,'' containing 6 men's neckties", "received": "2011-06-02", "estimated_value": "540.00", "disposition": [ "National Archives and Records Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Silvio Berlusconi, President of the Council of Minister of the Italian Republic", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Silvio Berlusconi", "donor_title": "President of the Council of Minister", "donor_country": "Italy", "recipient_name": "Joseph R. Biden Jr.", "recipient_title": "President of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Joseph R. Biden, Jr., Vice President of the United States", "gift_description": "Large blue fabric box containing a 3-piece Venetian glass set and a book titled ''I vertri di Archimede Seguso dal 1950 al 1959''", "received": "2011-06-08", "estimated_value": "4800.00", "disposition": [ "National Archives and Records Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Silvio Berlusconi, President of the Council of Ministers of the Italian Republic", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Silvio Berlusconi", "donor_title": "President of the Council of Ministers", "donor_country": "Italy", "recipient_name": "Joseph R. Biden Jr.", "recipient_title": "President of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Joseph R. Biden, Jr., Vice President of the United States", "gift_description": "Leather-bound handmade silver platter with scene of an Iraqi gate and palm trees in a leather presentation box", "received": "2011-06-22", "estimated_value": "350.00", "disposition": [ "National Archives and Records Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Usama Al-Nujaifi, Speaker of the Iraqi Parliament", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Usama Al-Nujaifi", "donor_title": "Speaker of the Iraqi Parliament", "donor_country": "Iraq", "recipient_name": "Joseph R. Biden Jr.", "recipient_title": "President of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Joseph R. Biden, Jr., Vice President of the United States", "gift_description": "White porcelain rabbit with red eyes and a red bow around the neck, sitting upright, presented on a brown wooden stand", "received": "2011-08-19", "estimated_value": "365.00", "disposition": [ "Permission to Retain for Official Use Only" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Xi Jinping, Vice President of the People's Republic of China", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Xi Jinping", "donor_title": "Vice President", "donor_country": "People's Republic of China", "recipient_name": "Joseph R. Biden Jr.", "recipient_title": "President of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Joseph R. Biden, Jr., Vice President of the United States", "gift_description": "Large silk 40\" x 60\" painting of 6 running horses presented in a wooden display box", "received": "2011-08-21", "estimated_value": "3500.00", "disposition": [ "National Archives and Records Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Xi Jinping, Vice President of the People's Republic of China", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Xi Jinping", "donor_title": "Vice President", "donor_country": "People's Republic of China", "recipient_name": "Joseph R. Biden Jr.", "recipient_title": "President of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Joseph R. Biden, Jr., Vice President of the United States", "gift_description": "Silver-framed original calligraphy painting by Sichuan University President", "received": "2011-08-21", "estimated_value": "1600.00", "disposition": [ "National Archives and Records Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "Mr. Xie Heping, President of Sichuan University", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Xie Heping", "donor_title": "President of Sichuan University", "donor_country": "", "recipient_name": "Joseph R. Biden Jr.", "recipient_title": "President of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "Dr. Jill Biden, Second Lady of the United States", "gift_description": "\"Palekh\" wooden lacquer box with oval lid, depicting a family in a bedroom setting", "received": "2011-03-10", "estimated_value": "445.00", "disposition": [ "National Archives and Records Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "Gennadiy Sukhikh, Director of the Research Center for Obstetrics, Gynecology and Perinatology, Ministry of Healthcare and Social Development of the Russian Federation", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Gennadiy Sukhikh", "donor_title": "Director of the Research Center for Obstetrics, Gynecology and Perinatology, Ministry of Healthcare and Social Development", "donor_country": "Russian Federation", "recipient_name": "Jill Biden", "recipient_title": "Second Lady of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "Mrs. Kathleen Biden, The Vice President's Daughter-in-law", "gift_description": "Set of two 10\" tall Van Saint Lambert crystal candlestick holders, engraved with a symbol of the Belgian monarchy. Gift was in a navy blue presentation box stamped in gold bearing the symbol of the Belgian monarchy", "received": "2011-06-28", "estimated_value": "380.00", "disposition": [ "Permission to Retain for Official Use Only" ], "foreign_donor": "His Royal Highness Prince Philippe, Duke of Brabant and the Crown Prince of the Kingdom of Belgium", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Philippe", "donor_title": "Prince, Duke of Brabant and the Crown Prince", "donor_country": "Belgium", "recipient_name": "Kathleen Biden", "recipient_title": "The Vice President's Daughter-in-law" }, { "name_and_title": "Mrs. Kathleen Biden, The Vice President's Daughter-in-law, and family", "gift_description": "Silk picture (framed) of bird and lotus flower (meaning \"harmony\"), with reverse image and children's picture book titled \"A Dream of Red Mansions\" presented in a pink floral presentation box", "received": "2011-08-21", "estimated_value": "670.00", "disposition": [ "National Archives and Records Administration (Book Pending Transfer to National Archives and Records Administration)" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Xi Jinping, Vice President of the People's Republic of China", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Xi Jinping", "donor_title": "Vice President", "donor_country": "People's Republic of China", "recipient_name": "Kathleen Biden", "recipient_title": "The Vice President's Daughter-in-law" }, { "name_and_title": "Jon Wolfsthal, Special Advisor to the Vice President for Non-proliferation", "gift_description": "TRAVEL: Lodging, meals, ground transportation and conference fee provided within the United Kingdom in connection with official attendance at \"Challenges of the Nuclear Non-proliferation Regime\" conference and delivery of speech on U.S. nuclear nonproliferaiton policy", "received": "2011-12-12", "estimated_value": "3500.00", "disposition": [ "National Archives and Records Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "Government of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland", "donor_title": "Government of the", "donor_country": "United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland", "recipient_name": "Jon Wolfsthal", "recipient_title": "Special Advisor to the Vice President for Non-proliferation" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Hillary Clinton, Secretary of State of the United States", "gift_description": "Large silver bowl with palm tree design", "received": "2011-01-11", "estimated_value": "3400.00", "disposition": [ "Pending Transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Majesty Sultan Qaboos bin Said al Said, Sultan of Oman", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Qaboos bin Said al Said", "donor_title": "Sultan", "donor_country": "Oman", "recipient_name": "Hillary Clinton", "recipient_title": "Secretary of State of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Hillary Clinton, Secretary of State of the United States", "gift_description": "Silver jewelry set consisting of a necklace, earrings, ring, and bracelet with round design", "received": "2011-01-11", "estimated_value": "685.00", "disposition": [ "Pending Transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency, Yusuf bin Alwai bin Adbullah, Minister Responsible for Foreign Affairs of Oman", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Yusuf bin Alwai bin Adbullah", "donor_title": "Minister Responsible for Foreign Affairs", "donor_country": "Oman", "recipient_name": "Hillary Clinton", "recipient_title": "Secretary of State of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Hillary Clinton, Secretary of State of the United States", "gift_description": "Four silver jeweled rings and silver jambiya broach. One silver ring, two silver earrings, and silver bracelet", "received": "2011-01-11", "estimated_value": "1490.00", "disposition": [ "Pending Transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Ali Abdullah Saleh, President of Yemen", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Ali Abdullah Saleh", "donor_title": "President", "donor_country": "Yemen", "recipient_name": "Hillary Clinton", "recipient_title": "Secretary of State of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Hillary Clinton, Secretary of State of the United States", "gift_description": "'Heavenly Blessing' tithe, glazed ceramic sphere with ying/yang supported on four dragon legs over square base", "received": "2011-01-19", "estimated_value": "1800.00", "disposition": [ "Pending Transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Hu Jintao, President of the People's Republic of China", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Hu Jintao", "donor_title": "President", "donor_country": "People's Republic of China", "recipient_name": "Hillary Clinton", "recipient_title": "Secretary of State of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Hillary Clinton, Secretary of State of the United States", "gift_description": "Three strand necklace with pearls and sterling silver accents by Majorca Joyas", "received": "2011-01-24", "estimated_value": "380.00", "disposition": [ "Pending Transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "Her Excellency Trinidad Jimenez, Minister of Foreign Affairs and Cooperation of Spain", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Trinidad Jimenez", "donor_title": "Minister of Foreign Affairs and Cooperation", "donor_country": "Spain", "recipient_name": "Hillary Clinton", "recipient_title": "Secretary of State of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Hillary Clinton, Secretary of State of the United States", "gift_description": "White porcelain vase with red accent. Three pamphlets titled: 'The Chinese People's Association for Friendship with Foreign Countries.' Scroll (in red box)", "received": "2011-02-25", "estimated_value": "485.00", "disposition": [ "Pending Transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "Zhou Qiang, Secretary of Hunan of the Provincial Committee of the Communist Party of China", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Zhou Qiang", "donor_title": "Secretary of Hunan of the Provincial Committee of the Communist Party", "donor_country": "China", "recipient_name": "Hillary Clinton", "recipient_title": "Secretary of State of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Hillary Clinton, Secretary of State of the United States", "gift_description": "Gold and silver brooch with blue lapis stone and pearl accents", "received": "2011-03-08", "estimated_value": "385.00", "disposition": [ "Pending Transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "Her Excellency Roza Otunbayeva, President of the Kyrgyz Republic", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Roza Otunbayeva", "donor_title": "President", "donor_country": "Kyrgyz Republic", "recipient_name": "Hillary Clinton", "recipient_title": "Secretary of State of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Hillary Clinton, Secretary of State of the United States", "gift_description": "Silver bird with black 'berries' on green stone base", "received": "2011-03-17", "estimated_value": "480.00", "disposition": [ "Pending Transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Foued M'bazza, Interim President of the Republic of Tunisia", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Foued M'bazza", "donor_title": "Interim President", "donor_country": "Tunisia", "recipient_name": "Hillary Clinton", "recipient_title": "Secretary of State of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Hillary Clinton, Secretary of State of the United States", "gift_description": "Large portrait of Secretary Clinton in gold frame", "received": "2011-04-12", "estimated_value": "1900.00", "disposition": [ "Pending Transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "Madame Liu Yandong, State Councilor of the People's Republic of China", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Liu Yandong", "donor_title": "State Councilor", "donor_country": "People's Republic of China", "recipient_name": "Hillary Clinton", "recipient_title": "Secretary of State of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Hillary Clinton, Secretary of State of the United States", "gift_description": "White scarf with red roses. Black silk scarf (red/green with black stripes). Jewelry set with lapis lazuli panels", "received": "2011-04-12", "estimated_value": "470.00", "disposition": [ "Pending Transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "Mrs. Maria Bashir, Chief Prosecutor of Herat Province of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Maria Bashir", "donor_title": "Chief Prosecutor of Herat Province", "donor_country": "Afghanistan", "recipient_name": "Hillary Clinton", "recipient_title": "Secretary of State of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Hillary Clinton, Secretary of State of the United States", "gift_description": "Clock on gold camel statue", "received": "2011-04-19", "estimated_value": "2200.00", "disposition": [ "Pending Transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Highness Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al-Thani, Amir of the State of Qatar", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Hamad bin Khalifa Al-Thani", "donor_title": "His Highness Sheikh Amir", "donor_country": "Qatar", "recipient_name": "Hillary Clinton", "recipient_title": "Secretary of State of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Hillary Clinton, Secretary of State of the United States", "gift_description": "Sterling silver coffee pot with floral and geometric designs in red presentation box", "received": "2011-04-28", "estimated_value": "560.00", "disposition": [ "Pending Transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Yusuf bin Alawi bin Abdullah, Minister Responsible for Foreign Affairs of Oman", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Yusuf bin Alawi bin Abdullah", "donor_title": "Minister Responsible for Foreign Affairs", "donor_country": "Oman", "recipient_name": "Hillary Clinton", "recipient_title": "Secretary of State of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Hillary Clinton, Secretary of State of the United States", "gift_description": "Scarf with bird and flowers. Tablecloth with four leaf clover design", "received": "2011-04-29", "estimated_value": "570.00", "disposition": [ "Pending Transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Nguyen Quoc Cuong, Ambassador-Designate of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Nguyen Quoc Cuong", "donor_title": "Ambassador-Designate", "donor_country": "Socialist Republic of Vietnam", "recipient_name": "Hillary Clinton", "recipient_title": "Secretary of State of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Hillary Clinton, Secretary of State of the United States", "gift_description": "Miao Silver Dragon necklace mounted frame and 22 pendants in the image of a butterfly, Buddha, bell, and leaf", "received": "2011-05-08", "estimated_value": "440.00", "disposition": [ "Pending Transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Dai Bingguo, State Councilor of the People's Republic of China", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Dai Bingguo", "donor_title": "State Councilor", "donor_country": "People's Republic of China", "recipient_name": "Hillary Clinton", "recipient_title": "Secretary of State of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Hillary Clinton, Secretary of State of the United States", "gift_description": "Painting of red mountain scene", "received": "2011-05-19", "estimated_value": "650.00", "disposition": [ "Purchased for Personal Retention" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Eduard Nalbandian, Foreign Minister of the Republic of Armenia", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Eduard Nalbandian", "donor_title": "Foreign Minister", "donor_country": "Armenia", "recipient_name": "Hillary Clinton", "recipient_title": "Secretary of State of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Hillary Clinton, Secretary of State of the United States", "gift_description": "Pair of framed, signed portraits of Her Majesty and His Royal Highness. Small sterling silver trinket box with Royal insignia in gold on lid by William and Son. Box of chocolates by Charbonvel and Walker", "received": "2011-05-24", "estimated_value": "4020.00", "disposition": [ "Pending Transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Elizabeth II", "donor_title": "Queen", "donor_country": "United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland", "recipient_name": "Hillary Clinton", "recipient_title": "Secretary of State of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Hillary Clinton, Secretary of State of the United States", "gift_description": "Hermes silk scarf", "received": "2011-05-25", "estimated_value": "385.00", "disposition": [ "Pending Transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Alain Jupp\u00e9, Minister of Foreign and European Affairs of the French Republic", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Alain Jupp\u00e9", "donor_title": "Minister of Foreign and European Affairs", "donor_country": "the French Republic", "recipient_name": "Hillary Clinton", "recipient_title": "Secretary of State of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Hillary Clinton, Secretary of State of the United States", "gift_description": "Jasper flower pot brooch in lacquer brooch box", "received": "2011-05-25", "estimated_value": "430.00", "disposition": [ "Pending Transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Kim Sung-hwan, Minister of Foreign Affairs and Trade of the Republic of Korea", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Kim Sung-hwan", "donor_title": "Minister of Foreign Affairs and Trade", "donor_country": "Republic of Korea", "recipient_name": "Hillary Clinton", "recipient_title": "Secretary of State of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Hillary Clinton, Secretary of State of the United States", "gift_description": "CD Collection of Symphony, Orchestra Music (68 CDs and 4 DVDs). Framed Newspaper Article from Secretary Clinton's trip to Germany", "received": "2011-06-06", "estimated_value": "914.00", "disposition": [ "Pending Transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "Her Excellency Dr. Angela Merkel, Chancellor of the Federal Republic of Germany", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Angela Merkel", "donor_title": "Chancellor", "donor_country": "Germany", "recipient_name": "Hillary Clinton", "recipient_title": "Secretary of State of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Hillary Clinton, Secretary of State of the United States", "gift_description": "Navy blue quilted calfskin Dior handbag", "received": "2011-06-06", "estimated_value": "2400.00", "disposition": [ "Pending Transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Alain Jupp\u00e9, Minister of Foreign and European Affairs of the French Republic", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Alain Jupp\u00e9", "donor_title": "Minister of Foreign and European Affairs", "donor_country": "the French Republic", "recipient_name": "Hillary Clinton", "recipient_title": "Secretary of State of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Hillary Clinton, Secretary of State of the United States", "gift_description": "130 cm x 80 cm painting ''Ntano'' by Othiniel Kanjonja. 96cm x 50 cm painting ''Drum Beaters'' by John Chiponda. Local Zambian coffees and teas", "received": "2011-06-10", "estimated_value": "2140.00", "disposition": [ "Pending Transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Rupiah Bwezani Banda, President of the Republic of Zambia", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Rupiah Bwezani Banda", "donor_title": "President", "donor_country": "Zambia", "recipient_name": "Hillary Clinton", "recipient_title": "Secretary of State of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Hillary Clinton, Secretary of State of the United States", "gift_description": "Painting of clouds or lava flowing in reds and blues", "received": "2011-06-14", "estimated_value": "425.00", "disposition": [ "Pending Transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "Jean Ping, Chairperson for the Commission of the African Union", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Jean Ping", "donor_title": "Chairperson for the Commission of the African Union", "donor_country": null, "recipient_name": "Hillary Clinton", "recipient_title": "Secretary of State of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Hillary Clinton, Secretary of State of the United States", "gift_description": "Large painting of Mongolian landscape in black lacquer frame with gold plaque", "received": "2011-06-18", "estimated_value": "550.00", "disposition": [ "Permission to Retain for Official Use Only" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Tsakhiagiin Elbegdorj, President of Mongolia", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Tsakhiagiin Elbegdorj", "donor_title": "President", "donor_country": "Mongolia", "recipient_name": "Hillary Clinton", "recipient_title": "Secretary of State of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Hillary Clinton, Secretary of State of the United States", "gift_description": "Leather-bound silver platter with an ornate design and desert scene in a leather presentation box", "received": "2011-06-24", "estimated_value": "530.00", "disposition": [ "Pending Transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Usama Al-Nujaifi, Speaker of the Iraqi Parliament", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Usama Al-Nujaifi", "donor_title": "Speaker of the Iraqi Parliament", "donor_country": "Iraq", "recipient_name": "Hillary Clinton", "recipient_title": "Secretary of State of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Hillary Clinton, Secretary of State of the United States", "gift_description": "Painting of bearded man in blue coat", "received": "2011-06-30", "estimated_value": "680.00", "disposition": [ "Pending Transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "Her Excellency Atifete Jahjaga, President of the Republic of Kosovo", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Atifete Jahjaga", "donor_title": "President", "donor_country": "Kosovo", "recipient_name": "Hillary Clinton", "recipient_title": "Secretary of State of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Hillary Clinton, Secretary of State of the United States", "gift_description": "Small, black lacquered box (oval) with hand-painted city-scape designs", "received": "2011-07-12", "estimated_value": "680.00", "disposition": [ "Pending Transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Sergey Lavrov, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Russian Federation", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Sergey Lavrov", "donor_title": "Minister of Foreign Affairs", "donor_country": "Russian Federation", "recipient_name": "Hillary Clinton", "recipient_title": "Secretary of State of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Hillary Clinton, Secretary of State of the United States", "gift_description": "Large glass metal container with lid", "received": "2011-07-15", "estimated_value": "440.00", "disposition": [ "Pending Transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Recep Tayyip Erdogan, Prime Minister of the Republic of Turkey", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Recep Tayyip Erdogan", "donor_title": "Prime Minister", "donor_country": "Turkey", "recipient_name": "Hillary Clinton", "recipient_title": "Secretary of State of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Hillary Clinton, Secretary of State of the United States", "gift_description": "Tall blue glass vase", "received": "2011-07-16", "estimated_value": "650.00", "disposition": [ "Pending Transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Abdullah Gul, President of the Republic of Turkey", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Abdullah Gul", "donor_title": "President", "donor_country": "Turkey", "recipient_name": "Hillary Clinton", "recipient_title": "Secretary of State of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Hillary Clinton, Secretary of State of the United States", "gift_description": "Large book of photos. Photo album. Five OIC newsletters", "received": "2011-07-16", "estimated_value": "1250.00", "disposition": [ "Pending Transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Ekmeleddin Ihsanglu, Secretary General of the Organization of the Islamic Conference", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Ekmeleddin Ihsanglu", "donor_title": "Secretary General", "donor_country": "Organization of the Islamic Conference", "recipient_name": "Hillary Clinton", "recipient_title": "Secretary of State of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Hillary Clinton, Secretary of State of the United States", "gift_description": "Peacock statue", "received": "2011-07-19", "estimated_value": "390.00", "disposition": [ "Pending Transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Manmohan Singh, Prime Minister of the Republic of India", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Manmohan Singh", "donor_title": "Prime Minister", "donor_country": "India", "recipient_name": "Hillary Clinton", "recipient_title": "Secretary of State of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Hillary Clinton, Secretary of State of the United States", "gift_description": "Leather portfolio with DVD, pamphlets, brochures, postcards, and a notebook. Batik shirt. Painting", "received": "2011-07-23", "estimated_value": "415.00", "disposition": [ "Pending Transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Dr. R.M. Marty Natalegawa, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Indonesia", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "R.M. Marty Natalegawa", "donor_title": "Minister of Foreign Affairs", "donor_country": "Republic of Indonesia", "recipient_name": "Hillary Clinton", "recipient_title": "Secretary of State of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Hillary Clinton, Secretary of State of the United States", "gift_description": "Magenta and green silk shawl with pink and green floral embroidery on one end. Fromone sculptured porcelain tea set in bluebird design, containing a teapot, 4 cups/saucers/spoons, a sugar jar/creamer/and tray set", "received": "2011-07-25", "estimated_value": "1470.00", "disposition": [ "Pending Transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Dai Bingguo, State Councilor of the People's Republic of China", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Dai Bingguo", "donor_title": "State Councilor", "donor_country": "People's Republic of China", "recipient_name": "Hillary Clinton", "recipient_title": "Secretary of State of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Hillary Clinton, Secretary of State of the United States", "gift_description": "A celapas-traditional ornamental container made of silver and embossed with Bruneian traditional motive, lined with blue velvet and presented in a red and gold presentation box", "received": "2011-08-05", "estimated_value": "1100.00", "disposition": [ "Pending Transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Pehin Orang Kaya Pekerma Dewa Dato Seri Setia Lim Jock Seng, Second Minister of Foreign Affairs and Trade of Brunei Darussalam", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Lim Jock Seng", "donor_title": "His Excellency Pehin Orang Kaya Pekerma Dewa Dato Seri Setia Second Minister of Foreign Affairs and Trade", "donor_country": "Brunei Darussalam", "recipient_name": "Hillary Clinton", "recipient_title": "Secretary of State of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Hillary Clinton, Secretary of State of the United States", "gift_description": "African painting with wood frame and 2 sets of tablecloths with napkins and cloth bread bowl", "received": "2011-08-11", "estimated_value": "465.00", "disposition": [ "Pending Transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Dr. Boni Yayi, President of the Republic of Benin", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Boni Yayi", "donor_title": "President of the Republic", "donor_country": "Benin", "recipient_name": "Hillary Clinton", "recipient_title": "Secretary of State of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Hillary Clinton, Secretary of State of the United States", "gift_description": "Red and gold glass vessel by Topesco Glass Studio", "received": "2011-09-13", "estimated_value": "585.00", "disposition": [ "Pending Transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Teodor Baconshi, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Romania", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Teodor Baconshi", "donor_title": "Minister of Foreign Affairs", "donor_country": "Romania", "recipient_name": "Hillary Clinton", "recipient_title": "Secretary of State of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Hillary Clinton, Secretary of State of the United States", "gift_description": "Swarovski crystal rose bud on stem with 3 leaves. Painting of town scene signed ''R. Gunnoo 2011'' with gold-painted wooden frame", "received": "2011-09-19", "estimated_value": "390.00", "disposition": [ "Pending Transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "The Honorable Dr. Navinchandra Ramgoolam, GCSK, FRCP and Mrs. Veena Ramgoolam, Prime Minister and Spouse of the Republic of Mauritius", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Navinchandra Ramgoolam", "donor_title": "Prime Minister", "donor_country": "Mauritius", "recipient_name": "Hillary Clinton", "recipient_title": "Secretary of State of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Hillary Clinton, Secretary of State of the United States", "gift_description": "Traditional Emirati dress", "received": "2011-09-23", "estimated_value": "360.00", "disposition": [ "Pending Transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "Her Highness Sheikha Fatima bint Mubarak Al Ketbi, Chairperson of the Family Development Foundation of the United Arab Emirates", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Fatima bint Mubarak Al Ketbi", "donor_title": "Her Highness Sheikha", "donor_country": "United Arab Emirates", "recipient_name": "Hillary Clinton", "recipient_title": "Secretary of State of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Hillary Clinton, Secretary of State of the United States", "gift_description": "Hermes scarf in autumn colors with mosaic design", "received": "2011-09-25", "estimated_value": "485.00", "disposition": [ "Pending Transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Najib Mikati, Prime Minister of the Republic of Lebanon", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Najib Mikati", "donor_title": "Prime Minister", "donor_country": "Lebanon", "recipient_name": "Hillary Clinton", "recipient_title": "Secretary of State of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Hillary Clinton, Secretary of State of the United States", "gift_description": "Traditional sky blue and beige scarf. Landscape painting in a gold frame. Blue table runner", "received": "2011-09-29", "estimated_value": "595.00", "disposition": [ "Pending Transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Elyor Ganiev, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Uzbekistan", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Elyor Ganiev", "donor_title": "Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs", "donor_country": "Uzbekistan", "recipient_name": "Hillary Clinton", "recipient_title": "Secretary of State of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Hillary Clinton, Secretary of State of the United States", "gift_description": "Statue of a falcon (approx 18\u2033 high) with decorative jewels on a marble pedestal", "received": "2011-09-29", "estimated_value": "2300.00", "disposition": [ "Pending Transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Highness Sheikh Nasser Mohammed Al Ahmed Al-Sabah, Prime Minister of the State of Kuwait", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Nasser Mohammed Al Ahmed Al-Sabah", "donor_title": "His Highness Sheikh Prime Minister", "donor_country": "Kuwait", "recipient_name": "Hillary Clinton", "recipient_title": "Secretary of State of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Hillary Clinton, Secretary of State of the United States", "gift_description": "Commemorative yellow gold coin and silk scarf", "received": "2011-10-19", "estimated_value": "7425.00", "disposition": [ "Pending Transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Majesty Sultan Qaboos bin Said al Said, Sultan of Oman", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Qaboos bin Said al Said", "donor_title": "Sultan", "donor_country": "Oman", "recipient_name": "Hillary Clinton", "recipient_title": "Secretary of State of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Hillary Clinton, Secretary of State of the United States", "gift_description": "Portrait of Secretary Clinton in traditional Tajik painting and frame. Traditional Tajik coat vest, shoes, and hat for women. Traditional Tajik silver necklace and earrings. Tajik embroidered hand-craft wall tapestry. Traditional Tajik dress with embroidery. Traditional Tajik silk dress", "received": "2011-10-22", "estimated_value": "2850.00", "disposition": [ "Pending Transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Emomali Rahmon, President of the Republic of Tajikistan", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Emomali Rahmon", "donor_title": "President", "donor_country": "Tajikistan", "recipient_name": "Hillary Clinton", "recipient_title": "Secretary of State of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Hillary Clinton, Secretary of State of the United States", "gift_description": "Small decorative table (hand-painted and lacquered) and a brass tea set", "received": "2011-10-26", "estimated_value": "1500.00", "disposition": [ "Pending Transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Islam Karimov, President of the Republic of Uzbekistan", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Islam Karimov", "donor_title": "President", "donor_country": "Uzbekistan", "recipient_name": "Hillary Clinton", "recipient_title": "Secretary of State of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Hillary Clinton, Secretary of State of the United States", "gift_description": "Strand of white pearls with information booklet and information disc", "received": "2011-10-27", "estimated_value": "3200.00", "disposition": [ "Pending Transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "Madame Chen Zhili, President of All-China Women's Federation and Vice Chairperson of the Standing Committee of the National People's Congress", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Chen Zhili", "donor_title": "President of All-China Women's Federation and Vice Chairperson of the Standing Committee of the National People's Congress", "donor_country": "China", "recipient_name": "Hillary Clinton", "recipient_title": "Secretary of State of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Hillary Clinton, Secretary of State of the United States", "gift_description": "Jewelry box inlaid with pearl", "received": "2011-11-10", "estimated_value": "460.00", "disposition": [ "Pending Transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Koichiro Gemba, Foreign Minister of Japan", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Koichiro Gemba", "donor_title": "Foreign Minister", "donor_country": "Japan", "recipient_name": "Hillary Clinton", "recipient_title": "Secretary of State of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Hillary Clinton, Secretary of State of the United States", "gift_description": "15\" Ginkgo motif porcelain vase", "received": "2011-11-12", "estimated_value": "465.00", "disposition": [ "Pending Transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "Dr. Lien Chan, Leader's Representative of Chinese Taipei", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Lien Chan", "donor_title": "Dr.", "donor_country": "Chinese Taipei", "recipient_name": "Hillary Clinton", "recipient_title": "Secretary of State of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Hillary Clinton, Secretary of State of the United States", "gift_description": "Amber-colored traditional crystal ladle-shaped object with round crystal stark", "received": "2011-11-13", "estimated_value": "440.00", "disposition": [ "Pending Transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "Donald Tsang, Chief Executive of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Donald Tsang", "donor_title": "Chief Executive", "donor_country": "Hong Kong Special Administrative Region", "recipient_name": "Hillary Clinton", "recipient_title": "Secretary of State of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Hillary Clinton, Secretary of State of the United States", "gift_description": "Silver vase with jade stones. Jade bracelet", "received": "2011-12-01", "estimated_value": "350.00", "disposition": [ "Permission to Retain for Official Use Only" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency U Thein Sein, President of the Union of Burma", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "U Thein Sein", "donor_title": "President", "donor_country": "Burma", "recipient_name": "Hillary Clinton", "recipient_title": "Secretary of State of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Hillary Clinton, Secretary of State of the United States", "gift_description": "Brooch with a pink marbled stone inlaid in gold. Off-white felt wall hanging tapestry with intricate floral cut-out design. Brown and red felt rug", "received": "Unknown", "estimated_value": "1560.00", "disposition": [ "Pending Transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "Her Excellency Roza Otunbayeva, President of the Kyrgyz Republic", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Roza Otunbayeva", "donor_title": "President", "donor_country": "Kyrgyz Republic", "recipient_name": "Hillary Clinton", "recipient_title": "Secretary of State of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Hillary Clinton, Secretary of State of the United States", "gift_description": "Emerald and diamond necklace", "received": "Unknown", "estimated_value": "7834.00", "disposition": [ "Pending Transfer to General Service Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "Mrs. Thandiwe Banda, First Lady of the Republic of Zambia", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Thandiwe Banda", "donor_title": "First Lady", "donor_country": "Zambia", "recipient_name": "Hillary Clinton", "recipient_title": "Secretary of State of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable William J. Burns, Deputy Secretary of State", "gift_description": "Cologne by Amouage in a wooden gift box", "received": "2011-11-10", "estimated_value": "410.00", "disposition": [ "Pending Transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Dr. Salem al Ismaily, Chief Executive Office of the Public Authority for Investment Promotion and Export Development of Oman", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Salem al Ismaily", "donor_title": "Chief Executive Office of the Public Authority for Investment Promotion and Export Development", "donor_country": "Oman", "recipient_name": "William J. Burns", "recipient_title": "Deputy Secretary of State" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable William J. Burns, Deputy Secretary of State", "gift_description": "Eterna watch with royal crest watch face. Book, title: ''Curahan Kasih''", "received": "Unknown", "estimated_value": "510.00", "disposition": [ "Pending Transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Royal Highness Prince Haji Al-Muhtadee Billah ibni His Majesty Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah Mu'izzaddin Waddaulah, Crown Prince of Brunei Darussalam", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Haji Al-Muhtadee Billah ibni His Majesty Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah Mu'izzaddin Waddaulah", "donor_title": "Crown Prince", "donor_country": "Brunei Darussalam", "recipient_name": "William J. Burns", "recipient_title": "Deputy Secretary of State" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable William J. Burns, Under Secretary of State for Political Affairs", "gift_description": "Silver and black Algerian dagger in a leather gift case", "received": "Unknown", "estimated_value": "385.00", "disposition": [ "Permission to Retain for Official Use Only" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Abdelaziz Bouteflika, President of Algeria", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Abdelaziz Bouteflika", "donor_title": "President", "donor_country": "Algeria", "recipient_name": "William J. Burns", "recipient_title": "Under Secretary of State for Political Affairs" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Thomas Nides, Deputy Secretary of State", "gift_description": "Leather-bound silver platter with an ornate design and desert scene in a leather presentation box", "received": "2011-06-24", "estimated_value": "530.00", "disposition": [ "Pending Transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Usama Al-Nujaifi, Speaker of the Iraqi Parliament", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Usama Al-Nujaifi", "donor_title": "Speaker of the Iraqi Parliament", "donor_country": "Iraq", "recipient_name": "Thomas Nides", "recipient_title": "Deputy Secretary of State" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Thomas Nides, Deputy Secretary of State", "gift_description": "Hand-made rug with traditional Iraqi man making prayer beads. Hand-made rug with a traditional Iraqi woman making good on two stones", "received": "2011-07-08", "estimated_value": "660.00", "disposition": [ "Permission to Retain for Official Use Only" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Dr. Sami Ra'ouf Al-Araji, Chairman of the National Investment Commission of the Republic of Iraq", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Sami Ra'ouf Al-Araji", "donor_title": "Chairman of the National Investment Commission", "donor_country": "Republic of Iraq", "recipient_name": "Thomas Nides", "recipient_title": "Deputy Secretary of State" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable James B. Steinburg, Deputy Secretary of State", "gift_description": "Jeweled ornamental plate", "received": "2011-01-03", "estimated_value": "650.00", "disposition": [ "Pending Transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "Under Secretary Hakan Fidan, Director of the Turkish National Intelligence Organization", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Hakan Fidan", "donor_title": "Under Secretary", "donor_country": "Turkey", "recipient_name": "James B. Steinburg", "recipient_title": "Deputy Secretary of State" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Robert D. Hormats, Under Secretary for Economics, Energy, and Agricultural Affairs", "gift_description": "iPad with adapter power cord", "received": "2011-05-32", "estimated_value": "499.00", "disposition": [ "Pending Transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Majesty King Abdullah II ibn Al Hussein, King of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Abdullah II ibn Al Hussein", "donor_title": "King", "donor_country": "Jordan", "recipient_name": "Robert D. Hormats", "recipient_title": "Under Secretary for Economics, Energy, and Agricultural Affairs" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Maria Otero, Under Secretary for Democracy and Global Affairs", "gift_description": "Rug with navy blue base and neutral colored floral designs", "received": "2011-11-02", "estimated_value": "400.00", "disposition": [ "Pending Transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Imtiaz Kazi, Secretary of the Ministry of Water and Power of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Imtiaz Kazi", "donor_title": "Secretary of the Ministry of Water and Power", "donor_country": "Pakistan", "recipient_name": "Maria Otero", "recipient_title": "Under Secretary for Democracy and Global Affairs" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Wendy R. Sherman, Under Secretary for Political Affairs", "gift_description": "6\" plate with floral trim, inscribed with donor's name and title with stand. Handmade 18\" pearl necklace and earring set in oval box with jeweled top", "received": "2011-11-04", "estimated_value": "405.00", "disposition": [ "Pending Transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "Major General (Retd) Tarique Ahmed Siddique, Defense and Security Adviser to the Honorable Prime Minister of Bangladesh", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Tarique Ahmed Siddique", "donor_title": "Major General (Retd) Defense and Security Adviser", "donor_country": "Bangladesh", "recipient_name": "Wendy R. Sherman", "recipient_title": "Under Secretary for Political Affairs" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Ann Stock, Assistant Secretary", "gift_description": "Gold plated eagles", "received": "2011-07-13", "estimated_value": "380.00", "disposition": [ "Pending Transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "Her Excellency Hafsa Al Ulama, Ambassador of the United Arab Emirates Women's Football Committee", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Hafsa Al Ulama", "donor_title": "Ambassador", "donor_country": "United Arab Emirates", "recipient_name": "Ann Stock", "recipient_title": "Assistant Secretary" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Dr. Arturo Valenzuela, Assistant Secretary", "gift_description": "Engraved silver glass. Engraved silver spoon", "received": "2011-04-07", "estimated_value": "460.00", "disposition": [ "Permission to Retain for Offical Use Only" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Dr. Luis Federico Franco Gomez, Vice President of Paraguay", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Luis Federico Franco Gomez", "donor_title": "Vice President", "donor_country": "Paraguay", "recipient_name": "Arturo Valenzuela", "recipient_title": "Assistant Secretary" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Capricia Penavic Marshall, Chief of Protocol", "gift_description": "Wooden ship with cloth sails and stand", "received": "2011-09-09", "estimated_value": "360.00", "disposition": [ "Permission to Retain for Official Use Only" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Somduth Soborun, Ambassador to the United States from the Republic of Mauritius", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Somduth Soborun", "donor_title": "Ambassador to the United States", "donor_country": "Republic of Mauritius", "recipient_name": "Capricia Penavic Marshall", "recipient_title": "Chief of Protocol" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Capricia Penavic Marshall, Chief of Protocol", "gift_description": "3.4 oz Lola Marc Jacobs perfume. Box of Godiva chocolates. Swarovski crystal Chinese zodiac tiger.", "received": "2011-12-12", "estimated_value": "388.00", "disposition": [ "Pending Transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Ali Aujali, Ambassador of the Embassy of Libya", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Ali Aujali", "donor_title": "Ambassador", "donor_country": "Libya", "recipient_name": "Capricia Penavic Marshall", "recipient_title": "Chief of Protocol" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Capricia Penavic Marshall, Chief of Protocol", "gift_description": "Mont Blanc pen with roller ball refill. Note from Ambassador.", "received": "2011-12-21", "estimated_value": "480.00", "disposition": [ "Pending Transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Samir Sumaidaie, Former Ambassador to the United States from the Republic of Iraq", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Samir Sumaidaie", "donor_title": "Former Ambassador to the United States", "donor_country": "Republic of Iraq", "recipient_name": "Capricia Penavic Marshall", "recipient_title": "Chief of Protocol" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable R. Stephen Beecroft, U.S. Ambassador to the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan", "gift_description": "Small gold coin with image of His Majesty King Abdullah II, the insignia of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan on the reverse side. Small silver coin with image of His Majesty King Abdullah II, the insignia of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan on the reverse side.", "received": "2011-05-26", "estimated_value": "996.00", "disposition": [ "Pending Transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "Central Bank of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Central Bank", "donor_title": "Central Bank of the Hashemite Kingdom", "donor_country": "Jordan", "recipient_name": "R. Stephen Beecroft", "recipient_title": "U.S. Ambassador to the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Daniel Benjamin, U.S. Ambassador-at-Large", "gift_description": "Arabian sword with sheath and case.", "received": "2011-02-14", "estimated_value": "1450.00", "disposition": [ "Pending Transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "Ali bin Mohsen bin Fetais Al-Marri, Attorney General of the State of Qatar", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Ali bin Mohsen bin Fetais Al-Marri", "donor_title": "Attorney General", "donor_country": "Qatar", "recipient_name": "Daniel Benjamin", "recipient_title": "U.S. Ambassador-at-Large" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Eleni Tsakopoulos Kounalakis, U.S. Ambassador to Hungary", "gift_description": "Framed artwork made of marzipan, with representation of Hungarian lace patterns on blue background.", "received": "2011-02-16", "estimated_value": "4000.00", "disposition": [ "Permission to Retain for Offical Use Only" ], "foreign_donor": "Dr. L\u00e1szl\u00f3 Habis, Mayor of the City of Eger of Hungary", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "L\u00e1szl\u00f3 Habis", "donor_title": "Mayor of the City of Eger", "donor_country": "Hungary", "recipient_name": "Eleni Tsakopoulos Kounalakis", "recipient_title": "U.S. Ambassador to Hungary" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Joseph LeBaron and Elinor LeBaron, U.S. Ambassador to the State of Qatar and Spouse", "gift_description": "Germani diamond men's watch. Germani diamond women's watch. Technoluxury men's watch .", "received": "2011-05-23", "estimated_value": "37000.00", "disposition": [ "Pending Transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "Major General Hamad bin Ali Al-Attiyah, Chief of Staff of the Qatar Armed Forces", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Hamad bin Ali Al-Attiyah", "donor_title": "Major General", "donor_country": "Qatar", "recipient_name": "Joseph LeBaron", "recipient_title": "U.S. Ambassador to the State of Qatar" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Hugo Llorens, U.S. Ambassador to Republic of Hondorus", "gift_description": "Silver tray inscribed to Ambassador Llorens.", "received": "2011-06-20", "estimated_value": "390.00", "disposition": [ "Pending Transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "Honduras Diplomatic Corps", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Diplomatic Corps", "donor_title": "", "donor_country": "Honduras", "recipient_name": "Hugo Llorens", "recipient_title": "U.S. Ambassador to Republic of Hondorus" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Richard Olson, U.S. Ambassador to the United Arab Emirates", "gift_description": "Longines watch (evidenze) L26424.", "received": "2011-03-29", "estimated_value": "2200.00", "disposition": [ "Pending Transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "Mr. Hussein Abas Lootah, Dubai Economic Council of the United Arab Emirates", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Hussein Abas Lootah", "donor_title": "Mr.", "donor_country": "United Arab Emirates", "recipient_name": "Richard Olson", "recipient_title": "U.S. Ambassador to the United Arab Emirates" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Clark Randt, U.S. Ambassador to the People's Republic of China", "gift_description": "5 scarves in different colors.", "received": "Unknown", "estimated_value": "800.00", "disposition": [ "Pending Transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "Government of the People's Republic of China", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "People's Republic of China", "donor_title": "Government of the", "donor_country": "China", "recipient_name": "Clark Randt", "recipient_title": "U.S. Ambassador to the People's Republic of China" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Richard J. Schmierer, U.S. Ambassador to the Sultanate of Oman", "gift_description": "Silver traditional Omani khanjar knife with plastic handle and leather back inside inscribed wooden box.", "received": "2011-12-01", "estimated_value": "1000.00", "disposition": [ "Pending Transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "Royal Air Force of Oman", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Royal Air Force", "donor_title": "", "donor_country": "Oman", "recipient_name": "Richard J. Schmierer", "recipient_title": "U.S. Ambassador to the Sultanate of Oman" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Mary Burce Warlick, U.S. Ambassador to the Republic of Serbia", "gift_description": "Framed painting in Serbian na\u0131\u0308ve style by Serbian painter Sara Stojkov", "received": "2011-05-07", "estimated_value": "5600.00", "disposition": [ "Permission to Retain for Official Use Only" ], "foreign_donor": "Colonel Goran Dragovic, Commander of the Counter Terrorist Unit of Serbia in the Ministry of Interior of the Republic of Serbia", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Goran Dragovic", "donor_title": "Colonel", "donor_country": "Serbia", "recipient_name": "Mary Burce Warlick", "recipient_title": "U.S. Ambassador to the Republic of Serbia" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Beatrice Welters, U.S. Ambassador to the Republic Trinidad and Tobago", "gift_description": "Gold necklace and earring set", "received": "2011-12-19", "estimated_value": "890.00", "disposition": [ "Pending Transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "The Honorable Kamla Persad-Bissessar, S.C., Prime Minister of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Kamla Persad-Bissessar", "donor_title": "Prime Minister", "donor_country": "Trinidad and Tobago", "recipient_name": "Beatrice Welters", "recipient_title": "U.S. Ambassador to the Republic Trinidad and Tobago" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Susan Ziadeh, U.S. Ambassador to the State of Qatar", "gift_description": "100 Riyal, 92% gold coin, 17 grams", "received": "2011-10-18", "estimated_value": "866.00", "disposition": [ "Pending Transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "Abdulla Bin Saud Al-Thani, Governor of the Qatar Central Bank", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Abdulla Bin Saud Al-Thani", "donor_title": "Governor of the Qatar Central Bank", "donor_country": "Qatar", "recipient_name": "Susan Ziadeh", "recipient_title": "U.S. Ambassador to the State of Qatar" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Susan Ziadeh, U.S. Ambassador to the State of Qatar", "gift_description": "Concord men's watch. Concord women's watch", "received": "2011-10-18", "estimated_value": "1125.00", "disposition": [ "Pending Transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "Major General Hamad bin Ali Al-Attiyah, Chief of Staff of the Qatar Armed Forces", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Hamad bin Ali Al-Attiyah", "donor_title": "Major General", "donor_country": "Qatar", "recipient_name": "Susan Ziadeh", "recipient_title": "U.S. Ambassador to the State of Qatar" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Carlos Pascual, Special Envoy for International Energy Affairs", "gift_description": "Wool and silk rug. Wool and silk rug. Silver bowl", "received": "2011-09-14", "estimated_value": "1533.00", "disposition": [ "Recipient Wishes to Purchase" ], "foreign_donor": "Ministry of Water and Power of the Government of Pakistan", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Ministry of Water and Power", "donor_title": "", "donor_country": "Pakistan", "recipient_name": "Carlos Pascual", "recipient_title": "Special Envoy for International Energy Affairs" }, { "name_and_title": "Ms. Gladys Boluda, Assistant Chief of Protocol", "gift_description": "Swarovski angelfish figurine, Jonquil Moroda", "received": "2011-12-08", "estimated_value": "440.00", "disposition": [ "Pending Transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Ali Aujali, Ambassador of the Embassy of Libya", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Ali Aujali", "donor_title": "Ambassador", "donor_country": "Libya", "recipient_name": "Gladys Boluda", "recipient_title": "Assistant Chief of Protocol" }, { "name_and_title": "Ms. Susannah Cooper, Economic Counselor", "gift_description": "Mont Blanc 38302 StarWalker ballpoint pen", "received": "2011-06-20", "estimated_value": "950.00", "disposition": [ "Pending Transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Mohammed Saif Al Suwaidi, Direct General of the Abu Dhabi Fund for Development", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Mohammed Saif Al Suwaidi", "donor_title": "Direct General", "donor_country": "Abu Dhabi", "recipient_name": "Susannah Cooper", "recipient_title": "Economic Counselor" }, { "name_and_title": "Ms. Marina Ereci, Spouse of the U.S. Ambassador to the Kingdom of Bahrain", "gift_description": "Gold necklace, rings, earrings, bracelet", "received": "2011-01-13", "estimated_value": "4650.00", "disposition": [ "Pending Transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "Sheikha Sabeeka Al Kahlifa, Spouse of the King of the Kingdom of Bahrain", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Sabeeka Al Kahlifa", "donor_title": "Sheikha", "donor_country": "Kingdom of Bahrain", "recipient_name": "Marina Ereci", "recipient_title": "Spouse of the U.S. Ambassador to the Kingdom of Bahrain" }, { "name_and_title": "Ms. Cvaleria Fowler, Deputy Chief of Mission at the Embassy of Colombo, Sri Lanka", "gift_description": "Silver jewel box with semi-precious stones", "received": "Unknown", "estimated_value": "486.00", "disposition": [ "Permission to Retain for Official Use Only" ], "foreign_donor": "Gamini Senarath, Chief of Staff to the President of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Gamini Senarath", "donor_title": "Chief of Staff to the President", "donor_country": "Sri Lanka", "recipient_name": "Cvaleria Fowler", "recipient_title": "Deputy Chief of Mission at the Embassy of Colombo, Sri Lanka" }, { "name_and_title": "Ms. Alison Kiehle Friedman, Senior Coordinator for Public Engagement", "gift_description": "iPad 64 GB 3G with iPad case", "received": "2011-03-08", "estimated_value": "698.00", "disposition": [ "Recipient Wishes to Purchase" ], "foreign_donor": "Lieutenant General Sheikh Saif Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Minister of the Interior and Deputy Prime Minister of the United Arab Emirates", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Saif Bin Zayed Al Nahyan", "donor_title": "Lieutenant General Sheikh Minister of the Interior and Deputy Prime Minister", "donor_country": "United Arab Emirates", "recipient_name": "Alison Kiehle Friedman", "recipient_title": "Senior Coordinator for Public Engagement" }, { "name_and_title": "Mr. Gil Kerlikowske, Director of the White House Office of the National Drug Control Policy", "gift_description": "Rug with brown, burgundy, yellow, green, cream, pale blue, featuring leaf shapes making up a diamond pattern, and surrounded by several rectangular borders around the perimeter of the rug", "received": "2011-03-25", "estimated_value": "1000.00", "disposition": [ "Pending Transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "Head of the Delegation for the 2011 Commission on Narcotic Drugs from the Republic of Afghanistan", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Delegation for the 2011 Commission on Narcotic Drugs", "donor_title": "Head of the", "donor_country": "Republic of Afghanistan", "recipient_name": "Gil Kerlikowske", "recipient_title": "Director of the White House Office of the National Drug Control Policy" }, { "name_and_title": "Ms. Kimburlan Lovz, Protocol Officer", "gift_description": "Silver Raymond watch with crown on the face", "received": "2011-09-01", "estimated_value": "780.00", "disposition": [ "Pending Transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "Khalil Atieh, Protocol Officer of the Royal Hashemite Court of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Khalil Atieh", "donor_title": "Protocol Officer of the Royal Hashemite Court", "donor_country": "Jordan", "recipient_name": "Kimburlan Lovz", "recipient_title": "Protocol Officer" }, { "name_and_title": "Ms. Mirembe Nantongo, Deputy Chief of Missions", "gift_description": "Box set containing JBR diamond watch, perfume, Pierro Cardin bracelet, and two pens", "received": "2011-09-08", "estimated_value": "4200.00", "disposition": [ "Pending Transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "Major General Hamad bin Ali Al-Attiyah, Chief of Staff of the Qatar Armed Forces", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Hamad bin Ali Al-Attiyah", "donor_title": "Major General Chief of Staff of the Qatar Armed Forces", "donor_country": "Qatar", "recipient_name": "Mirembe Nantongo", "recipient_title": "Deputy Chief of Missions" }, { "name_and_title": "Ms. Asel Roberts, Protocol Officer", "gift_description": "Women's silver watch with black leather band", "received": "2011-04-28", "estimated_value": "430.00", "disposition": [ "Pending Transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Highness Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al-Thani, Amir of the State of Qatar", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Hamad bin Khalifa Al-Thani", "donor_title": "His Highness Sheikh Amir", "donor_country": "Qatar", "recipient_name": "Asel Roberts", "recipient_title": "Protocol Officer" }, { "name_and_title": "Ms. Julie Sawyer, Kuwait Desk Officer", "gift_description": "Scarf", "received": "2011-07-06", "estimated_value": "375.00", "disposition": [ "Pending Transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Sheikh Salem Al-Sabah, Ambassador of Kuwait to the U.S.", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Salem Al-Sabah", "donor_title": "Ambassador", "donor_country": "Kuwait", "recipient_name": "Julie Sawyer", "recipient_title": "Kuwait Desk Officer" }, { "name_and_title": "Mr. John Shep, Program Officer", "gift_description": "Pierre Cardin watch", "received": "2011-10-18", "estimated_value": "490.00", "disposition": [ "Pending Transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "Colonel Ogla Al Zboun, Commander of the Royal Guards of the Royal Hashemite Court of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Ogla Al Zboun", "donor_title": "Colonel", "donor_country": "Jordan", "recipient_name": "John Shep", "recipient_title": "Program Officer" }, { "name_and_title": "Ms. Sangeeta Shields, Spouse of the U.S. Ambassador to Brunei", "gift_description": "Earring set and ring with sapphires and diamonds", "received": "2011-05-10", "estimated_value": "2800.00", "disposition": [ "Pending Purchase from General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "Her Majesty Paduk a Seri Baginda Raja Isteri Pengiran Anak Hajjah Saleha, Queen of Brunei Darussalam", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Paduk a Seri Baginda Raja Isteri Pengiran Anak Hajjah Saleha", "donor_title": "Queen", "donor_country": "Brunei Darussalam", "recipient_name": "Sangeeta Shields", "recipient_title": "Spouse of the U.S. Ambassador to Brunei" }, { "name_and_title": "Ms. Sangeeta Shields, Spouse of the U.S. Ambassador to Brunei", "gift_description": "Louis Vuitton handbag", "received": "2011-08-10", "estimated_value": "2000.00", "disposition": [ "Pending Transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "Her Majesty Paduka Seri Baginda Raja Isteri Pengiran Anak Hajjah Saleha, Queen of Brunei Darussalam", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Paduka Seri Baginda Raja Isteri Pengiran Anak Hajjah Saleha", "donor_title": "Queen", "donor_country": "Brunei Darussalam", "recipient_name": "Sangeeta Shields", "recipient_title": "Spouse of the U.S. Ambassador to Brunei" }, { "name_and_title": "Mr. Michael Stukel, FBI Special Agent", "gift_description": "Marco Valentino watch", "received": "2011-04-17", "estimated_value": "385.00", "disposition": [ "Pending Transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "Kuwait State Security", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Kuwait State", "donor_title": "Security", "donor_country": "Kuwait", "recipient_name": "Michael Stukel", "recipient_title": "FBI Special Agent" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Michael Donley, Secretary of United States Air Force", "gift_description": "36\" x 60\" light brown Afghan rug. 31\" x 96\" multicolor Afghan rug", "received": "2011-09-04", "estimated_value": "1100.00", "disposition": [ "Pending Transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Abdul Rahim Wardak, Defense Minister of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Abdul Rahim Wardak", "donor_title": "Defense Minister", "donor_country": "Afghanistan", "recipient_name": "Michael Donley", "recipient_title": "Secretary of United States Air Force" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Michael Donley, Secretary of United States Air Force", "gift_description": "Perfume-Al-Jazeera Paris Turquoise, Watch, JBR, Silver and Black Colored with Black band, Boxed Set\u2014JBR Ladies Watch, copper colored with Black Leather Band, JBR Perfume, Pierre Cardin Copper Colored Pen, Pierre Cardin Silver Colored Cell Phone, Boxed Set\u2014JBR Men's Watch with Black Ring and Black Leather Band. JBR Ladies Watch with Silver Ring and Black Leather band, JBR Silver and Black Pen, Pierre Cardin, Conino Lamborghini Wallet, Black, Samsonite X'ion Luggage Bag, Black, Guess Wallet, Black, Perfume-Al-Jazeera Paris Ruby, Perfume-Shalimar Parfum Initial, Perfume-Aqua Eau Parfum Signature", "received": "2011-09-08", "estimated_value": "8120.00", "disposition": [ "Pending Transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "Major General Hamad Bin-Ali Al Attiyah, Chief of Staff of the Qatar Armed Forces", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Hamad Bin-Ali Al Attiyah", "donor_title": "Major General", "donor_country": "Qatar", "recipient_name": "Michael Donley", "recipient_title": "Secretary of United States Air Force" }, { "name_and_title": "General Norton Schwartz, Chief of Staff of the United States Air Force", "gift_description": "5' x 8' Moroccan rug", "received": "2009-11-27", "estimated_value": "1900.00", "disposition": [ "Currently on display at the Air House, Washington, DC" ], "foreign_donor": "Major General Ahmed Boutaleb, Chief of Staff Moroccan Air Force of the Kingdom of Morocco", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Ahmed Boutaleb", "donor_title": "Major General", "donor_country": "Morocco", "recipient_name": "Norton Schwartz", "recipient_title": "Chief of Staff of the United States Air Force" }, { "name_and_title": "General Norton Schwartz, Chief of Staff of the United States Air Force", "gift_description": "Rajput Warrior Dagger Picture with wood frame, White Stone Marble Plate, Framed Tile Artwork in Green Frame, Indian Woman Picture with wood and metal, Swan Silver Candy Dish frame, Wood Plaque, Framed Photo, Indian Woman Picture with wood and metal frame", "received": "2011-02-04", "estimated_value": "420.00", "disposition": [ "Pending Transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "Air Chief Marshal N.A.K. Browne, New Delhi India", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "N.A.K. Browne", "donor_title": "Air Chief Marshal", "donor_country": "India", "recipient_name": "Norton Schwartz", "recipient_title": "Chief of Staff of the United States Air Force" }, { "name_and_title": "Lieutenant General Gary L. North, Commander, United States Central Command Air Forces (USCENTAF/CC), Shaw Air Force Base, South Carolina", "gift_description": "Black Predator Titanium Special Ops Watch with solid titanium watch case and band", "received": "2008-05-01", "estimated_value": "550.00", "disposition": [ "Pending Transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Royal Highness Prince LTG Faisal bin Al Hussein, Special Assistant to the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Faisal bin Al Hussein", "donor_title": "Prince LTG Special Assistant to the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff", "donor_country": "Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan", "recipient_name": "Gary L. North", "recipient_title": "Lieutenant General" }, { "name_and_title": "Special Agent Brent D. Heckel, Air Force Office of Special Investigations, 24th Expeditionary Field Investigative Squadron, Protective Services Division, Al Udeid Air Base Qatar", "gift_description": "Glamour Geneve Sports Watch", "received": "2011-11-01", "estimated_value": "420.00", "disposition": [ "Pending Transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "Dr Mohammed bin Saleh Al-Sada, Chief Executive Officer/Director of the Ras Laffan Industrial City and Qatar Petroleum, Doha, Qatar", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Mohammed bin Saleh Al-Sada", "donor_title": "Chief Executive Officer/Director of the Ras Laffan Industrial City and Qatar Petroleum", "donor_country": "Qatar", "recipient_name": "Brent D. Heckel", "recipient_title": "Special Agent" }, { "name_and_title": "Lieutenant General David L. Goldfein, United States Air Forces Central Command, Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar", "gift_description": "Momodesign Watch Set", "received": "2011-09-08", "estimated_value": "700.00", "disposition": [ "Pending Transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "Major General Ali Al-Sulaiti, Deputy Commander of the Qatar Emiri Air Force", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Ali Al-Sulaiti", "donor_title": "Major General", "donor_country": "Qatar", "recipient_name": "David L. Goldfein", "recipient_title": "Lieutenant General" }, { "name_and_title": "Command Sergeant Major Charles A. Holliday, Command Sergeant Major, Area Support Group-Qatar", "gift_description": "Geo Vani watch, GOB501\u2013D, all stainless steel, Swiss-made", "received": "2011-09-22", "estimated_value": "2000.00", "disposition": [ "Pending Transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "Major General Hamad bin Ali Al-Attiyah, Chief of Staff of the Qatar Armed Forces", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Hamad bin Ali Al-Attiyah", "donor_title": "Major General", "donor_country": "Qatar", "recipient_name": "Charles A. Holliday", "recipient_title": "Command Sergeant Major" }, { "name_and_title": "Colonel Wayne C. Grieme, Jr., Commander, Area Support Group-Qatar", "gift_description": "JBR Watch, GL SS W81.644Q1, all stainless steel, Swiss made, water resistant 3 ATM, black leather watch band", "received": "2011-09-22", "estimated_value": "2000.00", "disposition": [ "Pending Transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "Major General Hamad bin Ali Al-Attiyah, Chief of Staff of the Qatar Armed Forces", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Hamad bin Ali Al-Attiyah", "donor_title": "Major General", "donor_country": "Qatar", "recipient_name": "Wayne C. Grieme", "recipient_title": "Commander, Area Support Group-Qatar" }, { "name_and_title": "Major General Michael T. Harrison, Sr., Commanding General US Army Japan and I Corps (FWD)", "gift_description": "Mikimoto Pearl Tie Pin; Mikimoto Pearl Brooch", "received": "2011-07-08", "estimated_value": "704.00", "disposition": [ "Purchased by Recipient" ], "foreign_donor": "General Yoshifumi Hibako, Chief of Staff of the Ground Staff Office of the Japanese Ground Self Defense Force (JGSDF) of Japan", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Yoshifumi Hibako", "donor_title": "General, Chief of Staff of the Ground Staff Office of the Japanese Ground Self Defense Force (JGSDF)", "donor_country": "Japan", "recipient_name": "Michael T. Harrison", "recipient_title": "Major General" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Gary F. Locke, Secretary of the Department of Commerce", "gift_description": "Hand Crafted Decorative pottery ''Seed Pot''", "received": "2011-01-19", "estimated_value": "650.00", "disposition": [ "Transferred to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Hu Jintao, President of the People's Republic of China", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Hu Jintao", "donor_title": "President", "donor_country": "People's Republic of China", "recipient_name": "Gary F. Locke", "recipient_title": "Secretary of the Department of Commerce" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Gary F. Locke, Secretary of the Department of Commerce", "gift_description": "One Large glass sculpture by Molinari", "received": "2011-04-04", "estimated_value": "350.00", "disposition": [ "Transferred to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Fernando Pimentel, Minister of Development, Industry and Foreign Trade of the Federative Republic of Brazil", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Fernando Pimentel", "donor_title": "Minister of Development, Industry and Foreign Trade", "donor_country": "Federative Republic of Brazil", "recipient_name": "Gary F. Locke", "recipient_title": "Secretary of the Department of Commerce" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Gary F. 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Morell", "recipient_title": "Deputy Director" }, { "name_and_title": "An Agency Employee", "gift_description": "Breitling Colt Chrono Sport watch with a black face and a black rubber wrist band", "received": "2011-06-06", "estimated_value": "800.00", "disposition": [ "Pending Transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "5 U.S.C. 7342(f)(4)", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "", "donor_title": "", "donor_country": "United States", "recipient_name": "Agency Employee", "recipient_title": "" }, { "name_and_title": "An Agency Employee", "gift_description": "Ebel watch, Lady's Ebel watch, and 2 Apple iPads", "received": "2011-06-12", "estimated_value": "5400.00", "disposition": [ "Pending Transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "5 U.S.C. 7342(f)(4)", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "", "donor_title": "", "donor_country": "United States", "recipient_name": "An Agency Employee", "recipient_title": "" }, { "name_and_title": "An Agency Employee", "gift_description": "Movado watch", "received": "2011-09-25", "estimated_value": "1000.00", "disposition": [ "Pending Transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "5 U.S.C. 7342(f)(4)", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "", "donor_title": "", "donor_country": "United States", "recipient_name": "An Agency Employee", "recipient_title": "" }, { "name_and_title": "An Agency Employee", "gift_description": "Rolex watch, submariner model", "received": "2011-10-10", "estimated_value": "5000.00", "disposition": [ "Pending Transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "5 U.S.C. 7342(f)(4)", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "", "donor_title": "", "donor_country": "United States", "recipient_name": "An Agency Employee", "recipient_title": "" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Vincent C. 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Stavridis, Commander, U.S. European Command", "gift_description": "36\" x 24\" oil painting on canvas", "received": "2011-07-18", "estimated_value": "600.00", "disposition": [ "SHAPE Headquarters for Official Use" ], "foreign_donor": "Colonel General Hryhorii Pedchenko, Chief of Defense of the Government of Ukraine", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Hryhorii Pedchenko", "donor_title": "Colonel General", "donor_country": "Ukraine", "recipient_name": "James G. Stavridis", "recipient_title": "Commander, U.S. European Command" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Robert M. Gates, Secretary of Defense of the United States", "gift_description": "Statue/Vessel: Cast bronze with black coating, having flaring square rim over 4 standing rams", "received": "2011-01-10", "estimated_value": "585.00", "disposition": [ "Pending Transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Liang Guanglie, Minister of National Defense of the People's Republic of China", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Liang Guanglie", "donor_title": "Minister of National Defense", "donor_country": "People's Republic of China", "recipient_name": "Robert M. Gates", "recipient_title": "Secretary of Defense of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Robert M. Gates, Secretary of Defense of the United States", "gift_description": "Boat Statue/Bone Dragon boat, including 3 tiers of people standing on balcony/bridge", "received": "2011-01-12", "estimated_value": "845.00", "disposition": [ "Pending Transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency General Xu Caihou, Vice Chairman of the Central Military Commission of the People's Republic of China", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Xu Caihou", "donor_title": "Vice Chairman of the Central Military Commission", "donor_country": "People's Republic of China", "recipient_name": "Robert M. Gates", "recipient_title": "Secretary of Defense of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Robert M. Gates, Secretary of Defense of the United States", "gift_description": "Silver Wine Goblets", "received": "2011-03-22", "estimated_value": "520.00", "disposition": [ "Pending Transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Anatoliy Serdyukov, Minister of Defense of the Russian Federation", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Anatoliy Serdyukov", "donor_title": "Minister of Defense", "donor_country": "Russian Federation", "recipient_name": "Robert M. Gates", "recipient_title": "Secretary of Defense of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Robert M. Gates, Secretary of Defense of the United States", "gift_description": "Egyptian bronze statue/clock, designed as dial with Roman numerals on top of head of kneeling female", "received": "2011-03-24", "estimated_value": "430.00", "disposition": [ "Pending Transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Field Marshal Mohamed Hussein Tantawi, Minister of Defense of the Arab Republic of Egypt", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Mohamed Hussein Tantawi", "donor_title": "Field Marshal Minister of Defense", "donor_country": "Arab Republic of Egypt", "recipient_name": "Robert M. Gates", "recipient_title": "Secretary of Defense of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Robert M. Gates, Secretary of Defense of the United States", "gift_description": "Portrait/painting, acrylic on canvas, depicting 4 females including child on left standing behind seated woman with hand raised to her chin; Silver palm tree with 4 groups of goldtone fruited branches", "received": "2011-04-07", "estimated_value": "1445.00", "disposition": [ "Pending Transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Jalal Talabani, President of the Republic of Iraq", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Jalal Talabani", "donor_title": "President of the Republic", "donor_country": "Iraq", "recipient_name": "Robert M. Gates", "recipient_title": "Secretary of Defense of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Robert M. Gates, Secretary of Defense of the United States", "gift_description": "Kurdish Rug/polished cotton, depicting 2 hooked hexagonal guls in pink, red, turquoise, black, green on white field; Wall clock, quartz movement behind round 7'' metal plate", "received": "2011-04-08", "estimated_value": "375.00", "disposition": [ "Pending Transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Masoud Barzani, President of the Kurdistan Region of the Republic of Iraq", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Masoud Barzani", "donor_title": "President of the Kurdistan Region", "donor_country": "Republic of Iraq", "recipient_name": "Robert M. Gates", "recipient_title": "Secretary of Defense of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Robert M. Gates, Secretary of Defense of the United States", "gift_description": "Marble Box, Box, rectangular, inside of polished black stone, outside clad in polished blue/gray/black stone panels", "received": "2011-03-12", "estimated_value": "385.00", "disposition": [ "Pending Transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Royal Highness Salman Bin Hamad Al Khalifa, Crown Prince of the Kingdom of Bahrain", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Salman Bin Hamad Al Khalifa", "donor_title": "Crown Prince", "donor_country": "Bahrain", "recipient_name": "Robert M. Gates", "recipient_title": "Secretary of Defense of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Robert M. Gates, Secretary of Defense of the United States", "gift_description": "Golden Camel Clock, polished brasstone ridged frame finial over octagonal brasstone case quartz clock", "received": "2011-04-21", "estimated_value": "2200.00", "disposition": [ "Pending Transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al- Thani, Amir of State of Qatar", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Hamad bin Khalifa Al-Thani", "donor_title": "Amir", "donor_country": "Qatar", "recipient_name": "Robert M. Gates", "recipient_title": "Secretary of Defense of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Robert M. Gates, Secretary of Defense of the United States", "gift_description": "Davidoff Piramides cigars (10); Andrea's Cigars (25)", "received": "2011-05-06", "estimated_value": "403.00", "disposition": [ "Pending Transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Admiral Mariano Francisco Saynez Mendoza, Secretary of the Navy of the United Mexican States", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Mariano Francisco Saynez Mendoza", "donor_title": "Admiral, Secretary of the Navy", "donor_country": "United Mexican States", "recipient_name": "Robert M. Gates", "recipient_title": "Secretary of Defense of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Robert M. Gates, Secretary of Defense of the United States", "gift_description": "Book: The Military Balance 2011", "received": "2011-06-03", "estimated_value": "480.00", "disposition": [ "Pending Transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Director-General John Chipman, Chief Executive of the International Institute for Strategic Studies of the United Kingdom", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "John Chipman", "donor_title": "Director-General Chief Executive", "donor_country": "United Kingdom", "recipient_name": "Robert M. Gates", "recipient_title": "Secretary of Defense of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Robert M. Gates, Secretary of Defense of the United States", "gift_description": "Rug, wool pile, hand woven, field displaying 11 rows of 8 retangles", "received": "2011-06-05", "estimated_value": "1000.00", "disposition": [ "Pending Transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Hamid Karzai, President of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Hamid Karzai", "donor_title": "President", "donor_country": "Afghanistan", "recipient_name": "Robert M. Gates", "recipient_title": "Secretary of Defense of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Becky Gates, Spouse of Secretary of Defense of the United States", "gift_description": "Pendant on neck chain, yellow gold, stamped in Arabic as 18K gold, the pendant shaped as inverted ''u'' with chased repousse scene of kneeling winged figure", "received": "2011-03-24", "estimated_value": "820.00", "disposition": [ "Pending Transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "Her Excellency Mrs. Wagida Tantawi, Spouse of the Minister of Defense of the Arab Republic of Egypt", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Wagida Tantawi", "donor_title": "Spouse of the Minister of Defense", "donor_country": "Arab Republic of Egypt", "recipient_name": "Becky Gates", "recipient_title": "Spouse of Secretary of Defense of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Leon E. Panetta, Secretary of Defense of the United States", "gift_description": "CD\u2014Amadeus; Montblanc Ballpoint Pen", "received": "2011-06-06", "estimated_value": "394.00", "disposition": [ "Pending Transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Yousef Al Otaiba, Ambassador of the United Arab Emirates", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Yousef Al Otaiba", "donor_title": "Ambassador", "donor_country": "United Arab Emirates", "recipient_name": "Leon E. Panetta", "recipient_title": "Secretary of Defense of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Leon E. Panetta, Secretary of Defense of the United States", "gift_description": "Blue Lapis Bowl", "received": "2011-07-09", "estimated_value": "540.00", "disposition": [ "Pending Transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Hamid Karzai, President of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Hamid Karzai", "donor_title": "President", "donor_country": "Afghanistan", "recipient_name": "Leon E. Panetta", "recipient_title": "Secretary of Defense of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Leon E. Panetta, Secretary of Defense of the United States", "gift_description": "Daggar, polished steel blade, secured in ivory-colored molded plastic handle; Romanian Plaque; Mantle clock, 19th century, cast metal depicting helmeted female holding spear sitting on plinth", "received": "2011-09-13", "estimated_value": "885.00", "disposition": [ "Pending Transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Gabriel Oprea, Minister of National Defense of Romania", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Gabriel Oprea", "donor_title": "Minister of National Defense", "donor_country": "Romania", "recipient_name": "Leon E. Panetta", "recipient_title": "Secretary of Defense of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Leon E. Panetta, Secretary of Defense of the United States", "gift_description": "Crystal horse and chariot sculpture", "received": "2011-10-04", "estimated_value": "465.00", "disposition": [ "Pending Transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Field Marshal Mohamed Hussein Tantawi, Minister of Defense of the Arab Republic of Egypt", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Mohamed Hussein Tantawi", "donor_title": "Field Marshal Minister of Defense", "donor_country": "Arab Republic of Egypt", "recipient_name": "Leon E. Panetta", "recipient_title": "Secretary of Defense of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Leon E. Panetta, Secretary of Defense of the United States", "gift_description": "Keris\u2014antique knife in padded batik box", "received": "2011-10-23", "estimated_value": "470.00", "disposition": [ "Pending Transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Dr. Purnomo Yusgiantoro, Minister of Defense of the Republic of Indonesia", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Purnomo Yusgiantoro", "donor_title": "Minister of Defense", "donor_country": "Indonesia", "recipient_name": "Leon E. Panetta", "recipient_title": "Secretary of Defense of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Admiral Michael G. Mullen, Chairman of the Joints Chiefs of Staff of the United States", "gift_description": "Two Piece Wooden Candle Holder with Glass Case", "received": "2011-01-01", "estimated_value": "680.00", "disposition": [ "Pending Transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Majesty King Abdullah II ibn Al Hussein and Her Majesty Queen Rania Al Abdullah, King and Queen of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Abdullah II ibn Al Hussein and Rania Al Abdullah", "donor_title": "King and Queen", "donor_country": "Jordan", "recipient_name": "Michael G. Mullen", "recipient_title": "Chairman of the Joints Chiefs of Staff of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Admiral Michael G. Mullen, Chairman of the Joints Chiefs of Staff of the United States", "gift_description": "ASFOUR Crystal Ramsiss/Wheel Art object, horse-drawn chariot composed of clear cut crystal and brass", "received": "2011-01-28", "estimated_value": "550.00", "disposition": [ "Pending Transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Lieutenant General Samy Enan, Chief of Staff of the Armed Forces of the Arab Republic of Egypt", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Samy Enan", "donor_title": "Lieutenant General", "donor_country": "Egypt", "recipient_name": "Michael G. Mullen", "recipient_title": "Chairman of the Joints Chiefs of Staff of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Admiral Michael G. Mullen, Chairman of the Joints Chiefs of Staff of the United States", "gift_description": "Hennessy Paradis Rare Cognac with Case", "received": "2011-02-17", "estimated_value": "635.00", "disposition": [ "Pending Transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "Admiral Edouard Guillaud, Chief of Staff of the Armed Forces of the French Republic", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Edouard Guillaud", "donor_title": "Admiral, Chief of Staff of the Armed Forces", "donor_country": "France", "recipient_name": "Michael G. Mullen", "recipient_title": "Chairman of the Joints Chiefs of Staff of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Admiral Michael G. Mullen, Chairman of the Joints Chiefs of Staff of the United States", "gift_description": "Picture Frame/Map, French, 18th century, printed by Mondhare, depicting battle of Yorktown, Virginia", "received": "2011-02-18", "estimated_value": "625.00", "disposition": [ "Pending Transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "Admiral Edouard Guillaud, Chief of Staff of the Armed Forces of the French Republic", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Edouard Guillaud", "donor_title": "Admiral, Chief of Staff of the Armed Forces", "donor_country": "France", "recipient_name": "Michael G. Mullen", "recipient_title": "Chairman of the Joints Chiefs of Staff of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Admiral Michael G. Mullen, Chairman of the Joints Chiefs of Staff of the United States", "gift_description": "Officer Briefing Pack With Mini Accessories (x2)", "received": "2011-02-21", "estimated_value": "580.00", "disposition": [ "Pending Transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Opaid Muhammad Abdullah Al Kabi, Under Secretary of Defence of the United Arab Emirates", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Opaid Muhammad Abdullah Al Kabi", "donor_title": "Under Secretary of Defence", "donor_country": "United Arab Emirates", "recipient_name": "Michael G. Mullen", "recipient_title": "Chairman of the Joints Chiefs of Staff of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Admiral Michael G. Mullen, Chairman of the Joints Chiefs of Staff of the United States", "gift_description": "Hand Falcon Plaque WITH Case", "received": "2011-02-23", "estimated_value": "485.00", "disposition": [ "Transferred to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "Major General Hamed Bin Ali Al-Attiyah, Chief of Staff Qatar Armed Forces", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Hamed Bin Ali Al-Attiyah", "donor_title": "Major General", "donor_country": "Qatar", "recipient_name": "Michael G. Mullen", "recipient_title": "Chairman of the Joints Chiefs of Staff of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Admiral Michael G. Mullen, Chairman of the Joints Chiefs of Staff of the United States", "gift_description": "Artwork, comprised of framed print of Kuwaiti postage stamps fronted by goldtone 2-masted sailing ship (''boom''); Key Pad Case with iPad; Jacob and Co Watch Set with Case", "received": "2011-02-24", "estimated_value": "29450.00", "disposition": [ "Transferred to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Highness Sheikh Sabah Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, Amir of the State of Kuwait", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Sabah Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah", "donor_title": "Amir", "donor_country": "Kuwait", "recipient_name": "Michael G. Mullen", "recipient_title": "Chairman of the Joints Chiefs of Staff of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Admiral Michael G. Mullen, Chairman of the Joints Chiefs of Staff of the United States", "gift_description": "Keepsake box within a box, rectangular coffer shape having hinged lid with flat top over beveled edges", "received": "2011-05-01", "estimated_value": "450.00", "disposition": [ "Pending Transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "Unknown Donor from Romania", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Unknown Donor", "donor_title": "", "donor_country": "Romania", "recipient_name": "Michael G. Mullen", "recipient_title": "Chairman of the Joints Chiefs of Staff of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Admiral Michael G. Mullen, Chairman of the Joints Chiefs of Staff of the United States", "gift_description": "Crystal Ball Of Admiral Mullen", "received": "2011-05-17", "estimated_value": "420.00", "disposition": [ "Transferred to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency General Chen Bingde, People's Liberation Army Chief of the General Staff of the People's Republic of China", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Chen Bingde", "donor_title": "General", "donor_country": "People's Republic of China", "recipient_name": "Michael G. Mullen", "recipient_title": "Chairman of the Joints Chiefs of Staff of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Admiral Michael G. Mullen, Chairman of the Joints Chiefs of Staff of the United States", "gift_description": "Pearl Necklace Set", "received": "2011-05-17", "estimated_value": "1740.00", "disposition": [ "Transferred to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "Mrs. Chen, Spouse of General Chen Bingde, Chief of Defense of the People's Republic of China", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Chen", "donor_title": "Spouse of General Chen Bingde, Chief of Defense", "donor_country": "People's Republic of China", "recipient_name": "Michael G. Mullen", "recipient_title": "Chairman of the Joints Chiefs of Staff of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Admiral Michael G. Mullen, Chairman of the Joints Chiefs of Staff of the United States", "gift_description": "Queen Nefertiti head gold necklace", "received": "2011-06-08", "estimated_value": "840.00", "disposition": [ "Transferred to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Field Marshal Mohammed Hussein Tantawi, Minister of Defense of the Arab Republic of Egypt", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Mohammed Hussein Tantawi", "donor_title": "Field Marshal Minister of Defense", "donor_country": "Arab Republic of Egypt", "recipient_name": "Michael G. Mullen", "recipient_title": "Chairman of the Joints Chiefs of Staff of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Admiral Michael G. Mullen, Chairman of the Joints Chiefs of Staff of the United States", "gift_description": "Silver Candle Stick Holder; Statue, gold and glass chariot with warrior, by Linea Argenti, cast white resin; Silver Bowl, Footed bowl, silver, stamped in Arabic as 900 grade (indicating 90% silver), having applied molded piercecut scrollwork rim band", "received": "2011-06-08", "estimated_value": "1455.00", "disposition": [ "Pending Transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Lieutenant General Samy Enan, Chief of Staff of The Armed Forces of the Arab Republic of Egypt", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Samy Enan", "donor_title": "Lieutenant General", "donor_country": "Egypt", "recipient_name": "Michael G. Mullen", "recipient_title": "Chairman of the Joints Chiefs of Staff of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Admiral Michael G. Mullen, Chairman of the Joints Chiefs of Staff of the United States", "gift_description": "Painting/print, limited edition #1150, titled ''Cowboy'', depicting human face in blue/brown, plus 2 green leaves dangling from neckline in molded goldtone frame", "received": "2011-06-08", "estimated_value": "385.00", "disposition": [ "Transferred to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Air Marshal Fahad Al, Chief of Staff of the State of Kuwait", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Fahad Al", "donor_title": "Air Marshal Chief of Staff", "donor_country": "Kuwait", "recipient_name": "Michael G. Mullen", "recipient_title": "Chairman of the Joints Chiefs of Staff of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Admiral Michael G. Mullen, Chairman of the Joints Chiefs of Staff of the United States", "gift_description": "Ankh gold necklace", "received": "2011-06-08", "estimated_value": "1280.00", "disposition": [ "Pending Transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Field Marshal Mohammed Hussein Tantawi, Minister of Defense of the Arab Republic of Egypt", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Mohammed Hussein Tantawi", "donor_title": "Field Marshal Minister of Defense", "donor_country": "Arab Republic of Egypt", "recipient_name": "Michael G. Mullen", "recipient_title": "Chairman of the Joints Chiefs of Staff of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Admiral Michael G. Mullen, Chairman of the Joints Chiefs of Staff of the United States", "gift_description": "Large Framed Painting, depicting 4 horses grazing amid trees in foreground, blue/white water in midplane, light green mountain in background", "received": "2011-06-16", "estimated_value": "450.00", "disposition": [ "Pending Transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Tsakhiagiin Elbegdorj, President of Mongolia", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Tsakhiagiin Elbegdorj", "donor_title": "President", "donor_country": "Mongolia", "recipient_name": "Michael G. Mullen", "recipient_title": "Chairman of the Joints Chiefs of Staff of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Admiral Michael G. 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Dempsey, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff of the United States", "gift_description": "Silverware Set", "received": "2011-10-11", "estimated_value": "950.00", "disposition": [ "Pending Transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency General Jean Kahwagi, Commander-in-Chief of the Lebanese Armed Forces", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Jean Kahwagi", "donor_title": "Commander-in-Chief of the Lebanese Armed Forces", "donor_country": "Lebanon", "recipient_name": "Martin E. Dempsey", "recipient_title": "Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable General Martin E. 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Lynn III, Deputy Secretary of Defense of the United States", "gift_description": "Wooden Candle Holder, one holder round, beveled top and bottom, top inlaid with mother-of pearl disks", "received": "2011-01-03", "estimated_value": "680.00", "disposition": [ "Pending Transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Majesty King Abdullah II ibn Al Hussein and Her Majesty Queen Rania Al Abdullah, King and Queen of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Abdullah II ibn Al Hussein and Rania Al Abdullah", "donor_title": "King and Queen", "donor_country": "Jordan", "recipient_name": "William J. 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Vecdi Gonul, Minister of National Defense of the Republic of Turkey", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Vecdi Gonul", "donor_title": "Minister of National Defense", "donor_country": "Turkey", "recipient_name": "Alexander Vershbow", "recipient_title": "Assistant Secretary of Defense for International Security Affairs of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Captain John DeNobile, Special Assistant to the Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff of the United States", "gift_description": "Baume and Mercier Watch with Case", "received": "2011-02-24", "estimated_value": "650.00", "disposition": [ "Pending Transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Highness Sheikh Sabah Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, Amir of the State of Kuwait", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Sabah Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah", "donor_title": "Amir", "donor_country": "Kuwait", "recipient_name": "John DeNobile", "recipient_title": "Captain" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Captain John Kirby, Special Assistant for Public Affairs to the Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff of the United States", "gift_description": "Jacob and Co Watch Set with Case", "received": "2011-02-24", "estimated_value": "28600.00", "disposition": [ "Transferred to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Highness Sheikh Sabah Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, Amir of the State of Kuwait", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Sabah Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah", "donor_title": "Amir", "donor_country": "Kuwait", "recipient_name": "John Kirby", "recipient_title": "Captain" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Colonel James Baker, Director of Commander's Action Group for the Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff of the United States", "gift_description": "Baume and Mercier Watch with 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"The Honorable John Tigmo, Security Chief to the Chairman and Vice Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff of the United States", "gift_description": "Baume and Mercier Watch with Case", "received": "2011-02-24", "estimated_value": "1600.00", "disposition": [ "Transferred to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Highness Sheikh Sabah Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, Amir of the State of Kuwait", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Sabah Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah", "donor_title": "Amir", "donor_country": "Kuwait", "recipient_name": "John Tigmo", "recipient_title": "Security Chief to the Chairman and Vice Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Jared Sorenson, Special Assistant to the Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff of the United States", "gift_description": "Baume and Mercier Watch with Case", "received": "2011-02-24", "estimated_value": "1600.00", "disposition": 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embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Sabah Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah", "donor_title": "Amir", "donor_country": "Kuwait", "recipient_name": "Mathieu Rabechault", "recipient_title": "Media Relations Analyst for the Joint Staff of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable MC1 Chad McNeeley, Photographer of the Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff of the United States", "gift_description": "Baume and Mercier Watch with Case", "received": "2011-02-24", "estimated_value": "1600.00", "disposition": [ "Transferred to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Highness Sheikh Sabah Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, Amir of the State of Kuwait", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Sabah Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah", "donor_title": "Amir", "donor_country": "Kuwait", "recipient_name": "Chad McNeeley", "recipient_title": "Photographer of the Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Paul Broner, Analyst for Army Central Criminal Investigation Command for the Joint Staff of the United States", "gift_description": "Baume and Mercier Watch with Case", "received": "2011-02-24", "estimated_value": "1600.00", "disposition": [ "Transferred to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Highness Sheikh Sabah Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, Amir of the State of Kuwait", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Sabah Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah", "donor_title": "Amir", "donor_country": "Kuwait", "recipient_name": "Paul Broner", "recipient_title": "Analyst for Army Central Criminal Investigation Command for the Joint Staff of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Robert Colin, Analyst for Army Central Criminal Investigation Command for the Joint Staff of the United States", "gift_description": "Baume and Mercier Watch with Case", "received": "2011-02-24", "estimated_value": "1600.00", "disposition": [ "Transferred to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Highness Sheikh Sabah Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, Amir of the State of Kuwait", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Sabah Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah", "donor_title": "Amir", "donor_country": "Kuwait", "recipient_name": "Robert Colin", "recipient_title": "Analyst for Army Central Criminal Investigation Command for the Joint Staff of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Robert Trowbridge, Security Analyst for Joint Staff of the United States", "gift_description": "Baume and Mercier Watch with Case", "received": "2011-02-24", "estimated_value": "1600.00", "disposition": [ "Transferred to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Highness Sheikh Sabah Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, Amir of the State of Kuwait", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Sabah Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah", "donor_title": "Amir", "donor_country": "Kuwait", "recipient_name": "Robert Trowbridge", "recipient_title": "Security Analyst for Joint Staff of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Sarah Chayes, Special Assistant to the Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff of the United States", "gift_description": "Baume and Mercier Watch with Case", "received": "2011-02-24", "estimated_value": "1600.00", "disposition": [ "Transferred to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Highness Sheikh Sabah Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, Amir of the State of Kuwait", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Sabah Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah", "donor_title": "Amir", "donor_country": "Kuwait", "recipient_name": "Sarah Chayes", "recipient_title": "Special Assistant to the Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Sean Sweeney, Communication Analyst to the Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff of the United States", "gift_description": "Baume and Mercier Watch with Case", "received": "2011-02-24", "estimated_value": "1600.00", "disposition": [ "Transferred to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Highness Sheikh Sabah Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, Amir of the State of Kuwait", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Sabah Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah", "donor_title": "Amir", "donor_country": "Kuwait", "recipient_name": "Sean Sweeney", "recipient_title": "Communication Analyst to the Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Sergeant First Class Brad Davis, Assistant to the Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff of the United States", "gift_description": "Baume and Mercier Watch with Case", "received": "2011-02-24", "estimated_value": "1600.00", "disposition": [ "Transferred to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Highness Sheikh Sabah Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, Amir of the State of Kuwait", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Sabah Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah", "donor_title": "Amir", "donor_country": "Kuwait", "recipient_name": "Brad Davis", "recipient_title": "Sergeant First Class" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Shane Nisbet, Security Analyst for Joint Staff of the United States", "gift_description": "Baume and Mercier Watch with Case", "received": "2011-02-24", "estimated_value": "1600.00", "disposition": [ "Transferred to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Highness Sheikh Sabah Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, Amir of the State of Kuwait", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Sabah Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah", "donor_title": "Amir", "donor_country": "Kuwait", "recipient_name": "Shane Nisbet", "recipient_title": "Security Analyst for Joint Staff of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Sonya Zimmerle, Analyst for Army Central Criminal Investigation Command for the Joint Staff of the United States", "gift_description": "Baume and Mercier Watch with Case", "received": "2011-02-24", "estimated_value": "1600.00", "disposition": [ "Transferred to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Highness Sheikh Sabah Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, Amir of the State of Kuwait", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Sabah Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah", "donor_title": "Amir", "donor_country": "Kuwait", "recipient_name": "Sonya Zimmerle", "recipient_title": "Analyst" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Techical Sergeant Robert Gorham, Executive Travel Communicator for the Joint Staff of the United States", "gift_description": "Baume and Mercier Watch with Case", "received": "2011-02-24", "estimated_value": "1600.00", "disposition": [ "Transferred to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Highness Sheikh Sabah Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, Amir of the State of Kuwait", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Sabah Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah", "donor_title": "Amir", "donor_country": "Kuwait", "recipient_name": "Robert Gorham", "recipient_title": "Executive Travel Communicator for the Joint Staff of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Joseph Skinner, Senior Taiwan Director for the Office of the Secretary of Defense Policy of the United States", "gift_description": "Model jet fighter in gray, marked \"F\u20135 53623\" on tail and \"5130\" on side, mounted within glass display case", "received": "2011-03-17", "estimated_value": "390.00", "disposition": [ "Pending Transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Major General Kao Hua-Chu, Defense Minister of Taiwan", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Kao Hua-Chu", "donor_title": "Major General", "donor_country": "Taiwan", "recipient_name": "Joseph Skinner", "recipient_title": "Senior Taiwan Director for the Office of the Secretary of Defense Policy of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Michele Flournoy, Under Secretary of Defense for Policy of the United States", "gift_description": "Afghanistan Pink Payal Bottom Dupatta Clothing; Beige Table Cloth and Napkin Set; Afghan Rug, wool pile, hand woven, field displaying 11 rows of 8 rectangles each, alternating in 4 different patterns of flowers/leaves; Prayer rug depicting archway in white outline topped by 3 arcaded buildings against red/tan/burgundy", "received": "2011-04-12", "estimated_value": "860.00", "disposition": [ "Pending Transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Hamid Karzai, President of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Hamid Karzai", "donor_title": "President", "donor_country": "Afghanistan", "recipient_name": "Michele Flournoy", "recipient_title": "Under Secretary of Defense for Policy of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Joseph McMillan, Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for International Security Affairs of the United States", "gift_description": "Statue, Equestrian metal (damaged tail) mounted on marble base; Book\u2014Marrakesh; Book\u2014Arabesques", "received": "2011-04-29", "estimated_value": "1368.00", "disposition": [ "Pending Transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency General Abdelaziz Bennani, Inspector General of the Royal Moroccan Armed Forces of the Kingdom of Morocco", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Abdelaziz Bennani", "donor_title": "Inspector General of the Royal Moroccan Armed Forces", "donor_country": "Morocco", "recipient_name": "Joseph McMillan", "recipient_title": "Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for International Security Affairs of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable David S. Sedney, Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for Afghanistan, Pakistan and Central Asia in the Office of the Assistant Secretary of Defense for Asian and Pacific Security Affairs of the United States", "gift_description": "2 Blue Lapis Metal boxes; 2 Table cloths with matching napkins", "received": "2011-05-08", "estimated_value": "375.00", "disposition": [ "Pending Transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Hamid Karzai, President of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Hamid Karzai", "donor_title": "President", "donor_country": "Afghanistan", "recipient_name": "David S. Sedney", "recipient_title": "Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for Afghanistan, Pakistan and Central Asia" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable General James E. Cartwright, Vice Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff of the United States", "gift_description": "Dale of Norway Sweater", "received": "2011-05-12", "estimated_value": "465.00", "disposition": [ "Pending Transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "Vice Admiral Jan Eirik Finseth, Deputy Chief of Defense and Head of Defense Staff of the Norwegian Armed Forces", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Jan Eirik Finseth", "donor_title": "Vice Admiral", "donor_country": "Norway", "recipient_name": "James E. Cartwright", "recipient_title": "Vice Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Grace D. Jacoby, Spouse of Lieutenant General Charles H. Jacoby Jr., Director of Strategic Plans and Policy for the Joint Staff of the United States", "gift_description": "Dale of Norway Sweater", "received": "2011-05-12", "estimated_value": "365.00", "disposition": [ "Pending Transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "Vice Admiral Jan Eirik Finseth, Deputy Chief of Defense and Head of Defense Staff of the Norwegian Armed Forces", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Jan Eirik Finseth", "donor_title": "Vice Admiral", "donor_country": "Norway", "recipient_name": "Grace D. Jacoby", "recipient_title": "Spouse of Lieutenant General Charles H. Jacoby Jr., Director of Strategic Plans and Policy for the Joint Staff of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable General James E. Cartwright, Vice Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff of the United States", "gift_description": "Tumbler Set/2 crystal glasses; Ceramic Serving Bowl with Floral Lid", "received": "2011-05-16", "estimated_value": "470.00", "disposition": [ "Pending Transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Aslan Guner, Chief of Defense of the Republic of Turkey", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Aslan Guner", "donor_title": "Chief of Defense", "donor_country": "Turkey", "recipient_name": "James E. Cartwright", "recipient_title": "Vice Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Brigadier General John W. Charlton, Deputy Director Politico-Military Affairs (Middle East) for the Joint Staff of the United States", "gift_description": "Black box with the hinged lid of photographic reproduction brown marble; Wristwatch, Murex # ISC673, with silvertone rectangular white face; Ballpoint pen, having black lower shaft, polished silvertone upper; Black leather wallet having 2 long and 6 short interior pockets/slots; Pair of cufflinks, each a silvertone rectangle", "received": "2011-05-17", "estimated_value": "1510.00", "disposition": [ "Pending Transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "General Abdullah Juma'an, General Coordinator of the Qatar Armed Forces and Chief of International Relations", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Abdullah Juma'an", "donor_title": "General Coordinator of the Qatar Armed Forces and Chief of International Relations", "donor_country": "Qatar", "recipient_name": "John W. Charlton", "recipient_title": "Brigadier General" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Major General James M. Holmes, Assistant Deputy Chief of Staff for Operations, Plans and Requirements for the Joint Staff of the United States", "gift_description": "Black polished wood box, with the hinged lid of photographic reproduction brown marble; Wristwatch by JBR, #GLSSB0539D80C 1, having hexagonal black face with white numerals; Wallet, black leather #30626 including flip tab on left with 4 pockets; Ballpoint pen, having black lower shaft, polished silvertone upper; Chain Chard/Charm, cell phone fob, polished silvertone", "received": "2011-05-18", "estimated_value": "1035.00", "disposition": [ "Pending Transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "Major General Abdullah Juma'an, General Coordinator of the Qatar Armed Forces and Chief of International Relations", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Abdullah Juma'an", "donor_title": "Major General", "donor_country": "Qatar", "recipient_name": "James M. Holmes", "recipient_title": "Major General" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Major General James M. Holmes, Assistant Deputy Chief of Staff for Operations, Plans and Requirements for the Joint Staff of the United States", "gift_description": "Hexagonal Wooden plaque, with incorporated hinged foot fronted by clear plastic hexagon; Artwork, hollow brass roundel depicting ship with 2 lateen sails and red/white/greenlblack enamel flag at stern over bird head", "received": "2011-05-19", "estimated_value": "375.00", "disposition": [ "Pending Transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency General Khalid Al Jarra Al Sabah, Deputy Chief of Staff of Kuwait Armed Forces of the State of Kuwait", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Khalid Al Jarra Al Sabah", "donor_title": "General Deputy Chief of Staff of Kuwait Armed Forces", "donor_country": "Kuwait", "recipient_name": "James M. Holmes", "recipient_title": "Major General" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Paul Stockton, Assistant Secretary of Defense for Homeland Defense and Americas Security Affairs of the United States", "gift_description": "Wristwatch, round, silvertone face with 12/3/6/9, wedges indicating other hours; Plaque, smoky plastic rectangle with adhered ''MD'' shield form over ribbon ''Ministerio da Defesa''", "received": "2011-06-09", "estimated_value": "370.00", "disposition": [ "Pending Transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency General De Nardi, Chief of the Armed Forces Joint Staff of the Federative Republic of Brazil", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "De Nardi", "donor_title": "General Chief of the Armed Forces Joint Staff", "donor_country": "Federative Republic of Brazil", "recipient_name": "Paul Stockton", "recipient_title": "Assistant Secretary of Defense for Homeland Defense and Americas Security Affairs of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable David S. Sedney, Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for Afghanistan, Pakistan and Central Asia in the Office of the Assistant Secretary of Defense for Asian and Pacific Security Affairs of the United States", "gift_description": "Rug, wool pile, hand woven, featuring diamond design in red/tan on field, surrounded by 9 borders", "received": "2011-08-01", "estimated_value": "400.00", "disposition": [ "Pending Transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Hamid Karzai, President of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Hamid Karzai", "donor_title": "President", "donor_country": "Afghanistan", "recipient_name": "David S. Sedney", "recipient_title": "Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for Afghanistan, Pakistan and Central Asia" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Brigadier General Warren E. Phipps Jr., Deputy Director for Regional Operations for the Joint Staff of the United States", "gift_description": "Gold Necklace with small hollow heart pendant, 2 spiral tubes; Afghan Clothing\u2014pink top and bottom; Afghan Clothing\u2014black top and bottom", "received": "2011-09-01", "estimated_value": "510.00", "disposition": [ "Pending Transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Leiutenant General Fazludin Ayar, Commander of the 202 Shamshad Zone of the Afghan National Police of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Fazludin Ayar", "donor_title": "Leiutenant General", "donor_country": "Afghanistan", "recipient_name": "Warren E. Phipps Jr.", "recipient_title": "Brigadier General" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable James Schear, Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for Partnership Strategy and Stability Operations of the United States", "gift_description": "Buddha, sculpture, seated, knotted hair, holding bowl in hands, legs crossed", "received": "2011-09-20", "estimated_value": "385.00", "disposition": [ "Pending Transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Sharat Singh Bhandari, Minister of Defense of the Federal Democratic Republic of Nepal", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Sharat Singh Bhandari", "donor_title": "Minister of Defense", "donor_country": "Nepal", "recipient_name": "James Schear", "recipient_title": "Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for Partnership Strategy and Stability Operations" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Drew Thompson, Director for China, Taiwan and Mongolia in the Office of the Assistant Secretary of Defense for Asian and Pacific Security Affairs of the United States", "gift_description": "Name Chop/chop stamp, black marble rectangular with white dots; Command Coin (R.O.C. Marine Corps); Command Coin (Flying Tigers); Command Coin (DCGS); Command Coin; Naval Baseball Cap (Green); Naval Baseball Cap (Blue); Naval Baseball Cap (PFG); Naval Baseball Cap (ROC); 2 boxes of tea; 2 books (1 brief & 1 report)", "received": "2011-09-23", "estimated_value": "410.00", "disposition": [ "Pending Transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "Lieutenant General Hsia Fu-Hua, Commandant of the Marine Corps of Taiwan", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Hsia Fu-Hua", "donor_title": "Lieutenant General", "donor_country": "Taiwan", "recipient_name": "Drew Thompson", "recipient_title": "Director for China, Taiwan and Mongolia in the Office of the Assistant Secretary of Defense for Asian and Pacific Security Affairs of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable David S. Sedney, Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for Afghanistan, Pakistan and Central Asia in the Office of the Assistant Secretary of Defense for Asian and Pacific Security Affairs of the United State", "gift_description": "Wooden Plaque, walnut rectangle, with metal screw foot, laser-etched, stating ''Arrival of PAF F\u201316s Peace Drive\u20141''; Wooden Plaque, walnut rectangle with incorporated hinged foot, laser-etched, stating ''Friends, Allies Peace Drive\u20141 F\u201316 Block\u201452+''; Wooden Plaque, fronted by color photo of standing female and 4 males marked ''Operation Enduring Freedom 08 August 2010''; Table Ornament, of laser-etched clear crystal block stating ''F\u201316 C Block 52 Pakistan Air Force ''; Block Ornament, adhered to beveled wood base incised ''Induction Ceremony F\u201316 Block-52''; Cufflinks, displaying Pakistani military emblem over ''Pakistan''; Cufflink/Tie Bar, stating ''Pakistan Air Force/JF\u201317'' surrounding fighter jet; Tie Tac; Key Chain; Medallion, enameled, stating ''Pakistan Air Force'' surrounding flying bird on one side, reverse stating ''Symbol of Trust Between Two Allies/Arrival of P AF F\u201316 Peace Drive 1''; Necktie, depicting diagonal rows of fighter jets in yellow outline on navy blue", "received": "2011-11-15", "estimated_value": "356.00", "disposition": [ "Pending Transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Rao Qamar Suleman, Chief of Pakistan Air Force of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Rao Qamar Suleman", "donor_title": "Chief of Pakistan Air Force", "donor_country": "Pakistan", "recipient_name": "David S. Sedney", "recipient_title": "Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for Afghanistan, Pakistan and Central Asia" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Admiral James A. Winnefeld, Jr., Vice Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff of the United States", "gift_description": "Commemorative Plaque with marble base; 1970 cufflinks with Brunei royal crest", "received": "2011-12-06", "estimated_value": "500.00", "disposition": [ "Pending Transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Royal Highness Prince Haji Al-Muhtadee Billah ibni, His Majesty Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah Mu'izzaddin Waddaulah, Crown Prince of Brunei Darussalam", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Al-Muhtadee Billah ibni Hassanal Bolkiah Mu'izzaddin Waddaulah", "donor_title": "Crown Prince", "donor_country": "Brunei Darussalam", "recipient_name": "James A. Winnefeld, Jr.", "recipient_title": "Vice Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Vicki J. Huddleston, Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for African Affairs of the Secretary of Defense of the United States", "gift_description": "Miniature bush with spiral twist silver wires; Artwork, 3 palm trees plus foliage silver-class over molded material", "received": "2011-12-12", "estimated_value": "415.00", "disposition": [ "Pending Transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Colonel Nouri Ben Taous, Ministry of Defense of Republic of Tunisia", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Nouri Ben Taous", "donor_title": "Colonel", "donor_country": "Tunisia", "recipient_name": "Vicki J. Huddleston", "recipient_title": "Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for African Affairs" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Eric H. Holder, Attorney General of the United States", "gift_description": "Swarovski binoculars", "received": "2011-03-09", "estimated_value": "745.00", "disposition": [ "Accepted by DOJ" ], "foreign_donor": "The Honorable Maria Fekter, Minister of Interior of Austria", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Maria Fekter", "donor_title": "Minister of Interior", "donor_country": "Austria", "recipient_name": "Eric H. Holder", "recipient_title": "Attorney General of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "Vice Admiral Mark Fox and Spouse, U.S. Navy, Commander, U.S. Naval Forces Central Command", "gift_description": "Necklace, 18K gold with pendant", "received": "2011-01-12", "estimated_value": "626.00", "disposition": [ "Purchased by recipient" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Lieutenant General Samy Enan, Chief of Staff of the Armed Forces of the Arab Republic of Egypt", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Samy Enan", "donor_title": "Lieutenant General Chief of Staff of the Armed Forces", "donor_country": "Arab Republic of Egypt", "recipient_name": "Mark Fox", "recipient_title": "Vice Admiral, U.S. Navy, Commander, U.S. Naval Forces Central Command" }, { "name_and_title": "Vice Admiral Mark Fox, U.S. Navy, Commander, U.S. Naval Forces Central Command", "gift_description": "Desk clock; Chopard gold desk clock", "received": "2011-06-26", "estimated_value": "1331.92", "disposition": [ "Retained by recipient" ], "foreign_donor": "His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, King of the Kingdom of Bahrain", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa", "donor_title": "King", "donor_country": "Bahrain", "recipient_name": "Mark Fox", "recipient_title": "Vice Admiral" }, { "name_and_title": "General James Mattis, US Marine Corps, Commander, U.S. Central Command", "gift_description": "Rug, 3'10\" x 6'2\" hand woven wool and silk with center medallion on an open field of gold surrounded by multiple border of floral pattern of pale gold, green, rasberry, yellow, royal blue, white, cream and taupe", "received": "2011-03-28", "estimated_value": "6800.00", "disposition": [ "General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "Colonel Hassan Quanbazard (Retired), Kuwait", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Hassan Quanbazard", "donor_title": "Colonel (Retired)", "donor_country": "Kuwait", "recipient_name": "James Mattis", "recipient_title": "General" }, { "name_and_title": "Timothy Geithner, Secretary of the Treasury", "gift_description": "'Hibiscus' Franz Vase with white and red flowers", "received": "2011-04-04", "estimated_value": "850.00", "disposition": [ "Retain for official Use" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Hu Jintao, President of the People's Republic of China", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Hu Jintao", "donor_title": "President", "donor_country": "People's Republic of China", "recipient_name": "Timothy Geithner", "recipient_title": "Secretary of the Treasury" }, { "name_and_title": "Barbara Opper, Intermittent Advisor (Government Debt and Issuance Management)", "gift_description": "Lodging in Luanda, Angola; Hotel De Convenceos de Talatona. Talatona CCB4 GU02, Rua Luanda Sul; Voucher processed and benefit to government accrued in processing", "received": "2011-09-25", "estimated_value": "2280.00", "disposition": [ "" ], "foreign_donor": "Ministry of Finance of Angola", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Ministry of Finance", "donor_title": "", "donor_country": "Angola", "recipient_name": "Barbara Opper", "recipient_title": "Intermittent Advisor (Government Debt and Issuance Management)" }, { "name_and_title": "Emmitt Summers, Intermittent Advisor (Government Debt and Issuance Management)", "gift_description": "Lodging in Luanda, Angola; Hotel De Convenceos de Talatona. Talatona CCB4 GU02, Rua Luanda Sul; Voucher processed and benefit to government accrued in processing", "received": "2011-09-25", "estimated_value": "2280.00", "disposition": [ "" ], "foreign_donor": "Ministry of Finance of Angola", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Ministry of Finance", "donor_title": "", "donor_country": "Angola", "recipient_name": "Emmitt Summers", "recipient_title": "Intermittent Advisor (Government Debt and Issuance Management)" }, { "name_and_title": "Daniel Patrick O'Connell, Resident Advisor Mongolia (Government Debt and Issuance Management)", "gift_description": "Accomodations and food Fairmont Le Montreux Palace Montreux, Switzerland", "received": "2011-10-23", "estimated_value": "1316.00", "disposition": [ "" ], "foreign_donor": "Sovereign Wealth Fund Institute", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Sovereign Wealth Fund Institute", "donor_title": "", "donor_country": "", "recipient_name": "Daniel Patrick O'Connell", "recipient_title": "Resident Advisor Mongolia (Government Debt and Issuance Management)" }, { "name_and_title": "Jean-Jacques Deschamps, Regional Banking Advisor", "gift_description": "Hotel Expenses in Jakarta Indonesia", "received": "2011-11-12", "estimated_value": "1068.12", "disposition": [ "Transfer to Treasury Office of Personal Property on February 25, 2009" ], "foreign_donor": "Lembaga Penjamin Simpanan (Indonesia Deposit Insurance Corporation = IDIC); Government of Indonesia", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Lembaga Penjamin Simpanan (Indonesia Deposit Insurance Corporation = IDIC)", "donor_title": "", "donor_country": "Indonesia", "recipient_name": "Jean-Jacques Deschamps", "recipient_title": "Regional Banking Advisor" }, { "name_and_title": "Philip Watson Morris, Resident Banking Advisor", "gift_description": "Roundtrip airline tickets from Abuja to Lagos, Nigeria. Two nights accomodation in Lagos. Advisor participation in meetings that furthered goals outlined in the project Terms of Reference with the Government of Nigeria", "received": "2011-07-28", "estimated_value": "1400.00", "disposition": [ "" ], "foreign_donor": "Nigerian Deposit Insurance Corporation of the Federal Republic of Nigeria", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Nigerian Deposit Insurance Corporation", "donor_title": "", "donor_country": "Nigeria", "recipient_name": "Philip Watson Morris", "recipient_title": "Resident Banking Advisor" }, { "name_and_title": "Lael Brainard, Under Secreaty for International Affairs", "gift_description": "Heli-Artic Parka and Seal Skin Mitts", "received": "2011-05-04", "estimated_value": "1029.00", "disposition": [ "Pending Transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "The Honorable James M. Flaherty, P.C., M.P., Minister of Finance of Canada", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "James M. Flaherty", "donor_title": "Minister of Finance", "donor_country": "Canada", "recipient_name": "Lael Brainard", "recipient_title": "Under Secreaty for International Affairs" }, { "name_and_title": "David Cohen, Assistant Secretary of Terrorist Financing", "gift_description": "Cartier 'Tank' Wristwatch and 100 Riyal Gold Coin", "received": "2011-10-04", "estimated_value": "4265.00", "disposition": [ "Pending Transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "Ali Bin Mohsen Bin Fetais Al-Marri, Attorney General of the State of Qatar", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Ali Bin Mohsen Bin Fetais Al-Marri", "donor_title": "Attorney General", "donor_country": "Qatar", "recipient_name": "David Cohen", "recipient_title": "Assistant Secretary of Terrorist Financing" }, { "name_and_title": "Dr. Edward Erickson, Associate Professor of Military Studies", "gift_description": "Attendance and participation at the 'Chief of Australian Army History Conference from 27 Sep to 1 Oct 2011", "received": "2011-07-25", "estimated_value": "17031.00", "disposition": [ "" ], "foreign_donor": "Government of the Commonwealth of Australia", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Commonwealth of Australia", "donor_title": "Government of the", "donor_country": "Australia", "recipient_name": "Edward Erickson", "recipient_title": "Associate Professor of Military Studies" }, { "name_and_title": "Dr. Paolo Tripodi, Professor of Ethics & Leadership", "gift_description": "Attendance and participation at Konrad Adenauer Foundation's VII International Security Conference of Forte de Copacabana\u2014''A European-South American Dialogue''", "received": "2011-10-07", "estimated_value": "3400.00", "disposition": [ "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government" ], "foreign_donor": "Konrad Adenauer Foundation, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Konrad Adenauer Foundation", "donor_title": "", "donor_country": "Brazil", "recipient_name": "Paolo Tripodi", "recipient_title": "Professor of Ethics & Leadership" }, { "name_and_title": "The officers at Marine Barracks Washington", "gift_description": "Ceremonial Drum", "received": "2011-07-27", "estimated_value": "560.00", "disposition": [ "On display in Center House, Marine Barracks Washington, DC" ], "foreign_donor": "Major General F.H.R. Howes, Commandant General of the Royal Marines of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "F.H.R. Howes", "donor_title": "Major General Commandant General of the Royal Marines", "donor_country": "United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland", "recipient_name": "The officers", "recipient_title": "at Marine Barracks Washington" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Janet Napolitano, Secretary of Homeland Security", "gift_description": "Cartier watch, model W6701005. Polished steel case, 12 black Roman numerals, close railtrack, calendar date window, sword-shaped blue steel hands", "received": "2011-01-02", "estimated_value": "2625.00", "disposition": [ "Department of Homeland Security Headquarters, Office of International Affairs" ], "foreign_donor": "Ali Bin Mohsen Bin Fetais Al-Marri, Attorney General of the State of Qatar", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Ali Bin Mohsen Bin Fetais Al-Marri", "donor_title": "Attorney General", "donor_country": "Qatar", "recipient_name": "Janet Napolitano", "recipient_title": "Secretary of Homeland Security" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Janet Napolitano, Secretary of Homeland Security", "gift_description": "Black Swarovski Optic binoculars. 8 x 30W. Model A781484533. Came in a black, vinyl travel case with a black leather neckstrap", "received": "2011-03-10", "estimated_value": "916.96", "disposition": [ "Deparment of Homeland Security Headquarters" ], "foreign_donor": "The Honorable Maria Fekter, Minister of Interior of Austria", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Maria Fekter", "donor_title": "Minister of Interior", "donor_country": "Austria", "recipient_name": "Janet Napolitano", "recipient_title": "Secretary of Homeland Security" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Janet Napolitano, Secretary of Homeland Security", "gift_description": "Swarovski crystal horse. 6\u2033 high by 6\u2033 wide", "received": "2011-07-01", "estimated_value": "400.00", "disposition": [ "Deparment of Homeland Security Headquarters" ], "foreign_donor": "The Honorable Johanna Mikl-Leitner, Minister of Interior of Austria", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Johanna Mikl-Leitner", "donor_title": "Minister of Interior", "donor_country": "Austria", "recipient_name": "Janet Napolitano", "recipient_title": "Secretary of Homeland Security" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Janet Napolitano, Secretary of Homeland Security", "gift_description": "ST Dupont, Paris ''Liberte'' pen. Pearlized white color ballpoint with matching cap with silver-toned trim. In a black presentation box. With engraved plate identifying the donor", "received": "2011-12-01", "estimated_value": "387.50", "disposition": [ "Deparment of Homeland Security Headquarters, Secretary's Office (for display)" ], "foreign_donor": "The Honorable Claude Gu\u00e9ant, Minister of Interior, Overseas Territories, Territorial Collectivities and Immigration Affairs of the French Republic", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Claude Gu\u00e9ant", "donor_title": "Minister of Interior, Overseas Territories, Territorial Collectivities and Immigration Affairs", "donor_country": "French Republic", "recipient_name": "Janet Napolitano", "recipient_title": "Secretary of Homeland Security" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Janet Napolitano, Secretary of Homeland Security", "gift_description": "Cartier watch, model 3701004. Ronde Solo Small Steel series", "received": "2011-12-04", "estimated_value": "2438.00", "disposition": [ "Deparment of Homeland Security Headquarters" ], "foreign_donor": "Ali Bin Mohsen Bin Fetais Al-Marri, Attorney General of the State of Qatar", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Ali Bin Mohsen Bin Fetais Al-Marri", "donor_title": "Attorney General", "donor_country": "Qatar", "recipient_name": "Janet Napolitano", "recipient_title": "Secretary of Homeland Security" }, { "name_and_title": "5 U.S.C. 7342(f)(4), as amended", "gift_description": "Sculpture 14\u2033 H, bronze with dark patination, standing Roman Infantry soldier, by Noee, Romania, 21st century, 10ozsT.", "received": "2011-09-16", "estimated_value": "400.00", "disposition": [ "For Official Use" ], "foreign_donor": "5 U.S.C. 7342(f)(4), as amended", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government.", "donor_name": "", "donor_title": "", "donor_country": "United States", "recipient_name": "", "recipient_title": "" }, { "name_and_title": "5 U.S.C. 7342(f)(4), as amended", "gift_description": "Rug\u2014Indo-Keshan silk rug, 3\u203210\u2033 x 2\u20327\u2033, post 1950's navy blue ground with palmette and trellising vine field, centering a pulled lobed medallion on ivory ground, complementary spandrels and guard border on brown ground.", "received": "2011-10-26", "estimated_value": "500.00", "disposition": [ "For Official Use" ], "foreign_donor": "5 U.S.C. 7342(f)(4), as amended", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government.", "donor_name": "", "donor_title": "", "donor_country": "United States", "recipient_name": "", "recipient_title": "" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Henry Cuellar, Member of Congress", "gift_description": "Transportation from Islamabad to Karachi, Pakistan.", "received": "2011-11-08", "estimated_value": "Unknown", "disposition": [ "" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Asif Ali Zardari, President of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government.", "donor_name": "Asif Ali Zardari", "donor_title": "President", "donor_country": "Pakistan", "recipient_name": "Henry Cuellar", "recipient_title": "Member of Congress" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Jeff Duncan, Member of Congress", "gift_description": "Transportation from Islamabad to Karachi, Pakistan.", "received": "2011-11-08", "estimated_value": "Unknown", "disposition": [ "" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Asif Ali Zardari, President of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government.", "donor_name": "Asif Ali Zardari", "donor_title": "President", "donor_country": "Pakistan", "recipient_name": "Jeff Duncan", "recipient_title": "Member of Congress" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Mike Fitzpatrick, Member of Congress", "gift_description": "Transportation from Islamabad to Karachi, Pakistan.", "received": "2011-11-08", "estimated_value": "Unknown", "disposition": [ "" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Asif Ali Zardari, President of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government.", "donor_name": "Asif Ali Zardari", "donor_title": "President", "donor_country": "Pakistan", "recipient_name": "Mike Fitzpatrick", "recipient_title": "Member of Congress" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Gene Green, Member of Congress", "gift_description": "Transportation from Islamabad to Karachi, Pakistan.", "received": "2011-11-08", "estimated_value": "Unknown", "disposition": [ "" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Asif Ali Zardari, President of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government.", "donor_name": "Asif Ali Zardari", "donor_title": "President", "donor_country": "Pakistan", "recipient_name": "Gene Green", "recipient_title": "Member of Congress" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Michael McCaul, Member of Congress", "gift_description": "Transportation from Islamabad to Karachi, Pakistan.", "received": "2011-11-08", "estimated_value": "Unknown", "disposition": [ "" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Asif Ali Zardari, President of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government.", "donor_name": "Asif Ali Zardari", "donor_title": "President", "donor_country": "Pakistan", "recipient_name": "Michael McCaul", "recipient_title": "Member of Congress" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Jon Tester, United States Senator", "gift_description": "Yemen Silver Jambyah.", "received": "2011-01-20", "estimated_value": "850.00", "disposition": [ "Deposited with the Secretary of the Senate" ], "foreign_donor": "Dr. Rashad Mohamed Al-Alimi, Deputy Prime Minister for Security Forces of the Republic of Yemen", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government.", "donor_name": "Rashad Mohamed Al-Alimi", "donor_title": "Deputy Prime Minister for Security Forces", "donor_country": "Yemen", "recipient_name": "Jon Tester", "recipient_title": "United States Senator" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Mitch McConnell, United States Senator", "gift_description": "Moon Jar.", "received": "2011-03-29", "estimated_value": "2000.00", "disposition": [ "Deposited with the Secretary of the Senate" ], "foreign_donor": "The National Assembly of the Republic of Korea", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government.", "donor_name": "National Assembly", "donor_title": "", "donor_country": "Republic of Korea", "recipient_name": "Mitch McConnell", "recipient_title": "United States Senator" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Jack Reed, United States Senator", "gift_description": "Yemen Silver Jambyah.", "received": "2011-05-03", "estimated_value": "850.00", "disposition": [ "Deposited with the Secretary of the Senate" ], "foreign_donor": "Dr. Rashad Mohamed Al-Alimi, Deputy Prime Minister for Security Forces of the Republic of Yemen", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government.", "donor_name": "Rashad Mohamed Al-Alimi", "donor_title": "Deputy Prime Minister for Security Forces", "donor_country": "Yemen", "recipient_name": "Jack Reed", "recipient_title": "United States Senator" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Carl Levin, United States Senator", "gift_description": "Yemen Silver Jambyah.", "received": "2011-06-11", "estimated_value": "850.00", "disposition": [ "Deposited with the Secretary of the Senate" ], "foreign_donor": "Dr. Rashad Mohamed Al-Alimi, Deputy Prime Minister for Security Forces of the Republic of Yemen", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government.", "donor_name": "Rashad Mohamed Al-Alimi", "donor_title": "Deputy Prime Minister for Security Forces", "donor_country": "Yemen", "recipient_name": "Carl Levin", "recipient_title": "United States Senator" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Tom R. Carper, United States Senator", "gift_description": "4\u20324\u2033 x 6\u2033 Afghan Rug", "received": "2011-06-09", "estimated_value": "900.00", "disposition": [ "Deposited with the Secretary of the Senate" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Hamid Karzai, President of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Hamid Karzai", "donor_title": "President", "donor_country": "Afghanistan", "recipient_name": "Tom R. Carper", "recipient_title": "United States Senator" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable John McCain, United States Senator", "gift_description": "6 x 4 Indian Rug", "received": "2011-08-17", "estimated_value": "1500.00", "disposition": [ "Deposited with the Secretary of the Senate" ], "foreign_donor": "Omar Abdullah, Chief Minister of Jammu and Kashmir of the Republic of India", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Omar Abdullah", "donor_title": "Chief Minister of Jammu and Kashmir", "donor_country": "Republic of India", "recipient_name": "John McCain", "recipient_title": "United States Senator" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable John McCain, United States Senator", "gift_description": "iPod Touch; Incense Burner", "received": "2011-10-23", "estimated_value": "455.00", "disposition": [ "Deposited with the Secretary of the Senate" ], "foreign_donor": "His Majesty King Abdullah II ibn Al Hussein, King of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Abdullah II ibn Al Hussein", "donor_title": "King", "donor_country": "Jordan", "recipient_name": "John McCain", "recipient_title": "United States Senator" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Mitch McConnell, United States Senator", "gift_description": "2 White Porcelain Pottery Figures", "received": "2011-10-14", "estimated_value": "350.00", "disposition": [ "Deposited with the Secretary of the Senate" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Lee Myung-bak, President of the Republic of Korea", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Lee Myung-bak", "donor_title": "President", "donor_country": "Republic of Korea", "recipient_name": "Mitch McConnell", "recipient_title": "United States Senator" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Mike Lee, United States Senator", "gift_description": "Tai-Hwa Vase", "received": "2011-10-19", "estimated_value": "400.00", "disposition": [ "Deposited with the Secretary of the Senate" ], "foreign_donor": "Representative Jason Yuan, Representative of the Taipei Economic and Cultural Representative Office in the United States", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Jason Yuan", "donor_title": "Representative", "donor_country": "Taiwan", "recipient_name": "Mike Lee", "recipient_title": "United States Senator" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Susan Collins, United States Senator", "gift_description": "iPod Touch; Incense Burner", "received": "2011-10-22", "estimated_value": "549.00", "disposition": [ "Deposited with the Secretary of the Senate" ], "foreign_donor": "His Majesty King Abdullah II ibn Al Hussein, King of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Abdullah II ibn Al Hussein", "donor_title": "King", "donor_country": "Jordan", "recipient_name": "Susan Collins", "recipient_title": "United States Senator" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Barack Obama, President of the United States", "gift_description": "Calligraphy art by Hoin Yamoda. Calligraphy by Douzen Ueno.", "received": "2012-10-22", "estimated_value": "920.00", "disposition": [ "National Archives and Records Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Takeo Akiba, Minister of Political Affairs of the Embassy of Japan", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Takeo Akiba", "donor_title": "Minister of Political Affairs", "donor_country": "Japan", "recipient_name": "Barack Obama", "recipient_title": "President of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Barack Obama, President of the United States", "gift_description": "41\" \u00d7 51\" framed sketch of President Obama on canvas in monochrome by Praseart Sriratchatchawan", "received": "2012-11-16", "estimated_value": "1600.00", "disposition": [ "National Archives and Records Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "Mr. Somnuk Thanadechakul, Mayor of Nonthaburi Municipality, the Kingdom of Thailand", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Somnuk Thanadechakul", "donor_title": "Mayor of Nonthaburi Municipality", "donor_country": "the Kingdom of Thailand", "recipient_name": "Barack Obama", "recipient_title": "President of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Barack Obama, President of the United States", "gift_description": "Kutani porcelain Henko jar depicting dogtooth violets and a sparrow against a white background by Toshito Nakamura accompanied with a dusting cloth", "received": "2013-01-11", "estimated_value": "765.00", "disposition": [ "National Archives and Records Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Kenichiro Sasae, Ambassador of Japan to the United States", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Kenichiro Sasae", "donor_title": "Ambassador", "donor_country": "Japan", "recipient_name": "Barack Obama", "recipient_title": "President of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Barack Obama, President of the United States", "gift_description": "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", "received": "2013-02-14", "estimated_value": "1250.00", "disposition": [ "National Archives and Records Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Giorgio Napolitano, President of the Italian Republic", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Giorgio Napolitano", "donor_title": "President", "donor_country": "Italy", "recipient_name": "Barack Obama", "recipient_title": "President of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Barack Obama, President of the United States", "gift_description": "Wakasa-nuri lacquered pen made in Obama City, Japan, with red and gold detail", "received": "2013-02-22", "estimated_value": "640.00", "disposition": [ "National Archives and Records Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "The Honorable Koji Matsuzaki, Mayor of Obama City of Japan", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Koji Matsuzaki", "donor_title": "Mayor of Obama City", "donor_country": "Japan", "recipient_name": "Barack Obama", "recipient_title": "President of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Barack Obama, President of the United States", "gift_description": "Large silver platter engraved with city scene and inscription. Large woven rug in red, white, green, and black", "received": "2013-03-12", "estimated_value": "800.00", "disposition": [ "National Archives and Records Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Ali Zeidan, Prime Minister of Libya", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Ali Zeidan", "donor_title": "Prime Minister", "donor_country": "Libya", "recipient_name": "Barack Obama", "recipient_title": "President of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Barack Obama, President of the United States", "gift_description": "Gold decorated round box with inscribed lid, lined with red velvet.", "received": "2013-03-12", "estimated_value": "490.00", "disposition": [ "National Archives and Records Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "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", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government.", "donor_name": "Haji Hassanal Bolkiah Mu'izzaddin Waddaulah ibni Al-Marhum Sultan Haji Omar 'Ali Saifuddien Sa'adul Khairi Waddien", "donor_title": "Sultan and Yang Di-Pertuan", "donor_country": "Brunei Darussalam", "recipient_name": "Barack Obama", "recipient_title": "President of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Barack Obama, President of the United States", "gift_description": "Silver covered plate commemorating the International Day of Nowruz.", "received": "2013-03-16", "estimated_value": "425.00", "disposition": [ "National Archives and Records Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Dyusen Kaseinov, General Secretary of Turksoy", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government.", "donor_name": "Dyusen Kaseinov", "donor_title": "General Secretary", "donor_country": "Turksoy", "recipient_name": "Barack Obama", "recipient_title": "President of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Barack Obama, President of the United States", "gift_description": "Crystal bowl with Saint Patrick's Day 2013 inscription and shamrock detail by Sean 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''.", "received": "2013-03-18", "estimated_value": "1807.00", "disposition": [ "National Archives and Records Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Enda Kenny, Taoiseach of Ireland, and Mrs. Fionnuala Kenny", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government.", "donor_name": "Enda Kenny", "donor_title": "Taoiseach", "donor_country": "Ireland", "recipient_name": "Barack Obama", "recipient_title": "President of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Barack Obama, President of the United States", "gift_description": "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\" \u00d7 1\" Jerusalem stone, all contained in display box with magnifying view piece.", "received": "2013-03-20", "estimated_value": "2700.00", "disposition": [ "National Archives and Records Adminsitration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Benjamin Netanyahu, Prime Minister of the State of Israel, and Mrs. Sara Netanyahu", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government.", "donor_name": "Benjamin Netanyahu", "donor_title": "Prime Minister of the State of Israel", "donor_country": "Israel", "recipient_name": "Barack Obama", "recipient_title": "President of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Barack Obama, President of the United States", "gift_description": "Painting of President Obama juxtaposed with President Lincoln with gold border. Photo album of President Obama's visit to the West 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.", "received": "2013-03-21", "estimated_value": "414.00", "disposition": [ "National Archives and Records Administration. Olive wood handled pursuant to United States Secret Service policy." ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Mahmoud Abbas, President of the Palestinian Authority", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government.", "donor_name": "Mahmoud Abbas", "donor_title": "President", "donor_country": "Palestinian Authority", "recipient_name": "Barack Obama", "recipient_title": "President of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Barack Obama, President of the United States", "gift_description": "Clock depicting United States and Israeli times and temperatures with presentation plaque. Framed Medal of Distinction and framed certificate honoring President Obama.", "received": "2013-03-22", "estimated_value": "835.00", "disposition": [ "National Archives and Records Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Shimon Peres, President of the State of Israel", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government.", "donor_name": "Shimon Peres", "donor_title": "President", "donor_country": "Israel", "recipient_name": "Barack Obama", "recipient_title": "President of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Barack Obama, President of the United States", "gift_description": "Woodcut statue of the angel Gabriel and the Star of Bethlehem", "received": "2013-03-25", "estimated_value": "1380.00", "disposition": [ "National Archives and Records Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "Ms. Vera Baboun, Mayor of Bethlehem", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Vera Baboun", "donor_title": "Mayor", "donor_country": "Bethlehem", "recipient_name": "Barack Obama", "recipient_title": "President of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Barack Obama, President of the United States", "gift_description": "Two 8\" \u00d7 5\" multi-colored porcelain Chinese temple dogs", "received": "2013-03-26", "estimated_value": "450.00", "disposition": [ "National Archives and Records Adminstration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Wang Qishan, Secretary of the Central Commission for Discipline Inspection of the Communist Party of China", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Wang Qishan", "donor_title": "Secretary of the Central Commission for Discipline Inspection", "donor_country": "China", "recipient_name": "Barack Obama", "recipient_title": "President of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Barack Obama, President of the United States", "gift_description": "Four traditional Senegalese outfits in black, purple, white, and beige. 14\" bronze sculpture of a horse with rider holding a sword", "received": "2013-03-28", "estimated_value": "1420.00", "disposition": [ "Clothing at National Archives and Records Administration. Sculpture retained for official use only" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Macky Sall, President of the Republic of Senegal", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Macky Sall", "donor_title": "President of the Republic", "donor_country": "Senegal", "recipient_name": "Barack Obama", "recipient_title": "President of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Barack Obama, President of the United States", "gift_description": "Brown upholstered chair with footrest", "received": "2013-04-01", "estimated_value": "4000.00", "disposition": [ "Retained for official use only" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Lee Hsien Loong, Prime Minister of the Republic of Singapore", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Lee Hsien Loong", "donor_title": "Prime Minister", "donor_country": "Singapore", "recipient_name": "Barack Obama", "recipient_title": "President of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Barack Obama, President of the United States", "gift_description": "Large gold-inlaid jar in 'Five Oxen' design from a historical Tang Dynasty picture", "received": "2013-04-12", "estimated_value": "1800.00", "disposition": [ "National Archives and Records Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Cui Tiankai, Ambassdor of the People's Republic of China to the United States", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Cui Tiankai", "donor_title": "Ambassdor", "donor_country": "People's Republic of China", "recipient_name": "Barack Obama", "recipient_title": "President of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Barack Obama, President of the United States", "gift_description": "Circular silver platter engraved with major world cities and global positioning coordinates with distance from the State of Qatar", "received": "2013-04-23", "estimated_value": "6500.00", "disposition": [ "National Achives and Records Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Highness Sheikh Hamad Bin Khalifa Al Thani, Amir of the State of Qatar", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Hamad Bin Khalifa Al Thani", "donor_title": "Amir", "donor_country": "Qatar", "recipient_name": "Barack Obama", "recipient_title": "President of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Barack Obama, President of the United States", "gift_description": "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", "received": "2013-05-02", "estimated_value": "1535.00", "disposition": [ "National Archives and Records Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Majesty King Abdullah II ibn Al Hussein, King of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Abdullah II ibn Al Hussein", "donor_title": "King", "donor_country": "Jordan", "recipient_name": "Barack Obama", "recipient_title": "President of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Barack Obama, President of the United States", "gift_description": "26.5\" \u00d7 34\" neo-pop art style print of the National Theater in San Jose, Costa Rica by Carolina Rodriguez", "received": "2013-05-03", "estimated_value": "590.00", "disposition": [ "National Archives and Records Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "Her Excellency Laura Chinchilla Miranda, President of the Republic of Costa Rica", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Laura Chinchilla Miranda", "donor_title": "President", "donor_country": "Costa Rica", "recipient_name": "Barack Obama", "recipient_title": "President of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Barack Obama, President of the United States", "gift_description": "Glass sculpture of a woman carrying a jug on wooden base with gold etching", "received": "2013-05-03", "estimated_value": "490.00", "disposition": [ "National Archives and Records Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Mauricio Funes, President of the Republic of El Salvador", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Mauricio Funes", "donor_title": "President of the Republic", "donor_country": "El Salvador", "recipient_name": "Barack Obama", "recipient_title": "President of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Barack Obama, President of the United States", "gift_description": "23\" \u00d7 20\" Turkish calligraphy version of ''Barak Huseyin Obama'' with tezhip border and gold frame", "received": "2013-05-15", "estimated_value": "1200.00", "disposition": [ "National Archives and Records Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Recep Tayyip Erdo\u011fan, Prime Minister of the Republic of Turkey", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Recep Tayyip Erdo\u011fan", "donor_title": "Prime Minister", "donor_country": "Turkey", "recipient_name": "Barack Obama", "recipient_title": "President of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Barack Obama, President of the United States", "gift_description": "20\" \u00d7 1\" porcelain oval-shaped vase with black monochrome scene of mountains and trees and square hollow wood plinth", "received": "2013-06-07", "estimated_value": "1400.00", "disposition": [ "National Archives and Records Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Xi Jinping, President of the People's Republic of China", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Xi Jinping", "donor_title": "President", "donor_country": "People's Republic of China", "recipient_name": "Barack Obama", "recipient_title": "President of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Barack Obama, President of the United States", "gift_description": "Blue-striped upholstered ottoman with storage compartments. Dark brown carrying case containing six glasses. 12 bottles of Pisco Brand", "received": "2013-06-10", "estimated_value": "1040.00", "disposition": [ "National Archives and Records Administration. Perishable items handled pursuant to United States Secret Service policy" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Ollanta Moises Humala Tasso, President of the Republic of Peru", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Ollanta Moises Humala Tasso", "donor_title": "President", "donor_country": "Peru", "recipient_name": "Barack Obama", "recipient_title": "President of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Barack Obama, President of the United States", "gift_description": "Six piece porcelain espresso cup set with gold inside and silver leaf pattern on outside", "received": "2013-06-17", "estimated_value": "540.00", "disposition": [ "National Archives and Records Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Vladimir Putin, President of the Russian Federation", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Vladimir Putin", "donor_title": "President", "donor_country": "Russian Federation", "recipient_name": "Barack Obama", "recipient_title": "President of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Barack Obama, President of the United States", "gift_description": "Framed photo of the G8 Leaders. 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", "received": "2013-06-18", "estimated_value": "2116.27", "disposition": [ "National Archives and Records Administration. Bath products and perishable items handled pursuant to United States Service policy" ], "foreign_donor": "The Right Honorable David Cameron, MP, Prime Minister of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "David Cameron", "donor_title": "Prime Minister", "donor_country": "United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland", "recipient_name": "Barack Obama", "recipient_title": "President of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Barack Obama, President of the United States", "gift_description": "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 shirts, a 56\" \u00d7 80\" blue plaid cloth, and one blue cloth with beaded decoration on round beaded tray with bow", "received": "2013-06-27", "estimated_value": "1926.00", "disposition": [ "National Archives and Records Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Ali Mohamed Shein, President of Zanzibar", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Ali Mohamed Shein", "donor_title": "President", "donor_country": "Zanzibar", "recipient_name": "Barack Obama", "recipient_title": "President of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Barack Obama, President of the United States", "gift_description": "Hand-crafted drum bordered by colors of Senegalese flag tied with black thread on a wooden base", "received": "2013-06-27", "estimated_value": "950.00", "disposition": [ "National Archives and Records Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "Chief Justice Oumar Sakho, First President of the Supreme Court of the Republic of Senegal", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Oumar Sakho", "donor_title": "Chief Justice, First President of the Supreme Court", "donor_country": "Senegal", "recipient_name": "Barack Obama", "recipient_title": "President of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Barack Obama, President of the United States", "gift_description": "4' tall wooden statue of a woman carrying a basket. Bronze statue of Senegalese national hero Lat Dior Ngone Latyr Diop", "received": "2013-06-27", "estimated_value": "1205.00", "disposition": [ "National Archives and Records Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Macky Sall, President of the Republic of Senegal", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Macky Sall", "donor_title": "President of the Republic", "donor_country": "Senegal", "recipient_name": "Barack Obama", "recipient_title": "President of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Barack Obama, President of the United States", "gift_description": "50\" \u00d7 12\" bronze statue of cheetah. Four bottles of wine", "received": "2013-06-28", "estimated_value": "1288.03", "disposition": [ "National Archives and Records Administration. Perishable items handled pursuant to United States Secret Service policy" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Jacob Zuma, President of the Republic of South Africa", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Jacob Zuma", "donor_title": "President", "donor_country": "South Africa", "recipient_name": "Barack Obama", "recipient_title": "President of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Barack Obama, President of the United States", "gift_description": "11\" \u00d7 7\" full zebra skin mounted on felt. 37\" \u00d7 50\" painting of Maasai tribes-people. Sculpture", "received": "2013-07-01", "estimated_value": "4000.00", "disposition": [ "National Archives and Records Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Jakaya Kikwete, President of the United Republic of Tanzania", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Jakaya Kikwete", "donor_title": "President", "donor_country": "United Republic of Tanzania", "recipient_name": "Barack Obama", "recipient_title": "President of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Barack Obama, President of the United States", "gift_description": "23\" \u00d7 19\" scale carved from cedar. Copy of original letter sent by Ho Chi Minh to President Harry Truman in 1946", "received": "2013-07-24", "estimated_value": "780.00", "disposition": [ "National Archives and Records Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Truong Tan Sang, President of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Truong Tan Sang", "donor_title": "President", "donor_country": "Vietnam", "recipient_name": "Barack Obama", "recipient_title": "President of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Barack Obama, President of the United States", "gift_description": "Gift basket of Godiva chocolates", "received": "2013-08-04", "estimated_value": "2484.00", "disposition": [ "Perishable items handled pursuant to United States Secret Service policy" ], "foreign_donor": "His Majesty Mohammed VI, King of Morocco", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Mohammed VI", "donor_title": "King", "donor_country": "Morocco", "recipient_name": "Barack Obama", "recipient_title": "President of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Barack Obama, President of the United States", "gift_description": "8\" silver-covered cast resin relief plaque depicting Pericles' Funeral Oration including Greek quote from the oration", "received": "2013-08-08", "estimated_value": "430.00", "disposition": [ "National Archives and Records Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Antonis Samaras, Prime Minister of the Hellenic Republic", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Antonis Samaras", "donor_title": "Prime Minister", "donor_country": "the Hellenic Republic", "recipient_name": "Barack Obama", "recipient_title": "President of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Barack Obama, President of the United States", "gift_description": "22\" \u00d7 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\u20131987'", "received": "2013-08-15", "estimated_value": "505.00", "disposition": [ "National Archives and Records Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Horacio Cartes, President of the Republic of Paraguay", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Horacio Cartes", "donor_title": "President of the Republic", "donor_country": "Paraguay", "recipient_name": "Barack Obama", "recipient_title": "President of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Barack Obama, President of the United States", "gift_description": "35\" \u00d7 23.5\" and 27\" \u00d7 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", "received": "2013-08-26", "estimated_value": "580.00", "disposition": [ "National Archives and Records Adminsitration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Jacob Zuma, President of the Republic of South Africa", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Jacob Zuma", "donor_title": "President of the Republic", "donor_country": "South Africa", "recipient_name": "Barack Obama", "recipient_title": "President of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Barack Obama, President of the United States", "gift_description": "3\" \u00d7 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", "received": "2013-09-03", "estimated_value": "439.98", "disposition": [ "National Archives and Records Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "Her Excellency Dalia Grybauskait\u0117, President of the Republic of Lithuania", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Dalia Grybauskait\u0117", "donor_title": "President", "donor_country": "Lithuania", "recipient_name": "Barack Obama", "recipient_title": "President of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Barack Obama, President of the United States", "gift_description": "34\" \u00d7 13\" print of boats coming to port in a busy harbor by Louis Jean Deprez, depicting Swedish battle fleet", "received": "2013-09-04", "estimated_value": "480.00", "disposition": [ "National Archives and Records Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Majesty King Carl XVI Gustaf of Sweden", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Carl XVI Gustaf", "donor_title": "King", "donor_country": "Sweden", "recipient_name": "Barack Obama", "recipient_title": "President of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Barack Obama, President of the United States", "gift_description": "20\" \u00d7 19\" tall porcelain rose plum shape vase with lotus flower design", "received": "2013-09-06", "estimated_value": "3200.00", "disposition": [ "National Archives and Records Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Xi Jinping, President of the People's Republic of China", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Xi Jinping", "donor_title": "President", "donor_country": "People's Republic of China", "recipient_name": "Barack Obama", "recipient_title": "President of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Barack Obama, President of the United States", "gift_description": "30\" \u00d7 30\" print of Turkish calligraphy in a circular design with interweaving lines and square shapes colored in navy, orange, and teal, title: 'Fahrettin 2007'", "received": "2013-09-22", "estimated_value": "690.00", "disposition": [ "National Archives and Records Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Abdullah G\u00fcl, President of the Republic of Turkey", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Abdullah G\u00fcl", "donor_title": "President", "donor_country": "Turkey", "recipient_name": "Barack Obama", "recipient_title": "President of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Barack Obama, President of the United States", "gift_description": "24\" \u00d7 32\" framed painting of a beach scene in Mauritius, title: 'Sous un Mangier' by Vaco. 21\" \u00d7 17\" framed painting of Le Morne Brabant mountain by Ragusa", "received": "2013-10-01", "estimated_value": "835.00", "disposition": [ "National Archives and Records Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Navinchandra Ramgoolam, Prime Minister of Mauritius", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Navinchandra Ramgoolam", "donor_title": "Prime Minister", "donor_country": "Mauritius", "recipient_name": "Barack Obama", "recipient_title": "President of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Barack Obama, President of the United States", "gift_description": "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.", "received": "2013-10-12", "estimated_value": "2088.99", "disposition": [ "National Archives and Records Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "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", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government.", "donor_name": "Haji Hassanal Bolkiah Mu'izzaddin Waddaulah ibni Al-Marhum Sultan Haji Omar 'Ali Saifuddien Sa'adul Khairi Waddien", "donor_title": "Sultan and Yang Di-Pertuan", "donor_country": "Brunei Darussalam", "recipient_name": "Barack Obama", "recipient_title": "President of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Barack Obama, President of the United States", "gift_description": "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.", "received": "2013-10-15", "estimated_value": "1273.84", "disposition": [ "National Archives and Records Administration. Perishable items and corkscrew handled pursuant to United States Secret Service policy." ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Enrico Letta, President of the Council of Ministers of the Italian Republic", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government.", "donor_name": "Enrico Letta", "donor_title": "President of the Council of Ministers", "donor_country": "Italy", "recipient_name": "Barack Obama", "recipient_title": "President of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Barack Obama, President of the United States", "gift_description": "72\" \u00d7 48\" traditional Pakistani carpet with cream and white floral design.", "received": "2013-10-31", "estimated_value": "600.00", "disposition": [ "National Archives and Records Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Nawaz Sharif, Prime Minister of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government.", "donor_name": "Nawaz Sharif", "donor_title": "Prime Minister", "donor_country": "Pakistan", "recipient_name": "Barack Obama", "recipient_title": "President of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Barack Obama, President of the United States", "gift_description": "15\" tall granite Hammurabi Obelisk on wooden stand with inlayed mother of pearl.", "received": "2013-10-31", "estimated_value": "900.00", "disposition": [ "National Archives and Records Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Nouri Al-Maliki, Prime Minister of the Republic of Iraq", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government.", "donor_name": "Nouri Al-Maliki", "donor_title": "Prime Minister", "donor_country": "Iraq", "recipient_name": "Barack Obama", "recipient_title": "President of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Barack Obama, President of the United States", "gift_description": "57.5\" \u00d7 61\" framed acrylic painting of President Obama and the First Lady.", "received": "2013-11-20", "estimated_value": "3100.00", "disposition": [ "National Archives and Records Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "Her Excellency Liu Yandong, Vice Premier of the People's Republic of China", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government.", "donor_name": "Liu Yandong", "donor_title": "Vice Premier", "donor_country": "People's Republic of China", "recipient_name": "Barack Obama", "recipient_title": "President of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Barack Obama, President of the United States", "gift_description": "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.", "received": "2013-11-20", "estimated_value": "3750.00", "disposition": [ "National Archives and Records Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Majesty Mohammed VI, King of Morocco", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government.", "donor_name": "Mohammed VI", "donor_title": "King", "donor_country": "Morocco", "recipient_name": "Barack Obama", "recipient_title": "President of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Barack Obama, President of the United States", "gift_description": "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\" \u00d7 10\" silver picture frame, and three hardcover books, title: ''Audubon's Birds of America,'' ''Botanica Magnifica,'' and ''San Francisco Then''", "received": "2013-11-20", "estimated_value": "2262.00", "disposition": [ "National Archives and Records Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "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", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Haji Hassanal Bolkiah Mu'izzaddin Waddaulah ibni Al-Marhum Sultan Haji Omar 'Ali Saifuddien Sa'adul Khairi Waddien", "donor_title": "Sultan of Yang Di-Pertuan", "donor_country": "Brunei Darussalam", "recipient_name": "Barack Obama", "recipient_title": "President of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Barack Obama, President of the United States", "gift_description": "Walking stick with metal bird topper made from Colombian wood by Adriana Henricio", "received": "2013-12-03", "estimated_value": "524.00", "disposition": [ "National Archives and Records Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Juan Manuel Santos Calder\u00f3n, President of the Republic of Colombia", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Juan Manuel Santos Calder\u00f3n", "donor_title": "President of the Republic", "donor_country": "Colombia", "recipient_name": "Barack Obama", "recipient_title": "President of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Barack Obama, President of the United States", "gift_description": "Cufflinks with etched menorah tablet", "received": "2013-12-03", "estimated_value": "485.00", "disposition": [ "National Archives and Records Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Ron Dermer, Ambassador of the State of Israel to the United States", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Ron Dermer", "donor_title": "Ambassador", "donor_country": "Israel", "recipient_name": "Barack Obama", "recipient_title": "President of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Barack Obama, President of the United States", "gift_description": "Large Azerbaijani rug with geometric designs of red, blue, and white in leather carrying bag", "received": "2013-12-05", "estimated_value": "6560.00", "disposition": [ "National Archives and Records Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Elin Suleymanov, Ambassador of the Republic of Azerbaijan to the United States", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Elin Suleymanov", "donor_title": "Ambassador", "donor_country": "Azerbaijan", "recipient_name": "Barack Obama", "recipient_title": "President of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Barack Obama, President of the United States", "gift_description": "17\" circular quilted table mat in yellow and white with three circular floor sitting mats of the same material and design", "received": "2013-12-31", "estimated_value": "1800.00", "disposition": [ "National Archives and Records Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Goodluck Jonathan, President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Goodluck Jonathan", "donor_title": "President", "donor_country": "Nigeria", "recipient_name": "Barack Obama", "recipient_title": "President of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Barack Obama, President of the United States", "gift_description": "26\" tall glass, amber-colored sculpture depicting a falcon perched on a branch looking over its shoulder", "received": "2013-12-31", "estimated_value": "10408.00", "disposition": [ "National Archives and Records Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Mohamed Bin Abdulla Al Rumaihi, Ambassador of the State of Qatar to the United States", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Mohamed Bin Abdulla Al Rumaihi", "donor_title": "Ambassador", "donor_country": "Qatar", "recipient_name": "Barack Obama", "recipient_title": "President of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Barack Obama, President of the United States, and Mrs. Michelle Obama", "gift_description": "Two traditional male and female Malian garments including a white tunic and pants. Dark wood figurine of woman's silhouette carrying container overhead", "received": "2013-04-22", "estimated_value": "520.00", "disposition": [ "National Archives and Records Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "Mrs. Mintou Doucoure Traore, First Lady of the Republic of Mali", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Mintou Doucoure Traore", "donor_title": "First Lady", "donor_country": "Mali", "recipient_name": "Barack Obama", "recipient_title": "President of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Barack Obama, President of the United States, and Mrs. Michelle Obama", "gift_description": "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", "received": "2013-06-30", "estimated_value": "2055.00", "disposition": [ "National Archives and Records Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "The City of Cape Town of the Republic of South Africa", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "City of Cape Town", "donor_title": "", "donor_country": "Republic of South Africa", "recipient_name": "Barack Obama", "recipient_title": "President of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Barack Obama, President of the United States, and Mrs. Michelle Obama", "gift_description": "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 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", "received": "2013-09-06", "estimated_value": "1084.00", "disposition": [ "National Archives and Records Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Vladimir Putin, President of the Russian Federation", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Vladimir Putin", "donor_title": "President", "donor_country": "Russian Federation", "recipient_name": "Barack Obama", "recipient_title": "President of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Barack Obama, President of the United States, and Mrs. Michelle Obama", "gift_description": "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", "received": "2013-09-12", "estimated_value": "1230.00", "disposition": [ "National Archives and Records Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Highness Sheikh Sabah Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, Amir of the State of Kuwait", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Sabah Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah", "donor_title": "Amir", "donor_country": "Kuwait", "recipient_name": "Barack Obama", "recipient_title": "President of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "Mrs. Michelle Obama, First Lady of the United States", "gift_description": "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 chain, and a magnifying glass. Gold-plated rose in red presentation box", "received": "2013-03-12", "estimated_value": "71468.00", "disposition": [ "National Archives and Records Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "Her Majesty Queen Pengiran Anak Saleha of Brunei Darussalam", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Pengiran Anak Saleha", "donor_title": "Her Majesty Queen", "donor_country": "Brunei Darussalam", "recipient_name": "Michelle Obama", "recipient_title": "First Lady of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "Mrs. Michelle Obama, First Lady of the United States", "gift_description": "Silver Seder plate with Hebrew inscriptions", "received": "2013-03-20", "estimated_value": "445.00", "disposition": [ "National Archives and Records Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Benjamin Netanyahu, Prime Minister of the State of Israel, and Mrs. Sara Netanyahu", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Benjamin Netanyahu", "donor_title": "Prime Minister of the State of Israel", "donor_country": "Israel", "recipient_name": "Michelle Obama", "recipient_title": "First Lady of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "Mrs. Michelle Obama, First Lady of the United States", "gift_description": "Set of 12 silver spoons, bearing \"lion passant\" and leopard head markings with flowers in polished wood presentation box", "received": "2013-04-23", "estimated_value": "600.00", "disposition": [ "National Archives and Records Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Highness Sheikh Hamad Bin Khalifa Al Thani, Amir of the State of Qatar", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Hamad Bin Khalifa Al Thani", "donor_title": "Amir", "donor_country": "Qatar", "recipient_name": "Michelle Obama", "recipient_title": "First Lady of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "Mrs. Michelle Obama, First Lady of the United States", "gift_description": "Porcelain tableware set including bowls, dishes, plates, chopsticks, napkins, and spoons. Book, title: \"The Very Best of Korean Cooking\"", "received": "2013-05-07", "estimated_value": "375.00", "disposition": [ "National Archives and Records Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "Her Excellency Park Geun-hye, President of the Republic of Korea", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Park Geun-hye", "donor_title": "President", "donor_country": "Republic of Korea", "recipient_name": "Michelle Obama", "recipient_title": "First Lady of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "White House Staff Member Jacob Sullivan", "gift_description": "Hand-made Haddad Cutlery silverware set of 12 forks and three large serving utensils with rooster handles. 8\" \u00d7 10\" silver tray with the Seal of Lebanese Republic and etched signature of Commander Kahwaji presented in brown leather box.", "received": "2013-08-05", "estimated_value": "890.00", "disposition": [ "Gift Office pending transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "General Jean Kahwaji, Commander of the Lebanese Armed Forces", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government.", "donor_name": "Jean Kahwaji", "donor_title": "General, Commander of the Lebanese Armed Forces", "donor_country": "Lebanon", "recipient_name": "Jacob Sullivan", "recipient_title": "White House Staff Member" }, { "name_and_title": "White House Staff Member Celeste Wallander", "gift_description": "Collection of coins from Uzbekistan. Scarf in red, white, and blue.", "received": "2013-11-22", "estimated_value": "575.00", "disposition": [ "Gift Office pending transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Abdulaziz Kamilov, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Uzbekistan", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government.", "donor_name": "Abdulaziz Kamilov", "donor_title": "Minister of Foreign Affairs", "donor_country": "Uzbekistan", "recipient_name": "Celeste Wallander", "recipient_title": "White House Staff Member" }, { "name_and_title": "White House Staff Member Colin Willet", "gift_description": "Gold and black pen with flags of the United States and Brunei on the clip.", "received": "2013-03-13", "estimated_value": "1400.00", "disposition": [ "Gift Office pending transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "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", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government.", "donor_name": "Haji Hassanal Bolkiah Mu'izzaddin Waddaulah ibni Al-Marhum Sultan Haji Omar 'Ali Saifuddien Sa'adul Khairi Waddien", "donor_title": "Sultan and Yang Di-Pertuan", "donor_country": "Brunei Darussalam", "recipient_name": "Colin Willet", "recipient_title": "White House Staff Member" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Joseph R. Biden, Jr., Vice President of the United States", "gift_description": "Silver hanging clock with horse and seated rider.", "received": "2013-04-23", "estimated_value": "3100.00", "disposition": [ "National Archives and Records Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Highness Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, Amir of the State of Qatar", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government.", "donor_name": "Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani", "donor_title": "Amir", "donor_country": "Qatar", "recipient_name": "Joseph R. Biden Jr.", "recipient_title": "President of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Joseph R. Biden, Jr., Vice President of the United States", "gift_description": "Replica sterling silver, title: \"Poporo Quimbaya.\"", "received": "2013-05-27", "estimated_value": "480.00", "disposition": [ "National Archives and Records Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Juan Manuel Santos Calder\u00f3n, President of the Republic of Colombia", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government.", "donor_name": "Juan Manuel Santos Calder\u00f3n", "donor_title": "President of the Republic", "donor_country": "Colombia", "recipient_name": "Joseph R. Biden Jr.", "recipient_title": "President of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Joseph R. Biden, Jr., Vice President of the United States", "gift_description": "Steel kettle drum with beater, metal stand, and leather case.", "received": "2013-05-28", "estimated_value": "1069.00", "disposition": [ "National Archives and Records Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "Her Excellency Kamla Persad-Bissessar, Prime Minister of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government.", "donor_name": "Kamla Persad-Bissessar", "donor_title": "Prime Minister", "donor_country": "Trinidad and Tobago", "recipient_name": "Joseph R. Biden Jr.", "recipient_title": "President of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Joseph R. Biden, Jr., Vice President of the United States", "gift_description": "Framed photograph of the Palacio Itamaraty.", "received": "2013-05-31", "estimated_value": "450.00", "disposition": [ "National Archives and Records Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Michel Miguel Elias Temer Lulia, Vice President of the Federative Republic of Brazil", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government.", "donor_name": "Michel Miguel Elias Temer Lulia", "donor_title": "Vice President", "donor_country": "Brazil", "recipient_name": "Joseph R. Biden Jr.", "recipient_title": "President of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Joseph R. Biden, Jr., Vice President of the United States", "gift_description": "Gilt-lacquer thread framed galloping horse sculpture.", "received": "2013-07-09", "estimated_value": "1200.00", "disposition": [ "National Archives and Records Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Yang Jiechi, State Councilor of the People's Republic of China", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government.", "donor_name": "Yang Jiechi", "donor_title": "State Councilor", "donor_country": "People's Republic of China", "recipient_name": "Joseph R. Biden Jr.", "recipient_title": "President of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Joseph R. Biden, Jr., Vice President of the United States", "gift_description": "Wool rug with a beige and olive green floral and leaf design in royal purple holder", "received": "2013-07-23", "estimated_value": "760.00", "disposition": [ "National Archives and Records Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Dr. Manmohan Singh, Prime Minister of the Republic of India, and Mrs. Gursharan Kaur", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Manmohan Singh", "donor_title": "Prime Minister of the Republic of India", "donor_country": "India", "recipient_name": "Joseph R. Biden Jr.", "recipient_title": "President of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Joseph R. Biden, Jr., Vice President of the United States", "gift_description": "Framed calligraphy, title: ''Strength.''", "received": "2013-07-26", "estimated_value": "540.00", "disposition": [ "National Archives and Records Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Lee Hsien Loong, Prime Minister of the Republic of Singapore", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Lee Hsien Loong", "donor_title": "Prime Minister", "donor_country": "Singapore", "recipient_name": "Joseph R. Biden Jr.", "recipient_title": "President of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Joseph R. Biden, Jr., Vice President of the United States", "gift_description": "Official state decorative medals in presentation box", "received": "2013-08-30", "estimated_value": "550.00", "disposition": [ "National Archives and Records Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Toomas Hendrik Ilves, President of the Republic of Estonia", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Toomas Hendrik Ilves", "donor_title": "President", "donor_country": "Estonia", "recipient_name": "Joseph R. Biden Jr.", "recipient_title": "President of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Joseph R. Biden, Jr., Vice President of the United States", "gift_description": "Baltic amber carved face mounted on a green marble base", "received": "2013-08-30", "estimated_value": "450.00", "disposition": [ "National Archives and Records Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "Her Excellency Dalia Grybauskait\u0117, President of the Republic of Lithuania", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Dalia Grybauskait\u0117", "donor_title": "President", "donor_country": "Lithuania", "recipient_name": "Joseph R. Biden Jr.", "recipient_title": "President of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Joseph R. Biden, Jr., Vice President of the United States", "gift_description": "Metal Arfaj plant replica in wooden display case", "received": "2013-09-13", "estimated_value": "490.00", "disposition": [ "National Archives and Records Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Highness Sheikh Sabah Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, Amir of the State of Kuwait", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Sabah Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah", "donor_title": "Amir", "donor_country": "Kuwait", "recipient_name": "Joseph R. Biden Jr.", "recipient_title": "President of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Joseph R. Biden, Jr., Vice President of the United States", "gift_description": "Large engraved silver coin in walnut case", "received": "2013-09-20", "estimated_value": "850.00", "disposition": [ "National Archives and Records Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Enrique Pe\u00f1a Nieto, President of the United Mexican States", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Enrique Pe\u00f1a Nieto", "donor_title": "President", "donor_country": "United Mexican States", "recipient_name": "Joseph R. Biden Jr.", "recipient_title": "President of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Joseph R. Biden, Jr., Vice President of the United States", "gift_description": "Silk rug in beige and salmon with centered rosette", "received": "2013-10-23", "estimated_value": "2800.00", "disposition": [ "National Archives and Records Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Nawaz Sharif, Prime Minister of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Nawaz Sharif", "donor_title": "Prime Minister", "donor_country": "Pakistan", "recipient_name": "Joseph R. Biden Jr.", "recipient_title": "President of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Joseph R. Biden, Jr., Vice President of the United States", "gift_description": "Maroon glass pitcher with brass design on brass stand", "received": "2013-11-22", "estimated_value": "480.00", "disposition": [ "National Archives and Records Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency B\u00fclent Ar(n\u00e7, Deputy Prime Minister of the Republic of Turkey", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "B\u00fclent Ar\u0131n\u00e7", "donor_title": "Deputy Prime Minister", "donor_country": "Turkey", "recipient_name": "Joseph R. Biden Jr.", "recipient_title": "President of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Joseph R. Biden, Jr., Vice President of the United States and Dr. Jill Biden, Second Lady of the United States", "gift_description": "Sterling silver falcon statue with decorative jewels on marble pedestal", "received": "2011-09-29", "estimated_value": "4700.00", "disposition": [ "National Archives and Records Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Highness Sheikh Sabah Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, Amir of the State of Kuwait", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Sabah Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah", "donor_title": "Amir", "donor_country": "Kuwait", "recipient_name": "Joseph R. Biden Jr.", "recipient_title": "President of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Joseph R. Biden, Jr., Vice President of the United States and Dr. Jill Biden, Second Lady of the United States", "gift_description": "Two traditional Kuwaiti garments with cloth satchel in leather folder", "received": "2013-09-13", "estimated_value": "620.00", "disposition": [ "National Archives and Records Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Highness Sheikh Sabah Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, Amir of the State of Kuwait", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Sabah Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah", "donor_title": "Amir", "donor_country": "Kuwait", "recipient_name": "Joseph R. Biden Jr.", "recipient_title": "President of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "Dr. Jill Biden, Second Lady of the United States", "gift_description": "Blue Joaquim shawl with rhinestone orchid", "received": "2013-07-26", "estimated_value": "465.00", "disposition": [ "National Archives and Records Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Lee Hsien Loong, Prime Minister of the Republic of Singapore", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Lee Hsien Loong", "donor_title": "Prime Minister", "donor_country": "Singapore", "recipient_name": "Jill Biden", "recipient_title": "Second Lady of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "Mr. Carlos Elizondo, Residential Manager and Social Secretary of the Vice President", "gift_description": "Silver Tissot men's wristwatch", "received": "2013-05-10", "estimated_value": "925.00", "disposition": [ "National Archives and Records Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Majesty King Abdullah II ibn Al Hussein, King of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Abdullah II ibn Al Hussein", "donor_title": "King", "donor_country": "Jordan", "recipient_name": "Carlos Elizondo", "recipient_title": "Residential Manager and Social Secretary of the Vice President" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Hillary Clinton, Secretary of State of the United States", "gift_description": "Black two-strand cushion pearl necklace with gemstones on a copper clasp", "received": "2012-10", "estimated_value": "970.00", "disposition": [ "Purchased by recipient from General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "Daw Aung San Suu Kyi, Chair of the National League for Democracy and Member of Parliament from Kawhmu Constituency of Burma", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Aung San Suu Kyi", "donor_title": "Chair of the National League for Democracy and Member of Parliament from Kawhmu Constituency", "donor_country": "Burma", "recipient_name": "Hillary Clinton", "recipient_title": "Secretary of State of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Hillary Clinton, Secretary of State of the United States", "gift_description": "Two-toned avalon blue Herm\u00e8s blanket", "received": "2013-01-04", "estimated_value": "1300.00", "disposition": [ "Pending transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Majesty King Abdullah II ibn Al Hussein and Her Majesty Queen Rania Al Abdullah, King and Queen of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Abdullah II ibn Al Hussein and Rania Al Abdullah", "donor_title": "King and Queen", "donor_country": "Jordan", "recipient_name": "Hillary Clinton", "recipient_title": "Secretary of State of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Hillary Clinton, Secretary of State of the United States", "gift_description": "76\" x 62\" handwoven carpet", "received": "2013-01-10", "estimated_value": "660.00", "disposition": [ "Pending transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Hamid Karzai, President of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Hamid Karzai", "donor_title": "President", "donor_country": "Afghanistan", "recipient_name": "Hillary Clinton", "recipient_title": "Secretary of State of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Hillary Clinton, Secretary of State of the United States", "gift_description": "Framed painting of Tanzanian birds on a black canvas. Black and yellow scarf with portrait of President Barack Obama between two African continents", "received": "2013-01-18", "estimated_value": "595.00", "disposition": [ "Pending transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Mwanaidi Sinare Maajar, Ambassador of the United Republic of Tanzania to the United States", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Mwanaidi Sinare Maajar", "donor_title": "Ambassador", "donor_country": "United Republic of Tanzania", "recipient_name": "Hillary Clinton", "recipient_title": "Secretary of State of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable John Kerry, Secretary of State of the United States", "gift_description": "Small red and pearl lacquer shell clock by Mikimoto", "received": "2013-02-22", "estimated_value": "485.00", "disposition": [ "Pending transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Fumio Kishida, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Japan", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Fumio Kishida", "donor_title": "Minister of Foreign Affairs", "donor_country": "Japan", "recipient_name": "John Kerry", "recipient_title": "Secretary of State of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable John Kerry, Secretary of State of the United States", "gift_description": "Wilkinson sword with gold and navy blue tassel, gold and black sheath with lion handle, and 'ER' engraved on the hilt of the sword", "received": "2013-02-25", "estimated_value": "469.00", "disposition": [ "Retained for official use only" ], "foreign_donor": "The Right Honorable William Hague, MP, Secretary of State of Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "William Hague", "donor_title": "Secretary of State of Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs", "donor_country": "United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland", "recipient_name": "John Kerry", "recipient_title": "Secretary of State of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable John Kerry, Secretary of State of the United States", "gift_description": "Leather and wooden stationery set with three slots and Italian seal. Hardcover book, title: 'Villa Nadzma\u2014Raphael's Dream'", "received": "2013-02-27", "estimated_value": "525.00", "disposition": [ "Pending transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Giulio Terzi, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Italian Republic", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Giulio Terzi", "donor_title": "Minister of Foreign Affairs", "donor_country": "Italy", "recipient_name": "John Kerry", "recipient_title": "Secretary of State of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable John Kerry, Secretary of State of the United States", "gift_description": "Bronze dugong in a leather presentation box", "received": "2013-03-04", "estimated_value": "1100.00", "disposition": [ "Pending transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Highness General Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan", "donor_title": "Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces", "donor_country": "United Arab Emirates", "recipient_name": "John Kerry", "recipient_title": "Secretary of State of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable John Kerry, Secretary of State of the United States", "gift_description": "Silver apple shaped candy dish with lid in yellow presentation box", "received": "2013-03-11", "estimated_value": "385.00", "disposition": [ "Pending transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "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", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Hassanal Bolkiah Mu'izzaddin Waddaulah", "donor_title": "Sultan and Yang Di-Pertuan", "donor_country": "Brunei Darussalam", "recipient_name": "John Kerry", "recipient_title": "Secretary of State of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable John Kerry, Secretary of State of the United States", "gift_description": "15.75\" diameter silver tone display plate with \"Libyan Interim Government\" inscription. 56\" \u00d7 110\" large woven rug.", "received": "2013-03-12", "estimated_value": "650.00", "disposition": [ "Pending transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Ali Zeidan, Prime Minister of Libya", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Ali Zeidan", "donor_title": "Prime Minister", "donor_country": "Libya", "recipient_name": "John Kerry", "recipient_title": "Secretary of State of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable John Kerry, Secretary of State of the United States", "gift_description": "35\" \u00d7 55\" black, brown, and red rug. Lapis and brass five socket candelabrum in blue presentation box.", "received": "2013-03-25", "estimated_value": "560.00", "disposition": [ "Pending transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Hamid Karzai, President of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Hamid Karzai", "donor_title": "President", "donor_country": "Afghanistan", "recipient_name": "John Kerry", "recipient_title": "Secretary of State of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable John Kerry, Secretary of State of the United States", "gift_description": "Engraved Christotle \"Malmaison\" crystal carafe with silver plated stern.", "received": "2013-03-27", "estimated_value": "800.00", "disposition": [ "Pending transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Laurent Fabius, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the French Republic", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Laurent Fabius", "donor_title": "Minister of Foreign Affairs", "donor_country": "the French Republic", "recipient_name": "John Kerry", "recipient_title": "Secretary of State of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable John Kerry, Secretary of State of the United States", "gift_description": "Golf putter.", "received": "2013-04-14", "estimated_value": "445.00", "disposition": [ "Pending transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Shinzo Abe, Prime Minister of Japan", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Shinzo Abe", "donor_title": "Prime Minister", "donor_country": "Japan", "recipient_name": "John Kerry", "recipient_title": "Secretary of State of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable John Kerry, Secretary of State of the United States", "gift_description": "Eight panel miniature folding screen in traditional Korean lacquer.", "received": "2013-04-26", "estimated_value": "440.00", "disposition": [ "Pending transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Yun Byung-se, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Korea", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Yun Byung-se", "donor_title": "Minister of Foreign Affairs", "donor_country": "Republic of Korea", "recipient_name": "John Kerry", "recipient_title": "Secretary of State of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable John Kerry, Secretary of State of the United States", "gift_description": "Six teacups and saucers in traditional Benjauang style. Assortment of DoiTung coffee and macadamia nut products.", "received": "2013-05-06", "estimated_value": "558.00", "disposition": [ "Teacups pending transfer to General Services Administration Perishable items handled pursuant to the guidelines set forth by General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Dr. Surapong Tovichakchaikul, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Kingdom of Thailand", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Surapong Tovichakchaikul", "donor_title": "Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs", "donor_country": "Thailand", "recipient_name": "John Kerry", "recipient_title": "Secretary of State of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable John Kerry, Secretary of State of the United States", "gift_description": "Framed enamel scenes depicting a church, a bridge, and various buildings. 4\" \u00d7 5.75\" framed enamel picture of the Kremlin.", "received": "2013-05-07", "estimated_value": "430.00", "disposition": [ "Pending transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Vladimir Putin, President of the Russian Federation", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Vladimir Putin", "donor_title": "President", "donor_country": "Russian Federation", "recipient_name": "John Kerry", "recipient_title": "Secretary of State of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable John Kerry, Secretary of State of the United States", "gift_description": "Floral orthodox easter egg with Minister of Foreign Affairs inscription and matching stand.", "received": "2013-05-09", "estimated_value": "520.00", "disposition": [ "Pending transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Leonid Kozhara, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Leonid Kozhara", "donor_title": "Minister of Foreign Affairs", "donor_country": "Ukraine", "recipient_name": "John Kerry", "recipient_title": "Secretary of State of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable John Kerry, Secretary of State of the United States", "gift_description": "Delta fountain pen with inkwell.", "received": "2013-05-09", "estimated_value": "476.00", "disposition": [ "Pending transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Enrico Letta, President of the Council of Ministers of the Italian Republic", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Enrico Letta", "donor_title": "President of the Council of Ministers", "donor_country": "Italy", "recipient_name": "John Kerry", "recipient_title": "Secretary of State of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable John Kerry, Secretary of State of the United States", "gift_description": "Framed silver dragon boat with a green and gold border. Five black wall hangings with brightly colored drawings.", "received": "2013-05-20", "estimated_value": "350.00", "disposition": [ "Pending transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency U Thein Sein, President of Burma", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government.", "donor_name": "U Thein Sein", "donor_title": "President", "donor_country": "Burma", "recipient_name": "John Kerry", "recipient_title": "Secretary of State of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable John Kerry, Secretary of State of the United States", "gift_description": "St. Dupont leather bag. Two St. Dupont pens with 14k gold accents.", "received": "2013-05-26", "estimated_value": "1675.00", "disposition": [ "Pending transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Hailemariam Desalegn, Prime Minister of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government.", "donor_name": "Hailemariam Desalegn", "donor_title": "Prime Minister", "donor_country": "Ethiopia", "recipient_name": "John Kerry", "recipient_title": "Secretary of State of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable John Kerry, Secretary of State of the United States", "gift_description": "Silver desk clock by William and Son of London. Book, title: \"Between Two Seas\u2014A Celebration of Modern Bahrain,\" by Andrew Weaver.", "received": "2013-06-05", "estimated_value": "825.00", "disposition": [ "Pending transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Royal Highness Salman Bin Hamad Al Khalifa, Crown Prince of the Kingdom of Bahrain, First Deputy Prime Minister, and Deputy Supreme Commader of the Bahrain Defense Force", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government.", "donor_name": "Salman Bin Hamad Al Khalifa", "donor_title": "Crown Prince of the Kingdom of Bahrain, First Deputy Prime Minister, and Deputy Supreme Commader of the Bahrain Defense Force", "donor_country": "Bahrain", "recipient_name": "John Kerry", "recipient_title": "Secretary of State of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable John Kerry, Secretary of State of the United States", "gift_description": "Six model Kuwaiti ships in a maroon suitcase.", "received": "2013-06-26", "estimated_value": "420.00", "disposition": [ "Pending transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Sheikh Sabah Al-Khaled Al-Hamad Al-Sabah, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of the State of Kuwait", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government.", "donor_name": "Sabah Al-Khaled Al-Hamad Al-Sabah", "donor_title": "Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs", "donor_country": "Kuwait", "recipient_name": "John Kerry", "recipient_title": "Secretary of State of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable John Kerry, Secretary of State of the United States", "gift_description": "Aspinal of London leather briefcase. Mont Blanc Meistersuck carbon steel rollerball pen. Black leather notebook holder. Commemorative one ounce gold $100 coin. Three copies of book, title: \"ASEAN 2013\u2014Annual Security Outlook.\" 14k gold men's wristwatch with ASEAN member flag motif.", "received": "2013-07-01", "estimated_value": "4495.00", "disposition": [ "Pending transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "The Government of Brunei Darussalam", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government.", "donor_name": "Brunei Darussalam", "donor_title": "Government of", "donor_country": "Brunei Darussalam", "recipient_name": "John Kerry", "recipient_title": "Secretary of State of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable John Kerry, Secretary of State of the United States", "gift_description": "Dinnerware set for eight people with a yellow handpainted floral motif.", "received": "2013-08-12", "estimated_value": "580.00", "disposition": [ "Pending transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Juan Manuel Santos Calder\u00f3n, President of the Republic of Colombia", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government.", "donor_name": "Juan Manuel Santos Calder\u00f3n", "donor_title": "President of the Republic", "donor_country": "Colombia", "recipient_name": "John Kerry", "recipient_title": "Secretary of State of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable John Kerry, Secretary of State of the United States", "gift_description": "Ruyi scepter with tassels depicting a dragon with a glass display base.", "received": "2013-09-19", "estimated_value": "490.00", "disposition": [ "Pending transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Wang Yi, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the People's Republic of China", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government.", "donor_name": "Wang Yi", "donor_title": "Minister of Foreign Affairs", "donor_country": "People's Republic of China", "recipient_name": "John Kerry", "recipient_title": "Secretary of State of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable John Kerry, Secretary of State of the United States", "gift_description": "Desk set with a Montblanc pen and stationery set. Framed photo of APEC leaders.", "received": "2013-10-07", "estimated_value": "540.00", "disposition": [ "Pending transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government.", "donor_name": "Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation", "donor_title": "", "donor_country": "", "recipient_name": "John Kerry", "recipient_title": "Secretary of State of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable John Kerry, Secretary of State of the United States", "gift_description": "Printed vinyl briefcase with zippered pockets. Stamp book album.", "received": "2013-10-09", "estimated_value": "555.00", "disposition": [ "Pending transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Majesty Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah Mu'izzaddin Waddaulah ibni Al-Marh'um Sultan Haji Omar 'Ali Saifuddien Sa'adul Khairi Waddien, Sultan and Yang Di-Pertuan of Brunei Darussalam", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Haji Hassanal Bolkiah Mu'izzaddin Waddaulah ibni Al-Marh'um Sultan Haji Omar 'Ali Saifuddien Sa'adul Khairi Waddien", "donor_title": "Sultan and Yang Di-Pertuan", "donor_country": "Brunei Darussalam", "recipient_name": "John Kerry", "recipient_title": "Secretary of State of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable John Kerry, Secretary of State of the United States", "gift_description": "11.75\" diameter lapis lazuli bowl.", "received": "2013-10-12", "estimated_value": "490.00", "disposition": [ "Pending transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Hamid Karzai, President of Islamic Republic of Afghanistan", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Hamid Karzai", "donor_title": "President", "donor_country": "Afghanistan", "recipient_name": "John Kerry", "recipient_title": "Secretary of State of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable John Kerry, Secretary of State of the United States", "gift_description": "Book, title: ''Najib\u2014Beginning of a Legacy'' with personalized inscription. Silver ornamental box and lid with silver foliate scroll design.", "received": "2013-10-17", "estimated_value": "510.00", "disposition": [ "Pending transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "YAB Dato' Sri Mohd Najib bin Tun Abdul Razak, Prime Minister of Malaysia", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Mohd Najib bin Tun Abdul Razak", "donor_title": "Dato' Sri Prime Minister", "donor_country": "Malaysia", "recipient_name": "John Kerry", "recipient_title": "Secretary of State of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable John Kerry, Secretary of State of the United States", "gift_description": "Gold-plated replica of the Abraj Al-Bait clock tower in Makkah with DVD.", "received": "2013-11-06", "estimated_value": "20450.00", "disposition": [ "Pending transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "Abdullah bin Abd al-Aziz Al Saud, Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Abdullah bin Abd al-Aziz Al Saud", "donor_title": "Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King", "donor_country": "Saudi Arabia", "recipient_name": "John Kerry", "recipient_title": "Secretary of State of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable John Kerry, Secretary of State of the United States", "gift_description": "Visconti fountain pen from the Istos Arancis Collection.", "received": "2013-11-20", "estimated_value": "1950.00", "disposition": [ "Pending transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Majesty Mohammed VI, King of Morocco", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Mohammed VI", "donor_title": "King", "donor_country": "Morocco", "recipient_name": "John Kerry", "recipient_title": "Secretary of State of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable John Kerry, Secretary of State of the United States", "gift_description": "Various perishable products. Snowman ornament. Bottle of Ch\u00e2teau Hosanna wine. Lunt silver picture frame. Large Illuminaria candle. Reed and Barton glass vase. Book, title: ''North America.'' Book, title: ''Fred Lyon\u2014San Francisco Then.'' Rustic American flag storage trunk.", "received": "2013-12-01", "estimated_value": "520.00", "disposition": [ "Pending transfer to General Services Administration Perishable items handled pursuant to the guidelines set forth by General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "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", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Haji Hassanal Bolkiah Mu'izzaddin Waddaulah ibni Al-Marhum Sultan Haji Omar 'Ali Saifuddien Sa'adul Khairi Waddien", "donor_title": "Sultan and Yang Di-Pertuan", "donor_country": "Brunei Darussalam", "recipient_name": "John Kerry", "recipient_title": "Secretary of State of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable John Kerry, Secretary of State of the United States", "gift_description": "24.5\" \u00d7 39\" handwoven silk rug.", "received": "2013-12-04", "estimated_value": "760.00", "disposition": [ "Pending transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Elin Suleymanov, Ambassador of the Republic of Azerbaijan to the United States", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Elin Suleymanov", "donor_title": "Ambassador", "donor_country": "Azerbaijan", "recipient_name": "John Kerry", "recipient_title": "Secretary of State of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable John Kerry, Secretary of State of the United States", "gift_description": "Bottle of Dragos Voievod cognac.", "received": "2013-12-04", "estimated_value": "432.00", "disposition": [ "Perishable items handled pursuant to the guidelines set forth by General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "Mr. Igor Corman, Speaker of Parliament of the Republic of Moldova", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Igor Corman", "donor_title": "Speaker of Parliament", "donor_country": "Republic of Moldova", "recipient_name": "John Kerry", "recipient_title": "Secretary of State of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable John Kerry, Secretary of State of the United States", "gift_description": "Framed oil painting of an outdoor scene with a church in a village near a body of water.", "received": "2013-12-04", "estimated_value": "550.00", "disposition": [ "Pending transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Iurie Leanca, Prime Minister of the Republic of Moldova", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Iurie Leanca", "donor_title": "Prime Minister", "donor_country": "Republic of Moldova", "recipient_name": "John Kerry", "recipient_title": "Secretary of State of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable John Kerry, Secretary of State of the United States", "gift_description": "Personalized honorary storage cubby at Cricova Winery containing 460 bottles of Moldovan wine", "received": "2013-12-04", "estimated_value": "8339.50", "disposition": [ "Retained at Cricova Winery in the Republic of Moldova to be displayed. All wine remains in the storage cubby at the winery" ], "foreign_donor": "Mr. Valentin Bodiul, Director of Cricova Winery of the Republic of Moldova", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Valentin Bodiul", "donor_title": "Director of Cricova Winery", "donor_country": "Republic of Moldova", "recipient_name": "John Kerry", "recipient_title": "Secretary of State of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable John Kerry, Secretary of State of the United States", "gift_description": "8\" bronze drum on wooden stand. Wooden carving of a goat", "received": "2013-12-16", "estimated_value": "430.00", "disposition": [ "Pending transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Pham Binh Ming, Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Pham Binh Ming", "donor_title": "Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister", "donor_country": "Socialist Republic of Vietnam", "recipient_name": "John Kerry", "recipient_title": "Secretary of State of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable John Kerry, Secretary of State of the United States", "gift_description": "Silver-clad cast resin horse with signature on flank on a faux malachite base", "received": "2013-12-23", "estimated_value": "425.00", "disposition": [ "Pending transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Adel bin Ahmed al-Jubeir, Ambassador of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to the United States", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Adel bin Ahmed al-Jubeir", "donor_title": "Ambassador", "donor_country": "Saudi Arabia", "recipient_name": "John Kerry", "recipient_title": "Secretary of State of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable John Kerry, Secretary of State of the United States", "gift_description": "Brown storage chest with assorted Bateel food products", "received": "2013-12-27", "estimated_value": "400.00", "disposition": [ "Chest pending transfer to General Services Administration Perishable items handled pursuant to the guidelines set forth by General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Abdelaziz Bouteflika, President of the People's Democratic Republic of Algeria", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Abdelaziz Bouteflika", "donor_title": "President", "donor_country": "Algeria", "recipient_name": "John Kerry", "recipient_title": "Secretary of State of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "Mrs. Teresa Heinz Kerry, Spouse of the Secretary of State of the United States", "gift_description": "Silver and coral jewelry set containing a necklace, bracelet, ring, and earrings", "received": "2013-07-29", "estimated_value": "425.00", "disposition": [ "Purchased by recipient from General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Abd Rabbu Mansour Hadi, President of the Republic of Yemen", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Abd Rabbu Mansour Hadi", "donor_title": "President", "donor_country": "Yemen", "recipient_name": "Teresa Heinz Kerry", "recipient_title": "Spouse of the Secretary of State of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "Mrs. Teresa Heinz Kerry, Spouse of the Secretary of State of the United States", "gift_description": "Large bright orange silk scarf with brilliant jewel design. Large white porcelain vase with personalized inscription in a presentation box", "received": "2013-11-21", "estimated_value": "395.00", "disposition": [ "Pending transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "Her Excellency Liu Yandong, Vice Premier of the People's Republic of China", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Liu Yandong", "donor_title": "Vice Premier", "donor_country": "People's Republic of China", "recipient_name": "Teresa Heinz Kerry", "recipient_title": "Spouse of the Secretary of State of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable James B. Steinberg, Deputy Secretary of State", "gift_description": "15\" square white and green porcelain vase with three landscape designs by Ciyitang Liling Hunan China", "received": "2009-10-13", "estimated_value": "1200.00", "disposition": [ "Pending transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "Mr. Li Yuanchao, Member of the Politburo Party of the Communist Party of China", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Li Yuanchao", "donor_title": "Member of the Politburo Party", "donor_country": "China", "recipient_name": "James B. Steinberg", "recipient_title": "Deputy Secretary of State" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable William J. Burns, Deputy Secretary of State", "gift_description": "22\" brass statue of an abstracted standing human figure on an oval wooden base", "received": "2013-02-08", "estimated_value": "435.00", "disposition": [ "Pending transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Augustin Matata Ponyo, Prime Minister of the Democratic Republic of the Congo", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Augustin Matata Ponyo", "donor_title": "Prime Minister", "donor_country": "the Democratic Republic of the Congo", "recipient_name": "William J. Burns", "recipient_title": "Deputy Secretary of State" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable William J. Burns, Deputy Secretary of State", "gift_description": "57\" x 77\" rug", "received": "2013-05-11", "estimated_value": "400.00", "disposition": [ "Pending transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Hamid Karzai, President of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Hamid Karzai", "donor_title": "President", "donor_country": "Afghanistan", "recipient_name": "William J. Burns", "recipient_title": "Deputy Secretary of State" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable William J. Burns, Deputy Secretary of State", "gift_description": "William and Son of London red triangle clock with silver design", "received": "2013-06-01", "estimated_value": "1070.00", "disposition": [ "Pending transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Royal Highness Salman Bin Hamad Al Khalifa, Crown Prince of the Kingdom of Bahrain, First Deputy Prime Minsiter, and Deputy Supreme Commander of the Bahrain Defense Force", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Salman Bin Hamad Al Khalifa", "donor_title": "Crown Prince of the Kingdom of Bahrain, First Deputy Prime Minsiter, and Deputy Supreme Commander of the Bahrain Defense Force", "donor_country": "Bahrain", "recipient_name": "William J. Burns", "recipient_title": "Deputy Secretary of State" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable William J. Burns, Deputy Secretary of State", "gift_description": "Silver plate with engraving in a leatherette presentation box. Hand-made Haddad Cutlery serving set for nine", "received": "2013-06-28", "estimated_value": "490.00", "disposition": [ "Pending Transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "General Jean Kahwagi, Commander of the Lebanese Armed Forces", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Jean Kahwagi", "donor_title": "General, Commander of the Lebanese Armed Forces", "donor_country": "Lebanon", "recipient_name": "William J. Burns", "recipient_title": "Deputy Secretary of State" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable William J. Burns, Deputy Secretary of State", "gift_description": "35.5\" \u00d7 15\" ornamental wooden hanging shelf with mother of pearl and abalone shell marquetry", "received": "2013-07-03", "estimated_value": "1450.00", "disposition": [ "Pending transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "Foreign Government Official", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "", "donor_title": "Foreign Government Official", "donor_country": "", "recipient_name": "William J. Burns", "recipient_title": "Deputy Secretary of State" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable William J. Burns, Deputy Secretary of State", "gift_description": "Pearl tie tack", "received": "2013-09-11", "estimated_value": "2040.00", "disposition": [ "Pending transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "Mr. Natsuo Yamaguchi, Chief Representative of Japan's New Komeito Party", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Natsuo Yamaguchi", "donor_title": "Chief Representative of Japan's New Komeito Party", "donor_country": "Japan", "recipient_name": "William J. Burns", "recipient_title": "Deputy Secretary of State" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Peter Coneway, Ambassador to Swiss Confederation", "gift_description": "2,700 Swiss Francs", "received": "2008-11", "estimated_value": "2464.34", "disposition": [ "Deposited into the Emergencies in the Diplomatic and Consular Services account within the Department of State" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Francesco Canalini, Apostolic Nuncio to the Swiss Confederation", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Francesco Canalini", "donor_title": "Apostolic Nuncio", "donor_country": "Swiss Confederation", "recipient_name": "Peter Coneway", "recipient_title": "Ambassador to Swiss Confederation" }, { "name_and_title": "Mr. Kieran McGee, RSO", "gift_description": "Tissot PRS Zoo watch", "received": "2009-02-24", "estimated_value": "470.00", "disposition": [ "Pending transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "Foreign Government Official", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "", "donor_title": "Foreign Government Official", "donor_country": "", "recipient_name": "Kieran McGee", "recipient_title": "RSO" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Gary Grappo, Ambassador to the Sultanate of Oman", "gift_description": "Set of six red lacquerware placemats and napkin rings inlaid with mother of pearl in traditional Omani coffee pot designs in a wooden lacquerware box with mother of pearl inlaid lid", "received": "2009-05-26", "estimated_value": "540.00", "disposition": [ "Pending transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Yahya al Sulaimi, Minister of Education of the Sultanate of Oman", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Yahya al Sulaimi", "donor_title": "Minister of Education", "donor_country": "Sultanate of Oman", "recipient_name": "Gary Grappo", "recipient_title": "Ambassador to the Sultanate of Oman" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Gary Grappo, Ambassador to the Sultanate of Oman", "gift_description": "Silver traditional Omani coffee pot", "received": "2009-05-26", "estimated_value": "1500.00", "disposition": [ "Pending transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Highness Sayyid Fahd Al Said, Deputy Prime Minister of the Council of Ministers of the Sultanate of Oman", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Fahd Al Said", "donor_title": "Deputy Prime Minister of the Council of Ministers", "donor_country": "Sultanate of Oman", "recipient_name": "Gary Grappo", "recipient_title": "Ambassador to the Sultanate of Oman" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Gary Grappo, Ambassador to the Sultanate of Oman", "gift_description": "Small silver traditional Omani coffee pot and three small hollow silver cups in red velvet lined box", "received": "2009-05-26", "estimated_value": "1623.00", "disposition": [ "Pending transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency General Ali Majid al Ma'amri, Minister of the Royal Office of the Sultanate of Oman", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Ali Majid al Ma'amri", "donor_title": "General Minister of the Royal Office", "donor_country": "Sultanate of Oman", "recipient_name": "Gary Grappo", "recipient_title": "Ambassador to the Sultanate of Oman" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Gary Grappo, Ambassador to the Sultanate of Oman", "gift_description": "Silver traditional Omani khanjar knife and belt in a velvet lined box", "received": "2009-05-26", "estimated_value": "950.00", "disposition": [ "Pending transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Mohamed al Ma'amri, Minister of State and the Governor of Dhofar of the Sultanate of Oman", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Mohamed al Ma'amri", "donor_title": "Minister of State and the Governor of Dhofar", "donor_country": "Sultanate of Oman", "recipient_name": "Gary Grappo", "recipient_title": "Ambassador to the Sultanate of Oman" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Gary Grappo, Ambassador to the Sultanate of Oman", "gift_description": "Dhow box made of sterling silver and silver gilt. Miniature 18k yellow gold astrolabe necklace", "received": "2009-05-26", "estimated_value": "7000.00", "disposition": [ "Pending transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Majesty Sultan Qaboos al Said, Sultan of Oman", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Qaboos al Said", "donor_title": "Sultan", "donor_country": "Oman", "recipient_name": "Gary Grappo", "recipient_title": "Ambassador to the Sultanate of Oman" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Gary Grappo, Ambassador to the Sultanate of Oman", "gift_description": "Silver traditional Omani khanjar knife with elephant ivory handle in a velvet lined box with Royal Office insignia stamped in gold on lid", "received": "2009-05-26", "estimated_value": "400.00", "disposition": [ "Transferred to the Department of the Interior, Fish and Wildlife Services to be properly handled" ], "foreign_donor": "Lieutenant General Mundhir Majid Al Said, Head of Liaison of the Royal Office of the Sultanate of Oman", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Mundhir Majid Al Said", "donor_title": "Lieutenant General", "donor_country": "Oman", "recipient_name": "Gary Grappo", "recipient_title": "Ambassador to the Sultanate of Oman" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable John Huntsman, Ambassador to the People's Republic of China", "gift_description": "Off-round pearl neckalce with silvertone clasp", "received": "2009-12-02", "estimated_value": "500.00", "disposition": [ "Pending transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "Foreign Government Official", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "", "donor_title": "Foreign Government Official", "donor_country": "", "recipient_name": "John Huntsman", "recipient_title": "Ambassador to the People's Republic of China" }, { "name_and_title": "Mr. Fletcher M. Burton, Team Leader of the Kirkuk Provinical Reconstruction Team", "gift_description": "Watch", "received": "2010-05", "estimated_value": "1100.00", "disposition": [ "Pending transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Hajredin Kuci, Deputy Prime Minister of the Republic of Kosovo", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Hajredin Kuci", "donor_title": "Deputy Prime Minister", "donor_country": "Kosovo", "recipient_name": "Fletcher M. Burton", "recipient_title": "Team Leader of the Kirkuk Provinical Reconstruction Team" }, { "name_and_title": "Mr. Vladimir Medoev, Economic Specialist", "gift_description": "Tissot watch model T018.617.16.051.00", "received": "2010-06-29", "estimated_value": "409.00", "disposition": [ "Pending transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "The Federal Antimonopoly Service of the Russian Federation", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Federal Antimonopoly Service", "donor_title": "", "donor_country": "Russian Federation", "recipient_name": "Vladimir Medoev", "recipient_title": "Economic Specialist" }, { "name_and_title": "Mr. Fletcher M. Burton, Team Leader of the Kirkuk Provinical Reconstruction Team", "gift_description": "39\" \u00d7 57\" silk qum carpet", "received": "2010-08", "estimated_value": "1200.00", "disposition": [ "Pending transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "Dr. Kamal Kirkuki, Speaker of Parliament of the Kurdistan Regional Government", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Kamal Kirkuki", "donor_title": "Speaker of Parliament", "donor_country": "Kurdistan Regional Government", "recipient_name": "Fletcher M. Burton", "recipient_title": "Team Leader of the Kirkuk Provinical Reconstruction Team" }, { "name_and_title": "Ms. Tara Foley, Political Officer", "gift_description": "Four bottle perfume set from Hermes. Swarovski necklace. Swarovski earrings", "received": "2010-11", "estimated_value": "370.00", "disposition": [ "Pending transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "Permanent Mission of the State of Qatar to the United Nations", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "State of Qatar", "donor_title": "Permanent Mission to the United Nations", "donor_country": "Qatar", "recipient_name": "Tara Foley", "recipient_title": "Political Officer" }, { "name_and_title": "Ms. Bonnie S. Gutman, Public Affairs Counselor", "gift_description": "Versace watch", "received": "2010-12-05", "estimated_value": "900.00", "disposition": [ "Pending transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "Dr. Majed al-Harbi, Director for the King Abdullah Scholarship Programs of the Ministry of Higher Education of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Majed al-Harbi", "donor_title": "Director for the King Abdullah Scholarship Programs of the Ministry of Higher Education", "donor_country": "Kingdom of Saudi Arabia", "recipient_name": "Bonnie S. Gutman", "recipient_title": "Public Affairs Counselor" }, { "name_and_title": "Ms. Asel Roberts, Protocol Officer", "gift_description": "Silver Tissot Swiss watch", "received": "2010-12-24", "estimated_value": "450.00", "disposition": [ "Pending transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Ali bin Fahad Faleh Al-Hajri, Ambassador of the State of Qatar to the United States", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Ali bin Fahad Faleh Al-Hajri", "donor_title": "Ambassador", "donor_country": "Qatar", "recipient_name": "Asel Roberts", "recipient_title": "Protocol Officer" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Susan Rice, Ambassador of the United States to the United Nations", "gift_description": "Four walking sticks made of ebony wood with mother of pearl inlay. Framed beaded United States flag. Beaded headband and necklace set. Sheet with floral embroidery. Calabash bowl painted with floral design with beaded handles attached to the tops and sides.", "received": "2011-07-09", "estimated_value": "860.00", "disposition": [ "Pending transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "Government of the Republic of South Sudan", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Republic of South Sudan", "donor_title": "Government of the", "donor_country": "South Sudan", "recipient_name": "Susan Rice", "recipient_title": "Ambassador of the United States to the United Nations" }, { "name_and_title": "Mr. Tim Forte, Special Agent", "gift_description": "Concord watch with silver band and diamond face", "received": "2011-10-24", "estimated_value": "2690.00", "disposition": [ "Pending transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "The Government of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Saudi Arabia", "donor_title": "Government of the Kingdom of", "donor_country": "Saudi Arabia", "recipient_name": "Tim Forte", "recipient_title": "Special Agent" }, { "name_and_title": "Mr. Michael McGee, Special Agent", "gift_description": "Georg Jensen watch with white face and three bands", "received": "2011-10-24", "estimated_value": "1775.00", "disposition": [ "Pending transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "The Government of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Saudi Arabia", "donor_title": "Government of the Kingdom of", "donor_country": "Saudi Arabia", "recipient_name": "Michael McGee", "recipient_title": "Special Agent" }, { "name_and_title": "Mr. Rylan Husssey, Special Agent", "gift_description": "Cerruti watch with black band and black face", "received": "2011-10-24", "estimated_value": "780.00", "disposition": [ "Pending transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "The Government of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Saudi Arabia", "donor_title": "Government of the Kingdom of", "donor_country": "Saudi Arabia", "recipient_name": "Rylan Husssey", "recipient_title": "Special Agent" }, { "name_and_title": "Mr. Derek Hirons, Special Agent", "gift_description": "Cerruti watch with black band and black face", "received": "2011-10-24", "estimated_value": "780.00", "disposition": [ "Pending transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "The Government of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Saudi Arabia", "donor_title": "Government of the Kingdom of", "donor_country": "Saudi Arabia", "recipient_name": "Derek Hirons", "recipient_title": "Special Agent" }, { "name_and_title": "Mr. Charles Shannon, Special Agent", "gift_description": "Herm\u00e8s watch with silver band and blue face, model number 1298624", "received": "2011-10-24", "estimated_value": "3125.00", "disposition": [ "Pending transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "The Government of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Saudi Arabia", "donor_title": "Government of the Kingdom of", "donor_country": "Saudi Arabia", "recipient_name": "Charles Shannon", "recipient_title": "Special Agent" }, { "name_and_title": "Ms. Karen Brown, Special Agent", "gift_description": "Etema watch with silver band, model number 3206.41", "received": "2011-10-24", "estimated_value": "740.00", "disposition": [ "Purchased by recipient from General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "The Government of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Saudi Arabia", "donor_title": "Government of the Kingdom of", "donor_country": "Saudi Arabia", "recipient_name": "Karen Brown", "recipient_title": "Special Agent" }, { "name_and_title": "Mr. Jason Lew, Special Agent", "gift_description": "Roberg\u00e9 watch with green wristband", "received": "2011-10-24", "estimated_value": "1600.00", "disposition": [ "Pending transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "The Government of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Saudi Arabia", "donor_title": "Government of the Kingdom of", "donor_country": "Saudi Arabia", "recipient_name": "Jason Lew", "recipient_title": "Special Agent" }, { "name_and_title": "Mr. Mark Earl, Special Agent", "gift_description": "Concord watch with silver band and diamond face", "received": "2011-10-24", "estimated_value": "2690.00", "disposition": [ "Pending transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "The Government of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Saudi Arabia", "donor_title": "Government of the Kingdom of", "donor_country": "Saudi Arabia", "recipient_name": "Mark Earl", "recipient_title": "Special Agent" }, { "name_and_title": "Mr. Jason Gutzler, Special Agent", "gift_description": "Cerruti watch with black band", "received": "2011-10-24", "estimated_value": "385.00", "disposition": [ "Pending transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "The Government of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Saudi Arabia", "donor_title": "Government of the Kingdom of", "donor_country": "Saudi Arabia", "recipient_name": "Jason Gutzler", "recipient_title": "Special Agent" }, { "name_and_title": "Mr. Chris Ray, Special Agent", "gift_description": "Cerruti watch with brown leather band", "received": "2011-10-24", "estimated_value": "400.00", "disposition": [ "Pending transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "The Government of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Saudi Arabia", "donor_title": "Government of the Kingdom of", "donor_country": "Saudi Arabia", "recipient_name": "Chris Ray", "recipient_title": "Special Agent" }, { "name_and_title": "Ms. Kelly Willman, Special Agent", "gift_description": "Technomarine watch with black leather band and silver face", "received": "2011-10-24", "estimated_value": "3,250.00", "disposition": [ "Pending transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "The Government of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Saudi Arabia", "donor_title": "Government of the Kingdom of", "donor_country": "Saudi Arabia", "recipient_name": "Kelly Willman", "recipient_title": "Special Agent" }, { "name_and_title": "Mr. Komaal Collie, Special Agent", "gift_description": "Cerruti watch with black leather band", "received": "2011-10-24", "estimated_value": "385.00", "disposition": [ "Pending transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "The Government of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Saudi Arabia", "donor_title": "Government of the Kingdom of", "donor_country": "Saudi Arabia", "recipient_name": "Komaal Collie", "recipient_title": "Special Agent" }, { "name_and_title": "Mr. Eddie Alava, Special Agent", "gift_description": "Etema watch with silver band and black face", "received": "2011-10-24", "estimated_value": "925.00", "disposition": [ "Pending transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "The Government of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Saudi Arabia", "donor_title": "Government of the Kingdom of", "donor_country": "Saudi Arabia", "recipient_name": "Eddie Alava", "recipient_title": "Special Agent" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Marc Grossman, Special Representative for Afghanistan and Pakistan", "gift_description": "51\" \u00d7 77\" Iranian Qom yellow and brown silk carpet with a medallion pattern", "received": "2011-11-03", "estimated_value": "6,380.00", "disposition": [ "Pending transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "Dr. Ali Bin Fetais Al Marri, Attorney General of the State of Qatar", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Ali Bin Fetais Al Marri", "donor_title": "Attorney General", "donor_country": "Qatar", "recipient_name": "Marc Grossman", "recipient_title": "Special Representative for Afghanistan and Pakistan" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Marc Grossman, Special Representative for Afghanistan and Pakistan", "gift_description": "Mont Blanc 2010 Mark Twain Writer's Edition pen set including pen, ballpoint pen, and pencil", "received": "2011-11-03", "estimated_value": "430.00", "disposition": [ "Pending Transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Highness Sheikh Hamad Bin Khalifa Al-Thani, Amir of the State of Qatar", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Hamad Bin Khalifa Al-Thani", "donor_title": "Amir", "donor_country": "Qatar", "recipient_name": "Marc Grossman", "recipient_title": "Special Representative for Afghanistan and Pakistan" }, { "name_and_title": "Ms. Catherine Jones, Spouse of the Ambassador to Malaysia", "gift_description": "Louis Vuitton purse", "received": "2011-11-17", "estimated_value": "1,700.00", "disposition": [ "Pending transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "Her Royal Highness Sultanah Pahang Hajjah Kalsom of Malaysia", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Sultanah Pahang Hajjah Kalsom", "donor_title": "Her Royal Highness", "donor_country": "Malaysia", "recipient_name": "Catherine Jones", "recipient_title": "Spouse of the Ambassador to Malaysia" }, { "name_and_title": "Ms. Kerry Walsh Stockwe", "gift_description": "Cover ladies' watch with black rubber wristband", "received": "2012-01-20", "estimated_value": "390.00", "disposition": [ "Pending transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Majesty King Abdullah II ibn Al Hussein, King of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Abdullah II ibn Al Hussein", "donor_title": "King", "donor_country": "Jordan", "recipient_name": "Kerry Walsh Stockwe", "recipient_title": "Ms." }, { "name_and_title": "Ms. Khristen Schwenn", "gift_description": "Cover ladies' watch with black rubber wristband", "received": "2012-01-20", "estimated_value": "390.00", "disposition": [ "Pending transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Majesty King Abdullah II ibn Al Hussein, King of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Abdullah II ibn Al Hussein", "donor_title": "King", "donor_country": "Jordan", "recipient_name": "Khristen Schwenn", "recipient_title": "" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Kerri-Ann Jones, Assistant Secretary of State for Oceans and International Environmental and Scientific Affairs", "gift_description": "46.5\" metal giraffe", "received": "2012-04-10", "estimated_value": "380.00", "disposition": [ "Pending purchase by recipient from General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "The Government of the United Republic of Tanzania", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "United Republic of Tanzania", "donor_title": "Government of the", "donor_country": "Tanzania", "recipient_name": "Kerri-Ann Jones", "recipient_title": "Assistant Secretary of State for Oceans and International Environmental and Scientific Affairs" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Capricia Penavic Marshall, Chief of Protocol", "gift_description": "Six bottles of V\u00e9rit\u00e9 La Muse red wine. Six bottles of Ch\u00e2teau Lafite Rothschild Paullac wine", "received": "2013-02-21", "estimated_value": "6,000.00", "disposition": [ "Perishable items handled pursuant to the guidelines set forth by General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Yousef Al Otaiba, Ambassador of the United Arab Emirates to the United States", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Yousef Al Otaiba", "donor_title": "Ambassador", "donor_country": "United Arab Emirates", "recipient_name": "Capricia Penavic Marshall", "recipient_title": "Chief of Protocol" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Richard G. Olson, Ambassador to the Islamic Republic of Pakistan", "gift_description": "Bottle of Ch\u00e2teau Margaux 1986 Premier Grand Cru Class\u00e9", "received": "2013-02-25", "estimated_value": "682.00", "disposition": [ "Perishable items handled pursuant to the guidelines set forth by General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Asif Ali Zardari, President of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Asif Ali Zardari", "donor_title": "President", "donor_country": "Pakistan", "recipient_name": "Richard G. Olson", "recipient_title": "Ambassador to the Islamic Republic of Pakistan" }, { "name_and_title": "Ms. Bridget Brink, Deputy Chief of Mission to Georgia", "gift_description": "Chinese enamel plate", "received": "2013-04-23", "estimated_value": "505.00", "disposition": [ "Retained for official use only" ], "foreign_donor": "Mr. Hao Deng, Deputy Chief of Mission of the People's Republic of China to Georgia", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Hao Deng", "donor_title": "Deputy Chief of Mission", "donor_country": "People's Republic of China", "recipient_name": "Bridget Brink", "recipient_title": "Deputy Chief of Mission to Georgia" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Earl Anthony Wayne, Ambassador to Mexico", "gift_description": "White decorative plate with steriling silver inlays crafted and signed by Emilia", "received": "2013-04-23", "estimated_value": "425.00", "disposition": [ "Retained for official use only" ], "foreign_donor": "The Honorable \u00c1ngel Aguirre Rivero, Governor of the State of Guerrero", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "\u00c1ngel Aguirre Rivero", "donor_title": "Governor of the State of Guerrero", "donor_country": "", "recipient_name": "Earl Anthony Wayne", "recipient_title": "Ambassador to Mexico" }, { "name_and_title": "Ms. Barbara Leaf, Deputy Assistant Secretary of the Near Middle East Bureau", "gift_description": "Emilio Pucci blue, lime, and black wool scarf", "received": "2013-04", "estimated_value": "390.00", "disposition": [ "Pending transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Jabir Habeb Jabir Hemaidawi, Ambassador of the Republic of Iraq to the United States", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Jabir Habeb Jabir Hemaidawi", "donor_title": "Ambassador", "donor_country": "Iraq", "recipient_name": "Barbara Leaf", "recipient_title": "Deputy Assistant Secretary of the Near Middle East Bureau" }, { "name_and_title": "Mr. James Infanzon, Protocol Officer", "gift_description": "Silver Victorinox Swiss Army men's watch (Ref. 241300)", "received": "2013-05-10", "estimated_value": "495.00", "disposition": [ "Pending transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Majesty King Abdullah II ibn Al Hussein, King of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Abdullah II ibn Al Hussein", "donor_title": "King", "donor_country": "Jordan", "recipient_name": "James Infanzon", "recipient_title": "Protocol Officer" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Christopher McMullen, Ambassador to the Republic of Angola", "gift_description": "Bronze statue", "received": "2013-06-03", "estimated_value": "15000.00", "disposition": [ "Retained for official use only" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Manuel Vicente, Vice President of the Republic of Angola", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Manuel Vicente", "donor_title": "Vice President", "donor_country": "Angola", "recipient_name": "Christopher McMullen", "recipient_title": "Ambassador to the Republic of Angola" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Capricia Penavic Marshall, Chief of Protocol", "gift_description": "Silver and lapis lazuli necklace. Mustard yellow blanket with tassels by Octavio Pizarro", "received": "2013-06-03", "estimated_value": "470.00", "disposition": [ "Necklace purchased by recipient from General Services Administration Blanket pending transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Sebastian Pi\u00f1era, President of the Republic of Chile", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Sebastian Pi\u00f1era", "donor_title": "President of the Republic", "donor_country": "Chile", "recipient_name": "Capricia Penavic Marshall", "recipient_title": "Chief of Protocol" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable David Pearce, Acting Special Representative for Afghanistan and Pakistan", "gift_description": "Silver tone metal and plastic ship model in red presentation case", "received": "2013-06-07", "estimated_value": "420.00", "disposition": [ "Retained for official use only" ], "foreign_donor": "Dr. Ali Bin Fetais Al Marri, Attorney General of the State of Qatar", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Ali Bin Fetais Al Marri", "donor_title": "Attorney General", "donor_country": "Qatar", "recipient_name": "David Pearce", "recipient_title": "Acting Special Representative for Afghanistan and Pakistan" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Eleni Tsakopoulos Kounalakis, Ambassador to the Repulic Hungary", "gift_description": "Plum Zsolnay vase with red and white flowers", "received": "2013-06-07", "estimated_value": "1450.00", "disposition": [ "Purchased by recipient from General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Janos Martonyi, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Hungary", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Janos Martonyi", "donor_title": "Minister of Foreign Affairs", "donor_country": "Hungary", "recipient_name": "Eleni Tsakopoulos Kounalakis", "recipient_title": "Ambassador to the Repulic Hungary" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Hugo Llorens, Assistant Chief of Mission to the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan", "gift_description": "7' \u00d7 5' red Andkhoee carpet", "received": "2013-06-15", "estimated_value": "600.00", "disposition": [ "Pending transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Farooq Wardak, Minister of Education of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Farooq Wardak", "donor_title": "Minister of Education", "donor_country": "Afghanistan", "recipient_name": "Hugo Llorens", "recipient_title": "Assistant Chief of Mission to the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Kerri-Ann Jones, Assistant Secretary of State for Oceans and International Environmental and Scientific Affairs", "gift_description": "Bronze desk ornament with two winged lions and an hourglass in the center of drawer", "received": "2013-06-20", "estimated_value": "365.00", "disposition": [ "Pending transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "Professor Murat Zhurinov, President of the National Academy of Sciences of the Republic of Kazakhstan", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Murat Zhurinov", "donor_title": "Professor", "donor_country": "Kazakhstan", "recipient_name": "Kerri-Ann Jones", "recipient_title": "Assistant Secretary of State for Oceans and International Environmental and Scientific Affairs" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Christopher Murray, Ambassador to the Republic of Congo", "gift_description": "5\u2032 \u00d7 4\u2032 oil painting", "received": "2013-06-24", "estimated_value": "1500.00", "disposition": [ "Retained for official use only" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Basile Ikou\u00e9b\u00e9, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Congo", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Basile Ikou\u00e9b\u00e9", "donor_title": "Minister of Foreign Affairs", "donor_country": "Republic of Congo", "recipient_name": "Christopher Murray", "recipient_title": "Ambassador to the Republic of Congo" }, { "name_and_title": "Mr. Thomas Smitham, Charg\u00e9 d'Affaires to the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago", "gift_description": "Handcrafted polished steel pan drum in Calypso and Trinidad traditions", "received": "2013-06-27", "estimated_value": "940.00", "disposition": [ "Retained for official use only" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Prakash Ramadhar, Minister of Legal Affairs of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Prakash Ramadhar", "donor_title": "Minister of Legal Affairs", "donor_country": "Trinidad and Tobago", "recipient_name": "Thomas Smitham", "recipient_title": "Charg\u00e9 d'Affaires to the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable John A. Heffern, Ambassador to the Republic of Armenia", "gift_description": "Landscape painting by Rafael Megall Melikyan", "received": "2013-07-03", "estimated_value": "5000.00", "disposition": [ "Retained for official use only" ], "foreign_donor": "Mr. Gurgen Arsenyan, Member of Parliament of the National Assembly of the Republic of Armenia", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Gurgen Arsenyan", "donor_title": "Member of Parliament of the National Assembly", "donor_country": "Republic of Armenia", "recipient_name": "John A. Heffern", "recipient_title": "Ambassador to the Republic of Armenia" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Paul Jones, Ambassador to Malaysia", "gift_description": "12\u2033 gilt dagger with cover in presentation box", "received": "2013-07-03", "estimated_value": "400.00", "disposition": [ "Retained for official use only" ], "foreign_donor": "His Royal Highness Haji Ahmad Shah Al-Mustain Billah, Sultan of Pahang State of Malaysia", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Ahmad Shah Al-Mustain Billah", "donor_title": "His Royal Highness Haji Sultan of Pahang State", "donor_country": "Malaysia", "recipient_name": "Paul Jones", "recipient_title": "Ambassador to Malaysia" }, { "name_and_title": "Ms. Catherine Jones, Spouse of the Ambassador to Malaysia", "gift_description": "Pink vinyl Christian Dior handbag with a chrome chainlink strap", "received": "2013-07-03", "estimated_value": "4500.00", "disposition": [ "Pending transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Royal Highness Haji Ahmad Shah Al-Mustain Billah, Sultan of Pahang State of Malaysia", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Haji Ahmad Shah Al-Mustain Billah", "donor_title": "His Royal Highness Sultan of Pahang State", "donor_country": "Malaysia", "recipient_name": "Catherine Jones", "recipient_title": "Spouse of the Ambassador to Malaysia" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable John F. Tefft, Ambassador to Ukraine", "gift_description": "13.5\u2033 bronze dancing Cossack sculpture by Kamil", "received": "2013-07-04", "estimated_value": "2450.00", "disposition": [ "Retained for official use only" ], "foreign_donor": "Mr. Serhiy Lovochkin, Chief of Staff of the President of Ukraine", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Serhiy Lovochkin", "donor_title": "Chief of Staff of the President", "donor_country": "Ukraine", "recipient_name": "John F. Tefft", "recipient_title": "Ambassador to Ukraine" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Richard B. Norland, Ambassador to Georgia", "gift_description": "Book, title: ''Boubluo\u016b Atrac Kazaxctaha''", "received": "2013-08-07", "estimated_value": "700.00", "disposition": [ "Retained for official use only" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Yermukhamed Yertysbayev, Ambassador of the Republic of Kazakhstan to Georgia", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Yermukhamed Yertysbayev", "donor_title": "Ambassador", "donor_country": "Kazakhstan", "recipient_name": "Richard B. Norland", "recipient_title": "Ambassador to Georgia" }, { "name_and_title": "Ms. Libby Heffern, Spouse of the Ambassador to the Republic of Armenia", "gift_description": "Karen Terzyan candle holder", "received": "2013-08-14", "estimated_value": "2000.00", "disposition": [ "Retained for official use only" ], "foreign_donor": "Ms. Rita Sargsyan, First Lady of the Republic of Armenia", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Rita Sargsyan", "donor_title": "First Lady", "donor_country": "Armenia", "recipient_name": "Libby Heffern", "recipient_title": "Spouse of the Ambassador to the Republic of Armenia" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Maura Connelly, Ambassador to the Lebanese Republic", "gift_description": "Cartier silver ladies' watch with a cream face", "received": "2013-08-14", "estimated_value": "2840.00", "disposition": [ "Pending transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "Government of the Lebanese Republic", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Government", "donor_title": "of the", "donor_country": "Lebanon", "recipient_name": "Maura Connelly", "recipient_title": "Ambassador to the Lebanese Republic" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Maura Connelly, Ambassador to the Lebanese Republic", "gift_description": "Oriental rug", "received": "2013-08-19", "estimated_value": "3800.00", "disposition": [ "Retained for official use only" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Mohammad Safadi, Minister of Finance of the Lebanese Republic", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Mohammad Safadi", "donor_title": "Minister of Finance", "donor_country": "Lebanon", "recipient_name": "Maura Connelly", "recipient_title": "Ambassador to the Lebanese Republic" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Dan Mozena, Ambassador to the People's Republic of Bangladesh", "gift_description": "Painting on canvas", "received": "2013-08", "estimated_value": "650.00", "disposition": [ "Retained for official use only" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Mahbubey Alam, Attorney General of the People's Republic of Bangladesh", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Mahbubey Alam", "donor_title": "Attorney General", "donor_country": "Bangladesh", "recipient_name": "Dan Mozena", "recipient_title": "Ambassador to the People's Republic of Bangladesh" }, { "name_and_title": "Mr. Sean Kirkpatrick, Special Agent", "gift_description": "500 United States dollars", "received": "2013-09-19", "estimated_value": "500.00", "disposition": [ "Delivered to the Department of State Cashier's Office to be deposited to the Department of the Treasury" ], "foreign_donor": "His Royal Highness Prince Abd al-Illah bin Abd al-Aziz Al Saud, Prince Advisor to the King of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Abd al-Illah bin Abd al-Aziz Al Saud", "donor_title": "Prince Advisor to the King", "donor_country": "Saudi Arabia", "recipient_name": "Sean Kirkpatrick", "recipient_title": "Special Agent" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Wendy Sherman, Under Secretary of State for Political Affairs", "gift_description": "Limited-edition Tig Isi gondola glass bowl with 24k gold trim", "received": "2013-09-25", "estimated_value": "870.00", "disposition": [ "Pending transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "Dr. Hakan Fidan, Undersecretary of the Turkish National Intelligence Organization", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Hakan Fidan", "donor_title": "Undersecretary of the Turkish National Intelligence Organization", "donor_country": "Turkey", "recipient_name": "Wendy Sherman", "recipient_title": "Under Secretary of State for Political Affairs" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Richard Morningstar, Ambassador to the Republic of Azerbaijan", "gift_description": "39.25\" \u00d7 47.25\" silk carpet", "received": "2013-11-13", "estimated_value": "625.00", "disposition": [ "Retained for official use only" ], "foreign_donor": "Mr. Shamsaddin Hajiyev, Rector of the Economic University of the Republic of Azerbaijan", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Shamsaddin Hajiyev", "donor_title": "Rector of the Economic University", "donor_country": "Azerbaijan", "recipient_name": "Richard Morningstar", "recipient_title": "Ambassador to the Republic of Azerbaijan" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Wendy Sherman, Under Secretary of State for Political Affairs", "gift_description": "Pearl jewelry set containing a necklace, bracelet, and earrings. Air tight canister filled with honey. Coffee", "received": "2013-12-03", "estimated_value": "780.00", "disposition": [ "Jewelry set pending transfer to General Services Administration Perishable items handled pursuant to the guidelines set forth by General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Mohammed Nasser Ahmed Ali, Minister of Defense of the Republic of Yemen", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Mohammed Nasser Ahmed Ali", "donor_title": "Minister of Defense", "donor_country": "Yemen", "recipient_name": "Wendy Sherman", "recipient_title": "Under Secretary of State for Political Affairs" }, { "name_and_title": "Ms. Natalie Jones, Acting Chief of Protocol", "gift_description": "100\" \u00d7 159\" red handwoven area rug", "received": "2013-12-17", "estimated_value": "2950.00", "disposition": [ "Pending transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Majesty Mohammed VI, King of Morocco", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Mohammed VI", "donor_title": "King", "donor_country": "Morocco", "recipient_name": "Natalie Jones", "recipient_title": "Acting Chief of Protocol" }, { "name_and_title": "Mr. Tony Franco, Protocol Officer", "gift_description": "80\" \u00d7 127\" red handwoven area rug", "received": "2013-12-17", "estimated_value": "1870.00", "disposition": [ "Pending transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Majesty Mohammed VI, King of Morocco", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Mohammed VI", "donor_title": "King", "donor_country": "Morocco", "recipient_name": "Tony Franco", "recipient_title": "Protocol Officer" }, { "name_and_title": "Ms. Sarah Henning, Protocol Officer", "gift_description": "80\" \u00d7 127\" red handwoven area rug", "received": "2013-12-17", "estimated_value": "1870.00", "disposition": [ "Pending transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Majesty Mohammed VI, King of Morocco", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Mohammed VI", "donor_title": "King", "donor_country": "Morocco", "recipient_name": "Sarah Henning", "recipient_title": "Protocol Officer" }, { "name_and_title": "Ms. Leigh Garland, Senior Gifts Officer", "gift_description": "80\" \u00d7 127\" red handwoven area rug", "received": "2013-12-17", "estimated_value": "1870.00", "disposition": [ "Pending transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Majesty Mohammed VI, King of Morocco", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Mohammed VI", "donor_title": "King", "donor_country": "Morocco", "recipient_name": "Leigh Garland", "recipient_title": "Senior Gifts Officer" }, { "name_and_title": "Ms. Dean Lewis, Protocol Officer", "gift_description": "80\" \u00d7 127\" red handwoven area rug", "received": "2013-12-17", "estimated_value": "1870.00", "disposition": [ "Pending transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Majesty Mohammed VI, King of Morocco", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Mohammed VI", "donor_title": "King", "donor_country": "Morocco", "recipient_name": "Dean Lewis", "recipient_title": "Protocol Officer" }, { "name_and_title": "Ms. Samantha Tubman, Assistant Chief of Protocol for Visits", "gift_description": "80\" \u00d7 127\" red handwoven area rug", "received": "2013-12-17", "estimated_value": "1870.00", "disposition": [ "Pending transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Majesty Mohammed VI, King of Morocco", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Mohammed VI", "donor_title": "King", "donor_country": "Morocco", "recipient_name": "Samantha Tubman", "recipient_title": "Assistant Chief of Protocol for Visits" }, { "name_and_title": "Mr. James Infanzon, Protocol Officer", "gift_description": "80\" \u00d7 127\" red handwoven area rug", "received": "2013-12-17", "estimated_value": "1870.00", "disposition": [ "Pending transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Majesty Mohammed VI, King of Morocco", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Mohammed VI", "donor_title": "King", "donor_country": "Morocco", "recipient_name": "James Infanzon", "recipient_title": "Protocol Officer" }, { "name_and_title": "Mr. David Solomon, Protocol Officer", "gift_description": "80\" \u00d7 127\" orange handwoven area rug", "received": "2013-12-17", "estimated_value": "1870.00", "disposition": [ "Pending transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Majesty Mohammed VI, King of Morocco", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Mohammed VI", "donor_title": "King", "donor_country": "Morocco", "recipient_name": "David Solomon", "recipient_title": "Protocol Officer" }, { "name_and_title": "Mr. Jason Rahlan, Public Affairs Officer", "gift_description": "80\" \u00d7 127\" red handwoven area rug", "received": "2013-12-17", "estimated_value": "1870.00", "disposition": [ "Pending transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Majesty Mohammed VI, King of Morocco", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Mohammed VI", "donor_title": "King", "donor_country": "Morocco", "recipient_name": "Jason Rahlan", "recipient_title": "Public Affairs Officer" }, { "name_and_title": "Ms. Penny Price, Senior Protocol Officer", "gift_description": "80\" \u00d7 127\" red handwoven area rug", "received": "2013-12-17", "estimated_value": "1870.00", "disposition": [ "Pending transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Majesty Mohammed VI, King of Morocco", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Mohammed VI", "donor_title": "King", "donor_country": "Morocco", "recipient_name": "Penny Price", "recipient_title": "Senior Protocol Officer" }, { "name_and_title": "Mr. Michael Van Buskirk, Special Agent in Charge", "gift_description": "Brown leather Louis Vuitton wallet", "received": "2013-12-23", "estimated_value": "680.00", "disposition": [ "Pending transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "Colonel Mohamed Al Nassr, Security Attach\u00e9 at the Embassy of the State of Qatar", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Mohamed Al Nassr", "donor_title": "Colonel", "donor_country": "Qatar", "recipient_name": "Michael Van Buskirk", "recipient_title": "Special Agent in Charge" }, { "name_and_title": "Ms. Barbara Leaf, Deputy Assistant Secretary for the Near East Affairs Bureau", "gift_description": "William and Son red triangle clock with silver design at base", "received": "2013-12", "estimated_value": "1100.00", "disposition": [ "Pending transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "Mr. Salman bin Khalifa, Director General of the Office of the First Deputy Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Bahrain", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Salman bin Khalifa", "donor_title": "Director General of the Office of the First Deputy Prime Minister", "donor_country": "Bahrain", "recipient_name": "Barbara Leaf", "recipient_title": "Deputy Assistant Secretary for the Near East Affairs Bureau" }, { "name_and_title": "Unknown", "gift_description": "Longines watch", "received": "Unknown", "estimated_value": "4800.00", "disposition": [ "Pending transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "Government of the Republic of Iraq", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Republic of Iraq", "donor_title": "Government of the", "donor_country": "Iraq", "recipient_name": "Unknown", "recipient_title": "" }, { "name_and_title": "Unknown", "gift_description": "Rado watch", "received": "Unknown", "estimated_value": "700.00", "disposition": [ "Pending transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "Government of the Republic of Iraq", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Republic of Iraq", "donor_title": "Government of the", "donor_country": "Iraq", "recipient_name": "Unknown", "recipient_title": "" }, { "name_and_title": "Unknown", "gift_description": "Rado watch", "received": "Unknown", "estimated_value": "3100.00", "disposition": [ "Pending transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "Government of the Republic of Iraq", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Republic of Iraq", "donor_title": "Government of the", "donor_country": "Iraq", "recipient_name": "Unknown", "recipient_title": "" }, { "name_and_title": "Unknown", "gift_description": "Delsey black suitcase. Burberry Summer perfume. Technoluxury watch. Montale Paris perfume. Lauder Pleasures cologne. Helveco black leather wallet. Black pinstripe fabric. Purple Guess wallet. Fa\u00e7onnable pink tie. Cerruti 1881 burgundy tie. Pink pearl necklace. Pierre Germani watch with black leather band and silver and diamond face. Germani silver and diamond watch", "received": "Unknown", "estimated_value": "4250.00", "disposition": [ "Pending transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "Foreign Government Official", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "", "donor_title": "Foreign Government Official", "donor_country": "", "recipient_name": "Unknown", "recipient_title": "" }, { "name_and_title": "Unknown", "gift_description": "22.5\" \u00d7 6.5\" sterling silver tray with eggshell inlay", "received": "Unknown", "estimated_value": "390.00", "disposition": [ "Pending transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "Foreign Government Official", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "", "donor_title": "Foreign Government Official", "donor_country": "", "recipient_name": "Unknown", "recipient_title": "" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Patrick F. Kennedy, Under Secretary of State for Management", "gift_description": "Rug", "received": "Unknown", "estimated_value": "1545.00", "disposition": [ "Pending transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "Embassy of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Embassy of the Islamic Republic", "donor_title": "Embassy", "donor_country": "Afghanistan", "recipient_name": "Patrick F. Kennedy", "recipient_title": "Under Secretary of State for Management" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable John O. Brennan, Director of the Central Intelligence Agency", "gift_description": "60\" \u00d7 108\" wool rug with a brown background", "received": "2013-04-03", "estimated_value": "700.00", "disposition": [ "On display in Director's office for official use only" ], "foreign_donor": "5USC 7342 (f)(4)", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "", "donor_title": "", "donor_country": "", "recipient_name": "John O. Brennan", "recipient_title": "Director of the Central Intelligence Agency" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable John O. Brennan, Director of the Central Intelligence Agency", "gift_description": "142\" \u00d7 106\" wool rug with a light ivory ground", "received": "2013-05-15", "estimated_value": "3000.00", "disposition": [ "On display in Director's office for official use only" ], "foreign_donor": "5USC 7342 (f)(4)", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "", "donor_title": "", "donor_country": "", "recipient_name": "John O. Brennan", "recipient_title": "Director of the Central Intelligence Agency" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable John O. Brennan, Director of the Central Intelligence Agency", "gift_description": "Brown leather cased filigree silver double-edged curved dagger", "received": "2013-05-15", "estimated_value": "1500.00", "disposition": [ "On display in Director's office for official use only" ], "foreign_donor": "5USC 7342 (f)(4)", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "", "donor_title": "", "donor_country": "", "recipient_name": "John O. Brennan", "recipient_title": "Director of the Central Intelligence Agency" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable John O. Brennan, Director of the Central Intelligence Agency", "gift_description": "Mosaic and gilt glass footed bowl", "received": "2013-05-18", "estimated_value": "1500.00", "disposition": [ "On display in Director's office for official use only" ], "foreign_donor": "5USC 7342 (f)(4)", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "", "donor_title": "", "donor_country": "", "recipient_name": "John O. Brennan", "recipient_title": "Director of the Central Intelligence Agency" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable John O. Brennan, Director of the Central Intelligence Agency", "gift_description": "Silk carpet with green background with a large medallion in the center", "received": "2013-06-11", "estimated_value": "1000.00", "disposition": [ "On display in Director's office for official use only" ], "foreign_donor": "5USC 7342 (f)(4)", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "", "donor_title": "", "donor_country": "", "recipient_name": "John O. Brennan", "recipient_title": "Director of the Central Intelligence Agency" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable John O. Brennan, Director of the Central Intelligence Agency", "gift_description": "116\" \u00d7 49\" woven rug with red and green colors", "received": "2013-06-18", "estimated_value": "1200.00", "disposition": [ "On display in Director's office for official use only" ], "foreign_donor": "5USC 7342 (f)(4)", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "", "donor_title": "", "donor_country": "", "recipient_name": "John O. Brennan", "recipient_title": "Director of the Central Intelligence Agency" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable John O. Brennan, Director of the Central Intelligence Agency", "gift_description": "Four small paintings depicting the winter, spring, summer, and fall", "received": "2013-06-19", "estimated_value": "1500.00", "disposition": [ "On display in Director's office for official use only" ], "foreign_donor": "5USC 7342 (f)(4)", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "", "donor_title": "", "donor_country": "", "recipient_name": "John O. Brennan", "recipient_title": "Director of the Central Intelligence Agency" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable John O. Brennan, Director of the Central Intelligence Agency", "gift_description": "Lalique frosted and clear glass falcon", "received": "2013-07-24", "estimated_value": "2500.00", "disposition": [ "On display in Director's office for official use only" ], "foreign_donor": "5USC 7342 (f)(4)", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "", "donor_title": "", "donor_country": "", "recipient_name": "John O. Brennan", "recipient_title": "Director of the Central Intelligence Agency" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable John O. Brennan, Director of the Central Intelligence Agency", "gift_description": "Turquoise studded and gilt amber glass covered bowl with a removable dome lid", "received": "2013-09-18", "estimated_value": "1500.00", "disposition": [ "On display in Director's office for official use only" ], "foreign_donor": "5USC 7342 (f)(4)", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "", "donor_title": "", "donor_country": "", "recipient_name": "John O. Brennan", "recipient_title": "Director of the Central Intelligence Agency" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable John O. Brennan, Director of the Central Intelligence Agency", "gift_description": "Gilt and silver metal model of a palm tree in a faux red reptile case", "received": "2013-09-18", "estimated_value": "1000.00", "disposition": [ "On display in Director's office for official use only" ], "foreign_donor": "5USC 7342 (f)(4)", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "", "donor_title": "", "donor_country": "", "recipient_name": "John O. Brennan", "recipient_title": "Director of the Central Intelligence Agency" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable John O. Brennan, Director of the Central Intelligence Agency", "gift_description": "Jewelry set in a gold plated box", "received": "2013-11-05", "estimated_value": "700.00", "disposition": [ "On display in Director's office for official use only" ], "foreign_donor": "5USC 7342 (f)(4)", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "", "donor_title": "", "donor_country": "", "recipient_name": "John O. Brennan", "recipient_title": "Director of the Central Intelligence Agency" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable John O. Brennan, Director of the Central Intelligence Agency", "gift_description": "38\" \u00d7 29\" pictorial rug with a green ground", "received": "2013-12-20", "estimated_value": "750.00", "disposition": [ "On display in Director's office for official use only" ], "foreign_donor": "5USC 7342 (f)(4)", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "", "donor_title": "", "donor_country": "", "recipient_name": "John O. Brennan", "recipient_title": "Director of the Central Intelligence Agency" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable John O. Brennan, Director of the Central Intelligence Agency", "gift_description": "48\" \u00d7 36\" silk meditation rug with a purple background", "received": "2013-12-21", "estimated_value": "3500.00", "disposition": [ "On display in Director's office for official use only" ], "foreign_donor": "5USC 7342 (f)(4)", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "", "donor_title": "", "donor_country": "", "recipient_name": "John O. Brennan", "recipient_title": "Director of the Central Intelligence Agency" }, { "name_and_title": "Mr. Michael J. Morell, Acting Director of the Central Intelligence Agency", "gift_description": "Teleti painting by Edmond Kalandadze", "received": "2013-01-28", "estimated_value": "500.00", "disposition": [ "Pending transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "5USC 7342 (f)(4)", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "", "donor_title": "", "donor_country": "", "recipient_name": "Michael J. Morell", "recipient_title": "Acting Director of the Central Intelligence Agency" }, { "name_and_title": "Mr. Michael J. Morell, Acting Director of the Central Intelligence Agency", "gift_description": "Two bottles of red wine", "received": "2013-07-09", "estimated_value": "1151.00", "disposition": [ "Perishable items handled pursuant to the guidelines set forth by the General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "5USC 7342 (f)(4)", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "", "donor_title": "", "donor_country": "", "recipient_name": "Michael J. Morell", "recipient_title": "Acting Director of the Central Intelligence Agency" }, { "name_and_title": "An Agency Employee", "gift_description": "Omega Constellation men's watch", "received": "2003-07-16", "estimated_value": "2000.00", "disposition": [ "Pending transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "5USC 7342 (f)(4)", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "", "donor_title": "", "donor_country": "", "recipient_name": "An Agency Employee", "recipient_title": "" }, { "name_and_title": "An Agency Employee", "gift_description": "Longine's Legend diver's watch", "received": "2012-07-26", "estimated_value": "1882.00", "disposition": [ "Pending transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "5USC 7342 (f)(4)", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "", "donor_title": "", "donor_country": "", "recipient_name": "An Agency Employee", "recipient_title": "" }, { "name_and_title": "An Agency Employee", "gift_description": "103\" \u00d7 66\" wool rug with a gold ground and red accents", "received": "2012-11-08", "estimated_value": "1000.00", "disposition": [ "On display in Director's office for official use only" ], "foreign_donor": "5USC 7342 (f)(4)", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "", "donor_title": "", "donor_country": "", "recipient_name": "An Agency Employee", "recipient_title": "" }, { "name_and_title": "An Agency Employee", "gift_description": "Chopard ballpoint pen", "received": "2012-12-29", "estimated_value": "500.00", "disposition": [ "Pending transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "5USC 7342 (f)(4)", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "", "donor_title": "", "donor_country": "", "recipient_name": "Agency Employee", "recipient_title": "" }, { "name_and_title": "An Agency Employee", "gift_description": "2008 Omega \"Seamaster Professional\" gentlemen's stainless steel water resistant self winding wristwatch", "received": "2013-02-01", "estimated_value": "1500.00", "disposition": [ "Pending transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "5USC 7342 (f)(4)", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "", "donor_title": "", "donor_country": "", "recipient_name": "An Agency Employee", "recipient_title": "" }, { "name_and_title": "An Agency Employee", "gift_description": "Bottle of cognac in a crystal decanter", "received": "2013-02-14", "estimated_value": "1200.00", "disposition": [ "Decanter on display for official use only. Perishable items handled pursuant to the guidelines set forth by General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "5USC 7342 (f)(4)", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "", "donor_title": "", "donor_country": "", "recipient_name": "An Agency Employee", "recipient_title": "" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Rebecca Blank, Acting Secretary of Commerce of the United States", "gift_description": "Small wooden sculpture depicting the State of Rio de Janiero", "received": "2013-03-20", "estimated_value": "498.00", "disposition": [ "Pending transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "The Honorable Sergio de Oliveira Cabral Santos Filno, Governor of the State of Rio de Janeiro of the Federative Republic of Brazil", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Sergio de Oliveira Cabral Santos Filno", "donor_title": "Governor of the State of Rio de Janeiro", "donor_country": "Federative Republic of Brazil", "recipient_name": "Rebecca Blank", "recipient_title": "Acting Secretary of Commerce of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Leon E. Panetta, Secretary of Defense", "gift_description": "Basel wristwatch", "received": "2012-10-08", "estimated_value": "1172.00", "disposition": [ "Pending Transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency General Guillermo Galvan, Secretary of National Defense of Mexico", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Guillermo Galvan", "donor_title": "General Secretary of National Defense", "donor_country": "Mexico", "recipient_name": "Leon E. Panetta", "recipient_title": "Secretary of Defense" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Chuck Hagel, Secretary of Defense", "gift_description": "Rug", "received": "2013-03-10", "estimated_value": "650.00", "disposition": [ "Pending Transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Hamid Karzai, President of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Hamid Karzai", "donor_title": "President", "donor_country": "Afghanistan", "recipient_name": "Chuck Hagel", "recipient_title": "Secretary of Defense" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Chuck Hagel, Secretary of Defense", "gift_description": "Silver clock", "received": "2013-06-07", "estimated_value": "1456.00", "disposition": [ "Pending Transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Royal Highness Salman Bin Hamad Al Khalifa, Crown Prince of the Kingdom of Bahrain, First Deputy Prime Minister, Deputy Supreme Commander of the Bahrain Defense Forces", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Salman Bin Hamad Al Khalifa", "donor_title": "Crown Prince of the Kingdom of Bahrain, First Deputy Prime Minister, Deputy Supreme Commander of the Bahrain Defense Forces", "donor_country": "Bahrain", "recipient_name": "Chuck Hagel", "recipient_title": "Secretary of Defense" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Chuck Hagel, Secretary of Defense", "gift_description": "Painting", "received": "2013-06-11", "estimated_value": "650.00", "disposition": [ "Pending Transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Pedro Cateriano Bellido, Minister of Defense of the Republic of Peru", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Pedro Cateriano Bellido", "donor_title": "Minister of Defense", "donor_country": "Peru", "recipient_name": "Chuck Hagel", "recipient_title": "Secretary of Defense" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Chuck Hagel, Secretary of Defense", "gift_description": "Figurine", "received": "2013-06-11", "estimated_value": "465.00", "disposition": [ "Pending Transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Ollanta Moises Humala Tasso, President of the Republic of Peru", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Ollanta Moises Humala Tasso", "donor_title": "President", "donor_country": "Peru", "recipient_name": "Chuck Hagel", "recipient_title": "Secretary of Defense" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Chuck Hagel, Secretary of Defense", "gift_description": "Silver dagger. Jewelry set", "received": "2013-07-30", "estimated_value": "1240.00", "disposition": [ "Pending Transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Abd Rabbu Mansour Hadi, President of the Republic of Yemen, Yemen", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Abd Rabbu Mansour Hadi", "donor_title": "President of the Republic of Yemen", "donor_country": "Yemen", "recipient_name": "Chuck Hagel", "recipient_title": "Secretary of Defense" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Chuck Hagel, Secretary of Defense", "gift_description": "Statue, title: 'Vision of the Bear'", "received": "2012-03-27", "estimated_value": "500.00", "disposition": [ "Pending Transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "The Honorable Peter G. MacKay, P.C., Q.C., M.P., Minister of National Defense of Canada", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Peter G. MacKay", "donor_title": "Minister of National Defense", "donor_country": "Canada", "recipient_name": "Chuck Hagel", "recipient_title": "Secretary of Defense" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Chuck Hagel, Secretary of Defense", "gift_description": "Wine serving set", "received": "2013-08-05", "estimated_value": "600.00", "disposition": [ "Pending Transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Safar Abiyev, Minister of Defense of the Republic of Azerbaijan", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Safar Abiyev", "donor_title": "Minister of Defense", "donor_country": "Azerbaijan", "recipient_name": "Chuck Hagel", "recipient_title": "Secretary of Defense" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Chuck Hagel, Secretary of Defense", "gift_description": "Silver container", "received": "2013-08-29", "estimated_value": "445.00", "disposition": [ "Pending Transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "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", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Haji Hassanal Bolkiah Mu'izzaddin Waddaulah ibni Al-Marhum Sultan Haji Omar 'Ali Saifuddien Sa'adul Khairi Waddien", "donor_title": "Sultan and Yang Di-Pertuan", "donor_country": "Brunei Darussalam", "recipient_name": "Chuck Hagel", "recipient_title": "Secretary of Defense" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Chuck Hagel, Secretary of Defense", "gift_description": "Portrait of Secretary Hagel", "received": "2013-08-30", "estimated_value": "400.00", "disposition": [ "Pending Transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Voltaire T. Gazmin, Secretary of National Defense of the Republic of the Philippines", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Voltaire T. Gazmin", "donor_title": "Secretary of National Defense", "donor_country": "the Philippines", "recipient_name": "Chuck Hagel", "recipient_title": "Secretary of Defense" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Chuck Hagel, Secretary of Defense", "gift_description": "Figurines of six Kazakh warriors", "received": "2013-11-13", "estimated_value": "650.00", "disposition": [ "Pending Transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Adilbek Dzhaksybekov, Minister of Defense of the Republic of Kazakhstan", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Adilbek Dzhaksybekov", "donor_title": "Minister of Defense", "donor_country": "Kazakhstan", "recipient_name": "Chuck Hagel", "recipient_title": "Secretary of Defense" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Chuck Hagel, Secretary of Defense", "gift_description": "Visconti Skelton Aluten fountain pen", "received": "2013-11-25", "estimated_value": "1695.00", "disposition": [ "Pending Transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Majesty Mohamed VI, King of Morocco", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Mohamed VI", "donor_title": "King", "donor_country": "Morocco", "recipient_name": "Chuck Hagel", "recipient_title": "Secretary of Defense" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Chuck Hagel, Secretary of Defense", "gift_description": "Silver pen set", "received": "2013-12-10", "estimated_value": "1400.00", "disposition": [ "Pending Transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Majesty 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", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Salman Bin Hamad Al Khalifa", "donor_title": "Crown Prince of the Kingdom of Bahrain, First Deputy Prime Minister, and Deputy Supreme Commander of the Bahrain Defense Force", "donor_country": "Bahrain", "recipient_name": "Chuck Hagel", "recipient_title": "Secretary of Defense" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Chuck Hagel, Secretary of Defense", "gift_description": "Rug", "received": "2013-12-11", "estimated_value": "600.00", "disposition": [ "Pending Transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Nawaz Sharif, Prime Minister of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Nawaz Sharif", "donor_title": "Prime Minister", "donor_country": "Pakistan", "recipient_name": "Chuck Hagel", "recipient_title": "Secretary of Defense" }, { "name_and_title": "Mrs. Lilibet Hagel, Spouse of the Secretary of Defense", "gift_description": "Hand-painted lamp bases", "received": "2013-08-19", "estimated_value": "775.00", "disposition": [ "Pending Transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "General Chang Wanquan, State Councilor and Minister of Defense of the People's Republic of China", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Chang Wanquan", "donor_title": "State Councilor and Minister of Defense", "donor_country": "People's Republic of China", "recipient_name": "Lilibet Hagel", "recipient_title": "Spouse of the Secretary of Defense" }, { "name_and_title": "General Martin E. Dempsey, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff", "gift_description": "Candlestick holders", "received": "2013-02-25", "estimated_value": "640.00", "disposition": [ "Pending Transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "Lieutenant General Hern\u00e1n Mardones R\u0131\u0301os, Chief of the Joint Staff of the Republic of Chile", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Hern\u00e1n Mardones R\u0131\u0301os", "donor_title": "Lieutenant General", "donor_country": "Chile", "recipient_name": "Martin E. Dempsey", "recipient_title": "Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff" }, { "name_and_title": "General Martin E. Dempsey, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff", "gift_description": "Rug", "received": "2013-04-06", "estimated_value": "400.00", "disposition": [ "Pending Transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "General Sher Mohammad Karimi, Chief of Army Staff of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Sher Mohammad Karimi", "donor_title": "Chief of Army Staff", "donor_country": "Afghanistan", "recipient_name": "Martin E. Dempsey", "recipient_title": "Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff" }, { "name_and_title": "General Martin E. Dempsey, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff", "gift_description": "Globe. Soup bowl with chopsticks set", "received": "2013-04-22", "estimated_value": "1190.00", "disposition": [ "Pending Transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "General Fang Fenghui, Chief of the General Staff of the People's Liberation Army", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Fang Fenghui", "donor_title": "Chief of the General Staff of the People's Liberation Army", "donor_country": "China", "recipient_name": "Martin E. Dempsey", "recipient_title": "Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff" }, { "name_and_title": "General Martin E. Dempsey, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff", "gift_description": "Model tank with stand", "received": "2013-04-23", "estimated_value": "1160.00", "disposition": [ "Pending Transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "General Fang Fenghui, Chief of the General Staff of the People's Liberation Army", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Fang Fenghui", "donor_title": "Chief of the General Staff of the People's Liberation Army", "donor_country": "China", "recipient_name": "Martin E. Dempsey", "recipient_title": "Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff" }, { "name_and_title": "General Martin E. Dempsey, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff", "gift_description": "Statue", "received": "2013-04-24", "estimated_value": "445.00", "disposition": [ "Pending Transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "General Liu Yazhou, Political Commissiar of the People's Liberation Army's National Defense University", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Liu Yazhou", "donor_title": "General, Political Commissiar of the People's Liberation Army's National Defense University", "donor_country": "China", "recipient_name": "Martin E. Dempsey", "recipient_title": "Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff" }, { "name_and_title": "General Martin E. Dempsey, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff", "gift_description": "Silver plate", "received": "2013-06-11", "estimated_value": "900.00", "disposition": [ "Pending Transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "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", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Salman Bin Hamad Al Khalifa", "donor_title": "Crown Prince of the Kingdom of Bahrain, First Deputy Prime Minister, and Deputy Supreme Commander of the Bahrain Defense Force", "donor_country": "Bahrain", "recipient_name": "Martin E. Dempsey", "recipient_title": "Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff" }, { "name_and_title": "General Martin E. Dempsey, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff", "gift_description": "Clock. Picture frame", "received": "2013-06-26", "estimated_value": "490.00", "disposition": [ "Pending Transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "General Thanasak Patimaprakorn, Chief of Defense Forces of the Kingdom of Thailand", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Thanasak Patimaprakorn", "donor_title": "General, Chief of Defense Forces", "donor_country": "Thailand", "recipient_name": "Martin E. Dempsey", "recipient_title": "Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff" }, { "name_and_title": "General Martin E. Dempsey, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff", "gift_description": "Cadet saber model", "received": "2013-07-15", "estimated_value": "430.00", "disposition": [ "Pending Transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "Admiral Francisco Soberon Sanz, Secretary of the Mexican Navy", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Francisco Soberon Sanz", "donor_title": "Admiral", "donor_country": "Mexico", "recipient_name": "Martin E. Dempsey", "recipient_title": "Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff" }, { "name_and_title": "General Martin E. Dempsey, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff", "gift_description": "Lapis lazuli bowl", "received": "2013-07-22", "estimated_value": "485.00", "disposition": [ "Pending Transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Hamid Karzai, President of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Hamid Karzai", "donor_title": "President", "donor_country": "Afghanistan", "recipient_name": "Martin E. Dempsey", "recipient_title": "Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff" }, { "name_and_title": "General Martin E. 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Dempsey, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff", "gift_description": "Decorative knife", "received": "2013-08-14", "estimated_value": "7960.00", "disposition": [ "Pending Transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency King Abdullah II ibn Al Hussein, King of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Abdullah II ibn Al Hussein", "donor_title": "King", "donor_country": "Jordan", "recipient_name": "Martin E. Dempsey", "recipient_title": "Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff" }, { "name_and_title": "General Martin E. Dempsey, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff", "gift_description": "Suitcase. Two pens. Two watches. Cufflink set. Five bottles of perfume. Two bottles of cologne", "received": "2013-08-26", "estimated_value": "2691.00", "disposition": [ "Pending Transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "Lieutenant General Marshal Al-Zaben, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Marshal Al-Zaben", "donor_title": "Lieutenant General Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff", "donor_country": "Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan", "recipient_name": "Martin E. Dempsey", "recipient_title": "Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff" }, { "name_and_title": "Mrs. Deanie Dempsey, Spouse of the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff", "gift_description": "Necklace", "received": "2013-08-13", "estimated_value": "980.00", "disposition": [ "Pending Transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "Mrs. Revital Gantz, Spouse of the Chief of Defense of the State of Israel", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Revital Gantz", "donor_title": "Spouse of the Chief of Defense", "donor_country": "Israel", "recipient_name": "Deanie Dempsey", "recipient_title": "Spouse of the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff" }, { "name_and_title": "General John Allen, United States Marine Corps, Retired, Senior Advisor to the Secretary of Defense", "gift_description": "Rug", "received": "2012-06-01", "estimated_value": "850.00", "disposition": [ "Pending Transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "The Government of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Government", "donor_title": "", "donor_country": "Afghanistan", "recipient_name": "John Allen", "recipient_title": "General, United States Marine Corps, Retired, Senior Advisor to the Secretary of Defense" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Kathleen H. Hicks, Principal Director, Under Secretary of Defense, OSD Policy", "gift_description": "Wristwatch", "received": "2012-09-14", "estimated_value": "365.00", "disposition": [ "Pending Transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Dimitri Shashkin, Minister of Defense of Georgia", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Dimitri Shashkin", "donor_title": "Minister of Defense", "donor_country": "Georgia", "recipient_name": "Kathleen H. Hicks", "recipient_title": "Principal Director, Under Secretary of Defense, OSD Policy" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Ashton B. Carter, Deputy Secretary of Defense", "gift_description": "Lapis lazuli box", "received": "2013-01-10", "estimated_value": "420.00", "disposition": [ "Pending Transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Hamid Karzai, President of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Hamid Karzai", "donor_title": "President", "donor_country": "Afghanistan", "recipient_name": "Ashton B. Carter", "recipient_title": "Deputy Secretary of Defense" }, { "name_and_title": "Colonel Scott Dullea, Georgia Desk Officer, OSD Policy", "gift_description": "Wristwatch", "received": "2013-01-12", "estimated_value": "365.00", "disposition": [ "Pending Transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "Lieutenant Colonel Temur Eubidze, Defense Attach\u00e9 of Georgia", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Temur Eubidze", "donor_title": "Lieutenant Colonel", "donor_country": "Georgia", "recipient_name": "Scott Dullea", "recipient_title": "Colonel, Georgia Desk Officer, OSD Policy" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Vikram Singh, Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense, South & Southeast Asia, OSD Policy", "gift_description": "Thirteen piece bone china", "received": "2013-01-28", "estimated_value": "410.00", "disposition": [ "Pending Transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Gotobaya Rajapaksa, Secretary of Defense of the Ministry of Defense and Urban Development of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Gotobaya Rajapaksa", "donor_title": "Secretary of Defense of the Ministry of Defense and Urban Development", "donor_country": "Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka", "recipient_name": "Vikram Singh", "recipient_title": "Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense, South & Southeast Asia, OSD Policy" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Michael Vickers, Under Secretary of Defense for Intelligence (USD)(I)", "gift_description": "Plaque with twenty-one sterling silver symbols", "received": "2013-03-19", "estimated_value": "465.00", "disposition": [ "Pending Transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "Brigadier General Lawel Chekou Kore, Director General of the General Directorate for Documentation and External Security of the Republic of Niger", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Lawel Chekou Kore", "donor_title": "Brigadier General", "donor_country": "Niger", "recipient_name": "Michael Vickers", "recipient_title": "Under Secretary of Defense for Intelligence" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable James Miller, Under Secretary of Defense, OSD Policy", "gift_description": "Trophy. Robe", "received": "2013-03-30", "estimated_value": "430.00", "disposition": [ "Pending Transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "Major General Hamad Al-Attiyah, Chief of Staff of Qatar Armed Forces", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Hamad Al-Attiyah", "donor_title": "Major General", "donor_country": "Qatar", "recipient_name": "James Miller", "recipient_title": "Under Secretary of Defense" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Joaquin Malavet, Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense, South & Southeast Asia, OSD Policy", "gift_description": "Credit card holder. Document holder. Two jewelry sets containing a necklace and a pair of earrings.", "received": "2013-04-10", "estimated_value": "775.00", "disposition": [ "Pending Transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Muhammed Moeen, Defense Attach\u00e9 of the People's Republic of Bangladesh", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government.", "donor_name": "Muhammed Moeen", "donor_title": "Defense Attach\u00e9", "donor_country": "Bangladesh", "recipient_name": "Joaquin Malavet", "recipient_title": "Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense, South & Southeast Asia, OSD Policy" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable James Miller, Under Secretary of Defense, OSD Policy", "gift_description": "Two wristwatches. Fabric. Necktie. Seven bottles of perfume. Suitcase.", "received": "2013-05-04", "estimated_value": "8438.00", "disposition": [ "Pending Transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Highness Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani, Heir Apparent of the State of Qatar", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government.", "donor_name": "Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani", "donor_title": "His Highness Sheikh", "donor_country": "Qatar", "recipient_name": "James Miller", "recipient_title": "Under Secretary of Defense" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable William F. Wechsler, Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense, Special Operations & CT, OSD Policy", "gift_description": "Sword in glass case.", "received": "2013-05-06", "estimated_value": "440.00", "disposition": [ "Pending Transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "Mr. Roukoz Chemel, Commander of Ranger Regiment of the State of Israel", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government.", "donor_name": "Roukoz Chemel", "donor_title": "Commander of Ranger Regiment", "donor_country": "Israel", "recipient_name": "William F. Wechsler", "recipient_title": "Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense, Special Operations & CT, OSD Policy" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable David Sedney, Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense, Afghanistan, Pakistan & Central Asia, OSD Policy", "gift_description": "Handmade plate.", "received": "2013-05-08", "estimated_value": "715.00", "disposition": [ "Pending Transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Ilhom Nematov, Ambassador of the Republic of Uzbekistan to the United States", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government.", "donor_name": "Ilhom Nematov", "donor_title": "Ambassador", "donor_country": "Uzbekistan", "recipient_name": "David Sedney", "recipient_title": "Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense, Afghanistan, Pakistan & Central Asia, OSD Policy" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable David Sedney, Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense, Afghanistan, Pakistan & Central Asia, OSD Policy", "gift_description": "Lapis bowl.", "received": "2013-05-11", "estimated_value": "385.00", "disposition": [ "Pending Transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Hamid Karzai, President of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government.", "donor_name": "Hamid Karzai", "donor_title": "President", "donor_country": "Afghanistan", "recipient_name": "David Sedney", "recipient_title": "Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense, Afghanistan, Pakistan & Central Asia, OSD Policy" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable David Sedney, Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense, Afghanistan, Pakistan & Central Asia, OSD Policy", "gift_description": "Rug.", "received": "2013-05-13", "estimated_value": "380.00", "disposition": [ "Pending Transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Bismillah Khan Mohammadi, Minister of Defense of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government.", "donor_name": "Bismillah Khan Mohammadi", "donor_title": "Minister of Defense", "donor_country": "Afghanistan", "recipient_name": "David Sedney", "recipient_title": "Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense, Afghanistan, Pakistan & Central Asia, OSD Policy" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Edward Minahan, Principal Director, Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense, Middle East, OSD Policy", "gift_description": "Silver figurine.", "received": "2013-05-13", "estimated_value": "370.00", "disposition": [ "Pending Transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "The Government of the State of Israel", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government.", "donor_name": "State of Israel", "donor_title": "Government of the", "donor_country": "Israel", "recipient_name": "Edward Minahan", "recipient_title": "Principal Director, Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense, Middle East, OSD Policy" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Peter Lavoy, A/ASD Asian & Pacific Security Affairs, OSD Policy", "gift_description": "Cufflinks.", "received": "2013-05-17", "estimated_value": "450.00", "disposition": [ "Pending Transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "Her Excellency Sherry Rehman, Ambassador of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan to the United States", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government.", "donor_name": "Sherry Rehman", "donor_title": "Ambassador", "donor_country": "Pakistan", "recipient_name": "Peter Lavoy", "recipient_title": "A/ASD Asian & Pacific Security Affairs, OSD Policy" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Ashton B. Carter, Deputy Secretary of Defense", "gift_description": "Lapis lazuli bowl.", "received": "2013-06-13", "estimated_value": "640.00", "disposition": [ "Pending Transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Hamid Karzai, President of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan, Afghanistan", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government.", "donor_name": "Hamid Karzai", "donor_title": "President of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan", "donor_country": "Afghanistan", "recipient_name": "Ashton B. Carter", "recipient_title": "Deputy Secretary of Defense" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable David Helvey, Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense, East Asia, OSD Policy", "gift_description": "Jewelry box.", "received": "2013-06-17", "estimated_value": "455.00", "disposition": [ "Pending Transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "Major General Lee Seo-young, Defense Attach\u00e9 of the Republic of Korea", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government.", "donor_name": "Lee Seo-young", "donor_title": "Major General", "donor_country": "Republic of Korea", "recipient_name": "David Helvey", "recipient_title": "Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense, East Asia, OSD Policy" }, { "name_and_title": "Admiral James A. Winnefeld, Jr., Vice Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff", "gift_description": "Book. Alcohol. Scarf.", "received": "2013-07-16", "estimated_value": "375.00", "disposition": [ "Pending Transfer to General Services Administration. Perishable items handled pursuant to the guidelines set forth by General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellence Admiral Francisco Soberon Sanz, Secretary of the Mexican Navy", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government.", "donor_name": "Francisco Soberon Sanz", "donor_title": "Admiral", "donor_country": "Mexico", "recipient_name": "James A. Winnefeld", "recipient_title": "Vice Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Michael Vickers, Under Secretary of Defense for Intelligence (USD)(I)", "gift_description": "Tea set.", "received": "2013-07-17", "estimated_value": "1260.00", "disposition": [ "Pending Transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "Lieutenant General Abdul Hadi Bin Hj Hussin, Director of the General Defense Intelligence of the Malaysian Armed Forces", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government.", "donor_name": "Abdul Hadi Bin Hj Hussin", "donor_title": "Lieutenant General", "donor_country": "Malaysia", "recipient_name": "Michael Vickers", "recipient_title": "Under Secretary of Defense for Intelligence" }, { "name_and_title": "Lieutenant General Curtis Scaparrotti, Director of the Joint Chiefs of Staff", "gift_description": "Plaque. Two wristwatches.", "received": "2013-07-19", "estimated_value": "885.00", "disposition": [ "Pending Transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "General Kwon Oh-sung, Deputy Commander of the ROK\u2013US Combined Forces Command", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government.", "donor_name": "Kwon Oh-sung", "donor_title": "General, Deputy Commander of the ROK\u2013US Combined Forces Command", "donor_country": "South Korea", "recipient_name": "Curtis Scaparrotti", "recipient_title": "Lieutenant General" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Michael Dumont, Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for Afghanistan, Pakistan and Central Asia, OSD Policy", "gift_description": "Leather briefcase", "received": "2013-08-01", "estimated_value": "390.00", "disposition": [ "Pending Transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Rashad Mahmood, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Rashad Mahmood", "donor_title": "Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee", "donor_country": "Pakistan", "recipient_name": "Michael Dumont", "recipient_title": "Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for Afghanistan, Pakistan and Central Asia" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Mark W. Lippert, Special Assistant to the Secretary of Defense", "gift_description": "Silver cufflink set with tie clasp", "received": "2013-09-06", "estimated_value": "650.00", "disposition": [ "Pending Transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "Mr. Natsuo Yamaguchi, Chief Representative of Japan's New Komeito Party", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Natsuo Yamaguchi", "donor_title": "Chief Representative of Japan's New Komeito Party", "donor_country": "Japan", "recipient_name": "Mark W. Lippert", "recipient_title": "Special Assistant to the Secretary of Defense" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Ashton B. Carter, Deputy Secretary of Defense", "gift_description": "Two bottles of wine", "received": "2013-09-08", "estimated_value": "460.00", "disposition": [ "Perishable items handled pursuant to the guidelines set forth by General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "Lieutenant General Wang Guanzhong, Deputy Chief of the General Staff of the People's Liberation Army", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Wang Guanzhong", "donor_title": "Lieutenant General", "donor_country": "China", "recipient_name": "Ashton B. Carter", "recipient_title": "Deputy Secretary of Defense" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Michael Vickers, Under Secretary of Defense for Intelligence (USD)(I)", "gift_description": "Rozet Kutu box", "received": "2013-09-18", "estimated_value": "580.00", "disposition": [ "Pending Transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "Dr. Hakan Fidan, Undersecretary, Turkish National Intelligence Organization", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Hakan Fidan", "donor_title": "Undersecretary", "donor_country": "Turkey", "recipient_name": "Michael Vickers", "recipient_title": "Under Secretary of Defense for Intelligence" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Michael Vickers, Under Secretary of Defense for Intelligence (USD)(I)", "gift_description": "Cartier watch", "received": "2013-10-02", "estimated_value": "8545.00", "disposition": [ "Pending Transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "The Government of the State of Qatar", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "State of Qatar", "donor_title": "Government of the", "donor_country": "Qatar", "recipient_name": "Michael Vickers", "recipient_title": "Under Secretary of Defense for Intelligence" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Michael Vickers, Under Secretary of Defense for Intelligence (USD)(I)", "gift_description": "Rolex watch", "received": "2013-10-02", "estimated_value": "12000.00", "disposition": [ "Pending Transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "The Government of the State of Qatar", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "State of Qatar", "donor_title": "Government of the", "donor_country": "Qatar", "recipient_name": "Michael Vickers", "recipient_title": "Under Secretary of Defense for Intelligence" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Drew Thompson, Director, China, Taiwan and Mongolia, OSD Policy", "gift_description": "Framed calligraphy", "received": "2013-10-16", "estimated_value": "390.00", "disposition": [ "Pending Transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "Lieutenant General Mike Tien, Taipei Economic and Cultural Representative Office in the United States", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Mike Tien", "donor_title": "Lieutenant General", "donor_country": "Taiwan", "recipient_name": "Drew Thompson", "recipient_title": "Director, China, Taiwan and Mongolia, OSD Policy" }, { "name_and_title": "Major General Heidi Brown, Director of Test, Missile Defense Agency", "gift_description": "Rochas Paris wristwatch", "received": "2013-10-18", "estimated_value": "605.00", "disposition": [ "Pending Transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "The Government of the State of Qatar", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "State of Qatar", "donor_title": "Government of the", "donor_country": "Qatar", "recipient_name": "Heidi Brown", "recipient_title": "Director of Test, Missile Defense Agency" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable James Miller, Under Secretary of Defense, OSD Policy", "gift_description": "Sword. Shovel. Medal. Certificate", "received": "2013-10-28", "estimated_value": "825.00", "disposition": [ "Pending Transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Mircea Du\u015fa, Minister of Defense of Romania", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Mircea Du\u015fa", "donor_title": "Minister of Defense", "donor_country": "Romania", "recipient_name": "James Miller", "recipient_title": "Under Secretary of Defense, OSD Policy" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Peter Lavoy, A/ASD Asian & Pacific Security Affairs, OSD Policy", "gift_description": "Two bottles of wine", "received": "2013-11-18", "estimated_value": "460.00", "disposition": [ "Perishable items handled pursuant to the guidelines set forth by General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "Lieutenant General Zhang Shibo, Beijing Military Region Commander of the People's Liberation Army", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Zhang Shibo", "donor_title": "Lieutenant General", "donor_country": "China", "recipient_name": "Peter Lavoy", "recipient_title": "A/ASD Asian & Pacific Security Affairs, OSD Policy" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Stephen W. Preston, General Counsel of the Department of Defense", "gift_description": "Model ship", "received": "2013-12-09", "estimated_value": "2100.00", "disposition": [ "Pending Transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "Dr. Ali Bin Fetais Al Marri, Attorney General of the State of Qatar", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Ali Bin Fetais Al Marri", "donor_title": "Attorney General", "donor_country": "Qatar", "recipient_name": "Stephen W. Preston", "recipient_title": "General Counsel of the Department of Defense" }, { "name_and_title": "Lieutenant General Charles T. Cleveland, Commanding, USASOC", "gift_description": "Pearl earrings and matching necklace. Marble decorative peacock plate. Embelished cashmere stole. Sterling silver medallion and marble holder. Indian Army presentation plaque.", "received": "2013-12-01", "estimated_value": "643.20", "disposition": [ "On display for official use only at Headquarters, USASOC, 2929, Desert Storm Drive, Fort Bragg, NC, 28310" ], "foreign_donor": "Lieutenant General Bikram Singh, Chief of Army Staff of the Indian Army", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Bikram Singh", "donor_title": "Lieutenant General", "donor_country": "India", "recipient_name": "Charles T. Cleveland", "recipient_title": "Lieutenant General, Commanding, USASOC" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Ray Mabus, Secretary of the Navy", "gift_description": "Replica of the gold raft of El Dorado ''La Balsa Muisca''", "received": "2011-01-11", "estimated_value": "625.00", "disposition": [ "Retained by recipient for official use only" ], "foreign_donor": "Admiral (r) \u00c1lvaro Echand\u00eda Dur\u00e1n, Director General of the National Directorate of Intelligence of the Republic of Colombia", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "\u00c1lvaro Echand\u00eda Dur\u00e1n", "donor_title": "Admiral (r), Director General of the National Directorate of Intelligence", "donor_country": "Republic of Colombia", "recipient_name": "Ray Mabus", "recipient_title": "Secretary of the Navy" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Ray Mabus, Secretary of the Navy", "gift_description": "American Tourister hardside suitcase. Five bottles of perfume. Two silk ties. Four yards of suit fabric. Longines ladies' watch. Longines men's watch. Leather box.", "received": "2013-11-20", "estimated_value": "7,190.73", "disposition": [ "Pending transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "Major General Hamad Al-Attiyah, Minister of State for Defense Affairs of the State of Qatar", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Hamad Al-Attiyah", "donor_title": "Major General", "donor_country": "Qatar", "recipient_name": "Ray Mabus", "recipient_title": "Secretary of the Navy" }, { "name_and_title": "Admiral James Stavridis, U.S. Navy, Commander, U.S. Southern Command", "gift_description": "Dominican-made Karabaly-Cristobal M2 7.62mm 1950 rifle", "received": "2007-03-29", "estimated_value": "500.00", "disposition": [ "In route to the Chief of Naval Operations Awards Branch" ], "foreign_donor": "Major General Juan Campusano Lopez, Chief of Staff of the Dominican Republic Army", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Juan Campusano Lopez", "donor_title": "Major General", "donor_country": "Dominican Republic", "recipient_name": "James Stavridis", "recipient_title": "Admiral" }, { "name_and_title": "Admiral Jonathan Greenert, U.S. Navy, Chief of Naval Operations", "gift_description": "Rolens men's wristwatch", "received": "2011-10-05", "estimated_value": "500.00", "disposition": [ "Pending transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "Representative Kim Sung-Chan, Member of the Republic of Korea National Assembly", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Kim Sung-Chan", "donor_title": "Representative", "donor_country": "Republic of Korea", "recipient_name": "Jonathan Greenert", "recipient_title": "Chief of Naval Operations" }, { "name_and_title": "Vice Admiral John Miller, U.S. Navy; Commander, U.S. Naval Forces Central Command/U.S. FIFTH Fleet/Combined Maritime Forces", "gift_description": "Canvas painting, title: ''The History of the Police Fort.''", "received": "2012-05-14", "estimated_value": "1,063.83", "disposition": [ "Pending transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "Lieutenant General Shaikh Rashid bin Abdulla Al Khalifa, Minister of the Interior of the Kingdom of Bahrain", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Shaikh Rashid bin Abdulla Al Khalifa", "donor_title": "Lieutenant General Minister of the Interior", "donor_country": "Kingdom of Bahrain", "recipient_name": "John Miller", "recipient_title": "Vice Admiral" }, { "name_and_title": "Vice Admiral John Miller, U.S. Navy; Commander, U.S. Naval Forces Central Command/U.S. FIFTH Fleet/Combined Maritime Forces", "gift_description": "Movado men's wristwatch. Ferrari men's wristwatch.", "received": "2012-06-26", "estimated_value": "1,124.99", "disposition": [ "Pending transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "Staff Brigadier General Saeed Bin Hamdan Al-Nayhan, Deputy Commander of the United Arab Emirates Naval Force", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Saeed Bin Hamdan Al-Nayhan", "donor_title": "Staff Brigadier General", "donor_country": "United Arab Emirates", "recipient_name": "John Miller", "recipient_title": "Vice Admiral" }, { "name_and_title": "Vice Admiral John Miller, U.S. Navy; Commander, U.S. Naval Forces Central Command/U.S. FIFTH Fleet/Combined Maritime Forces", "gift_description": "14\" decorative crystal. Book, title ''Oman Living Traditions''", "received": "2012-12-04", "estimated_value": "886.00", "disposition": [ "Retained by recipient for official use only" ], "foreign_donor": "Lieutenant General Ahmed Al-Nabhani, Chief of the Sultan's Armed Forces of the Sultanate of Oman", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Ahmed Al-Nabhani", "donor_title": "Lieutenant General", "donor_country": "Oman", "recipient_name": "John Miller", "recipient_title": "Vice Admiral" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Janet Napolitano, Secretary of Homeland Security", "gift_description": "Hardcover book, title: ''Spirit of Borneo, martin and Osa Johnson's Journey 1920 & 1935, Hollywood's First Historic Glimpse,'' by James Sarda and Danny Wong", "received": "2013-02-21", "estimated_value": "350.00", "disposition": [ "On display for official use only at 3801 Nebraska Ave. NW., Bldg 5, Room 5103, Washington, DC" ], "foreign_donor": "The Honorable Tansri Abdul Gani Patail, Attorney General of Malaysia", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Abdul Gani Patail", "donor_title": "Attorney General", "donor_country": "Malaysia", "recipient_name": "Janet Napolitano", "recipient_title": "Secretary of Homeland Security" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Janet Napolitano, Secretary of Homeland Security", "gift_description": "HNKA POCCNR (translation to English is NIKA) watch in white gold or sterling silver with a white band. Item number 01768694 Oct 117\u20133\u2013002\u201395", "received": "2013-05-23", "estimated_value": "2976.00", "disposition": [ "On display for official use only at 3801 Nebraska Ave. NW., Room 5103, Washington, DC" ], "foreign_donor": "The Honorable Vladimir Kolokoltsev, Minister of Internal of the Russian Federation", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Vladimir Kolokoltsev", "donor_title": "Minister of Internal", "donor_country": "Russian Federation", "recipient_name": "Janet Napolitano", "recipient_title": "Secretary of Homeland Security" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Janet Napolitano, Secretary of Homeland Security", "gift_description": "Sterling silver bell with engravings of flowers, leaves, and birds on an ornate handle. Bell has a presentation of Adam and Eve, leaves, and two doves. Hermes bright pink 100% silk scarf with designs of people, animals, trees, and flowers", "received": "2013-07-23", "estimated_value": "1110.00", "disposition": [ "On display for official use only at 3801 Nebraska Ave. NW., Room 5103, Washington, DC" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Miguel Angel Osorio Chong, Secretary of the Government of Mexico", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Miguel Angel Osorio Chong", "donor_title": "Secretary of the Government", "donor_country": "Mexico", "recipient_name": "Janet Napolitano", "recipient_title": "Secretary of Homeland Security" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Rand Beers, Acting Secretary of Homeland Security", "gift_description": "Limited edition blue and white Delta brand quill pen made of resin turned by hand from solid bards with trimmings in metal alloys, polished, and platinum plated", "received": "2013-12-03", "estimated_value": "360", "disposition": [ "On display for official use only at 3801 Nebraska Ave. NW., Room 5103, Washington, DC" ], "foreign_donor": "Mr. Alessandro Marangoni, Acting Deputy Chief of Police of the Italian Republic", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Alessandro Marangoni", "donor_title": "Acting Deputy Chief of Police", "donor_country": "Italy", "recipient_name": "Rand Beers", "recipient_title": "Acting Secretary of Homeland Security" }, { "name_and_title": "Ms. Sikina Hasham, Policy Analyst, Office of International Affairs, U.S. Department of Homeland Security", "gift_description": "Travel: Participation in a Department of State education and cultural exchange program. Participants included interagency personnel and a Congressional delegation. Funds covered transportation and lodging costs", "received": "2013-01-04", "estimated_value": "3970.00", "foreign_donor": "Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the State of Qatar", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "disposition": [], "donor_name": "Ministry of Foreign Affairs", "donor_title": "", "donor_country": "Qatar", "recipient_name": "Sikina Hasham", "recipient_title": "Policy Analyst" }, { "name_and_title": "Mr. Kevin J. Laws, Program Manager, Cyber Crimes Center, Homeland Security Investigations", "gift_description": "Travel: Department of Homeland Security representative at a training workshop for ''Child Exploitation and Human Trafficking'' Conference sponsored by ICMEC", "received": "2013-01-13", "estimated_value": "2794.70", "foreign_donor": "Mr. Guillermo Galarza, International Center for Missing and Exploited Children", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "disposition": [], "donor_name": "Guillermo Galarza", "donor_title": "Mr.", "donor_country": null, "recipient_name": "Kevin J. Laws", "recipient_title": "Program Manager" }, { "name_and_title": "Mr. Peter Chiaro, Jr., DNDO Rad/Nuc Detection Standards Program Manager", "gift_description": "Travel: Presented a lecture on radiation measurement-related standards at a meeting of the Japanese Standards Association", "received": "2013-01-13", "estimated_value": "2794.70", "foreign_donor": "Mr. Masami Tanaka, President of the Japanese Standards Association", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "disposition": [], "donor_name": "Masami Tanaka", "donor_title": "President of the Japanese Standards Association", "donor_country": "Japan", "recipient_name": "Peter Chiaro", "recipient_title": "DNDO Rad/Nuc Detection Standards Program Manager" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Eric Holder, Attorney General of the United States", "gift_description": "Montblanc leather briefcase", "received": "2013-03-10", "estimated_value": "1490.00", "disposition": [ "Accepted on behalf of the Department of Justice and forwarded to JMD/Property" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Muhammad al Issa, Minister of Justice of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Muhammad al Issa", "donor_title": "Minister of Justice", "donor_country": "Saudi Arabia", "recipient_name": "Eric Holder", "recipient_title": "Attorney General of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Eric Holder, Attorney General of the United States", "gift_description": "Nika men's watch", "received": "2013-05-22", "estimated_value": "367.00", "disposition": [ "Accepted on behalf of the Department of Justice and forwarded to JMD/Property" ], "foreign_donor": "The Honorable Vladimir Kolokoltsev, Minister of Internal Affairs of the Russian Federation", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Vladimir Kolokoltsev", "donor_title": "Minister of Internal Affairs", "donor_country": "Russian Federation", "recipient_name": "Eric Holder", "recipient_title": "Attorney General of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Eric Holder, Attorney General of the United States", "gift_description": "Silver dagger with case. Set of woman's jewelry", "received": "2013-03-19", "estimated_value": "850.00", "disposition": [ "Accepted on behalf of the Department of Justice and forwarded to JMD/Property" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Abd Rabbu Mansour Hadi, President of the Republic of Yemen", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Abd Rabbu Mansour Hadi", "donor_title": "President", "donor_country": "Yemen", "recipient_name": "Eric Holder", "recipient_title": "Attorney General of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Eric Holder, Attorney General of the United States", "gift_description": "Rug with case", "received": "2013-10-21", "estimated_value": "420.00", "disposition": [ "Accepted on behalf of the Department of Justice and forwarded to JMD/Property" ], "foreign_donor": "Dr. Ali Bin Fatasis Al-Marri, Attorney General of the State of Qatar", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Ali Bin Fatasis Al-Marri", "donor_title": "Attorney General", "donor_country": "Qatar", "recipient_name": "Eric Holder", "recipient_title": "Attorney General of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Eric Holder, Attorney General of the United States", "gift_description": "Burberry men's scarf", "received": "2013-12-13", "estimated_value": "425.00", "disposition": [ "Accepted on behalf of the Department of Justice and forwarded to JMD/Property" ], "foreign_donor": "Colonel Mohamed Abdulaziz Al-Nassr, Security Attach\u00e9 of the Embassy of the State of Qatar", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Mohamed Abdulaziz Al-Nassr", "donor_title": "Colonel", "donor_country": "Qatar", "recipient_name": "Eric Holder", "recipient_title": "Attorney General of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Eric Holder, Attorney General of the United States", "gift_description": "Travel: Hotel accommodations for the 2013 Quintet in New Zealand", "received": "2013-05-06", "estimated_value": "550.00", "disposition": [ "" ], "foreign_donor": "The Honorable Christopher Finlayson, Attorney General of New Zealand", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Christopher Finlayson", "donor_title": "Attorney General", "donor_country": "New Zealand", "recipient_name": "Eric Holder", "recipient_title": "Attorney General of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Jacob Lew, Secretary of the Treasury", "gift_description": "2013 Chinese Year of the Dragon silver coin set", "received": "2013-03-19", "estimated_value": "399.00", "disposition": [ "Pending transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "The Honorable Zhou Xiaochuan, Governor of the People's Bank of the People's Republic of China", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Zhou Xiaochuan", "donor_title": "Governor of the People's Bank", "donor_country": "People's Republic of China", "recipient_name": "Jacob Lew", "recipient_title": "Secretary of the Treasury" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Jacob Lew, Secretary of the Treasury", "gift_description": "Burberry charcoal check cashmere scarf. Wedgewood figurine, title 'Bank of England Gatekeeper.' Navy G7 umbrella. The Royal Mint Medallion coin", "received": "2013-05-15", "estimated_value": "928.00", "disposition": [ "Pending transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "The Right Honorable George Osborne, MP, Chancellor of the Exchequer of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "George Osborne", "donor_title": "Chancellor of the Exchequer", "donor_country": "United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland", "recipient_name": "Jacob Lew", "recipient_title": "Secretary of the Treasury" }, { "name_and_title": "Ms. Lael Brainard, Under Secretary for International Affairs", "gift_description": "Commemorative coins from the National Bank of Ukraine", "received": "2012-09-20", "estimated_value": "385.00", "disposition": [ "Pending transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Yuriy Kolobov, Minister of Finance of Ukraine", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Yuriy Kolobov", "donor_title": "Minister of Finance", "donor_country": "Ukraine", "recipient_name": "Lael Brainard", "recipient_title": "Under Secretary for International Affairs" }, { "name_and_title": "Mr. Neal Wolin, Deputy Secretary", "gift_description": "Framed black and white painting", "received": "2012-11-13", "estimated_value": "450.00", "disposition": [ "Pending transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Augustin Matata Ponyo, Prime Minister of the Democratic Rep. of the Congo", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Augustin Matata Ponyo", "donor_title": "Prime Minister", "donor_country": "the Democratic Rep. of the Congo", "recipient_name": "Neal Wolin", "recipient_title": "Deputy Secretary" }, { "name_and_title": "Ms. Jennifer Fowler, Deputy Assistant Secretary", "gift_description": "Leather artwork in frame", "received": "2013-09-06", "estimated_value": "450.00", "disposition": [ "Pending transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "Ministry of the National Treasury of the Republic of Korea", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Ministry of the National Treasury", "donor_title": "", "donor_country": "Republic of Korea", "recipient_name": "Jennifer Fowler", "recipient_title": "Deputy Assistant Secretary" }, { "name_and_title": "Ms. Wilda Logan", "gift_description": "Cartier pen", "received": "2013-08-16", "estimated_value": "460", "disposition": [ "Pending transfer to National Archives Trust Fund" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Majid Sultan Almehairi, Executive Director, National Center for Documentation, Ministry of Presidential Affairs of the United Arab Emirates", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Majid Sultan Almehairi", "donor_title": "Executive Director, National Center for Documentation, Ministry of Presidential Affairs", "donor_country": "United Arab Emirates", "recipient_name": "Wilda Logan", "recipient_title": "Ms." }, { "name_and_title": "Ms. Lisa Haralampus", "gift_description": "Cartier pen", "received": "2013-08-16", "estimated_value": "460", "disposition": [ "Pending transfer to National Archives Trust Fund" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Majid Sultan Almehairi, Executive Director, National Center for Documentation, Ministry of Presidential Affairs of the United Arab Emirates", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Majid Sultan Almehairi", "donor_title": "Executive Director, National Center for Documentation, Ministry of Presidential Affairs", "donor_country": "United Arab Emirates", "recipient_name": "Lisa Haralampus", "recipient_title": "" }, { "name_and_title": "Ms. Susan Page", "gift_description": "Cartier pen", "received": "2013-08-16", "estimated_value": "460", "disposition": [ "Pending transfer to National Archives Trust Fund" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Majid Sultan Almehairi, Executive Director, National Center for Documentation, Ministry of Presidential Affairs of the United Arab Emirates", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Majid Sultan Almehairi", "donor_title": "Executive Director, National Center for Documentation, Ministry of Presidential Affairs", "donor_country": "United Arab Emirates", "recipient_name": "Susan Page", "recipient_title": "" }, { "name_and_title": "Ms. Amy Lubick", "gift_description": "Cartier pen", "received": "2013-08-16", "estimated_value": "460", "disposition": [ "Pending transfer to National Archives Trust Fund" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Majid Sultan Almehairi, Executive Director, National Center for Documentation, Ministry of Presidential Affairs of the United Arab Emirates", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Majid Sultan Almehairi", "donor_title": "Executive Director, National Center for Documentation, Ministry of Presidential Affairs", "donor_country": "United Arab Emirates", "recipient_name": "Amy Lubick", "recipient_title": "Ms." }, { "name_and_title": "5 U.S.C. \u00a7 7342(f)(4), as amended", "gift_description": "6\" \u00d7 10.5\" enameled silver processional group of an elephant with elaborate howdah flanked by a mounted horse and a mounted camel with a seed pearl bridle on a floral enameled and silver chased bottom stand in a fitted red brocade silk case", "received": "2013-05-20", "estimated_value": "500.00", "disposition": [ "Retained for official use only" ], "foreign_donor": "5 U.S.C. \u00a7 7342(f)(4), as amended", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "", "donor_title": "", "donor_country": "United States", "recipient_name": "", "recipient_title": "" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable R. Gil Kerlikowske, Director of National Drug Control Policy", "gift_description": "Glass enclosed framed shadow box containing Russian medals", "received": "2013-11-13", "estimated_value": "500.00", "disposition": [ "Retained for official use only in the Office of Supply Reduction" ], "foreign_donor": "Mr. Viktor Ivanov, Director of Federal Drug Control Service of the Russian Federation and Chairman of State Anti-Drug Committee", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Viktor Ivanov", "donor_title": "Director of Federal Drug Control Service and Chairman of State Anti-Drug Committee", "donor_country": "Russian Federation", "recipient_name": "R. Gil Kerlikowske", "recipient_title": "Director of National Drug Control Policy" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable John Boehner, Speaker of the House", "gift_description": "Mongolian horse head fiddle and case", "received": "2013-04-02", "estimated_value": "850.00", "disposition": [ "Office of the Clerk of the House of Representatives" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Zandaakhuu Enkhbold, Chairman of the State Great Hural of Mongolia", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Zandaakhuu Enkhbold", "donor_title": "Chairman of the State Great Hural", "donor_country": "Mongolia", "recipient_name": "John Boehner", "recipient_title": "Speaker of the House" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Dana Rohrabacher, Member of Congress", "gift_description": "Bottle of Sarajishvili 20th century cognac", "received": "2013-02-22", "estimated_value": "1400.00", "disposition": [ "Retained for official use only in 2300 Rayburn House Office Building" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Irakli Garibashvili, Minister of Internal Affairs of Georgia", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Irakli Garibashvili", "donor_title": "Minister of Internal Affairs", "donor_country": "Georgia", "recipient_name": "Dana Rohrabacher", "recipient_title": "Member of Congress" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Carl Levin, United States Senator", "gift_description": "Large rug", "received": "2013-04-30", "estimated_value": "500.00", "disposition": [ "Deposited with the Secretary of the Senate" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Eklil Ahmad Hakimi, Ambassador of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan to the United States", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Eklil Ahmad Hakimi", "donor_title": "Ambassador", "donor_country": "Afghanistan", "recipient_name": "Carl Levin", "recipient_title": "United States Senator" }, { "name_and_title": "Mr. James A. Wolfe, Director of Security, Select Committee on Intelligence, United States Senate", "gift_description": "Victorinox Swiss Army Watch", "received": "2013-05-02", "estimated_value": "599.00", "disposition": [ "Deposited with the Secretary of the Senate" ], "foreign_donor": "His Majesty King Abdullah II ibn Al Hussein, King of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Abdullah II ibn Al Hussein", "donor_title": "King", "donor_country": "Jordan", "recipient_name": "James A. Wolfe", "recipient_title": "Director of Security, Select Committee on Intelligence, United States Senate" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable James E. Risch, United States Senator", "gift_description": "Silver jewel encrusted handcrafted elephant. Box of assorted Heladiv tea.", "received": "2013-05-15", "estimated_value": "400.00", "disposition": [ "Deposited with the Secretary of the Senate" ], "foreign_donor": "Mr. Ajith Nivard Cabraal, Governor of the Central Bank of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government.", "donor_name": "Ajith Nivard Cabraal", "donor_title": "Governor of the Central Bank", "donor_country": "the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka", "recipient_name": "James E. Risch", "recipient_title": "United States Senator" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable John Barrasso, United States Senator", "gift_description": "Silver jewel encrusted handcrafted elephant. Box of assorted Heladiv tea.", "received": "2013-05-15", "estimated_value": "400.00", "disposition": [ "Deposited with the Secretary of the Senate" ], "foreign_donor": "Mr. Ajith Nivard Cabraal, Governor of the Central Bank of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government.", "donor_name": "Ajith Nivard Cabraal", "donor_title": "Governor of the Central Bank", "donor_country": "the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka", "recipient_name": "John Barrasso", "recipient_title": "United States Senator" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Lamar Alexander, United States Senator", "gift_description": "6'' red and gold vase.", "received": "2013-11-11", "estimated_value": "400.00", "disposition": [ "Deposited with the Secretary of the Senate" ], "foreign_donor": "King Pu-tsung, Representative of the Taipei Economic and Cultural Representative Office in the United States", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government.", "donor_name": "Pu-tsung", "donor_title": "King", "donor_country": "Taiwan", "recipient_name": "Lamar Alexander", "recipient_title": "United States Senator" }, { "name_and_title": "Ms. Stacie Oliver, Professional Staff Member, Committee on Foreign Relations, United States Senate", "gift_description": "Travel: Transportation expense.", "received": "2013-08-15", "estimated_value": "Unknown", "disposition": [ "Unknown" ], "foreign_donor": "Government of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government.", "donor_name": "Government", "donor_title": "of the Hashemite Kingdom", "donor_country": "Jordan", "recipient_name": "Stacie Oliver", "recipient_title": "Professional Staff Member" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable John Thune, United States Senator", "gift_description": "Travel: Transportation expense.", "received": "2013-08-24", "estimated_value": "Unknown", "disposition": [ "Unknown" ], "foreign_donor": "Government of the Republic of Rwanda", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government.", "donor_name": "Republic of Rwanda", "donor_title": "Government of the", "donor_country": "Rwanda", "recipient_name": "John Thune", "recipient_title": "United States Senator" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Roy Blunt, United States Senator", "gift_description": "Travel: Transportation expense.", "received": "2013-08-24", "estimated_value": "Unknown", "disposition": [ "Unknown" ], "foreign_donor": "Government of the Republic of Rwanda", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government.", "donor_name": "Republic of Rwanda", "donor_title": "Government of the", "donor_country": "Rwanda", "recipient_name": "Roy Blunt", "recipient_title": "United States Senator" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Mike Johanns, United States Senator", "gift_description": "Travel: Transportation expense.", "received": "2013-08-24", "estimated_value": "Unknown", "disposition": [ "Unknown" ], "foreign_donor": "Government of the Republic of Rwanda", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government.", "donor_name": "Republic of Rwanda", "donor_title": "Government of the", "donor_country": "Rwanda", "recipient_name": "Mike Johanns", "recipient_title": "United States Senator" }, { "name_and_title": "Mrs. Stephanie Johanns, Spouse, United States Senator Mike Johanns", "gift_description": "Travel: Transportation expense.", "received": "2013-08-24", "estimated_value": "Unknown", "disposition": [ "Unknown" ], "foreign_donor": "Government of the Republic of Rwanda", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government.", "donor_name": "Republic of Rwanda", "donor_title": "Government of the", "donor_country": "Rwanda", "recipient_name": "Stephanie Johanns", "recipient_title": "Spouse, United States Senator" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable John Barrasso, United States Senator", "gift_description": "Travel: Transportation expense.", "received": "2013-08-24", "estimated_value": "Unknown", "disposition": [ "Unknown" ], "foreign_donor": "Government of the Republic of Rwanda", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government.", "donor_name": "Republic of Rwanda", "donor_title": "Government of the", "donor_country": "Rwanda", "recipient_name": "John Barrasso", "recipient_title": "United States Senator" }, { "name_and_title": "Mrs. Bobette Barrasso, Spouse, United States Senator John Barrasso", "gift_description": "Travel: Transportation expense.", "received": "2013-08-24", "estimated_value": "Unknown", "disposition": [ "Unknown" ], "foreign_donor": "Government of the Republic of Rwanda", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government.", "donor_name": "Republic of Rwanda", "donor_title": "Government of the", "donor_country": "Rwanda", "recipient_name": "Bobette Barrasso", "recipient_title": "Spouse, United States Senator" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Saxby Chambliss, United States Senator", "gift_description": "Travel: Transportation expense.", "received": "2013-08-24", "estimated_value": "Unknown", "disposition": [ "Unknown" ], "foreign_donor": "Government of the Republic of Rwanda", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government.", "donor_name": "Republic of Rwanda", "donor_title": "Government of the", "donor_country": "Rwanda", "recipient_name": "Saxby Chambliss", "recipient_title": "United States Senator" }, { "name_and_title": "Mrs. Julianne Chambliss, Spouse, United States Senator Saxby Chambliss", "gift_description": "Travel: Transportation expense.", "received": "2013-08-24", "estimated_value": "Unknown", "disposition": [ "Unknown" ], "foreign_donor": "Government of the Republic of Rwanda", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government.", "donor_name": "Republic of Rwanda", "donor_title": "Government of the", "donor_country": "Rwanda", "recipient_name": "Julianne Chambliss", "recipient_title": "Spouse, United States Senator Saxby Chambliss" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Lindsay Graham, United States Senator", "gift_description": "Travel: Transportation expense.", "received": "2013-08-24", "estimated_value": "Unknown", "disposition": [ "Unknown" ], "foreign_donor": "Government of the Republic of Rwanda", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government.", "donor_name": "Republic of Rwanda", "donor_title": "Government of the", "donor_country": "Rwanda", "recipient_name": "Lindsay Graham", "recipient_title": "United States Senator" }, { "name_and_title": "Ms. Virginia McKay Boney, Deputy Appropriations Director, Senator Lindsay Graham", "gift_description": "Travel: Transportation expense.", "received": "2013-08-24", "estimated_value": "Unknown", "disposition": [ "Unknown" ], "foreign_donor": "Government of the Republic of Rwanda", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government.", "donor_name": "Republic of Rwanda", "donor_title": "Government of the", "donor_country": "Rwanda", "recipient_name": "Virginia McKay Boney", "recipient_title": "Deputy Appropriations Director" }, { "name_and_title": "Mr. Andres King, Deputy Chief of Staff, Senator Lindsey Graham", "gift_description": "Travel: Transportation expense.", "received": "2013-08-24", "estimated_value": "Unknown", "disposition": [ "Unknown" ], "foreign_donor": "Government of the Republic of Rwanda", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government.", "donor_name": "Republic of Rwanda", "donor_title": "Government of the", "donor_country": "Rwanda", "recipient_name": "Andres King", "recipient_title": "Deputy Chief of Staff" }, { "name_and_title": "Mr. Paul Grove, Minority Clerk, Committee on Appropriations, Subcommittee on State, Foreign Organizations, and Related Programs", "gift_description": "Travel: Transportation expense.", "received": "2013-08-24", "estimated_value": "Unknown", "disposition": [ "Unknown" ], "foreign_donor": "Government of the Republic of Rwanda", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Republic of Rwanda", "donor_title": "Government of the", "donor_country": "Rwanda", "recipient_name": "Paul Grove", "recipient_title": "Minority Clerk, Committee on Appropriations, Subcommittee on State, Foreign Organizations, and Related Programs" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Barack Obama, President of the United States", "gift_description": "Four books. Fiorentina Italian leather back-gammon set, presented in a 17\" \u00d7 9\" presentation box. Baccarat crystal figurine, presented in a 7\" \u00d7 4.5\" red presentation box. Thinkashmir Scialli Charles black cashmere shawl. Plush stuffed animal. Two framed photo prints from the Providence Picture Frame Company. 28\" \u00d7 23\" dark brown wicker basket with white and red-colored bow tied to handle. Three scented Persian candles in individual 5\" \u00d7 3\" white boxes.", "received": "2009-02-01", "estimated_value": "2045.00", "disposition": [ "Archives Foreign; Perishable items handled pursuant to U.S. Secret Service policy" ], "foreign_donor": "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", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government.", "donor_name": "Haji Hassanal Bolkiah Mu'izzaddin Waddaulah ibni Al-Marhum Sultan Haji Omar 'Ali Saifuddien Sa'adul Khairi Waddien", "donor_title": "Sultan and Yang Di-Pertuan", "donor_country": "Brunei Darussalam", "recipient_name": "Barack Obama", "recipient_title": "President of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Barack Obama, President of the United States", "gift_description": "12.75\" \u00d7 7\" cylindrical ''Franz Collection'' vase featuring high relief blue iris leaves against a cream color background.", "received": "2009-04-01", "estimated_value": "1000.00", "disposition": [ "Archives Foreign" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Hu Jintao, President of the People's Republic of China", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government.", "donor_name": "Hu Jintao", "donor_title": "President", "donor_country": "People's Republic of China", "recipient_name": "Barack Obama", "recipient_title": "President of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Barack Obama, President of the United States", "gift_description": "16.5\" \u00d7 12\" Pineider brown leather briefcase embossed with seal of the 2009 G8 Summit with a yellow dust bag and black handling gloves. Navy silk tie. Plastic watch. Book, title: ''L'Aquila: Saving an Art City.'' Office supplies with 2009 G8 Summit seal. Book, title: ''G8 Now''.", "received": "2009-07-01", "estimated_value": "3007.00", "disposition": [ "Archives Foreign" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Silvio Berlusconi, Prime Minister of the Italian Republic", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government.", "donor_name": "Silvio Berlusconi", "donor_title": "Prime Minister", "donor_country": "Italy", "recipient_name": "Barack Obama", "recipient_title": "President of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Barack Obama, President of the United States", "gift_description": "Four bottles of tequila, presented in display boxes. Wooden trunk containing a silver ark with a decorative ceramic design on the front and silver bells on each side.", "received": "2009-08-09", "estimated_value": "1880.00", "disposition": [ "Archives Foreign; Perishable Items Handled Pursuant to U.S. Secret Service Policy" ], "foreign_donor": "The Honorable Dr. Alfonso Petersen, Mayor of Guadalajara, Jalisco, United Mexican States", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government.", "donor_name": "Alfonso Petersen", "donor_title": "Mayor of Guadalajara, Jalisco", "donor_country": "United Mexican States", "recipient_name": "Barack Obama", "recipient_title": "President of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Barack Obama, President of the United States", "gift_description": "26\" \u00d7 32.5\" framed portrait of President Obama.", "received": "2009-09-30", "estimated_value": "1200.00", "disposition": [ "Archives Foreign" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Asif Ali Zardari, President of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government.", "donor_name": "Asif Ali Zardari", "donor_title": "President", "donor_country": "Pakistan", "recipient_name": "Barack Obama", "recipient_title": "President of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Barack Obama, President of the United States", "gift_description": "16\" \u00d7 23.75\" metal panel with cityscape view of Singapore, presented in a wooden box with a plaque on the top that reads ''APEC Singapore 2009.'' 9.5\" \u00d7 6.75\" \u00d7 2.75\" bronze abstract sculpture in a braided motif inscribed, ''From the 2009 APEC Conference in Singapore,'' presented in a fitted wooden presentation box.", "received": "2009-11-01", "estimated_value": "9000.00", "disposition": [ "Archives Foreign" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Lee Hsien Loong, Prime Minister of the Republic of Singapore", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government.", "donor_name": "Lee Hsien Loong", "donor_title": "Prime Minister", "donor_country": "Singapore", "recipient_name": "Barack Obama", "recipient_title": "President of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Barack Obama, President of the United States", "gift_description": "Three hardcover books. Two paperback books. Mara Fine Silver silver-plated tea caddie. 64 oz. fluted silver-plated pitcher. 9\" Cricklewood crystal oval vase. 24\" diameter tin plated copper tray. 4.5\" bronze Sona vessel with gold finish and a blackened-aluminum resting ring. Knit purple blanket with orange and green fabric. 16\" \u00d7 24\" black tray", "received": "2009-12-28", "estimated_value": "1758.00", "disposition": [ "Archives Foreign" ], "foreign_donor": "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", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government.", "donor_name": "Haji Hassanal Bolkiah Mu'izzaddin Waddaulah ibni Al-Marhum Sultan Haji Omar 'Ali Saifuddien Sa'adul Khairi Waddien", "donor_title": "Sultan and Yang Di-Pertuan", "donor_country": "Brunei Darussalam", "recipient_name": "Barack Obama", "recipient_title": "President of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Barack Obama, President of the United States", "gift_description": "8\" \u00d7 10\" Christolfe silver picture frame with a photograph of President Obama at a table with officials of the Kingdom of Bahrain", "received": "2010-01-03", "estimated_value": "430.00", "disposition": [ "Archives Foreign" ], "foreign_donor": "Her Excellency Houda Nonoo, Ambassador of the Kingdom of Bahrain to the United States", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government.", "donor_name": "Houda Nonoo", "donor_title": "Ambassador", "donor_country": "Bahrain", "recipient_name": "Barack Obama", "recipient_title": "President of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Barack Obama, President of the United States", "gift_description": "6.25\" \u00d7 6.25\" silver plate engraved with royal signature, in blue presentation box", "received": "2010-02-17", "estimated_value": "660.00", "disposition": [ "Archives Foreign" ], "foreign_donor": "His Majesty the King Juan Carlos and Her Majesty Queen Sophia, King and Queen of Spain", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government.", "donor_name": "Juan Carlos and Sophia", "donor_title": "King and Queen", "donor_country": "Spain", "recipient_name": "Barack Obama", "recipient_title": "President of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Barack Obama, President of the United States", "gift_description": "30\" \u00d7 54\" multicolored Tibetan scroll depicting a Buddhist deity on a gold-colored inlay. 26\" \u00d7 124\" white-patterned Tibetan shawl. 5.75\" \u00d7 7.5\" silver and cream-colored cardstock with written inscription", "received": "2010-02-18", "estimated_value": "1410.00", "disposition": [ "Archives Foreign" ], "foreign_donor": "His Holiness the Dalai Lama", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government.", "donor_name": "Dalai Lama", "donor_title": "His Holiness the", "donor_country": "", "recipient_name": "Barack Obama", "recipient_title": "President of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Barack Obama, President of the United States", "gift_description": "Four piece metal sculpture of Don Quixote and Sancho Panza on horses, by Alfredo Melara Farfan", "received": "2010-03-08", "estimated_value": "1000.00", "disposition": [ "Archives Foreign" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Mauricio Funes and Mrs. Vanda Pignato, President and Spouse of the Republic of El Salvador", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government.", "donor_name": "Mauricio Funes and Vanda Pignato", "donor_title": "President and Spouse", "donor_country": "El Salvador", "recipient_name": "Barack Obama", "recipient_title": "President of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Barack Obama, President of the United States", "gift_description": "Two first edition volumes of William Yates books, published in 1906 and 1907", "received": "2010-03-16", "estimated_value": "357.00", "disposition": [ "Archives Foreign" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Brian Cowen, Taoiseach of Ireland", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government.", "donor_name": "Brian Cowen", "donor_title": "Taoiseach", "donor_country": "Ireland", "recipient_name": "Barack Obama", "recipient_title": "President of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Barack Obama, President of the United States", "gift_description": "Anthology of Irish poetry, signed by six Irish poets", "received": "2010-03-17", "estimated_value": "1545.00", "disposition": [ "Archives Foreign" ], "foreign_donor": "The Arts Council of Ireland", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government.", "donor_name": "The Arts Council", "donor_title": "", "donor_country": "Ireland", "recipient_name": "Barack Obama", "recipient_title": "President of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Barack Obama, President of the United States", "gift_description": "312\" \u00d7 117\" burgundy and red carpet with intricate patterns and cream-colored fringe", "received": "2010-03-28", "estimated_value": "2000.00", "disposition": [ "Archives Foreign" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Hamid Karzai, President of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government.", "donor_name": "Hamid Karzai", "donor_title": "President", "donor_country": "Afghanistan", "recipient_name": "Barack Obama", "recipient_title": "President of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Barack Obama, President of the United States", "gift_description": "Three bottles of 1961 Chateau Bages wine. Two 9\" \u00d7 13\" leather folders with facsimile letters of credece presented by Benjamin Franklin to Louis XVI, King of France, in 1778 and facsimile letters from Benjamin Franklin to Charles Gravier De Vergennes, dated 1781", "received": "2010-03-30", "estimated_value": "2150.00", "disposition": [ "Archives Foreign; Perishable Items Handled Pursuant to U.S. Secret Service Policy" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Nicolas Sarkozy and Mrs. Carla Bruni-Sarkozy, President and First Lady of the French Republic", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government.", "donor_name": "Nicolas Sarkozy and Carla Bruni-Sarkozy", "donor_title": "President and First Lady", "donor_country": "France", "recipient_name": "Barack Obama", "recipient_title": "President of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Barack Obama, President of the United States", "gift_description": "Two 4\" Imperial porcelain painted eggs with porcelain bases, presented in yellow presentation boxes. Book, title: 'An Attempt at a Pictorial Account of a Trip Across North America'", "received": "2010-04-08", "estimated_value": "2080.00", "disposition": [ "Archives Foreign" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Dmitry Medvedev, President of the Russian Federation", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government.", "donor_name": "Dmitry Medvedev", "donor_title": "President", "donor_country": "Russian Federation", "recipient_name": "Barack Obama", "recipient_title": "President of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Barack Obama, President of the United States", "gift_description": "14\" hand-blown Moser glass plate with 24-carat gold border", "received": "2010-04-08", "estimated_value": "1100.00", "disposition": [ "Archives Foreign" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Vaclav Klaus, President of the Czech Republic", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government.", "donor_name": "Vaclav Klaus", "donor_title": "President", "donor_country": "Czech Republic", "recipient_name": "Barack Obama", "recipient_title": "President of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Barack Obama, President of the United States", "gift_description": "Chris Aire gold cufflinks with centered citrine gemstone bordered by band of diamonds", "received": "2010-04-11", "estimated_value": "8315.00", "disposition": [ "Archives Foreign" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Goodluck Ebele Azikiwe Jonathan, Vice President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government.", "donor_name": "Goodluck Ebele Azikiwe Jonathan", "donor_title": "Vice President", "donor_country": "Nigeria", "recipient_name": "Barack Obama", "recipient_title": "President of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Barack Obama, President of the United States", "gift_description": "Creative Aurvana Live! black headphones. Creative pocket video camera. Creative noise cancelling earbud headphones.", "received": "2010-04-12", "estimated_value": "380.00", "disposition": [ "Archives Foreign" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Lee Hsien Loong, Prime Minister of the Republic of Singapore", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government.", "donor_name": "Lee Hsien Loong", "donor_title": "Prime Minister", "donor_country": "Singapore", "recipient_name": "Barack Obama", "recipient_title": "President of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Barack Obama, President of the United States", "gift_description": "Longines silver-colored watch with brown band, presented in brown presentation box. Red leather dog collar and leash with silver-colored fastenings", "received": "2010-04-14", "estimated_value": "2604.00", "disposition": [ "Archives Foreign" ], "foreign_donor": "Her Excellency Doris Leuthard, President of the Swiss Confederation", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government.", "donor_name": "Doris Leuthard", "donor_title": "President", "donor_country": "Switzerland", "recipient_name": "Barack Obama", "recipient_title": "President of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Barack Obama, President of the United States", "gift_description": "12.5\" Jun purple and gray porcelain vase with a round wooden base, in a wooden presentation box.", "received": "2010-04-14", "estimated_value": "400.00", "disposition": [ "Archives Foreign" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Hu Jintao, President of the People's Republic of China", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government.", "donor_name": "Hu Jintao", "donor_title": "President", "donor_country": "People's Republic of China", "recipient_name": "Barack Obama", "recipient_title": "President of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Barack Obama, President of the United States", "gift_description": "9.5\" bowl made of silver, jasper, kahalong, and fianit, in a green and tan presentation box.", "received": "2010-04-14", "estimated_value": "3200.00", "disposition": [ "Archives Foreign" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Nursultan Nazarbayev, President of the Republic of Kazakhstan", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government.", "donor_name": "Nursultan Nazarbayev", "donor_title": "President", "donor_country": "Kazakhstan", "recipient_name": "Barack Obama", "recipient_title": "President of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Barack Obama, President of the United States", "gift_description": "Three 13\" glass vases with gold-colored stripes and wooden toppers, in black presentation boxes.", "received": "2010-04-22", "estimated_value": "2670.00", "disposition": [ "Archives Foreign" ], "foreign_donor": "His Majesty King Abdullah II ibn Al Hussein, King of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government.", "donor_name": "Abdullah II ibn Al Hussein", "donor_title": "King", "donor_country": "Jordan", "recipient_name": "Barack Obama", "recipient_title": "President of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Barack Obama, President of the United States", "gift_description": "8\" \u00d7 5\" sterling silver bowl, presented in a green presentation box", "received": "2010-04-23", "estimated_value": "440.00", "disposition": [ "Archives Foreign" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Yousef Raza Gilani, Prime Minister of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government.", "donor_name": "Yousef Raza Gilani", "donor_title": "Prime Minister", "donor_country": "Pakistan", "recipient_name": "Barack Obama", "recipient_title": "President of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Barack Obama, President of the United States", "gift_description": "Gena black three-piece suit", "received": "2010-04-26", "estimated_value": "510.00", "disposition": [ "Archives Foreign" ], "foreign_donor": "The Honorable Ivan Knez, Mayor of Biograd of Croatia", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government.", "donor_name": "Ivan Knez", "donor_title": "Mayor of Biograd", "donor_country": "Croatia", "recipient_name": "Barack Obama", "recipient_title": "President of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Barack Obama, President of the United States", "gift_description": "37\" \u00d7 29\" copper fire screen of an eagle, made by Gastone craftsmen", "received": "2010-04-28", "estimated_value": "484.00", "disposition": [ "Archives Foreign" ], "foreign_donor": "Her Excellency Inonge Mbikusita-Lewanika, Ambassador of the Republic of Zambia to the United States", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government.", "donor_name": "Inonge Mbikusita-Lewanika", "donor_title": "Ambassador", "donor_country": "Zambia", "recipient_name": "Barack Obama", "recipient_title": "President of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Barack Obama, President of the United States", "gift_description": "9.5\" blue glass bird, hand-blown by Iittala craftsmen.", "received": "2010-05-04", "estimated_value": "445.00", "disposition": [ "Archives Foreign" ], "foreign_donor": "Her Excellency Tarja Halonen, President of the Republic of Finland", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government.", "donor_name": "Tarja Halonen", "donor_title": "President", "donor_country": "Finland", "recipient_name": "Barack Obama", "recipient_title": "President of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Barack Obama, President of the United States", "gift_description": "16\" \u00d7 16\" walnut chessboard with walnut and sterling silver chess pieces, presented in a wooden presentation box. Book, title: 'He Flies Through the Air with the Greatest of Ease.' 9.5\" dark green bust of author William Saroyan on brown stone base with inscription, presented in a wooden presentation box. Bottle of 100 year old Ararat brandy, presented in wooden presentation box.", "received": "2010-05-04", "estimated_value": "2985.00", "disposition": [ "Archives Foreign; Perishable items handled pursuant to U.S. Secret Service policy" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Serzh Sargsian, President of the Republic of Armenia", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government.", "donor_name": "Serzh Sargsian", "donor_title": "President", "donor_country": "Armenia", "recipient_name": "Barack Obama", "recipient_title": "President of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Barack Obama, President of the United States", "gift_description": "80\" \u00d7 148\" brown and blue patterned rug.", "received": "2010-05-12", "estimated_value": "2000.00", "disposition": [ "Archives Foreign" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Hamid Karzai, President of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government.", "donor_name": "Hamid Karzai", "donor_title": "President", "donor_country": "Afghanistan", "recipient_name": "Barack Obama", "recipient_title": "President of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Barack Obama, President of the United States", "gift_description": "32.25\" \u00d7 24.5\" watercolor of Arabic calligraphy by artist Samir Sayegh. Book, title: 'Memoirs of Letters'.", "received": "2010-05-24", "estimated_value": "4520.00", "disposition": [ "Archives Foreign" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Saad Hariri, Prime Minister of the Republic of Lebanon", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government.", "donor_name": "Saad Hariri", "donor_title": "Prime Minister", "donor_country": "Lebanon", "recipient_name": "Barack Obama", "recipient_title": "President of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Barack Obama, President of the United States", "gift_description": "54\" \u00d7 12\" Kuna vicuna-brown scarf, presented in wooden presentation case with a silver label.", "received": "2010-06-01", "estimated_value": "584.00", "disposition": [ "Archives Foreign" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Alan Perez, President of the Republic of Peru", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government.", "donor_name": "Alan Perez", "donor_title": "President of the Republic", "donor_country": "Peru", "recipient_name": "Barack Obama", "recipient_title": "President of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Barack Obama, President of the United States", "gift_description": "17\" sugar maple-wood bowl signed by Don Thur. 24\" \u00d7 16\" handcrafted glass tree in a green frame.", "received": "2010-06-25", "estimated_value": "1000.00", "disposition": [ "Archives Foreign" ], "foreign_donor": "The Right Honorable Stephen Harper, P.C., M.P., Prime Minister of Canada", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government.", "donor_name": "Stephen Harper", "donor_title": "Prime Minister", "donor_country": "Canada", "recipient_name": "Barack Obama", "recipient_title": "President of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Barack Obama, President of the United States", "gift_description": "20.75\" \u00d7 32\" framed silver-colored metal panel with an etching depicting a city in Laos.", "received": "2010-06-28", "estimated_value": "350.00", "disposition": [ "Archives Foreign" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Mrs. Seng Soukhathivong and Mrs. Somdy Soukhathivong, Ambassador of the Lao People's Democratic Republic to the United Statea and Spouse", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government.", "donor_name": "Seng Soukhathivong and Somdy Soukhathivong", "donor_title": "Ambassador", "donor_country": "Lao People's Democratic Republic", "recipient_name": "Barack Obama", "recipient_title": "President of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Barack Obama, President of the United States", "gift_description": "18.5\" clock with a gold-colored horse and two palm trees on a green and silver-colored marble base, in a green presentation box.", "received": "2010-06-28", "estimated_value": "500.00", "disposition": [ "Archives Foreign" ], "foreign_donor": "King Abdullah bin Abd al-Aziz Al Saud, Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government.", "donor_name": "Abdullah bin Abd al-Aziz Al Saud", "donor_title": "King of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques", "donor_country": "Saudi Arabia", "recipient_name": "Barack Obama", "recipient_title": "President of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Barack Obama, President of the United States", "gift_description": "Three Bijan silk tie sets with matching handkerchiefs in silk presentation boxes. Five Brioni silk tie sets with matching handkerchiefs in red presentation boxes. Black Brioni silk tie in a red presentation box. Stefano Ricci silk tie in a red and black presentation box. Blue and pink Stefano Ricci silk tie with matching handkerchief in a red and black presentation box. Five silk ties with matching handkerchiefs in white presentation boxes. Two striped Eddia silk ties in pink presentation boxes. Blue Francesco Smalto silk tie in a pink presentation box. Blue Lanvin silk tie with matching handkerchief in a blue presentation box. 20\" \u00d7 14\" \u00d7 8\" gray briefcase.", "received": "2010-06-29", "estimated_value": "5255.00", "disposition": [ "Archives Foreign" ], "foreign_donor": "King Abdullah bin Abd al-Aziz Al Saud, Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government.", "donor_name": "Abdullah bin Abd al-Aziz Al Saud", "donor_title": "King of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques", "donor_country": "Saudi Arabia", "recipient_name": "Barack Obama", "recipient_title": "President of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Barack Obama, President of the United States", "gift_description": "11\" \u00d7 9\" ''Expo 2010 Shanghai China'' blue vase with a floral pattern and image of the Shanghai skyline, in a presentation box. 10\" \u00d7 8.5\" framed ''Expo 2010 Shanghai China, Colorful China Pavilion Pin Set''", "received": "2010-07-04", "estimated_value": "629.00", "disposition": [ "Archives Foreign" ], "foreign_donor": "The Government of the People's Republic of China", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government.", "donor_name": "People's Republic of China", "donor_title": "Government of the", "donor_country": "China", "recipient_name": "Barack Obama", "recipient_title": "President of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Barack Obama, President of the United States", "gift_description": "16\" \u00d7 10.5\" deluxe edition of hardcover book, title: ''Great is Peace''", "received": "2010-09-01", "estimated_value": "780.00", "disposition": [ "Archives Foreign" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Binyamin Netanyahu, Prime Minister of the State of Israel", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government.", "donor_name": "Binyamin Netanyahu", "donor_title": "Prime Minister", "donor_country": "Israel", "recipient_name": "Barack Obama", "recipient_title": "President of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Barack Obama, President of the United States", "gift_description": "11\" \u00d7 6.5\" silver jewelry box with red and black mosaic on top. Book, title: ''The Mosaics of Jordan''", "received": "2010-09-01", "estimated_value": "400.00", "disposition": [ "Archives Foreign" ], "foreign_donor": "His Majesty King Abdullah II ibn Al Hussein, King of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government.", "donor_name": "Abdullah II ibn Al Hussein", "donor_title": "King", "donor_country": "Jordan", "recipient_name": "Barack Obama", "recipient_title": "President of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Barack Obama, President of the United States", "gift_description": "26\" \u00d7 32.5\" framed portrait of President Barack Obama", "received": "2010-09-03", "estimated_value": "1200.00", "disposition": [ "Archives Foreign" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Asif Ali Zardari, President of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government.", "donor_name": "Asif Ali Zardari", "donor_title": "President", "donor_country": "Pakistan", "recipient_name": "Barack Obama", "recipient_title": "President of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Barack Obama, President of the United States", "gift_description": "4.5\" \u00d7 3.5\" Bible in Arabic with metallic cross on cover. Book, title: ''Our Common Christian-Islamic Heritage.'' 16\" \u00d7 16\" white tote bag.", "received": "2010-09-18", "estimated_value": "356.00", "disposition": [ "Archives Foreign" ], "foreign_donor": "Dr. Laila Takla, Chair of the International Affairs Committee at the Egyptian Council of Human Rights", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government.", "donor_name": "Laila Takla", "donor_title": "Dr.", "donor_country": "Egypt", "recipient_name": "Barack Obama", "recipient_title": "President of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Barack Obama, President of the United States", "gift_description": "9.5\" sterling silver Tombac Ottoman Collection portable writing set with pen and ink case. 11\" \u00d7 5\" 24-carat gold plated Tombac Ottoman Collection bowl.", "received": "2010-09-22", "estimated_value": "1360.00", "disposition": [ "Archives Foreign" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Abdullah G\u00fcl, President of the Republic of Turkey", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government.", "donor_name": "Abdullah G\u00fcl", "donor_title": "President", "donor_country": "Turkey", "recipient_name": "Barack Obama", "recipient_title": "President of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Barack Obama, President of the United States", "gift_description": "Creative ZEN X-Fi 2 64GB MP3 player and earphones. OSIM uGoGo electronic pulse massager", "received": "2010-09-24", "estimated_value": "550.00", "disposition": [ "Archives Foreign" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Lee Hsien Loong and Madam Ho Ching, Prime Minister of the Republic of Singapore and Spouse", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government.", "donor_name": "Lee Hsien Loong and Madam Ho Ching", "donor_title": "Prime Minister of the Republic of Singapore and Spouse", "donor_country": "Singapore", "recipient_name": "Barack Obama", "recipient_title": "President of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Barack Obama, President of the United States", "gift_description": "White ''Flying Pigeon'' electric bicycle.", "received": "2010-09-27", "estimated_value": "1400.00", "disposition": [ "Archives Foreign" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Wan Gang, Minister of Science and Technology of the People's Republic of China", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government.", "donor_name": "Wan Gang", "donor_title": "Minister of Science and Technology", "donor_country": "People's Republic of China", "recipient_name": "Barack Obama", "recipient_title": "President of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Barack Obama, President of the United States", "gift_description": "Set of two brass and crystal tea cups, presented in a blue velvet display case. 72\" \u00d7 49\" Garabagh Magical Knots Azerbaijani rug made by AZER\u2013ILME Co. Ltd., presented in a matching red carrying case with inscription. Book, title: ''Azar-ilma''.", "received": "2010-09-28", "estimated_value": "940.00", "disposition": [ "Archives Foreign" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Dr. Ilham Aliyev, President of the Republic of Azerbaijan", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government.", "donor_name": "Ilham Aliyev", "donor_title": "President", "donor_country": "Azerbaijan", "recipient_name": "Barack Obama", "recipient_title": "President of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Barack Obama, President of the United States", "gift_description": "18\" \u00d7 62\" embroidered beige tapestry with red floral motif, presented in a maroon cylinder with a gold and red embroidered crest.", "received": "2010-10-10", "estimated_value": "360.00", "disposition": [ "Archives Foreign" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Viktor Yanukovych, President of Ukraine", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government.", "donor_name": "Viktor Yanukovych", "donor_title": "President", "donor_country": "Ukraine", "recipient_name": "Barack Obama", "recipient_title": "President of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Barack Obama, President of the United States", "gift_description": "White blouse with beaded floral design, in a maroon velvet presentation box.", "received": "2010-10-14", "estimated_value": "360.00", "disposition": [ "Archives Foreign" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Viktor Yanukovych, President of Ukraine", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government.", "donor_name": "Viktor Yanukovych", "donor_title": "President", "donor_country": "Ukraine", "recipient_name": "Barack Obama", "recipient_title": "President of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Barack Obama, President of the United States", "gift_description": "12\" silver-colored tray with dragon-shaped handle, presented in a blue presentation box.", "received": "2010-10-20", "estimated_value": "590.00", "disposition": [ "Archives Foreign" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Abhisit Vejjajiva, Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Thailand", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government.", "donor_name": "Abhisit Vejjajiva", "donor_title": "Prime Minister", "donor_country": "Thailand", "recipient_name": "Barack Obama", "recipient_title": "President of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Barack Obama, President of the United States", "gift_description": "12\" \u00d7 8\" brown accessory box with four silver-plated bulls on bottom.", "received": "2010-10-29", "estimated_value": "650.00", "disposition": [ "Archives Foreign" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Benigno S. Aquino III, President of the Republic of the Philippines", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government.", "donor_name": "Benigno S. Aquino III", "donor_title": "President", "donor_country": "the Philippines", "recipient_name": "Barack Obama", "recipient_title": "President of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Barack Obama, President of the United States", "gift_description": "10 Blu-Ray disc set with leather cases, presented in a 32\" \u00d7 17\" wooden display box", "received": "2010-11-01", "estimated_value": "500.00", "disposition": [ "Archives Foreign" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Dmitry Medvedev, President of the Russian Federation", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government.", "donor_name": "Dmitry Medvedev", "donor_title": "President", "donor_country": "Russian Federation", "recipient_name": "Barack Obama", "recipient_title": "President of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Barack Obama, President of the United States", "gift_description": "Book, title: ''The Life of Mahatma Gandhi,'' by Louis Fisher. 28\" \u00d7 15\" bronze-colored bust of Mahatma Gandhi. Brown and gold-colored photo album. 13\" \u00d7 15\" gold-colored ''Diviniti'' wooden frame and plaque of Rashtrapti Bhawan New Delhi India. 41\" \u00d7 57\" portrait of President Obama.", "received": "2010-11-08", "estimated_value": "7404.00", "disposition": [ "Archives Foreign" ], "foreign_donor": "Her Excellency Pratibha Patil, President of the Republic of India", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government.", "donor_name": "Pratibha Patil", "donor_title": "President", "donor_country": "India", "recipient_name": "Barack Obama", "recipient_title": "President of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Barack Obama, President of the United States", "gift_description": "30\" \u00d7 42\" painting of bodhisattva on black and gold-colored scroll, presented in a 36\" blue presentation box. Red and gold-colored silk three piece Sari. 6\" \u00d7 9\" red and gold-colored beaded Sari handbag. 11\" \u00d7 13\" beige and gold-colored photo album. 13\" \u00d7 9\" blue booklet with floral pattern and gold plated image of Parliament.", "received": "2010-11-08", "estimated_value": "1015.00", "disposition": [ "Archives Foreign" ], "foreign_donor": "Ms. Meira Kumar, Speaker of Lok Sabha of the Republic of India", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government.", "donor_name": "Meira Kumar", "donor_title": "Speaker of Lok Sabha", "donor_country": "India", "recipient_name": "Barack Obama", "recipient_title": "President of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Barack Obama, President of the United States", "gift_description": "8\" \u00d7 4\" Verizon Samsung Galaxy Tab SCH\u20131800. Black Samsung headphones. Black Samsung Galaxy Tab stereo video cable. Black Samsung Galaxy Tab USB charging data cable. 5\" \u00d7 9\" brown leather case. 5\" \u00d7 9\" black leather snap-on case. Black Samsung Galaxy Tab charger. 28\" \u00d7 28\" red and blue tapestry with decorative design.", "received": "2010-11-10", "estimated_value": "988.00", "disposition": [ "Archives Foreign" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Lee Myung-bak, President of the Republic of Korea", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government.", "donor_name": "Lee Myung-bak", "donor_title": "President", "donor_country": "Republic of Korea", "recipient_name": "Barack Obama", "recipient_title": "President of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Barack Obama, President of the United States", "gift_description": "4\" \u00d7 7\" silver-plated box with floral design and gold-colored flower with red stone, presented in a blue velvet presentation box. Book, title: ''Najib: Beginning of a Legacy Commemorating One Year as Prime Minister of Malaysia''", "received": "2010-11-12", "estimated_value": "1564.00", "disposition": [ "Archives Foreign" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency YAB Dato' Sri Haji Mohd Najib bin Tun Haji Abdul Razak, Prime Minister of Malaysia", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government.", "donor_name": "Mohd Najib bin Tun Haji Abdul Razak", "donor_title": "Prime Minister", "donor_country": "Malaysia", "recipient_name": "Barack Obama", "recipient_title": "President of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Barack Obama, President of the United States", "gift_description": "Two wooden ''Asta Kriya'' shadow puppets. Two 19\" \u00d7 16\" framed photographs commemorating the First Family's visit to Indonesia. Three-piece red and gold colored medals, presented in a wooden presentation case with an honorary diploma. Three shirts.", "received": "2010-11-13", "estimated_value": "1403.00", "disposition": [ "Archives Foreign" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Dr. H. Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono, President of the Republic of Indonesia", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government.", "donor_name": "H. Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono", "donor_title": "President", "donor_country": "Indonesia", "recipient_name": "Barack Obama", "recipient_title": "President of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Barack Obama, President of the United States", "gift_description": "5\" titanium ''SUSGallery'' cup. 4\" titanium ''SUSGallery'' cup. 3.5\" titanium ''SUSGallery'' cup. 2.5\" titanium ''SUSGallery'' cup, presented in a wooden presentation box. 32\" \u00d7 27\" framed facsimile of letter written by President Abraham Lincoln to His Majesty the Tycoon of Japan in 1861.", "received": "2010-11-14", "estimated_value": "1325.00", "disposition": [ "Archives Foreign; Facsimile Retained for Offical Display" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Naoto Kan, Prime Minister of Japan", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government.", "donor_name": "Naoto Kan", "donor_title": "Prime Minister", "donor_country": "Japan", "recipient_name": "Barack Obama", "recipient_title": "President of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Barack Obama, President of the United States", "gift_description": "W&J Graham's Port 1961 Single Harvest Tawny Port set, containing wine in red leather bottle holder and an informational booklet, presented in a rectangular wooden box that has ''Graham's Single Harvest 1961'' carved into top and sides. Set of four Atlantis crystal wine glasses and one crystal decanter presented in 11\" \u00d7 23\" \u00d7 10\" wooden box. Two bottles of Quinta de Noval 2008 Vintage Porto wine. Bronze water-dog statue on wooden base", "received": "2010-11-19", "estimated_value": "1140.78", "disposition": [ "Archives Foreign; Box is in White House Gift Office; Perishable Goods Handled Pursuant to U.S. Secret Service Policy" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Professor An\u00edbal Cavaco Silva, President of the Portuguese Republic", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government.", "donor_name": "An\u00edbal Cavaco Silva", "donor_title": "President", "donor_country": "Portugal", "recipient_name": "Barack Obama", "recipient_title": "President of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Barack Obama, President of the United States", "gift_description": "Antique gold-colored Museu de Marinha Portugal astrolabe with inscribed wooden stand, in a wooden presentation box", "received": "2010-11-19", "estimated_value": "425.00", "disposition": [ "Archives Foreign" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Jos\u00e9 Socrates, Prime Minister of Portugal", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government.", "donor_name": "Jos\u00e9 Socrates", "donor_title": "Prime Minister", "donor_country": "Portugal", "recipient_name": "Barack Obama", "recipient_title": "President of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Barack Obama, President of the United States", "gift_description": "''Lustre'' necklace with 1\" \u00d7 1\" inscribed ''Globe Crest'' pendant. 5 DVD box set, title: ''The Day the Universe Changed.'' 21\" \u00d7 12\" black, unbranded, rubber container with rubber handles. 1.5 quart ''Heath'' brown teapot with copper handle and two matching mugs. 19\" \u00d7 13\" \u00d7 10\" wooden trunk with metal decoration on top. Somma grey blanket with darker grey floral pattern, presented in a brown cloth display box. Book on the Earth's ecosystems. One Fanciful ''Bountiful Buffet'' gift basket. 11\" \u00d7 5.5\" Tozai brown glass vase with leaf designs. 12\" \u00d7 8\" ceramic jar with 13 ounces of ''Di Camillo'' biscotti. ''Bonifanti'' Panettone bread. Luci de Stelle 1000g, in blue hexagonal box. Harney & Sons whole leaf tea, in silk satchels. Five 2.5 ounce Modern Alchemy votive candles, in black presentation box. Black display box containing scented D.L. & Company ''Gingembre'' candle in glass container. Island Heritage tin of chocolate covered macadamia nut shortbread cookies.", "received": "2010-12-01", "estimated_value": "1932.00", "disposition": [ "Archives Foreign; Perishable Items Handled Persuant to U.S. Secret Service Policy" ], "foreign_donor": "His Majesty Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah Mu'izzadin Waddaulah ibni Al-Marhum Sultan Haji Omar 'Ali Saifuddien Sa'adul Khairi Waddien, Sultan and Yang Di-Pertuan of Brunei Darussalam", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government.", "donor_name": "Haji Hassanal Bolkiah Mu'izzadin Waddaulah ibni Al-Marhum Sultan Haji Omar 'Ali Saifuddien Sa'adul Khairi Waddien", "donor_title": "Sultan and Yang Di-Pertuan", "donor_country": "Brunei Darussalam", "recipient_name": "Barack Obama", "recipient_title": "President of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Barack Obama, President of the United States", "gift_description": "12\" round silver-colored tree statue with scented black decorations, in a red presentation box", "received": "2010-12-01", "estimated_value": "585.00", "disposition": [ "Archives Foreign" ], "foreign_donor": "The Honorable Mohammed Salah Tekaya, Ambassador of the Republic of Tunisia to the United States", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government.", "donor_name": "Mohammed Salah Tekaya", "donor_title": "Ambassador", "donor_country": "Tunisia", "recipient_name": "Barack Obama", "recipient_title": "President of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Barack Obama, President of the United States", "gift_description": "4.5\" \u00d7 6\" black and white ceramic Cmielow dog figurine, presented in a wooden presentation box. Book, title: ''Fryderyk Chopin.'' 2.5\" \u00d7 3\" circular miniature portrait of Chopin in a Burl Veneer frame. Two holiday ornaments.", "received": "2010-12-08", "estimated_value": "594.00", "disposition": [ "Archives Foreign; Ceramic Dog Retained by President Obama" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Bronislaw Komorowski, President of the Republic of Poland", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government.", "donor_name": "Bronislaw Komorowski", "donor_title": "President", "donor_country": "Poland", "recipient_name": "Barack Obama", "recipient_title": "President of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Barack Obama, President of the United States", "gift_description": "5.5\" \u00d7 5\" \u00d7 1\" lacquered wooden box with \"OSCE Kazakhstan 2010\" label, containing a 2.5\" diameter medallion of 199.37 gram gold alloy", "received": "2010-12-15", "estimated_value": "1200.00", "disposition": [ "Archives Foreign" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Nursultan Nazarbayev, President of the Republic of Kazakhstan", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government.", "donor_name": "Nursultan Nazarbayev", "donor_title": "President", "donor_country": "Kazakhstan", "recipient_name": "Barack Obama", "recipient_title": "President of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Barack Obama, President of the United States", "gift_description": "One titanium cup presented in wooden box with \"APEC 2010, Naoto Kan, Prime Minster of Japan\" imprinted on top of cover. Black Fujifilm FinePix Real 3D W3 digital camera in a blue and black cardboard box. Black Fujifilm FinePix Real 3D V1 Digital Viewer, presented in black and blue cardboard box.", "received": "2010-12-15", "estimated_value": "1896.81", "disposition": [ "Archives Foreign" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Naoto Kan, Prime Minister of Japan", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government.", "donor_name": "Naoto Kan", "donor_title": "Prime Minister", "donor_country": "Japan", "recipient_name": "Barack Obama", "recipient_title": "President of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Barack Obama, President of the United States", "gift_description": "Two 10\" \u00d7 12\" miniature paintings depicting a small indoor gathering, presented in blue velvet presentation boxes. Three gold-colored cloth ornaments.", "received": "2010-12-17", "estimated_value": "710.00", "disposition": [ "Archives Foreign" ], "foreign_donor": "Her Excellency Meera Shankar, Ambassador of the Republic of India to the United States", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government.", "donor_name": "Meera Shankar", "donor_title": "Ambassador", "donor_country": "India", "recipient_name": "Barack Obama", "recipient_title": "President of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Barack Obama, President of the United States", "gift_description": "31\" \u00d7 26\" black and tan leather artwork of birds, trees, and other objects in a gold frame", "received": "2010-12-25", "estimated_value": "485.00", "disposition": [ "Archives Foreign" ], "foreign_donor": "Mr. Rakhman Adanov, First Secretary of the Embassy of the Kyrgyz Republic", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government.", "donor_name": "Rakhman Adanov", "donor_title": "First Secretary of the Embassy", "donor_country": "Kyrgyz Republic", "recipient_name": "Barack Obama", "recipient_title": "President of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Barack Obama, President of the United States", "gift_description": "20\" \u00d7 16.5\" high purple and yellow leather and wooden ottoman with brown wooden circular legs containing 16\" \u00d7 6\" and 14\" \u00d7 4\" purple and yellow wooden containers. Six bottles of Vieux Magon wine. Eight bottles of Tunisian Olive Oil. Box of dates.", "received": "2010-12-30", "estimated_value": "910.00", "disposition": [ "Archives Foreign; Perishable Items Handled Pursuant to U.S. Secret Service Policy" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Zine El-Abidine Ben Ali, President of the Republic of Tunisia", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government.", "donor_name": "Zine El-Abidine Ben Ali", "donor_title": "President", "donor_country": "Tunisia", "recipient_name": "Barack Obama", "recipient_title": "President of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Barack Obama, President of the United States, and First Lady Michelle Obama", "gift_description": "4.5\" \u00d7 5.5\" gold-colored religious relic with a stand, in a brown wooden presentation case.", "received": "2009-07-01", "estimated_value": "680.00", "disposition": [ "Archives Foreign" ], "foreign_donor": "Unknown Government Official, Russian Federation", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government.", "donor_name": "Unknown Government Official", "donor_title": "Unknown", "donor_country": "Russian Federation", "recipient_name": "Barack Obama", "recipient_title": "President of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Barack Obama, President of the United States, and First Lady Michelle Obama", "gift_description": "9.5\" \u00d7 12\" wood-framed photograph of Her Majesty and His Royal Highness. Set of two books on Danish history.", "received": "2009-11-10", "estimated_value": "340.00", "disposition": [ "Archives Foreign" ], "foreign_donor": "Her Majesty Queen Margrethe II, Queen of Denmark and His Royal Highness Prince Henrik of Denmark", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government.", "donor_name": "Margrethe II", "donor_title": "Queen of Denmark", "donor_country": "Denmark", "recipient_name": "Barack Obama", "recipient_title": "President of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Barack Obama, President of the United States, and First Lady Michelle Obama", "gift_description": "Two 11.5\" R & Y Augousti stingray and gold-colored candlesticks, presented in a stingray and mother of pearl presentation box. Two 4.5\" \u00d7 4.5\" stingray and mother of pearl jewelry boxes, in a stingray and mother of pearl presentation box.", "received": "2010-01-01", "estimated_value": "1150.00", "disposition": [ "Archives Foreign" ], "foreign_donor": "His Majesty King Abdullah II ibn Al Hussein and Her Majesty Queen Rania Al Abdullah, King and Queen of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government.", "donor_name": "Abdullah II ibn Al Hussein and Rania Al Abdullah", "donor_title": "King and Queen", "donor_country": "Jordan", "recipient_name": "Barack Obama", "recipient_title": "President of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Barack Obama, President of the United States, and First Lady Michelle Obama", "gift_description": "32\" \u00d7 34\" traditional hand-woven portrait of President Obama. 32\" \u00d7 34\" traditional hand-woven portrait of First Lady Michelle Obama.", "received": "2010-04-12", "estimated_value": "450.00", "disposition": [ "Archives Foreign" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency YAB Dato' Sri Haji Mohd bin Tun Haji Abdul Razak, Prime Minister of Malaysia", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government.", "donor_name": "Mohd bin Tun Haji Abdul Razak", "donor_title": "Prime Minister", "donor_country": "Malaysia", "recipient_name": "Barack Obama", "recipient_title": "President of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Barack Obama, President of the United States, and First Lady Michelle Obama", "gift_description": "Book, title: ''Exquisite Indonesia: The Finest Crafts of the Archipelago.'' 80\" \u00d7 152\" red, blue, and tan batik cloth, presented in a brown presentation box. 80\" \u00d7 152\" red, teal, and tan batik cloth with large bird design, in a brown presentation box.", "received": "2010-04-19", "estimated_value": "390.00", "disposition": [ "Archives Foreign" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Dr. Boediono, Vice President of the Republic of Indonesia", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government.", "donor_name": "Boediono", "donor_title": "Vice President", "donor_country": "Indonesia", "recipient_name": "Barack Obama", "recipient_title": "President of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Barack Obama, President of the United States, and First Lady Michelle Obama", "gift_description": "40\" \u00d7 70\" black wool shawl with colorful stripes. 16\" black handbag with colorful stripes. 64\" \u00d7 28\" black lace shawl with white trim. Senegalese white shirt with black trim. Senegalese white linen robe with black accents. Pair of Senegalese white linen drawstring pants.", "received": "2010-06-01", "estimated_value": "345.00", "disposition": [ "Archives Foreign" ], "foreign_donor": "Her Excellency Fatou Danielle Diagne, Ambassador of the Republic of Senegal to the United States", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government.", "donor_name": "Fatou Danielle Diagne", "donor_title": "Ambassador", "donor_country": "Senegal", "recipient_name": "Barack Obama", "recipient_title": "President of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Barack Obama, President of the United States, and First Lady Michelle Obama", "gift_description": "83\" \u00d7 43\" framed oil painting of a carnival winter scene by K.V. Kiselev.", "received": "2010-06-24", "estimated_value": "4000.00", "disposition": [ "Archives Foreign" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Dmitry Medvedev, President of the Russian Federation", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government.", "donor_name": "Dmitry Medvedev", "donor_title": "President", "donor_country": "Russian Federation", "recipient_name": "Barack Obama", "recipient_title": "President of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Barack Obama, President of the United States, and First Lady Michelle Obama", "gift_description": "39\" \u00d7 31\" canvas of graffiti letters spray-painted on black gloss, title: ''Twenty First Century City,'' by Ben Eine.", "received": "2010-07-22", "estimated_value": "4000.00", "disposition": [ "Archives Foreign" ], "foreign_donor": "The Right Honorable David Cameron, MP, and Mrs. Samantha Cameron, Prime Minister of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and Spouse", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government.", "donor_name": "David Cameron", "donor_title": "Prime Minister", "donor_country": "United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland", "recipient_name": "Barack Obama", "recipient_title": "President of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Barack Obama, President of the United States, and First Lady Michelle Obama", "gift_description": "20\" \u00d7 20\" painting of First Family in a wooden frame with semi-precious stones and a presentation plaque", "received": "2010-09-24", "estimated_value": "950.00", "disposition": [ "Archives Foreign" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Mahinda Rajapaksa and Madame Shiranthi, President and First Lady of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government.", "donor_name": "Mahinda Rajapaksa and Madame Shiranthi", "donor_title": "President and First Lady", "donor_country": "Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka", "recipient_name": "Barack Obama", "recipient_title": "President of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Barack Obama, President of the United States, and First Lady Michelle Obama", "gift_description": "Two gold-colored Milla Guirst Joyeros cufflinks with Mayan designs, presented in a yellow presentation box. 10.5\" snakeskin purse with silver-colored plate and Mayan design", "received": "2010-10-18", "estimated_value": "560.00", "disposition": [ "Archives Foreign" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Porfirio Lobo and Mrs. Elena Rosa De Lobo, President and First Lady of the Republic of Honduras", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government.", "donor_name": "Porfirio Lobo and Elena Rosa De Lobo", "donor_title": "President and First Lady", "donor_country": "Honduras", "recipient_name": "Barack Obama", "recipient_title": "President of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Barack Obama, President of the United States, and First Lady Michelle Obama", "gift_description": "10\" \u00d7 8\" Christofle silver photo frame, in a brown presentation box. 2\" Nieman Marcus picture frame.", "received": "2010-12-25", "estimated_value": "385.00", "disposition": [ "Archives Foreign" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Sheikh Salem Al-Sabah, Ambassador of the State of Kuwait to the United States", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government.", "donor_name": "Salem Al-Sabah", "donor_title": "Ambassador", "donor_country": "Kuwait", "recipient_name": "Barack Obama", "recipient_title": "President of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "First Lady Michelle Obama", "gift_description": "144\" \u00d7 40\" Da Viva multicolored cloth. 144\" \u00d7 48\" Akosombo Textilis Limited green and yellow cloth, 143\" \u00d7 47\" Prestige V.I.P orange, green, blue and gold cotton cloth. 144\" \u00d7 40\" Prestige V.I.P multicolored cloth", "received": "2009-07-21", "estimated_value": "350.00", "disposition": [ "Archives Foreign" ], "foreign_donor": "Mrs. Ernestina Naadu Mills, First Lady of the Republic of Ghana", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government.", "donor_name": "Ernestina Naadu Mills", "donor_title": "First Lady", "donor_country": "Ghana", "recipient_name": "Michelle Obama", "recipient_title": "First Lady" }, { "name_and_title": "First Lady Michelle Obama", "gift_description": "26\" \u00d7 32.5\" framed portrait of First Lady Michelle Obama", "received": "2009-09-30", "estimated_value": "1200.00", "disposition": [ "Archives Foreign" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Asif Ali Zardari, President of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government.", "donor_name": "Asif Ali Zardari", "donor_title": "President", "donor_country": "Pakistan", "recipient_name": "Michelle Obama", "recipient_title": "First Lady" }, { "name_and_title": "First Lady Michelle Obama", "gift_description": "Necklace of opaque and freshwater pearls.", "received": "2009-10-15", "estimated_value": "375.00", "disposition": [ "Archives Foreign" ], "foreign_donor": "The Honorable Gina de Venecia, Member of the Philippine House of Representatives", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government.", "donor_name": "Gina de Venecia", "donor_title": "Member of the Philippine House of Representatives", "donor_country": "Philippines", "recipient_name": "Michelle Obama", "recipient_title": "First Lady" }, { "name_and_title": "First Lady Michelle Obama", "gift_description": "Cartier 18-carat white gold pearl earrings with diamonds.", "received": "2010-02-01", "estimated_value": "6125.00", "disposition": [ "Archives Foreign" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Yousef Al Otaiba, Ambassador of the United Arab Emirates", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government.", "donor_name": "Yousef Al Otaiba", "donor_title": "Ambassador", "donor_country": "United Arab Emirates", "recipient_name": "Michelle Obama", "recipient_title": "First Lady" }, { "name_and_title": "First Lady Michelle Obama", "gift_description": "72\" \u00d7 144\" Thomas Fergusons Irish Linen white tablecloth, double damask with scroll design.", "received": "2010-03-17", "estimated_value": "512.00", "disposition": [ "Archives Foreign" ], "foreign_donor": "Mrs. Mary Molloy, Spouse of the Taoiseach of Ireland", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government.", "donor_name": "Mary Molloy", "donor_title": "Mrs.", "donor_country": "Ireland", "recipient_name": "Michelle Obama", "recipient_title": "First Lady" }, { "name_and_title": "First Lady Michelle Obama", "gift_description": "Two books. 36\" \u00d7 42\" blue Lenan Pearl of Silk scarf with floral design. 9\" \u00d7 14\" black box with red and gold abstract design on top and gold-colored plate inside. 42\" \u00d7 100\" black and orange scarf with floral design. Pair of orange and black custom \"Air Force 1\" shoes.", "received": "2010-11-13", "estimated_value": "1658.00", "disposition": [ "Archives Foreign" ], "foreign_donor": "Mrs. Hj. Ani Bambang Yudhoyono, First Lady of the Republic of Indonesia", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government.", "donor_name": "Ani Bambang Yudhoyono", "donor_title": "First Lady", "donor_country": "Indonesia", "recipient_name": "Michelle Obama", "recipient_title": "First Lady" }, { "name_and_title": "First Lady Michelle Obama", "gift_description": "12\" tall blue glass and silver-colored metal container with silver-colored cords.", "received": "2010-12-01", "estimated_value": "425.00", "disposition": [ "Archives Foreign" ], "foreign_donor": "Mrs. Kinza Abbou Ben Smida, Spouse of Ambassador of the Republic of Tunisia to the United States", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government.", "donor_name": "Kinza Abbou Ben Smida", "donor_title": "Spouse of Ambassador", "donor_country": "Tunisia", "recipient_name": "Michelle Obama", "recipient_title": "First Lady" }, { "name_and_title": "First Family", "gift_description": "7.5\" \u00d7 1.5\" sterling silver chain bracelet, in a navy presentation box. Variety of Korres liquid facial products.", "received": "2010-03-15", "estimated_value": "834.00", "disposition": [ "Archives Foreign; Perishable items handled pursuant to U.S. Secret Service policy" ], "foreign_donor": "Mrs. Ada Papandreou, Spouse of the Prime Minister of the Hellenic Republic", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government.", "donor_name": "Ada Papandreou", "donor_title": "Spouse of the Prime Minister", "donor_country": "Hellenic Republic", "recipient_name": "First Family", "recipient_title": "" }, { "name_and_title": "First Family", "gift_description": "Nine paperback books and eleven hardcover books about Indonesian history and culture. Two Periplus travel maps of Indonesia. 74\" \u00d7 43\" orange and black silk tapestry. 76\" \u00d7 46\" orange and black silk tapestry.", "received": "2010-11-08", "estimated_value": "639.00", "disposition": [ "Archives Foreign" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Dr. H. Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono, President of the Republic of Indonesia", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government.", "donor_name": "H. Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono", "donor_title": "President", "donor_country": "Indonesia", "recipient_name": "First Family", "recipient_title": "" }, { "name_and_title": "First Family", "gift_description": "Two purple Samsung compact digital cameras. Two pieces of pink decorative brocade silk fabric.", "received": "2009-11-19", "estimated_value": "740.00", "disposition": [ "Archives Foreign" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Lee Myung-bak, President of the Republic of Korea", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government.", "donor_name": "Lee Myung-bak", "donor_title": "President", "donor_country": "Republic of Korea", "recipient_name": "First Family", "recipient_title": "" }, { "name_and_title": "First Family Children", "gift_description": "4\" \u00d7 3\" Black Russian \"MOCKBA KPEMJIb\" keepsake box, presented in a red presentation box. 3\" \u00d7 2.25\" black Russian \"MOCKBA KPEMJIb\" keepsake box, in a red presentation box.", "received": "2009-07-01", "estimated_value": "720.00", "disposition": [ "Archives Foreign" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Dmitry Medvedev, President of the Russian Federation", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government.", "donor_name": "Dmitry Medvedev", "donor_title": "President", "donor_country": "Russian Federation", "recipient_name": "First Family", "recipient_title": "Children" }, { "name_and_title": "First Family Children", "gift_description": "Hermes PM Skipper bracelet, light blue silk cord with silver Chaine d'Ancre. Hermes bracelet in silver and evercalf leather. 7 CDs of European music. 34 hardcover books from the \"Asterix\" French comic book series. DVD, title: \"Mozart: L'Opera Rock\"", "received": "2010-03-30", "estimated_value": "1419.00", "disposition": [ "Archives Foreign" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Nicolas Sarkozy and Mrs. Carla Bruni-Sarkozy, President and First Lady of the French Republic", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government.", "donor_name": "Nicolas Sarkozy and Carla Bruni-Sarkozy", "donor_title": "President and First Lady", "donor_country": "France", "recipient_name": "First Family", "recipient_title": "Children" }, { "name_and_title": "First Family Children", "gift_description": "Two 18\" \u00d7 12\" Roots brown leather backpacks printed with \"Muskoka 2010 G8 Canada.\". Two messenger bags. Two frisbees. Twelve CDs. Book, title: \"Me to We,\" two copies.", "received": "2010-08-03", "estimated_value": "718.00", "disposition": [ "Archives Foreign" ], "foreign_donor": "The Right Honorable Stephen Harper, P.C., M.P., Prime Minister of Canada", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government.", "donor_name": "Stephen Harper", "donor_title": "Prime Minister", "donor_country": "Canada", "recipient_name": "First Family", "recipient_title": "Children" }, { "name_and_title": "First Family Children", "gift_description": "Two 8\" gold Pina & Grau bracelets with 0.5\" Mallorcan cross pendants.", "received": "2010-08-08", "estimated_value": "510.00", "disposition": [ "Archives Foreign" ], "foreign_donor": "His Majesty King Juan Carlos and Her Majesty Queen Sophia, King and Queen of Spain", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government.", "donor_name": "Juan Carlos and Sophia", "donor_title": "King and Queen", "donor_country": "Spain", "recipient_name": "First Family", "recipient_title": "Children" }, { "name_and_title": "First Family Children", "gift_description": "Four pairs of Nike shoes with Batik design. Set of Indonesian flashcards.", "received": "2010-11-08", "estimated_value": "380.00", "disposition": [ "Archives Foreign" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Dr. H. Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono, President of the Republic of Indonesia", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government.", "donor_name": "H. Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono", "donor_title": "President", "donor_country": "Indonesia", "recipient_name": "First Family", "recipient_title": "Children" }, { "name_and_title": "First Family Children", "gift_description": "Two books on tigers by Valmik Thapar. 46\" \u00d7 33\" brown and black painting of a tiger.", "received": "2010-11-09", "estimated_value": "1495.00", "disposition": [ "Archives Foreign" ], "foreign_donor": "Her Excellency Pratibha Patil, President of the Republic of India", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government.", "donor_name": "Pratibha Patil", "donor_title": "President", "donor_country": "India", "recipient_name": "First Family", "recipient_title": "Children" }, { "name_and_title": "White House Staff Member Brennan, John", "gift_description": "4.5\" inscribed black and gray Swiss pocket army knife. Inscribed Swiss bell with a leather strap.", "received": "2010-05-17", "estimated_value": "350.00", "disposition": [ "Pending Transfer to the General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "Dr. Markus Seiler, Director of the Swiss Federal Intelligence Service", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government.", "donor_name": "Markus Seiler", "donor_title": "Director of the Swiss Federal Intelligence Service", "donor_country": "Switzerland", "recipient_name": "John Brennan", "recipient_title": "White House Staff Member" }, { "name_and_title": "White House Staff Member Brennan, John", "gift_description": "13''Osmanli Furug limited edition green glass and gold plate, presented in a wooden presentation box", "received": "2010-09-23", "estimated_value": "820.00", "disposition": [ "Pending Transfer to the General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "Under Secretary Hakan Fidan, Director of the Turkish National Intelligence Organization", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Hakan Fidan", "donor_title": "Under Secretary", "donor_country": "Turkey", "recipient_name": "John Brennan", "recipient_title": "White House Staff Member" }, { "name_and_title": "White House Staff Member Brennan, John", "gift_description": "4.5\" marble bowl with blue lapis and powa shell inlay, presented in a blue velvet presentation box. 3.5\" round paper mache container with gold-colored inlay and floral design on lid, presented in a blue velvet presentation box", "received": "2010-10-14", "estimated_value": "555.00", "disposition": [ "Pending Transfer to the General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "The Honorable Alok Prasad, Deputy National Security Adviser & Secretary, National Security Council Secretariat of the Republic of India", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Alok Prasad", "donor_title": "Deputy National Security Adviser & Secretary, National Security Council Secretariat", "donor_country": "India", "recipient_name": "John Brennan", "recipient_title": "White House Staff Member" }, { "name_and_title": "White House Staff Member Donilon, Tom", "gift_description": "40\" \u00d7 56\" rug with black floral pattern", "received": "2010-03-28", "estimated_value": "350.00", "disposition": [ "Pending Transfer to the General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Hamid Karzai, President of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Hamid Karzai", "donor_title": "President", "donor_country": "Afghanistan", "recipient_name": "Tom Donilon", "recipient_title": "White House Staff Member" }, { "name_and_title": "White House Staff Member Donilon, Tom", "gift_description": "Two 12\" \u00d7 5\" white marble vases with hand-painted gilt rosettas and applied faux gemstones, presented in a blue velvet presentation box", "received": "2010-11-08", "estimated_value": "930.00", "disposition": [ "Pending Transfer to the General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "Her Excellency Pratibha Patil, President of the Republic of India", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Pratibha Patil", "donor_title": "President", "donor_country": "India", "recipient_name": "Tom Donilon", "recipient_title": "White House Staff Member" }, { "name_and_title": "White House Staff Member Emanuel, Rahm", "gift_description": "3\" \u00d7 16\" champagne-colored candleholder with a marble cylinder and coppertone flowers on top", "received": "2010-01-04", "estimated_value": "425.00", "disposition": [ "Pending Transfer to the General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Majesty King Abdullah II ibn Al Hussein and Her Majesty Rania Al Abdullah, King and Queen of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Abdullah II ibn Al Hussein and Rania Al Abdullah", "donor_title": "King and Queen", "donor_country": "Jordan", "recipient_name": "Rahm Emanuel", "recipient_title": "White House Staff Member" }, { "name_and_title": "White House Staff Member Emanuel, Rahm", "gift_description": "34\" \u00d7 53\" hand-woven wool rug with five borders and cream-colored center", "received": "2010-03-28", "estimated_value": "350.00", "disposition": [ "Pending Transfer to the General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Hamid Karzai, President of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Hamid Karzai", "donor_title": "President", "donor_country": "Afghanistan", "recipient_name": "Rahm Emanuel", "recipient_title": "White House Staff Member" }, { "name_and_title": "White House Staff Member Froman, Michael", "gift_description": "Riveri wristwatch with mother of pearl face. Pair of silver-colored cufflinks. Red silk tie. Silver-colored weave basket", "received": "2010-07-21", "estimated_value": "540.00", "disposition": [ "Pending Transfer to the General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "Unknown Government Official, Republic of Korea", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Unknown Government Official", "donor_title": "", "donor_country": "Republic of Korea", "recipient_name": "Michael Froman", "recipient_title": "White House Staff Member" }, { "name_and_title": "White House Staff Member Holdren, John", "gift_description": "Montegrappa Kazan Limited Edition sterling silver fountain pen, presented in a wood presentation box with a silver plaque", "received": "2009-11-01", "estimated_value": "1400.00", "disposition": [ "Pending Transfer to the General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "The Honorable Andrey Fursenko, Minister of Education and Science Russian Federation", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Andrey Fursenko", "donor_title": "Minister of Education and Science", "donor_country": "Russian Federation", "recipient_name": "John Holdren", "recipient_title": "White House Staff Member" }, { "name_and_title": "White House Staff Member Jones, James", "gift_description": "Custom pen set, presented in a black leather presentation box. Book, title: 'Palazzo Chigi'", "received": "2009-04-13", "estimated_value": "726.00", "disposition": [ "Pending Transfer to the General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "Ambassador Bruno Archi, Diplomatic Counselor to the Italian Prime Minister", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Bruno Archi", "donor_title": "Diplomatic Counselor to the Italian Prime Minister", "donor_country": "Italy", "recipient_name": "James Jones", "recipient_title": "White House Staff Member" }, { "name_and_title": "White House Staff Member Jones, James", "gift_description": "Wooden folding chess/checkers set with carved details, presented in a black nylon carrying back. Iraqi rug with fringe, presented in a travel bag", "received": "2009-10-06", "estimated_value": "855.00", "disposition": [ "Pending Transfer to the General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Jalal Talabani, President of the Republic of Iraq", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Jalal Talabani", "donor_title": "President", "donor_country": "Iraq", "recipient_name": "James Jones", "recipient_title": "White House Staff Member" }, { "name_and_title": "White House Staff Member Jones, James", "gift_description": "6.5\" sterling silver figurine of an ibex on a brass base with the seal of the State of Qatar, presented in a red presentation box", "received": "2010-01-05", "estimated_value": "500.00", "disposition": [ "Pending Transfer to the General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Sheikh Hamad Bin Khalifa Al-Thani, Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of the State of Qatar", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Hamad Bin Khalifa Al-Thani", "donor_title": "Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs", "donor_country": "Qatar", "recipient_name": "James Jones", "recipient_title": "White House Staff Member" }, { "name_and_title": "White House Staff Member Jones, James", "gift_description": "36\" \u00d7 48\" framed pencil portrait of James Jones", "received": "2010-02-18", "estimated_value": "750.00", "disposition": [ "Pending Transfer to the General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Asif Ali Zardari, President of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Asif Ali Zardari", "donor_title": "President", "donor_country": "Pakistan", "recipient_name": "James Jones", "recipient_title": "White House Staff Member" }, { "name_and_title": "White House Staff Member Jones, James", "gift_description": "60\" \u00d7 38\" multicolor rug with checkered and lined patterns and cream-colored fringe", "received": "2010-03-28", "estimated_value": "400.00", "disposition": [ "Pending Transfer to the General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Hamid Karzai, President of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Hamid Karzai", "donor_title": "President", "donor_country": "Afghanistan", "recipient_name": "James Jones", "recipient_title": "White House Staff Member" }, { "name_and_title": "White House Staff Member Jones, James", "gift_description": "8\" \u00d7 6\" white marble box with lid and inlaid floral pattern, presented in a blue velvet presentation box", "received": "2010-06-23", "estimated_value": "490.00", "disposition": [ "Pending Transfer to the General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency SomanahalliMallaiah Krishna, Minister of External Affairs of the Republic of India", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "SomanahalliMallaiah Krishna", "donor_title": "Minister of External Affairs", "donor_country": "India", "recipient_name": "James Jones", "recipient_title": "White House Staff Member" }, { "name_and_title": "White House Staff Member Jones, James", "gift_description": "17.75\" tall clock with a desert scene of two camels and palm trees on a green and gold-colored marble base, presented in a green presentation box", "received": "2010-07-15", "estimated_value": "450.00", "disposition": [ "Pending Transfer to the General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "King Abdullah bin Abd al-Aziz Al Saud, Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Abdullah bin Abd al-Aziz Al Saud", "donor_title": "King of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques", "donor_country": "Saudi Arabia", "recipient_name": "James Jones", "recipient_title": "White House Staff Member" }, { "name_and_title": "White House Staff Member Pressman, David", "gift_description": "Mountblanc Boheme Marron Ballpoint pen, presented in a presentation box", "received": "2010-11-23", "estimated_value": "390.00", "disposition": [ "Pending Transfer to the General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "Miodrag Rakic, Chief of Staff, Office of the President of the Republic of Serbia", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Miodrag Rakic", "donor_title": "Chief of Staff, Office of the President", "donor_country": "Serbia", "recipient_name": "David Pressman", "recipient_title": "White House Staff Member" }, { "name_and_title": "White House Staff Member Sher, Susan", "gift_description": "4\" decorative octagonal box with hand-painted lid depicting Moscow churches and eight hand-painted churches on each side, presented in a red presentation box", "received": "2010-06-24", "estimated_value": "425.00", "disposition": [ "Pending Transfer to the General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Sergey Kislyak, Ambassador of the Russian Federation to the United States", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Sergey Kislyak", "donor_title": "Ambassador", "donor_country": "Russian Federation", "recipient_name": "Susan Sher", "recipient_title": "White House Staff Member" }, { "name_and_title": "White House Staff Member Summers, Larry", "gift_description": "Bottle of Louis Roederer Cristal Rose champagne, presented in an orange presentation box", "received": "2010-10-19", "estimated_value": "500.00", "disposition": [ "Perishable Items Handled Pursuant to U.S. Secret Service Policy" ], "foreign_donor": "Mr. Igor Shuvalov, First Deputy Prime Minister of the Russian Federation", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Igor Shuvalov", "donor_title": "First Deputy Prime Minister", "donor_country": "Russian Federation", "recipient_name": "Larry Summers", "recipient_title": "White House Staff Member" }, { "name_and_title": "White House Staff Member", "gift_description": "16\" \u00d7 12\" Pineider green leather briefcase embossed with 2009 G8 Summit seal", "received": "2009-07-01", "estimated_value": "1568.00", "disposition": [ "Pending Transfer to the General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Silvio Berlusconi, Prime Minister of the Italian Republic", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Silvio Berlusconi", "donor_title": "Prime Minister", "donor_country": "Italy", "recipient_name": "White House Staff Member", "recipient_title": "" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Joseph R. Biden, Jr., Vice President of the United States", "gift_description": "50\" x 74\" carpet with medallion in beige and grey with five borders, presented in green bag", "received": "2009-11-13", "estimated_value": "400.00", "disposition": [ "Official Use on First Floor of the Vice President's Residence" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Asif Ali Zardari, President of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Asif Ali Zardari", "donor_title": "President", "donor_country": "Pakistan", "recipient_name": "Joseph R. Biden Jr.", "recipient_title": "President of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Joseph R. Biden, Jr., Vice President of the United States", "gift_description": "Replica of Hammurabi's Code in silver and glass display case", "received": "2010-01-10", "estimated_value": "475.00", "disposition": [ "National Archives and Records Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Dr. Adil Abdul-Mahdi, Vice President of the Republic of Iraq", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Adil Abdul-Mahdi", "donor_title": "Vice President", "donor_country": "Iraq", "recipient_name": "Joseph R. Biden Jr.", "recipient_title": "President of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Joseph R. Biden, Jr., Vice President of the United States", "gift_description": "Pair of brass and stingray skin candlestick holders, presented in a stingray skin and mother of pearl box", "received": "2010-01-15", "estimated_value": "950.00", "disposition": [ "National Archives and Records Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Majesty King Abdullah II ibn Al Hussein and Her Majesty Queen Rania Al Abdullah of the Hashemite Kingdom of", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Abdullah II ibn Al Hussein and Rania Al Abdullah", "donor_title": "King and Queen", "donor_country": "Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan", "recipient_name": "Joseph R. Biden Jr.", "recipient_title": "President of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Joseph R. Biden, Jr., Vice President of the United States", "gift_description": "14\" tall x 6\" diameter Minh Long I multicolor hand-made vase with wooden stand inscribed \"With Compliments from H.E. Mr. Nguyen Tan Dung, Prime Minister of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam,\" presented in red and gold-colored box", "received": "2010-04-13", "estimated_value": "1200.00", "disposition": [ "National Archives and Records Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Nguyen Tan Dung, Prime Minister of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Nguyen Tan Dung", "donor_title": "Prime Minister", "donor_country": "Socialist Republic of Vietnam", "recipient_name": "Joseph R. Biden Jr.", "recipient_title": "President of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Joseph R. Biden, Jr., Vice President of the United States", "gift_description": "118\" x 98\" traditional hand-woven wool Afghan rug in red with three borders", "received": "2010-05-12", "estimated_value": "1200.00", "disposition": [ "National Archives and Records Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Hamid Karzai, President of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Hamid Karzai", "donor_title": "President", "donor_country": "Afghanistan", "recipient_name": "Joseph R. Biden Jr.", "recipient_title": "President of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Joseph R. Biden, Jr., Vice President of the United States", "gift_description": "Sculpture of four elephants on a wooden base", "received": "2010-06-09", "estimated_value": "390.00", "disposition": [ "National Archives and Records Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Mwai Kibaki, President of the Republic of Kenya", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Mwai Kibaki", "donor_title": "President", "donor_country": "Kenya", "recipient_name": "Joseph R. Biden Jr.", "recipient_title": "President of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Joseph R. Biden, Jr., Vice President of the United States", "gift_description": "20\" wooden sculpture of a robed male with a shield and a spear", "received": "2010-06-12", "estimated_value": "425.00", "disposition": [ "Official Use on First Floor of the Vice President's Residence" ], "foreign_donor": "The Honorable Kenneth Marende, Speaker of the National Assembly of Kenya", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Kenneth Marende", "donor_title": "Speaker of the National Assembly", "donor_country": "Kenya", "recipient_name": "Joseph R. Biden Jr.", "recipient_title": "President of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Joseph R. Biden, Jr., Vice President of the United States", "gift_description": "White marble box with a colorful floral pattern, presented in a blue suede box", "received": "2010-07-13", "estimated_value": "570.00", "disposition": [ "National Archives and Records Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Somanahalli Mallaiah Krishna, Minister of External Affairs of the Republic of India", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Somanahalli Mallaiah Krishna", "donor_title": "Minister of External Affairs", "donor_country": "India", "recipient_name": "Joseph R. Biden Jr.", "recipient_title": "President of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Joseph R. Biden, Jr., Vice President of the United States", "gift_description": "Navy blue box with gold trim and clear top with silver lion and gold details inside. Painting of a man on a canoe holding an oar with trees in the background in wooden frame trimmed with gold", "received": "2010-08-31", "estimated_value": "795.00", "disposition": [ "Pending Transfer to National Archives and Records Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Jalal Talabani, President of the Republic of Iraq", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Jalal Talabani", "donor_title": "President", "donor_country": "Iraq", "recipient_name": "Joseph R. Biden Jr.", "recipient_title": "President of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Joseph R. Biden, Jr., Vice President of the United States", "gift_description": "28\" x 33\" framed rug depicting an eagle with wings spread on a green backdrop", "received": "2010-09-01", "estimated_value": "650.00", "disposition": [ "Official Use in West Wing, Office of the Vice President" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Masoud Barzani, President of the Kurdistan Region of the Republic of Iraq", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Masoud Barzani", "donor_title": "President of the Kurdistan Region", "donor_country": "Republic of Iraq", "recipient_name": "Joseph R. Biden Jr.", "recipient_title": "President of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "Dr. Jill Biden, Second Lady of the United States", "gift_description": "Oval silver decorative box with lid and reticulated floral design", "received": "2010-04-11", "estimated_value": "365.00", "disposition": [ "National Archives and Records Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "Her Excellency Michelle Bachelet, President of the Republic of Chile", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Michelle Bachelet", "donor_title": "President", "donor_country": "Chile", "recipient_name": "Jill Biden", "recipient_title": "Second Lady of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "Herro Mustafa, Special Advisor for the Middle East, Afghanistan and Pakistan", "gift_description": "Pierre Balmain wristwatch with white shagreen strap, round white face, white gold detail, and bezel of faux diamonds. Silver-plated box in the shape of a camel with a saddle that opens on a hinge", "received": "2010-05-25", "estimated_value": "1661.00", "disposition": [ "Pending Transfer to National Archives and Records Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad bin Al Khalifa, Crown Prince of the Kingdom of Bahrain", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Salman bin Hamad bin Al Khalifa", "donor_title": "Crown Prince", "donor_country": "Bahrain", "recipient_name": "Mustafa", "recipient_title": "Special Advisor for the Middle East, Afghanistan and Pakistan" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Hillary Clinton, Secretary of State of the United States", "gift_description": "Embroidered art with purple flowers in large frame", "received": "2010-01-05", "estimated_value": "460.00", "disposition": [ "Pending Transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Yang Jiechi, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the People's Republic of China", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Yang Jiechi", "donor_title": "Minister of Foreign Affairs", "donor_country": "People's Republic of China", "recipient_name": "Hillary Clinton", "recipient_title": "Secretary of State of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Hillary Clinton, Secretary of State of the United States", "gift_description": "Large scene of camel and palm tree made of gold and silver in red box", "received": "2010-01-05", "estimated_value": "950.00", "disposition": [ "Retain for Official Use Only" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excelleny Sheikh Hamad bin Jassim bin Jabr Al-Thani, Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of the State of Qatar", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Hamad bin Jassim bin Jabr Al-Thani", "donor_title": "Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs", "donor_country": "Qatar", "recipient_name": "Hillary Clinton", "recipient_title": "Secretary of State of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Hillary Clinton, Secretary of State of the United States", "gift_description": "Gold coin with gold plaque and certificate in presentation box", "received": "2010-01-21", "estimated_value": "1100.00", "disposition": [ "Pending Transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Milo Djukanovic, Prime Minister of Montenegro", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Milo Djukanovic", "donor_title": "Prime Minister", "donor_country": "Montenegro", "recipient_name": "Hillary Clinton", "recipient_title": "Secretary of State of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Hillary Clinton, Secretary of State of the United States", "gift_description": "Saint Louis Crystal Vase", "received": "2010-01-29", "estimated_value": "385.00", "disposition": [ "Pending Transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Nicolas Sarkozy, President of the French Republic", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Nicolas Sarkozy", "donor_title": "President", "donor_country": "France", "recipient_name": "Hillary Clinton", "recipient_title": "Secretary of State of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Hillary Clinton, Secretary of State of the United States", "gift_description": "Crystal torch sculpture on base with inscription (clear-cut crystal)", "received": "2010-02-03", "estimated_value": "450.00", "disposition": [ "Pending Transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Exellency Khalid bin Ahmed Al-Khalifa, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Kingdom of Bahrain", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Khalid bin Ahmed Al-Khalifa", "donor_title": "Minister of Foreign Affairs", "donor_country": "Bahrain", "recipient_name": "Hillary Clinton", "recipient_title": "Secretary of State of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Hillary Clinton, Secretary of State of the United States", "gift_description": "Emerald and diamond bracelet, necklace, earrings, and ring", "received": "2010-02-15", "estimated_value": "400000.00", "disposition": [ "Pending Transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Royal Highness King Abdullah bin Abd al-Aziz Al Saud, Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Abdullah bin Abd al-Aziz Al Saud", "donor_title": "King", "donor_country": "Kingdom of Saudi Arabia", "recipient_name": "Hillary Clinton", "recipient_title": "Secretary of State of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Hillary Clinton, Secretary of State of the United States", "gift_description": "Set of white gold watch with leather band and earrings, all encrusted in diamonds. Two perfume bottles", "received": "2010-02-16", "estimated_value": "5300.00", "disposition": [ "Pending Transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Royal Highness Prince Khaled Al-Faisal, Mekkah Region Governor of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Khaled Al-Faisal", "donor_title": "Prince", "donor_country": "Saudi Arabia", "recipient_name": "Hillary Clinton", "recipient_title": "Secretary of State of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Hillary Clinton, Secretary of State of the United States", "gift_description": "Two books, titles: ''Ethics for the New Millennium'' and ''The Universe in a Single Atom'' by His Holiness. Wooden Skaher basket with sterling silver bowl. White Shawl blessed by His Holiness", "received": "2010-02-18", "estimated_value": "470.00", "disposition": [ "Pending Transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Holiness the Dalai Lama", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Dalai Lama", "donor_title": "His Holiness the", "donor_country": "", "recipient_name": "Hillary Clinton", "recipient_title": "Secretary of State of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Hillary Clinton, Secretary of State of the United States", "gift_description": "Oryx desk clock", "received": "2010-02-18", "estimated_value": "390.00", "disposition": [ "Pending Transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Sheikh Hamad bin Jassim bin Jabr Al Thani, Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of the State of Qatar", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Hamad bin Jassim bin Jabr Al Thani", "donor_title": "Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs", "donor_country": "Qatar", "recipient_name": "Hillary Clinton", "recipient_title": "Secretary of State of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Hillary Clinton, Secretary of State of the United States", "gift_description": "Orxy desk clock", "received": "2010-02-18", "estimated_value": "490.00", "disposition": [ "Pending Transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Highness Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, Amir of the State of Qatar", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani", "donor_title": "His Highness Sheikh Amir", "donor_country": "Qatar", "recipient_name": "Hillary Clinton", "recipient_title": "Secretary of State of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Hillary Clinton, Secretary of State of the United States", "gift_description": "Leather travel bag", "received": "2010-03-01", "estimated_value": "475.00", "disposition": [ "Pending Transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "Her Excellency Cristina Fernandez de Kirchner, President of the Argentine Republic", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Cristina Fernandez de Kirchner", "donor_title": "President", "donor_country": "Argentine Republic", "recipient_name": "Hillary Clinton", "recipient_title": "Secretary of State of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Hillary Clinton, Secretary of State of the United States", "gift_description": "Framed photography of Itamaraty", "received": "2010-03-05", "estimated_value": "500.00", "disposition": [ "Pending Transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Celso Amorim, Foreign Minister of Brazil", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Celso Amorim", "donor_title": "Foreign Minister", "donor_country": "Brazil", "recipient_name": "Hillary Clinton", "recipient_title": "Secretary of State of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Hillary Clinton, Secretary of State of the United States", "gift_description": "22\" \u00d7 18\" painting of indigenous male", "received": "2010-03-08", "estimated_value": "490.00", "disposition": [ "Pending Transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency \u00c1lvaro Colom, President of the Republic of Guatamala", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "\u00c1lvaro Colom", "donor_title": "President of the Republic", "donor_country": "Guatamala", "recipient_name": "Hillary Clinton", "recipient_title": "Secretary of State of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Hillary Clinton, Secretary of State of the United States", "gift_description": "Large black and white painting of nude female", "received": "2010-03-19", "estimated_value": "680.00", "disposition": [ "Pending Transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Oscar Arias, President of the Republic of Costa Rica", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Oscar Arias", "donor_title": "President of the Republic", "donor_country": "Costa Rica", "recipient_name": "Hillary Clinton", "recipient_title": "Secretary of State of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Hillary Clinton, Secretary of State of the United States", "gift_description": "Blue lightweight Kanuk jacket", "received": "2010-03-29", "estimated_value": "570.00", "disposition": [ "Pending Transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Lawrence Cannon, Foreign Minister of Canada", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Lawrence Cannon", "donor_title": "Foreign Minister", "donor_country": "Canada", "recipient_name": "Hillary Clinton", "recipient_title": "Secretary of State of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Hillary Clinton, Secretary of State of the United States", "gift_description": "Sterling silver bowl with round feet in green box", "received": "2010-04-10", "estimated_value": "360.00", "disposition": [ "Pending Transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Makhdoom Shah Mehmood Qureshi, Foreign Minister of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Makhdoom Shah Mehmood Qureshi", "donor_title": "Foreign Minister", "donor_country": "Pakistan", "recipient_name": "Hillary Clinton", "recipient_title": "Secretary of State of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Hillary Clinton, Secretary of State of the United States", "gift_description": "Tabriz Mahabad ruby wool carpet", "received": "2010-04-10", "estimated_value": "1200.00", "disposition": [ "Pending Transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Serzh Sargsian, President of Armenia", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government.", "donor_name": "Serzh Sargsian", "donor_title": "President", "donor_country": "Armenia", "recipient_name": "Hillary Clinton", "recipient_title": "Secretary of State of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Hillary Clinton, Secretary of State of the United States", "gift_description": "Boat-shaped silver purse", "received": "2010-04-12", "estimated_value": "345.00", "disposition": [ "Pending Transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Manmohan Singh, Prime Minister of the Republic of India", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government.", "donor_name": "Manmohan Singh", "donor_title": "Prime Minister", "donor_country": "India", "recipient_name": "Hillary Clinton", "recipient_title": "Secretary of State of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Hillary Clinton, Secretary of State of the United States", "gift_description": "Decanter and glass set", "received": "2010-04-12", "estimated_value": "480.00", "disposition": [ "Pending Transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Nursultan Nazarbayev, President of the Republic of Kazakhstan", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government.", "donor_name": "Nursultan Nazarbayev", "donor_title": "President", "donor_country": "Kazakhstan", "recipient_name": "Hillary Clinton", "recipient_title": "Secretary of State of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Hillary Clinton, Secretary of State of the United States", "gift_description": "Large circular glass piece with turquoise, green, and blue accents", "received": "2010-04-14", "estimated_value": "950.00", "disposition": [ "Pending Transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "Her Excellency Maite Nkoana-Mashabane, Minister of International Relations and Co-Operation of South Africa", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government.", "donor_name": "Maite Nkoana-Mashabane", "donor_title": "Minister of International Relations and Co-Operation", "donor_country": "South Africa", "recipient_name": "Hillary Clinton", "recipient_title": "Secretary of State of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Hillary Clinton, Secretary of State of the United States", "gift_description": "Perfume dispenser and censor in red case", "received": "2010-04-28", "estimated_value": "450.00", "disposition": [ "Pending Transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Kamel Morjane, Foreign Minister of the Republic of Tunisia", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government.", "donor_name": "Kamel Morjane", "donor_title": "Foreign Minister", "donor_country": "Tunisia", "recipient_name": "Hillary Clinton", "recipient_title": "Secretary of State of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Hillary Clinton, Secretary of State of the United States", "gift_description": "Woven portrait of President William J. Clinton", "received": "2010-05-07", "estimated_value": "840.00", "disposition": [ "Pending Transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency YAB Dato' Sri Haji Mohd Najib bin Tun Haji Abdul Razak, Prime Minister of Malaysia", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government.", "donor_name": "Mohd Najib bin Tun Haji Abdul Razak", "donor_title": "Prime Minister", "donor_country": "Malaysia", "recipient_name": "Hillary Clinton", "recipient_title": "Secretary of State of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Hillary Clinton, Secretary of State of the United States", "gift_description": "Embroidered top, long camisole, pants, shawl, and matching clutch", "received": "2010-05-10", "estimated_value": "585.00", "disposition": [ "Pending Transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Makhdoom Shah Mehmood Qureshi, Foreign Minister of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government.", "donor_name": "Makhdoom Shah Mehmood Qureshi", "donor_title": "Foreign Minister", "donor_country": "Pakistan", "recipient_name": "Hillary Clinton", "recipient_title": "Secretary of State of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Hillary Clinton, Secretary of State of the United States", "gift_description": "Large Afghan rug in brown slipcase", "received": "2010-05", "estimated_value": "900.00", "disposition": [ "Pending Transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Hamid Karzai, President of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government.", "donor_name": "Hamid Karzai", "donor_title": "President", "donor_country": "Afghanistan", "recipient_name": "Hillary Clinton", "recipient_title": "Secretary of State of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Hillary Clinton, Secretary of State of the United States", "gift_description": "Sterling silver footed bowl featuring traditional design", "received": "2010-06-03", "estimated_value": "460.00", "disposition": [ "Pending Transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Somanahalli Mallaiah Krishna, Minister of External Relations of India", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government.", "donor_name": "Somanahalli Mallaiah Krishna", "donor_title": "Minister of External Relations", "donor_country": "India", "recipient_name": "Hillary Clinton", "recipient_title": "Secretary of State of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Hillary Clinton, Secretary of State of the United States", "gift_description": "Two Heyder Aliyev Foundation books. Heyder Aliyev Foundation Space of Mugam CDs. Querabag Xan Ondior books and CDs. Pair of glass and tin tea glasses. Book, title: 'Painting of Azerbaijan.' Postcards of Azerbaijan. Booklet of cuisine of Azerbaijan. Sakit booklet. Beed Araqsin hat. 13'11\" x 10'4\" Silk carpet. Azerbaijan CD. Five 110g Containers of Caspain Fish of the Sea Caviar", "received": "2010-07-04", "estimated_value": "6640.00", "disposition": [ "Pending Transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Dr. Ilham Aliyev, President of the Republic of Azerbaijan", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government.", "donor_name": "Ilham Aliyev", "donor_title": "President", "donor_country": "Azerbaijan", "recipient_name": "Hillary Clinton", "recipient_title": "Secretary of State of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Hillary Clinton, Secretary of State of the United States", "gift_description": "Glass and sterling silver coffee set. Book and CD of Armenian ornamental art", "received": "2010-07-04", "estimated_value": "600.00", "disposition": [ "Pending Transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Serzh Sargsian, President of Armenia", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government.", "donor_name": "Serzh Sargsian", "donor_title": "President", "donor_country": "Armenia", "recipient_name": "Hillary Clinton", "recipient_title": "Secretary of State of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Hillary Clinton, Secretary of State of the United States", "gift_description": "Large abstract painting on canvas", "received": "2010-07-08", "estimated_value": "1200.00", "disposition": [ "Pending Transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Asun\u00e7\u00e3o dos Anjos, Foreign Minister of Angola", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government.", "donor_name": "Asun\u00e7\u00e3o dos Anjos", "donor_title": "Foreign Minister", "donor_country": "Angola", "recipient_name": "Hillary Clinton", "recipient_title": "Secretary of State of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Hillary Clinton, Secretary of State of the United States", "gift_description": "Silver jewelry box", "received": "2010-07-19", "estimated_value": "490.00", "disposition": [ "Pending Transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Yousuf Raza Gilani, Prime Minister of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government.", "donor_name": "Yousuf Raza Gilani", "donor_title": "Prime Minister", "donor_country": "Pakistan", "recipient_name": "Hillary Clinton", "recipient_title": "Secretary of State of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Hillary Clinton, Secretary of State of the United States", "gift_description": "Large artwork and framed photo", "received": "2010-07-19", "estimated_value": "970.00", "disposition": [ "Pending Transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Asif Ali Zardari, President of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government.", "donor_name": "Asif Ali Zardari", "donor_title": "President", "donor_country": "Pakistan", "recipient_name": "Hillary Clinton", "recipient_title": "Secretary of State of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Hillary Clinton, Secretary of State of the United States", "gift_description": "Painting of Secretary Clinton and Chelsea Clinton wearing conical hats. Color sand portrait of Secretary Clinton. Black and white sand portrait of Secretary Clinton.", "received": "2010-07-22", "estimated_value": "3410.00", "disposition": [ "Pending Transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Pham Gia Khiem, Deputy Prime Minister of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government.", "donor_name": "Pham Gia Khiem", "donor_title": "Deputy Prime Minister", "donor_country": "Vietnam", "recipient_name": "Hillary Clinton", "recipient_title": "Secretary of State of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Hillary Clinton, Secretary of State of the United States", "gift_description": "12\u2032 \u00d7 15\u2032 Tianjin carpet. Book about Nanjing silk and embroidery. Framed red paper cut-out of two women.", "received": "2010-07", "estimated_value": "4865.00", "disposition": [ "Pending Transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Dai Bingguo, State Councilor of the People's Republic of China", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government.", "donor_name": "Dai Bingguo", "donor_title": "State Councilor", "donor_country": "People's Republic of China", "recipient_name": "Hillary Clinton", "recipient_title": "Secretary of State of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Hillary Clinton, Secretary of State of the United States", "gift_description": "Guqin instrument in cloth bag.", "received": "2010-07", "estimated_value": "1100.00", "disposition": [ "Pending Transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "Her Excellency Liu Yandong, State Councilor of the People's Republic of China", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government.", "donor_name": "Liu Yandong", "donor_title": "State Councilor", "donor_country": "People's Republic of China", "recipient_name": "Hillary Clinton", "recipient_title": "Secretary of State of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Hillary Clinton, Secretary of State of the United States", "gift_description": "4\u2032 x 6\u2032 cream-colored carpet.", "received": "2010-08-20", "estimated_value": "575.00", "disposition": [ "Pending Transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Sameh Shoukry, Ambassador of the Arab Republic of Egypt to the United States", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government.", "donor_name": "Sameh Shoukry", "donor_title": "Ambassador", "donor_country": "Arab Republic of Egypt", "recipient_name": "Hillary Clinton", "recipient_title": "Secretary of State of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Hillary Clinton, Secretary of State of the United States", "gift_description": "Small black laquer box with painted design.", "received": "2010-08", "estimated_value": "920.00", "disposition": [ "Pending Transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Sergey Kislyak, Ambassador of the Russian Federation", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government.", "donor_name": "Sergey Kislyak", "donor_title": "Ambassador", "donor_country": "Russian Federation", "recipient_name": "Hillary Clinton", "recipient_title": "Secretary of State of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Hillary Clinton, Secretary of State of the United States", "gift_description": "Blue woven Versace shawl. Versace scarf, black with floral design.", "received": "2010-08", "estimated_value": "400.00", "disposition": [ "Pending Transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Elias Murr, Minister of Defense of the Republic of Lebanon", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government.", "donor_name": "Elias Murr", "donor_title": "Minister of Defense", "donor_country": "Lebanon", "recipient_name": "Hillary Clinton", "recipient_title": "Secretary of State of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Hillary Clinton, Secretary of State of the United States", "gift_description": "Necklace and bracelet in a wooden box.", "received": "2010-09-24", "estimated_value": "3600.00", "disposition": [ "Pending Transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Somananhalli Mallaiah Krishna, Minister of External Affairs of India", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government.", "donor_name": "Somananhalli Mallaiah Krishna", "donor_title": "Minister of External Affairs", "donor_country": "India", "recipient_name": "Hillary Clinton", "recipient_title": "Secretary of State of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Hillary Clinton, Secretary of State of the United States", "gift_description": "Place setting for ten including soup tureen, bowls, spoons, and service dishes.", "received": "2010-09", "estimated_value": "650.00", "disposition": [ "Pending Transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Ho Nghia Dung, Minister of Transportation of Socialist Republic of Vietnam", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government.", "donor_name": "Ho Nghia Dung", "donor_title": "Minister of Transportation", "donor_country": "Socialist Republic of Vietnam", "recipient_name": "Hillary Clinton", "recipient_title": "Secretary of State of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Hillary Clinton, Secretary of State of the United States", "gift_description": "Book, title: ''The Wall,'' in presentation box with piece of the Berlin Wall on the lid.", "received": "2010-10-03", "estimated_value": "850.00", "disposition": [ "Pending Transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Dr. Guido Westerville, Federal Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Federative Republic of Germany", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government.", "donor_name": "Guido Westerville", "donor_title": "Federal Minister of Foreign Affairs", "donor_country": "Germany", "recipient_name": "Hillary Clinton", "recipient_title": "Secretary of State of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Hillary Clinton, Secretary of State of the United States", "gift_description": "4\u2032 \u00d7 2\u2032 framed copy of the Declaration of Independence of the Republic of Kosovo.", "received": "2010-10-12", "estimated_value": "390.00", "disposition": [ "Pending Transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Jakup Krasniqi, Acting President of the Republic of Kosovo and His Excellency Hashim Thaci, Prime Minister of the Republic of Kosovo", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government.", "recipient_name": "Hillary Clinton", "recipient_title": "Secretary of State of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Hillary Clinton, Secretary of State of the United States", "gift_description": "2\u2032 \u00d7 3\u2032 wood-framed portrait of Secretary Clinton.", "received": "2010-10-15", "estimated_value": "480.00", "disposition": [ "Pending Transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Hajredin Kuci, Deputy Prime Minister of the Republic of Kosovo", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government.", "donor_name": "Hajredin Kuci", "donor_title": "Deputy Prime Minister", "donor_country": "Kosovo", "recipient_name": "Hillary Clinton", "recipient_title": "Secretary of State of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Hillary Clinton, Secretary of State of the United States", "gift_description": "Belleek silver bracelet and necklace with crystal accents.", "received": "2010-10-19", "estimated_value": "400.00", "disposition": [ "Pending Transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "The Right Honorable Peter D. Robinson, MLA and Mr. Martin McGuiness, deputy First Minister of Northern Ireland", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government.", "donor_name": "Peter D. Robinson, Martin McGuiness", "donor_title": "The Right Honorable, Mr.", "donor_country": "Northern Ireland", "recipient_name": "Hillary Clinton", "recipient_title": "Secretary of State of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Hillary Clinton, Secretary of State of the United States", "gift_description": "Black and brown rug in green case.", "received": "2010-10-20", "estimated_value": "350.00", "disposition": [ "Pending Transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Makhdoom Shah Mehmood Qureshi, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government.", "donor_name": "Makhdoom Shah Mehmood Qureshi", "donor_title": "Minister of Foreign Affairs", "donor_country": "Islamic Republic of Pakistan", "recipient_name": "Hillary Clinton", "recipient_title": "Secretary of State of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Hillary Clinton, Secretary of State of the United States", "gift_description": "Secretary Clinton's name in Arabic calligraphy, presented in a frame.", "received": "2010-10-28", "estimated_value": "425.00", "disposition": [ "Pending Transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Abdallah Baali, Ambassador of the People's Democratic Republic of Algeria", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government.", "donor_name": "Abdallah Baali", "donor_title": "Ambassador", "donor_country": "Algeria", "recipient_name": "Hillary Clinton", "recipient_title": "Secretary of State of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Hillary Clinton, Secretary of State of the United States", "gift_description": "Oil painting of Lahore Fort", "received": "2010-10-29", "estimated_value": "680.00", "disposition": [ "Pending Transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Parkash Singh Badal, Chief Minister of Punjab, Republic of India", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Parkash Singh Badal", "donor_title": "Chief Minister of Punjab", "donor_country": "Republic of India", "recipient_name": "Hillary Clinton", "recipient_title": "Secretary of State of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Hillary Clinton, Secretary of State of the United States", "gift_description": "Large black and gold ceramic vase", "received": "2010-10-30", "estimated_value": "425.00", "disposition": [ "Pending Transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Pham Gia Khiem, Deputy Prime Minister of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Pham Gia Khiem", "donor_title": "Deputy Prime Minister", "donor_country": "Vietnam", "recipient_name": "Hillary Clinton", "recipient_title": "Secretary of State of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Hillary Clinton, Secretary of State of the United States", "gift_description": "Ceramic bowl on a stand in blue, white, and gold. Hand-made silver plate. Portrait made of coffee beans. Coffee in leather box", "received": "2010-10-30", "estimated_value": "1410.00", "disposition": [ "Pending Transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Nguyen Tan Dung, Prime Minister of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Nguyen Tan Dung", "donor_title": "Prime Minister", "donor_country": "Socialist Republic of Vietnam", "recipient_name": "Hillary Clinton", "recipient_title": "Secretary of State of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Hillary Clinton, Secretary of State of the United States", "gift_description": "Diamond and pearl necklace, earrings, and brooch", "received": "2010-10", "estimated_value": "2800.00", "disposition": [ "Pending Transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Dai Bingguo, State Councilor of the People's Republic of China", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Dai Bingguo", "donor_title": "State Councilor", "donor_country": "People's Republic of China", "recipient_name": "Hillary Clinton", "recipient_title": "Secretary of State of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Hillary Clinton, Secretary of State of the United States", "gift_description": "Traditional silver water bowl with lid", "received": "2010-11-01", "estimated_value": "960.00", "disposition": [ "Permission to Retain for Official Use Only" ], "foreign_donor": "His Royal Highness Norodom Sihamoni, King of Cambodia", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Norodom Sihamoni", "donor_title": "King", "donor_country": "Cambodia", "recipient_name": "Hillary Clinton", "recipient_title": "Secretary of State of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Hillary Clinton, Secretary of State of the United States", "gift_description": "Silver water pot", "received": "2010-11-01", "estimated_value": "400.00", "disposition": [ "Pending Transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Hor Namhong, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation of Cambodia", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Hor Namhong", "donor_title": "Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation", "donor_country": "Cambodia", "recipient_name": "Hillary Clinton", "recipient_title": "Secretary of State of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Hillary Clinton, Secretary of State of the United States", "gift_description": "Gold mask with blue, yellow, and green sapphire stones. Brass topographic map of Papua New Guinea in a frame", "received": "2010-11-04", "estimated_value": "5234.00", "disposition": [ "Pending Transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Michael Somare, Prime Minister of Papua New Guinea", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Michael Somare", "donor_title": "Prime Minister", "donor_country": "Papua New Guinea", "recipient_name": "Hillary Clinton", "recipient_title": "Secretary of State of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Hillary Clinton, Secretary of State of the United States", "gift_description": "Silverframed picture of a sailboat", "received": "2010-11-04", "estimated_value": "350.00", "disposition": [ "Pending Transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "Dame Carol Kidu, Department of Community Development of Papua New Guinea", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Carol Kidu", "donor_title": "Dame", "donor_country": "Papua New Guinea", "recipient_name": "Hillary Clinton", "recipient_title": "Secretary of State of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Hillary Clinton, Secretary of State of the United States", "gift_description": "Framed print of the Maori Moko", "received": "2010-11-04", "estimated_value": "400.00", "disposition": [ "Pending Transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Worship Bob Parker, Mayor of Christchurch, New Zealand", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Bob Parker", "donor_title": "Mayor of Christchurch", "donor_country": "New Zealand", "recipient_name": "Hillary Clinton", "recipient_title": "Secretary of State of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Hillary Clinton, Secretary of State of the United States", "gift_description": "Afghan rug", "received": "2010-11-19", "estimated_value": "700.00", "disposition": [ "Pending Transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Hamid Karzai, President of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Hamid Karzai", "donor_title": "President", "donor_country": "Afghanistan", "recipient_name": "Hillary Clinton", "recipient_title": "Secretary of State of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Hillary Clinton, Secretary of State of the United States", "gift_description": "Round sterling silver bowl with leaf design", "received": "2010-11-29", "estimated_value": "940.00", "disposition": [ "Pending Transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Ahmet Davutoghu, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Turkey", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Ahmet Davutoghu", "donor_title": "Minister of Foreign Affairs", "donor_country": "Turkey", "recipient_name": "Hillary Clinton", "recipient_title": "Secretary of State of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Hillary Clinton, Secretary of State of the United States", "gift_description": "Tea set", "received": "2010-12-02", "estimated_value": "395.00", "disposition": [ "Pending Transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Islam Karimov, President of the Republic of Uzbekistan", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Islam Karimov", "donor_title": "President", "donor_country": "Uzbekistan", "recipient_name": "Hillary Clinton", "recipient_title": "Secretary of State of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Hillary Clinton, Secretary of State of the United States", "gift_description": "Gold coin. Framed, signed photograph of Secretary Clinton and His Majesty", "received": "2010-12-03", "estimated_value": "2090.00", "disposition": [ "Pending Transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, King of the Kingdom of Bahrain", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa", "donor_title": "King", "donor_country": "Bahrain", "recipient_name": "Hillary Clinton", "recipient_title": "Secretary of State of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Hillary Clinton, Secretary of State of the United States", "gift_description": "Tunic and ornate silver plate", "received": "2010-12-04", "estimated_value": "1160.00", "disposition": [ "Pending Transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Jaliya Wickramasuriya, Ambassador of Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Jaliya Wickramasuriya", "donor_title": "Ambassador", "donor_country": "Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka", "recipient_name": "Hillary Clinton", "recipient_title": "Secretary of State of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Hillary Clinton, Secretary of State of the United States", "gift_description": "Small shell-shaped Mikimoto travel clock with pearl", "received": "2010-12-06", "estimated_value": "385.00", "disposition": [ "Pending Transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Seiji Maehara, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Japan", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Seiji Maehara", "donor_title": "Minister of Foreign Affairs", "donor_country": "Japan", "recipient_name": "Hillary Clinton", "recipient_title": "Secretary of State of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Hillary Clinton, Secretary of State of the United States", "gift_description": "Religious painting", "received": "2010-12-09", "estimated_value": "600.00", "disposition": [ "Pending Transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Edmond Haxhinasto, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Albania", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Edmond Haxhinasto", "donor_title": "Minister of Foreign Affairs", "donor_country": "Albania", "recipient_name": "Hillary Clinton", "recipient_title": "Secretary of State of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Hillary Clinton, Secretary of State of the United States", "gift_description": "Pearl and green stone brooch", "received": "2010-12-10", "estimated_value": "525.00", "disposition": [ "Pending Transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "Her Excellency Roza Otunbayeva, President of the Kyrgyz Republic", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Roza Otunbayeva", "donor_title": "President", "donor_country": "Kyrgyz Republic", "recipient_name": "Hillary Clinton", "recipient_title": "Secretary of State of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Hillary Clinton, Secretary of State of the United States", "gift_description": "Gold and silver horse figure", "received": "2010-12", "estimated_value": "940.00", "disposition": [ "Pending Transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Adel Al-Jubeir, Ambassador of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to the United States", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Adel Al-Jubeir", "donor_title": "Ambassador", "donor_country": "Saudi Arabia", "recipient_name": "Hillary Clinton", "recipient_title": "Secretary of State of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Hillary Clinton, Secretary of State of the United States", "gift_description": "Two scarves by E. Marinella in blue box", "received": "Unknown", "estimated_value": "600.00", "disposition": [ "Pending Transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Silvio Berlusconi, Prime Minister of the Italian Republic", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Silvio Berlusconi", "donor_title": "Prime Minister", "donor_country": "Italy", "recipient_name": "Hillary Clinton", "recipient_title": "Secretary of State of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Hillary Clinton, Secretary of State of the United States", "gift_description": "Gold and silver desert scene on stone and marble base", "received": "Unknown", "estimated_value": "3200.00", "disposition": [ "Pending Transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "King Abdullah bin Abd al-Aziz Al Saud, Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Abdullah bin Abd al-Aziz Al Saud", "donor_title": "King of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques", "donor_country": "Saudi Arabia", "recipient_name": "Hillary Clinton", "recipient_title": "Secretary of State of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Hillary Clinton, Secretary of State of the United States", "gift_description": "Large wooden statue. Small wood statue", "received": "Unknown", "estimated_value": "1080.00", "disposition": [ "Pending Transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Majesty King Abduallah II ibn Al Hussein and Her Majesty Queen Rania Al Abdullah of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Abduallah II ibn Al Hussein and Rania Al Abdullah", "donor_title": "King and Queen", "donor_country": "Jordan", "recipient_name": "Hillary Clinton", "recipient_title": "Secretary of State of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "Former President William Clinton", "gift_description": "Patek Philippe 18-karat yellow gold cross cufflinks", "received": "2009-10", "estimated_value": "4455.00", "disposition": [ "Pending Transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Mian Muhammad Nawaz Sharif, Former Prime Minister of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Muhammad Nawaz Sharif", "donor_title": "Former Prime Minister", "donor_country": "Pakistan", "recipient_name": "William Clinton", "recipient_title": "Former President" }, { "name_and_title": "Former President William Clinton", "gift_description": "Jasper and silver desk set consisting of a calendar leaf stand, letter opener, ashtray, pen holder, and letter holder", "received": "2010-04-12", "estimated_value": "1900.00", "disposition": [ "Pending Transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Nursultan Nazarbayev, President of the Republic of Kazakhstan", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Nursultan Nazarbayev", "donor_title": "President", "donor_country": "Kazakhstan", "recipient_name": "William Clinton", "recipient_title": "Former President" }, { "name_and_title": "Former President William Jefferson Clinton", "gift_description": "Large leather case with photo prints", "received": "2010-11-23", "estimated_value": "1100.00", "disposition": [ "Pending Transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Nursultan Nazarbayev, President of the Republic of Kazakhstan", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Nursultan Nazarbayev", "donor_title": "President", "donor_country": "Kazakhstan", "recipient_name": "William Jefferson Clinton", "recipient_title": "Former President" }, { "name_and_title": "Chelsea Clinton", "gift_description": "Tea set in a wooden box", "received": "2010-07", "estimated_value": "650.00", "disposition": [ "Pending Transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Dai Bingguo, State Councilor of the People's Republic of China", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Dai Bingguo", "donor_title": "State Councilor", "donor_country": "People's Republic of China", "recipient_name": "Chelsea Clinton", "recipient_title": "" }, { "name_and_title": "Chelsea Clinton", "gift_description": "24\" \u00d7 24\" oil painting", "received": "2010-10-13", "estimated_value": "350.00", "disposition": [ "Pending Transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Dr. Haris Silajdzic, Chairman of the Presidency of Bosnia and Herzegovina", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Haris Silajdzic", "donor_title": "Chairman of the Presidency", "donor_country": "Bosnia and Herzegovina", "recipient_name": "Chelsea Clinton", "recipient_title": "" }, { "name_and_title": "Chelsea Clinton and Marc Mezvinsky", "gift_description": "Limited edition crystal vase", "received": "2010-07-21", "estimated_value": "940.00", "disposition": [ "Pending Transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Turkey", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Ministry of Foreign Affairs", "donor_title": "", "donor_country": "Republic of Turkey", "recipient_name": "Chelsea Clinton", "recipient_title": "" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable James B. Steinberg, Deputy Secretary of State", "gift_description": "Wooden statue", "received": "2010-12-30", "estimated_value": "425.00", "disposition": [ "Pending Transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Majesty King Abdullah II ibn Al Hussein and Her Majesty Queen Rania Al Abdullah of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Abdullah II ibn Al Hussein and Rania Al Abdullah", "donor_title": "King and Queen", "donor_country": "Jordan", "recipient_name": "James B. Steinberg", "recipient_title": "Deputy Secretary of State" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Kurt Campbell, Assistant Secretary for East Asia and Pacific Affairs", "gift_description": "Depiction of a project for a Chinese garden in the National Arboretum", "received": "Unknown", "estimated_value": "490.00", "disposition": [ "Pending Transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "Madame Jiang Zehui, Director of the Chinese Academy of Forestry", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Jiang Zehui", "donor_title": "Director of the Chinese Academy of Forestry", "donor_country": "China", "recipient_name": "Kurt Campbell", "recipient_title": "Assistant Secretary for East Asia and Pacific Affairs" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Johnnie Carson, Assistant Secretary for African Affairs", "gift_description": "Tan and green round leather floor mat with three matching seat cushions", "received": "2010-05-05", "estimated_value": "550.00", "disposition": [ "Pending Transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Goodluck Ebele Azikiwe Jonathan, Vice President of Nigeria", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Goodluck Ebele Azikiwe Jonathan", "donor_title": "Vice President", "donor_country": "Nigeria", "recipient_name": "Johnnie Carson", "recipient_title": "Assistant Secretary for African Affairs" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Jeffrey D. Feltman, Assistant Secretary for Near Eastern Affairs", "gift_description": "Qom rug", "received": "2010-09-17", "estimated_value": "950.00", "disposition": [ "Pending Transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "Ali Bin Mohsen Bin Fatais Al-Marri, Attorney General of the State of Qatar", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Ali Bin Mohsen Bin Fatais Al-Marri", "donor_title": "Attorney General", "donor_country": "Qatar", "recipient_name": "Jeffrey D. Feltman", "recipient_title": "Assistant Secretary for Near Eastern Affairs" }, { "name_and_title": "Janet Sanderson, Deputy Assistant Secretary", "gift_description": "Amouage Jubilation 25 bar soap. 300ml Amouage Jubilation 25 hand cream. Amouage Jubilation 25 body lotion. Amouage Jubilation 25 eau de parfum", "received": "2010-10-01", "estimated_value": "600.00", "disposition": [ "Pending Transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Sayyid Badr bin Hamad bin Hamud Al Busaidi, Secretary General of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Oman", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Sayyid Badr bin Hamad bin Hamud Al Busaidi", "donor_title": "Secretary General of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs", "donor_country": "Oman", "recipient_name": "Janet Sanderson", "recipient_title": "Deputy Assistant Secretary" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Capricia Penavic Marshall, Chief of Protocol", "gift_description": "Women's Rolex Yacht Master gold tone chapter ring watch (M329251). Men's Rolex deep sea watch", "received": "2010-05-20", "estimated_value": "20000.00", "disposition": [ "Pending Transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Sheikh Hamad bin Jassim bin Jabr Al-Thani, Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of the State of Qatar", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Hamad bin Jassim bin Jabr Al-Thani", "donor_title": "Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs", "donor_country": "Qatar", "recipient_name": "Capricia Penavic Marshall", "recipient_title": "Chief of Protocol" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Capricia Penavic Marshall, Chief of Protocol", "gift_description": "Bulgari watch with silver face and black leather strap", "received": "2010-07-26", "estimated_value": "10500.00", "disposition": [ "Pending Transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Mohammed Al-Tobaishi, Chief of Royal Protocol of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Mohammed Al-Tobaishi", "donor_title": "Chief of Royal Protocol", "donor_country": "Saudi Arabia", "recipient_name": "Capricia Penavic Marshall", "recipient_title": "Chief of Protocol" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Capricia Penavic Marshall, Chief of Protocol", "gift_description": "Black Montblanc calligraphy pens. Black Montblanc ballpoint pen", "received": "2010-09-01", "estimated_value": "420.00", "disposition": [ "Pending Transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Majesty King Abdullah II ibn Al Hussein, King of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Abdullah II ibn Al Hussein", "donor_title": "King", "donor_country": "Jordan", "recipient_name": "Capricia Penavic Marshall", "recipient_title": "Chief of Protocol" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Capricia Penavic Marshall, Chief of Protocol", "gift_description": "Large tea set", "received": "2010-12", "estimated_value": "485.00", "disposition": [ "Pending Transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "Dr. Zhang Kunsheng, Director-General of the Protocol Department and Assistant Minister of the Foreign Affairs Ministry of the People's Republic of China", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Zhang Kunsheng", "donor_title": "Director-General of the Protocol Department and Assistant Minister", "donor_country": "People's Republic of China", "recipient_name": "Capricia Penavic Marshall", "recipient_title": "Chief of Protocol" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Capricia Penavic Marshall, Chief of Protocol", "gift_description": "Standing elephant in gold-trimmed transparent box", "received": "Unknown", "estimated_value": "385.00", "disposition": [ "Pending Transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Don Pramudwinai, Ambassador of the Kingdom of Thailand to the United States", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Pramudwinai", "donor_title": "Ambassador", "donor_country": "Thailand", "recipient_name": "Capricia Penavic Marshall", "recipient_title": "Chief of Protocol" }, { "name_and_title": "Dennis Cheng, Deputy Chief of Protocol", "gift_description": "Black leather briefcase with brass detail", "received": "2010-04-16", "estimated_value": "3500.00", "disposition": [ "Pending Transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Yousuf Raza Gilani, Prime Minister of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Yousuf Raza Gilani", "donor_title": "Prime Minister", "donor_country": "Pakistan", "recipient_name": "Dennis Cheng", "recipient_title": "Deputy Chief of Protocol" }, { "name_and_title": "Dennis Cheng, Deputy Chief of Protocol", "gift_description": "Raymon Weil silver men's watch", "received": "2010-09-03", "estimated_value": "950.00", "disposition": [ "Pending Transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Majesty King Abdullah II ibn Al Hussein, King of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Abdullah II ibn Al Hussein", "donor_title": "King", "donor_country": "Jordan", "recipient_name": "Dennis Cheng", "recipient_title": "Deputy Chief of Protocol" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Adam Ereli, U.S. Ambassador to Kingdom Bahrain", "gift_description": "Pair of Tufenkjian yellow gold cufflinks with white stone", "received": "2010-06-02", "estimated_value": "771.00", "disposition": [ "Pending Transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "Prince Khalifa Bin Salman Al Khalifa, Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Bahrain", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Khalifa Bin Salman Al Khalifa", "donor_title": "Prime Minister", "donor_country": "the Kingdom of Bahrain", "recipient_name": "Adam Ereli", "recipient_title": "U.S. Ambassador to Kingdom Bahrain" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Janet E. Garvey, U.S. Ambassador to the Republic of Cameroon", "gift_description": "Case of Chateau Lynch-Bages wine. Case of Mouton-Cadet Bordeaux Rouge wine. Case of Moet and Chandon Brut Vintage wine", "received": "2010-04-29", "estimated_value": "1344.96", "disposition": [ "Official Use at U.S. Embassy" ], "foreign_donor": "Mrs. Chantal Biya, First Lady of the Republic of Cameroon", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Chantal Biya", "donor_title": "First Lady", "donor_country": "Cameroon", "recipient_name": "Janet E. Garvey", "recipient_title": "U.S. Ambassador to the Republic of Cameroon" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Jon Huntsman, U.S. Ambassador to the People's Republic of China", "gift_description": "Pearl necklace", "received": "2009-12-02", "estimated_value": "460.00", "disposition": [ "Pending Transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "Liang Baohua, Party Secretary of the Jiangsu Province of the People's Republic of China", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Liang Baohua", "donor_title": "Party Secretary of the Jiangsu Province", "donor_country": "People's Republic of China", "recipient_name": "Jon Huntsman", "recipient_title": "U.S. Ambassador to the People's Republic of China" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Jon Huntsman, U.S. Ambassador to the People's Republic of China", "gift_description": "Ye Hai pearl necklace", "received": "2010-10-30", "estimated_value": "350.00", "disposition": [ "Pending Transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "Wu Shicun, Director General of the Hainan Foreign and Overseas Chinese Affairs Office of the People's Republic of China", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Wu Shicun", "donor_title": "Director General of the Hainan Foreign and Overseas Chinese Affairs Office", "donor_country": "People's Republic of China", "recipient_name": "Jon Huntsman", "recipient_title": "U.S. Ambassador to the People's Republic of China" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable James Jeffrey, U.S. Ambassador to the Republic of Turkey", "gift_description": "Silk carpet", "received": "2009-07", "estimated_value": "1500.00", "disposition": [ "Pending Transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "Mevlut Bilinci, Governor of Kayseri of the Republic of Turkey", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Mevlut Bilinci", "donor_title": "Governor of Kayseri", "donor_country": "Republic of Turkey", "recipient_name": "James Jeffrey", "recipient_title": "U.S. Ambassador to the Republic of Turkey" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Joseph Lebaron, U.S. Ambassador to the State of Qatar", "gift_description": "Haurex Caimano watch. Viscose shawl. Glass hurricane with candles", "received": "2010-06-17", "estimated_value": "630.00", "disposition": [ "Pending Transfer to General Services Administration; Glass Hurricane Retained for Official Use" ], "foreign_donor": "Brigadier General Rashid bin Abdullah Al Nuaimi of the Qatar Armed Forces", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Rashid bin Abdullah Al Nuaimi", "donor_title": "Brigadier General", "donor_country": "Qatar", "recipient_name": "Joseph Lebaron", "recipient_title": "U.S. Ambassador to the State of Qatar" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Richard Olson, U.S. Ambassador to the United Arab Emirates", "gift_description": "Montblanc Starwalker black resin ballpoint pen. Business card holder. Meisterstuck 6CC leather wallet. Day planner.", "received": "2010-01-10", "estimated_value": "656.00", "disposition": [ "Pending Transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Hanif Hassan Ali Al Qassim, Minister of Health of the United Arab Emirates", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government.", "donor_name": "Hanif Hassan Ali Al Qassim", "donor_title": "Minister of Health", "donor_country": "United Arab Emirates", "recipient_name": "Richard Olson", "recipient_title": "U.S. Ambassador to the United Arab Emirates" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Richard Olson, U.S. Ambassador to the United Arab Emirates", "gift_description": "Burberry extra-large stainless steel watch.", "received": "2010-01-24", "estimated_value": "600.00", "disposition": [ "Pending Transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "Joint Command and Staff College of the United Arab Emirates", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government.", "donor_name": "Joint Command and Staff College", "donor_title": "", "donor_country": "United Arab Emirates", "recipient_name": "Richard Olson", "recipient_title": "U.S. Ambassador to the United Arab Emirates" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Clark Randt, U.S. Ambassador to the People's Republic of China", "gift_description": "Multicolor glass phoenix.", "received": "2006-08-18", "estimated_value": "575.00", "disposition": [ "Pending Transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "Government of the People's Republic of China", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government.", "donor_name": "People's Republic of China", "donor_title": "Government of the", "donor_country": "China", "recipient_name": "Clark Randt", "recipient_title": "U.S. Ambassador to the People's Republic of China" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Clark Randt, U.S. Ambassador to the People's Republic of China", "gift_description": "Bronze and glass replica of Ancient Hua Gu with base.", "received": "2007-05-17", "estimated_value": "485.00", "disposition": [ "Pending Transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "Unknown Foreign Government Official Donor", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government.", "donor_name": "Unknown Foreign Government Official", "donor_title": "", "donor_country": "", "recipient_name": "Clark Randt", "recipient_title": "U.S. Ambassador to the People's Republic of China" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Clark Randt, U.S. Ambassador to the People's Republic of China", "gift_description": "Large art of blossoming trees in white marble vase with wooden stand.", "received": "Unknown", "estimated_value": "465.00", "disposition": [ "Pending Transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "Unknown Foreign Government Official Donor", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government.", "donor_name": "Unknown Foreign Government Official", "donor_title": "", "donor_country": "", "recipient_name": "Clark Randt", "recipient_title": "U.S. Ambassador to the People's Republic of China" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Clark Randt, U.S. Ambassador to the People's Republic of China", "gift_description": "Silver tea set.", "received": "Unknown", "estimated_value": "475.00", "disposition": [ "Pending Transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "Unknown Foreign Government Official Donor", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government.", "donor_name": "Unknown Foreign Government Official", "donor_title": "", "donor_country": "", "recipient_name": "Clark Randt", "recipient_title": "U.S. Ambassador to the People's Republic of China" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Clark Randt, U.S. Ambassador to the People's Republic of China", "gift_description": "Five scarves of different colors.", "received": "Unknown", "estimated_value": "800.00", "disposition": [ "Pending Transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "Unknown Foreign Government Official Donor", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government.", "donor_name": "Unknown Foreign Government Official", "donor_title": "Donor", "donor_country": "", "recipient_name": "Clark Randt", "recipient_title": "U.S. Ambassador to the People's Republic of China" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Clark Randt, U.S. Ambassador to the People's Republic of China", "gift_description": "White and blue porcelain vase.", "received": "Unknown", "estimated_value": "495.00", "disposition": [ "Pending Transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "Government of the People's Republic of China", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government.", "donor_name": "People's Republic of China", "donor_title": "Government of the", "donor_country": "China", "recipient_name": "Clark Randt", "recipient_title": "U.S. Ambassador to the People's Republic of China" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Daniel Speckhard, U.S. Ambassador to the Hellenic Republic", "gift_description": "Book, title: ''Great Moments in Greek Archaeology.'' Silver boat decoration, title: ''Evangelistria''.", "received": "2010-09-10", "estimated_value": "364.62", "disposition": [ "Pending Transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "Yannis Sgouros, Prefect of the Athens Prefecture of the Hellenic Republic", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government.", "donor_name": "Yannis Sgouros", "donor_title": "Prefect of the Athens Prefecture", "donor_country": "Hellenic Republic", "recipient_name": "Daniel Speckhard", "recipient_title": "U.S. Ambassador to the Hellenic Republic" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable William E. Todd, U.S. Ambassador to Brunei Darussalam", "gift_description": "18-karat white gold watch.", "received": "2010-06-03", "estimated_value": "585.00", "disposition": [ "Pending Transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "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", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government.", "donor_name": "Haji Hassanal Bolkiah Mu'izzaddin Waddaulah ibni Al-Marhum Sultan haji Omar 'Ali Saifuddien Sa'adul Khairi Waddien", "donor_title": "Sultan and Yang Di-Pertuan", "donor_country": "Brunei Darussalam", "recipient_name": "William E. Todd", "recipient_title": "U.S. Ambassador to Brunei Darussalam" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable William E. Todd, U.S. Ambassador to Brunei Darussalam", "gift_description": "Montblanc rollerball pen.", "received": "2010-06-03", "estimated_value": "385.00", "disposition": [ "Pending Transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Al Muhtaogg Billad, Senior Minister of Brunei Darussalam", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government.", "donor_name": "Al Muhtaogg Billad", "donor_title": "Senior Minister", "donor_country": "Brunei Darussalam", "recipient_name": "William E. Todd", "recipient_title": "U.S. Ambassador to Brunei Darussalam" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable William E. Todd, U.S. Ambassador to Brunei Darussalam", "gift_description": "Picture frame.", "received": "2010-06-03", "estimated_value": "900.00", "disposition": [ "Pending Transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Mohamed Bolkiah ibni Al-Marhum Sultan Haji Omar 'Ali Saifuddien Sa'adul Khairi Waddien, Foreign Minister of Brunei Darussalam", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government.", "donor_name": "Mohamed Bolkiah ibni Al-Marhum Sultan Haji Omar 'Ali Saifuddien Sa'adul Khairi Waddien", "donor_title": "Foreign Minister", "donor_country": "Brunei Darussalam", "recipient_name": "William E. Todd", "recipient_title": "U.S. Ambassador to Brunei Darussalam" }, { "name_and_title": "Daniel Goodspeed, U.S. Consul General", "gift_description": "Frederique Constant watch.", "received": "2010-06-07", "estimated_value": "533.00", "disposition": [ "Pending Transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "Faisal Al-Sudairy, Deputy Consul General of the Saudi Consulate in Los Angeles", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government.", "donor_name": "Faisal Al-Sudairy", "donor_title": "Deputy Consul General", "donor_country": "Saudi Arabia", "recipient_name": "Daniel Goodspeed", "recipient_title": "U.S. Consul General" }, { "name_and_title": "Andrew Smkin, U.S. Consul General", "gift_description": "Tissot men's watch.", "received": "2010-09-13", "estimated_value": "450.00", "disposition": [ "Pending Transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "Anna Centenary Library, Government of the Tamil Nadu, Republic of India", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government.", "donor_name": "Anna Centenary Library", "donor_title": "Government of the Tamil Nadu", "donor_country": "Republic of India", "recipient_name": "Andrew Smkin", "recipient_title": "U.S. Consul General" }, { "name_and_title": "Laurie M. Major, Deputy Consul General", "gift_description": "Gio Monaco Eclisse diamond wristwatch.", "received": "2010-11-29", "estimated_value": "8500.00", "disposition": [ "Pending Transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "Daham Al-Daham, Deputy Undersecretary for Protocol of the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government.", "donor_name": "Daham Al-Daham", "donor_title": "Deputy Undersecretary for Protocol of the Minister of Foreign Affairs", "donor_country": "Kingdom of Saudi Arabia", "recipient_name": "Laurie M. Major", "recipient_title": "Deputy Consul General" }, { "name_and_title": "Bruce Swartley, Assistant Attache, DHS\u2013ICE and Training Staff", "gift_description": "Six Longines dive watches", "received": "2010-08-07", "estimated_value": "10200.00", "disposition": [ "Pending Transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "Brigadier General Jasim Al Marzouki, Ministry of the Interior of the United Arab Emirates", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Jasim Al Marzouki", "donor_title": "Brigadier General", "donor_country": "United Arab Emirates", "recipient_name": "Bruce Swartley", "recipient_title": "Assistant Attache, DHS\u2013ICE and Training Staff" }, { "name_and_title": "Lance Bailey, Regional Security Officer", "gift_description": "Ebel men's watch (model number 9251K51). Ebel women's watch (model number 9957K21)", "received": "2010-08-08", "estimated_value": "3150.00", "disposition": [ "Pending Transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "Lieutenant General Sheikh Rashed bin Abdulla Al-Khalifa, Minister of Interior of the Kingdom of Bahrain", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Rashed bin Abdulla Al-Khalifa", "donor_title": "Lieutenant General Sheikh", "donor_country": "Kingdom of Bahrain", "recipient_name": "Lance Bailey", "recipient_title": "Regional Security Officer" }, { "name_and_title": "Alexander Laskaris, Team Leader, RRT Erbil Iraqi Kurdistan Region", "gift_description": "Longines Conquistador watch", "received": "2010-10-22", "estimated_value": "840.00", "disposition": [ "Pending Transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "Mr. Kosrat Rasul, Vice President of the Kurdistan Regional Government of the Patriotic Union of Kurdistan, The Republic of Iraq", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Kosrat Rasul", "donor_title": "Vice President of the Kurdistan Regional Government of the Patriotic Union of Kurdistan", "donor_country": "The Republic of Iraq", "recipient_name": "Alexander Laskaris", "recipient_title": "Team Leader" }, { "name_and_title": "Alys Spensley, Consulate Expo Liaison Officer", "gift_description": "Collection of Chinese traditional flower paintings", "received": "2010-11-09", "estimated_value": "338.00", "disposition": [ "Pending Transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "Shanghai Expo Bureau Protocol Officer, People's Republic of China", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Shanghai Expo Bureau", "donor_title": "Protocol Officer", "donor_country": "People's Republic of China", "recipient_name": "Alys Spensley", "recipient_title": "Consulate Expo Liaison Officer" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Leon E. Panetta, Director of the Central Intelligence Agency", "gift_description": "Short sword with a single edge curved blade in a steel scabbard with a tiger head pommel", "received": "2009-09-29", "estimated_value": "1500.00", "disposition": [ "On official display at the Agency" ], "foreign_donor": "5 U.S.C. 7342(f)(4)", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "", "donor_title": "", "donor_country": "United States", "recipient_name": "Leon E. Panetta", "recipient_title": "Director of the Central Intelligence Agency" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Leon E. Panetta, Director of the Central Intelligence Agency", "gift_description": "Antique revolver", "received": "2009-11-23", "estimated_value": "1500.00", "disposition": [ "On official display at the Agency" ], "foreign_donor": "5 U.S.C. 7342(f)(4)", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "", "donor_title": "", "donor_country": "United States", "recipient_name": "Leon E. Panetta", "recipient_title": "Director of the Central Intelligence Agency" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Leon E. Panetta, Director of the Central Intelligence Agency", "gift_description": "Yellow gold mounted glass model of a chariot on a mirrored wooden base", "received": "2010-01-28", "estimated_value": "2500.00", "disposition": [ "On official display at the Agency" ], "foreign_donor": "5 U.S.C. 7342(f)(4)", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "", "donor_title": "", "donor_country": "United States", "recipient_name": "Leon E. Panetta", "recipient_title": "Director of the Central Intelligence Agency" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Leon E. Panetta, Director of the Central Intelligence Agency", "gift_description": "Firenze Viscante fountain pen in a red leather case", "received": "2010-02-23", "estimated_value": "500.00", "disposition": [ "Pending Transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "5 U.S.C. 7342(f)(4)", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "", "donor_title": "", "donor_country": "United States", "recipient_name": "Leon E. Panetta", "recipient_title": "Director of the Central Intelligence Agency" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Leon E. Panetta, Director of the Central Intelligence Agency", "gift_description": "Oblong mother of pearl picture of the Nativity Church of Bethlehem", "received": "2010-04-22", "estimated_value": "800.00", "disposition": [ "Pending Transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "5 U.S.C. 7342(f)(4)", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "", "donor_title": "", "donor_country": "United States", "recipient_name": "Leon E. Panetta", "recipient_title": "Director of the Central Intelligence Agency" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Leon E. Panetta, Director of the Central Intelligence Agency", "gift_description": "Double-edged dagger with a metal scabbard and a simulated ivory hilt", "received": "2010-04-22", "estimated_value": "500.00", "disposition": [ "On official display at the Agency" ], "foreign_donor": "5 U.S.C. 7342(f)(4)", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "", "donor_title": "", "donor_country": "United States", "recipient_name": "Leon E. Panetta", "recipient_title": "Director of the Central Intelligence Agency" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Leon E. Panetta, Director of the Central Intelligence Agency", "gift_description": "Religious framed icon", "received": "2010-05-25", "estimated_value": "1000.00", "disposition": [ "Pending Transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "5 U.S.C. 7342(f)(4)", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "", "donor_title": "", "donor_country": "United States", "recipient_name": "Leon E. Panetta", "recipient_title": "Director of the Central Intelligence Agency" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Leon E. Panetta, Director of the Central Intelligence Agency", "gift_description": "Mont Blanc fountain pen", "received": "2010-07-22", "estimated_value": "500.00", "disposition": [ "Pending Transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "5 U.S.C. 7342(f)(4)", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "", "donor_title": "", "donor_country": "United States", "recipient_name": "Leon E. Panetta", "recipient_title": "Director of the Central Intelligence Agency" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Leon E. Panetta, Director of the Central Intelligence Agency", "gift_description": "Yellow gold and green jade replica of the Chonma-Chong crown", "received": "2010-10-02", "estimated_value": "15000.00", "disposition": [ "On official display at the Agency" ], "foreign_donor": "5 U.S.C. 7342(f)(4)", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "", "donor_title": "", "donor_country": "United States", "recipient_name": "Leon E. Panetta", "recipient_title": "Director of the Central Intelligence Agency" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Leon E. Panetta, Director of the Central Intelligence Agency", "gift_description": "Double edged dagger in a silver and jeweled scabbard with a white resin handle", "received": "2010-12-06", "estimated_value": "1000.00", "disposition": [ "On official display at the Agency" ], "foreign_donor": "5 U.S.C. 7342(f)(4)", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "", "donor_title": "", "donor_country": "United States", "recipient_name": "Leon E. Panetta", "recipient_title": "Director of the Central Intelligence Agency" }, { "name_and_title": "Mr. Michael J. Morell, Deputy Director", "gift_description": "Silver model of an elephant", "received": "2010-07-14", "estimated_value": "500.00", "disposition": [ "On official display at the Agency", "On official display at the Agency" ], "foreign_donor": "5 U.S.C. 7342(f)(4)", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "", "donor_title": "", "donor_country": "United States", "recipient_name": "Michael J. Morell", "recipient_title": "Deputy Director" }, { "name_and_title": "Mr. Michael J. 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Morell", "recipient_title": "Deputy Director" }, { "name_and_title": "Mr. Michael J. Morell, Deputy Director", "gift_description": "Silver footed bowl", "received": "2010-12-13", "estimated_value": "1500.00", "disposition": [ "On official display at the Agency" ], "foreign_donor": "5 U.S.C. 7342(f)(4)", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "", "donor_title": "", "donor_country": "United States", "recipient_name": "Michael J. Morell", "recipient_title": "Deputy Director" }, { "name_and_title": "An Agency Employee", "gift_description": "Silver-plated ivory necklace, bracelet, earrings, and ring", "received": "2003-10-01", "estimated_value": "800.00", "disposition": [ "Pending Transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "5 U.S.C. 7342(f)(4)", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "", "donor_title": "", "donor_country": "United States", "recipient_name": "Agency Employee", "recipient_title": "" }, { "name_and_title": "An Agency Employee", "gift_description": "3'4\" x 2'6\" silk carpet", "received": "2005-06-20", "estimated_value": "800.00", "disposition": [ "Pending Transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "5 U.S.C. 7342(f)(4)", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "", "donor_title": "", "donor_country": "United States", "recipient_name": "An Agency Employee", "recipient_title": "" }, { "name_and_title": "An Agency Employee", "gift_description": "3'11\" x 2'8\" silk carpet", "received": "2005-06-20", "estimated_value": "2500.00", "disposition": [ "Pending Transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "5 U.S.C. 7342(f)(4)", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "", "donor_title": "", "donor_country": "United States", "recipient_name": "An Agency Employee", "recipient_title": "" }, { "name_and_title": "An Agency Employee", "gift_description": "Ebel sports watch", "received": "2007-12-04", "estimated_value": "1000.00", "disposition": [ "Pending Transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "5 U.S.C. 7342(f)(4)", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "", "donor_title": "", "donor_country": "United States", "recipient_name": "An Agency Employee", "recipient_title": "" }, { "name_and_title": "An Agency Employee", "gift_description": "Baume and Mercier Classimo Executive wristwatch with brown leather band", "received": "2010-12-06", "estimated_value": "3500.00", "disposition": [ "Pending Transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "5 U.S.C. 7342(f)(4)", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government.", "donor_name": "", "donor_title": "", "donor_country": "United States", "recipient_name": "Agency Employee", "recipient_title": "" }, { "name_and_title": "An Agency Employee", "gift_description": "Baume and Mercier Classimo Executive wristwatch with a black leather band", "received": "2010-12-06", "estimated_value": "4000.00", "disposition": [ "Pending Transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "5 U.S.C. 7342(f)(4)", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government.", "donor_name": "", "donor_title": "", "donor_country": "United States", "recipient_name": "An Agency Employee", "recipient_title": "" }, { "name_and_title": "An Agency Employee", "gift_description": "Baume and Mercier wristwatch with a silver face and black leather band", "received": "2010-12-06", "estimated_value": "3500.00", "disposition": [ "Pending Transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "5 U.S.C. 7342(f)(4)", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government.", "donor_name": "", "donor_title": "", "donor_country": "United States", "recipient_name": "An Agency Employee", "recipient_title": "" }, { "name_and_title": "An Agency Employee", "gift_description": "Baume & Mercier stainless steel wristwatch with a brown leather band", "received": "2010-12-10", "estimated_value": "5000.00", "disposition": [ "Pending Transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "5 U.S.C. 7342(f)(4)", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government.", "donor_name": "", "donor_title": "", "donor_country": "United States", "recipient_name": "An Agency Employee", "recipient_title": "" }, { "name_and_title": "An Agency Employee", "gift_description": "Rado Chronograph wristwatch", "received": "2010-12-29", "estimated_value": "700.00", "disposition": [ "Pending Transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "5 U.S.C. 7342(f)(4)", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government.", "donor_name": "", "donor_title": "", "donor_country": "United States", "recipient_name": "An Agency Employee", "recipient_title": "" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Thomas Vilsack, Secretary of Agriculture of the United States", "gift_description": "5' x 7' hand-knotted rug", "received": "2010-01-11", "estimated_value": "2000.00", "disposition": [ "Retained in the FFAS Under Secretary's office as an official gift" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Hamid Karzai, President of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government.", "donor_name": "Hamid Karzai", "donor_title": "President", "donor_country": "Afghanistan", "recipient_name": "Thomas Vilsack", "recipient_title": "Secretary of Agriculture of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Thomas Vilsack, Secretary of Agriculture of the United States", "gift_description": "Kutani porcelain flower vase. 9\" by 10\" framed paper art by Issei Yamauchi", "received": "2010-04-08", "estimated_value": "975.00", "disposition": [ "Retained in the Secretary's office as an official gift; Art retained in FAS Administrator's office as an official gift" ], "foreign_donor": "Hirotaka Akamatsu, Minister of Agriculture of Japan", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government.", "donor_name": "Hirotaka Akamatsu", "donor_title": "Minister of Agriculture", "donor_country": "Japan", "recipient_name": "Thomas Vilsack", "recipient_title": "Secretary of Agriculture of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Thomas Vilsack, Secretary of Agriculture of the United States", "gift_description": "Lapis stones gathered into a bunch of grapes", "received": "2010-09-30", "estimated_value": "367.00", "disposition": [ "Retained in the Deputy Secretary's office as an official gift" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Arturo Fermandois, Ambassador of Chile to the United States", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government.", "donor_name": "Arturo Fermandois", "donor_title": "Ambassador", "donor_country": "Chile", "recipient_name": "Thomas Vilsack", "recipient_title": "Secretary of Agriculture of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Gary F. Locke, Secretary of Commerce of the United States", "gift_description": "10' x 13' Afghan hand-knotted Soumak rug", "received": "2010-08-11", "estimated_value": "1165.99", "disposition": [ "Official Use in Herbert C. Hoover Building (room 6521)" ], "foreign_donor": "Minister Wahidullah Shahsani, Minister of Commerce and Industries of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government.", "donor_name": "Wahidullah Shahsani", "donor_title": "Minister of Commerce and Industries", "donor_country": "Afghanistan", "recipient_name": "Gary F. Locke", "recipient_title": "Secretary of Commerce of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "Gwen Lyle, Commercial Officer", "gift_description": "TRAVEL: To attend the 3rd tourism working group meeting", "received": "2010-01-12", "estimated_value": "440.00", "disposition": [ "" ], "foreign_donor": "China National Tourism Administration", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government.", "donor_name": "China National Tourism Administration", "donor_title": "", "donor_country": "China", "recipient_name": "Gwen Lyle", "recipient_title": "Commercial Officer" }, { "name_and_title": "Angela Turrin, Trade Specialist", "gift_description": "TRAVEL: CS Spain showcased 5 NTM U.S. companies catalogs at CS's nooth as a result from the partnership with several multipliers.", "received": "2010-11-04", "estimated_value": "670.00", "disposition": [ "Rec'd" ], "foreign_donor": "FIRA DE BARCELONA\u2014Hostelco Avda/Reina Ma Cristina, s/n\u201408004. Barcelona, Spain. TEL 00 34 902 2300 200. Note: FIRA de Barcelona is publicly owned with autonomous company management.", "circumstances": "", "donor_name": "FIRA DE BARCELONA", "donor_title": "Hostelco Avda/Reina Ma Cristina, s/n", "donor_country": "Spain", "recipient_name": "Angela Turrin", "recipient_title": "Trade Specialist" }, { "name_and_title": "Cao Shujuan, Commercial Specialist", "gift_description": "TRAVEL: To support China Urban Development Committee.", "received": "2010-11-16", "estimated_value": "2969.00", "disposition": [ "Rec'd" ], "foreign_donor": "Urban Development Committee of the China Council for the Promotion of International Trade", "circumstances": "", "donor_name": "Urban Development Committee of the China Council for the Promotion of International Trade", "donor_title": "", "donor_country": "China", "recipient_name": "Cao Shujuan", "recipient_title": "Commercial Specialist" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Eric H. Holder, Attorney General of the United States", "gift_description": "iPad.", "received": "2010-05-28", "estimated_value": "500.00", "disposition": [ "Attorney General's Office for Official Use" ], "foreign_donor": "Dr. Attilio Fontana, Mayor of Varese, Italian Republic", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government.", "donor_name": "Attilio Fontana", "donor_title": "Mayor of Varese", "donor_country": "Italian Republic", "recipient_name": "Eric H. Holder", "recipient_title": "Attorney General of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Eric H. Holder, Attorney General of the United States", "gift_description": "Cartier watch. Persian rug.", "received": "2010-09-16", "estimated_value": "5275.00", "disposition": [ "Transferred to General Services Administration; Rug on Display in Attorney General's Office for Official Use" ], "foreign_donor": "Ali Bin Mohsen Bin Fetais, Attorney General of the State of Qatar", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government.", "donor_name": "Ali Bin Mohsen Bin Fetais", "donor_title": "Attorney General", "donor_country": "Qatar", "recipient_name": "Eric H. Holder", "recipient_title": "Attorney General of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Robert M. Gates, Secretary of Defense", "gift_description": "16\" x 18\" hand-woven wool Afghan rug pile.", "received": "2009-12-08", "estimated_value": "980.00", "disposition": [ "Pending Transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Hamid Karzai, President of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government.", "donor_name": "Hamid Karzai", "donor_title": "President", "donor_country": "Afghanistan", "recipient_name": "Robert M. Gates", "recipient_title": "Secretary of Defense" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Robert M. Gates, Secretary of Defense", "gift_description": "Black leather brief case. Silver and gold-finish Parker pen set. Book, title: 'Kultur Baskenti Instanbul: The Capital of Cultures.' Umbrella. Writing Tablet.", "received": "2010-02-02", "estimated_value": "480.00", "disposition": [ "Pending Transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency M. Vecdi Gonul, Minister of National Defense of the Republic of Turkey", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government.", "donor_name": "Vecdi Gonul", "donor_title": "Minister of National Defense", "donor_country": "Turkey", "recipient_name": "Robert M. Gates", "recipient_title": "Secretary of Defense" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Robert M. Gates, Secretary of Defense", "gift_description": "Silver vase. Filigree necklace set.", "received": "2010-02-04", "estimated_value": "485.00", "disposition": [ "Pending Transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency M. Vecdi Gonul, Minister of National Defense of the Republic of Turkey", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government.", "donor_name": "Vecdi Gonul", "donor_title": "Minister of National Defense", "donor_country": "Turkey", "recipient_name": "Robert M. Gates", "recipient_title": "Secretary of Defense" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Robert M. Gates, Secretary of Defense", "gift_description": "Silver replica of a fountain located on the grounds of the Prime Minister's residence.", "received": "2010-02-04", "estimated_value": "5160.00", "disposition": [ "Pending Transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Silvio Berlusconi, President of the Council of Ministers of the Italian Republic", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government.", "donor_name": "Silvio Berlusconi", "donor_title": "President of the Council of Ministers", "donor_country": "Italy", "recipient_name": "Robert M. Gates", "recipient_title": "Secretary of Defense" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Robert M. Gates, Secretary of Defense", "gift_description": "4' x 7' rug. Turbin from Afghanistan.", "received": "2010-03-09", "estimated_value": "530.00", "disposition": [ "Pending Transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Hamid Karzai, President of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government.", "donor_name": "Hamid Karzai", "donor_title": "President", "donor_country": "Afghanistan", "recipient_name": "Robert M. Gates", "recipient_title": "Secretary of Defense" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Robert M. Gates, Secretary of Defense of the United States", "gift_description": "Decorative candlestick holders.", "received": "2010-04-01", "estimated_value": "950.00", "disposition": [ "Pending Transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Majesty Abdullah II ibn Al Hussein, King of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government.", "donor_name": "Abdullah II ibn Al Hussein", "donor_title": "King of the Hashemite Kingdom", "donor_country": "Jordan", "recipient_name": "Robert M. Gates", "recipient_title": "Secretary of Defense of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Robert M. Gates, Secretary of Defense", "gift_description": "Plaque. Silver palm tree table lamp.", "received": "2010-05-13", "estimated_value": "495.00", "disposition": [ "Pending Transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Ridha Grira, Minister of Defense of the Republic of Tunisia", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government.", "donor_name": "Ridha Grira", "donor_title": "Minister of Defense", "donor_country": "Tunisia", "recipient_name": "Robert M. Gates", "recipient_title": "Secretary of Defense" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Robert M. Gates, Secretary of Defense of the United States", "gift_description": "Silver serving tray set.", "received": "2010-05-20", "estimated_value": "430.00", "disposition": [ "Pending Transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Saad Hariri, Prime Minister of the Republic of Lebanon", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government.", "donor_name": "Saad Hariri", "donor_title": "Prime Minister", "donor_country": "Lebanon", "recipient_name": "Robert M. Gates", "recipient_title": "Secretary of Defense of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Robert M. Gates, Secretary of Defense of the United States", "gift_description": "32 piece hand-made porcelain chess set. Book, title: ''Prague Art and History.'' Decorative plate with country emblem.", "received": "2010-06-04", "estimated_value": "1530.00", "disposition": [ "Pending Transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "Colonel General Safar Abiyev, Minister of Defense of Azerbaijan", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government.", "donor_name": "Safar Abiyev", "donor_title": "Colonel General Minister of Defense", "donor_country": "Azerbaijan", "recipient_name": "Robert M. Gates", "recipient_title": "Secretary of Defense of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Robert M. Gates, Secretary of Defense of the United States", "gift_description": "Artwork of gold oasis scene.", "received": "2010-07-09", "estimated_value": "1400.00", "disposition": [ "Pending Transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Abdullah bin Abd al-Aziz Al Saud, Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government.", "donor_name": "Abdullah bin Abd al-Aziz Al Saud", "donor_title": "Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King", "donor_country": "Saudi Arabia", "recipient_name": "Robert M. Gates", "recipient_title": "Secretary of Defense of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Robert M. Gates, Secretary of Defense", "gift_description": "Statue of an oryx.", "received": "2010-10-05", "estimated_value": "360.00", "disposition": [ "Gift on Display at Pentagon for Official Use" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Sheikh Hamad bin Jassim bin Jabr Al Thani, Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of the State of Qatar", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government.", "donor_name": "Hamad bin Jassim bin Jabr Al Thani", "donor_title": "Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs", "donor_country": "Qatar", "recipient_name": "Robert M. Gates", "recipient_title": "Secretary of Defense" }, { "name_and_title": "Becky Gates, Spouse of Robert M. Gates, Secretary of Defense", "gift_description": "5' x 7' Baku rug with certificate of authenticity for handmade rug. 5' x 5' purple silk scarf.", "received": "2010-06-05", "estimated_value": "370.00", "disposition": [ "Pending Transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "Mrs. Almas Abiyeva, Spouse of the Minister of Defense of Azerbaijan", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government.", "donor_name": "Almas Abiyeva", "donor_title": "Spouse of the Minister of Defense", "donor_country": "Azerbaijan", "recipient_name": "Becky Gates", "recipient_title": "Spouse of Robert M. Gates, Secretary of Defense" }, { "name_and_title": "Admiral Michael G. Mullen, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff", "gift_description": "Large silver palm tree encased in shadow box.", "received": "2009-12-19", "estimated_value": "460.00", "disposition": [ "Pending Transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "Lieutenant General Abdul Qadir Mohammed Jassim, Minister of Defense of the Republic of Iraq", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government.", "donor_name": "Abdul Qadir Mohammed Jassim", "donor_title": "Lieutenant General", "donor_country": "Iraq", "recipient_name": "Michael G. Mullen", "recipient_title": "Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff" }, { "name_and_title": "Admiral Michael G. Mullen, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff", "gift_description": "Bottle of Dimple Scotch. Fourteen books.", "received": "2009-12-20", "estimated_value": "393.00", "disposition": [ "Pending Transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Husain Haqqani, Ambassador of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government.", "donor_name": "Husain Haqqani", "donor_title": "Ambassador", "donor_country": "Pakistan", "recipient_name": "Michael G. Mullen", "recipient_title": "Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff" }, { "name_and_title": "Admiral Michael G. Mullen, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff", "gift_description": "Italian naval oil painting with certificate.", "received": "2010-01-10", "estimated_value": "755.00", "disposition": [ "Pending Transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "Mr. Allan O'Mill, Official Painter of the Italian Navy", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government.", "donor_name": "Allan O'Mill", "donor_title": "Official Painter of the Italian Navy", "donor_country": "Italy", "recipient_name": "Michael G. Mullen", "recipient_title": "Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Admiral Michael G. Mullen USN, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff of the United States", "gift_description": "Gold cross on gold chain.", "received": "2010-02-09", "estimated_value": "545.00", "disposition": [ "Pending Transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Lieutenant General Samy Enan, Chief of Staff of the Armed Forces of the Arab Republic of Egypt", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government.", "donor_name": "Samy Enan", "donor_title": "Lieutenant General Chief of Staff of the Armed Forces", "donor_country": "Arab Republic of Egypt", "recipient_name": "Michael G. Mullen", "recipient_title": "Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Admiral Michael G. Mullen USN, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff of the United States", "gift_description": "Gold-plated bird ornament on crystal stand.", "received": "2010-02-14", "estimated_value": "500.00", "disposition": [ "Pending Transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "General Gabi Ashkenazi, Chief of Defense of the State of Israel", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government.", "donor_name": "Gabi Ashkenazi", "donor_title": "Chief of Defense", "donor_country": "Israel", "recipient_name": "Michael G. Mullen", "recipient_title": "Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Admiral Michael G. Mullen USN, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff of the United States", "gift_description": "Medium silver bowl.", "received": "2010-02-14", "estimated_value": "370.00", "disposition": [ "Pending Transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Lieutenant General Samy Enan, Chief of Staff of the Armed Forces of the Arab Republic of Egypt", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government.", "donor_name": "Samy Enan", "donor_title": "Lieutenant General, Chief of Staff of the Armed Forces", "donor_country": "Arab Republic of Egypt", "recipient_name": "Michael G. Mullen", "recipient_title": "Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Admiral Michael G. Mullen, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff", "gift_description": "Silver gift box.", "received": "2010-02-16", "estimated_value": "980.00", "disposition": [ "Pending Transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Majesty King Abdullah II ibn Al Hussein, King of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government.", "donor_name": "Abdullah II ibn Al Hussein", "donor_title": "King", "donor_country": "Jordan", "recipient_name": "Michael G. Mullen", "recipient_title": "Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Admiral Michael G. Mullen USN, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff of the United States", "gift_description": "Large sword.", "received": "2010-02-16", "estimated_value": "425.00", "disposition": [ "Pending Transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "Samir Rifai, Chief of Defense of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government.", "donor_name": "Samir Rifai", "donor_title": "Chief of Defense", "donor_country": "Jordan", "recipient_name": "Michael G. Mullen", "recipient_title": "Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Admiral Michael G. Mullen USN, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff of the United States", "gift_description": "Crystal tea service set on crystal tray", "received": "2010-02-18", "estimated_value": "650.00", "disposition": [ "Official Use at Pentagon" ], "foreign_donor": "Ms. Hamad Mohammed Thani Al Rumaithi, Wife of Armed Forces Chief of Staff of the United Arab Emirates", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Hamad Mohammed Thani Al Rumaithi", "donor_title": "Wife of Armed Forces Chief of Staff", "donor_country": "United Arab Emirates", "recipient_name": "Michael G. Mullen", "recipient_title": "Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Admiral Michael G. Mullen, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff", "gift_description": "Silver boom sailing ship in wooden box", "received": "2010-04-01", "estimated_value": "485.00", "disposition": [ "Pending Transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Nasser Mohammed Al Ahmed Al-Sabah, Prime Minister of the State of Kuwait", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Nasser Mohammed Al Ahmed Al-Sabah", "donor_title": "Prime Minister", "donor_country": "Kuwait", "recipient_name": "Michael G. Mullen", "recipient_title": "Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Admiral Michael G. Mullen, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff", "gift_description": "Encased gold sword on display stand", "received": "2010-04-01", "estimated_value": "2200.00", "disposition": [ "Pending Transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "Lieutenant General Sheikh Ahmad Al-KHaled Al-Hamad Al-Sabah, Chief of Staff of the Kuwaiti Army", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Ahmad Al-KHaled Al-Hamad Al-Sabah", "donor_title": "Lieutenant General Sheikh Chief of Staff of the Kuwaiti Army", "donor_country": "Kuwait", "recipient_name": "Michael G. Mullen", "recipient_title": "Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Admiral Michael G. Mullen, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff", "gift_description": "Saber with curved steel blade and intaglio foliate scrolls on both sides. Plaque", "received": "2010-04-22", "estimated_value": "400.00", "disposition": [ "Pending Transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency General of the Army Nikolai Makrov, Chief of General Staff of the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Nikolai Makrov", "donor_title": "General of the Army, Chief of General Staff of the Armed Forces", "donor_country": "Russian Federation", "recipient_name": "Michael G. Mullen", "recipient_title": "Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Admiral Michael G. Mullen, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff", "gift_description": "Medium shield-shaped plaque. Pair of male and female bust portraits", "received": "2010-05-10", "estimated_value": "405.00", "disposition": [ "Pending Transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "Air Chief Marshal P.V. Naik, Chief of the Air Staff, Indian Air Force, India", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "P.V. Naik", "donor_title": "Air Chief Marshal, Chief of the Air Staff, Indian Air Force", "donor_country": "India", "recipient_name": "Michael G. Mullen", "recipient_title": "Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Admiral Michael G. Mullen, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff", "gift_description": "Medium marble candle holder", "received": "2010-05-10", "estimated_value": "385.00", "disposition": [ "Gift on Display at Pentagon for Official Use" ], "foreign_donor": "His Majesty King Abdullah II ibn Al Hussein and Her Majesty Queen Rania Al Abdullah, King and Queen of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Abdullah II ibn Al Hussein and Rania Al Abdullah", "donor_title": "King and Queen", "donor_country": "Jordan", "recipient_name": "Michael G. Mullen", "recipient_title": "Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Admiral Michael G. Mullen USN, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff of the United States", "gift_description": "Narrow rug", "received": "2010-06-14", "estimated_value": "1500.00", "disposition": [ "Pending Transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Makhdoom Shah Mehmood Qureshi, Foreign Minister of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Makhdoom Shah Mehmood Qureshi", "donor_title": "Foreign Minister", "donor_country": "Pakistan", "recipient_name": "Michael G. Mullen", "recipient_title": "Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Admiral Michael G. Mullen USN, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff of the United States", "gift_description": "AK 47/Serial #NM 26 1684", "received": "2010-06-30", "estimated_value": "780.00", "disposition": [ "Transferred to the Department of the Army" ], "foreign_donor": "General Freddy Padilla de Leon, Commander of the Military Forces of the Republic of Colombia", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Freddy Padilla de Leon", "donor_title": "General, Commander of the Military Forces", "donor_country": "Colombia", "recipient_name": "Michael G. Mullen", "recipient_title": "Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Admiral Michael G. Mullen, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff", "gift_description": "Saber with black curved steel blade", "received": "2010-07-13", "estimated_value": "450.00", "disposition": [ "Pending Transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "Brigidier General Abdulla Saeed Al-Mansoori, Royal Bahrain Naval Forces Commander", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Abdulla Saeed Al-Mansoori", "donor_title": "Brigidier General", "donor_country": "Bahrain", "recipient_name": "Michael G. Mullen", "recipient_title": "Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Admiral Michael G. Mullen, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff", "gift_description": "Envelope opener. Key ring. Business card case", "received": "2010-07-21", "estimated_value": "385.00", "disposition": [ "Pending Transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Kim Tae-young, Minister of Defense of the Republic of Korea", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Kim Tae-young", "donor_title": "Minister of Defense", "donor_country": "Republic of Korea", "recipient_name": "Michael G. Mullen", "recipient_title": "Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Admiral Michael G. Mullen, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff", "gift_description": "Bohemia cyrstal vase. Praha crystal plate", "received": "2010-07-29", "estimated_value": "494.00", "disposition": [ "Pending Transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "General Vlastimil Picek, Chief of the General Staff of the Armed Forces of the Czech Republic", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Vlastimil Picek", "donor_title": "General, Chief of the General Staff of the Armed Forces", "donor_country": "Czech Republic", "recipient_name": "Michael G. Mullen", "recipient_title": "Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Admiral Michael G. Mullen, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff", "gift_description": "Plaque in presentation box. Scarf. Jewelry box", "received": "2010-10-06", "estimated_value": "395.00", "disposition": [ "Pending Transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "Major General Hazim Attallah, Chief of Palestinian Civil Police", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Hazim Attallah", "donor_title": "Major General", "donor_country": "Palestinian", "recipient_name": "Michael G. Mullen", "recipient_title": "Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Admiral Michael G. Mullen, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff", "gift_description": "Vase with canted top and bottom. Green scarf with paisley pattern and metallic threads. Cuff bracelets of lapis lazuli panels set in silver. Two cleaning brushes", "received": "", "estimated_value": "524.00", "disposition": [ "Pending Transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "Unknown Foreign Government Official of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Unknown Foreign Government Official", "donor_title": "", "donor_country": "Islamic Republic of Afghanistan", "recipient_name": "Michael G. Mullen", "recipient_title": "Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Assistant Secretary of Defense, Alexander Vershbow, OSD Policy", "gift_description": "Kutahya Porselen vase. Vakko silk scarf", "received": "2009-12-16", "estimated_value": "395.00", "disposition": [ "Pending Transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Aslan Guner, Deputy Chief of Defense of the Republic of Turkey", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Aslan Guner", "donor_title": "Deputy Chief of Defense", "donor_country": "Turkey", "recipient_name": "Alexander Vershbow", "recipient_title": "Assistant Secretary of Defense" }, { "name_and_title": "Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense, Michael Schiffer, OSD Policy", "gift_description": "Amber-color crystal Chinese calligraphy writing set", "received": "2009-12-17", "estimated_value": "980.00", "disposition": [ "Gift on Display at Pentagon" ], "foreign_donor": "Major General Qian Lihua, Director of the Foreign Affairs Office of the Ministry of National Defense of the People's Republic of China", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Qian Lihua", "donor_title": "Major General", "donor_country": "People's Republic of China", "recipient_name": "Michael Schiffer", "recipient_title": "Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Assistant Secretary of Defense, Alexander Vershbow, OSD Policy", "gift_description": "Personalized engraved plaque. Ballpoint pen. Fountain pen with gold ring and cap", "received": "2009-12-16", "estimated_value": "375.00", "disposition": [ "Pending Transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Aslan Guner, Deputy Chief of Defense of the Republic of Turkey", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Aslan Guner", "donor_title": "Deputy Chief of Defense", "donor_country": "Turkey", "recipient_name": "Alexander Vershbow", "recipient_title": "Assistant Secretary of Defense" }, { "name_and_title": "Gen. James E. Cartwright, Vice Chairman, Joint Chiefs of Staff", "gift_description": "Pen set with display box. Wooden plaque", "received": "2009-12-16", "estimated_value": "375.00", "disposition": [ "Pending Transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Aslan Guner, Deputy Chief of Defense of the Republic of Turkey", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Aslan Guner", "donor_title": "Deputy Chief of Defense", "donor_country": "Turkey", "recipient_name": "James E. Cartwright", "recipient_title": "Vice Chairman, Joint Chiefs of Staff" }, { "name_and_title": "Country Director for Bahrain, OSD Policy, Andre Sekowski", "gift_description": "Wallet and pen set", "received": "2009-12-29", "estimated_value": "790.00", "disposition": [ "Pending Transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "Staff Brigadier General Abdulrahman Ibrahim Al-Hemaidi, Defense Military, Naval, and Air Attach\u00e9 of the State of Qatar", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Abdulrahman Ibrahim Al-Hemaidi", "donor_title": "Staff Brigadier General", "donor_country": "Qatar", "recipient_name": "Andre Sekowski", "recipient_title": "Country Director for Bahrain, OSD Policy" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Assistant Secretary of Defense, Alexander Vershbow, OSD Policy", "gift_description": "Desk clock. Watch, wallet, pen, and cufflinks in accessory box", "received": "2010-01-14", "estimated_value": "6090.00", "disposition": [ "Pending Transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "Brigadier General Abdulla Juma'an, General Coordinator of the Qatar Armed Forces", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Abdulla Juma'an", "donor_title": "Brigadier General", "donor_country": "Qatar", "recipient_name": "Alexander Vershbow", "recipient_title": "Assistant Secretary of Defense" }, { "name_and_title": "Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for International Security Affairs, Joseph McMillan, OSD Policy", "gift_description": "Desk clock. Watch, wallet, pen, and cufflinks in accessory box", "received": "2010-01-15", "estimated_value": "6090.00", "disposition": [ "Pending Transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "Brigadier General Abdulla Juma'an, General Coordinator of the Qatar Armed Forces", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Abdulla Juma'an", "donor_title": "Brigadier General", "donor_country": "Qatar", "recipient_name": "Joseph McMillan", "recipient_title": "Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for International Security Affairs" }, { "name_and_title": "Event Planner, Martha Jordan, OSD Policy", "gift_description": "Carven stainless steel and coppertone wristwatch. Pierre Cardin black ink ballpoint pen", "received": "2010-01-15", "estimated_value": "2185.00", "disposition": [ "Pending Transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "Brigadier General Abdulla Juma'an, General Coordinator of the Qatar Armed Forces", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Abdulla Juma'an", "donor_title": "Brigadier General", "donor_country": "Qatar", "recipient_name": "Martha Jordan", "recipient_title": "Event Planner" }, { "name_and_title": "Country Director for Bahrain, OSD Policy, Andre Sekowski,", "gift_description": "Wallet, cufflinks, pen, and watch in presentation box", "received": "2010-01-15", "estimated_value": "790.00", "disposition": [ "Pending Transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "Brigadier General Abdulla Juma'an, General Coordinator of the Qatar Armed Forces", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Abdulla Juma'an", "donor_title": "Brigadier General", "donor_country": "Qatar", "recipient_name": "Andre Sekowski", "recipient_title": "Country Director for Bahrain, OSD Policy" }, { "name_and_title": "Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense, Joseph McMillan", "gift_description": "Artwork of silver ship displaying the flag of Kuwait, the capital building, and a gold oasis scene", "received": "2010-01-26", "estimated_value": "980.00", "disposition": [ "Pending Transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "Major General Abdulrahman Al-Othman, Assistant Chief of Staff for Operations and Plans of the Kuwait Armed Forces, Kuwait", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Abdulrahman Al-Othman", "donor_title": "Major General", "donor_country": "Kuwait", "recipient_name": "Joseph McMillan", "recipient_title": "Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense" }, { "name_and_title": "Vice Admiral Jeffrey A. Wieringa, Director, Defense Security Cooperation Agency", "gift_description": "Men's two-toned Eco-Drive Citizen watch; Women's gold bracelet with diamonds", "received": "2010-04-09", "estimated_value": "1160.00", "disposition": [ "Pending Transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "Major General and Mrs. Mohamed Elkeshky, Defense, Military, Naval & Air Attach\u00e9 of the Arab Republic of Egypt and Spouse, and Vice Admiral and Mrs. Mohab Mameesh, Commander in Chief of the Egyptian Naval Forces", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Mohamed Elkeshky, Mohab Mameesh", "donor_title": "Major General, Vice Admiral", "donor_country": "Arab Republic of Egypt", "recipient_name": "Jeffrey A. Wieringa", "recipient_title": "Vice Admiral, Director, Defense Security Cooperation Agency" }, { "name_and_title": "Mrs. Sandee Cartwright, Spouse of Vice Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff James Cartwright", "gift_description": "Square tablecloth. Haddad Cutlery manicure set. Haddad Cutlery six-piece serving set", "received": "2010-04-15", "estimated_value": "645.00", "disposition": [ "Pending Transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "Najwa Fakhr Al Din, Spouse of the Vice Chief of Defense of the Republic of Lebanon", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Najwa Fakhr Al Din", "donor_title": "Spouse of the Vice Chief of Defense", "donor_country": "Lebanon", "recipient_name": "Sandee Cartwright", "recipient_title": "Spouse of Vice Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable William J. Lynn III, Deputy Secretary of Defense", "gift_description": "Decorative candle holder", "received": "2010-04-21", "estimated_value": "385.00", "disposition": [ "Pending Transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Majesty King Abdullah II ibn Al Hussein, Her Majesty Queen Rania Al Abdullah, King and Queen of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan and Prince Zeid Raad Zied Al-Hussein, Ambassador of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Abdullah II ibn Al Hussein, Rania Al Abdullah, Zeid Raad Zied Al-Hussein", "donor_title": "King and Queen, Prince, Ambassador", "donor_country": "Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan", "recipient_name": "William J. Lynn III", "recipient_title": "Deputy Secretary of Defense" }, { "name_and_title": "Andre Sekowski, Country Director for Bahrain, OSD Policy", "gift_description": "Book, title: ''Mosaic: A Journey Through the Multi-faceted world of Bahrain's Arts and Crafts.'' Maurice-Lacroix men's wristwatch.", "received": "2010-05-20", "estimated_value": "1167.00", "disposition": [ "Pending Transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Royal Highesn Salman bin Hamad, Crown Prince of the Kingdom of Bahrain", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Salman bin Hamad", "donor_title": "Crown Prince", "donor_country": "Bahrain", "recipient_name": "Andre Sekowski", "recipient_title": "Country Director for Bahrain, OSD Policy" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Under Secretary of Defense Michele Flournoy, OSD Policy", "gift_description": "Painting of a duck by Mohammad Mandi.", "received": "2010-06-29", "estimated_value": "970.00", "disposition": [ "Gift on Display at Pentagon" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Dr. Anwar Mohammad Gargash, Minister of State for Foreign Affairs of the United Arab Emirates", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Anwar Mohammad Gargash", "donor_title": "Minister of State for Foreign Affairs", "donor_country": "United Arab Emirates", "recipient_name": "Michele Flournoy", "recipient_title": "Under Secretary of Defense" }, { "name_and_title": "Principal Deputy Under Secretary of Defense, James Miller, OSD Policy", "gift_description": "Two pens in black and gold.", "received": "2010-07-01", "estimated_value": "785.00", "disposition": [ "Gift on Display at Pentagon" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Lee Myung-bak, President of the Republic of Korea", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Lee Myung-bak", "donor_title": "President", "donor_country": "Republic of Korea", "recipient_name": "James Miller", "recipient_title": "Principal Deputy Under Secretary of Defense" }, { "name_and_title": "Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense, Celeste Wallander, OSD Policy", "gift_description": "Plaque. CD, title: ''Dedicated to the victims of the Armenia Genocide of 1915.'' Book, title: ''Jansem.'' Book, title: ''Western Media Coverage of the Nagorno-Karabekh Conflict in 1988\u20131990.'' Pamphlet, title: ''Remembering and Understanding the Armenian Genocide.'' Armed Forces of Armenia round gold coin.", "received": "2010-07-01", "estimated_value": "453.00", "disposition": [ "Pending Transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Seyrah Ohanyan, Minister of Defense of the Republic of Armenia", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Seyrah Ohanyan", "donor_title": "Minister of Defense", "donor_country": "Armenia", "recipient_name": "Celeste Wallander", "recipient_title": "Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense" }, { "name_and_title": "Gen. James E. Cartwright, Vice Chairman, Joint Chiefs of Staff", "gift_description": "Miniature Pounamu Mere in a display box.", "received": "2010-07-19", "estimated_value": "585.00", "disposition": [ "Pending Transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "Rear Admiral Jack Steer, Chief of the Royal New Zealand Navy", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Jack Steer", "donor_title": "Rear Admiral", "donor_country": "New Zealand", "recipient_name": "James E. Cartwright", "recipient_title": "Vice Chairman, Joint Chiefs of Staff" }, { "name_and_title": "Asian and Pacific Security Affairs, Chip Gregson, OSD Policy", "gift_description": "Business card case. Envelope opener. Key ring.", "received": "2010-07-21", "estimated_value": "380.00", "disposition": [ "Pending Transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Yu Myung-hwan, Minister of Foreign Affairs and Trade of the Republic of Korea", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Yu Myung-hwan", "donor_title": "Minister of Foreign Affairs and Trade", "donor_country": "Republic of Korea", "recipient_name": "Chip Gregson", "recipient_title": "OSD Policy" }, { "name_and_title": "Senior Taiwan Director, Joseph Skinner, OSD Policy", "gift_description": "Glass paperweight featuring birds and grapes.", "received": "2010-08-05", "estimated_value": "385.00", "disposition": [ "Pending Transfer to General Services Administration", "Pending Transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "The Honorable Dr. Hu Wei-Jen, Secretary General of the Taiwan National Security Council", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Hu Wei-Jen", "donor_title": "Secretary General of the Taiwan National Security Council", "donor_country": "Taiwan", "recipient_name": "Joseph Skinner", "recipient_title": "Senior Taiwan Director" }, { "name_and_title": "Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense, Asian and Pacific Security Affairs Derek Mitchell, OSD Policy", "gift_description": "Single strand pearl necklace. Bed cover and two pillowcases with hand-embroidered designs.", "received": "2010-08-06", "estimated_value": "1510.00", "disposition": [ "Pending Transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "General Md Abdul Mubeen, Chief of Army Staff of Bangladesh", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Abdul Mubeen", "donor_title": "Chief of Army Staff", "donor_country": "Bangladesh", "recipient_name": "Derek Mitchell", "recipient_title": "Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense, Asian and Pacific Security Affairs" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Assistant Secretary of Defense, Alexander Vershbow, OSD Policy", "gift_description": "Bronze platter with small red rhinestones.", "received": "2010-09-23", "estimated_value": "820.00", "disposition": [ "Pending Transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "Under Secretary Hakan Fidan, Director of the Turkish National Intelligence Organization of the Republic of Turkey", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Hakan Fidan", "donor_title": "Under Secretary", "donor_country": "Turkey", "recipient_name": "Alexander Vershbow", "recipient_title": "Assistant Secretary of Defense" }, { "name_and_title": "Major General William B. Garrett", "gift_description": "Framed map of the province of Vicenza, Italy.", "received": "2010-11-15", "estimated_value": "520.00", "disposition": [ "Pending Transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "Dr. Achille Variati, Major of Vicenza, Italian", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Achille Variati", "donor_title": "Major of Vicenza", "donor_country": "Italian", "recipient_name": "William B. Garrett", "recipient_title": "Major General" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Assistant Secretary of Defense, Asian and Pacific Security Affairs, Chip Gregson, OSD Policy", "gift_description": "White porcelain vase.", "received": "2010-11-30", "estimated_value": "620.00", "disposition": [ "Pending Transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "General (Retired) Liu Dongdong Political Commissar of the Jinan Military Region of the People's Republic of China", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Liu Dongdong", "donor_title": "General (Retired) Political Commissar of the Jinan Military Region", "donor_country": "People's Republic of China", "recipient_name": "Chip Gregson", "recipient_title": "Assistant Secretary of Defense, Asian and Pacific Security Affairs" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Michael Wynne, Secretary of the Air Force, Pentagon, Washington DC", "gift_description": "French Officer dagger", "received": "2008-04-01", "estimated_value": "421.00", "disposition": [ "Pending Transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "General St\u00e9phane Abrial, Chief of Staff of the French Air Force", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "St\u00e9phane Abrial", "donor_title": "Chief of Staff of the French Air Force", "donor_country": "France", "recipient_name": "Michael Wynne", "recipient_title": "Secretary of the Air Force" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Michael B. Donley, Secretary of the Air Force, Pentagon, Washington DC", "gift_description": "4\u2032 \u00d7 6\u2032 Afghan wool rug", "received": "2009-08-28", "estimated_value": "550.00", "disposition": [ "Currently on display in the Pentagon, Washington DC, Rm 4E833" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Abdul Rahim Wardak, Minister of Defenseof the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Abdul Rahim Wardak", "donor_title": "Minister of Defense", "donor_country": "Afghanistan", "recipient_name": "Michael B. Donley", "recipient_title": "Secretary of the Air Force" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Michael B. Donley, Secretary of the Air Force, Pentagon, Washington DC", "gift_description": "4\u2032 \u00d7 6\u2032 Afghan wool rug", "received": "2009-08-28", "estimated_value": "550.00", "disposition": [ "Currently on display in the Pentagon, Washington DC, Rm 4E833" ], "foreign_donor": "Major General Mohammed Darwan of the Afghan National Army Air Corps Commander", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Mohammed Darwan", "donor_title": "Major General", "donor_country": "Afghanistan", "recipient_name": "Michael B. Donley", "recipient_title": "Secretary of the Air Force" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Michael B. Donley, Secretary of the Air Force, Pentagon, Washington DC", "gift_description": "6\u2032 \u00d7 8\u2032 Afghan wool rug", "received": "2008-04-01", "estimated_value": "1295.00", "disposition": [ "Currently on display in the Pentagon, Washington DC, Rm 4E833" ], "foreign_donor": "Brigadier General Chris Tickell, Chief of Afghan National Air Corps Training", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Chris Tickell", "donor_title": "Brigadier General", "donor_country": "Afghanistan", "recipient_name": "Michael B. Donley", "recipient_title": "Secretary of the Air Force" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Michael B. Donley, Secretary of the Air Force, Pentagon, Washington DC", "gift_description": "4\u2032 \u00d7 6\u2032 handmade wool rug", "received": "2009-10-14", "estimated_value": "550.00", "disposition": [ "Currently on display in the Pentagon, Washington DC, Rm 4E833" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Rao Qamar Suleman, Chief of Pakistan Air Force of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Rao Qamar Suleman", "donor_title": "Chief of Pakistan Air Force", "donor_country": "Pakistan", "recipient_name": "Michael B. Donley", "recipient_title": "Secretary of the Air Force" }, { "name_and_title": "General Norton Schwartz, Chief of Staff of the Air Force, Pentagon, Washington DC", "gift_description": "Torgeon Swiss men's T01101 Chronograph watch. Jewelry case", "received": "2010-12-02", "estimated_value": "410.00", "disposition": [ "Pending Transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "Major General Ahmed Boutaleb, Chief of Staff of the Moroccan Air Force of the Kingdom Morocco", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Ahmed Boutaleb", "donor_title": "Major General", "donor_country": "Morocco", "recipient_name": "Norton Schwartz", "recipient_title": "Chief of Staff of the Air Force" }, { "name_and_title": "General Norton Schwartz, Chief of Staff of the United States Air Force", "gift_description": "Hungarian dagger", "received": "2010-12-02", "estimated_value": "1500.00", "disposition": [ "Pending Transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "Major General Zolt\u00e1n Pint\u00e9r, Chief of Staff of the Hungarian Air Force", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Zolt\u00e1n Pint\u00e9r", "donor_title": "Major General", "donor_country": "Hungary", "recipient_name": "Norton Schwartz", "recipient_title": "Chief of Staff of the United States Air Force" }, { "name_and_title": "Major General Floyd C Williams, Chief, Office of Military Cooperation, Cairo, Egypt", "gift_description": "18-karat gold men's tie clip", "received": "2009-01-07", "estimated_value": "480.00", "disposition": [ "Pending Transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Field Marshal Mohamed Hussein Tantawi, Minister of Defense of the Arab Republic of Egypt", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Mohamed Hussein Tantawi", "donor_title": "Field Marshal Minister of Defense", "donor_country": "Arab Republic of Egypt", "recipient_name": "Floyd C Williams", "recipient_title": "Chief, Office of Military Cooperation" }, { "name_and_title": "Mrs. Rebecca Williams, wife of Major General Floyd C Williams, Chief, Office of Military Cooperation, Cairo, Egypt", "gift_description": "18-karat gold necklace", "received": "2009-11-12", "estimated_value": "355.00", "disposition": [ "Pending Transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "Vice Admiral Mohab Mameesh, Commander in Chief of the Egyptian Navy", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Mohab Mameesh", "donor_title": "Vice Admiral", "donor_country": "Egypt", "recipient_name": "Rebecca Williams", "recipient_title": "wife of Major General Floyd C Williams, Chief, Office of Military Cooperation, Cairo, Egypt" }, { "name_and_title": "Major General Frederick F. Roggero, Commander Headquarters Air Force Safety Center and Commander Headquarters Air Force Safety, Pentagon, Washington DC", "gift_description": "Tag Heuer Aquaracer automatic wristwatch", "received": "2009-11-18", "estimated_value": "1800.00", "disposition": [ "Pending Transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "Lieutenant General Hamad Mohammed Thani Al Rumaithi, Chief of Staff of the United Arab Emirates Armed Forces", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Hamad Mohammed Thani Al Rumaithi", "donor_title": "Lieutenant General", "donor_country": "United Arab Emirates", "recipient_name": "Frederick F. Roggero", "recipient_title": "Major General" }, { "name_and_title": "John M. Polhemus, GS\u201312, Protocol Specialist, 89th Airlift Wing, Joint Base Andrews, MD", "gift_description": "Bvlgari Solotempo men's watch ST42SL", "received": "2010-02-04", "estimated_value": "1044.00", "disposition": [ "Missing\u2014Report of Survey (#2011\u2013125) determined disappeared and remains to be found" ], "foreign_donor": "Mr. Ziad Soubra, Chief of Protocol of the Embassy of the State of Qatar", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Ziad Soubra", "donor_title": "Chief of Protocol", "donor_country": "Qatar", "recipient_name": "John M. Polhemus", "recipient_title": "Protocol Specialist" }, { "name_and_title": "Brigadier General Lyn D Sherlock, Director of Regional Affairs, International Affairs, Pentagon, Washington DC", "gift_description": "Silver earrings, necklace, and bracelet set", "received": "2010-08-30", "estimated_value": "600.00", "disposition": [ "Pending Transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "Major General Ahmed Boutaleb, Chief of Staff of the Moroccan Air Force of the Kingdom of Morocco", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Ahmed Boutaleb", "donor_title": "Major General", "donor_country": "Morocco", "recipient_name": "Lyn D Sherlock", "recipient_title": "Brigadier General" }, { "name_and_title": "Colonel Angel Diaz, Director, Host Nation Coordination Cell, 379 Air Expeditionary Wing South West Asia", "gift_description": "Black watch. Black ballpoint pen. Pierre Cardin cufflinks. JBR cologne", "received": "2010-09-07", "estimated_value": "647.00", "disposition": [ "Pending Transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "Major General Hamad bin Ali Al-Attiyah, Chief of Staff of the Qatar Armed Forced", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Hamad bin Ali Al-Attiyah", "donor_title": "Major General", "donor_country": "Qatar", "recipient_name": "Angel Diaz", "recipient_title": "Colonel, Director, Host Nation Coordination Cell, 379 Air Expeditionary Wing South West Asia" }, { "name_and_title": "Brigadier General Randal A Kee, Commander, 379 Air Expeditionary Wing, South West Asia", "gift_description": "Gold watch. Gold ballpoint pen. Pierre Cardin cufflinks. JBR cologne", "received": "2010-10-05", "estimated_value": "678.00", "disposition": [ "Pending Transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "Major General Hamad bin Ali Al-Attiyah, Chief of Staff of the Qatar Armed Forced", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Hamad bin Ali Al-Attiyah", "donor_title": "Major General", "donor_country": "Qatar", "recipient_name": "Randal A Kee", "recipient_title": "Brigadier General" }, { "name_and_title": "Brigadier General Lyn D Sherlock, Director of Regional Affairs, International Affairs, Pentagon, Washington DC", "gift_description": "Silver earrings, necklace, and bracelet set", "received": "2010-11-10", "estimated_value": "550.00", "disposition": [ "Pending Transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "Major General Ahmed Boutaleb, Chief of Staff of the Moroccan Air Force of the Kingdom of Morocco", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Ahmed Boutaleb", "donor_title": "Major General", "donor_country": "Morocco", "recipient_name": "Lyn D Sherlock", "recipient_title": "Brigadier General" }, { "name_and_title": "Rear Admiral Joseph Rixey, US Navy, Deputy Assistant Secretary of the Navy (International Programs)/Director, Navy International Programs Office", "gift_description": "TRAVEL: Expended for lodgings in Vina Del Mar, Chile", "received": "2010-11-29", "estimated_value": "1299.25", "disposition": [ "Recipient retained gift" ], "foreign_donor": "Admiral Edmundo Gonz\u00e1lez Robles, Commander in Chief of the Chilean Navy", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Edmundo Gonz\u00e1lez Robles", "donor_title": "Admiral, Commander in Chief of the Chilean Navy", "donor_country": "Chile", "recipient_name": "Joseph Rixey", "recipient_title": "Rear Admiral, US Navy, Deputy Assistant Secretary of the Navy (International Programs)/Director, Navy International Programs Office" }, { "name_and_title": "Lieutenant Drew Thomas, US Navy, Aide to Director, Navy International Programs Office", "gift_description": "TRAVEL: Expended for lodgings in Vina Del Mar, Chile", "received": "2010-11-29", "estimated_value": "1299.25", "disposition": [ "Recipient retained gift" ], "foreign_donor": "Admiral Edmundo Gonz\u00e1lez Robles, Commander in Chief of the Chilean Navy", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Edmundo Gonz\u00e1lez Robles", "donor_title": "Admiral, Commander in Chief of the Chilean Navy", "donor_country": "Chile", "recipient_name": "Drew Thomas", "recipient_title": "Lieutenant, US Navy" }, { "name_and_title": "Lieutenant General Joseph F. Dunford, Jr., Commander, U.S. Marine Corps Forces, U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM)", "gift_description": "2m x 3m Afghan wool run in blue and green", "received": "2010-04-05", "estimated_value": "1440", "disposition": [ "Recipient purchased from General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "Brigadier General Ghulam Mohayadin Ghori, Deputy Corps Commander of the 207th Corps of the Afghan National Army", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Ghulam Mohayadin Ghori", "donor_title": "Brigadier General", "donor_country": "Afghanistan", "recipient_name": "Joseph F. Dunford, Jr.", "recipient_title": "Lieutenant General, Commander, U.S. Marine Corps Forces, U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM)" }, { "name_and_title": "Lieutenant Colonel Christopher L. Naler USMC, then-Commanding Officer, 5th Battalion, 10th Marines (MARCENT AO)", "gift_description": "TRAVEL: Formal invitation to join Royal Family in ceremony to welcome home Bahrain company (which was under his charge in AFG) on 14 Jun 2010. Gifts of travel include OCONUS air fare, lodging, and meals", "received": "2010-06-22", "estimated_value": "11500", "disposition": [ "Recipient retained gift" ], "foreign_donor": "Government of the Kingdom of Bahrain", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Government", "donor_title": "of the Kingdom", "donor_country": "Bahrain", "recipient_name": "Christopher L. Naler", "recipient_title": "Lieutenant Colonel" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Michael Chertoff, Secretary of Homeland Security of the United States", "gift_description": "Granat gold cufflinks with garnets", "received": "2008-10-27", "estimated_value": "480.00", "disposition": [ "On display in Room 5103, Department of Homeland Security Headquarters" ], "foreign_donor": "Mr. Alexandr Vondra, Deputy Prime Minister for European Affairs of the Czech Republic", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Alexandr Vondra", "donor_title": "Deputy Prime Minister for European Affairs", "donor_country": "Czech Republic", "recipient_name": "Michael Chertoff", "recipient_title": "Secretary of Homeland Security of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Michael Chertoff, Secretary of Homeland Security of the United States", "gift_description": "Set of six shot-style crystal glasses", "received": "2008-10-27", "estimated_value": "510.00", "disposition": [ "On display in Room 5103, Department of Homeland Security Headquarters" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Karel Schwarzenberg, First Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Czech Republic", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Karel Schwarzenberg", "donor_title": "First Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs", "donor_country": "Czech Republic", "recipient_name": "Michael Chertoff", "recipient_title": "Secretary of Homeland Security of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Michael Chertoff, Secretary of Homeland Security of the United States", "gift_description": "Limited mint edition Slovak Crowns (various denominations)", "received": "2008-10-28", "estimated_value": "609.81", "disposition": [ "On display in Room 5103, Department of Homeland Security Headquarters" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Robert Kalin\u00e1k, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior, Slovak Republic", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Robert Kalin\u00e1k", "donor_title": "Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior", "donor_country": "Slovak Republic", "recipient_name": "Michael Chertoff", "recipient_title": "Secretary of Homeland Security of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Janet Napolitano, Secretary of Homeland Security of the United States", "gift_description": "Book, title: 'Tamaya: A Modern Icon Reinterpreted'", "received": "2009-12-02", "estimated_value": "377.76", "disposition": [ "Secretary's office\u2014For official use" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Arturo Sarukhan, Ambassador of the United Mexican States", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Arturo Sarukhan", "donor_title": "Ambassador", "donor_country": "United Mexican States", "recipient_name": "Janet Napolitano", "recipient_title": "Secretary of Homeland Security of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Janet Napolitano, Secretary of Homeland Security of the United States", "gift_description": "Amati-Denak clarinet S.R.O., Model #ACL 612\u2013C", "received": "2009-12-14", "estimated_value": "1128.03", "disposition": [ "On display in Room 5103, Department of Homeland Security Headquarters" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Robert Kalin\u00e1k, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior, Slovak Republic", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Robert Kalin\u00e1k", "donor_title": "Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior", "donor_country": "Slovak Republic", "recipient_name": "Janet Napolitano", "recipient_title": "Secretary of Homeland Security of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Janet Napolitano, Secretary of Homeland Security of the United States", "gift_description": "11.5\" Lladro porcelain ''Butterfly Treasures'' figurine", "received": "2010-04-10", "estimated_value": "440.00", "disposition": [ "Transferred to GSA" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Felix Sanz Rold\u00e1n, Director of the Center of National Intelligence of Spain", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Felix Sanz Rold\u00e1n", "donor_title": "Director of the Center of National Intelligence", "donor_country": "Spain", "recipient_name": "Janet Napolitano", "recipient_title": "Secretary of Homeland Security of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Janet Napolitano, Secretary of Homeland Security of the United States", "gift_description": "Diamond and ruby necklace, bracelet, earrings, and ring", "received": "2010-05-30", "estimated_value": "294140.00", "disposition": [ "In storage, Room 43205, (locked safe), Department of Homeland Security Headquarters" ], "foreign_donor": "King Abdullah bin Abd al-Aziz Al Saud, Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Abdullah bin Abd al-Aziz Al Saud", "donor_title": "King of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques", "donor_country": "Saudi Arabia", "recipient_name": "Janet Napolitano", "recipient_title": "Secretary of Homeland Security of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Janet Napolitano, Secretary of Homeland Security of the United States", "gift_description": "54\" x 75\" silk hand-knotted yellow, pink, green, brown, cream, and red rug with floral pattern", "received": "2010-09-17", "estimated_value": "6625.00", "disposition": [ "In storage, Room 5\u201301\u2013111\u2013F, Department of Homeland Security Headquarters" ], "foreign_donor": "Ali Bin Mohsen Bin Fetais Al Marri, Attorney General of the State of Qatar", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Ali Bin Mohsen Bin Fetais Al Marri", "donor_title": "Attorney General", "donor_country": "Qatar", "recipient_name": "Janet Napolitano", "recipient_title": "Secretary of Homeland Security of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Jane Holl Lute, Deputy Secretary of Homeland Security of the United States", "gift_description": "Delta fountain pen and ink set", "received": "2009-05-30", "estimated_value": "380.25", "disposition": [ "On display in Room 5103, Department of Homeland Security Headquarters" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Roberto Maroni, Minister of Interior of the Italian Republic", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Roberto Maroni", "donor_title": "Minister of Interior", "donor_country": "Italy", "recipient_name": "Jane Holl Lute", "recipient_title": "Deputy Secretary of Homeland Security of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "Mr. Nick Ahloe, Immigration & Customs Enforcement Assistant Attach\u00e9 in Amman, Jordan, Department of Homeland Security", "gift_description": "Cover watch of Switzerland (Co89.ST2M) inscribed with Jordan Customs seal", "received": "2010-01-07", "estimated_value": "500.00", "disposition": [ "U.S. Embassy in Amman, Jordan, Immigration & Customs Enforcement Attache's office (locked safe)" ], "foreign_donor": "Major General Ghaleb Al Sarayreh, Director General of Jordan Customs of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Ghaleb Al Sarayreh", "donor_title": "Major General", "donor_country": "Jordan", "recipient_name": "Nick Ahloe", "recipient_title": "Immigration & Customs Enforcement Assistant Attach\u00e9" }, { "name_and_title": "Mr. Akil Baldwin, Operation Manager, HIS International Affairs, Immigration & Customs Enforcement, (Washington, DC) Department of Homeland Security", "gift_description": "Cover Watch of Switzerland (Co89.ST2M) inscribed with JordanCustoms seal", "received": "2010-01-07", "estimated_value": "500.00", "disposition": [ "U.S. Embassy in Amman, Jordan, Immigration & Customs Enforcement Attache's office (locked safe)" ], "foreign_donor": "Major General Ghaleb Al Sarayreh, Director General of Jordan Customs of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Ghaleb Al Sarayreh", "donor_title": "Major General", "donor_country": "Jordan", "recipient_name": "Akil Baldwin", "recipient_title": "Operation Manager" }, { "name_and_title": "Mr. Bruce Swartley, Immigration & Customs Enforcement Assistant Attach\u00e9 in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, Department of Homeland Security", "gift_description": "Longines Master Collection chrome watch in Ministry of Interior box", "received": "2010-08-10", "estimated_value": "1700.00", "disposition": [ "Transferred to Department of State Post Management officer, United Arab Emirates" ], "foreign_donor": "Brigadier General Jasim Al Marzouki, Ministry of Interior of the United Arab Emirates", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Jasim Al Marzouki", "donor_title": "Brigadier General", "donor_country": "United Arab Emirates", "recipient_name": "Bruce Swartley", "recipient_title": "Immigration & Customs Enforcement Assistant Attach\u00e9" }, { "name_and_title": "Mr. Majdi Haddad, Immigration & Customs Enforcement Foreign Service National Investigator in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, Department of Homeland Security", "gift_description": "Longines Master Collection chrome watch in Ministry of Interior box", "received": "2010-08-10", "estimated_value": "1700.00", "disposition": [ "Transferred to Department of State Post Management officer, United Arab Emirates" ], "foreign_donor": "Brigadier General Jasim Al Marzouki, Ministry of Interior of the United Arab Emirates", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Jasim Al Marzouki", "donor_title": "Brigadier General", "donor_country": "United Arab Emirates", "recipient_name": "Majdi Haddad", "recipient_title": "Immigration & Customs Enforcement Foreign Service National Investigator" }, { "name_and_title": "Ms. Lynda Williams, Resident Agent in Charge, U.S. Secret Service, Department of Homeland Security", "gift_description": "Currency", "received": "2010-09-24", "estimated_value": "350.00", "disposition": [ "Returned to His Excellency Patrick Nandago, Namibian Ambassador to the United States on October 9, 2010" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Hifikepunye Pohamba and Mrs. Penehupifo Pohamba, President of the Republic of Namibia and Spouse", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Hifikepunye Pohamba and Penehupifo Pohamba", "donor_title": "President of the Republic", "donor_country": "Namibia", "recipient_name": "Lynda Williams", "recipient_title": "Resident Agent in Charge, U.S. Secret Service, Department of Homeland Security" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Timothy Geithner, Secretary of the Treasury", "gift_description": "Franz hibiscus vase in white and red", "received": "2010-04-04", "estimated_value": "850.00", "disposition": [ "Department of Treasury" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Hu Jintao, President of the People's Republic of China", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Hu Jintao", "donor_title": "President", "donor_country": "People's Republic of China", "recipient_name": "Timothy Geithner", "recipient_title": "Secretary of the Treasury" }, { "name_and_title": "Lael Brainard, Under Secretary for International Affairs", "gift_description": "Heli-Artic parka and seal skin mitts", "received": "2010-05-04", "estimated_value": "1029.00", "disposition": [ "Pending Transfer to the General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "The Honorable James M. Flaherty, P.C., M.P., Minister of Finance of Canada", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "James M. Flaherty", "donor_title": "Minister of Finance", "donor_country": "Canada", "recipient_name": "Lael Brainard", "recipient_title": "Under Secretary for International Affairs" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Ben S. Bernanke, Chairman of the Federal Reserve Board", "gift_description": "Heli-Artic parka (Model 8502M)", "received": "2010-02-05", "estimated_value": "639.00", "disposition": [ "Office of the Secretary for Official Use" ], "foreign_donor": "Mr. Antoine Brunelle-C\u00f4t\u00e9, Acting Chief, Department of Finance of Canada", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Antoine Brunelle-C\u00f4t\u00e9", "donor_title": "Acting Chief, Department of Finance", "donor_country": "Canada", "recipient_name": "Ben S. Bernanke", "recipient_title": "Chairman of the Federal Reserve Board" }, { "name_and_title": "Thomas A. Conners, Deputy Director, Division of International Finance, Federal Reserve Board", "gift_description": "Heli-Artic parka (Model 8502M)", "received": "2010-02-05", "estimated_value": "639.00", "disposition": [ "Office of the Secretary for Official Use" ], "foreign_donor": "Mr. Antoine Brunelle-C\u00f4t\u00e9, Acting Chief, Department of Finance of Canada", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Antoine Brunelle-C\u00f4t\u00e9", "donor_title": "Acting Chief, Department of Finance", "donor_country": "Canada", "recipient_name": "Thomas A. Conners", "recipient_title": "Deputy Director, Division of International Finance, Federal Reserve Board" }, { "name_and_title": "Dr. John P. Holdren, Assistant to the President for Science and Technology Policy", "gift_description": "Metal model ship on wooden base with plaque", "received": "2010-01-22", "estimated_value": "In appraisal process", "disposition": [ "White House Gifts Office" ], "foreign_donor": "Jes\u00fas V\u00e1zquez, Mayor of Baiona, Spain", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Jes\u00fas V\u00e1zquez", "donor_title": "Mayor of Baiona", "donor_country": "Spain", "recipient_name": "John P. Holdren", "recipient_title": "Assistant to the President for Science and Technology Policy" }, { "name_and_title": "Dr. John P. Holdren, Assistant to the President for Science and Technology Policy", "gift_description": "Mother of pearl lacquered box", "received": "2010-06-13", "estimated_value": "370.00", "disposition": [ "White House Gifts Office" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Ahn Byong Man, Minister of Education, Science and Technology of the Republic of Korea", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Ahn Byong Man", "donor_title": "Minister of Education, Science and Technology", "donor_country": "Republic of Korea", "recipient_name": "John P. Holdren", "recipient_title": "Assistant to the President for Science and Technology Policy" }, { "name_and_title": "Dr. John P. Holdren, Assistant to the President for Science and Technology Policy", "gift_description": "Mother of pearl lacquered box", "received": "2010-06-13", "estimated_value": "365.00", "disposition": [ "White House Gifts Office" ], "foreign_donor": "Seoul University, Republic of Korea", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Seoul University", "donor_title": "", "donor_country": "Republic of Korea", "recipient_name": "John P. Holdren", "recipient_title": "Assistant to the President for Science and Technology Policy" }, { "name_and_title": "Dr. John P. Holdren, Assistant to the President for Science and Technology Policy", "gift_description": "5\" blue glass elephant statute in blue presentation box", "received": "2010-06-24", "estimated_value": "365.00", "disposition": [ "White House Gifts Office" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Prithviraj Chavan, Minister of State for Science, Technology, and Earth Science of the Republic of India", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Prithviraj Chavan", "donor_title": "Minister of State for Science, Technology, and Earth Science", "donor_country": "India", "recipient_name": "John P. Holdren", "recipient_title": "Assistant to the President for Science and Technology Policy" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House", "gift_description": "6' x 9' hand-made Afghan wool rug in green and cream", "received": "2010-05-08", "estimated_value": "500.00", "disposition": [ "Pending Transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Hamid Karzai, President of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Hamid Karzai", "donor_title": "President", "donor_country": "Afghanistan", "recipient_name": "Nancy Pelosi", "recipient_title": "Speaker of the House" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House", "gift_description": "8' x 10' hand-made Afghan wool rug in beige, blue, and red", "received": "2010-05-13", "estimated_value": "600.00", "disposition": [ "Pending Transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Hamid Karzai, President of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Hamid Karzai", "donor_title": "President", "donor_country": "Afghanistan", "recipient_name": "Nancy Pelosi", "recipient_title": "Speaker of the House" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House", "gift_description": "Hand-knotted rug", "received": "2010-09-16", "estimated_value": "985.00", "disposition": [ "Pending Transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "Ali Bin Mohsen Bin Fetais Al Marri, Attorney General of the State of Qatar", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Ali Bin Mohsen Bin Fetais Al Marri", "donor_title": "Attorney General", "donor_country": "Qatar", "recipient_name": "Nancy Pelosi", "recipient_title": "Speaker of the House" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House", "gift_description": "Strand of black pearls", "received": "2010-10-02", "estimated_value": "600.00", "disposition": [ "Pending Transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Hermilando I. Mandanas, Member of Parliament of the Republic of the Philippines", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Hermilando I. Mandanas", "donor_title": "Member of Parliament", "donor_country": "the Philippines", "recipient_name": "Nancy Pelosi", "recipient_title": "Speaker of the House" }, { "name_and_title": "Ken Cummings, Senior Legislative Assistant", "gift_description": "TRAVEL: Lodging in Brussels and Strasbourg.", "received": "2010-09-04", "estimated_value": "Unknown", "disposition": [ "Unknown" ], "foreign_donor": "Kristen Luddecke, Head of Financial Management and Ex-Ante Control of the Socialists and Democrats Party", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government.", "donor_name": "Kristen Luddecke", "donor_title": "Head of Financial Management and Ex-Ante Control of the Socialists and Democrats Party", "donor_country": "", "recipient_name": "Ken Cummings", "recipient_title": "Senior Legislative Assistant" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Alcee L. Hastings, Member of Congress", "gift_description": "TRAVEL: Lodging for 3 nights; 3 breakfasts; 3 lunches and 4 dinners.", "received": "2010-05-29", "estimated_value": "Unknown", "disposition": [ "Unknown" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Ali Fahad al-Shahwany al Hajri, Ambassador of the State of Qatar", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government.", "donor_name": "Ali Fahad al-Shahwany al Hajri", "donor_title": "Ambassador", "donor_country": "Qatar", "recipient_name": "Alcee L. Hastings", "recipient_title": "Member of Congress" }, { "name_and_title": "Christopher J. King, Professional Staff, Committee on Science and Technology", "gift_description": "TRAVEL: Transportation was provided to and from the airport and to all official meetings and events.", "received": "2010-08-02", "estimated_value": "Unknown", "disposition": [ "Unknown" ], "foreign_donor": "The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Royal Government of Bhutan", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government.", "donor_name": "Ministry of Foreign Affairs", "donor_title": "", "donor_country": "Bhutan", "recipient_name": "Christopher J. King", "recipient_title": "Professional Staff" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Edward Kaufman, United States Senator", "gift_description": "Aghan rug. Lapis vase.", "received": "2009-04-18", "estimated_value": "500.00", "disposition": [ "Deposited with the Secretary of the Senate" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Abdul Rahim Wardak, Minister of Defense of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government.", "donor_name": "Abdul Rahim Wardak", "donor_title": "Minister of Defense", "donor_country": "Afghanistan", "recipient_name": "Edward Kaufman", "recipient_title": "United States Senator" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable John McCain, United States Senator", "gift_description": "Two Afghan rugs.", "received": "2010-01-01", "estimated_value": "600.00", "disposition": [ "Deposited with the Secretary of the Senate" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Hamid Karzai, President of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government.", "donor_name": "Hamid Karzai", "donor_title": "President", "donor_country": "Afghanistan", "recipient_name": "John McCain", "recipient_title": "United States Senator" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Jack Reed, United States Senator", "gift_description": "Afghan rug.", "received": "2010-03-31", "estimated_value": "400.00", "disposition": [ "Deposited with the Secretary of the Senate" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Abdul Rahim Wardak, Minister of Defense of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Abdul Rahim Wardak", "donor_title": "Minister of Defense", "donor_country": "Afghanistan", "recipient_name": "Jack Reed", "recipient_title": "United States Senator" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable John Barrasso, United States Senator", "gift_description": "3' x 5' hand-woven Afghan rug. 4' x 6' hand-woven Afghan rug.", "received": "2010-04-20", "estimated_value": "600.00", "disposition": [ "Deposited with the Secretary of the Senate" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Hamid Karzai, President of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government.", "donor_name": "Hamid Karzai", "donor_title": "President", "donor_country": "Afghanistan", "recipient_name": "John Barrasso", "recipient_title": "United States Senator" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable John Thune, United States Senator", "gift_description": "3' x 5' hand-woven Afghan rug. 4' x 6' hand-woven Afghan rug.", "received": "2010-04-20", "estimated_value": "600.00", "disposition": [ "Deposited with the Secretary of the Senate" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Hamid Karzai, President of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government.", "donor_name": "Hamid Karzai", "donor_title": "President", "donor_country": "Afghanistan", "recipient_name": "John Thune", "recipient_title": "United States Senator" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Carl Levin, United States Senator", "gift_description": "3' x 4' red Afghan rug. 3' x 6' yellow Afghan rug. White Afghan linen table setting.", "received": "2010-09-01", "estimated_value": "1100.00", "disposition": [ "Deposited with the Secretary of the Senate" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Abdul Rahim Wardak, Minister of Defense of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government.", "donor_name": "Abdul Rahim Wardak", "donor_title": "Minister of Defense", "donor_country": "Afghanistan", "recipient_name": "Carl Levin", "recipient_title": "United States Senator" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Bob Corker, United States Senator", "gift_description": "TRAVEL: Air Transportation within Pakistan via military aircraft.", "received": "2009-08-21", "estimated_value": "Unknown", "disposition": [ "Unknown" ], "foreign_donor": "Government of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government.", "donor_name": "Government", "donor_title": "of the Islamic Republic", "donor_country": "Pakistan", "recipient_name": "Bob Corker", "recipient_title": "United States Senator" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable John F. Kerry, United States Senator", "gift_description": "TRAVEL: Air transportation within Israel via military aircraft.", "received": "2010-06-27", "estimated_value": "Unknown", "disposition": [ "Unknown" ], "foreign_donor": "Israel Defense Forces of the State of Israel", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government.", "donor_name": "Israel Defense Forces", "donor_title": "", "donor_country": "Israel", "recipient_name": "John F. Kerry", "recipient_title": "United States Senator" }, { "name_and_title": "Perry Cammack, Professional Staff Member of the Committee on Foreign Relations", "gift_description": "TRAVEL: Air transportation within Israel via military aircraft.", "received": "2010-06-27", "estimated_value": "Unknown", "disposition": [ "Unknown" ], "foreign_donor": "Israel Defense Forces of the State of Israel", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government.", "donor_name": "Israel Defense Forces", "donor_title": "", "donor_country": "Israel", "recipient_name": "Perry Cammack", "recipient_title": "Professional Staff Member of the Committee on Foreign Relations" }, { "name_and_title": "Frank Lowenstein, Professional Staff Member of the Committee on Foreign Relations", "gift_description": "TRAVEL: Air transportation within Israel via military aircraft.", "received": "2010-06-27", "estimated_value": "Unknown", "disposition": [ "Unknown" ], "foreign_donor": "Israel Defense Forces of the State of Israel", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government.", "donor_name": "Israel Defense Forces", "donor_title": "", "donor_country": "Israel", "recipient_name": "Frank Lowenstein", "recipient_title": "Professional Staff Member of the Committee on Foreign Relations" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable John F. Kerry, United States Senator", "gift_description": "TRAVEL: Air transportation within Pakistan via military aircraft.", "received": "2010-06-27", "estimated_value": "Unknown", "disposition": [ "Unknown" ], "foreign_donor": "Government of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government.", "donor_name": "Government", "donor_title": "of the Islamic Republic", "donor_country": "Pakistan", "recipient_name": "John F. Kerry", "recipient_title": "United States Senator" }, { "name_and_title": "Jonah Blank, Policy Director of the Committtee on Foreign Relations", "gift_description": "TRAVEL: Air transportation within Pakistan via military aircraft.", "received": "2010-06-27", "estimated_value": "Unknown", "disposition": [ "Unknown" ], "foreign_donor": "Government of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government.", "donor_name": "Government", "donor_title": "of the Islamic Republic", "donor_country": "Pakistan", "recipient_name": "Jonah Blank", "recipient_title": "Policy Director of the Committtee on Foreign Relations" }, { "name_and_title": "President", "gift_description": "Decoration of the Order of Sheikh Isa bin Salman Al Khalifa with certificate and a gold date palm tree on stand with pearls", "received": "2008-01-12", "estimated_value": "26450.00", "disposition": [ "Archives Foreign" ], "foreign_donor": "His Majesty Shaikh Hamad Bin Isa Bin Salman Al-Khalifa, King of the Kingdom of Bahrain", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Hamad Bin Isa Bin Salman Al-Khalifa", "donor_title": "King", "donor_country": "Bahrain", "recipient_name": "Joseph R. Biden Jr.", "recipient_title": "President" }, { "name_and_title": "President", "gift_description": "Two blue, tan, and off-white vases with painted images of horses and birds and a book titled \"The Historical Photos of the American Hospital & Documents Related to the American Hospital\"", "received": "2008-03-24", "estimated_value": "3694.00", "disposition": [ "Archives Foreign" ], "foreign_donor": "His Majesty Shaikh Hamad Bin Isa Bin Salman Al-Khalifa, King of the Kingdom of Bahrain", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Hamad Bin Isa Bin Salman Al-Khalifa", "donor_title": "King", "donor_country": "Bahrain", "recipient_name": "President", "recipient_title": "President" }, { "name_and_title": "President", "gift_description": "A limited edition (2/100) 10\" Faberge elephant, a limited edition (42/500) book titled \"Luc Leestemaker\" by Luc Leestemaker with framed 5\" \u00d7 6\" original painting by the artist, and a 4\" gold and brass filigree and enameled jeweled Faberge egg with small egg pendant necklace", "received": "2008-01-03", "estimated_value": "4750.00", "disposition": [ "Archives Foreign" ], "foreign_donor": "His Majesty Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah Mu'izzaddin Waddaulah, Sultan and Yang Di-Pertuan of Brunei Darussalam", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Haji Hassanal Bolkiah Mu'izzaddin Waddaulah", "donor_title": "Sultan and Yang Di-Pertuan", "donor_country": "Brunei Darussalam", "recipient_name": "President", "recipient_title": "President" }, { "name_and_title": "President", "gift_description": "Various chocolates, cookies, corn relish, and spirited cherries", "received": "2008-01-03", "estimated_value": "60.00", "disposition": [ "Handled pursuant to Secret Service policy" ], "foreign_donor": "His Majesty Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah Mu'izzaddin Waddaulah, Sultan and Yang Di-Pertuan of Brunei Darussalam", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Haji Hassanal Bolkiah Mu'izzaddin Waddaulah", "donor_title": "Sultan and Yang Di-Pertuan", "donor_country": "Brunei Darussalam", "recipient_name": "Joseph R. Biden Jr.", "recipient_title": "President" }, { "name_and_title": "President", "gift_description": "Framed 31\" \u00d7 461\u20442\" painting of the First Family", "received": "2008-04-09", "estimated_value": "3500.00", "disposition": [ "Archives Foreign" ], "foreign_donor": "Mr. Behgjet Pacolli, Chairman, New Kosovo Alliance", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Behgjet Pacolli", "donor_title": "Chairman", "donor_country": "Kosovo", "recipient_name": "Joseph R. Biden Jr.", "recipient_title": "President" }, { "name_and_title": "President", "gift_description": "30\" mother of pearl vase", "received": "2008-01-08", "estimated_value": "500.00", "disposition": [ "Archives Foreign" ], "foreign_donor": "Mr. Mahmoud Abbas, President of the Palestinian Authority", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Mahmoud Abbas", "donor_title": "President", "donor_country": "Palestinian Authority", "recipient_name": "President", "recipient_title": "President" }, { "name_and_title": "President", "gift_description": "Framed 281\u20442\" \u00d7 301\u20442\" painting of a woman playing the flute", "received": "2008-04-23", "estimated_value": "350.00", "disposition": [ "Archives Foreign" ], "foreign_donor": "Mr. Mahmoud Abbas, President of the Palestinian Authority", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Mahmoud Abbas", "donor_title": "President", "donor_country": "Palestinian Authority", "recipient_name": "Joseph R. Biden Jr.", "recipient_title": "President" }, { "name_and_title": "President", "gift_description": "3\" red painted sake cup with hand painted design and personalized with the President's initials", "received": "2008-07-08", "estimated_value": "1000.00", "disposition": [ "Archives Foreign" ], "foreign_donor": "Mrs. Kiyoko Fukuda, Office of the Prime Minister and Chief Cabinet Secretary, Office of the Prime Minister of Japan", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Kiyoko Fukuda", "donor_title": "Office of the Prime Minister and Chief Cabinet Secretary", "donor_country": "Japan", "recipient_name": "Joseph R. Biden Jr.", "recipient_title": "President" }, { "name_and_title": "President", "gift_description": "Signed leather bound book titled \"Australia: An Artist's Journey Through The Landscape\" by Pamela Griffith", "received": "2008-03-28", "estimated_value": "1200.00", "disposition": [ "Archives Foreign" ], "foreign_donor": "The Honorable Kevin Rudd, M.P., Prime Minister of Australia", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Kevin Rudd", "donor_title": "Prime Minister", "donor_country": "Australia", "recipient_name": "President", "recipient_title": "President" }, { "name_and_title": "President", "gift_description": "Small gold plaque with the Kurdistan seal, scabbard with hand-carved wood handle and sheath, and a traditional Kurdish tan suit, including a zip-up jacket, drawstring slacks, a sheer patterned scarf, two red and white headscarves, and a small cap, all held in a black Tumi garment bag", "received": "2008-10-28", "estimated_value": "2209.00", "disposition": [ "Archives Foreign" ], "foreign_donor": "The Honorable Masoud Barzani, President of the Kurdistan Regional Government", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Masoud Barzani", "donor_title": "President", "donor_country": "Kurdistan Regional Government", "recipient_name": "Joseph R. Biden Jr.", "recipient_title": "President" }, { "name_and_title": "President", "gift_description": "A brown tie with multicolored stripes, a red tie with floral designs, and a black and blue dotted tie", "received": "2008-04-16", "estimated_value": "390.00", "disposition": [ "Archives Foreign" ], "foreign_donor": "The Right Honorable James Gordon Brown, M.P., Prime Minister", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "James Gordon Brown", "donor_title": "Prime Minister", "donor_country": "", "recipient_name": "Joseph R. Biden Jr.", "recipient_title": "President" }, { "name_and_title": "President", "gift_description": "Box of Rococo chocolates", "received": "2008-04-16", "estimated_value": "94.00", "disposition": [ "Handled pursuant to Secret Service policy" ], "foreign_donor": "The Right Honorable James Gordon Brown, M.P., Prime Minister", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "James Gordon Brown", "donor_title": "Prime Minister", "donor_country": "", "recipient_name": "Joseph R. Biden Jr.", "recipient_title": "President" }, { "name_and_title": "First Lady", "gift_description": "White and blue Meissen tea set with two tea cups, two saucers, and four plates", "received": "2008-06-10", "estimated_value": "772.00", "disposition": [ "Archives Foreign" ], "foreign_donor": "Her Excellency Angela Merkel, Chancellor of the Federal Republic of Germany", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Angela Merkel", "donor_title": "Chancellor", "donor_country": "Germany", "recipient_name": "First Lady", "recipient_title": "" }, { "name_and_title": "First Lady", "gift_description": "Two 5\" tall sterling silver and colored maple wood candle holders by Lev Shneiderman and a 3\" hammered gold dove pin", "received": "2008-05-15", "estimated_value": "205.00", "disposition": [ "Archives Foreign" ], "foreign_donor": "Her Excellency Dali Itzik, Speaker of the Knesset of Israel", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Dali Itzik", "donor_title": "Speaker of the Knesset", "donor_country": "Israel", "recipient_name": "First Lady", "recipient_title": "First Lady" }, { "name_and_title": "First Lady", "gift_description": "Ahava Bath + Beauty set in blue AHAVA travel case", "received": "2008-05-15", "estimated_value": "150.00", "disposition": [ "Handled pursuant to Secret Service policy" ], "foreign_donor": "Her Excellency Dali Itzik, Speaker of the Knesset of Israel", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Dali Itzik", "donor_title": "Speaker of the Knesset", "donor_country": "Israel", "recipient_name": "First Lady", "recipient_title": "" }, { "name_and_title": "First Lady", "gift_description": "Gold brooch with Liberian seal, black sash with multicolored details and embroidered with \"Mrs. Bush\" and \"Akwabaa,\" a green sash with the Grand Cordon in the Most Venerable Order of the Knighthood of the Pioneers gold-tone medal with 4\" silver brooch replica of the Grand Cordon in the Most Venerable Order of the Pioneers medal, and an award certificate signed by Her Excellency Ellen Johnson Sirleaf", "received": "2008-02-19", "estimated_value": "1085.00", "disposition": [ "Archives Foreign" ], "foreign_donor": "Her Excellency Ellen Johnson Sirleaf, President of the Republic of Liberia", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Ellen Johnson Sirleaf", "donor_title": "President", "donor_country": "Liberia", "recipient_name": "First Lady", "recipient_title": "" }, { "name_and_title": "First Lady", "gift_description": "3\" 18 carat gold bamboo broach with a golden Southsea pearl and a genuine stingray leather jewelry box", "received": "2008-06-24", "estimated_value": "960.00", "disposition": [ "Archives Foreign" ], "foreign_donor": "Her Excellency Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo, President of the Republic of the Philippines", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo", "donor_title": "President", "donor_country": "Philippines", "recipient_name": "First Lady", "recipient_title": "" }, { "name_and_title": "First Lady", "gift_description": "7\" silver spoon pin with red stone in center and Peruvian designs, colorful traditional Peruvian woven table runner, and a book titled \"The Incas: Art and Symbols.\"", "received": "2008-11-22", "estimated_value": "312.00", "disposition": [ "Archives Foreign" ], "foreign_donor": "Mrs. Pilar Nores de Garcia, The First Lady of the Republic of Peru, Palacio de Gobierno, Plaza de Arnas, Lima", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Pilar Nores de Garcia", "donor_title": "The First Lady of the Republic", "donor_country": "Peru", "recipient_name": "First Lady", "recipient_title": "" }, { "name_and_title": "First Lady", "gift_description": "55\" \u00d7 55\" beige silk scarf with gold details by Valentin Yudashkin", "received": "2008-07-08", "estimated_value": "390.00", "disposition": [ "Archives Foreign" ], "foreign_donor": "Mrs. Svetlana Medvedeva, Office of the President of the Russian Federation", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Svetlana Medvedeva", "donor_title": "Mrs.", "donor_country": "Russian Federation", "recipient_name": "First Lady", "recipient_title": "" }, { "name_and_title": "First Lady", "gift_description": "Stainless steel set of 12 knives, forks, and spoons and one serving spatula with traditional Lebanese design on handles by S & S Haddad", "received": "2008-09-23", "estimated_value": "900.00", "disposition": [ "Archives Foreign" ], "foreign_donor": "Mrs. Wafaa Sleiman, Office of the President of The Republic of Lebanon", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Wafaa Sleiman", "donor_title": "Mrs.", "donor_country": "Lebanon", "recipient_name": "First Lady", "recipient_title": "" }, { "name_and_title": "First Lady", "gift_description": "Dark blue silk scarf and a 13 piece white porcelain tea set with brown and gold details handmade by Slovenian artists", "received": "2008-06-09", "estimated_value": "501.00", "disposition": [ "Archives Foreign" ], "foreign_donor": "Ms. Urska Bacovnik, Office of the Prime Minister of the Republic of Slovenia", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Urska Bacovnik", "donor_title": "Office of the Prime Minister", "donor_country": "Slovenia", "recipient_name": "First Lady", "recipient_title": "" }, { "name_and_title": "First Lady", "gift_description": "8\" ornately hand carved traditional wooden elephant with small elephant inside and enamel design", "received": "2008-09-22", "estimated_value": "700.00", "disposition": [ "Archives" ], "foreign_donor": "The Honorable Daggubati Purandeswari, Minister of State for Human Resource Development, Republic of India", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Daggubati Purandeswari", "donor_title": "Minister of State for Human Resource Development", "donor_country": "Republic of India", "recipient_name": "First Lady", "recipient_title": "" }, { "name_and_title": "First Lady", "gift_description": "36\" \u00d7 48\" colorful embroidered cloth and a traditional Kurdish outfit with metallic copper-colored vest and pants with a sheer beaded patterned robe", "received": "2008-10-28", "estimated_value": "473.00", "disposition": [ "Archives Foreign" ], "foreign_donor": "The Honorable Masoud Barzani, President of the Kurdistan Regional Government", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Masoud Barzani", "donor_title": "President", "donor_country": "Kurdistan Regional Government", "recipient_name": "First Lady", "recipient_title": "" }, { "name_and_title": "First Lady", "gift_description": "Floral arrangement of roses and orchids and assorted chocolates by Lenotre Paris", "received": "2008-11-04", "estimated_value": "1791.00", "disposition": [ "Handled pursuant to Secret Service policy" ], "foreign_donor": "His Majesty Mohammed VI, King of Morocco", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Mohammed VI", "donor_title": "King", "donor_country": "Morocco", "recipient_name": "First Lady", "recipient_title": "" }, { "name_and_title": "First Family", "gift_description": "Eight East African Blackwood carved wooden statues, two carved wood wall plaques, and four framed paintings of native people, animals, and scenery", "received": "2008-02-18", "estimated_value": "8815.00", "disposition": [ "Archives Foreign" ], "foreign_donor": "Mr. Kabissa, Deputy Chief of Protocol, Embassy of the United Republic of Tanzania", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Kabissa", "donor_title": "Deputy Chief of Protocol", "donor_country": "United Republic of Tanzania", "recipient_name": "First Family", "recipient_title": "" }, { "name_and_title": "First Family", "gift_description": "Crystal bowl with \"10 Downing Street\" etched around the rim", "received": "2008-06-16", "estimated_value": "1300.00", "disposition": [ "Archives Foreign" ], "foreign_donor": "The Right Honorable James Gordon Brown, M.P., Prime Minister, London", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "James Gordon Brown", "donor_title": "Prime Minister", "donor_country": "London", "recipient_name": "First Family", "recipient_title": "" }, { "name_and_title": "First Family", "gift_description": "Porcelain tea set painted with colorful churches and flowers stamped ''St. Petersberg 1744'' underneath each piece.", "received": "2008-04-06", "estimated_value": "2444.00", "disposition": [ "Archives Foreign" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Vladimir Putin, Chairman of the Government of the Russian Federation, Moscow", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government.", "donor_name": "Vladimir Putin", "donor_title": "Chairman of the Government", "donor_country": "Russian Federation", "recipient_name": "First Family", "recipient_title": "" }, { "name_and_title": "First Family", "gift_description": "68\" red, white, and blue beaded American flag spear with 20'' matching red, white, and blue beaded American flag shield and a 38'' green, blue, and yellow beaded walking stick held in a woven basket.", "received": "2008-02-18", "estimated_value": "4200.00", "disposition": [ "Archives Foreign" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Paul Kagame, President of the Republic of Rwanda, Kigali", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government.", "donor_name": "Paul Kagame", "donor_title": "President of the Republic", "donor_country": "Rwanda", "recipient_name": "First Family", "recipient_title": "" }, { "name_and_title": "First Family", "gift_description": "Wood vase made from spalted crabapple, by Garry Bowes.", "received": "2008-07-24", "estimated_value": "350.00", "disposition": [ "Archives Foreign" ], "foreign_donor": "The Right Honorable Stephen Harper, P.C., M.P., Prime Minister of Canada, Ottawa", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government.", "donor_name": "Stephen Harper", "donor_title": "Prime Minister", "donor_country": "Canada", "recipient_name": "First Family", "recipient_title": "" }, { "name_and_title": "First Family", "gift_description": "Various photos of His Excellency and Mrs. Lee Myung-bak with President and Mrs. George H.W. Bush and President and Mrs. George W. Bush in a digital frame and a photo album, three pieces of artwork featuring President and Mrs. Bush, and several books about Korean culture and history.", "received": "2008-04-16", "estimated_value": "3927.00", "disposition": [ "Archives Foreign" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Lee Myung-bak, President of the Republic of Korea, Seoul", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government.", "donor_name": "Lee Myung-bak", "donor_title": "President", "donor_country": "Republic of Korea", "recipient_name": "First Family", "recipient_title": "" }, { "name_and_title": "First Family", "gift_description": "Artwork: 6 1\u20442\" \u00d7 9\" signed photo of President and Mrs. Bush praying with His Holiness Pope Benedict XVI in the Oval Office; held in 11 1\u20442\" \u00d7 15\" sterling silver frame with gold Vatican coat of arms and a hardcover book titled ''The Basilica of St. Peter in the Vatican.''", "received": "2008-06-13", "estimated_value": "1210.00", "disposition": [ "Archives Foreign" ], "foreign_donor": "His Holiness Pope Benedict XVI, Vatican City", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government.", "donor_name": "Benedict XVI", "donor_title": "His Holiness Pope", "donor_country": "Vatican City", "recipient_name": "First Family", "recipient_title": "" }, { "name_and_title": "White House Staff Member. Abrams, Elliott", "gift_description": "Jewelry set including men's and women's diamond watches, diamond bracelet, earrings, cufflinks, and ring, and a Tiffany and Co. Atlas pen.", "received": "2008-01-14", "estimated_value": "14600.00", "disposition": [ "Transferred to General Services Administrations" ], "foreign_donor": "Abdullah bin Abd al-Aziz Al Saud, Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government.", "donor_name": "Abdullah bin Abd al-Aziz Al Saud", "donor_title": "Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King", "donor_country": "the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia", "recipient_name": "Elliott Abrams", "recipient_title": "White House Staff Member" }, { "name_and_title": "White House Staff Member. Abrams, Elliott", "gift_description": "Large brown robe lined with wool.", "received": "2008-01-15", "estimated_value": "550.00", "disposition": [ "Transferred to General Services Administrations" ], "foreign_donor": "Abdullah bin Abd al-Aziz Al Saud, Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government.", "donor_name": "Abdullah bin Abd al-Aziz Al Saud", "donor_title": "Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King", "donor_country": "Saudi Arabia", "recipient_name": "Elliott Abrams", "recipient_title": "White House Staff Member" }, { "name_and_title": "White House Staff Member. Abrams, Elliott", "gift_description": "Framed 10\" \u00d7 14\" multicolored abstract painting with Arabic symbols.", "received": "2008-08-07", "estimated_value": "800.00", "disposition": [ "Transferred to General Services Administrations" ], "foreign_donor": "Abdullah bin Abd al-Aziz Al Saud, Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government.", "donor_name": "Abdullah bin Abd al-Aziz Al Saud", "donor_title": "Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King", "donor_country": "Saudi Arabia", "recipient_name": "Elliott Abrams", "recipient_title": "White House Staff Member" }, { "name_and_title": "White House Staff Member. McGurn, William J.", "gift_description": "Jewelry set with women's watch, diamond cufflinks, earrings, bracelet, and ring, and a Tiffany and Co. Atlas pen", "received": "2008-01-14", "estimated_value": "11575.00", "disposition": [ "Transferred to General Services Administrations" ], "foreign_donor": "Abdullah bin Abd al-Aziz Al Saud, Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Abdullah bin Abd al-Aziz Al Saud", "donor_title": "Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King", "donor_country": "Saudi Arabia", "recipient_name": "William J. McGurn", "recipient_title": "White House Staff Member" }, { "name_and_title": "White House Staff Member. McGurn, William J.", "gift_description": "Dark blue robe with black accents lined with wool", "received": "2008-01-15", "estimated_value": "550.00", "disposition": [ "Transferred to General Services Administrations" ], "foreign_donor": "Abdullah bin Abd al-Aziz Al Saud, Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Abdullah bin Abd al-Aziz Al Saud", "donor_title": "Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King", "donor_country": "Saudi Arabia", "recipient_name": "William J. McGurn", "recipient_title": "White House Staff Member" }, { "name_and_title": "White House Staff Member. McGurn, William J.", "gift_description": "9\" gold vermeil statue of an Arab man with a bird on a green plastic stand", "received": "2008-01-14", "estimated_value": "400.00", "disposition": [ "Transferred to General Services Administrations" ], "foreign_donor": "His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the United Arab Emirates", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan", "donor_title": "His Highness Sheikh", "donor_country": "United Arab Emirates", "recipient_name": "William J. McGurn", "recipient_title": "White House Staff Member" }, { "name_and_title": "White House Staff Member. McGurn, William J.", "gift_description": "7\" gold vermeil horse on a lapis stand", "received": "2008-01-14", "estimated_value": "500.00", "disposition": [ "Transferred to General Services Administrations" ], "foreign_donor": "His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the United Arab Emirates", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan", "donor_title": "His Highness Sheikh", "donor_country": "United Arab Emirates", "recipient_name": "William J. McGurn", "recipient_title": "White House Staff Member" }, { "name_and_title": "White House Staff Member. Perino, Dana", "gift_description": "Jewelry set including men's and women's diamond watches, diamond bracelet, earrings, cufflinks, and ring, and a Tiffany and Co. Atlas pen", "received": "2008-01-14", "estimated_value": "14625.00", "disposition": [ "Transferred to General Services Administrations" ], "foreign_donor": "Abdullah bin Abd al-Aziz Al Saud, Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Abdullah bin Abd al-Aziz Al Saud", "donor_title": "Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King", "donor_country": "the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia", "recipient_name": "Dana Perino", "recipient_title": "White House Staff Member" }, { "name_and_title": "White House Staff Member. Perino, Dana", "gift_description": "Wool-lined brown robe with pink accents and a green shawl with various designs", "received": "2008-01-15", "estimated_value": "670.00", "disposition": [ "Transferred to General Services Administrations" ], "foreign_donor": "Abdullah bin Abd al-Aziz Al Saud, Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Abdullah bin Abd al-Aziz Al Saud", "donor_title": "Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King", "donor_country": "Saudi Arabia", "recipient_name": "Dana Perino", "recipient_title": "White House Staff Member" }, { "name_and_title": "White House Staff Member. Perino, Dana", "gift_description": "7\" gold painted sterling silver statue of a castle on a maroon jasper stand; held in a black leather case", "received": "2008-01-14", "estimated_value": "500.00", "disposition": [ "Transferred to General Services Administrations" ], "foreign_donor": "His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the United Arab Emirates", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan", "donor_title": "His Highness Sheikh", "donor_country": "United Arab Emirates", "recipient_name": "Dana Perino", "recipient_title": "White House Staff Member" }, { "name_and_title": "White House Staff Member. Price, Daniel", "gift_description": "Pair of black platinum plated Delta pens with ink and leather case", "received": "2008-06-12", "estimated_value": "480.00", "disposition": [ "Transferred to General Services Administrations" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Silvio Berlusconi, President of the Council of Ministers of the Italian Republic", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Silvio Berlusconi", "donor_title": "President of the Council of Ministers", "donor_country": "Italy", "recipient_name": "Daniel Price", "recipient_title": "White House Staff Member" }, { "name_and_title": "White House Staff Member. Ramchard, Nikhil N.", "gift_description": "4 1/2\" silver bowl with Saudi Arabia coat of arms", "received": "2008-01-30", "estimated_value": "449.00", "disposition": [ "Transferred to General Services Administrations" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Adel Al-Jubeir, Ambassador of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Adel Al-Jubeir", "donor_title": "Ambassador", "donor_country": "Saudi Arabia", "recipient_name": "Nikhil N. Ramchard", "recipient_title": "White House Staff Member" }, { "name_and_title": "White House Staff Member. Rasmussen, Nicholas", "gift_description": "Pasha de Cartier ballpoint pen with platinum finish", "received": "2008-06-10", "estimated_value": "680.00", "disposition": [ "Transferred to General Services Administrations" ], "foreign_donor": "The Honorable Ali bin Fetais al-Marri, Attorney General of the State of Qatar", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Ali bin Fetais al-Marri", "donor_title": "Attorney General", "donor_country": "Qatar", "recipient_name": "Nicholas Rasmussen", "recipient_title": "White House Staff Member" }, { "name_and_title": "White House Staff Member. Singh, Michael.", "gift_description": "Framed 9\" \u00d7 12\" multicolored abstract painting of various geometric shapes", "received": "2008-08-08", "estimated_value": "800.00", "disposition": [ "Transferred to General Services Administrations" ], "foreign_donor": "His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid al-Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the United Arab Emirates", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Mohammed bin Rashid al-Maktoum", "donor_title": "His Highness Sheikh Vice President and Prime Minister", "donor_country": "United Arab Emirates", "recipient_name": "Michael Singh", "recipient_title": "White House Staff Member" }, { "name_and_title": "White House Staff Member. Wainstein, Ken.", "gift_description": "A book titled \"The Construction of Al Hashemi II: A Voyage Through the History of Wooden Ships, A Concise History of Kuwait, The Art of Making Traditional Vessels,\" compiled by Abdul Husain Mohammed Rafie Marafie and a small glass block with Kuwait City etched in the center", "received": "2008-08-08", "estimated_value": "590.00", "disposition": [ "Transferred to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Sheikh Nasser Mohammad Al Sabah, Prime Minister of the State of Kuwait", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Nasser Mohammad Al Sabah", "donor_title": "Prime Minister", "donor_country": "Kuwait", "recipient_name": "Ken Wainstein", "recipient_title": "White House Staff Member" }, { "name_and_title": "White House Staff Member. Wainstein, Ken.", "gift_description": "38\" silver sword; held in a scabbard and sword case", "received": "2008-11-10", "estimated_value": "850.00", "disposition": [ "Transferred to General Services Administrations" ], "foreign_donor": "The Honorable Ali bin Fetais al-Marri, Attorney General of the State of Qatar", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Ali bin Fetais al-Marri", "donor_title": "Attorney General", "donor_country": "Qatar", "recipient_name": "Ken Wainstein", "recipient_title": "White House Staff Member" }, { "name_and_title": "White House Staff Member. Warwood, Jordan.", "gift_description": "Silver Longines Grande Vitesse men's watch with three dials", "received": "2008-08-13", "estimated_value": "2350.00", "disposition": [ "Transferred to General Services Administrations" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Ali Fahad Falih al-Shahwany Al-Hajri, Ambassador of the State of Qatar", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Ali Fahad Falih al-Shahwany Al-Hajri", "donor_title": "Ambassador", "donor_country": "Qatar", "recipient_name": "Jordan Warwood", "recipient_title": "White House Staff Member" }, { "name_and_title": "White House Staff Member. Yanes, Raul.", "gift_description": "Jewelry set including Philip Stein Teslar men's and women's watches, diamond cufflinks, ring, bracelet, and earrings, and a Tiffany and Co. Atlas pen", "received": "2008-01-14", "estimated_value": "12215.00", "disposition": [ "Transferred to General Services Administrations" ], "foreign_donor": "Abdullah bin Abd al-Aziz Al Saud, Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Abdullah bin Abd al-Aziz Al Saud", "donor_title": "Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King", "donor_country": "the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia", "recipient_name": "Raul Yanes", "recipient_title": "White House Staff Member" }, { "name_and_title": "White House Staff Member. Yanes, Raul.", "gift_description": "Large grey robe lined with wool, and a beige shawl", "received": "2008-01-15", "estimated_value": "600.00", "disposition": [ "Transferred to General Services Administrations" ], "foreign_donor": "Abdullah bin Abd al-Aziz Al Saud, Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Abdullah bin Abd al-Aziz Al Saud", "donor_title": "Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King", "donor_country": "the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia", "recipient_name": "Raul Yanes", "recipient_title": "White House Staff Member" }, { "name_and_title": "White House Staff Member. Yanes, Raul.", "gift_description": "7\" gold vermeil statue of a tree and horse on a marble stand", "received": "2008-01-14", "estimated_value": "500.00", "disposition": [ "Transferred to General Services Administrations" ], "foreign_donor": "His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the United Arab Emirates", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan", "donor_title": "His Highness Sheikh", "donor_country": "United Arab Emirates", "recipient_name": "Raul Yanes", "recipient_title": "White House Staff Member" }, { "name_and_title": "Mrs. Lynne Cheney", "gift_description": "Gold scarab bracelet with three blue stones", "received": "2008-04-03", "estimated_value": "750", "disposition": [ "Archives" ], "foreign_donor": "Field Marshal Hussein Tantawi, Commander-in-Chief of the Egyptian Armed Forces", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Hussein Tantawi", "donor_title": "Field Marshal, Commander-in-Chief of the Egyptian Armed Forces", "donor_country": "Egypt", "recipient_name": "Lynne Cheney", "recipient_title": "Mrs." }, { "name_and_title": "Vice President Dick Cheney", "gift_description": "Framed print of the Gavrilo Pricip Bridge in Sarajevo", "received": "2008-01-07", "estimated_value": "450", "disposition": [ "Archives" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Dr. Bisera Turkovic, Ambassador of Bosnia & Herzegovina", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Bisera Turkovic", "donor_title": "Ambassador", "donor_country": "Bosnia & Herzegovina", "recipient_name": "Dick Cheney", "recipient_title": "Vice President" }, { "name_and_title": "David Addington, Chief of Staff to the Vice President", "gift_description": "Small framed painting of a Bosnian street scene", "received": "2008-01-07", "estimated_value": "350", "disposition": [ "General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Dr. Bisera Turkovic, Ambassador of Bosnia & Herzegovina", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Bisera Turkovic", "donor_title": "Ambassador", "donor_country": "Bosnia & Herzegovina", "recipient_name": "David Addington", "recipient_title": "Chief of Staff to the Vice President" }, { "name_and_title": "Vice President Dick Cheney", "gift_description": "Framed antique map of the Lithuanian region", "received": "2008-09-26", "estimated_value": "420", "disposition": [ "Archives" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Yuriy Yekhanurov, Defense Minister of Ukraine", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Yuriy Yekhanurov", "donor_title": "Defense Minister", "donor_country": "Ukraine", "recipient_name": "Dick Cheney", "recipient_title": "Vice President" }, { "name_and_title": "John Hannah, Assistant to the Vice President for National Security Affairs", "gift_description": "Zilli necktie ($398); Perry Ellis Parfum ($109); Alpina Chocolates ($108)", "received": "2008-02-05", "estimated_value": "605", "disposition": [ "General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "Qassim Abbas Daoud, Council of Representatives United Iraqi Alliance", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Qassim Abbas Daoud", "donor_title": "Council of Representatives", "donor_country": "Iraq", "recipient_name": "John Hannah", "recipient_title": "Assistant to the Vice President for National Security Affairs" }, { "name_and_title": "John Hannah, Assistant to the Vice President for National Security Affairs", "gift_description": "Wool carpet of Afghanistan origin", "received": "2008-05-06", "estimated_value": "790", "disposition": [ "General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Hamid Karzai, President of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Hamid Karzai", "donor_title": "President", "donor_country": "Afghanistan", "recipient_name": "John Hannah", "recipient_title": "Assistant to the Vice President for National Security Affairs" }, { "name_and_title": "David Addington, Chief of Staff to the Vice President", "gift_description": "Wool carpet of Afghanistan origin", "received": "2008-05-06", "estimated_value": "800", "disposition": [ "General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Hamid Karzai, President of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Hamid Karzai", "donor_title": "President", "donor_country": "Afghanistan", "recipient_name": "David Addington", "recipient_title": "Chief of Staff to the Vice President" }, { "name_and_title": "Samantha Ravich, Deputy Asst. to the Vice President for National Security Affairs", "gift_description": "Wool carpet of Afghanistan origin", "received": "2008-05-06", "estimated_value": "800", "disposition": [ "General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Hamid Karzai, President of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Hamid Karzai", "donor_title": "President", "donor_country": "Afghanistan", "recipient_name": "Samantha Ravich", "recipient_title": "Deputy Asst. to the Vice President for National Security Affairs" }, { "name_and_title": "John Hannah, Assistant to the Vice President for National Security Affairs", "gift_description": "Zilli necktie ($398); Valentino necktie ($98)", "received": "2008-06-11", "estimated_value": "496", "disposition": [ "General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "Sadiq al Rikabi, Iraqi General Director for External Relations", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Sadiq al Rikabi", "donor_title": "Iraqi General Director for External Relations", "donor_country": "Iraq", "recipient_name": "John Hannah", "recipient_title": "Assistant to the Vice President for National Security Affairs" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Condoleezza Rice, Secretary of State of the United States", "gift_description": "Ceremonial (traditional) robe in velvet and wood chest with gold decoration", "received": "2008-01-13", "estimated_value": "850", "disposition": [ "Pending Transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Royal Highness Abdullah bin Abd al-Aziz Al Saud, Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques and King of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Abdullah bin Abd al-Aziz Al Saud", "donor_title": "Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques and King", "donor_country": "Saudi Arabia", "recipient_name": "Condoleezza Rice", "recipient_title": "Secretary of State of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Condoleezza Rice, Secretary of State of the United States", "gift_description": "Pearl choker", "received": "2008-11-09", "estimated_value": "1400", "disposition": [ "Pending Transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "Ms. Benita Ferrero-Waldner, Member of the European Commission External Relations and Neighborhood Policy", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Benita Ferrero-Waldner", "donor_title": "Member of the European Commission External Relations and Neighborhood Policy", "donor_country": "", "recipient_name": "Condoleezza Rice", "recipient_title": "Secretary of State of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Condoleezza Rice, Secretary of State of the United States", "gift_description": "Painting of Khobe Indian woman from Chiriqui, Panama", "received": "2008-12-09", "estimated_value": "440", "disposition": [ "Pending Transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Samuel Lewis Navarro, First Vice-President and Foreign Minister of the Republic of Panama", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Samuel Lewis Navarro", "donor_title": "First Vice-President and Foreign Minister", "donor_country": "Panama", "recipient_name": "Condoleezza Rice", "recipient_title": "Secretary of State of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Condoleezza Rice, Secretary of State of the United States", "gift_description": "1. 2 framed political cartoons (and binder explaining significance of items) 2. jersey with Secretary Rice's name on back 3. 4 classical music CDs", "received": "2008-12-08", "estimated_value": "388.00", "disposition": [ "Pending Transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "The Right Honorable David Miliband, Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs of the United Kingdom", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "David Miliband", "donor_title": "Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs", "donor_country": "United Kingdom", "recipient_name": "Condoleezza Rice", "recipient_title": "Secretary of State of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Condoleezza Rice, Secretary of State of the United States", "gift_description": "Framed picture made of silk fabric strings in design of flowers", "received": "2008-12-12", "estimated_value": "440.00", "disposition": [ "Pending Transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Dai Bingguo, State Councilor of the People's Republic of China", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Dai Bingguo", "donor_title": "State Councilor", "donor_country": "People's Republic of China", "recipient_name": "Condoleezza Rice", "recipient_title": "Secretary of State of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Condoleezza Rice, Secretary of State of the United States", "gift_description": "1. Book\u2014Prince Mohamed Bolkiah, Time and the River, a Memoir\u2014signed with dedication 2. Gold coin with picture of Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah", "received": "2008-12-14", "estimated_value": "895.00", "disposition": [ "Pending Transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Bandar Seri Begawan, Minister of Foreign Affairs and Trade of Brunei Darussalam", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Bandar Seri Begawan", "donor_title": "Minister of Foreign Affairs and Trade", "donor_country": "Brunei Darussalam", "recipient_name": "Condoleezza Rice", "recipient_title": "Secretary of State of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Condoleezza Rice, Secretary of State of the United States", "gift_description": "Lalique crystal perfume bottle", "received": "2008-06-12", "estimated_value": "878.00", "disposition": [ "Pending Transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Bernard Kouchner, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the French Republic", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Bernard Kouchner", "donor_title": "Minister of Foreign Affairs", "donor_country": "France", "recipient_name": "Condoleezza Rice", "recipient_title": "Secretary of State of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Condoleezza Rice, Secretary of State of the United States", "gift_description": "Ornate glass (crystal) perfume decanter with frosted floral detail from the ''Crystal de Sevres'' company in France", "received": "2008-01-31", "estimated_value": "385.00", "disposition": [ "Pending Transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Herv\u00e9 Morin, Minister of Defense of the French Republic", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Herv\u00e9 Morin", "donor_title": "Minister of Defense", "donor_country": "France", "recipient_name": "Condoleezza Rice", "recipient_title": "Secretary of State of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Condoleezza Rice, Secretary of State of the United States", "gift_description": "Necklace\u2014single pearl on black cord", "received": "2008-02-27", "estimated_value": "520.00", "disposition": [ "Pending Transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Takeo Kawamura, Chief Cabinet Secretary of Japan", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Takeo Kawamura", "donor_title": "Chief Cabinet Secretary", "donor_country": "Japan", "recipient_name": "Condoleezza Rice", "recipient_title": "Secretary of State of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Condoleezza Rice, Secretary of State of the United States", "gift_description": "1. Diamond ring in wood box 2. DVD with musical instrument 3. Locket with Qadhafi's photo", "received": "2008-09-05", "estimated_value": "212225.00", "disposition": [ "Pending Transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "Colonel Muammar Abu Minyar al-Qadhafi, Leader of the Revolution of the Great Socialist People's Libyan Arab Jamahiriya", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Muammar Abu Minyar al-Qadhafi", "donor_title": "Colonel", "donor_country": "Libya", "recipient_name": "Condoleezza Rice", "recipient_title": "Secretary of State of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Condoleezza Rice, Secretary of State of the United States", "gift_description": "Decorative silver plated and coral boat in leather display case", "received": "2008-09-06", "estimated_value": "360.00", "disposition": [ "Pending Transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Abdelaziz Bouteflika, President of the People's Democratic Republic of Algeria", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Abdelaziz Bouteflika", "donor_title": "President", "donor_country": "Algeria", "recipient_name": "Condoleezza Rice", "recipient_title": "Secretary of State of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Condoleezza Rice, Secretary of State of the United States", "gift_description": "Heavy metal (bronze) statue of a woman", "received": "2008-07-15", "estimated_value": "585.00", "disposition": [ "Pending Transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Blaise Compaor\u00e9, President of Burkina Faso", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Blaise Compaor\u00e9", "donor_title": "President", "donor_country": "Burkina Faso", "recipient_name": "Condoleezza Rice", "recipient_title": "Secretary of State of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The 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Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Yang Jiechi, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the People's Republic of China", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Yang Jiechi", "donor_title": "Minister of Foreign Affairs", "donor_country": "People's Republic of China", "recipient_name": "Condoleezza Rice", "recipient_title": "Secretary of State of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Condoleezza Rice, Secretary of State of the United States", "gift_description": "Painting of old house by Pavel Mitkov", "received": "2008-07-09", "estimated_value": "900.00", "disposition": [ "Pending Transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Sergei Stanishev, Prime Minister of the Republic of Bulgaria", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Sergei Stanishev", "donor_title": "Prime Minister", "donor_country": "Bulgaria", "recipient_name": "Condoleezza Rice", "recipient_title": "Secretary of State of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Condoleezza Rice, Secretary of State of the United States", "gift_description": "China tea set\u2014teapot, mugs and saucers", "received": "2008-07-08", "estimated_value": "680.00", "disposition": [ "Pending Transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Karel Schwarzenberg, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Czech Republic", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Karel Schwarzenberg", "donor_title": "Minister of Foreign Affairs", "donor_country": "Czech Republic", "recipient_name": "Condoleezza Rice", "recipient_title": "Secretary of State of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Condoleezza Rice, Secretary of State of the United States", "gift_description": "Framed figure of Princess Olha and medals", "received": "2008-04-01", "estimated_value": "520.00", "disposition": [ "Pending Transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Volodymyr Ohryzko, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Volodymyr Ohryzko", "donor_title": "Minister of Foreign Affairs", "donor_country": "Ukraine", "recipient_name": "Condoleezza Rice", "recipient_title": "Secretary of State of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Condoleezza Rice, Secretary of State of the United States", "gift_description": "18k yellow gold Liberian '' V'' Bracelet", "received": "2008-02-19", "estimated_value": "420.00", "disposition": [ "Pending Transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "Her Excellency Olubanke King-Akerele, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Liberia", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Olubanke King-Akerele", "donor_title": "Minister of Foreign Affairs", "donor_country": "Liberia", "recipient_name": "Condoleezza Rice", "recipient_title": "Secretary of State of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Condoleezza Rice, Secretary of State of the United States", "gift_description": "18k yellow gold filigree bracelet with scarab design", "received": "2008-03-25", "estimated_value": "950.00", "disposition": [ "Pending Transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "Field Marshall Mohamed Hussein Tantawi, Commander in Chief of the Egyptian Armed Forces of the Arab Republic of Egypt", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Mohamed Hussein Tantawi", "donor_title": "Field Marshall, Commander in Chief of the Egyptian Armed Forces", "donor_country": "Arab Republic of Egypt", "recipient_name": "Condoleezza Rice", "recipient_title": "Secretary of State of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Condoleezza Rice, Secretary of State of the United States", "gift_description": "18k yellow gold neckace, bracelet, and earrings with Andrinka symbols of Ghana", "received": "2008-02-20", "estimated_value": "2250.00", "disposition": [ "Pending Transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency John Agyekum Kufuor, President of the Republic of Ghana", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "John Agyekum Kufuor", "donor_title": "President", "donor_country": "Ghana", "recipient_name": "Condoleezza Rice", "recipient_title": "Secretary of State of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Condoleezza Rice, Secretary of State of the United States", "gift_description": "1. Gold, diamond and saphire set with necklace, ring, bracelet and earrings 2. Ceremonial robe and scarf (red and blue)", "received": "2008-01-14", "estimated_value": "230145.00", "disposition": [ "Pending Transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Royal Highness Abdullah bin Abd al-Aziz Al Saud, Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques and King of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Abdullah bin Abd al-Aziz Al Saud", "donor_title": "Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques and King", "donor_country": "Saudi Arabia", "recipient_name": "Condoleezza Rice", "recipient_title": "Secretary of State of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Condoleezza Rice, Secretary of State of the United States", "gift_description": "1. Book: '' Museum of Historical Treasures of Ukraine'' 2. ''Scythian Gold'' framed pictorials in gold of ancient history of Ukraine", "received": "2008-09-22", "estimated_value": "415.00", "disposition": [ "Pending Transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Volodymyr Ohryzko, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Volodymyr Ohryzko", "donor_title": "Minister of Foreign Affairs", "donor_country": "Ukraine", "recipient_name": "Condoleezza Rice", "recipient_title": "Secretary of State of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Condoleezza Rice, Secretary of State of the United States", "gift_description": "Plaque from the 2008 Olympics\u20145 gold-plated Olympic mascots, limited edition #22,470 of 50,000", "received": "2008-01-01", "estimated_value": "1000.00", "disposition": [ "Permission to Retain for official use only" ], "foreign_donor": "Unknown Foreign Government Official, People's Republic of China", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Unknown Foreign Government Official", "donor_title": "", "donor_country": "People's Republic of China", "recipient_name": "Condoleezza Rice", "recipient_title": "Secretary of State of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Condoleezza Rice, Secretary of State of the United States", "gift_description": "Framed picture of trees on hillside surrounding stream made of amber and quartz", "received": "2008-09-29", "estimated_value": "385.00", "disposition": [ "Pending Transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "Her Excellency Yuliya Volodymyrivna Tymoshenko, Prime Minister of Ukraine", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Yuliya Volodymyrivna Tymoshenko", "donor_title": "Prime Minister", "donor_country": "Ukraine", "recipient_name": "Condoleezza Rice", "recipient_title": "Secretary of State of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Condoleezza Rice, Secretary of State of the United States", "gift_description": "1. 1 Bottle (2.5 fl oz) of Guerlain perfume with sprayer 2. porcelain dish by Hermes", "received": "2008-07-14", "estimated_value": "1120.00", "disposition": [ "Pending Transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Edward Nalbandian, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Armenia", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Edward Nalbandian", "donor_title": "Minister of Foreign Affairs", "donor_country": "Armenia", "recipient_name": "Condoleezza Rice", "recipient_title": "Secretary of State of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Condoleezza Rice, Secretary of State of the United States", "gift_description": "3 screen picture frame with Indian art", "received": "2008-03-24", "estimated_value": "365.00", "disposition": [ "Pending Transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Pranab Kumar Mukherjee, Minister of External Affairs of the Republic of India", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Pranab Kumar Mukherjee", "donor_title": "Minister of External Affairs", "donor_country": "India", "recipient_name": "Condoleezza Rice", "recipient_title": "Secretary of State of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Condoleezza Rice, Secretary of State of the United States", "gift_description": "Gold arched building with clock, entitled 'Babel Bahrain'", "received": "2008-03-24", "estimated_value": "940.00", "disposition": [ "Pending Transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Majesty King Hamad Bin Isa Bin Salman Al-Khalifa, King of the Kingdom of Bahrain", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Hamad Bin Isa Bin Salman Al-Khalifa", "donor_title": "King", "donor_country": "Bahrain", "recipient_name": "Condoleezza Rice", "recipient_title": "Secretary of State of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Condoleezza Rice, Secretary of State of the United States", "gift_description": "1. Tan and grey bowl with leaf design signed by artist at bottom 2. Larger tan and grey bowl with leaf design signed by artist at bottom\u2014arrived BROKEN", "received": "2008-11-05", "estimated_value": "570.00", "disposition": [ "Pending Transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Majesty King Abdullah II bin Al Hussein, King of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Abdullah II bin Al Hussein", "donor_title": "King", "donor_country": "Jordan", "recipient_name": "Condoleezza Rice", "recipient_title": "Secretary of State of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Condoleezza Rice, Secretary of State of the United States", "gift_description": "Leather presentation box with (1) glass candle votive with mother-of-pearl and tooled leather decor, (2) mother-of-pearl photo frame, (3) candle holder (4) leather desk decorations", "received": "2008-01-16", "estimated_value": "425.00", "disposition": [ "Pending Transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Majesty and Her Majesty King Abdullah and Queen Rania, King and Queen of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Abdullah and Rania", "donor_title": "King and Queen", "donor_country": "the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan", "recipient_name": "Condoleezza Rice", "recipient_title": "Secretary of State of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Condoleezza Rice, Secretary of State of the United States", "gift_description": "Rug 36\" \u00d7 60\" in green bag", "received": "2008-10-24", "estimated_value": "350.00", "disposition": [ "Pending Transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Rehman Malik, Minister of Interior of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Rehman Malik", "donor_title": "Minister of Interior", "donor_country": "Pakistan", "recipient_name": "Condoleezza Rice", "recipient_title": "Secretary of State of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Condoleezza Rice, Secretary of State of the United States", "gift_description": "Framed carpet (probably silk on wool), autumn landscape with trees on the sides, path in the middle\u2014approx 3.5' \u00d7 2.5'", "received": "2008-01-15", "estimated_value": "550.00", "disposition": [ "Pending Transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Sayyed Abdul Aziz Al-Hakim, Chairman of the Supreme Council for Islamic Revolution in Iraq", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Sayyed Abdul Aziz Al-Hakim", "donor_title": "Chairman of the Supreme Council for Islamic Revolution", "donor_country": "Iraq", "recipient_name": "Condoleezza Rice", "recipient_title": "Secretary of State of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Condoleezza Rice, Secretary of State of the United States", "gift_description": "Statue of a golden eagle on a marble stone slab, received with damage to the base", "received": "2007-01-13", "estimated_value": "1850.00", "disposition": [ "Pending Transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the United Arab Emirates", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan", "donor_title": "His Highness Sheikh", "donor_country": "United Arab Emirates", "recipient_name": "Condoleezza Rice", "recipient_title": "Secretary of State of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Condoleezza Rice, Secretary of State of the United States", "gift_description": "Painting by Hussein Sherif in black leather case, 19\" \u00d7 12.5\"", "received": "2008-07-21", "estimated_value": "780.00", "disposition": [ "Pending Transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Abdullah bin Zayed, Foreign Minister of the United Arab Emirates", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Abdullah bin Zayed", "donor_title": "Foreign Minister", "donor_country": "United Arab Emirates", "recipient_name": "Condoleezza Rice", "recipient_title": "Secretary of State of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Condoleezza Rice, Secretary of State of the United States", "gift_description": "Abstract painting", "received": "2008-08-08", "estimated_value": "6400.00", "disposition": [ "Pending Transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Highness Mohammad bin Rashid al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the United Arab Emirates and Ruler of Dubai", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Mohammad bin Rashid al Maktoum", "donor_title": "Vice President and Prime Minister of the United Arab Emirates and Ruler of Dubai", "donor_country": "United Arab Emirates", "recipient_name": "Condoleezza Rice", "recipient_title": "Secretary of State of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Condoleezza Rice, Secretary of State of the United States", "gift_description": "1. Moroccan pottery plate and bowl set 2. Book on Marrakech", "received": "2008-09-06", "estimated_value": "380.00", "disposition": [ "Pending Transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Abbas El Fassi, Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Morocco", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Abbas El Fassi", "donor_title": "Prime Minister", "donor_country": "Morocco", "recipient_name": "Condoleezza Rice", "recipient_title": "Secretary of State of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Condoleezza Rice, Secretary of State of the United States", "gift_description": "Replica of a gold cup found in Trialeti, village Tsalkaddoring excavations dated XVIII\u2013XVII B.C.", "received": "2008-03-19", "estimated_value": "590.00", "disposition": [ "Pending Transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Mikheil Saakashvili, President of Georgia", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Mikheil Saakashvili", "donor_title": "President", "donor_country": "Georgia", "recipient_name": "Condoleezza Rice", "recipient_title": "Secretary of State of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Condoleezza Rice, Secretary of State of the United States", "gift_description": "1. Silver and aromatic-wood ornamental vessel 2. Silver and aromatic-wood perfume bottle-shaped table ornament", "received": "2008-09-06", "estimated_value": "625.00", "disposition": [ "Pending Transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Zine El-Abidine Ben Ali, President of the Republic of Tunisia", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Zine El-Abidine Ben Ali", "donor_title": "President", "donor_country": "Tunisia", "recipient_name": "Condoleezza Rice", "recipient_title": "Secretary of State of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Condoleezza Rice, Secretary of State of the United States", "gift_description": "1. Jeweled chalase (gold cup) inside wooden box. 2. Tbilivno\u2014special reserve wine. 3. Sarajishvili\u2014Georgian Cognac", "received": "2008-07-09", "estimated_value": "360.00", "disposition": [ "Pending Transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Mikheil Saakashvili, President of Georgia", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Mikheil Saakashvili", "donor_title": "President", "donor_country": "Georgia", "recipient_name": "Condoleezza Rice", "recipient_title": "Secretary of State of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Condoleezza Rice, Secretary of State of the United States", "gift_description": "1: Bottle of fragrance for women\u2014Eau de Parfum ''Amouge Lyric''. 2: Bottle of fragrance for men ''Amouge Lyric''", "received": "2008-10-06", "estimated_value": "510.00", "disposition": [ "Pending Transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Badr Hamad Hamood Al-Busaidi, Secretary General and Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Sultanate of Oman", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Badr Hamad Hamood Al-Busaidi", "donor_title": "Secretary General and Minister of Foreign Affairs", "donor_country": "Sultanate of Oman", "recipient_name": "Condoleezza Rice", "recipient_title": "Secretary of State of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Nancy G. Brinker, Chief of Protocol", "gift_description": "Gold-plated camel and man walking in water, gold waves on tap of 4 sacks on camel back with molded faux marble/green plastic base", "received": "2008-01-02", "estimated_value": "880.00", "disposition": [ "Pending Transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the United Arab Emirates", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan", "donor_title": "His Highness Sheikh", "donor_country": "United Arab Emirates", "recipient_name": "Nancy G. Brinker", "recipient_title": "Chief of Protocol" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Michele Sison, U.S. Ambassador to the United Arab Emirates", "gift_description": "Gold-plated figure of kneeling boy holding onto standing goat with head lowered, on faux marble green plastic base", "received": "2008-01-02", "estimated_value": "800.00", "disposition": [ "Pending Transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the United Arab Emirates", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan", "donor_title": "His Highness Sheikh", "donor_country": "United Arab Emirates", "recipient_name": "Michele Sison", "recipient_title": "U.S. Ambassador to the United Arab Emirates" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Ford Fraker, U.S. Ambassador to Saudi Arabia", "gift_description": "(1) His and Hers black and white watches (2) silver cufflinks (3) diamond earrings, lattice bracelet, and ring set (4) silver pen with diamonds", "received": "2008-01-14", "estimated_value": "45000.00", "disposition": [ "Pending Transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Royal Highness Abdullah bin Abd al-Aziz Al Saud, Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques and King of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Abdullah bin Abd al-Aziz Al Saud", "donor_title": "Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques and King", "donor_country": "Saudi Arabia", "recipient_name": "Ford Fraker", "recipient_title": "U.S. Ambassador to Saudi Arabia" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Clark T. Randt, Jr., U.S. Ambassador to the People's Republic of China", "gift_description": "Bronze '' ding'' a vessel used in ancient China, approximately 10 pounds", "received": "2008-10-21", "estimated_value": "400.00", "disposition": [ "Permission to Retain for official use only" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Dai Bingguo, State Councilor of the People's Republic of China", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Dai Bingguo", "donor_title": "State Councilor", "donor_country": "People's Republic of China", "recipient_name": "Clark T. Randt", "recipient_title": "U.S. Ambassador to the People's Republic of China" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Nancy G. Brinker, Chief of Protocol", "gift_description": "1: Robe; silk with paisley design in red and ivory, bancs of goldwrapped thread, lined in golden yellow cat-type fur 2: Shawl; wool, 5-petal rosettes, beige and maroon; both held in red and white velour box with 2 combo locks", "received": "2008-01-01", "estimated_value": "2510.00", "disposition": [ "Pending Transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Royal Highness Abdullah bin Abd al-Aziz Al Saud, Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques and King of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Abdullah bin Abd al-Aziz Al Saud", "donor_title": "Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques and King", "donor_country": "Saudi Arabia", "recipient_name": "Nancy G. Brinker", "recipient_title": "Chief of Protocol" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Peter Coneway, U.S. Ambassador to Switzerland", "gift_description": "$2,700 Swiss Francs in cash", "received": "2008-11-19", "estimated_value": "2464.34", "disposition": [ "Pending Transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Francesco Canalini, Apostolic Nuncio of the Holy See", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Francesco Canalini", "donor_title": "Apostolic Nuncio", "donor_country": "Holy See", "recipient_name": "Peter Coneway", "recipient_title": "U.S. Ambassador to Switzerland" }, { "name_and_title": "Bryan Langley, Assistant Chief of Protocol", "gift_description": "Rolex watch style M499314 #116000\u201370200", "received": "2008-08-29", "estimated_value": "3750.00", "disposition": [ "Pending Transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Highness Mohammad bin Rashid al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the United Arab Emirates and Ruler of Dubai", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Mohammad bin Rashid al Maktoum", "donor_title": "Vice President and Prime Minister of the United Arab Emirates and Ruler of Dubai", "donor_country": "United Arab Emirates", "recipient_name": "Bryan Langley", "recipient_title": "Assistant Chief of Protocol" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable David Welch, Assistant Secretary of State for Near Eastern Affairs", "gift_description": "1. Green leather briefcase 2. silver pen with diamonds 3. silver cufflinks 4. ladies' watch with blue face and band 5. men's watch with white face 6. Sapphire and diamond set of earrings, bracelet and ring", "received": "2008-01-14", "estimated_value": "45000.00", "disposition": [ "Pending Transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Royal Highness Abdullah bin Abd al-Aziz Al Saud, Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques and King of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Abdullah bin Abd al-Aziz Al Saud", "donor_title": "Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques and King", "donor_country": "Saudi Arabia", "recipient_name": "David Welch", "recipient_title": "Assistant Secretary of State for Near Eastern Affairs" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Sean McCormack, Assistant Secretary of State for Public Affairs and Department Spokesman", "gift_description": "Men's watch, RADO brand with small likeness of Qadhafi's face on watch face", "received": "2008-09-04", "estimated_value": "800.00", "disposition": [ "Pending Transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "Colonel Muammar Abu Minyar al-Qadhafi, Leader of the Revolution of the Great Socialist People's Libyan Arab Jamahiriya", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Muammar Abu Minyar al-Qadhafi", "donor_title": "Colonel", "donor_country": "Libya", "recipient_name": "Sean McCormack", "recipient_title": "Assistant Secretary of State for Public Affairs and Department Spokesman" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Nancy G. Brinker, Chief of Protocol", "gift_description": "(1) His and Hers watches (2) emerald and diamond bracelet, earrings, and ring set (3) cufflinks with onyx (4) Tiffany's pen", "received": "2008-01-14", "estimated_value": "65000.00", "disposition": [ "Pending Transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Royal Highness Abdullah bin Abd al-Aziz Al Saud, Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques and King of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Abdullah bin Abd al-Aziz Al Saud", "donor_title": "Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques and King", "donor_country": "Saudi Arabia", "recipient_name": "Nancy G. Brinker", "recipient_title": "Chief of Protocol" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Clark T. Randt, Jr., U.S. Ambassador to the People's Republic of China", "gift_description": "Traditional Chinese small clay teapot produced by artist", "received": "2008-09-22", "estimated_value": "1857.00", "disposition": [ "Permission to Retain for official use only" ], "foreign_donor": "Mr. Lu Chang Cheng, Director General of the Public Security Bureau of Beijing Capital International Airport", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Lu Chang Cheng", "donor_title": "Director General of the Public Security Bureau of Beijing Capital International Airport", "donor_country": "China", "recipient_name": "Clark T. Randt", "recipient_title": "U.S. Ambassador to the People's Republic of China" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Clark T. Randt, Jr., U.S. Ambassador to the People's Republic of China", "gift_description": "Traditional rug, approximately 3x5 feet, red with colored pattern", "received": "2008-10-10", "estimated_value": "500.00", "disposition": [ "Permission to Retain for official use only" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Ahmad Eklil Hakimi, Ambassador of Afghanistan to China", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Ahmad Eklil Hakimi", "donor_title": "Ambassador", "donor_country": "Afghanistan", "recipient_name": "Clark T. Randt", "recipient_title": "U.S. Ambassador to the People's Republic of China" }, { "name_and_title": "Jess Baily, U.S. Team Leader, Erbil Regional Reconstruction Team in Iraq", "gift_description": "6.1 \u00d7 4.2 foot silk carpet of Iranian origin", "received": "2008-06-23", "estimated_value": "1900.00", "disposition": [ "Transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Nechervan Idris Barzani, Prime Minister of the Kurdistan Regional Government in Erbil, Iraq", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Nechervan Idris Barzani", "donor_title": "Prime Minister of the Kurdistan Regional Government", "donor_country": "Iraq", "recipient_name": "Jess Baily", "recipient_title": "U.S. Team Leader, Erbil Regional Reconstruction Team in Iraq" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable David Hale, U.S. Ambassador to Jordan", "gift_description": "One Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Jumbo watch with steel bracelet and white dial", "received": "2008-02-07", "estimated_value": "12500.00", "disposition": [ "Pending Transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Majesty Abdullah II bin al Hussein, King of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Abdullah II bin al Hussein", "donor_title": "King of the Hashemite Kingdom", "donor_country": "Jordan", "recipient_name": "David Hale", "recipient_title": "U.S. Ambassador to Jordan" }, { "name_and_title": "Tatum Fraites, Intern in the Office of the Chief of Protocol", "gift_description": "Women's silver TagHeuer watch with pink face, ''Aqua Pacer'' REC3082", "received": "2008-09-03", "estimated_value": "2600.00", "disposition": [ "Pending Transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Highness Mohammad bin Rashid al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the United Arab Emirates and Ruler of Dubai", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Mohammad bin Rashid al Maktoum", "donor_title": "Vice President and Prime Minister of the United Arab Emirates and Ruler of Dubai", "donor_country": "United Arab Emirates", "recipient_name": "Tatum Fraites", "recipient_title": "Intern in the Office of the Chief of Protocol" }, { "name_and_title": "Veronica Ruano, Protocol Officer", "gift_description": "Women's silver TagHeuer watch\u2014 ''Aqua Pacer'' ERM9625", "received": "2008-08-26", "estimated_value": "1500.00", "disposition": [ "Pending Transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Highness Mohammad bin Rashid al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the United Arab Emirates and Ruler of Dubai", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Mohammad bin Rashid al Maktoum", "donor_title": "Vice President and Prime Minister of the United Arab Emirates and Ruler of Dubai", "donor_country": "United Arab Emirates", "recipient_name": "Veronica Ruano", "recipient_title": "Protocol Officer" }, { "name_and_title": "Thomas Rathburn, Budget Analyst for Office of the Chief of Protocol", "gift_description": "Men's TagHeuer Watch\u2014silver with black face", "received": "2008-08-29", "estimated_value": "3400.00", "disposition": [ "Pending Transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Highness Mohammad bin Rashid al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the United Arab Emirates and Ruler of Dubai", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Mohammad bin Rashid al Maktoum", "donor_title": "Vice President and Prime Minister", "donor_country": "United Arab Emirates", "recipient_name": "Thomas Rathburn", "recipient_title": "Budget Analyst for Office of the Chief of Protocol" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable David Hale, U.S. Ambassador to Jordan", "gift_description": "One MTM Special Ops Black Predator Military watch", "received": "2008-07-02", "estimated_value": "450.00", "disposition": [ "Pending Transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Majesty King Abdullah II bin al Hussein, King of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan and His Excellency Prince Faisal Al Fayez, Minister of the Royal Court of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Abdullah II bin al Hussein", "donor_title": "King of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan", "donor_country": "Jordan", "recipient_name": "David Hale", "recipient_title": "U.S. Ambassador to Jordan" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Goli Ameri, Assistant Secretary of State for Educational and Cultural Affairs", "gift_description": "Synthetic, red and yellow Persian Rug, 4 \u00d7 6 feet", "received": "2008-07-17", "estimated_value": "340.00", "disposition": [ "Pending Transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Bahram Aksharzaden, President of the Islamic Republic of Iran Weightlifting Federation, Iranian Ministry of Sport", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Bahram Aksharzaden", "donor_title": "President of the Islamic Republic of Iran Weightlifting Federation", "donor_country": "Iran", "recipient_name": "Goli Ameri", "recipient_title": "Assistant Secretary of State for Educational and Cultural Affairs" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Michael V. Hayden, Director", "gift_description": "Sword with a copper and brass hilt in a leather scabbard", "received": "2008-01-18", "estimated_value": "400.00", "disposition": [ "To be retained for official display in appropriate office space" ], "foreign_donor": "5 U.S.C. 7342(f)(4)", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "", "donor_title": "", "donor_country": "United States", "recipient_name": "Michael V. Hayden", "recipient_title": "Director" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Michael V. Hayden, Director", "gift_description": "Enamel and gilt sword with scabbard scimitar", "received": "2008-03-12", "estimated_value": "500.00", "disposition": [ "To be retained for official display in appropriate office space" ], "foreign_donor": "5 U.S.C. 7342(f)(4)", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "", "donor_title": "", "donor_country": "United States", "recipient_name": "Michael V. Hayden", "recipient_title": "Director" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Michael V. Hayden, Director", "gift_description": "Brass and green enamel model of a building, mounted on a green marble base", "received": "2008-06-09", "estimated_value": "400.00", "disposition": [ "To be retained for official display in appropriate office space" ], "foreign_donor": "5 U.S.C. 7342(f)(4)", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "", "donor_title": "", "donor_country": "United States", "recipient_name": "Michael V. Hayden", "recipient_title": "Director" }, { "name_and_title": "Mr. Stephen R. Kappes, Deputy Director", "gift_description": "Gold plated replica of a building on a green leather plinth", "received": "2008-12-17", "estimated_value": "400.00", "disposition": [ "To be retained for official display in appropriate office space" ], "foreign_donor": "5 U.S.C. 7342(f)(4)", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "", "donor_title": "", "donor_country": "United States", "recipient_name": "Stephen R. Kappes", "recipient_title": "Deputy Director" }, { "name_and_title": "An Agency Employee", "gift_description": "Silk rug, 6 feet by 4 feet, red and navy with zig zag border", "received": "2007-09-28", "estimated_value": "500.00", "disposition": [ "To be retained for official display in appropriate office space", "To be retained for official display in appropriate office space" ], "foreign_donor": "5 U.S.C. 7342(f)(4)", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "", "donor_title": "", "donor_country": "United States", "recipient_name": "An Agency Employee", "recipient_title": "" }, { "name_and_title": "Colonel Martin J. Schans, Commander, 47th Operations Group Laughlin AFB, TX", "gift_description": "Gentlemen's Rolex Date Just Watch", "received": "2007-07-29", "estimated_value": "4403.00", "disposition": [ "Transferred to GSA on 23 April 2008" ], "foreign_donor": "Major General Mohhamed Al-Ayeesh, Deputy Commander, Royal Saudi Air Force", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Mohhamed Al-Ayeesh", "donor_title": "Major General", "donor_country": "Saudi Arabia", "recipient_name": "Martin J. Schans", "recipient_title": "Commander, 47th Operations Group Laughlin AFB, TX" }, { "name_and_title": "Major General Vern M. Dindley II, Director, Strategy, Plans and Policy United States Central Command (USCENTCOM), MacDill AFB, FL", "gift_description": "Fendi (Swiss) Automatic Wristwatch", "received": "2008-01-16", "estimated_value": "895.00", "disposition": [ "Transferred to GSA on 23 April 2008" ], "foreign_donor": "Major General Muhammad Sowaidan Al Gimzy, Chairman of Defense Representative, United Arab Emirates", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Muhammad Sowaidan Al Gimzy", "donor_title": "Major General Chairman of Defense Representative", "donor_country": "United Arab Emirates", "recipient_name": "Vern M. Dindley II", "recipient_title": "Director, Strategy, Plans and Policy United States Central Command (USCENTCOM)" }, { "name_and_title": "Colonel Daniel Charchian, Chief, Air Force Division, United States Military Training Mission to Saudi Arabia (USMTM), Riyadh, Saudi Arabia", "gift_description": "Raymond Weil Tango Wristwatch", "received": "2008-09-03", "estimated_value": "695.50", "disposition": [ "Transferred to GSA on 15 October 2008" ], "foreign_donor": "Lieutenant General Al-Faisal, Commander, Royal Saudi Air Force, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Al-Faisal", "donor_title": "Lieutenant General, Commander, Royal Saudi Air Force", "donor_country": "Kingdom of Saudi Arabia", "recipient_name": "Daniel Charchian", "recipient_title": "Colonel, Chief, Air Force Division, United States Military Training Mission to Saudi Arabia (USMTM)" }, { "name_and_title": "Major General Martin Post, Deputy Commanding General, Multi National Force-West (I Marine Expeditionary Force (Forward) [I MEF (Fwd)])", "gift_description": "Momo Design Pilot Watch\u2014MD\u2013064", "received": "2008-01-25", "estimated_value": "900.00", "disposition": [ "Pending Transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "Sheikh Tariq Khalaf Abdullah Halbusi. He is Iraqi, but lives in Amman, Jordan", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Tariq Khalaf Abdullah Halbusi", "donor_title": "Sheikh", "donor_country": "Iraq", "recipient_name": "Martin Post", "recipient_title": "Deputy Commanding General, Multi National Force-West (I Marine Expeditionary Force (Forward) [I MEF (Fwd)])" }, { "name_and_title": "Major General John F. Kelly, Commanding General, Multi National Force-West (I Marine Expeditionary Force (Forward) [I MEF (Fwd)])", "gift_description": "Formex Watch", "received": "2008-06-01", "estimated_value": "1995.00", "disposition": [ "Pending Transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "Sheikh Jassim Muhammad Saleh al-Suwaydawie, Province, Iraq", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Jassim Muhammad Saleh al-Suwaydawie", "donor_title": "Sheikh", "donor_country": "Iraq", "recipient_name": "John F. Kelly", "recipient_title": "Major General, Commanding General, Multi National Force-West (I Marine Expeditionary Force (Forward) [I MEF (Fwd)]" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Margaret Spellings, Secretary of Education", "gift_description": "Oil painting of desert outpost by Hussein Sherif, UAE, size 40x50", "received": "2008-06-04", "estimated_value": "1361.26", "disposition": [ "Pending Transfer to GSA" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Minister Hanif Hassan, Minister of Education of the United Arab Emirates", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Hanif Hassan", "donor_title": "Minister of Education", "donor_country": "United Arab Emirates", "recipient_name": "Margaret Spellings", "recipient_title": "Secretary of Education" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Margaret Spellings, Secretary of Education", "gift_description": "Cartier ball point pen", "received": "2008-01-02", "estimated_value": "345.00", "disposition": [ "Pending Transfer to GSA" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Yousef Al Otaiba, Ambassador of the United Arab Emirates", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Yousef Al Otaiba", "donor_title": "Ambassador", "donor_country": "United Arab Emirates", "recipient_name": "Margaret Spellings", "recipient_title": "Secretary of Education" }, { "name_and_title": "Rear Admiral Nevin P. Carr, Jr., U.S. Navy, Deputy Assistant Secretary of Navy (International Programs)/Director, Navy International Programs Office", "gift_description": "Expended for commercial air transportation from Paris, France to Toulon, France and return", "received": "2008-10-27", "estimated_value": "486.00", "disposition": [ "" ], "foreign_donor": "Rear Admiral Jacques Cousguer, Director of Naval Systems Technical Expertise Directorate Delegation Generale Pour L'Armament (DGA); Paris, France", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Jacques Cousguer", "donor_title": "Rear Admiral, Director of Naval Systems Technical Expertise Directorate Delegation Generale Pour L'Armament (DGA)", "donor_country": "France", "recipient_name": "Nevin P. Carr, Jr.", "recipient_title": "Rear Admiral, U.S. Navy, Deputy Assistant Secretary of Navy (International Programs)/Director, Navy International Programs Office" }, { "name_and_title": "Lieutenant Junior Grade (LTJG) Stephen W. Hedrick, U.S. Navy, Aide to the Deputy Assistant Secretary of the Navy International Programs/Director, Navy International Programs Office", "gift_description": "Expended for commercial air transportation from Paris, France to Toulon, France and return", "received": "2008-10-27", "estimated_value": "486.00", "disposition": [ "" ], "foreign_donor": "Rear Admiral Jacques Cousguer, Director of Naval Systems Technical Expertise Directorate Delegation Generale Pour L'Armament (DGA); Paris, France", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Jacques Cousguer", "donor_title": "Rear Admiral, Director of Naval Systems Technical Expertise Directorate Delegation Generale Pour L'Armament (DGA)", "donor_country": "France", "recipient_name": "Stephen W. Hedrick", "recipient_title": "Lieutenant Junior Grade (LTJG), U.S. Navy" }, { "name_and_title": "Admiral Mark P. Fitzgerald, U.S. Navy, Commander, U.S. Naval Forces, Europe and accompanying staff", "gift_description": "Expended for lodging in Venice, Italy", "received": "2008-10-14", "estimated_value": "3429.47", "disposition": [ "" ], "foreign_donor": "Admiral Paolo La Rosa, Chief of Staff, Italian Navy", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Paolo La Rosa", "donor_title": "Admiral, Chief of Staff", "donor_country": "Italy", "recipient_name": "Mark P. Fitzgerald", "recipient_title": "Commander, U.S. Naval Forces, Europe" }, { "name_and_title": "Admiral Mark P. Fitzgerald, U.S. Navy, Commander, U.S. Naval Forces, Europe and accompanying staff", "gift_description": "Expended for lodging and meals in Bahrain", "received": "2008-01-22", "estimated_value": "916.30", "disposition": [ "" ], "foreign_donor": "His Majesty Shaikh Hamad Bin Isa Bin Salman Al-Khalifa, King of the Kingdom of Bahrain", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Hamad Bin Isa Bin Salman Al-Khalifa", "donor_title": "King", "donor_country": "Bahrain", "recipient_name": "Mark P. Fitzgerald", "recipient_title": "Commander, U.S. Naval Forces, Europe and accompanying staff" }, { "name_and_title": "Admiral Mark P. Fitzgerald, U.S. Navy, Commander, U.S. Naval Forces, Europe and accompanying staff", "gift_description": "Expended for lodging in Greece", "received": "2008-04-02", "estimated_value": "17939.80", "disposition": [ "" ], "foreign_donor": "General Dimitrios Grapas, Chief of Hellinic National Defense General Staff", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Dimitrios Grapas", "donor_title": "General, Chief of Hellinic National Defense General Staff", "donor_country": "Greece", "recipient_name": "Mark P. Fitzgerald", "recipient_title": "Commander, U.S. Naval Forces, Europe and accompanying staff" }, { "name_and_title": "Admiral Mark P. Fitzgerald, U.S. Navy, Commander, U.S. Naval Forces, Europe and accompanying staff", "gift_description": "Expended for lodging in Brijuli Island, Croatia", "received": "2008-10-25", "estimated_value": "3166.00", "disposition": [ "" ], "foreign_donor": "Major General Josip Lucic, Chief of Defense, Croatia", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Josip Lucic", "donor_title": "Major General", "donor_country": "Croatia", "recipient_name": "Mark P. Fitzgerald", "recipient_title": "Commander, U.S. Naval Forces, Europe and accompanying staff" }, { "name_and_title": "Mr. James Johnson, Executive Director, U.S. Army Developmental Test Command (DTC)", "gift_description": "Wood pen with case inscribed with ''Chief of Staff Qatar Armed Forces'' ($45); Qatar Year Book 2004 with tourist map of Qatar and Doha City ($105)", "received": "2008-01-08", "estimated_value": "150.00", "disposition": [ "U.S. Army Developmental Test Command (DTC), 314 Longs Corner Road, Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD 21005\u20135055 for Official Use" ], "foreign_donor": "Major General Hamad Bin Al-Mahshadi, Chief of Staff, Qatar", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Hamad Bin Al-Mahshadi", "donor_title": "Major General Chief of Staff", "donor_country": "Qatar", "recipient_name": "James Johnson", "recipient_title": "Executive Director" }, { "name_and_title": "Lieutenant Colonel Thomas H. Mackey, Squadron Commander, 2nd Squadron, 14th Cavalry, 2nd Stryker Brigade Combat Team", "gift_description": "Machine made, red and gold floral rug, 9\u2032 \u00d7 11\u2032", "received": "2008-05-21", "estimated_value": "400.00", "disposition": [ "Headquarters, 2nd Brigade, 4th Infantry Division, Squadron area, Camp Taji, Iraq APO AE 09378 for Official Use" ], "foreign_donor": "Talib Zibala Ibraheem Al Jabouri, Local Tribal Leader of Shat Al Taji, Iraq", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Talib Zibala Ibraheem Al Jabouri", "donor_title": "Local Tribal Leader of Shat Al Taji", "donor_country": "Iraq", "recipient_name": "Thomas H. Mackey", "recipient_title": "Lieutenant Colonel, Squadron Commander" }, { "name_and_title": "Lieutenant General Benjamin R. Mixon, Commanding General, Headquarters, U.S. Army, Pacific", "gift_description": "Contemporary Indian decorative white alabaster stone sculpture depicting a trumpeting elephant", "received": "2008-02-14", "estimated_value": "1250.00", "disposition": [ "Headquarters, U.S. Army, Pacific, Fort Shafter, HI 96858\u20135100 for Official Use" ], "foreign_donor": "Lieutenant General P.K. Sing, Para Vishisht Seva Medal, Ati Vishist Seva Meda, General Officer Commanding-in-Chief. H2 South Western Command of the Republic of Indonesia", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "P.K. Sing", "donor_title": "Lieutenant General", "donor_country": "Republic of Indonesia", "recipient_name": "Benjamin R. Mixon", "recipient_title": "Lieutenant General, Commanding General, Headquarters, U.S. Army, Pacific" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Donald C. Winter, Secretary of the Navy", "gift_description": "Oil Painting of the USS CONNECTICUT", "received": "2008-06-12", "estimated_value": "1000.00", "disposition": [ "Secretary's Office, pending purchase" ], "foreign_donor": "Commodore David Anson, New Zealand Defense Attach\u00e9", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "David Anson", "donor_title": "Commodore", "donor_country": "New Zealand", "recipient_name": "Donald C. Winter", "recipient_title": "Secretary of the Navy" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Donald C. Winter, Secretary of the Navy", "gift_description": "Gold dagger with sheath in a red velvet box (12\u2033 long and 3.5\u2033 wide)", "received": "2008-02-05", "estimated_value": "400.00", "disposition": [ "Secretary's Office, pending purchase" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Dr. Nasar Al Balooshi, Ambassador of Bahrain", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Nasar Al Balooshi", "donor_title": "Ambassador", "donor_country": "Bahrain", "recipient_name": "Donald C. Winter", "recipient_title": "Secretary of the Navy" }, { "name_and_title": "Vice Admiral Kevin J. Cosgriff, U.S. Navy, Commander, U.S. Naval Forces Central Command; and Commander, Fifth Fleet; and Commander, Combined Maritime Forces", "gift_description": "Cerruti 1881 Collection of a black ball point pen, a black leather wallet (in black pouch) and a analog silver watch with black leather band and black face, Serial CT67241S103042 all presented in brown lacquered box with gold eagle on top and gold clasp", "received": "2008-07-02", "estimated_value": "375.00", "disposition": [ "General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "Major General Hmad Al-Rumaithy, Chief of Staff, United Arab Emirates Armed Forces", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Hmad Al-Rumaithy", "donor_title": "Major General Chief of Staff", "donor_country": "United Arab Emirates", "recipient_name": "Kevin J. Cosgriff", "recipient_title": "Vice Admiral, U.S. Navy, Commander, U.S. Naval Forces Central Command; and Commander, Fifth Fleet; and Commander, Combined Maritime Forces" }, { "name_and_title": "Lieutenant Richard S. Caldwell, U.S. Navy Reserves, U.S. Central Command, J2 Intelligence Directorate", "gift_description": "Stainless Steel Acquanautic Chronographe Cuda Swiss Man's analog Watch, chain link band with silver raised face, seahorse design on back side of face. Presented on cream colored leather cushioned pad with sea horse design", "received": "2008-08-16", "estimated_value": "1400.00", "disposition": [ "Pending transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "Colonel Hamad J. Al Neyadi, Army, United Arab Emirates Directorate of Military Intelligence and Security", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Hamad J. Al Neyadi", "donor_title": "Colonel", "donor_country": "United Arab Emirates", "recipient_name": "Richard S. Caldwell", "recipient_title": "Lieutenant" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Donald C. Winter, Secretary of the Navy", "gift_description": "Silver Dagger with sheath (13\u2033 long and 4\u2033 wide)", "received": "2006-11-26", "estimated_value": "400.00", "disposition": [ "Secretary's Office, pending purchase" ], "foreign_donor": "General Shaikh Khalifa Bin Ahmed Al Khalifa, Minister of Defense of the Kingdom of Bahrain", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Shaikh Khalifa Bin Ahmed Al Khalifa", "donor_title": "General, Minister of Defense", "donor_country": "Kingdom of Bahrain", "recipient_name": "Donald C. Winter", "recipient_title": "Secretary of the Navy" }, { "name_and_title": "Captain Steven Kornatz, U.S. Navy, Director, Naval Command College, Naval War College", "gift_description": "Sapphire Crystal Tissot t-Touch Smart Man's analog watch, Silver chain link band with black and silver face, Presented in black and red box. Ser SKN\u2013BC\u201338\u2013325, Z 253/353P", "received": "2007-10-25", "estimated_value": "550.00", "disposition": [ "General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "Colonel Yahya Buamin, United Arab Emirates Military", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Yahya Buamin", "donor_title": "Colonel", "donor_country": "United Arab Emirates", "recipient_name": "Steven Kornatz", "recipient_title": "Captain, U.S. Navy, Director, Naval Command College, Naval War College" }, { "name_and_title": "Admiral Michael G. Mullen, U.S. Navy, Chief of Naval Operations", "gift_description": "Red Tai-Hwa Potter Luster Color Ceramic Series vase approximately 10\u2032 tall with gold leaf neck and painted gold butterflies on body. Presented in box with wood stand", "received": "2007-09-19", "estimated_value": "335.00", "disposition": [ "Pending transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "Admiral Wang Li-Seng, Commander in Chief of the Chinese Navy", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Wang Li-Seng", "donor_title": "Admiral, Commander in Chief of the Chinese Navy", "donor_country": "China", "recipient_name": "Michael G. Mullen", "recipient_title": "Chief of Naval Operations" }, { "name_and_title": "Admiral Vernon E. Clark, U.S. Navy, Chief of Naval Operations", "gift_description": "6 in. \u00d7 6 in. set of Carved and faux gem inlay Ivory Elephant book ends; each presented in a box covered with blue velvet cloth", "received": "2003-10-11", "estimated_value": "1000.00", "disposition": [ "Pending transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "Admiral and Mrs. Kaumundi Kumani, Indian Chief of Navy Staff", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Kaumundi Kumani", "donor_title": "Admiral and Mrs.", "donor_country": "Indian", "recipient_name": "Vernon E. Clark", "recipient_title": "Chief of Naval Operations" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Henry M. Paulson, Jr., Secretary of Treasury", "gift_description": "Replica of the 2008 Beijing Olympics Torch", "received": "2008-04-02", "estimated_value": "500.00", "disposition": [ "Treasury retained on June 22, 2008" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Wang Qishan, Vice Premier of the People's Republic of China", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Wang Qishan", "donor_title": "Vice Premier", "donor_country": "People's Republic of China", "recipient_name": "Henry M. Paulson, Jr.", "recipient_title": "Secretary of Treasury" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Henry M. Paulson, Jr., Secretary of Treasury", "gift_description": "Framed oil painting of a Saudi Arabian town", "received": "2008-05-31", "estimated_value": "2000.00", "disposition": [ "Treasury retained on November 5, 2008" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Ibrahim A. Al-Assaf, Minister of Finance of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Ibrahim A. Al-Assaf", "donor_title": "Minister of Finance", "donor_country": "Saudi Arabia", "recipient_name": "Henry M. Paulson, Jr.", "recipient_title": "Secretary of Treasury" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Robert M. Kimmitt, Deputy Secretary", "gift_description": "Framed watercolor painting", "received": "2008-05-31", "estimated_value": "2000.00", "disposition": [ "retained on November 5, 2008" ], "foreign_donor": "His Highness Mohammad bin Rashid al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the United Arab Emirates and Ruler of Dubai", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Mohammad bin Rashid al Maktoum", "donor_title": "Vice President and Prime Minister of the United Arab Emirates and Ruler of Dubai", "donor_country": "United Arab Emirates", "recipient_name": "Robert M. Kimmitt", "recipient_title": "Deputy Secretary" }, { "name_and_title": "Laura Trimble, Associate Director of Budget Policy and Management, Office of Technical Assistance", "gift_description": "Zlatarna Celje pearl necklace+C24", "received": "2008-04-24", "estimated_value": "709.00", "disposition": [ "retained on August 12, 2008" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Ivan Maricic, Treasurer of Finance of the Government of Serbia", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Ivan Maricic", "donor_title": "Treasurer of Finance", "donor_country": "Serbia", "recipient_name": "Laura Trimble", "recipient_title": "Associate Director of Budget Policy and Management" }, { "name_and_title": "Gail Ostler, Advisor, Office of Technical Assistance", "gift_description": "Zlatarna Celje pearl necklace", "received": "2008-04-24", "estimated_value": "813.00", "disposition": [ "retained on August 12, 2008" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Ivan Maricic, Treasurer of Finance of the Government of Serbia", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Ivan Maricic", "donor_title": "Treasurer of Finance", "donor_country": "Serbia", "recipient_name": "Gail Ostler", "recipient_title": "Advisor" }, { "name_and_title": "Nancy Lee, Deputy Assistant Secretary, Office of International Affairs", "gift_description": "Set of sterling silverware for 6 and 12\" silver platter", "received": "2003-01-28", "estimated_value": "928.50", "disposition": [ "retained on May 6, 2008" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Rustam Asimov, Deputy Prime Minister of the Government of Uzbekistan", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Rustam Asimov", "donor_title": "Deputy Prime Minister", "donor_country": "Uzbekistan", "recipient_name": "Nancy Lee", "recipient_title": "Deputy Assistant Secretary" }, { "name_and_title": "Ben S. Bernanke, Chairman", "gift_description": "Four silver Beijing 2008 Olympic Series III Coins (one troy ounce each)", "received": "2008-04-23", "estimated_value": "499.00", "disposition": [ "Chairman's Office for Official Use" ], "foreign_donor": "Hu Pingxi, Vice President, The People's Bank of China (Shanghai head office), People's Republic of China", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Hu Pingxi", "donor_title": "Vice President", "donor_country": "People's Republic of China", "recipient_name": "Ben S. Bernanke", "recipient_title": "Chairman" }, { "name_and_title": "Frederic S. Mishkin, Board member", "gift_description": "24 \u00d7 12 inch acrylic landscape painting by Barbara Kassab", "received": "2008-06-11", "estimated_value": "400.00", "disposition": [ "Board's Property Management Section for Official Use" ], "foreign_donor": "Sir K. Dwight Venner, Governor of the Eastern Caribbean Central Bank, St. Kitts, West Indies", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "K. Dwight Venner", "donor_title": "Governor of the Eastern Caribbean Central Bank", "donor_country": "St. Kitts, West Indies", "recipient_name": "Frederic S. Mishkin", "recipient_title": "Board member" }, { "name_and_title": "Mr. Michael A. Rossetti, Statistician (Economics)", "gift_description": "In-kind lodging expenses associated with participation in the International Conference on Safety and Mobility, Klagenfurt, Austria", "received": "2008-07-09", "estimated_value": "582.00", "disposition": [ "Rec'd" ], "foreign_donor": "Austrian Federal Economic Chamber of Commerce", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Federal Economic Chamber of Commerce", "donor_title": "", "donor_country": "Austria", "recipient_name": "Michael A. Rossetti", "recipient_title": "Statistician (Economics)" }, { "name_and_title": "Mr. Thomas A. Seliga, Electronics Engineer", "gift_description": "In-kind lodging expenses associated with participation in the International Conference on Safety and Mobility, Klagenfurt, Austria", "received": "2008-07-09", "estimated_value": "582.00", "disposition": [ "Rec'd" ], "foreign_donor": "Austrian Federal Economic Chamber of Commerce", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Federal Economic Chamber of Commerce", "donor_title": "", "donor_country": "Austria", "recipient_name": "Thomas A. Seliga", "recipient_title": "Electronics Engineer" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House", "gift_description": "Handmade wool rug, approximately 5\u2032 by 8\u2032, cream ground with red center medallion", "received": "2008-08-05", "estimated_value": "585.00", "disposition": [ "Location\u2014Office of the Clerk" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Syed Yousaf Raza Gillani, Prime Minister of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Syed Yousaf Raza Gillani", "donor_title": "Prime Minister", "donor_country": "Pakistan", "recipient_name": "Nancy Pelosi", "recipient_title": "Speaker of the House" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Marion Berry, Member of Congress", "gift_description": "Round trip air trip\u2014Cuiaba to/from Sapezal, Brazil (No commercial air available); one night lodging in Sapezal (No commercial lodging available) comparable lodging in Cuiaba", "received": "2008-09-02", "estimated_value": "697.00", "disposition": [ "Rec'd" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Blairo Borges Maggi, Governor of Mato Grosso, Brazil", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Blairo Borges Maggi", "donor_title": "Governor of Mato Grosso", "donor_country": "Brazil", "recipient_name": "Marion Berry", "recipient_title": "Member of Congress" }, { "name_and_title": "Scott Boule, Senior Appropriations Advisor", "gift_description": "Lodging in Brussels for five nights", "received": "2008-05-26", "estimated_value": "1200.60", "disposition": [ "Rec'd" ], "foreign_donor": "Mr. William Burros, Senior Advisor, Political & Development Section, Delegation of the European Commission", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "William Burros", "donor_title": "Senior Advisor, Political & Development Section", "donor_country": "European Commission", "recipient_name": "Scott Boule", "recipient_title": "Senior Appropriations Advisor" }, { "name_and_title": "Wynn J. Bott, Financial Administrator for House Committee on Agriculture", "gift_description": "Round trip air trip\u2014Cuiaba to/from Sapezal, Brazil (No commercial air available); one night lodging in Sapezal (No commercial lodging available) comparable lodging in Cuiaba", "received": "2008-09-02", "estimated_value": "697.00", "disposition": [ "Rec'd" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Blairo Borges Maggi, Governor of Mato Grosso, Brazil", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Blairo Borges Maggi", "donor_title": "Governor of Mato Grosso", "donor_country": "Brazil", "recipient_name": "Wynn J. Bott", "recipient_title": "Financial Administrator for House Committee on Agriculture" }, { "name_and_title": "Aaron Davis, Senior Legislative Assistant to Representative Christopher Carney", "gift_description": "Lodging in Brussels for five nights", "received": "2008-05-26", "estimated_value": "1166.15", "disposition": [ "Rec'd" ], "foreign_donor": "Mr. William Burros, Senior Advisor, Political & Development Section, Delegation of the European Commission", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "William Burros", "donor_title": "Senior Advisor, Political & Development Section", "donor_country": "European Commission", "recipient_name": "Aaron Davis", "recipient_title": "Senior Legislative Assistant to Representative Christopher Carney" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Harry Reid, United States Senator", "gift_description": "Assorted Jordanian coins in wooden display case with clear plastic top", "received": "2008-03-07", "estimated_value": "350.00", "disposition": [ "Displayed in Leadership Office, S\u2013221 Capitol" ], "foreign_donor": "His Majesty Abdullah II bin al Hussein, King of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Abdullah II bin al Hussein", "donor_title": "King of the Hashemite Kingdom", "donor_country": "Jordan", "recipient_name": "Harry Reid", "recipient_title": "United States Senator" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Lindsey Graham, United States Senator", "gift_description": "Nivada Watch", "received": "2008-03-16", "estimated_value": "595.00", "disposition": [ "Deposited with Secretary of Senate" ], "foreign_donor": "Speaker Dr. Mahmood D. Almashhadani of the Republic of Iraq", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Mahmood D. Almashhadani", "donor_title": "Dr.", "donor_country": "Republic of Iraq", "recipient_name": "Lindsey Graham", "recipient_title": "United States Senator" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable John McCain, United States Senate", "gift_description": "Men's Nivada Brushed Goldtone Watch", "received": "2008-03-16", "estimated_value": "595.00", "disposition": [ "Deposited with Secretary of Senate" ], "foreign_donor": "Speaker Dr. Mahmood D. Almashhadani of the Republic of Iraq", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Mahmood D. Almashhadani", "donor_title": "Dr.", "donor_country": "Republic of Iraq", "recipient_name": "John McCain", "recipient_title": "United States Senate" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Joseph Lieberman, United States Senator", "gift_description": "Nivada brushed goldtone stainless steel woven watch with polished accent", "received": "2008-05-14", "estimated_value": "595.00", "disposition": [ "Deposited with Secretary of Senate" ], "foreign_donor": "Speaker Dr. Mahmood D. Almashhadani of the Republic of Iraq", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Mahmood D. Almashhadani", "donor_title": "Dr.", "donor_country": "Republic of Iraq", "recipient_name": "Joseph Lieberman", "recipient_title": "United States Senator" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Jack Reed, United States Senator", "gift_description": "Red and Black Woven Small Area Rug", "received": "2008-07-19", "estimated_value": "400.00", "disposition": [ "Displayed in Senate Office, 728 Hart" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Governor Gul Aqa Shirzai of the Transitional Islamic State of Afghanistan", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Gul Aqa Shirzai", "donor_title": "Governor", "donor_country": "Afghanistan", "recipient_name": "Jack Reed", "recipient_title": "United States Senator" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Jack Reed, United States Senator", "gift_description": "Multicolored Large Area Rug, Handcrafted", "received": "2008-07-20", "estimated_value": "1500.00", "disposition": [ "Displayed in Senate Office, 728 Hart" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Hamid Karzai, President of the Transitional Islamic State of Afghanistan", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Hamid Karzai", "donor_title": "President of the Transitional Islamic State", "donor_country": "Afghanistan", "recipient_name": "Jack Reed", "recipient_title": "United States Senator" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Barack Obama, United States Senator", "gift_description": "(1) Red and Black Woven Rug with White Tassels ($200); (2) Tan Woven Rug with Tribal Designs and White Tassels ($200); (3) Royal and Blue Lapis Lazuli Vase with White and Red Flower Design ($200); (4) Silver Palm Tree with Intricate Design on Base, Trunk and Leaves ($200); (5) Statue of Jesus Holding Staff with Gold Medallion ($60)", "received": "2008-07-01", "estimated_value": "860.00", "disposition": [ "Deposited with Secretary of Senate" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Hamid Karzai, President of the Transitional Islamic State of Afghanistan", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Hamid Karzai", "donor_title": "President of the Transitional Islamic State", "donor_country": "Afghanistan", "recipient_name": "Barack Obama", "recipient_title": "United States Senator" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable John McCain, United States Senator", "gift_description": "Rug", "received": "2008-10-10", "estimated_value": "500.00", "disposition": [ "Displayed in Senate Office, 238 Russell" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency(?) Mohammedmian Soomro, Chairman of Senate of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Mohammedmian Soomro", "donor_title": "Chairman of Senate", "donor_country": "Pakistan", "recipient_name": "John McCain", "recipient_title": "United States Senator" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Harry Reid, United States Senator", "gift_description": "Book and Signed Painting by Mamah Mamahiz", "received": "2008-11-20", "estimated_value": "2000.00", "disposition": [ "Displayed in Leadership Office, S\u2013221 Capitol", "Displayed in Leadership Office, S\u2013221 Capitol" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Juan Evo Morales, President of the Republic of Bolivia", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Juan Evo Morales", "donor_title": "President", "donor_country": "Bolivia", "recipient_name": "Harry Reid", "recipient_title": "United States Senator" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Julieta Valls Noyes, Assistant Secretary of State for Population, Refugees, and Migration", "gift_description": "Silk Carpet", "received": "2022-10-11", "estimated_value": "1200.00", "disposition": [ "Retained for Official Use" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Muhammad Talha Mahmood, Member of the Senate of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Muhammad Talha Mahmood", "donor_title": "His Excellency Member of the Senate", "donor_country": "Islamic Republic of Pakistan", "recipient_name": "Julieta Valls Noyes", "recipient_title": "Assistant Secretary of State for Population, Refugees, and Migration" }, { "name_and_title": "Ms. Asel Roberts, Acting Chief of Protocol of the United States", "gift_description": "Brooch", "received": "2022-04-25", "estimated_value": "850.00", "disposition": [ "Pending Transfer to GSA" ], "foreign_donor": "Mrs. Ayu Heni Rosan, Spouse of Ambassador of Republic of Indonesia to the United States", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Ayu Heni Rosan", "donor_title": "Spouse of Ambassador", "donor_country": "Republic of Indonesia", "recipient_name": "Asel Roberts", "recipient_title": "Acting Chief of Protocol of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "Ms. Cassandra Kildow, Attorney Advisor for Department of State", "gift_description": "Rose Gold Necklace", "received": "2022-10-26", "estimated_value": "600.00", "disposition": [ "Pending Transfer to GSA" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Elias Bou Saab, Deputy Speaker of Parliament, Republic of Lebanon", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Elias Bou Saab", "donor_title": "Deputy Speaker of Parliament", "donor_country": "Republic of Lebanon", "recipient_name": "Cassandra Kildow", "recipient_title": "Attorney Advisor for Department of State" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Merrick Garland, Attorney General of the United States", "gift_description": "Burberry Cashmere Scarf (Navy and Red)", "received": "2022-06-01", "estimated_value": "520.00", "disposition": [ "Transferred to Justice Management Div for disposition" ], "foreign_donor": "Mr. Mohamed Abdulaziz Al Nassr, Security Attache, Embassy of State of Qatar", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Mohamed Abdulaziz Al Nassr", "donor_title": "Security Attache", "donor_country": "Qatar", "recipient_name": "Merrick Garland", "recipient_title": "Attorney General of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Bruce C. Swartz, Deputy Assistant Attorney General", "gift_description": "GIFT OF TRAVEL: Lodging hotel room", "received": "2022-11-15", "estimated_value": "886.64", "disposition": [ "" ], "foreign_donor": "Wiesbaden German Government", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment", "donor_name": "Wiesbaden", "donor_title": "German", "donor_country": "Government", "recipient_name": "Bruce C. Swartz", "recipient_title": "Deputy Assistant Attorney General" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Kenneth A. Polite, Jr., Assistant Attorney General for the Criminal Division", "gift_description": "GIFT OF TRAVEL: Lodging in kind for the G7 conference in Germany", "received": "2022-10-04", "estimated_value": "598.00", "disposition": [ "" ], "foreign_donor": "G7 Host Committee, The Government of the Federal Republic of Germany", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment", "donor_name": "G7 Host Committee", "donor_title": "The Government of", "donor_country": "the Federal Republic of Germany", "recipient_name": "Kenneth A. Polite, Jr.", "recipient_title": "Assistant Attorney General for the Criminal Division" }, { "name_and_title": "Mr. Cyrus T. Salamy, Assistant Special Agent in Charge, Los Angeles Field Division", "gift_description": "Watch, Saint Honore", "received": "2022-05-16", "estimated_value": "675.00", "disposition": [ "On Display for Official Use" ], "foreign_donor": "Brigadier General Ahmed Khalifa Al-Kuwari, Director of Anti-Narcotics General Administration Ministry of Interior of the State of Qatar", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Ahmed Khalifa Al-Kuwari", "donor_title": "Brigadier General", "donor_country": "Qatar", "recipient_name": "Cyrus T. Salamy", "recipient_title": "Assistant Special Agent in Charge, Los Angeles Field Division" }, { "name_and_title": "Mr. Christopher M. Wilson, Supervisory Special Agent, Los Angeles Field Division", "gift_description": "Watch, Saint Honore", "received": "2022-05-16", "estimated_value": "450.00", "disposition": [ "On Display for Official Use" ], "foreign_donor": "Brigadier General Ahmed Khalifa Al-Kuwari, Director of Anti-Narcotics General Administration Ministry of Interior of the State of Qatar", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Ahmed Khalifa Al-Kuwari", "donor_title": "Brigadier General", "donor_country": "Qatar", "recipient_name": "Christopher M. Wilson", "recipient_title": "Supervisory Special Agent, Los Angeles Field Division" }, { "name_and_title": "Mr. Kevin Adams, Assistant Special Agent in Charge, Las Vegas District Office", "gift_description": "Watch, Movado Bold", "received": "2022-05-19", "estimated_value": "495.00", "disposition": [ "On Display for Official Use" ], "foreign_donor": "Brigadier General Ahmed Khalifa Al-Kuwari, Director of Anti-Narcotics General Administration Ministry of Interior of the State of Qatar", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Ahmed Khalifa Al-Kuwari", "donor_title": "Brigadier General", "donor_country": "Qatar", "recipient_name": "Kevin Adams", "recipient_title": "Assistant Special Agent in Charge" }, { "name_and_title": "Ms. Brianna Brown, Assistant Special Agent-In-Charge Secretary, Las Vegas District Office", "gift_description": "Watch, Movado Bold", "received": "2022-05-19", "estimated_value": "495.00", "disposition": [ "On Display for Official Use" ], "foreign_donor": "Brigadier General Ahmed Khalifa Al-Kuwari, Director of Anti-Narcotics General Administration Ministry of Interior of the State of Qatar", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Ahmed Khalifa Al-Kuwari", "donor_title": "Brigadier General", "donor_country": "Qatar", "recipient_name": "Brianna Brown", "recipient_title": "Assistant Special Agent-In-Charge Secretary" }, { "name_and_title": "Mr. Martin Lewis, Internal Revenue Service Group Supervisor Las Vegas District Office", "gift_description": "Watch, Movado Bold", "received": "2022-05-19", "estimated_value": "495.00", "disposition": [ "On Display for Official Use" ], "foreign_donor": "Brigadier General Ahmed Khalifa Al-Kuwari, Director of Anti-Narcotics General Administration Ministry of Interior of the State of Qatar", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Ahmed Khalifa Al-Kuwari", "donor_title": "Brigadier General", "donor_country": "Qatar", "recipient_name": "Martin Lewis", "recipient_title": "Internal Revenue Service Group Supervisor Las Vegas District Office" }, { "name_and_title": "Ms. Kristi Neilson, Intelligence Research Specialist, Las Vegas District Office", "gift_description": "Watch, Movado Bold", "received": "2022-05-19", "estimated_value": "495.00", "disposition": [ "On Display for Official Use" ], "foreign_donor": "Brigadier General Ahmed Khalifa Al-Kuwari, Director of Anti-Narcotics General Administration Ministry of Interior of the State of Qatar", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Ahmed Khalifa Al-Kuwari", "donor_title": "Brigadier General", "donor_country": "Qatar", "recipient_name": "Kristi Neilson", "recipient_title": "Intelligence Research Specialist" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Mark Kelly, United States Senator", "gift_description": "Two Tiffany & Co. Pens", "received": "2022-04-19", "estimated_value": "400.00", "disposition": [ "Secretary of the Senate" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Yousef Al Otaiba, Ambassador of the United Arab Emirates to the United States", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Yousef Al Otaiba", "donor_title": "Ambassador", "donor_country": "United Arab Emirates", "recipient_name": "Mark Kelly", "recipient_title": "United States Senator" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Patrick J. Leahy, United States Senator", "gift_description": "Bao An Ceramic Vase with Luxury Gold Painting", "received": "2022-05-11", "estimated_value": "400.00", "disposition": [ "Secretary of the Senate" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Pham Minh Chinh, Prime Minister of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Pham Minh Chinh", "donor_title": "Prime Minister", "donor_country": "Vietnam", "recipient_name": "Patrick J. Leahy", "recipient_title": "United States Senator" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Shivani Pampati, Policy Advisor, United States Senate Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship", "gift_description": "GIFT OF TRAVEL: Local Transportation within Germany, Lodging and Meals", "received": "2022-05-27\u20132022-06-05", "estimated_value": null, "disposition": [ null ], "foreign_donor": "Bernd Spangler, Division WI 4 International Exchange Programmes, Federals Republic of Germany", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Bernd Spangler", "donor_title": "Division WI 4 International Exchange Programmes", "donor_country": "Germany", "recipient_name": "Shivani Pampati", "recipient_title": "Policy Advisor" }, { "name_and_title": "Rear Admiral Anthony Rossi, Navy International Programs", "gift_description": "Von Estis diamond repair, Eleensila Mask, Smoother, Radiance Lift Mask", "received": "2022-08-03", "estimated_value": "533.00", "disposition": [ "Unknown" ], "foreign_donor": "Admiral Lee Jong-Ho, Chief of Naval Operations, Republic of Korea", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Lee Jong-Ho", "donor_title": "Admiral, Chief of Naval Operations", "donor_country": "Republic of Korea", "recipient_name": "Anthony Rossi", "recipient_title": "Rear Admiral" }, { "name_and_title": "Admiral Michael Gilday, United States Navy", "gift_description": "Plaque and Gold Sword", "received": "2022-10-20", "estimated_value": "2800.00", "disposition": [ "Retaining for Official Use" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Prabowo Subianto, Minister of Defense Republic of Indonesia", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Prabowo Subianto", "donor_title": "Minister of Defense", "donor_country": "Indonesia", "recipient_name": "Michael Gilday", "recipient_title": "Admiral" }, { "name_and_title": "Admiral Michael Gilday, United States Navy", "gift_description": "1 Osulloc Tea Set, 1 Tie, 1 Red Ginseng Set, 1 Scarf, 1 Kabuto, 1 Travel Bag, 1 Hanbok Gown, 1 Mug, 1 Von Estis Face Cream Set", "received": "2022-10-20", "estimated_value": "655.54", "disposition": [ "Transferred to GSA" ], "foreign_donor": "Admiral Lee Jong-Ho, Chief of Naval Operations, Republic of Korea, and Mrs. (first name?) Yang", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Lee Jong-Ho", "donor_title": "Admiral, Chief of Naval Operations", "donor_country": "Republic of Korea", "recipient_name": "Michael Gilday", "recipient_title": "Admiral" }, { "name_and_title": "Mr. James Spann, Heliophysics Space Weather Lead", "gift_description": "Francisco Brennand Ceramic Egg", "received": "2022-11-04", "estimated_value": "555.87", "disposition": [ "Heliophysics\u2014Pending Reimbursement at Market Value" ], "foreign_donor": "Mr. Pierre Mattei, Denail Director of International Securities Association for Institutional Trade Commission", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Pierre Mattei", "donor_title": "Denail Director of International Securities Association for Institutional Trade Commission", "donor_country": "", "recipient_name": "James Spann", "recipient_title": "Heliophysics Space Weather Lead" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Joseph R. Biden Jr., President of the United States", "gift_description": "Bottle of ''Appleton Estate Ruby''", "received": "2022-06-08", "estimated_value": "1200.00", "disposition": [ "Perishable items retained for Official Use and/or disposed of pursuant to USSS policies" ], "foreign_donor": "The Most Honorable Andrew Holness, Prime Minister of Jamaica", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Andrew Holness", "donor_title": "Prime Minister", "donor_country": "Jamaica", "recipient_name": "Joseph R. Biden Jr.", "recipient_title": "President of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Joseph R. Biden Jr., President of the United States", "gift_description": "Framed Artwork", "received": "2022-06-21", "estimated_value": "2180.00", "disposition": [ "Pending Transfer to NARA" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Pham Minh Ch\u0131\u0301nh, Prime Minister of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Pham Minh Ch\u00ednh", "donor_title": "Prime Minister", "donor_country": "Socialist Republic of Vietnam", "recipient_name": "Joseph R. Biden Jr.", "recipient_title": "President of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Joseph R. Biden Jr., President of the United States", "gift_description": "Abalone Shell Nativity Scene, Commemorative Mother-of-Pearl Plate", "received": "2022-06-23", "estimated_value": "450.00", "disposition": [ "Transferred to NARA" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Lee Hsien Loong, Prime Minister of the Republic of Singapore", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Lee Hsien Loong", "donor_title": "Prime Minister", "donor_country": "Singapore", "recipient_name": "Joseph R. Biden Jr.", "recipient_title": "President of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Joseph R. Biden Jr., President of the United States", "gift_description": "Israeli Presidential Medal of Honor, Hardcover Book, Certificate", "received": "2022-07-13", "estimated_value": "590.00", "disposition": [ "Book and Certificate transferred to NARA, Medal of Honor official use on display in the West Wing" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Isaac Herzog, President of the State Israel", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Isaac Herzog", "donor_title": "President", "donor_country": "Israel", "recipient_name": "Joseph R. Biden Jr.", "recipient_title": "President of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Joseph R. Biden Jr., President of the United States", "gift_description": "Wool Ground Mat, Kuwaiti Drinking and Clothing Set", "received": "2022-07-16", "estimated_value": "680.00", "disposition": [ "Transferred to NARA" ], "foreign_donor": "His Highness, Sheikh Mishaal Al-Ahmed Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, Crown Prince of the State of Kuwait", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Mishaal Al-Ahmed Al-Jaber Al-Sabah", "donor_title": "Crown Prince", "donor_country": "Kuwait", "recipient_name": "Joseph R. Biden Jr.", "recipient_title": "President of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Joseph R. Biden Jr., President of the United States", "gift_description": "2 Volume Book Set, 3 ''AlUla'' Books by Assouline, Wooden Presentation Box, 3 Bottles of Olive Oil, 2 Bags of Coffee, Cotton Washcloths, 2 Glass Serving Trays, 12 Rogaska of Slovenia Crystal Containers, Clear Glass Jar, Rogaska of Slovenia Tray and Serving Tray, Incense Burner", "received": "2022-07-16", "estimated_value": "34860.00", "disposition": [ "Transferred to NARA" ], "foreign_donor": "His Royal Highness Muhammad bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince, Deputy Prime Minister, and Minister of Defense of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Muhammad bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud", "donor_title": "Crown Prince, Deputy Prime Minister, and Minister of Defense", "donor_country": "the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia", "recipient_name": "Joseph R. Biden Jr.", "recipient_title": "President of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Joseph R. Biden Jr., President of the United States", "gift_description": "Photo Album, Framed Relief of the Old City", "received": "2022-10-31", "estimated_value": "585.00", "disposition": [ "Transferred to NARA" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Isaac Herzog, President of the State of Israel", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Isaac Herzog", "donor_title": "President", "donor_country": "Israel", "recipient_name": "Joseph R. Biden Jr.", "recipient_title": "President of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Joseph R. Biden Jr., President of the United States", "gift_description": "Metal Ankh", "received": "2022-11-10", "estimated_value": "2430.00", "disposition": [ "Pending Transfer to NARA" ], "foreign_donor": "President Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi, President of the Arab Republic of Egypt", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi", "donor_title": "President", "donor_country": "Arab Republic of Egypt", "recipient_name": "Joseph R. Biden Jr.", "recipient_title": "President of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Joseph R. Biden Jr., President of the United States", "gift_description": "Blue Batik, G20 Notebook Cover, Leather Briefcase with iPad, Silver Horn, Pin", "received": "2022-11-15", "estimated_value": "14344.00", "disposition": [ "Transferred to NARA" ], "foreign_donor": "G20 Host Committee, Government of the Republic of Indonesia", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "G20 Host Committee", "donor_title": "", "donor_country": "Indonesia", "recipient_name": "Joseph R. Biden Jr.", "recipient_title": "President of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Joseph R. Biden Jr., President of the United States", "gift_description": "Painting Titled ''Orange Patterns''", "received": "2022-11-21", "estimated_value": "2400.00", "disposition": [ "Pending Transfer to NARA" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Volodymyr Zelenskyy, President of Ukraine", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Volodymyr Zelenskyy", "donor_title": "President", "donor_country": "Ukraine", "recipient_name": "Joseph R. Biden Jr.", "recipient_title": "President of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Joseph R. Biden Jr., President of the United States", "gift_description": "Christofle Silver Bowl, Grande Nautic Ski GMT Watch, Book ''Revolution'', Bottle of Armagnac 1942 Reserve Joseph", "received": "2022-11-30", "estimated_value": "1016.00", "disposition": [ "Watch Purchased, Bowl and Book pending transfer to NARA, Perishable items retained for Official Use and/or disposed of pursuant to USSS policies" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Emmanuel Macron, President of the French Republic and Mrs. Brigitte Macron", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Emmanuel Macron", "donor_title": "President", "donor_country": "France", "recipient_name": "Joseph R. Biden Jr.", "recipient_title": "President of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Joseph R. Biden Jr., President of the United States", "gift_description": "Panama Style Hat by Signes of Ecuador, Alpaca Fur Scarf", "received": "Unknown", "estimated_value": "570.00", "disposition": [ "Transferred to NARA" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Guillermo Lasso, President of the Republic of Ecuador", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Guillermo Lasso", "donor_title": "President of the Republic", "donor_country": "Ecuador", "recipient_name": "Joseph R. Biden Jr.", "recipient_title": "President of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "Dr. Jill Biden", "gift_description": "Table Linens with 4 Napkins, Gold Brooch and Earrings", "received": "2022-05-09", "estimated_value": "570.00", "disposition": [ "NARA (Linens), Retained for Personal Use (Jewelry)" ], "foreign_donor": "Mrs. Olena Zelenska, First Lady of Ukraine", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Olena Zelenska", "donor_title": "First Lady", "donor_country": "Ukraine", "recipient_name": "Jill Biden", "recipient_title": "Dr." }, { "name_and_title": "Dr. Jill Biden", "gift_description": "White Marble Dish, Diamond and Gold Bracelet", "received": "2022-10-20", "estimated_value": "460.00", "disposition": [ "Transferred to NARA" ], "foreign_donor": "Mrs. Mareva Mitsotakis, Spouse of the Prime Minister of the Hellenic Republic", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Mareva Mitsotakis", "donor_title": "Spouse of the Prime Minister", "donor_country": "Hellenic Republic", "recipient_name": "Jill Biden", "recipient_title": "Dr." }, { "name_and_title": "Dr. Jill Biden", "gift_description": "18k Gold Pin", "received": "2022-10-31", "estimated_value": "670.00", "disposition": [ "Transferred to NARA" ], "foreign_donor": "The Honorable James Marape, MP, Prime Minister of the Republic of Papua New Guinea", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "James Marape", "donor_title": "Prime Minister", "donor_country": "Papua New Guinea", "recipient_name": "Jill Biden", "recipient_title": "Dr." }, { "name_and_title": "Dr. Jill Biden", "gift_description": "Dior handbag, Saint Jame L'Atelier Sweater, ''The Plaque, The Fall, Exile, and The Kingdom, and Selected Essays'' Book, ''Madam Bovary'' Book", "received": "2022-11-30", "estimated_value": "5832.00", "disposition": [ "Handbag official Use in East Wing, Sweater\u2014Retained for Personal Use, Books\u2014Transferred to NARA" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Emmanuel Macron, President of the French Republic and Mrs. Brigitte Macron", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Emmanuel Macron", "donor_title": "President of the French Republic", "donor_country": "France", "recipient_name": "Jill Biden", "recipient_title": "Dr." }, { "name_and_title": "Dr. Jill Biden", "gift_description": "Silver Necklace by Patrick Mavros", "received": "2022-12-16", "estimated_value": "675.00", "disposition": [ "Transferred to NARA" ], "foreign_donor": "Mrs. Kobita Jugnauth, Spouse of the Prime Minister of the Republic of Mauritius", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Kobita Jugnauth", "donor_title": "Spouse of the Prime Minister", "donor_country": "Republic of Mauritius", "recipient_name": "Jill Biden", "recipient_title": "Dr." }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Ronald Klain, Assistant to the President & Chief of Staff", "gift_description": "Herend Porcelain Tea Set", "received": "2022-08-17", "estimated_value": "800.00", "disposition": [ "Pending transfer to GSA" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Peter Szijjarto, Minister of Foreign Affairs and Trade to the Republic of Hungary", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Peter Szijjarto", "donor_title": "Minister of Foreign Affairs and Trade", "donor_country": "Hungary", "recipient_name": "Ronald Klain", "recipient_title": "Assistant to the President & Chief of Staff" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Jacob Sullivan, Assistant to the President for National Security Affairs", "gift_description": "Decorative Metal Plate", "received": "2022-07-15", "estimated_value": "1340.00", "disposition": [ "Pending transfer to GSA" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Mahmoud Abbas, President of the Palestinian Authority", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Mahmoud Abbas", "donor_title": "President", "donor_country": "Palestinian Authority", "recipient_name": "Jacob Sullivan", "recipient_title": "Assistant to the President for National Security Affairs" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Jacob Sullivan, Assistant to the President for National Security Affairs", "gift_description": "Traditional Rug, Wood Plaque, Silver Filigree Box, Pashmina Wool Shawl, Leather Briefcase", "received": "2022-08-12", "estimated_value": "450.00", "disposition": [ "Transferred to GSA" ], "foreign_donor": "General Qamar Javed Bajwa, Chief of Army Staff of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Qamar Javed Bajwa", "donor_title": "Chief of Army Staff", "donor_country": "Pakistan", "recipient_name": "Jacob Sullivan", "recipient_title": "Assistant to the President for National Security Affairs" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Jacob Sullivan, Assistant to the President for National Security Affairs", "gift_description": "Painting Titled ''The Light Will Win'', Traditional Ukrainian Shirt, Order of Yaroslav the Wise Medal Set", "received": "2022-11-04", "estimated_value": "1429.00", "disposition": [ "Pending transfer to GSA" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Volodymyr Zelenskyy, President of Ukraine", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Volodymyr Zelenskyy", "donor_title": "President", "donor_country": "Ukraine", "recipient_name": "Jacob Sullivan", "recipient_title": "Assistant to the President for National Security Affairs" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Jonathan Finer, Assistant to the President & Principal Deputy National Security Advisor", "gift_description": "Ground Cover", "received": "2022-11-02", "estimated_value": "780.00", "disposition": [ "Transferred to U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Mohamed Ould Ghazouani, President of the Islamic Republic of Mauritania", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Mohamed Ould Ghazouani", "donor_title": "President", "donor_country": "Mauritania", "recipient_name": "Jonathan Finer", "recipient_title": "Assistant to the President & Principal Deputy National Security Advisor" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Jonathan Finer, Assistant to the President & Principal Deputy National Security Advisor", "gift_description": "Set of 2 Wristwatches", "received": "2022", "estimated_value": "740.00", "disposition": [ "Pending transfer to GSA" ], "foreign_donor": "The Government of the Republic of Korea", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Republic of Korea", "donor_title": "Government of the", "donor_country": "Korea", "recipient_name": "Jonathan Finer", "recipient_title": "Assistant to the President & Principal Deputy National Security Advisor" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Yohannes Abraham, Deputy Assistant to the President, Chief of Staff, and Executive Secretary of the United States National Security Council", "gift_description": "Tote Bag with 4 Silks", "received": "2022-08-18", "estimated_value": "425.00", "disposition": [ "Awaiting for proof of purchase before transfer to recipient" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Rosan Perkasa Roeslani, Ambassador of the Republic of Indonesia to the United States", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Rosan Perkasa Roeslani", "donor_title": "Ambassador", "donor_country": "Indonesia", "recipient_name": "Yohannes Abraham", "recipient_title": "Deputy Assistant to the President, Chief of Staff, and Executive Secretary of the United States National Security Council" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Brett McGurk, National Security Council Coordinator for the Middle East and North Africa", "gift_description": "Mother-of-Pearl Nativity Scene", "received": "2022-10-26", "estimated_value": "450.00", "disposition": [ "Pending Transfer to GSA" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Mahmoud Abbas, President of the Palestinian Authority", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Mahmoud Abbas", "donor_title": "President", "donor_country": "Palestinian Authority", "recipient_name": "Brett McGurk", "recipient_title": "National Security Council Coordinator for the Middle East and North Africa" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Edgard Kagan, Special Assistant to the President and Senior Director for East Asia and Oceania, National Security Council", "gift_description": "Set of 2 Wristwatches", "received": "2022", "estimated_value": "740.00", "disposition": [ "Pending transfer to GSA" ], "foreign_donor": "The Government of the Republic of Korea", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Republic of Korea", "donor_title": "Government of the", "donor_country": "Republic of Korea", "recipient_name": "Edgard Kagan", "recipient_title": "Special Assistant to the President and Senior Director for East Asia and Oceania, National Security Council" }, { "name_and_title": "Mr. Adam Farrar, Director for the Korean Peninsula and Mongolia, National Security Council", "gift_description": "Set of 2 Wristwatches", "received": "2022", "estimated_value": "740.00", "disposition": [ "White House Gifts Office. Pending transfer to GSA" ], "foreign_donor": "The Government of the Republic of Korea", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Republic of Korea", "donor_title": "Government of the", "donor_country": "Korea", "recipient_name": "Adam Farrar", "recipient_title": "Director for the Korean Peninsula and Mongolia, National Security Council" }, { "name_and_title": "Unknown White House Staff", "gift_description": "Mother-of-Pearl Nativity Scene", "received": "2022-07-15", "estimated_value": "450.00", "disposition": [ "Pending transfer to GSA" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Mahmoud Abbas, President of the Palestinian Authority", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Mahmoud Abbas", "donor_title": "President", "donor_country": "Palestinian Authority", "recipient_name": "Unknown", "recipient_title": "White House Staff" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Kamala D. Harris, Vice President of the United States", "gift_description": "Appleton Estate Ruby Rum", "received": "2022-03-30", "estimated_value": "699.99", "disposition": [ "Perishable items for official use and/or to be disposed of per United States Secret Service policy" ], "foreign_donor": "The Most Honorable Andrew Holness, Prime Minister of Jamaica", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Andrew Holness", "donor_title": "Prime Minister", "donor_country": "Jamaica", "recipient_name": "Kamala D. Harris", "recipient_title": "Vice President of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Kamala D. Harris, Vice President of the United States", "gift_description": "Tanzanite and Gold Necklace and Earrings Set", "received": "2022-04-15", "estimated_value": "1568.00", "disposition": [ "Transferred to NARA" ], "foreign_donor": "Her Excellency Samia Suluhu Hassan, President of the United Republic of Tanzania", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Samia Suluhu Hassan", "donor_title": "President", "donor_country": "United Republic of Tanzania", "recipient_name": "Kamala D. Harris", "recipient_title": "Vice President of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Kamala D. Harris, Vice President of the United States", "gift_description": "Large Silver Ornamental Box", "received": "2022-05-13", "estimated_value": "925.00", "disposition": [ "Transferred to NARA" ], "foreign_donor": "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", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Hassanal Bolkiah Mu'izzaddin Waddaulah", "donor_title": "Sultan and Yang Di-Pertuan", "donor_country": "Brunei Darussalam", "recipient_name": "Kamala D. Harris", "recipient_title": "Vice President of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Kamala D. Harris, Vice President of the United States", "gift_description": "Beaded Blanket Depicting Colors of the South African Flag, Tea Set, Book: Tute\u2014The Authorized Portrait, Book: Dare not Linger\u2014The Presidential Years, and Book: Conversations with Myself", "received": "2022-09-16", "estimated_value": "599.87", "disposition": [ "Transferred to NARA" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Matamela Cyril Ramaphosa, President of the Republic of South Africa", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Matamela Cyril Ramaphosa", "donor_title": "President", "donor_country": "South Africa", "recipient_name": "Kamala D. Harris", "recipient_title": "Vice President of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Kamala D. Harris, Vice President of the United States", "gift_description": "Rectangular Plaque of Metal Repose of Royal in River", "received": "2022-11-18", "estimated_value": "1100.00", "disposition": [ "Transferred to NARA" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Itthiphol Kunplome, Minister of Culture of the Kingdom of Thailand", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Itthiphol Kunplome", "donor_title": "Minister of Culture", "donor_country": "Thailand", "recipient_name": "Kamala D. Harris", "recipient_title": "Vice President of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Kamala D. Harris, Vice President of the United States", "gift_description": "South Sea Pearl Necklace", "received": "2022-11-22", "estimated_value": "2400.00", "disposition": [ "Transferred to NARA" ], "foreign_donor": "The Honorable Edward S. Hagedorn, Congressman, 3rd District, House of Representatives of the Republic of the Philippines", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Edward S. Hagedorn", "donor_title": "Congressman, 3rd District, House of Representatives", "donor_country": "Republic of the Philippines", "recipient_name": "Kamala D. Harris", "recipient_title": "Vice President of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Kamala D. Harris, Vice President of the United States", "gift_description": "Hammer Shell Jewelry Box", "received": "2022-11-28", "estimated_value": "485.00", "disposition": [ "Transferred to NARA" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr., President of the Republic of the Philippines", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr.", "donor_title": "President", "donor_country": "the Philippines", "recipient_name": "Kamala D. Harris", "recipient_title": "Vice President of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Kamala D. Harris, Vice President of the United States", "gift_description": "Model Space Rocket and Scarf", "received": "2022-12-01", "estimated_value": "745.00", "disposition": [ "Transferred to NARA" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Emmanuel Macron, President of the French Republic and Mrs. Brigitte Macron", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Emmanuel Macron", "donor_title": "President of the French Republic", "donor_country": "France", "recipient_name": "Kamala D. Harris", "recipient_title": "Vice President of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Kamala D. Harris, Vice President of the United States", "gift_description": "Traditional Gold-Plated Bangles with Patterns & Inscriptions", "received": "2022-12-16", "estimated_value": "1370.00", "disposition": [ "Transferred to NARA" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Mohamed Menfi, President of Libya", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Mohamed Menfi", "donor_title": "President", "donor_country": "Libya", "recipient_name": "Kamala D. Harris", "recipient_title": "Vice President of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Kamala D. Harris, Vice President of the United States", "gift_description": "Framed Mosaic Tile", "received": "2022-12-28", "estimated_value": "780.00", "disposition": [ "Transferred to NARA" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Aymen Benabderrahmane, Prime Minister of the People's Democratic Republic of Algeria", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Aymen Benabderrahmane", "donor_title": "Prime Minister", "donor_country": "Algeria", "recipient_name": "Kamala D. Harris", "recipient_title": "Vice President of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Kamala D. Harris, Vice President of the United States and Mr. Douglas Emhoff", "gift_description": "Coin, Government House Book, Chan Soma Silk Tie, and Benjarong Style Tea Set", "received": "2022-11-18", "estimated_value": "1105.00", "disposition": [ "Transferred to NARA" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Prayut Chan-o-cha, Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Thailand", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Prayut Chan-o-cha", "donor_title": "Prime Minister", "donor_country": "Thailand", "recipient_name": "Kamala D. Harris", "recipient_title": "Vice President of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "Mr. Douglas Emhoff", "gift_description": "St. DuPont Gold and Blue Pen", "received": "2022-12-01", "estimated_value": "450.00", "disposition": [ "Transferred to NARA" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Emmanuel Macron, President of the French Republic and Mrs. Brigitte Macron", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Emmanuel Macron", "donor_title": "President", "donor_country": "France", "recipient_name": "Douglas Emhoff", "recipient_title": "" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Antony J. Blinken, Secretary of State", "gift_description": "Custom Guitar with Name Personalization", "received": "2022-03-25", "estimated_value": "890.00", "disposition": [ "Pending Transfer to GSA" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al-Thani, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of the State of Qatar", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al-Thani", "donor_title": "Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs", "donor_country": "Qatar", "recipient_name": "Antony J. Blinken", "recipient_title": "Secretary of State" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Antony J. Blinken, Secretary of State", "gift_description": "Moroccan Carpet and Green Presentation Box with Silver Desk Set", "received": "2022-03-29", "estimated_value": "625.00", "disposition": [ "Pending Transfer to GSA" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Nasser Bourita, Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation of Morocco", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Nasser Bourita", "donor_title": "Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation", "donor_country": "Morocco", "recipient_name": "Antony J. Blinken", "recipient_title": "Secretary of State" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Antony J. Blinken, Secretary of State", "gift_description": "2 Large Boxes of Dates and Decorative Sword with Metal Scabbard in Display Case", "received": "2022-03-30", "estimated_value": "430.88", "disposition": [ "Perishable items discardrded. Pending Transfer to GSA" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Abdelmadjid Tebboune, President of the People's Democratic Republic of Algeria", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Abdelmadjid Tebboune", "donor_title": "President", "donor_country": "Algeria", "recipient_name": "Antony J. Blinken", "recipient_title": "Secretary of State" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Victoria Nuland, Under Secretary of State for Political Affairs", "gift_description": "Home Fragrances and Moroccan Carpet", "received": "2022-05-13", "estimated_value": "620.00", "disposition": [ "Pending Transfer to GSA" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Nasser Bourita, Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation of Morocco", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Nasser Bourita", "donor_title": "Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation", "donor_country": "Morocco", "recipient_name": "Victoria Nuland", "recipient_title": "Under Secretary of State for Political Affairs" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Leslie M. Tsou, United States Ambassador to Oman", "gift_description": "Silver Arabic Coffee Pot", "received": "2021-11-22", "estimated_value": "909.10", "disposition": [ "Pending Transfer to GSA" ], "foreign_donor": "The Honorable Sheikh Abdullah bin Showain Al Hosni, Chairman Oman Human Rights Commission, Sultanate of Oman", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Abdullah bin Showain Al Hosni", "donor_title": "Chairman Oman Human Rights Commission", "donor_country": "Sultanate of Oman", "recipient_name": "Leslie M. Tsou", "recipient_title": "United States Ambassador to Oman" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Steven C. Bondy, United States Ambassador to the Kingdom of Bahrain", "gift_description": "Pearl and Gold Cufflinks from Al Mannai Jewelry of Bahrain", "received": "2022-02-17", "estimated_value": "850.00", "disposition": [ "Pending Transfer to GSA" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Abdul Latif bin Rashid Al Zayani, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Kingdom of Bahrain", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Abdul Latif bin Rashid Al Zayani", "donor_title": "Minister of Foreign Affairs", "donor_country": "Kingdom of Bahrain", "recipient_name": "Steven C. Bondy", "recipient_title": "United States Ambassador to the Kingdom of Bahrain" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Herro Mustafa Garg, United States Ambassador to the Arab Republic of Egypt", "gift_description": "Gift Set of Two Handmade White Wine Cups", "received": "2022-08-11", "estimated_value": "518.75", "disposition": [ "Retained for Official Use" ], "foreign_donor": "Mr. Biser Borisov, Deputy Chairman, State Agency Technical Operations, The Arab Republic of Egypt", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Biser Borisov", "donor_title": "Deputy Chairman, State Agency Technical Operations", "donor_country": "The Arab Republic of Egypt", "recipient_name": "Herro Mustafa Garg", "recipient_title": "United States Ambassador to the Arab Republic of Egypt" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Daniel Rosenblum, United States Ambassador to Uzbekistan", "gift_description": "Silk Carpet", "received": "2022-09-04", "estimated_value": "15000.00", "disposition": [ "Retained for Official Use" ], "foreign_donor": "Government of the Republic of Uzbekistan", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Republic of Uzbekistan", "donor_title": "Government of the", "donor_country": "Uzbekistan", "recipient_name": "Daniel Rosenblum", "recipient_title": "United States Ambassador to Uzbekistan" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Yael Lempert, Acting Assistant Secretary of State for Near Eastern Affairs", "gift_description": "Blue Box with Perfume Bottles and Appie Gift Box", "received": "2022-03-29", "estimated_value": "490.00", "disposition": [ "Pending Transfer to GSA" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Nasser Bourita, Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation of Morocco", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Nasser Bourita", "donor_title": "Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation", "donor_country": "Morocco", "recipient_name": "Yael Lempert", "recipient_title": "Acting Assistant Secretary of State for Near Eastern Affairs" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable William Burns, Director of the Central Intelligence Agency", "gift_description": "Ceramic Statue", "received": "2021-09-07", "estimated_value": "780.00", "disposition": [ "Transferred to GSA" ], "foreign_donor": "5 U.S.C. 7342(f)(4)", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "", "donor_title": "", "donor_country": "United States", "recipient_name": "William Burns", "recipient_title": "Director of the Central Intelligence Agency" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable William Burns, Director of the Central Intelligence Agency", "gift_description": "Red Silk Rug", "received": "2021-10-04", "estimated_value": "1000.00", "disposition": [ "Transferred to GSA" ], "foreign_donor": "5 U.S.C. 7342(f)(4)", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "", "donor_title": "", "donor_country": "United States", "recipient_name": "William Burns", "recipient_title": "Director of the Central Intelligence Agency" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable William Burns, Director of the Central Intelligence Agency", "gift_description": "Cufflinks with Gold Stripes", "received": "2021-07-21", "estimated_value": "500.00", "disposition": [ "Transferred to GSA" ], "foreign_donor": "5 U.S.C. 7342(f)(4)", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "", "donor_title": "", "donor_country": "U.S.", "recipient_name": "William Burns", "recipient_title": "Director of the Central Intelligence Agency" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable William Burns, Director of the Central Intelligence Agency", "gift_description": "Rug and Painting", "received": "2022-07-13", "estimated_value": "2000.00", "disposition": [ "Mission Display" ], "foreign_donor": "5 U.S.C. 7342(f)(4)", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "", "donor_title": "", "donor_country": "United States", "recipient_name": "William Burns", "recipient_title": "Director of the Central Intelligence Agency" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable William Burns, Director of the Central Intelligence Agency", "gift_description": "Pen and Necklace", "received": "2022-09-20", "estimated_value": "800.00", "disposition": [ "Transferred to GSA" ], "foreign_donor": "5 U.S.C. 7342(f)(4)", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "", "donor_title": "", "donor_country": "United States", "recipient_name": "William Burns", "recipient_title": "Director of the Central Intelligence Agency" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable William Burns, Director of the Central Intelligence Agency", "gift_description": "Reticulated Silver Centerpiece with a Pair of Candlesticks", "received": "2021-08-01", "estimated_value": "600.00", "disposition": [ "Transferred to GSA" ], "foreign_donor": "5 U.S.C. 7342(f)(4)", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "", "donor_title": "", "donor_country": "United States", "recipient_name": "William Burns", "recipient_title": "Director of the Central Intelligence Agency" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable David Cohen, Deputy Director, Central Intelligence Agency", "gift_description": "Men's Boutique Shirt", "received": "2022-09-28", "estimated_value": "614.00", "disposition": [ "Transferred to GSA", "Transferred to GSA", "Transferred to GSA" ], "foreign_donor": "5 U.S.C. 7342(f)(4)", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "", "donor_title": "", "donor_country": "United States", "recipient_name": "David Cohen", "recipient_title": "Deputy Director, Central Intelligence Agency" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable David Cohen, Deputy Director, Central Intelligence Agency", "gift_description": "Women's Boutique Robe", "received": "2022-09-28", "estimated_value": "784.00", "disposition": [ "Transferred to GSA" ], "foreign_donor": "5 U.S.C. 7342(f)(4)", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "", "donor_title": "", "donor_country": "United States", "recipient_name": "David Cohen", "recipient_title": "Deputy Director, Central Intelligence Agency" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable David Cohen, Deputy Director, Central Intelligence Agency", "gift_description": "Women's Boutique Tunic", "received": "2022-09-28", "estimated_value": "784.00", "disposition": [ "Transferred to GSA" ], "foreign_donor": "5 U.S.C. 7342(f)(4)", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "", "donor_title": "", "donor_country": "United States", "recipient_name": "David Cohen", "recipient_title": "Deputy Director, Central Intelligence Agency" }, { "name_and_title": "An Agency Employee", "gift_description": "Pen", "received": "2018-10-26", "estimated_value": "815.00", "disposition": [ "Transferred to GSA" ], "foreign_donor": "5 U.S.C. 7342(f)(4)", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "", "donor_title": "", "donor_country": "United States", "recipient_name": "Agency Employee", "recipient_title": "" }, { "name_and_title": "An Agency Employee", "gift_description": "Gift Basket of Food", "received": "2022-12-12", "estimated_value": "533.00", "disposition": [ "Destroyed" ], "foreign_donor": "5 U.S.C. 7342(f)(4)", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government.", "donor_name": "", "donor_title": "", "donor_country": "United States", "recipient_name": "Agency Employee", "recipient_title": "" }, { "name_and_title": "An Agency Employee", "gift_description": "Gift Set", "received": "2022-12-22", "estimated_value": "768.00", "disposition": [ "Mission Display/Official Use" ], "foreign_donor": "5 U.S.C. 7342(f)(4)", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government.", "donor_name": "", "donor_title": "", "donor_country": "United States", "recipient_name": "Agency Employee", "recipient_title": "" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Thomas J. Vilsack, Secretary of Agriculture of the United States", "gift_description": "Poland Oil Print\u2014''Plock'' by the Polish-''Hitchhiking''", "received": "2021-07-05", "estimated_value": "616.54", "disposition": [ "Purchased by the Secretary's Office for Personal Use" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Henryk Kowalczyk, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Agriculture, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development of the Republic of Poland", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government.", "donor_name": "Henryk Kowalczyk", "donor_title": "Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Agriculture", "donor_country": "Poland", "recipient_name": "Thomas J. Vilsack", "recipient_title": "Secretary of Agriculture of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Lloyd J. Austin, Secretary of Defense", "gift_description": "Book: ''Above Two Seas: An Aerial View of the Kingdom of Bahrain'' and William & Son Desk Clock with Bahraini Seal in Presentation Box", "received": "2021-03-02", "estimated_value": "435.00", "disposition": [ "Pending transfer to GSA" ], "foreign_donor": "Mr. Khaled Saad Ali Saad Almansoor, Assistant Military, Naval & Air Attache, Embassy of the Kingdom of Bahrain", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Khaled Saad Ali Saad Almansoor", "donor_title": "Assistant Military, Naval & Air Attache", "donor_country": "Bahrain", "recipient_name": "Lloyd J. Austin", "recipient_title": "Secretary of Defense" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Lloyd J. Austin, Secretary of Defense", "gift_description": "A Carpet, Wool Shawl, and Letter Encased in Leather Album", "received": "2021-06-25", "estimated_value": "589.00", "disposition": [ "Pending transfer to GSA" ], "foreign_donor": "General Qamar Javed Bajwa, Chief of Army Staff, Islamic Republic of Pakistan", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Qamar Javed Bajwa", "donor_title": "Chief of Army Staff", "donor_country": "Pakistan", "recipient_name": "Lloyd J. Austin", "recipient_title": "Secretary of Defense" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Lloyd J. Austin, Secretary of Defense", "gift_description": "Plaque and 1821 Antique Pistol in Bespoke Presentation Box", "received": "2021-07-18", "estimated_value": "485.00", "disposition": [ "Pending transfer to GSA" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Nikolaos Panagiotopoulos, Minister of Defense of the Hellenic Republic", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Nikolaos Panagiotopoulos", "donor_title": "Minister of Defense", "donor_country": "Hellenic Republic", "recipient_name": "Lloyd J. Austin", "recipient_title": "Secretary of Defense" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Lloyd J. Austin, Secretary of Defense", "gift_description": "Sterling Silver Tray and Silk Rug", "received": "2021-10-04", "estimated_value": "3060.00", "disposition": [ "Pending Transfer to GSA" ], "foreign_donor": "General Qamar Javed Bajwa, Chief of Army Staff, Islamic Republic of Pakistan", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Qamar Javed Bajwa", "donor_title": "Chief of Army Staff", "donor_country": "Pakistan", "recipient_name": "Lloyd J. Austin", "recipient_title": "Secretary of Defense" }, { "name_and_title": "General Mark A. Milley, Chairman of the Joint Chief of Staff", "gift_description": "Battle Axe Replica Framed Assemblage, Book ''Military Strategy of the Slovak Republic'', and Certificate", "received": "2022-02-23", "estimated_value": "439.00", "disposition": [ "Pending transfer to GSA" ], "foreign_donor": "General Qamar Javed Bajwa, Chief of Army Staff, Islamic Republic of Pakistan", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Qamar Javed Bajwa", "donor_title": "Chief of Army Staff", "donor_country": "Pakistan", "recipient_name": "Mark A. Milley", "recipient_title": "Chairman of the Joint Chief of Staff" }, { "name_and_title": "General Mark A. Milley, Chairman of the Joint Chief of Staff", "gift_description": "Silk Rug, Leather Briefcase, and Cashmere Scarf", "received": "2022-06-23", "estimated_value": "855.00", "disposition": [ "Pending transfer to GSA" ], "foreign_donor": "General Qamar Javed Bajwa, Chief of Army Staff, Islamic Republic of Pakistan", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Qamar Javed Bajwa", "donor_title": "Chief of Army Staff", "donor_country": "Pakistan", "recipient_name": "Mark A. Milley", "recipient_title": "Chairman of the Joint Chief of Staff" }, { "name_and_title": "General Charles A. Flynn, Commanding General, United States Army Pacific", "gift_description": "Art Painting Subhannahong Royal Brave on The River", "received": "2021-09-15", "estimated_value": "751.00", "disposition": [ "Official Use (Display)" ], "foreign_donor": "General Narongpan Jittkaewtae, Royal Thai Army, Kingdom of Thailand", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Narongpan Jittkaewtae", "donor_title": "General", "donor_country": "Kingdom of Thailand", "recipient_name": "Charles A. Flynn", "recipient_title": "Commanding General, United States Army Pacific" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Janet Yellen, Secretary of the Treasury", "gift_description": "Blue Blazer by Judith & Charles", "received": "2022-06-20", "estimated_value": "495.00", "disposition": [ "Transferred to GSA" ], "foreign_donor": "The Honorable Chrystia Freeland, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance of Canada", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Chrystia Freeland", "donor_title": "Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance", "donor_country": "Canada", "recipient_name": "Janet Yellen", "recipient_title": "Secretary of the Treasury" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Wally Adeyemo, Deputy Secretary of the Treasury", "gift_description": "Ceremonial sword in decorative case", "received": "2022-05-31", "estimated_value": "1250.00", "disposition": [ "Transferred to GSA" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Ali bin Ahmed Al Kuwari, Minister of Finance, State of Qatar", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Ali bin Ahmed Al Kuwari", "donor_title": "Minister of Finance", "donor_country": "State of Qatar", "recipient_name": "Wally Adeyemo", "recipient_title": "Deputy Secretary of the Treasury" }, { "name_and_title": "Mr. Andy Baukol, Counselor to the Secretary, Department of the Treasury", "gift_description": "Nappa Dori laptop bag filled with gifts, including a small and large carved elephant figurine, a woven shawl, a silk necktie, an inlaid display plate, and a framed laser craved wooden mosaic", "received": "2022-12-21", "estimated_value": "541.89", "disposition": [ "Pending transfer to GSA" ], "foreign_donor": "The Government of India", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "India", "donor_title": "Government of", "donor_country": "India", "recipient_name": "Andy Baukol", "recipient_title": "Counselor to the Secretary, Department of the Treasury" }, { "name_and_title": "Mr. Jay Shambaugh, Under Secretary for International Affairs, Department of the Treasury", "gift_description": "Nappa Dori laptop bag filled with gifts, including a turban, a carved elephant figurine, a woven shawl, a silk necktie, and a framed laser craved wooden mosaic", "received": "2022-12-21", "estimated_value": "459.65", "disposition": [ "Pending transfer to GSA" ], "foreign_donor": "The Government of India", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Government", "donor_title": "", "donor_country": "India", "recipient_name": "Jay Shambaugh", "recipient_title": "Under Secretary for International Affairs" }, { "name_and_title": "Dr. Daniel Grodzicki, Financial Economist, Office of the Comptroller of the Currency", "gift_description": "GIFT OF TRAVEL: Travel and Accommodation to Economics of Payments (EOP) XI 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"Administrator of the United States Agency for International Development" }, { "name_and_title": "Mr. John Pennell, Director for USAID/Caucasus, United States Agency for International Development", "gift_description": "Small Jewelry Sculpture Souvenir of Wine Making Made of Sterling Silver 925 (208.9 Gr) Enamel | Gold plated (24K) | Obsidian", "received": "2022-10-03", "estimated_value": "650.00", "disposition": [ "Official Use" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Otar Shamugia, Minister of Environmental Protection and Agriculture of Georgia", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Otar Shamugia", "donor_title": "Minister of Environmental Protection and Agriculture", "donor_country": "Georgia", "recipient_name": "John Pennell", "recipient_title": "Director for USAID/Caucasus" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Anna Eshoo, Member of Congress", "gift_description": "Bottle of Ararat Brandy, Erato perfume, Artuyt scarf 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"donor_name": "Nikos Dendias", "donor_title": "Minister of Foreign Affairs", "donor_country": "Hellenic Republic", "recipient_name": "Robert Menendez", "recipient_title": "United States Senator" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Steve Daines, United States Senator", "gift_description": "Silver Peacock with Center Jade Stone", "received": "2021-11-08", "estimated_value": "400.00", "disposition": [ "Secretary of the Senate" ], "foreign_donor": "The Honorable Shri Piyush Goyal, Minister of Commerce & Industry, Consumer Affairs & Food & Public Distribution of Textiles, Republic of India", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Piyush Goyal", "donor_title": "Minister of Commerce & Industry, Consumer Affairs & Food & Public Distribution of Textiles", "donor_country": "Republic of India", "recipient_name": "Steve Daines", "recipient_title": "United States Senator" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Ben Sasse, United States Senator", "gift_description": "Handcrafted Carpet", "received": "2022-01-28", "estimated_value": "333.00", "disposition": [ "Secretary of the Senate" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Imran Khan, Prime Minister of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Imran Khan", "donor_title": "Prime Minister", "donor_country": "Pakistan", "recipient_name": "Ben Sasse", "recipient_title": "United States Senator" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Kirsten E. Gillibrand, United States Senator", "gift_description": "Tiffany & Co. Tote Purse", "received": "2022-04-27", "estimated_value": "1680.00", "disposition": [ "Secretary of the Senate" ], "foreign_donor": "His Highness Sheikh Tahnoun bin Zayed Al Nahyan, National Security Advisor, United Arab Emirates", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Tahnoun bin Zayed Al Nahyan", "donor_title": "National Security Advisor", "donor_country": "United Arab Emirates", "recipient_name": "Kirsten E. Gillibrand", "recipient_title": "United States Senator" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Donald J. Trump, President of the United States", "gift_description": "Statue, carved Ohio sandstone, in 2 pieces, depicting standing male lion wearing crown, over cross and orb, rectangular base", "received": "2017-02-13", "estimated_value": "450.00", "disposition": [ "Transferred to National Archives Records Administration (NARA)" ], "foreign_donor": "The Right Honorable Justin Trudeau, P.C., M.P., Prime Minister of Canada", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Justin Trudeau", "donor_title": "Prime Minister", "donor_country": "Canada", "recipient_name": "Donald J. Trump", "recipient_title": "President of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Donald J. 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Flaring bottom section includes top band with applied jade cabochons", "received": "2017-04-07", "estimated_value": "14400.00", "disposition": [ "Transferred to NARA" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Xi Jinping, President of the People's Republic of China", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Xi Jinping", "donor_title": "President", "donor_country": "People's Republic of China", "recipient_name": "Donald J. Trump", "recipient_title": "President of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Donald J. 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Trump, President of the United States", "gift_description": "Sculpture, bronze, by William & Son of London, of 3 standing Oryx, including 2 adults and one infant in between, oval base marked along front right edge ''DYER 2009'', 8\"h x 11\u20131/2\"w x 5\"d, tagged as ''Crown Prince Court/Emirate of Abu Dhabi/Oryx Sculpture\u2014Limited Edition 179/200'', in presentation box", "received": "2017-05-15", "estimated_value": "3700.00", "disposition": [ "Transferred to NARA" ], "foreign_donor": "His Royal Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nayhan Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the United Arab Emirates Armed Forces", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nayhan", "donor_title": "Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the United Arab Emirates Armed Forces", "donor_country": "United Arab Emirates", "recipient_name": "Donald J. Trump", "recipient_title": "President of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Donald J. Trump, President of the United States", "gift_description": "Pendant necklace, consisting of 14-point white/green enameled star, (''750'' denoting 18K gold), dangling beneath gold-plated palm tree and crossed sabers, joined to 21 linked panels of gold-plated openwork displaying panels of crossed sabers on foliate arabesques, alternating with panels of foliate arabesques further decorated with four emeralds or rubies each, in green leatherette presentation box.", "received": "2017-05-21", "estimated_value": "6400.00", "disposition": [ "Transferred to NARA" ], "foreign_donor": "Salman bin Abd al-Aziz Al Saud, Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Salman bin Abd al-Aziz Al Saud", "donor_title": "Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King", "donor_country": "the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia", "recipient_name": "Donald J. Trump", "recipient_title": "President of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Donald J. Trump, President of the United States", "gift_description": "Set of 6 gold-plated silver Kuwaiti coins, encased in plastic, in presentation box, coin, Kuwaiti, gold, commemorating humanitarian work by Amir, his portrait over ''2014'' in front, UN symbol in back, in plastic case, in glossy black presentation box with piercecut Kuwaiti emblem/roundel on hinged lid.", "received": "2017-05-21", "estimated_value": "1610.00", "disposition": [ "Transferred to NARA" ], "foreign_donor": "His Highness Sheikh Sabah Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, Amir of the State of Kuwait", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Sabah Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah", "donor_title": "Amir", "donor_country": "Kuwait", "recipient_name": "Donald J. Trump", "recipient_title": "President of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Donald J. Trump, President of the United States", "gift_description": "Photograph of Saudi King wearing gold/silver thread robe, signed, dated 2017 in sterling silver (stamped ''925'') frame by Del Conte of Florence, having convex front band plus beaded inner band against gold-enrod-color leatherette backing, in Del Conte brocade bag in presentation box.", "received": "2017-05-21", "estimated_value": "1380.00", "disposition": [ "Transferred to NARA" ], "foreign_donor": "Kingdom of Saudi Arabia", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Saudi Arabia", "donor_title": "Kingdom of", "donor_country": "Saudi Arabia", "recipient_name": "Donald J. Trump", "recipient_title": "President of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Donald J. Trump, President of the United States", "gift_description": "Framed assemblage of 12 gold-tone items in miniature relating to Saudi Arabia surrounding sepia tone photo of Trump, in wood frame ornamented with repousse brass work, in presentation box/carrying case.", "received": "2017-05-21", "estimated_value": "790.00", "disposition": [ "Transferred to NARA" ], "foreign_donor": "Mr. Azzeldin Aliyan, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Azzeldin Aliyan", "donor_title": "Mr.", "donor_country": "Kingdom of Saudi Arabia", "recipient_name": "Donald J. Trump", "recipient_title": "President of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Donald J. Trump, President of the United States", "gift_description": "Carrying case of polished striped wood with medial brown reptile skin on hinged lid, two 3-digit combination locks, opening to disclose 3 gold-tone melon-shape bottles with crown-shape twist caps, marked ''ALTAJ\u2014Royal Perfume Oman'', in presentation box.", "received": "2017-05-21", "estimated_value": "1260.00", "disposition": [ "Pending transfer to NARA" ], "foreign_donor": "Sayyid Fahad bin Mahmoud Al-Said, Deputy Prime Minister for Cabinet Affairs of the Sultanate of Oman", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Fahad bin Mahmoud Al-Said", "donor_title": "Deputy Prime Minister for Cabinet Affairs", "donor_country": "Sultanate of Oman", "recipient_name": "Donald J. Trump", "recipient_title": "President of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Donald J. Trump, President of the United States", "gift_description": "Model oil well surface cap valve system of pressure gauge over 7 wheel valves, silver-tone metal, tagged ''Burgan Field Discover Well BG\u2013I\u2013IM/Kuwait Oil Company Ltd.'' in plastic display case on wood stand with wood cover, marked ''With Compliments of Amir of The State of Kuwait''.", "received": "2017-05-21", "estimated_value": "470.00", "disposition": [ "Transferred to NARA" ], "foreign_donor": "His Royal Highness Sheikh Mohamed Bin Zayed Al Nayhan Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Mohamed Bin Zayed Al Nayhan", "donor_title": "Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces", "donor_country": "United Arab Emirates", "recipient_name": "Donald J. Trump", "recipient_title": "President of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Donald J. Trump, President of the United States", "gift_description": "Book, hardcover, Psalms, in English and Hebrew, ''heirloom edition'' created by The Jerusalem Art Bindery, published by The Western Wall Heritage Foundation, marbleized end pages including signed card from Shmuel Rabinowitz and Mordechai Eliav, front cover stamped to Donald Trump, in tooled leather sleeve adhered to leather-clad tiered stand.", "received": "2017-05-22", "estimated_value": "4500.00", "disposition": [ "Transferred to NARA" ], "foreign_donor": "Rabbi Shmuel Rabinowitz of Western Wall and Holy Sites", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Shmuel Rabinowitz", "donor_title": "Rabbi", "donor_country": null, "recipient_name": "Donald J. Trump", "recipient_title": "President of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Donald J. Trump, President of the United States", "gift_description": "Tray, sterling grade silver (stamped ''925'' under rim), oblong, flat polished tab ends flanking bark-texture concave portion, engraved with bird over 4 flags over script ''Juan Manuel Santos/Presidente de Colombia 2014\u20132018'', in presentation box clad in raw linen with embroidered gold-tone presidential seal.", "received": "2017-05-23", "estimated_value": "775.00", "disposition": [ "Transferred to NARA" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Juan Manuel Santos Calder\u00f3n, President of the Republic of Colombia", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Juan Manuel Santos Calder\u00f3n", "donor_title": "President of the Republic", "donor_country": "Colombia", "recipient_name": "Donald J. Trump", "recipient_title": "President of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Donald J. Trump, President of the United States", "gift_description": "Portrait of President Trump, smiling, wearing red neck-tie, done on mother-of-pearl panels, in frame also of mother-of-pearl tagged from President Mahmoud Abbas of Palestine, the frame band of white floral/foliate designs applied over purple/green shell, in presentation box", "received": "2017-05-23", "estimated_value": "920.00", "disposition": [ "Transferred to NARA" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Mahmoud Abbas, President of the Palestinian Authority", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Mahmoud Abbas", "donor_title": "President", "donor_country": "Palestinian Authority", "recipient_name": "Donald J. Trump", "recipient_title": "President of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Donald J. Trump, President of the United States", "gift_description": "Glass art, plate glass rectangle incised to create a brown menorah with continuous bulbous parts, mounted on rectangular plate glass base. Accompanying documentation cites inspiration from a 6th century bronze menorah found among the remains of Ein Gedi synagogue", "received": "2017-05-23", "estimated_value": "650.00", "disposition": [ "Transferred to NARA" ], "foreign_donor": "Mr. Ayelet Shiloh Tamir, Acting Director of the Israel Museum", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Ayelet Shiloh Tamir", "donor_title": "Acting Director", "donor_country": "Israel", "recipient_name": "Donald J. Trump", "recipient_title": "President of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Donald J. Trump, President of the United States", "gift_description": "Plaque, American flag, in natural color stone, 16\"h x 24\"w, and the stars incised in the blue field and painted white", "received": "2017-05-24", "estimated_value": "425.00", "disposition": [ "Transferred to NARA" ], "foreign_donor": "Mr. Salvatore Amore", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Salvatore Amore", "donor_title": "Mr.", "donor_country": "", "recipient_name": "Donald J. Trump", "recipient_title": "President of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Donald J. Trump, President of the United States", "gift_description": "Engraving, black ink, titled ''Misericordiae vvltvs'', dated 2016, designed by Pierluigi Isola, print plate prepared and print made on hand-pulled press by Patirizio Di Sciullo, depicting people in foreground, rows of buildings, limited edition #45/200, issued by the Vatican Library; accompanied by booklet and limited edition certificate", "received": "2017-05-25", "estimated_value": "650.00", "disposition": [ "Transferred to NARA" ], "foreign_donor": "His Eminence Cardinal Pietro Parolin, Secretary of State of the Holy See", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Pietro Parolin", "donor_title": "Cardinal", "donor_country": "Holy See", "recipient_name": "Donald J. Trump", "recipient_title": "President of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Donald J. Trump, President of the United States", "gift_description": "Portrait of President Trump smiling, holding up left hand, against U.S. Flag, approximately 23\"h x 30\"w, made of stone granules, called ''gemstone painting'', in frame", "received": "2017-05-31", "estimated_value": "1880.00", "disposition": [ "Transferred to NARA" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Nguyen Xuan Phuc, Prime Minister of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Nguyen Xuan Phuc", "donor_title": "Prime Minister", "donor_country": "Socialist Republic of Vietnam", "recipient_name": "Donald J. Trump", "recipient_title": "President of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Donald J. Trump, President of the United States", "gift_description": "Plaque, metal rectangle, 22\"h and 41\"w, U.S. flag, with ''V'' shape and triangular areas ornamented with copper-head bullets", "received": "2017-06-20", "estimated_value": "450.00", "disposition": [ "Transferred to NARA" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Petro Poroshenko, President of Ukraine", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Petro Poroshenko", "donor_title": "President", "donor_country": "Ukraine", "recipient_name": "Donald J. Trump", "recipient_title": "President of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Donald J. Trump, President of the United States", "gift_description": "Sword, replica of sword of Stephen the Great, polished steel blade secured in molded brass hilt/handle including female forms on curved sections, 39\" l, in presentation box", "received": "2017-06-20", "estimated_value": "470.00", "disposition": [ "Transferred to NARA" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Klaus Werner lohnannis, President of Romania", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Klaus Werner lohnannis", "donor_title": "President", "donor_country": "Romania", "recipient_name": "Donald J. Trump", "recipient_title": "President of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Donald J. Trump, President of the United States", "gift_description": "Basket, by Osvaldo Benvenuti of Florence, sterling silver, rectangular, trough-style center/bottom without curving pierce cut walls of grape clusters on foliated serpentine vines, on 4 flaring feet, in black velveteen-lined presentation box", "received": "2017-06-23", "estimated_value": "740.00", "disposition": [ "Transferred to NARA" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Sergio Mattarella, President of the Italian Republic", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Sergio Mattarella", "donor_title": "President", "donor_country": "Italy", "recipient_name": "Donald J. Trump", "recipient_title": "President of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Donald J. Trump, President of the United States", "gift_description": "Chest, displaying marquetry panels on hinged lid plus all 4 sides of foliate cartouches in white in sheesham wood (Indian rosewood), supported on knob feet, interior tray with hand grip cutouts of similar cartouche", "received": "2017-06-25", "estimated_value": "685.00", "disposition": [ "Transferred to NARA" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Narendra Modi, Prime Minister of the Republic of India", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Narendra Modi", "donor_title": "Prime Minister", "donor_country": "India", "recipient_name": "Donald J. Trump", "recipient_title": "President of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Donald J. Trump, President of the United States", "gift_description": "Set of 3 lidded black lacquer boxes plus rectangular tray, the lids with mother-of-pearl inlay 4-petal rosettes/circles, reportedly made by Lee Euisik, and designated ''Jeollabuk-do Provincial Intangible Cultural Heritage No. 13'', in presentation box", "received": "2017-06-29", "estimated_value": "580.00", "disposition": [ "Transferred to NARA" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Moon Jae-in, President of the Republic of Korea", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Moon Jae-in", "donor_title": "President", "donor_country": "Republic of Korea", "recipient_name": "Donald J. Trump", "recipient_title": "President of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Donald J. Trump, President of the United States", "gift_description": "Album, burgundy leatherette, marked in gold-tone ''President of the Republic of Poland/Andrzej Duda'', containing 10 photographs by Czeslaw Czaplinski, grouped under titled page ''President Donald J. Trump in New York'', including 1985 black/white photos of Trump plus polychrome photos of Trump Tower, title page with thank you note to Trump signed by Polish president", "received": "2017-07-06", "estimated_value": "850.00", "disposition": [ "Transferred to NARA" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Mr. Andrzej Duda, President of the Republic of Poland", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Andrzej Duda", "donor_title": "President of the Republic", "donor_country": "Poland", "recipient_name": "Donald J. Trump", "recipient_title": "President of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Donald J. Trump, President of the United States", "gift_description": "Mont Blanc augmented paper and screen writer pen", "received": "2017-07-11", "estimated_value": "1765.00", "disposition": [ "Transferred to NARA" ], "foreign_donor": "Her Excellency Angela Merkel, Chancellor of the Federal Republic of Germany", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Angela Merkel", "donor_title": "Chancellor", "donor_country": "Germany", "recipient_name": "Donald J. Trump", "recipient_title": "President of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Donald J. Trump, President of the United States", "gift_description": "Mont Blanc special edition Meisterstuck Elbphilharmonie 149 fountain pen", "received": "2017-07-11", "estimated_value": "935.00", "disposition": [ "Transferred to NARA" ], "foreign_donor": "Her Excellency Angela Merkel, Chancellor of the Federal Republic of Germany", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Angela Merkel", "donor_title": "Chancellor", "donor_country": "Germany", "recipient_name": "Donald J. Trump", "recipient_title": "President of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Donald J. Trump, President of the United States", "gift_description": "Map of the United States and the course of the Mississippi River, by Brion de la Tour, 1783, with hand-colored outlines, matted and framed", "received": "2017-07-13", "estimated_value": "1100.00", "disposition": [ "Transferred to NARA" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Emmanuel Macron, President of the French Republic", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Emmanuel Macron", "donor_title": "President", "donor_country": "France", "recipient_name": "Donald J. Trump", "recipient_title": "President of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Donald J. Trump, President of the United States", "gift_description": "Painting on canvas, depicting wide black calligraphic-like brush strokes against white, in wood frame painted white", "received": "2017-07-27", "estimated_value": "1800.00", "disposition": [ "Transferred to NARA" ], "foreign_donor": "Salman bin Abd al-Aziz Al Saud, Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Salman bin Abd al-Aziz Al Saud", "donor_title": "Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King", "donor_country": "the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia", "recipient_name": "Donald J. Trump", "recipient_title": "President of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Donald J. Trump, President of the United States", "gift_description": "Bronze sculpture of a manatee rising head first, approx. 7\u20131/4\" long, mounted on dark stone disk, by William & Son, tagged as \"Dugong Sculpture\u2014limited edition 27/200\u2014Crown Prince Court\u2014Emirate of Abu Dhabi\", 2-door presentation case", "received": "2017-07-31", "estimated_value": "1250.00", "disposition": [ "Transferred to NARA" ], "foreign_donor": "His Royal Highness Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the United Arab Emirates Armed Forces", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan", "donor_title": "Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the United Arab Emirates Armed Forces", "donor_country": "United Arab Emirates", "recipient_name": "Donald J. Trump", "recipient_title": "President of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Donald J. Trump, President of the United States", "gift_description": "Textile, Malaysian, approx. 36\" x 58\", in 7 colors including metallic threads, depicting rosettes and palmettes on curvilinear vines, framed", "received": "2017-09-12", "estimated_value": "550.00", "disposition": [ "Transferred to NARA" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Dato' Sri Haji Mohammad Najib bin Tun Haji Abdul Razak, Prime Minister of Malaysia", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Mohammad Najib bin Tun Haji Abdul Razak", "donor_title": "His Excellency Dato' Sri Haji Prime Minister", "donor_country": "Malaysia", "recipient_name": "Donald J. Trump", "recipient_title": "President of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Donald J. Trump, President of the United States", "gift_description": "Table lamp, plus tray base plus 4-legged stand, walnut, the polygonal lamp of pentagons and hexagons, each having centered 5-petal or 6-petal rosette, 18\"w; the tray 16\" square of bars in openwork design", "received": "2017-09-27", "estimated_value": "540.00", "disposition": [ "Transferred to NARA" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Dr. Mohammad Ashraf Ghani, President of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Mohammad Ashraf Ghani", "donor_title": "President", "donor_country": "Afghanistan", "recipient_name": "Donald J. Trump", "recipient_title": "President of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Donald J. Trump, President of the United States", "gift_description": "Chess set plus box with playing board on top and drawer, probably made of \"palo santo\" (an odiferous wood) and ash, by Zenon Paez of Paraguay. The hand-carved playing pieces of people/building/ship represent the Paraguayan forces (light wood) versus the Triplice (dark wood) who fought 1864\u20131870 in the war of the triple alliance", "received": "2017-10-18", "estimated_value": "1800.00", "disposition": [ "Transferred to NARA" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Horacio Cartes, President of the Republic of Paraguay", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Horacio Cartes", "donor_title": "President of the Republic", "donor_country": "Paraguay", "recipient_name": "Donald J. Trump", "recipient_title": "President of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Donald J. Trump, President of the United States", "gift_description": "Print, marked bottom right \"Fong Gi Wei\", entitled \"Sunset at Marina Bay Sands\", depicting imaginary buildings along water's edge, including 3 tall building topped by a surfboard-shape structure with plantings, framed", "received": "2017-10-23", "estimated_value": "900.00", "disposition": [ "Transferred to NARA" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Lee Hsien Loong, Prime Minister of the Republic of Singapore", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Lee Hsien Loong", "donor_title": "Prime Minister", "donor_country": "Singapore", "recipient_name": "Donald J. Trump", "recipient_title": "President of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Donald J. Trump, President of the United States", "gift_description": "Jet fighter model in sterling silver with gold-plating, 17\"l x 12\"w, having 2 underhung missiles and 4 rockets, mounted on \"C\"-curve stand tagged as made by \"DMc\" and assayed in London with \"S\" date mark, presented by the Crown Prince of Bahrain, in navy blue leatherette-clad presentation box", "received": "2017-11-02", "estimated_value": "4850.00", "disposition": [ "Transferred to NARA" ], "foreign_donor": "His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad bin Isa al Khalifa, Deputy King, Crown Prince of the Kingdom of Bahrain", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Salman bin Hamad bin Isa al Khalifa", "donor_title": "Deputy King, Crown Prince", "donor_country": "Kingdom of Bahrain", "recipient_name": "Donald J. Trump", "recipient_title": "President of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Donald J. Trump, President of the United States", "gift_description": "Silk embroidery, hand done, depicting head of a white-headed eagle with yellow beak facing right plus tops of wings against black, approx. 18\u20131/2\"h x 27\u20131/2\"w, in double mats and frame, in presentation box", "received": "2017-11-08", "estimated_value": "880.00", "disposition": [ "Pending transfer to NARA" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Xi Jinping, President of the People's Republic of China", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Xi Jinping", "donor_title": "President", "donor_country": "People's Republic of China", "recipient_name": "Donald J. Trump", "recipient_title": "President of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Donald J. Trump, President of the United States", "gift_description": "Painting, acrylic on wood panel, depicting triangles of crosshatching in tan, red, green, black, white, signed/dated bottom left ''Jane Arietta Ebarle 2017'', in black inner frame and matte gold-tone outer frame, titled on back ''Hibla Ng T'boli 2'', reportedly inspired by artwork of the T'boli tribe of South Cotabato on a tobacco container made of bamboo, in black silk-clad presentation box", "received": "2017-11-14", "estimated_value": "470.00", "disposition": [ "Pending transfer to NARA" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Rodrigo Roa Duterte, President of the Philippines", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Rodrigo Roa Duterte", "donor_title": "President", "donor_country": "Philippines", "recipient_name": "Donald J. Trump", "recipient_title": "President of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Donald J. Trump, President of the United States & Mrs. Melania Trump, First Lady of the United States", "gift_description": "Footed bowl, clear cut crystal, by Criostal na Rinne, by master craftsman Eamonn Terry, having 8-lobed scalloped rim, over fan cuts alternating with shamrock clusters, one portion with frosted glass ovoid in presentation box", "received": "2017-03-15", "estimated_value": "3100.00", "disposition": [ "Transferred to NARA" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Taoiseach Enda Kenny of Ireland and Mrs. Kenny", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Enda Kenny", "donor_title": "Taoiseach", "donor_country": "Ireland", "recipient_name": "Donald J. Trump", "recipient_title": "President of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Donald J. Trump, President of the United States & Mrs. Melania Trump, First Lady of the United States", "gift_description": "Pendant and chain: Yellow gold pendant cross, back marked ''II I0 2005'', arms in blue enamel with borders of diamonds surrounding centered ring of diamonds, in turn surrounding centered champagne-color diamond, on pendant slide stamped ''14K'', overall 14.7 grams; accompanied by yellowing old spiral twist neck chain, stamped ''585'' (denoting 14K) on lappet end, 11.8 grams, in presentation box", "received": "2017-05-23", "estimated_value": "2900.00", "disposition": [ "Transferred to NARA" ], "foreign_donor": "Church of the Holy Sepulchre, Jerusalem", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Church of the Holy Sepulchre", "donor_title": "", "donor_country": "Jerusalem", "recipient_name": "Donald J. Trump", "recipient_title": "President of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Donald J. Trump, President of the United States & Mrs. Melania Trump, First Lady of the United States", "gift_description": "Cross necklace with large cross pendant with diamond and royal blue gems and are hung on a gold chain. Necklace enclosed in cream box with gold symbols and ''2005''", "received": "2017-05-23", "estimated_value": "2900.00", "disposition": [ "Transferred to NARA" ], "foreign_donor": "Church of the Holy Sepulchre, Jerusalem", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Church of the Holy Sepulchre", "donor_title": "", "donor_country": "Jerusalem", "recipient_name": "Donald J. Trump", "recipient_title": "President of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Donald J. Trump, President of the United States & Mrs. Melania Trump, First Lady of the United States", "gift_description": "Icon, modern copy of neo-Byzantine icon, painted on wood panel, portraying the nativity with angels but without the three wise men, in gilt silver repousse frame having dark green and cream coloring, approx. 25\"h x 20\"w; in olive wood presentation box, portrait of Mrs. Trump, half-length, arms crossed, looking straight at viewer, photograph printed on mother-of-pearl panels bordered by inverted ''V'' form band including white mother-of-pearl cutouts applied over green/pink panels, within large border band, approx. 31\"h x 23\"w, in presentation box", "received": "2017-05-23", "estimated_value": "6700.00", "disposition": [ "Transferred to NARA" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Mahmoud Abbas, President of the Palestinian Authority", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Mahmoud Abbas", "donor_title": "President", "donor_country": "Palestinian Authority", "recipient_name": "Donald J. Trump", "recipient_title": "President of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Donald J. Trump, President of the United States & Mrs. Melania Trump, First Lady of the United States", "gift_description": "Nativity scene done in whitish and green/purplish mother-of-pearl panels, the nativity figures appearing beneath a pediment with shooting star in ovoid flanked by scrollwork carving, over a triple arcaded platform, over 2 curving staircases, bottom middle panel stating this as gift from Patriarch of Jerusalem, dated 2017, approx. 24\u20131/2\"h x 24\u20131/2\"w x 8\"d; in presentation box", "received": "2017-06-02", "estimated_value": "4200.00", "disposition": [ "Transferred to NARA" ], "foreign_donor": "Theophilos III, the Greek Orthodox Patriarch of Jerusalem", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Theophilos III", "donor_title": "the Greek Orthodox Patriarch", "donor_country": "Jerusalem", "recipient_name": "Donald J. Trump", "recipient_title": "President of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Donald J. Trump, President of the United States & Mrs. Melania Trump, First Lady of the United States", "gift_description": "Books, set of 10 hardcover, published by The Palace Museum, dealing with aspects of the museum's collections, assembled in camphor box with sliding lid incised ''The Palace Museum's Essential Collections'', painting of white and pink lotus flowers amid green leaves plus dragon fly at top, matted and framed, in machined silk-clad presentation box", "received": "2017-11-08", "estimated_value": "970.00", "disposition": [ "Pending transfer to NARA" ], "foreign_donor": "Mr. Shan Jixiang, Palace Museum Director, Beijing, China", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Shan Jixiang", "donor_title": "Palace Museum Director", "donor_country": "China", "recipient_name": "Donald J. Trump", "recipient_title": "President of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "Mrs. Melania Trump, First Lady of the United States", "gift_description": "Earrings, pair, by Mikimoto, in yellow gold stamped as 18K, incorporating ten round faceted diamonds, plus under hanging 7.5mm pearl with silver-tone nacre, no visible blemishes, post-mounted, in presentation box", "received": "2017-02-11", "estimated_value": "2200.00", "disposition": [ "Transferred to NARA" ], "foreign_donor": "Mrs. Akie Abe, Spouse of the Prime Minister of Japan", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Akie Abe", "donor_title": "Spouse of the Prime Minister", "donor_country": "Japan", "recipient_name": "Melania Trump", "recipient_title": "First Lady of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "Mrs. Melania Trump, First Lady of the United States", "gift_description": "Necklace from designer Michal Negrin", "received": "2017-02-16", "estimated_value": "900.00", "disposition": [ "Transferred to NARA" ], "foreign_donor": "Mrs. Sara Netanyahu, Spouse of the Prime Minister of the State of Israel", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Sara Netanyahu", "donor_title": "Spouse of the Prime Minister", "donor_country": "Israel", "recipient_name": "Melania Trump", "recipient_title": "First Lady of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "Mrs. Melania Trump, First Lady of the United States", "gift_description": "Dinnerware set, porcelain, approximately 85 pieces, featuring printed polychrome floral design, some of the liquid serving pieces labeled in both Chinese and English, 2 round plates displaying hand-applied slipware-enhanced printed image of the pink house of Mar-a-Lago, accompanied by 2 hinged wood display racks, also 2 glass holders, in 2 transport cases, the lids marked ''The People's Republic of China''. Box lid interiors marked ''Honav National Banquet Tableware Set''", "received": "2017-04-07", "estimated_value": "16250.00", "disposition": [ "Pending transfer to NARA" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Xi Jinping and Madam Peng Liyuan, President and First Lady of the People's Republic of China", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Xi Jinping and Madam Peng Liyuan", "donor_title": "President and First Lady", "donor_country": "People's Republic of China", "recipient_name": "Melania Trump", "recipient_title": "First Lady of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "Mrs. Melania Trump, First Lady of the United States", "gift_description": "Gold bangle with pearl on the end, in brown box from designer Jan Logan", "received": "2017-05-04", "estimated_value": "650.00", "disposition": [ "Transferred to NARA" ], "foreign_donor": "The Honorable Malcolm Turnbull, Prime Minister of Australia", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Malcolm Turnbull", "donor_title": "The Honorable", "donor_country": "Australia", "recipient_name": "Melania Trump", "recipient_title": "First Lady of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "Mrs. Melania Trump, First Lady of the United States", "gift_description": "Black Chopard Classic Racing Rollerball in case", "received": "2017-05-21", "estimated_value": "610.00", "disposition": [ "Transferred to NARA" ], "foreign_donor": "Kingdom of Saudi Arabia", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Saudi Arabia", "donor_title": "Kingdom of", "donor_country": "Saudi Arabia", "recipient_name": "Melania Trump", "recipient_title": "First Lady of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "Mrs. Melania Trump, First Lady of the United States", "gift_description": "Jewelry set: Pendant on chain stamped ''373'' (indicating 9K gold), plus pair of earrings, each displaying round 9mm pearl secured in yellow gold pod stamped ''9K'' and ''COD'', with underhanging green glass bead, in presentation box", "received": "2017-05-22", "estimated_value": "420.00", "disposition": [ "Transferred to NARA" ], "foreign_donor": "Mrs. Sara Netanyahu, Spouse of the Prime Minister of Israel", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Sara Netanyahu", "donor_title": "Spouse of the Prime Minister", "donor_country": "Israel", "recipient_name": "Melania Trump", "recipient_title": "First Lady of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "Mrs. Melania Trump, First Lady of the United States", "gift_description": "Abaya, Saudi, by House of Sama, size S, beige synthetic fabric forming a near square shape with small arm holes at top, front and back displaying medial panel of silver-tone/gray/dark gold-tone foliate arabesques in metallic thread, flanked by side top panels of floral sprigs in same, over side bottom panels of rosettes plus flowers on leafy vines in pink/white silk embroidery in wood presentation box, the lid with inset engraved copper plate of floral geometrics over ''House of Sama''", "received": "2017-05-22", "estimated_value": "810.00", "disposition": [ "Transferred to NARA" ], "foreign_donor": "Kingdom of Saudi Arabia", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Saudi Arabia", "donor_title": "Kingdom of", "donor_country": "Saudi Arabia", "recipient_name": "Melania Trump", "recipient_title": "First Lady of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "Mrs. Melania Trump, First Lady of the United States", "gift_description": "Rock fragment approx. 1\u20133/4\u2033 x 1\u2033 x 1/2\u2033, tied by red string covered by red wax seal displaying 5 crosses surrounded by ''Jerusalem.Sig.Adm.Sanct.T.S.'', in presentation box clad in mother-of-pearl and abalone segments, the hinged lid with pierce cut square of 5 crosses. Rock is reportedly from the Church of the Holy Sepulchre", "received": "2017-05-23", "estimated_value": "700.00", "disposition": [ "Transferred to NARA" ], "foreign_donor": "Church of the Holy Sepulchre, Jerusalem", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Church of the Holy Sepulchre", "donor_title": "", "donor_country": "Jerusalem", "recipient_name": "Melania Trump", "recipient_title": "First Lady of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "Mrs. Melania Trump, First Lady of the United States", "gift_description": "Handbag of Belgian Designer 'Delvaux'\u2014limited edition. Approximately 4.5 inches tall and 3.5 inches long. Black in color with the words ''ceci n' est pas un Delvaux'' written in white on front of bag", "received": "2017-05-24", "estimated_value": "1020.29", "disposition": [ "Transferred to NARA" ], "foreign_donor": "Ms. Am\u00e9lie Derbaudrenghien, Partner of Prime Minister, Kingdom of Belgium", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Am\u00e9lie Derbaudrenghien", "donor_title": "Partner of Prime Minister", "donor_country": "Kingdom of Belgium", "recipient_name": "Melania Trump", "recipient_title": "First Lady of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "Mrs. Melania Trump, First Lady of the United States", "gift_description": "Handbag of Belgian Designer 'Delvaux'. Green and measures 10 inches by 2.25 inches, and is approximately 5 inches tall", "received": "2017-05-24", "estimated_value": "2273.00", "disposition": [ "Transferred to NARA" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Charles Michel, Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Belgium", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Charles Michel", "donor_title": "Prime Minister", "donor_country": "Belgium", "recipient_name": "Melania Trump", "recipient_title": "First Lady of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "Mr. Jared Kushner, Assistant to the President and Senior Advisor to the President", "gift_description": "Assemblage of Saudi garments: 5 black double coil headbands ''igals,'' 5 round white caps with machined embroidery ''tagiya,s'' 2 head covers of red embroidery on white, head cover in pashmina-type wool, ecru head cover with brown/copper-tone/champagne-color silk embroidered botehs and bands, white cotton brocade head cover, in dark green leatherette carrying case", "received": "2017-07-21", "estimated_value": "600.00", "disposition": [ "Transferred to NARA" ], "foreign_donor": "His Royal Highness, Mohammad bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud Deputy Crown Prince of Saudi Arabia", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Mohammad bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud", "donor_title": "Deputy Crown Prince", "donor_country": "Saudi Arabia", "recipient_name": "Jared Kushner", "recipient_title": "Assistant to the President and Senior Advisor to the President" }, { "name_and_title": "Mr. Jared Kushner, Assistant to the President and Senior Advisor to the President", "gift_description": "Three robes, Saudi ''bishts,'' open front, displaying wide gold-tone band around opening near top: ecru, black, cinnamon in wide dark green leatherette carrying case", "received": "2017-07-27", "estimated_value": "520.00", "disposition": [ "Transferred to NARA" ], "foreign_donor": "His Royal Highness, Mohammad bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud Crown Prince of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Mohammad bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud", "donor_title": "Crown Prince", "donor_country": "Saudi Arabia", "recipient_name": "Jared Kushner", "recipient_title": "Assistant to the President and Senior Advisor to the President" }, { "name_and_title": "Mr. Jared Kushner, Assistant to the President and Senior Advisor to the President", "gift_description": "Macallan Rare cask black whiskey", "received": "2017-11-28", "estimated_value": "450.00", "disposition": [ "Pending transfer to GSA" ], "foreign_donor": "His Majesty Abdullah II bin Al-Hussein, King of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Abdullah II bin Al-Hussein", "donor_title": "King of the Hashemite Kingdom", "donor_country": "Jordan", "recipient_name": "Jared Kushner", "recipient_title": "Assistant to the President and Senior Advisor to the President" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable H.R. McMaster, Lieutenant General, United States Army, Assistant to the President for National Security Affairs", "gift_description": "Rollerball pen, Mont Blanc Meisterstuck, glossy black shaft, cuprous-tone rings, in presentation box", "received": "2017-03-08", "estimated_value": "400.00", "disposition": [ "Pending transfer to GSA" ], "foreign_donor": "Mr. Mithal Al-Alusi, Member of Parliament, Iraq", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Mithal Al-Alusi", "donor_title": "Member of Parliament", "donor_country": "Iraq", "recipient_name": "H.R. McMaster", "recipient_title": "Lieutenant General, United States Army, Assistant to the President for National Security Affairs" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable H.R. McMaster, Lieutenant General, United States Army, Assistant to the President for National Security Affairs", "gift_description": "Rug, Pakistani, silk pile, handwoven, center medallion style displaying centered 12-petal rosette within white cartouche plus 4 palmettes within navy blue cartouche filled with assorted flowers, on medium blue field with floral sprays continuing into navy blue spandrels, surrounded by 6 border bands of which the fourth predominates in floral swags tied by ribbons plus baskets of flowers against navy blue, also a band of rosettes at each end, 22 x 24 = 528 knots per square inch, 35\u20131/2\" x 59\" pile area, excluding fringe", "received": "2017-04-04", "estimated_value": "3200.00", "disposition": [ "APNSA's Office for Official Use" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Aizaz Ahmad Chaudhry, Ambassador of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan to the United States", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Aizaz Ahmad Chaudhry", "donor_title": "Ambassador", "donor_country": "Pakistan", "recipient_name": "H.R. McMaster", "recipient_title": "Lieutenant General, United States Army, Assistant to the President for National Security Affairs" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable H.R. McMaster, Lieutenant General, United States Army, Assistant to the President for National Security Affairs", "gift_description": "Cufflinks, 18K yellow gold, depicting archer drawing arrow standing in horse-drawn chariot; 14.2 gram/pair, in presentation box", "received": "2017-04-04", "estimated_value": "780.00", "disposition": [ "Pending transfer to GSA" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Abdel Fattah Al Sisi President of the Arab Republic of Egypt", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Abdel Fattah Al Sisi", "donor_title": "President", "donor_country": "Arab Republic of Egypt", "recipient_name": "H.R. McMaster", "recipient_title": "Lieutenant General, United States Army, Assistant to the President for National Security Affairs" }, { "name_and_title": "Mr. Avrahm Berkowitz, Deputy Assistant to the President and Advisor to the Senior Advisor", "gift_description": "Assemblage of Saudi garments: 5 black double coil headbands [''igals''] 5 round white caps with machined embroidery [''tagiyas'']; 2 head covers of red embroidery on white; head cover in cashmere wool; ecru cashmere head cover with brown silk embroidered botehs and bands; white cotton brocade head cover; white cotton ''voile'' head cover marked as made in Switzerland for M. Siraj Attar & Brothers; in dark green leatherette carrying case", "received": "2017-07-21", "estimated_value": "640.00", "disposition": [ "Pending transfer to GSA" ], "foreign_donor": "His Royal Highness, Mohammad bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud Crown Prince of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Mohammad bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud", "donor_title": "Crown Prince", "donor_country": "Saudi Arabia", "recipient_name": "Avrahm Berkowitz", "recipient_title": "Deputy Assistant to the President and Advisor to the Senior Advisor" }, { "name_and_title": "Mr. Avrahm Berkowitz, Deputy Assistant to the President and Advisor to the Senior Advisor", "gift_description": "Robes, Saudi ''bishts,'' three, open front, displaying wide gold-tone band around opening near top: ecru, black, cinnamon in wide dark green leatherette carrying case", "received": "2017-07-27", "estimated_value": "520.00", "disposition": [ "Pending transfer to GSA" ], "foreign_donor": "His Royal Highness, Mohammad bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud Crown Prince of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Mohammad bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud", "donor_title": "Crown Prince", "donor_country": "Saudi Arabia", "recipient_name": "Avrahm Berkowitz", "recipient_title": "Deputy Assistant to the President and Advisor to the Senior Advisor" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Michael R. Pence, Vice President of the United States", "gift_description": "Artwork, cast silver-tone metal miniature imagine of church, in black shadowbox frame in presentation box", "received": "2017-02-18", "estimated_value": "440.00", "disposition": [ "Transferred to NARA" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Petro Poroshenko, President of Ukraine", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Petro Poroshenko", "donor_title": "President", "donor_country": "Ukraine", "recipient_name": "Michael R. Pence", "recipient_title": "Vice President of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Michael R. Pence, Vice President of the United States", "gift_description": "Rug, Afghani, wool pile, hand woven", "received": "2017-02-18", "estimated_value": "3200.00", "disposition": [ "Transferred to NARA" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Dr. Mohammad Ashraf Ghani, President of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Mohammad Ashraf Ghani", "donor_title": "President", "donor_country": "Afghanistan", "recipient_name": "Michael R. Pence", "recipient_title": "Vice President of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Michael R. Pence, Vice President of the United States", "gift_description": "Gavox Legacy Navy ''Logical Stars'' (Ref 358.5) Wristwatch, by Gavox of Belgium in a presentation box", "received": "2017-02-19", "estimated_value": "392.00", "disposition": [ "OVP Gift Office" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Charles Michel, Prime Minister of Belgium", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Charles Michel", "donor_title": "Prime Minister", "donor_country": "Belgium", "recipient_name": "Michael R. Pence", "recipient_title": "Vice President of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Michael R. Pence, Vice President of the United States", "gift_description": "Korean lidded jar, gray pottery, in wood presentation box", "received": "2017-04-17", "estimated_value": "540.00", "disposition": [ "Transferred to NARA" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Sye-Kyun Chang, Speaker of the National Assembly, Republic of Korea", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Sye-Kyun Chang", "donor_title": "Speaker of the National Assembly", "donor_country": "Republic of Korea", "recipient_name": "Michael R. Pence", "recipient_title": "Vice President of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Michael R. Pence, Vice President of the United States", "gift_description": "Jewelry set including a pearl necklace and pearl earrings together in presentation box", "received": "2017-04-20", "estimated_value": "425.00", "disposition": [ "OVP Gift Office" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Joko Widodo & Mrs. Iriana Joko Widodo, President & First Lady of the Republic of Indonesia", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Joko Widodo & Iriana Joko Widodo", "donor_title": "President & First Lady", "donor_country": "Republic of Indonesia", "recipient_name": "Michael R. Pence", "recipient_title": "Vice President of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Michael R. Pence, Vice President of the United States", "gift_description": "Jewelry set including a white gold and pearl brooch and white gold and pearl earrings in wooden presentation box", "received": "2017-04-20", "estimated_value": "760.00", "disposition": [ "OVP Gift Office" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Joko Widodo & Mrs. Iriana Joko Widodo, President & First Lady of the Republic of Indonesia", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Joko Widodo & Iriana Joko Widodo", "donor_title": "President & First Lady", "donor_country": "Republic of Indonesia", "recipient_name": "Michael R. Pence", "recipient_title": "Vice President of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Michael R. Pence, Vice President of the United States", "gift_description": "Porcelain statue depicting standing young female hand holding up bowl of flowers, in presentation box", "received": "2017-04-20", "estimated_value": "485.00", "disposition": [ "OVP Gift Office" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Joko Widodo & Mrs. Iriana Joko Widodo, President & First Lady of the Republic of Indonesia", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Joko Widodo & Iriana Joko Widodo", "donor_title": "President & First Lady", "donor_country": "Republic of Indonesia", "recipient_name": "Michael R. Pence", "recipient_title": "Vice President of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Michael R. Pence, Vice President of the United States", "gift_description": "Box of two Montenegrin coins in clear plastic cases", "received": "2017-06-05", "estimated_value": "470.00", "disposition": [ "OVP Gift Office" ], "foreign_donor": "The Honorable Du\u0161ko Markovi\u0107, Prime Minister of Montenegro", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Du\u0161ko Markovi\u0107", "donor_title": "Prime Minister", "donor_country": "Montenegro", "recipient_name": "Michael R. Pence", "recipient_title": "Vice President of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Michael R. Pence, Vice President of the United States", "gift_description": "Sculpture, by Zesus Zelaya, cast bronze, depicting barefoot female sitting with left leg curved under her, holding baby in right arm and bunch of flower in left, in wood presentation box", "received": "2017-06-15", "estimated_value": "430.00", "disposition": [ "OVP Gift Office" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Juan Orlando Hernandez, President of the Republic of Honduras", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Juan Orlando Hernandez", "donor_title": "President of the Republic", "donor_country": "Honduras", "recipient_name": "Michael R. Pence", "recipient_title": "Vice President of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Michael R. Pence, Vice President of the United States", "gift_description": "Silver oil lamp and bowl set", "received": "2017-06-26", "estimated_value": "1900.00", "disposition": [ "OVP Gift Office" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Narendra Modi, Prime Minister of Republic of India", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Narendra Modi", "donor_title": "Prime Minister", "donor_country": "India", "recipient_name": "Michael R. Pence", "recipient_title": "Vice President of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Michael R. Pence, Vice President of the United States", "gift_description": "Painting depicting fortress atop an orange/green mound, smaller flat-top buildings in foreground, mounted in a wooden frame, in presentation box", "received": "2017-06-29", "estimated_value": "470.00", "disposition": [ "Transferred to NARA" ], "foreign_donor": "His Majesty King Abdullah II ibn Al Hussein, King of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Abdullah II ibn Al Hussein", "donor_title": "King", "donor_country": "Jordan", "recipient_name": "Michael R. Pence", "recipient_title": "Vice President of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Michael R. Pence, Vice President of the United States", "gift_description": "Framed pastel, depicting groups of trees amid patches of snow, plus blue/green mountains in background", "received": "2017-08-02", "estimated_value": "1480.00", "disposition": [ "OVP Gift Office" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Filip Vujanovi\u0107, President of Montenegro", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Filip Vujanovi\u0107", "donor_title": "President", "donor_country": "Montenegro", "recipient_name": "Michael R. Pence", "recipient_title": "Vice President of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "Mrs. Karen Pence, Second Lady of the United States", "gift_description": "Clutch, sterling silver in presentation box", "received": "2017-05-16", "estimated_value": "400.00", "disposition": [ "OVP Gift Office" ], "foreign_donor": "Mrs. Emine Erdo\u011fan, First Lady of the Republic of Turkey", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Emine Erdo\u011fan", "donor_title": "First Lady", "donor_country": "Turkey", "recipient_name": "Karen Pence", "recipient_title": "Second Lady of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "Mrs. Karen Pence, Second Lady of the United States", "gift_description": "Yellow gold cross pendant in presentation box", "received": "2017-07-31", "estimated_value": "970.00", "disposition": [ "OVP Gift Office" ], "foreign_donor": "Mrs. Maia Kvirikashvili, Spouse of Prime Minister of Georgia", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Maia Kvirikashvili", "donor_title": "Spouse of Prime Minister", "donor_country": "Georgia", "recipient_name": "Karen Pence", "recipient_title": "Second Lady of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Rex W. Tillerson, Secretary of State of the United States", "gift_description": "Gold plated horse on a green resin base", "received": "2017-02-02", "estimated_value": "785.00", "disposition": [ "On Official Display at DOS" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Adel al-Jubeir, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Adel al-Jubeir", "donor_title": "Minister of Foreign Affairs", "donor_country": "Saudi Arabia", "recipient_name": "Rex W. Tillerson", "recipient_title": "Secretary of State of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Rex W. Tillerson, Secretary of State of the United States", "gift_description": "Gold-plated model ship", "received": "2017-02-14", "estimated_value": "490.00", "disposition": [ "On Official Display at DOS" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the State of Qatar", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani", "donor_title": "Minister of Foreign Affairs", "donor_country": "Qatar", "recipient_name": "Rex W. Tillerson", "recipient_title": "Secretary of State of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Rex W. Tillerson, Secretary of State of the United States", "gift_description": "Gold-plated statue featuring two camels", "received": "2017-02-22", "estimated_value": "1800.00", "disposition": [ "On Official Display at DOS" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Adel al-Jubeir, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Adel al-Jubeir", "donor_title": "Minister of Foreign Affairs", "donor_country": "Saudi Arabia", "recipient_name": "Rex W. Tillerson", "recipient_title": "Secretary of State of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Rex W. Tillerson, Secretary of State of the United States", "gift_description": "Silver Eagle Statue", "received": "2017-03-13", "estimated_value": "3100.00", "disposition": [ "On Official Display at DOS" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Adel al-Jubeir, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Adel al-Jubeir", "donor_title": "Minister of Foreign Affairs", "donor_country": "Saudi Arabia", "recipient_name": "Rex W. Tillerson", "recipient_title": "Secretary of State of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Rex W. Tillerson, Secretary of State of the United States", "gift_description": "Book, Image in Stone Tunisia in Mosiac", "received": "2017-03-13", "estimated_value": "450.00", "disposition": [ "Transferred to GSA" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Khemaies Jhinaoui, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Tunisia", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Khemaies Jhinaoui", "donor_title": "Minister of Foreign Affairs", "donor_country": "Tunisia", "recipient_name": "Rex W. Tillerson", "recipient_title": "Secretary of State of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Rex W. Tillerson, Secretary of State of the United States", "gift_description": "Book about Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque and large pink, blue, and olive green carpet", "received": "2017-03-14", "estimated_value": "5360.00", "disposition": [ "On Official Display at DOS" ], "foreign_donor": "His Highness Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nanyan, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the United Arab Emirates", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nanyan", "donor_title": "His Highness Sheikh Minister of Foreign Affairs", "donor_country": "United Arab Emirates", "recipient_name": "Rex W. Tillerson", "recipient_title": "Secretary of State of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Rex W. Tillerson, Secretary of State of the United States", "gift_description": "Green glass vase with lid", "received": "2017-03-30", "estimated_value": "450.00", "disposition": [ "On Official Display at DOS" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Mevl\u00fct Cavu\u015fo\u011flu, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Turkey", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Mevl\u00fct Cavu\u015fo\u011flu", "donor_title": "Minister of Foreign Affairs", "donor_country": "Turkey", "recipient_name": "Rex W. Tillerson", "recipient_title": "Secretary of State of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Rex W. Tillerson, Secretary of State of the United States", "gift_description": "Porcelain vase with black and red floral motif on a wooden stand", "received": "2017-04-07", "estimated_value": "400.00", "disposition": [ "Pending transfer to GSA" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Xi Jinping, President of the People's Republic of China", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Xi Jinping", "donor_title": "President", "donor_country": "People's Republic of China", "recipient_name": "Rex W. Tillerson", "recipient_title": "Secretary of State of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Rex W. Tillerson, Secretary of State of the United States", "gift_description": "Large ceramic vase with floral pattern in presentation box", "received": "2017-04-20", "estimated_value": "470.00", "disposition": [ "On Official Display at DOS" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Pham Binh Minh, Prime Minister of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Pham Binh Minh", "donor_title": "Prime Minister", "donor_country": "Vietnam", "recipient_name": "Rex W. Tillerson", "recipient_title": "Secretary of State of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Rex W. Tillerson, Secretary of State of the United States", "gift_description": "Sterling silver bowl with floral repousse design", "received": "2017-05-04", "estimated_value": "430.00", "disposition": [ "On Official Display at DOS" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Prak Sokhonn, Senior Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation of the Kingdom of Cambodia", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Prak Sokhonn", "donor_title": "Senior Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation", "donor_country": "Cambodia", "recipient_name": "Rex W. Tillerson", "recipient_title": "Secretary of State of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Rex W. Tillerson, Secretary of State of the United States", "gift_description": "Gold-plated model ship", "received": "2017-05-09", "estimated_value": "420.00", "disposition": [ "On Official Display at DOS" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani Minister of Foreign Affairs of the State of Qatar", "circumstances": "The Honorable Rex W. Tillerson, Secretary of State of the United States", "donor_name": "Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani", "donor_title": "Minister of Foreign Affairs", "donor_country": "Qatar", "recipient_name": "Rex W. Tillerson", "recipient_title": "Secretary of State of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Rex W. Tillerson, Secretary of State of the United States", "gift_description": "Book, Deutschland um 1900, Marshall Plan framed print, bottle of German Whisky, two Meissen crystal floral glasses", "received": "2017-05-17", "estimated_value": "682.00", "disposition": [ "On Official Display at DOS" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Sigmar Gabriel, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Federal Republic of Germany", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Sigmar Gabriel", "donor_title": "Minister of Foreign Affairs", "donor_country": "Germany", "recipient_name": "Rex W. Tillerson", "recipient_title": "Secretary of State of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Rex W. Tillerson, Secretary of State of the United States", "gift_description": "Bronze figurine ''La Florista'' in wooden box", "received": "2017-06-15", "estimated_value": "760.00", "disposition": [ "On Official Display at DOS" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Juan Orlando Hernandez, President of the Republic of Honduras", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Juan Orlando Hernandez", "donor_title": "President of the Republic", "donor_country": "Honduras", "recipient_name": "Rex W. Tillerson", "recipient_title": "Secretary of State of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Rex W. Tillerson, Secretary of State of the United States", "gift_description": "White and blue porcelain vase with wooden stand in presentation box", "received": "2017-06-21", "estimated_value": "440.00", "disposition": [ "On Official Display at DOS" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Yang Jiechi, State Councilor of the People's Republic of China", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Yang Jiechi", "donor_title": "State Councilor", "donor_country": "People's Republic of China", "recipient_name": "Rex W. Tillerson", "recipient_title": "Secretary of State of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Rex W. Tillerson, Secretary of State of the United States", "gift_description": "Hand-made marble box inlaid with semi-precious stone featuring flowers on lid", "received": "2017-06-25", "estimated_value": "500.00", "disposition": [ "On Official Display at DOS" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Narendra Modi, Prime Minister of the Republic of India", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Narendra Modi", "donor_title": "Prime Minister", "donor_country": "India", "recipient_name": "Rex W. Tillerson", "recipient_title": "Secretary of State of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Rex W. Tillerson, Secretary of State of the United States", "gift_description": "Turkish coffee service set, Turkish delight, and black leather briefcase", "received": "2017-07-10", "estimated_value": "490.00", "disposition": [ "Transferred to GSA" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Berat Albayrak, Minister of Energy and Natural Resources of the Republic of Turkey", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Berat Albayrak", "donor_title": "Minister of Energy and Natural Resources", "donor_country": "Turkey", "recipient_name": "Rex W. Tillerson", "recipient_title": "Secretary of State of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Rex W. Tillerson, Secretary of State of the United States", "gift_description": "Pewter teapot, sugar, and milk set with pewter and wood tray in presentation box", "received": "2017-08-23", "estimated_value": "460.00", "disposition": [ "Transferred to GSA" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Dato' Seri Dr. Ahmad Zahid Hamidi, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Home Affairs of Malaysia", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Ahmad Zahid Hamidi", "donor_title": "Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Home Affairs", "donor_country": "Malaysia", "recipient_name": "Rex W. Tillerson", "recipient_title": "Secretary of State of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Rex W. Tillerson, Secretary of State of the United States", "gift_description": "Large purple, gold, and green carpet", "received": "2017-09-27", "estimated_value": "2600.00", "disposition": [ "Transferred to GSA" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Shavkat Miromonovich Mirziyaev, Prime Minister of the Republic of Uzbekistan", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Shavkat Miromonovich Mirziyaev", "donor_title": "Prime Minister", "donor_country": "Uzbekistan", "recipient_name": "Rex W. Tillerson", "recipient_title": "Secretary of State of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Rex W. Tillerson, Secretary of State of the United States", "gift_description": "Large wooden chest with brass detailing, black and gold", "received": "2017-10-06", "estimated_value": "750.00", "disposition": [ "Transferred to GSA" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Sheikh Sabah Khaled al-Sabah, First Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of the State of Kuwait", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Sabah Khaled al-Sabah", "donor_title": "First Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs", "donor_country": "Kuwait", "recipient_name": "Rex W. Tillerson", "recipient_title": "Secretary of State of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Rex W. Tillerson, Secretary of State of the United States", "gift_description": "Framed painting titled 'White Poppies'", "received": "2017-12-15", "estimated_value": "600.00", "disposition": [ "On Official Display at DOS" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Elin Suleymanov, Ambassador of the Republic of Azerbaijan to the United States", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Elin Suleymanov", "donor_title": "Ambassador", "donor_country": "Azerbaijan", "recipient_name": "Rex W. Tillerson", "recipient_title": "Secretary of State of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable John Sullivan, Deputy Secretary of State", "gift_description": "Framed embroidery of eagle descending in flight", "received": "2017-10-04", "estimated_value": "600.00", "disposition": [ "Transferred to GSA" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Guo Shengkun, State Councilor of the People's Republic of China", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Guo Shengkun", "donor_title": "State Councilor", "donor_country": "People's Republic of China", "recipient_name": "John Sullivan", "recipient_title": "Deputy Secretary of State" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Lisa J. Peterson, Ambassador of the United States to Swaziland", "gift_description": "Matching ring and earring set, 'Her Golden Secret' perfume by Antonio Banderas, 'Sapphire' perfume by Al-Battash Luxury", "received": "2017-06-21", "estimated_value": "1714.00", "disposition": [ "Transferred to GSA" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Yousef bin Mohammed Al-Mahmoud, Ambassador of the State of Qatar to the United States", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Yousef bin Mohammed Al-Mahmoud", "donor_title": "Ambassador", "donor_country": "Qatar", "recipient_name": "Lisa J. Peterson", "recipient_title": "Ambassador of the United States to Swaziland" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Thomas A. Shannon, Under Secretary for Political Affairs", "gift_description": "Hand-made Persian rug", "received": "2017-01-31", "estimated_value": "950.00", "disposition": [ "Purchased from GSA by recipient" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Salahuddin Rabbani, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Salahuddin Rabbani", "donor_title": "Minister of Foreign Affairs", "donor_country": "Afghanistan", "recipient_name": "Thomas A. Shannon", "recipient_title": "Under Secretary for Political Affairs" }, { "name_and_title": "Mr. Patrick Murphy, Deputy Assistant Secretary", "gift_description": "Male tais (cloth) with silver metal chest plate, silver metal head piece, feather head piece, coral necklace, silver metal bracelet, female tais (skirt), with silver metal head piece, silver metal bracelet, coral necklace, and small silver chest ornament", "received": "2017-05-20", "estimated_value": "2415.00", "disposition": [ "Transferred to GSA" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Dr. Francisco Gueterres Lu Olo, President of the Democratic Republic of Timor-Leste", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Francisco Gueterres Lu Olo", "donor_title": "President", "donor_country": "Timor-Leste", "recipient_name": "Patrick Murphy", "recipient_title": "Deputy Assistant Secretary" }, { "name_and_title": "Mrs. Micheline Tusenius, Spouse of Ambassador Allen", "gift_description": "Ferragamo purse", "received": "2017-10-10", "estimated_value": "2500.00", "disposition": [ "Transferred to GSA" ], "foreign_donor": "His Majesty Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah, Sultan of Brunei Darussalam", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Haji Hassanal Bolkiah", "donor_title": "Sultan", "donor_country": "Brunei Darussalam", "recipient_name": "Micheline Tusenius", "recipient_title": "Spouse of Ambassador" }, { "name_and_title": "Mr. Timothy Ponce, Consular Section Chief", "gift_description": "Decorative Kuwaiti sword", "received": "2017-06-07", "estimated_value": "440.00", "disposition": [ "Transferred to GSA" ], "foreign_donor": "Mr. Ibdah Al Dossari, Deputy Director for Consular Affairs for the State of Kuwait", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Ibdah Al Dossari", "donor_title": "Deputy Director for Consular Affairs", "donor_country": "Kuwait", "recipient_name": "Timothy Ponce", "recipient_title": "Consular Section Chief" }, { "name_and_title": "Ms. Anya Brunson, Economic Officer", "gift_description": "Vyshyvanka dress", "received": "2017-11-24", "estimated_value": "1470.00", "disposition": [ "Transferred to GSA" ], "foreign_donor": "Yurity Vitrenko, Chief Commercial Officer of Naftogaz", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Yurity Vitrenko", "donor_title": "Chief Commercial Officer of Naftogaz", "donor_country": "", "recipient_name": "Anya Brunson", "recipient_title": "Economic Officer" }, { "name_and_title": "Ms. Penny Price, Protocol Officer", "gift_description": "Large afghan wool rug", "received": "2017-10-05", "estimated_value": "6600.00", "disposition": [ "Transferred to GSA" ], "foreign_donor": "Afghan Protocol", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Afghan", "donor_title": "", "donor_country": "Protocol", "recipient_name": "Penny Price", "recipient_title": "Protocol Officer" }, { "name_and_title": "Ms. Lika Johnston, Protocol Officer", "gift_description": "Rolex Watch", "received": "2017-07-24", "estimated_value": "4790.00", "disposition": [ "Transferred to GSA" ], "foreign_donor": "Mr. Joseph Joureih, Protocol Director of the Qatar United Nations Mission", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Joseph Joureih", "donor_title": "Protocol Director", "donor_country": "Qatar", "recipient_name": "Lika Johnston", "recipient_title": "Protocol Officer" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Peter J. Messitte, Senior District Judge, United States District Court for the District of Maryland", "gift_description": "TRAVEL: Airfare, and three nights of lodging", "received": "2017-12-12", "estimated_value": "734.00", "disposition": [ "Disposition\u2014In possession of Board's Management Division, pending" ], "foreign_donor": "Federal Regional Tribunal Center for Judicial Studies, Council of Federal Justice of the Federative Republic of Brazil", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Federal Regional Tribunal Center for Judicial Studies", "donor_title": "Council of Federal Justice", "donor_country": "Federative Republic of Brazil", "recipient_name": "Peter J. Messitte", "recipient_title": "Senior District Judge, United States District Court for the District of Maryland" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Jeremy D. Fogel, Director of the Federal Judicial Center", "gift_description": "TRAVEL: Train ticket, lodging, and rental car in Vienna, Austria", "received": "2017-08-28", "estimated_value": "1000.00", "disposition": [ "Disposition\u2014In possession of Board's Management Division, pending" ], "foreign_donor": "United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime", "donor_title": "", "donor_country": "", "recipient_name": "Jeremy D. Fogel", "recipient_title": "Director of the Federal Judicial Center" }, { "name_and_title": "Mr. Jeffrey P. Minear, Counselor to the Chief Justice, Supreme Court of the United States", "gift_description": "TRAVEL: Airfare, and three nights of lodging", "received": "2017-10-28", "estimated_value": "1162.31", "disposition": [ "Disposition\u2014In possession of Board's Management Division, pending" ], "foreign_donor": "Judiciary of the Republic of Namibia", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Judiciary", "donor_title": "of the Republic", "donor_country": "Namibia", "recipient_name": "Jeffrey P. Minear", "recipient_title": "Counselor to the Chief Justice, Supreme Court of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "Spouse of Staff Attorney Megan Scanlon, United States Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit", "gift_description": "TRAVEL: Ground transportation, lodging, and meals", "received": "2017-11-07", "estimated_value": "432.53", "disposition": [ "Disposition\u2014In possession of Board's Management Division, pending" ], "foreign_donor": "Queen's University, Kingston, Ontario, Canada", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Queen's University", "donor_title": "", "donor_country": "Canada", "recipient_name": "Megan Scanlon", "recipient_title": "Staff Attorney" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Janet Yellen, (Former) Chair of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System", "gift_description": "Amber colored pendant necklace with amber colored beading, measures approximately 18 inches", "received": "2017-04-03", "estimated_value": "400.00", "disposition": [ "Disposition\u2014In possession of Board's Management Division, pending" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Mr. Mateusz Morawiecki, Deputy Prime Minister of the Republic of Poland", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Mateusz Morawiecki", "donor_title": "Deputy Prime Minister", "donor_country": "Poland", "recipient_name": "Janet Yellen", "recipient_title": "Chair of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Michael R. Pompeo, Director of the CIA", "gift_description": "Six bottles of Amouge cologne", "received": "2017-03-07", "estimated_value": "500.00", "disposition": [ "Disposition\u2014Pending transfer to GSA" ], "foreign_donor": "5 U.S.C. 7342(f)(4)", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "", "donor_title": "", "donor_country": "United States", "recipient_name": "Michael R. Pompeo", "recipient_title": "Director of the CIA" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Michael R. Pompeo, Director of the CIA", "gift_description": "White, gold, and mint vase", "received": "2017-02-09", "estimated_value": "500.00", "disposition": [ "Disposition\u2014Pending transfer to GSA" ], "foreign_donor": "5 U.S.C. 7342(f)(4)", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "", "donor_title": "", "donor_country": "United States", "recipient_name": "Michael R. Pompeo", "recipient_title": "Director of the CIA" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Michael R. Pompeo, Director of the CIA", "gift_description": "18k gold box", "received": "2017-06-13", "estimated_value": "20000.00", "disposition": [ "Disposition\u2014Pending transfer to GSA" ], "foreign_donor": "5 U.S.C. 7342(f)(4)", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "", "donor_title": "", "donor_country": "United States", "recipient_name": "Michael R. Pompeo", "recipient_title": "Director of the CIA" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Gina C. Haspel, Deputy Director of the CIA", "gift_description": "Knife in wooden box", "received": "2017-11-15", "estimated_value": "500.00", "disposition": [ "Disposition\u2014Pending transfer to GSA" ], "foreign_donor": "5 U.S.C. 7342(f)(4)", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "", "donor_title": "", "donor_country": "United States", "recipient_name": "Gina C. Haspel", "recipient_title": "Deputy Director of the CIA" }, { "name_and_title": "An Agency Employee", "gift_description": "Santa Barbara Flintlock pistol-caliber 61", "received": "2017-11-15", "estimated_value": "500.00", "disposition": [ "Disposition\u2014Pending transfer to GSA" ], "foreign_donor": "5 U.S.C. 7342(f)(4)", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "", "donor_title": "", "donor_country": "United States", "recipient_name": "An Agency Employee", "recipient_title": "" }, { "name_and_title": "An Agency Employee", "gift_description": "Leather briefcase", "received": "2017-06-01", "estimated_value": "582.00", "disposition": [ "Disposition\u2014Pending transfer to GSA" ], "foreign_donor": "5 U.S.C. 7342(f)(4)", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "", "donor_title": "", "donor_country": "United States", "recipient_name": "An Agency Employee", "recipient_title": "" }, { "name_and_title": "An Agency Employee", "gift_description": "Hubolt watch", "received": "2017-02-06", "estimated_value": "1000.00", "disposition": [ "Disposition\u2014Pending transfer to GSA" ], "foreign_donor": "5 U.S.C. 7342(f)(4)", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "", "donor_title": "", "donor_country": "United States", "recipient_name": "Agency Employee", "recipient_title": "" }, { "name_and_title": "General Joseph Votel, Commander, US Army Central Command", "gift_description": "Baron Philippe Men's Watch", "received": "2017-01-17", "estimated_value": "750.00", "disposition": [ "Bldg. 1458, Room 2SE 4708, Awaiting GSA Turn-in 14 Feb 18" ], "foreign_donor": "Major General Hamad Bin-Ali, Qatar Chief of Staff Armed Forces", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Hamad Bin-Ali", "donor_title": "Major General", "donor_country": "Qatar", "recipient_name": "Joseph Votel", "recipient_title": "Commander, US Army Central Command" }, { "name_and_title": "Lieutenant Colonel Stephen Douglas, Commander, Combined Task Force Rakk Solid, 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 101st Airborne Division", "gift_description": "Afghan rug", "received": "2017-03-11", "estimated_value": "799.33", "disposition": [ "Purchased by recipient" ], "foreign_donor": "Brigadier General Gulalai, 205th Corps Garrison Commander, Afghan National Army", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Gulalai", "donor_title": "Brigadier General", "donor_country": "Afghanistan", "recipient_name": "Stephen Douglas", "recipient_title": "Lieutenant Colonel" }, { "name_and_title": "General Joseph Votel, Commander, US Army Central Command", "gift_description": "18K gold cartouche (Michelle)", "received": "2017-03-17", "estimated_value": "550.00", "disposition": [ "Bldg. 1458, Room 2SE 4708, Awaiting GSA Turn-in 14 Feb 18" ], "foreign_donor": "Mrs. Hegazi, Spouse of General Mahmoud Hegazy, Chief of Staff of the Egyptian Armed Forces", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Hegazi", "donor_title": "Mrs.", "donor_country": "Egypt", "recipient_name": "Joseph Votel", "recipient_title": "Commander, US Army Central Command" }, { "name_and_title": "General Mark A. Miley, Chief of Staff of the Army, U.S. Forces Command", "gift_description": "TAG Heuer Men's WAZ211A.BA0875 Formula 1 Analog Display Swiss automatic silver watch", "received": "2017-03-31", "estimated_value": "1239.00", "disposition": [ "Transferred to GSA" ], "foreign_donor": "Major General Saleh Mohammed Saleh Al-Ameri, United Arab Emirates Land Forces", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Saleh Mohammed Saleh Al-Ameri", "donor_title": "Major General", "donor_country": "United Arab Emirates", "recipient_name": "Mark A. Miley", "recipient_title": "General, Chief of Staff of the Army, U.S. Forces Command" }, { "name_and_title": "Brigadier General John B. Richardson, IV, Deputy Commander, Combined Joint Forces Land Component Command", "gift_description": "Watch, men Tissot T-Touch Expert", "received": "2017-04-29", "estimated_value": "703.00", "disposition": [ "Transferred to GSA" ], "foreign_donor": "President Masoud Barzani of Kurdistan Regional Government, Iraq", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Masoud Barzani", "donor_title": "President", "donor_country": "Iraq", "recipient_name": "John B. Richardson", "recipient_title": "Brigadier General, Deputy Commander, Combined Joint Forces Land Component Command" }, { "name_and_title": "Major General William B. Hickman, Deputy Commanding General, U.S. Army Central Command", "gift_description": "Johann Strauss Edition Montblanc pen and ink set", "received": "2017-05-22", "estimated_value": "816.50", "disposition": [ "Bldg. 1458, Room 2SE 4708, Awaiting GSA Turn-in 14 Feb 18" ], "foreign_donor": "Major General Khalid, Saleh Al-Sabah, Kuwait Land Forces, Commander", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Khalid Saleh Al-Sabah", "donor_title": "Major General", "donor_country": "Kuwait", "recipient_name": "William B. Hickman", "recipient_title": "Deputy Commanding General, U.S. Army Central Command" }, { "name_and_title": "Major General William B. Hickman, Deputy Commanding General, U.S. Army Central Command", "gift_description": "800 Series Movado men's watch, stainless steel", "received": "2017-05-24", "estimated_value": "1195.00", "disposition": [ "Bldg. 1458, Room 2SE 4708, Awaiting GSA Turn-in 14 Feb 18" ], "foreign_donor": "Major General Saeed, Mabkhoot Louteya Al Ameri, United Arab Emirates Land Forces, Commander", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Saeed, Mabkhoot Louteya Al Ameri", "donor_title": "Major General", "donor_country": "United Arab Emirates", "recipient_name": "William B. Hickman", "recipient_title": "Deputy Commanding General, U.S. Army Central Command" }, { "name_and_title": "Major General William B. Hickman, Deputy Commanding General, U.S. Army Central Command", "gift_description": "Knife/bayonet set", "received": "2017-05-24", "estimated_value": "518.99", "disposition": [ "Bldg. 1458, Room 2SE 4708, Awaiting GSA Turn-in 14 Feb 18" ], "foreign_donor": "Major General Saeed, Mabkhoot Louteya Al Ameri, United Arab Emirates Land Forces, Commander", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Saeed, Mabkhoot Louteya Al Ameri", "donor_title": "Major General", "donor_country": "United Arab Emirates", "recipient_name": "William B. Hickman", "recipient_title": "Deputy Commanding General, U.S. Army Central Command" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Ashton B. Carter, Secretary of Defense", "gift_description": "Rug, Afghan, wool, hand woven", "received": "2016-12-09", "estimated_value": "3200.00", "disposition": [ "Item on Display\u2014Pentagon 3E1010" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Dr. Mohammad Ashraf Ghani, President of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Mohammad Ashraf Ghani", "donor_title": "President", "donor_country": "Afghanistan", "recipient_name": "Ashton B. Carter", "recipient_title": "Secretary of Defense" }, { "name_and_title": "Spouse of Ashton B. Carter, Secretary of Defense", "gift_description": "Table linen set, white cotton linen with champagne-color and silver tone abstract of rosettes. Table cloth with 12 napkins", "received": "2016-12-19", "estimated_value": "385.00", "disposition": [ "OSD Locker, Pentagon 3B954A" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Dr. Mohammad Ashraf Ghani, President of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan and Spouse", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Mohammad Ashraf Ghani", "donor_title": "President of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan", "donor_country": "Afghanistan", "recipient_name": "Ashton B. Carter", "recipient_title": "Secretary of Defense" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable James Mattis, Secretary of Defense", "gift_description": "Round porcelain plate in presentation box and coffee pot by Cauba in black leather-clad presentation box", "received": "2017-04-13", "estimated_value": "680.00", "disposition": [ "Plate in WHS Gift Locker, MF739A and Coffee pot in OSD Locker, 3B954A" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Fikri I\u015f(k, Minister of National Defense of the Republic of Turkey", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Fikri I\u015f(k", "donor_title": "Minister of National Defense", "donor_country": "Turkey", "recipient_name": "James Mattis", "recipient_title": "Secretary of Defense" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable James Mattis, Secretary of Defense", "gift_description": "Sword with Medusa head hilt in presentation case", "received": "2017-04-20", "estimated_value": "440.00", "disposition": [ "OSD Locker, Pentagon 3B954A" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Panos Kammenos, Minister of National Defense of the Hellenic Republic", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Panos Kammenos", "donor_title": "Minister of National Defense", "donor_country": "Hellenic Republic", "recipient_name": "James Mattis", "recipient_title": "Secretary of Defense" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable James Mattis, Secretary of Defense", "gift_description": "Saber, accompanied by scabbard clad in reptile skin plus gilt mounts and gilt tassels, in white fabric bag and statue, depicting silver clad resin falcon with gilt beak, legs wrapped in bands", "received": "2017-04-22", "estimated_value": "7600.00", "disposition": [ "OSD Vault" ], "foreign_donor": "Major General (Ret) Hamad Bin Ali Al-Attiyah, Advisor of the Amir for Defense Affairs State of Qatar", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Hamad Bin Ali Al-Attiyah", "donor_title": "Major General (Ret), Advisor of the Amir for Defense Affairs", "donor_country": "State of Qatar", "recipient_name": "James Mattis", "recipient_title": "Secretary of Defense" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable James Mattis, Secretary of Defense", "gift_description": "Presentation item, black plastic forms including a quarter-round fronted by gold-tone panel stating ''Presented with Appreciation by Gen. Sedky Sobhy . . .'' fronting rectangle with gold-tone/silver-tone military emblem over ''Egyptian Armed Forces'', both set into 2-tiered base and sword, handle displaying Chinese-style cartouches of serpents/flowers, handgrip in fish scale motif, in presentation case", "received": "2017-04-24", "estimated_value": "1075.00", "disposition": [ "WHS Gift Locker" ], "foreign_donor": "General Sedky Sobhy, Commander and Chief of the Armed Forces of the Arab Republic of Egypt", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Sedky Sobhy", "donor_title": "General, Commander and Chief of the Armed Forces", "donor_country": "Arab Republic of Egypt", "recipient_name": "James Mattis", "recipient_title": "Secretary of Defense" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable James Mattis, Secretary of Defense", "gift_description": "Saffron, Spanish, 96 boxes of 2 grams each, ''Azafran Guerrero Munoz''", "received": "2017-04-24", "estimated_value": "1344.00", "disposition": [ "OSD Vault" ], "foreign_donor": "Lieutenant Fahad Abdulrahman Al-Thani, Aide to the Minister of Defense, State of Qatar", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Fahad Abdulrahman Al-Thani", "donor_title": "Lieutenant", "donor_country": "Qatar", "recipient_name": "James Mattis", "recipient_title": "Secretary of Defense" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable James Mattis, Secretary of Defense", "gift_description": "Round brass bowl clad in lapis lazuli panels and saffron, approximately .2 kilograms/200 grams", "received": "2017-04-24", "estimated_value": "2185.00", "disposition": [ "OSD Vault" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Dr. Mohammad Ashraf Ghani, President of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Mohammad Ashraf Ghani", "donor_title": "President", "donor_country": "Afghanistan", "recipient_name": "James Mattis", "recipient_title": "Secretary of Defense" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable James Mattis, Secretary of Defense", "gift_description": "Artwork, consisting of white Corian slab, displaying geometric forms of lines, stepped squares, brackets, bars in brass, some incised forms filled with brass tube segments, in custom-designed presentation box", "received": "2017-05-16", "estimated_value": "1650.00", "disposition": [ "OSD Vault" ], "foreign_donor": "His Royal Highness Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the United Arab Emirates Armed Forces", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan", "donor_title": "Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the United Arab Emirates Armed Forces", "donor_country": "United Arab Emirates", "recipient_name": "James Mattis", "recipient_title": "Secretary of Defense" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable James Mattis, Secretary of Defense", "gift_description": "Painting, acrylic on canvas, depicting 8 people walking closely together, of which 3 wearing hats and 5 carrying baskets of fruit, against white background, framed", "received": "2017-05-17", "estimated_value": "950.00", "disposition": [ "WHS Gift Locker" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Joao Lourenco, Minister of National Defense of the Republic of Angola", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Joao Lourenco", "donor_title": "Minister of National Defense", "donor_country": "Angola", "recipient_name": "James Mattis", "recipient_title": "Secretary of Defense" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable James Mattis, Secretary of Defense", "gift_description": "White marble box decorated with lapis lazuli flowers in presentation box", "received": "2017-06-26", "estimated_value": "1000.00", "disposition": [ "OSD Vault" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Narendra Modi, Prime Minister of India", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Narendra Modi", "donor_title": "Prime Minister", "donor_country": "India", "recipient_name": "James Mattis", "recipient_title": "Secretary of Defense" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable James Mattis, Secretary of Defense", "gift_description": "Wristwatch and assault rifle, ''FORT\u2013224'' made by Ukrainian Science-Industrial entity called ''FORT'', black with left side marked ''00PT 224'' beneath serial number 44803807, right side with applied gold-tone anchor/wings, clip inside marked ''5.45 x 39/44803807'', alligator handgrip, black nylon strap; accompanied by honey comb sight marked ''MEPRO21M Reflex'' in black cover, in black nylon case, embroidered ''MEPROUGHT'', second sight marked ''MX3, marked ''M\u2013FOR'', 3 curved bullet clips of which 2 fully loaded, in khaki color nylon case, tan nylon carrying bag", "received": "2017-08-23", "estimated_value": "3780.00", "disposition": [ "OSD Value" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Petro Poroshenko, President of Ukraine", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Petro Poroshenko", "donor_title": "President", "donor_country": "Ukraine", "recipient_name": "James Mattis", "recipient_title": "Secretary of Defense" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable James Mattis, Secretary of Defense", "gift_description": "Bottle of ''Tequila Reserva de la Familia Extra Anejo 100% de Agave Jose Cuervo Hecho en Mexico'', bottled 17\u2013VIII\u201317, 750 ml, in wood presentation box, a plaque, pressboard rectangle fronted by gold-tone plastic Mexican emblem beneath 2 crescents, short sword, labeled as ''ceremonial sword of the Mexican Army's Military Academy'', medallion, gilt bronze roundel, ''fiestas Patrias/Estados Unidos Mexicanos'', and wooden chess set", "received": "2017-09-15", "estimated_value": "825.00", "disposition": [ "OSD Vault" ], "foreign_donor": "Division General Salvador Cienfuegos Zepeda, Secretary of National Defense of the United Mexican States", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Salvador Cienfuegos Zepeda", "donor_title": "Division General", "donor_country": "United Mexican States", "recipient_name": "James Mattis", "recipient_title": "Secretary of Defense" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable James Mattis, Secretary of Defense", "gift_description": "Rug, Afghani, wool pile, hand woven", "received": "2017-09-26", "estimated_value": "2200.00", "disposition": [ "OSD Vault" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Dr. Mohammad Ashraf Ghani, President of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Mohammad Ashraf Ghani", "donor_title": "President", "donor_country": "Afghanistan", "recipient_name": "James Mattis", "recipient_title": "Secretary of Defense" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable James Mattis, Secretary of Defense", "gift_description": "Print copy of an original site plan of the 1779 Siege of Savannah, Georgia, in double mat and molded frame and tray, silver-tone, rectangular with chamfered comers incised ''La Ministre des Armees de la Republique Francaise'', in presentation box", "received": "2017-10-20", "estimated_value": "440.00", "disposition": [ "OSD Vault" ], "foreign_donor": "Her Excellency Florence Parly, Minister of the Armed Forces of the French Republic", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Florence Parly", "donor_title": "Minister of the Armed Forces", "donor_country": "French Republic", "recipient_name": "James Mattis", "recipient_title": "Secretary of Defense" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable James Mattis, Secretary of Defense", "gift_description": "Peacock in silver filigree surrounding oval green cabochon, attached to filigree ovoid secured to base clad in navy blue velvet-like fabric covered by clear plastic base, in presentation box", "received": "2017-10-25", "estimated_value": "430.00", "disposition": [ "OSD Vault" ], "foreign_donor": "Her Excellency Nirmala Sitharaman, Minister of Defense of the Republic of India", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Nirmala Sitharaman", "donor_title": "Minister of Defense", "donor_country": "India", "recipient_name": "James Mattis", "recipient_title": "Secretary of Defense" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable James Mattis, Secretary of Defense", "gift_description": "Sword, 38\u2033 long, polished steel blade marked to Secretary Mattis from Song Youngmoo dated ''27 October 2017'', black lacquer handle with silver string inlay, tied with purple tassel, accompanied by scabbard clad in shagreen (Stingray skin) plus black lacquer with gilt metal mounts, tied with 2 conjoined tassels, together in presentation/carrying case and set of 3 arrows", "received": "2017-10-27", "estimated_value": "2190.00", "disposition": [ "OSD Vault" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Song Young-Moo, Ministry of National Defense of the Republic of Korea", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Song Young-Moo", "donor_title": "His Excellency", "donor_country": "Republic of Korea", "recipient_name": "James Mattis", "recipient_title": "Secretary of Defense" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable James Mattis, Secretary of Defense", "gift_description": "Pistol, replica flint lock having walnut stock, metal parts blackened and ornamented with brass floral inlay, 15\u20331, in walnut presentation box and printed photographic page titled ''Khevsurians'' Appeal to the US President, which Reached its Recipient only 70 Years Later'' with photographic image of 2 handwritten sheets, frame", "received": "2017-11-13", "estimated_value": "510.00", "disposition": [ "OSD Vault" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Levan Izoria, Minister of Defense of Georgia", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Levan Izoria", "donor_title": "Minister of Defense", "donor_country": "Georgia", "recipient_name": "James Mattis", "recipient_title": "Secretary of Defense" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable James Mattis, Secretary of Defense", "gift_description": "Chariot and horses made of clear cut crystal plus gold-tone metal, archer holding up bow and arrow aimed over 2 rearing horses, glued to rectangular mirrored base, in presentation box and plaque, stating ''Egyptian Armed Forces''", "received": "2017-12-02", "estimated_value": "470.00", "disposition": [ "OSD Vault" ], "foreign_donor": "General Sedky Sobhy, Commander and Chief of the Armed Forces of the Arab Republic of Egypt", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Sedky Sobhy", "donor_title": "General, Commander and Chief of the Armed Forces", "donor_country": "Arab Republic of Egypt", "recipient_name": "James Mattis", "recipient_title": "Secretary of Defense" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Robert O. Work, Deputy Secretary of Defense", "gift_description": "Lalique dish with lid", "received": "2017-06-18", "estimated_value": "585.00", "disposition": [ "WHS Gift Locker" ], "foreign_donor": "Foreign Government Official", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "", "donor_title": "Foreign Government Official", "donor_country": "", "recipient_name": "Robert O. Work", "recipient_title": "Deputy Secretary of Defense" }, { "name_and_title": "General Joseph Dunford, Jr., Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff", "gift_description": "Figurine, silver-plated falcon with gold-washed beak perched on hand glove", "received": "2016-11-09", "estimated_value": "495.00", "disposition": [ "Item on Display\u2014Joint Chiefs of Staff Office, Pentagon 2E873" ], "foreign_donor": "General Abdul-Rahman bin Saleh bin Abdullah al-Banyan, Chief of the General Staff, Saudi Armed Forces", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Abdul-Rahman bin Saleh bin Abdullah al-Banyan", "donor_title": "Chief of the General Staff, Saudi Armed Forces", "donor_country": "Saudi Arabia", "recipient_name": "Joseph Dunford", "recipient_title": "Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff" }, { "name_and_title": "General Joseph Dunford, Jr., Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff", "gift_description": "Hand-woven silk pile rug, glass round plate depicting centered shield emblem in red/blue/green dated 1918, and tea set accompanied by silver spoon in plastic presentation box", "received": "2017-02-16", "estimated_value": "920.00", "disposition": [ "Joint Chiefs of Staff Gift Locker, Pentagon 2E873" ], "foreign_donor": "Colonel General Zakir Hasanov, Minister of Defense of the Republic of Azerbaijan", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Zakir Hasanov", "donor_title": "Colonel General, Minister of Defense", "donor_country": "Azerbaijan", "recipient_name": "Joseph Dunford", "recipient_title": "Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff" }, { "name_and_title": "General Joseph Dunford, Jr., Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff", "gift_description": "Set of 16 round medallions, brass-tone, each displaying a bust picture of a male military person, together in presentation box and picture, depicting St. Basil's Church plus portion of the Kremlin wall in Moscow, framed, in black vinyl presentation box", "received": "2017-02-16", "estimated_value": "400.00", "disposition": [ "Item on Display, Pentagon 2E878" ], "foreign_donor": "General Valery Gerasimov, Chief of the General Staff of the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation and First Deputy Minister of Defense of the Russian Federation", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Valery Gerasimov", "donor_title": "Chief of the General Staff of the Armed Forces and First Deputy Minister of Defense", "donor_country": "Russian Federation", "recipient_name": "Joseph Dunford", "recipient_title": "Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff" }, { "name_and_title": "General Joseph Dunford, Jr., Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff", "gift_description": "Two photographs in silver frames", "received": "2017-03-08", "estimated_value": "430.00", "disposition": [ "Item on Display, Pentagon 2E878" ], "foreign_donor": "General Hulusi Akar, Chief of Defense of Turkish General Staff of the Republic of Turkey", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Hulusi Akar", "donor_title": "Chief of Defense of Turkish General Staff", "donor_country": "Turkey", "recipient_name": "Joseph Dunford", "recipient_title": "Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff" }, { "name_and_title": "General Joseph Dunford, Jr., Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff", "gift_description": "Box, by Boisseliers du Rif of Lebanon, square, mixed woods, lid displaying Lebanese flag, first tier partitioned into 5 compartments, bottom of one compartment", "received": "2017-03-09", "estimated_value": "480.00", "disposition": [ "Item on Display, Pentagon 2E878" ], "foreign_donor": "His Majesty Abdullah II Bin al-Hussein, King of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Abdullah II Bin al-Hussein", "donor_title": "King of the Hashemite Kingdom", "donor_country": "Jordan", "recipient_name": "Joseph Dunford", "recipient_title": "Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff" }, { "name_and_title": "General Joseph Dunford, Jr., Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff", "gift_description": "A plaque, a graphite portrait drawing of General Dunford in uniform, and graphite portrait drawing of Mrs. Dunford, wearing circular earrings, necklace, facing viewer, smiling", "received": "2017-08-14", "estimated_value": "605.00", "disposition": [ "Joint Chiefs of Staff Gift Locker" ], "foreign_donor": "General Sun-Jin Lee, Chief of Defense of the Republic of Korea (Retired)", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Sun-Jin Lee", "donor_title": "General (Retired)", "donor_country": "Republic of Korea", "recipient_name": "Joseph Dunford", "recipient_title": "Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff" }, { "name_and_title": "General Joseph Dunford, Jr., Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff", "gift_description": "Picture, ink and color, depicting sections of the Great Wall of China spanning 3 ranges of hills/mountains, including waterfall, bordered in white silk brocade, framed, a photograph of picture in a double matted and framed, plaque, wood colored reddish, shield shape with incorporated foot, fronted by plastic red star over plastic gold-tone laurel branches over brass tag, vase, porcelain, baluster shape, and tea set, porcelain, displaying scrolling vines with pink water lilies plus smaller blue ones against yellow background, 11 pieces", "received": "2017-08-15", "estimated_value": "1005.00", "disposition": [ "Unknown" ], "foreign_donor": "General Fang Fenghui, Chief of the Joint Staff Department of the Central Military Commission of the People's Republic of China", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Fang Fenghui", "donor_title": "General, Chief of the Joint Staff Department of the Central Military Commission", "donor_country": "People's Republic of China", "recipient_name": "Joseph Dunford", "recipient_title": "Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff" }, { "name_and_title": "Spouse of General Joseph Dunford, Chairman of Joint Chiefs of Staff", "gift_description": "Statue of tree of life with flowers, birds, and human forms", "received": "2017-03-29", "estimated_value": "440.00", "disposition": [ "Joint Chiefs of Staff Gift Locker" ], "foreign_donor": "Mrs. Georgina Ventura de Soberon, Spouse of the Secretary of the Navy of the United Mexican States", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Georgina Ventura de Soberon", "donor_title": "Spouse of the Secretary of the Navy", "donor_country": "United Mexican States", "recipient_name": "Joseph Dunford", "recipient_title": "Chairman of Joint Chiefs of Staff" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Ellen Lord, Under Secretary of Defense, AT&L", "gift_description": "Bottles of incense, UAE, presented in glossy wood box with UAE emblem", "received": "2017-11-15", "estimated_value": "430.00", "disposition": [ "WHS Gift Locker" ], "foreign_donor": "United Arab Emirates", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "", "donor_title": "", "donor_country": "United Arab Emirates", "recipient_name": "Ellen Lord", "recipient_title": "Under Secretary of Defense, AT&L" }, { "name_and_title": "Mr. Burke Wilson, Acting Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense", "gift_description": "Wristwatch by Concord", "received": "2017-10-03", "estimated_value": "2000.00", "disposition": [ "WHS Gift Locker" ], "foreign_donor": "Major General Riyadh, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Riyadh", "donor_title": "Major General", "donor_country": "the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia", "recipient_name": "Burke Wilson", "recipient_title": "Acting Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense" }, { "name_and_title": "General Paul Selva, Vice Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff", "gift_description": "Silver plate and plaque, clear plastic shield form, back etched ''Egypt'' in ribbon form over roundel with bird", "received": "", "estimated_value": "480.00", "disposition": [ "Joint Chiefs of Staff Gift Locker" ], "foreign_donor": "Major General Farag Mohamed El Shahat, Director, Military Intelligence and Reconnaissance, Ministry of Defense of the Arab Republic of Egypt", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Farag Mohamed El Shahat", "donor_title": "Major General, Director, Military Intelligence and Reconnaissance, Ministry of Defense", "donor_country": "Arab Republic of Egypt", "recipient_name": "Paul Selva", "recipient_title": "Vice Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff" }, { "name_and_title": "Chief Sergeant Major John W.Troxell, Senior Enlisted Advisor to the Chairman Joint Chief of Staff", "gift_description": "Hand carved ceremonial axe (handled adze ''toki'') with stand, made of New Zealand jade blade", "received": "2016-11-17", "estimated_value": "390.00", "disposition": [ "on display\u2014Joint Chiefs of Staff Office, Pentagon 2E873" ], "foreign_donor": "Warrant Officer Class One Daniel Broughton, Warrant Officer of the Defense Force, New Zealand (CHOD CSEL)", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Daniel Broughton", "donor_title": "Warrant Officer Class One", "donor_country": "New Zealand", "recipient_name": "John W. Troxell", "recipient_title": "Senior Enlisted Advisor to the Chairman Joint Chief of Staff" }, { "name_and_title": "Ms. Elissa Slotkin, ASD, International Security Affairs", "gift_description": "Gold-tone cartouche of 6 hieroglyphics on one side and ''ELLISA'' on other, pendant, yellow gold kneeling female holding up spread wings, stamped in Arabic symbols, and key-chain consisting of polished yellow gold ''onk'' symbol", "received": "2016-09-15", "estimated_value": "1190.00", "disposition": [ "WHS Gift Locker, Pentagon MF739A, Pending transfer to GSA" ], "foreign_donor": "Younis El Masri, Lieutenant General (Air Force Commander), the Arab Republic of Egypt", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Younis El Masri", "donor_title": "Lieutenant General (Air Force Commander)", "donor_country": "the Arab Republic of Egypt", "recipient_name": "Elissa Slotkin", "recipient_title": "ASD, International Security Affairs" }, { "name_and_title": "A Department of Defense Employee", "gift_description": "Statue, cast resin, standing Oryx with spiral twist antlers held back, secured over gold-tone medallion affixed to walnut base with Qatar emblem on front", "received": "", "estimated_value": "900.00", "disposition": [ "WHS Gift Locker" ], "foreign_donor": "Government of the State of Qatar", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "State of Qatar", "donor_title": "Government of the", "donor_country": "Qatar", "recipient_name": "Department of Defense Employee", "recipient_title": "" }, { "name_and_title": "Natural Agricultural Library (NAL)", "gift_description": "Mango Encyclopedia Set\u2014Oman Encyclopedia on Mango Production and Utilization 3 books (English, Spanish & French) standard edition, volume 2.2", "received": "2017-07-19", "estimated_value": "1945.00", "disposition": [ "National Agricultural Library for Official Use" ], "foreign_donor": "Embassy of Oman", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Oman", "donor_title": "Embassy", "donor_country": "Oman", "recipient_name": "Natural Agricultural Library (NAL)", "recipient_title": "" }, { "name_and_title": "Agricultural Research Service (ARS)", "gift_description": "Mango Encyclopedia Set\u2014Oman Encyclopedia on Mango Production and Utilization 3 books (English, Spanish & French) standard edition, volume 2.2", "received": "2017-07-19", "estimated_value": "1945.00", "disposition": [ "National Agricultural Library for Official Use" ], "foreign_donor": "Embassy of Oman", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Oman", "donor_title": "Embassy of", "donor_country": "Oman", "recipient_name": "Agricultural Research Service (ARS)", "recipient_title": "" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Deborah James, Air Force Secretary", "gift_description": "Adante Leyesa purse", "received": "2017-07-25", "estimated_value": "450.00", "disposition": [ "Pending transfer to GSA" ], "foreign_donor": "Foreign Government Official", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "", "donor_title": "Foreign Government Official", "donor_country": "", "recipient_name": "Deborah James", "recipient_title": "Air Force Secretary" }, { "name_and_title": "U.S. Air Force Employee", "gift_description": "Chopard watch, pen, cufflink set", "received": "2017-10-19", "estimated_value": "6151.00", "disposition": [ "Pending transfer to GSA" ], "foreign_donor": "Foreign Government Official", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "", "donor_title": "Foreign Government Official", "donor_country": "", "recipient_name": "Air Force Employee", "recipient_title": "U.S." }, { "name_and_title": "U.S. Air Force Employee", "gift_description": "Tissot men's watch", "received": "2017-10-19", "estimated_value": "437.00", "disposition": [ "Pending transfer to GSA" ], "foreign_donor": "Foreign Government Official", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "", "donor_title": "Foreign Government Official", "donor_country": "", "recipient_name": "Air Force Employee", "recipient_title": "U.S." }, { "name_and_title": "U.S. Air Force Employee", "gift_description": "Cartier pen", "received": "2017-10-19", "estimated_value": "540.00", "disposition": [ "Pending transfer to GSA" ], "foreign_donor": "Foreign Government Official", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "", "donor_title": "Foreign Government Official", "donor_country": "", "recipient_name": "Air Force Employee", "recipient_title": "U.S." }, { "name_and_title": "U.S. Air Force Employee", "gift_description": "Raymone Weil jasmine women's watch", "received": "2017-10-19", "estimated_value": "1495.00", "disposition": [ "Pending transfer to GSA" ], "foreign_donor": "Foreign Government Official", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "", "donor_title": "Foreign Government Official", "donor_country": "", "recipient_name": "Air Force Employee", "recipient_title": "U.S." }, { "name_and_title": "U.S. Air Force Employee", "gift_description": "Raymone Weil tango women's watch", "received": "2017-10-19", "estimated_value": "1095.00", "disposition": [ "Pending transfer to GSA" ], "foreign_donor": "Foreign Government Official", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "", "donor_title": "Foreign Government Official", "donor_country": "", "recipient_name": "Air Force Employee", "recipient_title": "U.S." }, { "name_and_title": "U.S. Air Force Employee", "gift_description": "Raymond Weil tango men's watch", "received": "2017-10-19", "estimated_value": "671.00", "disposition": [ "Pending transfer to GSA" ], "foreign_donor": "Foreign Government Official", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "", "donor_title": "Foreign Government Official", "donor_country": "", "recipient_name": "Air Force Employee", "recipient_title": "U.S." }, { "name_and_title": "Mr. John Polhemus, Joint Base Andrews Protocol", "gift_description": "One Ebel classic men's watch", "received": "2017-06-16", "estimated_value": "1550.00", "disposition": [ "Pending transfer to GSA" ], "foreign_donor": "Mr. Elie, Nour, Defense Attach\u00e9, the State of Qatar", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Elie Nour", "donor_title": "Defense Attach\u00e9", "donor_country": "the State of Qatar", "recipient_name": "John Polhemus", "recipient_title": "Joint Base Andrews Protocol" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Jefferson B. Sessions III, Attorney General of the United States", "gift_description": "Hand-knotted partial silk Persian carpet", "received": "2017-05-19", "estimated_value": "400.00", "disposition": [ "Transferred to Justice Management Division" ], "foreign_donor": "Dr. Ali Bin Fetais Al Marri, Attorney General, the State of Qatar", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Ali Bin Fetais Al Marri", "donor_title": "Attorney General", "donor_country": "Qatar", "recipient_name": "Jefferson B. Sessions III", "recipient_title": "Attorney General of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "Mr. Kyle Williamson, Regional Director, Middle East Region, DEA", "gift_description": "Bentley men's watch", "received": "2017-05-12", "estimated_value": "13000.00", "disposition": [ "Transferred to GSA" ], "foreign_donor": "Brigadier: Ahmed Bin Khalifa Al Kuwari, Director of the Drug Prevention Department, Ministry of Interior, State of Qatar", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Ahmed Bin Khalifa Al Kuwari", "donor_title": "Brigadier: Director of the Drug Prevention Department, Ministry of Interior", "donor_country": "State of Qatar", "recipient_name": "Kyle Williamson", "recipient_title": "Regional Director, Middle East Region, DEA" }, { "name_and_title": "Admiral John Richardson, U.S. Navy, Chief of Naval Operations", "gift_description": "Isfahan style rug", "received": "2016-09-20", "estimated_value": "6310.00", "disposition": [ "Retained for official display" ], "foreign_donor": "Major General Khaled Abdullah, Chief of Naval Operations of the State of Kuwait", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Khaled Abdullah", "donor_title": "Major General", "donor_country": "Kuwait", "recipient_name": "John Richardson", "recipient_title": "Admiral" }, { "name_and_title": "Vice Admiral Kevin Donegan, U.S. Navy, Commander, U.S. Naval Forces Central Command, Commander, U.S. FIFTH Fleet/Combined Maritine Forces", "gift_description": "Versace men's HELLENYIUM GMT Swiss Quartz Stainless Steel Blue Watch", "received": "2017-08-29", "estimated_value": "469.00", "disposition": [ "Pending transfer to GSA" ], "foreign_donor": "Major General Aqab Shaheen Aqab Al-Ali, Director of Military Intelligence and Security Staff of the United Arab Emirates", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Aqab Shaheen Aqab Al-Ali", "donor_title": "Major General Director of Military Intelligence and Security Staff", "donor_country": "United Arab Emirates", "recipient_name": "Kevin Donegan", "recipient_title": "Vice Admiral" }, { "name_and_title": "Vice Admiral Kevin Donegan, U.S. Navy, Commander, U.S. Naval Forces Central Command, Commander, U.S. FIFTH Fleet/Combined Maritine Forces", "gift_description": "Versace women's HELLENYIUM rose stainless steel watch", "received": "2017-08-29", "estimated_value": "896.54", "disposition": [ "Pending Transfer to GSA" ], "foreign_donor": "Major General Aqab Shaheen Aqab Al-Ali, Director of Military Intelligence and Security Staff of the United Arab Emirates", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Aqab Shaheen Aqab Al-Ali", "donor_title": "Major General Director of Military Intelligence and Security Staff", "donor_country": "United Arab Emirates", "recipient_name": "Kevin Donegan", "recipient_title": "Vice Admiral" }, { "name_and_title": "Vice Admiral Kevin Donegan, U.S. Navy, Commander, U.S. Naval Forces Central Command, Commander, U.S. FIFTH Fleet/Combined Maritine Forces", "gift_description": "Movado Museum stainless steel with diamond dial men's watch", "received": "2017-08-29", "estimated_value": "1095.00", "disposition": [ "Pending transfer to GSA" ], "foreign_donor": "Major General Aqab Shaheen Aqab Al-Ali, Director of Military Intelligence and Security Staff of the United Arab Emirates", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Aqab Shaheen Aqab Al-Ali", "donor_title": "Major General Director of Military Intelligence and Security Staff", "donor_country": "United Arab Emirates", "recipient_name": "Kevin Donegan", "recipient_title": "Vice Admiral" }, { "name_and_title": "Vice Admiral Kevin Donegan, U.S. Navy, Commander, U.S. Naval Forces Central Command, Commander, U.S. FIFTH Fleet/Combined Maritine Forces", "gift_description": "Movado men's watch series 800 Stainless Steel with blue dial", "received": "2017-08-29", "estimated_value": "995.00", "disposition": [ "Pending transfer to GSA" ], "foreign_donor": "Major General Ibrahim Salem Al Musharrakh, Commander, United Arab Emirates", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Ibrahim Salem Al Musharrakh", "donor_title": "Major General", "donor_country": "United Arab Emirates", "recipient_name": "Kevin Donegan", "recipient_title": "Vice Admiral" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Paul Ryan, Speaker of the House", "gift_description": "Statue of a famine ship which depicts the survivors disembarking", "received": "2017-03-16", "estimated_value": "4000.00", "disposition": [ "On Display in H\u2013217 Capitol" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Enda Kenny, Prime Minister of Ireland", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Enda Kenny", "donor_title": "Prime Minister", "donor_country": "Ireland", "recipient_name": "Paul Ryan", "recipient_title": "Speaker of the House" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Paul Ryan, Speaker of the House", "gift_description": "Historical coin cufflinks", "received": "2017-06-07", "estimated_value": "1000.00", "disposition": [ "On Display in the Speaker's Office" ], "foreign_donor": "The State of Israel", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "State", "donor_title": "", "donor_country": "Israel", "recipient_name": "Paul Ryan", "recipient_title": "Speaker of the House" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Mitch McConnell, Majority Leader of the United States Senate", "gift_description": "William & Son pen set", "received": "2017-11-29", "estimated_value": "600.00", "disposition": [ "Deposited with the Secretary of the Senate" ], "foreign_donor": "His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, Crown Prince of the Kingdom of Bahrain", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Salman bin Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa", "donor_title": "Crown Prince", "donor_country": "Bahrain", "recipient_name": "Mitch McConnell", "recipient_title": "Majority Leader of the United States Senate" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Jack Reed, United States Senator", "gift_description": "Narai Phand pewter tea set", "received": "2018-04-27", "estimated_value": "981.53", "disposition": [ "Deposited with the Secretary of the Senate" ], "foreign_donor": "General Thawip Netniyom, Secretary General of the National Security Council of the Kingdom of Thailand", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Thawip Netniyom", "donor_title": "Secretary General of the National Security Council", "donor_country": "Thailand", "recipient_name": "Jack Reed", "recipient_title": "United States Senator" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable John McCain, United States Senator", "gift_description": "Ceremonial pistol", "received": "2017-07-04", "estimated_value": "500.00", "disposition": [ "Deposited with the Secretary of the Senate" ], "foreign_donor": "General Qamar Javed Bajwa, Chief of Army Staff of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Qamar Javed Bajwa", "donor_title": "Chief of Army Staff", "donor_country": "Pakistan", "recipient_name": "John McCain", "recipient_title": "United States Senator" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Lindsey Graham, United States Senator", "gift_description": "Ceremonial pistol", "received": "2017-07-04", "estimated_value": "500.00", "disposition": [ "Deposited with the Secretary of the Senate" ], "foreign_donor": "General Qamar Javed Bajwa, Chief of Army Staff, of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Qamar Javed Bajwa", "donor_title": "Chief of Army Staff", "donor_country": "Pakistan", "recipient_name": "Lindsey Graham", "recipient_title": "United States Senator" }, { "name_and_title": "Ms. Margaret Murphy, Chief of Protocol and Foreign Travel, Committee on Foreign Relations", "gift_description": "Longines Conquest steel watch", "received": "2017-02-15", "estimated_value": "746.00", "disposition": [ "Deposited with the Secretary of the Senate" ], "foreign_donor": "His Majesty, King Abdullah II ibn Al-Hussein of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Abdullah II ibn Al-Hussein", "donor_title": "King", "donor_country": "Jordan", "recipient_name": "Margaret Murphy", "recipient_title": "Chief of Protocol and Foreign Travel" }, { "name_and_title": "President", "gift_description": "Artwork: 30\" x 19\" multi-color painting \"Reconciliation\" by Helen Zogheib, image of three religious buildings in downtown Beirut, signed and dated; held in a 331\u20442\" x 24\" guilt wood frame", "received": "2006-01-27", "estimated_value": "2200", "disposition": [ "Archives Foreign" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Saad R. Hariri, Lebanese Member of Parliament", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Saad R. Hariri", "donor_title": "Member of Parliament", "donor_country": "Lebanon", "recipient_name": "Joseph R. Biden Jr.", "recipient_title": "President" }, { "name_and_title": "President", "gift_description": "Poster: 271\u20442\" x 381\u20442\" Solidarity Citizens' Committee election campaign poster by Tomasz Sarnecki, \"It's High Noon, 4 June 1989\" featuring a modified image of Gary Cooper carrying a ballot and wearing the Solidarity logo\u2014SOLIDARNOSC. A brushed silver-tone presentation plate affixed to the glass is engraved in Polish, \"His Excellency George W. Bush, President of the United States, Lech Kaczynski, President of the Republic of Poland, Washington, 9 February 2006\"; held in a 28\" x 39\" brushed silver-tone metal frame", "received": "2006-02-09", "estimated_value": "1165", "disposition": [ "Archives Foreign" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Lech Kaczynski, President of the Republic of Poland", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Lech Kaczynski", "donor_title": "President", "donor_country": "Poland", "recipient_name": "Joseph R. Biden Jr.", "recipient_title": "President" }, { "name_and_title": "President", "gift_description": "Household items (12): 51\u20442\" x 6\" and 4\" x 4\" handcarved wooden bowls accented with multi-colored beads on handles; 5\" (4) and 51\u20442\" (4) handcarved wooden spoons accented with multi-colored beaded band; 6\" handcarved wooden spoon accented with multi-colored beaded band; 4\" x 4\" handcarved wooden bucket with lid and metal swing handle", "received": "2006-02-10", "estimated_value": "595", "disposition": [ "Archives Foreign" ], "foreign_donor": "The Honorable Rebecca Garang De Mabior, Minister of Transportation, Roads and Bridges Government of South Sudan", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Rebecca Garang De Mabior", "donor_title": "Minister of Transportation, Roads and Bridges", "donor_country": "South Sudan", "recipient_name": "President", "recipient_title": "President" }, { "name_and_title": "President", "gift_description": "Craft: 4\" gourd decorated with a red, white and blue geometric pattern close woven beadwork net, with a 3\" single beaded string as carrying loop", "received": "2006-02-10", "estimated_value": "175", "disposition": [ "Archives Foreign" ], "foreign_donor": "The Honorable Rebecca Garang De Mabior, Minister of Transportation, Roads and Bridges Government of South Sudan", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Rebecca Garang De Mabior", "donor_title": "Minister of Transportation, Roads and Bridges", "donor_country": "South Sudan", "recipient_name": "President", "recipient_title": "President" }, { "name_and_title": "President", "gift_description": "Household item: 11\" x 12\" x 2\" white porcelain round cake plate with 1\u20442\" molded gold handles, replica from the official Presidential china, with gold and cobalt blue rim painted \"Palacio Presidencial San Salvador\" surrounding the national coat of arms in the center", "received": "2006-02-24", "estimated_value": "350", "disposition": [ "Archives Foreign" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Elias Antonio Saca Gonzalez, President of the Republic of El Salvador", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Elias Antonio Saca Gonzalez", "donor_title": "President", "donor_country": "El Salvador", "recipient_name": "Joseph R. Biden Jr.", "recipient_title": "President" }, { "name_and_title": "President", "gift_description": "Smoking accessory: 6\" x 6\" wave design Nachtmann crystal cigar ashtray frosted with the El Salvador coat of arms.", "received": "2006-02-24", "estimated_value": "115", "disposition": [ "Archives Foreign" ], "foreign_donor": null, "circumstances": null, "recipient_name": "President", "recipient_title": "President" }, { "name_and_title": "President", "gift_description": "Photograph: 12\" x 8\" color photograph of Mrs. Laura Bush, His Excellency Silvio Berlusconi and Miss Barbara Bush on February 9, 2006 at the Villa Madama in Rome; held in a 13\" x 9\" Bottega Dell'Argento silver frame with leaf detail at each corner.", "received": "2006-02-28", "estimated_value": "454", "disposition": [ "Archives Foreign" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Silvio Berlusconi, President of the Council of Ministers of the Italian Republic", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government.", "donor_name": "Silvio Berlusconi", "donor_title": "President of the Council of Ministers", "donor_country": "Italy", "recipient_name": "Joseph R. Biden Jr.", "recipient_title": "President" }, { "name_and_title": "President", "gift_description": "Household item: 11\" round lapis lazuli mosaic bowl with 1/2\" foot.", "received": "2006-03-01", "estimated_value": "1500", "disposition": [ "Archives Foreign" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Hamid Karzai, Chairman of the Interim Authority of Afghanistan", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government.", "donor_name": "Hamid Karzai", "donor_title": "Chairman of the Interim Authority", "donor_country": "Afghanistan", "recipient_name": "President", "recipient_title": "President" }, { "name_and_title": "President", "gift_description": "Household item: 38\" lapis lazuli mosaic urn with fluted top and circular base, accented with sterling silver detail at neck and base.", "received": "2006-03-01", "estimated_value": "7500", "disposition": [ "Archives Foreign" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Hamid Karzai, Chairman of the Interim Authority of Afghanistan", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government.", "donor_name": "Hamid Karzai", "donor_title": "Chairman of the Interim Authority", "donor_country": "Afghanistan", "recipient_name": "President", "recipient_title": "President" }, { "name_and_title": "President", "gift_description": "Miscellaneous: 12\" x 11\" black wood hand operated \"spinning wheel\" with spokes and rests on an base in a clear plastic case.", "received": "2006-03-02", "estimated_value": "60", "disposition": [ "Archives Foreign" ], "foreign_donor": "The Honorable Nirmal Deshpande, M.P. Rajya Sabha Republic of India", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government.", "donor_name": "Nirmal Deshpande", "donor_title": "M.P. Rajya Sabha", "donor_country": "Republic of India", "recipient_name": "President", "recipient_title": "President" }, { "name_and_title": "President", "gift_description": "Miscellaneous: Yellow linen scroll with the \"Seven Social Sins.\"", "received": "2006-03-02", "estimated_value": "7", "disposition": [ "Archives Foreign" ], "foreign_donor": null, "circumstances": null, "recipient_name": "President", "recipient_title": "President" }, { "name_and_title": "President", "gift_description": "Books, hardcover (3): Mahatma Gandhi 100 Years, by S. Radhakrishnan, The Mind of Mahatma Gandhi, by R.K. Prabhu; and An Autobiography, by M.K. Gandhi.", "received": "2006-03-02", "estimated_value": "45", "disposition": [ "President retained" ], "foreign_donor": null, "circumstances": null, "recipient_name": "Joseph R. Biden Jr.", "recipient_title": "President" }, { "name_and_title": "President", "gift_description": "Artwork: Bronze wax cast bust of Gandhi on base in case with a gold-tone presentation plaque printed \"Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi Oct. 2, 1869 to Jan. 30, 1948,\" by Ram Sutar; signed and numbered 903.", "received": "2006-03-02", "estimated_value": "500", "disposition": [ "Archives Foreign" ], "foreign_donor": null, "circumstances": null, "recipient_name": "Joseph R. Biden Jr.", "recipient_title": "President" }, { "name_and_title": "President", "gift_description": "Household item: 50\" x 30\" silk rug with taupe, tan, rose and slate blue intricate floral pattern", "received": "2006-03-02", "estimated_value": "1000", "disposition": [ "Archives Foreign" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency A.P.J. Abdul Kalam, President of the Republic of India", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "A.P.J. Abdul Kalam", "donor_title": "President", "donor_country": "India", "recipient_name": "President", "recipient_title": "President" }, { "name_and_title": "President", "gift_description": "Artwork: 9\" x 5\" x 2\" pure silver filigree chariot and two horses mounted on a 11 1/2\" x 4\" x 2\" two-tiered velvet base enclosed in a 11\" x 3 1/2\" x 9\" plastic case with a presentation plate from the Vice Chancellor of the University of Agriculture and a presentation plate from Dr. Y.S. Rajasekhara Reddy", "received": "2006-03-03", "estimated_value": "450", "disposition": [ "Archives Foreign" ], "foreign_donor": "The Honorable Y.S. Rajasekhara Reddy, Chief Minister Andhra Pradesh, Republic of India", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Y.S. Rajasekhara Reddy", "donor_title": "Chief Minister Andhra Pradesh", "donor_country": "Republic of India", "recipient_name": "President", "recipient_title": "President" }, { "name_and_title": "President", "gift_description": "Artwork: 21\" x 12\" x 1\" intricate sandal wood carving of an Indian God Vishwaroopa, in Mahabharatha, battlefield, with nine heads and multiple arms with horses and people bowing at it's feet, mounted on a 10\" x 4\" oval wood base", "received": "2006-03-03", "estimated_value": "9900", "disposition": [ "Archives Foreign" ], "foreign_donor": "The Honorable Y.S. Rajasekhara Reddy, Chief Minister Andhra Pradesh, Republic of India. The Honorable Rameshwar Thakur, Governor of Andhra Pradesh, Republic of India", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Y.S. Rajasekhara Reddy", "donor_title": "Chief Minister Andhra Pradesh", "donor_country": "Republic of India", "recipient_name": "President", "recipient_title": "President" }, { "name_and_title": "President", "gift_description": "Household item: 6'1\" x 9'9\" wool Pakistan rug with taupe, slate blue, salmon, black, purple, yellow and gray ornate floral design", "received": "2006-03-04", "estimated_value": "2700", "disposition": [ "Archives Foreign" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Pervez Musharraf, President of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Pervez Musharraf", "donor_title": "President", "donor_country": "Pakistan", "recipient_name": "President", "recipient_title": "President" }, { "name_and_title": "President", "gift_description": "Household item: 14 1/2\" x 9\" x 26 1/2\" hand-carved wood Asante ceremonial stool with crescent-shape seat set over a flat base and complex support structure with geometric pattern", "received": "2006-03-06", "estimated_value": "2200", "disposition": [ "Archives Foreign" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Mathieu Kerekoum, President Republic of Benin", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Mathieu Kerekoum", "donor_title": "President", "donor_country": "Benin", "recipient_name": "President", "recipient_title": "President" }, { "name_and_title": "President", "gift_description": "Collectable: 4\" x 4\" wooden gourd intricately tooled with floral and geometric design, adorned with a sterling silver butterfly on top; held on a 5\" sterling silver round display base", "received": "2006-03-10", "estimated_value": "275", "disposition": [ "Archives Foreign" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Alejandro Toledo Manrique, President of the Republic of Peru", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Alejandro Toledo Manrique", "donor_title": "President of the Republic", "donor_country": "Peru", "recipient_name": "Joseph R. Biden Jr.", "recipient_title": "President" }, { "name_and_title": "President", "gift_description": "Artwork: 17\" x 15\" Pyrography (burnt wood) portrait of President and Mrs. Bush, by Aaron F. Brown, titled \"President George Bush, First Lady Laura Bush, United States of America\" on balsa wood; held in a 23\" x 21\" mottled finish wood frame; signed and dated by artist", "received": "2006-03-21", "estimated_value": "292", "disposition": [ "Archives Foreign" ], "foreign_donor": "Her Excellency Ellen Johnson Sirleaf, President of the Republic of Liberia", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Ellen Johnson Sirleaf", "donor_title": "President", "donor_country": "Liberia", "recipient_name": "Joseph R. Biden Jr.", "recipient_title": "President" }, { "name_and_title": "President", "gift_description": "Household accessory: 5 1/4\" x 1 1/2\" sterling silver hinged box adorned with the Hellenic Republic emblem and etched with donor's signature on lid", "received": "2006-03-25", "estimated_value": "500", "disposition": [ "Archives Foreign" ], "foreign_donor": "Her Excellency Dora Bakoyannis, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Hellenic Republic", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Dora Bakoyannis", "donor_title": "Minister of Foreign Affairs", "donor_country": "Hellenic Republic", "recipient_name": "President", "recipient_title": "President" }, { "name_and_title": "President", "gift_description": "Household accessories (3): Set of three 8\", 10\" and 12\" square concave style fused glass art plates with black and marbled amber checkerboard pattern center and black border; signed by artist James Lavoie on back", "received": "2006-03-29", "estimated_value": "415", "disposition": [ "Archives Foreign" ], "foreign_donor": "The Right Honorable Stephen Harper, P.C., M.P., Prime Minister of Canada", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Stephen Harper", "donor_title": "Prime Minister", "donor_country": "Canada", "recipient_name": "President", "recipient_title": "President" }, { "name_and_title": "President", "gift_description": "Household accessory: 8\" x 1 1/2\" sterling silver Plata Real \"Mestizo Vessel\" footed with 3 1/2\" sterling silver rings", "received": "2006-03-29", "estimated_value": "400", "disposition": [ "Archives Foreign" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Vicente Fox Quesada, The President of the United Mexican States and Mrs. Fox", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Vicente Fox Quesada", "donor_title": "The President", "donor_country": "United Mexican States", "recipient_name": "Joseph R. Biden Jr.", "recipient_title": "President" }, { "name_and_title": "President", "gift_description": "Cloth: 128\" x 86\" handwoven emerald green, gold, black, royal blue and fuchsia traditional Ghana Kente cloth with a stripe and geometric weft motif pattern", "received": "2006-04-12", "estimated_value": "325", "disposition": [ "Archives Foreign" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency John Agyekum Kufuor, President of the Republic of Ghana", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "John Agyekum Kufuor", "donor_title": "President", "donor_country": "Ghana", "recipient_name": "President", "recipient_title": "President" }, { "name_and_title": "President", "gift_description": "Miscellaneous: Hand-carved wooden images of four parading wood elephants held in a double matted 41\" x 17\" shadowbox", "received": "2006-04-12", "estimated_value": "750", "disposition": [ "Archives Foreign" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency John Agyekum Kufuor, President of the Republic of Ghana", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "John Agyekum Kufuor", "donor_title": "President", "donor_country": "Ghana", "recipient_name": "President", "recipient_title": "President" }, { "name_and_title": "President", "gift_description": "Book, hardcover (in English and Arabic): \"Beyrouth et le Sultan\u2014Beirut and the Sultan: 200 Photographies des Albums de Abdul Hamid II (1876\u20141909)\"; by Sawsan Agha Kassab and Khalad Omar Tadmori", "received": "2006-04-17", "estimated_value": "70", "disposition": [ "Archives Foreign" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Fuad Siniora, Prime Minister of the Republic of Lebanon", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Fuad Siniora", "donor_title": "Prime Minister", "donor_country": "Lebanon", "recipient_name": "President", "recipient_title": "President" }, { "name_and_title": "President", "gift_description": "Miscellaneous: 8 x 30 BT black Zeiss Conquest binoculars.", "received": "2006-05-03", "estimated_value": "579", "disposition": [ "Archives Foreign" ], "foreign_donor": "Her Excellency Angela Merkel, Chancellor of the Federal Republic of Germany", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government.", "donor_name": "Angela Merkel", "donor_title": "Chancellor", "donor_country": "Germany", "recipient_name": "Joseph R. Biden Jr.", "recipient_title": "President" }, { "name_and_title": "President", "gift_description": "Artwork: 23\" x 19\" pastoral oil on canvas \"Campo en Rio Negro\" by Uruguayan artist Philip Davies, held in a 33\" x 29\" gold bordered linen shadowbox frame surrounded by a paneled wood outer frame; signed and dated by artist.", "received": "2006-05-04", "estimated_value": "750", "disposition": [ "Archives Foreign" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Tabare Vazquez, President of the Oriental Republic of Uruguay", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government.", "donor_name": "Tabare Vazquez", "donor_title": "President", "donor_country": "Uruguay", "recipient_name": "Joseph R. Biden Jr.", "recipient_title": "President" }, { "name_and_title": "President", "gift_description": "Book, hardcover (in Spanish): \"El mate,\" by Fernando Assuncao; inscribed by donor.", "received": "2006-05-04", "estimated_value": "40", "disposition": [ "Archives Foreign" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Tabare Vazquez, President of the Oriental Republic of Uruguay", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government.", "donor_name": "Tabare Vazquez", "donor_title": "President", "donor_country": "Uruguay", "recipient_name": "President", "recipient_title": "President" }, { "name_and_title": "President", "gift_description": "Household item: Leather Mate Set including: Mate (tea), Yerba Container, silver Bombilla (drinking straw), and thermos; held in a 13\" x 9\" x 5\" leather carrying case.", "received": "2006-05-04", "estimated_value": "195", "disposition": [ "Archives Foreign" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Tabare Vazquez, President of the Oriental Republic of Uruguay", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government.", "donor_name": "Tabare Vazquez", "donor_title": "President", "donor_country": "Uruguay", "recipient_name": "President", "recipient_title": "President" }, { "name_and_title": "President", "gift_description": "Books, leatherbound (3): \"A Shorter History of Australia,\" by Geoffrey Blainey; \"Monash: The Outsider Who Won A War,\" by Roland Perry; \"Gallipoli,\" by Les Carlyon, covers embossed in gold \"Presented by The Honourable John Howard MP, Prime Minister of Australia\" with the Australian Coat of Arms; all held in a 10 1/2\" x 7\" folding book box embossed in gold on the front with the Australian Coat of Arms.", "received": "2006-05-16", "estimated_value": "700", "disposition": [ "Archives Foreign" ], "foreign_donor": "The Honorable John Howard, M.P., Prime Minister of Australia", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government.", "donor_name": "John Howard", "donor_title": "Prime Minister", "donor_country": "Australia", "recipient_name": "Joseph R. Biden Jr.", "recipient_title": "President" }, { "name_and_title": "President", "gift_description": "Artwork: 19\" x 25\" oil on canvas painting featuring doves and a brightly colored nature scene, by Benigno Gomez, held in a 23\" x 29\" gold frame; signed by artist.", "received": "2006-06-05", "estimated_value": "500", "disposition": [ "Archives Foreign" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Jose Manuel Zelaya Rosales, President of the Republic of Honduras", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government.", "donor_name": "Jose Manuel Zelaya Rosales", "donor_title": "President of the Republic", "donor_country": "Honduras", "recipient_name": "President", "recipient_title": "President" }, { "name_and_title": "President", "gift_description": "Artwork: 11\" x 17\" cartoon featuring President Bush holding an American flag, held in a 21\" x 27\" gold and red frame.", "received": "2006-06-05", "estimated_value": "100", "disposition": [ "Archives Foreign" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Jose Manuel Zelaya Rosales, President of the Republic of Honduras", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government.", "donor_name": "Jose Manuel Zelaya Rosales", "donor_title": "President", "donor_country": "Honduras", "recipient_name": "President", "recipient_title": "President" }, { "name_and_title": "President", "gift_description": "Household items (8): 8\" white wine goblets with 4\" copper stem adorned with five round lapis lazuli inlay stones around base (6) and a matching 83\u20444\" pair of red wine goblets", "received": "2006-06-08", "estimated_value": "400", "disposition": [ "Archives Foreign" ], "foreign_donor": "Her Excellency Michelle Bachelet, President of the Republic of Chile", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Michelle Bachelet", "donor_title": "President of the Republic", "donor_country": "Chile", "recipient_name": "President", "recipient_title": "President" }, { "name_and_title": "President", "gift_description": "Clothing (L): Red and white Nalini cycling jersey; printed with Danish flag and Nalini logo on front and \"George W. Bush\" on left sleeve", "received": "2006-06-10", "estimated_value": "95", "disposition": [ "Archives Foreign" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Anders Fogh Rasmussen, Prime Minister of Denmark", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Anders Fogh Rasmussen", "donor_title": "Prime Minister", "donor_country": "Denmark", "recipient_name": "President", "recipient_title": "President" }, { "name_and_title": "President", "gift_description": "Household item: 6\" x 13\" Royal Copenhagen Porcelain bowl; side of bowl depicts various battle scenes led by General Washington. Bowl commemorates the Bicentennial of The Declaration of Independence; certified bowl No. 2,417 of 2,500", "received": "2006-06-10", "estimated_value": "995", "disposition": [ "Archives Foreign" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Anders Fogh Rasmussen, Prime Minister of Denmark", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Anders Fogh Rasmussen", "donor_title": "Prime Minister", "donor_country": "Denmark", "recipient_name": "President", "recipient_title": "President" }, { "name_and_title": "President", "gift_description": "Desk accessories (24): 31\u20442\" cast pewter coasters designed with six different Australian native flowers, held in a 83\u20444\" x 83\u20444\" wooden box with a brass presentation plate inside engraved, \"Presented to the President of the United States of America and Members of Cabinet by the Honourable John Howard MP, Prime Minister of Australia on the occasion of his Official Visit to the United States of America, May 2006. The Australian native flowers represented on these cast pewter coasters are the Golden Wattle, Waratah, Blue Gum, Bottlebrush, Kangaroo Paw and Sturt's Desert Pea.\"", "received": "2006-06-16", "estimated_value": "415", "disposition": [ "Archives Foreign" ], "foreign_donor": "The Honorable John Howard, M.P., Prime Minister of Australia", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "John Howard", "donor_title": "Prime Minister", "donor_country": "Australia", "recipient_name": "President", "recipient_title": "President" }, { "name_and_title": "President", "gift_description": "Jewelry: Gold and enamel Icon crucifix on a gold-tone chain.", "received": "2006-07-05", "estimated_value": "375", "disposition": [ "Archives Foreign" ], "foreign_donor": "", "circumstances": "", "recipient_name": "President", "recipient_title": "President" }, { "name_and_title": "President", "gift_description": "Accessory: Fuchsia silk Vakko tie embroidered with an intricately woven floral pattern.", "received": "2006-07-06", "estimated_value": "80", "disposition": [ "Archives Foreign" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Abdullah Gul, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Turkey", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government.", "donor_name": "Abdullah Gul", "donor_title": "Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs", "donor_country": "Turkey", "recipient_name": "Joseph R. Biden Jr.", "recipient_title": "President" }, { "name_and_title": "President", "gift_description": "Jewelry: 1\u20442\u2033 pair of Atasay contemporary black onyx cufflinks with gold-tone settings.", "received": "2006-07-06", "estimated_value": "344", "disposition": [ "Archives Foreign" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Abdullah Gul, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Turkey", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government.", "donor_name": "Abdullah Gul", "donor_title": "Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs", "donor_country": "Turkey", "recipient_name": "Joseph R. Biden Jr.", "recipient_title": "President" }, { "name_and_title": "President", "gift_description": "Household accessories (2): 31\u20442\u2033 x 9\u2033 and 4\u2033 x 12\u2033 handpainted blown glass ''Garden Vases,'' decorated with colorful flowers; designed by Jennifer Stuart.", "received": "2006-07-06", "estimated_value": "80", "disposition": [ "Archives Foreign" ], "foreign_donor": "The Right Honorable Stephen Harper, P.C., M.P., Prime Minister of Canada", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government.", "donor_name": "Stephen Harper", "donor_title": "Prime Minister", "donor_country": "Canada", "recipient_name": "President", "recipient_title": "President" }, { "name_and_title": "President", "gift_description": "Accessory: Pair of silver cufflinks with blue circular center.", "received": "2006-07-06", "estimated_value": "175", "disposition": [ "Archives Foreign" ], "foreign_donor": "The Right Honorable Stephen Harper, P.C., M.P., Prime Minister of Canada", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government.", "donor_name": "Stephen Harper", "donor_title": "Prime Minister", "donor_country": "Canada", "recipient_name": "President", "recipient_title": "President" }, { "name_and_title": "President", "gift_description": "Accessory: 73\u20448\u2033 brown felt Biltmore-Canada hat. Dark brown belt wraps around center of hat with matching chin straps.", "received": "2006-07-06", "estimated_value": "179", "disposition": [ "Archives Foreign" ], "foreign_donor": "The Right Honorable Stephen Harper, P.C., M.P., Prime Minister of Canada", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government.", "donor_name": "Stephen Harper", "donor_title": "Prime Minister", "donor_country": "Canada", "recipient_name": "President", "recipient_title": "President" }, { "name_and_title": "President", "gift_description": "Accessory: Belt buckle with the Calgary 2006 stampede logo.", "received": "2006-07-06", "estimated_value": "43", "disposition": [ "Archives Foreign" ], "foreign_donor": "The Right Honorable Stephen Harper, P.C., M.P., Prime Minister of Canada", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government.", "donor_name": "Stephen Harper", "donor_title": "Prime Minister", "donor_country": "Canada", "recipient_name": "President", "recipient_title": "President" }, { "name_and_title": "President", "gift_description": "Clothing: Khaki golf pants; silver ''NES Golf'' logo on back right pocket.", "received": "2006-07-10", "estimated_value": "79", "disposition": [ "Archives Foreign" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Janez Jansa, Prime Minister of the Republic of Slovenia", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government.", "donor_name": "Janez Jansa", "donor_title": "Prime Minister", "donor_country": "Slovenia", "recipient_name": "President", "recipient_title": "President" }, { "name_and_title": "President", "gift_description": "Clothing (size unknown): Light and dark brown polo golf shirt; ''Golf NES'' stitched on front with window pane design.", "received": "2006-07-10", "estimated_value": "60", "disposition": [ "Archives Foreign" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Janez Jansa, Prime Minister of the Republic of Slovenia", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government.", "donor_name": "Janez Jansa", "donor_title": "Prime Minister", "donor_country": "Slovenia", "recipient_name": "Joseph R. Biden Jr.", "recipient_title": "President" }, { "name_and_title": "President", "gift_description": "Clothing: Navy pullover with red and green argyle design. Zipper and ''NES'' stitched on front.", "received": "2006-07-10", "estimated_value": "95", "disposition": [ "Archives Foreign" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Janez Jansa, Prime Minister of the Republic of Slovenia", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government.", "donor_name": "Janez Jansa", "donor_title": "Prime Minister", "donor_country": "Slovenia", "recipient_name": "President", "recipient_title": "President" }, { "name_and_title": "President", "gift_description": "Clothing: Black warm up suit; two piece with NES stitched on the jacket and pants.", "received": "2006-07-10", "estimated_value": "410", "disposition": [ "Archives Foreign" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Janez Jansa, Prime Minister of the Republic of Slovenia", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government.", "donor_name": "Janez Jansa", "donor_title": "Prime Minister", "donor_country": "Slovenia", "recipient_name": "President", "recipient_title": "President" }, { "name_and_title": "President", "gift_description": "Artwork: 15\" x 7\" bronze Lipizzaner horse sculpted by Mitja Bovcan", "received": "2006-07-10", "estimated_value": "500", "disposition": [ "Archives Foreign" ], "foreign_donor": null, "circumstances": null, "recipient_name": "Joseph R. Biden Jr.", "recipient_title": "President" }, { "name_and_title": "President", "gift_description": "Poster: 19\" x 241\u20442\" replica poster of an antique world map from the Blaeu-Atlas of 1649", "received": "2006-07-13", "estimated_value": "30", "disposition": [ "Archives Foreign" ], "foreign_donor": "The Honorable Harald Lastovka, Mayor of Stralsund, Federal Republic of Germany", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Harald Lastovka", "donor_title": "Mayor of Stralsund", "donor_country": "Federal Republic of Germany", "recipient_name": "Joseph R. Biden Jr.", "recipient_title": "President" }, { "name_and_title": "President", "gift_description": "Desk accessory: 6\" x 2\" x 3\" L'Epee carriage clock with Roman numeral hour markers on white face, guilded brass case, a \"visable escapement\" and engraved \"Presidence de la Republique Francaise\" on back at base", "received": "2006-07-15", "estimated_value": "1961", "disposition": [ "Archives Foreign" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Jacques Chirac, President of the French Republic", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Jacques Chirac", "donor_title": "President", "donor_country": "France", "recipient_name": "President", "recipient_title": "President" }, { "name_and_title": "President", "gift_description": "Artwork: 32\" x 12\" wood statue of carved eagle holding a fish; black carved map of Insel Rugen on base", "received": "2006-07-16", "estimated_value": "500", "disposition": [ "Archives Foreign" ], "foreign_donor": "The Honorable Andrea Koester, Mayor of Bergen Auf Ru\u00f6gen, Federal Republic of Germany", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Andrea Koester", "donor_title": "Mayor of Bergen Auf Ru\u00f6gen", "donor_country": "Federal Republic of Germany", "recipient_name": "President", "recipient_title": "President" }, { "name_and_title": "President", "gift_description": "Consumables (75): Two bundles of 25 Puros Indios Churchill 7\" cigars; one bundle of 25 Hoyo de Monterrey Excalibur #1 7\" cigars held in a humidor", "received": "2006-07-20", "estimated_value": "402", "disposition": [ "Handled pursuant to Secret Service policy" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Jose Manuel Zelaya Rosales, President of the Republic of Honduras", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Jose Manuel Zelaya Rosales", "donor_title": "President", "donor_country": "Honduras", "recipient_name": "President", "recipient_title": "President" }, { "name_and_title": "President", "gift_description": "Smoking accessory: 141\u20442\" x 83\u20444\" x 6\" Spanish cedar humidor, elaborately carved design on sides and top of lid framing two woodburned and carved National seals side by side: Honduras and United State above lettering brushed in goldleaf: \"George W. Bush, Presidente de EE. UU.\" Inside of lid is carved with goldleafed lettering: \" A Mi Grande y Buen Amigo. Como Simbolo de Nuestra Amistad, Respecto y Valores Compartidos. Manuel Zelaya Rosales, Presidente de Honduras.\" Interior dimensions 121\u20444\" x 71\u20444\" x 41\u20444\", felt lined", "received": "2006-07-20", "estimated_value": "730", "disposition": [ "Archives Foreign" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Jose Manuel Zelaya Rosales, President of the Republic of Honduras", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Jose Manuel Zelaya Rosales", "donor_title": "President of the Republic", "donor_country": "Honduras", "recipient_name": "President", "recipient_title": "President" }, { "name_and_title": "First Lady", "gift_description": "Artwork: 141\u20442\u2033 x 7\u2033 bronze court figure with elaborately decorated headdress, wearing three long bead necklaces and one large link chain necklace with three stones (or pods), a sheath wrapped under arms; face marked on cheeks and forehead with elongated triangular shapes inside of which are rows of ''cuts''; mounted on a 51\u20442\u2033 x 7\u2033 wooden base with a presentation plaque engraved ''Presented by, The President, Federal Republic of Nigeria.''", "received": "2006-01-17", "estimated_value": "3450", "disposition": [ "Archives Foreign" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Olusegun Obasanjo, President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government.", "donor_name": "Olusegun Obasanjo", "donor_title": "President", "donor_country": "Nigeria", "recipient_name": "First Lady", "recipient_title": "" }, { "name_and_title": "First Lady", "gift_description": "Book, hardcover: ''Legends of the Indus,'' by Annemarie Schimmet and Ali S. Asami.", "received": "2006-01-24", "estimated_value": "80", "disposition": [ "Archives Foreign" ], "foreign_donor": "Mrs. Rukhasana Aziz, c/o The Prime Minister of The Islamic Republic of Pakistan", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government.", "donor_name": "Rukhasana Aziz", "donor_title": "Mrs.", "donor_country": "Pakistan", "recipient_name": "First Lady", "recipient_title": "First Lady" }, { "name_and_title": "First Lady", "gift_description": "Miscellaneous (3): Lengths of assorted matching Hital silk: 105\u2033 x 44\u2033 steel blue silk with gold floral brocade; 101\u2033 x 45\u2033 sheer steel blue silk with gold floral brocade and 1\u2033 trim along lengh and 10\u2033 ornate trim along sides; and 101\u2033 x 43\u2033 solid steel blue silk.", "received": "2006-01-24", "estimated_value": "224", "disposition": [ "Archives Foreign" ], "foreign_donor": "Mrs. Rukhasana Aziz, c/o The Prime Minister of The Islamic Republic of Pakistan", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government.", "donor_name": "Rukhasana Aziz", "donor_title": "Mrs.", "donor_country": "Pakistan", "recipient_name": "First Lady", "recipient_title": "" }, { "name_and_title": "First Lady", "gift_description": "Desk accessory: 7\u2033 x 4\u2033 x 11\u20442\u2033 silver box adorned with a gold-tone Pakistani coat of arms on top; lined with green felt.", "received": "2006-01-24", "estimated_value": "500", "disposition": [ "Archives Foreign" ], "foreign_donor": "Mrs. Rukhasana Aziz, c/o The Prime Minister of The Islamic Republic of Pakistan", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government.", "donor_name": "Rukhasana Aziz", "donor_title": "Mrs.", "donor_country": "Pakistan", "recipient_name": "First Lady", "recipient_title": "" }, { "name_and_title": "First Lady", "gift_description": "Accessory: 44\u2033 x 92\u2033 off-white cashmere shawl with hand embroidered paisley medallion border.", "received": "2006-01-25", "estimated_value": "620", "disposition": [ "Archives Foreign" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Shaukat Aziz, Prime Minister of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government.", "donor_name": "Shaukat Aziz", "donor_title": "Prime Minister", "donor_country": "Pakistan", "recipient_name": "First Lady", "recipient_title": "First Lady" }, { "name_and_title": "First Lady", "gift_description": "Sculpture: Pure silver hollow male bust ''The Creator;'' opens at top of head with wagon wheels inside, mounted on a marble base; signed and dated 96 by Rafael Zamarripa.", "received": "2006-01-25", "estimated_value": "1500", "disposition": [ "Archives Foreign" ], "foreign_donor": "The Honorable Silverio Cavazos Ceballos, The Governor of the Mexican State of Colima and Mrs. Silverio Cavazos Ceballos", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government.", "donor_name": "Silverio Cavazos Ceballos", "donor_title": "The Governor of the Mexican State of Colima", "donor_country": "Mexico", "recipient_name": "First Lady", "recipient_title": "" }, { "name_and_title": "First Lady", "gift_description": "Book: Hardcover, ''Rafael Zamarripa;'' hand sewn book set into a hinged wood box, lid carved with abstract image of a face and ''Zamarripa 98.''", "received": "2006-01-25", "estimated_value": "250", "disposition": [ "Archives Foreign" ], "foreign_donor": "The Honorable Silverio Cavazos Ceballos, The Governor of the Mexican State of Colima and Mrs. Silverio Cavazos Ceballos", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government.", "donor_name": "Silverio Cavazos Ceballos", "donor_title": "The Governor of the Mexican State of Colima", "donor_country": "Mexico", "recipient_name": "First Lady", "recipient_title": "" }, { "name_and_title": "First Lady", "gift_description": "Accessory: 36\" x 36\" earth tones silk Hermes scarf \"Sous Le Cedre\" printed with a center design of a Cedar tree of Lebanon, shepherds and sheep with an intricate border.", "received": "2006-01-27", "estimated_value": "320", "disposition": [ "Archives Foreign" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Saad R. Hariri, Lebanese Member of Parliament", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government.", "donor_name": "Saad R. Hariri", "donor_title": "His Excellency", "donor_country": "Lebanon", "recipient_name": "First Lady", "recipient_title": "" }, { "name_and_title": "First Lady", "gift_description": "Books, hardcover (5): \"Omaggio all' Italia,\" and \"Omaggio al Mediterraneo,\" by Andrea Pistolesi; \"Leonardo: L'Ultima Cena,\" by Electa; \"Omaggio alle Alpi,\" by Marco Bianchi and \"The Colosseum,\" by Aba Gabucci.", "received": "2006-02-09", "estimated_value": "463", "disposition": [ "Archives Foreign" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Silvio Berlusconi, President of the Council of Ministers of the Italian Republic", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government.", "donor_name": "Silvio Berlusconi", "donor_title": "President of the Council of Ministers", "donor_country": "Italy", "recipient_name": "First Lady", "recipient_title": "" }, { "name_and_title": "First Lady", "gift_description": "CD: \"Meglio Una Canzone,\" by Mariano Apicella.", "received": "2006-02-09", "estimated_value": "15", "disposition": [ "Archives Foreign" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Silvio Berlusconi, President of the Council of Ministers of the Italian Republic", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government.", "donor_name": "Silvio Berlusconi", "donor_title": "President of the Council of Ministers", "donor_country": "Italy", "recipient_name": "First Lady", "recipient_title": "" }, { "name_and_title": "First Lady", "gift_description": "Book, softcover: Quarant'anni Oscar Monadori 1995\u20132005.", "received": "2006-02-09", "estimated_value": "30", "disposition": [ "Archives Foreign" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Silvio Berlusconi, President of the Council of Ministers of the Italian Republic", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government.", "donor_name": "Silvio Berlusconi", "donor_title": "President of the Council of Ministers", "donor_country": "Italy", "recipient_name": "First Lady", "recipient_title": "" }, { "name_and_title": "First Lady", "gift_description": "White porcelain pitcher with gold trim and matching round tray.", "received": "2006-02-09", "estimated_value": "1746", "disposition": [ "Archives Foreign" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Silvio Berlusconi, President of the Council of Ministers of the Italian Republic", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government.", "donor_name": "Silvio Berlusconi", "donor_title": "President of the Council of Ministers", "donor_country": "Italy", "recipient_name": "First Lady", "recipient_title": "" }, { "name_and_title": "First Lady", "gift_description": "Accessories (2): E. Marinella silk scarves;", "received": "2006-02-09", "estimated_value": "320", "disposition": [ "Archives Foreign" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Silvio Berlusconi, President of the Council of Ministers of the Italian Republic", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government.", "donor_name": "Silvio Berlusconi", "donor_title": "President of the Council of Ministers", "donor_country": "Italy", "recipient_name": "First Lady", "recipient_title": "" }, { "name_and_title": "First Lady", "gift_description": "Jewelry: 1\" 18k white gold snowflake pendant engraved \"Comune di Sestriere\" with town crest; on a black silk cord.", "received": "2006-02-10", "estimated_value": "250", "disposition": [ "Archives Foreign" ], "foreign_donor": "The Honorable Andrea Colarelli, Mayor of Pinerolo Italian Republic", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government.", "donor_name": "Andrea Colarelli", "donor_title": "Mayor of Pinerolo", "donor_country": "Italian Republic", "recipient_name": "First Lady", "recipient_title": "" }, { "name_and_title": "First Lady", "gift_description": "Valenti & Company rosewood ballpoint and fountain pen set, engraved \"Comune di Sestriere\"", "received": "2006-02-10", "estimated_value": "355", "disposition": [ "Archives Foreign" ], "foreign_donor": "The Honorable Andrea Colarelli, Mayor of Pinerolo Italian Republic", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government.", "donor_name": "Andrea Colarelli", "donor_title": "Mayor of Pinerolo", "donor_country": "Italian Republic", "recipient_name": "First Lady", "recipient_title": "" }, { "name_and_title": "First Lady", "gift_description": "Household accessory: 51\u20442\u2033 x 7\u2033 Augarten handpainted white porcelain ''Viennese Rose'' vase with fuchsia roses and green trim; Augarten marks and numbered 62/2h 5089 144 on bottom", "received": "2006-06-20", "estimated_value": "230", "disposition": [ "Archives Foreign" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Hubert Gorbach, Vice Chancellor of the Republic of Austria and Mrs. Margot Gorbach", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Hubert Gorbach", "donor_title": "Vice Chancellor", "donor_country": "Austria", "recipient_name": "First Lady", "recipient_title": "" }, { "name_and_title": "First Lady", "gift_description": "Book, hardcover: ''Herend Porcelain: The history of a Hungarian institution,'' by Gabriella Balla", "received": "2006-06-22", "estimated_value": "60", "disposition": [ "Archives Foreign" ], "foreign_donor": "Mrs. Klara Dobrev, c/o Prime Minister of the Republic of Hungary", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Klara Dobrev", "donor_title": "Mrs.", "donor_country": "Hungary", "recipient_name": "First Lady", "recipient_title": "" }, { "name_and_title": "First Lady", "gift_description": "Household item: 12-person Herend tea set hand-painted bird, floral, and insect Rothschild Bird pattern on white porcelain with scalloped edges trimmed in gold; set includes twelve 2\u2033 x 31\u20442\u2033 cups and 51\u20442\u2033 saucers, one creamer, one 51\u20442\u2033 x 7\u2033 tea pot and one 23\u20444\u2033 x 41\u20442\u2033 sugar bowl; undersides marked in blue with each Herend Handpainted Hungary number", "received": "2006-06-22", "estimated_value": "2465", "disposition": [ "Archives Foreign" ], "foreign_donor": "Mrs. Klara Dobrev, c/o Prime Minister of the Republic of Hungary", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Klara Dobrev", "donor_title": "Mrs.", "donor_country": "Hungary", "recipient_name": "First Lady", "recipient_title": "" }, { "name_and_title": "First Lady", "gift_description": "Jewelry: 1\u2033 x 11\u20442\u2033 Wladis silver dove whistle held on a 24\u2033 silver chain", "received": "2006-06-22", "estimated_value": "457", "disposition": [ "Archives Foreign" ], "foreign_donor": "Mrs. Klara Dobrev, c/o Prime Minister of the Republic of Hungary", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Klara Dobrev", "donor_title": "Mrs.", "donor_country": "Hungary", "recipient_name": "First Lady", "recipient_title": "" }, { "name_and_title": "First Lady", "gift_description": "Desk Accessory: Calligraphy set including paper, three ink sticks held in a wooden box, bottle of ink, mat, wet stone, ceramic ink pot, scroll weight, leather stick holder, 7\u2033 x 12\u2033 lacquer wood box and lid with carved design, an instruction booklet and softcover book", "received": "2006-06-29", "estimated_value": "447", "disposition": [ "Archives Foreign" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Junichiro Koizumi, Prime Minister of Japan", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Junichiro Koizumi", "donor_title": "Prime Minister", "donor_country": "Japan", "recipient_name": "First Lady", "recipient_title": "" }, { "name_and_title": "First Lady", "gift_description": "Jewelry: 11\u20444\u2033 round ''Lamie'' gold-tone and cloisonne watch pendant, held on a white and gold rope chain with a 1\u20442\u2033 x 1\u2033 gold-tone and enamel oval charm decorated with flowers attached with a gold clasp", "received": "2006-06-29", "estimated_value": "30", "disposition": [ "Archives Foreign" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Junichiro Koizumi, Prime Minister of Japan", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Junichiro Koizumi", "donor_title": "Prime Minister", "donor_country": "Japan", "recipient_name": "First Lady", "recipient_title": "" }, { "name_and_title": "First Lady", "gift_description": "Flowers: Bouquet of flowers", "received": "2006-07-13", "estimated_value": "70", "disposition": [ "Handled pursuant to Secret Service policy" ], "foreign_donor": "The Honorable Harald Lastovka, Mayor of Stralsund, Federal Republic of Germany", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Harald Lastovka", "donor_title": "Mayor of Stralsund", "donor_country": "Federal Republic of Germany", "recipient_name": "First Lady", "recipient_title": "" }, { "name_and_title": "First Family", "gift_description": "Household item: 91\u20442\u2033 x 91\u20442\u2033 Rosenthal frosted purple glass square plate bearing the image of a Black Iris, Jordan's national flower, etched with the Royal cypher on the top and ''The Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, 2005\u20132006'' on the bottom", "received": "2005-12-30", "estimated_value": "96", "disposition": [ "Archives Foreign" ], "foreign_donor": "Their Majesties King Abdullah, II and Queen Rania al Abdullah of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Abdullah, II and Queen Rania al Abdullah", "donor_title": "Their Majesties King", "donor_country": "the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan", "recipient_name": "First Family", "recipient_title": "" }, { "name_and_title": "First Family", "gift_description": "Miscellaneous (4): Lucite boxes with wooden lids, inlaid mother of pearl in a square box with a lucite lid and wood border with stenciled wood base and a frosted geometric design border", "received": "2005-12-30", "estimated_value": "200", "disposition": [ "Archives Foreign" ], "foreign_donor": "Their Majesties King Abdullah, II and Queen Rania al Abdullah of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Abdullah, II and Queen Rania al Abdullah", "donor_title": "Their Majesties King", "donor_country": "the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan", "recipient_name": "First Family", "recipient_title": "" }, { "name_and_title": "First Family", "gift_description": "Framed Artwork: Original abstract painting on wood of a street scene by Jordanian artist Hassan Jallal; signed by artist", "received": "2005-12-30", "estimated_value": "400", "disposition": [ "Archives Foreign" ], "foreign_donor": "Their Majesties King Abdullah, II and Queen Rania al Abdullah of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Abdullah, II and Queen Rania al Abdullah", "donor_title": "Their Majesties King", "donor_country": "the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan", "recipient_name": "First", "recipient_title": "Family" }, { "name_and_title": "First Family", "gift_description": "Desk accessory: 9\u2033 x 11\u2033 black leather album holding 91\u20442\u2033 x 7\u2033 photographs (23) documenting President and Mrs. Bush's official visit to Budapest, Hungary on June 21\u201322, 2006, with title page inside album cover, embossed with the Hungarian Coat of Arms; held in matching black leather slip case", "received": "2006-06-22", "estimated_value": "622", "disposition": [ "Archives Foreign" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Ferenc Gyurcsany, Prime Minister of the Republic of Hungary. His Excellency Laszlo Solyom, President of the Republic of Hungary", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "recipient_name": "First Family", "recipient_title": "" }, { "name_and_title": "First Family", "gift_description": "Household items (7): Meissen porcelain handpainted Blue Onion pattern 7\u2033 water pitcher with handle and 3\u2033 cups (6)", "received": "2006-07-12", "estimated_value": "686", "disposition": [ "Archives Foreign" ], "foreign_donor": "Her Excellency Angela Merkel, Chancellor of the Federal Republic of Germany", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Angela Merkel", "donor_title": "Chancellor", "donor_country": "Germany", "recipient_name": "First Family", "recipient_title": "" }, { "name_and_title": "First Family", "gift_description": "Household accessory: 10\u2033 handblown GLAS hagen HUTTE turmalin glass vase with black specks and clear edge; laser etched with artist's name on bottom ''KAUFM 99.''", "received": "2006-07-12", "estimated_value": "500", "disposition": [ "Archives Foreign" ], "foreign_donor": "The Honorable Harald Ringstorff, Minister-President of Mecklenburg-West Pomerania", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Harald Ringstorff", "donor_title": "Minister-President", "donor_country": "Mecklenburg-West Pomerania", "recipient_name": "First Family", "recipient_title": "" }, { "name_and_title": "First Family", "gift_description": "Artwork: 25\" x 43\" oil on canvas painting entitled (in German), \"View of the Hanseatic City Stralsund,\" featuring a landscape view of Stralsund, Germany as seen from the water, by Frank Muller; held in 31\" x 48\" gold-tone baroque frame.", "received": "2006-07-13", "estimated_value": "1500", "disposition": [ "Archives Foreign" ], "foreign_donor": "The Honorable Harald Lastovka, Mayor of Stralsund, Federal Republic of Germany", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government.", "donor_name": "Harald Lastovka", "donor_title": "Mayor of Stralsund", "donor_country": "Federal Republic of Germany", "recipient_name": "First Family", "recipient_title": "" }, { "name_and_title": "First Family", "gift_description": "Household item: 13\" off-white round \"rose of Sharon Buncheong\" pottery dish, featuring intricately hand-painted pale pink mugunghwas (the Korean national flower), engraved in gold \"The President of the Republic of Korea and Mrs. Roh Moo-hyun\" with a male and female phoenix facing each other with a rose of Sharon between on the front and \"The President of the Republic of Korea and Mrs. Roh Moo-hyun\" on the back; signed by artist.", "received": "2006-09-14", "estimated_value": "240", "disposition": [ "Archives Foreign" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Roh Moo-hyun, President of the Republic of Korea and Mrs. Kwon Yang-suk", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government.", "donor_name": "Roh Moo-hyun", "donor_title": "President", "donor_country": "Republic of Korea", "recipient_name": "First Family", "recipient_title": "" }, { "name_and_title": "First Family", "gift_description": "Household item: \"The Celadon\" tea set.", "received": "2006-09-14", "estimated_value": "128", "disposition": [ "Archives Foreign" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Roh Moo-hyun, President of the Republic of Korea and Mrs. Kwon Yang-suk", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government.", "donor_name": "Roh Moo-hyun", "donor_title": "President", "donor_country": "Republic of Korea", "recipient_name": "First Family", "recipient_title": "" }, { "name_and_title": "First Family", "gift_description": "Household items (12): Five 2\" x 21\u20444\" silver coffee cups and three 2\" x 4\" wooden bowls, with both the cups and bowls featuring gold-tone Arabic Calligraphy symbols of Happiness, Love, Health, Well-Being and Blessings; three 31\u20444\" x 31\u20442\" metal coffee jars covered in fabric and with accompanying wooden lids and 91\u20442\" x 91\u20442\" Rosenthal frosted green glass square plate laser-etched with the Royal cypher on top and \"The Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, 2006\u20132007,\" on bottom, with both the jars and frosted plate bearing the image of an olive branch.", "received": "2006-12-19", "estimated_value": "499", "disposition": [ "Archives Foreign" ], "foreign_donor": "Their Majesties King Abdullah, II and Queen Rania al Abdullah of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government.", "donor_name": "Abdullah, II and Queen Rania al Abdullah", "donor_title": "Their Majesties King", "donor_country": "the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan", "recipient_name": "First Family", "recipient_title": "" }, { "name_and_title": "Stephen J. Hadley, Assistant to the President for National Security Affairs", "gift_description": "Miscellaneous: 5\" x 13\u20444\" sterling silver box with green velvet lining and a 3\u20444\" x 1\u20442\" plaque of Pakistan flag on top.", "received": "2006-01-24", "estimated_value": "500", "disposition": [ "Pending Transfer to General Services Administration, Government Property" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Shaukat Aziz, Prime Minister of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government.", "donor_name": "Shaukat Aziz", "donor_title": "Prime Minister", "donor_country": "Pakistan", "recipient_name": "Stephen J. Hadley", "recipient_title": "Assistant to the President for National Security Affairs" }, { "name_and_title": "Stephen J. Hadley, Assistant to the President for National Security Affairs", "gift_description": "Desk accessory: Silver tray engraved with Frank-Walter Steinmeier and German emblem", "received": "2006-04-03", "estimated_value": "400", "disposition": [ "Pending Transfer to General Services Administration, Government Property" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Frank-Walter Steinmeier, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Federal Republic of Germany", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Frank-Walter Steinmeier", "donor_title": "Minister of Foreign Affairs", "donor_country": "Germany", "recipient_name": "Stephen J. Hadley", "recipient_title": "Assistant to the President for National Security Affairs" }, { "name_and_title": "Stephen J. Hadley, Assistant to the President for National Security Affairs", "gift_description": "Collectable: Wooden miniature ornate ship steering wheel with collection certificate", "received": "2006-04-24", "estimated_value": "1250", "disposition": [ "Pending Transfer to General Services Administration, Government Property" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Hu Jintao, President of the People's Republic of China", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Hu Jintao", "donor_title": "President", "donor_country": "People's Republic of China", "recipient_name": "Stephen J. Hadley", "recipient_title": "Assistant to the President for National Security Affairs" }, { "name_and_title": "Stephen J. Hadley, Assistant to the President for National Security Affairs", "gift_description": "Household item: 66\" x 44\" fine Afghan rug with center geometric design on a gold field; overall design incorporates shades of pink, rose, burgundy, green, blue, taupe, brown and black", "received": "2006-04-26", "estimated_value": "1200", "disposition": [ "Pending Transfer to General Services Administration, Government Property" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Abdullah Abdullah, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Abdullah Abdullah", "donor_title": "Minister of Foreign Affairs", "donor_country": "Afghanistan", "recipient_name": "Stephen J. Hadley", "recipient_title": "Assistant to the President for National Security Affairs" }, { "name_and_title": "Michele L. Malvesti, Senior Director for Combating Terrorism Strategy", "gift_description": "Jewelry: Faconnable lady's watch with brilliant accents and two alternate wristbands; held in a leather jewelry box", "received": "2006-06-20", "estimated_value": "1950", "disposition": [ "Pending Transfer to General Services Administration, Government Property" ], "foreign_donor": "His Royal Highness Abdallah Bin Abd Al-Aziz Al Saud, Crown Prince, First Deputy Prime Minister and Commander of the National Guard, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Abdallah Bin Abd Al-Aziz Al Saud", "donor_title": "Crown Prince, First Deputy Prime Minister and Commander of the National Guard", "donor_country": "Kingdom of Saudi Arabia", "recipient_name": "Michele L. Malvesti", "recipient_title": "Senior Director for Combating Terrorism Strategy" }, { "name_and_title": "Stephen J. Hadley, Assistant to the President for National Security Affairs", "gift_description": "Desk accessory: Blue Omas triangular fountain pen with brass accents", "received": "2006-06-20", "estimated_value": "495", "disposition": [ "Pending Transfer to General Services Administration, Government Property" ], "foreign_donor": "The Honorable Massimo D'Alema, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Italian Republic", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Massimo D'Alema", "donor_title": "Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs", "donor_country": "the Italian Republic", "recipient_name": "Stephen J. Hadley", "recipient_title": "Assistant to the President for National Security Affairs" }, { "name_and_title": "Stephen J. Hadley, Assistant to the President for National Security Affairs", "gift_description": "Household item: 66\" x 44\" fine Afghan rug with repeating geometric designs on a gold field; overall design incorporates shades of navy, red, green, peach and white", "received": "2006-07-13", "estimated_value": "1200", "disposition": [ "Pending Transfer to General Services Administration, Government Property" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Rangin Dadfar Spanta, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Rangin Dadfar Spanta", "donor_title": "Minister of Foreign Affairs", "donor_country": "Islamic Republic of Afghanistan", "recipient_name": "Stephen J. Hadley", "recipient_title": "Assistant to the President for National Security Affairs" }, { "name_and_title": "Joseph W. Hagin, Assistant to the President and Deputy Chief of Staff", "gift_description": "Artwork: 10\" x 9\" x 3\" statue consisting of a pink granite base adorned with gold trim, a gold palm tree in the center and flanked on either side by two crystal horse heads", "received": "2006-09-05", "estimated_value": "1500", "disposition": [ "Pending Transfer to General Services Administration, Government Property" ], "foreign_donor": "His Royal Highness Abdallah Bin Abd Al-Aziz Al Saud, Crown Prince, First Deputy Prime Minister and Commander of the National Guard, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Abdallah Bin Abd Al-Aziz Al Saud", "donor_title": "Crown Prince, First Deputy Prime Minister and Commander of the National Guard", "donor_country": "Kingdom of Saudi Arabia", "recipient_name": "Joseph W. Hagin", "recipient_title": "Assistant to the President and Deputy Chief of Staff" }, { "name_and_title": "Vice President's Staff Charles Durkin, Personal Aide to the Vice President", "gift_description": "Hermes white gold watch", "received": "2006-01-16", "estimated_value": "1360", "disposition": [ "General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Majesty Abdallah Bin Abd al-Aziz, Al Saud Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Abdallah Bin Abd al-Aziz", "donor_title": "Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King", "donor_country": "Saudi Arabia", "recipient_name": "Charles Durkin", "recipient_title": "Personal Aide to the Vice President" }, { "name_and_title": "Vice President's Staff John Hannah, Assistant to the Vice President for National Security Affairs", "gift_description": "Hermes white and yellow gold watch", "received": "2006-01-16", "estimated_value": "3625", "disposition": [ "General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Majesty Abdallah Bin Abd al-Aziz, Al Saud Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Abdallah Bin Abd al-Aziz", "donor_title": "Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King", "donor_country": "Saudi Arabia", "recipient_name": "John Hannah", "recipient_title": "Assistant to the Vice President for National Security Affairs" }, { "name_and_title": "Vice President's Staff Lea Anne McBride, Assistant to the Vice President for Communications", "gift_description": "Hermes white and yellow gold watch", "received": "2006-01-16", "estimated_value": "3625", "disposition": [ "General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Majesty Abdallah Bin Abd al-Aziz, Al Saud Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Abdallah Bin Abd al-Aziz", "donor_title": "Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King", "donor_country": "Saudi Arabia", "recipient_name": "Lea Anne McBride", "recipient_title": "Assistant to the Vice President for Communications" }, { "name_and_title": "Vice President's Staff Troy McNichols, Assistant to the Vice President and Director of Advance", "gift_description": "Hermes white and yellow gold watch", "received": "2006-01-16", "estimated_value": "3625", "disposition": [ "General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Majesty Abdallah Bin Abd al-Aziz, Al Saud Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Abdallah Bin Abd al-Aziz", "donor_title": "Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King", "donor_country": "Saudi Arabia", "recipient_name": "Troy McNichols", "recipient_title": "Assistant to the Vice President and Director of Advance" }, { "name_and_title": "Vice President's Staff Derrick Morgan, Assistant to the Vice President for Special Projects and Staff Secretary", "gift_description": "Eterna watch with stainless steel band", "received": "2006-01-16", "estimated_value": "2170", "disposition": [ "General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Majesty Abdallah Bin Abd al-Aziz, Al Saud Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Abdallah Bin Abd al-Aziz", "donor_title": "Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King", "donor_country": "Saudi Arabia", "recipient_name": "Derrick Morgan", "recipient_title": "Assistant to the Vice President for Special Projects and Staff Secretary" }, { "name_and_title": "Vice President's Staff Samantha Ravich, Deputy Assistant to the Vice President for National Security Affairs", "gift_description": "Shearling-lined Arabic wool coat", "received": "2006-01-16", "estimated_value": "600", "disposition": [ "General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Majesty Abdallah Bin Abd al-Aziz, Al Saud Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Abdallah Bin Abd al-Aziz", "donor_title": "Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King", "donor_country": "Saudi Arabia", "recipient_name": "Samantha Ravich", "recipient_title": "Deputy Assistant to the Vice President for National Security Affairs" }, { "name_and_title": "Vice President's Staff Samantha Ravich, Deputy Assistant to the Vice President for National Security Affairs", "gift_description": "Black leather artist's portfolio", "received": "2006-01-16", "estimated_value": "121", "disposition": [ "General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Majesty Abdallah Bin Abd al-Aziz, Al Saud Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Abdallah Bin Abd al-Aziz", "donor_title": "Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King", "donor_country": "Saudi Arabia", "recipient_name": "Samantha Ravich", "recipient_title": "Deputy Assistant to the Vice President for National Security Affairs" }, { "name_and_title": "Vice President's Staff Samantha Ravich, Deputy Assistant to the Vice President for National Security Affairs", "gift_description": "Chanel watch with diamonds", "received": "2006-01-16", "estimated_value": "3900", "disposition": [ "General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Majesty Abdallah Bin Abd al-Aziz, Al Saud Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Abdallah Bin Abd al-Aziz", "donor_title": "Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King", "donor_country": "Saudi Arabia", "recipient_name": "Samantha Ravich", "recipient_title": "Deputy Assistant to the Vice President for National Security Affairs" }, { "name_and_title": "Vice President's Staff Samantha Ravich, Deputy Assistant to the Vice President for National Security Affairs", "gift_description": "Red wool and cotton rug of Afghan origin", "received": "2006-11-16", "estimated_value": "400", "disposition": [ "General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "General Abdul Rahim Wardak Minister of Defense Islamic Republic of Afghanistan", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Abdul Rahim Wardak", "donor_title": "General Minister of Defense", "donor_country": "Islamic Republic of Afghanistan", "recipient_name": "Samantha Ravich", "recipient_title": "Deputy Assistant to the Vice President for National Security Affairs" }, { "name_and_title": "Condoleezza Rice, Secretary of State", "gift_description": "Large Painting of Junkanoo Band and dancers, Painted by the U.S. Ambassador's Body Guard, Clifford Pernander", "received": "2006-03-23", "estimated_value": "550", "disposition": [ "Official Use for the Department of State Museum" ], "foreign_donor": "The Right Honorable Perry G. Christie, M.P., Prime Minister of the Commonwealth of The Bahamas", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would have caused embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Perry G. Christie", "donor_title": "Prime Minister", "donor_country": "The Bahamas", "recipient_name": "Condoleezza Rice", "recipient_title": "Secretary of State" }, { "name_and_title": "Condoleezza Rice, Secretary of State", "gift_description": "Gold Replica of the Maqta Bridge Fort", "received": "2006-02-23", "estimated_value": "650", "disposition": [ "Official Use in the Department of State Museum" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the United Arab Emirates", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would have caused embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan", "donor_title": "Minister of Foreign Affairs", "donor_country": "United Arab Emirates", "recipient_name": "Condoleezza Rice", "recipient_title": "Secretary of State" }, { "name_and_title": "Condoleezza Rice, Secretary of State", "gift_description": "Gold Plated silver Pendant; accompanied by official certificate", "received": "2006-04-25", "estimated_value": "390", "disposition": [ "Official Use in the Department of State Museum" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Kostas Karamanlis, Prime Minister of the Hellenic Republic (Greece)", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would have caused embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Kostas Karamanlis", "donor_title": "Prime Minister", "donor_country": "Greece", "recipient_name": "Condoleezza Rice", "recipient_title": "Secretary of State" }, { "name_and_title": "Condoleezza Rice, Secretary of State", "gift_description": "Book: Ludwig Van Beethoven, with rare Offenbach reprints of Beethoven's piano sonatas", "received": "2006-04-04", "estimated_value": "430", "disposition": [ "Official Use in Secretary Rice's Office" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Frank-Walter Steinmeier, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Federal Republic of Germany", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would have caused embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Frank-Walter Steinmeier", "donor_title": "Minister of Foreign Affairs", "donor_country": "Germany", "recipient_name": "Condoleezza Rice", "recipient_title": "Secretary of State" }, { "name_and_title": "Condoleezza Rice, Secretary of State", "gift_description": "One bottle of perfume, one bottle of incense, and book: The Land of Incense", "received": "2006-05-12", "estimated_value": "495", "disposition": [ "Transferred to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Yousuf bin Alawi bin Abdullah, Minister Responsible for Foreign Affairs of the Sultanate of Oman", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would have caused embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Yousuf bin Alawi bin Abdullah", "donor_title": "Minister Responsible for Foreign Affairs", "donor_country": "Sultanate of Oman", "recipient_name": "Condoleezza Rice", "recipient_title": "Secretary of State" }, { "name_and_title": "Condoleezza Rice, Secretary of State", "gift_description": "Large tan/neutral rug", "received": "2006-03-04", "estimated_value": "500", "disposition": [ "Official Use in Office of the Chief of Protocol" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Pervez Musharraf, President of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would have caused embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Pervez Musharraf", "donor_title": "President", "donor_country": "Pakistan", "recipient_name": "Condoleezza Rice", "recipient_title": "Secretary of State" }, { "name_and_title": "Condoleezza Rice, Secretary of State", "gift_description": "Book: Twentieth Century Impressions of Ceylon", "received": "2006-01-05", "estimated_value": "340", "disposition": [ "Official Use in Office of the Chief of Protocol" ], "foreign_donor": "The Honorable Mangala Samaraweera, Minister of Foreign Affairs and Minister of Ports and Aviation of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would have caused embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Mangala Samaraweera", "donor_title": "Minister of Foreign Affairs and Minister of Ports and Aviation", "donor_country": "Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka", "recipient_name": "Condoleezza Rice", "recipient_title": "Secretary of State" }, { "name_and_title": "Condoleezza Rice, Secretary of State", "gift_description": "Large framed portrait of Secretary Rice, and a light blue quilt with inscription", "received": "2006-03-21", "estimated_value": "1400", "disposition": [ "Official Use in the Department of State Museum" ], "foreign_donor": "Her Excellency Ellen Johnson Sirleaf, President of the Republic of Liberia", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would have caused embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Ellen Johnson Sirleaf", "donor_title": "President", "donor_country": "Liberia", "recipient_name": "Condoleezza Rice", "recipient_title": "Secretary of State" }, { "name_and_title": "Condoleezza Rice, Secretary of State", "gift_description": "Large red leather jewelry type box full of dates, 8 bottles of olive oil, and six bottles of wine", "received": "2006-12-21", "estimated_value": "381", "disposition": [ "Pending transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Line El Abidine Ben Ali, President of the Republic of Tunisia", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would have caused embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Line El Abidine Ben Ali", "donor_title": "President", "donor_country": "Tunisia", "recipient_name": "Condoleezza Rice", "recipient_title": "Secretary of State" }, { "name_and_title": "Condoleezza Rice, Secretary of State", "gift_description": "Baccarat Crystal Vase", "received": "2006-05-10", "estimated_value": "780", "disposition": [ "Pending transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Philippe Douste-Blazy, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the French Republic", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would have caused embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Philippe Douste-Blazy", "donor_title": "Minister of Foreign Affairs", "donor_country": "French Republic", "recipient_name": "Condoleezza Rice", "recipient_title": "Secretary of State" }, { "name_and_title": "Condoleezza Rice, Secretary of State", "gift_description": "Wooden Box with red velvet lining, 7 hand painted framed china discs with enamel paintings of Russian Churches", "received": "2006-10-31", "estimated_value": "525", "disposition": [ "Pending transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Sergey Ivanov Minister of Defense for the Russian Federation", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would have caused embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Sergey Ivanov", "donor_title": "Minister of Defense", "donor_country": "Russian Federation", "recipient_name": "Condoleezza Rice", "recipient_title": "Secretary of State" }, { "name_and_title": "Condoleezza Rice, Secretary of State", "gift_description": "Multi-colored orange and green print chiffon silk scarf with turquoise embroidery by Sanseverino Napoli, and black pebble leather draw string tote with white stitching and handles", "received": "2006-10-23", "estimated_value": "675", "disposition": [ "Pending transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Clemente Mastella, Minister of Justice of the Italian Republic", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would have caused embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Clemente Mastella", "donor_title": "Minister of Justice", "donor_country": "Italy", "recipient_name": "Condoleezza Rice", "recipient_title": "Secretary of State" }, { "name_and_title": "Condoleezza Rice, Secretary of State", "gift_description": "Two crystal vases, and two crystal candle stick holders", "received": "2006-09-12", "estimated_value": "370", "disposition": [ "Pending transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "The Honorable Peter MacKay, P.C., M.P., Minister of Foreign Affairs of Canada", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would have caused embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Peter MacKay", "donor_title": "Minister of Foreign Affairs", "donor_country": "Canada", "recipient_name": "Condoleezza Rice", "recipient_title": "Secretary of State" }, { "name_and_title": "Condoleezza Rice, Secretary of State", "gift_description": "Two silk scarves, silk with metallic threads, one carry silk bag, one zippered clutch, one piece of green silk, and one brooch", "received": "2006-11-20", "estimated_value": "320", "disposition": [ "Pending transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "Mrs. Ani Bambang Yudhoyono, Spouse of the President of Indonesia", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would have caused embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Ani Bambang Yudhoyono", "donor_title": "Spouse of the President", "donor_country": "Indonesia", "recipient_name": "Condoleezza Rice", "recipient_title": "Secretary of State" }, { "name_and_title": "Condoleezza Rice, Secretary of State", "gift_description": "18k White gold and diamond earrings, necklace, ring and bracelet", "received": "2006-10-02", "estimated_value": "12000", "disposition": [ "Pending transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, Abdallah bin Abd al-Aziz Al Saud, King of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would have caused embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Abdallah bin Abd al-Aziz Al Saud", "donor_title": "Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King of the Kingdom", "donor_country": "Saudi Arabia", "recipient_name": "Condoleezza Rice", "recipient_title": "Secretary of State" }, { "name_and_title": "Condoleezza Rice, Secretary of State", "gift_description": "Pottery Vase", "received": "2006-11-16", "estimated_value": "385", "disposition": [ "Pending transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Pham Gia Khiem, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would have caused embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Pham Gia Khiem", "donor_title": "Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs", "donor_country": "Socialist Republic of Vietnam", "recipient_name": "Condoleezza Rice", "recipient_title": "Secretary of State" }, { "name_and_title": "Condoleezza Rice, Secretary of State", "gift_description": "Afghan Rug", "received": "2006-10-16", "estimated_value": "800", "disposition": [ "Pending transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Hamid Karzai, President of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would have caused embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Hamid Karzai", "donor_title": "President", "donor_country": "Afghanistan", "recipient_name": "Condoleezza Rice", "recipient_title": "Secretary of State" }, { "name_and_title": "Condoleezza Rice, Secretary of State", "gift_description": "Yellow plaque\u2014water lilies and leaves, with presentation name", "received": "2006-11-19", "estimated_value": "450", "disposition": [ "Pending transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "Mr. Le Hoang Quan, Chairman, Ho Chi Minh City People's Committee", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would have caused embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Le Hoang Quan", "donor_title": "Chairman", "donor_country": "Vietnam", "recipient_name": "Condoleezza Rice", "recipient_title": "Secretary of State" }, { "name_and_title": "Condoleezza Rice, Secretary of State", "gift_description": "Two beaded lamp shades, two beaded/embroidered photo frames, two beaded/embroidered pillow cases, sterling jewelry set with earrings, ring, necklace\u2014semi-precious stones, raw silk", "received": "2006-10-11", "estimated_value": "550", "disposition": [ "Pending transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "Mrs. Begum Sehba Musharraf, Wife of the President of Pakistan", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would have caused embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Begum Sehba Musharraf", "donor_title": "Wife of the President", "donor_country": "Pakistan", "recipient_name": "Condoleezza Rice", "recipient_title": "Secretary of State" }, { "name_and_title": "Condoleezza Rice, Secretary of State", "gift_description": "Rug: earth tones in burgundy bag", "received": "2006-08-15", "estimated_value": "1100", "disposition": [ "Pending transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Hamid Karzai, President of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would have caused embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Hamid Karzai", "donor_title": "President", "donor_country": "Afghanistan", "recipient_name": "Condoleezza Rice", "recipient_title": "Secretary of State" }, { "name_and_title": "Henry M. Paulson, Jr. Secretary of Treasury", "gift_description": "Songyuan crafted white jade abacus", "received": "2006-09-20", "estimated_value": "359", "disposition": [ "Treasury retained for Official Use on October 12, 2006" ], "foreign_donor": "Wu Yi Vice Premier of the State Council Govt. of People's Republic of China", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would have caused embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Wu Yi", "donor_title": "Vice Premier of the State Council", "donor_country": "People's Republic of China", "recipient_name": "Henry M. Paulson", "recipient_title": "Secretary of Treasury" }, { "name_and_title": "Robert M. Kimmitt Deputy Secretary", "gift_description": "Louis Cardini Leather Executive Business Case", "received": "2006-11-18", "estimated_value": "450", "disposition": [ "Treasury retained for Official Use on November 28, 2006" ], "foreign_donor": "Government of Australia", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would have caused embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Government", "donor_title": "", "donor_country": "Australia", "recipient_name": "Robert M. Kimmitt", "recipient_title": "Deputy Secretary" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Robert Gates, Secretary of Defense", "gift_description": "Rug", "received": "2006-12-29", "estimated_value": "5600", "disposition": [ "Pending transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Hamid Karzai, President of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Hamid Karzai", "donor_title": "President", "donor_country": "Afghanistan", "recipient_name": "Robert Gates", "recipient_title": "Secretary of Defense" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Donald H. Rumsfeld, Secretary of Defense", "gift_description": "Abstract painting in Plum & White, Decorative Plate by Rosenthal, Set of 4 Decorative Boxes, Wood Gift Box", "received": "2006-01-04", "estimated_value": "385", "disposition": [ "Pending transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "Their Majesties King Abdullah ll bin Al Hussein and Queen Rania, of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Abdullah ll bin Al Hussein and Queen Rania", "donor_title": "Their Majesties King and Queen", "donor_country": "the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan", "recipient_name": "Donald H. Rumsfeld", "recipient_title": "Secretary of Defense" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Donald H. Rumsfeld, Secretary of Defense", "gift_description": "Small Silver Tree, Country Plaque, Book-Image in Stone Tunisia Mosaic, Olive Oil", "received": "2006-02-14", "estimated_value": "345", "disposition": [ "Pending transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency, Abdelwaheb Abdallah, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Tunisia", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Abdelwaheb Abdallah", "donor_title": "Minister of Foreign Affairs", "donor_country": "Tunisia", "recipient_name": "Donald H. Rumsfeld", "recipient_title": "Secretary of Defense" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Donald H. Rumsfeld, Secretary of Defense", "gift_description": "Saber, Case of Wine, 10 Boxes of Dates, Rug 11\u2033 8\u2032 x 8\u2033 4\u2032", "received": "2006-02-14", "estimated_value": "2822", "disposition": [ "Pending transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency, Abdelaziz Bouteflika, President of the People's Democratic Republic of Algeria", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Abdelaziz Bouteflika", "donor_title": "President", "donor_country": "Algeria", "recipient_name": "Donald H. Rumsfeld", "recipient_title": "Secretary of Defense" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Donald H. Rumsfeld, Secretary of Defense", "gift_description": "Book on Horses, Gold Stirrup, Saddle and accessories, Plaque, Cuff links/Accessory kit", "received": "2006-02-14", "estimated_value": "1330", "disposition": [ "Pending transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Majesty, Mohamed VI, King of Morocco", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Mohamed VI", "donor_title": "King", "donor_country": "Morocco", "recipient_name": "Donald H. Rumsfeld", "recipient_title": "Secretary of Defense" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Donald H. Rumsfeld, Secretary of Defense", "gift_description": "Silver Bowl, Book\u2014Marrakesh The Secret of its Courtyard", "received": "2006-02-14", "estimated_value": "305", "disposition": [ "Pending transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency, Driss Jettou, Prime Minister of Morocco", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Driss Jettou", "donor_title": "Prime Minister", "donor_country": "Morocco", "recipient_name": "Donald H. Rumsfeld", "recipient_title": "Secretary of Defense" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Donald H. Rumsfeld, Secretary of Defense", "gift_description": "Gold Bracelet", "received": "2006-03-07", "estimated_value": "775", "disposition": [ "Pending transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "Field Marshal Hussein Tantawi and Mrs. Wagida Rasem Tantawi, Minister of Defense of the Arab Republic of Egypt", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Hussein Tantawi and Wagida Rasem Tantawi", "donor_title": "Field Marshal and Mrs.", "donor_country": "Arab Republic of Egypt", "recipient_name": "Donald H. Rumsfeld", "recipient_title": "Secretary of Defense" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Donald H. Rumsfeld, Secretary of Defense", "gift_description": "Wood Chess Set, Assorted Treats in a Wood Box", "received": "2006-04-26", "estimated_value": "425", "disposition": [ "Pending transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency, Jalal Talabani, President of the Republic of Iraq", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Jalal Talabani", "donor_title": "President of the Republic", "donor_country": "Iraq", "recipient_name": "Donald H. Rumsfeld", "recipient_title": "Secretary of Defense" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Donald H. Rumsfeld, Secretary of Defense", "gift_description": "Polished Cotton Rug", "received": "2006-05-15", "estimated_value": "650", "disposition": [ "Pending transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency, Dr. Abdullah Abdullah, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Abdullah Abdullah", "donor_title": "Minister of Foreign Affairs", "donor_country": "Afghanistan", "recipient_name": "Donald H. Rumsfeld", "recipient_title": "Secretary of Defense" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Donald H. Rumsfeld, Secretary of Defense", "gift_description": "Vase, Silk Fabric, Framed Artwork", "received": "2006-06-08", "estimated_value": "1415", "disposition": [ "Pending transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "General Pham Van TRA, Minister of National Defense of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Pham Van TRA", "donor_title": "General, Minister of National Defense", "donor_country": "Socialist Republic of Vietnam", "recipient_name": "Donald H. Rumsfeld", "recipient_title": "Secretary of Defense" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Donald H. Rumsfeld, Secretary of Defense", "gift_description": "Rug, Afghan Robe, Turban", "received": "2006-07-14", "estimated_value": "1370", "disposition": [ "Pending transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "Governor Dilbar Jan Arnan, Jabol Province, of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Dilbar Jan Arnan", "donor_title": "Governor", "donor_country": "Afghanistan", "recipient_name": "Donald H. Rumsfeld", "recipient_title": "Secretary of Defense" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Donald H. Rumsfeld, Secretary of Defense", "gift_description": "Rug", "received": "2006-07-14", "estimated_value": "1400", "disposition": [ "Pending transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency, Hamid Karzai, President of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Hamid Karzai", "donor_title": "President", "donor_country": "Afghanistan", "recipient_name": "Donald H. Rumsfeld", "recipient_title": "Secretary of Defense" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Donald H. Rumsfeld, Secretary of Defense", "gift_description": "Framed Artwork", "received": "2006-07-14", "estimated_value": "400", "disposition": [ "Pending transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency, Emomali Rahmonov, President of the Republic of Tajikistan", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Emomali Rahmonov", "donor_title": "President", "donor_country": "Tajikistan", "recipient_name": "Donald H. Rumsfeld", "recipient_title": "Secretary of Defense" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Donald H. Rumsfeld, Secretary of Defense", "gift_description": "Framed World Map", "received": "2006-10-23", "estimated_value": "350", "disposition": [ "Pending transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency, Jose Antonio Alonso, Minister of Defense of Spain", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Jose Antonio Alonso", "donor_title": "Minister of Defense", "donor_country": "Spain", "recipient_name": "Donald H. Rumsfeld", "recipient_title": "Secretary of Defense" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Donald H. Rumsfeld, Secretary of Defense", "gift_description": "Scarf and Earrings, Gold and Wood Country Plaque, Silver and Wood Country Plaque, Marina Book with two CD's", "received": "2006-10-30", "estimated_value": "479", "disposition": [ "Pending transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "Admiral Marco Antonio Peyrot, Secretary of the Navy of Mexico", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Marco Antonio Peyrot", "donor_title": "Admiral", "donor_country": "Mexico", "recipient_name": "Donald H. Rumsfeld", "recipient_title": "Secretary of Defense" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Donald H. Rumsfeld, Secretary of Defense", "gift_description": "Silver Vase, Silver Dish, Silver Plate", "received": "2006-10-30", "estimated_value": "490", "disposition": [ "Pending transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency, Vecdi Gonul, Minister of Defense of the Republic of Turkey", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Vecdi Gonul", "donor_title": "Minister of Defense", "donor_country": "Turkey", "recipient_name": "Donald H. Rumsfeld", "recipient_title": "Secretary of Defense" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Donald H. Rumsfeld, Secretary of Defense", "gift_description": "Blue Vase, Country Plaque, Rug", "received": "2006-11-21", "estimated_value": "490", "disposition": [ "Pending transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency, Abdul Rahim Wardak, Minister of National Defense of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Abdul Rahim Wardak", "donor_title": "Minister of National Defense", "donor_country": "Islamic Republic of Afghanistan", "recipient_name": "Donald H. Rumsfeld", "recipient_title": "Secretary of Defense" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Donald H. Rumsfeld, Secretary of Defense", "gift_description": "Blue and White Dish Set", "received": "2006-11-20", "estimated_value": "525", "disposition": [ "Pending transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "General Gerardo Clemente Ricardo Vega Garcia, Secretary of National Defense of Mexico", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Gerardo Clemente Ricardo Vega Garcia", "donor_title": "General, Secretary of National Defense", "donor_country": "Mexico", "recipient_name": "Donald H. Rumsfeld", "recipient_title": "Secretary of Defense" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Gordon England, Deputy Secretary of Defense", "gift_description": "Cologne Set, Book\u2014The Land of Incense", "received": "2006-05-16", "estimated_value": "605", "disposition": [ "Pending transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency, Yusuf bin Alawi bin Abdullah, Minister Responsible for Foreign Affairs of the Sultanate of Oman", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Yusuf bin Alawi bin Abdullah", "donor_title": "Minister Responsible for Foreign Affairs", "donor_country": "Sultanate of Oman", "recipient_name": "Gordon England", "recipient_title": "Deputy Secretary of Defense" }, { "name_and_title": "Admiral Edmund Giambastiani, Vice Chairman, Joint Chiefs of Staff", "gift_description": "Gold Scarab Bracelet", "received": "2006-03-08", "estimated_value": "400", "disposition": [ "Pending transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "Mrs. Waigida Tanawi, Spouse of the Minister of Defense of the Arab Republic of Egypt", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Waigida Tanawi", "donor_title": "Spouse of the Minister of Defense", "donor_country": "Arab Republic of Egypt", "recipient_name": "Edmund Giambastiani", "recipient_title": "Vice Chairman, Joint Chiefs of Staff" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Eric S. Edelman, Under Secretary of Defense (Policy)", "gift_description": "Gold Arabian Oryx", "received": "2006-11", "estimated_value": "365", "disposition": [ "Pending transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "Prince Khalid bin Sultan bin Abdulaziz, Assistant MOD and Aviation for Military Affairs, Ministry of Defense and Aviation", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Khalid bin Sultan bin Abdulaziz", "donor_title": "Assistant MOD and Aviation for Military Affairs, Ministry of Defense and Aviation", "donor_country": null, "recipient_name": "Eric S. Edelman", "recipient_title": "Under Secretary of Defense (Policy)" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Kenneth J. Krieg, Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition, Technology & Logistics", "gift_description": "Lion\u2014Glass with gold inlay", "received": "2006-04-20", "estimated_value": "385", "disposition": [ "Pending transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "Lieutenant General Gianni Botondi, Secretary General of Defense and National Armaments Director, Rome, Italy", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Gianni Botondi", "donor_title": "Lieutenant General", "donor_country": "Italy", "recipient_name": "Kenneth J. Krieg", "recipient_title": "Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition, Technology & Logistics" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Kenneth J. Krieg, Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition, Technology & Logistics", "gift_description": "Vase/urn with a separate wood base", "received": "2006-07-31", "estimated_value": "440", "disposition": [ "Pending transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "VADM Wu, Wei-Rong, Director General, Armaments Bureau, Taiwan", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Wu, Wei-Rong", "donor_title": "Director General, Armaments Bureau", "donor_country": "Taiwan", "recipient_name": "Kenneth J. Krieg", "recipient_title": "Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition, Technology & Logistics" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Paul McHale, Assistant Secretary of Defense for Homeland Defense", "gift_description": "Onyx chess set on onyx board, Miniature saber and sheath, housed in a wood and glass display case, Book and CD gift set: ''Rostros de la Marina'', ''Armada de Mexico'' and Set of six CD's from the Mexican Naval Orchestra", "received": "2006-11-20", "estimated_value": "375", "disposition": [ "Pending transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "Admiral Marco Antonio Peyrot Gonzalez, Secretary of the Navy of Mexico", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Marco Antonio Peyrot Gonzalez", "donor_title": "Admiral", "donor_country": "Mexico", "recipient_name": "Paul McHale", "recipient_title": "Assistant Secretary of Defense for Homeland Defense" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Peter W. Rodman, Secretary of Defense International Security Affairs", "gift_description": "Dagger in a Green Leather Case", "received": "2006-02-12", "estimated_value": "450", "disposition": [ "Pending transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "Abdelaxi Bouteflika, President of The People's Democratic Republic of Algeria", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Abdelaxi Bouteflika", "donor_title": "President", "donor_country": "The People's Democratic Republic of Algeria", "recipient_name": "Peter W. Rodman", "recipient_title": "Secretary of Defense International Security Affairs" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Peter W. Rodman, Secretary of Defense International Security Affairs", "gift_description": "Beige Carpet, L 951\u20442 x W 76 x 45\u2032", "received": "2006-05-16", "estimated_value": "900", "disposition": [ "Pending transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "Defense Minister Heidi M'Henni", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Heidi M'Henni", "donor_title": "Defense Minister", "donor_country": null, "recipient_name": "Peter W. Rodman", "recipient_title": "Secretary of Defense International Security Affairs" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Peter W. Rodman, Secretary of Defense International Security Affairs", "gift_description": "Beige Carpet 29 x 44 Portrait of Five Arabians on horses", "received": "2006-05-18", "estimated_value": "650", "disposition": [ "Pending transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "Minister Del for National Abderrahmane Sbai", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Abderrahmane Sbai", "donor_title": "Minister", "donor_country": "National", "recipient_name": "Peter W. Rodman", "recipient_title": "Secretary of Defense International Security Affairs" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Peter W. Rodman, Secretary of Defense International Security Affairs", "gift_description": "Large Gold Vase with Stand", "received": "2006-05-24", "estimated_value": "560", "disposition": [ "Pending transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "Chief of General Staff, Taiwan", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "", "donor_title": "Chief of General Staff", "donor_country": "Taiwan", "recipient_name": "Peter W. Rodman", "recipient_title": "Secretary of Defense International Security Affairs" }, { "name_and_title": "Mr. Alberto Gonzales, Attorney General of the United States", "gift_description": "Cartier watch with warranty and case", "received": "2006-09-01", "estimated_value": "1000-1500", "disposition": [ "Pending transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Dr. Ali Bin Fetais Al-Marri, Attorney General of the State of Qatar", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Ali Bin Fetais Al-Marri", "donor_title": "Attorney General", "donor_country": "Qatar", "recipient_name": "Alberto Gonzales", "recipient_title": "Attorney General of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "Ms. Alice Fisher, Assistant Attorney General\u2014Criminal Division of the United States", "gift_description": "Cartier watch with warranty and case", "received": "2006-11-01", "estimated_value": "1000-1500", "disposition": [ "Pending transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Dr. Ali Bin Fetais Al-Marri, Attorney General of the State of Qatar", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Ali Bin Fetais Al-Marri", "donor_title": "Attorney General", "donor_country": "Qatar", "recipient_name": "Alice Fisher", "recipient_title": "Assistant Attorney General\u2014Criminal Division of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "Mr. Bruce Swartz, Deputy Assistant Attorney General\u2014Criminal Division of the United States", "gift_description": "Cartier watch with warranty and case", "received": "2006-12-01", "estimated_value": "1000-1500", "disposition": [ "Pending transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Dr. Ali Bin Fetais Al-Marri, Attorney General of the State of Qatar", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Ali Bin Fetais Al-Marri", "donor_title": "Attorney General", "donor_country": "Qatar", "recipient_name": "Bruce Swartz", "recipient_title": "Deputy Assistant Attorney General\u2014Criminal Division of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "Mr. David Qarner, Office of International Affairs\u2014Criminal Division of the United States", "gift_description": "Cartier watch with warranty and case", "received": "2006-12-01", "estimated_value": "1000-1500", "disposition": [ "Pending transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Dr. Ali Bin Fetais Al-Marri, Attorney General of the State of Qatar", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Ali Bin Fetais Al-Marri", "donor_title": "Attorney General", "donor_country": "Qatar", "recipient_name": "David Qarner", "recipient_title": "Office of International Affairs\u2014Criminal Division of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "Mr. Mark Richard, Office of International Affairs\u2014Criminal Division of the United States", "gift_description": "Cartier watch with warranty and case", "received": "2006-12-01", "estimated_value": "1000-1500", "disposition": [ "Pending transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Dr. Ali Bin Fetais Al-Marri, Attorney General of the State of Qatar", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Ali Bin Fetais Al-Marri", "donor_title": "Attorney General", "donor_country": "Qatar", "recipient_name": "Mark Richard", "recipient_title": "Office of International Affairs\u2014Criminal Division of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "Dr. J. B. Penn, former U.S. Department of Agriculture Under Secretary for Farm and Foreign Agricultural Service, Note: Dr. Penn is now working for the John Deere Corporation", "gift_description": "A man's robe; A three quarter length decorative form of attire and a hat to match; probably worn to ceremonial events in Kazakhstan. It is made of green velvet and it heavily decorated with gilt", "received": "2006-07-24", "estimated_value": "750", "disposition": [ "Pending transfer to the General Services Administration Property Management Division" ], "foreign_donor": "The Honorable, Akhmetzhan Yessimov, Minister of Agriculture for the Republic of Kazakhstan", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Akhmetzhan Yessimov", "donor_title": "Minister of Agriculture", "donor_country": "Kazakhstan", "recipient_name": "J. B. Penn", "recipient_title": "former U.S. Department of Agriculture Under Secretary for Farm and Foreign Agricultural Service" }, { "name_and_title": "A. Ellen Terpstra, Deputy Under Secretary for Farm and Foreign Agricultural Service", "gift_description": "Native Vest: A full length lined women's vest (without sleeves). It is a decorative form of attire in Kazakhstan; the vest is made of velvet with a gilt motif", "received": "2006-07-24", "estimated_value": "600", "disposition": [ "Pending transfer to the General Services Administration Property Management Division" ], "foreign_donor": "The Honorable, Akhmetzhan Yessimov, Minister of Agriculture for the Republic of Kazakhstan", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Akhmetzhan Yessimov", "donor_title": "Minister of Agriculture", "donor_country": "Republic of Kazakhstan", "recipient_name": "Ellen Terpstra", "recipient_title": "Deputy Under Secretary for Farm and Foreign Agricultural Service" }, { "name_and_title": "Richard Lugar, U.S. Senator", "gift_description": "Ceramic bird paperweight by Royal Crown Derby", "received": "2006-07-10", "estimated_value": "109.95", "disposition": [ "With the Secretary of the Senate, Pending Transfer to the General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "Right Honorable Margaret Beckett, Foreign Secretary of the United Kingdom", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause donor embarrassment", "donor_name": "Margaret Beckett", "donor_title": "Foreign Secretary", "donor_country": "United Kingdom", "recipient_name": "Richard Lugar", "recipient_title": "U.S. Senator" }, { "name_and_title": "Richard Lugar, U.S. Senator", "gift_description": "Large, reddish, Persian-type rug", "received": "2006-05-03", "estimated_value": "Over 100", "disposition": [ "With the Secretary of the Senate, Pending Transfer to the General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Ilham Aliyev, President of the Republic of Azerbaijan", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause donor embarrassment", "donor_name": "Ilham Aliyev", "donor_title": "President", "donor_country": "Azerbaijan", "recipient_name": "Richard Lugar", "recipient_title": "U.S. Senator" }, { "name_and_title": "Richard Lugar, U.S. Senator", "gift_description": "6 x 5 Amethyst from Uruguay", "received": "2006-05-02", "estimated_value": "Over 100", "disposition": [ "With the Secretary of the Senate, Pending Transfer to the General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Tabare Vazquez, President of the Oriental Republic of Uruguay", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause donor embarrassment", "donor_name": "Tabare Vazquez", "donor_title": "President", "donor_country": "Uruguay", "recipient_name": "Richard Lugar", "recipient_title": "U.S. Senator" }, { "name_and_title": "Keith Luse, Senior Professional Staff Member, Foreign Relations Committee", "gift_description": "Hand-embroidered tablecloth and napkins", "received": "2005-12-21", "estimated_value": "100", "disposition": [ "With the Secretary of the Senate, Pending Transfer to the General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "Vu Tu Nguyen, Foreign Ministry Government of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause donor embarrassment", "donor_name": "Vu Tu Nguyen", "donor_title": "Foreign Ministry", "donor_country": "Vietnam", "recipient_name": "Keith Luse", "recipient_title": "Senior Professional Staff Member" }, { "name_and_title": "John McCain, U.S. Senator", "gift_description": "Montenegrin Sentinel statue", "received": "2006-08-29", "estimated_value": "300", "disposition": [ "Displayed in SR\u2013241 for Official Use" ], "foreign_donor": "The Honorable Milo Dukanovic, Prime Minister of the Republic of Montenegro", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause donor embarrassment", "donor_name": "Milo Dukanovic", "donor_title": "Prime Minister", "donor_country": "Montenegro", "recipient_name": "John McCain", "recipient_title": "U.S. Senator" }, { "name_and_title": "John McCain, U.S. Senator", "gift_description": "Antique Sword", "received": "2006-08-26", "estimated_value": "Over 100", "disposition": [ "Displayed in SR\u2013241 for Official Use" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Mikhil Saakashvili, President of Georgia", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause donor embarrassment", "donor_name": "Mikhil Saakashvili", "donor_title": "President", "donor_country": "Georgia", "recipient_name": "John McCain", "recipient_title": "U.S. Senator" }, { "name_and_title": "John McCain, U.S. Senator", "gift_description": "Blue Carved Stone Box", "received": "2006-12-05", "estimated_value": "200", "disposition": [ "Displayed in SR\u2013241 for Official Use" ], "foreign_donor": "General Abdul Rahim Wardak, Minister of Defense of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause donor embarrassment", "donor_name": "Abdul Rahim Wardak", "donor_title": "Minister of Defense", "donor_country": "Afghanistan", "recipient_name": "John McCain", "recipient_title": "U.S. Senator" }, { "name_and_title": "John McCain, U.S. Senator", "gift_description": "Carved Stone Box w/ flowers on lid", "received": "2006-12-15", "estimated_value": "200", "disposition": [ "Displayed in SR\u2013241 for Official Use" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Hamid Karzai, President of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause donor embarrassment", "donor_name": "Hamid Karzai", "donor_title": "President", "donor_country": "Afghanistan", "recipient_name": "John McCain", "recipient_title": "U.S. Senator" }, { "name_and_title": "John McCain, U.S. Senator", "gift_description": "Persian Rug", "received": "2006-12-15", "estimated_value": "300 to 400", "disposition": [ "Displayed in SR\u2013241 for Official Use" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Hamid Karzai, President of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause donor embarrassment", "donor_name": "Hamid Karzai", "donor_title": "President", "donor_country": "Afghanistan", "recipient_name": "John McCain", "recipient_title": "U.S. Senator" }, { "name_and_title": "Mitch McConnell, U.S. Senator", "gift_description": "Ceramic vase from Taihwa Pottery Company with wooden stand", "received": "2006-12-11", "estimated_value": "225 to 300", "disposition": [ "Displayed in S\u2013230 for Official Use" ], "foreign_donor": "David Tawei Lee and Lin Chih Lee, Government of Taiwan", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause donor embarrassment", "donor_name": "David Tawei Lee and Lin Chih Lee", "donor_title": "", "donor_country": "Taiwan", "recipient_name": "Mitch McConnell", "recipient_title": "U.S. Senator" }, { "name_and_title": "Mark Pryor, U.S. Senator", "gift_description": "Carved Wood Chess Set", "received": "2006-10-03", "estimated_value": "160", "disposition": [ "With the Secretary of the Senate, Pending Transfer to the General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Jalal Talabani, President of the Republic of Iraq", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause donor embarrassment", "donor_name": "Jalal Talabani", "donor_title": "President of the Republic", "donor_country": "Iraq", "recipient_name": "Mark Pryor", "recipient_title": "U.S. Senator" }, { "name_and_title": "J. Dennis Hastert Member of Congress", "gift_description": "Afghan handmade wool rug approximately 4 x 6 flower pattern red and beige", "received": "2006-09-26", "estimated_value": "500", "disposition": [ "Pending Transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Hamid Karzai, President of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Hamid Karzai", "donor_title": "President", "donor_country": "Afghanistan", "recipient_name": "J. Dennis Hastert", "recipient_title": "Member of Congress" }, { "name_and_title": "J. Dennis Hastert Member of Congress", "gift_description": "Peter Gorring marquetry wooden box", "received": "2005-07-01", "estimated_value": "400", "disposition": [ "Pending Transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "The Honorable John Howard, M.P., Prime Minister of Australia", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "John Howard", "donor_title": "Prime Minister", "donor_country": "Australia", "recipient_name": "J. Dennis Hastert", "recipient_title": "Member of Congress" }, { "name_and_title": "J. Dennis Hastert Member of Congress", "gift_description": "Bronze Sculpture of fox, 8\" tall, unsigned", "received": "2005-09-18", "estimated_value": "325", "disposition": [ "Approved for Official Use and on display in H-153 of the Capitol" ], "foreign_donor": "Lucien Weiler, President of Parliament Luxembourg", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Lucien Weiler", "donor_title": "President of Parliament", "donor_country": "Luxembourg", "recipient_name": "J. Dennis Hastert", "recipient_title": "Member of Congress" }, { "name_and_title": "J. Dennis Hastert Member of Congress", "gift_description": "Royal De Champagne Crystal Lion", "received": "2004-12-15", "estimated_value": "675", "disposition": [ "Approved for Official Use and on display in the Speaker's Office, Room H 232 of The U. S. Capitol" ], "foreign_donor": "Lucien Weiler, President of Parliament Luxembourg", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Lucien Weiler", "donor_title": "President of Parliament", "donor_country": "Luxembourg", "recipient_name": "J. Dennis Hastert", "recipient_title": "Member of Congress" }, { "name_and_title": "J. Dennis Hastert Member of Congress", "gift_description": "Painting, oil on canvas, circa 2000 20 x 90 cm signed Ja Koubemb, Kerastian ''N.Berys'' (mountain scene)", "received": "2002-09-24", "estimated_value": "300", "disposition": [ "Pending Transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Askar Akaev, President of Kyrgyzstan", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Askar Akaev", "donor_title": "President", "donor_country": "Kyrgyzstan", "recipient_name": "J. Dennis Hastert", "recipient_title": "Member of Congress" }, { "name_and_title": "J. Dennis Hastert Member of Congress", "gift_description": "Egyptian all silk rug, approximately 2 x 4; handmade fine ''bird on branch'' pattern silk fringe", "received": "2002-06-27", "estimated_value": "450", "disposition": [ "Approved for Official Use and on display in the Speaker's Office, Room H 232 of The U. S. Capitol" ], "foreign_donor": "Hussein Tantawy, Commander in Chief of the Armed Forces Egypt", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Hussein Tantawy", "donor_title": "Commander in Chief of the Armed Forces", "donor_country": "Egypt", "recipient_name": "J. Dennis Hastert", "recipient_title": "Member of Congress" }, { "name_and_title": "J. Dennis Hastert Member of Congress", "gift_description": "Clock: Russian lacquer hanging wall clock", "received": "2002-05-06", "estimated_value": "450", "disposition": [ "Pending Transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "Gennady N. Seleznev, Chairman of the State Duma Russia", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Gennady N. Seleznev", "donor_title": "Chairman of the State Duma", "donor_country": "Russia", "recipient_name": "J. Dennis Hastert", "recipient_title": "Member of Congress" }, { "name_and_title": "J. Dennis Hastert Member of Congress", "gift_description": "12 Silver coins in wooden box, pure silver, 1 oz each", "received": "2002-03-01", "estimated_value": "350", "disposition": [ "Pending Transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Islam A. Karimov, President of the Republic of Uzbekistan", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Islam A. Karimov", "donor_title": "President", "donor_country": "Uzbekistan", "recipient_name": "J. Dennis Hastert", "recipient_title": "Member of Congress" }, { "name_and_title": "J. Dennis Hastert Member of Congress", "gift_description": "Afghani handmade all wool rug, new, long all wool natural fringe; Tribal pattern with reds and dark blue; approximately 4 x 6", "received": "2002-02-10", "estimated_value": "900", "disposition": [ "Pending Transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Hamid Karzai, Chairman of the Transitional Administration of Afghanistan", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Hamid Karzai", "donor_title": "Chairman of the Transitional Administration", "donor_country": "Afghanistan", "recipient_name": "J. Dennis Hastert", "recipient_title": "Member of Congress" }, { "name_and_title": "An Agency Employee", "gift_description": "Rug: 4 feet 10 inches by 3 feet 2 inches, modern, ivory ground with palmette and trellising vine field centering a pulled star medallion on grayish-blue ground, floral spray guard border on red ground", "received": "2006-04-24", "estimated_value": "500", "disposition": [ "Pending transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "5 U.S.C. 7342(f)(4)", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "", "donor_title": "", "donor_country": "United States", "recipient_name": "Agency Employee", "recipient_title": "" }, { "name_and_title": "An Agency Employee", "gift_description": "Watch: Cased ladies stainless steel wristwatch", "received": "2006-10-12", "estimated_value": "500", "disposition": [ "Pending transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "5 U.S.C. 7342(f)(4)", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "", "donor_title": "", "donor_country": "United States", "recipient_name": "Agency Employee", "recipient_title": "" }, { "name_and_title": "An Agency Employee", "gift_description": "Watch: Cased gentleman's stainless steel wristwatch", "received": "2006-10-12", "estimated_value": "500", "disposition": [ "Pending transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "5 U.S.C. 7342(f)(4)", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "", "donor_title": "", "donor_country": "United States", "recipient_name": "An Agency Employee", "recipient_title": "" }, { "name_and_title": "An Agency Employee", "gift_description": "Watch: Cased gentleman's stainless steel calendar chronometer wristwatch", "received": "2006-01-01", "estimated_value": "500", "disposition": [ "Pending transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "5 U.S.C. 7342(f)(4)", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "", "donor_title": "", "donor_country": "United States", "recipient_name": "An Agency Employee", "recipient_title": "" }, { "name_and_title": "Thomas Jacky, Aerospace Engineer (Aviation Systems)", "gift_description": "Round trip airfare for flight from Lagos, Nigeria to Abuja, Nigeria. Rec'd\u2014November 12\u201318, 2006. Lodging in Lagos. Rec'd\u2014November 12\u201318, 2006.", "received": "2006-11-12", "estimated_value": "", "disposition": [ "The NTSB participated in the investigation on behalf of the United States (U.S.)" ], "foreign_donor": "The Honorable Femi Fani-Kayode, Minister of Aviation of the Republic of Nigeria, on behalf of the Republic of Nigeria", "circumstances": "The investigation of this 10/29/06 crash of an Aviation Development Company Boeing 737 in Lagos, in which 97 of the 105 passengers and crew were fatally injured, required investigative activities at the origination point of the flight.", "donor_name": "Femi Fani-Kayode", "donor_title": "Minister of Aviation", "donor_country": "Nigeria", "recipient_name": "Thomas Jacky", "recipient_title": "Aerospace Engineer (Aviation Systems)" }, { "name_and_title": "William English, Senior Air Safety Investigator (Major Investigations)", "gift_description": "Round trip flight from Brasilia to Cachimba Air Base on Embraer owned business jet. Rec'd\u2014October 6, 2006. Round trip flight from Brasilia to Cachimba Air Base on Gol Airlines charter business jet. Rec'd\u2014October 9, 2006. Round trip flight via Brazilian Air Force aircraft from Cachimba Air Base to accident site in jungle. Rec'd\u2014October 9, 2006", "received": "2006-10-06", "estimated_value": "", "disposition": [ "Flights in Brazil from Brasilia to the accident site in the Brazilian Amazon jungle to investigate the 9/29/06 mid-air collision of a Gol Airlines Boeing 737\u2013800 and an Embraer business jet operated by Excelaire of Long Island, NY." ], "foreign_donor": "The Department of Civil Aviation of the Federal Republic of Brazil", "circumstances": "The investigation of this 9/29/06 mid-air collision between the Gol Airlines Boeing 737 and the Excelaire Embrarer business jet over the Brazilian Amazon jungle required coordinated, on-scene investigative activities in support of the Department of Civil Aviation of the Republic of Brazil.", "donor_name": "Department of Civil Aviation", "donor_title": "", "donor_country": "Brazil", "recipient_name": "William English", "recipient_title": "Senior Air Safety Investigator" }, { "name_and_title": "President", "gift_description": "Household Item: ornate Waterford crystal footed bowl with scalloped border and etched words of presentation", "received": "2007-03-16", "estimated_value": "350.00", "disposition": [ "Archives Foreign" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Bertie Ahern, Prime Minister of Ireland", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Bertie Ahern", "donor_title": "Prime Minister", "donor_country": "Ireland", "recipient_name": "President", "recipient_title": "President" }, { "name_and_title": "President", "gift_description": "Consumables: live Shamrocks", "received": "2007-03-16", "estimated_value": "5.00", "disposition": [ "Handled Pursuant to Secret Service Policy" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Bertie Ahern, Prime Minister of Ireland", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Bertie Ahern", "donor_title": "Prime Minister", "donor_country": "Ireland", "recipient_name": "President", "recipient_title": "President" }, { "name_and_title": "President", "gift_description": "Book, hardcover: ''Sir Edmund Hillary: An Extraordinary Life,'' by Alexa Johnston", "received": "2007-03-20", "estimated_value": "124.00", "disposition": [ "Archives Foreign" ], "foreign_donor": "The Right Honorable Helen Clark, Prime Minister of New Zealand", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Helen Clark", "donor_title": "The Right Honorable Prime Minister", "donor_country": "New Zealand", "recipient_name": "President", "recipient_title": "President" }, { "name_and_title": "President", "gift_description": "Clothing: black Icebreaker merino wool peacoat", "received": "2007-03-20", "estimated_value": "250.00", "disposition": [ "Archives Foreign" ], "foreign_donor": "The Right Honorable Helen Clark, Prime Minister of New Zealand", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Helen Clark", "donor_title": "The Right Honorable Prime Minister", "donor_country": "New Zealand", "recipient_name": "President", "recipient_title": "President" }, { "name_and_title": "President", "gift_description": "Athletic Equipment (2): Possum Leather True Grip Golf Gloves", "received": "2007-03-20", "estimated_value": "42.00", "disposition": [ "Archives Foreign" ], "foreign_donor": "The Right Honorable Helen Clark, Prime Minister of New Zealand", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Helen Clark", "donor_title": "The Right Honorable Prime Minister", "donor_country": "New Zealand", "recipient_name": "President", "recipient_title": "President" }, { "name_and_title": "President", "gift_description": "Book, hardcover: ''The Mosaics of Jordan,'' by Michele Piccirillo", "received": "2007-03-04", "estimated_value": "424.00", "disposition": [ "Archives Foreign" ], "foreign_donor": "Their Majesties King Abdullah II bin Al Hussein and Queen Rania Al Abdullah of Jordan", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Abdullah II bin Al Hussein and Rania Al Abdullah", "donor_title": "King and Queen", "donor_country": "Jordan", "recipient_name": "President", "recipient_title": "President" }, { "name_and_title": "President", "gift_description": "Household Item (9): Mother of Pearl picture frame, four vases, three wind chimes, and a candle holder; held in leather box", "received": "2007-12-26", "estimated_value": "425.00", "disposition": [ "Archives Foreign" ], "foreign_donor": "Their Majesties King Abdullah II bin Al Hussein and Queen Rania Al Abdullah of Jordan", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Abdullah II bin Al Hussein and Rania Al Abdullah", "donor_title": "King and Queen", "donor_country": "Jordan", "recipient_name": "President", "recipient_title": "President" }, { "name_and_title": "President", "gift_description": "Desk Accessory: silver and enamel Conway Stewart ink pen with maroon, gold, and olive green mosaic design", "received": "2007-07-24", "estimated_value": "850.00", "disposition": [ "Archives Foreign" ], "foreign_donor": "Their Majesties King Abdullah II bin Al Hussein and Queen Rania Al Abdullah of Jordan", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Abdullah II bin Al Hussein and Rania Al Abdullah", "donor_title": "King and Queen", "donor_country": "Jordan", "recipient_name": "President", "recipient_title": "President" }, { "name_and_title": "President", "gift_description": "Medallion: gold ornamental piece with the state emblem of Lithuania (Vytis: The White Knight) surrounded by ornate gold horses; mounted on a flat amber stone", "received": "2007-02-12", "estimated_value": "350.00", "disposition": [ "Archives Foreign" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Valdas Adamkus, President of the Republic of Lithuania", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Valdas Adamkus", "donor_title": "President", "donor_country": "Lithuania", "recipient_name": "Joseph R. Biden Jr.", "recipient_title": "President" }, { "name_and_title": "President", "gift_description": "Household Item: deep blue porcelain and silver bowl", "received": "2007-01-08", "estimated_value": "500.00", "disposition": [ "Archives Foreign" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Jose Manuel Durao Barroso, President of the Commission of the European Communities", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Jose Manuel Durao Barroso", "donor_title": "President of the Commission", "donor_country": "European Communities", "recipient_name": "Joseph R. Biden Jr.", "recipient_title": "President" }, { "name_and_title": "President", "gift_description": "Household Item: sterling silver checker board cut out tray with EU symbol, designed by Cleto Munari", "received": "2007-04-29", "estimated_value": "350.00", "disposition": [ "Archives Foreign" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Jose Manuel Durao Barroso, President of the Commission of the European Communities", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Jose Manuel Durao Barroso", "donor_title": "President of the Commission", "donor_country": "European Communities", "recipient_name": "President", "recipient_title": "President" }, { "name_and_title": "President", "gift_description": "Household Item: blue lapis lazuli bowl", "received": "2007-08-05", "estimated_value": "3860.00", "disposition": [ "Archives Foreign" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Hamid Karzai, President of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Hamid Karzai", "donor_title": "President", "donor_country": "Afghanistan", "recipient_name": "President", "recipient_title": "President" }, { "name_and_title": "President", "gift_description": "Clothing: black and gold traditional Afghan vest with white ties.", "received": "2007-08-05", "estimated_value": "35.00", "disposition": [ "Archives Foreign" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Hamid Karzai, President of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government.", "donor_name": "Hamid Karzai", "donor_title": "President", "donor_country": "Afghanistan", "recipient_name": "Joseph R. Biden Jr.", "recipient_title": "President" }, { "name_and_title": "President", "gift_description": "Clothing: white traditional Afghan pants suit.", "received": "2007-08-05", "estimated_value": "135.00", "disposition": [ "Archives Foreign" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Hamid Karzai, President of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government.", "donor_name": "Hamid Karzai", "donor_title": "President", "donor_country": "Afghanistan", "recipient_name": "Joseph R. Biden Jr.", "recipient_title": "President" }, { "name_and_title": "President", "gift_description": "Religious Item: hand-painted icon of St. Paul; held in a wooden frame.", "received": "2007-07-23", "estimated_value": "2500.00", "disposition": [ "Archives Foreign" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Zoran Jolevski, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of Macedonia", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government.", "donor_name": "Zoran Jolevski", "donor_title": "Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary", "donor_country": "Republic of Macedonia", "recipient_name": "President", "recipient_title": "President" }, { "name_and_title": "President", "gift_description": "Consumables: 4.4 pound box of Charbonnel et Walker chocolates.", "received": "2007-07-29", "estimated_value": "222.00", "disposition": [ "Handled Pursuant to Secret Service Policy" ], "foreign_donor": "The Right Honorable James Gordon Brown, M.P., Prime Minister of the United Kingdom", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government.", "donor_name": "James Gordon Brown", "donor_title": "Prime Minister", "donor_country": "United Kingdom", "recipient_name": "President", "recipient_title": "President" }, { "name_and_title": "President", "gift_description": "Book, hardcover: ''Churchill: The Unexpected Hero,'' by Paul Addison, inscribed by donor.", "received": "2007-07-29", "estimated_value": "25.00", "disposition": [ "Archives Foreign" ], "foreign_donor": "The Right Honorable James Gordon Brown, M.P., Prime Minister of the United Kingdom", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government.", "donor_name": "James Gordon Brown", "donor_title": "Prime Minister", "donor_country": "United Kingdom", "recipient_name": "President", "recipient_title": "President" }, { "name_and_title": "President", "gift_description": "Household Item: green, beige, and red plaid lambswool blanket.", "received": "2007-07-29", "estimated_value": "95.00", "disposition": [ "Archives Foreign" ], "foreign_donor": "The Right Honorable James Gordon Brown, M.P., Prime Minister of the United Kingdom", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government.", "donor_name": "James Gordon Brown", "donor_title": "Prime Minister", "donor_country": "United Kingdom", "recipient_name": "President", "recipient_title": "President" }, { "name_and_title": "President", "gift_description": "Religious Item: pink pearl prayer beads with attached diamond pendant.", "received": "2007-07-31", "estimated_value": "3500.00", "disposition": [ "Archives Foreign" ], "foreign_donor": "Abdullah bin Abd al-Aziz Al Saud, Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government.", "donor_name": "Abdullah bin Abd al-Aziz Al Saud", "donor_title": "Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King", "donor_country": "Saudi Arabia", "recipient_name": "President", "recipient_title": "President" }, { "name_and_title": "President", "gift_description": "Household Item: sterling silver and finished wood Hermes tray.", "received": "2007-08-11", "estimated_value": "350.00", "disposition": [ "Archives Foreign" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Nicolas Sarkozy, President of the French Republic", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government.", "donor_name": "Nicolas Sarkozy", "donor_title": "President", "donor_country": "France", "recipient_name": "Joseph R. Biden Jr.", "recipient_title": "President" }, { "name_and_title": "President", "gift_description": "Artwork: bronze statue of a horse; held in a blue leather box.", "received": "2007-11-06", "estimated_value": "5000.00", "disposition": [ "Archives Foreign" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Nicolas Sarkozy, President of the French Republic", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government.", "donor_name": "Nicolas Sarkozy", "donor_title": "President", "donor_country": "France", "recipient_name": "President", "recipient_title": "President" }, { "name_and_title": "President", "gift_description": "Consumables: assortment of chocolates, fruits, and cookies; held in large tin.", "received": "2007-12-26", "estimated_value": "932.00", "disposition": [ "Handled Pursuant to Secret Service Policy" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Sheikh Hamad bin Jassim bin Jabir Al Thani, Prime Minister of the State of Qatar", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government.", "donor_name": "Hamad bin Jassim bin Jabir Al Thani", "donor_title": "Prime Minister", "donor_country": "Qatar", "recipient_name": "Joseph R. Biden Jr.", "recipient_title": "President" }, { "name_and_title": "President", "gift_description": "Household Item: small green dish.", "received": "2007-12-26", "estimated_value": "23.00", "disposition": [ "Archives Foreign" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Sheikh Hamad bin Jassim bin Jabir Al Thani, Prime Minister of the State of Qatar", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government.", "donor_name": "Hamad bin Jassim bin Jabir Al Thani", "donor_title": "Prime Minister", "donor_country": "Qatar", "recipient_name": "President", "recipient_title": "President" }, { "name_and_title": "President", "gift_description": "Consumables (17): boxes of an assortment of candies, fruits, chocolates, and holiday popcorn.", "received": "2007-12-14", "estimated_value": "303.00", "disposition": [ "Handled Pursuant to Secret Service Policy" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Saqr Ghobash Saeed Ghobash and Mrs. Fatima Salem, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary, United Arab Emirates", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government.", "donor_name": "Saqr Ghobash Saeed Ghobash and Mrs. Fatima Salem", "donor_title": "Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary", "donor_country": "United Arab Emirates", "recipient_name": "Joseph R. Biden Jr.", "recipient_title": "President" }, { "name_and_title": "President", "gift_description": "Artwork: silver statue of a Morin Khur; engraved; held in wooden box", "received": "2007-10-22", "estimated_value": "400.00", "disposition": [ "Archives Foreign" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency N. Enkhbayar, President of Mongolia", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "N. Enkhbayar", "donor_title": "President", "donor_country": "Mongolia", "recipient_name": "Joseph R. Biden Jr.", "recipient_title": "President" }, { "name_and_title": "President", "gift_description": "Clothing: royal blue cashmere jacket", "received": "2007-10-22", "estimated_value": "414.00", "disposition": [ "Archives Foreign" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency N. Enkhbayar, President of Mongolia", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "N. Enkhbayar", "donor_title": "President", "donor_country": "Mongolia", "recipient_name": "President", "recipient_title": "President" }, { "name_and_title": "President", "gift_description": "Book, hardcover (in Mongolian): \"Great Mongolian State.\"", "received": "2007-10-22", "estimated_value": "89.00", "disposition": [ "Archives Foreign" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency N. Enkhbayar, President of Mongolia", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "N. Enkhbayar", "donor_title": "President", "donor_country": "Mongolia", "recipient_name": "President", "recipient_title": "President" }, { "name_and_title": "President", "gift_description": "Household Item: burgundy rug with blue, green, orange, and cream accents", "received": "2007-09-26", "estimated_value": "1896.00", "disposition": [ "Archives Foreign" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Gurbanguly Berdimuhammedov, President of Turkmenistan", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Gurbanguly Berdimuhammedov", "donor_title": "President", "donor_country": "Turkmenistan", "recipient_name": "Joseph R. Biden Jr.", "recipient_title": "President" }, { "name_and_title": "President", "gift_description": "Book, hardcover (3): \"Mount Lebanon,\" by Col. Charles Henry Churchill; Volumes I\u2013III; held in an engraved leather box", "received": "2007-10-04", "estimated_value": "5760.00", "disposition": [ "Archives Foreign" ], "foreign_donor": "The Honorable Saad Hariri, Member of the National Assembly of Lebanon", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Saad Hariri", "donor_title": "Member of the National Assembly", "donor_country": "Lebanon", "recipient_name": "Joseph R. Biden Jr.", "recipient_title": "President" }, { "name_and_title": "President", "gift_description": "Consumable: assortment of nut pastries", "received": "2007-10-01", "estimated_value": "25.00", "disposition": [ "Handled Pursuant to Secret Service Policy" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Jalal Talabani, President of the Republic of Iraq", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Jalal Talabani", "donor_title": "President", "donor_country": "Iraq", "recipient_name": "President", "recipient_title": "President" }, { "name_and_title": "President", "gift_description": "Artwork: silver-tone statue of Hammurabi's Code of Laws; held in plexiglass box", "received": "2007-10-01", "estimated_value": "350.00", "disposition": [ "Archives Foreign" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Jalal Talabani, President of the Republic of Iraq", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Jalal Talabani", "donor_title": "President", "donor_country": "Iraq", "recipient_name": "President", "recipient_title": "President" }, { "name_and_title": "President", "gift_description": "Household Item: multicolor inlaid wooden box", "received": "2007-10-01", "estimated_value": "125.00", "disposition": [ "Archives Foreign" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Jalal Talabani, President of the Republic of Iraq", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Jalal Talabani", "donor_title": "President", "donor_country": "Iraq", "recipient_name": "Joseph R. Biden Jr.", "recipient_title": "President" }, { "name_and_title": "President", "gift_description": "Consumables (3): gift basket with mixed fruit, a bottle of Springleaf iced tea, and a bottle of Desert Pearls Non-Alcoholic Cabernet", "received": "2007-09-09", "estimated_value": "67.00", "disposition": [ "Handled Pursuant to Secret Service Policy" ], "foreign_donor": "The Honorable John Howard, M.P., Prime Minister of Australia", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "John Howard", "donor_title": "Prime Minister", "donor_country": "Australia", "recipient_name": "President", "recipient_title": "President" }, { "name_and_title": "President", "gift_description": "Accessory: black messenger bag printed with \"ABAC, Third ABAC Meeting, September 2007, Sydney, Australia.\"", "received": "2007-09-09", "estimated_value": "35.00", "disposition": [ "Archives Foreign" ], "foreign_donor": "The Honorable John Howard, M.P., Prime Minister of Australia", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "John Howard", "donor_title": "Prime Minister", "donor_country": "Australia", "recipient_name": "Joseph R. Biden Jr.", "recipient_title": "President" }, { "name_and_title": "President", "gift_description": "Clothing: brown and blue APEC Driza-Bone Riding Coat", "received": "2007-09-09", "estimated_value": "125.00", "disposition": [ "Archives Foreign" ], "foreign_donor": "The Honorable John Howard, M.P., Prime Minister of Australia", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "John Howard", "donor_title": "Prime Minister", "donor_country": "Australia", "recipient_name": "President", "recipient_title": "President" }, { "name_and_title": "President", "gift_description": "Accessory: brown APEC Akubra Cattleman hat", "received": "2007-09-09", "estimated_value": "104.00", "disposition": [ "Archives Foreign" ], "foreign_donor": "The Honorable John Howard, M.P., Prime Minister of Australia", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "John Howard", "donor_title": "Prime Minister", "donor_country": "Australia", "recipient_name": "Joseph R. Biden Jr.", "recipient_title": "President" }, { "name_and_title": "President", "gift_description": "Artwork (3): ''Brolga,'' by Tim Djandomerr; ''Sheep Station: Australia,'' by Pamela Griffith; ''Where We Live,'' by Peter Kingston", "received": "2007-09-09", "estimated_value": "2250.00", "disposition": [ "Archives Foreign" ], "foreign_donor": "The Honorable John Howard, M.P., Prime Minister of Australia", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "John Howard", "donor_title": "Prime Minister", "donor_country": "Australia", "recipient_name": "Joseph R. Biden Jr.", "recipient_title": "President" }, { "name_and_title": "President", "gift_description": "Desk Accessory: black Mont Blanc pen", "received": "2007-09-09", "estimated_value": "495.00", "disposition": [ "Archives Foreign" ], "foreign_donor": "The Honorable John Howard, M.P., Prime Minister of Australia", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "John Howard", "donor_title": "Prime Minister", "donor_country": "Australia", "recipient_name": "President", "recipient_title": "President" }, { "name_and_title": "President", "gift_description": "Accessory: brown leather APEC portfolio with zipper", "received": "2007-09-09", "estimated_value": "500.00", "disposition": [ "Archives Foreign" ], "foreign_donor": "The Honorable John Howard, M.P., Prime Minister of Australia", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "John Howard", "donor_title": "Prime Minister", "donor_country": "Australia", "recipient_name": "Joseph R. Biden Jr.", "recipient_title": "President" }, { "name_and_title": "President", "gift_description": "Jewelry: 18 ct gold APEC pin, by Margaret Kirkwood", "received": "2007-09-09", "estimated_value": "750.00", "disposition": [ "Archives Foreign" ], "foreign_donor": "The Honorable John Howard, M.P., Prime Minister of Australia", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "John Howard", "donor_title": "Prime Minister", "donor_country": "Australia", "recipient_name": "Joseph R. Biden Jr.", "recipient_title": "President" }, { "name_and_title": "President", "gift_description": "Athletic Equipment: 61\u20442\u2032 Tournament Shortstroker fishing rod, by Ian Miller; inscribed", "received": "2007-09-08", "estimated_value": "852.00", "disposition": [ "Archives Foreign" ], "foreign_donor": "The Honorable John Howard, M.P., Prime Minister of Australia", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "John Howard", "donor_title": "Prime Minister", "donor_country": "Australia", "recipient_name": "President", "recipient_title": "President" }, { "name_and_title": "President", "gift_description": "Collectable: gold Mariner's Astrolabe; engraved", "received": "2007-09-17", "estimated_value": "542.00", "disposition": [ "Archives Foreign" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Jose Socrates, Prime Minister of Portugal", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Jose Socrates", "donor_title": "Prime Minister", "donor_country": "Portugal", "recipient_name": "President", "recipient_title": "President" }, { "name_and_title": "President", "gift_description": "Book, hardcover (2): ''Encompassing the Globe: Portugal and the World in the 16th and 17th Centuries,'' published by the Arthur M. Sackler Gallery", "received": "2007-09-17", "estimated_value": "110.00", "disposition": [ "Archives Foreign" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Jose Socrates, Prime Minister of Portugal", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Jose Socrates", "donor_title": "Prime Minister", "donor_country": "Portugal", "recipient_name": "Joseph R. Biden Jr.", "recipient_title": "President" }, { "name_and_title": "President", "gift_description": "Book, hardcover: ''One Piece of Leather: R.M. Willims: The Man and His Company,'' by Rob Linn", "received": "2007-09-06", "estimated_value": "95.00", "disposition": [ "Archives Foreign" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Major General Michael Jeffery, M.P., Governor General of Australia", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Michael Jeffery", "donor_title": "Major General", "donor_country": "Australia", "recipient_name": "Joseph R. Biden Jr.", "recipient_title": "President" }, { "name_and_title": "President", "gift_description": "CD: ''Born to Survive: The Best of Troy Cassar-Daley,'' by Troy Cassar-Daley", "received": "2007-09-06", "estimated_value": "15.00", "disposition": [ "Archives Foreign" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Major General Michael Jeffery, M.P., Governor General of Australia", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Michael Jeffery", "donor_title": "Major General", "donor_country": "Australia", "recipient_name": "Joseph R. Biden Jr.", "recipient_title": "President" }, { "name_and_title": "President", "gift_description": "CD: ''The Very Best of Slim Dusty,'' by Slim Dusty", "received": "2007-09-06", "estimated_value": "38.00", "disposition": [ "Archives Foreign" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Major General Michael Jeffery, M.P., Governor General of Australia", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Michael Jeffery", "donor_title": "Major General", "donor_country": "Australia", "recipient_name": "President", "recipient_title": "President" }, { "name_and_title": "President", "gift_description": "CD: ''Spirit of the Bush,'' by Lee Kernaghan", "received": "2007-09-06", "estimated_value": "29.00", "disposition": [ "Archives Foreign" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Major General Michael Jeffery, M.P., Governor General of Australia", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Michael Jeffery", "donor_title": "Major General", "donor_country": "Australia", "recipient_name": "President", "recipient_title": "President" }, { "name_and_title": "President", "gift_description": "Shoe Care: R.M. Williams Shoe Shine Kit", "received": "2007-09-06", "estimated_value": "40.00", "disposition": [ "Archives Foreign" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Major General Michael Jeffery, M.P., Governor General of Australia", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Michael Jeffery", "donor_title": "Major General", "donor_country": "Australia", "recipient_name": "President", "recipient_title": "President" }, { "name_and_title": "President", "gift_description": "Shoes: R.M. Williams elastic sided dress boot in brown", "received": "2007-09-06", "estimated_value": "332.00", "disposition": [ "Archives Foreign" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Major General Michael Jeffery, M.P., Governor General of Australia", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Michael Jeffery", "donor_title": "Major General", "donor_country": "Australia", "recipient_name": "Joseph R. Biden Jr.", "recipient_title": "President" }, { "name_and_title": "President", "gift_description": "Household Item: black leather box hand-crafted from Kangaroo and Barramundi leather", "received": "2007-09-06", "estimated_value": "76.00", "disposition": [ "Archives Foreign" ], "foreign_donor": "The Honorable Kevin Rudd, M.P., Prime Minister of Australia", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Kevin Rudd", "donor_title": "Prime Minister", "donor_country": "Australia", "recipient_name": "President", "recipient_title": "President" }, { "name_and_title": "President", "gift_description": "Accessory: sterling silver R.M. Williams longhorn cufflinks", "received": "2007-09-06", "estimated_value": "183.00", "disposition": [ "Archives Foreign" ], "foreign_donor": "The Honorable Kevin Rudd, M.P., Prime Minister of Australia", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Kevin Rudd", "donor_title": "Prime Minister", "donor_country": "Australia", "recipient_name": "Joseph R. Biden Jr.", "recipient_title": "President" }, { "name_and_title": "President", "gift_description": "Book, softcover: ''John Curtin: A Life,'' by David Day; inscribed", "received": "2007-09-06", "estimated_value": "33.00", "disposition": [ "Archives Foreign" ], "foreign_donor": "The Honorable Kevin Rudd, M.P., Prime Minister of Australia", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Kevin Rudd", "donor_title": "Prime Minister", "donor_country": "Australia", "recipient_name": "President", "recipient_title": "President" }, { "name_and_title": "President", "gift_description": "Book, softcover: ''Charm Offensive: How China's Soft Power is Transforming the World,'' by Joshua Kurlantzick; inscribed", "received": "2007-09-06", "estimated_value": "26.00", "disposition": [ "Archives Foreign" ], "foreign_donor": "The Honorable Kevin Rudd, M.P., Prime Minister of Australia", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Kevin Rudd", "donor_title": "Prime Minister", "donor_country": "Australia", "recipient_name": "President", "recipient_title": "President" }, { "name_and_title": "President", "gift_description": "Accessory: kangaroo leather cardholder", "received": "2007-09-07", "estimated_value": "53.00", "disposition": [ "Archives Foreign" ], "foreign_donor": "The Honorable Morris Iemma, State Premier and Minister for Citizenship, Australia", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Morris Iemma", "donor_title": "State Premier and Minister for Citizenship", "donor_country": "Australia", "recipient_name": "Joseph R. Biden Jr.", "recipient_title": "President" }, { "name_and_title": "President", "gift_description": "Desk Accessory: ancient red gum paperweight", "received": "2007-09-07", "estimated_value": "138.00", "disposition": [ "Archives Foreign" ], "foreign_donor": "The Honorable Morris Iemma, State Premier and Minister for Citizenship, Australia", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Morris Iemma", "donor_title": "State Premier and Minister for Citizenship", "donor_country": "Australia", "recipient_name": "President", "recipient_title": "President" }, { "name_and_title": "President", "gift_description": "Desk Accessory: ancient red gum card box", "received": "2007-09-07", "estimated_value": "288.00", "disposition": [ "Archives Foreign" ], "foreign_donor": "The Honorable Morris Iemma, State Premier and Minister for Citizenship, Australia", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Morris Iemma", "donor_title": "State Premier and Minister for Citizenship", "donor_country": "Australia", "recipient_name": "President", "recipient_title": "President" }, { "name_and_title": "President", "gift_description": "Desk Accessory: ancient red gum letter opener", "received": "2007-09-07", "estimated_value": "138.00", "disposition": [ "Archives Foreign" ], "foreign_donor": "The Honorable Morris Iemma, State Premier and Minister for Citizenship, Australia", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Morris Iemma", "donor_title": "State Premier and Minister for Citizenship", "donor_country": "Australia", "recipient_name": "President", "recipient_title": "President" }, { "name_and_title": "President", "gift_description": "Desk Accessory: bronze platypus paperweight, by Mary Michelmore", "received": "2007-09-07", "estimated_value": "150.00", "disposition": [ "Archives Foreign" ], "foreign_donor": "The Honorable Morris Iemma, State Premier and Minister for Citizenship, Australia", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Morris Iemma", "donor_title": "State Premier and Minister for Citizenship", "donor_country": "Australia", "recipient_name": "President", "recipient_title": "President" }, { "name_and_title": "President", "gift_description": "Household Item: wooden box with stainless steel and gold accents", "received": "2007-07-20", "estimated_value": "500.00", "disposition": [ "Archives Foreign" ], "foreign_donor": "The Right Honorable Patrick Manning, Prime Minister of The Republic of Trinidad and Tobago", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Patrick Manning", "donor_title": "The Right Honorable Prime Minister", "donor_country": "The Republic of Trinidad and Tobago", "recipient_name": "President", "recipient_title": "President" }, { "name_and_title": "President", "gift_description": "CD: ''A Panorama Saga II,'' by BP Renegades Steel Orchestra", "received": "2007-07-20", "estimated_value": "15.00", "disposition": [ "Archives Foreign" ], "foreign_donor": "The Right Honorable Patrick Manning, Prime Minister of The Republic of Trinidad and Tobago", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Patrick Manning", "donor_title": "The Right Honorable Prime Minister", "donor_country": "The Republic of Trinidad and Tobago", "recipient_name": "Joseph R. Biden Jr.", "recipient_title": "President" }, { "name_and_title": "President", "gift_description": "CD: ''Exodus II: The Power and The Glory,'' by various artist", "received": "2007-07-20", "estimated_value": "14.00", "disposition": [ "Archives Foreign" ], "foreign_donor": "The Right Honorable Patrick Manning, Prime Minister of The Republic of Trinidad and Tobago", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Patrick Manning", "donor_title": "The Right Honorable Prime Minister", "donor_country": "The Republic of Trinidad and Tobago", "recipient_name": "President", "recipient_title": "President" }, { "name_and_title": "President", "gift_description": "CD: ''Lydian Steel Live,'' directed by Pat Bishop", "received": "2007-07-20", "estimated_value": "15.00", "disposition": [ "Archives Foreign" ], "foreign_donor": "The Right Honorable Patrick Manning, Prime Minister of The Republic of Trinidad and Tobago", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Patrick Manning", "donor_title": "Prime Minister", "donor_country": "The Republic of Trinidad and Tobago", "recipient_name": "President", "recipient_title": "President" }, { "name_and_title": "President", "gift_description": "Artwork: reproduction of rare map of North America; held in wooden frame", "received": "2007-08-18", "estimated_value": "1500.00", "disposition": [ "Archives Foreign" ], "foreign_donor": "The Right Honorable Stephen Harper, P.C., M.P., Prime Minister of Canada", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Stephen Harper", "donor_title": "Prime Minister", "donor_country": "Canada", "recipient_name": "Joseph R. Biden Jr.", "recipient_title": "President" }, { "name_and_title": "President", "gift_description": "Artwork: ornamental piece of carved wood, held in a brown matted wood frame", "received": "2007-07-25", "estimated_value": "520.00", "disposition": [ "Archives Foreign" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Ombeni Y. Sefue, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary, United Republic of Tanzania", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Ombeni Y. Sefue", "donor_title": "Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary", "donor_country": "United Republic of Tanzania", "recipient_name": "Joseph R. Biden Jr.", "recipient_title": "President" }, { "name_and_title": "President", "gift_description": "Artwork: flat wooden carving of tribal people; matted on double canvas and held in gold-painted with green baroque frame", "received": "2007-06-29", "estimated_value": "100.00", "disposition": [ "Archives Foreign" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Amadou Toumani Tour\u00e9, President of the Republic of Mali", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Amadou Toumani Tour\u00e9", "donor_title": "President", "donor_country": "Mali", "recipient_name": "Joseph R. Biden Jr.", "recipient_title": "President" }, { "name_and_title": "President", "gift_description": "Miscellaneous: black leather trunk embossed with geometrical designs and gold-plated accents", "received": "2007-06-29", "estimated_value": "350.00", "disposition": [ "Archives Foreign" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Amadou Toumani Tour\u00e9, President of the Republic of Mali", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Amadou Toumani Tour\u00e9", "donor_title": "President", "donor_country": "Mali", "recipient_name": "President", "recipient_title": "President" }, { "name_and_title": "President", "gift_description": "Artwork (2): black and white drawn portraits, one of Kazimierz Pulaski and one of Tadeusz Kosciuszko; matted and held in a synthetic wood frame", "received": "2007-07-16", "estimated_value": "314.00", "disposition": [ "Archives Foreign" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Dr. Lech Kaczynski, President of the Republic of Poland", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Lech Kaczynski", "donor_title": "President", "donor_country": "Poland", "recipient_name": "Joseph R. Biden Jr.", "recipient_title": "President" }, { "name_and_title": "President", "gift_description": "Book, hardcover: ''Figures and Art,'' by Cmielow", "received": "2007-06-08", "estimated_value": "83.00", "disposition": [ "Archives Foreign" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Dr. Lech Kaczynski, President of the Republic of Poland", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Lech Kaczynski", "donor_title": "President", "donor_country": "Poland", "recipient_name": "President", "recipient_title": "President" }, { "name_and_title": "President", "gift_description": "Household Item: black porcelain Scottie dog", "received": "2007-06-08", "estimated_value": "74.00", "disposition": [ "Archives Foreign" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Dr. Lech Kaczynski, President of the Republic of Poland", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Lech Kaczynski", "donor_title": "President", "donor_country": "Poland", "recipient_name": "Joseph R. Biden Jr.", "recipient_title": "President" }, { "name_and_title": "President", "gift_description": "Weapon: black and gold-tone sword", "received": "2007-06-08", "estimated_value": "500.00", "disposition": [ "Archives Foreign" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Dr. Lech Kaczynski, President of the Republic of Poland", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Lech Kaczynski", "donor_title": "President", "donor_country": "Poland", "recipient_name": "President", "recipient_title": "President" }, { "name_and_title": "President", "gift_description": "Books, hardcover (2, in English and in Russian): ''English Sonnets, 16th to 19th Century,'' published by Moscow Raduga Publishers; and an unknown title, by unknown author", "received": "2007-07-01", "estimated_value": "40.00", "disposition": [ "Archives Foreign" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Vladimir Putin, President of the Russian Federation", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Vladimir Putin", "donor_title": "President", "donor_country": "Russian Federation", "recipient_name": "President", "recipient_title": "President" }, { "name_and_title": "President", "gift_description": "Miscellaneous: copper and brass samovar", "received": "2007-07-01", "estimated_value": "300.00", "disposition": [ "Archives Foreign" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Vladimir Putin, President of the Russian Federation", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Vladimir Putin", "donor_title": "President", "donor_country": "Russian Federation", "recipient_name": "President", "recipient_title": "President" }, { "name_and_title": "President", "gift_description": "Artwork: print of a painting of George Washington standing in front of the sea with words, ''George Washington, Barbados. 1751,'' matted and held in a gold-painted wooden frame with gold-tone presentation plate", "received": "2007-06-21", "estimated_value": "400.00", "disposition": [ "Archives Foreign" ], "foreign_donor": "The Right Honorable Owen S. Arthur, M.P., Prime Minister and Minister of Finance, Barbados", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Owen S. Arthur", "donor_title": "Prime Minister and Minister of Finance", "donor_country": "Barbados", "recipient_name": "President", "recipient_title": "President" }, { "name_and_title": "President", "gift_description": "Consumables (3): bottles of wine", "received": "2007-06-11", "estimated_value": "40.00", "disposition": [ "Handled Pursuant to Secret Service Policy" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Georgi Parvanov, President of the Republic of Bulgaria", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Georgi Parvanov", "donor_title": "President", "donor_country": "Bulgaria", "recipient_name": "President", "recipient_title": "President" }, { "name_and_title": "President", "gift_description": "Artwork: bronze depiction of the head of the Thracian King, Sevt III on marble base with gold-tone presentation plaque", "received": "2007-06-11", "estimated_value": "305.00", "disposition": [ "Archives Foreign" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Georgi Parvanov, President of the Republic of Bulgaria", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Georgi Parvanov", "donor_title": "President", "donor_country": "Bulgaria", "recipient_name": "Joseph R. Biden Jr.", "recipient_title": "President" }, { "name_and_title": "President", "gift_description": "Musical Instrument: electric harp with speakerphone", "received": "2007-06-22", "estimated_value": "4500.00", "disposition": [ "Archives Foreign" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Nguyen Minh Triet, President of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Nguyen Minh Triet", "donor_title": "President", "donor_country": "Vietnam", "recipient_name": "President", "recipient_title": "President" }, { "name_and_title": "President", "gift_description": "Household Item: Minh Long gold plated tea set with orange accents and images of dragons; includes six tea cups, sugar and cream bowls, and tea pot", "received": "2007-06-22", "estimated_value": "300.00", "disposition": [ "Archives Foreign" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Nguyen Minh Triet, President of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Nguyen Minh Triet", "donor_title": "President", "donor_country": "Socialist Republic of Vietnam", "recipient_name": "President", "recipient_title": "President" }, { "name_and_title": "President", "gift_description": "Artwork: silver eagle perched on top of an engraved brick base", "received": "2007-06-10", "estimated_value": "926.00", "disposition": [ "Archives Foreign" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Sali Berisha, Prime Minister of the Republic of Albania", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Sali Berisha", "donor_title": "Prime Minister", "donor_country": "Albania", "recipient_name": "President", "recipient_title": "President" }, { "name_and_title": "President", "gift_description": "Honoraria: sterling silver with gold plate and red and black enamel Order of the National Flag Award; held on red and black ribbon; award is accompanied by a red leather portfolio with gold-tone emblem", "received": "2007-06-10", "estimated_value": "300.00", "disposition": [ "Archives Foreign" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Alfred Moisiu, President of the Republic of Albania", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Alfred Moisiu", "donor_title": "President of the Republic", "donor_country": "Albania", "recipient_name": "President", "recipient_title": "President" }, { "name_and_title": "President", "gift_description": "Artwork: silver clock tower replica featuring working clocks on each side", "received": "2007-06-10", "estimated_value": "200.00", "disposition": [ "Archives Foreign" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Alfred Moisiu, President of the Republic of Albania", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Alfred Moisiu", "donor_title": "President", "donor_country": "Albania", "recipient_name": "Joseph R. Biden Jr.", "recipient_title": "President" }, { "name_and_title": "President", "gift_description": "Artwork: photo image of tempera on wood painting entitled, 'The Spring of Life,' featuring Mary, Mother of God sitting above a fountain being used by various people; held in a gold-painted baroque wooden frame", "received": "2007-06-10", "estimated_value": "255.00", "disposition": [ "Archives Foreign" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Alfred Moisiu, President of the Republic of Albania", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Alfred Moisiu", "donor_title": "President of the Republic", "donor_country": "Albania", "recipient_name": "President", "recipient_title": "President" }, { "name_and_title": "President", "gift_description": "Household Item: beige porcelain Wedgewood bowl with black floral border and words, 'Am I Not a Man and a Brother?' in center", "received": "2007-06-06", "estimated_value": "450.00", "disposition": [ "Archives Foreign" ], "foreign_donor": "The Right Honorable Tony Blair, M.P., Prime Minister of the United Kingdom", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Tony Blair", "donor_title": "Prime Minister", "donor_country": "United Kingdom", "recipient_name": "President", "recipient_title": "President" }, { "name_and_title": "President", "gift_description": "Household Items (12): Moser crystal champagne flutes with intricate cross-cut filigree texture and wide etched and gilded 24k gold borders embossed with palmettes and acanthus scroll designs", "received": "2007-06-05", "estimated_value": "3060.00", "disposition": [ "Archives Foreign" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Vaclav Klaus, President of the Czech Republic", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Vaclav Klaus", "donor_title": "President", "donor_country": "Czech Republic", "recipient_name": "President", "recipient_title": "President" }, { "name_and_title": "President", "gift_description": "Book, hardcover (in Czech): ''Modra, Nikoli, Zelena Planeta: Co Je Ohrozeno: Klima, Nebo Svoboda?'' by donor", "received": "2007-06-05", "estimated_value": "15.00", "disposition": [ "Archives Foreign" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Vaclav Klaus, President of the Czech Republic", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Vaclav Klaus", "donor_title": "President", "donor_country": "Czech Republic", "recipient_name": "President", "recipient_title": "President" }, { "name_and_title": "President", "gift_description": "Accessory: purple velvet square hat with white embroidery", "received": "2007-06-05", "estimated_value": "35.00", "disposition": [ "Archives Foreign" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Vaclav Klaus, President of the Czech Republic", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Vaclav Klaus", "donor_title": "President", "donor_country": "Czech Republic", "recipient_name": "Joseph R. Biden Jr.", "recipient_title": "President" }, { "name_and_title": "President", "gift_description": "CDs (set of 11): various titles of music by Czech musicians", "received": "2007-06-05", "estimated_value": "165.00", "disposition": [ "Archives Foreign" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Vaclav Klaus, President of the Czech Republic", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Vaclav Klaus", "donor_title": "President", "donor_country": "Czech Republic", "recipient_name": "President", "recipient_title": "President" }, { "name_and_title": "President", "gift_description": "Accessory (12): assortment of E. Marinella silk ties", "received": "2007-06-09", "estimated_value": "1860.00", "disposition": [ "Archives Foreign" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Silvio Berlusconi, President of the Council of Ministers of the Italian Republic", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Silvio Berlusconi", "donor_title": "President of the Council of Ministers", "donor_country": "Italy", "recipient_name": "President", "recipient_title": "President" }, { "name_and_title": "President", "gift_description": "Accessory: black Salvatore Ferragamo stamped leather tie case", "received": "2007-06-09", "estimated_value": "350.00", "disposition": [ "Archives Foreign" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Romano Prodi, President of the Council of Ministers of the Italian Republic", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Romano Prodi", "donor_title": "President of the Council of Ministers", "donor_country": "Italy", "recipient_name": "President", "recipient_title": "President" }, { "name_and_title": "President", "gift_description": "Accessory (6): assortment of Salvatore Ferragamo silk ties", "received": "2007-06-09", "estimated_value": "870.00", "disposition": [ "Archives Foreign" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Romano Prodi, President of the Council of Ministers of the Italian Republic", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Romano Prodi", "donor_title": "President of the Council of Ministers", "donor_country": "Italy", "recipient_name": "Joseph R. Biden Jr.", "recipient_title": "President" }, { "name_and_title": "President", "gift_description": "Collectable: replica of 4th Century BCE Panagiurishte gold treasure", "received": "2007-06-11", "estimated_value": "320.00", "disposition": [ "Archives Foreign" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Sergei Stanishev, Prime Minister of the Republic of Bulgaria", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Sergei Stanishev", "donor_title": "Prime Minister", "donor_country": "Bulgaria", "recipient_name": "President", "recipient_title": "President" }, { "name_and_title": "President", "gift_description": "Weapon: antique silver pistol embellished with silver filigree", "received": "2007-06-10", "estimated_value": "1100.00", "disposition": [ "Archives Foreign" ], "foreign_donor": "The Honorable Ismet Mavriqi, Mayor of Fushe-Kruje, Albania", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Ismet Mavriqi", "donor_title": "Mayor of Fushe-Kruje", "donor_country": "Albania", "recipient_name": "President", "recipient_title": "President" }, { "name_and_title": "President", "gift_description": "Plaque: gold-tone engraved presentation plaque; held in a blue velvet hinged box", "received": "2007-06-10", "estimated_value": "65.00", "disposition": [ "Archives Foreign" ], "foreign_donor": "The Honorable Ismet Mavriqi, Mayor of Fushe-Kruje, Albania", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Ismet Mavriqi", "donor_title": "Mayor of Fushe-Kruje", "donor_country": "Albania", "recipient_name": "President", "recipient_title": "President" }, { "name_and_title": "President", "gift_description": "Athletic Equipment: uSurf Wave Action Exerciser", "received": "2007-05-03", "estimated_value": "200.00", "disposition": [ "Archives Foreign" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Lee Hsien Loong, Prime Minister and Minister for Finance of the Republic of Singapore", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Lee Hsien Loong", "donor_title": "Prime Minister and Minister for Finance", "donor_country": "Republic of Singapore", "recipient_name": "President", "recipient_title": "President" }, { "name_and_title": "President", "gift_description": "Athletic Equipment: iGallop Core and Abs Exerciser", "received": "2007-05-03", "estimated_value": "250.00", "disposition": [ "Archives Foreign" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Lee Hsien Loong, Prime Minister and Minister for Finance of the Republic of Singapore", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Lee Hsien Loong", "donor_title": "Prime Minister and Minister for Finance", "donor_country": "Republic of Singapore", "recipient_name": "Joseph R. Biden Jr.", "recipient_title": "President" }, { "name_and_title": "President", "gift_description": "Ranch Equipment: Husqvarna 335Rx Brush Cutter equipped with comfort grip handles, Ergo Cruise and Smart Start and powered by an X\u2013TORQ engine", "received": "2007-05-16", "estimated_value": "570.00", "disposition": [ "Archives Foreign" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Fredrik Reinfeldt, Prime Minister of Sweden", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Fredrik Reinfeldt", "donor_title": "Prime Minister", "donor_country": "Sweden", "recipient_name": "President", "recipient_title": "President" }, { "name_and_title": "President", "gift_description": "Household Item: sterling silver William and Son plate with three gold seals (Presidential, Royal, and star with roses) on front and personal inscription on bottom", "received": "2007-05-07", "estimated_value": "2000.00", "disposition": [ "Archives Foreign" ], "foreign_donor": "Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II and His Royal Highness The Prince Phillip, Duke of Edinburgh, London, United Kingdom", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Elizabeth II and Phillip", "donor_title": "Queen and Prince", "donor_country": "United Kingdom", "recipient_name": "President", "recipient_title": "President" }, { "name_and_title": "President", "gift_description": "Jewelry (5): silver rings with agate; held in a wooden box", "received": "2007-05-01", "estimated_value": "300.00", "disposition": [ "Archives Foreign" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Ali Abdullah Saleh, President of the Republic of Yemen", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Ali Abdullah Saleh", "donor_title": "President", "donor_country": "Yemen", "recipient_name": "President", "recipient_title": "President" }, { "name_and_title": "President", "gift_description": "Weapon: 25\" silver sword with curved blade adorned with elaborate detailing and carnelian stones", "received": "2007-05-01", "estimated_value": "1500.00", "disposition": [ "Archives Foreign" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Ali Abdullah Saleh, President of the Republic of Yemen", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Ali Abdullah Saleh", "donor_title": "President", "donor_country": "Yemen", "recipient_name": "President", "recipient_title": "President" }, { "name_and_title": "President", "gift_description": "Household Item: off-white and beige ceramic vase", "received": "2007-04-26", "estimated_value": "350.00", "disposition": [ "Archives Foreign" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Shinzo Abe, Prime Minister of Japan", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Shinzo Abe", "donor_title": "Prime Minister", "donor_country": "Japan", "recipient_name": "Joseph R. Biden Jr.", "recipient_title": "President" }, { "name_and_title": "President", "gift_description": "Collectable: NPB Official Game Ball baseball inscribed by donor", "received": "2007-04-26", "estimated_value": "400.00", "disposition": [ "Archives Foreign" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Shinzo Abe, Prime Minister of Japan", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Shinzo Abe", "donor_title": "Prime Minister", "donor_country": "Japan", "recipient_name": "Joseph R. Biden Jr.", "recipient_title": "President" }, { "name_and_title": "President", "gift_description": "Household Item: round green ceramic plate with tribal design; matted and held in a gold-painted wooden frame", "received": "2007-03-12", "estimated_value": "349.00", "disposition": [ "Archives Foreign" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Oscar Berger Perdomo, President of the Republic of Guatemala", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Oscar Berger Perdomo", "donor_title": "President", "donor_country": "Guatemala", "recipient_name": "President", "recipient_title": "President" }, { "name_and_title": "President", "gift_description": "Clothing (2): guayaberas shirts, one with long-sleeves and one with short sleeves", "received": "2007-03-09", "estimated_value": "268.00", "disposition": [ "President retained", "Archives Foreign" ], "foreign_donor": "The Honorable Patricio Patron Laviada, Governor of the State of Yucatan, Mexico", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Patricio Patron Laviada", "donor_title": "Governor of the State of Yucatan", "donor_country": "Mexico", "recipient_name": "President", "recipient_title": "President" }, { "name_and_title": "President", "gift_description": "Artwork (in Spanish): print entitled 'Museo Municipal de Bellas Artes Juan Manuel Blanes,' featuring two cowboys riding horseback through countryside", "received": "2007-03-10", "estimated_value": "6.00", "disposition": [ "Archives Foreign" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Dr. Tabar\u00e9 Vazquez, President of the Oriental Republic of Uruguay", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Tabar\u00e9 Vazquez", "donor_title": "President", "donor_country": "Uruguay", "recipient_name": "President", "recipient_title": "President" }, { "name_and_title": "President", "gift_description": "Books, hardcover (2, in Spanish): 'Antiguas Estancias del Uruguay: Historia y Produccion,' by Ana Ines Zerbino Vanrell and Jose Victor Zerbino Vanrell and 'Antiguas Estancias del Uruguay II: Historia y Produccion,' by Javier Pastoriza and Miguel Alvarez Montero in custom leather-covered box", "received": "2007-03-10", "estimated_value": "80.00", "disposition": [ "Archives Foreign" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Dr. Tabar\u00e9 Vazquez, President of the Oriental Republic of Uruguay", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Tabar\u00e9 Vazquez", "donor_title": "President", "donor_country": "Uruguay", "recipient_name": "President", "recipient_title": "President" }, { "name_and_title": "First Lady", "gift_description": "Household Item: wooden tea box with the Ceibo flower burned and painted with red, pink, and green wax colors along the leather cover", "received": "2007-03-10", "estimated_value": "30.00", "disposition": [ "Archives Foreign" ], "foreign_donor": "Mrs. Maria Auxiliadora Delgado de Vazquez, Spouse of the President of the Oriental Republic of Uruguay, Montevideo, Uruguay", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Maria Auxiliadora Delgado de Vazquez", "donor_title": "Spouse of the President of the Oriental Republic of Uruguay", "donor_country": "Uruguay", "recipient_name": "First Lady", "recipient_title": "" }, { "name_and_title": "First Lady", "gift_description": "Book, hardcover: ''Colonia del Sacramento: Patrimonio Mundial, World Heritage,'' published by UNESCO", "received": "2007-03-10", "estimated_value": "30.00", "disposition": [ "Archives Foreign" ], "foreign_donor": "Mrs. Maria Auxiliadora Delgado de Vazquez, Spouse of the President of the Oriental Republic of Uruguay, Montevideo, Uruguay", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Maria Auxiliadora Delgado de Vazquez", "donor_title": "Spouse of the President of the Oriental Republic of Uruguay", "donor_country": "Uruguay", "recipient_name": "First Lady", "recipient_title": "" }, { "name_and_title": "First Lady", "gift_description": "Accessory: beige wool ruana with a leather design along the back", "received": "2007-03-10", "estimated_value": "250.00", "disposition": [ "Archives Foreign" ], "foreign_donor": "Mrs. Maria Auxiliadora Delgado de Vazquez, Spouse of the President of the Oriental Republic of Uruguay, Montevideo, Uruguay", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Maria Auxiliadora Delgado de Vazquez", "donor_title": "Spouse of the President of the Oriental Republic of Uruguay", "donor_country": "Uruguay", "recipient_name": "First Lady", "recipient_title": "" }, { "name_and_title": "First Lady", "gift_description": "Flowers: floral arrangement", "received": "2007-03-10", "estimated_value": "40.00", "disposition": [ "Handled Pursuant to Secret Service Policy" ], "foreign_donor": "Mrs. Maria Auxiliadora Delgado de Vazquez, Spouse of the President of the Oriental Republic of Uruguay, Montevideo, Uruguay", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Maria Auxiliadora Delgado de Vazquez", "donor_title": "Spouse of the President of the Oriental Republic of Uruguay", "donor_country": "Uruguay", "recipient_name": "First Lady", "recipient_title": "" }, { "name_and_title": "First Lady", "gift_description": "Consumables (36): Uruguayan herbal tea-bags", "received": "2007-03-10", "estimated_value": "5.00", "disposition": [ "Handled Pursuant to Secret Service Policy" ], "foreign_donor": "Mrs. Maria Auxiliadora Delgado de Vazquez, Spouse of the President of the Oriental Republic of Uruguay, Montevideo, Uruguay", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Maria Auxiliadora Delgado de Vazquez", "donor_title": "Spouse of the President of the Oriental Republic of Uruguay", "donor_country": "Uruguay", "recipient_name": "First Lady", "recipient_title": "" }, { "name_and_title": "First Lady", "gift_description": "Jewelry: sterling silver filigree flower earrings and matching brooch; held in an off-white stone box stamped with ''Yucatan'' and a symbol", "received": "2007-03-09", "estimated_value": "203.00", "disposition": [ "Archives Foreign" ], "foreign_donor": "The Honorable Patricio Patron Laviada, Governor of the State of Yucatan, Mexico", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Patricio Patron Laviada", "donor_title": "Governor of the State of Yucatan", "donor_country": "Mexico", "recipient_name": "First Lady", "recipient_title": "First Lady" }, { "name_and_title": "First Lady", "gift_description": "Household Item: off-white stone box stamped with ''Yucatan'' and a symbol", "received": "2007-03-09", "estimated_value": "65.00", "disposition": [ "Archives Foreign" ], "foreign_donor": "The Honorable Patricio Patron Laviada, Governor of the State of Yucatan, Mexico", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Patricio Patron Laviada", "donor_title": "Governor of the State of Yucatan", "donor_country": "Mexico", "recipient_name": "First Lady", "recipient_title": "" }, { "name_and_title": "First Lady", "gift_description": "Desk Accessory: 6\" sterling silver filigree letter opener", "received": "2007-03-09", "estimated_value": "38.00", "disposition": [ "Archives Foreign" ], "foreign_donor": "The Honorable Patricio Patron Laviada, Governor of the State of Yucatan, Mexico", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Patricio Patron Laviada", "donor_title": "Governor of the State of Yucatan", "donor_country": "Mexico", "recipient_name": "First Lady", "recipient_title": "First Lady" }, { "name_and_title": "First Lady", "gift_description": "Book, hardcover: ''Mexico: The Revolution and Beyond,'' by Pete Hamill and photographed by Agustin Victor Casasola", "received": "2007-05-15", "estimated_value": "50.00", "disposition": [ "Archives Foreign" ], "foreign_donor": "The Honorable Arturo Sarukan, Ambassador of Mexico to the United States", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Arturo Sarukan", "donor_title": "Ambassador", "donor_country": "Mexico", "recipient_name": "First Lady", "recipient_title": "" }, { "name_and_title": "First Lady", "gift_description": "Book, hardcover: ''Hispanic Heritage at the Smithsonian: A Decade of Latino Initiatives,'' published by the Smithsonian Latino Center", "received": "2007-05-15", "estimated_value": "30.00", "disposition": [ "Archives Foreign" ], "foreign_donor": "The Honorable Arturo Sarukan, Ambassador of Mexico to the United States", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Arturo Sarukan", "donor_title": "Ambassador", "donor_country": "Mexico", "recipient_name": "First Lady", "recipient_title": "First Lady" }, { "name_and_title": "First Lady", "gift_description": "Accessory: red, black, and white Pineda Covalin shawl with large floral print silk on one side and black velvet on reverse", "received": "2007-05-15", "estimated_value": "225.00", "disposition": [ "Archives Foreign" ], "foreign_donor": "The Honorable Arturo Sarukan, Ambassador of Mexico to the United States", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Arturo Sarukan", "donor_title": "Ambassador", "donor_country": "Mexico", "recipient_name": "First Lady", "recipient_title": "" }, { "name_and_title": "First Lady", "gift_description": "Houshold Item: gold clock with Royal Seal by William and Son.", "received": "2007-05-07", "estimated_value": "850.00", "disposition": [ "Archives Foreign" ], "foreign_donor": "Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II and His Royal Highness The Prince Phillip, Duke of Edinburgh, London, United Kingdom", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government.", "donor_name": "Elizabeth II and Phillip", "donor_title": "Queen and Prince", "donor_country": "United Kingdom", "recipient_name": "First Lady", "recipient_title": "First Lady" }, { "name_and_title": "First Lady", "gift_description": "Household Items (2): red, white, and blue handmade pillows embroidered with American flag designs; one embroidered with \"Barney\" and an image of Barney and one with \"Beazley\" and an image of Miss Beazley.", "received": "2007-04-26", "estimated_value": "100.00", "disposition": [ "Archives Foreign" ], "foreign_donor": "Mrs. Akie Abe, Spouse of the Prime Minister of Japan", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government.", "donor_name": "Akie Abe", "donor_title": "Spouse of the Prime Minister", "donor_country": "Japan", "recipient_name": "First Lady", "recipient_title": "" }, { "name_and_title": "First Lady", "gift_description": "Toy: 12\" stuffed black fleece Scottie dog with beaded American flag collar.", "received": "2007-04-26", "estimated_value": "100.00", "disposition": [ "Archives Foreign" ], "foreign_donor": "Mrs. Akie Abe, Spouse of the Prime Minister of Japan", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government.", "donor_name": "Akie Abe", "donor_title": "Spouse of the Prime Minister", "donor_country": "Japan", "recipient_name": "First Lady", "recipient_title": "First Lady" }, { "name_and_title": "First Lady", "gift_description": "Household Item: porcelain hinged Limoges box with ormolu trim and hand-painted images of Barney and Miss Beazley; painted by Kiyoe Seno.", "received": "2007-04-26", "estimated_value": "700.00", "disposition": [ "Archives Foreign" ], "foreign_donor": "Mrs. Akie Abe, Spouse of the Prime Minister of Japan", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government.", "donor_name": "Akie Abe", "donor_title": "Spouse of the Prime Minister", "donor_country": "Japan", "recipient_name": "First Lady", "recipient_title": "" }, { "name_and_title": "First Lady", "gift_description": "Household Item: black lacquered tray with gold-tone leaf designs around the outside edge and \"Laura\" on bottom.", "received": "2007-04-26", "estimated_value": "134.00", "disposition": [ "Archives Foreign" ], "foreign_donor": "Mrs. Akie Abe, Spouse of the Prime Minister of Japan", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government.", "donor_name": "Akie Abe", "donor_title": "Spouse of the Prime Minister", "donor_country": "Japan", "recipient_name": "First Lady", "recipient_title": "" }, { "name_and_title": "First Lady", "gift_description": "Jewelry: 3\" gold lapel pin with garnet stones.", "received": "2007-06-06", "estimated_value": "300.00", "disposition": [ "Archives Foreign" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Jiri Paroubek, Chairman of Czech Social Democratic Party, Czech Republic", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government.", "donor_name": "Jiri Paroubek", "donor_title": "Chairman of Czech Social Democratic Party", "donor_country": "Czech Republic", "recipient_name": "First Lady", "recipient_title": "" }, { "name_and_title": "First Lady", "gift_description": "Book, softcover: \"Guide to Prague and Towns Across the Czech Republic.\"", "received": "2007-06-06", "estimated_value": "15.00", "disposition": [ "Archives Foreign" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Jiri Paroubek, Chairman of Czech Social Democratic Party, Czech Republic", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government.", "donor_name": "Jiri Paroubek", "donor_title": "Chairman of Czech Social Democratic Party", "donor_country": "Czech Republic", "recipient_name": "First Lady", "recipient_title": "First Lady" }, { "name_and_title": "First Lady", "gift_description": "Artwork: gold and red butterfly; held in a wooden frame.", "received": "2007-06-10", "estimated_value": "410.00", "disposition": [ "Archives Foreign" ], "foreign_donor": "The Right Honorable Nikola Gruevski, Prime Minister of the Republic of Macedonia", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government.", "donor_name": "Nikola Gruevski", "donor_title": "The Right Honorable Prime Minister", "donor_country": "the Republic of Macedonia", "recipient_name": "First Lady", "recipient_title": "" }, { "name_and_title": "First Lady", "gift_description": "Accessory: black leather straw-printed Tanner Krolle handbag with signature circle and square silver-tone fastener and three pockets inside.", "received": "2007-06-09", "estimated_value": "1206.00", "disposition": [ "Archives Foreign" ], "foreign_donor": "Mrs. Cherie Blair, Spouse of the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, London, United Kingdom", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government.", "donor_name": "Cherie Blair", "donor_title": "Spouse of the Prime Minister", "donor_country": "United Kingdom", "recipient_name": "First Lady", "recipient_title": "" }, { "name_and_title": "First Lady", "gift_description": "Holiday Item: silver menorah designed by Zelig Segal.", "received": "2007-06-19", "estimated_value": "500.00", "disposition": [ "Archives Foreign" ], "foreign_donor": "Mrs. Aliza Olmert, Spouse of the Prime Minister of Israel", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government.", "donor_name": "Aliza Olmert", "donor_title": "Spouse of the Prime Minister", "donor_country": "Israel", "recipient_name": "First Lady", "recipient_title": "" }, { "name_and_title": "First Lady", "gift_description": "Jewelry: coral and sterling silver jewelry set with filigree accents including dangle earrings, bracelet, necklace, and ring; held in a wooden box.", "received": "2007-05-02", "estimated_value": "446.00", "disposition": [ "Archives Foreign" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Ali Abdullah Saleh, President of the Republic of Yemen", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government.", "donor_name": "Ali Abdullah Saleh", "donor_title": "President", "donor_country": "Yemen", "recipient_name": "First Lady", "recipient_title": "First Lady" }, { "name_and_title": "First Lady", "gift_description": "Household Item: sterling silver filigree footed jewelry box with silver presentation plate", "received": "2007-06-10", "estimated_value": "350.00", "disposition": [ "Archives Foreign" ], "foreign_donor": "Ms. Mirela Moisiu, Daughter of the President of the Republic of Albania", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Mirela Moisiu", "donor_title": "Daughter of the President", "donor_country": "Albania", "recipient_name": "First Lady", "recipient_title": "" }, { "name_and_title": "First Lady", "gift_description": "Books, softcover (6): ''The Pyramid,'' ''Spring Flowers, Spring Frost,'' ''The Three-Arched Bridge,'' ''The File on H,'' ''The General of the Dead Army,'' and ''The Palace of Dreams,'' by Ismail Kadare", "received": "2007-06-10", "estimated_value": "78.00", "disposition": [ "Archives Foreign" ], "foreign_donor": "Ms. Mirela Moisiu, Daughter of the President of the Republic of Albania", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Mirela Moisiu", "donor_title": "Daughter of the President", "donor_country": "Albania", "recipient_name": "First Lady", "recipient_title": "" }, { "name_and_title": "First Lady", "gift_description": "Books, hardcover (3): ''Agamemnon's Daughter,'' ''The Successor,'' and ''Elegy for Kosovo,'' by Ismail Kadare", "received": "2007-06-10", "estimated_value": "66.00", "disposition": [ "Archives Foreign" ], "foreign_donor": "Ms. Mirela Moisiu, Daughter of the President of the Republic of Albania", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Mirela Moisiu", "donor_title": "Daughter of the President", "donor_country": "Albania", "recipient_name": "First Lady", "recipient_title": "" }, { "name_and_title": "First Lady", "gift_description": "Jewelry: silver earrings with turquoise and cornelian stones", "received": "2007-09-26", "estimated_value": "120.00", "disposition": [ "Archives Foreign" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Gurbanguly Berdimuhammedov, President of Turkmenistan", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Gurbanguly Berdimuhammedov", "donor_title": "President", "donor_country": "Turkmenistan", "recipient_name": "First Lady", "recipient_title": "" }, { "name_and_title": "First Lady", "gift_description": "Jewelry: silver ring with turquoise and cornelian stones", "received": "2007-09-26", "estimated_value": "120.00", "disposition": [ "Archives Foreign" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Gurbanguly Berdimuhammedov, President of Turkmenistan", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Gurbanguly Berdimuhammedov", "donor_title": "President", "donor_country": "Turkmenistan", "recipient_name": "First Lady", "recipient_title": "" }, { "name_and_title": "First Lady", "gift_description": "Jewelry: silver necklace with turquoise and cornelian stones", "received": "2007-09-26", "estimated_value": "435.00", "disposition": [ "Archives Foreign" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Gurbanguly Berdimuhammedov, President of Turkmenistan", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Gurbanguly Berdimuhammedov", "donor_title": "President", "donor_country": "Turkmenistan", "recipient_name": "First Lady", "recipient_title": "" }, { "name_and_title": "First Lady", "gift_description": "Household Item: cobalt glass plate with sterling silver gumleaf design", "received": "2007-09-07", "estimated_value": "308.00", "disposition": [ "Archives Foreign" ], "foreign_donor": "The Honorable Morris Iemma, State Premier and Minister for Citizenship, Australia", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Morris Iemma", "donor_title": "State Premier and Minister for Citizenship", "donor_country": "Australia", "recipient_name": "First Lady", "recipient_title": "First Lady" }, { "name_and_title": "First Lady", "gift_description": "Clothing: gold embroidered silk ethnic shoes with turned up toe and leather lining", "received": "2007-08-05", "estimated_value": "38.00", "disposition": [ "Archives Foreign" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Hamid Karzai, President of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Hamid Karzai", "donor_title": "President", "donor_country": "Afghanistan", "recipient_name": "First Lady", "recipient_title": "" }, { "name_and_title": "First Lady", "gift_description": "Clothing: light blue two piece Kurti set; front of top is embroidered with beige silk alternating square patterns", "received": "2007-08-05", "estimated_value": "200.00", "disposition": [ "Archives Foreign" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Hamid Karzai, President of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Hamid Karzai", "donor_title": "President", "donor_country": "Afghanistan", "recipient_name": "First Lady", "recipient_title": "" }, { "name_and_title": "First Lady", "gift_description": "Clothing: beige two piece Kurti set; front of top is embroidered with beige silk alternating square patterns", "received": "2007-08-05", "estimated_value": "200.00", "disposition": [ "Archives Foreign" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Hamid Karzai, President of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Hamid Karzai", "donor_title": "President", "donor_country": "Afghanistan", "recipient_name": "First Lady", "recipient_title": "" }, { "name_and_title": "First Lady", "gift_description": "Clothing: purple, green, pink and beige striped Dupioni raw silk coat with purple silk lining and embroidery work on collar and cuffs", "received": "2007-08-05", "estimated_value": "500.00", "disposition": [ "Archives Foreign" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Hamid Karzai, President of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Hamid Karzai", "donor_title": "President", "donor_country": "Afghanistan", "recipient_name": "First Lady", "recipient_title": "" }, { "name_and_title": "First Lady", "gift_description": "Consumables (30): boxes of assorted Godiva chocolate.", "received": "2007-11-05", "estimated_value": "1021.00", "disposition": [ "Handled Pursuant to Secret Service Policy" ], "foreign_donor": "His Majesty Mohammed, King of Morocco", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government.", "donor_name": "Mohammed", "donor_title": "King", "donor_country": "Morocco", "recipient_name": "First Lady", "recipient_title": "" }, { "name_and_title": "First Lady", "gift_description": "Household Item: Shannon Crystal vase.", "received": "2007-11-05", "estimated_value": "40.00", "disposition": [ "Archives Foreign" ], "foreign_donor": "His Majesty Mohammed, King of Morocco", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government.", "donor_name": "Mohammed", "donor_title": "King", "donor_country": "Morocco", "recipient_name": "First Lady", "recipient_title": "" }, { "name_and_title": "First Lady", "gift_description": "Flowers: floral arrangement.", "received": "2007-11-19", "estimated_value": "175.00", "disposition": [ "Handled Pursuant to Secret Service Policy" ], "foreign_donor": "Mrs. Emine Erdogan, Spouse of the Prime Minister of the Republic of Turkey", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government.", "donor_name": "Emine Erdogan", "donor_title": "Spouse of the Prime Minister", "donor_country": "Turkey", "recipient_name": "First Lady", "recipient_title": "First Lady" }, { "name_and_title": "First Lady", "gift_description": "Book, hardcover: \"Contemporary Turkish Painting,\" by New York State University At Binghamton.", "received": "2007-11-19", "estimated_value": "30.00", "disposition": [ "Personally Retained by the First Lady" ], "foreign_donor": "Mrs. Emine Erdogan, Spouse of the Prime Minister of the Republic of Turkey", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government.", "donor_name": "Emine Erdogan", "donor_title": "Spouse of the Prime Minister", "donor_country": "Republic of Turkey", "recipient_name": "First Lady", "recipient_title": "" }, { "name_and_title": "First Lady", "gift_description": "Book, hardcover: \"Sanat Koleksiyonu 1, 2 Volumes,\" by Turkiye Cumhuriyet Merkez Bankasi/Central Bank of The Republic of Turkey.", "received": "2007-11-19", "estimated_value": "300.00", "disposition": [ "Archives Foreign" ], "foreign_donor": "Mrs. Emine Erdogan, Spouse of the Prime Minister of the Republic of Turkey", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government.", "donor_name": "Emine Erdogan", "donor_title": "Spouse of the Prime Minister", "donor_country": "Republic of Turkey", "recipient_name": "First Lady", "recipient_title": "" }, { "name_and_title": "First Lady", "gift_description": "Household Item: large ivory colored Persian wool rug.", "received": "2007-10-25", "estimated_value": "2200.00", "disposition": [ "Archives Foreign" ], "foreign_donor": "His Highness Sheikh Nawaf Al-Ahmed Al-Jaber Al Sabah, Crown Prince of the State of Kuwait", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government.", "donor_name": "Nawaf Al-Ahmed Al-Jaber Al Sabah", "donor_title": "Crown Prince", "donor_country": "Kuwait", "recipient_name": "First Lady", "recipient_title": "" }, { "name_and_title": "First Lady", "gift_description": "Household Item: small ivory colored Persian wool and silk rug.", "received": "2007-10-25", "estimated_value": "1600.00", "disposition": [ "Archives Foreign" ], "foreign_donor": "His Highness Sheikh Nawaf Al-Ahmed Al-Jaber Al Sabah, Crown Prince of the State of Kuwait", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government.", "donor_name": "Nawaf Al-Ahmed Al-Jaber Al Sabah", "donor_title": "Crown Prince", "donor_country": "Kuwait", "recipient_name": "First Lady", "recipient_title": "" }, { "name_and_title": "First Lady", "gift_description": "Consumables: various perfumes and incense with burner; held in a burgundy presentation box.", "received": "2007-10-25", "estimated_value": "740.00", "disposition": [ "Archives Foreign" ], "foreign_donor": "His Highness Sheikh Nawaf Al-Ahmed Al-Jaber Al Sabah, Crown Prince of the State of Kuwait", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government.", "donor_name": "Nawaf Al-Ahmed Al-Jaber Al Sabah", "donor_title": "Crown Prince", "donor_country": "Kuwait", "recipient_name": "First Lady", "recipient_title": "" }, { "name_and_title": "First Lady", "gift_description": "Artwork: large sterling silver model of Al Jahili Castle resting on circular lapis base; includes sterling silver and enamel flag that attaches to top of castle; held in red leather box in wood cabinet on wheels; made by Asprey.", "received": "2007-10-22", "estimated_value": "12000.00", "disposition": [ "Archives Foreign" ], "foreign_donor": "Her Highness Sheikha Fatima Bint Mubarak, Chair, United Arab Emirates' Womens Association, Embassy of the United Arab Emirates", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government.", "donor_name": "Fatima Bint Mubarak", "donor_title": "Her Highness Sheikha", "donor_country": "United Arab Emirates", "recipient_name": "First Lady", "recipient_title": "" }, { "name_and_title": "First Lady", "gift_description": "Household Item: collection of fragrance and incense with burner and lighter; held in a wooden box.", "received": "2007-10-24", "estimated_value": "740.00", "disposition": [ "Archives Foreign" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Sheikh Nasser Mohammad Al Sabah, Prime Minister of the State of Kuwait", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government.", "donor_name": "Nasser Mohammad Al Sabah", "donor_title": "Prime Minister", "donor_country": "Kuwait", "recipient_name": "First Lady", "recipient_title": "" }, { "name_and_title": "First Lady", "gift_description": "Consumables: perfume incense set.", "received": "2007-10-24", "estimated_value": "740.00", "disposition": [ "Handled Pursuant to Secret Service Policy" ], "foreign_donor": "The Honorable Rasha Al-Sabah, Under Secretary of Higher Education of the State of Kuwait", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government.", "donor_name": "Rasha Al-Sabah", "donor_title": "Under Secretary of Higher Education", "donor_country": "Kuwait", "recipient_name": "First Lady", "recipient_title": "" }, { "name_and_title": "First Lady", "gift_description": "Clothing: gold silk robe with green, brown, and orange designs.", "received": "2007-10-24", "estimated_value": "120.00", "disposition": [ "Archives Foreign" ], "foreign_donor": "The Honorable Rasha Al-Sabah, Under Secretary of Higher Education of the State of Kuwait", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government.", "donor_name": "Rasha Al-Sabah", "donor_title": "Under Secretary of Higher Education", "donor_country": "Kuwait", "recipient_name": "First Lady", "recipient_title": "" }, { "name_and_title": "First Lady", "gift_description": "Household: crystal Baccarat wave bowl; held in red box.", "received": "2007-11-06", "estimated_value": "6000.00", "disposition": [ "Archives Foreign" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Nicolas Sarkozy, President of the French Republic", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government.", "donor_name": "Nicolas Sarkozy", "donor_title": "President", "donor_country": "France", "recipient_name": "First Lady", "recipient_title": "" }, { "name_and_title": "First Lady", "gift_description": "Desk Accessory (2): small and medium desk trays with painting of three women.", "received": "2007-09-24", "estimated_value": "125.00", "disposition": [ "Archives Foreign" ], "foreign_donor": "Mrs. Hajiya Turai Yar'adua, Spouse of the President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government.", "donor_name": "Turai Yar'adua", "donor_title": "Mrs. Hajiya", "donor_country": "Nigeria", "recipient_name": "First Lady", "recipient_title": "" }, { "name_and_title": "First Lady", "gift_description": "Household Item: burgundy leather chest.", "received": "2007-09-24", "estimated_value": "85.00", "disposition": [ "Archives Foreign" ], "foreign_donor": "Mrs. Hajiya Turai Yar'adua, Spouse of the President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government.", "donor_name": "Turai Yar'adua", "donor_title": "Mrs. Hajiya", "donor_country": "Nigeria", "recipient_name": "First Lady", "recipient_title": "" }, { "name_and_title": "First Lady", "gift_description": "Clothing: ivory colored handmade two-piece outfit with red and green stitching; includes hat.", "received": "2007-09-24", "estimated_value": "125.00", "disposition": [ "Archives Foreign" ], "foreign_donor": "Mrs. Hajiya Turai Yar'adua, Spouse of the President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government.", "donor_name": "Turai Yar'adua", "donor_title": "Mrs. Hajiya", "donor_country": "Nigeria", "recipient_name": "First Lady", "recipient_title": "" }, { "name_and_title": "First Lady", "gift_description": "Household Item: multicolored rug with fringe.", "received": "2007-09-24", "estimated_value": "300.00", "disposition": [ "Archives Foreign" ], "foreign_donor": "Mrs. Hajiya Turai Yar'adua, Spouse of the President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government.", "donor_name": "Turai Yar'adua", "donor_title": "Mrs. Hajiya", "donor_country": "Nigeria", "recipient_name": "First Lady", "recipient_title": "" }, { "name_and_title": "First Lady", "gift_description": "Household Items (7): silver filigree tray with six matching decorative goblets.", "received": "2007-06-10", "estimated_value": "1263.00", "disposition": [ "Archives Foreign" ], "foreign_donor": "Dr. Liri Rama Berisha, Spouse of the Prime Minister of the Republic of Albania", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government.", "donor_name": "Liri Rama Berisha", "donor_title": "Spouse of the Prime Minister", "donor_country": "Albania", "recipient_name": "First Lady", "recipient_title": "" }, { "name_and_title": "First Lady", "gift_description": "Clothing: dark burgundy matador vest embellished with gold embroidery and tassels.", "received": "2007-06-10", "estimated_value": "250.00", "disposition": [ "Archives Foreign" ], "foreign_donor": "Dr. Liri Rama Berisha, Spouse of the Prime Minister of the Republic of Albania", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government.", "donor_name": "Liri Rama Berisha", "donor_title": "Spouse of the Prime Minister", "donor_country": "Albania", "recipient_name": "First Lady", "recipient_title": "" }, { "name_and_title": "First Lady", "gift_description": "Household Items (7): light brown organza table cloth, table runner, and five napkins, each intricately embroidered with silver-tone, copper-tone and brass-tone designs, faux pearls, and metallic beads.", "received": "2007-06-10", "estimated_value": "403.00", "disposition": [ "Archives Foreign" ], "foreign_donor": "Dr. Liri Rama Berisha, Spouse of the Prime Minister of the Republic of Albania", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government.", "donor_name": "Liri Rama Berisha", "donor_title": "Spouse of the Prime Minister", "donor_country": "Albania", "recipient_name": "First Lady", "recipient_title": "" }, { "name_and_title": "First Lady", "gift_description": "Artwork: silver filigree wishing well; held in a blue velvet box.", "received": "2007-09-24", "estimated_value": "325.00", "disposition": [ "Archives Foreign" ], "foreign_donor": "Dr. Liri Rama Berisha, Spouse of the Prime Minister of the Republic of Albania", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government.", "donor_name": "Liri Rama Berisha", "donor_title": "Spouse of the Prime Minister", "donor_country": "Albania", "recipient_name": "First Lady", "recipient_title": "" }, { "name_and_title": "First Lady", "gift_description": "Clothing: ivory silk long-sleeved blouse embroidered with red, blue and green flowers.", "received": "2007-06-08", "estimated_value": "150.00", "disposition": [ "Archives Foreign" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Georgi Purvanov, President of the Republic of Bulgaria", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government.", "donor_name": "Georgi Purvanov", "donor_title": "President", "donor_country": "Bulgaria", "recipient_name": "First Lady", "recipient_title": "" }, { "name_and_title": "First Lady", "gift_description": "Book, hardcover: ''Bulgaria,'' published by All Bulgarian Foundation.", "received": "2007-06-08", "estimated_value": "148.00", "disposition": [ "Archives Foreign" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Georgi Purvanov, President of the Republic of Bulgaria", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government.", "donor_name": "Georgi Purvanov", "donor_title": "President", "donor_country": "Bulgaria", "recipient_name": "First Lady", "recipient_title": "" }, { "name_and_title": "First Lady", "gift_description": "Accessory: silver filigree decorative buckle.", "received": "2007-06-08", "estimated_value": "191.00", "disposition": [ "Archives Foreign" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Georgi Purvanov, President of the Republic of Bulgaria", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government.", "donor_name": "Georgi Purvanov", "donor_title": "President", "donor_country": "Bulgaria", "recipient_name": "First Lady", "recipient_title": "First Lady" }, { "name_and_title": "First Lady", "gift_description": "Household Items (7): small sterling silver spoons embellished with turquoise", "received": "2007-03-31", "estimated_value": "350.00", "disposition": [ "Archives Foreign" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Luis Inacio Lula da Silva, President of the Federative Republic of Brazil", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Luis Inacio Lula da Silva", "donor_title": "President", "donor_country": "Brazil", "recipient_name": "First Lady", "recipient_title": "" }, { "name_and_title": "Elliot Abrams, Deputy Assistant to the President and Deputy National Security Advisor for Global Democracy Strategy", "gift_description": "Accessory: Concord Mariner watch with black face and silver band; held in a polished wood box", "received": "2007-03-01", "estimated_value": "1435.00", "disposition": [ "Transferred to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "The Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Abdullah Bin Abdul Aziz Al Saud, King of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Abdullah Bin Abdul Aziz Al Saud", "donor_title": "King of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia", "donor_country": "Saudi Arabia", "recipient_name": "Elliot Abrams", "recipient_title": "Deputy Assistant to the President and Deputy National Security Advisor for Global Democracy Strategy" }, { "name_and_title": "Elliot Abrams, Deputy Assistant to the President and Deputy National Security Advisor for Global Democracy Strategy", "gift_description": "Household Item: ornate silver box with red, white, and blue accents; held in leather red box", "received": "2007-03-05", "estimated_value": "750.00", "disposition": [ "Transferred to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "The Honorable Mohamed Yassine Mansouri, Director of the Directorate General of Studies and Documentation, Morocco", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Mohamed Yassine Mansouri", "donor_title": "Director of the Directorate General of Studies and Documentation", "donor_country": "Morocco", "recipient_name": "Elliot Abrams", "recipient_title": "Deputy Assistant to the President and Deputy National Security Advisor for Global Democracy Strategy" }, { "name_and_title": "Joshua B. Bolten, Assistant to the President and Chief of Staff", "gift_description": "Accessory: Hanowa Swiss Military Sealander Men's Diving Watch with stainless steel case and rubber strap", "received": "2007-04-13", "estimated_value": "337.00", "disposition": [ "Transferred to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Samuel Schmid, Chief, Federal Department of Defense, Civil Protection, and Sports of the Swiss Confederation, Switzerland", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Samuel Schmid", "donor_title": "Chief, Federal Department of Defense, Civil Protection, and Sports", "donor_country": "Switzerland", "recipient_name": "Joshua B. Bolten", "recipient_title": "Assistant to the President and Chief of Staff" }, { "name_and_title": "Joshua B. Bolten, Assistant to the President and Chief of Staff", "gift_description": "Weapon Swiss Army Classic featuring small blade, scissors and nail file", "received": "2007-04-13", "estimated_value": "15.00", "disposition": [ "Personally retained by the staff member" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Samuel Schmid, Chief, Federal Department of Defense, Civil Protection, and Sports of the Swiss Confederation, Switzerland", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Samuel Schmid", "donor_title": "Chief, Federal Department of Defense, Civil Protection, and Sports", "donor_country": "Switzerland", "recipient_name": "Joshua B. Bolten", "recipient_title": "Assistant to the President and Chief of Staff" }, { "name_and_title": "Joshua B. Bolten, Assistant to the President and Chief of Staff", "gift_description": "Accessory: navy E. Marinella tie with small red circles", "received": "2007-06-01", "estimated_value": "165.00", "disposition": [ "Personally retained by the staff member" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Silvio Berlusconi, President of the Council of Ministers of the Italian Republic", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Silvio Berlusconi", "donor_title": "President of the Council of Ministers", "donor_country": "Italy", "recipient_name": "Joshua B. Bolten", "recipient_title": "Assistant to the President and Chief of Staff" }, { "name_and_title": "Joshua B. Bolten, Assistant to the President and Chief of Staff", "gift_description": "Accessory: navy E. Marinella tie with small white squares", "received": "2007-06-01", "estimated_value": "165.00", "disposition": [ "Transferred to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Silvio Berlusconi, President of the Council of Ministers of the Italian Republic", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Silvio Berlusconi", "donor_title": "President of the Council of Ministers", "donor_country": "Italy", "recipient_name": "Joshua B. Bolten", "recipient_title": "Assistant to the President and Chief of Staff" }, { "name_and_title": "Bertram D. Braun, Director for Southeast Europe, National Security Council", "gift_description": "Artwork: painting of a castle with personal inscription, by H.P. Bosaulea; held in large gold-tone frame", "received": "2007-12-19", "estimated_value": "450.00", "disposition": [ "Transferred to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "Her Excellency Bisera Turkovic, Ambassador of Bosnia and Herzegovina", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Bisera Turkovic", "donor_title": "Ambassador", "donor_country": "Bosnia and Herzegovina", "recipient_name": "Bertram D. Braun", "recipient_title": "Director for Southeast Europe, National Security Council" }, { "name_and_title": "Jack D. Crouch, Assistant to the President and Deputy National Security Advisor", "gift_description": "Household item: silver goblet with Greek National Police seal engraved on front", "received": "2007-03-28", "estimated_value": "500.00", "disposition": [ "Transferred to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "Mr. Anatosios Dimoschakis, Chief of the Greek National Police, Greece", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Anatosios Dimoschakis", "donor_title": "Chief of the Greek National Police", "donor_country": "Greece", "recipient_name": "Jack D. Crouch", "recipient_title": "Assistant to the President and Deputy National Security Advisor" }, { "name_and_title": "Stephen J. Hadley, Assistant to the President for National Security Affairs", "gift_description": "Coin (2): silver and gold commemorative coins from the Republic of Montenegro; held in a blue case", "received": "2007-05-04", "estimated_value": "500.00", "disposition": [ "Transferred to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Filip Vujanovic, President of the Republic of Montenegro", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Filip Vujanovic", "donor_title": "President", "donor_country": "Montenegro", "recipient_name": "Stephen J. Hadley", "recipient_title": "Assistant to the President for National Security Affairs" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Condoleezza Rice, Secretary of State of the United States", "gift_description": "Porcelain coffee/tea set for 6, blue design", "received": "2007-06-22", "estimated_value": "325.00", "disposition": [ "Transferred to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Nguyen Minh Triet, President of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Nguyen Minh Triet", "donor_title": "President", "donor_country": "Socialist Republic of Vietnam", "recipient_name": "Condoleezza Rice", "recipient_title": "Secretary of State of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Condoleezza Rice, Secretary of State of the United States", "gift_description": "Inlaid multi-colored octagon box", "received": "2007-07-18", "estimated_value": "325.00", "disposition": [ "Transferred to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "Mr. M.K. Narayanan, National Security Advisor", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "M.K. Narayanan", "donor_title": "National Security Advisor", "donor_country": "", "recipient_name": "Condoleezza Rice", "recipient_title": "Secretary of State of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Condoleezza Rice, Secretary of State of the United States", "gift_description": "Gift set of 5 Olympic gold coins in plexiglass case in red box with \"Beijing 2008\" official licensed product", "received": "2007-09-23", "estimated_value": "1200.00", "disposition": [ "Transferred to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Yang Jiechi, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the People's Republic of China", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Yang Jiechi", "donor_title": "Minister of Foreign Affairs", "donor_country": "People's Republic of China", "recipient_name": "Condoleezza Rice", "recipient_title": "Secretary of State of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Condoleezza Rice, Secretary of State of the United States", "gift_description": "Pictograms of the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games Pin Set", "received": "2007-09-24", "estimated_value": "460.00", "disposition": [ "Transferred to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Exellency Dai Bingguo, Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs of the People's Republic of China", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Dai Bingguo", "donor_title": "Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs", "donor_country": "People's Republic of China", "recipient_name": "Condoleezza Rice", "recipient_title": "Secretary of State of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Condoleezza Rice, Secretary of State of the United States", "gift_description": "1 square meter silk carpet with orange, tan, green and merlot colors patterns inside green velvet suitcase, silk on woolpile", "received": "2007-09-26", "estimated_value": "600.00", "disposition": [ "Transferred to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Gurbanguly Berdimuhammedov, President of Turkmenistan", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Gurbanguly Berdimuhammedov", "donor_title": "President", "donor_country": "Turkmenistan", "recipient_name": "Condoleezza Rice", "recipient_title": "Secretary of State of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Condoleezza Rice, Secretary of State of the United States", "gift_description": "Large painting, floral bouquet with hands", "received": "2007-04-09", "estimated_value": "8000.00", "disposition": [ "Pending Transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Jacques-\u00c9douard Alexis, Prime Minister of Haiti", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Jacques-\u00c9douard Alexis", "donor_title": "Prime Minister", "donor_country": "Haiti", "recipient_name": "Condoleezza Rice", "recipient_title": "Secretary of State of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Condoleezza Rice, Secretary of State of the United States", "gift_description": "1. Wooden box with inlay design; 2. Jewelry-necklace and earrings", "received": "2007-01-14", "estimated_value": "4630.00", "disposition": [ "Transferred to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Majesty and Her Majesty King Abdullah II bin Al Hussein and Rania Al-Abdullah, King of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan and Queen", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Abdullah II bin Al Hussein and Rania Al-Abdullah", "donor_title": "King and Queen", "donor_country": "Jordan", "recipient_name": "Condoleezza Rice", "recipient_title": "Secretary of State of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Condoleezza Rice, Secretary of State of the United States", "gift_description": "Clerc silver stainless watch", "received": "2006-12-20", "estimated_value": "1200.00", "disposition": [ "Transferred to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Highness Sheikh Tamin bin Hamad Al-Thani, Heir Apparent, Qatar", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Tamin bin Hamad Al-Thani", "donor_title": "Heir Apparent", "donor_country": "Qatar", "recipient_name": "Condoleezza Rice", "recipient_title": "Secretary of State of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Condoleezza Rice, Secretary of State of the United States", "gift_description": "Crystal vase\u2014Baccarat", "received": "2007-06-25", "estimated_value": "420.00", "disposition": [ "Transferred to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Herve Morin, Minister of Defense of the French Republic", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Herve Morin", "donor_title": "Minister of Defense", "donor_country": "France", "recipient_name": "Condoleezza Rice", "recipient_title": "Secretary of State of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Condoleezza Rice, Secretary of State of the United States", "gift_description": "Herme's silk scarf", "received": "2007-06-24", "estimated_value": "350.00", "disposition": [ "Transferred to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Bernard Kouchner, Minister of Foreign of the French Republic", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Bernard Kouchner", "donor_title": "Minister of Foreign", "donor_country": "the French Republic", "recipient_name": "Condoleezza Rice", "recipient_title": "Secretary of State of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Condoleezza Rice, Secretary of State of the United States", "gift_description": "Gilded, ornament horn", "received": "2007-02-19", "estimated_value": "440.00", "disposition": [ "Transferred to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Igor Ivanov, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Russian Federation", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Igor Ivanov", "donor_title": "Minister of Foreign Affairs", "donor_country": "Russian Federation", "recipient_name": "Condoleezza Rice", "recipient_title": "Secretary of State of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Condoleezza Rice, Secretary of State of the United States", "gift_description": "Ruby and diamond necklace, earrings, bracelet and ring", "received": "2007-07-31", "estimated_value": "165000.00", "disposition": [ "Transferred to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "The Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Abdullah Bin Abdul Aziz Al Saud, King of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Abdullah Bin Abdul Aziz Al Saud", "donor_title": "King of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia", "donor_country": "Saudi Arabia", "recipient_name": "Condoleezza Rice", "recipient_title": "Secretary of State of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Condoleezza Rice, Secretary of State of the United States", "gift_description": "1. Book: Mam jalal, From a Fredom Fighter to a President with inscription from President Talabani to Secretary Rice; 2. Inlaid box, 30 X 30 cm, probably mass produced in Syria, lined with red cushioned material 3. Inlaid box, 30 X 30 cm, probably mass produced in Syria, lined with red cushioned material", "received": "2007-12-18", "estimated_value": "405.00", "disposition": [ "Pending Transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Jalal Talabani, President of Iraq", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Jalal Talabani", "donor_title": "President", "donor_country": "Iraq", "recipient_name": "Condoleezza Rice", "recipient_title": "Secretary of State of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Condoleezza Rice, Secretary of State of the United States", "gift_description": "1. Green chest with drawers filled with bags of dates; 2. 8 Bottles of Carthage brand extra virgin olive oil; 3. 6 Bottles of wine from Les Vignes de Tanit Vineyard", "received": "2007-12-20", "estimated_value": "450.00", "disposition": [ "Pending Transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Zine El-Abidine Bem Ali, President of the Republic of Tunisia", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Zine El-Abidine Bem Ali", "donor_title": "President", "donor_country": "Tunisia", "recipient_name": "Condoleezza Rice", "recipient_title": "Secretary of State of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Condoleezza Rice, Secretary of State of the United States", "gift_description": "Malachite over onyx in green box and glass with black base paperweight", "received": "2007-08-01", "estimated_value": "510.00", "disposition": [ "Transferred to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "Prince Muqrin bin Abdul Aziz, Director of the General Intelligence Presidency of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Muqrin bin Abdul Aziz", "donor_title": "Prince, Director of the General Intelligence Presidency", "donor_country": "Kingdom of Saudi Arabia", "recipient_name": "Condoleezza Rice", "recipient_title": "Secretary of State of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Condoleezza Rice, Secretary of State of the United States", "gift_description": "Silver inlaid icon in wooden box and silver candleholders and candles", "received": "2007-10-17", "estimated_value": "560.00", "disposition": [ "Transferred to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "Theophilos, Patriach of Jerusalem, Palestinian Authority", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Theophilos", "donor_title": "Patriach of Jerusalem", "donor_country": "Palestinian Authority", "recipient_name": "Condoleezza Rice", "recipient_title": "Secretary of State of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Condoleezza Rice, Secretary of State of the United States", "gift_description": "14K gold pendant and chain with Ancient Roman silver coin", "received": "2007-10-17", "estimated_value": "540.00", "disposition": [ "Pending Transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "Theophilos, Patriach of Jerusalem, Palestinian Authority", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Theophilos", "donor_title": "Patriach of Jerusalem", "donor_country": "Palestinian Authority", "recipient_name": "Condoleezza Rice", "recipient_title": "Secretary of State of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Condoleezza Rice, Secretary of State of the United States", "gift_description": "Emerald and diamond jewelry (ring, bracelet, necklace and earrings) 19K white gold", "received": "2007-01-05", "estimated_value": "147000.00", "disposition": [ "Transferred to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Majesty Abdullah bin Al-Hussein, King of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Abdullah bin Al-Hussein", "donor_title": "King of the Hashemite Kingdom", "donor_country": "Jordan", "recipient_name": "Condoleezza Rice", "recipient_title": "Secretary of State of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Condoleezza Rice, Secretary of State of the United States", "gift_description": "Jewelry box", "received": "2007-02-15", "estimated_value": "345.00", "disposition": [ "Transferred to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "Mrs. Park Geun-Hye, National Assembly Member of the Republic of Korea", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Park Geun-Hye", "donor_title": "National Assembly Member", "donor_country": "Republic of Korea", "recipient_name": "Condoleezza Rice", "recipient_title": "Secretary of State of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Condoleezza Rice, Secretary of State of the United States", "gift_description": "Ebony elephant adorned with sterling silver and jewels", "received": "2007-03-16", "estimated_value": "850.00", "disposition": [ "Transferred to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "The Right Honorable Rohitha Bogollagama, M.P., Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Rohitha Bogollagama", "donor_title": "Minister of Foreign Affairs", "donor_country": "Sri Lanka", "recipient_name": "Condoleezza Rice", "recipient_title": "Secretary of State of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Condoleezza Rice, Secretary of State of the United States", "gift_description": "1. One glass box with filigree silver palm tree and gold dates hanging from it; 2. One glass box with pewter copy of Code of Hammurabi as a stele in it", "received": "2007-02-17", "estimated_value": "1140.00", "disposition": [ "Transferred to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Jalal Talabani, President of Iraq", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Jalal Talabani", "donor_title": "President", "donor_country": "Iraq", "recipient_name": "Condoleezza Rice", "recipient_title": "Secretary of State of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Condoleezza Rice, Secretary of State of the United States", "gift_description": "1. Book: Czech composer Bedrick Smetana's sheet music; 2. Black and ivory-colored tea set", "received": "2007-04-19", "estimated_value": "400.00", "disposition": [ "Transferred to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Karel Schwarzenberg, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Czech Republic", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Karel Schwarzenberg", "donor_title": "Minister of Foreign Affairs", "donor_country": "Czech Republic", "recipient_name": "Condoleezza Rice", "recipient_title": "Secretary of State of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Condoleezza Rice, Secretary of State of the United States", "gift_description": "1. Necklace, earrings, bracelet and ring set; 2. Set of 5 rings", "received": "2007-05-10", "estimated_value": "405.00", "disposition": [ "Transferred to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Ali Abdullah Saleh, President of the Republic of Yemen", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Ali Abdullah Saleh", "donor_title": "President", "donor_country": "Yemen", "recipient_name": "Condoleezza Rice", "recipient_title": "Secretary of State of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Condoleezza Rice, Secretary of State of the United States", "gift_description": "One decorative plate with plate stand; four cloisonne boxes and one painting", "received": "2006-01-03", "estimated_value": "325.00", "disposition": [ "Transferred to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "Her Royal Majesty Rania Al Abdullah, Queen of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Rania Al Abdullah", "donor_title": "Queen of the Hashemite Kingdom", "donor_country": "Jordan", "recipient_name": "Condoleezza Rice", "recipient_title": "Secretary of State of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Condoleezza Rice, Secretary of State of the United States", "gift_description": "Hermes square crystal vase 3 piece set", "received": "2007-06-24", "estimated_value": "345.00", "disposition": [ "Transferred to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Nicolas Sarkozy, President of the French Republic", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Nicolas Sarkozy", "donor_title": "President", "donor_country": "France", "recipient_name": "Condoleezza Rice", "recipient_title": "Secretary of State of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Condoleezza Rice, Secretary of State of the United States", "gift_description": "1. Leather Bag; 2. Book: Colonia", "received": "2007-03-10", "estimated_value": "465.00", "disposition": [ "Transferred to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Celso Amorim, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Federative Republic of Brazil", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Celso Amorim", "donor_title": "Minister of Foreign Affairs", "donor_country": "Brazil", "recipient_name": "Condoleezza Rice", "recipient_title": "Secretary of State of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Condoleezza Rice, Secretary of State of the United States", "gift_description": "Necklace\u2014flower petal motif", "received": "2005-11-13", "estimated_value": "170000.00", "disposition": [ "Transferred to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "The Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Abdullah Bin Abdul Aziz Al Saud, King of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Abdullah Bin Abdul Aziz Al Saud", "donor_title": "King of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia", "donor_country": "Saudi Arabia", "recipient_name": "Condoleezza Rice", "recipient_title": "Secretary of State of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "Geeta Pasi", "gift_description": "Pearl (7.0\u20138.5 ml off round) necklace 63\" long", "received": "2007-09-01", "estimated_value": "1800.00", "disposition": [ "Transferred to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "M.G. Islam, National Intelligence Director of Bangladesh", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Islam", "donor_title": "National Intelligence Director", "donor_country": "Bangladesh", "recipient_name": "Geeta Pasi", "recipient_title": "" }, { "name_and_title": "Geeta Pasi", "gift_description": "Glass replica of the Muscat Festival 2007 Entrance Gate", "received": "2007-01-01", "estimated_value": "987.00", "disposition": [ "Permission to Retain for official use only" ], "foreign_donor": "Engineer Abdallah Bin Abbas Bin Ahmad, Mayor of Muscat Municpality", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Abdallah Bin Abbas Bin Ahmad", "donor_title": "Engineer", "donor_country": "Oman", "recipient_name": "Geeta Pasi", "recipient_title": "" }, { "name_and_title": "Jeffrey Feltman, Deputy Principal Officer, Consulate General Jerusalem", "gift_description": "1. Olive tree, estimated to be over 100 years old, transplanted on the Embassy compound (Consular Building grounds); 2. Old painted door, estimated to be over 50 years old", "received": "2007-03-27", "estimated_value": "3000.00", "disposition": [ "Permission to Retain for official use only" ], "foreign_donor": "Walid Joumblatt, Chairman of the Progressive Socialist Party", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Walid Joumblatt", "donor_title": "Chairman of the Progressive Socialist Party", "donor_country": "", "recipient_name": "Jeffrey Feltman", "recipient_title": "Deputy Principal Officer" }, { "name_and_title": "John D. Negroponte, Deputy Secretary of State", "gift_description": "Silk beige, blue and pink floor rug", "received": "2007-12-07", "estimated_value": "680.00", "disposition": [ "Pending Transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "Lieutenant General Nadeem Taj, Director General Inter Services Intelligence, Pakistan", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Nadeem Taj", "donor_title": "Lieutenant General", "donor_country": "Pakistan", "recipient_name": "John D. Negroponte", "recipient_title": "Deputy Secretary of State" }, { "name_and_title": "Thomas Barnard, Regional Security Officer", "gift_description": "Ebel men's wrist watch", "received": "2007-06-07", "estimated_value": "1900.00", "disposition": [ "Transferred to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Al Nour Nasser Salem, Brigradier General of Jordan", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Al Nour Nasser Salem", "donor_title": "Brigradier General", "donor_country": "Jordan", "recipient_name": "Thomas Barnard", "recipient_title": "Regional Security Officer" }, { "name_and_title": "Cecilia Elizondo Herrera, Principal Officer", "gift_description": "Cartier Pasha platinum ballpoint pen ST220006", "received": "2007-12-12", "estimated_value": "590.00", "disposition": [ "Transferred to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "Baltazar Hinojosa, Mayor of the City Matamoros", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Baltazar Hinojosa", "donor_title": "Mayor of the City Matamoros", "donor_country": "", "recipient_name": "Cecilia Elizondo Herrera", "recipient_title": "Principal Officer" }, { "name_and_title": "Sean McCormack, Assistant Secretary for Public Affairs and Spokesman", "gift_description": "Concord LASCLA tonne wrist watch", "received": "2007-03-01", "estimated_value": "1950.00", "disposition": [ "Transferred to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "The Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Abdullah Bin Abdul Aziz Al Saud, King of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Abdullah Bin Abdul Aziz Al Saud", "donor_title": "King of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia", "donor_country": "Saudi Arabia", "recipient_name": "Sean McCormack", "recipient_title": "Assistant Secretary for Public Affairs and Spokesman" }, { "name_and_title": "Patricia Butenis, Ambassador", "gift_description": "Gold necklace, earring set with diamond studs\u201418K yellow gold", "received": "2007-06-07", "estimated_value": "900.00", "disposition": [ "Transferred to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "Brigadier General ATM Amin, Director, Counter Terrorism Bureau, Bangladesh", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "ATM Amin", "donor_title": "Brigadier General", "donor_country": "Bangladesh", "recipient_name": "Patricia Butenis", "recipient_title": "Ambassador" }, { "name_and_title": "Eliot Cohen, Consular Officer", "gift_description": "Rug\u20143 borders, 7 horseman, deers, tigers and pumas", "received": "2007-07-19", "estimated_value": "450.00", "disposition": [ "Transferred to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Aftab Ahmed Khan Sherpao, Minister of Interior of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Aftab Ahmed Khan Sherpao", "donor_title": "Minister of Interior", "donor_country": "Pakistan", "recipient_name": "Eliot Cohen", "recipient_title": "Consular Officer" }, { "name_and_title": "Mary Dubose, Staff Assistant", "gift_description": "Portrait of President Bush, silk framed", "received": "2007-05-24", "estimated_value": "950.00", "disposition": [ "Transferred to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "Dr. Chan Laiwan and the China Red Sandaklwood Museum in Beijing", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Chan Laiwan", "donor_title": "Dr.", "donor_country": "China", "recipient_name": "Mary Dubose", "recipient_title": "Staff Assistant" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable David Welch, Assistant Secretary of State", "gift_description": "Concord LASCLA tonne wrist watch", "received": "2007-03-01", "estimated_value": "1950.00", "disposition": [ "Transferred to General Services Administration", "Transferred to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "The Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Abdullah Bin Abdul Aziz Al Saud, King of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Abdullah Bin Abdul Aziz Al Saud", "donor_title": "King of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia", "donor_country": "Saudi Arabia", "recipient_name": "David Welch", "recipient_title": "Assistant Secretary of State" }, { "name_and_title": "James C. Oberwetter, U.S. Ambassador to Saudi Arabia", "gift_description": "1. Silver Bedouin necklace with red beads; 2. Replica of small door from Qassim area; 3. Incense kit with wood and local perfumes", "received": "2007-03-10", "estimated_value": "331.67", "disposition": [ "Transferred to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "Dr. Faisal Bin Abdel Karim Ali Al Khamis, Qassim Chamber of Commerce", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Faisal Bin Abdel Karim Ali Al Khamis", "donor_title": "Dr.", "donor_country": "Qassim", "recipient_name": "James C. Oberwetter", "recipient_title": "U.S. Ambassador to Saudi Arabia" }, { "name_and_title": "Nicholas Burns, U.S. Political Affiars", "gift_description": "1. Oil painting by Tihomir Lonxar; 2. Book of Loncar's art", "received": "2007-05-01", "estimated_value": "500.00", "disposition": [ "Permission to Retain for official use only" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Dr. Ivo Sanader, Prime Minister of the Republic of Croatia", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Ivo Sanader", "donor_title": "Prime Minister", "donor_country": "Croatia", "recipient_name": "Nicholas Burns", "recipient_title": "U.S. Political Affiars" }, { "name_and_title": "Nicholas Burns, U.S. Political Affiars", "gift_description": "Afghan rug", "received": "2007-03-01", "estimated_value": "400.00", "disposition": [ "Permission to Retain for official use only" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Abdul Rahim Wardak, Minister of Defense of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Abdul Rahim Wardak", "donor_title": "Minister of Defense", "donor_country": "Afghanistan", "recipient_name": "Nicholas Burns", "recipient_title": "U.S. Political Affiars" }, { "name_and_title": "Nicholas Burns, U.S. Political Affiars", "gift_description": "Decorative Moroccan jewelry box/case", "received": "2007-02-21", "estimated_value": "485.00", "disposition": [ "Transferred to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "Mr. Mohamed Yassine Mansouri, Director of Moroccan Intelligence", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Mohamed Yassine Mansouri", "donor_title": "Director of Moroccan Intelligence", "donor_country": "Morocco", "recipient_name": "Nicholas Burns", "recipient_title": "U.S. Political Affiars" }, { "name_and_title": "Gary Grappo, Ambassador", "gift_description": "Amber glass horse head", "received": "2006-05-01", "estimated_value": "2361.00", "disposition": [ "Permission to Retain for official use only" ], "foreign_donor": "Sheikh Saud Salim Bahwan, Chairman of the Saud Bahwan Group", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Saud Salim Bahwan", "donor_title": "Chairman of the Saud Bahwan Group", "donor_country": null, "recipient_name": "Gary Grappo", "recipient_title": "Ambassador" }, { "name_and_title": "An Agency Employee", "gift_description": "Gentleman's gold and stainless steel wristwatch, Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date Submariner Chronometer with a gold and stainless steel flexible band.", "received": "2007-07-17", "estimated_value": "3500.00", "disposition": [ "Pending transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": null, "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government.", "recipient_name": "Agency Employee", "recipient_title": "" }, { "name_and_title": "An Agency Employee", "gift_description": "Silk rug, 4 feet 10 inches by 3 feet 1 inch, navy blue ground with palmette and trellising vine field, centering a pulled star medallion on rose ground with a navy border.", "received": "2006-05-13", "estimated_value": "500.00", "disposition": [ "To be retained for official display" ], "foreign_donor": null, "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government.", "recipient_name": "Agency Employee", "recipient_title": "" }, { "name_and_title": "An Agency Employee", "gift_description": "Silk rug, 4 feet 10 inches by 3 feet 2 inches, ivory ground with palmette and trellising vine field centering a pulled star medallion on light rust ground, floral spray and ivory spandrels, complementary guard border on red ground.", "received": "2007-11-11", "estimated_value": "500.00", "disposition": [ "To be retained for official display", "To be retained for official display" ], "foreign_donor": null, "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government.", "recipient_name": "An Agency Employee", "recipient_title": "" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives", "gift_description": "One framed, colored-glass and stone painting.", "received": "2007-06-21", "estimated_value": "350.00", "disposition": [ "Office of the Clerk" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Nguyen Minh Triet, President of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government.", "donor_name": "Nguyen Minh Triet", "donor_title": "President", "donor_country": "Vietnam", "recipient_name": "Nancy Pelosi", "recipient_title": "Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives" }, { "name_and_title": "Lieutenant General Joseph Peterson, Chief of Staff/Deputy Commanding General", "gift_description": "22K Gold Rope Chain ($180); 22K Gold Link Chain ($80); Gold Pendant of Iraq ($115); Gold Pendant of Iraq w/ Blue & White ($115); Gold Pendant of Iraqi coin ($119); Gold Ring with clear stones ($1,200)", "received": "2007-04-27", "estimated_value": "1809", "disposition": [ "Transferred to General Services Administration August 16, 2007" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Falah Hassan, Ministry of Interior, Republic of Iraq", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Falah Hassan", "donor_title": "His Excellency", "donor_country": "Republic of Iraq", "recipient_name": "Joseph Peterson", "recipient_title": "Lieutenant General" }, { "name_and_title": "Colonel Victoria A. Leignadier, Commander 598th Transportation Group", "gift_description": "Mont Blanc Watch ($1,000)", "received": "2007-04-12", "estimated_value": "1000", "disposition": [ "Transferred to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "Dr. Sheikh al Jaber Ali al Sabah, Kuwait Port Authority, State of Kuwait", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Sheikh al Jaber Ali al Sabah", "donor_title": "Dr.", "donor_country": "State of Kuwait", "recipient_name": "Victoria A. Leignadier", "recipient_title": "Commander 598th Transportation Group" }, { "name_and_title": "Major Kathryn Spletstoser, Assistant Division Commander, Military Traffic Management Command, Headquarters", "gift_description": "Pendant Flag Sterling Silver ($3,000)", "received": "2007-04-12", "estimated_value": "3000", "disposition": [ "Transferred to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "Dr. Sheikh al Jaber Ali al Sabah, Kuwait Port Authority, State of Kuwait", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Sheikh al Jaber Ali al Sabah", "donor_title": "Dr.", "donor_country": "Kuwait", "recipient_name": "Kathryn Spletstoser", "recipient_title": "Assistant Division Commander, Military Traffic Management Command" }, { "name_and_title": "Lieutenant Colonel James D. Hess, Commander 325th Brigade Support Battalion", "gift_description": "Men's Quartz Watch ($666)", "received": "2007-03-14", "estimated_value": "666", "disposition": [ "Transferred to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "Brigadier General Yunis, Commander, Garrison Support, Republic of Iraq", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Yunis", "donor_title": "Brigadier General, Commander, Garrison Support", "donor_country": "Republic of Iraq", "recipient_name": "James D. Hess", "recipient_title": "Lieutenant Colonel" }, { "name_and_title": "Carlos M. Gutierrez, Secretary of Commerce", "gift_description": "A 141\u20442-inch vase made of blue malachite stone, gilded interior", "received": "2007-08-20", "estimated_value": "350.00", "disposition": [ "In storage at Department of Commerce" ], "foreign_donor": "Dr. Mir Muhammad Amin Farhang, Afghan Minister of Commerce", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Mir Muhammad Amin Farhang", "donor_title": "Afghan Minister of Commerce", "donor_country": "Afghanistan", "recipient_name": "Carlos M. Gutierrez", "recipient_title": "Secretary of Commerce" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Robert Gates, Secretary of Defense", "gift_description": "Photo album #203d Barcode 992925D\u2014photo album having blue fabric hard cover marked ''with the compliments of the Ministry of National Defense, PR China'', containing 37 polychrome photos of Robert Gates plus Chinese males, in fabric-covered sleeve with same ''compliments''", "received": "2007-11-05", "estimated_value": "100.00", "disposition": [ "Pending transfer to GSA" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency General Cao Gangchaun, Minister of Defense, China", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Cao Gangchaun", "donor_title": "General Minister of Defense", "donor_country": "China", "recipient_name": "Robert Gates", "recipient_title": "Secretary of Defense" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Robert Gates, Secretary of Defense", "gift_description": "Book\u2014The Palace Museum #203e Barcode 992925E\u2014hardcover, red fabric cover, ''The Palace Museum Edited by the Palace Museum'' [ISBN 978\u20137\u201380047\u2013621\u20131]", "received": "2007-11-05", "estimated_value": "85.00", "disposition": [ "Pending transfer to GSA" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency General Cao Gangchaun, Minister of Defense, China", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Cao Gangchaun", "donor_title": "General Minister of Defense", "donor_country": "China", "recipient_name": "Robert Gates", "recipient_title": "Secretary of Defense" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Robert Gates, Secretary of Defense", "gift_description": "Parque Forestal Painting\u2014DB #171a\u2014Barcode 992867B", "received": "2007-10-04", "estimated_value": "330.00", "disposition": [ "Pending transfer to GSA" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Jose Goni Carrasco, Minister of Defense, Chile", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Jose Goni Carrasco", "donor_title": "Minister of Defense", "donor_country": "Chile", "recipient_name": "Robert Gates", "recipient_title": "Secretary of Defense" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Robert Gates, Secretary of Defense", "gift_description": "Book\u2014Art of Birds\u2014#171b\u2014Barcode 992867B", "received": "2007-10-04", "estimated_value": "30.00", "disposition": [ "Pending transfer to GSA" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Jose Goni Carrasco, Minister of Defense, Chile", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Jose Goni Carrasco", "donor_title": "Minister of Defense", "donor_country": "Chile", "recipient_name": "Robert Gates", "recipient_title": "Secretary of Defense" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Robert Gates, Secretary of Defense", "gift_description": "DVD\u2014The Palace Museum #203f barcode 992925F\u2014DVD/videotape by China International TV Corporation [www.CCTV\u2013YX.com], labeled ''CCTV\u2014International Edition''", "received": "2007-11-05", "estimated_value": "40.00", "disposition": [ "Pending transfer to GSA" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency General Cao Gangchaun, Minister of Defense, China", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Cao Gangchaun", "donor_title": "General Minister of Defense", "donor_country": "China", "recipient_name": "Robert Gates", "recipient_title": "Secretary of Defense" }, { "name_and_title": "General Peter Pace, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff", "gift_description": "Knife with leather sheath\u2014Barcode 992597\u2014reticulated steel blade depicting brasstone cross, brasstone arrow, silvertone ship, signed with limited edition no. 02/14, in carved wood handle displaying curves, in brown leather sheath with brasstone cleat; in presentation box with presentation tag", "received": "2002-12-06", "estimated_value": "365.00", "disposition": [ "Pending transfer to GSA" ], "foreign_donor": "Vice Admiral Tarmo Kouts, Chief of Defense Estonia", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Tarmo Kouts", "donor_title": "Vice Admiral", "donor_country": "Estonia", "recipient_name": "Peter Pace", "recipient_title": "Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff" }, { "name_and_title": "General Peter Pace, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff", "gift_description": "Artwork, set of three framed reliefs, sences of Warsaw\u2014Barcode 992600\u20143 plaque, each an embossed silver rectangle stamped ''925'' (indicating sterling grade) plus gilt highlights, in mat and printed wood grain frame, in presentation box with presentation tag to Peter Pace. The scenes are historic places in Warsaw, Poland", "received": "2006-09-21", "estimated_value": "365.00", "disposition": [ "Pending transfer to GSA" ], "foreign_donor": "General Franciszek Gagor, Chief of Defense, Poland", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Franciszek Gagor", "donor_title": "Chief of Defense", "donor_country": "Poland", "recipient_name": "Peter Pace", "recipient_title": "Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff" }, { "name_and_title": "General Peter Pace, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff", "gift_description": "Artwork, elephant with three riders\u2014Barcode 992601\u2014handpainted ink and color, of 3 males on an elephant dressed in ornaments, including tiny apparent rubies and emeralds, signed ''Badu Lal Maroha'', in green silk mat and molded goldtone frame with foliated design, 151\u20442\u2033 h \u00d7 131\u20444\u2033 w", "received": "2006-06-05", "estimated_value": "440.00", "disposition": [ "Pending transfer to GSA" ], "foreign_donor": "Air Marshal Ajit Bhavanami, Vice Chief of the Air Staff, India", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Ajit Bhavanami", "donor_title": "Air Marshal Vice Chief of the Air Staff", "donor_country": "India", "recipient_name": "Peter Pace", "recipient_title": "Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff" }, { "name_and_title": "General Peter Pace, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff", "gift_description": "Men's wristwatch, Du Centaur, black face with black leather band\u2014Barcode 992641B black face marked ''DU CENTAURE'' and genoa assymetric spinnaker'', having dial above 6 o'clock position and second dial near 9/10 o'clock, simulated diamonds within zigzag around chapter ring, 4 more outside bezel, case back marked ''Alpha du Centaure'', black leather strap, in highly polished lidded wood presentation box", "received": "2005-12-28", "estimated_value": "2200.00", "disposition": [ "Pending transfer to GSA" ], "foreign_donor": "General Hamad Bin Ali Al-Attiyah, Chief of Defense of Qatar, Romania", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Hamad Bin Ali Al-Attiyah", "donor_title": "Chief of Defense", "donor_country": "Qatar", "recipient_name": "Peter Pace", "recipient_title": "Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff" }, { "name_and_title": "General Peter Pace, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff", "gift_description": "Necklace\u2014small pearls\u2014Barcode 992641C\u2014oval frash water pearls strung on unknotted cord, terminating in gold hook, 17\"l, in red leather case marked ''Tiaral, Doha-Qatar''", "received": "2005-12-28", "estimated_value": "1112.00", "disposition": [ "Pending transfer to GSA" ], "foreign_donor": "General Hamad Bin Ali Al-Attiyah, Chief of Defense of Qatar, Romania", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Hamad Bin Ali Al-Attiyah", "donor_title": "Chief of Defense", "donor_country": "Qatar", "recipient_name": "Peter Pace", "recipient_title": "Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Robert Gates, Secretary of Defense", "gift_description": "Wood chess set #121a\u2014Barcode 992767A\u2014game box, stamped inside ''KURDISTANSANANDAJ'', being a hinged box, the outside convex walls with incarved rosettes and foliage, encompassing inset of 2-tone marquetry chess playing board, the box opening to disclose veneer work and game board plus dice plus wood playing pieces for chess and checkers, 211\u20444\" square, in custom-made zippered green nylon carrying bag", "received": "2007-06-16", "estimated_value": "365.00", "disposition": [ "Pending transfer to GSA" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency President Jalal Talibani, President of Iraq", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Jalal Talibani", "donor_title": "President", "donor_country": "Iraq", "recipient_name": "Robert Gates", "recipient_title": "Secretary of Defense" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Robert Gates, Secretary of Defense", "gift_description": "Rug\u2014#121b Barcode 992767B\u2014", "received": "2007-06-16", "estimated_value": "165.00", "disposition": [ "Pending transfer to GSA" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency President Jalal Talibani, President of Iraq", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Jalal Talibani", "donor_title": "President", "donor_country": "Iraq", "recipient_name": "Robert Gates", "recipient_title": "Secretary of Defense" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Robert Gates, Secretary of Defense", "gift_description": "Rug\u2014121c Barcode 992767C", "received": "2007-06-16", "estimated_value": "165.00", "disposition": [ "Pending transfer to GSA" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency President Jalal Talibani, President of Iraq", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Jalal Talibani", "donor_title": "President", "donor_country": "Iraq", "recipient_name": "Robert Gates", "recipient_title": "Secretary of Defense" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Robert Gates, Secretary of Defense", "gift_description": "Statue of Gold Falcon #135 Barcode 992796", "received": "2007-07-31", "estimated_value": "3000.00", "disposition": [ "Pending transfer to GSA" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency King Abdullah, Saudi Arabia", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Abdullah", "donor_title": "King", "donor_country": "Saudi Arabia", "recipient_name": "Robert Gates", "recipient_title": "Secretary of Defense" }, { "name_and_title": "General Peter Pace, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff", "gift_description": "M900 Machine Gun, mounted in wood and glass case\u2014Barcode 992815\u2014Calico M\u2013900, serial #E005385, set in wood brackets against red fabric background with 2 brass tags in Spanish, one stating that this firearm was used August 02, 2006 near Santo Domingo [Colombia] by anti-narcotics troops, other being a presentation tag to Peter Pace dated January 2007, in wood presentation box with glazed lid and gadrooned bottom edge, 5\"h x 323\u20444\" w x 121\u20442\"d. Note glued/repaired break in inside curve of butt", "received": "2007-01-20", "estimated_value": "650.00", "disposition": [ "Pending transfer to GSA" ], "foreign_donor": "Admiral David Moreno, Chief of Defense, Colombia", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "David Moreno", "donor_title": "Admiral Chief of Defense", "donor_country": "Colombia", "recipient_name": "Peter Pace", "recipient_title": "Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff" }, { "name_and_title": "General Peter Pace, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff", "gift_description": "Machine gun, 9mm with removable magazine Barcode 992818\u2014with removable curved magazine, painted black, top of barrel marked \"C 1944 MX 115\", with attached green woven cotton shoulder strap including brown leather buckles", "received": "2006-11-03", "estimated_value": "650.00", "disposition": [ "Pending transfer to GSA" ], "foreign_donor": "General of the Army, Yurly Niklayevich Baluyevskiy, Chief of Defense, Russia", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Yurly Niklayevich Baluyevskiy", "donor_title": "General of the Army, Chief of Defense", "donor_country": "Russia", "recipient_name": "Peter Pace", "recipient_title": "Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff" }, { "name_and_title": "Nathan Bein, Action Officer, European and NATO Policy", "gift_description": "Cigarette lighter\u2014Barcode 992820\u2014marked \"T. Dupont Paris\" and \"Made in France/Laque de Chine/4FKO1J28\", goldtone, top/bottom and hinge edge of high polish without decoration, ridged turning cylinder friction, mat machine-turned straited elsewhere", "received": "2007-05-01", "estimated_value": "345.00", "disposition": [ "Pending transfer to GSA" ], "foreign_donor": "Lieutenant General Jovan Lakcevic, Chief of Staff, Montenegro", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Jovan Lakcevic", "donor_title": "Lieutenant General", "donor_country": "Montenegro", "recipient_name": "Nathan Bein", "recipient_title": "Action Officer, European and NATO Policy" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Robert Gates, Secretary of Defense", "gift_description": "Painting of the Secretary of Defense Robert Gates\u2014#178\u2014Barcode 992874\u2014oil on wood roundel, portrait of Robert Gates, wearing burgundy necktie, white shirt, blue jacket, signed/dated \"Erwin 07\" along lower right side, 20\" diameter, mounted on with fabric-covered masonsie, in wood frame", "received": "2007-10-06", "estimated_value": "900.00", "disposition": [ "Pending transfer to GSA" ], "foreign_donor": "Ivan C. Fernald, Minister of Defense, Suriname", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Ivan C. Fernald", "donor_title": "Minister of Defense", "donor_country": "Suriname", "recipient_name": "Robert Gates", "recipient_title": "Secretary of Defense" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Robert Gates, Secretary of Defense", "gift_description": "Wood Sculpture\u2014#175 Barcode 992876\u2014Makonde-style openwork mahogany carving of holes and ''C'' curves, some simulating faces/eyes, 19\u2033h x 15\u2033, pivoting on domed wood based, 7\u2033h x 10\u2033d, base incised ''J.U.06'' and with affixed title tag ''Power of Positive Thinking'' over presentation tag to Robert Gates from Suriname President", "received": "2007-10-06", "estimated_value": "1200.00", "disposition": [ "Pending transfer to GSA" ], "foreign_donor": "President Runaldo Ronald Venetiaan, Suriname", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Runaldo Ronald Venetiaan", "donor_title": "President", "donor_country": "Suriname", "recipient_name": "Robert Gates", "recipient_title": "Secretary of Defense" }, { "name_and_title": "James Clad, Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense, South & South East Asia", "gift_description": "Black elephant with silver costume wear in a case Barcode 992879\u2014carved wood, apparently ebony, ornamented in silver with applied silver rosettes, plus 26 real purplish red faceted gemstones, including 6 on petal ends of canopy over rosewater sprinkler on pedestal on elephant's back, 51\u20442\u2033h x 43\u20444\u2033l x 21\u20444\u2033w, set into purple velor-type stand with presentation tag from General Fonseka of Sri Lanka, in plexiglass case", "received": "2007-10-16", "estimated_value": "370.00", "disposition": [ "Pending transfer to GSA" ], "foreign_donor": "Lieutenant General GSC Fonseka, Commander of the Sri Lanka Army", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "GSC Fonseka", "donor_title": "Lieutenant General", "donor_country": "Sri Lanka", "recipient_name": "James Clad", "recipient_title": "Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense, South & South East Asia" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Robert Gates, Secretary of Defense", "gift_description": "Rug\u201460\u2033 x 74\u2033 #186 Barcode 992899", "received": "2007-10-18", "estimated_value": "900.00", "disposition": [ "Pending transfer to GSA" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Abdul Rahim Wardak, Minister of Defense of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Abdul Rahim Wardak", "donor_title": "Minister of Defense", "donor_country": "Afghanistan", "recipient_name": "Robert Gates", "recipient_title": "Secretary of Defense" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Robert Gates, Secretary of Defense", "gift_description": "Large Green Vase #204 Barcode 992911\u2014crackle glaze celadon, slightly tapered cylinder with wide flaring rim and no neck, front displaying black tiger stripe cat with raised in serpentine and hook shape, 2 columns of black calligraphy on left plus 2 red chop marks, 111\u20444\u2033h x 81\u20444\u2033d, plus wood stand, in wood box", "received": "2007-11-07", "estimated_value": "345.00", "disposition": [ "Pending transfer to GSA" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Kim Jang-Soo, Minister of National Defense, South Korea", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Kim Jang-Soo", "donor_title": "Minister of National Defense", "donor_country": "South Korea", "recipient_name": "Robert Gates", "recipient_title": "Secretary of Defense" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Robert Gates, Secretary of Defense", "gift_description": "Blue and white large vase\u2014#203a Barcode 992925A\u2014Chinese, ceramic, baluster-shape with lip over narrow short neck, indigo on white, displaying chrysanthemums among leaves on curving vines bounded by band of leaf tips, shoulder band of demilune florets and lappets, bottom band of floral panel, 161\u20442\u2033h x 91\u20442\u2033d, on wood stand, in presentation box", "received": "2007-11-05", "estimated_value": "380.00", "disposition": [ "Pending transfer to GSA" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency General Cao Gangchaun, Minister of Defense, China", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Cao Gangchaun", "donor_title": "General Minister of Defense", "donor_country": "China", "recipient_name": "Robert Gates", "recipient_title": "Secretary of Defense" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Robert Gates, Secretary of Defense", "gift_description": "Blue and white large vase\u2014#203b Barcode 992925B\u2014Chinese, ceramic, baluster-shape with lip over narrow short neck, indigo on white, displaying chrysanthemums among leaves on curving vines bounded by band of leaf tips, shoulder band of demilune florets and lappets, bottom band of floral panel, 161\u20442\u2033h x 91\u20442\u2033d, on wood stand, in presentation box", "received": "2007-11-05", "estimated_value": "380.00", "disposition": [ "Pending transfer to GSA" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency General Cao Gangchaun, Minister of Defense, China", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Cao Gangchaun", "donor_title": "General Minister of Defense", "donor_country": "China", "recipient_name": "Robert Gates", "recipient_title": "Secretary of Defense" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Robert Gates, Secretary of Defense", "gift_description": "Secretary of Defense Robert Gates painted inside a glass globe\u2014#203c Barcode 992925C\u2014sphere, clear crystal, 51\u20442\u2033d, interior spherical cavity handpainted on one side with portrait image of white-haired male (Robert Gates) wearing dark necktie, white shirt, dark suit jacket, other side depicting portion of the Great Wall of China bordered by autumnal foliage, on footed wood stand dedicated to Robert Gates dated November 2007, in presentation box", "received": "2007-11-05", "estimated_value": "800.00", "disposition": [ "Pending transfer to GSA" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency General Cao Gangchaun, Minister of Defense, China", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Cao Gangchaun", "donor_title": "General Minister of Defense", "donor_country": "China", "recipient_name": "Robert Gates", "recipient_title": "Secretary of Defense" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Robert Gates, Secretary of Defense", "gift_description": "Country Plaque\u2014DB#022a Barcode 992369A, brass tone roundel displaying dagger and crossed rifles over row of 4 stars over presenter name, all affixed to wood board with metal foot, in presentation box", "received": "2007-01-17", "estimated_value": "125.00", "disposition": [ "Pending transfer to GSA" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Abdul Rahim Wardak, Minister of National Defense of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Abdul Rahim Wardak", "donor_title": "Minister of National Defense", "donor_country": "Afghanistan", "recipient_name": "Robert Gates", "recipient_title": "Secretary of Defense" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Robert Gates, Secretary of Defense", "gift_description": "Afghan Rug\u2014DB#022b Barcode 992369B\u2014wool pile, hand woven, featuring 2 rows of 6 medallions each in rust/indigo/tan, on tan field alternating with 'X' motif, surrounded by 5 primary borders of which the third displays 'fleches' (arrowheads), end panels friezes, 53\u2033 x 82\u2033 pile area, excluding fringe", "received": "2007-01-17", "estimated_value": "400.00", "disposition": [ "Pending transfer to GSA" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Abdul Rahim Wardak, Minister of National Defense of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Abdul Rahim Wardak", "donor_title": "Minister of National Defense", "donor_country": "Afghanistan", "recipient_name": "Robert Gates", "recipient_title": "Secretary of Defense" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Robert Gates, Secretary of Defense", "gift_description": "Gold Jambaya\u2014DB# 023 Barcode 992370\u2014Jambaya (knife with curved blade in waisted handle) the gold-tone handle displaying rosettes of spiral twist wire, 7 diamond shapes on handle end, 103\u20444\u2033 1, in gold-tone elbow-shape sheath displaying scrollwork upper panel, spiral twist wrapping, white leather backing, plus rings. Both handle and sheath stamped ''875'' (indicating 21K gold) both handle and sheath also stamped ''AL\u2013MANNAI''. In presentation box with Bahraini emblem and presentation plaque from King of Bahrain to Robert Gates.", "received": "2007-01-17", "estimated_value": "3200.00", "disposition": [ "Pending transfer to GSA" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency King Abdullah bin Abdul al-Saud, Bahrain", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government.", "donor_name": "Abdullah bin Abdul al-Saud", "donor_title": "King", "donor_country": "Bahrain", "recipient_name": "Robert Gates", "recipient_title": "Secretary of Defense" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Robert Gates, Secretary of Defense", "gift_description": "Decorative Silver Plate #026a Barcode 992372 round porcelain plate stamped on back ''Kutahya Hand Made 2002 Hatice Ar.'' Front displaying Turkish military emblem in red surrounded by silver-tone Scrollwork and blue rimmed marked ''Ministry of National Defense'', the plate mounted in silver-tone surround with repouss\u00e9 floral band, 151\u20442\u2033 h, in presentation box with dedication plaque.", "received": "2007-01-26", "estimated_value": "210.00", "disposition": [ "Pending transfer to GSA" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Vecdi Gonul, Minister of National Defense, Turkey", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government.", "donor_name": "Vecdi Gonul", "donor_title": "Minister of National Defense", "donor_country": "Turkey", "recipient_name": "Robert Gates", "recipient_title": "Secretary of Defense" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Robert Gates, Secretary of Defense", "gift_description": "Silver Candle Stick Holders #026b Barcode 992372B pair of sterling silver candlesticks, bottom interior of socket stamped ''DAMAR 925'', each stick having bobeche over cylindrical socket over waisted section, over tapered cylinder, over ring, over domed foot with repouss\u00e9 lobes and applied two flowers and 6 leaves, 73\u20444\u2033h x 35\u20448\u2033d in presentation box.", "received": "2007-01-26", "estimated_value": "240.00", "disposition": [ "Pending transfer to GSA" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Vecdi Gonul, Minister of National Defense, Turkey", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government.", "donor_name": "Vecdi Gonul", "donor_title": "Minister of National Defense", "donor_country": "Turkey", "recipient_name": "Robert Gates", "recipient_title": "Secretary of Defense" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Robert Gates, Secretary of Defense", "gift_description": "Silver Vase #026c Barcode 992372C vase, Sterling silver (bottom stamped ''SAMI 925''), having 4-lobed rim with applied foliate scrollwork, waisted neck, inverse baluster shape baluster with 4 repouss\u00e9 floral cartouches, flaring foot, 10\u2033h x 51\u20444\u2033d, in presentation box.", "received": "2007-01-26", "estimated_value": "290.00", "disposition": [ "Pending transfer to GSA" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Vecdi Gonul, Minister of National Defense, Turkey", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government.", "donor_name": "Vecdi Gonul", "donor_title": "Minister of National Defense", "donor_country": "Turkey", "recipient_name": "Robert Gates", "recipient_title": "Secretary of Defense" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Robert Gates, Secretary of Defense", "gift_description": "Rug\u2014#031 Barcode 992376 Rug, Afghani, wool pile, hand-woven, 18 x 20 = 360 knots per square inch, displaying 30 rows of Tekke-style octagonal gul in white/red/black alternating with rows of crosses with flaring ends, on wine white red field, surrounded by 29 borders including 4 forms with white outline, 120\" x 150\" pile area excluding fringe", "received": "2006-12-29", "estimated_value": "5600.00", "disposition": [ "Pending transfer to GSA" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Hamid Karzi, President of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Hamid Karzi", "donor_title": "President", "donor_country": "Afghanistan", "recipient_name": "Robert Gates", "recipient_title": "Secretary of Defense" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Gordon England, Deputy Secretary of Defense", "gift_description": "Silver Vase #D093 Barcode 992377 Vase, sterling silver, bottom stamped \"SAMI 925\" plus 5-pointed star, all within circle, baluster shape, flaring rim of 4 propellers-blade shape lobes over waisted neck, over spherical body with repouss\u00e9 drapery garlands and 4 applied ribbon bows, 7 3\u20444\" h x 5\" in presentation box", "received": "2007-02-02", "estimated_value": "420.00", "disposition": [ "Pending transfer to GSA" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Vecdi Gonul, Minister of National Defense, Turkey", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Vecdi Gonul", "donor_title": "Minister of National Defense", "donor_country": "Turkey", "recipient_name": "Gordon England", "recipient_title": "Deputy Secretary of Defense" }, { "name_and_title": "Admiral Edmund P. Giambastiani, Vice Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff", "gift_description": "Afghan hand woven rug Barcode 992383 Rug, Afghani, wood pile, hand-woven, 10 x 12 = 120 knots per square inch, displaying 2 rows of 7 octagonal guls each, each gul consisting of bars/triangles/trapezoids/hooks in red/indigo/pumpkin/ivory, alternating with rows of smaller asterisk-shape gul on indigo line, on tan field surrounded by 5 major borders, of which the third predominates in arrow heads (\"flechettes\") on ivory, 52\" x 79\" pile area, excluding kilim ends and fringe", "received": "2007-02-04", "estimated_value": "400.00", "disposition": [ "Pending transfer to GSA" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Abdul Rahim Wardak, Minister of Defense of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan, Kabul, Afghanistan", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Abdul Rahim Wardak", "donor_title": "Minister of Defense", "donor_country": "Afghanistan", "recipient_name": "Edmund P. Giambastiani", "recipient_title": "Vice Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Robert Gates, Secretary of Defense", "gift_description": "Jewelry box #042 Barcode 992395 Box, Korean, rectangular, entire outside displaying elaborate mother-of-pearl inlay in lacquer, lid with 4-lobed center cartouche of birds in water, outside walls of ducks or flying birds, black interior with lift out tray, slightly hyper-extending base frame, 6\"h x 10 3\u20444\"l w x 14 3\u20448\"d. Note presentation plaque inside lid", "received": "2007-02-23", "estimated_value": "390.00", "disposition": [ "Pending transfer to GSA" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Jang Soo Kim, Minister of Defense, Republic of Korea", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Jang Soo Kim", "donor_title": "Minister of Defense", "donor_country": "Republic of Korea", "recipient_name": "Robert Gates", "recipient_title": "Secretary of Defense" }, { "name_and_title": "Daniel Fata, Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense, European and NATO Policy", "gift_description": "Book\u2014about the history of the Montenegrin Army Barcode 992482F\u2014hardcover ''The Montenegrin Army'' by Tatjana Jovic and Milan Jovicevic", "received": "2007-03-29", "estimated_value": "45.00", "disposition": [ "Pending transfer to GSA" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Lazar Elenovski, Minister of Defense, Macedonia", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Lazar Elenovski", "donor_title": "Minister of Defense", "donor_country": "Macedonia", "recipient_name": "Daniel Fata", "recipient_title": "Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense, European and NATO Policy" }, { "name_and_title": "Daniel Fata, Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense, European and NATO Policy", "gift_description": "Book\u2014about the Montenegrin sovereign defense posture\u2014Barcode 992482G\u2014hardcover, ''Five Years Sovereign Defence of the Republic of Macedonia''", "received": "2007-03-29", "estimated_value": "25.00", "disposition": [ "Pending transfer to GSA" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Lazar Elenovski, Minister of Defense, Macedonia", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Lazar Elenovski", "donor_title": "Minister of Defense", "donor_country": "Macedonia", "recipient_name": "Daniel Fata", "recipient_title": "Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense, European and NATO Policy" }, { "name_and_title": "Lieutenant General William M. Frazier III, Assistant to the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff", "gift_description": "Men's steel Concord watch Barcode 992408\u2014Wristwatch, Concord, Men's LaScala, no.1316531, truncated ellipsoid engine-turned face with numeral 12, wedges indicating 1, 4\u20138, 11 o'clock, dials at 2 o'clock and 10 o'clock positions, third band; in kidskin-lined presentation box", "received": "2007-03-06", "estimated_value": "2800.00", "disposition": [ "Pending transfer to GSA" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency King Abdullah bin Abdul-Aziz al-Saud, Saudi Arabia", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Abdullah bin Abdul-Aziz al-Saud", "donor_title": "King", "donor_country": "Saudi Arabia", "recipient_name": "William M. Frazier III", "recipient_title": "Lieutenant General, Assistant to the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff" }, { "name_and_title": "Peter Rodman, Assistant Secretary of Defense for International Security Affairs", "gift_description": "Jordanian Ceremonial Sword Barcode 992430\u2014Saber, steel blade with acid-etched foliate scroll designs, gold-tone (apparently gold-plated) hilt as continuous ''C'' curve with stamped roundel of crown over crossed sabers, flanked by scrollwork, leather handgrip, knob over oval cap end, 361\u20442\u2033l in leather clad sheath with apparent brass and gold-plated mounts; in handled carrying case with presentation plaque", "received": "2006-11-07", "estimated_value": "485.00", "disposition": [ "Pending transfer to GSA" ], "foreign_donor": "General Khalid Al Sarayreh, Chairman of the Joint Chief of Staff, Jordan Armed Forces", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Khalid Al Sarayreh", "donor_title": "Chairman of the Joint Chief of Staff", "donor_country": "Jordan", "recipient_name": "Peter Rodman", "recipient_title": "Assistant Secretary of Defense for International Security Affairs" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Robert Gates, Secretary of Defense", "gift_description": "Glass Bowl DB #051 Barcode 992445\u2014Pedestal bowl, Czech, ruby glass over clear glass, by Egermann. Limited edition 16/30, designed by Stephan Benec, accompanied by edition no. 9805/29/28867, having 10 scalloped lobes over 5 oval medallion scenes of castle/stag/horse/stag/bird alternating with floral groups, one band of dots and foot of similar designs, script signed ''S Benec'' on foot, 10\u2033h x 113\u20448\u2033", "received": "2007-03-09", "estimated_value": "1500.00", "disposition": [ "Pending transfer to GSA" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Vaclav Klaus, President, Czech Republic", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Vaclav Klaus", "donor_title": "President", "donor_country": "Czech Republic", "recipient_name": "Robert Gates", "recipient_title": "Secretary of Defense" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Kenneth J. Krieg, Under Secretary of Defense, Acquisition, Technology and Logistics presented to Mrs. Anne Krieg", "gift_description": "Ladies Fila Ski Jacket and Pant Barcode 992457A\u2014consisting of white zippered turtleneck-style jacket with black band around each upper arm, size M, plus black pants size M", "received": "2007-02-10", "estimated_value": "165.00", "disposition": [ "Pending transfer to GSA" ], "foreign_donor": "Lieutenant General Gianni Botondi, Secretary General of Defense and National Armaments, Director, Rome, Italy", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Gianni Botondi", "donor_title": "Lieutenant General, Secretary General of Defense and National Armaments, Director", "donor_country": "Italy", "recipient_name": "Anne Krieg", "recipient_title": "Mrs." }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Kenneth J. Krieg, Under Secretary of Defense, Acquisition, Technology and Logistics", "gift_description": "Men's Fila Ski Jacket and Pant Barcode 992457B\u2014consisting of blue zippered turtleneck-style jacket with white band on zippered chest pocket, plus blue hood, size L, plus black pants, size L", "received": "2007-02-10", "estimated_value": "190.00", "disposition": [ "Pending transfer to GSA" ], "foreign_donor": "Lieutenant General Gianni Botondi, Secretary General of Defense and National Armaments, Director, Rome, Italy", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Gianni Botondi", "donor_title": "Lieutenant General, Secretary General of Defense and National Armaments, Director", "donor_country": "Italy", "recipient_name": "Kenneth J. Krieg", "recipient_title": "Under Secretary of Defense, Acquisition, Technology and Logistics" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Robert Gates, Secretary of Defense", "gift_description": "Rug\u2014DB#069a BC 992463A\u2014Egyptian, polished cotton, 24 x 22 = 528 knots per square inch, displaying rectilinear crescent/rosette/diamonds in turquoise/pink/burgundy on black field surrounded by 5 primary border of which the third predominates in rosettes with scrollwork square within brackets on burgundy, 50\" x 32\", excluding fringe", "received": "2007-04-18", "estimated_value": "350.00", "disposition": [ "Pending transfer to GSA" ], "foreign_donor": "Field Marshal Hussein Tantawy, Minister of Defense of Egypt", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Hussein Tantawy", "donor_title": "Field Marshal", "donor_country": "Egypt", "recipient_name": "Robert Gates", "recipient_title": "Secretary of Defense" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Robert Gates, Secretary of Defense", "gift_description": "Gold Statue of the Combat Chariot DB#069b Barcode 992463B\u2014gold tone cast metal chariot with rider holding spear, pulled by prancing horse with plumed mane, 71\u20442\"h x 111\u20442w x 4\"d, affixed to black rectangular base with plaque ''Combat chariot'' and presentation tag plus plexiglass cover", "received": "2007-04-18", "estimated_value": "240.00", "disposition": [ "Pending transfer to GSA" ], "foreign_donor": "Field Marshal Hussein Tantawy, Minister of Defense of Egypt", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Hussein Tantawy", "donor_title": "Field Marshal", "donor_country": "Egypt", "recipient_name": "Robert Gates", "recipient_title": "Secretary of Defense" }, { "name_and_title": "Honorable Robert Gates, Secretary of Defense", "gift_description": "Gold Bracelet DB #069c Barcode 992463C\u2014consisting of 8 yellow gold oviods stamped \" \" in Arabic (indicating 18K gold), each with 3 dimensional scarab beetle having body of turquoise or lapis lazuli, terminating in round pressure clasp ring", "received": "2007-04-18", "estimated_value": "290.00", "disposition": [ "Pending transfer to GSA" ], "foreign_donor": "Field Marshal Hussein Tantawy, Minister of Defense of Egypt", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Hussein Tantawy", "donor_title": "Field Marshal", "donor_country": "Egypt", "recipient_name": "Robert Gates", "recipient_title": "Secretary of Defense" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Robert Gates, Secretary of Defense", "gift_description": "Country Plaque\u2014DB#069d Barcode 992463D\u2014rectangular silver tone, with affixed brass roundel \"Egyptian Armed Forces\" on right, red/white/black enamel banner in middle, and brass tone chariot/horses on left", "received": "2007-04-18", "estimated_value": "85.00", "disposition": [ "Pending transfer to GSA" ], "foreign_donor": "Field Marshal Hussein Tantawy, Minister of Defense of Egypt", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Hussein Tantawy", "donor_title": "Field Marshal", "donor_country": "Egypt", "recipient_name": "Robert Gates", "recipient_title": "Secretary of Defense" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Robert Gates, Secretary of Defense", "gift_description": "Dagger #073 Barcode 992470\u2014having curved ribbed steel blade secured in waisted black wood handle with inset silvertone reticulate crown on each side, 121\u20444\u2033l, in black leatherclad sheath with silvertone mounts, in leather presentation case", "received": "2007-04-17", "estimated_value": "345.00", "disposition": [ "Pending transfer to GSA" ], "foreign_donor": "His Majesty King Abdullah bin-al Hussein, Jordan", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Abdullah bin-al Hussein", "donor_title": "King", "donor_country": "Jordan", "recipient_name": "Robert Gates", "recipient_title": "Secretary of Defense" }, { "name_and_title": "John Hill, Principal Director, Asian Pacific Security Affairs, East Asia", "gift_description": "Green and Gold Vase Barcode 992480\u2014Taiwanese, ceramic, ovoid, having goldtone rim/waisted neck/shoulder, plus goldtone leaves/flowers against green background, 151\u20442\u2033 h x 61\u20442\u2033 d, accompanied by carved round wood stand; in presentation box. Artist listed Chao-chung Hsu, an award winning Taiwanese artist", "received": "2007-03-23", "estimated_value": "380.00", "disposition": [ "Pending transfer to GSA" ], "foreign_donor": "Jye Lee, Minister of Defense, Taiwan", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Jye Lee", "donor_title": "Minister of Defense", "donor_country": "Taiwan", "recipient_name": "John Hill", "recipient_title": "Principal Director, Asian Pacific Security Affairs, East Asia" }, { "name_and_title": "Mary Beth Long, Acting Assistant Secretary of Defense for International Affairs", "gift_description": "Wooden Chess Set Barcode 992481\u2014Game box, interior marked ''Kurdastan-Sanandaj'', marquetry of multipke types of wood, having ridge lined playing board for chess/checkers, outside edge of incarved rosettes/leaves, 211\u20442\u2033 square, plus turned wood playing pieces; in green nylon zippered carrying bag", "received": "2007-04-20", "estimated_value": "365.00", "disposition": [ "Pending transfer to GSA" ], "foreign_donor": "President Jalal Talibani, President of Iraq", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Jalal Talibani", "donor_title": "President", "donor_country": "Iraq", "recipient_name": "Mary Beth Long", "recipient_title": "Acting Assistant Secretary of Defense for International Affairs" }, { "name_and_title": "Daniel Fata, Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense, European and NATO Policy", "gift_description": "Pearl Necklace Barcode 992482A\u2014jewelry set consisting of necklace of graduated round faux pearls known as ''Ohrid Pearls'' made by the Talev Family of Macedonia, plus pair of earrings, each with on similar faux pearl on hook", "received": "2007-03-29", "estimated_value": "90.00", "disposition": [ "Pending transfer to GSA" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Lazar Elenovski, Minister of Defense, Macedonia", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Lazar Elenovski", "donor_title": "Minister of Defense", "donor_country": "Macedonia", "recipient_name": "Daniel Fata", "recipient_title": "Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense, European and NATO Policy" }, { "name_and_title": "Daniel Fata, Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense, European and NATO Policy", "gift_description": "Photo book\u2014about the best attractions in Montenegro\u2014Barcode 992482H\u2014hardcover, ''Montenegro''", "received": "2007-03-29", "estimated_value": "55.00", "disposition": [ "Pending transfer to GSA" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Lazar Elenovski, Minister of Defense, Macedonia", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Lazar Elenovski", "donor_title": "Minister of Defense", "donor_country": "Macedonia", "recipient_name": "Daniel Fata", "recipient_title": "Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense, European and NATO Policy" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Robert Gates, Secretary of Defense", "gift_description": "Jewelry box #083a Barcode 992492A\u2014rectangular, black lacquer, lid displaying prunus blossoms and maple leaves in 3 goldtone/purple/pink rectangles", "received": "2007-04-30", "estimated_value": "265.00", "disposition": [ "Pending transfer to GSA" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Kyuma, Minister of Defense, Japan", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Kyuma", "donor_title": "Minister of Defense", "donor_country": "Japan", "recipient_name": "Robert Gates", "recipient_title": "Secretary of Defense" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Robert Gates, Secretary of Defense", "gift_description": "Baseabll bat signed by a NY Yankee #083b Barcode 992492B\u2014''Mizuno Pro Matsui'', written dedication ''To Robert Michael Gates/Secretary of Defence''", "received": "2007-04-30", "estimated_value": "125.00", "disposition": [ "Pending transfer to GSA" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Kyuma, Minister of Defense, Japan", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Kyuma", "donor_title": "Minister of Defense", "donor_country": "Japan", "recipient_name": "Robert Gates", "recipient_title": "Secretary of Defense" }, { "name_and_title": "Daniel Fata, Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense, European and NATO Policy", "gift_description": "Pencil and Pen Set inscribed with ''Parliament, Republic of Montenegro'' Barcode 992482B\u2014the fountain pen with nib marked ''Huahoug 22KGP'', in presentation box including presentation tag inside lid", "received": "2007-03-29", "estimated_value": "55.00", "disposition": [ "Pending transfer to GSA" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Lazar Elenovski, Minister of Defense, Macedonia", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Lazar Elenovski", "donor_title": "Minister of Defense", "donor_country": "Macedonia", "recipient_name": "Daniel Fata", "recipient_title": "Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense, European and NATO Policy" }, { "name_and_title": "Daniel Fata, Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense, European and NATO Policy", "gift_description": "Organizer and notebook 93\u20444\u2033 x 71\u20442\u2033 with small Montenegrin seal Barcode 992482C\u2014notebook with black leather binding stamped in goldtone ''Parliament of the Republic of Montenegro'' surmounted by goldtone plastic crowned double eagle, accompanied by attached red/gold marking ribbon", "received": "2007-03-29", "estimated_value": "100.00", "disposition": [ "Pending transfer to GSA" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Lazar Elenovski, Minister of Defense, Macedonia", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Lazar Elenovski", "donor_title": "Minister of Defense", "donor_country": "Macedonia", "recipient_name": "Daniel Fata", "recipient_title": "Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense, European and NATO Policy" }, { "name_and_title": "Daniel Fata, Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense, European and NATO Policy", "gift_description": "Traditional Montenegrin black and red cloth hat, embroidered Montenegrin seal on the top Barcode 992482D\u2014hat black, round, fabric, top goldtone crowned double-headed eagle against red background, 23\u20444\u2033 h x 71\u20442\u2033 d", "received": "2007-03-29", "estimated_value": "35.00", "disposition": [ "Pending transfer to GSA" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Lazar Elenovski, Minister of Defense, Macedonia", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Lazar Elenovski", "donor_title": "Minister of Defense", "donor_country": "Macedonia", "recipient_name": "Daniel Fata", "recipient_title": "Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense, European and NATO Policy" }, { "name_and_title": "Daniel Fata, Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense, European and NATO Policy", "gift_description": "Gold Mask, flat sheet Barcode 992482E\u2014goldtone mask having band of square bracket scrolls on the face with ellipsoid eyes, bar mouth, flanked by spiral bands, in frame made by Anastas Dudan", "received": "2007-03-29", "estimated_value": "90.00", "disposition": [ "Pending transfer to GSA" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Lazar Elenovski, Minister of Defense, Macedonia", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Lazar Elenovski", "donor_title": "Minister of Defense", "donor_country": "Macedonia", "recipient_name": "Daniel Fata", "recipient_title": "Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense, European and NATO Policy" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Robert Gates, Secretary of Defense", "gift_description": "Silver Ceremonial Sword #085 Barcode 992494\u2014Jambaya, curved polished metal blade with center ridge, secured in silver filigree with 3 round carnelian cabochons, 27\u2033 l, in presentation box", "received": "2007-05-01", "estimated_value": "490.00", "disposition": [ "Pending transfer to GSA" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Saleh, President, Yemen", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Saleh", "donor_title": "President", "donor_country": "Yemen", "recipient_name": "Robert Gates", "recipient_title": "Secretary of Defense" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Robert Gates, Secretary of Defense", "gift_description": "Wooden Chess Set #077 BC#992504\u2014light wood stained dark including high relief carving of rosettes and leaves on sides, plus polished marquetry playing board, opening to disclose light color and dark-stained playing pieces for chess and back-gammon/checkers; in zippered cusom fitted green nylon bag", "received": "2007-04-20", "estimated_value": "325.00", "disposition": [ "Pending transfer to GSA" ], "foreign_donor": "President Jalal Talibani, President of Iraq", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Jalal Talibani", "donor_title": "President", "donor_country": "Iraq", "recipient_name": "Robert Gates", "recipient_title": "Secretary of Defense" }, { "name_and_title": "Lieutenant General Jeffrey B. Kohler, Executive Officer, Defense Security Cooperation Agency", "gift_description": "Men's Concord Impressario Watch Barcode 992505\u2014round white face with date window at 3 o'clock position, VI/IX/XII Roman numerals, silvertone flex band", "received": "2007-02-19", "estimated_value": "2,800.00", "disposition": [ "Pending transfer to GSA" ], "foreign_donor": "Major General Duaij Salman Al Khalifa, Country Unknown", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Duaij Salman Al Khalifa", "donor_title": "Major General", "donor_country": "Country Unknown", "recipient_name": "Jeffrey B. Kohler", "recipient_title": "Lieutenant General, Executive Officer, Defense Security Cooperation Agency" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Robert Gates, Secretary of Defense", "gift_description": "Rug\u2014#113 Barcode 992508\u2014wool pile, handwoven featuring square flanked by triangles of fleur-de-lys plus ''C'' curves in black/brown/brown/red/tan, surrounded by 2 borders of similar design in red on white and black on red", "received": "2007-06-05", "estimated_value": "1,100.00", "disposition": [ "Pending transfer to GSA" ], "foreign_donor": "General Lieutenant Ismail Isakovich Isakov, Minister of Defense, Kyrgyzstan", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Ismail Isakovich Isakov", "donor_title": "General Lieutenant Minister of Defense", "donor_country": "Kyrgyzstan", "recipient_name": "Robert Gates", "recipient_title": "Secretary of Defense" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Robert Gates, Secretary of Defense", "gift_description": "Rug\u2014#111 Bacode 992523\u2014wool pile, hand woven, field dis-playing triangles surrounded by 11 borders, all in brown/beige/blue, 62\" x 71\", excluding fringe", "received": "2007-06-04", "estimated_value": "350.00", "disposition": [ "Pending transfer to GSA" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Abdul Rahim Wardak, Minister of Defense of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Abdul Rahim Wardak", "donor_title": "Minister of Defense", "donor_country": "Afghanistan", "recipient_name": "Robert Gates", "recipient_title": "Secretary of Defense" }, { "name_and_title": "General Peter Pace, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff", "gift_description": "Plaque\u2014Barcode 992528A\u2014plaque, wood rectangle fronted by brasstone emblem of dagger/crossed anchor/wings over presentation tag to Peter Pace from Bulgarian General Stoykov; leatherclad presentation box", "received": "2007-04-05", "estimated_value": "35.00", "disposition": [ "Pending transfer to GSA" ], "foreign_donor": "General Zlatan Stoykov, Chief of Defense of Bulgaria", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Zlatan Stoykov", "donor_title": "General, Chief of Defense", "donor_country": "Bulgaria", "recipient_name": "Peter Pace", "recipient_title": "Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff" }, { "name_and_title": "General Peter Pace, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff", "gift_description": "Dagger\u2014Barcode 992528B\u2014steel blade engraved ''ALAT II Y ECT'' flanked by foliate ara-besques, secured in ivory-color plastic handle spiral wrapped in brass twined metal, handle end of cross over crown having 8 bars, bottom end of handle of reticulated brass band over hilt of rampant lion on one side", "received": "2007-04-05", "estimated_value": "365.00", "disposition": [ "Pending transfer to GSA" ], "foreign_donor": "General Zlatan Stoykov, Chief of Defense of Bulgaria", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Zlatan Stoykov", "donor_title": "General, Chief of Defense", "donor_country": "Bulgaria", "recipient_name": "Peter Pace", "recipient_title": "Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff" }, { "name_and_title": "Honorable Dirk Kempthorne, Secretary, U.S. Department of the Interior", "gift_description": "Glass Art", "received": "2007-05-07", "estimated_value": "750.00", "disposition": [ "on display, Secretary's Immediate Office for Official Use" ], "foreign_donor": "Lord Major Campbell Newman, Government Official from Brisbane, Australia", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Campbell Newman", "donor_title": "Lord Major", "donor_country": "Australia", "recipient_name": "Dirk Kempthorne", "recipient_title": "Secretary, U.S. Department of the Interior" }, { "name_and_title": "Kathryn Washburn, Secretary's Immediate Office", "gift_description": "Pearl Necklace", "received": "2007-01-30", "estimated_value": "644.00", "disposition": [ "General Services Administration, Forestall Vault, GE-233" ], "foreign_donor": "Minister Sun Wensheng, Chinese Minister of Land and Resources", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Sun Wensheng", "donor_title": "Minister of Land and Resources", "donor_country": "China", "recipient_name": "Kathryn Washburn", "recipient_title": "Secretary's Immediate Office" }, { "name_and_title": "Henry M. Paulson, Jr., Secretary of Treasury", "gift_description": "Green leather-covered Bernard-Richards desk clock", "received": "2007-09-20", "estimated_value": "332.29", "disposition": [ "Treasury retained for Official Use on October 9, 2007" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Nicolas Sarkozy, President of the French Republic", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Nicolas Sarkozy", "donor_title": "President", "donor_country": "France", "recipient_name": "Henry M. Paulson", "recipient_title": "Secretary of Treasury" }, { "name_and_title": "Robert M. Kimmitt, Deputy Secretary", "gift_description": "Three Commemorative Medallions (gold, silver, bronze) of Prime Minister Rafic Harri", "received": "2007-10-11", "estimated_value": "765.26", "disposition": [ "Treasury retained for Official Use on November 8, 2007" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Saad Hariri, Member of Parliament of the Republic of Lebanon", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Saad Hariri", "donor_title": "Member of Parliament", "donor_country": "Lebanon", "recipient_name": "Robert M. Kimmitt", "recipient_title": "Deputy Secretary" }, { "name_and_title": "5 U.S.C. \u00a7 7342(f)(4), as amended", "gift_description": "Rug\u20145\u2032 \u00d7 3\u2032 silk on silk, ivory field with round doubly terminated medallion and floral & fliate scrolling, tan astragals, six borders with rust main, Pakistan, 20th/21st century", "received": "2007-03-11", "estimated_value": "750", "disposition": [ "for Official Use" ], "foreign_donor": "5 U.S.C. \u00a7 7342(f)(4), as amended", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "", "donor_title": "", "donor_country": "United States", "recipient_name": "", "recipient_title": "" }, { "name_and_title": "Anna Coutlakis, Senior Policy Advisor, Office of Pollution Prevention, Pesticides and Toxics", "gift_description": "Standard single room for three nights at the Jiuhua Resort and Convention Center, Beijing ChangPing Xiao Tang", "received": "2007-12-11", "estimated_value": "279.69", "disposition": [ "Rec'd" ], "foreign_donor": "Honorable Nei Jinglie, Chinese State Environmental Protection Agency", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Nei Jinglie", "donor_title": "Honorable", "donor_country": "China", "recipient_name": "Anna Coutlakis", "recipient_title": "Senior Policy Advisor" }, { "name_and_title": "Anna Coutlakis, Senior Policy Advisor, Office of Pollution Prevention, Pesticides and Toxics", "gift_description": "Shuttle service to and from Beijing Airport", "received": "2007-12-11", "estimated_value": "50.00", "disposition": [ "Rec'd" ], "foreign_donor": "Honorable Nei Jinglie, Chinese State Environmental Protection Agency", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Nei Jinglie", "donor_title": "Honorable", "donor_country": "China", "recipient_name": "Anna Coutlakis", "recipient_title": "Senior Policy Advisor" }, { "name_and_title": "Vince Nabholz, Senior Biologist, Office of Pollution Prevention, Pesticides and Toxics Substances", "gift_description": "Standard single room for three nights at the Jiuhua Resort and Convention Center, Beijing ChangPing Xiao Tang", "received": "2007-12-11", "estimated_value": "279.69", "disposition": [ "Rec'd" ], "foreign_donor": "Honorable Nei Jinglie, Chinese State Environmental Protection Agency", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Nei Jinglie", "donor_title": "Honorable", "donor_country": "China", "recipient_name": "Vince Nabholz", "recipient_title": "Senior Biologist" }, { "name_and_title": "Vince Nabholz, Senior Biologist, Office of Pollution Prevention, Pesticides and Toxics Substances", "gift_description": "Shuttle service to and from Beijing Airport", "received": "2007-12-11", "estimated_value": "50.00", "disposition": [ "Rec'd" ], "foreign_donor": "Honorable Nei Jinglie, Chinese State Environmental Protection Agency", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Nei Jinglie", "donor_title": "Honorable", "donor_country": "China", "recipient_name": "Vince Nabholz", "recipient_title": "Senior Biologist" }, { "name_and_title": "Hugh Barton, Toxicologist", "gift_description": "Travelers cheques to cover cost of 2.5 days of lodging, meals and per diem", "received": "2007-11-05", "estimated_value": "1100", "disposition": [ "Rec'd" ], "foreign_donor": "World Health Organization", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "World Health Organization", "donor_title": "", "donor_country": "", "recipient_name": "Hugh Barton", "recipient_title": "Toxicologist" }, { "name_and_title": "Sarah Froman, Presidential Management Fellow, Office of Air and Radiation", "gift_description": "Airfare and lodging for four trips as part of Presidential Management Intern Fellowship detail to Environmental Protection Agency Victoria in Melbourne, Australia", "received": "2007-03-08", "estimated_value": "415.00", "disposition": [ "Rec'd" ], "foreign_donor": "Honorable Terry A'Hearn, Director, Sustainability Directorate, Environment Protection Authority of Victoria, Australia", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Terry A'Hearn", "donor_title": "Director, Sustainability Directorate, Environment Protection Authority", "donor_country": "Australia", "recipient_name": "Sarah Froman", "recipient_title": "Presidential Management Fellow" }, { "name_and_title": "Sarah Froman, Presidential Management Fellow, Office of Air and Radiation", "gift_description": "Airfare and lodging for four trips as part of Presidential Management Intern Fellowship detail to Environmental Protection Agency Victoria in Melbourne, Australia", "received": "2007-04-03", "estimated_value": "509.00", "disposition": [ "Rec'd" ], "foreign_donor": "Honorable Terry A'Hearn, Director, Sustainability Directorate, Environment Protection Authority of Victoria, Australia", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Terry A'Hearn", "donor_title": "Director, Sustainability Directorate, Environment Protection Authority", "donor_country": "Australia", "recipient_name": "Sarah Froman", "recipient_title": "Presidential Management Fellow" }, { "name_and_title": "Sarah Froman, Presidential Management Fellow, Office of Air and Radiation", "gift_description": "Airfare and lodging for four trips as part of Presidential Management Intern Fellowship detail to Environmental Protection Agency Victoria in Melbourne, Australia", "received": "2007-06-03", "estimated_value": "395.00", "disposition": [ "Rec'd" ], "foreign_donor": "Honorable Terry A'Hearn, Director, Sustainability Directorate, Environment Protection Authority of Victoria, Australia", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Terry A'Hearn", "donor_title": "Director, Sustainability Directorate, Environment Protection Authority", "donor_country": "Australia", "recipient_name": "Sarah Froman", "recipient_title": "Presidential Management Fellow" }, { "name_and_title": "Kirsten Cappel, Environmental Protection Specialist, Office of Air and Radiation", "gift_description": "Meals, local transportation, airport tax, other incidentals", "received": "2007-05-21", "estimated_value": "444.00", "disposition": [ "Rec'd" ], "foreign_donor": "United Nations Environment Programme", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "United Nations Environment Programme", "donor_title": "", "donor_country": "", "recipient_name": "Kirsten Cappel", "recipient_title": "Environmental Protection Specialist" }, { "name_and_title": "Michael Brody, Senior Environmental Scientist, Office of the Chief Financial Officer", "gift_description": "Airfare to and from Ukraine, transportation within Ukraine, hotels and meals", "received": "2007-06-02", "estimated_value": "5137.00", "disposition": [ "Rec'd" ], "foreign_donor": "World Bank", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "World Bank", "donor_title": "", "donor_country": "", "recipient_name": "Michael Brody", "recipient_title": "Senior Environmental Scientist" }, { "name_and_title": "Chao Chen, Biostatistician, ORD", "gift_description": "Airfare, hotel, meals", "received": "2007-05-22", "estimated_value": "2721.00", "disposition": [ "Rec'd" ], "foreign_donor": "North Atlantic Treaty Organization", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "North Atlantic Treaty Organization", "donor_title": "", "donor_country": "", "recipient_name": "Chao Chen", "recipient_title": "Biostatistician" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Barack Obama, President of the United States", "gift_description": "36\u2033 \u00d7 28\u2033 framed facsimile letter to Abraham Lincoln, dated June 4, 1863, from Henry Parks and the people of Sydney, Australia. Billiards cue made of American and Australian wood in carrying case.", "received": "2016-01-19", "estimated_value": "515.00", "disposition": [ "National Archives and Records Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "The Right Honorable Malcolm Turnbull, Prime Minister of Australia", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government.", "donor_name": "Malcolm Turnbull", "donor_title": "The Right Honorable", "donor_country": "Australia", "recipient_name": "Barack Obama", "recipient_title": "President of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Barack Obama, President of the United States", "gift_description": "White linen set, hand-knit in the Ao po'i Paraguayan style, including large table cloth, two small table coverings, apron and napkins.", "received": "2016-01-28", "estimated_value": "560.00", "disposition": [ "National Archives and Records Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency German Rojas, Ambassador of the Republic of Paraguay to the United States", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government.", "donor_name": "German Rojas", "donor_title": "Ambassador", "donor_country": "Paraguay", "recipient_name": "Barack Obama", "recipient_title": "President of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Barack Obama, President of the United States", "gift_description": "Three bottles of Italian wine and carrier box, Florence-made, of maple and burgundy leather, with a reproduction of the lithograph The Montecavallo Square by Philippe Benoise.", "received": "2016-02-08", "estimated_value": "667.00", "disposition": [ "National Archives and Records Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Sergio Mattarella, President of the Italian Republic", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government.", "donor_name": "Sergio Mattarella", "donor_title": "President", "donor_country": "Italy", "recipient_name": "Barack Obama", "recipient_title": "President of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Barack Obama, President of the United States", "gift_description": "Wood presentation box with plaque, bronze clasp, and black felt interior. Book, title: Malacanan Palace.", "received": "2016-02-15", "estimated_value": "390.00", "disposition": [ "National Archives and Records Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Benigno Aquino III, President of the Republic of the Philippines", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government.", "donor_name": "Benigno Aquino III", "donor_title": "President of the Republic", "donor_country": "the Philippines", "recipient_name": "Barack Obama", "recipient_title": "President of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Barack Obama, President of the United States", "gift_description": "Silver betel set comprised of a box and four cups.", "received": "2016-02-15", "estimated_value": "1150.00", "disposition": [ "National Archives and Records Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Majesty Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah Mu'izzaddin Waddaulah, Sultan and Yang Di-Pertuan of Brunei Darussalam", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government.", "donor_name": "Haji Hassanal Bolkiah Mu'izzaddin Waddaulah", "donor_title": "Sultan and Yang Di-Pertuan", "donor_country": "Brunei Darussalam", "recipient_name": "Barack Obama", "recipient_title": "President of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Barack Obama, President of the United States", "gift_description": "Chess board, white and brown mosaic checkerboard design, with full set of pieces.", "received": "2016-02-23", "estimated_value": "1150.00", "disposition": [ "National Archives and Records Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Majesty Abdullah II ibn Al Hussein, King of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government.", "donor_name": "Abdullah II ibn Al Hussein", "donor_title": "King of the Hashemite Kingdom", "donor_country": "Jordan", "recipient_name": "Barack Obama", "recipient_title": "President of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Barack Obama, President of the United States", "gift_description": "Soapstone sculpture, title: Courage, olive green with black flecks, depicting the profile of an eagle with half of an Indigenous man's face in the center", "received": "2016-03-09", "estimated_value": "650.00", "disposition": [ "National Archives and Records Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Justin Trudeau, P.C., M.P., Prime Minister of Canada", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Justin Trudeau", "donor_title": "Prime Minister", "donor_country": "Canada", "recipient_name": "Barack Obama", "recipient_title": "President of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Barack Obama, President of the United States", "gift_description": "Crystal bowl with etchings of the 1916 Easter Rebellion, the General Post Office and a passage from the proclamation of the Irish Republic. Book, title: 16. Circular silver cufflinks with an Irish harp engraving", "received": "2016-03-14", "estimated_value": "6783.00", "disposition": [ "National Archives and Records Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Enda Kenny, Prime Minister of Ireland", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Enda Kenny", "donor_title": "Prime Minister", "donor_country": "Ireland", "recipient_name": "Barack Obama", "recipient_title": "President of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Barack Obama, President of the United States", "gift_description": "Bust of Abraham Lincoln, hand carved from wood, clothed in double-breasted jacket and bow tie, cut roughly at the base as if from a tree and gradual smoothing to a polished sculpting at the top of his head. Cigar humidor made of wood in the shape of a house entitled 'La Casa de Tabaco'. Bottle of rum. 205 cigars. Cigar cutter. Two books, title: Raul Castro. Music CD", "received": "2015-04-09", "estimated_value": "384.79", "disposition": [ "National Archives and Records Administration. Cigars and rum handled pursuant to U.S. Secret Service policy" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Ra\u00fal Castro Ruz, President of the Council of State and the Council of Ministers of the Republic of Cuba", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Ra\u00fal Castro Ruz", "donor_title": "President of the Council of State and the Council of Ministers", "donor_country": "Cuba", "recipient_name": "Barack Obama", "recipient_title": "President of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Barack Obama, President of the United States", "gift_description": "Electronic bicycle made of black metal", "received": "2016-03-23", "estimated_value": "1499.00", "disposition": [ "National Archives and Records Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Mauricio Macri, President of the Argentine Republic", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Mauricio Macri", "donor_title": "President", "donor_country": "Argentine Republic", "recipient_name": "Barack Obama", "recipient_title": "President of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Barack Obama, President of the United States", "gift_description": "White award in a silver tone frame with two plastic triangle decorations on the top and bottom. Golden key to the city of Buenos Aires. Red and white soccer jersey. Blue and white striped soccer jersey. Book, title: La Usina Del Arte\u2014Puesta en valor y reciclaje. Book, title: Teatro Colon\u2014Puesta en valor y actualizacion tecnologica", "received": "2016-03-23", "estimated_value": "568.98", "disposition": [ "National Archives and Records Adminsitration" ], "foreign_donor": "The Honorable Horacio Rodriguez Larreta, Chief of Government of the City of Buenos Aires, Argentine Republic", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Horacio Rodriguez Larreta", "donor_title": "Chief of Government of the City of Buenos Aires", "donor_country": "Argentine Republic", "recipient_name": "Barack Obama", "recipient_title": "President of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Barack Obama, President of the United States", "gift_description": "48\" \u00d7 41\" framed painting in acrylic, title: Peacock", "received": "2016-04-01", "estimated_value": "1166.00", "disposition": [ "National Archives and Records Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Narendra Modi, Prime Minister of the Republic of India", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Narendra Modi", "donor_title": "Prime Minister", "donor_country": "India", "recipient_name": "Barack Obama", "recipient_title": "President of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Barack Obama, President of the United States", "gift_description": "Fountain pen, blue with silver detailing. 18\" \u00d7 14\" framed oil painting depicting a woman looking at a mushroom cloud. Gift basket of food", "received": "2016-04-04", "estimated_value": "3615.82", "disposition": [ "National Archives and Records Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Nursultan Nazarbayev, President of the Republic of Kazakhstan", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Nursultan Nazarbayev", "donor_title": "President", "donor_country": "Kazakhstan", "recipient_name": "Barack Obama", "recipient_title": "President of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Barack Obama, President of the United States", "gift_description": "Ballpoint pen, gold with a red jewel on the top, the initials \"B.O\" carved into the clip", "received": "2016-04-04", "estimated_value": "520.00", "disposition": [ "National Archives and Records Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "The Honorable George Hatzimarkos, Governor of the South Aegean Region, Hellenic Republic", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "George Hatzimarkos", "donor_title": "Governor of the South Aegean Region", "donor_country": "Hellenic Republic", "recipient_name": "Barack Obama", "recipient_title": "President of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Barack Obama, President of the United States", "gift_description": "23\" \u00d7 19\" framed canvas painting of an Algerian horsemen with dogs and falcons in the desert", "received": "2016-04-05", "estimated_value": "990.00", "disposition": [ "National Archives and Records Adminstration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Abdelmalek Sellal, Prime Minister of the People's Democratic Republic of Algeria", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Abdelmalek Sellal", "donor_title": "Prime Minister", "donor_country": "Algeria", "recipient_name": "Barack Obama", "recipient_title": "President of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Barack Obama, President of the United States", "gift_description": "Silver business card holder in the shape of the Presidential Palace in Warsaw. Facsimile of 1550 Baltista Agnese Portolan Atlas, leather bound. Tin of Polish candy, snacks and cordials Book, title: Polska", "received": "2016-04-07", "estimated_value": "865.31", "disposition": [ "National Archives and Records Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Andrzej Duda, President of the Republic of Poland", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Andrzej Duda", "donor_title": "President", "donor_country": "Poland", "recipient_name": "Barack Obama", "recipient_title": "President of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Barack Obama, President of the United States", "gift_description": "Wall hanging made from red Songket cloth", "received": "2016-04-14", "estimated_value": "390.00", "disposition": [ "National Archives and Records Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "The Honorable Muhammad Jusuf Kalla, Vice President of the Republic of Indonesia", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Muhammad Jusuf Kalla", "donor_title": "Vice President", "donor_country": "Indonesia", "recipient_name": "Barack Obama", "recipient_title": "President of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Barack Obama, President of the United States", "gift_description": "Sculpture of a Bedouin group, entitled \"The Small Caravan,\" including two men and three camels, painted in gold and silver and decorated with precious stones, mounted on green granite. Silver tone letter opener with golden Falcon handle and silver tone Chopard pen", "received": "2016-04-21", "estimated_value": "56720.00", "disposition": [ "National Archives and Records Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Majesty King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud", "donor_title": "King of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques", "donor_country": "Saudi Arabia", "recipient_name": "Barack Obama", "recipient_title": "President of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Barack Obama, President of the United States", "gift_description": "Two volume set: The Works of Shakespeare, bound in contemporary three-quarter red moroccan gilt: Volume 1: Comedies and Histories and Volume 2: Tragedies, Poems, Plays Attributed to Shakespeare", "received": "2016-04-22", "estimated_value": "2000.00", "disposition": [ "National Archives and Records Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "The Right Honorable David Cameron, MP, Prime Minister of Great Britain and Northern Ireland", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "David Cameron", "donor_title": "Prime Minister", "donor_country": "Great Britain and Northern Ireland", "recipient_name": "Barack Obama", "recipient_title": "President of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Barack Obama, President of the United States", "gift_description": "Pen, black cap with gold colored tip", "received": "2016-04-24", "estimated_value": "444.00", "disposition": [ "National Achives and Records Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "The Honorable Stefan Schostok, Mayor of Hannover, Federal Republic of Germany", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Stefan Schostok", "donor_title": "Mayor of Hannover", "donor_country": "Federal Republic of Germany", "recipient_name": "Barack Obama", "recipient_title": "President of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Barack Obama, President of the United States", "gift_description": "82\" \u00d7 59\" rug with red, blue and mustard yellow design", "received": "2016-05-05", "estimated_value": "780.00", "disposition": [ "National Archives and Records Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Ilham Aliyev, President of the Republic of Azerbaijan", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Ilham Aliyev", "donor_title": "President", "donor_country": "Azerbaijan", "recipient_name": "Barack Obama", "recipient_title": "President of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Barack Obama, President of the United States", "gift_description": "39\" \u00d7 27\" framed artwork, natural gemstone inlaid picture of the Obama Family's Easter 2015 portrait", "received": "2016-05-23", "estimated_value": "930.00", "disposition": [ "National Archives and Records Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Tran Dai Quang, President of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Tran Dai Quang", "donor_title": "President", "donor_country": "Socialist Republic of Vietnam", "recipient_name": "Barack Obama", "recipient_title": "President of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Barack Obama, President of the United States", "gift_description": "China set, hand-painted tea cups and saucers, blue, white, silver and gold, accompanied by wood panel display about the tea set. Shoulder wrap, navy fabric. Two golf clubs, graphite irons", "received": "2016-05-25", "estimated_value": "930.00", "disposition": [ "National Archives and Records Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "The Honorable Eikei Suzuki, Governor of Mie Prefecture, Japan", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Eikei Suzuki", "donor_title": "Governor of Mie Prefecture", "donor_country": "Japan", "recipient_name": "Barack Obama", "recipient_title": "President of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Barack Obama, President of the United States", "gift_description": "Ceramic pot, dark brown with two cranes, made of clay from Hiroshima Prefecture", "received": "2016-05-27", "estimated_value": "2000.00", "disposition": [ "National Archives and Records Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "The Honorable Hideniko Yuzaki, Governor of Hiroshima Prefecture, Japan", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Hideniko Yuzaki", "donor_title": "Governor of Hiroshima Prefecture", "donor_country": "Japan", "recipient_name": "Barack Obama", "recipient_title": "President of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Barack Obama, President of the United States", "gift_description": "28\" \u00d7 15\" framed painting, title: I am You and You are Me, depicting two circles with a red, black and white design. Book, title: Ottawa", "received": "2016-06-28", "estimated_value": "775.00", "disposition": [ "National Archives and Records Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Justin Trudeau, P.C., M.P., Prime Minister of Canada", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Justin Trudeau", "donor_title": "Prime Minister", "donor_country": "Canada", "recipient_name": "Barack Obama", "recipient_title": "President of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Barack Obama, President of the United States", "gift_description": "Cured hind ham leg with cutting knife", "received": "2016-07-10", "estimated_value": "733.93", "disposition": [ "National Archives and Records Administration. Ham handled pursuant to U.S. Secret Service policy" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Mariano Rajoy, President of the Government of Spain", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Mariano Rajoy", "donor_title": "President of the Government", "donor_country": "Spain", "recipient_name": "Barack Obama", "recipient_title": "President of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Barack Obama, President of the United States", "gift_description": "5' \u00d7 4' framed photograph of the Royal Palace. Book, title: The Ingenious Hidalgo Don Quixote de la Mancha. Book, title: Madrid", "received": "2016-07-10", "estimated_value": "1270.00", "disposition": [ "National Archives and Records Administration. The Ingenious Hidalgo Don Quixote de la Mancha personally retained by recipient" ], "foreign_donor": "His Majesty Felipe VI, King of Spain", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Felipe VI", "donor_title": "King", "donor_country": "Spain", "recipient_name": "Barack Obama", "recipient_title": "President of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Barack Obama, President of the United States", "gift_description": "Silver coin engraved with the Great Seal of the United States. Stationery set including personalized cards, a pen, and wooden storage box carved with the Great Seal of the United States.", "received": "2016-07-22", "estimated_value": "2850.00", "disposition": [ "National Archives and Records Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Enrique Pe\u00f1a Nieto, President of the United Mexican States", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government.", "donor_name": "Enrique Pe\u00f1a Nieto", "donor_title": "President", "donor_country": "United Mexican States", "recipient_name": "Barack Obama", "recipient_title": "President of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Barack Obama, President of the United States", "gift_description": "Seagreen celadon style vase with dragon and phoenix handles and wooden base.", "received": "2016-08-24", "estimated_value": "2200.00", "disposition": [ "National Archives and Records Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Xi Jinping, President of the People's Republic of China", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government.", "donor_name": "Xi Jinping", "donor_title": "President", "donor_country": "People's Republic of China", "recipient_name": "Barack Obama", "recipient_title": "President of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Barack Obama, President of the United States", "gift_description": "Wooden ceremonial paddle with Polynesian carvings.", "received": "2016-08-31", "estimated_value": "440.00", "disposition": [ "National Archives and Records Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency \u00c9douard Fritch, President of French Polynesia", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government.", "donor_name": "\u00c9douard Fritch", "donor_title": "President", "donor_country": "French Polynesia", "recipient_name": "Barack Obama", "recipient_title": "President of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Barack Obama, President of the United States", "gift_description": "Silver serving set with repouss\u00e9 metalwork designs, including a large bowl and five small containers with lids.", "received": "2016-09-06", "estimated_value": "1200.00", "disposition": [ "National Archives and Records Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Bounnhang Vorachit, President of the Lao People's Democratic Republic", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government.", "donor_name": "Bounnhang Vorachit", "donor_title": "President", "donor_country": "Lao People's Democratic Republic", "recipient_name": "Barack Obama", "recipient_title": "President of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Barack Obama, President of the United States", "gift_description": "Black leather business portfolio notebook. Black fine tip Sonnet pen. Paper hand fan. Briefcase, dark brown leather with combination lock. Goldtone coin. Laotian black tea.", "received": "2016-09-07", "estimated_value": "458.82", "disposition": [ "National Archives and Records Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "ASEAN Organizing Committee for the Lao People's Democratic Republic", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government.", "donor_name": "ASEAN Organizing Committee", "donor_title": "", "donor_country": "Lao People's Democratic Republic", "recipient_name": "Barack Obama", "recipient_title": "President of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Barack Obama, President of the United States", "gift_description": "Silver Phinisi sailing boat scuplture on a wood plinth, under a glass case.", "received": "2016-09-08", "estimated_value": "380.00", "disposition": [ "National Archives and Records Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Joko Widodo, President of the Republic of Indonesia", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government.", "donor_name": "Joko Widodo", "donor_title": "President", "donor_country": "Indonesia", "recipient_name": "Barack Obama", "recipient_title": "President of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Barack Obama, President of the United States", "gift_description": "Metallic sculpture of six men carrying a boat, in Bayanihan style, mounted on marble.", "received": "2016-09-08", "estimated_value": "470.00", "disposition": [ "National Archives and Records Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Rodrigo Duterte, President of the Republic of the Philippines", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government.", "donor_name": "Rodrigo Duterte", "donor_title": "President", "donor_country": "Philippines", "recipient_name": "Barack Obama", "recipient_title": "President of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Barack Obama, President of the United States", "gift_description": "6\" silver plate with wood stand. Five cases of Lao Gold beer.", "received": "2016-09-08", "estimated_value": "415.00", "disposition": [ "National Archives and Records Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Thongloun Sisoulith, Prime Minister of the Lao People's Democratic Republic", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government.", "donor_name": "Thongloun Sisoulith", "donor_title": "Prime Minister", "donor_country": "Lao People's Democratic Republic", "recipient_name": "Barack Obama", "recipient_title": "President of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Barack Obama, President of the United States", "gift_description": "Vase, dark blue with engraved swirl pattern, pink flowers, green leaves and hummingbirds, on a wooden stand.", "received": "2016-09-19", "estimated_value": "2200.00", "disposition": [ "National Archives and Records Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Li Keqiang, Premier of the State Council of the People's Republic of China", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government.", "donor_name": "Li Keqiang", "donor_title": "Premier of the State Council", "donor_country": "People's Republic of China", "recipient_name": "Barack Obama", "recipient_title": "President of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Barack Obama, President of the United States", "gift_description": "Book, title: Acuerdo Final Para la Terminacion del Conflicto y la Construccion de una Paz, Estable y Duradera. Book set of titles by Gabriel Garcia Marquez", "received": "2016-09-21", "estimated_value": "520.00", "disposition": [ "National Archives and Records Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Juan Manuel Santos Calder\u00f3n, President of the Republic of Colombia", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Juan Manuel Santos Calder\u00f3n", "donor_title": "President of the Republic", "donor_country": "Colombia", "recipient_name": "Barack Obama", "recipient_title": "President of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Barack Obama, President of the United States", "gift_description": "Polished silver keepsake box with red-brown marble interior", "received": "2016-09-29", "estimated_value": "900.00", "disposition": [ "National Archives and Records Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency General Prayut Chan-o-cha, Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Thailand", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Prayut Chan-o-cha", "donor_title": "His Excellency General Prime Minister", "donor_country": "the Kingdom of Thailand", "recipient_name": "Barack Obama", "recipient_title": "President of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Barack Obama, President of the United States", "gift_description": "Red quilted blanket with embroidery in blue, green, and yellow, depicting human figures, plant life, and nature scenes", "received": "2016-10-11", "estimated_value": "390.00", "disposition": [ "National Archives and Records Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "Her Excellency Sheikh Hasina, Hon'ble Prime Minister of the People's Republic of Bangladesh", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Hasina", "donor_title": "Prime Minister", "donor_country": "Bangladesh", "recipient_name": "Barack Obama", "recipient_title": "President of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Barack Obama, President of the United States", "gift_description": "Silk tie, navy with red and light blue dots. Four bottles of Italian wine", "received": "2016-10-18", "estimated_value": "775.33", "disposition": [ "National Archives and Records Administration. Wine transferred to Residence Cellar" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Matteo Renzi, Prime Minister of the Italian Republic", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Matteo Renzi", "donor_title": "Prime Minister", "donor_country": "Italy", "recipient_name": "Barack Obama", "recipient_title": "President of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Barack Obama, President of the United States", "gift_description": "Keepsake box, polished metal with hinged lid. 16\" \u00d7 23\" print of a color drawing of the President's face, using phrenology, including an explanation of the facial features. 11\" \u00d7 16\" print of a color drawing of the President's face, using phrenology. 17\" \u00d7 25\" framed print of a color drawing of the President's face, using phrenology, including explanations for the facial features", "received": "2016-11-15", "estimated_value": "465.00", "disposition": [ "National Archives and Records Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Prokopis Pavlopoulos, President of Hellenic Republic", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Prokopis Pavlopoulos", "donor_title": "President", "donor_country": "Hellenic Republic", "recipient_name": "Barack Obama", "recipient_title": "President of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Barack Obama, President of the United States", "gift_description": "Wooden Christmas pyramid comprised of five levels and figures on each level, comes with tea candles and paddles", "received": "2016-11-16", "estimated_value": "455.00", "disposition": [ "National Archives and Records Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "Her Excellency Angela Merkel, Chancellor of the Federal Republic of Germany", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Angela Merkel", "donor_title": "Chancellor", "donor_country": "Germany", "recipient_name": "Barack Obama", "recipient_title": "President of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Barack Obama, President of the United States", "gift_description": "Wooden horse with polished metal features, including the mane, bridle, saddle, hooves and tail. Gift box of Peruvian food", "received": "2016-11-17", "estimated_value": "545.47", "disposition": [ "National Archives and Records Administration. Food handled pursuant to U.S. Secret Service policy" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Pedro Kuczynski, President of the Republic of Peru", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Pedro Kuczynski", "donor_title": "President of the Republic", "donor_country": "Peru", "recipient_name": "Barack Obama", "recipient_title": "President of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Barack Obama, President of the United States", "gift_description": "Book, title: Sinatra. Glass champagne bucket and silver stand. Picture frame, silver, with textured edges. Card and dice game set in wooden box. Wooden keepsake box with Susan B. Anthony quote engraved on top and felt interior. Metal lapel pin in shape of a pennant. Three-wick candle in brown wooden candle holder. Book, title: Taste and Technique.", "received": "2016-12-01", "estimated_value": "2734.96", "disposition": [ "National Archives and Records Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Majesty Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah Muizzaddin Waddaulah, Sultan and Yang Di-Pertuan of Brunei Darussalam", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Haji Hassanal Bolkiah Muizzaddin Waddaulah", "donor_title": "Sultan and Yang Di-Pertuan", "donor_country": "Brunei Darussalam", "recipient_name": "Barack Obama", "recipient_title": "President of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Barack Obama, President of the United States", "gift_description": "Cufflinks, 4 white pearls on polished silver.", "received": "2016-12-27", "estimated_value": "2850.00", "disposition": [ "National Archives and Records Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Shinzo Abe, Prime Minister of Japan", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Shinzo Abe", "donor_title": "Prime Minister", "donor_country": "Japan", "recipient_name": "Barack Obama", "recipient_title": "President of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Barack Obama, President of the United States", "gift_description": "Two cases of Algerian wine. Two cases of Algerian dates.", "received": "2016-12-29", "estimated_value": "951.56", "disposition": [ "Handled pursuant to U.S. Secret Service policy" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Abdelaziz Bouteflika, President of the Democratic Republic of Algeria", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Abdelaziz Bouteflika", "donor_title": "President", "donor_country": "Algeria", "recipient_name": "Barack Obama", "recipient_title": "President of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Barack Obama, President of the United States, and Mrs. Michelle Obama, First Lady of the United States", "gift_description": "Circular tray depicting three Egyptian women playing musical instruments under the sun.", "received": "2016-02-12", "estimated_value": "550.00", "disposition": [ "National Archives and Records Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi, President of the Arab Republic of Egypt", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi", "donor_title": "President", "donor_country": "Arab Republic of Egypt", "recipient_name": "Barack Obama", "recipient_title": "President of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Barack Obama, President of the United States, and Mrs. Michelle Obama, First Lady of the United States", "gift_description": "Purse made of silver in intricate floral design, with handle. Silver bowl in thistle shape with floral and Buddha decoration. Silver bowl embossed with floral pattern with pointed lid.", "received": "2016-02-15", "estimated_value": "4200.00", "disposition": [ "National Archives and Records Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency U Nyan Tun, Vice President of the Republic of the Union of Myanmar", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "U Nyan Tun", "donor_title": "Vice President", "donor_country": "Myanmar", "recipient_name": "Barack Obama", "recipient_title": "President of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Barack Obama, President of the United States, and Mrs. Michelle Obama, First Lady of the United States", "gift_description": "Framed inscribed photograph of President Niinisto and his spouse. Smart watch, copper and black metal. Lamp, white glass in hour-glass shape.", "received": "2016-05-12", "estimated_value": "2077.49", "disposition": [ "National Archives and Records Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Sauli Niinist\u00f6, President of the Republic of Finland", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Sauli Niinist\u00f6", "donor_title": "President of the Republic", "donor_country": "Finland", "recipient_name": "Barack Obama", "recipient_title": "President of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Barack Obama, President of the United States, and Mrs. Michelle Obama, First Lady of the United States", "gift_description": "Book, title: The Complete Sagas of Icelanders. Book, title: Behind the Mountains. Book, title: Last Days of the Arctic.", "received": "2016-05-12", "estimated_value": "984.90", "disposition": [ "National Archives and Records Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Sigmundur David Gunnlaugsson, Prime Minister of the Republic of Iceland", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Sigmundur David Gunnlaugsson", "donor_title": "Prime Minister", "donor_country": "Iceland", "recipient_name": "Barack Obama", "recipient_title": "President of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Barack Obama, President of the United States, and Mrs. Michelle Obama, First Lady of the United States", "gift_description": "Brooch, gold circle with floral pattern and gemstones. 22\" \u00d7 15\" framed watercolor painting of Balestier Road scene. Drawing, title: 'Gardens by the Bay', in gold marker. Coffee set with mugs and espresso cups. Dendrobium Barack and Michelle Obama, hybrid orchid with garden plaque and information booklet. Scarf in Aqua Peranakan style, featuring hybrid orchid design.", "received": "2016-08-01", "estimated_value": "5353.78", "disposition": [ "National Archives and Records Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Lee Hsien Loong, Prime Minister of the Republic of Singapore", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Lee Hsien Loong", "donor_title": "Prime Minister", "donor_country": "Singapore", "recipient_name": "Barack Obama", "recipient_title": "President of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Barack Obama, President of the United States, and Mrs. Michelle Obama, First Lady of the United States", "gift_description": "Navy silk tie with light blue flower pattern. Silver jewelry inspired by Azerbaijani rug design, including ring and earrings.", "received": "2016-12-16", "estimated_value": "380.00", "disposition": [ "National Archives and Records Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Elin Suleymanov, Ambassador of the Republic of Azerbaijan to the United States", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Elin Suleymanov", "donor_title": "Ambassador", "donor_country": "Azerbaijan", "recipient_name": "Barack Obama", "recipient_title": "President of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "Mrs. Michelle Obama, First Lady of the United States", "gift_description": "Gift basket with flowers and chocolate.", "received": "2016-01-19", "estimated_value": "2773.00", "disposition": [ "Perishable items handled pursuant to U.S. Secret Service policy" ], "foreign_donor": "His Majesty Mohammed VI, King of Morocco", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Mohammed VI", "donor_title": "King", "donor_country": "Morocco", "recipient_name": "Michelle Obama", "recipient_title": "First Lady of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "Mrs. Michelle Obama, First Lady of the United States", "gift_description": "Oval serving bowl made from albacore shells with silver trim and gemstones. Wooden storage box with red, maroon, and gold-colored designs and cloth interior. Lace table runner.", "received": "2016-02-15", "estimated_value": "1595.00", "disposition": [ "National Archives and Records Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Joko Widodo, President of the Republic of Indonesia", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Joko Widodo", "donor_title": "President", "donor_country": "Indonesia", "recipient_name": "Michelle Obama", "recipient_title": "First Lady of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "Mrs. Michelle Obama, First Lady of the United States", "gift_description": "Cape, navy wool blended cashmere, handstitched with floral designs.", "received": "2016-03-10", "estimated_value": "490.00", "disposition": [ "National Archives and Records Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Justin Trudeau, P.C., M.P., Prime Minister of Canada", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Justin Trudeau", "donor_title": "Prime Minister", "donor_country": "Canada", "recipient_name": "Michelle Obama", "recipient_title": "First Lady of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "Mrs. Michelle Obama, First Lady of the United States", "gift_description": "Silver ring with gold studs, faceted by emerald and diamond. Irish food gift basket.", "received": "2016-03-14", "estimated_value": "548.75", "disposition": [ "National Archives and Records Administration. Perishable items handled pursuant to U.S. Secret Service policy" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Enda Kenny, Prime Minister of Ireland", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Enda Kenny", "donor_title": "Prime Minister", "donor_country": "Ireland", "recipient_name": "Michelle Obama", "recipient_title": "First Lady of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "Mrs. Michelle Obama, First Lady of the United States", "gift_description": "Large ceramic plate with a drawing by renowned Cuban artist. White linen dress.", "received": "2016-03-21", "estimated_value": "1190.00", "disposition": [ "National Archives and Records Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Ra\u00fal Castro Ruz, President of the Council of State and the Council of Ministers of the Republic of Cuba", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Ra\u00fal Castro Ruz", "donor_title": "President of the Council of State and the Council of Ministers", "donor_country": "Cuba", "recipient_name": "Michelle Obama", "recipient_title": "First Lady of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "Mrs. Michelle Obama, First Lady of the United States", "gift_description": "Silver bracelet. Shawl in varying shades of tan with fringes on all edges.", "received": "2016-03-23", "estimated_value": "495.00", "disposition": [ "National Archives and Records Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "Mrs. Juliana Awada, First Lady of the Argentine Republic", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Juliana Awada", "donor_title": "First Lady", "donor_country": "Argentine Republic", "recipient_name": "Michelle Obama", "recipient_title": "First Lady of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "Mrs. Michelle Obama, First Lady of the United States", "gift_description": "Fountain pen, black composite with golden finish details, the initials ''M.O.'' carved into the clip", "received": "2016-04-04", "estimated_value": "720.00", "disposition": [ "National Archives and Records Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "The Honorable George Hatzimarkos, Governor of the South Aegean Region, Hellenic Republic", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "George Hatzimarkos", "donor_title": "Governor of the South Aegean Region", "donor_country": "Hellenic Republic", "recipient_name": "Michelle Obama", "recipient_title": "First Lady of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "Mrs. Michelle Obama, First Lady of the United States", "gift_description": "Jewelry set including a green silver pearl necklace with pendant and a pair of carved pearl earrings with diamonds. Two lacquer keepsake boxes with painted pink lotus blossom. Dress, steel-grey with beaded and painted lotus. Scarf, seafoam green with painted lotus. High-waisted pants, cream color. Scarf, red silk with yellow beads", "received": "2016-05-25", "estimated_value": "9845.00", "disposition": [ "National Archives and Records Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "Mr. Nguyen Vu Tu, Director General, Department of External Relations, Ho Chi Minh City, Socialist Republic of Vietnam", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Nguyen Vu Tu", "donor_title": "Director General, Department of External Relations", "donor_country": "Socialist Republic of Vietnam", "recipient_name": "Michelle Obama", "recipient_title": "First Lady of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "Mrs. Michelle Obama, First Lady of the United States", "gift_description": "Large quilt with yellow and blue striped pattern and African continent in the center. Red and blue striped wicker basket", "received": "2016-06-27", "estimated_value": "735.00", "disposition": [ "National Archives and Records Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "Her Excellency Ellen Johnson Sirleaf, President of the Republic of Liberia", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Ellen Johnson Sirleaf", "donor_title": "President", "donor_country": "Liberia", "recipient_name": "Michelle Obama", "recipient_title": "First Lady of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "Mrs. Michelle Obama, First Lady of the United States", "gift_description": "Two crystal bottles, one green and one clear, decorated by a small etching of a motif from Hieronymus Bosch's triptych ''The Garden of Earthly Delights''. Book, title: Bosch Museo Nacional Del Prado. Gift basket of vegetables from the Royal House Garden", "received": "2016-06-28", "estimated_value": "399.99", "disposition": [ "National Archives and Records Administration. Perishable items handled pursuant to U.S. Secret Service policy" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Xi Jinping, President of the People's Republic of China", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Xi Jinping", "donor_title": "President", "donor_country": "People's Republic of China", "recipient_name": "Michelle Obama", "recipient_title": "First Lady of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "Mrs. Michelle Obama, First Lady of the United States", "gift_description": "Slipper wallet, black leather and plastic with ring design. Handbag, black leather and plastic with ring design", "received": "2016-08-10", "estimated_value": "511.36", "disposition": [ "National Archives and Records Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "Mr. Rodger Cuzner, Member of Parliament, House of Commons, Canada", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Rodger Cuzner", "donor_title": "Member of Parliament, House of Commons", "donor_country": "Canada", "recipient_name": "Michelle Obama", "recipient_title": "First Lady of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "Mrs. Michelle Obama, First Lady of the United States", "gift_description": "Tapestry and matching cushion cases, made of silk and depicting scenes from ancient China, comes in red silk container", "received": "2016-08-26", "estimated_value": "470.00", "disposition": [ "National Archives and Records Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "Madam Peng Liyuan, First Lady of the People's Republic of China", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Peng Liyuan", "donor_title": "First Lady", "donor_country": "People's Republic of China", "recipient_name": "Michelle Obama", "recipient_title": "First Lady of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "Mrs. Michelle Obama, First Lady of the United States", "gift_description": "Silver chalice with lid, repouss\u00e9 metalwork of intricate flower design", "received": "2016-09-04", "estimated_value": "1100.00", "disposition": [ "National Archives and Records Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "Her Excellency Daw Aung San Suu Kyi, State Counsellor and Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of the Union of Myanmar", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Aung San Suu Kyi", "donor_title": "State Counsellor and Minister of Foreign Affairs", "donor_country": "Myanmar", "recipient_name": "Michelle Obama", "recipient_title": "First Lady of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "First Family", "gift_description": "Two sets of makeup brushes.", "received": "2016-05-27", "estimated_value": "772.36", "disposition": [ "National Archives and Records Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "The Honorable Hiroshi Mimura, Mayor of Kumano, Hiroshima Prefecture, Japan", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government.", "donor_name": "Hiroshi Mimura", "donor_title": "Mayor of Kumano, Hiroshima Prefecture", "donor_country": "Japan", "recipient_name": "First Family", "recipient_title": "" }, { "name_and_title": "First Family", "gift_description": "Brooch, gold-plated ornate flower with diamonds and rubies. Gold clutch with an intricate design and clasp with diamonds and emeralds. Three-tier silver diamond earrings. Gold teardrop earrings with diamonds and emeralds.", "received": "2016-06-27", "estimated_value": "101200.00", "disposition": [ "National Archives and Records Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Majesty Mohammed VI, King of Morocco", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government.", "donor_name": "Mohammed VI", "donor_title": "King", "donor_country": "Morocco", "recipient_name": "First Family", "recipient_title": "" }, { "name_and_title": "First Family", "gift_description": "Split cowhide bag with gold metallic strap and multi-chain pompom. Brown oval-shaped calfskin bag with gold chain strap and leather pompom.", "received": "2016-07-28", "estimated_value": "610.00", "disposition": [ "National Archives and Records Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Majesty Felipe VI, King of Spain", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government.", "donor_name": "Felipe VI", "donor_title": "King", "donor_country": "Spain", "recipient_name": "First Family", "recipient_title": "" }, { "name_and_title": "White House Staff Member, Ben Rhodes", "gift_description": "Ten cigars. Silver jewlery set with purple gemstones, including earrings and necklace. Music CD.", "received": "2016-02-08", "estimated_value": "670.00", "disposition": [ "Transferred to General Services Administration. Cigars handled pursuant to U.S. Secret Service policy." ], "foreign_donor": "Government of the Republic of Cuba", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government.", "donor_name": "Republic of Cuba", "donor_title": "Government of the", "donor_country": "Cuba", "recipient_name": "Ben Rhodes", "recipient_title": "White House Staff Member" }, { "name_and_title": "White House Staff Member, Casey Mace", "gift_description": "Black pen/pencil with gold tone palace on the top. Book, title: His Majesty Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah Mu'izzaddin Waddaulah\u2014Sultan and Yang Di-Pertuan of Brunei Darussalam.", "received": "2016-02-15", "estimated_value": "450.00", "disposition": [ "Transferred to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Majesty Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah Mu'izzaddin Waddaulah, Sultan and Yang Di-Pertuan of Brunei Darussalam", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government.", "donor_name": "Haji Hassanal Bolkiah Mu'izzaddin Waddaulah", "donor_title": "Sultan and Yang Di-Pertuan", "donor_country": "Brunei Darussalam", "recipient_name": "Casey Mace", "recipient_title": "White House Staff Member" }, { "name_and_title": "White House Staff Member, Daniel Kritenbrink", "gift_description": "Black pen/pencil with gold tone palace on the top. Book, title: His Majesty Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah Mu'izzaddin Waddaulah\u2014Sultan and Yang Di-Pertuan of Brunei Darussalam.", "received": "2016-02-15", "estimated_value": "450.00", "disposition": [ "Transferred to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Majesty Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah Mu'izzaddin Waddaulah, Sultan and Yang Di-Pertuan of Brunei Darussalam", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government.", "donor_name": "Haji Hassanal Bolkiah Mu'izzaddin Waddaulah", "donor_title": "Sultan and Yang Di-Pertuan", "donor_country": "Brunei Darussalam", "recipient_name": "Daniel Kritenbrink", "recipient_title": "White House Staff Member" }, { "name_and_title": "White House Staff Member, Ben Rhodes", "gift_description": "Statue of two oryx, painted gold, on a green marble base.", "received": "2016-04-20", "estimated_value": "2400.00", "disposition": [ "Transferred to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Majesty King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government.", "donor_name": "Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud", "donor_title": "King of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques", "donor_country": "Saudi Arabia", "recipient_name": "Ben Rhodes", "recipient_title": "White House Staff Member" }, { "name_and_title": "White House Staff Member, Jeff Prescott", "gift_description": "Statue of gold tone palm trees and two camels on a green marble base.", "received": "2016-04-20", "estimated_value": "2100.00", "disposition": [ "Transferred to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Majesty King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government.", "donor_name": "Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud", "donor_title": "King of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques", "donor_country": "Saudi Arabia", "recipient_name": "Jeff Prescott", "recipient_title": "White House Staff Member" }, { "name_and_title": "White House Staff Member, Lisa Monaco", "gift_description": "Oud (fragrance) holder in chalice shape with decorative gold tone plating and stones", "received": "2016-04-20", "estimated_value": "950.00", "disposition": [ "Transferred to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Royal Highness Salman bin Abd al-Aziz Al Saud, Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Salman bin Abd al-Aziz Al Saud", "donor_title": "Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King", "donor_country": "Saudi Arabia", "recipient_name": "Lisa Monaco", "recipient_title": "White House Staff Member" }, { "name_and_title": "White House Staff Member, Sean Misko", "gift_description": "Sculpture of oryx sitting under a palm tree, painted in gold, on green marble", "received": "2016-04-20", "estimated_value": "3000.00", "disposition": [ "Transferred to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Majesty King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud", "donor_title": "King of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques", "donor_country": "Saudi Arabia", "recipient_name": "Sean Misko", "recipient_title": "White House Staff Member" }, { "name_and_title": "White House Staff Member, Susan Rice", "gift_description": "Sculpture of oryx in front of an carved crystal, on a mother-of-pearl base", "received": "2016-04-20", "estimated_value": "3200.00", "disposition": [ "Transferred to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Majesty King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud", "donor_title": "King of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques", "donor_country": "Saudi Arabia", "recipient_name": "Susan Rice", "recipient_title": "White House Staff Member" }, { "name_and_title": "White House Staff Member, Jo Handelsman", "gift_description": "Pearl necklace with flower-shaped silver clasp. Vase, ceramic with metallic overlay. Sake glass, translucent pink crystal. 23\" \u00d7 14\" framed painting of a rainbow going over a blue mountain and brown cottages", "received": "2016-05-17", "estimated_value": "1326.90", "disposition": [ "Transferred to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "Ms. Aiko Shimajiri, Minister of State for Science and Technology Policy of Japan", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Aiko Shimajiri", "donor_title": "Minister of State for Science and Technology Policy", "donor_country": "Japan", "recipient_name": "Jo Handelsman", "recipient_title": "White House Staff Member" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Henry Kissinger, Secretary of State of the United States", "gift_description": "3' \u00d7 5' framed oil painting depicting flowers in a blue and white vase", "received": "1977-02-02", "estimated_value": "450.00", "disposition": [ "Retained for official display" ], "foreign_donor": "Ambassador of the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics to the United States", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "", "donor_title": "Ambassador", "donor_country": "Union of Soviet Socialist Republics", "recipient_name": "Henry Kissinger", "recipient_title": "Secretary of State of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Colin Powell, Secretary of State of the United States", "gift_description": "Floral light green vase", "received": "2004-10-26", "estimated_value": "420.00", "disposition": [ "Transferred to General Service Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Chung Dong-young, Minister of Unification of the Republic of Korea", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Chung Dong-young", "donor_title": "Minister of Unification", "donor_country": "Republic of Korea", "recipient_name": "Colin Powell", "recipient_title": "Secretary of State of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable John Kerry, Secretary of State of the United States", "gift_description": "Silver and bronze coin set featuring the King and Queen on one side and Petra on the reverse. Various meats and cheeses from the King's ranch in Jordan", "received": "2016-01-11", "estimated_value": "866.00", "disposition": [ "Coin set transferred to General Services Administration. Perishable items handled pursuant to guidelines set for by General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Majesty King Abdullah II ibn Al Hussein, King of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Abdullah II ibn Al Hussein", "donor_title": "King", "donor_country": "Jordan", "recipient_name": "John Kerry", "recipient_title": "Secretary of State of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable John Kerry, Secretary of State of the United States", "gift_description": "Silver repouss\u00e9 chalice with diety figures in a presentation case", "received": "2016-01-25", "estimated_value": "780.00", "disposition": [ "Transferred to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Thongloun Sisoulith, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Lao People's Democratic Republic", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Thongloun Sisoulith", "donor_title": "Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs", "donor_country": "Lao People's Democratic Republic", "recipient_name": "John Kerry", "recipient_title": "Secretary of State of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable John Kerry, Secretary of State of the United States", "gift_description": "Pure wagyu meat from the Royal Farms in Jordan", "received": "2016-03-10", "estimated_value": "399.42", "disposition": [ "Perishable items handled pursuant to guidelines set for by General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Majesty King Abdullah II ibn Al Hussein, King of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Abdullah II ibn Al Hussein", "donor_title": "King", "donor_country": "Jordan", "recipient_name": "John Kerry", "recipient_title": "Secretary of State of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable John Kerry, Secretary of State of the United States", "gift_description": "Metal brass platter detailed with intricate design and turquoise enameled glass dome lid", "received": "2016-03-28", "estimated_value": "390.00", "disposition": [ "Retained for official display in the U.S. Diplomacy Center" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Mevl\u00fct \u00c7avu\u015fo\u011flu, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Turkey", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Mevl\u00fct \u00c7avu\u015fo\u011flu", "donor_title": "Minister of Foreign Affairs", "donor_country": "Turkey", "recipient_name": "John Kerry", "recipient_title": "Secretary of State of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable John Kerry, Secretary of State of the United States", "gift_description": "Large framed oil painting depicting an Algerian on a horse holding a falcon in the desert", "received": "2016-04-05", "estimated_value": "450.00", "disposition": [ "Transferred to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Abdelmalek Sellal, Prime Minister of the People's Democratic Republic of Algeria", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Abdelmalek Sellal", "donor_title": "Prime Minister", "donor_country": "Algeria", "recipient_name": "John Kerry", "recipient_title": "Secretary of State of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable John Kerry, Secretary of State of the United States", "gift_description": "Desk clock and matching pen", "received": "2016-04-07", "estimated_value": "1290.00", "disposition": [ "Transferred to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Majesty Hamad bin Isa Al-Khalifa, King of the Kingdom of Bahrain", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Hamad bin Isa Al-Khalifa", "donor_title": "King", "donor_country": "Bahrain", "recipient_name": "John Kerry", "recipient_title": "Secretary of State of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable John Kerry, Secretary of State of the United States", "gift_description": "Oud instrument", "received": "2016-04-08", "estimated_value": "500.00", "disposition": [ "Retained for official display at the U.S. Diplomacy Center" ], "foreign_donor": "His Royal Highness Salman bin Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, Crown Prince of the Kingdom of Bahrain", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Salman bin Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa", "donor_title": "Crown Prince", "donor_country": "Kingdom of Bahrain", "recipient_name": "John Kerry", "recipient_title": "Secretary of State of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable John Kerry, Secretary of State of the United States", "gift_description": "43\" \u00d7 63\" green, gold, and brown Afghan rug", "received": "2016-04-09", "estimated_value": "1200.00", "disposition": [ "Transferred to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Dr. Abdullah Abdullah, Chief Executive of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Abdullah Abdullah", "donor_title": "Chief Executive", "donor_country": "Afghanistan", "recipient_name": "John Kerry", "recipient_title": "Secretary of State of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable John Kerry, Secretary of State of the United States", "gift_description": "Copper plate featuring skyline of Hiroshima. Black Issey Miyake watch", "received": "2016-04-10", "estimated_value": "685.00", "disposition": [ "Transferred to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "The G7 Hiroshima Foreign Ministerial Meeting Support and Promotion Committee, Japan", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "G7 Hiroshima Foreign Ministerial Meeting Support and Promotion Committee", "donor_title": "", "donor_country": "Japan", "recipient_name": "John Kerry", "recipient_title": "Secretary of State of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable John Kerry, Secretary of State of the United States", "gift_description": "Sailor pen. Toho Ota glass. Kamotsuru sake", "received": "2016-04-10", "estimated_value": "1015.00", "disposition": [ "Transferred to General Services Administration. Sake handled pursuant to the guidelines set forth by the General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Fumio Kishida, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Japan", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Fumio Kishida", "donor_title": "Minister of Foreign Affairs", "donor_country": "Japan", "recipient_name": "John Kerry", "recipient_title": "Secretary of State of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable John Kerry, Secretary of State of the United States", "gift_description": "Sinclair Rosemary Harding Great Wheel clock", "received": "2016-04-20", "estimated_value": "15030.00", "disposition": [ "Transferred to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Majesty Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud", "donor_title": "Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King", "donor_country": "Saudi Arabia", "recipient_name": "John Kerry", "recipient_title": "Secretary of State of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable John Kerry, Secretary of State of the United States", "gift_description": "Leather desk writing pad with silver ornamental detailing", "received": "2016-06-04", "estimated_value": "490.00", "disposition": [ "Retained for official display by the U.S. Diplomacy Center" ], "foreign_donor": "The Honorable Susana Malcorra, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Argentine Republic", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Susana Malcorra", "donor_title": "Minister of Foreign Affairs", "donor_country": "the Argentine Republic", "recipient_name": "John Kerry", "recipient_title": "Secretary of State of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable John Kerry, Secretary of State of the United States", "gift_description": "Framed brush work artwork by L. Amarsanaa depicting a horse-head fiddle and calligraphy.", "received": "2016-06-06", "estimated_value": "390.00", "disposition": [ "Transferred to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Lumdeg Purevsuren, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Mongolia", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government.", "donor_name": "Lumdeg Purevsuren", "donor_title": "Minister of Foreign Affairs", "donor_country": "Mongolia", "recipient_name": "John Kerry", "recipient_title": "Secretary of State of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable John Kerry, Secretary of State of the United States", "gift_description": "Bronze sculpture of a Mongolian horseman on horseback.", "received": "2016-06-06", "estimated_value": "2200.00", "disposition": [ "Purchased by the recipient" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Tsakhia Elbegdorj, President of Mongolia", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government.", "donor_name": "Tsakhia Elbegdorj", "donor_title": "President", "donor_country": "Mongolia", "recipient_name": "John Kerry", "recipient_title": "Secretary of State of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable John Kerry, Secretary of State of the United States", "gift_description": "'The Palace Museum' yellow tie. Ceramic platter depicting Secretary Kerry. Silk swathe.", "received": "2016-06-07", "estimated_value": "440.00", "disposition": [ "Transferred to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "Her Excellency Liu Yandong, Vice Premier of the People's Republic of China", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government.", "donor_name": "Liu Yandong", "donor_title": "Vice Premier", "donor_country": "People's Republic of China", "recipient_name": "John Kerry", "recipient_title": "Secretary of State of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable John Kerry, Secretary of State of the United States", "gift_description": "Brown leather Blue Diamond briefcase with ASEAN logo. Black leather padfolio. Parker pen.", "received": "2016-07-25", "estimated_value": "417.00", "disposition": [ "Transferred to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "The Association for South East Asian Nations (ASEAN) Organizing Committee", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government.", "donor_name": "Association for South East Asian Nations (ASEAN) Organizing Committee", "donor_title": "", "donor_country": "", "recipient_name": "John Kerry", "recipient_title": "Secretary of State of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable John Kerry, Secretary of State of the United States", "gift_description": "Vase with traditional repouss\u00e9 made from silver mined in Uzbekistan.", "received": "2016-08-02", "estimated_value": "1100.00", "disposition": [ "Transferred to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Abdulaziz Kamilov, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Uzbekistan", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government.", "donor_name": "Abdulaziz Kamilov", "donor_title": "Minister of Foreign Affairs", "donor_country": "Uzbekistan", "recipient_name": "John Kerry", "recipient_title": "Secretary of State of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable John Kerry, Secretary of State of the United States", "gift_description": "Round marble plate with floral medallions and Secretary Kerry's photo in the center.", "received": "2016-08-03", "estimated_value": "440.00", "disposition": [ "Transferred to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Sirojidin Aslov, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Tajikistan", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government.", "donor_name": "Sirojidin Aslov", "donor_title": "Minister of Foreign Affairs", "donor_country": "Tajikistan", "recipient_name": "John Kerry", "recipient_title": "Secretary of State of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable John Kerry, Secretary of State of the United States", "gift_description": "Print by Artist Ann Reynolds. Book, title: Palacio Itamarty, Brasilia\u2014Rio de Janiero.", "received": "2016-08-15", "estimated_value": "2545.00", "disposition": [ "Transferred to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Jose Serra, Minister of Foreign Relations of the Federative Republic of Brazil", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government.", "donor_name": "Jose Serra", "donor_title": "Minister of Foreign Relations", "donor_country": "Brazil", "recipient_name": "John Kerry", "recipient_title": "Secretary of State of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable John Kerry, Secretary of State of the United States", "gift_description": "Brown seating mat with three matching cushions.", "received": "2016-09-21", "estimated_value": "630.00", "disposition": [ "Transferred to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "Professor Nuhu O. Yaqub, Vice Chancellor of the Sokoto State University of the Federal Republic of Nigeria", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government.", "donor_name": "Nuhu O. Yaqub", "donor_title": "Professor Vice Chancellor", "donor_country": "Nigeria", "recipient_name": "John Kerry", "recipient_title": "Secretary of State of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable John Kerry, Secretary of State of the United States", "gift_description": "Brass inlayed wood chest. Silver-plated incense burner. Silver-plated sprinkler. Silver-plated pot. Two embroidered traditional men's garments.", "received": "2016-10-21", "estimated_value": "477.00", "disposition": [ "Chest purchased by recipient. All other items transferred to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Sheikh Sabah Al-Khalid Al-Hamad Al-Sabah, First Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of the State of Kuwait", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government.", "donor_name": "Sabah Al-Khalid Al-Hamad Al-Sabah", "donor_title": "First Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs", "donor_country": "Kuwait", "recipient_name": "John Kerry", "recipient_title": "Secretary of State of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable John Kerry, Secretary of State of the United States", "gift_description": "Five neckties from E. Marmella. Dark brown and black fabric. Blue and black fabric.", "received": "2016-10-31", "estimated_value": "2075", "disposition": [ "Ties purchased by recipient. Fabrics transferred to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Sheikh Mohammad bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the State of Qatar", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government.", "donor_name": "Mohammad bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani", "donor_title": "Minister of Foreign Affairs", "donor_country": "Qatar", "recipient_name": "John Kerry", "recipient_title": "Secretary of State of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable John Kerry, Secretary of State of the United States", "gift_description": "Silver model of Omani sailing vessel engraved ''From YA to JFK.'' Picture with photo featuring Minister Alawi and Secretary Kerry in silver frame.", "received": "2016-11-15", "estimated_value": "930.00", "disposition": [ "Transferred to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Yusuf bin Alawi bin Abdullah, Minister Responsible for Foreign Affairs of the Sultanate of Oman", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government.", "donor_name": "Yusuf bin Alawi bin Abdullah", "donor_title": "Minister Responsible for Foreign Affairs", "donor_country": "Sultanate of Oman", "recipient_name": "John Kerry", "recipient_title": "Secretary of State of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable John Kerry, Secretary of State of the United States", "gift_description": "Hand-painted tea set.", "received": "2016-11", "estimated_value": "630.00", "disposition": [ "Transferred to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "Government of the People's Republic of China", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government.", "donor_name": "People's Republic of China", "donor_title": "Government of the", "donor_country": "China", "recipient_name": "John Kerry", "recipient_title": "Secretary of State of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable John Kerry, Secretary of State of the United States", "gift_description": "Graf von Faber-Castell rollerball pen.", "received": "2016-12-07", "estimated_value": "450.00", "disposition": [ "Transferred to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Jean Asselborn, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government.", "donor_name": "Jean Asselborn", "donor_title": "Minister of Foreign Affairs", "donor_country": "Luxembourg", "recipient_name": "John Kerry", "recipient_title": "Secretary of State of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable John Kerry, Secretary of State of the United States", "gift_description": "Large white chest with gold detailing. Brass coffee service set with six small white porcelain cups. Various perishable items including figs and coffee.", "received": "2016-12-15", "estimated_value": "1100.00", "disposition": [ "Transferred to General Services Administration. Perishable items handled pursuant to the guidelines set forth by General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Yousef Al Otaiba, Ambassador of the United Arab Emirates to the United States", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government.", "donor_name": "Yousef Al Otaiba", "donor_title": "Ambassador", "donor_country": "United Arab Emirates", "recipient_name": "John Kerry", "recipient_title": "Secretary of State of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "Mr. Vladimir Medoev, Economic Specialist", "gift_description": "Tissot watch.", "received": "2010-06-29", "estimated_value": "585.00", "disposition": [ "Pending transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "Federal Antimonopoly Service of the Russian Federation", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government.", "donor_name": "Federal Antimonopoly Service", "donor_title": "", "donor_country": "Russian Federation", "recipient_name": "Vladimir Medoev", "recipient_title": "Economic Specialist" }, { "name_and_title": "Ms. Bonnie S. Gutman, Public Affairs Counselor", "gift_description": "Men's wrist watch.", "received": "2010-12-05", "estimated_value": "500.00", "disposition": [ "Pending transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "Dr. Majed Alharbi, Director of the King Abdullah Scholarship Program of the Ministry of Higher Education of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government.", "donor_name": "Majed Alharbi", "donor_title": "Director of the King Abdullah Scholarship Program of the Ministry of Higher Education", "donor_country": "Saudi Arabia", "recipient_name": "Bonnie S. Gutman", "recipient_title": "Public Affairs Counselor" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Marc Grossman, Special Representatitve for Afghanistan and Pakistan", "gift_description": "Set of Mont Blanc limited-edition mark Twain pens.", "received": "2011-11-03", "estimated_value": "2000.00", "disposition": [ "Pending transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Highness Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, Emir of the State of Qatar", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government.", "donor_name": "Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani", "donor_title": "Emir", "donor_country": "Qatar", "recipient_name": "Marc Grossman", "recipient_title": "Special Representatitve for Afghanistan and Pakistan" }, { "name_and_title": "Ms. Asel Roberts, Senior Protocol Officer", "gift_description": "Silver Tissot ladies' watch with metal band and black face.", "received": "2016-01-29", "estimated_value": "595.00", "disposition": [ "Pending transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Majesty King Abdullah II ibn Al Hussein, King of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government.", "donor_name": "Abdullah II ibn Al Hussein", "donor_title": "King", "donor_country": "Jordan", "recipient_name": "Asel Roberts", "recipient_title": "Senior Protocol Officer" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable William Roebuck, Ambassador of the United States to the Kingdom of Bahrain", "gift_description": "Bahraini natural pearl single-row necklace.", "received": "2016-02-09", "estimated_value": "1500.00", "disposition": [ "Pending transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Field Marshal Sheikh Khalifa bin Ahmed Al Khalifa, Commander-in-Chief of the Bahrain Defense Force", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government.", "donor_name": "Khalifa bin Ahmed Al Khalifa", "donor_title": "Field Marshal Sheikh, Commander-in-Chief of the Bahrain Defense Force", "donor_country": "Bahrain", "recipient_name": "William Roebuck", "recipient_title": "Ambassador of the United States to the Kingdom of Bahrain" }, { "name_and_title": "Ambassador Peter Selfridge, Chief of Protocol", "gift_description": "Omega watch in wood presentation box", "received": "2016-04-11", "estimated_value": "2750.00", "disposition": [ "Pending transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Majesty King Abdullah II ibn Al Hussein, King of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Abdullah II ibn Al Hussein", "donor_title": "King", "donor_country": "Jordan", "recipient_name": "Peter Selfridge", "recipient_title": "Chief of Protocol" }, { "name_and_title": "Ms. Amy Rosenfield, Protocol Officer", "gift_description": "Silver Tissot watch with seal of the King embossed at the top of the watch face", "received": "2016-04-19", "estimated_value": "635.00", "disposition": [ "Pending transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Majesty King Abdullah II ibn Al Hussein, King of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Abdullah II ibn Al Hussein", "donor_title": "King", "donor_country": "Jordan", "recipient_name": "Amy Rosenfield", "recipient_title": "Protocol Officer" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Dan Smith, Assistant Secretary of State for Intelligence and Research", "gift_description": "Model sailing boat with Kuwaiti flag encased in wooden box", "received": "2016-05-04", "estimated_value": "400.00", "disposition": [ "Pending purchase from General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "Mr. Abdulaziz Al-Qadfan, First Secretary at the Embassy of the State of Kuwait", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Abdulaziz Al-Qadfan", "donor_title": "First Secretary", "donor_country": "Kuwait", "recipient_name": "Dan Smith", "recipient_title": "Assistant Secretary of State for Intelligence and Research" }, { "name_and_title": "Mr. Joseph Semrad, Protocol Officer", "gift_description": "Bronze camel", "received": "2016-05-05", "estimated_value": "445.00", "disposition": [ "Purchased by recipient from General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "Embassy of the United Arab Emirates", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "United Arab Emirates", "donor_title": "Embassy of the", "donor_country": "United Arab Emirates", "recipient_name": "Joseph Semrad", "recipient_title": "Protocol Officer" }, { "name_and_title": "Mr. D. Bruce Wharton, Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary of State", "gift_description": "Mont Blanc leather briefcase. Mont blanc fine line ballpoint pen. Book, title: Guelleh\u2014A History of Djibouti. Periodical, title: The Report", "received": "2016-05-08", "estimated_value": "2979.00", "disposition": [ "Pending transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Ismail Omar Guelleh, President of the Republic of Djibouti", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Ismail Omar Guelleh", "donor_title": "President", "donor_country": "Djibouti", "recipient_name": "D. Bruce Wharton", "recipient_title": "Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary of State" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Stuart Jones, Ambassador of the United States to the Republic of Iraq", "gift_description": "Mont Blanc starwalker red gold resin fine line pen", "received": "2016-06-01", "estimated_value": "400.00", "disposition": [ "Pending transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "Mr. Saleem al-Jabouri, Speaker of the Council of Representatives of the Republic of Iraq", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Saleem al-Jabouri", "donor_title": "Speaker of the Council of Representatives", "donor_country": "Republic of Iraq", "recipient_name": "Stuart Jones", "recipient_title": "Ambassador of the United States to the Republic of Iraq" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Richard H. Jones, Ambassador of the United States to the Republic of Lebanon", "gift_description": "Artisanal cutlery set by Haddad", "received": "2016-06-10", "estimated_value": "1800.00", "disposition": [ "Pending transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "The Honorable Walid Jumblatt, Member of Parliament of the Republic of Lebanon", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Walid Jumblatt", "donor_title": "Member of Parliament", "donor_country": "Lebanon", "recipient_name": "Richard H. Jones", "recipient_title": "Ambassador of the United States to the Republic of Lebanon" }, { "name_and_title": "Mr. Randy Bumgardner, Assistant Chief of Protocol and General Manager of Blair House", "gift_description": "Bronze statue of god Shiva", "received": "2016-06-15", "estimated_value": "450.00", "disposition": [ "Retained for official display" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Narendra Modi, Prime Minister of the Republic of India", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Narendra Modi", "donor_title": "Prime Minister", "donor_country": "India", "recipient_name": "Randy Bumgardner", "recipient_title": "Assistant Chief of Protocol and General Manager of Blair House" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Rose Gottemoeller, Under Secretary of State", "gift_description": "Tan handbag with black straps", "received": "2016-07-06", "estimated_value": "2000.00", "disposition": [ "Pending transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "Mr. Masood Ishan, Director General of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Masood Ishan", "donor_title": "Director General", "donor_country": "Pakistan", "recipient_name": "Rose Gottemoeller", "recipient_title": "Under Secretary of State" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable James Entwistle, Ambassador of the United States to the Federal Republic of Nigeria", "gift_description": "42\" \u00d7 60\" painting. 40\" \u00d7 32\" painting", "received": "2016-07-21", "estimated_value": "1590.00", "disposition": [ "Retained for official display" ], "foreign_donor": "Major General Babagana Monguno (rtd), National Security Advisor of the Federal Republic of Nigeria", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Babagana Monguno", "donor_title": "Major General (rtd), National Security Advisor", "donor_country": "Nigeria", "recipient_name": "James Entwistle", "recipient_title": "Ambassador of the United States to the Federal Republic of Nigeria" }, { "name_and_title": "Embassy of the United States in the Kingdom of the Netherlands", "gift_description": "White ceramic tulip vase", "received": "2016-07-28", "estimated_value": "385.00", "disposition": [ "Retained for official display" ], "foreign_donor": "Mr. Han-Maurits Schaapveld, Director CPEU, Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Kingdom of the Netherlands", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Han-Maurits Schaapveld", "donor_title": "Director CPEU, Ministry of Foreign Affairs", "donor_country": "the Netherlands", "recipient_name": "Embassy of the United States in the Kingdom of the Netherlands", "recipient_title": "" }, { "name_and_title": "Blair House", "gift_description": "Framed artwork, title: Mini Emerald Hill depicting a traditional shophouse entrance", "received": "2016-08-02", "estimated_value": "400.00", "disposition": [ "Retained for official display" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency and Mrs. Lee Hsien Loong, Prime Minister of the Republic of Singapore and Spouse", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Lee Hsien Loong", "donor_title": "Prime Minister of the Republic of Singapore", "donor_country": "Singapore", "recipient_name": "Blair", "recipient_title": "House" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Tony Blinkin, Deputy Secretary of State", "gift_description": "Large white marble plate with center multi-colored flower design", "received": "2016-08-04", "estimated_value": "460.00", "disposition": [ "Pending transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Sirojidin Aslov, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Tajikistan", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Sirojidin Aslov", "donor_title": "Minister of Foreign Affairs", "donor_country": "Tajikistan", "recipient_name": "Tony Blinkin", "recipient_title": "Deputy Secretary of State" }, { "name_and_title": "Mr. Kin W. Moy, Director of the American Institute in Taiwan", "gift_description": "Bronze statue of a baseball pitcher throwing a baseball", "received": "2016-08-31", "estimated_value": "625.00", "disposition": [ "Retained for official display" ], "foreign_donor": "Dr. Twu Shiing-jer, Mayor of Chiayi City Government, Taiwan", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Twu Shiing-jer", "donor_title": "Mayor of Chiayi City Government", "donor_country": "Taiwan", "recipient_name": "Kin W. Moy", "recipient_title": "Director of the American Institute in Taiwan" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Lawrence Silverman, Ambassador of the United States to the State of Kuwait", "gift_description": "Set of 23 books from the Al-Sabah collection", "received": "2016-10-12", "estimated_value": "460.00", "disposition": [ "Retained for official display" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Sheikh Nasser Sabah Al-Ahmed Al-Sabah, Minister of the Emiri Diwan Affairs of the State of Qatar", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Nasser Sabah Al-Ahmed Al-Sabah", "donor_title": "Minister of the Emiri Diwan Affairs", "donor_country": "Qatar", "recipient_name": "Lawrence Silverman", "recipient_title": "Ambassador of the United States to the State of Kuwait" }, { "name_and_title": "Mr. Stuart E. Jones, Prinicpal Deputy Assistant Secretary of State", "gift_description": "iPhone 7", "received": "2016-12-07", "estimated_value": "970.00", "disposition": [ "Pending transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "Government of the United Arab Emirates", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Government of the United Arab Emirates", "donor_title": "", "donor_country": "United Arab Emirates", "recipient_name": "Stuart E. Jones", "recipient_title": "Prinicpal Deputy Assistant Secretary of State" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Michael McKinley, Ambassador of the United States to the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan", "gift_description": "Hand-made Afghan silk and wool carpet", "received": "2016-12-20", "estimated_value": "5000.00", "disposition": [ "Retained for official display" ], "foreign_donor": "The Honorable Atta Muhammad Noor, Governor of Balkh Province, Islamic Republic of Afghanistan", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Atta Muhammad Noor", "donor_title": "Governor of Balkh Province", "donor_country": "Islamic Republic of Afghanistan", "recipient_name": "Michael McKinley", "recipient_title": "Ambassador of the United States to the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Samantha Power, Ambassdor of the United States to the United Nations", "gift_description": "Two Hermes scarves", "received": "2016", "estimated_value": "1495.00", "disposition": [ "Pending transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Fran\u00e7ois Delattre, Permanent Representative of the French Republic to the United Nations", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Fran\u00e7ois Delattre", "donor_title": "Permanent Representative", "donor_country": "French Republic", "recipient_name": "Samantha Power", "recipient_title": "Ambassdor of the United States to the United Nations" }, { "name_and_title": "Department of State employee", "gift_description": "Rado watch", "received": "Unknown", "estimated_value": "690.00", "disposition": [ "Pending transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "Sheikh Jafaar Sheikh Mustafa, PUK Peshmerga 70th Unit Commander of the Kurdistan Regional Government", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Jafaar Sheikh Mustafa", "donor_title": "PUK Peshmerga 70th Unit Commander", "donor_country": "Kurdistan Regional Government", "recipient_name": "Department of State", "recipient_title": "employee" }, { "name_and_title": "Department of State employee", "gift_description": "Sword with gilt handle in a black and gilt sheath", "received": "Unknown", "estimated_value": "3200.00", "disposition": [ "Pending transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "Government of the Sultanate of Oman", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Government", "donor_title": "of the Sultanate", "donor_country": "Oman", "recipient_name": "Department of State", "recipient_title": "employee" }, { "name_and_title": "Department of State employee", "gift_description": "Light blue, light pink, and light green rug", "received": "Unknown", "estimated_value": "600.00", "disposition": [ "Retained for official use" ], "foreign_donor": "Foreign Government Official", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "", "donor_title": "Foreign Government Official", "donor_country": "", "recipient_name": "Department of State", "recipient_title": "employee" }, { "name_and_title": "Department of State employee", "gift_description": "Gold coin", "received": "Unknown", "estimated_value": "790.00", "disposition": [ "Pending transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "Government of the Republic of El Salvador", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Republic of El Salvador", "donor_title": "Government of the", "donor_country": "El Salvador", "recipient_name": "Department of State", "recipient_title": "employee" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Paul Folmsbee, Ambassador of the United States to the Republic of Mali", "gift_description": "TRAVEL: Two nights of lodging", "received": "2016-01-17", "estimated_value": "388.00", "disposition": [ "" ], "foreign_donor": "Government of the People's Democratic Republic of Algeria", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "People's Democratic Republic", "donor_title": "Government of the", "donor_country": "Algeria", "recipient_name": "Paul Folmsbee", "recipient_title": "Ambassador of the United States to the Republic of Mali" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Justice Samuel A. Alito, Jr., Associate Justice, United States Supreme Court", "gift_description": "Hand-brushed Chinese calligraphy scroll", "received": "2016-09", "estimated_value": "375", "disposition": [ "U.S. Supreme Court Curator's Office" ], "foreign_donor": "Peking University School of Transnational Law, People's Republic of China", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Peking University School of Transnational Law", "donor_title": "", "donor_country": "People's Republic of China", "recipient_name": "Samuel A. Alito, Jr.", "recipient_title": "Associate Justice, United States Supreme Court" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Kiyo Matsumoto, U.S. District Court Judge, Eastern District of New York", "gift_description": "TRAVEL: Round trip airfare, meals, lodging, and transportation within Japan", "received": "2016-03-06", "estimated_value": "14221.61", "disposition": [ "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government" ], "foreign_donor": "Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Ministry of Foreign Affairs", "donor_title": "", "donor_country": "Japan", "recipient_name": "Kiyo Matsumoto", "recipient_title": "U.S. District Court Judge" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Stephen P. Friot, U.S. District Court Judge, Western District of Oklahoma", "gift_description": "TRAVEL: Lecture, by invitation, at the Saratov State Law Academy", "received": "2016-04-09", "estimated_value": "2412.00", "disposition": [ "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government" ], "foreign_donor": "Saratov State Law Academy, Saratov, Russian Federation", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Saratov State Law Academy", "donor_title": "", "donor_country": "Russian Federation", "recipient_name": "Stephen P. Friot", "recipient_title": "U.S. District Court Judge" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable John O. Brennan, Director of the Central Intelligence Agency", "gift_description": "Frosted gold/opaque vase", "received": "2016-01-20", "estimated_value": "1500.00", "disposition": [ "Pending transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "5 U.S.C. 7342(f)(4)", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "", "donor_title": "", "donor_country": "United States", "recipient_name": "John O. Brennan", "recipient_title": "Director of the Central Intelligence Agency" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable John O. Brennan, Director of the Central Intelligence Agency", "gift_description": "Remy Martin Louis XIII Grande Champagne Cognac", "received": "2016-02-01", "estimated_value": "4000.00", "disposition": [ "Pending transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "5 U.S.C. 7342(f)(4)", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "", "donor_title": "", "donor_country": "United States", "recipient_name": "John O. Brennan", "recipient_title": "Director of the Central Intelligence Agency" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable John O. Brennan, Director of the Central Intelligence Agency", "gift_description": "Table clock encased in glass", "received": "2016-02-01", "estimated_value": "1000.00", "disposition": [ "Pending transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "5 U.S.C. 7342(f)(4)", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "", "donor_title": "", "donor_country": "United States", "recipient_name": "John O. Brennan", "recipient_title": "Director of the Central Intelligence Agency" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable John O. Brennan, Director of the Central Intelligence Agency", "gift_description": "Carved religious sculpture", "received": "2016-02-01", "estimated_value": "750.00", "disposition": [ "Pending transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "5 U.S.C. 7342(f)(4)", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "", "donor_title": "", "donor_country": "United States", "recipient_name": "John O. Brennan", "recipient_title": "Director of the Central Intelligence Agency" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable John O. Brennan, Director of the Central Intelligence Agency", "gift_description": "Wood tray with grey base", "received": "2016-02-03", "estimated_value": "700.00", "disposition": [ "Pending transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "5 U.S.C. 7342(f)(4)", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "", "donor_title": "", "donor_country": "United States", "recipient_name": "John O. Brennan", "recipient_title": "Director of the Central Intelligence Agency" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable John O. Brennan, Director of the Central Intelligence Agency", "gift_description": "Siglo Rum", "received": "2016-02-09", "estimated_value": "1800.00", "disposition": [ "Pending transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "5 U.S.C. 7342(f)(4)", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "", "donor_title": "", "donor_country": "United States", "recipient_name": "John O. Brennan", "recipient_title": "Director of the Central Intelligence Agency" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable John O. Brennan, Director of the Central Intelligence Agency", "gift_description": "Silver bracelet and earring set", "received": "2016-02-09", "estimated_value": "400.00", "disposition": [ "Pending transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "5 U.S.C. 7342(f)(4)", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "", "donor_title": "", "donor_country": "United States", "recipient_name": "John O. Brennan", "recipient_title": "Director of the Central Intelligence Agency" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable John O. Brennan, Director of the Central Intelligence Agency", "gift_description": "Cigars", "received": "2016-02-09", "estimated_value": "500.00", "disposition": [ "Pending transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "5 U.S.C. 7342(f)(4)", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "", "donor_title": "", "donor_country": "United States", "recipient_name": "John O. Brennan", "recipient_title": "Director of the Central Intelligence Agency" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable John O. 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Brennan, Director of the Central Intelligence Agency", "gift_description": "Clear molded/frosted glass sculpture", "received": "2016-04-26", "estimated_value": "1500.00", "disposition": [ "Pending transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "5 U.S.C. 7342(f)(4)", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "", "donor_title": "", "donor_country": "United States", "recipient_name": "John O. Brennan", "recipient_title": "Director of the Central Intelligence Agency" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable John O. 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Cohen", "recipient_title": "Deputy Director of the Central Intelligence Agency" }, { "name_and_title": "An Agency Employee", "gift_description": "Gucci wrist watch", "received": "2014-08-19", "estimated_value": "594.50", "disposition": [ "Pending transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "5 U.S.C. 7342(f)(4)", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "", "donor_title": "", "donor_country": "United States", "recipient_name": "Agency Employee", "recipient_title": "" }, { "name_and_title": "An Agency Employee", "gift_description": "Cash", "received": "2015-01-09", "estimated_value": "1000.00", "disposition": [ "Deposited with the Department of Treasury", "Deposited with the Department of Treasury", "Deposited with the Department of Treasury" ], "foreign_donor": "5 U.S.C. 7342(f)(4)", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "", "donor_title": "", "donor_country": "United States", "recipient_name": "Agency Employee", "recipient_title": "" }, { "name_and_title": "An Agency Employee", "gift_description": "Mont Blanc Johnathan Swift pen", "received": "2015-03-26", "estimated_value": "800.00", "disposition": [ "Pending transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "5 U.S.C. 7342(f)(4)", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "", "donor_title": "", "donor_country": "United States", "recipient_name": "An Agency Employee", "recipient_title": "" }, { "name_and_title": "An Agency Employee", "gift_description": "Movado watch", "received": "2015-03-28", "estimated_value": "1650.00", "disposition": [ "Pending transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "5 U.S.C. 7342(f)(4)", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "", "donor_title": "", "donor_country": "United States", "recipient_name": "An Agency Employee", "recipient_title": "" }, { "name_and_title": "An Agency Employee", "gift_description": "Burberry watch", "received": "2015-05-21", "estimated_value": "735.00", "disposition": [ "Pending transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "5 U.S.C. 7342(f)(4)", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "", "donor_title": "", "donor_country": "United States", "recipient_name": "An Agency Employee", "recipient_title": "" }, { "name_and_title": "An Agency Employee", "gift_description": "Breitling B\u20131 chronograph watch", "received": "2015-08-05", "estimated_value": "2423.00", "disposition": [ "Pending transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "5 U.S.C. 7342(f)(4)", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "", "donor_title": "", "donor_country": "United States", "recipient_name": "An 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"recipient_name": "An Agency Employee", "recipient_title": "" }, { "name_and_title": "An Agency Employee", "gift_description": "Tissot watch", "received": "2015-11-08", "estimated_value": "850.00", "disposition": [ "Pending transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "5 U.S.C. 7342(f)(4)", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "", "donor_title": "", "donor_country": "United States", "recipient_name": "An Agency Employee", "recipient_title": "" }, { "name_and_title": "An Agency Employee", "gift_description": "One pair of diamond earrings, 1 carat each", "received": "2015-12-02", "estimated_value": "1600.00", "disposition": [ "Pending transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "5 U.S.C. 7342(f)(4)", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "", "donor_title": "", "donor_country": "United States", "recipient_name": "An Agency Employee", "recipient_title": "" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Ashton B. Carter, Secretary of Defense of the United States", "gift_description": "Wood figure depicting a male wearing a loin cloth. Wood figure depicting a female with a top knot on head.", "received": "2015-10-02", "estimated_value": "700.00", "disposition": [ "Foreign Gift Locker 5D333. Pending transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "Headquarters Western Command, Armed Forces of the Republic of the Philippines", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Headquarters Western Command, Armed Forces", "donor_title": "", "donor_country": "Philippines", "recipient_name": "Ashton B. Carter", "recipient_title": "Secretary of Defense of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Ashton B. Carter, Secretary of Defense of the United States", "gift_description": "Shop model with brass tag reading \"Presented by Defense Minister, India\" in showcase tagged \"Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Limited, Mumbai, India\"", "received": "2016-04-10", "estimated_value": "4400.00", "disposition": [ "Foreign Gift Locker 5D333. Pending transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Manohar Parrikar, Minister of Defense of the Republic of India", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Manohar Parrikar", "donor_title": "Minister of Defense", "donor_country": "India", "recipient_name": "Ashton B. Carter", "recipient_title": "Secretary of Defense of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Ashton B. Carter, Secretary of Defense of the United States", "gift_description": "Brass candelabrum consisting of 3 tiers of 5 leafy scroll arms, each supporting a pricket cup. Top bowl surmounted by peacock.", "received": "2016-04-24", "estimated_value": "390.00", "disposition": [ "Foreign Gift Locker 5D333. Pending transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "Mengueshi Temple, Republic of India", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Mengueshi Temple", "donor_title": "", "donor_country": "Republic of India", "recipient_name": "Ashton B. Carter", "recipient_title": "Secretary of Defense of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Ashton B. Carter, Secretary of Defense of the United States", "gift_description": "Decoupage box featuring two peacocks.", "received": "2016-07-01", "estimated_value": "450.00", "disposition": [ "Foreign Gift Locker 5D333. Pending transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Narendra Modi, Prime Minister of the Republic of India", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Narendra Modi", "donor_title": "Prime Minister", "donor_country": "India", "recipient_name": "Ashton B. Carter", "recipient_title": "Secretary of Defense of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Ashton B. Carter, Secretary of Defense of the United States", "gift_description": "Rectangular box with a white marble interior clad in lapis lazuli displaying pyrite flecks in presentation box.", "received": "2016-07-11", "estimated_value": "385.00", "disposition": [ "Foreign Gift Locker 5D333. Pending transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Abdullah Habibi, Minister of Defense of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Abdullah Habibi", "donor_title": "Minister of Defense", "donor_country": "Afghanistan", "recipient_name": "Ashton B. Carter", "recipient_title": "Secretary of Defense of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Ashton B. Carter, Secretary of Defense of the United States", "gift_description": "Lapis lazuli vase painted with flowers.", "received": "2016-07-12", "estimated_value": "585.00", "disposition": [ "Foreign Gift Locker 5D333. Pending transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Mohammad Ashraf Ghani, President of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Mohammad Ashraf Ghani", "donor_title": "President", "donor_country": "Afghanistan", "recipient_name": "Ashton B. Carter", "recipient_title": "Secretary of Defense of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Ashton B. Carter, Secretary of Defense of the United States", "gift_description": "A Saudi Arabian antique Persian style dagger.", "received": "2016-07-28", "estimated_value": "4200.00", "disposition": [ "Foreign Gift Locker 5D333. Pending transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Majesty Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud", "donor_title": "Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King", "donor_country": "Saudi Arabia", "recipient_name": "Ashton B. Carter", "recipient_title": "Secretary of Defense of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "General Joseph Dunford, Jr., Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff", "gift_description": "Replica rifle tagged \"Mousqueton 1892 M.16\" bolt action, trigger guard stamped 8049677 in mahogany presentation case.", "received": "2016-01-23", "estimated_value": "475.00", "disposition": [ "Retained for official display, 2E881" ], "foreign_donor": "Mr. Pierre de Villiers, Chief of Defense of the French Republic", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Pierre de Villiers", "donor_title": "Chief of Defense", "donor_country": "France", "recipient_name": "Joseph Dunford", "recipient_title": "Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff" }, { "name_and_title": "Mr. Jesse Sheldon, Personal Security Officer for the Secretary of Defense, OSD (CA by OSD)", "gift_description": "Moon phase Runwell watch with a classic design and a new mood dial to 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identification card stating ''built by Stefan Mihoc oval series no Sol'' in wood presentation box", "received": "2016-06-24", "estimated_value": "850.00", "disposition": [ "Foreign gift locker 5D333" ], "foreign_donor": "Major General Hamad Bin Ali Al-Attiyah, State Minister for Defense Affairs of the State of Qatar", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Hamad Bin Ali Al-Attiyah", "donor_title": "Major General", "donor_country": "Qatar", "recipient_name": "Raul Donastrong", "recipient_title": "Personal Security Officer for the Secretary of Defense" }, { "name_and_title": "General Frank Gass, Chief National Bureau", "gift_description": "6.5\" height \u00d7 18\" width \u00d7 7.24\" depth glass oblong bowl with lobed and serpentine rim, displaying amber tone below rim over grape clusters and leaves, script marked on right end ''galle'' and marked ''tip'' between two leaves in a presentation box", "received": "2016-07-11", "estimated_value": "900.00", "disposition": [ "Foreign gift locker 5D333" ], "foreign_donor": "General Nicolae Ionel Ciuca, Chief of General Staff of Romania", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Nicolae Ionel Ciuca", "donor_title": "General Chief of General Staff", "donor_country": "Romania", "recipient_name": "Frank Gass", "recipient_title": "Chief National Bureau" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Deborah Hames, Secretary of the Air Force", "gift_description": "Adante Leyesa of Singapore ellipsoid purse with black and white flowers made with embroidery beads and black plastic forming 6-petal rosettes, top aperture of white beads, 2 round chrome rings secured to bag by white beading in presentation box", "received": "2016-07-11", "estimated_value": "450.00", "disposition": [ "Foreign gift locker 5D333" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Yeng Kit Chan, Permanent Secretary of Defense of the Republic of Singapore", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Yeng Kit Chan", "donor_title": "Permanent Secretary of Defense", "donor_country": "Singapore", "recipient_name": "Deborah Hames", "recipient_title": "Secretary of the Air Force" }, { "name_and_title": "Stephanie Adrian, Office of International and Tribal Affairs", "gift_description": "TRAVEL: Travel expenses accepted included meals and incidentals while in Kingston, Jamaica", "received": "2016-08-14", "estimated_value": "402.40", "disposition": [ "Rec'd" ], "foreign_donor": "Caribbean Environment Programme of the United Nations", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Caribbean Environment Programme", "donor_title": "of the United Nations", "donor_country": "", "recipient_name": "Stephanie Adrian", "recipient_title": "Office of International and Tribal Affairs" }, { "name_and_title": "Michael Doherty, Chemist, Office of Pesticide Programs", "gift_description": "TRAVEL: Meals, incidental expenses (e.g., laundry), and ground transportation ($2,545.30) while in Rome, Italy", "received": "2015-05-26", "estimated_value": "2545.30", "disposition": [ "Rec'd" ], "foreign_donor": "Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Food and Agriculture Organization", "donor_title": "", "donor_country": "United Nations", "recipient_name": "Michael Doherty", "recipient_title": "Chemist" }, { "name_and_title": "Lee Ann B. Veal, Center Director, Center for Radiological Emergency Management, ORIA", "gift_description": "TRAVEL: Travel expenses accepted included meals, incidental expenses ($98) and lodging ($652) while in Tokyo, Japan", "received": "2016-09-09", "estimated_value": "750.00", "disposition": [ "Rec'd" ], "foreign_donor": "The National Institutes for Quantum and Radiological Science and Technology (QST), Japan", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "National Institutes for Quantum and Radiological Science and Technology", "donor_title": "", "donor_country": "Japan", "recipient_name": "Lee Ann B. Veal", "recipient_title": "Center Director, Center for Radiological Emergency Management, ORIA" }, { "name_and_title": "Dr. Prakashchandra V. Shah, Chief, IIAB, Registration Division, OPP, OSCPP", "gift_description": "TRAVEL: $3,616 direct deposit in the bank account for meals, hotel, local transportations, transportation to/from airports and other incidental expenses while in Geneva, Switzerland", "received": "2016-09-11", "estimated_value": "3616.00", "disposition": [ "Rec'd" ], "foreign_donor": "World Health Organization", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "World Health Organization", "donor_title": "", "donor_country": "", "recipient_name": "Prakashchandra V. Shah", "recipient_title": "Chief, IIAB, Registration Division, OPP, OSCPP" }, { "name_and_title": "Dr. Thomas Luben, Senior Epidemiologist, Office of Research and Development, National Center for Environmental Assessment", "gift_description": "TRAVEL: Travel expenses accepted included lodging ($549) and meals and incidental expenses (e.g., currency conversion charges) ($600) while in Bonn, Germany", "received": "2016-09-26", "estimated_value": "1149.00", "disposition": [ "Rec'd" ], "foreign_donor": "European Center for Environment and Health of the World Health Organization", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "European Center for Environment and Health", "donor_title": "of the World Health Organization", "donor_country": "", "recipient_name": "Thomas Luben", "recipient_title": "Senior Epidemiologist" }, { "name_and_title": "Catherine Gibbons, Biologist, IRIS Program, National Center for Environmental Assessment, Office of Research and Development", "gift_description": "TRAVEL: Travel expenses accepted, including hotel, local transportation, and meals, were paid by reimbursement directly to the traveler while in Lyon, France", "received": "2016-10-03", "estimated_value": "1831.12", "disposition": [ "Rec'd" ], "foreign_donor": "International Agency for Research on Cancer of the World Health Organization", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "International Agency for Research on Cancer", "donor_title": "of the World Health Organization", "donor_country": "", "recipient_name": "Catherine Gibbons", "recipient_title": "Biologist" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Mathy Stanislaus, Assistant Administrator, Office of Land and Emergency Management", "gift_description": "TRAVEL: Lodging, lunch and dinner", "received": "2016-10-16", "estimated_value": "521.00", "disposition": [ "Rec'd" ], "foreign_donor": "Industrial Development Organization of the United Nations", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Industrial Development Organization", "donor_title": "of the United Nations", "donor_country": "", "recipient_name": "Mathy Stanislaus", "recipient_title": "Assistant Administrator, Office of Land and Emergency Management" }, { "name_and_title": "Kable Bo Davis, Lead Biologist, Office of Pesticide Programs", "gift_description": "TRAVEL: Travel expenses accepted included lodging ($550.00) while in Geneva, Switzerland", "received": "2016-10-17", "estimated_value": "550.00", "disposition": [ "Rec'd" ], "foreign_donor": "World Health Organization", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "World Health Organization", "donor_title": "", "donor_country": "", "recipient_name": "Kable Bo Davis", "recipient_title": "Lead Biologist, Office of Pesticide Programs" }, { "name_and_title": "Jennifer Saunders, Acting Senior Entomologist, Registration Division, Office of Pesticide Programs", "gift_description": "TRAVEL: Travel expenses including meals and incidentals ($663.33) and lodging ($1051.67) while in Geneva, Switzerland", "received": "2016-10-24", "estimated_value": "1715.00", "disposition": [ "Rec'd" ], "foreign_donor": "World Health Organization", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "World Health Organization", "donor_title": "", "donor_country": "", "recipient_name": "Jennifer Saunders", "recipient_title": "Acting Senior Entomologist" }, { "name_and_title": "Sang Don Lee, Research Environmental Scientist, Office of Research and Development", "gift_description": "TRAVEL: Travel expenses accepted included meals ($677.04), lodging ($1,111.39), and transportation ($48.53) while in Tokyo and Fukushima Prefecture, Japan", "received": "2016-11-12", "estimated_value": "1836.96", "disposition": [ "Rec'd" ], "foreign_donor": "International Atomic Energy Agency", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "International Atomic Energy Agency", "donor_title": "", "donor_country": "", "recipient_name": "Sang Don Lee", "recipient_title": "Research Environmental Scientist" }, { "name_and_title": "Mr. Peter Natiello, Mission Director", "gift_description": "TRAVEL: Flight in helicopter.", "received": "2016-10-24", "estimated_value": "400.00", "disposition": [ "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government." ], "foreign_donor": "Colombian National Police", "circumstances": "Santa Rosa is one of the most important experiences in USAID's support to substitute illicit crops. The purpose was to identify best practices and lessons learned in this area. The helicopter was required since there is no commercial flight and the road is dangerous due to the presence of ELN groups in the area.", "donor_name": "Colombian National Police", "donor_title": "", "donor_country": "Colombia", "recipient_name": "Peter Natiello", "recipient_title": "Mission Director" }, { "name_and_title": "Mr. Peter Natiello, Mission Director", "gift_description": "TRAVEL: Flight in military airplane.", "received": "2016-12-06", "estimated_value": "400.00", "disposition": [ "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government." ], "foreign_donor": "Colombian National Army", "circumstances": "This was an overflight required by the Colombian Minister of Defense, Luis Carlos Villegas, to analyze strategic points to erradicate illicit crops. Military flight was was needed due to the attendance of Minister of Post-Conflict, General Commander of the Colombian Army, Government of Colombia Representatives, Director of Counter Narcotics of the Colombia National Police.", "donor_name": "National Army", "donor_title": "", "donor_country": "Colombia", "recipient_name": "Peter Natiello", "recipient_title": "Mission Director" }, { "name_and_title": "Mr. Aman Djahanbani, Deputy Mission Director", "gift_description": "TRAVEL: Flight in helicopter.", "received": "2016-12-06", "estimated_value": "400.00", "disposition": [ "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government." ], "foreign_donor": "Colombian National Army", "circumstances": "No commercial transportation to San Juan de Arama. Army presence is required to assure a safe access to the area.", "donor_name": "National Army", "donor_title": "", "donor_country": "Colombia", "recipient_name": "Aman Djahanbani", "recipient_title": "Deputy Mission Director" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Jim Costa, U.S. House of Representatives", "gift_description": "TRAVEL: Airfare from Oslo to Copenhagen, two nights lodging, one lunch, one dinner, train fare to and from airport to Stockholm City Center.", "received": "2016-05-03", "estimated_value": "Unknown", "disposition": [ "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government." ], "foreign_donor": "Mr. Magnus Ryden, Deputy Director-General, Head of the Department for Trade and EU Single Market, Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Kingdom of Sweden", "circumstances": "", "donor_name": "Magnus Ryden", "donor_title": "Deputy Director-General, Head of the Department for Trade and EU Single Market", "donor_country": "Sweden", "recipient_name": "Jim Costa", "recipient_title": "U.S. House of Representatives" }, { "name_and_title": "Ms. Angela Ellard, Chief Trade Counsel, U.S. House of Representatives", "gift_description": "TRAVEL: Hotel accomodations for 4 nights at the Armenia Marriott Hotel Yerevan.", "received": "2016-07-19", "estimated_value": "947.36", "disposition": [ "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government." ], "foreign_donor": "Mr. Berj Apkarian, Honorary Counsul of the Republic of Armenia in Fresno", "circumstances": "", "donor_name": "Berj Apkarian", "donor_title": "Honorary Counsul", "donor_country": "Armenia", "recipient_name": "Angela Ellard", "recipient_title": "Chief Trade Counsel" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable John McCain, Senator of the United States", "gift_description": "Lalique vase", "received": "2016-01-01", "estimated_value": "990.00", "disposition": [ "Deposited with the Secretary of the Senate" ], "foreign_donor": "Ms. Ameena Salman Al Meer, First Secretary and Deputy Chief of Mission, Consulate General of State of Qatar", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Ameena Salman Al Meer", "donor_title": "First Secretary and Deputy Chief of Mission", "donor_country": "Qatar", "recipient_name": "John McCain", "recipient_title": "Senator of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Mitch McConnell, Majority Leader of the United States Senate", "gift_description": "Silver horse sculpture", "received": "2016-01-01", "estimated_value": "700.00", "disposition": [ "Deposited with the Secretary of the Senate" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Adel al-Jubeir, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Adel al-Jubeir", "donor_title": "Minister of Foreign Affairs", "donor_country": "Saudi Arabia", "recipient_name": "Mitch McConnell", "recipient_title": "Majority Leader of the United States Senate" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Patrick J. Toomey, Senator of the United States", "gift_description": "Silver plated pill box lined with black felt", "received": "2016-01-13", "estimated_value": "200.00", "disposition": [ "Deposited with the Secretary of the Senate" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Mohammed Jaham Al Kuwari, Ambassador of the State of Qatar to the United States", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Mohammed Jaham Al Kuwari", "donor_title": "Ambassador", "donor_country": "Qatar", "recipient_name": "Patrick J. Toomey", "recipient_title": "Senator of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Johnny Isakson, Senator of the United States", "gift_description": "Tiffany and Co. pewter box with black lining", "received": "2016-01-19", "estimated_value": "125.00", "disposition": [ "Deposited with the Secretary of the Senate" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Mohammed Jaham Al Kuwari, Ambassador of the State of Qatar to the United States", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Mohammed Jaham Al Kuwari", "donor_title": "Ambassador", "donor_country": "Qatar", "recipient_name": "Johnny Isakson", "recipient_title": "Senator of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Charles E. Schumer, Senator of the United States", "gift_description": "Tai-Hwa luster red ceramic vase", "received": "2016-01-20", "estimated_value": "185.00", "disposition": [ "Deposited with the Secretary of the Senate" ], "foreign_donor": "Ambassador Lyu-shun Shen, Taipei Economic and Cultural Representative Office", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Lyu-shun Shen", "donor_title": "Ambassador", "donor_country": "Taiwan", "recipient_name": "Charles E. Schumer", "recipient_title": "Senator of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Bernard Sanders, Senator of the United States", "gift_description": "Tiffany and Co. silver box", "received": "2016-01-22", "estimated_value": "300.00", "disposition": [ "Deposited with the Secretary of the Senate" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Mohammed Jaham Al Kuwari, Ambassador of the State of Qatar to the United States", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Mohammed Jaham Al Kuwari", "donor_title": "Ambassador", "donor_country": "Qatar", "recipient_name": "Bernard Sanders", "recipient_title": "Senator of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Marco Rubio, Senator of the United States", "gift_description": "Tiffany and Co. bowl", "received": "2016-01-29", "estimated_value": "200.00", "disposition": [ "Deposited with the Secretary of the Senate" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Mohammed Jaham Al Kuwari, Ambassador of the State of Qatar to the United States", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Mohammed Jaham Al Kuwari", "donor_title": "Ambassador", "donor_country": "Qatar", "recipient_name": "Marco Rubio", "recipient_title": "Senator of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "Mr. James A. Wolfe, Director of Security, Select Committee on Intelligence, United States Senate", "gift_description": "Tissot T-sport men's watch", "received": "2016-02-02", "estimated_value": "338.00", "disposition": [ "Deposited with the Secretary of the Senate" ], "foreign_donor": "His Majesty King Abdullah II ibn Al Hussein, King of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Abdullah II ibn Al Hussein", "donor_title": "King", "donor_country": "Jordan", "recipient_name": "James A. Wolfe", "recipient_title": "Director of Security, Select Committee on Intelligence, United States Senate" }, { "name_and_title": "Ms. Margaret Murphy, Chief of Protocol and Foreign Travel, Committee on Foreign Relations, United States Senate", "gift_description": "Chrono Swiss army watch", "received": "2016-02-03", "estimated_value": "259.00", "disposition": [ "Deposited with the Secretary of the Senate" ], "foreign_donor": "His Majesty King Abdullah II ibn Al Hussein, King of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Abdullah II ibn Al Hussein", "donor_title": "King", "donor_country": "Jordan", "recipient_name": "Margaret Murphy", "recipient_title": "Chief of Protocol and Foreign Travel" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Lindsey Graham, Senator of the United States", "gift_description": "Pair of Bespoke cuff links. Richard Jarvis key ring", "received": "2016-03-31", "estimated_value": "1000.00", "disposition": [ "Deposited with the Secretary of the Senate" ], "foreign_donor": "His Majesty King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud", "donor_title": "King of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques", "donor_country": "Saudi Arabia", "recipient_name": "Lindsey Graham", "recipient_title": "Senator of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Orrin G. Hatch, President Pro Tempore of the United States Senate", "gift_description": "Pair of Baltu Rotas cuff links", "received": "2016-04-19", "estimated_value": "135.00", "disposition": [ "Deposited with the Secretary of the Senate" ], "foreign_donor": "Her Excellency In\u0101ra M\u016brniece, Speaker of the Saeima of the Republic of Latvia", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "In\u0101ra M\u016brniece", "donor_title": "Speaker of the Saeima", "donor_country": "Latvia", "recipient_name": "Orrin G. Hatch", "recipient_title": "President Pro Tempore of the United States Senate" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Orrin G. Hatch, President Pro Tempore of the United States Senate", "gift_description": "Moser crystal vase", "received": "2016-05-17", "estimated_value": "154.00", "disposition": [ "Deposited with the Secretary of the Senate" ], "foreign_donor": "Mr. Jan Ham\u00e1\u0109ek, Member of Parliament, Speaker of the Chamber of Deputies of the Czech Republic", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Jan Ham\u00e1\u0109ek", "donor_title": "Member of Parliament, Speaker of the Chamber of Deputies", "donor_country": "Czech Republic", "recipient_name": "Orrin G. Hatch", "recipient_title": "President Pro Tempore of the United States Senate" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Lindsey Graham, Senator of the United States", "gift_description": "Paskitani rug. Ceremonial pistol", "received": "2016-07-02", "estimated_value": "1000.00", "disposition": [ "Deposited with the Secretary of the Senate" ], "foreign_donor": "General Raheel Sharif, Chief of Army Staff of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Raheel Sharif", "donor_title": "General, Chief of Army Staff", "donor_country": "Pakistan", "recipient_name": "Lindsey Graham", "recipient_title": "Senator of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Joe Donnelly, Senator of the United States", "gift_description": "Paskitani rug. Ceremonial pistol", "received": "2016-07-03", "estimated_value": "1000.00", "disposition": [ "Deposited with the Secretary of the Senate" ], "foreign_donor": "General Raheel Sharif, Chief of Army Staff of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Raheel Sharif", "donor_title": "General, Chief of Army Staff", "donor_country": "Pakistan", "recipient_name": "Joe Donnelly", "recipient_title": "Senator of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable John McCain, Senator of the United States", "gift_description": "Paskitani rug. Ceremonial pistol.", "received": "2016-07-03", "estimated_value": "1000.00", "disposition": [ "Deposited with the Secretary of the Senate" ], "foreign_donor": "General Raheel Sharif, Chief of Army Staff of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government.", "donor_name": "Raheel Sharif", "donor_title": "General, Chief of Army Staff", "donor_country": "Pakistan", "recipient_name": "John McCain", "recipient_title": "Senator of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Mitch McConnell, Majority Leader of the United States Senate", "gift_description": "Silver frame", "received": "2016-08-03", "estimated_value": "100.00", "disposition": [ "Deposited with the Secretary of the Senate" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Narendra Modi, Prime Minister of the Republic of India", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government.", "donor_name": "Narendra Modi", "donor_title": "Prime Minister", "donor_country": "India", "recipient_name": "Mitch McConnell", "recipient_title": "Majority Leader of the United States Senate" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Bill Nelson, Senator of the United States", "gift_description": "Rug", "received": "2016-08-13", "estimated_value": "100.00", "disposition": [ "Deposited with the Secretary of the Senate" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Rachid Talbi El Alami, President of the House of Representatives of the Kingdom of Morocco", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government.", "donor_name": "Rachid Talbi El Alami", "donor_title": "President of the House of Representatives", "donor_country": "Kingdom of Morocco", "recipient_name": "Bill Nelson", "recipient_title": "Senator of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Christopher A. Coons, Senator of the United States", "gift_description": "Teapot. Rug.", "received": "2016-08-14", "estimated_value": "100.00", "disposition": [ "Deposited with the Secretary of the Senate" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Hakim Benchemass, President of the House of Councilors of the Kingdom of Morocco and His Excellency Chafik Rachadi, Vice President of the House of Representatives of the Kingdom of Morocco", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government.", "recipient_name": "Christopher A. Coons", "recipient_title": "Senator of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Barack Obama, President of the United States", "gift_description": "Framed etching of Stonehenge", "received": "2015-01-15", "estimated_value": "2090.00", "disposition": [ "National Archives and Records Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "The Right Honorable David Cameron, MP, Prime Minister of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "David Cameron", "donor_title": "Prime Minister", "donor_country": "United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland", "recipient_name": "Barack Obama", "recipient_title": "President of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Barack Obama, President of the United States", "gift_description": "Telegram facsimile from the U.S. to India's Constituent Assembly in 1946. 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Beige and cream colored Shahmina shawl", "received": "2015-01-25", "estimated_value": "1231.00", "disposition": [ "National Archives and Records Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Narendra Modi, Prime Minister of the Republic of India", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Narendra Modi", "donor_title": "Prime Minister", "donor_country": "India", "recipient_name": "Barack Obama", "recipient_title": "President of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Barack Obama, President of the United States", "gift_description": "Model spinning wheel with white tread looped around the wheel. Cloth scroll listing the Seven Social Sins as articulated by Mahatma Ghandi. Book, title: Mahatma Gandhi. Book, title: An Autobiography\u2014The Story of my Experiments with the Truth. Ivory colored cloth. 56\" x 96\" bronze-colored bust of Mohandas Karamchard Gandhi on a wood base. 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Book, title: Ulrich Zeh", "received": "2015-02-09", "estimated_value": "440.00", "disposition": [ "National Archives and Records Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "Her Excellency Dr. Angela Merkel, Chancellor of the Federal Republic of Germany", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Angela Merkel", "donor_title": "Chancellor", "donor_country": "Germany", "recipient_name": "Barack Obama", "recipient_title": "President of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Barack Obama, President of the United States", "gift_description": "Silver bowl with the Qatari insignia in the center and bordered by an alphabetical listing of national capitals and their distance from Doha in kilometers", "received": "2015-02-24", "estimated_value": "6500.00", "disposition": [ "National Archives and Records Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Highness Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, Emir of the State of Qatar", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani", "donor_title": "Emir", "donor_country": "Qatar", "recipient_name": "Barack Obama", "recipient_title": "President of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Barack Obama, President of the United States", "gift_description": "Hunter green hardcover book of poetry authored by William Butler Yeats. Crystal presentation bowl with personalized inscription and quotes by Yeats along the top border with shamrocks with a round base", "received": "2015-03-16", "estimated_value": "10556.00", "disposition": [ "National Archives and Records Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Enda Kenny, T.D., Prime Minister of Ireland", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Enda Kenny", "donor_title": "Prime Minister", "donor_country": "Ireland", "recipient_name": "Barack Obama", "recipient_title": "President of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Barack Obama, President of the United States", "gift_description": "10\" diameter blue lapis lazuli vase with stone inlay. 10\" diameter blue lapis lazuli bowl in a mosaic pattern", "received": "2015-03-23", "estimated_value": "2425.00", "disposition": [ "National Archives and Records Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Mohammad Ashraf Ghani, President of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Mohammad Ashraf Ghani", "donor_title": "President", "donor_country": "Afghanistan", "recipient_name": "Barack Obama", "recipient_title": "President of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Barack Obama, President of the United States", "gift_description": "Two 15\" x 10\" glass display panels in bright multicolor with stands. Shirt of sheer white cotton.", "received": "2015-04-09", "estimated_value": "384.79", "disposition": [ "National Archives and Records Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Juan Carlos Varela, President of the Republic of Panama", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government.", "donor_name": "Juan Carlos Varela", "donor_title": "President of the Republic", "donor_country": "Panama", "recipient_name": "Barack Obama", "recipient_title": "President of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Barack Obama, President of the United States", "gift_description": "Four etchings on copper plates each depicting a theater: Greek, Roman, Odeaon, and Gaul-Roman.", "received": "2015-04-16", "estimated_value": "760.00", "disposition": [ "National Archives and Records Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Matteo Renzi, President of the Council of Ministers of the Italian Republic", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government.", "donor_name": "Matteo Renzi", "donor_title": "President of the Council of Ministers", "donor_country": "Italy", "recipient_name": "Barack Obama", "recipient_title": "President of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Barack Obama, President of the United States", "gift_description": "35\" x 43\" framed painting of shapes and lines in blue, grey, black, and purple. Brown leather portfolio.", "received": "2015-04-20", "estimated_value": "1040.00", "disposition": [ "National Archives and Records Adminsitration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Highness Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government.", "donor_name": "Mohammed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan", "donor_title": "Crown Prince", "donor_country": "Abu Dhabi", "recipient_name": "Barack Obama", "recipient_title": "President of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Barack Obama, President of the United States", "gift_description": "GPS solar analog wristwatch with steel link band, charcoal dial, and solar panel face.", "received": "2015-04-27", "estimated_value": "1722.00", "disposition": [ "National Archives and Records Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Shinzo Abe, Prime Minister of Japan", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government.", "donor_name": "Shinzo Abe", "donor_title": "Prime Minister", "donor_country": "Japan", "recipient_name": "Barack Obama", "recipient_title": "President of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Barack Obama, President of the United States", "gift_description": "36\" sword with handle made of mother-of-pearl and gold and a sheath of ruby-encrusted gold and handmade silver detail.", "received": "2015-05-13", "estimated_value": "87900.00", "disposition": [ "National Archives and Records Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Royal Highness Mohammed bin Naif bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince, Deputy Prime Minister, and Minister of Interior of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government.", "donor_name": "Mohammed bin Naif bin Abdulaziz Al Saud", "donor_title": "Crown Prince, Deputy Prime Minister, and Minister of Interior", "donor_country": "the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia", "recipient_name": "Barack Obama", "recipient_title": "President of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Barack Obama, President of the United States", "gift_description": "Sterling silver coffee pot with beaded handle. Six small porcelain coffee cups. Two glass jars with silver lids. Box of assorted dates.", "received": "2015-05-13", "estimated_value": "502.50", "disposition": [ "National Archives and Records Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Highness Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government.", "donor_name": "Mohammed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan", "donor_title": "Crown Prince", "donor_country": "Abu Dhabi", "recipient_name": "Barack Obama", "recipient_title": "President of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Barack Obama, President of the United States", "gift_description": "Large sterling silver coffee pot with detailed engravings.", "received": "2015-05-13", "estimated_value": "1900.00", "disposition": [ "National Archives and Records Adminstration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Highness Sayyid Fahd Bin Mahmoud Al Said, Deputy Prime Minister for the Council of Ministers of the Sultanate of Oman", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government.", "donor_name": "Fahd Bin Mahmoud Al Said", "donor_title": "Deputy Prime Minister for the Council of Ministers", "donor_country": "Sultanate of Oman", "recipient_name": "Barack Obama", "recipient_title": "President of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Barack Obama, President of the United States", "gift_description": "24\" x 15\" silver-coated resin sculpture of camels and Bedouin on a green marble base.", "received": "2015-05-14", "estimated_value": "42000.00", "disposition": [ "National Archives and Records Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Highness Sheikh Sabah Al-Ahmed Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, Amir of the State of Kuwait", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government.", "donor_name": "Sabah Al-Ahmed Al-Jaber Al-Sabah", "donor_title": "Amir", "donor_country": "Kuwait", "recipient_name": "Barack Obama", "recipient_title": "President of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Barack Obama, President of the United States", "gift_description": "Sterling silver sphere that opens to display a clock under a magnifying glass on a wooden pedestal", "received": "2015-05-14", "estimated_value": "10064.00", "disposition": [ "National Archives and Records Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Royal Highness Salman Bin Hamad Al Khalifa, Crown Prince of the Kingdom of Bahrain", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Salman Bin Hamad Al Khalifa", "donor_title": "Crown Prince", "donor_country": "Bahrain", "recipient_name": "Barack Obama", "recipient_title": "President of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Barack Obama, President of the United States", "gift_description": "31\" x 42\" framed pencil sketch portrait of President Obama", "received": "2015-05-14", "estimated_value": "550.00", "disposition": [ "National Archives and Records Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Lieutenant General Dr. Seretse Khama Ian Khama, President of the Republic of Botswana", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Seretse Khama Ian Khama", "donor_title": "Lieutenant General Dr. President", "donor_country": "Botswana", "recipient_name": "Barack Obama", "recipient_title": "President of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Barack Obama, President of the United States", "gift_description": "9\" gold-plated mechanical bird of a Common Chiffchaff that tweets, turns, and flaps its wings once per hour", "received": "2015-05-14", "estimated_value": "110000.00", "disposition": [ "National Archives and Records Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Highness Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, Emir of the State of Qatar", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani", "donor_title": "Emir", "donor_country": "Qatar", "recipient_name": "Barack Obama", "recipient_title": "President of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Barack Obama, President of the United States", "gift_description": "12\" miniature replica palm tree made of silver filigree on a marble base", "received": "2015-05-21", "estimated_value": "1900.00", "disposition": [ "National Achives and Records Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Beji Caid Essebsi, President of the Republic of Tunisia", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Beji Caid Essebsi", "donor_title": "President", "donor_country": "Tunisia", "recipient_name": "Barack Obama", "recipient_title": "President of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Barack Obama, President of the United States", "gift_description": "Personalized bicycle made of black metal with bell. 10\" x 12\" framed inscribed photograph of the King and Queen of the Netherlands", "received": "2015-05-31", "estimated_value": "1600.00", "disposition": [ "National Archives and Records Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Majesty King Willem-Alexander, King of the Netherlands", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Willem-Alexander", "donor_title": "King", "donor_country": "the Netherlands", "recipient_name": "Barack Obama", "recipient_title": "President of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Barack Obama, President of the United States", "gift_description": "Gold-tone cufflinks engraved with Bavarian coat of arms. 20\" carved wooden statue of a barefoot man with a walking stick and red satchel. Trekking poles with wristbands attached at the top. Black traditional Bavarian jacket with green collar. Brown leather hiking boots. Black hiking socks", "received": "2015-06-07", "estimated_value": "1928.71", "disposition": [ "National Archives and Records Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Horst Seehofer, Minister-President of Bavaria", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Horst Seehofer", "donor_title": "Minister-President", "donor_country": "Bavaria", "recipient_name": "Barack Obama", "recipient_title": "President of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Barack Obama, President of the United States", "gift_description": "Ballpoint pen. Silver pocketwatch. USB drive", "received": "2015-06-10", "estimated_value": "440.99", "disposition": [ "National Archives and Records Administration. USB drive handle pursuant to United States Secret Service policy" ], "foreign_donor": "Dr. Saleem Al-Jabouri, Speaker of the Council of Representatives of the Republic of Iraq", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Saleem Al-Jabouri", "donor_title": "Dr., Speaker of the Council of Representatives", "donor_country": "Republic of Iraq", "recipient_name": "Barack Obama", "recipient_title": "President of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Barack Obama, President of the United States", "gift_description": "Warm-up jacket for the Brazil Olympic Team. Rio 2016 white t-shirt. Book set of Brazilian classic literature in green leather-bound volumes. Silvertone cufflinks", "received": "2015-06-30", "estimated_value": "695.50", "disposition": [ "National Archives and Records Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "Her Excellency Dilma Rousseff, President of the Federative Republic of Brazil", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Dilma Rousseff", "donor_title": "President", "donor_country": "Brazil", "recipient_name": "Barack Obama", "recipient_title": "President of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Barack Obama, President of the United States", "gift_description": "7' diameter circular leather mat with geometric pattern. Three 28\" diameter leather covers for seating pads.", "received": "2015-07-19", "estimated_value": "2260.00", "disposition": [ "National Archives and Records Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Muhammadu Buhari, President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government.", "donor_name": "Muhammadu Buhari", "donor_title": "President", "donor_country": "Nigeria", "recipient_name": "Barack Obama", "recipient_title": "President of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Barack Obama, President of the United States", "gift_description": "Two 41\" x 29\" framed photographs of then-Senator Obama's 2006 visit to Ethiopia. Body sash in the colors of the Ethiopian flag. 16\" x 20\" black and silver Amharic number script art. Blue and silver neck tie with Amharic numbers.", "received": "2015-07-27", "estimated_value": "747.95", "disposition": [ "National Archives and Records Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Hailemariam Desalegn, Prime Minister of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government.", "donor_name": "Hailemariam Desalegn", "donor_title": "Prime Minister", "donor_country": "Ethiopia", "recipient_name": "Barack Obama", "recipient_title": "President of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Barack Obama, President of the United States", "gift_description": "Book, title: Kenya. Book, title: Kenya the Beautiful. 12\" x 17\" miniature model of an elephant named Ahmed, known as the \"King of Marsabit.\" 31\" x 25\" painted black and white portrait of the First Family. 36\" x 25\" painted black and white portrait of President Obama. 24\" x 34\" framed oil painting of lions approaching zebras on the African plain.", "received": "2015-07-27", "estimated_value": "3264.46", "disposition": [ "National Archives and Records Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Uhuru Kenyatta, President of the Republic of Kenya", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government.", "donor_name": "Uhuru Kenyatta", "donor_title": "President", "donor_country": "Kenya", "recipient_name": "Barack Obama", "recipient_title": "President of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Barack Obama, President of the United States", "gift_description": "13\" x 10\" silver-tone plate with etching of Angkor Wat. Book, title: Cambodia's Birds.", "received": "2015-08-03", "estimated_value": "421.32", "disposition": [ "National Archives and Records Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Chum Bun Rong, Ambassador of the Kingdom of Cambodia to the United States", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government.", "donor_name": "Chum Bun Rong", "donor_title": "Ambassador", "donor_country": "Cambodia", "recipient_name": "Barack Obama", "recipient_title": "President of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Barack Obama, President of the United States", "gift_description": "66\" x 22\" framed parchment scroll with hand-painted calligraphy.", "received": "2015-08-04", "estimated_value": "1200.00", "disposition": [ "National Archives and Records Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Ban Ki-moon, Secretary-General of the United Nations", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government.", "donor_name": "Ban Ki-moon", "donor_title": "Secretary-General of the United Nations", "donor_country": "", "recipient_name": "Barack Obama", "recipient_title": "President of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Barack Obama, President of the United States", "gift_description": "26\" x 22\" hand-made and specially commissioned bronze sculpture depicting two horses, one rearing and unsaddled and one standing and saddled, made with gold-plated sterling silver, diamonds, tsavorites, yellow sapphires, rubies, and obsidian mounted on a piano black lacquer rotating base. Chronometer shaped like a large winch from wooden sail ships with gold-plated casing, brass dial, crystal glass, and detail along the sides naming celebrated ships that made significant voyages. Set of ten golf irons. Leather golf bag with white stitching", "received": "2015-09-03", "estimated_value": "522972.00", "disposition": [ "National Archives and Records Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "The Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, King of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud", "donor_title": "King of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia", "donor_country": "Saudi Arabia", "recipient_name": "Barack Obama", "recipient_title": "President of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Barack Obama, President of the United States", "gift_description": "13.5\" painted ebony wooden hand lantern. 18\" x 27\" framed relief art of a woman carrying a basket on her shoulder. Ten pieces of Dutch cloth of varied patterns and colors. Twenty-nine table linen sets of various colors, each including a table cloth, a table runner, and place mats. Twelve bottles of champagne", "received": "2015-09-09", "estimated_value": "9054.88", "disposition": [ "National Archives and Records Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Thomas Boni Yayi, President of the Republic of Benin", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Thomas Boni Yayi", "donor_title": "President", "donor_country": "Benin", "recipient_name": "Barack Obama", "recipient_title": "President of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Barack Obama, President of the United States", "gift_description": "15\" x 61\" x 12\" bronze sculpture of five oxen facing different directons along a plank with a plaque describing the artwork's significance. Book, title: Friends of the Chinese People\u2014Commemorative Stamps. Book, title: For Justice and Peace", "received": "2015-09-25", "estimated_value": "3840.00", "disposition": [ "National Archives and Records Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Xi Jinping, President of the People's Republic of China", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Xi Jinping", "donor_title": "President", "donor_country": "People's Republic of China", "recipient_name": "Barack Obama", "recipient_title": "President of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Barack Obama, President of the United States", "gift_description": "14\" large silver teapot with ornate vine design, the symbol of Brunei on the side, a felt bottom, a lid with a knob, and a pivoting handle", "received": "2015-10-01", "estimated_value": "790.00", "disposition": [ "National Archives and Records Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Majesty Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah Mu'izzaddin Waddaulah, Sultan and Yang Di-Pertuan of Brunei Darussalam", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Haji Hassanal Bolkiah Mu'izzaddin Waddaulah", "donor_title": "Sultan and Yang Di-Pertuan", "donor_country": "Brunei Darussalam", "recipient_name": "Barack Obama", "recipient_title": "President of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Barack Obama, President of the United States", "gift_description": "Men's stainless steel watch with leather band. Soccer ball in German National Team colors signed by the team. German National Team World Cup soccer jersey", "received": "2015-10-06", "estimated_value": "2659.99", "disposition": [ "National Archives and Records Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Joachim Gauck, President of the Federal Republic of Germany", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Joachim Gauck", "donor_title": "President", "donor_country": "Germany", "recipient_name": "Barack Obama", "recipient_title": "President of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Barack Obama, President of the United States", "gift_description": "13\" x 13\" x 8\" Kismet chest decorated in multicolored glass", "received": "2015-10-16", "estimated_value": "2950.00", "disposition": [ "National Archives and Records Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Ahmet Davuto\u011flu, Prime Minister of the Republic of Turkey", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Ahmet Davuto\u011flu", "donor_title": "Prime Minister", "donor_country": "Turkey", "recipient_name": "Barack Obama", "recipient_title": "President of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Barack Obama, President of the United States", "gift_description": "Chest of dark wood with metal corners, latch and lock, and lid decorated with an ox horn panel depicting an 18th century royal procession", "received": "2015-10-16", "estimated_value": "2900.00", "disposition": [ "National Archives and Records Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "Her Excellency Park Geun-hye, President of the Republic of Korea", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Park Geun-hye", "donor_title": "President", "donor_country": "Republic of Korea", "recipient_name": "Barack Obama", "recipient_title": "President of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Barack Obama, President of the United States", "gift_description": "Cufflinks with shell design. 11' x 8' rug of multicolored silk. Four framed pictures of President Obama's mother working in Pakistan", "received": "2015-10-21", "estimated_value": "23615.00", "disposition": [ "National Archives and Records Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Muhammad Nawaz Sharif, Prime Minister of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Muhammad Nawaz Sharif", "donor_title": "Prime Minister", "donor_country": "Pakistan", "recipient_name": "Barack Obama", "recipient_title": "President of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Barack Obama, President of the United States", "gift_description": "13\" diameter round tray of polished silver with engraving around the edge and four spherical legs", "received": "2015-10-26", "estimated_value": "990.00", "disposition": [ "National Archives and Records Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Joko Widodo, President of the Republic of Indonesia", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Joko Widodo", "donor_title": "President", "donor_country": "Indonesia", "recipient_name": "Barack Obama", "recipient_title": "President of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Barack Obama, President of the United States", "gift_description": "Necktie of woven Turkish Kutnu fabric. Four sheets of stamps commemorating the G20 summit. Silk neck tie with Turkey G20 logo. Two cotton bathrobes with matching 55\" monogrammed towels. Book, title: A Vision of Global Peace. 6.25\" silver-tone candy dish with star and crescent moon engraved into top and filled with Turkish delight candy. 12\" porcelain vase with lid", "received": "2015-11-15", "estimated_value": "1112.00", "disposition": [ "National Archives and Records Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Recep Tayyip Erdo\u011fan, President of the Republic of Turkey", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Recep Tayyip Erdo\u011fan", "donor_title": "President", "donor_country": "Turkey", "recipient_name": "Barack Obama", "recipient_title": "President of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Barack Obama, President of the United States", "gift_description": "20\" wood and metal sculpture of APEC member countries. 16\" x 8\" glass platter with brass banca boat handles. Tablet computer with case. Fifteen bottles of spirits. Banana chips. Chocolate-covered mangos", "received": "2015-11-18", "estimated_value": "5026.84", "disposition": [ "National Archives and Records Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Benigno Aquino, President of the Republic of the Philippines", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Benigno Aquino", "donor_title": "President of the Republic", "donor_country": "the Philippines", "recipient_name": "Barack Obama", "recipient_title": "President of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Barack Obama, President of the United States", "gift_description": "70\" x 104\" rug made of silk in floral pattern with tassels", "received": "2015-11-20", "estimated_value": "1600.00", "disposition": [ "National Archives and Records Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "General Raheel Sharif, Chief of Army Staff of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Raheel Sharif", "donor_title": "General, Chief of Army Staff", "donor_country": "Pakistan", "recipient_name": "Barack Obama", "recipient_title": "President of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Barack Obama, President of the United States", "gift_description": "6\" pewter tankard with lid. Miniature silver gong suspended by chains from two curved arms with striking mallet and stand. Leather briefcase set including black document bag with handle and combination lock. 2016 daily planner", "received": "2015-11-21", "estimated_value": "520.00", "disposition": [ "National Archives and Records Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "YAB Dato' Sri Najib bin Tun Abdul Razak, Prime Minister of Malaysia", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Najib bin Tun Abdul Razak", "donor_title": "Dato' Sri", "donor_country": "Malaysia", "recipient_name": "Barack Obama", "recipient_title": "President of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Barack Obama, President of the United States", "gift_description": "Food basket of handmade glass with blue tint. Assorted food products. Three candles. 17.5\" x 17.5\" wooden serving board with two holes on the end. Two 3.5\" small metal serving bowls. 8\" x 10\" silver-tone picture frame. Gas-powered wine system. Ten argon gas canisters. 20\" x 12\" x 12\" navy trunk", "received": "2015-12-01", "estimated_value": "1636.71", "disposition": [ "National Archives and Records Administration. Food, candles, and gas canisters handled pursuant to United States Secret Service policy" ], "foreign_donor": "His Majesty Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah Mu'izzaddin Waddaulah, Sultan and Yang Di-Pertuan of Brunei Darussalem", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Hassanal Bolkiah Mu'izzaddin Waddaulah", "donor_title": "Sultan and Yang Di-Pertuan", "donor_country": "Brunei Darussalem", "recipient_name": "Barack Obama", "recipient_title": "President of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Barack Obama, President of the United States", "gift_description": "Seven boxes of cigars", "received": "2015-12-09", "estimated_value": "4158.00", "disposition": [ "Handled pursuant to United States Secret Service policy" ], "foreign_donor": "Government of the Republic of Cuba", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Republic of Cuba", "donor_title": "Government of the", "donor_country": "Cuba", "recipient_name": "Barack Obama", "recipient_title": "President of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Barack Obama, President of the United States", "gift_description": "29\" x 24\" framed and matted painting of President Obama decorated with floral and animal design", "received": "2015-12-27", "estimated_value": "460.00", "disposition": [ "National Archives and Records Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Jalil Abbas Jilani, Ambassador of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan to the United States", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Jalil Abbas Jilani", "donor_title": "Ambassador", "donor_country": "Pakistan", "recipient_name": "Barack Obama", "recipient_title": "President of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Barack Obama, President of the United States, and Mrs. Michelle Obama", "gift_description": "4\" x 4\" Tree of Life clay figurine including members of the First Family. 4\" x 4\" President Barack Obama's Tree of Life clay figurine. 2\" x 2\" Tree of Life clay figurine including the White House and staff members. Magnifying glass. Golf ball and baseball cap signed by Mexican professional golfer. Book, title: Tribute to Lorena Ochoa.", "received": "2015-01-05", "estimated_value": "2950.00", "disposition": [ "National Archives and Records Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Enrique Pe\u00f1a Nieto, President of the United Mexican States", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Enrique Pe\u00f1a Nieto", "donor_title": "President", "donor_country": "United Mexican States", "recipient_name": "Barack Obama", "recipient_title": "President of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Barack Obama, President of the United States, and Mrs. Michelle Obama", "gift_description": "Two brown leather cell phone sleeves. Two tablet computer sleeves. Laptop computer sleeve. Silk tapestry in red, blue, and brown. Handmade scarf.", "received": "2015-02-20", "estimated_value": "510.00", "disposition": [ "National Archives and Records Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Kadyr Toktogulov, Ambassador of the Kyrgyz Republic to the United States", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Kadyr Toktogulov", "donor_title": "Ambassador", "donor_country": "Kyrgyz Republic", "recipient_name": "Barack Obama", "recipient_title": "President of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Barack Obama, President of the United States, and Mrs. Michelle Obama", "gift_description": "Ten CDs of Cuban music with CD rack. Long-sleeved button down linen Guyaybera shirt. Four bottles of spirits. Box of cigars with lighter. Wooden humidor. Four bottles of floral fragrances.", "received": "2015-04-11", "estimated_value": "1193.57", "disposition": [ "National Archives and Records Administration. Liquids, cigars, lighter, and humidor handled pursuant to United States Secret Service policy" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Ra\u00fal Castro Ruz, President of the Republic of Cuba", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Ra\u00fal Castro Ruz", "donor_title": "President of the Republic", "donor_country": "Cuba", "recipient_name": "Barack Obama", "recipient_title": "President of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Barack Obama, President of the United States, and Mrs. Michelle Obama", "gift_description": "12\" x 10\" signed photograph of the King and Queen of Spain in a silver frame.", "received": "2015-09-15", "estimated_value": "1100.00", "disposition": [ "National Archives and Records Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Majesty Felipe VI, King of Spain", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Felipe VI", "donor_title": "King", "donor_country": "Spain", "recipient_name": "Barack Obama", "recipient_title": "President of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Barack Obama, President of the United States, and Mrs. Michelle Obama", "gift_description": "12\" x 10\" signed and framed photograph of Prince Henry of Wales.", "received": "2015-10-28", "estimated_value": "450.00", "disposition": [ "National Archives and Records Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Royal Highness Prince Henry of Wales", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Henry", "donor_title": "Prince", "donor_country": "Wales", "recipient_name": "Barack Obama", "recipient_title": "President of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "Mrs. Michelle Obama, First Lady of the United States", "gift_description": "Assorted chocolates in presentation basket.", "received": "2015-01-20", "estimated_value": "842.00", "disposition": [ "Perishable items handled pursuant to United States Secret Service Policy" ], "foreign_donor": "His Majesty Mohammed VI, King of Morocco", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Mohammed VI", "donor_title": "King", "donor_country": "Morocco", "recipient_name": "Michelle Obama", "recipient_title": "First Lady of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "Mrs. Michelle Obama, First Lady of the United States", "gift_description": "Hand-embroidered Shahmina shawl. Hand-carved wooden Jali box. Assorted Indian tea.", "received": "2015-01-24", "estimated_value": "662.00", "disposition": [ "National Archives and Records Administration. Tea handled pursuant to United States Secret Service policy" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Narendra Modi, Prime Minister of the Republic of India", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Narendra Modi", "donor_title": "Prime Minister", "donor_country": "India", "recipient_name": "Michelle Obama", "recipient_title": "First Lady of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "Mrs. Michelle Obama, First Lady of the United States", "gift_description": "Pashmina Shawl with hand-embroidery. Specially commissioned tea set, including pot, six cups, six saucers, milk pitcher, and sugar jar.", "received": "2015-01-26", "estimated_value": "900.00", "disposition": [ "National Archives and Records Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Pranab Mukherjee, President of the Republic of India", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Pranab Mukherjee", "donor_title": "President", "donor_country": "India", "recipient_name": "Michelle Obama", "recipient_title": "First Lady of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "Mrs. Michelle Obama, First Lady of the United States", "gift_description": "Quilt, hand-made from yellow and blue cotton fabric.", "received": "2015-02-27", "estimated_value": "450.00", "disposition": [ "National Archives and Records Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "Her Excellency Ellen Johnson Sirleaf, President of the Republic of Liberia", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Ellen Johnson Sirleaf", "donor_title": "President", "donor_country": "Liberia", "recipient_name": "Michelle Obama", "recipient_title": "First Lady of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Joseph R. Biden, Jr., Vice President of the United States", "gift_description": "Blue lapis lazuli box with gold-colored trim", "received": "2014-03-10", "estimated_value": "490.00", "disposition": [ "National Archives and Records Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Miguel Juan Sebasti\u00e1n Pi\u00f1era Echenique, President of the Republic of Chile", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Miguel Juan Sebasti\u00e1n Pi\u00f1era Echenique", "donor_title": "President", "donor_country": "Chile", "recipient_name": "Joseph R. Biden Jr.", "recipient_title": "President of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Joseph R. Biden, Jr., Vice President of the United States", "gift_description": "Azerbaijani handwoven wool rug", "received": "2014-12-17", "estimated_value": "450.00", "disposition": [ "National Archives and Records Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Elin Suleymanov, Ambassador of the Republic of Azerbaijan to the United States", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Elin Suleymanov", "donor_title": "Ambassador", "donor_country": "Azerbaijan", "recipient_name": "Joseph R. Biden Jr.", "recipient_title": "President of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Joseph R. Biden, Jr., Vice President of the United States", "gift_description": "Silver recumbent horse on rectangular wood base in a presentation box", "received": "2015-02-24", "estimated_value": "3200.00", "disposition": [ "National Archives and Records Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Highness Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, Emir of the State of Qatar", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani", "donor_title": "Emir", "donor_country": "Qatar", "recipient_name": "Joseph R. Biden Jr.", "recipient_title": "President of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Joseph R. Biden, Jr., Vice President of the United States", "gift_description": "Acrylic painting on canvas of five individuals wearing multicolored headwraps in religious processional", "received": "2015-03-01", "estimated_value": "950.00", "disposition": [ "National Archives and Records Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Otto P\u00e9rez Molina, President of the Republic of Guatemala", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Otto P\u00e9rez Molina", "donor_title": "President of the Republic", "donor_country": "Guatemala", "recipient_name": "Joseph R. Biden Jr.", "recipient_title": "President of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Joseph R. Biden, Jr., Vice President of the United States", "gift_description": "Lapis lazuli footed bowl", "received": "2015-04-13", "estimated_value": "485.00", "disposition": [ "National Archives and Records Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Mohammad Ashraf Ghani, President of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Mohammad Ashraf Ghani", "donor_title": "President", "donor_country": "Afghanistan", "recipient_name": "Joseph R. Biden Jr.", "recipient_title": "President of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Joseph R. Biden, Jr., Vice President of the United States", "gift_description": "Small filigree silver pot with lid in a red leatherette presentation box", "received": "2015-05-05", "estimated_value": "525.00", "disposition": [ "National Archives and Records Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Beji Caid Essebsi, President of the Republic of Tunisia", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Beji Caid Essebsi", "donor_title": "President", "donor_country": "Tunisia", "recipient_name": "Joseph R. Biden Jr.", "recipient_title": "President of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Joseph R. Biden, Jr., Vice President of the United States", "gift_description": "Prologue Arabian horse head in bronze with black ruthenium finish, a gold-plated mane, sterling silver bridle and reins, gold-plated tassels, and cabochon blue sapphire on a rotating red crocodile leather base with hand-chased sterling silver arabesque elements with gold-plated buckles", "received": "2015-05-13", "estimated_value": "48500.00", "disposition": [ "National Archives and Records Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Naif bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Mohammed bin Naif bin Abdulaziz Al Saud", "donor_title": "Crown Prince, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior", "donor_country": "Kingdom of Saudi Arabia", "recipient_name": "Joseph R. Biden Jr.", "recipient_title": "President of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Joseph R. Biden, Jr., Vice President of the United States", "gift_description": "Framed oil painting by Tsegmed Tserennadmid depicting a desert settlement and camels with a personalized plaque", "received": "2015-06-25", "estimated_value": "750.00", "disposition": [ "National Archives and Records Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Mr. Chimed Saikhanbileg, Prime Minister of Mongolia", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Chimed Saikhanbileg", "donor_title": "Prime Minister", "donor_country": "Mongolia", "recipient_name": "Joseph R. Biden Jr.", "recipient_title": "President of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Joseph R. Biden, Jr., Vice President of the United States", "gift_description": "Nigerian leather floor mat with tan and golden floral and geometric pattern. Three matching round cushions", "received": "2015-07-20", "estimated_value": "1000.00", "disposition": [ "National Archives and Records Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Muhammadu Buhari, President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Muhammadu Buhari", "donor_title": "President", "donor_country": "Nigeria", "recipient_name": "Joseph R. Biden Jr.", "recipient_title": "President of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Joseph R. Biden, Jr., Vice President of the United States", "gift_description": "Thomas Mercer clock in presentation box", "received": "2015-09-04", "estimated_value": "160070.00", "disposition": [ "National Archives and Records Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "The Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, King of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud", "donor_title": "King of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia", "donor_country": "Saudi Arabia", "recipient_name": "Joseph R. Biden Jr.", "recipient_title": "President of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Joseph R. Biden, Jr., Vice President of the United States", "gift_description": "Nine 12\" pieces of cotton cloth by Vlisco. Twenty-nine cotton table linen sets in assorted colors with various machine-embroidered designs in a multicolored striped bag. Painting. Lamp. Two case of champagne.", "received": "2015-09-09", "estimated_value": "7451.00", "disposition": [ "National Archives and Records Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Boni Yayi, President of the Republic of Benin", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Boni Yayi", "donor_title": "President of the Republic", "donor_country": "Benin", "recipient_name": "Joseph R. Biden Jr.", "recipient_title": "President of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Joseph R. Biden, Jr., Vice President of the United States", "gift_description": "Porcelain vase with yellow details and floral design. Book, title: Zhuangzi I. Book, title: Zhuangzi II.", "received": "2015-09-25", "estimated_value": "570.00", "disposition": [ "National Archives and Records Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Xi Jinping, President of the People's Republic of China, and Madame Peng Liyuan", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Xi Jinping", "donor_title": "President", "donor_country": "People's Republic of China", "recipient_name": "Joseph R. Biden Jr.", "recipient_title": "President of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Joseph R. Biden, Jr., Vice President of the United States", "gift_description": "Blue lapis lazuli bowl.", "received": "2015-09-29", "estimated_value": "440.00", "disposition": [ "National Archives and Records Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Dr. Abdullah Abdullah, Chief Executive of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Abdullah Abdullah", "donor_title": "Chief Executive", "donor_country": "Afghanistan", "recipient_name": "Joseph R. Biden Jr.", "recipient_title": "President of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Joseph R. Biden, Jr., Vice President of the United States", "gift_description": "830-grade silver urn.", "received": "2015-09-29", "estimated_value": "440.00", "disposition": [ "National Archives and Records Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Nicos Anastasiades, President of the Republic of Cyprus", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Nicos Anastasiades", "donor_title": "President", "donor_country": "Cyprus", "recipient_name": "Joseph R. Biden Jr.", "recipient_title": "President of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Joseph R. Biden, Jr., Vice President of the United States", "gift_description": "96\" x 124\" low-pile silk Pakistani rug.", "received": "2015-10-21", "estimated_value": "8260.00", "disposition": [ "On display for official use" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Muhammad Nawaz Sharif, Prime Minister of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Muhammad Nawaz Sharif", "donor_title": "Prime Minister", "donor_country": "Pakistan", "recipient_name": "Joseph R. Biden Jr.", "recipient_title": "President of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "Dr. Jill Biden, Second Lady of the United States", "gift_description": "Milla Guirst pearl necklace.", "received": "2015-03-02", "estimated_value": "680.00", "disposition": [ "National Archives and Records Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "Mrs. Ana Garc\u00eda de Hern\u00e1ndez, First Lady of the Republic of Honduras", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Ana Garc\u00eda de Hern\u00e1ndez", "donor_title": "First Lady", "donor_country": "Honduras", "recipient_name": "Jill Biden", "recipient_title": "Second Lady of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "Dr. Jill Biden, Second Lady of the United States", "gift_description": "Black and gold robe. Royal blue and gold dress. Silver coin commemorating the 20th Anniversary of the Liberation of Kuwait. Set of six silver Kuwait 2011 coins in presentation box. Black leatherette presentation box with gilt line designs, a Kuwaiti emblem and a leather presentation envelope.", "received": "2015-05-14", "estimated_value": "2760.00", "disposition": [ "National Archives and Records Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Highness Sheikh Sabah Al-Ahmed Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, Amir of the State of Kuwait", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Sabah Al-Ahmed Al-Jaber Al-Sabah", "donor_title": "Amir", "donor_country": "Kuwait", "recipient_name": "Jill Biden", "recipient_title": "Second Lady of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "Dr. Jill Biden, Second Lady of the United States", "gift_description": "Large sculpture of silver gilt date palm trees encircling gold-plated sand surrounding cystal water in a presentation box.", "received": "2015-09-04", "estimated_value": "18000.00", "disposition": [ "National Archives and Records Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "The Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, King of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud", "donor_title": "King of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia", "donor_country": "Saudi Arabia", "recipient_name": "Jill Biden", "recipient_title": "Second Lady of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Colin Powell, Secretary of State of the United States", "gift_description": "15.5\" blue porcelain mantel clock on a wooden base", "received": "2003-05-31", "estimated_value": "395.00", "disposition": [ "Pending transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Igor Ivanov, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Russian Federation", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Igor Ivanov", "donor_title": "Minister of Foreign Affairs", "donor_country": "Russian Federation", "recipient_name": "Colin Powell", "recipient_title": "Secretary of State of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Hillary Rodham Clinton, Secretary of State of the United States", "gift_description": "Framed watercolor painting, title: \"Celestial Water Carrying No Boundary\u2014World Continents Sharing One Origin in The Chinese Pavilition\" by Angelique Shidi", "received": "2010-05-23", "estimated_value": "350.00", "disposition": [ "Retained for official display at Consulate Shanghai" ], "foreign_donor": "Mr. Yu Zhengsheng, Chairman of the National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Yu Zhengsheng", "donor_title": "Chairman of the National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference", "donor_country": "China", "recipient_name": "Hillary Rodham Clinton", "recipient_title": "Secretary of State of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable John Kerry, Secretary of State of the United States", "gift_description": "49\" x 71\" silk red, pink, blue, and gray rug", "received": "2013-10-22", "estimated_value": "5600.00", "disposition": [ "Pending transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Muhammad Nawaz Sharif, Prime Minister of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Muhammad Nawaz Sharif", "donor_title": "Prime Minister", "donor_country": "Pakistan", "recipient_name": "John Kerry", "recipient_title": "Secretary of State of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable John Kerry, Secretary of State of the United States", "gift_description": "Book, title: Mahmoud Farshchian", "received": "2015-01-16", "estimated_value": "400.00", "disposition": [ "Retained for official display" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Mohammad Javad Zarif, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Republic of Iran", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Mohammad Javad Zarif", "donor_title": "Minister of Foreign Affairs", "donor_country": "Islamic Republic of Iran", "recipient_name": "John Kerry", "recipient_title": "Secretary of State of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable John Kerry, Secretary of State of the United States", "gift_description": "Reproduction of a 17th century muzzle-loaded gun. Small replica statue of the Guard of Honor Martyrs Monument", "received": "2015-01-13", "estimated_value": "490.00", "disposition": [ "Gun retained for official display. Statue pending transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "General Raheel Sharif, Chief of Army Staff of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Raheel Sharif", "donor_title": "Chief of Army Staff", "donor_country": "Pakistan", "recipient_name": "John Kerry", "recipient_title": "Secretary of State of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable John Kerry, Secretary of State of the United States", "gift_description": "Walnut wood tray with removable carved boxes ornamented with colored mother-of-pearl inlay and two wood coasters. Photo of the royal family", "received": "2015-01-29", "estimated_value": "462.00", "disposition": [ "Pending transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "Their Majesties King Abdullah II ibn Al Hussein and Queen Rania Al Abdullah, King and Queen of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Abdullah II ibn Al Hussein and Rania Al Abdullah", "donor_title": "King and Queen", "donor_country": "Jordan", "recipient_name": "John Kerry", "recipient_title": "Secretary of State of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable John Kerry, Secretary of State of the United States", "gift_description": "Elephant with baby elephant on a wooden presentation base with plaque", "received": "2015-02-18", "estimated_value": "470.00", "disposition": [ "Pending transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "The Honorable Major (Rtd) Joseph Nkaissery, MGH, Cabinet Secretary of the Interior of the Republic of Kenya", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Joseph Nkaissery", "donor_title": "Major (Rtd)", "donor_country": "Kenya", "recipient_name": "John Kerry", "recipient_title": "Secretary of State of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable John Kerry, Secretary of State of the United States", "gift_description": "11.25\" blue lapis lazuli bowl with mosaic pattern", "received": "2015-03-24", "estimated_value": "1100.00", "disposition": [ "Pending transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Mohammad Ashraf Ghani, President of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Mohammad Ashraf Ghani", "donor_title": "President", "donor_country": "Afghanistan", "recipient_name": "John Kerry", "recipient_title": "Secretary of State of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable John Kerry, Secretary of State of the United States", "gift_description": "Fine wool light ivory hand-crafted traditional Moroccan robe. Brass box with a replica of an intricately designed door", "received": "2015-04-09", "estimated_value": "550.00", "disposition": [ "Pending transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Salaheddine Mezouar, Minister of Foreign Affairs and Cooperation of the Kingdom of Morocco", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Salaheddine Mezouar", "donor_title": "Minister of Foreign Affairs and Cooperation", "donor_country": "Morocco", "recipient_name": "John Kerry", "recipient_title": "Secretary of State of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable John Kerry, Secretary of State of the United States", "gift_description": "8\" small lapis bowl", "received": "2015-04-13", "estimated_value": "600.00", "disposition": [ "Pending transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Mohammad Ashraf Ghani, President of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Mohammad Ashraf Ghani", "donor_title": "President", "donor_country": "Afghanistan", "recipient_name": "John Kerry", "recipient_title": "Secretary of State of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable John Kerry, Secretary of State of the United States", "gift_description": "Framed leather artwork by Zeinelkhan Mukhamedzhan depicting a traditional Kazakh house and a young bride", "received": "2015-04-16", "estimated_value": "440.00", "disposition": [ "Pending transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Karim Masimov, Prime Minister of the Republic of Kazakhstan", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Karim Masimov", "donor_title": "Prime Minister", "donor_country": "Kazakhstan", "recipient_name": "John Kerry", "recipient_title": "Secretary of State of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable John Kerry, Secretary of State of the United States", "gift_description": "Glass coffee pot with gold, black, and turquoise accents inspired by the design on a jeweled belt from the 18th century at the Topkapi Palace Museum", "received": "2015-04-21", "estimated_value": "840.00", "disposition": [ "Pending transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Mevl\u00fct Cavu\u015fo\u011flu, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Turkey", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Mevl\u00fct Cavu\u015fo\u011flu", "donor_title": "Minister of Foreign Affairs", "donor_country": "Turkey", "recipient_name": "John Kerry", "recipient_title": "Secretary of State of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable John Kerry, Secretary of State of the United States", "gift_description": "Framed painting depicting Kenya's ''big five'' animals at a drinking hole", "received": "2015-05-05", "estimated_value": "550.00", "disposition": [ "Pending transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "Her Excellency Amina Mohamed, Cabinet Secretary for Foreign Affairs and International Trade of the Republic of Kenya", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Amina Mohamed", "donor_title": "Cabinet Secretary for Foreign Affairs and International Trade", "donor_country": "Kenya", "recipient_name": "John Kerry", "recipient_title": "Secretary of State of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable John Kerry, Secretary of State of the United States", "gift_description": "Sterling silver bowl with applied roses. Silver 100-year commemorative coin", "received": "2015-05-12", "estimated_value": "400.00", "disposition": [ "Pending transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Mevl\u00fct Cavu\u015fo\u011flu, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Turkey", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Mevl\u00fct Cavu\u015fo\u011flu", "donor_title": "Minister of Foreign Affairs", "donor_country": "Turkey", "recipient_name": "John Kerry", "recipient_title": "Secretary of State of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable John Kerry, Secretary of State of the United States", "gift_description": "Gold and silver-plated horse on top of a green malachite base housing a brass clock", "received": "2015-05-14", "estimated_value": "45000.00", "disposition": [ "Pending transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Naif bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince, Deputy Prime Minister, and Minister of Interior of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Mohammed bin Naif bin Abdulaziz Al Saud", "donor_title": "Crown Prince, Deputy Prime Minister, and Minister of Interior", "donor_country": "Kingdom of Saudi Arabia", "recipient_name": "John Kerry", "recipient_title": "Secretary of State of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable John Kerry, Secretary of State of the United States", "gift_description": "William and Son London red leather clock with roman numerals and metallic trim detail", "received": "2015-05-14", "estimated_value": "810.00", "disposition": [ "Pending transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al-Khalifa, Crown Prince of the Kingdom of Bahrain", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Salman bin Hamad Al-Khalifa", "donor_title": "Crown Prince", "donor_country": "Bahrain", "recipient_name": "John Kerry", "recipient_title": "Secretary of State of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable John Kerry, Secretary of State of the United States", "gift_description": "Set of ten reproduction silk screen wall hanging paintings", "received": "2015-05-17", "estimated_value": "420.00", "disposition": [ "Pending transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Wang Yi, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the People's Republic of China", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Wang Yi", "donor_title": "Minister of Foreign Affairs", "donor_country": "People's Republic of China", "recipient_name": "John Kerry", "recipient_title": "Secretary of State of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable John Kerry, Secretary of State of the United States", "gift_description": "Tall silver vase containing white calla lilies, white stargazer lilies, pink peonies, green hydrangeas, white gladiolus, orange baby orchids, and white gerber daisies", "received": "2015-06-03", "estimated_value": "500.00", "disposition": [ "Perishable items are handled persuant to guidelines set forth by General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Majesty Qaboos bin Said Al Said, Sultan of Oman", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Qaboos bin Said Al Said", "donor_title": "Sultan", "donor_country": "Oman", "recipient_name": "John Kerry", "recipient_title": "Secretary of State of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable John Kerry, Secretary of State of the United States", "gift_description": "Large floral arrangment containing multicolored peonies. Assortment of Godiva chocolates.", "received": "2015-06-05", "estimated_value": "2176.00", "disposition": [ "Perishable items are handled persuant to guidelines set forth by General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Majesty Mohammed VI, King of Morocco", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Mohammed VI", "donor_title": "King", "donor_country": "Morocco", "recipient_name": "John Kerry", "recipient_title": "Secretary of State of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable John Kerry, Secretary of State of the United States", "gift_description": "Ceramic hourglass vase with gold metallic detail and inlaid stones depicting birds and flowers.", "received": "2015-06-24", "estimated_value": "740.00", "disposition": [ "Pending transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "Her Excellency Liu Yandong, Vice Premier of the People's Republic of China", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Liu Yandong", "donor_title": "Vice Premier", "donor_country": "People's Republic of China", "recipient_name": "John Kerry", "recipient_title": "Secretary of State of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable John Kerry, Secretary of State of the United States", "gift_description": "Traditional gold, pink, and green floral and geometric patterned sitting rug with three matching sitting cushions.", "received": "2015-07-20", "estimated_value": "1000.00", "disposition": [ "Pending transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Muhammadu Buhari, President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Muhammadu Buhari", "donor_title": "President", "donor_country": "Nigeria", "recipient_name": "John Kerry", "recipient_title": "Secretary of State of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable John Kerry, Secretary of State of the United States", "gift_description": "Large beaded portrait of Secretary Kerry.", "received": "2015-08-06", "estimated_value": "2650.00", "disposition": [ "Pending transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Pham Binh Minh, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Pham Binh Minh", "donor_title": "Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs", "donor_country": "Socialist Republic of Vietnam", "recipient_name": "John Kerry", "recipient_title": "Secretary of State of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable John Kerry, Secretary of State of the United States", "gift_description": "Box of Montecristo Cuban cigars with matches, cutter, and humidor.", "received": "2015-08-14", "estimated_value": "450.00", "disposition": [ "Retained by the U.S. Diplomacy Center for official display" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Bruno Rodr\u00edguez Parrilla, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Cuba", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Bruno Rodr\u00edguez Parrilla", "donor_title": "Minister of Foreign Affairs", "donor_country": "Cuba", "recipient_name": "John Kerry", "recipient_title": "Secretary of State of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable John Kerry, Secretary of State of the United States", "gift_description": "Large gold-plated citadel flanked by date palm trees.", "received": "2015-09-04", "estimated_value": "22000.00", "disposition": [ "Pending transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "The Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, King of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud", "donor_title": "King of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia", "donor_country": "Saudi Arabia", "recipient_name": "John Kerry", "recipient_title": "Secretary of State of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable John Kerry, Secretary of State of the United States", "gift_description": "16\" x 11\" replica of an astrolabe created by Diya'al Din Muhammad in 1647.", "received": "2015-09-09", "estimated_value": "400.00", "disposition": [ "Pending transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Adel al-Jubeir, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Adel al-Jubeir", "donor_title": "Minister of Foreign Affairs", "donor_country": "Saudi Arabia", "recipient_name": "John Kerry", "recipient_title": "Secretary of State of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable John Kerry, Secretary of State of the United States", "gift_description": "Small carved wooden elephant. Two cases of Champagne. Large bag of ten traditional tablecloths. Ten small traditional cloths.", "received": "2015-09-09", "estimated_value": "6045.00", "disposition": [ "Pending transfer to General Services Administration. Perishable items handled pursuant to General Services Administration policy" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Boni Yayi, President of the Republic of Benin", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Boni Yayi", "donor_title": "President of the Republic", "donor_country": "Benin", "recipient_name": "John Kerry", "recipient_title": "Secretary of State of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable John Kerry, Secretary of State of the United States", "gift_description": "Assorted beef including Wagyu burgers, sirlon steaks, and ribeye steaks. Two terrine de foie gras.", "received": "2015-09-15", "estimated_value": "420.00", "disposition": [ "Perishable items handled pursuant to Department of Agriculture policy" ], "foreign_donor": "His Majesty King Abdullah II ibn Al Hussein, King of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Abdullah II ibn Al Hussein", "donor_title": "King", "donor_country": "Jordan", "recipient_name": "John Kerry", "recipient_title": "Secretary of State of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable John Kerry, Secretary of State of the United States", "gift_description": "Large framed embroidery depicting two adult swans and four cygnets", "received": "2015-09-25", "estimated_value": "950.00", "disposition": [ "Pending transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Xi Jinping, President of the People's Republic of China", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Xi Jinping", "donor_title": "President", "donor_country": "People's Republic of China", "recipient_name": "John Kerry", "recipient_title": "Secretary of State of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable John Kerry, Secretary of State of the United States", "gift_description": "Blue lapis lazuli jewelry box with inscription", "received": "2015-10-07", "estimated_value": "400.00", "disposition": [ "Pending transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "The Honorable Heraldo Mu\u00f1oz, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Chile", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Heraldo Mu\u00f1oz", "donor_title": "Minister of Foreign Affairs", "donor_country": "Chile", "recipient_name": "John Kerry", "recipient_title": "Secretary of State of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable John Kerry, Secretary of State of the United States", "gift_description": "Book, title: Jose Manuel Garcia-Margallo\u2014Todos Los Cielos Conducen a Espana, signed by the Minister. Spanish guitar", "received": "2015-10-18", "estimated_value": "3827.00", "disposition": [ "Pending transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Jose Manuel Garcia-Margallo, Minister of Foreign Affairs and Cooperation of Spain", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Jose Manuel Garcia-Margallo", "donor_title": "Minister of Foreign Affairs and Cooperation", "donor_country": "Spain", "recipient_name": "John Kerry", "recipient_title": "Secretary of State of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable John Kerry, Secretary of State of the United States", "gift_description": "9' x 6' beige Pakistani rug with a centered medallion filled with floral design", "received": "2015-10-22", "estimated_value": "13500.00", "disposition": [ "Pending transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Muhammad Nawaz Sharif, Prime Minister of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Muhammad Nawaz Sharif", "donor_title": "Prime Minister", "donor_country": "Pakistan", "recipient_name": "John Kerry", "recipient_title": "Secretary of State of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable John Kerry, Secretary of State of the United States", "gift_description": "Hand-painted black lacquer table. Gold-plated tea set", "received": "2015-11-01", "estimated_value": "2050.00", "disposition": [ "Pending transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Islam Karimov, President of the Republic of Uzbekistan", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Islam Karimov", "donor_title": "President", "donor_country": "Uzbekistan", "recipient_name": "John Kerry", "recipient_title": "Secretary of State of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable John Kerry, Secretary of State of the United States", "gift_description": "Hand-carved wooden table and chair set. Two hand-carved wooden bookstands. Silk scarf. Two framed photos", "received": "2015-11-01", "estimated_value": "1265.00", "disposition": [ "Pending transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Abdulaziz Kamilov, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Uzbekistan", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Abdulaziz Kamilov", "donor_title": "Minister of Foreign Affairs", "donor_country": "Uzbekistan", "recipient_name": "John Kerry", "recipient_title": "Secretary of State of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable John Kerry, Secretary of State of the United States", "gift_description": "Limited-edition ''Golden Man'' pen by Visconti. Various bottles of local alcohol", "received": "2015-11-02", "estimated_value": "3252.00", "disposition": [ "Pending transfer to General Services Administration. Perishable items handled pursuant to General Services Administration policy" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Erlan Idrissov, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Erlan Idrissov", "donor_title": "Minister of Foreign Affairs", "donor_country": "Kazakhstan", "recipient_name": "John Kerry", "recipient_title": "Secretary of State of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable John Kerry, Secretary of State of the United States", "gift_description": "50\" x 77\" hand-made carpet. Statue of the head of a bull", "received": "2015-11-03", "estimated_value": "780.00", "disposition": [ "Pending transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov, President of Turkmenistan", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov", "donor_title": "President", "donor_country": "Turkmenistan", "recipient_name": "John Kerry", "recipient_title": "Secretary of State of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable John Kerry, Secretary of State of the United States", "gift_description": "64\" x 100\" wool pile maroon and beige rug. Silver-tone repouss\u00e9 tin clock with floral design", "received": "2015-11-18", "estimated_value": "995.00", "disposition": [ "Pending transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "General Raheel Sharif, Chief of Army Staff of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Raheel Sharif", "donor_title": "General, Chief of Army Staff", "donor_country": "Pakistan", "recipient_name": "John Kerry", "recipient_title": "Secretary of State of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable John Kerry, Secretary of State of the United States", "gift_description": "Personalized honorary storage cubby at Cricova Winery", "received": "2015-12-04", "estimated_value": "545.10", "disposition": [ "Pending transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "Mr. Iurie Carp, Director of Cricova Winery of the Republic of Moldova", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Iurie Carp", "donor_title": "Director of Cricova Winery", "donor_country": "Republic of Moldova", "recipient_name": "John Kerry", "recipient_title": "Secretary of State of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable John Kerry, Secretary of State of the United States", "gift_description": "Two volume book set, title: Portolanos\u2014Hellenic Yachting Pilot", "received": "2015-12-04", "estimated_value": "408", "disposition": [ "Retained for official display" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Nikos Kotzias, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Hellenic Republic", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Nikos Kotzias", "donor_title": "Minister of Foreign Affairs", "donor_country": "Hellenic Republic", "recipient_name": "John Kerry", "recipient_title": "Secretary of State of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable John Kerry, Secretary of State of the United States", "gift_description": "Three bottles of wine. Various perishable items. D.L. & Co. Nightshade candle. GG Collection antique copper large serving tray", "received": "2015-12-11", "estimated_value": "645.00", "disposition": [ "Pending transfer to General Services Administration. Perishable items handled pursuant to the guidelines set forth by General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Majesty Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah Mu'izzaddin, Sultan and Yang Di-Pertuan of Brunei Darussalam", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Haji Hassanal Bolkiah Mu'izzaddin", "donor_title": "Sultan and Yang Di-Pertuan", "donor_country": "Brunei Darussalam", "recipient_name": "John Kerry", "recipient_title": "Secretary of State of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "Mrs. Teresa Heinz Kerry, Spouse of the Secretary of State of the United States", "gift_description": "Five strand emerald necklace", "received": "2015-01-13", "estimated_value": "800.00", "disposition": [ "Pending transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "Begum Fariha Raheel, Spouse of the Chief of Army Staff of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Fariha Raheel", "donor_title": "Spouse of the Chief of Army Staff", "donor_country": "Pakistan", "recipient_name": "Teresa Heinz Kerry", "recipient_title": "Spouse of the Secretary of State of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "Mr. Richard Boucher, Consul General", "gift_description": "Small silver-plated dolphin statue on base", "received": "1997", "estimated_value": "500.00", "disposition": [ "Pending transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "Foreign Government Official", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "", "donor_title": "Foreign Government Official", "donor_country": "", "recipient_name": "Richard Boucher", "recipient_title": "Consul General" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable William Taylor, Director of the Iraq Reconstrution Management Office", "gift_description": "Chrome Soviet pistol in wooden display case", "received": "2004-08-01", "estimated_value": "900.00", "disposition": [ "Pending transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Petro Poroshenko, Secretary of the National Security and Defense Council of Ukraine", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Petro Poroshenko", "donor_title": "Secretary of the National Security and Defense Council", "donor_country": "Ukraine", "recipient_name": "William Taylor", "recipient_title": "Director of the Iraq Reconstrution Management Office" }, { "name_and_title": "Mr. Clifford M. Sloan, Special Envoy", "gift_description": "Two bottles of Amouage perfume in a wooden presentation box", "received": "2014-06-25", "estimated_value": "585.00", "disposition": [ "Pending transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "Dr. Salem Nasser Al-Ismaily, Chairman of the Oman Center for Investment Protection and Export Development", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Salem Nasser Al-Ismaily", "donor_title": "Chairman of the Oman Center for Investment Protection and Export Development", "donor_country": "Oman", "recipient_name": "Clifford M. Sloan", "recipient_title": "Special Envoy" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Dana Shell Smith, Ambassador of the United States to the State of Qatar", "gift_description": "Golden Dhow, a traditional Qatari ship", "received": "2014-12-14", "estimated_value": "500.00", "disposition": [ "Retained at Embassy Doha for official display" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Dr. Ali bin Fetais al-Marri, Attorney General of the State of Qatar", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Ali bin Fetais al-Marri", "donor_title": "Attorney General", "donor_country": "Qatar", "recipient_name": "Dana Shell Smith", "recipient_title": "Ambassador of the United States to the State of Qatar" }, { "name_and_title": "Ms. Stacie Hankins, Consular Chief", "gift_description": "Metal bust sculpture of recipient", "received": "2015-02-01", "estimated_value": "500.00", "disposition": [ "Pending transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "Mr. Dickson Osa Omoregie, Consultant for the Office of the Special Adviser to the President on Ethics and Values of the Federal Republic of Nigeria", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Dickson Osa Omoregie", "donor_title": "Consultant for the Office of the Special Adviser to the President on Ethics and Values", "donor_country": "Nigeria", "recipient_name": "Stacie Hankins", "recipient_title": "Consular Chief" }, { "name_and_title": "Mr. Randy Bumgardner, Assistant Chief of Protocol and General Manager for Blair House", "gift_description": "Meissen porcelain tray with blue and white floral pattern", "received": "2015-02-09", "estimated_value": "385.00", "disposition": [ "Retained for official display" ], "foreign_donor": "Her Excellency Dr. Angela Merkel, Chancellor of the Federal Republic of Germany", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Angela Merkel", "donor_title": "Chancellor", "donor_country": "Germany", "recipient_name": "Randy Bumgardner", "recipient_title": "Assistant Chief of Protocol and General Manager for Blair House" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Antony Blinken, Deputy Secretary of State of the United States", "gift_description": "Framed hand-embroidered silk scene depicting a boat, huts, and a dock. Gold-tone presentation plaque", "received": "2015-03-18", "estimated_value": "480.00", "disposition": [ "Pending transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "General Quang Tran Dai, Minister of Public Security of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Quang Tran Dai", "donor_title": "Minister of Public Security", "donor_country": "Socialist Republic of Vietnam", "recipient_name": "Antony Blinken", "recipient_title": "Deputy Secretary of State of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "Mr. Tony Franco, Protocol Officer", "gift_description": "Tanelli perfume gift set", "received": "2015-03-18", "estimated_value": "910.00", "disposition": [ "Pending transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "Embassy of the State of Qatar", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "State of Qatar", "donor_title": "Embassy of the", "donor_country": "Qatar", "recipient_name": "Tony Franco", "recipient_title": "Protocol Officer" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Antony Blinken, Deputy Secretary of State of the United States", "gift_description": "Green Ettinger of London leather frame containing a signed photo of the Prince of Wales and the Duchess of Cornwall", "received": "2015-03-19", "estimated_value": "1500.00", "disposition": [ "Retained for official display" ], "foreign_donor": "Their Royal Highnesses The Prince of Wales and The Duchess of Cornwall of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "The Prince of Wales and The Duchess of Cornwall", "donor_title": "Their Royal Highnesses", "donor_country": "United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland", "recipient_name": "Antony Blinken", "recipient_title": "Deputy Secretary of State of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "Mr. Randy Bumgardner, Assistant Chief of Protocol and General Manager for Blair House", "gift_description": "Lapis lazuli vase with floral stone inlay", "received": "2015-03-30", "estimated_value": "385.00", "disposition": [ "Retained for official display" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Dr. Mohammad Ashraf Ghani, President of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Mohammad Ashraf Ghani", "donor_title": "President", "donor_country": "Afghanistan", "recipient_name": "Randy Bumgardner", "recipient_title": "Assistant Chief of Protocol and General Manager for Blair House" }, { "name_and_title": "Mr. Robert Waller, Consul General", "gift_description": "1-ounce gold commemorative coin", "received": "2015-05-06", "estimated_value": "1100.00", "disposition": [ "Pending transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Obaid Al-Tayer, Minister of State for Financial Affairs of the United Arab Emirates", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Obaid Al-Tayer", "donor_title": "Minister of State for Financial Affairs", "donor_country": "United Arab Emirates", "recipient_name": "Robert Waller", "recipient_title": "Consul General" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Antony Blinken, Deputy Secretary of State of the United States", "gift_description": "Laminated coconut wood and mother-of-pearl watch box", "received": "2015-05-12", "estimated_value": "450.00", "disposition": [ "Pending transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Albert F. del Rosario, Secretary of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of the Philippines", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Albert F. del Rosario", "donor_title": "Secretary of Foreign Affairs", "donor_country": "the Philippines", "recipient_name": "Antony Blinken", "recipient_title": "Deputy Secretary of State of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "Ms. Caitlin McGarry, Protocol Officer", "gift_description": "Tag Heuer stainless steel ladies' watch with a black dial", "received": "2015-05-27", "estimated_value": "2050.00", "disposition": [ "Purchased by recipient from General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Royal Highness Salman Bin Hamad Al Khalifa, Crown Prince of the Kingdom of Bahrain", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Salman Bin Hamad Al Khalifa", "donor_title": "Crown Prince", "donor_country": "Bahrain", "recipient_name": "Caitlin McGarry", "recipient_title": "Protocol Officer" }, { "name_and_title": "Ambassador Peter Selfridge, Chief of Protocol", "gift_description": "Framed signed photo of the King and Queen. Large blue floral porcelain bowl", "received": "2015-06-01", "estimated_value": "685.00", "disposition": [ "Framed photo retained for official display. Bowl pending transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "Their Majesties King Willem-Alexander and Queen Maxima, King and Queen of the Netherlands", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Willem-Alexander and Maxima", "donor_title": "King and Queen", "donor_country": "the Netherlands", "recipient_name": "Peter Selfridge", "recipient_title": "Chief of Protocol" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Stuart Jones, Ambassador of the United States to the Republic of Iraq", "gift_description": "Montblanc Starwalker pen", "received": "2015-06-01", "estimated_value": "465.00", "disposition": [ "Pending transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Dr. Saleem Al-Jabouri, Speaker of the Council of Representatives of the Republic of Iraq", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Saleem Al-Jabouri", "donor_title": "Speaker of the Council of Representatives", "donor_country": "Iraq", "recipient_name": "Stuart Jones", "recipient_title": "Ambassador of the United States to the Republic of Iraq" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Antony Blinken, Deputy Secretary of State of the United States", "gift_description": "Montblanc Meisterst\u00fcck platinum line classique rollerball pen", "received": "2015-06-10", "estimated_value": "490.00", "disposition": [ "Pending transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Dr. Saleem Al-Jabouri, Speaker of the Council of Representatives of the Republic of Iraq", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Saleem Al-Jabouri", "donor_title": "Speaker of the Council of Representatives", "donor_country": "Iraq", "recipient_name": "Antony Blinken", "recipient_title": "Deputy Secretary of State of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Greta C. Holtz, Ambassador of the United States to the Sultanate of Oman", "gift_description": "Amouage Journey perfume gift set in wooden box. Amouage Epic perfume gift set in wooden box", "received": "2015-06-10", "estimated_value": "1020.00", "disposition": [ "Pending transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "Mr. Mattar al-Obaidani, Air Vice Marshal of the Royal Air Force of the Sultanate of Oman", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Mattar al-Obaidani", "donor_title": "Air Vice Marshal of the Royal Air Force", "donor_country": "Sultanate of Oman", "recipient_name": "Greta C. Holtz", "recipient_title": "Ambassador of the United States to the Sultanate of Oman" }, { "name_and_title": "Mr. Robert Helm, Regional Security Officer", "gift_description": "Longines men's conquest black dial watch", "received": "2015-06-16", "estimated_value": "628.00", "disposition": [ "Pending transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Sheikh Rashid Al Khalifa, Minister of Interior of the Kingdom of Bahrain", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Rashid Al Khalifa", "donor_title": "Minister of Interior", "donor_country": "Bahrain", "recipient_name": "Robert Helm", "recipient_title": "Regional Security Officer" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Antony Blinken, Deputy Secretary of State of the United States", "gift_description": "Two bottles of Amouage perfume. Amouage Journey perfume set in a wooden box.", "received": "2015-06-19", "estimated_value": "1040.00", "disposition": [ "Pending transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "Lieutenant General Sayyid Munthir Majid Said Al Said, Head of the Omani Royal Office Liaison and Coordination Service", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government.", "donor_name": "Sayyid Munthir Majid Said Al Said", "donor_title": "Lieutenant General", "donor_country": "Oman", "recipient_name": "Antony Blinken", "recipient_title": "Deputy Secretary of State of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "Mr. Joseph Pennington, Consul General", "gift_description": "Tissot Swiss Wristwatch.", "received": "2015-07-21", "estimated_value": "1250.00", "disposition": [ "Pending transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "The Honorable Hady Mawlud, Governor of the Erbil Province", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government.", "donor_name": "Hady Mawlud", "donor_title": "Governor", "donor_country": "Erbil Province", "recipient_name": "Joseph Pennington", "recipient_title": "Consul General" }, { "name_and_title": "Ambassador Daniel Feldman, Special Representative for Afghanistan and Pakistan", "gift_description": "59\" x 88\" Afghan rug.", "received": "2015-07-28", "estimated_value": "600.00", "disposition": [ "Pending purchase from General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Dr. Abdullah Abdullah, Chief Executive of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government.", "donor_name": "Abdullah Abdullah", "donor_title": "Chief Executive", "donor_country": "Afghanistan", "recipient_name": "Daniel Feldman", "recipient_title": "Ambassador, Special Representative for Afghanistan and Pakistan" }, { "name_and_title": "Ambassador Daniel Feldman, Special Representative for Afghanistan and Pakistan", "gift_description": "59\" x 88\" Afghan rug.", "received": "2015-07-29", "estimated_value": "400.00", "disposition": [ "Pending purchase from General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Mohammad Hanif Atmar, National Security Advisor of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government.", "donor_name": "Mohammad Hanif Atmar", "donor_title": "National Security Advisor", "donor_country": "Afghanistan", "recipient_name": "Daniel Feldman", "recipient_title": "Ambassador, Special Representative for Afghanistan and Pakistan" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Debra K. Jones, Ambassador of the United States to the State of Libya", "gift_description": "Rado ladies' gold watch.", "received": "2015-08-03", "estimated_value": "1900.00", "disposition": [ "Pending transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "Mr. Nouri Bousahmein, President of the Tripoli-Based General National Congress of Libya", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government.", "donor_name": "Nouri Bousahmein", "donor_title": "President of the Tripoli-Based General National Congress", "donor_country": "Libya", "recipient_name": "Debra K. Jones", "recipient_title": "Ambassador of the United States to the State of Libya" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Richard Olson, Ambassador of the United States to the Islamic State of Pakistan", "gift_description": "Emerald necklace.", "received": "2015-08-04", "estimated_value": "3600.00", "disposition": [ "Pending transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "General Raheel Sharif, Chief of Army Staff of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government.", "donor_name": "Raheel Sharif", "donor_title": "General, Chief of Army Staff", "donor_country": "Pakistan", "recipient_name": "Richard Olson", "recipient_title": "Ambassador of the United States to the Islamic State of Pakistan" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Richard Olson, Ambassador of the United States to the Islamic State of Pakistan", "gift_description": "Tiffany & Co. sterling silver pen and pencil set with engraving.", "received": "2015-08-04", "estimated_value": "400.00", "disposition": [ "Pending transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "Government of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government.", "donor_name": "Government", "donor_title": "of the Islamic Republic", "donor_country": "Pakistan", "recipient_name": "Richard Olson", "recipient_title": "Ambassador of the United States to the Islamic State of Pakistan" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Richard Olson, Ambassador of the United States to the Islamic State of Pakistan", "gift_description": "Diamond cufflinks.", "received": "2015-08-26", "estimated_value": "7200.00", "disposition": [ "Pending transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Muhammad Ishaq Dar, Federal Minister of Finance and Narcotics Control of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government.", "donor_name": "Muhammad Ishaq Dar", "donor_title": "Federal Minister of Finance and Narcotics Control", "donor_country": "Pakistan", "recipient_name": "Richard Olson", "recipient_title": "Ambassador of the United States to the Islamic State of Pakistan" }, { "name_and_title": "Ambassador Peter Selfridge, Chief of Protocol", "gift_description": "Two palm trees and two camels with a clock on an onyx base.", "received": "2015-09-04", "estimated_value": "20000.00", "disposition": [ "Pending transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "The Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, King of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government.", "donor_name": "Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud", "donor_title": "King of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia", "donor_country": "Saudi Arabia", "recipient_name": "Peter Selfridge", "recipient_title": "Chief of Protocol" }, { "name_and_title": "Ms. Penny Price, Senior Protocol Officer", "gift_description": "Rolex Oyster ladies' silver and gold watch.", "received": "2015-09-04", "estimated_value": "9700.00", "disposition": [ "Pending transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "The Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, King of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government.", "donor_name": "Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud", "donor_title": "King of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia", "donor_country": "Saudi Arabia", "recipient_name": "Penny Price", "recipient_title": "Senior Protocol Officer" }, { "name_and_title": "Ms. Rosemarie Rauer, Protocol Officer", "gift_description": "Rolex Oyster ladies' gold and silver watch.", "received": "2015-09-04", "estimated_value": "9700.00", "disposition": [ "Pending transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "The Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, King of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government.", "donor_name": "Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud", "donor_title": "King of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia", "donor_country": "Saudi Arabia", "recipient_name": "Rosemarie Rauer", "recipient_title": "Protocol Officer" }, { "name_and_title": "Mr. Jared Smith, Special Event Support Staff", "gift_description": "Rolex men's silver watch.", "received": "2015-09-04", "estimated_value": "7150.00", "disposition": [ "Pending transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "The Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, King of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government.", "donor_name": "Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud", "donor_title": "King of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia", "donor_country": "Saudi Arabia", "recipient_name": "Jared Smith", "recipient_title": "Special Event Support Staff" }, { "name_and_title": "Mr. Neil Brodger, Department of State Employee", "gift_description": "Silver-plated falcon on stand", "received": "2015-09-04", "estimated_value": "4500.00", "disposition": [ "Pending transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "The Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, King of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud", "donor_title": "King of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia", "donor_country": "Saudi Arabia", "recipient_name": "Neil Brodger", "recipient_title": "Department of State Employee" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Linda Thomas-Greenfield, Assistant Secretary of State of the United States", "gift_description": "Hand-painted tea set. Case of Champagne. Large bag of ten traditional tablecloths. Ten small traditional cloths", "received": "2015-09-09", "estimated_value": "4715.00", "disposition": [ "Pending transfer to General Services Administration. Perishable items handled pursuant to General Services Administration policy" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Boni Yayi, President of the Republic of Benin", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Boni Yayi", "donor_title": "President of the Republic", "donor_country": "Benin", "recipient_name": "Linda Thomas-Greenfield", "recipient_title": "Assistant Secretary of State of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "Mrs. Micheline Tusenius, Wife of the Honorable Craig Allen, Ambassdor of the United States to Brunei Darussalam", "gift_description": "Diamond and ruby earring and ring set", "received": "2015-09-18", "estimated_value": "4600.00", "disposition": [ "Pending transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "Her Majesty Raja Isteri Pengiran Anak Haijah Saleha of Brunei Darussalam", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Raja Isteri Pengiran Anak Haijah Saleha", "donor_title": "Her Majesty", "donor_country": "Brunei Darussalam", "recipient_name": "Micheline Tusenius", "recipient_title": "Wife of the Honorable Craig Allen, Ambassdor of the United States to Brunei Darussalam" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Ann Richard, Assistant Secretary of State of the United States", "gift_description": "Three strand pink, grey, and white pearl necklace", "received": "2015-09-22", "estimated_value": "1200.00", "disposition": [ "Pending transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "Her Excellency Shahidul Haque, Foreign Secretary of Bangladesh", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Shahidul Haque", "donor_title": "Foreign Secretary", "donor_country": "Bangladesh", "recipient_name": "Ann Richard", "recipient_title": "Assistant Secretary of State of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Antony Blinken, Deputy Secretary of State of the United States", "gift_description": "Gold platter with blue, black, red, and green floral design", "received": "2015-09-27", "estimated_value": "680.00", "disposition": [ "Pending transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Abdulaziz Kamilov, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Uzbekistan", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Abdulaziz Kamilov", "donor_title": "Minister of Foreign Affairs", "donor_country": "Uzbekistan", "recipient_name": "Antony Blinken", "recipient_title": "Deputy Secretary of State of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Wendy Sherman, Under Secretary of State of the United States", "gift_description": "Framed rug depicting a gold vase with multicolored flowers", "received": "2015-09-28", "estimated_value": "1100.00", "disposition": [ "Purchased by the recipient from General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "Mr. Hossein Fereydoun, Special Assistant to the President of the Islamic Republic of Iran", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Hossein Fereydoun", "donor_title": "Special Assistant to the President", "donor_country": "Iran", "recipient_name": "Wendy Sherman", "recipient_title": "Under Secretary of State of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Wendy Sherman, Under Secretary of State of the United States", "gift_description": "Large beige rug with pastel flowers", "received": "2015-09-28", "estimated_value": "1150.00", "disposition": [ "Purchased by the recipient from General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "Dr. Seyeed Abbas Araghchi, Deputy Foreign Minister for Legal and International Affairs of the Islamic Republic of Iran", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Seyeed Abbas Araghchi", "donor_title": "Deputy Foreign Minister for Legal and International Affairs", "donor_country": "Iran", "recipient_name": "Wendy Sherman", "recipient_title": "Under Secretary of State of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Wendy Sherman, Under Secretary of State of the United States", "gift_description": "Three strand grey and pink pearl necklace and earring set", "received": "2015-09-28", "estimated_value": "2140.00", "disposition": [ "Pending transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "Her Excellency Shahidul Haque, Foreign Secretary of Bangladesh", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Shahidul Haque", "donor_title": "Foreign Secretary", "donor_country": "Bangladesh", "recipient_name": "Wendy Sherman", "recipient_title": "Under Secretary of State of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Bathsheba Crocker, Assistant Secretary of State of the United States", 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"recipient_name": "Antony Blinken", "recipient_title": "Deputy Secretary of State of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "Mr. Greg Kausner, Deputy Assistant Secretary of State of the United States", "gift_description": "Silver tray with inscription. 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Brennan", "recipient_title": "Director of the Central Intelligence Agency" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable John O. Brennan, Director of the Central Intelligence Agency", "gift_description": "Large porcelain plate in case", "received": "2015-12-15", "estimated_value": "5000.00", "disposition": [ "Pending transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "5 U.S.C. 7342(f)(4)", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "", "donor_title": "", "donor_country": "United States", "recipient_name": "John O. Brennan", "recipient_title": "Director of the Central Intelligence Agency" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable John O. 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Cohen, Deputy Director of the Central Intelligence Agency", "gift_description": "Boxed gift set including cufflinks, a watch, a pen, and beads", "received": "2015-02-20", "estimated_value": "5000.00", "disposition": [ "Pending transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "5 U.S.C. 7342(f)(4)", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "", "donor_title": "", "donor_country": "United States", "recipient_name": "David S. Cohen", "recipient_title": "Deputy Director of the Central Intelligence Agency" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable David S. Cohen, Deputy Director of the Central Intelligence Agency", "gift_description": "Boga silver cufflinks", "received": "2015-02-23", "estimated_value": "475.00", "disposition": [ "Pending transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "5 U.S.C. 7342(f)(4)", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "", "donor_title": "", "donor_country": "United States", "recipient_name": "David S. Cohen", "recipient_title": "Deputy Director of the Central Intelligence Agency" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable David S. Cohen, Deputy Director of the Central Intelligence Agency", "gift_description": "Gold and white cased glass decanter", "received": "2015-05", "estimated_value": "1500.00", "disposition": [ "Pending transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "5 U.S.C. 7342(f)(4)", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "", "donor_title": "", "donor_country": "United States", "recipient_name": "David S. Cohen", "recipient_title": "Deputy Director of the Central Intelligence Agency" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable David S. Cohen, Deputy Director of the Central Intelligence Agency", "gift_description": "Metal fishing boat on glass stand", "received": "2015-05-21", "estimated_value": "1500.00", "disposition": [ "Pending transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "5 U.S.C. 7342(f)(4)", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "", "donor_title": "", "donor_country": "United States", "recipient_name": "David S. Cohen", "recipient_title": "Deputy Director of the Central Intelligence Agency" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable David S. Cohen, Deputy Director of the Central Intelligence Agency", "gift_description": "Four bone china cups and saucers", "received": "2015-05-27", "estimated_value": "500.00", "disposition": [ "Pending transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "5 U.S.C. 7342(f)(4)", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "", "donor_title": "", "donor_country": "United States", "recipient_name": "David S. Cohen", "recipient_title": "Deputy Director of the Central Intelligence Agency" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable David S. Cohen, Deputy Director of the Central Intelligence Agency", "gift_description": "Painting of angel in leather case, One-fifth bottle of liquor", "received": "2015-06-10", "estimated_value": "750.00", "disposition": [ "Pending transfer to General Services Administration. Perishable item handled pursuant to the guidelines set forth by General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "5 U.S.C. 7342(f)(4)", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "", "donor_title": "", "donor_country": "United States", "recipient_name": "David S. Cohen", "recipient_title": "Deputy Director of the Central Intelligence Agency" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable David S. Cohen, Deputy Director of the Central Intelligence Agency", "gift_description": "Large silver bowl in green box", "received": "2015-07-27", "estimated_value": "2000.00", "disposition": [ "Pending transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "5 U.S.C. 7342(f)(4)", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "", "donor_title": "", "donor_country": "United States", "recipient_name": "David S. Cohen", "recipient_title": "Deputy Director of the Central Intelligence Agency" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable David S. Cohen, Deputy Director of the Central Intelligence Agency", "gift_description": "Silver dagger with belt in case", "received": "2015-07-29", "estimated_value": "2000.00", "disposition": [ "Retained for official display" ], "foreign_donor": "5 U.S.C. 7342(f)(4)", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "", "donor_title": "", "donor_country": "United States", "recipient_name": "David S. Cohen", "recipient_title": "Deputy Director of the Central Intelligence Agency" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable David S. Cohen, Deputy Director of the Central Intelligence Agency", "gift_description": "Magnifying glass and letter opener. Gold-plated coin sculpture", "received": "2015-10-09", "estimated_value": "650.00", "disposition": [ "Pending transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "5 U.S.C. 7342(f)(4)", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "", "donor_title": "", "donor_country": "United States", "recipient_name": "David S. Cohen", "recipient_title": "Deputy Director of the Central Intelligence Agency" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable David S. Cohen, Deputy Director of the Central Intelligence Agency", "gift_description": "Two bronze medallions in leather case. Three silver coins in leather case", "received": "2015-10-12", "estimated_value": "450.00", "disposition": [ "Pending transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "5 U.S.C. 7342(f)(4)", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "", "donor_title": "", "donor_country": "United States", "recipient_name": "David S. Cohen", "recipient_title": "Deputy Director of the Central Intelligence Agency" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable David S. Cohen, Deputy Director of the Central Intelligence Agency", "gift_description": "Antique revolver in leather case", "received": "2015-11-14", "estimated_value": "500.00", "disposition": [ "Pending purchase from General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "5 U.S.C. 7342(f)(4)", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "", "donor_title": "", "donor_country": "United States", "recipient_name": "David S. Cohen", "recipient_title": "Deputy Director of the Central Intelligence Agency" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable David S. Cohen, Deputy Director of the Central Intelligence Agency", "gift_description": "Molded glass replica of ancient landmark", "received": "2015-12-16", "estimated_value": "500.00", "disposition": [ "Pending transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "5 U.S.C. 7342(f)(4)", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "", "donor_title": "", "donor_country": "United States", "recipient_name": "David S. Cohen", "recipient_title": "Deputy Director of the Central Intelligence Agency" }, { "name_and_title": "Mr. Bruce M. MacKay, Faculty, National Intelligence University", "gift_description": "TRAVEL: Airfare to and from Stockholm", "received": "2015-10-28", "estimated_value": "1979.95", "disposition": [ "Retained by the recipient" ], "foreign_donor": "Major General Gunnar Karlson, Director of the Swedish Military Intelligence and Security Service", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Gunnar Karlson", "donor_title": "Major General", "donor_country": "Sweden", "recipient_name": "Bruce M. MacKay", "recipient_title": "Faculty" }, { "name_and_title": "Mr. Bruce M. MacKay, Faculty, National Intelligence University", "gift_description": "TRAVEL: Lodging in Stockholm", "received": "2015-11-14", "estimated_value": "2210.00", "disposition": [ "Retained by the recipient" ], "foreign_donor": "Major General Gunnar Karlson, Director of the Swedish Military Intelligence and Security Service", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Gunnar Karlson", "donor_title": "Major General", "donor_country": "Sweden", "recipient_name": "Bruce M. MacKay", "recipient_title": "Faculty" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Chuck Hagel, Secretary of Defense of the United States", "gift_description": "Set of four fragrances from the Abdul Samadal Qurashi collection with six sprayers in a white glossy travel case", "received": "2014-11-21", "estimated_value": "1450.00", "disposition": [ "Pending transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Royal Highness Prince Mutaib bin Abdullah bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Minister of the National Guard of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Mutaib bin Abdullah bin Abdulaziz Al Saud", "donor_title": "Prince, Minister of the National Guard", "donor_country": "Saudi Arabia", "recipient_name": "Chuck Hagel", "recipient_title": "Secretary of Defense of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Chuck Hagel, Secretary of Defense of the United States", "gift_description": "Agarwood perfume and cologne in two cut-crystal with silver overlay bottles by Oudh Oil. Three silver-plated oryxes on a marble base. Incense burner with chips of kalakas in faux black reptile skin case. Orange and purple silk robe. Gold and purple wool robe with red silk lining", "received": "2014-12-01", "estimated_value": "5420.00", "disposition": [ "Pending transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Royal Highness Prince Mutaib bin Abdullah bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Minister of the National Guard of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Mutaib bin Abdullah bin Abdulaziz Al Saud", "donor_title": "Prince, Minister of the National Guard", "donor_country": "Saudi Arabia", "recipient_name": "Chuck Hagel", "recipient_title": "Secretary of Defense of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Chuck Hagel, Secretary of Defense of the United States", "gift_description": "77\" x 117\" hand-woven wool pile rug", "received": "2014-12-06", "estimated_value": "3880.00", "disposition": [ "Pending transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Mohammad Ashraf Ghani, President of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Mohammad Ashraf Ghani", "donor_title": "President", "donor_country": "Afghanistan", "recipient_name": "Chuck Hagel", "recipient_title": "Secretary of Defense of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Chuck Hagel, Secretary of Defense of the United States", "gift_description": "Pair of oval cufflinks of reconstituted Baltic amber. Four 5\" x 7\" acrylic on canvas paintings by R. Gbiorczyk", "received": "2015-02-05", "estimated_value": "565.00", "disposition": [ "Purchased by the recipient from General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Tomasz Siemoniak, Minister of National Defense of the Republic of Poland", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Tomasz Siemoniak", "donor_title": "Minister of National Defense", "donor_country": "Poland", "recipient_name": "Chuck Hagel", "recipient_title": "Secretary of Defense of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Ashton Carter, Secretary of Defense of the United States", "gift_description": "80\" x 113\" Afghan woven wool pile rug displaying burgundy octagons alternating with green octagons on a tan field", "received": "2015-02-21", "estimated_value": "3200.00", "disposition": [ "Pending transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Mohammad Ashraf Ghani, President of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Mohammad Ashraf Ghani", "donor_title": "President", "donor_country": "Afghanistan", "recipient_name": "Ashton Carter", "recipient_title": "Secretary of Defense of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Ashton Carter, Secretary of Defense of the United States", "gift_description": "Gold-plated ''Dhow'' boat model with two lateen sails, pendant anchor, on a rectangular base with brass cutout map of Kuwait", "received": "2015-02-22", "estimated_value": "585.00", "disposition": [ "Pending transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Sheikh Khaled Al-Jarrah Al-Sabah, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defense of the State of Kuwait", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Khaled Al-Jarrah Al-Sabah", "donor_title": "Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defense", "donor_country": "Kuwait", "recipient_name": "Ashton Carter", "recipient_title": "Secretary of Defense of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Ashton Carter, Secretary of Defense of the United States", "gift_description": "Hand-painted hand fan. Exhibition Catalog, titled: Ha Chul-kyung Solo Exhibition 2014. Rice paper painting with black branches and brown and green foliate by Chul-kyung", "received": "2015-04-10", "estimated_value": "380.00", "disposition": [ "Pending transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Han Min-koo, Minister of Defense of the Republic of Korea", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Han Min-koo", "donor_title": "Minister of Defense", "donor_country": "Republic of Korea", "recipient_name": "Ashton Carter", "recipient_title": "Secretary of Defense of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Ashton Carter, Secretary of Defense of the United States", "gift_description": "Two silver-tone Demilune members spaced apart on left. Silver-tone sailing ship with three masts and unfurled sails affixed to amber", "received": "2015-05-19", "estimated_value": "420.00", "disposition": [ "Pending transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Tomasz Siemoniak, Minister of Natinal Defense of the Republic of Poland", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Tomasz Siemoniak", "donor_title": "Minister of Natinal Defense", "donor_country": "the Republic of Poland", "recipient_name": "Ashton Carter", "recipient_title": "Secretary of Defense of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Ashton Carter, Secretary of Defense of the United States", "gift_description": "William & Son arched quadrate desk clock clad in red leather with silver-tone trefoil band around bottom", "received": "2015-06-30", "estimated_value": "810.00", "disposition": [ "Pending transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, Crown Prince of the Kingdom of Bahrain", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa", "donor_title": "Crown Prince", "donor_country": "Kingdom of Bahrain", "recipient_name": "Ashton Carter", "recipient_title": "Secretary of Defense of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Ashton Carter, Secretary of Defense of the United States", "gift_description": "Polished steel saber by WKC of Germany with gilt brass handguard and burgundy leather handgrip", "received": "2015-08-04", "estimated_value": "680.00", "disposition": [ "Pending transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency General Mashal al-Zaben, Advisor to His Majesty the King for Military Affairs and Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Mashal al-Zaben", "donor_title": "General Advisor to His Majesty the King for Military Affairs and Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff", "donor_country": "Jordan", "recipient_name": "Ashton Carter", "recipient_title": "Secretary of Defense of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Ashton Carter, Secretary of Defense of the United States", "gift_description": "Model rifle with flintlock in brown stone inlaid with brass, mother-of-pearl and applied brass scrollwork. Silver-tone bowl with four gold-plated date palms mounted on plinth blocks with three gold-tone falcons", "received": "2015-09-29", "estimated_value": "12900.00", "disposition": [ "Pending transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "The Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, King of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud", "donor_title": "King of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia", "donor_country": "Saudi Arabia", "recipient_name": "Ashton Carter", "recipient_title": "Secretary of Defense of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "General Martin E. Dempsey, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff of the United States", "gift_description": "Purple robe with yellow, pink, blue, and copper accents. Gown made of red fabric. Presentation box with decorative outer layer pierce cut to simulate traditional ''Abu Tair'' fabric", "received": "2014-11-20", "estimated_value": "620.00", "disposition": [ "Pending transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Royal Highness Prince Mutaib bin Abdullah bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Minister of the National Guard of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Mutaib bin Abdullah bin Abdulaziz Al Saud", "donor_title": "Prince, Minister of the National Guard", "donor_country": "Saudi Arabia", "recipient_name": "Martin E. Dempsey", "recipient_title": "Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "General Martin E. Dempsey, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff of the United States", "gift_description": "Knife made by Kaaret Kaspar Sare of Estonia whose blade was forged from a bolt formerly securing track of a Soviet tank. Handwritten document in black calligraphy with silver-tone decoration on gray paper explaining composition of knife.", "received": "2015-09-15", "estimated_value": "1180.00", "disposition": [ "Retained for official display at the National Defense University" ], "foreign_donor": "Lieutenant General Riho Terras, Commander of the Defense Forces of the Republic of Estonia", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Riho Terras", "donor_title": "Lieutenant General", "donor_country": "Estonia", "recipient_name": "Martin E. Dempsey", "recipient_title": "Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "Mrs. Deanie Dempsey, Spouse of the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff", "gift_description": "Hudson Bay Company white wool blanket with wide green, red, yellow, and dark blue stripes and six narrow black lines along one side", "received": "2015-06-14", "estimated_value": "450.00", "disposition": [ "Retained for official display at the National Defense University" ], "foreign_donor": "General Lawson, Chief of Defense Staff of Canada", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Lawson", "donor_title": "General, Chief of Defense Staff", "donor_country": "Canada", "recipient_name": "Deanie Dempsey", "recipient_title": "Spouse of the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff" }, { "name_and_title": "General Joseph Dunford, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff of the United States", "gift_description": "74\" x 46\" hand-woven wool rug with twenty-eight squares repeating same design in different colors of birds", "received": "2015-11-10", "estimated_value": "580.00", "disposition": [ "Pending transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Masoud Barzani, President of the Iraqi Kurdistan Region", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Masoud Barzani", "donor_title": "President", "donor_country": "Iraqi Kurdistan Region", "recipient_name": "Joseph Dunford", "recipient_title": "Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "General Joseph Dunford, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff of the United States", "gift_description": "Model A\u2013319 weapon marked 9 x 19mm PARA (PK\u20139) with black plastic handle panels. Long five strand necklace of graduated hand-faceted rubies", "received": "2015-11-12", "estimated_value": "1020.00", "disposition": [ "Pending transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "General Raheel Sharif, Chief of Army Staff of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Raheel Sharif", "donor_title": "General, Chief of Army Staff", "donor_country": "Pakistan", "recipient_name": "Joseph Dunford", "recipient_title": "Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Michael Vickers, Under Secretary of Defense for Intelligence of the United States", "gift_description": "Gild censer with round cup set inside topped with four knobs at the corner, four ovoid medallions over four posts", "received": "2014-09-27", "estimated_value": "440.00", "disposition": [ "Retained for official display in the Under Secretary's office" ], "foreign_donor": "General Youssef bin Ali Al-Idrisi, General Intelligence President of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Youssef bin Ali Al-Idrisi", "donor_title": "General Intelligence President", "donor_country": "Kingdom of Saudi Arabia", "recipient_name": "Michael Vickers", "recipient_title": "Under Secretary of Defense for Intelligence of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Michael Vickers, Under Secretary of Defense for Intelligence of the United States", "gift_description": "Cast brass vessel with flaring top over four rams' heads with curved horns", "received": "2014-09-27", "estimated_value": "500.00", "disposition": [ "Retained for official display in the Under Secretary's office" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Sun Jianguo, Admiral of the People's Liberation Army Navy of the People's Republic of China", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Sun Jianguo", "donor_title": "Admiral of the People's Liberation Army Navy", "donor_country": "People's Republic of China", "recipient_name": "Michael Vickers", "recipient_title": "Under Secretary of Defense for Intelligence of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable David Shear, Assistant Secretary of Defense for Asian & Pacific Affairs of the United States", "gift_description": "Hand-painted round wood plate with carved foliate scrollwork surrounding centered ivory-color rounded with four blue carnations", "received": "2014-10-31", "estimated_value": "715.00", "disposition": [ "Pending transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Bakhtiyar Gulyamov, Ambassador of the Republic of Uzbekistan", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Bakhtiyar Gulyamov", "donor_title": "Ambassador", "donor_country": "Uzbekistan", "recipient_name": "David Shear", "recipient_title": "Assistant Secretary of Defense for Asian & Pacific Affairs" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Michael Vickers, Under Secretary of Defense for Intelligence of the United States", "gift_description": "Statue depicting falcon perched on gloved hand, cast resin clad in sterling silver with 24-carat yellow gold on beak, talons, and glove", "received": "2014-12-04", "estimated_value": "1700.00", "disposition": [ "Retained for official display in the Under Secretary's office" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Adel al-Jubeir, Ambassador of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to the United States", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Adel al-Jubeir", "donor_title": "Ambassador", "donor_country": "Saudi Arabia", "recipient_name": "Michael Vickers", "recipient_title": "Under Secretary of Defense for Intelligence of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Michael Vickers, Under Secretary of Defense for Intelligence of the United States", "gift_description": "Korean rectangular document box with removable bombe lid and wall and sides covered in intricate mother-of-pearl marquetry", "received": "2014-12-05", "estimated_value": "680.00", "disposition": [ "Retained for official display in the Under Secretary's office" ], "foreign_donor": "General Jung Seung Jo, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff of the Republic of Korea", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Jung Seung Jo", "donor_title": "General, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff", "donor_country": "Republic of Korea", "recipient_name": "Michael Vickers", "recipient_title": "Under Secretary of Defense for Intelligence of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Robert Work, Deputy Secretary of Defense of the United States", "gift_description": "Blue and purple standing ram with curved horns by Tittot", "received": "2014-12-16", "estimated_value": "385.00", "disposition": [ "Retained for official display in the Deputy Secretary's office" ], "foreign_donor": "General Moeldoko, Commander in Chief of the National Defense Forces of the Republic of Indonesia", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Moeldoko", "donor_title": "General, Commander in Chief of the National Defense Forces", "donor_country": "Republic of Indonesia", "recipient_name": "Robert Work", "recipient_title": "Deputy Secretary of Defense of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Matthew Spence, Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for Middle East of the United States", "gift_description": "Gucci gray wool scarf with a light blue medial stripe flanked by dark gray stripes", "received": "2015-01-08", "estimated_value": "445.00", "disposition": [ "Pending transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Jaham Al Kuwari, Ambassador of the State of Qatar to the United States", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Jaham Al Kuwari", "donor_title": "Ambassador", "donor_country": "Qatar", "recipient_name": "Matthew Spence", "recipient_title": "Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for Middle East" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Stephen Preston, General Counsel of the Department of Defense of the United States", "gift_description": "76\" x 47\" hand-made silk rug depicting a Persian Qum-style hunt scene", "received": "2015-01-13", "estimated_value": "2200.00", "disposition": [ "Pending transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Dr. Ali bin Fetais al-Marri, Attorney General of the State of Qatar", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Ali bin Fetais al-Marri", "donor_title": "Attorney General", "donor_country": "Qatar", "recipient_name": "Stephen Preston", "recipient_title": "General Counsel of the Department of Defense of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable David Shear, Assistant Secretary of Defense for Asian & Pacific Affairs of the United States", "gift_description": "Clock mounted in left-hand panel of two black lacquered panels with gold-tone image of rocks, raked sand, bird, prunus blossoms, and woven fence", "received": "2015-01-13", "estimated_value": "380.00", "disposition": [ "Pending transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Uto Takashi, Parliamentary Vice-Minister of Japan", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Uto Takashi", "donor_title": "Parliamentary Vice-Minister", "donor_country": "Japan", "recipient_name": "David Shear", "recipient_title": "Assistant Secretary of Defense for Asian & Pacific Affairs" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Michael Vickers, Under Secretary of Defense for Intelligence of the United States", "gift_description": "Rectangular brass box overlaid with lapis lazuli panels", "received": "2015-02-19", "estimated_value": "450.00", "disposition": [ "Purchased by recipient from General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Mohammad Ashraf Ghani, President of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Mohammad Ashraf Ghani", "donor_title": "President", "donor_country": "Afghanistan", "recipient_name": "Michael Vickers", "recipient_title": "Under Secretary of Defense for Intelligence of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Michael Vickers, Under Secretary of Defense for Intelligence of the United States", "gift_description": "Shadowbox picture frame with gilt phoenix and four-toed dragon flanking pearls of happiness. Gold-tone emblem with four stars", "received": "2015-03-18", "estimated_value": "475.00", "disposition": [ "Pending transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Tran Dai Quang, Minister of Public Security of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Tran Dai Quang", "donor_title": "Minister of Public Security", "donor_country": "Socialist Republic of Vietnam", "recipient_name": "Michael Vickers", "recipient_title": "Under Secretary of Defense for Intelligence of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Paul Lewis, Special Envoy for Guantanamo Detention Closure of the United States", "gift_description": "Two Amouage \"Fate\" fragrances", "received": "2015-03-20", "estimated_value": "575.00", "disposition": [ "Pending transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "Dr. Salem Nasser Al-Ismaily, Chairman of the Oman Center for Investment Protection and Export Development", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Salem Nasser Al-Ismaily", "donor_title": "Chairman of the Oman Center for Investment Protection and Export Development", "donor_country": "Oman", "recipient_name": "Paul Lewis", "recipient_title": "Special Envoy for Guantanamo Detention Closure of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable David Shear, Assistant Secretary of Defense for Asian & Pacific Affairs of the United States", "gift_description": "Minh Long Pottery porcelain vase with gilt rim over short-waisted neck displaying hand-painted water lilies in blue", "received": "2015-03-23", "estimated_value": "390.00", "disposition": [ "Pending transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "Senior Lieutenant General Nguyen Chi Vinh, Vietnam", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Nguyen Chi Vinh", "donor_title": "Senior Lieutenant General", "donor_country": "Vietnam", "recipient_name": "David Shear", "recipient_title": "Assistant Secretary of Defense for Asian & Pacific Affairs" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Oliver Palmer, Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for East Asia of the United States", "gift_description": "Amber molded glass dome paperweight topped by curved fish rising above sea waves by Tittot", "received": "2015-04-03", "estimated_value": "415.00", "disposition": [ "Pending transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "General Kao Huachu, Secretary General of Taiwan National Security Council", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Kao Huachu", "donor_title": "Secretary General of Taiwan National Security Council", "donor_country": "Taiwan", "recipient_name": "Oliver Palmer", "recipient_title": "Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for East Asia" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Michael Vickers, Under Secretary of Defense for Intelligence of the United States", "gift_description": "SA\u2013KA pointer weapon, SA\u2013KA Silah Sanayi Magnum 12\u201376 TS 870 3\u2033 x 37\u2033 long", "received": "2015-04-13", "estimated_value": "480.00", "disposition": [ "Pending transfer to Fort Lee for official display" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Major General Mahmoud al-Subaihi, Defense Minister of the Republic of Yemen", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Mahmoud al-Subaihi", "donor_title": "Major General", "donor_country": "Yemen", "recipient_name": "Michael Vickers", "recipient_title": "Under Secretary of Defense for Intelligence of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Frank Kendall, Under Secretary of Defense, Acquistion, Technology, and Logistics of the United States", "gift_description": "Hemispherical bowl with round disk foot, clad in lapis lazuli panels", "received": "2015-05-04", "estimated_value": "385.00", "disposition": [ "Purchased by recipient from General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Enayatullah Nazari, Acting Minister of Defense of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Enayatullah Nazari", "donor_title": "Acting Minister of Defense", "donor_country": "Afghanistan", "recipient_name": "Frank Kendall", "recipient_title": "Under Secretary of Defense, Acquistion, Technology, and Logistics of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Rebecca Chavez, Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for Western Hemisphere of the United States", "gift_description": "Arch-shaped handbag by Maria's with brown leatherette curved handles and paneled in multi-colored woven wool sections of geometric form", "received": "2015-05-13", "estimated_value": "580.00", "disposition": [ "Pending transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Manuel Ambrosio, Minister of Defense of the Republic of Guatemala", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Manuel Ambrosio", "donor_title": "Minister of Defense", "donor_country": "Guatemala", "recipient_name": "Rebecca Chavez", "recipient_title": "Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for Western Hemisphere of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honoable Roberty Work, Deputy Secretary of Defense of the United States", "gift_description": "One men's and one ladies' wool sweater by Dale of Norway with partially zippered collar", "received": "2015-09-08", "estimated_value": "735.00", "disposition": [ "Pending transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "Mr. ;ystein B<, State Secretary, Royal Norwegian Ministry of Defense", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "\u00d8ystein B\u00f8", "donor_title": "State Secretary", "donor_country": "Norway", "recipient_name": "Roberty Work", "recipient_title": "Deputy Secretary of Defense of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable David Shear, Assistant Secretary of Defense for Asian & Pacific Affairs of the United States", "gift_description": "Set of five silver-tone round medallions, obverse marked ''Australian War Memorial ANZACS, Their Spirit Our Pride 2014''", "received": "2015-09-18", "estimated_value": "450.00", "disposition": [ "Pending transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "Mr. Scott Dewar, First Assistant Secretary, International Policy Division of the Australian Department of Defense", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Scott Dewar", "donor_title": "First Assistant Secretary, International Policy Division of the Australian Department of Defense", "donor_country": "Australia", "recipient_name": "David Shear", "recipient_title": "Assistant Secretary of Defense for Asian & Pacific Affairs" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Jeffrey Price, Department of Defense Executive Liaison Agent, Defense Intelligence Agency of the United States", "gift_description": "Shinola watch 41mm Runwell Chronograph with dark brown alligator strap", "received": "2015-10-23", "estimated_value": "1000.00", "disposition": [ "Pending transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "Major General Hamad bin Ali al-Attiyah, Minister of State for Defense Affairs of the State of Qatar", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Hamad bin Ali al-Attiyah", "donor_title": "Major General", "donor_country": "Qatar", "recipient_name": "Jeffrey Price", "recipient_title": "Department of Defense Executive Liaison Agent, Defense Intelligence Agency of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Deborah James, Secretary of the Air Force of the United States", "gift_description": "Gold-colored cartouche necklace and a cartouche keychain", "received": "2015-11-15", "estimated_value": "395.00", "disposition": [ "Pending transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "Air Marshal Yoness El Masry, Commander of the Egyptian Air Force", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Yoness El Masry", "donor_title": "Air Marshal, Commander of the Egyptian Air Force", "donor_country": "Egypt", "recipient_name": "Deborah James", "recipient_title": "Secretary of the Air Force of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "General Mark Welsh, Chief of Staff of the United States Air Force", "gift_description": "Black Salvadore Ferragamo purse. Men's Memphis Belle watch", "received": "2014-12-18", "estimated_value": "1000.00", "disposition": [ "Transferred to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "Lieutenant General Pasquale Presziosa, Chief of the Air Force of the Italian Republic", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Pasquale Presziosa", "donor_title": "Lieutenant General", "donor_country": "Italy", "recipient_name": "Mark Welsh", "recipient_title": "Chief of Staff of the United States Air Force" }, { "name_and_title": "Ms. Heidi Grant, SAF/IA", "gift_description": "Ladies' gold-colored bracelet", "received": "2015-01-19", "estimated_value": "600.00", "disposition": [ "Transferred to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "Mr. Faisal Alkamash of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Faisal Alkamash", "donor_title": "Mr.", "donor_country": "the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia", "recipient_name": "Heidi Grant", "recipient_title": "SAF/IA" }, { "name_and_title": "Mr. Darren Hartford, United States Air Force", "gift_description": "Men's JBR watch", "received": "2015-06-14", "estimated_value": "1200.00", "disposition": [ "Transferred to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "Major General Mohammed Nasser Mubarak Al-Mohannadi, Commander of the Qatar Emiri Naval Force", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Mohammed Nasser Mubarak Al-Mohannadi", "donor_title": "Major General", "donor_country": "Qatar", "recipient_name": "Darren Hartford", "recipient_title": "United States Air Force" }, { "name_and_title": "General John Hesterman III, USAFCENT Commander", "gift_description": "S.T. suitcase. S.T. men's watch. S.T. fountain pen. S.T. Dupont cufflinks", "received": "2015-06-24", "estimated_value": "2872.00", "disposition": [ "Pending transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "Major General Mubarak Mohammed Al-Khayarin, Commander of the Qatar Emiri Air Force", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Mubarak Mohammed Al-Khayarin", "donor_title": "Major General", "donor_country": "Qatar", "recipient_name": "John Hesterman", "recipient_title": "USAFCENT Commander" }, { "name_and_title": "Mr. John Polhemus, Joint Base Andrews Protocol", "gift_description": "Rolex Oyster men's datejust watch", "received": "2015-07-22", "estimated_value": "9000.00", "disposition": [ "Transferred to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "Embassy of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia in the United States", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Kingdom of Saudi Arabia", "donor_title": "Embassy", "donor_country": "United States", "recipient_name": "John Polhemus", "recipient_title": "Joint Base Andrews Protocol" }, { "name_and_title": "Ms. Heidi Grant, SAF/IA", "gift_description": "16GB iPad mini 2. Two memory sticks. Blue presentation box", "received": "2015-08-12", "estimated_value": "400.00", "disposition": [ "Transferred to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "Mr. Al Sahalan of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Al Sahalan", "donor_title": "Mr.", "donor_country": "Saudi Arabia", "recipient_name": "Heidi Grant", "recipient_title": "SAF/IA" }, { "name_and_title": "General Charles Q. Brown, USAFCENT Commander", "gift_description": "Gold-colored cartouche necklace and cartouche key chain and silver pendant with EAF symbol", "received": "2015-08-31", "estimated_value": "570.00", "disposition": [ "Pending transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "Air Marshal Youness Alsayed Hamad Almasry of the State of Qatar", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Youness Alsayed Hamad Almasry", "donor_title": "Air Marshal", "donor_country": "Qatar", "recipient_name": "Charles Q. Brown", "recipient_title": "USAFCENT Commander" }, { "name_and_title": "Mr. John Polhemus, Joint Base Andrews Protocol", "gift_description": "Men's Bvgari Bb42ss watch", "received": "2015-09-04", "estimated_value": "4500.00", "disposition": [ "Transferred to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "The Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, King of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud", "donor_title": "King of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia", "donor_country": "Saudi Arabia", "recipient_name": "John Polhemus", "recipient_title": "Joint Base Andrews Protocol" }, { "name_and_title": "Mr. Zachary Sobeck, Joint Base Andrews Protocol", "gift_description": "Rolex Oyster men's datejust watch", "received": "2015-09-04", "estimated_value": "9000.00", "disposition": [ "Transferred to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "The Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, King of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud", "donor_title": "King of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia", "donor_country": "Saudi Arabia", "recipient_name": "Zachary Sobeck", "recipient_title": "Joint Base Andrews Protocol" }, { "name_and_title": "Captain Jessica L. Lemke, USAFCENT Officer", "gift_description": "Men's KHS Tactical watch, Men's Cruiser C7147 watch", "received": "2015-09-09", "estimated_value": "510.00", "disposition": [ "Pending transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "Colonel Abdul Rhami of the United Arab Emirates", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Abdul Rhami", "donor_title": "Colonel", "donor_country": "United Arab Emirates", "recipient_name": "Jessica L. Lemke", "recipient_title": "USAFCENT Officer" }, { "name_and_title": "Mr. Zachary Sobeck, Joint Base Andrews Protocol", "gift_description": "Shinola Detroit Argonite 5021 men's watch", "received": "2015-10-23", "estimated_value": "950.00", "disposition": [ "Transferred to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "Mr. Ziad Soubra of the State of Qatar", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Ziad Soubra", "donor_title": "Mr.", "donor_country": "Qatar", "recipient_name": "Zachary Sobeck", "recipient_title": "Joint Base Andrews Protocol" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Jeh Charles Johnson, Secretary of Homeland Security of the United States", "gift_description": "4\u2032 x 6\u2032 silk hand-knotted Persian rug with blue, gold, and brown details", "received": "2015-06-19", "estimated_value": "800.00", "disposition": [ "Retained for official display in the Secretary's office" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Dr. Ali bin Fetais al-Marri, Attorney General of the State of Qatar", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Ali bin Fetais al-Marri", "donor_title": "Attorney General", "donor_country": "Qatar", "recipient_name": "Jeh Charles Johnson", "recipient_title": "Secretary of Homeland Security of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Jeh Charles Johnson, Secretary of Homeland Security of the United States", "gift_description": "Louis Vuitton dark brown leather wallet", "received": "2015-09-11", "estimated_value": "600.00", "disposition": [ "Retained for official display in the Secretary's office" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Abdullah Bin Nasser Khalifa Al Thani, Minister of Interior of the State of Qatar", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Abdullah Bin Nasser Khalifa Al Thani", "donor_title": "Minister of Interior", "donor_country": "Qatar", "recipient_name": "Jeh Charles Johnson", "recipient_title": "Secretary of Homeland Security of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "Special Agent, United States Secret Service", "gift_description": "Hamilton men's watch", "received": "2014", "estimated_value": "580.00", "disposition": [ "Pending transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "The Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques Abdullah bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, King of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Abdullah bin Abdulaziz Al Saud", "donor_title": "King of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia", "donor_country": "Saudi Arabia", "recipient_name": "Special Agent", "recipient_title": "United States Secret Service" }, { "name_and_title": "Deputy Assistant Director, United States Secret Service", "gift_description": "Hamilton men's watch", "received": "2014", "estimated_value": "550.00", "disposition": [ "Pending transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "The Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques Abdullah bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, King of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Abdullah bin Abdulaziz Al Saud", "donor_title": "King of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia", "donor_country": "Saudi Arabia", "recipient_name": "Deputy Assistant Director", "recipient_title": "United States Secret Service" }, { "name_and_title": "Dr. Susan DiMarco, Spouse of the Secretary of Homeland Security of the United States", "gift_description": "Bulgari silk scarf", "received": "2015-06-30", "estimated_value": "455.00", "disposition": [ "Pending transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "Mr. Angelino Alfano, Minister of Interior of the Italian Republic, and Mrs. Tiziana Miceli", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Angelino Alfano", "donor_title": "Minister of Interior", "donor_country": "Italy", "recipient_name": "Susan DiMarco", "recipient_title": "Spouse of the Secretary of Homeland Security of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "Assistant Special Agent in Charge, United States Secret Service", "gift_description": "Gucci men's watch", "received": "2015-08-14", "estimated_value": "1000.00", "disposition": [ "Pending transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "Her Majesty Raja Isteri Pengiran Anak Hajah Saleha of Brunei Darussalam", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Raja Isteri Pengiran Anak Hajah Saleha", "donor_title": "Her Majesty", "donor_country": "Brunei Darussalam", "recipient_name": "Assistant Special Agent in Charge", "recipient_title": "United States Secret Service" }, { "name_and_title": "Assistant to the Special Agent in Charge, United States Secret Service", "gift_description": "Chanel sunglasses", "received": "2015-10-29", "estimated_value": "460.00", "disposition": [ "Pending transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Irakli Garibashvili, Prime Minister of Georgia", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Irakli Garibashvili", "donor_title": "Prime Minister", "donor_country": "Georgia", "recipient_name": "Special Agent in Charge", "recipient_title": "United States Secret Service" }, { "name_and_title": "Special Agent, United States Secret Service", "gift_description": "Omega men's watch", "received": "2015-10-29", "estimated_value": "1975.00", "disposition": [ "Purchased by recipient from General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Majesty King Abdullah II ibn Al Hussein, King of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Abdullah II ibn Al Hussein", "donor_title": "King", "donor_country": "Jordan", "recipient_name": "Special Agent", "recipient_title": "United States Secret Service" }, { "name_and_title": "Special Agent, United States Secret Service", "gift_description": "Tissot men's watch", "received": "2015-10-29", "estimated_value": "775.00", "disposition": [ "Purchased by recipient from General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Majesty King Abdullah II ibn Al Hussein, King of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Abdullah II ibn Al Hussein", "donor_title": "King", "donor_country": "Jordan", "recipient_name": "Special Agent", "recipient_title": "United States Secret Service" }, { "name_and_title": "Special Agent, United States Secret Service", "gift_description": "Tissot ladies' watch", "received": "2015-10-29", "estimated_value": "470.00", "disposition": [ "Purchased by recipient from General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Majesty King Abdullah II ibn Al Hussein, King of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Abdullah II ibn Al Hussein", "donor_title": "King", "donor_country": "Jordan", "recipient_name": "Special Agent", "recipient_title": "United States Secret Service" }, { "name_and_title": "Special Agent, United States Secret Service", "gift_description": "Longines men's watch", "received": "2015-10-29", "estimated_value": "979.00", "disposition": [ "Pending transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Majesty King Abdullah II ibn Al Hussein, King of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Abdullah II ibn Al Hussein", "donor_title": "King", "donor_country": "Jordan", "recipient_name": "Special Agent", "recipient_title": "United States Secret Service" }, { "name_and_title": "Mr. Nathan Weichelt Rodgers, Civil Emergency Planning Officer, U.S. Mission to NATO", "gift_description": "TRAVEL: Airfare, ground transportation, lodging, and meals for participation in a Romanian Search and Rescue and Emergency Services Conference", "received": "2015-09-30", "estimated_value": "600.00", "disposition": [ "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government" ], "foreign_donor": "Department of Emergency Situations, Ministry of International Affairs of Romania", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Department of Emergency Situations", "donor_title": "Ministry of International Affairs", "donor_country": "Romania", "recipient_name": "Nathan Weichelt Rodgers", "recipient_title": "Civil Emergency Planning Officer, U.S. Mission to NATO" }, { "name_and_title": "Mr. Sherman Wooden, Special Agent", "gift_description": "TRAVEL: Guest speaker at 2015 Ontario Provincial Strategy workshop in Niagara Falls, Canada", "received": "2014-01-26", "estimated_value": "6872.11", "disposition": [ "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government" ], "foreign_donor": "Ontario Provincial Police of Canada", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Ontario Provincial Police", "donor_title": "", "donor_country": "Canada", "recipient_name": "Sherman Wooden", "recipient_title": "Special Agent" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Eric Holder, Attorney General of the United States", "gift_description": "Set of Christofle silver bookends", "received": "2015-01-19", "estimated_value": "650.00", "disposition": [ "Pending transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "The Honorable Bernard Cazeneuve, Minister of Interior of the French Republic", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Bernard Cazeneuve", "donor_title": "Minister of Interior", "donor_country": "France", "recipient_name": "Eric Holder", "recipient_title": "Attorney General of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Eric Holder, Attorney General of the United States", "gift_description": "Case with rug", "received": "2015-01-22", "estimated_value": "700.00", "disposition": [ "Pending transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Dr. Ali bin Fetais al-Marri, Attorney General of the State of Qatar", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Ali bin Fetais al-Marri", "donor_title": "Attorney General", "donor_country": "Qatar", "recipient_name": "Eric Holder", "recipient_title": "Attorney General of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "RADM Chris A. Bina, PharmD, Senior Deputy Assistant of the Health Services Division of the Federal Bureau of Prisons", "gift_description": "Jalaba, a Moroccan ceremonial dress, with shoes. Walther Glass ornamental bowl", "received": "2015-10-28", "estimated_value": "448.00", "disposition": [ "Retained for official display in the Division Office Suite" ], "foreign_donor": "Mr. Abdelaziz Shiaa, Director of Fez Penitentiary of the Kingdom of Morocco", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Abdelaziz Shiaa", "donor_title": "Director of Fez Penitentiary", "donor_country": "Morocco", "recipient_name": "Chris A. Bina", "recipient_title": "Senior Deputy Assistant of the Health Services Division of the Federal Bureau of Prisons" }, { "name_and_title": "Mr. Bernardo Arellano", "gift_description": "TRAVEL: Expenses for travel to attend specialized course on Evidence Management of Illicit Small Arms and Ammunition", "received": "2015-03-25", "estimated_value": "1100.00", "disposition": [ "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government" ], "foreign_donor": "United Nations Regional Center for Peace, Disarmament and Development in Latin America and the Caribbean", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "United Nations Regional Center for Peace, Disarmament and Development", "donor_title": "", "donor_country": "Latin America and the Caribbean", "recipient_name": "Bernardo Arellano", "recipient_title": "Mr." }, { "name_and_title": "Mr. Jeremy Scheetz, Intelligence Operations Specialist", "gift_description": "TRAVEL: Expenses for travel to attend a symposium in Bangkok, Thailand on World Strategy to Combat Outlaw Motorcycle Gangs", "received": "2015-05-16", "estimated_value": "2794.95", "disposition": [ "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government" ], "foreign_donor": "Australian Federal Police", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Australian Federal Police", "donor_title": "", "donor_country": "Australia", "recipient_name": "Jeremy Scheetz", "recipient_title": "Intelligence Operations Specialist" }, { "name_and_title": "Mr. Jeremy Scheetz, Intelligence Operations Specialist", "gift_description": "TRAVEL: Expenses for travel to attend a symposium in The Hague, The Netherlands on World Strategy to Combat Outlaw Motorcycle Gangs", "received": "2015-11-16", "estimated_value": "2049.00", "disposition": [ "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government" ], "foreign_donor": "European Union Agency for Law Enforcement Training", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "European Union Agency for Law Enforcement Training", "donor_title": "", "donor_country": "European Union", "recipient_name": "Jeremy Scheetz", "recipient_title": "Intelligence Operations Specialist" }, { "name_and_title": "Mr. Michael Keller, ATF Senior Electrical Engineer", "gift_description": "TRAVEL: Expenses for travel to speak at the Ontario Provincial Police Conference", "received": "2015-12-01", "estimated_value": "1361.18", "disposition": [ "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government" ], "foreign_donor": "Ontario Provincial Police of Canada", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Ontario Provincial Police", "donor_title": "", "donor_country": "Canada", "recipient_name": "Michael Keller", "recipient_title": "ATF Senior Electrical Engineer" }, { "name_and_title": "Mr. James Lord, ATF Senior Fire Research Engineer", "gift_description": "TRAVEL: Expenses for travel to speak at the Ontario Provincial Police Conference", "received": "2015-12-01", "estimated_value": "1385.50", "disposition": [ "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government" ], "foreign_donor": "Ontario Provincial Police of Canada", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Ontario Provincial Police", "donor_title": "", "donor_country": "Canada", "recipient_name": "James Lord", "recipient_title": "ATF Senior Fire Research Engineer" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Jacob Lew, Secretary of the Treasury of the United States", "gift_description": "Limited-edition international silver coin collection\u2014rugby world champions 2011", "received": "2014-10-30", "estimated_value": "406.00", "disposition": [ "Pending transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "Ms. Gill Marcus, Governor of the South African Reserve Bank", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Gill Marcus", "donor_title": "Governor of the South African Reserve Bank", "donor_country": "South Africa", "recipient_name": "Jacob Lew", "recipient_title": "Secretary of the Treasury of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Daniel Glaser, Assistant Secretary of Treasury of the United States", "gift_description": "Men's Rolex Oyster Perpetual Datejust watch with silver band and black face", "received": "2015-09-17", "estimated_value": "7300.00", "disposition": [ "Pending transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "Ambassador Nasser al-Sabeeh, Assistant Minister of Foreign Affairs for Follow-up and Coodination Affairs of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the State of Kuwait", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Nasser al-Sabeeh", "donor_title": "Ambassador, Assistant Minister of Foreign Affairs for Follow-up and Coodination Affairs", "donor_country": "Kuwait", "recipient_name": "Daniel Glaser", "recipient_title": "Assistant Secretary of Treasury of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "Mr. William A. Sonntag, Office of International and Tribal Affairs, Office of Global Affairs and Policy, International Organizations and Policy", "gift_description": "TRAVEL: Lodging, daily meals, and incidental expenses at the UN rate for Bonn, Germany", "received": "2015-02-02", "estimated_value": "1100.00", "disposition": [ "" ], "foreign_donor": "Professor Jacqueline McGlade, Chief Scientist, Division of Early Warning and Assessment, United Nations Environment Program", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Jacqueline McGlade", "donor_title": "Chief Scientist, Division of Early Warning and Assessment", "donor_country": "United Nations Environment Program", "recipient_name": "William A. Sonntag", "recipient_title": "Office of International and Tribal Affairs, Office of Global Affairs and Policy, International Organizations and Policy" }, { "name_and_title": "Ms. Lesley V. D'Anglada, Microbiologist, Health and Ecological Criteria Division, Office of Science and Technology, Office of Water", "gift_description": "TRAVEL: Meals, transportation, incidental expenses", "received": "2015-02-19", "estimated_value": "1367.00", "disposition": [ "" ], "foreign_donor": "World Health Organization", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "World Health Organization", "donor_title": "", "donor_country": "", "recipient_name": "Lesley V. D'Anglada", "recipient_title": "Microbiologist" }, { "name_and_title": "Dr. Santhini Ramasamy, Senior Scientist, Office of Science and Technology, Office of Water", "gift_description": "TRAVEL: Meals, transportation, incidental expenses", "received": "2015-02-19", "estimated_value": "1106.00", "disposition": [ "" ], "foreign_donor": "World Health Organization", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "World Health Organization", "donor_title": "", "donor_country": "", "recipient_name": "Santhini Ramasamy", "recipient_title": "Senior Scientist" }, { "name_and_title": "Dr. Matt Martin, Research Biologist, National Center for Computational Toxicology, Office of Research and Development", "gift_description": "TRAVEL: Meals, transportation, incidental expenses, and lodging in Lyon, France", "received": "2015-03-01", "estimated_value": "1689.00", "disposition": [ "" ], "foreign_donor": "International Agency for the Research on Cancer", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "International Agency for the Research on Cancer", "donor_title": "", "donor_country": "", "recipient_name": "Matt Martin", "recipient_title": "Research Biologist" }, { "name_and_title": "Dr. Andrew J.R. Gillespie, Ph.D., Associate Director, National Exposure Research Laboratory", "gift_description": "TRAVEL: Transportation via university vehicle to and from various field research and demonstration sites around Zvolen; lodging for approximately eighteen days and University housing in Zvolen and Tatras, Slovakia", "received": "2015-03-08", "estimated_value": "1000.00", "disposition": [ "" ], "foreign_donor": "Faculty of the Forestry of the Technical University in Zvolen, Slovak Republic", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Faculty of the Forestry of the Technical University in Zvolen", "donor_title": "", "donor_country": "Slovak Republic", "recipient_name": "Andrew J.R. Gillespie", "recipient_title": "Associate Director, National Exposure Research Laboratory" }, { "name_and_title": "Mr. William A. Sonntag, Office of International and Tribal Affairs, Office of Global Affairs and Policy, International Organizations and Policy", "gift_description": "TRAVEL: Lodging, meals, and incidental expenses while in Geneva, Switzerland", "received": "2015-03-28", "estimated_value": "1575.00", "disposition": [ "" ], "foreign_donor": "Professor Jacqueline McGlade, Chief Scientist, Division of Early Warning and Assessment, United Nations Environment Program", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Jacqueline McGlade", "donor_title": "Chief Scientist, Division of Early Warning and Assessment", "donor_country": "United Nations Environment Program", "recipient_name": "William A. Sonntag", "recipient_title": "Office of International and Tribal Affairs, Office of Global Affairs and Policy, International Organizations and Policy" }, { "name_and_title": "Dr. Andrew J.R. Gillespie, Ph.D., Associate Director, National Exposure Research Laboratory", "gift_description": "TRAVEL: Transportation via government vehicle to and from various field research and demonstration sites throughout Macedonia including Skopje, Jasen, Gevgelia, Mavrovo, Pellister, and Stip", "received": "2015-03-31", "estimated_value": "1000.00", "disposition": [ "" ], "foreign_donor": "Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry, and Water Economy of the Republic of Macedonia", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry, and Water Economy", "donor_title": null, "donor_country": "Republic of Macedonia", "recipient_name": "Andrew J.R. Gillespie", "recipient_title": "Associate Director, National Exposure Research Laboratory" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Muriel Bowser, Mayor of the District of Columbia", "gift_description": "Silver-plated replica of Saudi Palace with gold-plated accents in the building in a chest-like structure with gold-plated filigree palm tree on roof, green resin base, and gold-plated palm trees on either side of the building", "received": "2015-09-16", "estimated_value": "1500.00", "disposition": [ "Retained for official display on the 6th floor of the John A. Wilson Building" ], "foreign_donor": "The Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, King of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud", "donor_title": "King of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia", "donor_country": "Saudi Arabia", "recipient_name": "Muriel Bowser", "recipient_title": "Mayor of the District of Columbia" }, { "name_and_title": "Ambassador Michael Froman, United States Trade Representative", "gift_description": "Braun Buffel Hector document briefcase", "received": "2015-08-01", "estimated_value": "690.00", "disposition": [ "Retained for official display in the Ambassador's office" ], "foreign_donor": "YB Dato' Sri Mustapa bin Mohamed, Minister of International Trade and Industry of Malaysia", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Mustapa bin Mohamed", "donor_title": "YB Dato' Sri Minister of International Trade and Industry", "donor_country": "Malaysia", "recipient_name": "Michael Froman", "recipient_title": "United States Trade Representative" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable John Boehner, Speaker of the House", "gift_description": "Barbeque grill", "received": "2015-01-11", "estimated_value": "399.00", "disposition": [ "Pending transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Majesty King Abdullah II ibn Al Hussein, King of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Abdullah II ibn Al Hussein", "donor_title": "King", "donor_country": "Jordan", "recipient_name": "John Boehner", "recipient_title": "Speaker of the House" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable John Boehner, Speaker of the House", "gift_description": "Seiko Astron watch", "received": "2015-04-29", "estimated_value": "1800.00", "disposition": [ "Deposited with the Clerk of the House and is pending transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Shinzo Abe, Prime Minister of Japan", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Shinzo Abe", "donor_title": "Prime Minister", "donor_country": "Japan", "recipient_name": "John Boehner", "recipient_title": "Speaker of the House" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Dana Rohrabacher, Member of Congress of the United States", "gift_description": "Large oriental rug", "received": "2015-01-29", "estimated_value": "2000.00", "disposition": [ "Retained for official display at 2300 Rayburn House Office Building" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency General Abdul Rashid Dostum, First Vice President of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Abdul Rashid Dostum", "donor_title": "First Vice President", "donor_country": "Afghanistan", "recipient_name": "Dana Rohrabacher", "recipient_title": "Member of Congress of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Hillary Rodham Clinton, Senator of the United States", "gift_description": "Ancient Roman glass Judaica salt dish with sterling silver stand. Metal and wood sculpture by Israel Hadany.", "received": "2002-02", "estimated_value": "195.00", "disposition": [ "Deposited with the Secretary of the Senate" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Benyamin Elon, Minister of Tourism of the State of Israel", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government.", "donor_name": "Benyamin Elon", "donor_title": "Minister of Tourism", "donor_country": "Israel", "recipient_name": "Hillary Rodham Clinton", "recipient_title": "Senator of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Hillary Rodham Clinton, Senator of the United States", "gift_description": "75\" x 48\" Afghan rug.", "received": "2006-12-08", "estimated_value": "500.00", "disposition": [ "Deposited with the Secretary of the Senate" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Abdul Rahim Wardak, Minister of Defense of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government.", "donor_name": "Abdul Rahim Wardak", "donor_title": "Minister of Defense", "donor_country": "Afghanistan", "recipient_name": "Hillary Rodham Clinton", "recipient_title": "Senator of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable John Thune, Senator of the United States", "gift_description": "3' x 5' rug.", "received": "2006-12-13", "estimated_value": "300.00", "disposition": [ "Deposited with the Secretary of the Senate" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Jalal Talabani, President of the Republic of Iraq", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government.", "donor_name": "Jalal Talabani", "donor_title": "President of the Republic", "donor_country": "Iraq", "recipient_name": "John Thune", "recipient_title": "Senator of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable John Thune, Senator of the United States", "gift_description": "3' x 5' rug.", "received": "2006-12-15", "estimated_value": "300.00", "disposition": [ "Deposited with the Secretary of the Senate" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Hamid Karzai, President of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government.", "donor_name": "Hamid Karzai", "donor_title": "President", "donor_country": "Afghanistan", "recipient_name": "John Thune", "recipient_title": "Senator of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Bill Nelson, Senator of the United States", "gift_description": "Model ship in a clear case with small engraved plate.", "received": "2006-12-15", "estimated_value": "150.00", "disposition": [ "Deposited with the Secretary of the Senate" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Ahmed Abdulla Al-Mehmood, Minister of State for Foreign Affairs of the State of Qatar", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government.", "donor_name": "Ahmed Abdulla Al-Mehmood", "donor_title": "Minister of State for Foreign Affairs", "donor_country": "Qatar", "recipient_name": "Bill Nelson", "recipient_title": "Senator of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Bill Nelson, Senator of the United States", "gift_description": "Miniature golden camels surrounding water hole in green box.", "received": "2006-12", "estimated_value": "500.00", "disposition": [ "Retained for official display in SH-716" ], "foreign_donor": "The Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques Abdullah bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, King of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government.", "donor_name": "Abdullah bin Abdulaziz Al Saud", "donor_title": "King of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia", "donor_country": "Saudi Arabia", "recipient_name": "Bill Nelson", "recipient_title": "Senator of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Bill Nelson, Senator of the United States", "gift_description": "Five leather briefcases with Arabic inscription. Silver frankincense burner with engraving. Two Calvin Klein men's watches. Five gold medallions with the seal of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Large engraved crystal in box.", "received": "2006-12", "estimated_value": "1900.00", "disposition": [ "Burner retained for official display in SH-716. All other gifts deposited with the Secretary of the Senate" ], "foreign_donor": "His Royal Highness Prince Muqrin bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Intelligence Director of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government.", "donor_name": "Muqrin bin Abdulaziz Al Saud", "donor_title": "Prince", "donor_country": "Saudi Arabia", "recipient_name": "Bill Nelson", "recipient_title": "Senator of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Harry Reid, Senator of the United States", "gift_description": "Fresh flowers in glass vase.", "received": "2007-01-04", "estimated_value": "150.00", "disposition": [ "Flowers were displayed in S-221. Vase deposited with the Secretary of the Senate" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Nguyen Tam Chien, Ambassador of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam to the United States", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government.", "donor_name": "Nguyen Tam Chien", "donor_title": "Ambassador", "donor_country": "Socialist Republic of Vietnam", "recipient_name": "Harry Reid", "recipient_title": "Senator of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Evan Bayh, Senator of the United States", "gift_description": "Silver bowl with President of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan seal.", "received": "2007-01-14", "estimated_value": "200.00", "disposition": [ "Deposited with the Secretary of the Senate" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency General Pervez Musharraf, President of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government.", "donor_name": "Pervez Musharraf", "donor_title": "General President", "donor_country": "Pakistan", "recipient_name": "Evan Bayh", "recipient_title": "Senator of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Evan Bayh, Senator of the United States", "gift_description": "Blue lapis lazuli vase.", "received": "2007-01-15", "estimated_value": "200.00", "disposition": [ "Deposited with the Secretary of the Senate" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Hamid Karzai, President of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government.", "donor_name": "Hamid Karzai", "donor_title": "President", "donor_country": "Afghanistan", "recipient_name": "Evan Bayh", "recipient_title": "Senator of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Hillary Rodham Clinton, Senator of the United States", "gift_description": "Set of silver Demitasse cups and wooden bowls.", "received": "2007-01", "estimated_value": "600.00", "disposition": [ "Deposited with the Secretary of the Senate" ], "foreign_donor": "Their Majesties King Abdullah II ibn Al Hussein and Queen Rania Al Abdullah, King and Queen of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government.", "donor_name": "Abdullah II ibn Al Hussein and Rania Al Abdullah", "donor_title": "King and Queen", "donor_country": "Jordan", "recipient_name": "Hillary Rodham Clinton", "recipient_title": "Senator of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable John Warner, Senator of the United States", "gift_description": "Three scarves and one silk tie by Designer Lie Sang Bong", "received": "2007-02-06", "estimated_value": "100.00", "disposition": [ "Deposited with the Secretary of the Senate" ], "foreign_donor": "Mr. Shin Sungsoon, Minister Counselor at the Embassy of the Republic of Korea in the United States", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Shin Sungsoon", "donor_title": "Minister Counselor", "donor_country": "Republic of Korea", "recipient_name": "John Warner", "recipient_title": "Senator of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Ted Kennedy, Senator of the United States", "gift_description": "Framed picture of Panamanian village", "received": "2007-02-14", "estimated_value": "200.00", "disposition": [ "Retained for official display in SR\u2013323" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Mart\u00edn Torrijos Espino, President of the Republic of Panama", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Mart\u00edn Torrijos Espino", "donor_title": "President", "donor_country": "Panama", "recipient_name": "Ted Kennedy", "recipient_title": "Senator of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable John Warner, Senator of the United States", "gift_description": "Decorative Koryo Celadon pottery teapot", "received": "2007-02-22", "estimated_value": "200.00", "disposition": [ "Deposited with the Secretary of the Senate" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Kim Jang-Soo, Minister of Defense of the Republic of Korea", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Kim Jang-Soo", "donor_title": "Minister of Defense", "donor_country": "Republic of Korea", "recipient_name": "John Warner", "recipient_title": "Senator of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable John Warner, Senator of the United States", "gift_description": "Decorative clock", "received": "2007-03-05", "estimated_value": "120.00", "disposition": [ "Deposited with the Secretary of the Senate" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Sheikh Khalid Bin Ahmed bin Mohammed Al Khalifa, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Kingdom of Bahrain", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Khalid Bin Ahmed bin Mohammed Al Khalifa", "donor_title": "Minister of Foreign Affairs", "donor_country": "Bahrain", "recipient_name": "John Warner", "recipient_title": "Senator of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Mitch McConnell, Minority Leader of the United States Senate", "gift_description": "Pair of cufflinks depicting a replica of a coin of King Sitric of Dublin", "received": "2007-03-15", "estimated_value": "130.00", "disposition": [ "Deposited with the Secretary of the Senate" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Bertie Ahern, Prime Minister of Ireland", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Bertie Ahern", "donor_title": "Prime Minister", "donor_country": "Ireland", "recipient_name": "Mitch McConnell", "recipient_title": "Minority Leader of the United States Senate" }, { "name_and_title": "Mr. Marcel Letttre, Senior Defense and Intelligence Advisor, Office of Senator Harry Reid", "gift_description": "1.7 fluid ounce of men's Amouage Ciel Pour Homme eau de toilette", "received": "2007-03-19", "estimated_value": "190.00", "disposition": [ "Deposited with the Secretary of the Senate" ], "foreign_donor": "Lieutenant General Sayyid Munthir Majid Said Al Said, Head of the Omani Royal Office Liaison and Coodination Service", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Sayyid Munthir Majid Said Al Said", "donor_title": "Lieutenant General", "donor_country": "Oman", "recipient_name": "Marcel Letttre", "recipient_title": "Senior Defense and Intelligence Advisor" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable John McCain, Senator of the United States", "gift_description": "Persian rug", "received": "2007-04-03", "estimated_value": "300.00", "disposition": [ "Retained for official display in SR\u2013237" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency General Pervez Musharraf, President of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Pervez Musharraf", "donor_title": "General President", "donor_country": "Pakistan", "recipient_name": "John McCain", "recipient_title": "Senator of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable John McCain, Senator of the United States", "gift_description": "18th century Galton muzzle", "received": "2007-04-04", "estimated_value": "Unknown", "disposition": [ "Retained for official display in SR\u2013237" ], "foreign_donor": "Major General Muhammad Alam Khattak, Inspector-General of the Frontier Corps, NWFP, Islamic Republic of Pakistan", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Muhammad Alam Khattak", "donor_title": "Major General Inspector-General of the Frontier Corps, NWFP", "donor_country": "Islamic Republic of Pakistan", "recipient_name": "John McCain", "recipient_title": "Senator of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Richard Lugar, Senator of the United States", "gift_description": "Three woodblock prints in cloth-wrapped maroon presentation book", "received": "2007-04-30", "estimated_value": "300.00", "disposition": [ "Deposited with the Secretary of the Senate" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Taro Aso, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Japan", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Taro Aso", "donor_title": "Minister of Foreign Affairs", "donor_country": "Japan", "recipient_name": "Richard Lugar", "recipient_title": "Senator" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Tim Kaine, Senator of the United States", "gift_description": "Three Ukiyo-e woodblock prints", "received": "2007-05-01", "estimated_value": "300.00", "disposition": [ "Deposited with the Secretary of the Senate" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Taro Aso, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Japan", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Taro Aso", "donor_title": "Minister of Foreign Affairs", "donor_country": "Japan", "recipient_name": "Tim Kaine", "recipient_title": "Senator of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Patrick Leahy, Senator of the United States", "gift_description": "Book of photographs with text of China", "received": "2007-05-09", "estimated_value": "100.00", "disposition": [ "Deposited with the Secretary of the Senate" ], "foreign_donor": "Mr. Chen Yibai, Vice Director of the Nanjing Education Bureau's Education Technology Center of the People's Republic of China", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Chen Yibai", "donor_title": "Vice Director of the Nanjing Education Bureau's Education Technology Center", "donor_country": "People's Republic of China", "recipient_name": "Patrick Leahy", "recipient_title": "Senator of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Patrick Leahy, Senator of the United States", "gift_description": "Framed Nanjing Brocade wall hanging", "received": "2007-05-09", "estimated_value": "100.00", "disposition": [ "Deposited with the Secretary of the Senate" ], "foreign_donor": "Mr. Wu Xijun, Former Vice Governor of the Jiangsu Province of the People's Republic of China", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Wu Xijun", "donor_title": "Former Vice Governor of the Jiangsu Province", "donor_country": "People's Republic of China", "recipient_name": "Patrick Leahy", "recipient_title": "Senator of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Amy Klobuchar, Senator of the United States", "gift_description": "Hand-blown glass bowl made by Canadian artist Gregor Herman", "received": "2007-05-20", "estimated_value": "150.00", "disposition": [ "Retained for official display in 302 Hart Senate Building" ], "foreign_donor": "Mr. Robert Merrifield, Co-chair of the U.S.-Canada Inter-parliamentary Group and Mr. Jerry S. Grafstein, Senator, Co-Chair of the U.S.\u2014Canada Interparliamentary Group, and Vice President of the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe Parliamentary Assembly", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "recipient_name": "Amy Klobuchar", "recipient_title": "Senator of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable E. Benjamin Nelson, Senator of the United States", "gift_description": "Hand-crafted Russian dagger. Hand-painted traditional Russian doll. Hand-painted blue Russian pitcher", "received": "2007-05-30", "estimated_value": "414.00", "disposition": [ "Retained for official display in SH\u2013270" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Mikhail Margelov, Senator of the Federation Council of the Russian Federation", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Mikhail Margelov", "donor_title": "Senator of the Federation Council", "donor_country": "Russian Federation", "recipient_name": "E. Benjamin Nelson", "recipient_title": "Senator of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Trent Lott, Senator of the United States", "gift_description": "Hand-painted traditional doll. Silver dagger in brown wooden display box", "received": "2007-05-30", "estimated_value": "280.00", "disposition": [ "Deposited with the Secretary of the Senate" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Mikhail Margelov, Senator of the Federation Council of the Russian Federation", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Mikhail Margelov", "donor_title": "Senator of the Federation Council", "donor_country": "Russian Federation", "recipient_name": "Trent Lott", "recipient_title": "Senator of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Bill Nelson, Senator of the United States", "gift_description": "Silver warrior and horse", "received": "2007-06-01", "estimated_value": "100.00", "disposition": [ "Deposited with the Secretary of the Senate" ], "foreign_donor": "Department of State Services, Federal Republic of Nigeria", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Department of State Services", "donor_title": "", "donor_country": "Nigeria", "recipient_name": "Bill Nelson", "recipient_title": "Senator of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Hillary Rodham Clinton, Senator of the United States", "gift_description": "Free-standing mirrored artwork by M. Pistoletto", "received": "2007-06-06", "estimated_value": "500.00", "disposition": [ "Retained for official display in SR\u2013468" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Francesco Rutelli, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Cultural Heritage of the Italian Republic", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Francesco Rutelli", "donor_title": "Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Cultural Heritage", "donor_country": "Italy", "recipient_name": "Hillary Rodham Clinton", "recipient_title": "Senator of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable John Warner, Senator of the United States", "gift_description": "Decorative silk picture scroll", "received": "2007-06-25", "estimated_value": "100.00", "disposition": [ "Deposited with the Secretary of the Senate" ], "foreign_donor": "Director Wang Yang, Member of the National Chinese Central Committee", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Wang Yang", "donor_title": "Director", "donor_country": "China", "recipient_name": "John Warner", "recipient_title": "Senator of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Robert P. Casey Jr., Senator of the United States", "gift_description": "Hand-carved wooden chess set with dice and nylon carring bag", "received": "2007-08-10", "estimated_value": "500.00", "disposition": [ "Deposited with the Secretary of the Senate" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Jalal Talabani, President of the Republic of Iraq", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Jalal Talabani", "donor_title": "President", "donor_country": "Iraq", "recipient_name": "Robert P. Casey Jr.", "recipient_title": "Senator of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Bill Nelson, Senator of the United States", "gift_description": "Commemorative gold coins celebrating the Malaysian Police Force", "received": "2007-08-28", "estimated_value": "100.00", "disposition": [ "Deposited with the Secretary of the Senate" ], "foreign_donor": "YBhg. Dato Ramli Bin Sha'ari, Director of the Royal Malaysian Police", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Ramli Bin Sha'ari", "donor_title": "Dato", "donor_country": "Malaysia", "recipient_name": "Bill Nelson", "recipient_title": "Senator of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Max Baucus, Senator of the United States", "gift_description": "Two wooden chess sets. Statue", "received": "2007-09-13", "estimated_value": "300.00", "disposition": [ "Deposited with the Secretary of the Senate" ], "foreign_donor": "Embassy of the Republic of Iraq in the United States", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Republic of Iraq", "donor_title": "Embassy", "donor_country": "United States", "recipient_name": "Max Baucus", "recipient_title": "Senator of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Ken Salazar, Senator of the United States", "gift_description": "Chess set", "received": "2007-09-17", "estimated_value": "150.00", "disposition": [ "Deposited with the Secretary of the Senate" ], "foreign_donor": "Embassy of the Republic of Iraq in the United States", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Republic of Iraq", "donor_title": "Embassy", "donor_country": "United States", "recipient_name": "Ken Salazar", "recipient_title": "Senator of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Harry Reid, Senator of the United States", "gift_description": "Armenian Dudak wooden fife from Djivan Gasparian", "received": "2007-10-19", "estimated_value": "Unknown", "disposition": [ "Deposited with the Secretary of the Senate" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Serzh Sargsyan, Prime Minister of the Republic of Armenia", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Serzh Sargsyan", "donor_title": "Prime Minister", "donor_country": "Armenia", "recipient_name": "Harry Reid", "recipient_title": "Senator of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Hillary Rodham Clinton, Senator of the United States", "gift_description": "Leather box with leather and glass flower vases and medallions", "received": "2007-10", "estimated_value": "200.00", "disposition": [ "Deposited with the Secretary of the Senate" ], "foreign_donor": "His Majesty King Abdullah II ibn Al Hussein, King of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Abdullah II ibn Al Hussein", "donor_title": "King", "donor_country": "Jordan", "recipient_name": "Hillary Rodham Clinton", "recipient_title": "Senator of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Ted Stevens, Senator of the United States", "gift_description": "Collection of Hashemite coins in wooden presentation box", "received": "2007-11-25", "estimated_value": "150.00", "disposition": [ "Deposited with the Secretary of the Senate" ], "foreign_donor": "His Majesty King Abdullah II ibn Al Hussein, King of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Abdullah II ibn Al Hussein", "donor_title": "King", "donor_country": "Jordan", "recipient_name": "Ted Stevens", "recipient_title": "Senator of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Johnny Isakson, Senator of the United States", "gift_description": "Framed artwork of Equatorial Guinea", "received": "2008-01-07", "estimated_value": "150.00", "disposition": [ "Deposited with the Secretary of the Senate" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Teodoro Obiang Nguema Mbasogo, President of Equatorial Guinea", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Teodoro Obiang Nguema Mbasogo", "donor_title": "President", "donor_country": "Equatorial Guinea", "recipient_name": "Johnny Isakson", "recipient_title": "Senator of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Carl Levin, Senator of the United States", "gift_description": "Piece of lapis lazuli", "received": "2008-04-22", "estimated_value": "100.00", "disposition": [ "Deposited with the Secretary of the Senate" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Abdul Rahim Wardak, Minister of Defense of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Abdul Rahim Wardak", "donor_title": "Minister of Defense", "donor_country": "Afghanistan", "recipient_name": "Carl Levin", "recipient_title": "Senator of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Russell Feingold, Senator of the United States", "gift_description": "Rug", "received": "2008-05-26", "estimated_value": "200.00", "disposition": [ "Retained for official display in Senator Office, 506 Hart Senate Building" ], "foreign_donor": "Mr. Ameer Haider Khan Hoti, Chief Minsiter of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Ameer Haider Khan Hoti", "donor_title": "Chief Minsiter of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa", "donor_country": "Islamic Republic of Pakistan", "recipient_name": "Russell Feingold", "recipient_title": "Senator of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Russell Feingold, Senator of the United States", "gift_description": "Silver serving bowl", "received": "2008-05-27", "estimated_value": "100.00", "disposition": [ "Deposited with the Secretary of the Senate" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency General Pervez Musharraf, President of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Pervez Musharraf", "donor_title": "General President", "donor_country": "Pakistan", "recipient_name": "Russell Feingold", "recipient_title": "Senator of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "Mr. Evan Gottesman, Professional Staff Member, Intelligence Committee", "gift_description": "Silver serving bowl", "received": "2008-05-27", "estimated_value": "100.00", "disposition": [ "Deposited with the Secretary of the Senate" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency General Pervez Musharraf, President of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Pervez Musharraf", "donor_title": "General President", "donor_country": "Pakistan", "recipient_name": "Evan Gottesman", "recipient_title": "Professional Staff Member, Intelligence Committee" }, { "name_and_title": "Mrs. Sarah Margon, Legislative Assistant to Senator Russell Feingold", "gift_description": "Silver serving bowl", "received": "2008-05-27", "estimated_value": "100.00", "disposition": [ "Deposited with the Secretary of the Senate" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency General Pervez Musharraf, President of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Pervez Musharraf", "donor_title": "General President", "donor_country": "Pakistan", "recipient_name": "Sarah Margon", "recipient_title": "Legislative Assistant to Senator Russell Feingold" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Ken Salazar, Senator of the United States", "gift_description": "Ceremonial robe, sash, and hat. Gold coins", "received": "2008-07-01", "estimated_value": "150.00", "disposition": [ "Deposited with the Secretary of the Senate" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Rustam Minnikhanov, Prime Minister of the Republic of Tatarstan of the Russian Federation", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Rustam Minnikhanov", "donor_title": "Prime Minister of the Republic of Tatarstan", "donor_country": "Russian Federation", "recipient_name": "Ken Salazar", "recipient_title": "Senator of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Benjamin Nelson, Senator of the United States", "gift_description": "Wristwatch with Russian coat of arms logo", "received": "2008-07-23", "estimated_value": "150.00", "disposition": [ "Deposited with the Secretary of the Senate" ], "foreign_donor": "Russian Inter-Parliamentary Group", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Russian Inter-Parliamentary Group", "donor_title": "", "donor_country": "Russia", "recipient_name": "Benjamin Nelson", "recipient_title": "Senator of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "Mr. Anthony Blinken, Staff Director of the Committee on Foreign Relations", "gift_description": "Lapis lazuli vase", "received": "2008-07-25", "estimated_value": "200.00", "disposition": [ "Deposited with the Secretary of the Senate" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Hamid Karzai, President of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Hamid Karzai", "donor_title": "President", "donor_country": "Afghanistan", "recipient_name": "Anthony Blinken", "recipient_title": "Staff Director of the Committee on Foreign Relations" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Harry Reid, Senator of the United States", "gift_description": "Swarovski crystal clam with pearl", "received": "2008-08-08", "estimated_value": "165.00", "disposition": [ "Deposited with the Secretary of the Senate" ], "foreign_donor": "Government of the United Arab Emirates", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Government of the United Arab Emirates", "donor_title": "", "donor_country": "United Arab Emirates", "recipient_name": "Harry Reid", "recipient_title": "Senator of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Harry Reid, Senator of the United States", "gift_description": "Model Kuwaiti sailing ship", "received": "2008-09-18", "estimated_value": "300.00", "disposition": [ "Deposited with the Secretary of the Senate" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Nasser Mohammed Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, Prime Minister of the State of Kuwait", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Nasser Mohammed Al-Jaber Al-Sabah", "donor_title": "Prime Minister", "donor_country": "Kuwait", "recipient_name": "Harry Reid", "recipient_title": "Senator of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Mitch McConnell, Minority Leader of the United States Senate", "gift_description": "Small wooden model of an ancient sailing ship", "received": "2008-09-18", "estimated_value": "300.00", "disposition": [ "Deposited with the Secretary of the Senate" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Nasser Mohammed Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, Prime Minister of the State of Kuwait", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Nasser Mohammed Al-Jaber Al-Sabah", "donor_title": "Prime Minister", "donor_country": "Kuwait", "recipient_name": "Mitch McConnell", "recipient_title": "Minority Leader of the United States Senate" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Daniel Inouye, Senator of the United States", "gift_description": "Gold-plated replica of the 2008 Beijing Olympics Bird's Nest Stadium", "received": "2008-09-19", "estimated_value": "140.00", "disposition": [ "Retained for official display in Senate Office 722 Hart Senate Building" ], "foreign_donor": "Her Excellency Chen Zhili, Vice Chairwoman of the Chinese National People's Congress", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Chen Zhili", "donor_title": "Vice Chairwoman of the Chinese National People's Congress", "donor_country": "China", "recipient_name": "Daniel Inouye", "recipient_title": "Senator of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Olympis Snowe, Senator of the United States", "gift_description": "Handmade traditional Afghan rug with brown, black, and tan design", "received": "2008-11-09", "estimated_value": "120.00", "disposition": [ "Retained for official display in Senate Office 154 Hart Senate Building" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Abdul Rahim Wardak, Minister of Defense of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Abdul Rahim Wardak", "donor_title": "Minister of Defense", "donor_country": "Afghanistan", "recipient_name": "Olympis Snowe", "recipient_title": "Senator" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Sheldon Whitehouse, Senator of the United States", "gift_description": "Rug", "received": "2008-11-11", "estimated_value": "120.00", "disposition": [ "Retained for official display in Senate Office 502 Hart Senate Building" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Hamid Karzai, President of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Hamid Karzai", "donor_title": "President", "donor_country": "Afghanistan", "recipient_name": "Sheldon Whitehouse", "recipient_title": "Senator of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Joseph Biden, Senator of the United States", "gift_description": "Rug", "received": "2008-11", "estimated_value": "100.00", "disposition": [ "Deposited with the Secretary of the Senate" ], "foreign_donor": "The Honorable Farooq H. Naek, Minister of Justice of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Farooq H. Naek", "donor_title": "Minister of Justice", "donor_country": "Pakistan", "recipient_name": "Joseph Biden", "recipient_title": "President of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Lindsey Graham, Senator of the United States", "gift_description": "Bhutanese wool rug", "received": "2008-12-04", "estimated_value": "250.00", "disposition": [ "Retained for official display in Senate Office 293 Russell Senate Building" ], "foreign_donor": "His Majesty Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangcuck, King of Bhutan", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangcuck", "donor_title": "King", "donor_country": "Bhutan", "recipient_name": "Lindsey Graham", "recipient_title": "Senator of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Joseph Lieberman, Senator of the United States", "gift_description": "Bhutanese wool rug", "received": "2008-12-04", "estimated_value": "250.00", "disposition": [ "Retained for official display in Senate Office 706 Hart Senate Building" ], "foreign_donor": "His Majesty Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangcuck, King of Bhutan", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangcuck", "donor_title": "King", "donor_country": "Bhutan", "recipient_name": "Joseph Lieberman", "recipient_title": "Senator of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable John McCain, Senator of the United States", "gift_description": "Bhutanese wool rug", "received": "2008-12-04", "estimated_value": "250.00", "disposition": [ "Retained for official display in Senate Office 235 Russell Senate Building" ], "foreign_donor": "His Majesty Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangcuck, King of Bhutan", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangcuck", "donor_title": "King", "donor_country": "Bhutan", "recipient_name": "John McCain", "recipient_title": "Senator of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Joseph Liberman, Senator of the United States", "gift_description": "3' x 5' Oriental-style rug", "received": "2008-12-06", "estimated_value": "100.00", "disposition": [ "Retained for official display in Senate Office 706 Hart Senate Building" ], "foreign_donor": "Members of the Pakistani Peoples' Party", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Pakistani Peoples' Party", "donor_title": "", "donor_country": "Pakistan", "recipient_name": "Joseph Liberman", "recipient_title": "Senator of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Byron Dorgan, Senator of the United States", "gift_description": "Collection of eight replica coins minted in the early 20th century", "received": "2008-12-14", "estimated_value": "225.00", "disposition": [ "Deposited with the Secretary of the Senate" ], "foreign_donor": "His Majesty King Abdullah II ibn Al Hussein, King of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Abdullah II ibn Al Hussein", "donor_title": "King", "donor_country": "Jordan", "recipient_name": "Byron Dorgan", "recipient_title": "Senator of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable John McCain, Senator of the United States", "gift_description": "The Hashemite coins of His Majesty King Hussein bin Ali minted between 1916\u20131924", "received": "2008-12-18", "estimated_value": "100.00", "disposition": [ "Deposited with the Secretary of the Senate" ], "foreign_donor": "His Majesty King Abdullah II ibn Al Hussein, King of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Abdullah II ibn Al Hussein", "donor_title": "King", "donor_country": "Jordan", "recipient_name": "John McCain", "recipient_title": "Senator of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Joseph Biden, Senator of the United States", "gift_description": "Engraved metal object, title: Stele of Hammurabi", "received": "2009-01", "estimated_value": "100.00", "disposition": [ "Deposited with the Secretary of the Senate" ], "foreign_donor": "Foreign Government Official", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "", "donor_title": "Foreign Government Official", "donor_country": "", "recipient_name": "Joseph Biden", "recipient_title": "President of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Joseph Biden, Senator of the United States", "gift_description": "Green, white, and brass decoration", "received": "2009-01", "estimated_value": "100.00", "disposition": [ "Deposited with the Secretary of the Senate" ], "foreign_donor": "Foreign Government Official", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "", "donor_title": "Foreign Government Official", "donor_country": "", "recipient_name": "Joseph Biden", "recipient_title": "President of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Joseph Biden, Senator of the United States", "gift_description": "Silver palm tree in glass case", "received": "2009-01-01", "estimated_value": "100.00", "disposition": [ "Deposited with the Secretary of the Senate" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Jalal Talabani, President of the Republic of Iraq", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Jalal Talabani", "donor_title": "President", "donor_country": "Iraq", "recipient_name": "Joseph Biden", "recipient_title": "President of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Joseph Biden, Senator of the United States", "gift_description": "Set of glasses. Glass vase", "received": "2009-01-01", "estimated_value": "100.00", "disposition": [ "Deposited with the Secretary of the Senate" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Hamid Karzai, President of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Hamid Karzai", "donor_title": "President", "donor_country": "Afghanistan", "recipient_name": "Joseph Biden", "recipient_title": "President of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Joseph Biden, Senator of the United States", "gift_description": "Large wooden box with intricate designs", "received": "2009-01-01", "estimated_value": "100.00", "disposition": [ "Deposited with the Secretary of the Senate" ], "foreign_donor": "Foreign Government Official", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "", "donor_title": "Foreign Government Official", "donor_country": "", "recipient_name": "Joseph Biden", "recipient_title": "President of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Joseph Biden, Senator of the United States", "gift_description": "Silver bowl", "received": "2009-01-01", "estimated_value": "100.00", "disposition": [ "Deposited with the Secretary of the Senate" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Syed Yousaf Raza Gillani, Prime Minister of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Syed Yousaf Raza Gillani", "donor_title": "Prime Minister", "donor_country": "Pakistan", "recipient_name": "Joseph Biden", "recipient_title": "President of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Joseph Biden, Senator of the United States", "gift_description": "Marble vase", "received": "2009-01-01", "estimated_value": "100.00", "disposition": [ "Deposited with the Secretary of the Senate" ], "foreign_donor": "Mr. Lutfullah Mashal Governor of the Laghman Province of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Lutfullah Mashal", "donor_title": "Governor of the Laghman Province", "donor_country": "Islamic Republic of Afghanistan", "recipient_name": "Joseph Biden", "recipient_title": "President of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Joseph Biden, Senator of the United States", "gift_description": "Metal and wood plaque", "received": "2009-01-01", "estimated_value": "100.00", "disposition": [ "Deposited with the Secretary of the Senate" ], "foreign_donor": "General in the Pakistani Army", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "", "donor_title": "General", "donor_country": "Pakistan", "recipient_name": "Joseph Biden", "recipient_title": "President of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Patrick Leahy, Senator of the United States", "gift_description": "Marble candleholder with molded brass lid in leather-lined box casing", "received": "2009-01-15", "estimated_value": "100.00", "disposition": [ "Deposited with the Secretary of the Senate" ], "foreign_donor": "His Majesty King Abdullah II ibn Al Hussein, King of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Abdullah II ibn Al Hussein", "donor_title": "King", "donor_country": "Jordan", "recipient_name": "Patrick Leahy", "recipient_title": "Senator of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "Mr. Antony Blinken, Staff Director of the Foreign Relations Committee", "gift_description": "Handcrafted wooden chess set", "received": "2009-01-15", "estimated_value": "300.00", "disposition": [ "Deposited with the Secretary of the Senate" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Jalal Talabani, President of the Republic of Iraq", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Jalal Talabani", "donor_title": "President of the Republic", "donor_country": "Iraq", "recipient_name": "Antony Blinken", "recipient_title": "Staff Director of the Foreign Relations Committee" }, { "name_and_title": "Mr. Puneet Talwar, Professional Staff Member of the Foreign Relations Committee", "gift_description": "Handcrafted wooden chess set", "received": "2009-01-15", "estimated_value": "300.00", "disposition": [ "Deposited with the Secretary of the Senate" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Jalal Talabani, President of the Republic of Iraq", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Jalal Talabani", "donor_title": "President of the Republic", "donor_country": "Iraq", "recipient_name": "Puneet Talwar", "recipient_title": "Professional Staff Member of the Foreign Relations Committee" }, { "name_and_title": "Mr. Jonah Blank, Professional Staff Member of the Foreign Relations Committee", "gift_description": "Handcrafted wooden chess set", "received": "2009-01-15", "estimated_value": "300.00", "disposition": [ "Deposited with the Secretary of the Senate" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Jalal Talabani, President of the Republic of Iraq", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Jalal Talabani", "donor_title": "President", "donor_country": "Iraq", "recipient_name": "Jonah Blank", "recipient_title": "Professional Staff Member of the Foreign Relations Committee" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable John F. Kerry, Senator of the United States", "gift_description": "3'9\" x 5'5\" carpet", "received": "2009-01-23", "estimated_value": "100.00", "disposition": [ "Deposited with the Secretary of the Senate" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Hamid Karzai, President of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Hamid Karzai", "donor_title": "President", "donor_country": "Afghanistan", "recipient_name": "John F. Kerry", "recipient_title": "Senator of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Max Baucus, Senator of the United States", "gift_description": "Silver bar bearing image of Michaelangelo Merisi da Carvaggio", "received": "2009-02-01", "estimated_value": "100.00", "disposition": [ "Deposited with the Secretary of the Senate" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Mark Miceli, Ambassador of Malta to the United States", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Mark Miceli", "donor_title": "Ambassador", "donor_country": "Malta", "recipient_name": "Max Baucus", "recipient_title": "Senator of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Carl Levin, Senator of the United States", "gift_description": "Candle set with gel candles", "received": "2009-02-01", "estimated_value": "100.00", "disposition": [ "Deposited with the Secretary of the Senate" ], "foreign_donor": "His Majesty King Abdullah II ibn Al Hussein, King of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Abdullah II ibn Al Hussein", "donor_title": "King", "donor_country": "Jordan", "recipient_name": "Carl Levin", "recipient_title": "Senator of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable James E. Risch, Senator of the United States", "gift_description": "Book, title: Welcome Malta to Europe", "received": "2009-03-17", "estimated_value": "100.00", "disposition": [ "Deposited with the Secretary of the Senate" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Mark Miceli, Ambassador of Malta to the United States and Ms. Christine Pace, Deputy Chief of Mission", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Mark Miceli", "donor_title": "Ambassador", "donor_country": "Malta", "recipient_name": "James E. Risch", "recipient_title": "Senator of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable James E. Risch, Senator of the United States", "gift_description": "Silver medallion bearing the image of Michaelangelo Merisi da Caravaggio", "received": "2009-03-17", "estimated_value": "100.00", "disposition": [ "Deposited with the Secretary of the Senate" ], "foreign_donor": "Mr. Alan Caruana, Head of the Secretariat of the Ministry of Finance, Economy, and Investment of Malta", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Alan Caruana", "donor_title": "Head of the Secretariat of the Ministry of Finance, Economy, and Investment", "donor_country": "Malta", "recipient_name": "James E. Risch", "recipient_title": "Senator of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "Mr. Michael Manning, Legislative Fellow, Office of Senator James E. Risch", "gift_description": "Book, title: Welcome Malta to Europe", "received": "2009-03-17", "estimated_value": "100.00", "disposition": [ "Deposited with the Secretary of the Senate" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Mark Miceli, Ambassador of Malta to the United States and Ms. Christine Pace, Deputy Chief of Mission", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Mark Miceli", "donor_title": "Ambassador", "donor_country": "Malta", "recipient_name": "Michael Manning", "recipient_title": "Legislative Fellow" }, { "name_and_title": "Mr. Andrew Keller, Deputy Counsel, Committee on Foreign Relations", "gift_description": "Small bar of silver", "received": "2009-04-06", "estimated_value": "100.00", "disposition": [ "Deposited with the Secretary of the Senate" ], "foreign_donor": "Mr. Alan Caruana, Head of the Secretariat of the Ministry of Finance, Economy, and Investment of Malta", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Alan Caruana", "donor_title": "Head of the Secretariat of the Ministry of Finance, Economy, and Investment", "donor_country": "Malta", "recipient_name": "Andrew Keller", "recipient_title": "Deputy Counsel, Committee on Foreign Relations" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Barbara Boxer, Senator of the United States", "gift_description": "Replica copper plate engraved with map of the Middle East", "received": "2009-04-16", "estimated_value": "100.00", "disposition": [ "Deposited with the Secretary of the Senate" ], "foreign_donor": "His Highness Sheikh Khalid Bin Saqr Al Qasmi, Former Crown Prince and Deputy Ruler of Ras Al Khaimah, United Arab Emirates", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Khalid Bin Saqr Al Qasmi", "donor_title": "Former Crown Prince and Deputy Ruler", "donor_country": "United Arab Emirates", "recipient_name": "Barbara Boxer", "recipient_title": "Senator of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Edward Kaufman, Senator of the United States", "gift_description": "Silver bowl", "received": "2009-04-17", "estimated_value": "100.00", "disposition": [ "Deposited with the Secretary of the Senate" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Yousaf Raza Gillani, Prime Minister of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Yousaf Raza Gillani", "donor_title": "Prime Minister", "donor_country": "Pakistan", "recipient_name": "Edward Kaufman", "recipient_title": "Senator of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Edward Kaufman, Senator of the United States", "gift_description": "Lapis lazuli vase", "received": "2009-04-18", "estimated_value": "225.00", "disposition": [ "Deposited with the Secretary of the Senate" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Hamid Karzai, President of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Hamid Karzai", "donor_title": "President", "donor_country": "Afghanistan", "recipient_name": "Edward Kaufman", "recipient_title": "Senator of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Mitch McConnell, Majority Leader of the United States Senate", "gift_description": "Glass lamp with decorative polished stone holder", "received": "2009-04-27", "estimated_value": "100.00", "disposition": [ "Deposited with the Secretary of the Senate" ], "foreign_donor": "Their Majesties King Abdullah II ibn Al Hussein and Queen Rania Al Abdullah, King and Queen of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Abdullah II ibn Al Hussein and Rania Al Abdullah", "donor_title": "King and Queen", "donor_country": "Jordan", "recipient_name": "Mitch McConnell", "recipient_title": "Majority Leader of the United States Senate" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable John F. Kerry, Senator of the United States", "gift_description": "5'2\" x 4'2\" red, green, and beige rug", "received": "2009-05-15", "estimated_value": "100.00", "disposition": [ "Deposited with the Secretary of the Senate" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Hamid Karzai, President of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Hamid Karzai", "donor_title": "President", "donor_country": "Afghanistan", "recipient_name": "John F. Kerry", "recipient_title": "Senator of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable John F. Kerry, Senator of the United States", "gift_description": "6'3\" x 4'1\" red and beige Tabiz rug. 5'10\" x 4' Pakistani Bokhara rug", "received": "2009-05-15", "estimated_value": "275.00", "disposition": [ "Deposited with the Secretary of the Senate" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Asif Ali Zardari, President of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Asif Ali Zardari", "donor_title": "President", "donor_country": "Pakistan", "recipient_name": "John F. Kerry", "recipient_title": "Senator of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Mark Begich, Senator of the United States", "gift_description": "Miniature replica bronze cast statue by Croatian artist Ivan Mestrovic", "received": "2009-05-20", "estimated_value": "100.00", "disposition": [ "Deposited with the Secretary of the Senate" ], "foreign_donor": "Her Excellency Kolinda Grabar-Kitarovi\u0107, Ambassador of the Republic of Croatia to the United States", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Kolinda Grabar-Kitarovi\u0107", "donor_title": "Ambassador", "donor_country": "Croatia", "recipient_name": "Mark Begich", "recipient_title": "Senator of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable John F. Kerry, Senator of the United States", "gift_description": "Mounted 18th century replica pistol", "received": "2009-05-21", "estimated_value": "300.00", "disposition": [ "Deposited with the Secretary of the Senate" ], "foreign_donor": "Major General Tariq Khan, Army General Officer of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Tariq Khan", "donor_title": "Major General", "donor_country": "Pakistan", "recipient_name": "John F. Kerry", "recipient_title": "Senator of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Sheldon Whitehouse, Senator of the United States", "gift_description": "4' x 6' rug", "received": "2009-05-25", "estimated_value": "120.00", "disposition": [ "Deposited with the Secretary of the Senate" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Asif Ali Zardari, President of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Asif Ali Zardari", "donor_title": "President", "donor_country": "Pakistan", "recipient_name": "Sheldon Whitehouse", "recipient_title": "Senator of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Sheldon Whitehouse, Senator of the United States", "gift_description": "Hermes silk tie", "received": "2009-05-28", "estimated_value": "170.00", "disposition": [ "Deposited with the Secretary of the Senate" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Bernard Kouchner, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the French Republic", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Bernard Kouchner", "donor_title": "Minister of Foreign Affairs", "donor_country": "France", "recipient_name": "Sheldon Whitehouse", "recipient_title": "Senator of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable John F. Kerry, Senator of the United States", "gift_description": "Encased Byzantine icon", "received": "2009-05-29", "estimated_value": "100.00", "disposition": [ "Deposited with the Secretary of the Senate" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Bashar al-Asad, President of the Syrian Arab Republic", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Bashar al-Asad", "donor_title": "President", "donor_country": "Syrian Arab Republic", "recipient_name": "John F. Kerry", "recipient_title": "Senator of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable John F. Kerry, Senator of the United States", "gift_description": "Commemorative helmet", "received": "2009-06-05", "estimated_value": "100.00", "disposition": [ "Deposited with the Secretary of the Senate" ], "foreign_donor": "His Majesty King Abdullah II ibn Al Hussein, King of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Abdullah II ibn Al Hussein", "donor_title": "King", "donor_country": "Jordan", "recipient_name": "John F. Kerry", "recipient_title": "Senator of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Lisa Murkowski, Senator of the United States", "gift_description": "Gold statue of a wishing well", "received": "2009-06-17", "estimated_value": "100.00", "disposition": [ "Deposited with the Secretary of the Senate" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Abdulla Bin Hamad Al-Attiyah, Deputy Prime Minister of the State of Qatar", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Abdulla Bin Hamad Al-Attiyah", "donor_title": "Deputy Prime Minister", "donor_country": "Qatar", "recipient_name": "Lisa Murkowski", "recipient_title": "Senator of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable John F. Kerry, Senator of the United States", "gift_description": "6'4\" x 4'1\" blue and beige Tabriz rug", "received": "2009-06-21", "estimated_value": "250.00", "disposition": [ "Deposited with the Secretary of the Senate" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Asif Ali Zardari, President of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Asif Ali Zardari", "donor_title": "President", "donor_country": "Pakistan", "recipient_name": "John F. Kerry", "recipient_title": "Senator of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable James E. Risch, Senator of the United States", "gift_description": "Red ceramic vase with gold detailing", "received": "2009-07-22", "estimated_value": "100.00", "disposition": [ "Deposited with the Secretary of the Senate" ], "foreign_donor": "Mr. Jason Yuan, Taiwan Representative to the United States and Head of the Taipei Economic and Cultural Representative Office", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Jason Yuan", "donor_title": "Taiwan Representative to the United States and Head of the Taipei Economic and Cultural Representative Office", "donor_country": "Taiwan", "recipient_name": "James E. Risch", "recipient_title": "Senator of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable John McCain, Senator of the United States", "gift_description": "3' x 5' multicolored rug", "received": "2009-08-17", "estimated_value": "250.00", "disposition": [ "Deposited with the Secretary of the Senate" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Hamid Karzai, President of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Hamid Karzai", "donor_title": "President", "donor_country": "Afghanistan", "recipient_name": "John McCain", "recipient_title": "Senator of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Edward Kaufman, Senator of the United States", "gift_description": "Lapis lazuil bowl", "received": "2009-09-03", "estimated_value": "200.00", "disposition": [ "Deposited with the Secretary of the Senate" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Hamid Karzai, President of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Hamid Karzai", "donor_title": "President", "donor_country": "Afghanistan", "recipient_name": "Edward Kaufman", "recipient_title": "Senator of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Mitch McConnell, Minority Leader of the United States Senate", "gift_description": "Framed gold-embossed metal artwork of Chinese ship", "received": "2009-09-09", "estimated_value": "202.00", "disposition": [ "Deposited with the Secretary of the Senate" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Wu Bangguo, Chairman of the Standing Committee of the National People's Congress of the People's Republic of China", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Wu Bangguo", "donor_title": "Chairman of the Standing Committee of the National People's Congress", "donor_country": "People's Republic of China", "recipient_name": "Mitch McConnell", "recipient_title": "Minority Leader of the United States Senate" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Harry Reid, Senator of the United States", "gift_description": "Fine china teacup set", "received": "2009-11-10", "estimated_value": "202.00", "disposition": [ "Deposited with the Secretary of the Senate" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Ban Ki-moon, Secretary-General of the United Nations", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Ban Ki-moon", "donor_title": "Secretary-General of the United Nations", "donor_country": "", "recipient_name": "Harry Reid", "recipient_title": "Senator of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Evan Bayh, Senator of the United States", "gift_description": "Miniature framed Mughal print", "received": "2010-01-04", "estimated_value": "140.00", "disposition": [ "Deposited with the Secretary of the Senate" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Dr. Manmohan Singh, Prime Minister of the Republic of India", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Manmohan Singh", "donor_title": "Prime Minister", "donor_country": "India", "recipient_name": "Evan Bayh", "recipient_title": "Senator of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable John Barrasso, Senator of the United States", "gift_description": "Republic of glass vessel from the Roman Empire", "received": "2010-01-09", "estimated_value": "100.00", "disposition": [ "Deposited with the Secretary of the Senate" ], "foreign_donor": "Mr. Walid Jumblatt, Leader of the Progressive Socialist Party of the Republic of Lebanon", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Walid Jumblatt", "donor_title": "Leader of the Progressive Socialist Party", "donor_country": "Lebanon", "recipient_name": "John Barrasso", "recipient_title": "Senator of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "Mr. William Castle, Counsel for Senator Orrin Hatch, Committee on the Judiciary", "gift_description": "Book, title: Spanish Painting from El Greco to Picasso\u2014Time, Truth, and History", "received": "2010-01-20", "estimated_value": "100.00", "disposition": [ "Deposited with the Secretary of the Senate" ], "foreign_donor": "Mr. Guillermo Corral Van Damme, General Manager of Government Policy and Industry for Culture Affairs of the Ministry of Culture Affairs of Spain", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Guillermo Corral Van Damme", "donor_title": "General Manager of Government Policy and Industry for Culture Affairs of the Ministry of Culture Affairs", "donor_country": "Spain", "recipient_name": "William Castle", "recipient_title": "Counsel for Senator Orrin Hatch, Committee on the Judiciary" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Edward Kaufman, Senator of the United States", "gift_description": "Turquoise Taiwanese Vase", "received": "2010-01-21", "estimated_value": "225.00", "disposition": [ "Deposited with the Secretary of the Senate" ], "foreign_donor": "Taipei Economic and Cultural Representative Office", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Taipei Economic and Cultural Representative Office", "donor_title": "", "donor_country": "Taiwan", "recipient_name": "Edward Kaufman", "recipient_title": "Senator of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Carl Levin, Senator of the United States", "gift_description": "Metal candle holder with floral design", "received": "2010-01-29", "estimated_value": "100.00", "disposition": [ "Deposited with the Secretary of the Senate" ], "foreign_donor": "His Majesty King Abdullah II ibn Al Hussein, King of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Abdullah II ibn Al Hussein", "donor_title": "King", "donor_country": "Jordan", "recipient_name": "Carl Levin", "recipient_title": "Senator of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Edward Kaufman, Senator of the United States", "gift_description": "Two silver bowls", "received": "2010-03-30", "estimated_value": "200.00", "disposition": [ "Deposited with the Secretary of the Senate" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Asif Ali Zardari, President of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Asif Ali Zardari", "donor_title": "President", "donor_country": "Pakistan", "recipient_name": "Edward Kaufman", "recipient_title": "Senator of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Edward Kaufman, Senator of the United States", "gift_description": "Silver bowl", "received": "2010-03-30", "estimated_value": "100.00", "disposition": [ "Deposited with the Secretary of the Senate" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Yousaf Raza Gillani, Prime Minister of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Yousaf Raza Gillani", "donor_title": "Prime Minister", "donor_country": "Pakistan", "recipient_name": "Edward Kaufman", "recipient_title": "Senator of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Edward Kaufman, Senator of the United States", "gift_description": "Lapis lazuli plate", "received": "2010-03-31", "estimated_value": "200.00", "disposition": [ "Deposited with the Secretary of the Senate" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Abdul Rahim Wardak, Minister of Defense of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Abdul Rahim Wardak", "donor_title": "Minister of Defense", "donor_country": "Afghanistan", "recipient_name": "Edward Kaufman", "recipient_title": "Senator of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "Ms. Margaret Murphy, Protocol and Foreign Travel Coordinator, U.S. Senate Committee on Foreign Relations", "gift_description": "Wenger watch", "received": "2010-04-16", "estimated_value": "275.00", "disposition": [ "Deposited with the Secretary of the Senate" ], "foreign_donor": "His Majesty King Abdullah II ibn Al Hussein, King of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Abdullah II ibn Al Hussein", "donor_title": "King", "donor_country": "Jordan", "recipient_name": "Margaret Murphy", "recipient_title": "Protocol and Foreign Travel Coordinator" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable John F. Kerry, Senator of the United States", "gift_description": "Silk neck ties", "received": "2010-04", "estimated_value": "100.00", "disposition": [ "Deposited with the Secretary of the Senate" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Silvio Berlusconi, President of the Council of Ministers of the Italian Republic", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Silvio Berlusconi", "donor_title": "President of the Council of Ministers", "donor_country": "Italy", "recipient_name": "John F. Kerry", "recipient_title": "Senator of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Harry Reid, Majority Leader of the United States Senate", "gift_description": "Large blue lacquer box", "received": "2010-05-12", "estimated_value": "100.00", "disposition": [ "Deposited with the Secretary of the Senate" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Hamid Karzai, President of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Hamid Karzai", "donor_title": "President", "donor_country": "Afghanistan", "recipient_name": "Harry Reid", "recipient_title": "Majority Leader of the United States Senate" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Mitch McConnell, Minority Leader of the United States Senate", "gift_description": "Oriental rug", "received": "2010-05-12", "estimated_value": "300.00", "disposition": [ "Deposited with the Secretary of the Senate" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Hamid Karzai, President of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Hamid Karzai", "donor_title": "President", "donor_country": "Afghanistan", "recipient_name": "Mitch McConnell", "recipient_title": "Minority Leader of the United States Senate" }, { "name_and_title": "Mr. Keith Luse, Senior Professional Staff Member, United States Senator Committee on Foreign Relations", "gift_description": "Neck tie", "received": "2010-05-19", "estimated_value": "165.00", "disposition": [ "Deposited with the Secretary of the Senate" ], "foreign_donor": "Mr. Jung Yoon Ho, Counselor at the Embassy of the Republic of Korea in the United States", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Jung Yoon Ho", "donor_title": "Counselor", "donor_country": "Republic of Korea", "recipient_name": "Keith Luse", "recipient_title": "Senior Professional Staff Member" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable John Kerry, Senator of the United States", "gift_description": "Large wool rug", "received": "2010-06", "estimated_value": "100.00", "disposition": [ "Deposited with the Secretary of the Senate" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Hamid Karzai, President of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Hamid Karzai", "donor_title": "President", "donor_country": "Afghanistan", "recipient_name": "John Kerry", "recipient_title": "Senator of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Arlen Specter, Senator of the United States", "gift_description": "Prince squash racquet", "received": "2010-08-15", "estimated_value": "120.00", "disposition": [ "Deposited with the Secretary of the Senate" ], "foreign_donor": "Dr. Shen Lyu-shun, Deputy Foreign Minister of Taiwan", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Shen Lyu-shun", "donor_title": "Deputy Foreign Minister", "donor_country": "Taiwan", "recipient_name": "Arlen Specter", "recipient_title": "Senator of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Carl Levin, Senator of the United States", "gift_description": "Waziri dagger", "received": "2010-09-01", "estimated_value": "100.00", "disposition": [ "Deposited with the Secretary of the Senate" ], "foreign_donor": "Lieutenant General Asif Yasin Malik, Army of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Asif Yasin Malik", "donor_title": "Lieutenant General", "donor_country": "Pakistan", "recipient_name": "Carl Levin", "recipient_title": "Senator of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Jack Reed, Senator of the United States", "gift_description": "Tan, red, black and brown Afghan rug", "received": "2010-09-02", "estimated_value": "400.00", "disposition": [ "Deposited with the Secretary of the Senate" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Abdul Rahim Wardak, Minister of Defense of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Abdul Rahim Wardak", "donor_title": "Minister of Defense", "donor_country": "Afghanistan", "recipient_name": "Jack Reed", "recipient_title": "Senator of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable John F. Kerry, Senator of the United States", "gift_description": "4' x 6' rug with leather carrying case", "received": "2010-09-14", "estimated_value": "100.00", "disposition": [ "Deposited with the Secretary of the Senate" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Dr. Ali bin Fetais al-Marri, Attorney General of the State of Qatar", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Ali bin Fetais al-Marri", "donor_title": "Attorney General", "donor_country": "Qatar", "recipient_name": "John F. Kerry", "recipient_title": "Senator of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable John F. Kerry, Senator of the United States", "gift_description": "4' x 6.5' multicolored wool rug", "received": "2010-09-14", "estimated_value": "100.00", "disposition": [ "Deposited with the Secretary of the Senate" ], "foreign_donor": "Major General Javed Aslam Tahi, General Officer Commanding the Pakistan Army Aviation", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Javed Aslam Tahi", "donor_title": "Major General", "donor_country": "Pakistan", "recipient_name": "John F. Kerry", "recipient_title": "Senator of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Lindsey Graham, Senator of the United States", "gift_description": "Silk and wool rug", "received": "2010-09-15", "estimated_value": "300.00", "disposition": [ "Deposited with the Secretary of the Senate" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Dr. Ali bin Fetais al-Marri, Attorney General of the State of Qatar", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Ali bin Fetais al-Marri", "donor_title": "Attorney General", "donor_country": "Qatar", "recipient_name": "Lindsey Graham", "recipient_title": "Senator of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Jack Reed, Senator of the United States", "gift_description": "Blue Nouveautes silk neck tie", "received": "2010-09-15", "estimated_value": "106.70", "disposition": [ "Deposited with the Secretary of the Senate" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Han Duk-soo, Ambassador of the Republic of Korea to the United States", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Han Duk-soo", "donor_title": "Ambassador", "donor_country": "Republic of Korea", "recipient_name": "Jack Reed", "recipient_title": "Senator of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Mark Pryor, Senator of the United States", "gift_description": "Blue Nouveautes silk neck tie", "received": "2010-09-15", "estimated_value": "104.46", "disposition": [ "Deposited with the Secretary of the Senate" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Han Duk-soo, Ambassador of the Republic of Korea to the United States", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Han Duk-soo", "donor_title": "Ambassador", "donor_country": "Republic of Korea", "recipient_name": "Mark Pryor", "recipient_title": "Senator of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Lindsey Graham, Senator of the United States", "gift_description": "Decorative sword", "received": "2010-10-28", "estimated_value": "200.00", "disposition": [ "Deposited with the Secretary of the Senate" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Dr. Ali bin Fetais al-Marri, Attorney General of the State of Qatar", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Ali bin Fetais al-Marri", "donor_title": "Attorney General", "donor_country": "Qatar", "recipient_name": "Lindsey Graham", "recipient_title": "Senator of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Lindsey Graham, Senator of the United States", "gift_description": "3' x 5' Afghan rug", "received": "2010-12-07", "estimated_value": "300.00", "disposition": [ "Deposited with the Secretary of the Senate" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Hamid Karzai, President of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Hamid Karzai", "donor_title": "President", "donor_country": "Afghanistan", "recipient_name": "Lindsey Graham", "recipient_title": "Senator of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Lindsey Graham, Senator of the United States", "gift_description": "Stuffed grouse on bark", "received": "2011-03-02", "estimated_value": "100.00", "disposition": [ "Deposited with the Secretary of the Senate" ], "foreign_donor": "Mr. Gary G. Mar, Minister-Counsellor of the Province of Alberta, Canada to the United States", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Gary G. Mar", "donor_title": "Minister-Counsellor of the Province of Alberta", "donor_country": "Canada", "recipient_name": "Lindsey Graham", "recipient_title": "Senator of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable John F. Kerry, Senator of the United States", "gift_description": "54\" x 30\" rug", "received": "2011-03-29", "estimated_value": "100.00", "disposition": [ "Deposited with the Secretary of the Senate" ], "foreign_donor": "Dr. Abdul Hafeez Shaikh, Minister of Finance of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Abdul Hafeez Shaikh", "donor_title": "Minister of Finance", "donor_country": "Pakistan", "recipient_name": "John F. Kerry", "recipient_title": "Senator of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Christopher A. Coons, Senator of the United States", "gift_description": "Zebra painting", "received": "2011-04-12", "estimated_value": "200.00", "disposition": [ "Deposited with the Secretary of the Senate" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Raila Odinga, Prime Minister of the Republic of Kenya", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Raila Odinga", "donor_title": "Prime Minister", "donor_country": "Kenya", "recipient_name": "Christopher A. Coons", "recipient_title": "Senator of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable John F. Kerry, Senator of the United States", "gift_description": "Clock and desk display", "received": "2011-04-20", "estimated_value": "100.00", "disposition": [ "Deposited with the Secretary of the Senate" ], "foreign_donor": "His Highness Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, Emir of the State of Qatar", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani", "donor_title": "Emir", "donor_country": "Qatar", "recipient_name": "John F. Kerry", "recipient_title": "Senator of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Harry Reid, Majority Leader, United States Senate", "gift_description": "Embroidered velvet scarf", "received": "2011-04-23", "estimated_value": "108.00", "disposition": [ "Deposited with the Secretary of the Senate" ], "foreign_donor": "Mr. Zeng Wei, Shenyang Party Secretary of the People's Republic of China", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Zeng Wei", "donor_title": "Shenyang Party Secretary", "donor_country": "People's Republic of China", "recipient_name": "Harry Reid", "recipient_title": "Majority Leader, United States Senate" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable John F. Kerry, Senator of the United States", "gift_description": "Framed and matted bird print", "received": "2011-05-12", "estimated_value": "100.00", "disposition": [ "Deposited with the Secretary of the Senate" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Dai Bingguo, State Councilor of the People's Republic of China", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Dai Bingguo", "donor_title": "State Councilor", "donor_country": "People's Republic of China", "recipient_name": "John F. Kerry", "recipient_title": "Senator of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable John F. Kerry, Senator of the United States", "gift_description": "Customized Jordanian iPhone and flip video", "received": "2011-05-16", "estimated_value": "100.00", "disposition": [ "Deposited with the Secretary of the Senate" ], "foreign_donor": "His Majesty King Abdullah II ibn Al Hussein, King of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Abdullah II ibn Al Hussein", "donor_title": "King", "donor_country": "Jordan", "recipient_name": "John F. Kerry", "recipient_title": "Senator of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Mark Kirk, Senator of the United States", "gift_description": "Blue lacquered vase", "received": "2011-05-18", "estimated_value": "200.00", "disposition": [ "Deposited with the Secretary of the Senate" ], "foreign_donor": "Mr. Chen Bingde, Commanding General of the People's Liberation Army, General Staff Department of Beijing, People's Republic of China", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Chen Bingde", "donor_title": "Commanding General of the People's Liberation Army, General Staff Department", "donor_country": "People's Republic of China", "recipient_name": "Mark Kirk", "recipient_title": "Senator of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "Mr. James A. Wolfe, Director of Security, Select Committee on Intelligence, United States Senate", "gift_description": "Traser watch", "received": "2011-05-19", "estimated_value": "225.00", "disposition": [ "Deposited with the Secretary of the Senate" ], "foreign_donor": "His Majesty King Abdullah II ibn Al Hussein, King of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Abdullah II ibn Al Hussein", "donor_title": "King", "donor_country": "Jordan", "recipient_name": "James A. Wolfe", "recipient_title": "Director of Security, Select Committee on Intelligence, United States Senate" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable John F. Kerry, Senator of the United States", "gift_description": "118\" x 9\" rug. 118\" x 39\" rug", "received": "2011-05-19", "estimated_value": "200.00", "disposition": [ "Deposited with the Secretary of the Senate" ], "foreign_donor": "General Atta Mohammad Noor, Governor of the Balkh Province of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Atta Mohammad Noor", "donor_title": "General, Governor of the Balkh Province", "donor_country": "Islamic Republic of Afghanistan", "recipient_name": "John F. Kerry", "recipient_title": "Senator of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Rob Portman, Senator of the United States", "gift_description": "Gold and silver dagger", "received": "2011-05-24", "estimated_value": "200.00", "disposition": [ "Deposited with the Secretary of the Senate" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Aleksandar Miscevic, State Secretary of Defense of the Republic of Serbia", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Aleksandar Miscevic", "donor_title": "State Secretary of Defense", "donor_country": "Serbia", "recipient_name": "Rob Portman", "recipient_title": "Senator of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Rob Portman, Senator of the United States", "gift_description": "Blue floral vase", "received": "2011-06-10", "estimated_value": "150.00", "disposition": [ "Deposited with the Secretary of the Senate" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Hamid Karzai, President of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Hamid Karzai", "donor_title": "President", "donor_country": "Afghanistan", "recipient_name": "Rob Portman", "recipient_title": "Senator of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable John F. Kerry, Senator of the United States", "gift_description": "Delvaux leather portfolio", "received": "2011-06-28", "estimated_value": "200.00", "disposition": [ "Deposited with the Secretary of the Senate" ], "foreign_donor": "His Royal Highness Prince Philippe, Crown Prince of Belgium", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Philippe", "donor_title": "Crown Prince", "donor_country": "Belgium", "recipient_name": "John F. Kerry", "recipient_title": "Senator of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable John McCain, Senator of the United States", "gift_description": "Carved stone bowl", "received": "2011-07-01", "estimated_value": "200.00", "disposition": [ "Deposited with the Secretary of the Senate" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Hamid Karzai, President of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Hamid Karzai", "donor_title": "President", "donor_country": "Afghanistan", "recipient_name": "John McCain", "recipient_title": "Senator of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable John F. Kerry, Senator of the United States", "gift_description": "Six silk neck ties", "received": "2011-10-03", "estimated_value": "100.00", "disposition": [ "Deposited with the Secretary of the Senate" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Silvio Berlusconi, President of the Council of Ministers of the Italian Republic", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Silvio Berlusconi", "donor_title": "President of the Council of Ministers", "donor_country": "Italy", "recipient_name": "John F. Kerry", "recipient_title": "Senator of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Mitch McConnell, Minority Leader of the United States Senate", "gift_description": "Lacquered jewelry box", "received": "2011-10-12", "estimated_value": "200.00", "disposition": [ "Deposited with the Secretary of the Senate" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Lee Myung-bak, President of the Republic of Korea", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Lee Myung-bak", "donor_title": "President", "donor_country": "Republic of Korea", "recipient_name": "Mitch McConnell", "recipient_title": "Minority Leader of the United States Senate" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Orrin G. Hatch, Senator of the United States", "gift_description": "Silk scarf and tie set", "received": "2011-10-17", "estimated_value": "100.00", "disposition": [ "Deposited with the Secretary of the Senate" ], "foreign_donor": "Children's Welfare Delegation of the Government of the People's Republic of China", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Children's Welfare Delegation", "donor_title": "of the Government", "donor_country": "People's Republic of China", "recipient_name": "Orrin G. Hatch", "recipient_title": "Senator of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable John McCain, Senator of the United States", "gift_description": "21\" x 17\" gold framed painting", "received": "2011-11-01", "estimated_value": "270.00", "disposition": [ "Deposited with the Secretary of the Senate" ], "foreign_donor": "Mr. David Bakradze, Chairman of the Parliament of Georgia", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "David Bakradze", "donor_title": "Chairman of the Parliament", "donor_country": "Georgia", "recipient_name": "John McCain", "recipient_title": "Senator of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Charles Schmuer, Senator of the United States", "gift_description": "Samsung digital camera", "received": "2012-01-02", "estimated_value": "140.00", "disposition": [ "Deposited with the Secretary of the Senate" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Yousef Al Otaiba, Ambassador of the United Arab Emirates to the United States", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Yousef Al Otaiba", "donor_title": "Ambassador", "donor_country": "United Arab Emirates", "recipient_name": "Charles Schmuer", "recipient_title": "Senator of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable John F. Kerry, Senator of the United States", "gift_description": "William & Son fountain pen. Silver necklace and earring set. Replica dagger with holder", "received": "2012-01-04", "estimated_value": "300.00", "disposition": [ "Deposited with the Secretary of the Senate" ], "foreign_donor": "His Highness Qaboos bin Said Al Said, Sultan of Oman", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Qaboos bin Said Al Said", "donor_title": "Sultan", "donor_country": "Oman", "recipient_name": "John F. Kerry", "recipient_title": "Senator of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Barbara Mikulski, Senator of the United States", "gift_description": "Long Jerusalem tea box", "received": "2012-01-05", "estimated_value": "140.00", "disposition": [ "Deposited with the Secretary of the Senate" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Ehud Barak, Minister of Defense of the State of Israel and Former Prime Minister of the State of Israel", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Ehud Barak", "donor_title": "Minister of Defense of the State of Israel and Former Prime Minister of the State of Israel", "donor_country": "Israel", "recipient_name": "Barbara Mikulski", "recipient_title": "Senator of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Mitch McConnell, Senator of the United States", "gift_description": "Lasting Impressions gift basket", "received": "2012-01-09", "estimated_value": "200.00", "disposition": [ "Deposited with the Secretary of the Senate" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Ali Bin Fahad Al-Hajri, Ambassador of the State of Qatar to the United States", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Ali Bin Fahad Al-Hajri", "donor_title": "Ambassador", "donor_country": "Qatar", "recipient_name": "Mitch McConnell", "recipient_title": "Senator of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable John F. Kerry, Senator of the United States", "gift_description": "Waterman ballpoint pen", "received": "2012-01-11", "estimated_value": "100.00", "disposition": [ "Deposited with the Secretary of the Senate" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Taher Nashat al-Masri, Former President of the Upper House of the Parliament of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Taher Nashat al-Masri", "donor_title": "Former President of the Upper House of the Parliament", "donor_country": "Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan", "recipient_name": "John F. Kerry", "recipient_title": "Senator of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable John F. Kerry, Senator of the United States", "gift_description": "Bagrationi Gonio Eniseli brandy with cigar", "received": "2012-01-31", "estimated_value": "100.00", "disposition": [ "Deposited with the Secretary of the Senate" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Mikheil Saakashvili, President of Georgia", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Mikheil Saakashvili", "donor_title": "President", "donor_country": "Georgia", "recipient_name": "John F. Kerry", "recipient_title": "Senator of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Jeff Sessions, Senator of the United States", "gift_description": "4\u2032 x 6\u2032 Afghan rug", "received": "2012-02-19", "estimated_value": "100.00", "disposition": [ "Deposited with the Secretary of the Senate" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Hamid Karzai, President of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Hamid Karzai", "donor_title": "President", "donor_country": "Afghanistan", "recipient_name": "Jeff Sessions", "recipient_title": "Senator of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Lindsey Graham, Senator of the United States", "gift_description": "4\u2032 x 6\u2032 Afghan rug", "received": "2012-02-19", "estimated_value": "100.00", "disposition": [ "Deposited with the Secretary of the Senate" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Hamid Karzai, President of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Hamid Karzai", "donor_title": "President", "donor_country": "Afghanistan", "recipient_name": "Lindsey Graham", "recipient_title": "Senator of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Christopher A. Coons, Senator of the United States", "gift_description": "Juan Valdez Samurai Pods coffee maker and pods of Juan Valdez coffee", "received": "2012-02-27", "estimated_value": "160.00", "disposition": [ "Deposited with the Secretary of the Senate" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Juan Manuel Santos, President of the Republic of Colombia", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Juan Manuel Santos", "donor_title": "President of the Republic", "donor_country": "Colombia", "recipient_name": "Christopher A. Coons", "recipient_title": "Senator of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Christopher A. Coons, Senator of the United States", "gift_description": "National Geographic DVD, title: The Last Place on Earth", "received": "2012-03-07", "estimated_value": "175.00", "disposition": [ "Deposited with the Secretary of the Senate" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Carlos Victor Boungou, Former Ambassador of the Gabonese Republic to the United States", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Carlos Victor Boungou", "donor_title": "Former Ambassador", "donor_country": "Gabonese Republic", "recipient_name": "Christopher A. Coons", "recipient_title": "Senator of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable John F. Kerry, Senator of the United States", "gift_description": "Amouage Memoir cologne and perfume gift set", "received": "2012-03-08", "estimated_value": "100.00", "disposition": [ "Deposited with the Secretary of the Senate" ], "foreign_donor": "Dr. Salem Nasser Al-Ismaily, Chairman of the Oman Center for Investment Promotion and Export Development", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Salem Nasser Al-Ismaily", "donor_title": "Chairman of the Oman Center for Investment Promotion and Export Development", "donor_country": "Oman", "recipient_name": "John F. Kerry", "recipient_title": "Senator of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Barbara Milkulski, Senator of the United States", "gift_description": "Tissot watch", "received": "2012-03-21", "estimated_value": "219.00", "disposition": [ "Deposited with the Secretary of the Senate" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency General Mashal Al-Zaben, Advisor to His Majesty the King for Military Affairs and Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Mashal Al-Zaben", "donor_title": "General Advisor to His Majesty the King for Military Affairs and Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff", "donor_country": "Jordan", "recipient_name": "Barbara Milkulski", "recipient_title": "Senator of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Tom Harkin, Senator of the United States", "gift_description": "Framed painting", "received": "2012-04-28", "estimated_value": "200.00", "disposition": [ "Deposited with the Secretary of the Senate" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Alassane Qauttara, President of the Republic of C\u00f4te d'Ivoire", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Alassane Qauttara", "donor_title": "President", "donor_country": "C\u00f4te d'Ivoire", "recipient_name": "Tom Harkin", "recipient_title": "Senator of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Tom Udall, Senator of the United States", "gift_description": "Framed painting", "received": "2012-05-05", "estimated_value": "200.00", "disposition": [ "Deposited with the Secretary of the Senate" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Alassane Qauttara, President of the Republic of C\u00f4te d'Ivoire", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Alassane Qauttara", "donor_title": "President of the Republic", "donor_country": "C\u00f4te d'Ivoire", "recipient_name": "Tom Udall", "recipient_title": "Senator of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Roger F. Wicker, Senator of the United States", "gift_description": "Framed African textile", "received": "2012-05-06", "estimated_value": "200.00", "disposition": [ "Deposited with the Secretary of the Senate" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Alassane Qauttara, President of the Republic of C\u00f4te d'Ivoire", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Alassane Qauttara", "donor_title": "President of the Republic", "donor_country": "C\u00f4te d'Ivoire", "recipient_name": "Roger F. Wicker", "recipient_title": "Senator of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Christopher A. Coons, Senator of the United States", "gift_description": "Taiwanese ceramic vase", "received": "2012-05-09", "estimated_value": "225.00", "disposition": [ "Deposited with the Secretary of the Senate" ], "foreign_donor": "Mr. Jason Yuan, Taiwan Representative to the United States and Head of the Taipei Economic and Cultural Representative Office", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Jason Yuan", "donor_title": "Taiwan Representative to the United States and Head of the Taipei Economic and Cultural Representative Office", "donor_country": "Taiwan", "recipient_name": "Christopher A. Coons", "recipient_title": "Senator of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Marco Rubio, Senator of the United States", "gift_description": "Davidoff cigars", "received": "2012-05-28", "estimated_value": "135.00", "disposition": [ "Deposited with the Secretary of the Senate" ], "foreign_donor": "Mr. Jason Yuan, Taiwan Representative to the United States and Head of the Taipei Economic and Cultural Representative Office", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Jason Yuan", "donor_title": "Taiwan Representative to the United States and Head of the Taipei Economic and Cultural Representative Office", "donor_country": "Taiwan", "recipient_name": "Marco Rubio", "recipient_title": "Senator of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Christopher A. Coons, Senator of the United States", "gift_description": "Zanzibar door", "received": "2012-06-02", "estimated_value": "100.00", "disposition": [ "Deposited with the Secretary of the Senate" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Ali Mohamed Shein, President of Zanzibar, United Republic of Tanzania", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Ali Mohamed Shein", "donor_title": "President of Zanzibar", "donor_country": "United Republic of Tanzania", "recipient_name": "Christopher A. Coons", "recipient_title": "Senator of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable John McCain, Senator of the United States", "gift_description": "Lebanese knit tablecloth and towel set", "received": "2012-07-05", "estimated_value": "150.00", "disposition": [ "Deposited with the Secretary of the Senate" ], "foreign_donor": "Sheikh Fouad Siniora, Member of Parliament of the Lebanese Republic", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Fouad Siniora", "donor_title": "Member of Parliament", "donor_country": "Lebanon", "recipient_name": "John McCain", "recipient_title": "Senator of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Joseph I. Lieberman, Senator of the United States", "gift_description": "Ornate gold statue. S.T. Dupont pen", "received": "2012-08-01", "estimated_value": "200.00", "disposition": [ "Deposited with the Secretary of the Senate" ], "foreign_donor": "The Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques Abdullah bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, King of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Abdullah bin Abdulaziz Al Saud", "donor_title": "King of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia", "donor_country": "Saudi Arabia", "recipient_name": "Joseph I. Lieberman", "recipient_title": "Senator of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Mitch McConnell, Minority Leader of the United States Senate", "gift_description": "Painting by artist Aung Min Min", "received": "2012-09-19", "estimated_value": "300.00", "disposition": [ "Deposited with the Secretary of the Senate" ], "foreign_donor": "Daw Aung San Suu Kyi, Chairperson and General Secretary of the National League for Democracy of the Republic of the Union of Myanmar", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Aung San Suu Kyi", "donor_title": "Chairperson and General Secretary of the National League for Democracy", "donor_country": "Myanmar", "recipient_name": "Mitch McConnell", "recipient_title": "Minority Leader of the United States Senate" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable John F. Kerry, Senator of the United States", "gift_description": "Trinitae soaps and lotions", "received": "2012-09-21", "estimated_value": "100.00", "disposition": [ "Deposited with the Secretary of the Senate" ], "foreign_donor": "His Majesty King Abdullah II ibn Al Hussein, King of the Hashmite Kingdom of Jordan", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Abdullah II ibn Al Hussein", "donor_title": "King", "donor_country": "Jordan", "recipient_name": "John F. Kerry", "recipient_title": "Senator of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Mitch McConnell, Minority Leader of the United States Senate", "gift_description": "Burmese painting", "received": "2012-09-24", "estimated_value": "250.00", "disposition": [ "Deposited with the Secretary of the Senate" ], "foreign_donor": "Daw Aung San Suu Kyi, Chairperson and General Secretary of the National League for Democracy of the Republic of the Union of Myanmar", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Aung San Suu Kyi", "donor_title": "Chairperson and General Secretary of the National League for Democracy", "donor_country": "Myanmar", "recipient_name": "Mitch McConnell", "recipient_title": "Minority Leader of the United States Senate" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Mark Udall, Senator of the United States", "gift_description": "Collection of silk Chinese paintings by Yun Shouping", "received": "2012-12-07", "estimated_value": "250.00", "disposition": [ "Deposited with the Secretary of the Senate" ], "foreign_donor": "Dr. Wang Jiarui, Vice Chairman of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Wang Jiarui", "donor_title": "Vice Chairman of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference", "donor_country": "China", "recipient_name": "Mark Udall", "recipient_title": "Senator of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable John F. Kerry, Senator of the United States", "gift_description": "4' x 6' Afghan rug", "received": "2012-12-13", "estimated_value": "100.00", "disposition": [ "Deposited with the Secretary of the Senate" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Salahuddin Rabbani, Chairman of the High Peace Council of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Salahuddin Rabbani", "donor_title": "Chairman of the High Peace Council", "donor_country": "Afghanistan", "recipient_name": "John F. Kerry", "recipient_title": "Senator of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Jeanne Shaheen, Senator of the United States", "gift_description": "Two bottles of Chivas Brothers scotch whiskey", "received": "2012-12-13", "estimated_value": "270.00", "disposition": [ "Deposited with the Secretary of the Senate" ], "foreign_donor": "Her Excellency Sherry Rehman, Ambassador of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan to the United States", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Sherry Rehman", "donor_title": "Ambassador", "donor_country": "Pakistan", "recipient_name": "Jeanne Shaheen", "recipient_title": "Senator of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Mark Udall, Senator of the United States", "gift_description": "Chivas Brothers scotch whiskey", "received": "2012-12-13", "estimated_value": "200.00", "disposition": [ "Deposited with the Secretary of the Senate" ], "foreign_donor": "Her Excellency Sherry Rehman, Ambassador of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan to the United States", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Sherry Rehman", "donor_title": "Ambassador", "donor_country": "Pakistan", "recipient_name": "Mark Udall", "recipient_title": "Senator of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable John D. Rockefeller IV, Senator of the United States", "gift_description": "Chivas Brothers scotch whiskey", "received": "2012-12-13", "estimated_value": "150.00", "disposition": [ "Deposited with the Secretary of the Senate" ], "foreign_donor": "Her Excellency Sherry Rehman, Ambassador of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan to the United States", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Sherry Rehman", "donor_title": "Ambassador", "donor_country": "Pakistan", "recipient_name": "John D. Rockefeller IV", "recipient_title": "Senator of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Clair McCaskill, Senator of the United States", "gift_description": "Chivas Brothers scotch whiskey", "received": "2012-12-15", "estimated_value": "169.99", "disposition": [ "Deposited with the Secretary of the Senate" ], "foreign_donor": "Her Excellency Sherry Rehman, Ambassador of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan to the United States", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Sherry Rehman", "donor_title": "Ambassador", "donor_country": "Pakistan", "recipient_name": "Clair McCaskill", "recipient_title": "Senator of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Charles Schumer, Senator of the United States", "gift_description": "iPad Mini", "received": "2012-12-17", "estimated_value": "325.00", "disposition": [ "Deposited with the Secretary of the Senate" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Yousef Al Otaiba, Ambassador of the United Arab Emirates to the United States", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Yousef Al Otaiba", "donor_title": "Ambassador", "donor_country": "United Arab Emirates", "recipient_name": "Charles Schumer", "recipient_title": "Senator of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Robert Menendez, Senator of the United States", "gift_description": "Chivas Brothers scotch whiskey", "received": "2012-12-18", "estimated_value": "189.99", "disposition": [ "Deposited with the Secretary of the Senate" ], "foreign_donor": "Her Excellency Sherry Rehman, Ambassador of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan to the United States", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Sherry Rehman", "donor_title": "Ambassador", "donor_country": "Pakistan", "recipient_name": "Robert Menendez", "recipient_title": "Senator of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Debbie Stabenow, Senator of the United States", "gift_description": "Chivas Brothers scotch whiskey", "received": "2012-12-18", "estimated_value": "125.00", "disposition": [ "Deposited with the Secretary of the Senate" ], "foreign_donor": "Her Excellency Sherry Rehman, Ambassador of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan to the United States", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Sherry Rehman", "donor_title": "Ambassador", "donor_country": "Pakistan", "recipient_name": "Debbie Stabenow", "recipient_title": "Senator of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Jack Reed, Senator of the United States", "gift_description": "Chivas Brothers scotch whiskey", "received": "2012-12-18", "estimated_value": "135.00", "disposition": [ "Deposited with the Secretary of the Senate" ], "foreign_donor": "Her Excellency Sherry Rehman, Ambassador of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan to the United States", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Sherry Rehman", "donor_title": "Ambassador", "donor_country": "Pakistan", "recipient_name": "Jack Reed", "recipient_title": "Senator of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "Mr. Neil Campbell, Chief of Staff for Senator Jack Reed", "gift_description": "Chivas Brothers scotch whiskey", "received": "2012-12-18", "estimated_value": "135", "disposition": [ "Deposited with the Secretary of the Senate" ], "foreign_donor": "Her Excellency Sherry Rehman, Ambassador of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan to the United States", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Sherry Rehman", "donor_title": "Ambassador", "donor_country": "Pakistan", "recipient_name": "Neil Campbell", "recipient_title": "Chief of Staff for Senator Jack Reed" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Jeff Sessions, Senator of the United States", "gift_description": "Chivas Brothers scotch whiskey", "received": "2012-12-19", "estimated_value": "170.00", "disposition": [ "Deposited with the Secretary of the Senate" ], "foreign_donor": "Her Excellency Sherry Rehman, Ambassador of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan to the United States", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Sherry Rehman", "donor_title": "Ambassador", "donor_country": "Pakistan", "recipient_name": "Jeff Sessions", "recipient_title": "Senator of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Mitch McConnell, Minority Leader of the United States Senate", "gift_description": "Chivas Brothers scotch whiskey", "received": "2012-12-19", "estimated_value": "160.00", "disposition": [ "Deposited with the Secretary of the Senate" ], "foreign_donor": "Her Excellency Sherry Rehman, Ambassador of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan to the United States", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Sherry Rehman", "donor_title": "Ambassador", "donor_country": "Pakistan", "recipient_name": "Mitch McConnell", "recipient_title": "Minority Leader of the United States Senate" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Johnny Isakson, Senator of the United States", "gift_description": "Chivas Brothers scotch whiskey", "received": "2012-12-19", "estimated_value": "175.00", "disposition": [ "Deposited with the Secretary of the Senate" ], "foreign_donor": "Her Excellency Sherry Rehman, Ambassador of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan to the United States", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Sherry Rehman", "donor_title": "Ambassador", "donor_country": "Pakistan", "recipient_name": "Johnny Isakson", "recipient_title": "Senator of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Chuck Grassley, Senator of the United States", "gift_description": "Chivas Brothers scotch whiskey", "received": "2012-12-19", "estimated_value": "170.00", "disposition": [ "Deposited with the Secretary of the Senate" ], "foreign_donor": "Her Excellency Sherry Rehman, Ambassador of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan to the United States", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Sherry Rehman", "donor_title": "Ambassador", "donor_country": "Pakistan", "recipient_name": "Chuck Grassley", "recipient_title": "Senator of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Roger F. Wicker, Senator of the United States", "gift_description": "Chivas Brothers scotch whiskey", "received": "2012-12-19", "estimated_value": "135.00", "disposition": [ "Deposited with the Secretary of the Senate" ], "foreign_donor": "Her Excellency Sherry Rehman, Ambassador of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan to the United States", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Sherry Rehman", "donor_title": "Ambassador", "donor_country": "Pakistan", "recipient_name": "Roger F. Wicker", "recipient_title": "Senator of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Roy Blunt, Senator of the United States", "gift_description": "iPad Mini", "received": "2012-12-20", "estimated_value": "330.00", "disposition": [ "Deposited with the Secretary of the Senate" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Yousef Al Otaiba, Ambassador of the United Arab Emirates to the United States", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Yousef Al Otaiba", "donor_title": "Ambassador", "donor_country": "United Arab Emirates", "recipient_name": "Roy Blunt", "recipient_title": "Senator of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Max Baucus, Senator of the United States", "gift_description": "Chivas Brothers scotch whiskey", "received": "2012-12-27", "estimated_value": "200.00", "disposition": [ "Deposited with the Secretary of the Senate" ], "foreign_donor": "Her Excellency Sherry Rehman, Ambassador of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan to the United States", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Sherry Rehman", "donor_title": "Ambassador", "donor_country": "Pakistan", "recipient_name": "Max Baucus", "recipient_title": "Senator of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Dianne Feinstein, Senator of the United States", "gift_description": "Chivas Brothers scotch whiskey", "received": "2012-12-27", "estimated_value": "250.00", "disposition": [ "Deposited with the Secretary of the Senate" ], "foreign_donor": "Her Excellency Sherry Rehman, Ambassador of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan to the United States", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Sherry Rehman", "donor_title": "Ambassador", "donor_country": "Pakistan", "recipient_name": "Dianne Feinstein", "recipient_title": "Senator of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Christopher A. Coons, Senator of the United States", "gift_description": "Lapis lazuli mosaic bowl", "received": "2013-01-17", "estimated_value": "250.00", "disposition": [ "Deposited with the Secretary of the Senate" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Hamid Karzai, President of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Hamid Karzai", "donor_title": "President", "donor_country": "Afghanistan", "recipient_name": "Christopher A. Coons", "recipient_title": "Senator of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Christopher A. Coons, Senator of the United States", "gift_description": "Congolese wooden and brass statue", "received": "2013-01-23", "estimated_value": "100.00", "disposition": [ "Deposited with the Secretary of the Senate" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Joseph Kabila, President of the Democratic Republic of the Congo", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Joseph Kabila", "donor_title": "President", "donor_country": "Democratic Republic of the Congo", "recipient_name": "Christopher A. Coons", "recipient_title": "Senator of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable John D. Rockefeller IV, Senator of the United States", "gift_description": "Black lacquer pencil case with gold leaf floral design", "received": "2013-01-24", "estimated_value": "100.00", "disposition": [ "Deposited with the Secretary of the Senate" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Kenichiro Sasae, Ambassador of Japan to the United States", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Kenichiro Sasae", "donor_title": "Ambassador", "donor_country": "Japan", "recipient_name": "John D. Rockefeller IV", "recipient_title": "Senator of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable John McCain, Senator of the United States", "gift_description": "5' x 10 Afghan rug", "received": "2013-01", "estimated_value": "300.00", "disposition": [ "Deposited with the Secretary of the Senate" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Hamid Karzai, President of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Hamid Karzai", "donor_title": "President", "donor_country": "Afghanistan", "recipient_name": "John McCain", "recipient_title": "Senator of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Mazie K. Hirono, Senator of the United States", "gift_description": "Black lacquer box", "received": "2013-02-14", "estimated_value": "2000.00", "disposition": [ "Deposited with the Secretary of the Senate" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Kenichiro Sasae, Ambassador of Japan to the United States", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Kenichiro Sasae", "donor_title": "Ambassador", "donor_country": "Japan", "recipient_name": "Mazie K. Hirono", "recipient_title": "Senator of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Christopher A. Coons, Senator of the United States", "gift_description": "Congolese wooden and brass statue", "received": "2013-02-24", "estimated_value": "100.00", "disposition": [ "Deposited with the Secretary of the Senate" ], "foreign_donor": "Ms. Jaynet Kabila, National Deputy of the Democratic Republic of the Congo National Assembly'", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Jaynet Kabila", "donor_title": "Ms.", "donor_country": "Democratic Republic of the Congo", "recipient_name": "Christopher A. Coons", "recipient_title": "Senator of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Carl Levin, Senator of the United States", "gift_description": "Rug", "received": "2013-03-12", "estimated_value": "300.00", "disposition": [ "Deposited with the Secretary of the Senate" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Ali Zaidan, Prime Minister of the State of Libya", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Ali Zaidan", "donor_title": "Prime Minister", "donor_country": "Libya", "recipient_name": "Carl Levin", "recipient_title": "Senator of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Charles Schumer, Senator of the United States", "gift_description": "Book, title: Istanbul\u2014City of Memories and Hopes", "received": "2013-03-13", "estimated_value": "168.00", "disposition": [ "Deposited with the Secretary of the Senate" ], "foreign_donor": "Mr. Kadir Topbas, Mayor of Istanbul of the Republic of Turkey", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Kadir Topbas", "donor_title": "Mayor of Istanbul", "donor_country": "Republic of Turkey", "recipient_name": "Charles Schumer", "recipient_title": "Senator of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Mazie K. Hirono, Senator of the United States", "gift_description": "Tatsumura Japanese brocade bag", "received": "2013-04-09", "estimated_value": "150.00", "disposition": [ "Deposited with the Secretary of the Senate" ], "foreign_donor": "Dr. Genshitsu Sen, Goodwill Ambassador, United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Genshitsu Sen", "donor_title": "Goodwill Ambassador", "donor_country": "United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization", "recipient_name": "Mazie K. Hirono", "recipient_title": "Senator of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Sherrod Brown, Senator of the United States", "gift_description": "Box of high quality tea", "received": "2013-05-21", "estimated_value": "100.00", "disposition": [ "Deposited with the Secretary of the Senate" ], "foreign_donor": "Mr. King Putsung, Taiwan Representative to the United States and Head of the Taipei Economic and Cultural Representative Office", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "King Putsung", "donor_title": "Taiwan Representative to the United States and Head of the Taipei Economic and Cultural Representative Office", "donor_country": "Taiwan", "recipient_name": "Sherrod Brown", "recipient_title": "Senator of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Jack Reed, Senator of the United States", "gift_description": "Woven Afghan area rug", "received": "2013-06-04", "estimated_value": "200.00", "disposition": [ "Deposited with the Secretary of the Senate" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Hamid Karzai, President of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Hamid Karzai", "donor_title": "President", "donor_country": "Afghanistan", "recipient_name": "Jack Reed", "recipient_title": "Senator of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "Ms. Carolyn Chuhta, Military Legislative Assistant for Senator Jack Reed", "gift_description": "Woven Afghan area rug", "received": "2013-06-06", "estimated_value": "200.00", "disposition": [ "Deposited with the Secretary of the Senate" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Hamid Karzai, President of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Hamid Karzai", "donor_title": "President", "donor_country": "Afghanistan", "recipient_name": "Carolyn Chuhta", "recipient_title": "Military Legislative Assistant for Senator Jack Reed" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Carl Levin, Senator of the United States", "gift_description": "Small Afghan area rug", "received": "2013-06", "estimated_value": "150.00", "disposition": [ "Deposited with the Secretary of the Senate" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Hamid Karzai, President of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Hamid Karzai", "donor_title": "President", "donor_country": "Afghanistan", "recipient_name": "Carl Levin", "recipient_title": "Senator of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Bill Nelson, Senator of the United States", "gift_description": "Velvet framed wood tree on mother-of-pearl", "received": "2013-06-11", "estimated_value": "120.00", "disposition": [ "Deposited with the Secretary of the Senate" ], "foreign_donor": "Government of the State of Israel", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "State of Israel", "donor_title": "Government of the", "donor_country": "Israel", "recipient_name": "Bill Nelson", "recipient_title": "Senator of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Patrick J. Leahy, Senator of the United States", "gift_description": "Japanese Kyoto silk dolls", "received": "2013-06-20", "estimated_value": "200.00", "disposition": [ "Deposited with the Secretary of the Senate" ], "foreign_donor": "The Democratic Party of Japan", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Democratic Party", "donor_title": "", "donor_country": "Japan", "recipient_name": "Patrick J. Leahy", "recipient_title": "Senator of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Nancy Erickson, Senator of the United States", "gift_description": "Decorative plate", "received": "2013-08-01", "estimated_value": "115.00", "disposition": [ "Deposited with the Secretary of the Senate" ], "foreign_donor": "The Honorable Chung Jin Suk, Secretary General of the National Assembly of the Republic of Korea", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Chung Jin Suk", "donor_title": "Secretary General of the National Assembly", "donor_country": "Republic of Korea", "recipient_name": "Nancy Erickson", "recipient_title": "Senator of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Tim Kaine, Senator of the United States", "gift_description": "Medalla", "received": "2013-10-02", "estimated_value": "136.00", "disposition": [ "Deposited with the Secretary of the Senate" ], "foreign_donor": "Ms. Marcela Guerra Castillo, Mexican Senator and President of the North American Foreign Affairs Committee", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Marcela Guerra Castillo", "donor_title": "Mexican Senator and President of the North American Foreign Affairs Committee", "donor_country": "Mexico", "recipient_name": "Tim Kaine", "recipient_title": "Senator of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Ted Cruz, Senator of the United States", "gift_description": "Medalla", "received": "2013-10-03", "estimated_value": "136.00", "disposition": [ "Deposited with the Secretary of the Senate" ], "foreign_donor": "Ms. Marcela Guerra Castillo, Mexican Senator and President of the North American Foreign Affairs Committee", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Marcela Guerra Castillo", "donor_title": "Mexican Senator and President of the North American Foreign Affairs Committee", "donor_country": "Mexico", "recipient_name": "Ted Cruz", "recipient_title": "Senator of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Angus S. King, Jr., Senator of the United States", "gift_description": "Haddad cutlery set", "received": "2014-02-19", "estimated_value": "220.00", "disposition": [ "Deposited with the Secretary of the Senate" ], "foreign_donor": "General Jean Kahwagi, Commander of the Lebanese Armed Forces", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Jean Kahwagi", "donor_title": "General, Commander of the Lebanese Armed Forces", "donor_country": "Lebanon", "recipient_name": "Angus S. King, Jr.", "recipient_title": "Senator of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Tim Kaine, Senator of the United States", "gift_description": "Haddad cutlery set", "received": "2014-03-27", "estimated_value": "220.00", "disposition": [ "Deposited with the Secretary of the Senate" ], "foreign_donor": "General Jean Kahwagi, Commander of the Lebanese Armed Forces", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Jean Kahwagi", "donor_title": "General, Commander of the Lebanese Armed Forces", "donor_country": "Lebanon", "recipient_name": "Tim Kaine", "recipient_title": "Senator of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Mazie K. Hirono, Senator of the United States", "gift_description": "Mikimoto frame", "received": "2014-04-07", "estimated_value": "137.48", "disposition": [ "Deposited with the Secretary of the Senate" ], "foreign_donor": "Mr. Banri Kaieda, President of the Democratic Party of Japan", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Banri Kaieda", "donor_title": "President of the Democratic Party", "donor_country": "Japan", "recipient_name": "Mazie K. Hirono", "recipient_title": "Senator of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable John Hoeven, Senator of the United States", "gift_description": "Six bottles of wine. Bottle of vintage cognac", "received": "2014-04-15", "estimated_value": "250.00", "disposition": [ "Deposited with the Secretary of the Senate" ], "foreign_donor": "Mr. Vlad Filat, President of the Liberal Demoratic Party of Moldova", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Vlad Filat", "donor_title": "President of the Liberal Demoratic Party", "donor_country": "Moldova", "recipient_name": "John Hoeven", "recipient_title": "Senator of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable John Barrasso, Senator of the United States", "gift_description": "Vintage cognac", "received": "2014-04-18", "estimated_value": "137.00", "disposition": [ "Deposited with the Secretary of the Senate" ], "foreign_donor": "Mr. Vlad Filat, President of the Liberal Demoratic Party of Moldova", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Vlad Filat", "donor_title": "President of the Liberal Demoratic Party", "donor_country": "Moldova", "recipient_name": "John Barrasso", "recipient_title": "Senator of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable John McCain, Senator of the United States", "gift_description": "Vintage cognac", "received": "2014-04-18", "estimated_value": "137.00", "disposition": [ "Deposited with the Secretary of the Senate" ], "foreign_donor": "Mr. Vlad Filat, President of the Liberal Demoratic Party of Moldova", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Vlad Filat", "donor_title": "President of the Liberal Demoratic Party", "donor_country": "Moldova", "recipient_name": "John McCain", "recipient_title": "Senator of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Ron Johnson, Senator of the United States", "gift_description": "Vintage cognac", "received": "2014-04-18", "estimated_value": "137.00", "disposition": [ "Deposited with the Secretary of the Senate" ], "foreign_donor": "Mr. Vlad Filat, President of the Liberal Demoratic Party of Moldova", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Vlad Filat", "donor_title": "President of the Liberal Demoratic Party", "donor_country": "Moldova", "recipient_name": "Ron Johnson", "recipient_title": "Senator of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Patrick Leahy, Senator of the United States", "gift_description": "Bamboo xylophone. Wooden Flaun gong", "received": "2014-04-18", "estimated_value": "370.00", "disposition": [ "Deposited with the Secretary of the Senate" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Truong Tan Sang, President of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Truong Tan Sang", "donor_title": "President", "donor_country": "Vietnam", "recipient_name": "Patrick Leahy", "recipient_title": "Senator of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Mazie K. Hirono, Senator of the United States", "gift_description": "Artwork, title: Stength in Unity", "received": "2014-04-25", "estimated_value": "100.08", "disposition": [ "Deposited with the Secretary of the Senate" ], "foreign_donor": "Councilor Martin Reilly, Mayor of Londonderry of Northern Ireland", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Martin Reilly", "donor_title": "Councilor", "donor_country": "Northern Ireland", "recipient_name": "Mazie K. Hirono", "recipient_title": "Senator of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Mike Crapo, Senator of the United States", "gift_description": "Framed floral print", "received": "2014-05-15", "estimated_value": "125.00", "disposition": [ "Deposited with the Secretary of the Senate" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Ngiyen Sing Hung, Chairman of the National Assembly of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Ngiyen Sing Hung", "donor_title": "Chairman of the National Assembly", "donor_country": "Socialist Republic of Vietnam", "recipient_name": "Mike Crapo", "recipient_title": "Senator of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable John Hoeven, Senator of the United States", "gift_description": "Four bottles of wine. Bottle of vintage cognac", "received": "2014-05-21", "estimated_value": "150.00", "disposition": [ "Deposited with the Secretary of the Senate" ], "foreign_donor": "Mr. Vlad Filat, President of the Liberal Demoratic Party of Moldova", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Vlad Filat", "donor_title": "President of the Liberal Demoratic Party", "donor_country": "Moldova", "recipient_name": "John Hoeven", "recipient_title": "Senator of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Mitch McConnell, Minority Leader of the United States Senate", "gift_description": "Sullivan's Cove single malt whiskey", "received": "2014-06-11", "estimated_value": "146.00", "disposition": [ "Deposited with the Secretary of the Senate" ], "foreign_donor": "The Honorable Tony Abbott, MP, Prime Minister of Australia", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Tony Abbott", "donor_title": "Prime Minister", "donor_country": "Australia", "recipient_name": "Mitch McConnell", "recipient_title": "Minority Leader of the United States Senate" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Mazie K. Hirono, Senator of the United States", "gift_description": "Chinese silk brocade scroll", "received": "2014-06-17", "estimated_value": "250.00", "disposition": [ "Deposited with the Secretary of the Senate" ], "foreign_donor": "Mr. Zhang Ping, Vice Chairman of the Standing Committee of the National People's Congress of the People's Republic of China", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Zhang Ping", "donor_title": "Vice Chairman of the Standing Committee of the National People's Congress", "donor_country": "People's Republic of China", "recipient_name": "Mazie K. Hirono", "recipient_title": "Senator of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Christopher Murphy, Senator of the United States", "gift_description": "Gift basket of cookies and crackers", "received": "2014-12-10", "estimated_value": "150.00", "disposition": [ "Deposited with the Secretary of the Senate. Perishable items handled pursuant to the guidelines set forth by General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Elin Suleymanov, Ambassador of the Republic of Azerbaijan to the United States", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Elin Suleymanov", "donor_title": "Ambassador", "donor_country": "Azerbaijan", "recipient_name": "Christopher Murphy", "recipient_title": "Senator of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Christopher A. Coons, Senator of the United States", "gift_description": "Handmade bedspread and pillow shams", "received": "2014-12-19", "estimated_value": "200.00", "disposition": [ "Deposited with the Secretary of the Senate" ], "foreign_donor": "Her Excellency Ellen Sirleaf Johnson, President of the Republic of Liberia", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Ellen Sirleaf Johnson", "donor_title": "President", "donor_country": "Liberia", "recipient_name": "Christopher A. 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Coons", "gift_description": "TRAVEL: Transportation to sites within Gabon via military helicopter", "received": "2015-08-27", "estimated_value": "Unknown", "disposition": [ "Unknown" ], "foreign_donor": "Government of the Gabonese Republic", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Government", "donor_title": "of the", "donor_country": "Gabonese Republic", "recipient_name": "Thomas Mancinelli", "recipient_title": "Legislative Assistant for Senator Christopher A. Coons" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Al Franken, Senator of the United States", "gift_description": "TRAVEL: Transportation to sites within Gabon via military helicopter", "received": "2015-08-27", "estimated_value": "Unknown", "disposition": [ "Unknown" ], "foreign_donor": "Government of the Gabonese Republic", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Government", "donor_title": "of the", "donor_country": "Gabonese Republic", "recipient_name": "Al Franken", "recipient_title": "Senator of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Barack Obama, President of the United States", "gift_description": "Six boxes of dates. Twelve bottles of wine.", "received": "2013-12-20", "estimated_value": "509.94", "disposition": [ "Perishable items handled pursuant to United States Secret Service policy" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Abdallah Baali, Ambassador of the People's Democratic Republic of Algeria to the United States", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Abdallah Baali", "donor_title": "Ambassador", "donor_country": "Algeria", "recipient_name": "Barack Obama", "recipient_title": "President of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Barack Obama, President of the United States", "gift_description": "Gold and silver men's wristwatch with leather band", "received": "2014-01-14", "estimated_value": "18240.00", "disposition": [ "National Archives and Records Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "Abdullah bin Abdulaziz Al-Saud, Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Abdullah bin Abdulaziz Al-Saud", "donor_title": "Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King", "donor_country": "Saudi Arabia", "recipient_name": "Barack Obama", "recipient_title": "President of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Barack Obama, President of the United States", "gift_description": "Metallic gold-tone vase with red gemstones", "received": "2014-01-22", "estimated_value": "430.00", "disposition": [ "National Archives and Records Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Usama Al-Nujaifi, Speaker of the Council of Representatives of the Republic of Iraq", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Usama Al-Nujaifi", "donor_title": "Speaker of the Council of Representatives", "donor_country": "Iraq", "recipient_name": "Barack Obama", "recipient_title": "President of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Barack Obama, President of the United States", "gift_description": "Mahogany sculpture, title: Le Negre Marron depicting a man drinking from a water jug", "received": "2014-02-06", "estimated_value": "500.00", "disposition": [ "National Archives and Records Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Michel Joseph Martelly, President of the Republic of Haiti", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Michel Joseph Martelly", "donor_title": "President", "donor_country": "Haiti", "recipient_name": "Barack Obama", "recipient_title": "President of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Barack Obama, President of the United States", "gift_description": "Green fountain pen with gold floral accents with an ink cartridge", "received": "2014-02-07", "estimated_value": "1614.00", "disposition": [ "National Archives and Records Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Fumio Kishida, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Japan", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Fumio Kishida", "donor_title": "Minister of Foreign Affairs", "donor_country": "Japan", "recipient_name": "Barack Obama", "recipient_title": "President of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Barack Obama, President of the United States", "gift_description": "Three bottles of wine. Special-edition six-book set, title: Memoires du Generale Lafayette", "received": "2014-02-09", "estimated_value": "2906.00", "disposition": [ "National Archives and Records Administration. Wine handled pursuant to United States Secret Service Policy" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Fran\u00e7ois Hollande, President of the French Republic", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Fran\u00e7ois Hollande", "donor_title": "President", "donor_country": "France", "recipient_name": "Barack Obama", "recipient_title": "President of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Barack Obama, President of the United States", "gift_description": "Book, title: Haciendas of the State of Mexico. Photo album of the North American Leaders' Summit (NALS). Framed and signed photograph of President Obama, the President of the United Mexican States, and the Prime Minister of Canada at NALS. One kilogram pure silver coin engraved with image of Frida Kahlo. Silver cufflinks with the Great Seal of the United States. 1\u2032 x 2\u2032 wool rug in an American Flag pattern. Sculpture of brightly colored flowers, animals, and people attached to clay base", "received": "2014-02-19", "estimated_value": "3290.00", "disposition": [ "National Archives and Records Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Enrique Pe\u00f1a Nieto, President of the United Mexican States", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Enrique Pe\u00f1a Nieto", "donor_title": "President", "donor_country": "United Mexican States", "recipient_name": "Barack Obama", "recipient_title": "President of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Barack Obama, President of the United States", "gift_description": "Framed black and white photograph of the first American consulate in Jerusalem circa 1888", "received": "2014-03-03", "estimated_value": "440.00", "disposition": [ "National Archives and Records Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Benjamin Netanyahu, Prime Minister of the State of Israel", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Benjamin Netanyahu", "donor_title": "Prime Minister", "donor_country": "Israel", "recipient_name": "Barack Obama", "recipient_title": "President of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Barack Obama, President of the United States", "gift_description": "Bottle of cognac", "received": "2014-03-03", "estimated_value": "615.00", "disposition": [ "Perishable items handled pursuant to United States Secret Service policy" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Iurie Leanc\u0103, Prime Minister of the Republic of Moldova", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Iurie Leanc\u0103", "donor_title": "Prime Minister", "donor_country": "Republic of Moldova", "recipient_name": "Barack Obama", "recipient_title": "President of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Barack Obama, President of the United States", "gift_description": "Scalloped rim crystal bowl in the shape of Ireland's Croagh Patrick Peak. DVD, title: Sustainability Starts Here. Book, title: My Irish Table. Silverware knife", "received": "2014-03-13", "estimated_value": "1512.00", "disposition": [ "National Archives and Records Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Enda Kenny, TD, Prime Minister of Ireland", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Enda Kenny", "donor_title": "Prime Minister", "donor_country": "Ireland", "recipient_name": "Barack Obama", "recipient_title": "President of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Barack Obama, President of the United States", "gift_description": "Framed metallic disc plaque decorated with beads and stones. Framed tile art featuring red, purple, yellow, and white flowers on green vines", "received": "2014-03-16", "estimated_value": "625.00", "disposition": [ "National Archives and Records Adminsitration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Dr. Mahmoud Abbas, President of the Palestinian Authority", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Mahmoud Abbas", "donor_title": "President", "donor_country": "Palestinian Authority", "recipient_name": "Barack Obama", "recipient_title": "President of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Barack Obama, President of the United States", "gift_description": "Two white tulip vases. Blue and white double gourd vase", "received": "2014-03-24", "estimated_value": "730.00", "disposition": [ "National Archives and Records Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Mark Rutte, Prime Minister and Minister of General Affairs of the Netherlands", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Mark Rutte", "donor_title": "Prime Minister and Minister of General Affairs", "donor_country": "the Netherlands", "recipient_name": "Barack Obama", "recipient_title": "President of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Barack Obama, President of the United States", "gift_description": "Silver box inscribed with the signature of President Giorgio Napolitano. Speech by President Giorgio Napolitano, title: Messaggio Al Parlamento", "received": "2014-03-27", "estimated_value": "985.00", "disposition": [ "National Archives and Records Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Giorgio Napolitano, President of the Italian Republic", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Giorgio Napolitano", "donor_title": "President", "donor_country": "Italy", "recipient_name": "Barack Obama", "recipient_title": "President of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Barack Obama, President of the United States", "gift_description": "6\" cast bronze medal depicting vines on ceramic stoneware with a Roman travertine finish. 8\" cast bronze medal depicting the Angel of Solidarity and Peace. Book, title: Miserando Atque Eligando", "received": "2014-03-27", "estimated_value": "1015.00", "disposition": [ "National Archives and Records Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Holiness Pope Francis, Holy See", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Francis", "donor_title": "His Holiness Pope", "donor_country": "Holy See", "recipient_name": "Barack Obama", "recipient_title": "President of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Barack Obama, President of the United States", "gift_description": "29\" x 21\" folio of lithographs, title: Fontane Del Vaticano. Leather-bound book, title: Annuario Pontificio 2014", "received": "2014-03-27", "estimated_value": "1707.00", "disposition": [ "National Archives and Records Adminstration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Eminence Cardinal Pietro Parolin, Secretary of State of the Holy See", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Pietro Parolin", "donor_title": "Cardinal", "donor_country": "Holy See", "recipient_name": "Barack Obama", "recipient_title": "President of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Barack Obama, President of the United States", "gift_description": "48\" gold-plated brass replica of the Makkah Clock Tower on marble base", "received": "2014-03-28", "estimated_value": "57000.00", "disposition": [ "National Archives and Records Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "Abdullah bin Abdulaziz Al-Saud, Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Abdullah bin Abdulaziz Al-Saud", "donor_title": "Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King", "donor_country": "Saudi Arabia", "recipient_name": "Barack Obama", "recipient_title": "President of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Barack Obama, President of the United States", "gift_description": "White gold men's wristwatch with leather band", "received": "2014-04-15", "estimated_value": "67000.00", "disposition": [ "National Archives and Records Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "Abdullah bin Abdulaziz Al-Saud, Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Abdullah bin Abdulaziz Al-Saud", "donor_title": "Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King", "donor_country": "Saudi Arabia", "recipient_name": "Barack Obama", "recipient_title": "President of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Barack Obama, President of the United States", "gift_description": "Flower pot painted with scene of dark gray mountain terrain. Signed framed photograph of the Emperor and Empress of Japan", "received": "2014-04-24", "estimated_value": "2540.00", "disposition": [ "National Archives and Records Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "Their Majesties the Emperor and Empress of Japan", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "the Emperor and Empress", "donor_title": "Their Majesties", "donor_country": "Japan", "recipient_name": "Barack Obama", "recipient_title": "President of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Barack Obama, President of the United States", "gift_description": "Painting on paper in colored powder and gold, title: ''Harmonious and Peaceful World'' depicting the sun, moon, and five mountain peaks representing the king", "received": "2014-04-25", "estimated_value": "2200.00", "disposition": [ "National Archives and Records Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "Her Excellency Park Geun-hye, President of the Republic of Korea", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Park Geun-hye", "donor_title": "President", "donor_country": "Republic of Korea", "recipient_name": "Barack Obama", "recipient_title": "President of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Barack Obama, President of the United States", "gift_description": "Three coin set, one silver with the face of the King, one silver with the face of the Queen, and one gold with the King and Queen together. Signed and framed photograph of the King and Queen of Malaysia. 10\" plate with images of the King and Queen of Malaysia. Book, title: The Return. 20\" sword with steel blade and grip of polished wood carved in the shape of water fowl, held in a sheath of gold and silver with encrusted gemstones", "received": "2014-04-26", "estimated_value": "8117.00", "disposition": [ "National Achives and Records Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Majesty Sultan Badlishah Almu'tasimu Billahi Muhibbuddin Tunaku Ahaj Abdul Halim Mu'adzam Shah Ibni Almarhum, Yang di-Pertuan Agong XIV of Malaysia", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Badlishah Almu'tasimu Billahi Muhibbuddin Tunaku Ahaj Abdul Halim Mu'adzam Shah Ibni Almarhum", "donor_title": "His Majesty Sultan", "donor_country": "Malaysia", "recipient_name": "Barack Obama", "recipient_title": "President of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Barack Obama, President of the United States", "gift_description": "Framed portrait of President Obama woven in songket fabric. Stamp collection in a metal-covered book including stamps to commemorate President Obama's visit to Malaysia. Six booklets about Islam. Book, title: Ziarah Masjid di Malaysia.", "received": "2014-04-27", "estimated_value": "810.00", "disposition": [ "National Archives and Records Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "YAB Dato' Sri Mohd Najib, Prime Minister of Malaysia", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Mohd Najib", "donor_title": "Dato' Sri Prime Minister", "donor_country": "Malaysia", "recipient_name": "Barack Obama", "recipient_title": "President of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Barack Obama, President of the United States", "gift_description": "Bronze-tone covered photo album containing photographs of President Obama's visit to Malaysia. Silk batik fabric in silver, blue, and teal. Book, title: Malacanan Palace.", "received": "2014-04-28", "estimated_value": "441.75", "disposition": [ "National Archives and Records Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "YB Encik Khairy Jamaluddin Abu Bakar, Minister of Youth and Sports of Malaysia", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Khairy Jamaluddin Abu Bakar", "donor_title": "Minister of Youth and Sports", "donor_country": "Malaysia", "recipient_name": "Barack Obama", "recipient_title": "President of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Barack Obama, President of the United States", "gift_description": "37\" x 37\" black, white, and gray toned painting, title: Boliche depicting a table and four chairs on a tiled floor, plus drinkware. Cable-knit tan wool shawl with brown leather and suede accents. 25\" x 35\" print on canvas featuring pastoral scene of men with swords looking off into the distance.", "received": "2014-05-12", "estimated_value": "1681.00", "disposition": [ "National Archives and Records Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Jos\u00e9 Mujica Cordano, President of the Oriental Republic of Uruguay", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Jos\u00e9 Mujica Cordano", "donor_title": "President", "donor_country": "Uruguay", "recipient_name": "Barack Obama", "recipient_title": "President of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Barack Obama, President of the United States", "gift_description": "Three bottles of wine.", "received": "2014-06-05", "estimated_value": "537.00", "disposition": [ "Perishable items handled pursuant to United States Secret Service policy" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Fran\u00e7ois Hollande, President of the French Republic", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Fran\u00e7ois Hollande", "donor_title": "President", "donor_country": "France", "recipient_name": "Barack Obama", "recipient_title": "President of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Barack Obama, President of the United States", "gift_description": "24\" x 36\" framed and matted photograph of Winston Churchill and Dwight Eisenhower reviewing American paratroopers and a two-page facsimile telegram from Prime Minister Churchill to President Truman.", "received": "2014-06-06", "estimated_value": "440.00", "disposition": [ "National Archives and Records Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "The Right Honorable David Cameron, MP, Prime Minister of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "David Cameron", "donor_title": "Prime Minister", "donor_country": "United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland", "recipient_name": "Barack Obama", "recipient_title": "President of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Barack Obama, President of the United States", "gift_description": "9.5' white and blue longboard with friendship flags and the Presidential Seal. Black leather boots.", "received": "2014-06-11", "estimated_value": "2371.21", "disposition": [ "National Archives and Records Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "The Honorable Tony Abbott, MP, Prime Minister of Australia", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Tony Abbott", "donor_title": "Prime Minister", "donor_country": "Australia", "recipient_name": "Barack Obama", "recipient_title": "President of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Barack Obama, President of the United States", "gift_description": "72\" x 32\" painting on canvas of four people in a beach setting listening to a guitar player. Autographed book, title: Kiki Lima.", "received": "2014-08-04", "estimated_value": "1055.87", "disposition": [ "National Archives and Records Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Jorge Carlos Fonseca, President of the Republic of Cabo Verde", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Jorge Carlos Fonseca", "donor_title": "President", "donor_country": "Cabo Verde", "recipient_name": "Barack Obama", "recipient_title": "President of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Barack Obama, President of the United States", "gift_description": "Framed painting, title: Le Joueur de Cara depicting a man playing a stringed instrument and singing composed in multiple colors and patterns. Bronze staff simulating woven thread set on a six-inch piece of tapered wood.", "received": "2014-08-04", "estimated_value": "1035.00", "disposition": [ "National Archives and Records Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Daniel Kablan Duncan, Prime Minister of the Republic of C\u00f4te d'Ivoire", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government.", "donor_name": "Daniel Kablan Duncan", "donor_title": "Prime Minister", "donor_country": "C\u00f4te d'Ivoire", "recipient_name": "Barack Obama", "recipient_title": "President of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Barack Obama, President of the United States", "gift_description": "Lacquer-ware box with mother of pearl design.", "received": "2014-08-05", "estimated_value": "490.00", "disposition": [ "National Archives and Records Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Ahn Ho-Young, Ambassador of the Republic of Korea to the United States", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government.", "donor_name": "Ahn Ho-Young", "donor_title": "Ambassador", "donor_country": "Republic of Korea", "recipient_name": "Barack Obama", "recipient_title": "President of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Barack Obama, President of the United States", "gift_description": "Chess set of a mirrored board and silver pieces with felt bottoms.", "received": "2014-08-06", "estimated_value": "445.00", "disposition": [ "National Archives and Records Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Majesty Mswati III, King of the Kingdom of Swaziland", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government.", "donor_name": "Mswati III", "donor_title": "King", "donor_country": "Swaziland", "recipient_name": "Barack Obama", "recipient_title": "President of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Barack Obama, President of the United States", "gift_description": "16\" brass and copper statue of a man playing stringed instrument. 37\" x 30\" framed copper relief of a family village scene.", "received": "2014-08-07", "estimated_value": "880.00", "disposition": [ "National Archives and Records Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Blaise Compaor\u00e9, President of Burkina Faso", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government.", "donor_name": "Blaise Compaor\u00e9", "donor_title": "President", "donor_country": "Burkina Faso", "recipient_name": "Barack Obama", "recipient_title": "President of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Barack Obama, President of the United States", "gift_description": "8' x 4' carpet with multi-colored stripes, patterns, camels, and white fringe. 20.5\" silver circular platter engraved with building and text 'Interim Government of Libya'.", "received": "2014-08-07", "estimated_value": "600.00", "disposition": [ "National Archives and Records Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Abdalla Alteni, Prime Minister of the State of Libya", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government.", "donor_name": "Abdalla Alteni", "donor_title": "Prime Minister", "donor_country": "Libya", "recipient_name": "Barack Obama", "recipient_title": "President of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Barack Obama, President of the United States", "gift_description": "39\" x 39\" two panel painting of abstract human figures and symbols in earth tones and white. Three pieces of traditional clothing, one piece gray, black, and white, one piece blue and yellow, and one piece red and gold.", "received": "2014-08-07", "estimated_value": "1940.00", "disposition": [ "National Archives and Records Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Faure Gnassingb\u00e9, President of the Republic of Togo", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government.", "donor_name": "Faure Gnassingb\u00e9", "donor_title": "President", "donor_country": "Togo", "recipient_name": "Barack Obama", "recipient_title": "President of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Barack Obama, President of the United States", "gift_description": "34\" x 26\" framed black and white painting, comprised of abstract forms of faces and nature.", "received": "2014-08-08", "estimated_value": "550.00", "disposition": [ "National Archives and Records Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Joseph Kabila Kabange, President of the Democratic Republic of the Congo", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government.", "donor_name": "Joseph Kabila Kabange", "donor_title": "President", "donor_country": "Democratic Republic of the Congo", "recipient_name": "Barack Obama", "recipient_title": "President of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Barack Obama, President of the United States", "gift_description": "Book, title: Goodluck Jonathan\u2014Champion for Women. Two framed and matted pencil drawings of President Obama, one as a Senator and one as President. 40\" x 14\" relief art, title: Ijaw Fisherman with bronze paint", "received": "2014-08-08", "estimated_value": "630.00", "disposition": [ "National Archives and Records Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Dr. Goodluck Jonathan, President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Goodluck Jonathan", "donor_title": "President", "donor_country": "Nigeria", "recipient_name": "Barack Obama", "recipient_title": "President of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Barack Obama, President of the United States", "gift_description": "31\" x 31\" yellow and orange painting with a metal rod attached to top with spear heads on each end. 56\" Kora stringed instrument", "received": "2014-08-12", "estimated_value": "1380.00", "disposition": [ "National Archives and Records Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Alhaji Dr. Yahya A.J.J. Jammeh, President of the Republic of The Gambia", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Yahya A.J.J. Jammeh", "donor_title": "President", "donor_country": "The Gambia", "recipient_name": "Barack Obama", "recipient_title": "President of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Barack Obama, President of the United States", "gift_description": "Ceremonial dagger decorated with detailed silver work and coral stones", "received": "2014-08-21", "estimated_value": "885.00", "disposition": [ "National Archives and Records Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Abdelmalek Sellal, Prime Minister of the People's Democratic Republic of Algeria", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Abdelmalek Sellal", "donor_title": "Prime Minister", "donor_country": "Algeria", "recipient_name": "Barack Obama", "recipient_title": "President of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Barack Obama, President of the United States", "gift_description": "19.5\" x 21\" photograph, title: Waterway Weaves 2 printed on glass showing a map of the Republic of Estonia outlined in blue over a textured surface", "received": "2014-09-02", "estimated_value": "885.00", "disposition": [ "National Archives and Records Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Toomas Hendrick Ilves, President of the Republic of Estonia", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Toomas Hendrick Ilves", "donor_title": "President", "donor_country": "Estonia", "recipient_name": "Barack Obama", "recipient_title": "President of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Barack Obama, President of the United States", "gift_description": "Limited-edition print, title: Celtic Approach. Cufflinks of the Celtic Manor Resort. 9\" x 14\" x 14\" basket of woven wood. Book, title: ''Collected Poems 1934\u20131953'' by Dylan Thomas. Package of sea salt. 8\" x 6\" fabric personal journal. Computer USB accessory. 88\" x 68\" blanket with red and black peony pattern. Four coasters, black with four gray symbols", "received": "2014-09-05", "estimated_value": "736.31", "disposition": [ "National Archives and Records Administration. Perishable items handled pursuant to United States Secret Service policy" ], "foreign_donor": "The Government of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland", "donor_title": "Government of the", "donor_country": "United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland", "recipient_name": "Barack Obama", "recipient_title": "President of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Barack Obama, President of the United States", "gift_description": "Olive green ceramic vase with a crisscross floral pattern and matching lid set on a varnished brown wooden stand", "received": "2014-09-22", "estimated_value": "450.00", "disposition": [ "National Archives and Records Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Zhang Gaoli, Executive Vice Premier of the People's Republic of China", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Zhang Gaoli", "donor_title": "Executive Vice Premier", "donor_country": "People's Republic of China", "recipient_name": "Barack Obama", "recipient_title": "President of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Barack Obama, President of the United States", "gift_description": "Octagonal box of polished silver featuring a floral pattern and the Emblem of Brunei Darussalam set on a pedestal under glass", "received": "2015-09-25", "estimated_value": "1400.00", "disposition": [ "National Archives and Records Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "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", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Haji Hassanal Bolkiah Mu'izzaddin Waddaulah ibni Al-Marhum Sultan Haji Omar Ali Saifuddien Sa'adul Khairi Waddien", "donor_title": "Sultan and Yang Di-Pertuan", "donor_country": "Brunei Darussalam", "recipient_name": "Barack Obama", "recipient_title": "President of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Barack Obama, President of the United States", "gift_description": "Porcelain vase with a blue and white floral pattern set on a dark brown wooden base. CD collection, title: Elegant Sound of China.", "received": "2014-10-07", "estimated_value": "565.58", "disposition": [ "National Archives and Records Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Wang Yi, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the People's Republic of China", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government.", "donor_name": "Wang Yi", "donor_title": "Minister of Foreign Affairs", "donor_country": "People's Republic of China", "recipient_name": "Barack Obama", "recipient_title": "President of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Barack Obama, President of the United States", "gift_description": "Two 34\" x 34\" x 17\" half tables, painted black and gold, with images of pheasants in a natural setting. 49\" x 61\" framed painting in black, white, and gray of a mountain scene and small structures. Commemorative stamp set mounted on eight screen panels, wrapped in silk-floss sheets, and held in a dark wooden case. 83\" x 83\" x 150\" cloisonne pot themed ''Peace Across Four Seas,'' set on a wood base. Navy blue silk robe with fuchsia lining and floral embroidery inscribed with the APEC logo and includes pockets and a belt. Painting on a scroll depicting scenes of Beijing past and present set on a stand. Two tablet computers, each with case. Red and white cloisonne style fountain pen and signing pen. Black leather computer bag stamped with APEC logo. Teal and black silk jacket with simulated inner jacket and four buttons. Maroon and black silk jacket with simulated inner jacket and four buttons. Cream color silk Nehru shirt.", "received": "2014-11-07", "estimated_value": "8105.96", "disposition": [ "National Archives and Records Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Xi Jinping, President of the People's Republic of China", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government.", "donor_name": "Xi Jinping", "donor_title": "President", "donor_country": "People's Republic of China", "recipient_name": "Barack Obama", "recipient_title": "President of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Barack Obama, President of the United States", "gift_description": "Black velvet flip flop sandals. Infinity scarf with burgundy, gray, and white stripes. Infinity scarf with silver and light blue stripes. Two white dress shirts with pocket. Off-white tunic with long sleeves, pockets, and knotted straps in front. Black tunic with long sleeves, pockets, and knotted straps in front. Two-toned blue cashmere shawl with teal embroidery. Dress shirt in shades of purple silk. Teal dress shirt with fuchsia embroidery striping.", "received": "2014-11-08", "estimated_value": "2168.00", "disposition": [ "National Archives and Records Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "Government of the Republic of Union of Myanmar", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government.", "donor_name": "Republic of Union", "donor_title": "Government of the", "donor_country": "Myanmar", "recipient_name": "Barack Obama", "recipient_title": "President of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Barack Obama, President of the United States", "gift_description": "30\" x 40\" painting on fiber board, facsimile of a mural in Myinkaba Kubyauk-gyi Temple. 29\" x 35\" framed painting of the head and shoulders of President Obama, wearing a suit and gazing upward. 12\" x 8\" model of a Burmese harp made of silver. Brown leatherette briefcase with zippered top, stamped \"Myanmar 2014.\" Book, title: Bamar Snacks Volumes 1 and 2. Booklet, title: ASEAN Summit Leaders. Book, title: Friendly Myanmar. 2014 calendar. Black ballpoint pen. Silver-tone keychain. Business card case. Notebook. Fountain pen with white gold and snowflake emblem.", "received": "2014-11-09", "estimated_value": "2925.00", "disposition": [ "National Archives and Records Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency U Thein Sein, President of the Republic of Union of Myanmar", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government.", "donor_name": "U Thein Sein", "donor_title": "President", "donor_country": "Republic of Union of Myanmar", "recipient_name": "Barack Obama", "recipient_title": "President of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Barack Obama, President of the United States", "gift_description": "3\" x 6.5\" x 4.5\" silver box with hinged lid depicting a royal figure surrounded by five attendants.", "received": "2014-11-14", "estimated_value": "465.00", "disposition": [ "National Archives and Records Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "Daw Aung San Suu Kyi, Chair of the National League for Democracy and Chairperson of the Phithu Hluttaw Committee for Rule of Law and Tranquility of the Republic of the Union of Myanmar", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government.", "donor_name": "Aung San Suu Kyi", "donor_title": "Chair of the National League for Democracy and Chairperson of the Phithu Hluttaw Committee for Rule of Law and Tranquility", "donor_country": "Myanmar", "recipient_name": "Barack Obama", "recipient_title": "President of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Barack Obama, President of the United States", "gift_description": "27\" x 30\" framed photograph of former Czech President Vaclav Havel.", "received": "2014-11-18", "estimated_value": "650.00", "disposition": [ "National Archives and Records Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Bohuslav Sobotka, Prime Minister of the Czech Republic", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government.", "donor_name": "Bohuslav Sobotka", "donor_title": "Prime Minister", "donor_country": "Czech Republic", "recipient_name": "Barack Obama", "recipient_title": "President of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Barack Obama, President of the United States", "gift_description": "Silver bowl set on a wooden pedestal. White pashmina scarf with pink and purple flowers.", "received": "2014-11-19", "estimated_value": "495.00", "disposition": [ "National Archives and Records Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "General Raheel Sharif, Chief of Army Staff of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government.", "donor_name": "Raheel Sharif", "donor_title": "General, Chief of Army Staff", "donor_country": "Pakistan", "recipient_name": "Barack Obama", "recipient_title": "President of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Barack Obama, President of the United States", "gift_description": "Three 4\" 5\" and 6\" in diameter nesting bowls of clear glass crystal shaped like a spinning top. Four 4\" height x 3\" in diameter rocks glasses shaped like a spinning top. 10\" x 10\" x 15\" cheese tray made of walnut. Book, title: In Color, by Ansel Adams. Book, title: People You'd Like to Know. Book, title: Unlikely Heroes. Automatic tea infuser in penguin shape with timer. Chess set of wooden board and pieces. Twelve scented votive candles. Botanic candle of Saffron de Bois. Scented oil diffuser. 24\" x 15\" x 10\" deep purple snakeskin design storage trunk with silver-tone fastener and handles.", "received": "2014-12-01", "estimated_value": "1277.89", "disposition": [ "National Archives and Records Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "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", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government.", "donor_name": "Haji Hassanal Bolkiah Mu'izzaddin Waddaulah ibni Al-Marhum Sultan Haji Omar Ali Saifuddien Sa'adul Khairi Waddien", "donor_title": "Sultan and Yang Di-Pertuan", "donor_country": "Brunei Darussalam", "recipient_name": "Barack Obama", "recipient_title": "President of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Barack Obama, President of the United States", "gift_description": "13\" wood box decorated with mosaic pattern of gray and beige tiles and gold-tone crown", "received": "2014-12-04", "estimated_value": "490.00", "disposition": [ "National Archives and Records Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Majesty Abdullah II ibn Al Hussein, King of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Abdullah II ibn Al Hussein", "donor_title": "King of the Hashemite Kingdom", "donor_country": "Jordan", "recipient_name": "Barack Obama", "recipient_title": "President of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Barack Obama, President of the United States", "gift_description": "Framed, matted, and signed photographic portrait of Prince William", "received": "2014-12-08", "estimated_value": "888.00", "disposition": [ "National Archives and Records Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Royal Highness Prince William, Duke of Cambridge", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "William", "donor_title": "Prince, Duke of Cambridge", "donor_country": "", "recipient_name": "Barack Obama", "recipient_title": "President of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Barack Obama, President of the United States", "gift_description": "Two 20\" x 15.5\" and 18\" x 30\" wooden trays coated with green and white resin in a floral pattern", "received": "2014-12-22", "estimated_value": "1205.00", "disposition": [ "National Archives and Records Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "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", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Haji Hassanal Bolkiah Mu'izzaddin Waddaulah ibni Al-Marhum Sultan Haji Omar Ali Saifuddien Sa'adul Khairi Waddien", "donor_title": "Sultan and Yang Di-Pertuan", "donor_country": "Brunei Darussalam", "recipient_name": "Barack Obama", "recipient_title": "President of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Barack Obama, President of the United States", "gift_description": "Box of dates. Twelve bottles of wine", "received": "2014-12-23", "estimated_value": "475.78", "disposition": [ "National Archives and Records Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Abdelaziz Bouteflika, President of the People's Democratic Republic of Algeria", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Abdelaziz Bouteflika", "donor_title": "President", "donor_country": "Algeria", "recipient_name": "Barack Obama", "recipient_title": "President of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Barack Obama, President of the United States, and Mrs. Michelle Obama", "gift_description": "6\" amber glass sculpture of a fish splashing out of water", "received": "2013-10-06", "estimated_value": "590.00", "disposition": [ "National Archives and Records Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "Mr. Vincent Siew, Leader's Representative to APEC of Chinese Taipei (Taiwan)", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Vincent Siew", "donor_title": "Leader's Representative to APEC", "donor_country": "Chinese Taipei (Taiwan)", "recipient_name": "Barack Obama", "recipient_title": "President of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Barack Obama, President of the United States, and Mrs. Michelle Obama", "gift_description": "Gold pin in the shape of a bull's head with three eyes made of gemstones. 8' black scarf with gold thread embroidery. Gold tie pin with rectangular sapphire gem", "received": "2014-08-04", "estimated_value": "696.00", "disposition": [ "National Archives and Records Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Hery Rajaonarimapianina, President of the Republic of Madagascar", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Hery Rajaonarimapianina", "donor_title": "President", "donor_country": "Madagascar", "recipient_name": "Barack Obama", "recipient_title": "President of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Barack Obama, President of the United States, and Mrs. Michelle Obama", "gift_description": "Two 14\" x 18\" paintings of a beach scene in vivid color", "received": "2014-08-04", "estimated_value": "900.00", "disposition": [ "National Archives and Records Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "The Right Honorable Dr. Navinchandra Ramgoolam, GCSK, FRCP, Prime Minister of the Republic of Mauritius", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Navinchandra Ramgoolam", "donor_title": "Prime Minister", "donor_country": "Mauritius", "recipient_name": "Barack Obama", "recipient_title": "President of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Barack Obama, President of the United States, and Mrs. Michelle Obama", "gift_description": "Two 10\" x 5\" x 3\" boxes of carved wood, one with red velvet lining, one with purple velvet lining. Various whole spices and oils. Black scarf with white and golden printed design. Framed painting of the islands of the Union of Comoros with individual cities and a wooden fish attached", "received": "2014-08-04", "estimated_value": "475.00", "disposition": [ "National Archives and Records Administration. Perishable items handled pursuant to United States Secret Service policy" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Ikililou Dhoinine, President of the Union of the Comoros", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Ikililou Dhoinine", "donor_title": "President", "donor_country": "Union of the Comoros", "recipient_name": "Barack Obama", "recipient_title": "President of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Barack Obama, President of the United States, and Mrs. Michelle Obama", "gift_description": "Two chiwara (male and female) mounted on patterned black fabric background. Two black masks mounted on painting of tan and orange landscape and black fabric", "received": "2014-08-09", "estimated_value": "515.00", "disposition": [ "National Archives and Records Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Ibrahim Boubacar Ke\u00efta, President of the Republic of Mali", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Ibrahim Boubacar Ke\u00efta", "donor_title": "President", "donor_country": "Mali", "recipient_name": "Barack Obama", "recipient_title": "President of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Barack Obama, President of the United States, and Mrs. Michelle Obama", "gift_description": "Wood statue of a man and woman dancing in jewel-ornamented formal wear. Wood statue with gold inlay and metal decoration", "received": "2014-09-23", "estimated_value": "750.00", "disposition": [ "National Archives and Records Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Ollanta Humala Tasso, President of the Republic of Peru", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Ollanta Humala Tasso", "donor_title": "President", "donor_country": "Peru", "recipient_name": "Barack Obama", "recipient_title": "President of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Barack Obama, President of the United States, and Mrs. Michelle Obama", "gift_description": "Digital recordings, titles: ''Visit of Reverend Martin Luther King to India,'' ''Visit of Mrs. Coretta Scott King to Accept Jawaharlal Nehru Award for International Understanding to Reverend Martin Luther King (Posthumously) for the Year 1966 in January, 1969,'' and ''The Spirit of Mahatma Gandhi.'' Pink-red tablecloth, fabric with flower designs. Sheer tan tablecloth fabric with gold thread embroidery border. Book, title: Srimad Bhagavad Gita. Special-edition book, title: Bhagavad Gita According to Gandhi. Golden fabric bag covered in floral white lace, closed by triangular flap with a gold and diamond pendant at the point. Short tan kurta with golden thread trim and concealed buttons. Tan vest with golden thread trim and concealed buttons. Tan pants with drawstring. 10'' x 12'' framed photograph of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. setting flowers at Mahatma Gandhi's Memorial at Rajghat in 1959. 24'' x 32'' framed Rogan Art painting, mostly red with green and golden detail, featuring a central spiral object. 24'' x 32'' framed Rogan Art painting; mostly green with golden detail, featuring a central object resembling a peacock. Purple dress with small gems and multi-colored embroidery of peacocks, flowers, and vines, sleeveless. Blue mid-length dress with sleeves with red and golden embroidery and gems in stripe and leaf pattern. Cream colored pashmina shawl with light orange and green stitching. Cream colored pashmina shawl with light gray stitching. Tan tunic with gray thread embroidery around the collar, sleeves, and bottom. Tan pants with drawstring", "received": "2014-09-29", "estimated_value": "7385.93", "disposition": [ "National Archives and Records Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Narendra Modi, Prime Minister of the Republic of India", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Narendra Modi", "donor_title": "Prime Minister", "donor_country": "India", "recipient_name": "Barack Obama", "recipient_title": "President of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Barack Obama, President of the United States, and Mrs. Michelle Obama", "gift_description": "6'' x 4'' x 5'' limited-edition sculpture with 3,000 pieces of amber lead crystal, title: ''Harmonious Beauty''", "received": "2014-11-09", "estimated_value": "470.00", "disposition": [ "National Archives and Records Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "Mr. Vincent Siew, Leader's Representative to APEC of Chinese Taipei (Taiwan)", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Vincent Siew", "donor_title": "Leader's Representative to APEC", "donor_country": "Chinese Taipei (Taiwan)", "recipient_name": "Barack Obama", "recipient_title": "President of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "First Family Children", "gift_description": "Four clothing sets of knit gloves, felted hat, and scarf in dark gray, light gray, purple, and magenta", "received": "2014-06-19", "estimated_value": "801.36", "disposition": [ "National Archives and Records Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "The Right Honorable John Key, MP, Prime Minister of New Zealand", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "John Key", "donor_title": "Prime Minister", "donor_country": "New Zealand", "recipient_name": "First Family", "recipient_title": "Children" }, { "name_and_title": "White House Staff Member Jane Rhee", "gift_description": "12\" Khanjar knife and sheath with detailed silverwork. Metal plate engraved with the image of the Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque", "received": "2013-03-01", "estimated_value": "1400.00", "disposition": [ "Transferred to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "Mr. Salem al-Ismaily, Special Envoy for the Sultanate of Oman", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Salem al-Ismaily", "donor_title": "Special Envoy", "donor_country": "Oman", "recipient_name": "Jane Rhee", "recipient_title": "White House Staff Member" }, { "name_and_title": "White House Staff Member Puneet Talwar", "gift_description": "Two 14\" and 12\" Khanjar knives with sheath and detailed silver work. Metal plate engraved with the image of the Muscat gate, Oman, and the Coastal Road", "received": "2013-03-03", "estimated_value": "960.00", "disposition": [ "Transferred to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "Mr. Salem al-Ismaily, Special Envoy for the Sultanate of Oman", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Salem al-Ismaily", "donor_title": "Special Envoy", "donor_country": "Oman", "recipient_name": "Puneet Talwar", "recipient_title": "White House Staff Member" }, { "name_and_title": "White House Staff Member Puneet Talwar", "gift_description": "14\" Khanjar knife, sheath, and belt with detailed silver work. Framed photograph of President Obama in the Oval Office. Wood chess and backgammon board in a leather case. Silver bracelet with green stone", "received": "2013-03-03", "estimated_value": "7890.00", "disposition": [ "Transferred to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Majesty Sultan Qaboos bin Said al Said, Sultan of Oman", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Qaboos bin Said al Said", "donor_title": "Sultan", "donor_country": "Oman", "recipient_name": "Puneet Talwar", "recipient_title": "White House Staff Member" }, { "name_and_title": "White House Staff Member Caroline Atkinson", "gift_description": "Two-piece rolling computer case business set. Leather tablet computer case with pen and notepad. Crystal icon of Sydney's Opera House containing an ingot cut from the outer wall of the opera house", "received": "2013-12-12", "estimated_value": "753.16", "disposition": [ "Transferred to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "Dr. Heather Smith, PSM, Deputy Secretary and G20 Sherpa, Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet of Australia", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Heather Smith", "donor_title": "Deputy Secretary and G20 Sherpa", "donor_country": "Australia", "recipient_name": "Caroline Atkinson", "recipient_title": "White House Staff Member" }, { "name_and_title": "White House Staff Member Colin Willett", "gift_description": "Necklace of cultured pearls with silver clasp", "received": "2013-12-19", "estimated_value": "1600.00", "disposition": [ "Transferred to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Nguyen Quoc Cuong, Ambassador of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam to the United States", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Nguyen Quoc Cuong", "donor_title": "Ambassador", "donor_country": "Socialist Republic of Vietnam", "recipient_name": "Colin Willett", "recipient_title": "White House Staff Member" }, { "name_and_title": "White House Staff Member Prem Kumar", "gift_description": "Silver wristwatch with leather band", "received": "2014-01-05", "estimated_value": "19628.00", "disposition": [ "Transferred to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "Abdullah bin Abdulaziz Al-Saud, Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Abdullah bin Abdulaziz Al-Saud", "donor_title": "Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King", "donor_country": "Saudi Arabia", "recipient_name": "Prem Kumar", "recipient_title": "White House Staff Member" }, { "name_and_title": "White House Staff Member Dr. Susan Rice", "gift_description": "Fountain pen, green with gold floral accents, includes ink cartridge", "received": "2014-02-07", "estimated_value": "1614.40", "disposition": [ "Transferred to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Fumio Kishida, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Japan", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Fumio Kishida", "donor_title": "Minister of Foreign Affairs", "donor_country": "Japan", "recipient_name": "Susan Rice", "recipient_title": "Dr." }, { "name_and_title": "White House Staff Member Caroline Coscia", "gift_description": "Black and silver wristwatch with leather band", "received": "2014-03-28", "estimated_value": "1900.00", "disposition": [ "Transferred to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "Abdullah bin Abdulaziz Al-Saud, Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Abdullah bin Abdulaziz Al-Saud", "donor_title": "Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King", "donor_country": "Saudi Arabia", "recipient_name": "Caroline Coscia", "recipient_title": "White House Staff Member" }, { "name_and_title": "White House Staff Member Dr. Susan Rice", "gift_description": "White gold wristwatch with link bracelet", "received": "2014-03-28", "estimated_value": "5370.00", "disposition": [ "Transferred to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "Abdullah bin Abdulaziz Al-Saud, Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Abdullah bin Abdulaziz Al-Saud", "donor_title": "Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King", "donor_country": "Saudi Arabia", "recipient_name": "Susan Rice", "recipient_title": "Dr." }, { "name_and_title": "White House Staff Member Rob Malley", "gift_description": "White gold wristwatch with link bracelet", "received": "2014-03-28", "estimated_value": "8170.00", "disposition": [ "Transferred to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "Abdullah bin Abdulaziz Al-Saud, Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Abdullah bin Abdulaziz Al-Saud", "donor_title": "Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King", "donor_country": "the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia", "recipient_name": "Rob Malley", "recipient_title": "White House Staff Member" }, { "name_and_title": "White House Staff Member Philip Gordon", "gift_description": "White gold wristwatch with link bracelet", "received": "2014-03-28", "estimated_value": "8170.00", "disposition": [ "Transferred to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "Abdullah bin Abdulaziz Al-Saud, Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Abdullah bin Abdulaziz Al-Saud", "donor_title": "Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King", "donor_country": "the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia", "recipient_name": "Philip Gordon", "recipient_title": "White House Staff Member" }, { "name_and_title": "White House Staff Member Ben Rhodes", "gift_description": "White gold wristwatch with link bracelet", "received": "2014-03-28", "estimated_value": "8170.00", "disposition": [ "Transferred to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "Abdullah bin Abdulaziz Al-Saud, Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Abdullah bin Abdulaziz Al-Saud", "donor_title": "Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King", "donor_country": "Saudi Arabia", "recipient_name": "Ben Rhodes", "recipient_title": "White House Staff Member" }, { "name_and_title": "White House Staff Member Lisa Monaco", "gift_description": "Gold medal display, title: \"The Golden Medal of the 50th Anniversary of 26 September and 14 October.\" Ceremonial Jambiyyah dagger. Silver jewelry set including a necklace, bracelet, and earrings", "received": "2014-03-30", "estimated_value": "1075.00", "disposition": [ "Transferred to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Abd Rabbuh Mansur Hadi, President of the Republic of Yemen", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Abd Rabbuh Mansur Hadi", "donor_title": "President", "donor_country": "Yemen", "recipient_name": "Lisa Monaco", "recipient_title": "White House Staff Member" }, { "name_and_title": "White House Staff Member Gayle Smith", "gift_description": "77\" x 50\" blue silk Persian carpet with light-colored flowers. Model ship of gold-tone metal", "received": "2014-05-14", "estimated_value": "5125.00", "disposition": [ "Transferred to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Dr. Ali Bin Fetais Al-Marri, Attorney General of the State of Qatar", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Ali Bin Fetais Al-Marri", "donor_title": "Attorney General", "donor_country": "Qatar", "recipient_name": "Gayle Smith", "recipient_title": "White House Staff Member" }, { "name_and_title": "White House Staff Member Dr. Susan Rice", "gift_description": "41\" x 29\" framed painting of African savannah scene featuring elephants, zebras, water buffalo, a watering hole, trees, and a mountain range in the background", "received": "2014-08-09", "estimated_value": "800.00", "disposition": [ "Transferred to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "The Honorable Amina Mohamed, Cabinet Secretary for Foreign Affairs and International Trade of the Republic of Kenya", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Amina Mohamed", "donor_title": "Cabinet Secretary for Foreign Affairs and International Trade", "donor_country": "Kenya", "recipient_name": "Susan Rice", "recipient_title": "Dr." }, { "name_and_title": "White House Staff Member Dr. Susan Rice", "gift_description": "Red ceramic vase with floral pattern set on wooden base", "received": "2014-09-07", "estimated_value": "480.00", "disposition": [ "Transferred to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Yang Jiechi, State Councilor of the People's Republic of China", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Yang Jiechi", "donor_title": "State Councilor", "donor_country": "People's Republic of China", "recipient_name": "Susan Rice", "recipient_title": "Dr." }, { "name_and_title": "White House Staff Member Dr. Susan Rice", "gift_description": "Black vinyl briefcase with zippered pockets. 2014 calendar for ASEAN Summit. Silver-tone ballpoint pen. Black ballpoint pen with Myanmar emblem. Business card case. Black keychain. USB thumb drive. Notebook with tan leather case", "received": "2014-11-11", "estimated_value": "496.00", "disposition": [ "Transferred to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency U Thein Sein, President of the Republic of the Union of Myanmar", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "U Thein Sein", "donor_title": "President", "donor_country": "Myanmar", "recipient_name": "Susan Rice", "recipient_title": "Dr." }, { "name_and_title": "White House Staff Member Lisa Monaco", "gift_description": "12\" polished silver shallow bowl with images of Saudi Arabia around a wide brim and a seal of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia in the center", "received": "2014-12-10", "estimated_value": "3780.00", "disposition": [ "Transferred to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Highness Muhammed bin Nayef bin Abdulaziz Al-Saud, Minister of Interior of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Muhammed bin Nayef bin Abdulaziz Al-Saud", "donor_title": "Minister of Interior", "donor_country": "Saudi Arabia", "recipient_name": "Lisa Monaco", "recipient_title": "White House Staff Member" }, { "name_and_title": "White House Staff Member Dr. Susan Rice", "gift_description": "Cream color wool and silk scarf checkered with blue, red, brown, and golden floral designs", "received": "2014-12-11", "estimated_value": "395.00", "disposition": [ "Transferred to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Paolo Gentiloni, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Italian Republic", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Paolo Gentiloni", "donor_title": "Minister of Foreign Affairs", "donor_country": "Italy", "recipient_name": "Susan Rice", "recipient_title": "Dr." }, { "name_and_title": "White House Staff Member Dr. Susan Rice", "gift_description": "Figurine painted in silver and gold of a soldier on horseback aiming a rifle set on green marble base", "received": "2014-12-22", "estimated_value": "970.00", "disposition": [ "Transferred to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Adel Al-Jubeir, Ambassador of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to the United States", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Adel Al-Jubeir", "donor_title": "Ambassador", "donor_country": "Saudi Arabia", "recipient_name": "Susan Rice", "recipient_title": "Dr." }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Joseph R. Biden, Jr., Vice President of the United States", "gift_description": "Bottle of Massandra White Port Crimea 1945 Harvest wine", "received": "2009-07-21", "estimated_value": "445.00", "disposition": [ "Perishable items handled pursuant to United States Secret Service policy" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Viktor Yushchenko, President of Ukraine", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Viktor Yushchenko", "donor_title": "President", "donor_country": "Ukraine", "recipient_name": "Joseph R. Biden Jr.", "recipient_title": "President of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Joseph R. Biden, Jr., Vice President of the United States", "gift_description": "Baccarat American eagle crystal statue", "received": "2013-02-04", "estimated_value": "1415.00", "disposition": [ "National Archives and Records Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Fran\u00e7ois Hollande, President of the French Republic", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Fran\u00e7ois Hollande", "donor_title": "President", "donor_country": "France", "recipient_name": "Joseph R. Biden Jr.", "recipient_title": "President of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Joseph R. Biden, Jr., Vice President of the United States", "gift_description": "Silver canister inlaid with tile mosaic of a tree, said to contain holy water from the River Jordan, in custom box", "received": "2013-09-19", "estimated_value": "1950.00", "disposition": [ "National Archives and Records Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Majesty Abdullah II ibn Al Hussein, King of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Abdullah II ibn Al Hussein", "donor_title": "King of the Hashemite Kingdom", "donor_country": "Jordan", "recipient_name": "Joseph R. Biden Jr.", "recipient_title": "President of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Joseph R. Biden, Jr., Vice President of the United States", "gift_description": "Large porcelain vase with painting of birds and grass", "received": "2013-12-04", "estimated_value": "600.00", "disposition": [ "National Archives and Records Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Xi Jinping, President of the People's Republic of China", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Xi Jinping", "donor_title": "President", "donor_country": "People's Republic of China", "recipient_name": "Joseph R. Biden Jr.", "recipient_title": "President of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Joseph R. Biden, Jr., Vice President of the United States", "gift_description": "Icon depicting Jesus Christ the Pantocrator on wood", "received": "2014-02-12", "estimated_value": "1800.00", "disposition": [ "National Archives and Records Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Majesty Abdullah II ibn Al Hussein, King of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Abdullah II ibn Al Hussein", "donor_title": "King of the Hashemite Kingdom", "donor_country": "Jordan", "recipient_name": "Joseph R. Biden Jr.", "recipient_title": "President of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Joseph R. Biden, Jr., Vice President of the United States", "gift_description": "Plaque with United States eagle emblem", "received": "2014-02-25", "estimated_value": "550.00", "disposition": [ "National Archives and Records Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Irakli Garibashvili, Prime Minister of Georgia", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Irakli Garibashvili", "donor_title": "Prime Minister", "donor_country": "Georgia", "recipient_name": "Joseph R. Biden Jr.", "recipient_title": "President of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Joseph R. Biden, Jr., Vice President of the United States", "gift_description": "Silver idol of the Virgin of Guadalupe", "received": "2014-02-26", "estimated_value": "450.00", "disposition": [ "National Archives and Records Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "Mr. Miguel Alem\u00e1n Velasco, Former Governor of the Free and Sovereign State of Veracruz de Ignacio de la Llave of Mexico and President of the Board of Grupo Alem\u00e1n", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Miguel Alem\u00e1n Velasco", "donor_title": "Former Governor of the Free and Sovereign State of Veracruz de Ignacio de la Llave and President of the Board of Grupo Alem\u00e1n", "donor_country": "Mexico", "recipient_name": "Joseph R. Biden Jr.", "recipient_title": "President of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Joseph R. Biden, Jr., Vice President of the United States", "gift_description": "Sterling silver vase", "received": "2014-03-11", "estimated_value": "780.00", "disposition": [ "National Archives and Records Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Ollanta Humala Tasso, President of the Republic of Peru", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Ollanta Humala Tasso", "donor_title": "President", "donor_country": "Peru", "recipient_name": "Joseph R. Biden Jr.", "recipient_title": "President of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Joseph R. Biden, Jr., Vice President of the United States", "gift_description": "Metal platter inset with amber stones", "received": "2014-03-18", "estimated_value": "390.00", "disposition": [ "National Archives and Records Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Donald Tusk, Prime Minister of the Republic of Poland", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Donald Tusk", "donor_title": "Prime Minister", "donor_country": "Poland", "recipient_name": "Joseph R. Biden Jr.", "recipient_title": "President of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Joseph R. Biden, Jr., Vice President of the United States", "gift_description": "Traditional Roman Orthodox icon painting", "received": "2014-05-21", "estimated_value": "650.00", "disposition": [ "National Archives and Records Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Traian B\u0103sescu and Mrs. Maria B\u0103sescu, President and First Lady of Romania", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Traian B\u0103sescu and Maria B\u0103sescu", "donor_title": "President and First Lady", "donor_country": "Romania", "recipient_name": "Joseph R. Biden Jr.", "recipient_title": "President of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Joseph R. Biden, Jr., Vice President of the United States", "gift_description": "Traditional Romanian glaze vase in red box", "received": "2014-05-21", "estimated_value": "780.00", "disposition": [ "National Archives and Records Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Victor Ponta, Prime Minister of Romania", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Victor Ponta", "donor_title": "Prime Minister", "donor_country": "Romania", "recipient_name": "Joseph R. Biden Jr.", "recipient_title": "President of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Joseph R. Biden, Jr., Vice President of the United States", "gift_description": "Sterling silver inkstand", "received": "2014-05-22", "estimated_value": "1275.00", "disposition": [ "National Archives and Records Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "The Honorable Dervi\u015f Ero\u011flu, Leader of the Turkish Cypriots", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Dervi\u015f Ero\u011flu", "donor_title": "Leader of the Turkish Cypriots", "donor_country": "Cyprus", "recipient_name": "Joseph R. Biden Jr.", "recipient_title": "President of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Joseph R. Biden, Jr., Vice President of the United States", "gift_description": "Hand-painted dishware set", "received": "2014-06-16", "estimated_value": "390.00", "disposition": [ "National Archives and Records Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Juan Manuel Santos Calder\u00f3n, President of the Republic of Colombia", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Juan Manuel Santos Calder\u00f3n", "donor_title": "President of the Republic", "donor_country": "Colombia", "recipient_name": "Joseph R. Biden Jr.", "recipient_title": "President of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Joseph R. Biden, Jr., Vice President of the United States", "gift_description": "Painting by Canind\u00e9 Soares", "received": "2014-06-16", "estimated_value": "650.00", "disposition": [ "National Archives and Records Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "Dr. Rosalba Scotia Ciarlini Rosado, Governor of the State of Rio Grande do Norte of the Federal Republic of Brazil", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Rosalba Scotia Ciarlini Rosado", "donor_title": "Governor of the State of Rio Grande do Norte", "donor_country": "Federal Republic of Brazil", "recipient_name": "Joseph R. Biden Jr.", "recipient_title": "President of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Joseph R. Biden, Jr., Vice President of the United States", "gift_description": "Silver-plated wooden box with the King's insignia etched on the lid", "received": "2014-07-10", "estimated_value": "480.00", "disposition": [ "National Archives and Records Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Majesty Abdullah II ibn Al Hussein, King of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Abdullah II ibn Al Hussein", "donor_title": "King of the Hashemite Kingdom", "donor_country": "Jordan", "recipient_name": "Joseph R. Biden Jr.", "recipient_title": "President of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Joseph R. Biden, Jr., Vice President of the United States", "gift_description": "Oil painting on canvas of exotic bird", "received": "2014-07-24", "estimated_value": "425.00", "disposition": [ "National Archives and Records Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Otto P\u00e9rez Molina, President of the Republic of Guatemala", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Otto P\u00e9rez Molina", "donor_title": "President of the Republic", "donor_country": "Guatemala", "recipient_name": "Joseph R. Biden Jr.", "recipient_title": "President of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Joseph R. Biden, Jr., Vice President of the United States", "gift_description": "Knife with coral stones in leather box", "received": "2014-08-21", "estimated_value": "880.00", "disposition": [ "National Archives and Records Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Abdelmalek Sellal, Prime Minister of the People's Democratic Republic of Algeria", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Abdelmalek Sellal", "donor_title": "Prime Minister", "donor_country": "Algeria", "recipient_name": "Joseph R. Biden Jr.", "recipient_title": "President of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Joseph R. Biden, Jr., Vice President of the United States", "gift_description": "Sandalwood carved screen with paintings", "received": "2014-09-29", "estimated_value": "780.00", "disposition": [ "National Archives and Records Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Narendra Modi, Prime Minister of the Republic of India", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Narendra Modi", "donor_title": "Prime Minister", "donor_country": "India", "recipient_name": "Joseph R. Biden Jr.", "recipient_title": "President of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Joseph R. Biden, Jr., Vice President of the United States", "gift_description": "Mounier & Bouvard blue and white vase with gold trim decorated with gem stones", "received": "2014-11-19", "estimated_value": "1200.00", "disposition": [ "National Archives and Records Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Majesty Mohammed VI, King of the Kingdom of Morocco", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Mohammed VI", "donor_title": "King", "donor_country": "Morocco", "recipient_name": "Joseph R. Biden Jr.", "recipient_title": "President of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Joseph R. Biden, Jr., Vice President of the United States", "gift_description": "Woven tapestry. Leather embossed book, title: The Haydamarks by Taras Shevchenko with gold detailing and an etching of the author", "received": "2014-11-21", "estimated_value": "840.00", "disposition": [ "National Archives and Records Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Petro Poroshenko, President of Ukraine", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Petro Poroshenko", "donor_title": "President", "donor_country": "Ukraine", "recipient_name": "Joseph R. Biden Jr.", "recipient_title": "President of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Joseph R. Biden, Jr., Vice President of the United States", "gift_description": "Wooden religious wall hanging. Hand-embroidered scarf. Two copies of book, title: Ukraine Incognita", "received": "2014-11-21", "estimated_value": "555.00", "disposition": [ "National Archives and Records Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "Ms. Hanna Hopko, Member of Parliament of Ukraine", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Hanna Hopko", "donor_title": "Member of Parliament", "donor_country": "Ukraine", "recipient_name": "Joseph R. Biden Jr.", "recipient_title": "President of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Joseph R. Biden, Jr., Vice President of the United States", "gift_description": "Hand-painted porcelain vase. Dark green glass carafe with gold painted design around spout", "received": "2014-11-22", "estimated_value": "2160.00", "disposition": [ "National Archives and Records Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Recep Tayyip Erdo\u011fan, President of the Republic of Turkey", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Recep Tayyip Erdo\u011fan", "donor_title": "President", "donor_country": "Turkey", "recipient_name": "Joseph R. Biden Jr.", "recipient_title": "President of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Joseph R. Biden, Jr., Vice President of the United States", "gift_description": "Signed photo of His Royal Highness The Duke of Cambridge in Ettinger leather frame", "received": "2014-12-08", "estimated_value": "888.00", "disposition": [ "National Archives and Records Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Royal Highness Prince William, Duke of Cambridge", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "William", "donor_title": "Prince, Duke of Cambridge", "donor_country": "", "recipient_name": "Joseph R. Biden Jr.", "recipient_title": "President of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "Dr. Jill Biden, Second Lady of the United States", "gift_description": "Painting of Zambian street scene in wooden frame", "received": "2014-07-02", "estimated_value": "450.00", "disposition": [ "On display for official use" ], "foreign_donor": "Dr. Charlotte Scott, Second Lady of the Republic of Zambia", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Charlotte Scott", "donor_title": "Dr.", "donor_country": "Zambia", "recipient_name": "Jill Biden", "recipient_title": "Second Lady of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "Dr. Jill Biden, Second Lady of the United States", "gift_description": "Carved ebony female bust", "received": "2014-07-04", "estimated_value": "560.00", "disposition": [ "On display for official use" ], "foreign_donor": "Her Excellency Jaynet Kabila, Member of Parliament of the Democratic Republic of the Congo", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Jaynet Kabila", "donor_title": "Member of Parliament", "donor_country": "Democratic Republic of the Congo", "recipient_name": "Jill Biden", "recipient_title": "Second Lady of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "Dr. Jill Biden, Second Lady of the United States", "gift_description": "Brass statue of human figure", "received": "2014-07-04", "estimated_value": "490.00", "disposition": [ "On display for official use" ], "foreign_donor": "Her Excellency Genevi\u00e8ve Inagosi Bulo Imbambi Kassongo, Minister of Gender, Family, and Children of the Democratic Republic of the Congo", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Genevi\u00e8ve Inagosi Bulo Imbambi Kassongo", "donor_title": "Minister of Gender, Family, and Children", "donor_country": "Democratic Republic of the Congo", "recipient_name": "Jill Biden", "recipient_title": "Second Lady of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "Dr. Jill Biden, Second Lady of the United States", "gift_description": "Book, title: Visions of Africa. Hermes scarf", "received": "2014-08-04", "estimated_value": "375.00", "disposition": [ "National Archives and Records Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "Mrs. Sylvia Bongo Ondimba, First Lady of the Gabonese Republic", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Sylvia Bongo Ondimba", "donor_title": "First Lady", "donor_country": "Gabon", "recipient_name": "Jill Biden", "recipient_title": "Second Lady of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "Dr. Jill Biden, Second Lady of the United States", "gift_description": "Hand-painted porcelain tea set", "received": "2014-11-22", "estimated_value": "760.00", "disposition": [ "National Archives and Records Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "Mrs. Emine Erdo\u011fan, First Lady of the Republic of Turkey", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Emine Erdo\u011fan", "donor_title": "First Lady", "donor_country": "Turkey", "recipient_name": "Jill Biden", "recipient_title": "Second Lady of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "Family of The Honorable Joseph R. Biden, Jr., Vice President of the United States", "gift_description": "White porcelain vase with panda motif", "received": "2013-12-04", "estimated_value": "485.00", "disposition": [ "National Archives and Records Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Xi Jinping, President of the People's Republic of China", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Xi Jinping", "donor_title": "President", "donor_country": "People's Republic of China", "recipient_name": "Joseph R. Biden Jr.", "recipient_title": "President of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Jacob Sullivan, Deputy Assistant to the President and National Security Advisor to the Vice President of the United States", "gift_description": "Wooden backgammon and hess board with inlays of abalone, mother of pearl, and brass. Two bottles of Amouage cologne. Silver sword with silver and gold trim.", "received": "2013-02-28", "estimated_value": "1705.00", "disposition": [ "National Archives and Records Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "Mr. Salem al-Ismaily, Special Envoy of the Sultanate of Oman", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government.", "donor_name": "Salem al-Ismaily", "donor_title": "Special Envoy", "donor_country": "Sultanate of Oman", "recipient_name": "Jacob Sullivan", "recipient_title": "Deputy Assistant to the President and National Security Advisor to the Vice President of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable John Kerry, Secretary of State of the United States", "gift_description": "Palm tree statue encrusted with various gemstones. Rolex men's Yacht Master II watch.", "received": "2014-01-05", "estimated_value": "36900.00", "disposition": [ "Pending transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "Abdullah bin Abdulaziz Al-Saud, Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government.", "donor_name": "Abdullah bin Abdulaziz Al-Saud", "donor_title": "Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King", "donor_country": "Saudi Arabia", "recipient_name": "John Kerry", "recipient_title": "Secretary of State of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable John Kerry, Secretary of State of the United States", "gift_description": "Blue glass worry beads with diamonds and a gold tassel in a blue presentation box.", "received": "2014-01-09", "estimated_value": "3200.00", "disposition": [ "Pending transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Adel Al-Jubeir, Ambassador of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to the United States", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government.", "donor_name": "Adel Al-Jubeir", "donor_title": "Ambassador", "donor_country": "Saudi Arabia", "recipient_name": "John Kerry", "recipient_title": "Secretary of State of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable John Kerry, Secretary of State of the United States", "gift_description": "Haddad cutlery set.", "received": "2014-01-23", "estimated_value": "390.00", "disposition": [ "Pending transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Najib Mikati, Caretaker Prime Minister of the Lebanese Republic", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government.", "donor_name": "Najib Mikati", "donor_title": "Caretaker Prime Minister", "donor_country": "Lebanon", "recipient_name": "John Kerry", "recipient_title": "Secretary of State of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable John Kerry, Secretary of State of the United States", "gift_description": "Montblanc calligraphy pen with \"Minister of Foreign Affairs\" inscription.", "received": "2014-02-01", "estimated_value": "620.00", "disposition": [ "Pending transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Dr. Frank-Walter Steinmeier, Federal Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Federal Republic of Germany", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government.", "donor_name": "Frank-Walter Steinmeier", "donor_title": "Federal Minister of Foreign Affairs", "donor_country": "Germany", "recipient_name": "John Kerry", "recipient_title": "Secretary of State of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable John Kerry, Secretary of State of the United States", "gift_description": "Sailor pen with gold inlay and floral design.", "received": "2014-02-07", "estimated_value": "620.00", "disposition": [ "Pending transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Fumio Kishida, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Japan", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government.", "donor_name": "Fumio Kishida", "donor_title": "Minister of Foreign Affairs", "donor_country": "Japan", "recipient_name": "John Kerry", "recipient_title": "Secretary of State of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable John Kerry, Secretary of State of the United States", "gift_description": "Baccarat crystal eagle perched on a rock.", "received": "2014-02-09", "estimated_value": "2000.00", "disposition": [ "Pending transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Fran\u00e7ois Hollande, President of the French Republic", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government.", "donor_name": "Fran\u00e7ois Hollande", "donor_title": "President", "donor_country": "France", "recipient_name": "John Kerry", "recipient_title": "Secretary of State of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable John Kerry, Secretary of State of the United States", "gift_description": "Amber and blue colored glass sculpture of Pegasus.", "received": "2014-02-19", "estimated_value": "570.00", "disposition": [ "Pending transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Wang Yi, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the People's Republic of China", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government.", "donor_name": "Wang Yi", "donor_title": "Minister of Foreign Affairs", "donor_country": "People's Republic of China", "recipient_name": "John Kerry", "recipient_title": "Secretary of State of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable John Kerry, Secretary of State of the United States", "gift_description": "Ziess black binoculars.", "received": "2014-02-27", "estimated_value": "825.00", "disposition": [ "Pending transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Dr. Frank-Walter Steinmeir, Federal Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Federal Republic of Germany", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government.", "donor_name": "Frank-Walter Steinmeir", "donor_title": "Federal Minister of Foreign Affairs", "donor_country": "Germany", "recipient_name": "John Kerry", "recipient_title": "Secretary of State of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable John Kerry, Secretary of State of the United States", "gift_description": "Rolex Oyster Perpetual men's silver watch with black face.", "received": "2014-03-28", "estimated_value": "5700.00", "disposition": [ "Pending transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "Abdullah bin Abdulaziz Al-Saud, Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government.", "donor_name": "Abdullah bin Abdulaziz Al-Saud", "donor_title": "Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King", "donor_country": "the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia", "recipient_name": "John Kerry", "recipient_title": "Secretary of State of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable John Kerry, Secretary of State of the United States", "gift_description": "Historical Treaty of Peace Day of Algier in Arabic. Three framed ceramic tiles. Green leather document folio with gold detailing. Framed graphite portrait of Secretary Kerry by local artist. Book, title: Le Tassili Des Ajjer.", "received": "2014-04-03", "estimated_value": "785.00", "disposition": [ "Pending transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Ramtane Lamamra, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the People's Democratic Republic of Algeria", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government.", "donor_name": "Ramtane Lamamra", "donor_title": "Minister of Foreign Affairs", "donor_country": "Algeria", "recipient_name": "John Kerry", "recipient_title": "Secretary of State of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable John Kerry, Secretary of State of the United States", "gift_description": "Limited-edition Piri Reis pen with sterling silver piston filling.", "received": "2014-04-04", "estimated_value": "3880.00", "disposition": [ "Pending transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Majesty Mohammed VI, King of Morocco", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government.", "donor_name": "Mohammed VI", "donor_title": "King", "donor_country": "Morocco", "recipient_name": "John Kerry", "recipient_title": "Secretary of State of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable John Kerry, Secretary of State of the United States", "gift_description": "Metal double gourd musical instrument on a brass stand in a leather box embossed with the royal seal.", "received": "2014-04-04", "estimated_value": "420.00", "disposition": [ "Pending transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Salaheddine Mezouar, Minister of Foreign Affairs and Cooperation of the Kingdom of Morocco", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government.", "donor_name": "Salaheddine Mezouar", "donor_title": "Minister of Foreign Affairs and Cooperation", "donor_country": "Morocco", "recipient_name": "John Kerry", "recipient_title": "Secretary of State of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable John Kerry, Secretary of State of the United States", "gift_description": "Gold scallop shell with a Qatari pearl inside a red leather presentation case.", "received": "2014-04-14", "estimated_value": "445.00", "disposition": [ "Pending transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Dr. Khalid Bin Mohammed Al-Attiyah, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the State of Qatar", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government.", "donor_name": "Khalid Bin Mohammed Al-Attiyah", "donor_title": "Minister of Foreign Affairs", "donor_country": "Qatar", "recipient_name": "John Kerry", "recipient_title": "Secretary of State of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable John Kerry, Secretary of State of the United States", "gift_description": "Small Asfour Crystal gold statue of an ancient Egyptian fishing from a crystal boat.", "received": "2014-04-23", "estimated_value": "425.00", "disposition": [ "Pending transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Mohamed El-Tohamy, Director of Egyptian General Intelligence Services", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government.", "donor_name": "Mohamed El-Tohamy", "donor_title": "Director of Egyptian General Intelligence Services", "donor_country": "Egypt", "recipient_name": "John Kerry", "recipient_title": "Secretary of State of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable John Kerry, Secretary of State of the United States", "gift_description": "24\" traditional carved ebony sculpture of a man carrying fruit over his head.", "received": "2014-05-05", "estimated_value": "450.00", "disposition": [ "Pending transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Jos\u00e9 Eduardo dos Santos, President of the Republic of Angola", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government.", "donor_name": "Jos\u00e9 Eduardo dos Santos", "donor_title": "President", "donor_country": "Angola", "recipient_name": "John Kerry", "recipient_title": "Secretary of State of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable John Kerry, Secretary of State of the United States", "gift_description": "11\" x 8\" x 2\" large quasi-triangular amethyst geode. Book, title: Torres-Garcia by Mario H. Gradowczyk.", "received": "2014-05-12", "estimated_value": "390.00", "disposition": [ "Pending transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Jos\u00e9 Mujica Cordano, President of the Oriental Republic of Uruguay", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government.", "donor_name": "Jos\u00e9 Mujica Cordano", "donor_title": "President", "donor_country": "Uruguay", "recipient_name": "John Kerry", "recipient_title": "Secretary of State of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable John Kerry, Secretary of State of the United States", "gift_description": "Personalized navy sailing Nautica jacket with the Mexican flag on the back. Sabido and Basteris Mexican flag sterling silver cufflinks. Esperato Selection tequila with two glasses.", "received": "2014-05-21", "estimated_value": "578.00", "disposition": [ "Pending transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Jos\u00e9 Antonio Mead Kuribe\u00f1a, Secretary of Foreign Relations of Mexico", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government.", "donor_name": "Jos\u00e9 Antonio Mead Kuribe\u00f1a", "donor_title": "Secretary of Foreign Relations", "donor_country": "Mexico", "recipient_name": "John Kerry", "recipient_title": "Secretary of State of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable John Kerry, Secretary of State of the United States", "gift_description": "Large gold and silver desert scene with palm trees and a camel caravan.", "received": "2014-06-27", "estimated_value": "34000.00", "disposition": [ "Pending transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "Abdullah bin Abdulaziz Al-Saud, Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government.", "donor_name": "Abdullah bin Abdulaziz Al-Saud", "donor_title": "Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King", "donor_country": "the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia", "recipient_name": "John Kerry", "recipient_title": "Secretary of State of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable John Kerry, Secretary of State of the United States", "gift_description": "Gold-plated copper replica of the Horus collar inlaid with semi-precious stones.", "received": "2014-07-11", "estimated_value": "2300.00", "disposition": [ "Pending transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "Professor Dr. Mohammed Ibrahim Ali Sayed, Minister of Antiquities of the Arab Republic of Egypt", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government.", "donor_name": "Mohammed Ibrahim Ali Sayed", "donor_title": "Professor Dr., Minister of Antiquities", "donor_country": "Arab Republic of Egypt", "recipient_name": "John Kerry", "recipient_title": "Secretary of State of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable John Kerry, Secretary of State of the United States", "gift_description": "Framed shadowbox of a traditional flywhisk, hat, staff, and stool crafted in leather.", "received": "2014-08-05", "estimated_value": "440.00", "disposition": [ "Pending transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Daniel Kablan Duncan, Prime Minister of the Republic of C\u00f4te d'Ivoire", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government.", "donor_name": "Daniel Kablan Duncan", "donor_title": "Prime Minister", "donor_country": "C\u00f4te d'Ivoire", "recipient_name": "John Kerry", "recipient_title": "Secretary of State of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable John Kerry, Secretary of State of the United States", "gift_description": "Framed acrylic painting on canvas depicting four children.", "received": "2014-08-05", "estimated_value": "560.00", "disposition": [ "Pending transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Robert Dussey, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Togo", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government.", "donor_name": "Robert Dussey", "donor_title": "Minister of Foreign Affairs", "donor_country": "Togo", "recipient_name": "John Kerry", "recipient_title": "Secretary of State of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable John Kerry, Secretary of State of the United States", "gift_description": "8\" lapis lazuli bowl.", "received": "2014-08-08", "estimated_value": "385.00", "disposition": [ "Pending transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Hamid Karzai, President of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government.", "donor_name": "Hamid Karzai", "donor_title": "President", "donor_country": "Afghanistan", "recipient_name": "John Kerry", "recipient_title": "Secretary of State of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable John Kerry, Secretary of State of the United States", "gift_description": "Traditional dagger with ornate silver-tone handle and coral stones and a silver-tone filigree sheath.", "received": "2014-08-21", "estimated_value": "410.00", "disposition": [ "Pending transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Abdelmalek Sellal, Prime Minister of the People's Democratic Republic of Algeria", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government.", "donor_name": "Abdelmalek Sellal", "donor_title": "Prime Minister", "donor_country": "Algeria", "recipient_name": "John Kerry", "recipient_title": "Secretary of State of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable John Kerry, Secretary of State of the United States", "gift_description": "Gold Cartier men's watch with white face and black Roman numerals.", "received": "2014-09-11", "estimated_value": "17400.00", "disposition": [ "Pending transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "Abdullah bin Abdulaziz Al-Saud, Custodian of the Two Holy Mosque, King of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government.", "donor_name": "Abdullah bin Abdulaziz Al-Saud", "donor_title": "Custodian of the Two Holy Mosque, King", "donor_country": "Saudi Arabia", "recipient_name": "John Kerry", "recipient_title": "Secretary of State of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable John Kerry, Secretary of State of the United States", "gift_description": "Tea set in a wooden box with four boxes of tea. Framed woodcut painting of three elephants with personalized plaque.", "received": "2014-09-26", "estimated_value": "411.00", "disposition": [ "Pending transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Mahinda Rajapaksa, President of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government.", "donor_name": "Mahinda Rajapaksa", "donor_title": "President", "donor_country": "Sri Lanka", "recipient_name": "John Kerry", "recipient_title": "Secretary of State of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable John Kerry, Secretary of State of the United States", "gift_description": "12.5\" white porcelain vase, title: Prosperity Coming with Blooming Flowers. Double-sided embroidery table screen depicting an orchid.", "received": "2014-10-17", "estimated_value": "560.00", "disposition": [ "Pending transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Yang Jiechi, State Councilor of the People's Republic of China", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government.", "donor_name": "Yang Jiechi", "donor_title": "State Councilor", "donor_country": "People's Republic of China", "recipient_name": "John Kerry", "recipient_title": "Secretary of State of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable John Kerry, Secretary of State of the United States", "gift_description": "12.5\" x 12\" hand-made sterling silver Omani ship on a wooden stand.", "received": "2014-11-16", "estimated_value": "450.00", "disposition": [ "Pending transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Yousuf bin Alawi bin Abdallah, Minister Responsible for Foreign Affairs of the Sultanate of Oman", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government.", "donor_name": "Yousuf bin Alawi bin Abdallah", "donor_title": "Minister Responsible for Foreign Affairs", "donor_country": "Sultanate of Oman", "recipient_name": "John Kerry", "recipient_title": "Secretary of State of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable John Kerry, Secretary of State of the United States", "gift_description": "Lacquerware art.", "received": "2014-11-19", "estimated_value": "400.00", "disposition": [ "Pending transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency U Thein Sein, President of the Republic of the Union of Myanmar", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government.", "donor_name": "U Thein Sein", "donor_title": "President", "donor_country": "Myanmar", "recipient_name": "John Kerry", "recipient_title": "Secretary of State of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable John Kerry, Secretary of State of the United States", "gift_description": "Personalized honorary storage cubby at Cricova Winery.", "received": "2014-12-04", "estimated_value": "621.55", "disposition": [ "Pending transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "Mr. Valentin Bodiul, Director of Cricova Winery of the Republic of Moldova", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government.", "donor_name": "Valentin Bodiul", "donor_title": "Director of Cricova Winery", "donor_country": "Republic of Moldova", "recipient_name": "John Kerry", "recipient_title": "Secretary of State of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable John Kerry, Secretary of State of the United States", "gift_description": "Warrior chess set.", "received": "2014-12-10", "estimated_value": "520.00", "disposition": [ "Pending transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Kairat Umarov, Ambassador of the Republic of Kazakhstan to the United States", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government.", "donor_name": "Kairat Umarov", "donor_title": "Ambassador", "donor_country": "Kazakhstan", "recipient_name": "John Kerry", "recipient_title": "Secretary of State of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable John Kerry, Secretary of State of the United States", "gift_description": "Silver handicraft with inscription, \"Jose Manuel Santos\u2014Presidente de Colombia: 2014\u20132018\".", "received": "2014-12-11", "estimated_value": "650.00", "disposition": [ "Pending tansfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Juan Manuel Santos Calder\u00f3n, President of the Republic of Colombia", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government.", "donor_name": "Juan Manuel Santos Calder\u00f3n", "donor_title": "President of the Republic", "donor_country": "Colombia", "recipient_name": "John Kerry", "recipient_title": "Secretary of State of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable John Kerry, Secretary of State of the United States", "gift_description": "Set of four scarves made of Andean fiber in a wooden box.", "received": "2014-12-11", "estimated_value": "1100.00", "disposition": [ "Pending transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Ollanta Humala Tasso and Mrs. Nadine Heredia Alarc\u00f3n, President and First Lady of the Republic of Peru", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government.", "donor_name": "Ollanta Humala Tasso and Nadine Heredia Alarc\u00f3n", "donor_title": "President and First Lady", "donor_country": "Peru", "recipient_name": "John Kerry", "recipient_title": "Secretary of State of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable John Kerry, Secretary of State of the United States", "gift_description": "Yvan Valentin Artisan Chocolatier truffles. Fanciful chocolates. Seabear smoked oysters. Beachers hand-made cheese. John Kelly truffle fudge bites. Royalty cookies. Champagne Bollinger RD 2012. Shafer 2012 Nappa merlot. Grace & I fruit nut press. Harney & Son black tea. Sicilian Village green and black olives. Sempli Cup-A-Lift flight tray. Sempli monti-flute glasses. Sempli nesting bowl. Brown and mother of pearl rectangular tray. Roma Living picture frame. Twelve Days of Christmas votive candle set.", "received": "2014-12-18", "estimated_value": "957.00", "disposition": [ "Pending transfer to General Services Administration. Perishable items handled pursuant to the guidelines set forth by General Services Administration." ], "foreign_donor": "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", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government.", "donor_name": "Hassanal Bolkiah Mu'izzaddin Waddaulah", "donor_title": "Sultan and Yang Di-Pertuan", "donor_country": "Brunei Darussalam", "recipient_name": "John Kerry", "recipient_title": "Secretary of State of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable John Kerry, Secretary of State of the United States", "gift_description": "Silver and gold-plated statue depicting a falcon sitting on a gloved hand", "received": "2014-12-23", "estimated_value": "1700.00", "disposition": [ "Pending transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Adel Al-Jubeir, Ambassador of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to the United States", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Adel Al-Jubeir", "donor_title": "Ambassador", "donor_country": "Saudi Arabia", "recipient_name": "John Kerry", "recipient_title": "Secretary of State of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "Mrs. Teresa Heinz Kerry, Spouse of the Secretary of State of the United States", "gift_description": "Emerald and diamond jewelry set containing a ring, earrings, bracelet, and necklace", "received": "2014-01-05", "estimated_value": "780000.00", "disposition": [ "Pending transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "Abdullah bin Abdulaziz Al-Saud, Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Abdullah bin Abdulaziz Al-Saud", "donor_title": "Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King", "donor_country": "Saudi Arabia", "recipient_name": "Teresa Heinz Kerry", "recipient_title": "Spouse of the Secretary of State of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "Mrs. Teresa Heinz Kerry, Spouse of the Secretary of State of the United States", "gift_description": "Pearl worry beads with diamonds and a tassel in a pink presentation box", "received": "2014-01-09", "estimated_value": "3200.00", "disposition": [ "Pending transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Abel Al-Jubeir, Ambassador of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to the United States", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Abel Al-Jubeir", "donor_title": "Ambassador", "donor_country": "Saudi Arabia", "recipient_name": "Teresa Heinz Kerry", "recipient_title": "Spouse of the Secretary of State of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "Mrs. Teresa Heinz Kerry, Spouse of the Secretary of State of the United States", "gift_description": "Baccarat crystal votive lamp", "received": "2014-02-11", "estimated_value": "925.00", "disposition": [ "Pending transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Fran\u00e7ois Hollande, President of the French Republic", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Fran\u00e7ois Hollande", "donor_title": "President", "donor_country": "France", "recipient_name": "Teresa Heinz Kerry", "recipient_title": "Spouse of the Secretary of State of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "Mrs. Teresa Heinz Kerry, Spouse of the Secretary of State of the United States", "gift_description": "Sapphire and diamond 18k white gold jewelry set containing earrings and a ring", "received": "2014-06-27", "estimated_value": "84000.00", "disposition": [ "Pending transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "Abdullah bin Abdulaziz Al-Saud, Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Abdullah bin Abdulaziz Al-Saud", "donor_title": "Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King", "donor_country": "Saudi Arabia", "recipient_name": "Teresa Heinz Kerry", "recipient_title": "Spouse of the Secretary of State of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "Mrs. Teresa Heinz Kerry, Spouse of the Secretary of State of the United States", "gift_description": "Bvlgari ladies' watch with a black satin band and a mother of pearl face", "received": "2014-09-11", "estimated_value": "71000.00", "disposition": [ "Pending transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "Abdullah bin Abdulaziz Al-Saud, Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Abdullah bin Abdulaziz Al-Saud", "donor_title": "Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King", "donor_country": "Saudi Arabia", "recipient_name": "Teresa Heinz Kerry", "recipient_title": "Spouse of the Secretary of State of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "Ms. Alex Kerry, Daughter of the Secretary of State of the United States", "gift_description": "Adult orange and blue kaftan. Children's pink and silver kaftan", "received": "2014-05-13", "estimated_value": "400.00", "disposition": [ "Pending transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Highness Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan and Sheikha Alyazia bint Saif Al Nahyan, Minister of Foreign Affairs and Spouse of the United Arab Emirates", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan and Alyazia bint Saif Al Nahyan", "donor_title": "His Highness Sheikh and Sheikha, Minister of Foreign Affairs and Spouse", "donor_country": "United Arab Emirates", "recipient_name": "Alex Kerry", "recipient_title": "Daughter of the Secretary of State of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "Ms. Maureen Reagan, Head of Delegation of the United States to the Republic of Kenya", "gift_description": "Elephant tusk gong", "received": "1985-07-01", "estimated_value": "9700.00", "disposition": [ "Transferred to the Department of Interior, Fish and Wildlife Service for proper handling" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Daniel Arap Moi, President of the Republic of Kenya", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Daniel Arap Moi", "donor_title": "President", "donor_country": "Kenya", "recipient_name": "Maureen Reagan", "recipient_title": "Head of Delegation of the United States to the Republic of Kenya" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable David Dunford, Ambassador of the United States to the Sultanate of Oman", "gift_description": "Framed 18k gold military-style medals", "received": "1995-06-21", "estimated_value": "8500.00", "disposition": [ "Pending transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Majesty Qaboos bin Said bin al Said, Sultan of Oman", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Qaboos bin Said bin al Said", "donor_title": "Sultan", "donor_country": "Oman", "recipient_name": "David Dunford", "recipient_title": "Ambassador of the United States to the Sultanate of Oman" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Frances D. Cook, Ambassador of the United States to the Sultanate of Oman", "gift_description": "Gold and silver Sultanah commemorative coins", "received": "1997-01-01", "estimated_value": "1500.00", "disposition": [ "Pending transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Majesty Qaboos bin Said bin al Said, Sultan of Oman", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Qaboos bin Said bin al Said", "donor_title": "Sultan", "donor_country": "Oman", "recipient_name": "Frances D. Cook", "recipient_title": "Ambassador of the United States to the Sultanate of Oman" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable John B. Craig, Ambassador of the United States to the Sultanate of Oman", "gift_description": "Framed military-style medals on a yellow background", "received": "2001-09-26", "estimated_value": "8500.00", "disposition": [ "Pending transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Majesty Qaboos bin Said bin al Said, Sultan of Oman", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Qaboos bin Said bin al Said", "donor_title": "Sultan", "donor_country": "Oman", "recipient_name": "John B. Craig", "recipient_title": "Ambassador of the United States to the Sultanate of Oman" }, { "name_and_title": "Mr. Farid Abbas Mohamed, Political Officer", "gift_description": "Olive green fur coat", "received": "2012-02-18", "estimated_value": "440.00", "disposition": [ "Pending transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "Mr. Hamden bin Mohamed al-Motery, Deputy President of the Administrative Council of the Arab Chamber of Commerce and Industry of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Hamden bin Mohamed al-Motery", "donor_title": "Deputy President of the Administrative Council of the Arab Chamber of Commerce and Industry", "donor_country": "Kingdom of Saudi Arabia", "recipient_name": "Farid Abbas Mohamed", "recipient_title": "Political Officer" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable James B. Smith, Ambassador of the United States to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia", "gift_description": "Crystal Saudi Arabian door with gold filigree and a verse from the Qur'an", "received": "2012", "estimated_value": "430.00", "disposition": [ "Pending transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Ministry of Foreign Affairs", "donor_title": "", "donor_country": "Saudi Arabia", "recipient_name": "James B. Smith", "recipient_title": "Ambassador of the United States to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable James B. Smith, Ambassador of the United States to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia", "gift_description": "Two traditional Saudi Arabian winter robes", "received": "2012", "estimated_value": "740.00", "disposition": [ "Pending transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "Government of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Government", "donor_title": "of the Kingdom", "donor_country": "Saudi Arabia", "recipient_name": "James B. Smith", "recipient_title": "Ambassador of the United States to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia" }, { "name_and_title": "Ms. Stephanie T. Williams, Deputy Chief of Mission", "gift_description": "Pearl earrings", "received": "2013-01-16", "estimated_value": "1000.00", "disposition": [ "Purchased by the recipient from General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Sheikh Rashid bin Abdullah Al Khalifa, Minister of Interior of the Kingdom of Bahrain", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Rashid bin Abdullah Al Khalifa", "donor_title": "Minister of Interior", "donor_country": "Bahrain", "recipient_name": "Stephanie T. Williams", "recipient_title": "Deputy Chief of Mission" }, { "name_and_title": "Mr. James Plasman, Political Officer", "gift_description": "Montblanc Timewalker GMT desk clock", "received": "2013-06-20", "estimated_value": "930.00", "disposition": [ "Pending transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "Mr. Krishna Mohan, Member of the Congress Party of the Republic of India", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Krishna Mohan", "donor_title": "Mr.", "donor_country": "India", "recipient_name": "James Plasman", "recipient_title": "Political Officer" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Richard Morningstar, Ambassador of the United States to the Republic of Azerbaijan", "gift_description": "Carpet", "received": "2013-10-04", "estimated_value": "500.00", "disposition": [ "Purchased by recipient from General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Ziya Mammadov, Minister of Transportation of the Republic of Azerbaijan", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Ziya Mammadov", "donor_title": "Minister of Transportation", "donor_country": "Azerbaijan", "recipient_name": "Richard Morningstar", "recipient_title": "Ambassador of the United States to the Republic of Azerbaijan" }, { "name_and_title": "Mr. Timothy A. Lenderking, Charge d'Affaires", "gift_description": "Bvlgari Diagono professional watch", "received": "2014-01-05", "estimated_value": "3800.00", "disposition": [ "Pending transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "Abdullah bin Abdulaziz Al-Saud, Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Abdullah bin Abdulaziz Al-Saud", "donor_title": "Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King", "donor_country": "Saudi Arabia", "recipient_name": "Timothy A. Lenderking", "recipient_title": "Charge d'Affaires" }, { "name_and_title": "Mr. Michael Spring, Deputy Political Counselor", "gift_description": "Bvlgari men's watch", "received": "2014-01-05", "estimated_value": "4450.00", "disposition": [ "Pending transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "Abdullah bin Abdulaziz Al-Saud, Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Abdullah bin Abdulaziz Al-Saud", "donor_title": "Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King", "donor_country": "the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia", "recipient_name": "Michael Spring", "recipient_title": "Deputy Political Counselor" }, { "name_and_title": "Ms. Reem Nuseibeh, Interpreter", "gift_description": "Bvlgari ladies' automatic watch", "received": "2014-01-05", "estimated_value": "1995.00", "disposition": [ "Pending transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "Abdullah bin Abdulaziz Al-Saud, Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Abdullah bin Abdulaziz Al-Saud", "donor_title": "Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King", "donor_country": "Saudi Arabia", "recipient_name": "Reem Nuseibeh", "recipient_title": "Interpreter" }, { "name_and_title": "Mr. Jonathan Finer, Deputy Chief of Staff to the Secretary of State", "gift_description": "Bvlgari men's watch", "received": "2014-01-05", "estimated_value": "19440.00", "disposition": [ "Pending transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "Abdullah bin Abdulaziz Al-Saud, Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Abdullah bin Abdulaziz Al-Saud", "donor_title": "Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King", "donor_country": "Saudi Arabia", "recipient_name": "Jonathan Finer", "recipient_title": "Deputy Chief of Staff to the Secretary of State" }, { "name_and_title": "United States Embassy", "gift_description": "Six bottles of 2009 Ch\u00e2teau Haut Brion wine", "received": "2014-01-07", "estimated_value": "3600.00", "disposition": [ "Perishable items handled pursuant to the guidelines set forth by General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Royal Highness Prince Robert Louis Fran\u00e7ois Marie of the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Robert Louis Fran\u00e7ois Marie", "donor_title": "Prince", "donor_country": "Luxembourg", "recipient_name": "United States Embassy", "recipient_title": "" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable William J. Burns, Deputy Secretary of State", "gift_description": "33\" x 12\" wooden filigree wall shelf with inlay", "received": "2014-01-29", "estimated_value": "740.00", "disposition": [ "Pending transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "Foreign Government Official", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "", "donor_title": "Foreign Government Official", "donor_country": "", "recipient_name": "William J. Burns", "recipient_title": "Deputy Secretary of State" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable David Hale, Ambassador of the United States to the Republic of Lebanon", "gift_description": "Two Herm\u00e8s ties", "received": "2014-02-11", "estimated_value": "535.00", "disposition": [ "Pending transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Najib Mikati, Caretaker Prime Minister of the Republic of Lebanon", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Najib Mikati", "donor_title": "Caretaker Prime Minister", "donor_country": "Lebanon", "recipient_name": "David Hale", "recipient_title": "Ambassador of the United States to the Republic of Lebanon" }, { "name_and_title": "Mr. Mark Walsh, Deputy Chief of Protocol", "gift_description": "Black Traser men's watch with compass on band", "received": "2014-02-14", "estimated_value": "510.00", "disposition": [ "Purchased by recipient from General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Majesty Abdullah II ibn Al Hussein, King of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Abdullah II ibn Al Hussein", "donor_title": "King of the Hashemite Kingdom", "donor_country": "Jordan", "recipient_name": "Mark Walsh", "recipient_title": "Deputy Chief of Protocol" }, { "name_and_title": "Ms. Samantha Tubman, Assistant Chief of Protocol", "gift_description": "Longines ladies' silver-tone watch", "received": "2014-02-18", "estimated_value": "1200.00", "disposition": [ "Pending transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Majesty Abdullah II ibn Al Hussein, King of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Abdullah II ibn Al Hussein", "donor_title": "King of the Hashemite Kingdom", "donor_country": "Jordan", "recipient_name": "Samantha Tubman", "recipient_title": "Assistant Chief of Protocol" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Wendy Sherman, Under Secretary of State", "gift_description": "Paperweight etched with St. Basil's Cathedral. Two large G\u20138 Summit notebooks. Two small G\u20138 Summit notebooks. Keychain. Two pens. Red planner. Brown leather briefcase", "received": "2014-02-19", "estimated_value": "435.00", "disposition": [ "Pending transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Sergey Ryabkov, Deputy Foreign Minister of the Russian Federation", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Sergey Ryabkov", "donor_title": "Deputy Foreign Minister", "donor_country": "Russian Federation", "recipient_name": "Wendy Sherman", "recipient_title": "Under Secretary of State" }, { "name_and_title": "Ms. Trina Seha, Department of State Employee", "gift_description": "Glass paperweight. Three G\u20138 Summit notebooks. Lanyard. Red leather planner. Black leather briefcase", "received": "2014-02-19", "estimated_value": "735.00", "disposition": [ "Pending transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Sergey Ryabkov, Deputy Foreign Minister of the Russian Federation", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Sergey Ryabkov", "donor_title": "Deputy Foreign Minister", "donor_country": "Russian Federation", "recipient_name": "Trina Seha", "recipient_title": "Department of State Employee" }, { "name_and_title": "Ms. Penny Price, Senior Protocol Officer", "gift_description": "Purse", "received": "2014-02-24", "estimated_value": "1125.00", "disposition": [ "Pending transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "Mr. Zhang Kunsheng, Director General of the Protocol Department of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the People's Republic of China", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Zhang Kunsheng", "donor_title": "Director General of the Protocol Department of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs", "donor_country": "People's Republic of China", "recipient_name": "Penny Price", "recipient_title": "Senior Protocol Officer" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Deborah K. Jones, Ambassador of the United States to the State of Libya", "gift_description": "Gold necklace and earring set with white stones", "received": "2014-03-11", "estimated_value": "3200.00", "disposition": [ "Pending transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the United Arab Emirates", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan", "donor_title": "His Highness Sheikh", "donor_country": "United Arab Emirates", "recipient_name": "Deborah K. Jones", "recipient_title": "Ambassador of the United States to the State of Libya" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Russell D. Feingold, Special Envoy for the Great Lakes and the Democratic Republic of the Congo", "gift_description": "Green stone elephant sculpture. Collector's box containing various stones", "received": "2014-03-21", "estimated_value": "910.00", "disposition": [ "Pending transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "The Honorable Moise Katumbi, Governor of the Province of Katanga of the Democratic Republic of the Congo", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Moise Katumbi", "donor_title": "Governor of the Province of Katanga", "donor_country": "Democratic Republic of the Congo", "recipient_name": "Russell D. Feingold", "recipient_title": "Special Envoy for the Great Lakes and the Democratic Republic of the Congo" }, { "name_and_title": "Ms. Nina Behrens, Interpreter", "gift_description": "Rolex Oyster Perpetual ladies' silver watch with silver face", "received": "2014-03-28", "estimated_value": "5700.00", "disposition": [ "Pending transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "Abdullah bin Abdulaziz Al-Saud, Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Abdullah bin Abdulaziz Al-Saud", "donor_title": "Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King", "donor_country": "the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia", "recipient_name": "Nina Behrens", "recipient_title": "Interpreter" }, { "name_and_title": "Ms. Natalie Jones, Deputy Chief of Protocol", "gift_description": "Rolex Oyster Perpetual ladies' silver watch with black face", "received": "2014-03-28", "estimated_value": "6900.00", "disposition": [ "Pending transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "Abdullah bin Abdulaziz Al-Saud, Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Abdullah bin Abdulaziz Al-Saud", "donor_title": "Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King", "donor_country": "the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia", "recipient_name": "Natalie Jones", "recipient_title": "Deputy Chief of Protocol" }, { "name_and_title": "Mr. John Rath, Political Counselor", "gift_description": "Hamilton men's rose gold watch with brown leather band and silver face", "received": "2014-03-28", "estimated_value": "645.00", "disposition": [ "Pending transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "Abdullah bin Abdulaziz Al-Saud, Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Abdullah bin Abdulaziz Al-Saud", "donor_title": "Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King", "donor_country": "Saudi Arabia", "recipient_name": "John Rath", "recipient_title": "Political Counselor" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Joseph Westphal, Ambassador of the United States to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia", "gift_description": "Rolex men's steel watch with white gold fluted bezel", "received": "2014-03-28", "estimated_value": "9050.00", "disposition": [ "Pending transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "Abdullah bin Abdulaziz Al-Saud, Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Abdullah bin Abdulaziz Al-Saud", "donor_title": "Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King", "donor_country": "Saudi Arabia", "recipient_name": "Joseph Westphal", "recipient_title": "Ambassador of the United States to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia" }, { "name_and_title": "Mr. Timothy Lederking, Deputy Chief of Mission", "gift_description": "Rolex men's steel watch with white gold fluted bezel", "received": "2014-03-28", "estimated_value": "9050.00", "disposition": [ "Pending transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "Abdullah bin Abdulaziz Al-Saud, Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Abdullah bin Abdulaziz Al-Saud", "donor_title": "Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King", "donor_country": "the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia", "recipient_name": "Timothy Lederking", "recipient_title": "Deputy Chief of Mission" }, { "name_and_title": "Mr. David Solomon, Protocol Officer", "gift_description": "Hamilton men's watch with a silver face, bronze accents, and a black leather band", "received": "2014-03-28", "estimated_value": "1495.00", "disposition": [ "Pending transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "Abdullah bin Abdulaziz Al-Saud, Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Abdullah bin Abdulaziz Al-Saud", "donor_title": "Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King", "donor_country": "Saudi Arabia", "recipient_name": "David Solomon", "recipient_title": "Protocol Officer" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Thomas Kelly, Acting Assistant Secretary of State", "gift_description": "Traditional sword with belt", "received": "2014-03-31", "estimated_value": "580.00", "disposition": [ "Purchased by recipient from General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Mohammed Nasser Ahmed, Minister of Defense of the Republic of Yemen", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Mohammed Nasser Ahmed", "donor_title": "Minister of Defense", "donor_country": "Yemen", "recipient_name": "Thomas Kelly", "recipient_title": "Acting Assistant Secretary of State" }, { "name_and_title": "Ms. Chantal Schmonsees, Protocol Assistant", "gift_description": "White Samsung Galaxy Note 3", "received": "2014-04-01", "estimated_value": "490.00", "disposition": [ "Pending transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Royal Highness Prince Sattam Al-Saud of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Sattam Al-Saud", "donor_title": "Prince", "donor_country": "Saudi Arabia", "recipient_name": "Chantal Schmonsees", "recipient_title": "Protocol Assistant" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable William J. Burns, Deputy Secretary of State", "gift_description": "Traditions monogrammed leather briefcase", "received": "2014-04-09", "estimated_value": "535.00", "disposition": [ "Pending transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Mohammad Ishaq Dar, Minister of Finance of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Mohammad Ishaq Dar", "donor_title": "Minister of Finance", "donor_country": "Pakistan", "recipient_name": "William J. Burns", "recipient_title": "Deputy Secretary of State" }, { "name_and_title": "Mr. David Gilmour, Deputy Asssistant Secretary of State", "gift_description": "Gold coin", "received": "2014-04-21", "estimated_value": "4800.00", "disposition": [ "Pending transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Paul Biya, President of the Republic of Cameroon", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Paul Biya", "donor_title": "President of the Republic", "donor_country": "Cameroon", "recipient_name": "David Gilmour", "recipient_title": "Deputy Assistant Secretary of State" }, { "name_and_title": "Mr. Carl Gray, Protocol Officer", "gift_description": "Victorinox men's silver watch with a black face and a black leather band", "received": "2014-05-01", "estimated_value": "816.00", "disposition": [ "Pending transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Majesty Abdullah II ibn Al Hussein, Kng of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Abdullah II ibn Al Hussein", "donor_title": "King", "donor_country": "Jordan", "recipient_name": "Carl Gray", "recipient_title": "Protocol Officer" }, { "name_and_title": "Ms. Rachel Smith-Levy, Desk Officer", "gift_description": "Chanel gold brooch", "received": "2014-05-12", "estimated_value": "500.00", "disposition": [ "Pending Transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Mohammed Kuwari, Ambassador of the State of Qatar to the United States", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Mohammed Kuwari", "donor_title": "Ambassador", "donor_country": "Qatar", "recipient_name": "Rachel Smith-Levy", "recipient_title": "Desk Officer" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable James H. Thessin, Ambassador of the United States to the Republic of Paraguay", "gift_description": "Acoustic guitar", "received": "2014-05-25", "estimated_value": "1000.00", "disposition": [ "Retained for official use" ], "foreign_donor": "The Honorable Blas Lanzoni, Governor of the Central Department of the Republic of Paraguay", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Blas Lanzoni", "donor_title": "Governor of the Central Department", "donor_country": "Paraguay", "recipient_name": "James H. Thessin", "recipient_title": "Ambassador of the United States to the Republic of Paraguay" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Richard B. Norland, Ambassador of the United States to Georgia", "gift_description": "Sarajishvili 20th century brandy. Two boxes of regular brandy", "received": "2014-05-30", "estimated_value": "1512.00", "disposition": [ "Perishable items handled pursuant to the guidelines set forth by General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "Mr. Giorgi Atashvili, Deputy Chairman of the Mtskheta Municipal Council of Georgia", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Giorgi Atashvili", "donor_title": "Deputy Chairman of the Mtskheta Municipal Council", "donor_country": "Georgia", "recipient_name": "Richard B. Norland", "recipient_title": "Ambassador of the United States to Georgia" }, { "name_and_title": "Mr. Tony Franco, Protocol Officer", "gift_description": "Victorinox men's watch with leather band", "received": "2014-06-05", "estimated_value": "383.00", "disposition": [ "Pending transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "Embassy of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan", "donor_title": "Embassy of the", "donor_country": "Jordan", "recipient_name": "Tony Franco", "recipient_title": "Protocol Officer" }, { "name_and_title": "Mr. Tony Franco, Protocol Officer", "gift_description": "Light blue Herm\u00e8s tie", "received": "2014-06-05", "estimated_value": "455.00", "disposition": [ "Pending transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "Mr. Ziad Soubra, Protocol Director at the Embassy of the State of Qatar", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Ziad Soubra", "donor_title": "Protocol Director", "donor_country": "Qatar", "recipient_name": "Tony Franco", "recipient_title": "Protocol Officer" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Greta C. Holtz, Ambassador of the United States to the Sultanate of Oman", "gift_description": "100ml bottle of Amouage Dea ladies' eau de parfum spray. 100ml bottle of Amouage Ciel ladies' eau de parfum spray", "received": "2014-06-18", "estimated_value": "528.99", "disposition": [ "Pending transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "Mr. Juma Darwish Al Bulushi, Honorary Counsel at the Consulate of the Republic of Croatia to the Sultanate of Oman", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Juma Darwish Al Bulushi", "donor_title": "Honorary Counsel at the Consulate of the Republic of Croatia", "donor_country": "Sultanate of Oman", "recipient_name": "Greta C. Holtz", "recipient_title": "Ambassador of the United States to the Sultanate of Oman" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Greta C. Holtz, Ambassador of the United States to the Sultanate of Oman", "gift_description": "100ml bottle of Amouage Gold Pour Homme. Pair of Khanjar silver cufflinks. Khanjar brooch made of yellow gold, diamonds, rubies, and emeralds", "received": "2014-06-24", "estimated_value": "1939.02", "disposition": [ "Pending transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency General Sultan al-Numani, Minister of the Royal Office of the Sultanate of Oman", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Sultan al-Numani", "donor_title": "General Minister of the Royal Office", "donor_country": "Sultanate of Oman", "recipient_name": "Greta C. Holtz", "recipient_title": "Ambassador of the United States to the Sultanate of Oman" }, { "name_and_title": "Ms. Laurel Rapp, Desk Officer", "gift_description": "Mors et Gourmettes Herm\u00e8s scarf", "received": "2014-06-27", "estimated_value": "435.00", "disposition": [ "Pending transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Sheikh Abdullah bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Khalifa, Ambassador of the Kingdom of Bahrain to the United States", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Abdullah bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Khalifa", "donor_title": "Ambassador", "donor_country": "Bahrain", "recipient_name": "Laurel Rapp", "recipient_title": "Desk Officer" }, { "name_and_title": "Ms. Bridget Brink, Deputy Chief of Mission", "gift_description": "Photo art", "received": "2014-07-02", "estimated_value": "428.77", "disposition": [ "Retained for official use" ], "foreign_donor": "Her Excellency Tea Tsulukiani, Minister of Justice of Georgia", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Tea Tsulukiani", "donor_title": "Minister of Justice", "donor_country": "Georgia", "recipient_name": "Bridget Brink", "recipient_title": "Deputy Chief of Mission" }, { "name_and_title": "Ms. Erin Kotheimer, Senior Economic Officer", "gift_description": "Belle gold bracelet", "received": "2014-07-06", "estimated_value": "3900.00", "disposition": [ "Pending transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "Mr. Mustafa R. Ahmed Zengene, Kirkuk Branch Manager of the Oil Product and Distribution Company of the Republic of Iraq", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Mustafa R. Ahmed Zengene", "donor_title": "Kirkuk Branch Manager of the Oil Product and Distribution Company", "donor_country": "Iraq", "recipient_name": "Erin Kotheimer", "recipient_title": "Senior Economic Officer" }, { "name_and_title": "Mr. Tony Franco, Protocol Officer", "gift_description": "$1,500 United States dollars", "received": "2014-08-12", "estimated_value": "1500.00", "disposition": [ "Delivered to the Department of State Cashier's Office to be deposited to the Department of Treasury" ], "foreign_donor": "Embassy of the United Arab Emirates", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "United Arab Emirates", "donor_title": "Embassy of the", "donor_country": "United Arab Emirates", "recipient_name": "Tony Franco", "recipient_title": "Protocol Officer" }, { "name_and_title": "Mrs. Christine Ferdinand, Wife of The Honorable Russell Feingold, Special Envoy for the Great Lakes and the Democratic Republic of the Congo", "gift_description": "Dark gold beaded necklace. Gold beaded necklace. Black and gold beaded necklace. Yellow beaded necklace. Purple glass beaded necklace. Multi-colored woven necklace wih four ring pendants. Purple glass beaded bracelet. Black and gold fabric-woven bracelet. Blue, turquoise lime, and dark green woven bracelet. Two multicolored weave bracelets. Red and gold fabric-woven earrings. Blue multicolored fabric woven earrings. Two linen tablecloths with matching napkins", "received": "2014-08-16", "estimated_value": "1160.00", "disposition": [ "Earring sets purchased by recipient. All other items pending transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "Ms. Ange Kagame, Daugther of President Paul Kagame of the Republic of Rwanda", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Ange Kagame", "donor_title": "Daugther of President", "donor_country": "Republic of Rwanda", "recipient_name": "Christine Ferdinand", "recipient_title": "Wife of The Honorable Russell Feingold, Special Envoy for the Great Lakes and the Democratic Republic of the Congo" }, { "name_and_title": "Mr. Joseph Semrad, Protocol Assistant", "gift_description": "Montblanc Meisterstuck pen", "received": "2014-08-21", "estimated_value": "480.00", "disposition": [ "Pending transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "Mr. Mohammed Al-Attiyah, Embassy of the State of Qatar", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Mohammed Al-Attiyah", "donor_title": "Mr.", "donor_country": "Qatar", "recipient_name": "Joseph Semrad", "recipient_title": "Protocol Assistant" }, { "name_and_title": "Mr. Chad Kreikemeier, Deputy Assistant Secretary of State", "gift_description": "Gift set that includes a men's watch, ladies' watch, JBR pen, Pierre Cardin pen, set of cufflinks, and a Pierre Cardin keychain", "received": "2014-09-10", "estimated_value": "610.00", "disposition": [ "Pending transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Hamad bin Ali Al-Attiyah, Minister of State for Defense Affairs of the State of Qatar", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Hamad bin Ali Al-Attiyah", "donor_title": "Minister of State for Defense Affairs", "donor_country": "Qatar", "recipient_name": "Chad Kreikemeier", "recipient_title": "Deputy Assistant Secretary of State" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable J. Rufus Gifford, Ambassador of the United States of the Kingdom of Denmark", "gift_description": "PP Moisler chair", "received": "2014-08-25", "estimated_value": "450.00", "disposition": [ "Retained for official use" ], "foreign_donor": "Municipality of T\u00f8nder of the Kingdom of Denmark", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Municipality of T\u00f8nder", "donor_title": "", "donor_country": "Denmark", "recipient_name": "J. Rufus Gifford", "recipient_title": "Ambassador of the United States of the Kingdom of Denmark" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Linda Thomas-Greenfield, Assistant Secretary of the State", "gift_description": "3\" commemorative gold coin. Framed bronze art depicting a mother and child", "received": "2014-09-06", "estimated_value": "15245.00", "disposition": [ "Coin pending transfer to General Services Administration. Artwork retained for official use" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Paul Biya, President of the Republic of Cameroon", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Paul Biya", "donor_title": "President of the Republic", "donor_country": "Cameroon", "recipient_name": "Linda Thomas-Greenfield", "recipient_title": "Assistant Secretary of the State" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Charles Rivkin, Assistant Secretary of State", "gift_description": "White box containing perfume and incense wood chips. Red box containing perfume and incense wood chips", "received": "2014-09", "estimated_value": "900.00", "disposition": [ "Pending transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "Mr. Khaled Al Sayed, CEO of Qatari Diar", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Khaled Al Sayed", "donor_title": "CEO of Qatari Diar", "donor_country": "Qatar", "recipient_name": "Charles Rivkin", "recipient_title": "Assistant Secretary of State" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Anne Patterson, Assistant Secretary of State", "gift_description": "Two bottles of Amouage Journey eau de parfum for ladies and men", "received": "2014-10-01", "estimated_value": "665.00", "disposition": [ "Pending transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Dr. al-Ismaili, Chairman of the Public Authority for Investment, Promotion, and Export Development of the Sultanate of Oman", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "al-Ismaili", "donor_title": "Chairman of the Public Authority for Investment, Promotion, and Export Development", "donor_country": "Sultanate of Oman", "recipient_name": "Anne Patterson", "recipient_title": "Assistant Secretary of State" }, { "name_and_title": "Mrs. Sangeeta Shields, Wife of The Honorable Daniel L. Shields III, Ambassador of the United States to Brunei Darussalam", "gift_description": "Prada handbag", "received": "2014-10-07", "estimated_value": "2500.00", "disposition": [ "Pending transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "Her Majesty Raja Isteri Pengiran Anak Hajah Saleha of Brunei Darussalam", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Raja Isteri Pengiran Anak Hajah Saleha", "donor_title": "Her Majesty", "donor_country": "Brunei Darussalam", "recipient_name": "Sangeeta Shields", "recipient_title": "Wife of The Honorable Daniel L. Shields III, Ambassador of the United States to Brunei Darussalam" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Linda Thomas-Greenfield, Assistant Secretary of State", "gift_description": "Wooden carving of a fertility goddess. Tie-dye tablecloth and twelve napkins. Two sets of shirts and pants and a wrap dress made of blue embroidered fabrics", "received": "2014-10-10", "estimated_value": "600.00", "disposition": [ "Pending tranfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Alpha Cond\u00e9, President of the Republic of Guinea", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Alpha Cond\u00e9", "donor_title": "President of the Republic", "donor_country": "Guinea", "recipient_name": "Linda Thomas-Greenfield", "recipient_title": "Assistant Secretary of State" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Deborah K. Jones, Ambassador of the United States to Libya", "gift_description": "Concord men's and ladies' silver watches with white faces and gold roman numerals", "received": "2014-11-14", "estimated_value": "4930.00", "disposition": [ "Pending transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Hamad bin Ali Al-Attiyah, Minister of State for Defense Affairs of the State of Qatar", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Hamad bin Ali Al-Attiyah", "donor_title": "Minister of State for Defense Affairs", "donor_country": "Qatar", "recipient_name": "Deborah K. Jones", "recipient_title": "Ambassador of the United States to Libya" }, { "name_and_title": "Ms. Elizabeth Litchfield, Staff Assistant", "gift_description": "Box set including black and gold cufflinks, a JBR pen, a Pierre Cardin keychain, a Pierre Cardin pen, a JBR men's black and gold watch, and JBR ladies' black, gold, and silver watch", "received": "2014-11-14", "estimated_value": "1755.00", "disposition": [ "Pending transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Hamad bin Ali Al-Attiyah, Minister of State for Defense Affairs of the State of Qatar", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Hamad bin Ali Al-Attiyah", "donor_title": "Minister of State for Defense Affairs", "donor_country": "Qatar", "recipient_name": "Elizabeth Litchfield", "recipient_title": "Staff Assistant" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Daniel Shields III, Ambassador of the United States to Brunei Darussalam", "gift_description": "Chopard watch. Framed photo of the Sultan of Brunei Darussalam", "received": "2014-12-02", "estimated_value": "6670.00", "disposition": [ "Pending transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Majesty Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah Mu'izzaddin Waddaulah ibni Al-Marhum Sultan Haj Omar Ali Saifuddien Sa'adul Khairi Waddien, Sultan and Yang Di-Pertuan of Brunei Darussalam", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Haji Hassanal Bolkiah Mu'izzaddin Waddaulah ibni Al-Marhum Sultan Haj Omar Ali Saifuddien Sa'adul Khairi Waddien", "donor_title": "Sultan and Yang Di-Pertuan", "donor_country": "Brunei Darussalam", "recipient_name": "Daniel Shields III", "recipient_title": "Ambassador of the United States to Brunei Darussalam" }, { "name_and_title": "Mrs. Sangeeta Shields, Wife of The Honorable Daniel L. Shields III, Ambassador of the United States to Brunei Darussalam", "gift_description": "Dior ladies' jeweled watch. Ornament with rose quartz", "received": "2014-12-02", "estimated_value": "8500.00", "disposition": [ "Pending transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "Her Majesty Raja Isteri Pengiran Anak Hajah Saleha of Brunei Darussalam", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Raja Isteri Pengiran Anak Hajah Saleha", "donor_title": "Her Majesty", "donor_country": "Brunei Darussalam", "recipient_name": "Sangeeta Shields", "recipient_title": "Wife of The Honorable Daniel L. Shields III, Ambassador of the United States to Brunei Darussalam" }, { "name_and_title": "Mrs. Sangeeta Shields, Wife of The Honorable Daniel L. Shields III, Ambassador of the United States to Brunei Darussalam", "gift_description": "Sari purple and gold material. Heart shaped pendant. Floral brooch", "received": "2014-12-04", "estimated_value": "13225.00", "disposition": [ "Pending transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "Her Majesty Raja Isteri Pengiran Anak Hajah Saleha of Brunei Darussalam", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Raja Isteri Pengiran Anak Hajah Saleha", "donor_title": "Her Majesty", "donor_country": "Brunei Darussalam", "recipient_name": "Sangeeta Shields", "recipient_title": "Wife of The Honorable Daniel L. Shields III, Ambassador of the United States to Brunei Darussalam" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Nisha Biswal, Assistant Secretary of State", "gift_description": "Robe. Gold-plated serving set", "received": "2014-12-09", "estimated_value": "1150.00", "disposition": [ "Pending transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Islam Karimov, President of the Republic of Uzbekistan", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Islam Karimov", "donor_title": "President", "donor_country": "Uzbekistan", "recipient_name": "Nisha Biswal", "recipient_title": "Assistant Secretary of State" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Daniel L. Shields III, Ambassador of the United States to Brunei Darussalam", "gift_description": "Mahkota Crystal hand-blown glass vase", "received": "2014-12-16", "estimated_value": "1125.00", "disposition": [ "Pending transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "Her Royal Highness Princess Masna, Ambassador-at-Large of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade of Brunei Darussalam", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Masna", "donor_title": "Princess", "donor_country": "Brunei Darussalam", "recipient_name": "Daniel L. 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Brennan", "recipient_title": "Director of the Central Intelligence Agency" }, { "name_and_title": "An Agency Employee", "gift_description": "Victorinox Swiss men's watch", "received": "2011-11-20", "estimated_value": "1700.00", "disposition": [ "Pending transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "5 U.S.C. 7342(f)(4)", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government.", "donor_name": "", "donor_title": "", "donor_country": "United States", "recipient_name": "An Agency Employee", "recipient_title": "" }, { "name_and_title": "An Agency Employee", "gift_description": "Watch. 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"estimated_value": "540.00", "disposition": [ "Pending transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Mohammed Nasser Ahmed, Minister of Defense of the Republic of Yemen", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Mohammed Nasser Ahmed", "donor_title": "Minister of Defense", "donor_country": "Yemen", "recipient_name": "Chuck Hagel", "recipient_title": "Secretary of Defense of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Chuck Hagel, Secretary of Defense of the United States", "gift_description": "Wall hanging tapestry (kalagas) made of black velveteen-like fabric with trapunto scene of two kneeling people", "received": "2014-04-02", "estimated_value": "425.00", "disposition": [ "Pending transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "Lieutenant General Wai Lwin, Minister of Defense of the Republic of the Union of Myanmar, and Daw Swe Swe Oo", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Wai Lwin", "donor_title": "Lieutenant General", "donor_country": "Myanmar", "recipient_name": "Chuck Hagel", "recipient_title": "Secretary of Defense of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Chuck Hagel, Secretary of Defense of the United States", "gift_description": "3.25\" diameter Minh Long ceramic pink, gold, and green vase with raised outlines and dots forming water lilies and leaves", "received": "2014-04-02", "estimated_value": "425.00", "disposition": [ "Pending transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Phung Quang Thanh, Minister of National Defense of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam, and Mrs. Nguyen Thi Loc", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Phung Quang Thanh", "donor_title": "Minister of National Defense", "donor_country": "Socialist Republic of Vietnam", "recipient_name": "Chuck Hagel", "recipient_title": "Secretary of Defense of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Chuck Hagel, Secretary of Defense of the United States", "gift_description": "Sculpted flowers carved from porcelain", "received": "2014-04-14", "estimated_value": "1400.00", "disposition": [ "Pending transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "General Chang Wanquan, State Councilor and Minister of National Defense of the People's Republic of China", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Chang Wanquan", "donor_title": "State Councilor and Minister of National Defense", "donor_country": "People's Republic of China", "recipient_name": "Chuck Hagel", "recipient_title": "Secretary of Defense of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Chuck Hagel, Secretary of Defense of the United States", "gift_description": "Basel wristwatch with Mexican national 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Bottle of Oudh cologne. Decorative marble plate with three silver Arabian Oryxes. Incense holder with aged agar wood pieces in alligator skin case. Blue wool robe. Yellow silk robe with pink rosettes", "received": "2014-12-01", "estimated_value": "5420.00", "disposition": [ "Pending transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Royal Highness Prince Mitib bin Abdullah bin Abdulaziz Al-Saud, Minister of the National Guard of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Mitib bin Abdullah bin Abdulaziz Al-Saud", "donor_title": "Prince, Minister of the National Guard", "donor_country": "Saudi Arabia", "recipient_name": "Chuck Hagel", "recipient_title": "Secretary of Defense of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Chuck Hagel, Secretary of Defense of the United States", "gift_description": "Large wool rug with maroon floral pattern", "received": "2014-12-06", "estimated_value": "3880.00", "disposition": [ "Pending transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Royal Highness Prince Mitib bin Abdullah bin Abdulaziz Al-Saud, Minister of the National Guard of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Mitib bin Abdullah bin Abdulaziz Al-Saud", "donor_title": "Prince, Minister of the National Guard", "donor_country": "Saudi Arabia", "recipient_name": "Chuck Hagel", "recipient_title": "Secretary of Defense of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "Mrs. Lillibet Hagel, Spouse of the Secretary of Defense of the United States", "gift_description": "Necklace consisting of 40 13\u201313.5 mm gray beads with lavender and green tones strung on a white cord", "received": "2014-04-02", "estimated_value": "450.00", "disposition": [ "Pending transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "Lieutenant General Wai Lwin, Minister of Defense of the Republic of the Union of Myanmar, and Daw Swe Swe Oo", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Wai Lwin", "donor_title": "Lieutenant General", "donor_country": "Myanmar", "recipient_name": "Lillibet Hagel", "recipient_title": "Spouse of the Secretary of Defense of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "General Martin E. Dempsey, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff of the United States", "gift_description": "Silver sword on a wooden and plastic display case", "received": "2013-12-08", "estimated_value": "425.00", "disposition": [ "Pending transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "General Michalis Kostarakos, Chief of Defense of the Hellenic Republic", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Michalis Kostarakos", "donor_title": "Chief of Defense", "donor_country": "Hellenic Republic", "recipient_name": "Martin E. Dempsey", "recipient_title": "Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "Mr. David Helvey, Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for East Asia", "gift_description": "Porcelain dish", "received": "2014-05-09", "estimated_value": "385.00", "disposition": [ "Pending transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Ting Shih, Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of Taiwan", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Ting Shih", "donor_title": "Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs", "donor_country": "Taiwan", "recipient_name": "David Helvey", "recipient_title": "Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for East Asia" }, { "name_and_title": "Mr. Stephen W. Preston, General Counsel of the Department of Defense", "gift_description": "4' x 6' Persian multi-colored rug. Two boxes of Habanos and Cohiba cigars", "received": "2014-05-12", "estimated_value": "7360.00", "disposition": [ "Pending transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Dr. Ali Bin Fetais Al-Marri, Attorney General of the State of Qatar", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Ali Bin Fetais Al-Marri", "donor_title": "Attorney General", "donor_country": "Qatar", "recipient_name": "Stephen W. Preston", "recipient_title": "General Counsel of the Department of Defense" }, { "name_and_title": "Mr. Andrew C. Weber, Assistant Secretary of Defense for Nuclear, Chemical, and Biological Defense Programs", "gift_description": "Award certificate in brown leather case. Blue and gold medal in red leather case", "received": "2014-06-02", "estimated_value": "970.00", "disposition": [ "Pending transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Giorgi Margvelashvili, President of Georgia", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Giorgi Margvelashvili", "donor_title": "President", "donor_country": "Georgia", "recipient_name": "Andrew C. Weber", "recipient_title": "Assistant Secretary of Defense for Nuclear, Chemical, and Biological Defense Programs" }, { "name_and_title": "Mr. Andrew C. Weber, Assistant Secretary of Defense for Nuclear, Chemical and Biological Defense Programs and Colonel Clark, Military Assistant to the Secretary of Defense for Nuclear, Chemical, and Biological Defense Programs", "gift_description": "Cloth artwork scroll with a wooden stick. Gold colored horse sculpture in a wooden box. Small gold colored horse sculpture in black box", "received": "2014-06-03", "estimated_value": "520.00", "disposition": [ "Pending transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "Her Excellency Maia Panjikidze, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Georgia", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Maia Panjikidze", "donor_title": "Minister of Foreign Affairs", "donor_country": "Georgia", "recipient_name": "Andrew C. Weber", "recipient_title": "Assistant Secretary of Defense for Nuclear, Chemical and Biological Defense Programs" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Michael G. Vickers, Under Secretary of Defense for Intelligence", "gift_description": "33\" silver blade sword engraved \"Stephen the Great\" in a gold decorative handle in black box", "received": "2014-07-30", "estimated_value": "420.00", "disposition": [ "Retained for official use in the office of the Under Secretary of Defense for Intelligence" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Mircea Du\u015fa, Minister of National Defense of Romania", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Mircea Du\u015fa", "donor_title": "Minister of National Defense", "donor_country": "Romania", "recipient_name": "Michael G. Vickers", "recipient_title": "Under Secretary of Defense for Intelligence" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Michael G. Vickers, Under Secretary of Defense for Intelligence", "gift_description": "Metallic world globe. Decorative plate in blue pox. White print. Mini statue of soldier", "received": "2014-07-31", "estimated_value": "1645.00", "disposition": [ "Retained for official use in the office of the Under Secretary of Defense for Intelligence" ], "foreign_donor": "Lieutenant General Marian H\u0103p\u0103u, Director General of Defense Intelligence General Directorate of Romania", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Marian H\u0103p\u0103u", "donor_title": "Lieutenant General", "donor_country": "Romania", "recipient_name": "Michael G. Vickers", "recipient_title": "Under Secretary of Defense for Intelligence" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Michael G. Vickers, Under Secretary of Defense for Intelligence", "gift_description": "Tittot glass ornament", "received": "2014-08-05", "estimated_value": "465.00", "disposition": [ "Pending transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Hsiao-Jung Lu, Deputy Secretary General of the National Security Council of Taiwan", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Hsiao-Jung Lu", "donor_title": "Deputy Secretary General of the National Security Council", "donor_country": "Taiwan", "recipient_name": "Michael G. Vickers", "recipient_title": "Under Secretary of Defense for Intelligence" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Michael G. Vickers, Under Secretary of Defense for Intelligence", "gift_description": "Censer with crown trophy on forest green marble in green box", "received": "2014-09-27", "estimated_value": "440.00", "disposition": [ "Pending transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "General Youssef al-Idrissi, Deputy GIP Director of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Youssef al-Idrissi", "donor_title": "General, Deputy GIP Director", "donor_country": "Saudi Arabia", "recipient_name": "Michael G. Vickers", "recipient_title": "Under Secretary of Defense for Intelligence" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Michael G. Vickers, Under Secretary of Defense for Intelligence", "gift_description": "10\" x 6\" x 6\" bronze statue", "received": "2014-09-27", "estimated_value": "500.00", "disposition": [ "Pending transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "Admiral Sun Jianguo, Deputy Chief of the General Staff, Department of the People's Liberation Army of the People's Republic of China", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Sun Jianguo", "donor_title": "Admiral, Deputy Chief of the General Staff, Department of the People's Liberation Army", "donor_country": "People's Republic of China", "recipient_name": "Michael G. Vickers", "recipient_title": "Under Secretary of Defense for Intelligence" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Michael G. Vickers, Under Secretary of Defense for Intelligence", "gift_description": "Mother of pearl document box", "received": "2014-11-05", "estimated_value": "680.00", "disposition": [ "Pending transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "Government of the Republic of Korea", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Republic of Korea", "donor_title": "Government of the", "donor_country": "Korea", "recipient_name": "Michael G. Vickers", "recipient_title": "Under Secretary of Defense for Intelligence" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Deborah James, Secretary of the Air Force of the United States", "gift_description": "Korloff men's watch. 32GB iPhone 5s.", "received": "2014-02-19", "estimated_value": "7600.00", "disposition": [ "Pending transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "General Ghanim Bin Shaheen Al-Ghanim, Chief of Staff of the Armed Forces of the State of Qatar", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government.", "donor_name": "Ghanim Bin Shaheen Al-Ghanim", "donor_title": "Chief of Staff of the Armed Forces", "donor_country": "Qatar", "recipient_name": "Deborah James", "recipient_title": "Secretary of the Air Force of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "Lieutenant General David Goldfein, USAFCENT Commander", "gift_description": "United Arab Emirates Special Operations Command ceremonial knife in wood box.", "received": "2013-06-11", "estimated_value": "700.00", "disposition": [ "Pending transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "Lieutenant Colonel Azzen Al Numimi, Squadron Commander, Shaheen 1 Squadron, Al Dhafra Air Base of the United Arab Emirates", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government.", "donor_name": "Azzen Al Numimi", "donor_title": "Lieutenant Colonel", "donor_country": "United Arab Emirates", "recipient_name": "David Goldfein", "recipient_title": "Lieutenant General, USAFCENT Commander" }, { "name_and_title": "General Gilmary Hostage, ACC Commander", "gift_description": "Mercury Switzerland set containing men's and ladies' watches, pens, cufflinks, and a key chain in a wooden box.", "received": "2013-11-04", "estimated_value": "2000.00", "disposition": [ "Pending transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Hamad bin Ali Al-Attiyah, Minister of State for Defense Affairs of the State of Qatar", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government.", "donor_name": "Hamad bin Ali Al-Attiyah", "donor_title": "Minister of State for Defense Affairs", "donor_country": "Qatar", "recipient_name": "Gilmary Hostage", "recipient_title": "ACC Commander" }, { "name_and_title": "Captain Lisa Resch, USAFCENT Protocol", "gift_description": "Frederique Constant set containing a ladies' watch, wallet, pen, and charm bracelet.", "received": "2013-11-10", "estimated_value": "2000.00", "disposition": [ "Pending transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Hamad bin Ali Al-Attiyah, Minister of State for Defense Affairs of the State of Qatar", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government.", "donor_name": "Hamad bin Ali Al-Attiyah", "donor_title": "Minister of State for Defense Affairs", "donor_country": "Qatar", "recipient_name": "Lisa Resch", "recipient_title": "Captain" }, { "name_and_title": "Senior Master Sergeant Shae Alamo, USAFCENT Protocol", "gift_description": "JBR set containing a ladies' watch, wallet, pen, and charm bracelet set.", "received": "2013-11-10", "estimated_value": "1500.00", "disposition": [ "Pending transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Hamad bin Ali Al-Attiyah, Minister of State for Defense Affairs of the State of Qatar", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government.", "donor_name": "Hamad bin Ali Al-Attiyah", "donor_title": "Minister of State for Defense Affairs", "donor_country": "Qatar", "recipient_name": "Shae Alamo", "recipient_title": "Senior Master Sergeant" }, { "name_and_title": "Special Agent Nicole MacGregor, Office of Special Investigation", "gift_description": "Glamrock set containing a ladies' watch, wallet, pen, and charm bracelet set.", "received": "2013-11-10", "estimated_value": "2000.00", "disposition": [ "Pending transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Hamad bin Ali Al-Attiyah, Minister of State for Defense Affairs of the State of Qatar", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government.", "donor_name": "Hamad bin Ali Al-Attiyah", "donor_title": "Minister of State for Defense Affairs", "donor_country": "Qatar", "recipient_name": "Nicole MacGregor", "recipient_title": "Special Agent" }, { "name_and_title": "Colonel James Brandenburg, 738 AEAG Commander", "gift_description": "4\" x 6\" Afghan style rug.", "received": "2013-12-23", "estimated_value": "600.00", "disposition": [ "Pending transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "Major Geneneral Abdul Raziq Sherzai, Wing Commander of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government.", "donor_name": "Abdul Raziq Sherzai", "donor_title": "Major Geneneral Wing Commander", "donor_country": "Islamic Republic of Afghanistan", "recipient_name": "James Brandenburg", "recipient_title": "Colonel" }, { "name_and_title": "General John Hesterman III, USAFCENT Commander", "gift_description": "JBR men's watch in wood box.", "received": "2014-01-01", "estimated_value": "500.00", "disposition": [ "Pending transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "General Ghanim Bin Shaheen Al-Ghanim, Chief of Staff of the Armed Forces of the State of Qatar", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government.", "donor_name": "Ghanim Bin Shaheen Al-Ghanim", "donor_title": "Chief of Staff of the Armed Forces", "donor_country": "Qatar", "recipient_name": "John Hesterman", "recipient_title": "USAFCENT Commander" }, { "name_and_title": "Ms. Heidi Grant, SAF/IA", "gift_description": "32GB iPhone 5. Dior men's and ladies' watch set with a Dior pen in a wooden box.", "received": "2014-01-15", "estimated_value": "8025.00", "disposition": [ "Pending transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "General Ghanim Bin Shaheen Al-Ghanim, Chief of Staff of the Armed Forces of the State of Qatar", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government.", "donor_name": "Ghanim Bin Shaheen Al-Ghanim", "donor_title": "Chief of Staff of the Armed Forces", "donor_country": "Qatar", "recipient_name": "Heidi Grant", "recipient_title": "SAF/IA" }, { "name_and_title": "Lieutenant General David Goldfein, USAFCENT Commander", "gift_description": "Afghan style rug.", "received": "2014-02-04", "estimated_value": "509.00", "disposition": [ "Transferred to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "Major Geneneral Abdul Raziq Sherzai, Wing Commander of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government.", "donor_name": "Abdul Raziq Sherzai", "donor_title": "Major Geneneral Wing Commander", "donor_country": "Islamic Republic of Afghanistan", "recipient_name": "David Goldfein", "recipient_title": "Lieutenant General, USAFCENT Commander" }, { "name_and_title": "General John Hesterman III, USAFCENT Commander", "gift_description": "Hellveco men's and ladies' watch set.", "received": "2014-02-19", "estimated_value": "979.00", "disposition": [ "Pending transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "General Ghanim Bin Shaheen Al-Ghanim, Chief of Staff of the Armed Forces of the State of Qatar", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government.", "donor_name": "Ghanim Bin Shaheen Al-Ghanim", "donor_title": "Chief of Staff of the Armed Forces", "donor_country": "Qatar", "recipient_name": "John Hesterman", "recipient_title": "USAFCENT Commander" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Jeh Charles Johnson, Secretary of Homeland Security of the United States", "gift_description": "49\" x 76\" nylon & wool carpet with a gold center, rectangular floral design, maroon rectangular border, and continued floral designs", "received": "2014-01-24", "estimated_value": "500.00", "disposition": [ "Currently stored in NAC05\u201301\u2013111\u2013F suite" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Dr. Ali Bin Fetais Al-Marri, Attorney General of the State of Qatar", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Ali Bin Fetais Al-Marri", "donor_title": "Attorney General", "donor_country": "Qatar", "recipient_name": "Jeh Charles Johnson", "recipient_title": "Secretary of Homeland Security of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Jeh Charles Johnson, Secretary of Homeland Security of the United States", "gift_description": "Cartier platinum bracelet engraved with \"Jeh Charles Johnson\" on the interior and an exterior engraved decoration in circles with a line through each circle center", "received": "2014-05-14", "estimated_value": "15700.00", "disposition": [ "Currently stored in NAC05\u201301\u2013111\u2013F suite" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Dr. Ali Bin Fetais Al-Marri, Attorney General of the State of Qatar", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Ali Bin Fetais Al-Marri", "donor_title": "Attorney General", "donor_country": "Qatar", "recipient_name": "Jeh Charles Johnson", "recipient_title": "Secretary of Homeland Security of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Jeh Charles Johnson, Secretary of Homeland Security of the United States", "gift_description": "Rolex Oyster Perpetual watch with superlative chronometer and sterling silver band (client #535, ref #116300, series #1R179201, model: Oyster Perpetual)", "received": "2014-06-02", "estimated_value": "6595.00", "disposition": [ "Currently stored in NAC05\u201301\u2013111\u2013F suite" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Dr. Ali Bin Fetais Al-Marri, Attorney General of the State of Qatar", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Ali Bin Fetais Al-Marri", "donor_title": "Attorney General", "donor_country": "Qatar", "recipient_name": "Jeh Charles Johnson", "recipient_title": "Secretary of Homeland Security of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Jeh Charles Johnson, Secretary of Homeland Security of the United States", "gift_description": "Model of a steam train class 375 \"Hrbata\" with 2 passenger cars and a service wagon with different inventory numbers. Hardcover book, title: Lord Dun's Friendly and Familiar Advices, Adapted to the Various Stations and Conditions of Life, and the Mutual Relations to be Observed Amongst Them by Lord David Erskine Dun, first print of the manuscript printed in Edinburgh in 1754", "received": "2014-06-16", "estimated_value": "993.11", "disposition": [ "Currently stored in NAC05\u201301\u2013111\u2013F suite" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Robert Kalinak, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior of the Slovak Republic", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Robert Kalinak", "donor_title": "Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior", "donor_country": "Slovak Republic", "recipient_name": "Jeh Charles Johnson", "recipient_title": "Secretary of Homeland Security of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Jeh Charles Johnson, Secretary of Homeland Security of the United States", "gift_description": "Black leather large gloves with grey cashmere lining by Portolano. Light grey cashmere scarf with dark grey trim by Amicale. Light grey cashmere hat by Loro Piana. Style FAA1752. By Berretto M.", "received": "2014-12-18", "estimated_value": "611.00", "disposition": [ "Currently stored in NAC05\u201301\u2013111\u2013F suite" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Abdullah Bin Nasser Bin Khalifa Al Thani, Prime Minister and Minister of Interior of the State of Qatar", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Abdullah Bin Nasser Bin Khalifa Al Thani", "donor_title": "Prime Minister and Minister of Interior", "donor_country": "Qatar", "recipient_name": "Jeh Charles Johnson", "recipient_title": "Secretary of Homeland Security of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "Dr. Susan DiMarco, Spouse of the Secretary of Homeland Security", "gift_description": "Gold Cartier necklace with pendant containing initials \"S.D.\" and the word \"LOVE\" engraved on the back of the open circle pendant and engraved circles with a line through each circle's center on the front", "received": "2014-05-14", "estimated_value": "3200.00", "disposition": [ "Currently stored in NAC05\u201301\u2013111\u2013F suite" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Dr. Ali Bin Fetais Al-Marri, Attorney General of the State of Qatar", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Ali Bin Fetais Al-Marri", "donor_title": "Attorney General", "donor_country": "Qatar", "recipient_name": "Susan DiMarco", "recipient_title": "Spouse of the Secretary of Homeland Security" }, { "name_and_title": "Dr. Susan DiMarco, Spouse of the Secretary of Homeland Security", "gift_description": "Rolex Oyster Perpetual women's watch with superlative chronometer, sterling silver band, and interior silver base with alternating pink flowers (client #535, ref #116234, series #222DP187, model: Oyster Perpetual)", "received": "2014-06-02", "estimated_value": "6917.00", "disposition": [ "Currently stored in NAC05-01-111-F suite" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Dr. Ali Bin Fetais Al-Marri, Attorney General of the State of Qatar", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Ali Bin Fetais Al-Marri", "donor_title": "Attorney General", "donor_country": "Qatar", "recipient_name": "Susan DiMarco", "recipient_title": "Spouse of the Secretary of Homeland Security" }, { "name_and_title": "Dr. Susan DiMarco, Spouse of the Secretary of Homeland Security", "gift_description": "Purple cashmere Loro Piana scarf/muffler", "received": "2014-12-18", "estimated_value": "425.00", "disposition": [ "Currently stored in NAC05-01-111-F suite" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Abdullah Bin Nasser Bin Khalifa Al Thani, Prime Minister and Minister of Interior of the State of Qatar", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Abdullah Bin Nasser Bin Khalifa Al Thani", "donor_title": "Prime Minister and Minister of Interior", "donor_country": "Qatar", "recipient_name": "Susan DiMarco", "recipient_title": "Spouse of the Secretary of Homeland Security" }, { "name_and_title": "Mr. Jeh Johnson, Jr., Son of the Secretary of Homeland Security", "gift_description": "Cartier gold bracelet engraved with \"Jeh Charles Johnson, Jr.\" on the interior and an exterior engraving of circles with a line through each circle's center", "received": "2014-05-14", "estimated_value": "6600.00", "disposition": [ "Currently stored in NAC05-01-111-F suite" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Dr. Ali Bin Fetais Al-Marri, Attorney General of the State of Qatar", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Ali Bin Fetais Al-Marri", "donor_title": "Attorney General", "donor_country": "Qatar", "recipient_name": "Jeh Johnson", "recipient_title": "Son of the Secretary of Homeland Security" }, { "name_and_title": "Miss Natalie Johnson, Daughter of the Secretary of Homeland Security", "gift_description": "Gold Cartier necklace with pendant containing initials \"N.J.\" and the word \"LOVE\" engraved on the back of the open circle pendant and engraved circles with a line through each circle's center on the front", "received": "2014-05-14", "estimated_value": "3200.00", "disposition": [ "Currently stored in NAC05-01-111-F suite" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Dr. Ali Bin Fetais Al-Marri, Attorney General of the State of Qatar", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Ali Bin Fetais Al-Marri", "donor_title": "Attorney General", "donor_country": "Qatar", "recipient_name": "Natalie Johnson", "recipient_title": "Daughter of the Secretary of Homeland Security" }, { "name_and_title": "Mr. Dan von Geijer, Office of Global Strategies, International Analyst Capacity Development Delivery International Aviation Development Integrated Plans and Support of the Transportation Security Administration", "gift_description": "Baume and Mercier watch", "received": "2014-09-11", "estimated_value": "1150.00", "disposition": [ "Pending transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "Major General Al-Sugaeebi, Assistant Under Secretary of the Ministry of Interior for Port Security Affairs and Brigadier General Al-Haddad of the State of Kuwait", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Al-Sugaeebi Al-Haddad", "donor_title": "Major General Assistant Under Secretary of the Ministry of Interior for Port Security Affairs and Brigadier General", "donor_country": "Kuwait", "recipient_name": "Dan von Geijer", "recipient_title": "International Analyst Capacity Development Delivery International Aviation Development Integrated Plans and Support of the Transportation Security Administration" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Alan Bersin, Acting Assistant Secretary for Policy and Chief Diplomatic Officer of the Office of Policy", "gift_description": "Claudia Patrick men's linked watch with stones. Louis Erard ladies' Heritage automatic mother of pearl dial steel and rose gold watch", "received": "2014-09-21", "estimated_value": "4200.00", "disposition": [ "Retained for official use in the Assistant Secretary's office" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Abdullah Bin Nasser Bin Khalifa Al Thani, Prime Minister and Minister of Interior, State of Qatar", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Abdullah Bin Nasser Bin Khalifa Al Thani", "donor_title": "Prime Minister and Minister of Interior", "donor_country": "State of Qatar", "recipient_name": "Alan Bersin", "recipient_title": "Acting Assistant Secretary for Policy and Chief Diplomatic Officer of the Office of Policy" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Alan Bersin, Acting Assistant Secretary for Policy and Chief Diplomatic Officer, Office of Policy", "gift_description": "Rose colored Sciarpa Grande cashmere ladies' scarf with fringe by Loro Piana. Heather gray cashmere men's hat by Sophia Cashmere. Dark brown leather gloves with feathered beige cashmere lining by Loro Piana. Men's grey Grande Unita cashmere scarf by Loro Piana", "received": "2014-12-12", "estimated_value": "1645.00", "disposition": [ "Pending transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Abdullah Bin Nasser Bin Khalifa Al Thani, Prime Minister and Minister of Interior of the State of Qatar", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Abdullah Bin Nasser Bin Khalifa Al Thani", "donor_title": "Prime Minister and Minister of Interior", "donor_country": "Qatar", "recipient_name": "Alan Bersin", "recipient_title": "Acting Assistant Secretary for Policy and Chief Diplomatic Officer" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Jeh Johnson, Secretary of Homeland Security of the United States, and Traveling Delegation: Patrick Barry, Alan Bersin, Lyndsey Toeppen, Tanya Bradsher, Jim Estramonte, and Marcus Richardson", "gift_description": "TRAVEL: Hotel room accommodation to members of the delegation which includes one suite and six standard rooms at the Intercontinental Jeddah", "received": "2014-06-01", "estimated_value": "2077.31", "disposition": [ "Retained and being used in the conduct of official duties" ], "foreign_donor": "His Royal Highness Muhammed bin Nayef bin Abdulaziz Al-Saud, Minister of the Interior of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Muhammed bin Nayef bin Abdulaziz Al-Saud", "donor_title": "Minister of the Interior", "donor_country": "Saudi Arabia", "recipient_name": "Jeh Johnson", "recipient_title": "Secretary of Homeland Security of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "Mr. Domingo Gonzalez, Special Agent, ICE HQ", "gift_description": "TRAVEL: Collaboration with the Abu Dhabi Police Training Department", "received": "2014-01-26", "estimated_value": "6872.11", "disposition": [ "Retained and being used in the conduct of official duties" ], "foreign_donor": "Lieutenant Colonel Saleh Saeed Al Amoodi, Manager of the International Training Department of the Abu Dhabi Police of the United Arab Emirates", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Saleh Saeed Al Amoodi", "donor_title": "Lieutenant Colonel", "donor_country": "United Arab Emirates", "recipient_name": "Domingo Gonzalez", "recipient_title": "Special Agent" }, { "name_and_title": "Mr. Domiciano Rodriguez, ICE HQ", "gift_description": "TRAVEL: Collaboration with the Abu Dhabi Police Training Department", "received": "2014-01-26", "estimated_value": "6872.11", "disposition": [ "Retained and being used in the conduct of official duties" ], "foreign_donor": "Lieutenant Colonel Saleh Saeed Al Amoodi, Manager of the International Training Department of the Abu Dhabi Police of the United Arab Emirates", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Saleh Saeed Al Amoodi", "donor_title": "Lieutenant Colonel", "donor_country": "United Arab Emirates", "recipient_name": "Domiciano Rodriguez", "recipient_title": "ICE HQ" }, { "name_and_title": "Mr. Roger Osborn, Special Agent, ICE HQ", "gift_description": "TRAVEL: Collaboration with the Abu Dhabi Police Training Department", "received": "2014-01-26", "estimated_value": "6872.11", "disposition": [ "Retained and being used in the conduct of official duties" ], "foreign_donor": "Lieutenant Colonel Saleh Saeed Al Amoodi, Manager of the International Training Department of the Abu Dhabi Police of the United Arab Emirates", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Saleh Saeed Al Amoodi", "donor_title": "Lieutenant Colonel", "donor_country": "United Arab Emirates", "recipient_name": "Roger Osborn", "recipient_title": "Special Agent, ICE HQ" }, { "name_and_title": "Mr. Brian Ramsey, Special Agent, ICE SAC Atlanta", "gift_description": "TRAVEL: Collaboration with the Abu Dhabi Police Training Department", "received": "2014-01-26", "estimated_value": "6872.11", "disposition": [ "Retained and being used in the conduct of official duties" ], "foreign_donor": "Lieutenant Colonel Saleh Saeed Al Amoodi, Manager of the International Training Department of the Abu Dhabi Police of the United Arab Emirates", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Saleh Saeed Al Amoodi", "donor_title": "Lieutenant Colonel", "donor_country": "United Arab Emirates", "recipient_name": "Brian Ramsey", "recipient_title": "Special Agent, ICE SAC Atlanta" }, { "name_and_title": "Mr. Gregory Mandoli, Assistant Attach\u00e9, ICE Attach\u00e9 London", "gift_description": "TRAVEL: HSI speaker at the Government of Ireland Financial Seminar", "received": "2014-02-12", "estimated_value": "549.00", "disposition": [ "Retained and being used in the conduct of official duties" ], "foreign_donor": "Northern Ireland Environment Agency", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Northern Ireland Environment Agency", "donor_title": "", "donor_country": "Northern Ireland", "recipient_name": "Gregory Mandoli", "recipient_title": "Assistant Attach\u00e9" }, { "name_and_title": "Mr. Timothy Bradley, ICE Representative, ICE Attach\u00e9 Caribbean", "gift_description": "TRAVEL: Airfare and hotels to Australia for cruise ship investigative and targeting training to include enforcement operations", "received": "2014-02-22", "estimated_value": "5691.01", "disposition": [ "Retained and being used in the conduct of official duties" ], "foreign_donor": "Mr. Boyd Doherty, Australian Customs and Border Protection", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Boyd Doherty", "donor_title": "Mr.", "donor_country": "Australia", "recipient_name": "Timothy Bradley", "recipient_title": "ICE Representative, ICE Attach\u00e9 Caribbean" }, { "name_and_title": "Mr. Erik Barnett, ICE Attach\u00e9 to the European Union", "gift_description": "TRAVEL: HSI representative for a presentation at IPR conference for judges and law enforcement, sponsored by the Office for Harmonization in the Internal Market", "received": "2014-03-04", "estimated_value": "872.00", "disposition": [ "Retained and being used in the conduct of official duties" ], "foreign_donor": "Mr. Eric Gastinel, Head of IP Education Programs of the European Union Office for Harmonization in the Internal Market", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Eric Gastinel", "donor_title": "Head of IP Education Programs", "donor_country": "European Union", "recipient_name": "Erik Barnett", "recipient_title": "ICE Attach\u00e9 to the European Union" }, { "name_and_title": "Mr. Kim Wong, Special Agent, ICE Stockton", "gift_description": "TRAVEL: Instructor for VIP protection and firearms training to the Abu Dhabi Police", "received": "2014-03-05", "estimated_value": "7078.91", "disposition": [ "Retained and being used in the conduct of official duties" ], "foreign_donor": "Lieutenant Colonel Saleh Saeed Al Amoodi, Manager of the International Training Department of the Abu Dhabi Police of the United Arab Emirates", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Saleh Saeed Al Amoodi", "donor_title": "Lieutenant Colonel", "donor_country": "United Arab Emirates", "recipient_name": "Kim Wong", "recipient_title": "Special Agent" }, { "name_and_title": "Mr. Tom Wynn, Special Agent, ICE OFTP Fort Benning", "gift_description": "TRAVEL: Instructor for VIP protection and firearms training to the Abu Dhabi Police", "received": "2014-03-05", "estimated_value": "6727.89", "disposition": [ "Retained and being used in the conduct of official duties" ], "foreign_donor": "Lieutenant Colonel Saleh Saeed Al Amoodi, Manager of the International Training Department of the Abu Dhabi Police of the United Arab Emirates", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Saleh Saeed Al Amoodi", "donor_title": "Lieutenant Colonel", "donor_country": "United Arab Emirates", "recipient_name": "Tom Wynn", "recipient_title": "Special Agent" }, { "name_and_title": "Mr. Matthew Shook, Special Agent, ICE SAC NY", "gift_description": "TRAVEL: Instructor for VIP protection and firearms training to the Abu Dhabi Police", "received": "2014-03-06", "estimated_value": "6093.88", "disposition": [ "Retained and being used in the conduct of official duties" ], "foreign_donor": "Lieutenant Colonel Saleh Saeed Al Amoodi, Manager of the International Training Department of the Abu Dhabi Police of the United Arab Emirates", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Saleh Saeed Al Amoodi", "donor_title": "Lieutenant Colonel", "donor_country": "United Arab Emirates", "recipient_name": "Matthew Shook", "recipient_title": "Special Agent, ICE SAC NY" }, { "name_and_title": "Mr. Michael Paquin, Special Agent, ICE SAC Tampa", "gift_description": "TRAVEL: Instructor for VIP protection and firearms training to the Abu Dhabi Police", "received": "2014-03-06", "estimated_value": "6360.54", "disposition": [ "Retained and being used in the conduct of official duties" ], "foreign_donor": "Lieutenant Colonel Saleh Saeed Al Amoodi, Manager of the International Training Department of the Abu Dhabi Police of the United Arab Emirates", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Saleh Saeed Al Amoodi", "donor_title": "Lieutenant Colonel", "donor_country": "United Arab Emirates", "recipient_name": "Michael Paquin", "recipient_title": "Special Agent, ICE SAC Tampa" }, { "name_and_title": "Mr. Majdi Haddad, FSN\u2013I, ICE Attach\u00e9 for Dubai", "gift_description": "TRAVEL: Escort delegation of Abu Dhabi Police to SAC/NY for training", "received": "2014-05-09", "estimated_value": "5662.59", "disposition": [ "Disposition-" ], "foreign_donor": "Lieutenant Colonel Saleh Saeed Al Amoodi, Manager of the International Training Department of the Abu Dhabi Police of the United Arab Emirates", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Saleh Saeed Al Amoodi", "donor_title": "Lieutenant Colonel", "donor_country": "United Arab Emirates", "recipient_name": "Majdi Haddad", "recipient_title": "FSN\u2013I, ICE Attach\u00e9 for Dubai" }, { "name_and_title": "Mr. Charles Baxter, Assistant Attach\u00e9, ICE Attach\u00e9 for Dubai", "gift_description": "TRAVEL: Escort delegation of Abu Dhabi Police to SAC/NY for training", "received": "2014-05-10", "estimated_value": "5662.59", "disposition": [ "Disposition-" ], "foreign_donor": "Lieutenant Colonel Saleh Saeed Al Amoodi, Manager of the International Training Department of the Abu Dhabi Police of the United Arab Emirates", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Saleh Saeed Al Amoodi", "donor_title": "Lieutenant Colonel", "donor_country": "United Arab Emirates", "recipient_name": "Charles Baxter", "recipient_title": "Assistant Attach\u00e9" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Alan Bersin, Acting Assistant Secretary for International Affairs and Chief Diplomatic Officer of the Office of International Affairs", "gift_description": "TRAVEL: Presented keynote remarks at the Inaugural International Network of Customs Universities Global Conference. Attended meetings with His Excellency Kamaladdin Heydarov, Minister for Emergency Situations of the Republic of Azerbaijan, Deputy Border Service Chief Farhad Taghizada, and Deputy Minister of Interior Oruj Zalov to discuss DHS-Azeri cooperation on traveler screening, border security, law enforcement, and nonproliferation", "received": "2014-05-19-2014-05-24", "estimated_value": "6766.00", "disposition": [ "Disposition-" ], "foreign_donor": "Mr. Aydin Aliyev, Chairman of the State Customs Committee of the Republic of Azerbaijan", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Aydin Aliyev", "donor_title": "Chairman of the State Customs Committee", "donor_country": "Azerbaijan", "recipient_name": "Alan Bersin", "recipient_title": "Acting Assistant Secretary for International Affairs and Chief Diplomatic Officer of the Office of International Affairs" }, { "name_and_title": "Mr. Nathan Peeters, Confidential Assistant of the Office of International Affairs", "gift_description": "TRAVEL: Staffed Acting Assistant Secretary Alan D. Bersin who presented keynote remarks at the Inaugural International Network of Customs Universities Global Conference. Attended meetings with His Excellency Kamaladdin Heydarov, Minister for Emergency Situations of the Republic of Azerbaijan, Deputy Border Service Chief Farhad Taghizada, and Deputy Minister of Interior Oruj Zalov to discuss DHS-Azeri cooperation on traveler screening, border security, law enforcement, and nonproliferation", "received": "2014-05-19-2014-05-24", "estimated_value": "6766.00", "disposition": [ "Disposition-" ], "foreign_donor": "Mr. Aydin Aliyev, Chairman of the State Customs Committee of the Republic of Azerbaijan", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Aydin Aliyev", "donor_title": "Chairman of the State Customs Committee", "donor_country": "Azerbaijan", "recipient_name": "Nathan Peeters", "recipient_title": "Confidential Assistant of the Office of International Affairs" }, { "name_and_title": "Mr. Man F. Tse, Program Manager of the ICE National Intellectual Property Rights Coordination Center", "gift_description": "TRAVEL: Participation in a meeting to discuss ways to collaborate with EUROPOL and industry to combat illicit cyber commerce", "received": "2014-08-26", "estimated_value": "2550.33", "disposition": [ "Disposition-" ], "foreign_donor": "Mr. Chris Vansteenkiste, Europol Intellectual Property Crime Team Project Manager for the European Union", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Chris Vansteenkiste", "donor_title": "Europol Intellectual Property Crime Team Project Manager", "donor_country": "European Union", "recipient_name": "Man F. Tse", "recipient_title": "Program Manager of the ICE National Intellectual Property Rights Coordination Center" }, { "name_and_title": "Mr. Majdi Haddad, FSN\u2013I, ICE Attach\u00e9 for Abu Dhabi", "gift_description": "TRAVEL: Escort delegation of the United Arab Emirates law enforcement officials to view DHS facilities and operations", "received": "2014-09-19", "estimated_value": "5662.59", "disposition": [ "Disposition-" ], "foreign_donor": "Lieutenant Colonel Saleh Saeed Al Amoodi, Manager of the International Training Department of the Abu Dhabi Police of the United Arab Emirates", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Saleh Saeed Al Amoodi", "donor_title": "Lieutenant Colonel", "donor_country": "United Arab Emirates", "recipient_name": "Majdi Haddad", "recipient_title": "FSN\u2013I, ICE Attach\u00e9 for Abu Dhabi" }, { "name_and_title": "Mr. Charles Baxter, Assistant Attach\u00e9, ICE Attach\u00e9 for Abu Dhabi", "gift_description": "TRAVEL: Escort delegation of the United Arab Emirates law enforcement officials to view DHS facilities and operations", "received": "2014-09-19", "estimated_value": "5662.59", "disposition": [ "Disposition-" ], "foreign_donor": "Lieutenant Colonel Saleh Saeed Al Amoodi, Manager of the International Training Department of the Abu Dhabi Police of the United Arab Emirates", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Saleh Saeed Al Amoodi", "donor_title": "Lieutenant Colonel", "donor_country": "United Arab Emirates", "recipient_name": "Charles Baxter", "recipient_title": "Assistant Attach\u00e9" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Juli\u00e1n Castro, Secretary of Housing and Urban Development of the United States", "gift_description": "Kutani Yaki vase with cranes", "received": "2014-10-27", "estimated_value": "450.00", "disposition": [ "Retained for official use in the Secretary's office" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Kenichiro Sasae, Ambassador of Japan to the United States", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Kenichiro Sasae", "donor_title": "Ambassador", "donor_country": "Japan", "recipient_name": "Juli\u00e1n Castro", "recipient_title": "Secretary of Housing and Urban Development of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Eric Holder, Attorney General of the United States", "gift_description": "Rug with case. Gold and silver ship depicting United States and the State of Qatar flags in case. Cartier bracelet with engraving.", "received": "2014-05-12", "estimated_value": "24150.00", "disposition": [ "Accepted on behalf of the Department of Justice and forwarded to JMD/Property" ], "foreign_donor": "The Honorable Dr. Ali Bin Fetais Al-Marri, Attorney General of the State of Qatar", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government.", "donor_name": "Ali Bin Fetais Al-Marri", "donor_title": "Attorney General", "donor_country": "Qatar", "recipient_name": "Eric Holder", "recipient_title": "Attorney General of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Eric Holder, Attorney General of the United States", "gift_description": "Men's hat. Men's gloves. Men's scarf.", "received": "2014-12-15", "estimated_value": "1265.00", "disposition": [ "Accepted on behalf of the Department of Justice and forwarded to JMD/Property" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Abdullah Bin Nasser Khalifa Al Thani, Prime Minister and Minister of Interior of the State of Qatar", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government.", "donor_name": "Abdullah Bin Nasser Khalifa Al Thani", "donor_title": "Prime Minister and Minister of Interior", "donor_country": "Qatar", "recipient_name": "Eric Holder", "recipient_title": "Attorney General of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Jacob Lew, Secretary of the Treasury of the United States", "gift_description": "Encased sterling silver John Barry silver Riyal commemorative coin with book and DVD.", "received": "2014-06-17", "estimated_value": "700.00", "disposition": [ "Retained for official use in the Secretary's office" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Dr. Ibrahim Al-Assaf, Minister of Finance of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government.", "donor_name": "Ibrahim Al-Assaf", "donor_title": "Minister of Finance", "donor_country": "Saudi Arabia", "recipient_name": "Jacob Lew", "recipient_title": "Secretary of the Treasury of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "Ms. Marisa Lago, Assistant Secretary of Internal Affairs", "gift_description": "Hand-crafted buisness card holder.", "received": "2013-09-17", "estimated_value": "385.00", "disposition": [ "Pending transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Cesar V. Purisima, Secretary of the Philippine Department of Finance", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government.", "donor_name": "Cesar V. Purisima", "donor_title": "Secretary of the Philippine Department of Finance", "donor_country": "Philippines", "recipient_name": "Marisa Lago", "recipient_title": "Assistant Secretary of Internal Affairs" }, { "name_and_title": "Ms. Marisa Lago, Assistant Secretary of Internal Affairs", "gift_description": "Three piece Taihwa rich porcelain set", "received": "2013-11-21", "estimated_value": "1800.00", "disposition": [ "Pending transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "Mr. Vincent Siew, Leader's Representative to APEC of Chinese Taipei (Taiwan)", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Vincent Siew", "donor_title": "Mr.", "donor_country": "Chinese Taipei (Taiwan)", "recipient_name": "Marisa Lago", "recipient_title": "Assistant Secretary of Internal Affairs" }, { "name_and_title": "Mr. Phillip Morris, Advisor of the Office of Technical Assistance and Banking Advisor", "gift_description": "TRAVEL: Lodging cost", "received": "2014-07-13", "estimated_value": "1880.00", "disposition": [ null ], "foreign_donor": "Nigeria Deposit Insurance Corportation", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Nigeria Deposit Insurance Corportation", "donor_title": "", "donor_country": "Nigeria", "recipient_name": "Phillip Morris", "recipient_title": "Advisor of the Office of Technical Assistance and Banking Advisor" }, { "name_and_title": "Mr. Adam Szubin, Director of TFI, OFAC", "gift_description": "TRAVEL: Lodging cost", "received": "2014-11-06", "estimated_value": "2641.08", "disposition": [ null ], "foreign_donor": "Government of the Sultanante of Oman", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Government", "donor_title": "of the Sultanante", "donor_country": "Oman", "recipient_name": "Adam Szubin", "recipient_title": "Director of TFI, OFAC" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Ajit V. Pai, Commissioner of the Federal Communications Commission", "gift_description": "TRAVEL: Hotel expenses in Cartagena, Colombia to speak at the IX International Regulatory Workshop", "received": "2014-08-29", "estimated_value": "1083.00", "disposition": [ null ], "foreign_donor": "Ms. Mariana Sarmiento Arg\u00fcello, International Relations and Communications Coordinator of the Commission for Communications Regulations of the Republic of Colombia", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Mariana Sarmiento Arg\u00fcello", "donor_title": "International Relations and Communications Coordinator of the Commission for Communications Regulations", "donor_country": "Colombia", "recipient_name": "Ajit V. Pai", "recipient_title": "Commissioner of the Federal Communications Commission" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Janet Yellen, Chair of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System", "gift_description": "Boxed set of seven coins commemorating the 15th anniversary of the Central Bank of Luxembourg, one from each year starting with 2009 and ending with 2013 including an additional coin from 2012 and a gold anniversary coin for 2013", "received": "2014-03-11", "estimated_value": "480.55", "disposition": [ "Pending transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "Mr. Gaston Reinesch, Governor of the Central Bank of Luxembourg", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Gaston Reinesch", "donor_title": "Governor of the Central Bank", "donor_country": "Luxembourg", "recipient_name": "Janet Yellen", "recipient_title": "Chair of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Ander Crenshaw, Member of Congress of the United States", "gift_description": "TRAVEL: Expenses to visit Volcanoes National Park and mountain gorillas", "received": "2014-01-24", "estimated_value": "750.00", "disposition": [ null ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Paul Kagame, President of the Republic of Rwanda", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Paul Kagame", "donor_title": "President", "donor_country": "Rwanda", "recipient_name": "Ander Crenshaw", "recipient_title": "Member of Congress of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Ann Kirkpatrick, Member of Congress of the United States", "gift_description": "TRAVEL: Expenses to visit Volcanoes National Park and mountain gorillas", "received": "2014-01-24", "estimated_value": "750.00", "disposition": [ null ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Paul Kagame, President of the Republic of Rwanda", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Paul Kagame", "donor_title": "President", "donor_country": "Rwanda", "recipient_name": "Ann Kirkpatrick", "recipient_title": "Member of Congress of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Tim Kaine, Senator of the United States", "gift_description": "Painting, title: The Divian Fort as seen in the 1930s in a blue leather box", "received": "2014-01-28", "estimated_value": "530.00", "disposition": [ "Deposited with the Secretary of the Senate" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Sheikh Rashid bin Abdullah Al Khalifa, Minister of the Interior of the Kingdom of Bahrain", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Rashid bin Abdullah Al Khalifa", "donor_title": "Minister of the Interior", "donor_country": "Bahrain", "recipient_name": "Tim Kaine", "recipient_title": "Senator of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable John McCain, Senator of the United States", "gift_description": "4' x 6' rug", "received": "2014-01", "estimated_value": "4000.00", "disposition": [ "Deposited with the Secretary of the Senate" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Dr. Ali Bin Fetais Al-Marri, Attorney General of the State of Qatar", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Ali Bin Fetais Al-Marri", "donor_title": "Attorney General", "donor_country": "Qatar", "recipient_name": "John McCain", "recipient_title": "Senator of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Lindsey Graham, Senator of the United States", "gift_description": "4' x 6' rug", "received": "2014-01", "estimated_value": "4000.00", "disposition": [ "Deposited with the Secretary of the Senate" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Dr. Ali Bin Fetais Al-Marri, Attorney General of the State of Qatar", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Ali Bin Fetais Al-Marri", "donor_title": "Attorney General", "donor_country": "Qatar", "recipient_name": "Lindsey Graham", "recipient_title": "Senator of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Angus S. King Jr., Senator of the United States", "gift_description": "98 million-year-old fish fossil", "received": "2014-02-19", "estimated_value": "400.00", "disposition": [ "Deposited with the Secretary of the Senate" ], "foreign_donor": "The Honorable Ziad Hawat, Mayor of Byblos of the Lebanese Republic", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Ziad Hawat", "donor_title": "Mayor of Byblos", "donor_country": "Lebanese Republic", "recipient_name": "Angus S. King Jr.", "recipient_title": "Senator of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Tim Kaine, Senator of the United States", "gift_description": "98 million-year-old fish fossil", "received": "2014-02-19", "estimated_value": "400.00", "disposition": [ "Deposited with the Secretary of the Senate" ], "foreign_donor": "The Honorable Ziad Hawat, Mayor of Byblos of the Lebanese Republic", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Ziad Hawat", "donor_title": "Mayor of Byblos", "donor_country": "Lebanese Republic", "recipient_name": "Tim Kaine", "recipient_title": "Senator of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "Mr. James A. Wolfe, Security Director of the Select Committee on Intelligence", "gift_description": "Swiss Army watch", "received": "2014-04-25", "estimated_value": "450.00", "disposition": [ "Deposited with the Secretary of the Senate" ], "foreign_donor": "His Majesty Abdullah II ibn Al Hussein, King of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Abdullah II ibn Al Hussein", "donor_title": "King of the Hashemite Kingdom", "donor_country": "Jordan", "recipient_name": "James A. Wolfe", "recipient_title": "Security Director of the Select Committee on Intelligence" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable John McCain, Senator of the United States", "gift_description": "4' x 6' rug", "received": "2014-05-13", "estimated_value": "4000.00", "disposition": [ "Deposited with the Secretary of the Senate" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Dr. Ali Bin Fetais Al-Marri, Attorney General of the State of Qatar", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Ali Bin Fetais Al-Marri", "donor_title": "Attorney General", "donor_country": "Qatar", "recipient_name": "John McCain", "recipient_title": "Senator of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Lindsey Graham, Senator of the United States", "gift_description": "Silk rug", "received": "2014-05-13", "estimated_value": "4000.00", "disposition": [ "Deposited with the Secretary of the Senate" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Dr. Ali Bin Fetais Al-Marri, Attorney General of the State of Qatar", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Ali Bin Fetais Al-Marri", "donor_title": "Attorney General", "donor_country": "Qatar", "recipient_name": "Lindsey Graham", "recipient_title": "Senator of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Robert Menendez, Senator of the United States", "gift_description": "Portrait of Bernardo de Galvez", "received": "2014-06-05", "estimated_value": "2720.00", "disposition": [ "Deposited with the Secretary of the Senate" ], "foreign_donor": "Mr. Elias Bendodo Benasayag, President of the Provincial Deputation of M\u00e1laga of the Kingdom of Spain", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Elias Bendodo Benasayag", "donor_title": "President of the Provincial Deputation of M\u00e1laga", "donor_country": "Kingdom of Spain", "recipient_name": "Robert Menendez", "recipient_title": "Senator of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Mitch McConnell, Senator of the United States", "gift_description": "Blue and white procelain vase", "received": "2014-06-19", "estimated_value": "399.94", "disposition": [ "Deposited with the Secretary of the Senate" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Hsiao-Jung Lu, Deputy Secretary General of the National Security Council of Taiwan", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Hsiao-Jung Lu", "donor_title": "Deputy Secretary General of the National Security Council", "donor_country": "Taiwan", "recipient_name": "Mitch McConnell", "recipient_title": "Senator of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable John McCain, Senator of the United States", "gift_description": "Rotisserie grill. Prime rib beef", "received": "2014-12-30", "estimated_value": "650.00", "disposition": [ "Deposited with the Secretary of the Senate. Perishable items handled pursuant to guidelines set forth by General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Majesty Abdullah II ibn Al Hussein, King of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Abdullah II ibn Al Hussein", "donor_title": "King of the Hashemite Kingdom", "donor_country": "Jordan", "recipient_name": "John McCain", "recipient_title": "Senator of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable John McCain, Senator of the United States", "gift_description": "6' x 4' Afghan rug", "received": "2014-12", "estimated_value": "700.00", "disposition": [ "Deposited with the Secretary of the Senate" ], "foreign_donor": "General Sher Mohammad Karimi, Chief of Army Staff of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Sher Mohammad Karimi", "donor_title": "Chief of Army Staff", "donor_country": "Afghanistan", "recipient_name": "John McCain", "recipient_title": "Senator of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Rand Paul, Senator of the United States", "gift_description": "TRAVEL: Government provided lodging and transportation via patrolled SUV", "received": "2014-08-16", "estimated_value": "Unknown", "disposition": [ "Unknown" ], "foreign_donor": "Government of the Republic of Guatemala", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Republic of Guatemala", "donor_title": "Government of the", "donor_country": "Guatemala", "recipient_name": "Rand Paul", "recipient_title": "Senator of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "Mr. Duncan Paul, Son of Senator Rand Paul", "gift_description": "TRAVEL: Government provided lodging and transportation via patrolled SUV", "received": "2014-08-16", "estimated_value": "Unknown", "disposition": [ "Unknown" ], "foreign_donor": "Government of the Republic of Guatemala", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Republic of Guatemala", "donor_title": "Government of the", "donor_country": "Guatemala", "recipient_name": "Duncan Paul", "recipient_title": "Son of Senator Rand Paul" }, { "name_and_title": "Mr. Sergio Gor, Communications Advisor of the Office of Senator Rand Paul", "gift_description": "TRAVEL: Government provided lodging and transportation via patrolled SUV", "received": "2014-08-16", "estimated_value": "Unknown", "disposition": [ "Unknown" ], "foreign_donor": "Government of the Republic of Guatemala", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Republic of Guatemala", "donor_title": "Government of the", "donor_country": "Guatemala", "recipient_name": "Sergio Gor", "recipient_title": "Communications Advisor of the Office of Senator Rand Paul" }, { "name_and_title": "Ms. Eleanor May, Press Secretary of the Office of Senator Rand Paul", "gift_description": "TRAVEL: Government provided lodging and transportation via patrolled SUV", "received": "2014-08-16", "estimated_value": "Unknown", "disposition": [ "Unknown" ], "foreign_donor": "Government of the Republic of Guatemala", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Republic of Guatemala", "donor_title": "Government of the", "donor_country": "Guatemala", "recipient_name": "Eleanor May", "recipient_title": "Press Secretary of the Office of Senator Rand Paul" }, { "name_and_title": "Mr. Doug Stafford, Senior Advisor of the Office of Senator Rand Paul", "gift_description": "TRAVEL: Government provided lodging and transportation via patrolled SUV", "received": "2014-08-16", "estimated_value": "Unknown", "disposition": [ "Unknown" ], "foreign_donor": "Government of the Republic of Guatemala", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Republic of Guatemala", "donor_title": "Government of the", "donor_country": "Guatemala", "recipient_name": "Doug Stafford", "recipient_title": "Senior Advisor of the Office of Senator Rand Paul" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Bill Nelson, Senator of the United States", "gift_description": "TRAVEL: Transportation within the Kingdom of Norway via government-provided military aircraft", "received": "2014-08-25", "estimated_value": "Unknown", "disposition": [ "Unknown" ], "foreign_donor": "Government of the Kingdom of Norway", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Norway", "donor_title": "Government of the Kingdom of", "donor_country": "Norway", "recipient_name": "Bill Nelson", "recipient_title": "Senator of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Debbie Stabenow, Senator of the United States", "gift_description": "TRAVEL: Transportation within the United Republic of Tanzania via small charter plane and ground transportation", "received": "2014-08-31", "estimated_value": "Unknown", "disposition": [ "Unknown" ], "foreign_donor": "Government of the United Republic of Tanzania", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "United Republic of Tanzania", "donor_title": "Government of the", "donor_country": "Tanzania", "recipient_name": "Debbie Stabenow", "recipient_title": "Senator of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "Ms. Anne Brewster-Stanski, Scheduler of the Office of Senator Debbie Stabenow", "gift_description": "TRAVEL: Transportation within the United Republic of Tanzania via small charter plane and ground transportation", "received": "2014-08-31", "estimated_value": "Unknown", "disposition": [ "Unknown" ], "foreign_donor": "Government of the United Republic of Tanzania", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "United Republic of Tanzania", "donor_title": "Government of the", "donor_country": "Tanzania", "recipient_name": "Anne Brewster-Stanski", "recipient_title": "Scheduler of the Office of Senator Debbie Stabenow" }, { "name_and_title": "Mr. Christopher Adamo, Staff Director of the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry", "gift_description": "TRAVEL: Transportation within the United Republic of Tanzania via small charter plane and ground transportation", "received": "2014-08-31", "estimated_value": "Unknown", "disposition": [ "Unknown" ], "foreign_donor": "Government of the United Republic of Tanzania", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "United Republic of Tanzania", "donor_title": "Government of the", "donor_country": "Tanzania", "recipient_name": "Christopher Adamo", "recipient_title": "Staff Director of the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry" }, { "name_and_title": "Ms. Jacqlyn Schneider, Senior Professional Staff of the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry", "gift_description": "TRAVEL: Transportation within the United Republic of Tanzania via small charter plane and ground transportation", "received": "2014-08-31", "estimated_value": "Unknown", "disposition": [ "Unknown" ], "foreign_donor": "Government of the United Republic of Tanzania", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "United Republic of Tanzania", "donor_title": "Government of the", "donor_country": "Tanzania", "recipient_name": "Jacqlyn Schneider", "recipient_title": "Senior Professional Staff of the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry" }, { "name_and_title": "Mr. Joseph Shultz, Senior Professional Staff of the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry", "gift_description": "TRAVEL: Transportation within the United Republic of Tanzania via small charter plane and ground transportation", "received": "2014-08-31", "estimated_value": "Unknown", "disposition": [ "Unknown" ], "foreign_donor": "Government of the United Republic of Tanzania", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "United Republic of Tanzania", "donor_title": "Government of the", "donor_country": "Tanzania", "recipient_name": "Joseph Shultz", "recipient_title": "Senior Professional Staff of the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Marco Rubio, Senator of the United States", "gift_description": "TRAVEL: Transportation within the Republic of Colombia via National Guard helicopter", "received": "2014-11-06", "estimated_value": "Unknown", "disposition": [ "Unknown" ], "foreign_donor": "Government of the Republic of Colombia", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Republic of Colombia", "donor_title": "Government of the", "donor_country": "Colombia", "recipient_name": "Marco Rubio", "recipient_title": "Senator of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "Mr. Brian Walsh, Professional Staff Member of the Office of Senator Marco Rubio", "gift_description": "TRAVEL: Transportation within the Republic of Colombia via National Guard helicopter", "received": "2014-11-06", "estimated_value": "Unknown", "disposition": [ "Unknown" ], "foreign_donor": "Government of the Republic of Colombia", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Republic of Colombia", "donor_title": "Government of the", "donor_country": "Colombia", "recipient_name": "Brian Walsh", "recipient_title": "Professional Staff Member of the Office of Senator Marco Rubio" }, { "name_and_title": "Ms. Viviana Bovo, Policy Advisor of the Office of Senator Marco Rubio", "gift_description": "TRAVEL: Transportation within the Republic of Colombia via National Guard helicopter", "received": "2014-11-06", "estimated_value": "Unknown", "disposition": [ "Unknown" ], "foreign_donor": "Government of the Republic of Colombia", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Republic of Colombia", "donor_title": "Government of the", "donor_country": "Colombia", "recipient_name": "Viviana Bovo", "recipient_title": "Policy Advisor of the Office of Senator Marco Rubio" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Elizabeth Warren, Senator of the United States", "gift_description": "TRAVEL: Transportation within the State of Israel via small aircraft", "received": "2014-11-28", "estimated_value": "Unknown", "disposition": [ "Unknown" ], "foreign_donor": "Government of the State of Israel", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Government of the State", "donor_title": "", "donor_country": "Israel", "recipient_name": "Elizabeth Warren", "recipient_title": "Senator of the United States" }, { "name_and_title": "Mr. Bruce Mann, Husband of Senator Elizabeth Warren", "gift_description": "TRAVEL: Transportation within the State of Israel via small aircraft", "received": "2014-11-28", "estimated_value": "Unknown", "disposition": [ "Unknown" ], "foreign_donor": "Government of the State of Israel", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "State of Israel", "donor_title": "Government of the", "donor_country": "Israel", "recipient_name": "Bruce Mann", "recipient_title": "Husband of Senator Elizabeth Warren" }, { "name_and_title": "President", "gift_description": "Collectable: 20\" x 14\" double masted and three jib model ship; hull painted in green and white with natural wood deck fittings; atop a 20\" x 8\" wooden base with a presentation plate engraved with \"Presented to H.E. George W. Bush, President of United States By Traian Basescu, President of Romania, March 09, 2005.\"", "received": "2005-03-09", "estimated_value": "425", "disposition": [ "Archives Foreign" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Traian Basescu, President of Romania", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government.", "donor_name": "Traian Basescu", "donor_title": "President", "donor_country": "Romania", "recipient_name": "Joseph R. Biden Jr.", "recipient_title": "President" }, { "name_and_title": "President", "gift_description": "Photographs: 14\" x 11\" brown leather photo album containing photographs of soldiers and embossed \"Romania\" on the front with a brass presentation plate inside engraved \"Romanian and American Soldiers Fighting Shoulder to Shoulder Against Terrorism in Iraq and Afghanistan.\"", "received": "2005-03-09", "estimated_value": "250", "disposition": [ "Archives Foreign" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Traian Basescu, President of Romania", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government.", "donor_name": "Traian Basescu", "donor_title": "President", "donor_country": "Romania", "recipient_name": "Joseph R. Biden Jr.", "recipient_title": "President" }, { "name_and_title": "President", "gift_description": "Household accessories (3): 91\u20442\" hammered sterling ladles.", "received": "2005-03-10", "estimated_value": "400", "disposition": [ "Archives Foreign" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Hong Seok-hyun, Ambassador of the Republic of Korea", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government.", "donor_name": "Hong Seok-hyun", "donor_title": "Ambassador", "donor_country": "Republic of Korea", "recipient_name": "Joseph R. Biden Jr.", "recipient_title": "President" }, { "name_and_title": "President", "gift_description": "Softcover book: \"Traditional Korean Kitchen and Utensils.\"", "received": "2005-03-10", "estimated_value": "27", "disposition": [ "Archives Foreign" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Hong Seok-hyun, Ambassador of the Republic of Korea", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government.", "donor_name": "Hong Seok-hyun", "donor_title": "Ambassador", "donor_country": "Republic of Korea", "recipient_name": "Joseph R. Biden Jr.", "recipient_title": "President" }, { "name_and_title": "President", "gift_description": "Photograph: 15\" x 11\" black and white photograph of former President George H. W. Bush and former Colombian president, Virgilio Barco Vargas in Bogota; matted and held in a dark wood frame.", "received": "2005-03-10", "estimated_value": "225", "disposition": [ "Archives Foreign" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Alvaro Uribe Velez, President of the Republic of Colombia", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government.", "donor_name": "Alvaro Uribe Velez", "donor_title": "President of the Republic", "donor_country": "Colombia", "recipient_name": "Joseph R. Biden Jr.", "recipient_title": "President" }, { "name_and_title": "President", "gift_description": "Miscellaneous: 19\" x 24\" copy of the Cartagena Declaration printed \"The Presidents of Bolivia, Colombia, the United States of America and Peru, met in Cartagena de Indies, Colombia on the fifteenth day of February one thousand nine hundred and ninety and issued the following Declaration of Cartagena* * *\"; matted and held in a dark wood frame.", "received": "2005-03-10", "estimated_value": "190", "disposition": [ "Archives Foreign" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Alvaro Uribe Velez, President of the Republic of Colombia", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government.", "donor_name": "Alvaro Uribe Velez", "donor_title": "President of the Republic", "donor_country": "Colombia", "recipient_name": "President", "recipient_title": "President" }, { "name_and_title": "President", "gift_description": "Artwork: 12\" x 5\" wooden bowl made from yellow birch (circa 1624) recovered from Peninsula Lake, Canada; crafted by Don Thur.", "received": "2005-03-23", "estimated_value": "1500", "disposition": [ "Archives Foreign" ], "foreign_donor": "The Right Honorable Paul Martin, P.C., M.P., Prime Minister of Canada", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government.", "donor_name": "Paul Martin", "donor_title": "Prime Minister", "donor_country": "Canada", "recipient_name": "President", "recipient_title": "President" }, { "name_and_title": "President", "gift_description": "Artwork: 12\" x 10\" x 4\" linaloe wood hinged box hand-painted with jaguars in the forest in 23kt. gold leaf, dolomite, chia oil, and black pigment.", "received": "2005-03-29", "estimated_value": "495", "disposition": [ "Archives Foreign" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Vicente Fox Quesada, President of the United Mexican States", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government.", "donor_name": "Vicente Fox Quesada", "donor_title": "President", "donor_country": "United Mexican States", "recipient_name": "President", "recipient_title": "President" }, { "name_and_title": "President", "gift_description": "Hardcover book (in Spanish): \"Lacas Mexicanas (Mexican Lacquerwork).\"", "received": "2005-03-29", "estimated_value": "25", "disposition": [ "Archives Foreign" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Vicente Fox Quesada, President of the United Mexican States", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government.", "donor_name": "Vicente Fox Quesada", "donor_title": "President", "donor_country": "United Mexican States", "recipient_name": "President", "recipient_title": "President" }, { "name_and_title": "President", "gift_description": "Household accessory: 17\" x 30\" multi-colored Victoria Gres wool pillow woven with an abstract design.", "received": "2005-04-04", "estimated_value": "80", "disposition": [ "Archives Foreign" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Viktor Yushchenko, President of Ukraine", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government.", "donor_name": "Viktor Yushchenko", "donor_title": "President", "donor_country": "Ukraine", "recipient_name": "President", "recipient_title": "President" }, { "name_and_title": "President", "gift_description": "Consumable: bottle of Massandra Dessert Rose Muscat wine.", "received": "2005-04-04", "estimated_value": "150", "disposition": [ "Handled pursuant to Secret Service policy" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Viktor Yushchenko, President of Ukraine", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government.", "donor_name": "Viktor Yushchenko", "donor_title": "President", "donor_country": "Ukraine", "recipient_name": "President", "recipient_title": "President" }, { "name_and_title": "President", "gift_description": "Collectable: 10\" x 7\" clay water pitcher, accompanied by a certificate of antiquity \"Pottery Jug, 8th\u20136th Century B.C.E., Kingdom of Judah. Mounted on a wooden base, in a plexiglass display case.", "received": "2005-04-11", "estimated_value": "600", "disposition": [ "Archives Foreign" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Ariel Sharon, Prime Minister of Israel", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government.", "donor_name": "Ariel Sharon", "donor_title": "Prime Minister", "donor_country": "Israel", "recipient_name": "President", "recipient_title": "President" }, { "name_and_title": "President", "gift_description": "Household accessory: 6\" x 8\" sterling Ravissant urn stamped with an intricate floral design.", "received": "2005-04-15", "estimated_value": "750", "disposition": [ "Archives Foreign" ], "foreign_donor": "The Honorable Natwar Singh, Minister of External Affairs of the Republic of India", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government.", "donor_name": "Natwar Singh", "donor_title": "Minister of External Affairs", "donor_country": "India", "recipient_name": "Joseph R. Biden Jr.", "recipient_title": "President" }, { "name_and_title": "President", "gift_description": "Softcover book: \"The Muslim Jesus: Sayings and Stories in Islamic Literature,\" by Tarif Khalidi; inscribed by donor.", "received": "2005-04-25", "estimated_value": "23", "disposition": [ "Archives Foreign" ], "foreign_donor": "His Royal Highness Abdallah bin Abd al-Aziz Al Saud Crown Prince, First Deputy Prime Minister and Commander of the National Guard of Saudi Arabia", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government.", "donor_name": "Abdallah bin Abd al-Aziz Al Saud", "donor_title": "Crown Prince, First Deputy Prime Minister and Commander of the National Guard", "donor_country": "Saudi Arabia", "recipient_name": "President", "recipient_title": "President" }, { "name_and_title": "President", "gift_description": "Artwork: 17\" x 15\" vermeil horse statue atop a 17\" x 7\" malachite base with a 6\" gold, mother of pearl, and malachite octagonal clock.", "received": "2005-04-25", "estimated_value": "8000", "disposition": [ "Archives Foreign" ], "foreign_donor": "His Royal Highness Abdallah bin Abd al-Aziz Al Saud Crown Prince, First Deputy Prime Minister and Commander of the National Guard of Saudi Arabia", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government.", "donor_name": "Abdallah bin Abd al-Aziz Al Saud", "donor_title": "Crown Prince, First Deputy Prime Minister and Commander of the National Guard", "donor_country": "Saudi Arabia", "recipient_name": "President", "recipient_title": "President" }, { "name_and_title": "President", "gift_description": "Artwork: 12\" x 17\" multi-colored Amalia Tapia pastel of a street lined with streetlamps and crosses; matted and held in a 22\" x 28\" gold-tone frame.", "received": "2005-04-28", "estimated_value": "350", "disposition": [ "Archives Foreign" ], "foreign_donor": "Mrs. Vivian Fernandez de Torrijos, Office of the President of the Republic of Panama", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government.", "donor_name": "Vivian Fernandez de Torrijos", "donor_title": "Mrs.", "donor_country": "Panama", "recipient_name": "President", "recipient_title": "President" }, { "name_and_title": "President", "gift_description": "Photograph: 8\" x 10\" photo of Queen Margrethe II and Prince Henri with the royal seal; signed and held in a burl wood frame.", "received": "2005-07-06", "estimated_value": "225", "disposition": [ "Archives Foreign" ], "foreign_donor": "Her Majesty Margrethe, II Queen of Denmark", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government.", "donor_name": "Margrethe", "donor_title": "Queen", "donor_country": "Denmark", "recipient_name": "Joseph R. Biden Jr.", "recipient_title": "President" }, { "name_and_title": "President", "gift_description": "Hardcover book: \"The Stories of Hans Christian Andersen\"; inscribed by donor.", "received": "2005-07-06", "estimated_value": "87", "disposition": [ "Archives Foreign" ], "foreign_donor": "Her Majesty Margrethe, II Queen of Denmark", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government.", "donor_name": "Margrethe", "donor_title": "Queen", "donor_country": "Denmark", "recipient_name": "Joseph R. Biden Jr.", "recipient_title": "President" }, { "name_and_title": "President", "gift_description": "Photographs (40): 6\" x 81\u20442\" color photos documenting President and Mrs. Bush's trip to Russia in honor of the 60th anniversary of the end of WWII; held in a 11\" x 12\" navy blue leather album stamped \"1945\u20132005\" around a silhouette of Red Square.", "received": "2005-07-06", "estimated_value": "235", "disposition": [ "Archives Foreign" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Vladimir Putin, President of the Russian Federation", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government.", "donor_name": "Vladimir Putin", "donor_title": "President", "donor_country": "Russian Federation", "recipient_name": "President", "recipient_title": "President" }, { "name_and_title": "President", "gift_description": "Artwork: 6\" x 10\" acrylic on board of a destroyer at sea; matted and held in a gold-rimmed wood frame.", "received": "2005-07-06", "estimated_value": "150", "disposition": [ "Archives Foreign" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Vladimir Putin, President of the Russian Federation", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government.", "donor_name": "Vladimir Putin", "donor_title": "President", "donor_country": "Russian Federation", "recipient_name": "Joseph R. Biden Jr.", "recipient_title": "President" }, { "name_and_title": "President", "gift_description": "Accessories (6): variety of E. Marinella silk ties, including a burgundy tie with a small blue floral pattern, a red tie with a small blue and yellow floral pattern, and four navy blue ties with a blue, red and yellow geometric pattern.", "received": "2005-07-07", "estimated_value": "810", "disposition": [ "Archives Foreign" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Silvio Berlusconi, President of the Council of Ministers of the Italian Republic", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government.", "donor_name": "Silvio Berlusconi", "donor_title": "President of the Council of Ministers", "donor_country": "Italy", "recipient_name": "President", "recipient_title": "President" }, { "name_and_title": "President", "gift_description": "Clothing (size L): navy blue waffle-knit cotton polo shirt embroidered \"Gleneagles\" around the Gleneagles British School of Falconry Crest.", "received": "2005-07-07", "estimated_value": "65", "disposition": [ "Archives Foreign" ], "foreign_donor": "The Right Honorable Tony Blair, Prime Minister of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government.", "donor_name": "Tony Blair", "donor_title": "The Right Honorable Prime Minister", "donor_country": "United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland", "recipient_name": "Joseph R. Biden Jr.", "recipient_title": "President" }, { "name_and_title": "President", "gift_description": "Accessory: 13\" x 63\" light blue Begg Scottish cashmere scarf with fringe.", "received": "2005-07-07", "estimated_value": "300", "disposition": [ "Archives Foreign" ], "foreign_donor": "The Right Honorable Tony Blair, Prime Minister of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government.", "donor_name": "Tony Blair", "donor_title": "The Right Honorable Prime Minister", "donor_country": "United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland", "recipient_name": "Joseph R. Biden Jr.", "recipient_title": "President" }, { "name_and_title": "President", "gift_description": "Athletic equipment: St Andrews Links tartan gift box containing a magnetic divot tool featuring the St Andrews Logo, two ballmarkers, an Old and New Course golf ball, a tee bag pouch and a St Andrews Links navy, green, red and yellow velour tartan golf towel monogrammed \"The Old Course St Andrews Links,\" with logo.", "received": "2005-07-07", "estimated_value": "60", "disposition": [ "Archives Foreign" ], "foreign_donor": "The Right Honorable Tony Blair, Prime Minister of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government.", "donor_name": "Tony Blair", "donor_title": "The Right Honorable Prime Minister", "donor_country": "United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland", "recipient_name": "President", "recipient_title": "President" }, { "name_and_title": "President", "gift_description": "Photographs (4): Black and white photographs held in burly walnut frame, non glare glass, double matted with a cut out; 11\" x 8\" 'USS Chicago, April 1894\u2014Grand Harbour, Malta''; with a 141\u20442\" x 161\u20442\" cream double mat and held in a 20\" x 18\" walnut frame; 11\" x 9\" black and white photograph printed from the original glass negative depicting the 'USS Raleigh, March 1899-Grand Harbour, Malta''; with a 161\u20442\" x 141\u20442\" double cream mat and held in an 18\" x 20\" walnut frame; 11\" x 9\" 'USS Sheridan, March 1899-Grand Harbour, Malta''; with a 161\u20442\" x 141\u20442\" double cream mat and held in an 18\" x 20\" walnut frame; 9\" x 10\" 'USS Raleigh, Malta 1899' vessel at dock and signed by the 1899 crew roster; with a 141\u20442\" x 161\u20442\" double cream mat and held in an 18\" x 19\" walnut frame; and 8\" x 11\" signed official letter from donor dated 3 October 2005, adorned with the official Malta Coat of Arms seal; with a 131\u20442\" x 161\u20442\" cream double mat and held in a 17\" x 20\" burly walnut frame", "received": "2005-10-03", "estimated_value": "900", "disposition": [ "Archives Foreign" ], "foreign_donor": "The Honorable Lawrence Gonzi, Prime Minister of the Republic of Malta", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Lawrence Gonzi", "donor_title": "Prime Minister", "donor_country": "Malta", "recipient_name": "President", "recipient_title": "President" }, { "name_and_title": "President", "gift_description": "Artwork: 33\" long hand carved decorated cattle horn with 30\" long woven white leather rope attached to horn", "received": "2005-10-09", "estimated_value": "248", "disposition": [ "Archives Foreign" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Ferenc Madl, The President of the Republic of Hungary and Mrs. Madl", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Ferenc Madl", "donor_title": "The President of the Republic", "donor_country": "Hungary", "recipient_name": "Joseph R. Biden Jr.", "recipient_title": "President" }, { "name_and_title": "President", "gift_description": "Photograph: 8\" x 10\" of the George Washington Monument in Budapest, Hungary held in a 133\u20444\" x 121\u20444\" wooden frame", "received": "2005-10-09", "estimated_value": "60", "disposition": [ "Archives Foreign" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Ferenc Madl, The President of the Republic of Hungary and Mrs. Madl", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Ferenc Madl", "donor_title": "The President of the Republic", "donor_country": "Hungary", "recipient_name": "Joseph R. Biden Jr.", "recipient_title": "President" }, { "name_and_title": "President", "gift_description": "Weapon: 20\" Austrian Flintock Pistol made of steel, wood, silver and inlaid with coral; handcrafted of Austrian parts assembled in Bulgaria and designed for a senior dignitary from the Ottoman empire; age described as turn of the 18th century", "received": "2005-10-17", "estimated_value": "650", "disposition": [ "Archives Foreign" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Georgi Purvanov, The President of the Republic of Bulgaria and Mrs. Purvanov", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Georgi Purvanov", "donor_title": "The President of the Republic of", "donor_country": "Bulgaria", "recipient_name": "President", "recipient_title": "President" }, { "name_and_title": "President", "gift_description": "Collectable: 9\" x 5\" copper with gold tone reproduction of a Rhyton cup from the 4th century BC", "received": "2005-10-17", "estimated_value": "75", "disposition": [ "Archives Foreign" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Georgi Purvanov, The President of the Republic of Bulgaria and Mrs. Purvanov", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Georgi Purvanov", "donor_title": "The President of the Republic of", "donor_country": "Bulgaria", "recipient_name": "Joseph R. Biden Jr.", "recipient_title": "President" }, { "name_and_title": "President", "gift_description": "Miscellaneous: white and black male, standard Bulgarian Goran Shepherd dog named \"Balkan of Gorannadraganov\" born on 08/21/2005", "received": "2005-10-17", "estimated_value": "430", "disposition": [ "Transferred to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Georgi Purvanov, The President of the Republic of Bulgaria and Mrs. Purvanov", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Georgi Purvanov", "donor_title": "The President of the Republic of", "donor_country": "Bulgaria", "recipient_name": "President", "recipient_title": "President" }, { "name_and_title": "President", "gift_description": "Flowers (5): rooted roses", "received": "2005-10-17", "estimated_value": "30", "disposition": [ "Handled pursuant to Secret Service policy" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Georgi Purvanov, The President of the Republic of Bulgaria and Mrs. Purvanov", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Georgi Purvanov", "donor_title": "The President of the Republic of", "donor_country": "Bulgaria", "recipient_name": "President", "recipient_title": "President" }, { "name_and_title": "President", "gift_description": "Book (printed in Bulgarian): \"The Leadership Genius of George W. Bush: 10 Commonsense Lessons from the Commander in Chief,\" by Carolyn B. Thompson and James W. Ware", "received": "2005-10-17", "estimated_value": "23", "disposition": [ "Archives Foreign" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Georgi Purvanov, The President of the Republic of Bulgaria and Mrs. Purvanov", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Georgi Purvanov", "donor_title": "The President of the Republic of", "donor_country": "Bulgaria", "recipient_name": "President", "recipient_title": "President" }, { "name_and_title": "President", "gift_description": "Religious item: 15\" x 143\u20444\" x 23\u20444\" intricately carved three-dimensional rendering, with mother-of-pearl and abalone shell, of Jerusalem", "received": "2005-10-20", "estimated_value": "500", "disposition": [ "Archives Foreign" ], "foreign_donor": "Mr. Mahmoud Abbas, President of the Palestinian Authority", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Mahmoud Abbas", "donor_title": "President", "donor_country": "Palestinian Authority", "recipient_name": "President", "recipient_title": "President" }, { "name_and_title": "President", "gift_description": "Artwork: 30\" x 22\" intricately hand-stitched needlepoint wool tapestry of a floral arrangement embellished with leafy evergreens, daffodils, violet and bronze chrysanthemums, golden yellow gerbera daisies against an olive background; held in a round brown bowl with chocolate and salmon colored geometric design; mounted on an ornate 42\" x 34\" antique stained wood frame with coral undertones, accented with a molded gold-tone finish, embossed leaf border with corner leaf pattern and gold-tone lip", "received": "2005-10-25", "estimated_value": "1300", "disposition": [ "Archives Foreign" ], "foreign_donor": "The Honorable Masoud Barzani, President of the Kurdistan Regional Government", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Masoud Barzani", "donor_title": "President", "donor_country": "Kurdistan Regional Government", "recipient_name": "Joseph R. Biden Jr.", "recipient_title": "President" }, { "name_and_title": "First Lady", "gift_description": "Household: 51\u20444\u2033 x 3\u2033 stainless steel Stella ''Arianna'' expresso coffee pot.", "received": "2005-12-29", "estimated_value": "60", "disposition": [ "Archives Foreign" ], "foreign_donor": "", "circumstances": "", "recipient_name": "First Lady", "recipient_title": "" }, { "name_and_title": "First Lady", "gift_description": "Miscellaneous: 42\u2033 x 30\u2033 natural tone cashmere throw with herringbone stripes.", "received": "2005-12-29", "estimated_value": "754", "disposition": [ "Archives Foreign" ], "foreign_donor": "", "circumstances": "", "recipient_name": "First Lady", "recipient_title": "" }, { "name_and_title": "First Lady", "gift_description": "Household: 7\u2033 x 61\u20442\u2033 sterling ice bucket with hinge lid attached to an 8\u2033 round plate with elaborate edge and 3\u20444\u2033 feet.", "received": "2005-12-29", "estimated_value": "500", "disposition": [ "Archives Foreign" ], "foreign_donor": "", "circumstances": "", "recipient_name": "First Lady", "recipient_title": "" }, { "name_and_title": "First Lady", "gift_description": "Furniture: 38\u2033 x 20\u2033 x 19\u2033 wicker chest with carved wood striped design, a wood back, bronze tone metal latch and black metal handles on sides.", "received": "2005-12-29", "estimated_value": "200", "disposition": [ "Archives Foreign" ], "foreign_donor": "", "circumstances": "", "recipient_name": "First Lady", "recipient_title": "" }, { "name_and_title": "First Lady", "gift_description": "Consumables: assorted gourmet products including peanuts, cookies, coffee, peanut butter, a biscotti sampler, almond nut spread, snack mixes, chocolates, a bottle of red wine.", "received": "2005-12-29", "estimated_value": "300", "disposition": [ "Handled pursuant to Secret Service Policy" ], "foreign_donor": "", "circumstances": "", "recipient_name": "First Lady", "recipient_title": "First Lady" }, { "name_and_title": "First Lady", "gift_description": "Artwork: 35\u2033 x 28\u2033 limited edition (7/7) print of a watercolor and pen and ink drawing of a woman with large multi-colored hat, a dog, and a man playing a musical instrument; matted and held in a bronze metal frame.", "received": "2005-03-04", "estimated_value": "1200", "disposition": [ "Archives Foreign" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Ivan Gasparovic, President of the Slovak Republic and Mrs. Gasparovicova", "circumstances": "First Lady", "donor_name": "Ivan Gasparovic", "donor_title": "President", "donor_country": "Slovak Republic", "recipient_name": "First Lady", "recipient_title": "" }, { "name_and_title": "First Lady", "gift_description": "Hardcover book (in German): 'Kunstlerin und Naturforscherin (Art and Nature),' by Maria Sibylla Merian.", "received": "2005-03-04", "estimated_value": "28", "disposition": [ "Archives Foreign" ], "foreign_donor": "The Honorable Kurt Beck, Minister-President of Rhineland-Palatinate", "circumstances": "First Lady", "donor_name": "Kurt Beck", "donor_title": "Minister-President of Rhineland-Palatinate", "donor_country": null, "recipient_name": "First Lady", "recipient_title": "" }, { "name_and_title": "First Lady", "gift_description": "Artwork: 13\u2033 x 11\u2033 copy of a copper etching, by Maria Sibylla Merian, of various wildflowers; matted and held in a black and gold-tone frame.", "received": "2005-03-04", "estimated_value": "600", "disposition": [ "Archives Foreign" ], "foreign_donor": "The Honorable Kurt Beck, Minister-President of Rhineland-Palatinate", "circumstances": "First Lady", "donor_name": "Kurt Beck", "donor_title": "Minister-President", "donor_country": "Rhineland-Palatinate", "recipient_name": "First Lady", "recipient_title": "" }, { "name_and_title": "First Lady", "gift_description": "Desk accessory: 18\u2033 x 13\u2033 red leather Bermas briefcase with combination locks.", "received": "2005-03-04", "estimated_value": "325", "disposition": [ "Archives Foreign" ], "foreign_donor": "The Honorable Kurt Beck, Minister-President of Rhineland-Palatinate", "circumstances": "First Lady", "donor_name": "Kurt Beck", "donor_title": "Minister-President", "donor_country": "Rhineland-Palatinate", "recipient_name": "First Lady", "recipient_title": "" }, { "name_and_title": "First Lady", "gift_description": "Hardcover book: '100 Years of Palestinian History: A 20th Century Chronology,' published by the Palestinian Academic Society for the Study of International Affairs, Jerusalem. Accessory: 14\" x 10\" beige velour tote bag with traditional embroidered design on one side.", "received": "2005-06-03", "estimated_value": "340", "disposition": [ "Archives Foreign" ], "foreign_donor": "Her Excellency Hind Khoury, Minister of State, Palestinian National Authority", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government.", "donor_name": "Hind Khoury", "donor_title": "Minister of State", "donor_country": "Palestinian National Authority", "recipient_name": "First Lady", "recipient_title": "" }, { "name_and_title": "First Lady", "gift_description": "Miscellaneous: 17 1/2\" x 13\" set of wood doors with an intricately carved floral design.", "received": "2005-06-08", "estimated_value": "425", "disposition": [ "Archives Foreign" ], "foreign_donor": "The Honorable Haroun Ali Suleiman, Minister of Education, Culture, and Sports of the Revolutionary Government of Zanzibar", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government.", "donor_name": "Haroun Ali Suleiman", "donor_title": "Minister of Education, Culture, and Sports", "donor_country": "Zanzibar", "recipient_name": "First Lady", "recipient_title": "" }, { "name_and_title": "First Lady", "gift_description": "Household accessory: 6\" x 8\" beige and yellow whagagwhado mirror box by Han Chun-seop printed with peacocks standing against floral backdrop; interior is finished in gold brocade cloth.", "received": "2005-06-10", "estimated_value": "850", "disposition": [ "Archives Foreign" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Roh Moo-hyun, President of the Republic of Korea and Mrs. Kwon Yang-suk", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government.", "donor_name": "Roh Moo-hyun", "donor_title": "President", "donor_country": "Republic of Korea", "recipient_name": "First Lady", "recipient_title": "" }, { "name_and_title": "First Lady", "gift_description": "Artwork: 15\" x 13\" hand-molded traditional Zulu ceramic urn embellished with raised and incised designs; signed and dated by Clive Sithole.", "received": "2005-07-11", "estimated_value": "1750", "disposition": [ "Archives Foreign" ], "foreign_donor": "Mrs. Zanele Mbeki, Office of the President of the Republic of South Africa", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government.", "donor_name": "Zanele Mbeki", "donor_title": "Mrs.", "donor_country": "South Africa", "recipient_name": "First Lady", "recipient_title": "" }, { "name_and_title": "First Lady", "gift_description": "Household accessory: 37\" x 19\" hand-carved wooden chest with hinged lid constructed with intricate floral design and finely detailed brass border with three drawers along bottom.", "received": "2005-07-14", "estimated_value": "3500", "disposition": [ "Archives Foreign" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Amani Abeid Karume, The President of the Revolutionary Government of Zanzibar and Mrs. Shadya Karume", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government.", "donor_name": "Amani Abeid Karume", "donor_title": "The President of the Revolutionary Government", "donor_country": "Zanzibar", "recipient_name": "First Lady", "recipient_title": "" }, { "name_and_title": "First Lady", "gift_description": "Artwork: 27\" x 39\" wooden portrait of Mrs. Bush, held in a 31\" x 42\" carved wood frame. Household accessory: 16\" yellow linen napkins (12) embroidered with a various safari wildlife; woven tan and black napkin rings (12); and a 63\" yellow table cloth embroidered with various safari wildlife.", "received": "2005-07-14", "estimated_value": "1900", "disposition": [ "Archives Foreign" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Paul Kagame, The President of the Republic of Rwanda and Mrs. Kagame", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government.", "donor_name": "Paul Kagame", "donor_title": "The President of the Republic", "donor_country": "Rwanda", "recipient_name": "First Lady", "recipient_title": "" }, { "name_and_title": "First Family", "gift_description": "Household items (2): pair of 6\" footed porcelain candlesticks handpainted with a floral and latice design", "received": "2005-05-08", "estimated_value": "1130", "disposition": [ "Archives Foreign" ], "foreign_donor": "Her Majesty Beatrix, Queen of the Netherlands", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Beatrix", "donor_title": "Queen", "donor_country": "Netherlands", "recipient_name": "First Family", "recipient_title": "" }, { "name_and_title": "First Family", "gift_description": "Hardcover book: 'Pasiphae,' by Algernon Charles Swinburne", "received": "2005-05-08", "estimated_value": "175", "disposition": [ "Archives Foreign" ], "foreign_donor": "The Honorable Gerd B.M. Leers, Mayor of Maastricht, Netherlands", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Gerd B.M. Leers", "donor_title": "Mayor of Maastricht", "donor_country": "Netherlands", "recipient_name": "First Family", "recipient_title": "" }, { "name_and_title": "First Family", "gift_description": "Paperback book: 'Sonnets and Songs, Towards A Work to Be Called 'The House of Life', by Dante Gabriel Rossetti", "received": "2005-05-08", "estimated_value": "111", "disposition": [ "Archives Foreign" ], "foreign_donor": "The Honorable Gerd B.M. Leers, Mayor of Maastricht, Netherlands", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Gerd B.M. Leers", "donor_title": "Mayor of Maastricht", "donor_country": "Netherlands", "recipient_name": "First Family", "recipient_title": "" }, { "name_and_title": "First Family", "gift_description": "Consumable: 10\" Chateau D'Or cream candle printed with an angel", "received": "2005-05-08", "estimated_value": "25", "disposition": [ "Handled pursuant to Secret Service policy" ], "foreign_donor": "The Honorable Gerd B.M. Leers, Mayor of Maastricht, Netherlands", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Gerd B.M. Leers", "donor_title": "Mayor of Maastricht", "donor_country": "Netherlands", "recipient_name": "First Family", "recipient_title": "" }, { "name_and_title": "First Family", "gift_description": "Consumable: bottle of Maestricht merlot", "received": "2005-05-08", "estimated_value": "20", "disposition": [ "Handled pursuant to Secret Service policy" ], "foreign_donor": "The Honorable Gerd B.M. Leers, Mayor of Maastricht, Netherlands", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Gerd B.M. Leers", "donor_title": "Mayor of Maastricht", "donor_country": "Netherlands", "recipient_name": "First Family", "recipient_title": "" }, { "name_and_title": "First Family", "gift_description": "Tea set: 5\" x 5\" wooden handled silver tea pot with modern hammered copper design and strainer accompanying a 10\" x 10\" wooden handled tray inlaid with a 4\" x 6\" silver center", "received": "2005-10-12", "estimated_value": "500", "disposition": [ "Archives Foreign" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Aleksander Kwasniewski, President of the Republic of Poland", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Aleksander Kwasniewski", "donor_title": "President", "donor_country": "Poland", "recipient_name": "First Family", "recipient_title": "" }, { "name_and_title": "First Family", "gift_description": "Consumables: 12 assorted boxes of Yemen coffee, 8 jars of honey", "received": "2005-11-10", "estimated_value": "192", "disposition": [ "Transferred to Charity/Reported to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Ali Abdullah Saleh, President of the Republic of Yemen", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Ali Abdullah Saleh", "donor_title": "President", "donor_country": "Yemen", "recipient_name": "First", "recipient_title": "Family" }, { "name_and_title": "First Family", "gift_description": "Clothing (2): 46\" x 100\" traditional multi-color pastel hand-woven shawl and a 70\" x 52\" traditional primary multi-color hand-woven shawl", "received": "2005-11-10", "estimated_value": "158", "disposition": [ "Archives Foreign" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Ali Abdullah Saleh, President of the Republic of Yemen", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Ali Abdullah Saleh", "donor_title": "President", "donor_country": "Yemen", "recipient_name": "First Family", "recipient_title": "" }, { "name_and_title": "First Family", "gift_description": "Miscellaneous (2): Samsung MP3 Digimax i50 cameras", "received": "2005-11-18", "estimated_value": "804", "disposition": [ "Archives Foreign" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Roh Moo-hyun, President of the Republic of Korea and Mrs. Kwon Yang-suk", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Roh Moo-hyun", "donor_title": "President", "donor_country": "Republic of Korea", "recipient_name": "First Family", "recipient_title": "" }, { "name_and_title": "Vice President and Mrs. Cheney", "gift_description": "Wool on cotton carpet, measuring 77 inches by 61 inches, rust background with cruciform stylized foliate medallion, three borders with yellow main", "received": "2005-01-27", "estimated_value": "1000", "disposition": [ "Transferred to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Hamid Karzai, President of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Hamid Karzai", "donor_title": "President", "donor_country": "Afghanistan", "recipient_name": "Cheney", "recipient_title": "Vice President" }, { "name_and_title": "Vice President and Mrs. Cheney", "gift_description": "Wool on cotton carpet, measuring 78 inches by 57 inches, yellow background with red, tan and green stylized floral decoration, four borders with rose main", "received": "2005-01-27", "estimated_value": "1000", "disposition": [ "Transferred to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Hamid Karzai, President of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Hamid Karzai", "donor_title": "President", "donor_country": "Afghanistan", "recipient_name": "Cheney", "recipient_title": "Vice President" }, { "name_and_title": "Vice President and Mrs. Cheney", "gift_description": "Embroidered beige cotton tablecloth and 12 napkins", "received": "2005-01-27", "estimated_value": "150", "disposition": [ "Archives Foreign" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Hamid Karzai, President of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Hamid Karzai", "donor_title": "President", "donor_country": "Afghanistan", "recipient_name": "Cheney", "recipient_title": "Vice President" }, { "name_and_title": "Vice President", "gift_description": "Sterling silver and gold Mate set, handcrafted by Argentinean silversmith Pallarols and a hardcover book about Mate in the Americas", "received": "2005-02-07", "estimated_value": "708", "disposition": [ "Archives Foreign" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Daniel O. Scioli, Vice President of the Argentine Nation", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Daniel O. Scioli", "donor_title": "Vice President", "donor_country": "Argentina", "recipient_name": "Vice President", "recipient_title": "Vice President" }, { "name_and_title": "Vice President", "gift_description": "Celadon vase", "received": "2005-03-09", "estimated_value": "350", "disposition": [ "Archives Foreign" ], "foreign_donor": "The Honorable Won-Ki Kim, Speaker of the National Assembly Republic of Korea", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Won-Ki Kim", "donor_title": "Speaker of the National Assembly", "donor_country": "Republic of Korea", "recipient_name": "Vice President", "recipient_title": "Vice President" }, { "name_and_title": "Vice President", "gift_description": "Framed seascape by Ukrainian artist", "received": "2005-04-05", "estimated_value": "650", "disposition": [ "Archives Foreign" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Viktor Yushchenko, President of Ukraine", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Viktor Yushchenko", "donor_title": "President", "donor_country": "Ukraine", "recipient_name": "Vice President", "recipient_title": "Vice President" }, { "name_and_title": "Mrs. Cheney", "gift_description": "Hand painted Ukrainian egg and hardcover book about Ukraine", "received": "2005-04-05", "estimated_value": "90", "disposition": [ "Archives Foreign" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Viktor Yushchenko, President of Ukraine", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Viktor Yushchenko", "donor_title": "President", "donor_country": "Ukraine", "recipient_name": "Cheney", "recipient_title": "Mrs." }, { "name_and_title": "Mrs. Cheney", "gift_description": "Large embroidered velvet pillow", "received": "2005-04-05", "estimated_value": "80", "disposition": [ "Archives Foreign" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Viktor Yushchenko, President of Ukraine", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Viktor Yushchenko", "donor_title": "President", "donor_country": "Ukraine", "recipient_name": "Cheney", "recipient_title": "Mrs." }, { "name_and_title": "Vice President", "gift_description": "Shadow box containing traditional Palestinian clothing and jewelry, in engraved copper frame", "received": "2005-06-01", "estimated_value": "325", "disposition": [ "Archives Foreign" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Mahmoud Abbas, President of the Palestinian Authority", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Mahmoud Abbas", "donor_title": "President", "donor_country": "Palestinian Authority", "recipient_name": "Vice President", "recipient_title": "Vice President" }, { "name_and_title": "Vice President", "gift_description": "Small contemporary iron sculpture of an Iraqi dignitary", "received": "2005-07-07", "estimated_value": "350", "disposition": [ "Archives Foreign" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Dr. Ibrahim Al-Eshaiker Al-Jaafari, Prime Minister of Iraq", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Ibrahim Al-Eshaiker Al-Jaafari", "donor_title": "Prime Minister", "donor_country": "Iraq", "recipient_name": "Vice President", "recipient_title": "Vice President" }, { "name_and_title": "Vice President", "gift_description": "Sterling silver box with enamel inlay", "received": "2005-07-19", "estimated_value": "500", "disposition": [ "Archives Foreign" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Dr. Manmohan Singh, Prime Minister of the Republic of India", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Manmohan Singh", "donor_title": "Prime Minister", "donor_country": "India", "recipient_name": "Vice President", "recipient_title": "Vice President" }, { "name_and_title": "Mrs. Cheney", "gift_description": "Sterling silver picture frame", "received": "2005-07-19", "estimated_value": "275", "disposition": [ "Archives Foreign" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Dr. Manmohan Singh, Prime Minister of the Republic of India", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Manmohan Singh", "donor_title": "Prime Minister", "donor_country": "India", "recipient_name": "Cheney", "recipient_title": "Mrs." }, { "name_and_title": "Vice President", "gift_description": "Hand knotted Afghanistan wool pile rug with red ground with lines of mall gul patterns, with five minor borders and flat weave end panels. Measures 115 inches by 78 inches.", "received": "2005-12-22", "estimated_value": "620", "disposition": [ "Archives Foreign" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Hamid Karzai, President of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government.", "donor_name": "Hamid Karzai", "donor_title": "President", "donor_country": "Afghanistan", "recipient_name": "Vice President", "recipient_title": "Vice President" }, { "name_and_title": "Mrs. Cheney", "gift_description": "Embroidered tablecloth and twelve matching napkins.", "received": "2005-12-22", "estimated_value": "175", "disposition": [ "Archives Foreign" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Hamid Karzai, President of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government.", "donor_name": "Hamid Karzai", "donor_title": "President", "donor_country": "Afghanistan", "recipient_name": "Cheney", "recipient_title": "Mrs." }, { "name_and_title": "Mrs. Cheney", "gift_description": "Brass and lapis lazuli candelabra.", "received": "2005-12-22", "estimated_value": "500", "disposition": [ "Archives Foreign" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Hamid Karzai, President of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government.", "donor_name": "Hamid Karzai", "donor_title": "President", "donor_country": "Afghanistan", "recipient_name": "Cheney", "recipient_title": "Mrs." }, { "name_and_title": "Vice President", "gift_description": "Sterling silver repose bowl with small turquoise stone adornments.", "received": "2005-12-22", "estimated_value": "250", "disposition": [ "Archives Foreign" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Pervez Musharraf, President of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government.", "donor_name": "Pervez Musharraf", "donor_title": "President", "donor_country": "Pakistan", "recipient_name": "Vice President", "recipient_title": "Vice President" }, { "name_and_title": "Vice President", "gift_description": "Hand-stitched and painted wall hanging. Measures 104 inches by 84 inches.", "received": "2005-12-22", "estimated_value": "200", "disposition": [ "Archives Foreign" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Pervez Musharraf, President of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government.", "donor_name": "Pervez Musharraf", "donor_title": "President", "donor_country": "Pakistan", "recipient_name": "Vice President", "recipient_title": "Vice President" }, { "name_and_title": "Mrs. Cheney", "gift_description": "18K yellow gold dangle earrings in a floral design.", "received": "2005-12-22", "estimated_value": "450", "disposition": [ "Archives Foreign" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Pervez Musharraf, President of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government.", "donor_name": "Pervez Musharraf", "donor_title": "President", "donor_country": "Pakistan", "recipient_name": "Cheney", "recipient_title": "Mrs." }, { "name_and_title": "Mrs. Cheney", "gift_description": "Gold pashmina silk and cashmere shawl.", "received": "2005-12-22", "estimated_value": "55", "disposition": [ "Archives Foreign" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Pervez Musharraf, President of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government.", "donor_name": "Pervez Musharraf", "donor_title": "President", "donor_country": "Pakistan", "recipient_name": "Cheney", "recipient_title": "Mrs." }, { "name_and_title": "Condoleezza Rice, Secretary of State", "gift_description": "Inuit carving of a walrus.", "received": "2005-10-28", "estimated_value": "1250.00", "disposition": [ "Pending transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "The Honorable Pierre S. Pettigrew, P.C., M.P., Minister of Foreign Affairs of Canada", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would have caused embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government.", "donor_name": "Pierre S. Pettigrew", "donor_title": "Minister of Foreign Affairs", "donor_country": "Canada", "recipient_name": "Condoleezza Rice", "recipient_title": "Secretary of State" }, { "name_and_title": "Condoleezza Rice, Secretary of State", "gift_description": "Afghan carpet.", "received": "2005-03-17", "estimated_value": "400.00", "disposition": [ "Pending transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Dr. Abdullah Abdullah, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would have caused embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government.", "donor_name": "Abdullah Abdullah", "donor_title": "Minister of Foreign Affairs", "donor_country": "Afghanistan", "recipient_name": "Condoleezza Rice", "recipient_title": "Secretary of State" }, { "name_and_title": "Condoleezza Rice, Secretary of State", "gift_description": "Carpet, King Zahir Shah pattern.", "received": "2005-03-17", "estimated_value": "475.00", "disposition": [ "Pending transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Hamid Karzai, President of Afghanistan", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would have caused embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government.", "donor_name": "Hamid Karzai", "donor_title": "President", "donor_country": "Afghanistan", "recipient_name": "Condoleezza Rice", "recipient_title": "Secretary of State" }, { "name_and_title": "Mrs. Anita Oberwetter, Wife of James C. Oberwetter, U.S. Ambassador to Saudi Arabia", "gift_description": "Gold ring\u2014small 21k gold ring with rubies and diamonds\u2014previously worn and used", "received": "2005-07-04", "estimated_value": "320.00", "disposition": [ "Pending transfer to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "Wafa Dakhill, wife of Dr. Tarik Al-Abassi, National Commission for Wildlife Conservation and Development, Saudi Arabia", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would have caused embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government but returned to donor after initial acceptance", "donor_name": "Wafa Dakhill", "donor_title": "wife of Dr. Tarik Al-Abassi, National Commission for Wildlife Conservation and Development", "donor_country": "Saudi Arabia", "recipient_name": "Anita Oberwetter", "recipient_title": "Wife of James C. Oberwetter, U.S. Ambassador to Saudi Arabia" }, { "name_and_title": "Ambassador John Ordway, U.S. Ambassador to Kazakhstan", "gift_description": "2 Rugs\u20141. Rug 100cm x 140cm, jacquard, double-pieced weaving; 2. Rug 105cm x 145cm, Persian style, all natural materials of wool and silk", "received": "2005-10-03", "estimated_value": "800.00", "disposition": [ "Requested permission to retain for Official Use at the U.S. Embassy Chancery in Kazakhstan" ], "foreign_donor": "Almaty Carpet Factory, Kazakhstan", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would have caused embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government but returned to donor after initial acceptance", "donor_name": "Almaty Carpet Factory", "donor_title": "", "donor_country": "Kazakhstan", "recipient_name": "John Ordway", "recipient_title": "U.S. Ambassador to Kazakhstan" }, { "name_and_title": "Meghan O'Sullivan, Special Assistant to the President and DNSA for Iraq", "gift_description": "Rug\u2014primarily white and blue oriental carpet", "received": "2005-11", "estimated_value": "1400.00", "disposition": [ "Pending transfer to the General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "Adil Mahdi, Deputy President of Iraq", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would have caused embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government but returned to donor after initial acceptance", "donor_name": "Adil Mahdi", "donor_title": "Deputy President", "donor_country": "Iraq", "recipient_name": "Meghan O'Sullivan", "recipient_title": "Special Assistant to the President and DNSA for Iraq" }, { "name_and_title": "John W. Snow, Secretary of the Treasury", "gift_description": "A gold and a silver commemorative coin", "received": "2005-06-17", "estimated_value": "375.00", "disposition": [ "Treasury retained on June 20, 2005 for Official Use" ], "foreign_donor": "Leszek Balcerowicz, President of the National Bank of Poland, Government of Poland", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would have caused embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Leszek Balcerowicz", "donor_title": "President of the National Bank of Poland", "donor_country": "Poland", "recipient_name": "John W. Snow", "recipient_title": "Secretary of the Treasury" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Donald H. Rumsfeld, Secretary of Defense", "gift_description": "Ceramic Egg w/Vodka Decanter/Shot glasses", "received": "2005-01-11", "estimated_value": "450.00", "disposition": [ "Transferred to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Sergey Ivanov, Minister of Defense, Russia", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would have caused embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Sergey Ivanov", "donor_title": "Minister of Defense", "donor_country": "Russia", "recipient_name": "Donald H. Rumsfeld", "recipient_title": "Secretary of Defense" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Donald H. Rumsfeld, Secretary of Defense", "gift_description": "Bronze Bust, Hermes Pear Wood jewelry Tray, Leather Briefcase", "received": "2005-02-09", "estimated_value": "735.00", "disposition": [ "Transferred to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "Honorable Jacques Peyrat, Mayor, Nice, France", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would have caused embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Jacques Peyrat", "donor_title": "Mayor", "donor_country": "France", "recipient_name": "Donald H. Rumsfeld", "recipient_title": "Secretary of Defense" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Donald H. Rumsfeld, Secretary of Defense", "gift_description": "Afghan Rug 6.5\"x5\"", "received": "2005-04-12", "estimated_value": "450.00", "disposition": [ "Transferred to GSA" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Hamid Karzai, President, Islamic Republic of Afghanistan", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would have caused embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Hamid Karzai", "donor_title": "President", "donor_country": "Islamic Republic of Afghanistan", "recipient_name": "Donald H. Rumsfeld", "recipient_title": "Secretary of Defense" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Donald H. Rumsfeld, Secretary of Defense", "gift_description": "Framed Tapestry, Small Framed Print, Gold Medallion of Party", "received": "2005-04-12", "estimated_value": "410.00", "disposition": [ "Transferred to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Massoud Barzani, Leader of Kurdish Democratic Party, Kurdistan", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would have caused embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Massoud Barzani", "donor_title": "Leader of Kurdish Democratic Party", "donor_country": "Kurdistan", "recipient_name": "Donald H. Rumsfeld", "recipient_title": "Secretary of Defense" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Donald H. Rumsfeld, Secretary of Defense", "gift_description": "Large Ceremonial Sword", "received": "2005-04-12", "estimated_value": "385.00", "disposition": [ "Transferred to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency, Ibrahim Al Jaafari, Prime Minister (Designee), Republic of Iraq", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would have caused embarrassment to donor and U.S, Government", "donor_name": "Ibrahim Al Jaafari", "donor_title": "Prime Minister (Designee)", "donor_country": "Republic of Iraq", "recipient_name": "Donald H. Rumsfeld", "recipient_title": "Secretary of Defense" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Donald H. Rumsfeld, Secretary of Defense", "gift_description": "Black Powder Rifle", "received": "2005-04-12", "estimated_value": "525.00", "disposition": [ "Transferred to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency General Pervez Musharraf, President, Islamic Republic of Pakistan", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would have caused embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Pervez Musharraf", "donor_title": "General President", "donor_country": "Pakistan", "recipient_name": "Donald H. Rumsfeld", "recipient_title": "Secretary of Defense" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Donald H. Rumsfeld, Secretary of Defense", "gift_description": "Brown Silk Pakistan Rug 4\"x6'", "received": "2005-06-02", "estimated_value": "700.00", "disposition": [ "Transferred to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "Lieutenant General Ashfaq Parvez Kayani, Director General Inter-Services Intelligence, Islamic Republic of Pakistan", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would have caused embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Ashfaq Parvez Kayani", "donor_title": "Lieutenant General Director General Inter-Services Intelligence", "donor_country": "Islamic Republic of Pakistan", "recipient_name": "Donald H. Rumsfeld", "recipient_title": "Secretary of Defense" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Donald H. Rumsfeld, Secretary of Defense", "gift_description": "Brown Leather Briefcase, Framed Tribal Ornaments, Black Leather Handbag", "received": "2005-06-23", "estimated_value": "325.00", "disposition": [ "Transferred to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Mamadou Tandja, President of the Republic of Niger", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would have caused embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Mamadou Tandja", "donor_title": "President of the Republic", "donor_country": "Niger", "recipient_name": "Donald H. Rumsfeld", "recipient_title": "Secretary of Defense" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Donald H. Rumsfeld, Secretary of Defense", "gift_description": "Bottle of Tawny Port Wine, Bottle of Colheita Port Wine", "received": "2005-07-13", "estimated_value": "410.00", "disposition": [ "Transferred to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Luis Filipe Marques Amado, Minister of National Defense, Portuguese Republic", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would have caused embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Luis Filipe Marques Amado", "donor_title": "Minister of National Defense", "donor_country": "Portuguese Republic", "recipient_name": "Donald H. Rumsfeld", "recipient_title": "Secretary of Defense" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Donald H. Rumsfeld, Secretary of Defense", "gift_description": "Framed Artwork of Country Scene", "received": "2005-07-26", "estimated_value": "450.00", "disposition": [ "Transferred to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "Colonel General Sherali Khayrulloyev, Minister of Defense, Republic of Tajikistan", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would have caused embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Sherali Khayrulloyev", "donor_title": "Colonel General, Minister of Defense", "donor_country": "Republic of Tajikistan", "recipient_name": "Donald H. Rumsfeld", "recipient_title": "Secretary of Defense" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Donald H. Rumsfeld, Secretary of Defense", "gift_description": "Desk Set\u2014Sterling Silver Photo Top Note Pad and Pen", "received": "2005-10-13", "estimated_value": "450.00", "disposition": [ "Transferred to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Majesty Abdullah bin Al Hussein, The King of Jordan, The Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would have caused embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Abdullah bin Al Hussein", "donor_title": "The King", "donor_country": "The Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan", "recipient_name": "Donald H. Rumsfeld", "recipient_title": "Secretary of Defense" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Donald H. Rumsfeld, Secretary of Defense", "gift_description": "Model ''Shenzhou'' Spacecraft, Bottle of Moutai Alcohol, Photo Album of Trip (China), and Glass Globe w/Secretary of Defense photo inside", "received": "2005-10-21", "estimated_value": "1440.00", "disposition": [ "Transferred to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency General Cao, Minister of Defense, People's Republic of China", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would have caused embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Cao", "donor_title": "General Minister of Defense", "donor_country": "People's Republic of China", "recipient_name": "Donald H. Rumsfeld", "recipient_title": "Secretary of Defense" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Donald H. Rumsfeld, Secretary of Defense", "gift_description": "Framed Embroidery ''Lifelong Peace & Happiness''", "received": "2005-10-21", "estimated_value": "450.00", "disposition": [ "Transferred to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Yoon Kwang Ung, Minister of National Defense, Republic of Korea", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would have caused embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Yoon Kwang Ung", "donor_title": "Minister of National Defense", "donor_country": "Republic of Korea", "recipient_name": "Donald H. Rumsfeld", "recipient_title": "Secretary of Defense" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Donald H. Rumsfeld, Secretary of Defense", "gift_description": "Silver tone Coin, edge stamped, with 5 petal flower, crown and ''P'' each within a chamfered square, inscription ''Peace 1983\u20132005''", "received": "2005-11-30", "estimated_value": "1200.00", "disposition": [ "Transferred to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Ambassador Bandar bin Sultan bin Abdulaziz, Royal Embassy of Saudi Arabia, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would have caused embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Bandar bin Sultan bin Abdulaziz", "donor_title": "Ambassador", "donor_country": "Saudi Arabia", "recipient_name": "Donald H. Rumsfeld", "recipient_title": "Secretary of Defense" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Donald H. Rumsfeld, Secretary of Defense", "gift_description": "Yemen Traditional Knife", "received": "2005-12-13", "estimated_value": "430.00", "disposition": [ "Transferred to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Ali Abdullah Saiih, President, Republic of Yemen", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would have caused embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Ali Abdullah Saiih", "donor_title": "President", "donor_country": "Republic of Yemen", "recipient_name": "Donald H. Rumsfeld", "recipient_title": "Secretary of Defense" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Donald H. Rumsfeld, Secretary of Defense", "gift_description": "5 Boxes Assorted Treats, Bottle of Consecrated Holy Water from the River Jordan, Assorted Dead Sea Bath Products, Large Box of Dead Sea Bath Products, 1 Jar of Royal Jelly in a Decorative Box, and 2 Bottles of Extra Virgin Olive Oil packaged in boxes", "received": "2005-12-23", "estimated_value": "495.00", "disposition": [ "Transferred to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Majesty King Abdullah bin Al Hussein and Queen Rania, The Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would have caused embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Abdullah bin Al Hussein and Rania", "donor_title": "King and Queen", "donor_country": "Jordan", "recipient_name": "Donald H. Rumsfeld", "recipient_title": "Secretary of Defense" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Gordon England, Acting Deputy Secretary of Defense", "gift_description": "Leather Briefcase, Perfume, Eau de Toilette, Perfume, Givenchy leather wallet, Falcon Sanctuary Pamphlet, Pen", "received": "2005-07-13", "estimated_value": "554.00", "disposition": [ "Transferred to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "Major General Hamid, Chief of Staff Qartari Armed Forces, Qatar", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would have caused embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Hamid", "donor_title": "Major General, Chief of Staff Qartari Armed Forces", "donor_country": "Qatar", "recipient_name": "Gordon England", "recipient_title": "Acting Deputy Secretary of Defense" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Gordon England, Acting Deputy Secretary of Defense", "gift_description": "Casa Lopez Leather Briefcase", "received": "2005-10-26", "estimated_value": "350.00", "disposition": [ "Transferred to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Jaime Garreta, Vice Minister of Defense, Argentina", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would have caused embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Jaime Garreta", "donor_title": "Vice Minister of Defense", "donor_country": "Argentina", "recipient_name": "Gordon England", "recipient_title": "Acting Deputy Secretary of Defense" }, { "name_and_title": "General Richard B. Myers, Chairman, Joint Chiefs of Staff", "gift_description": "Gift Set in Wooden Box: Candles, Candy in jars, Urns, Notebooks and Pin", "received": "2005-01-10", "estimated_value": "380.00", "disposition": [ "Transferred to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Majesty King Abdullah bin Al Hussein, The Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would have caused embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Abdullah bin Al Hussein", "donor_title": "King", "donor_country": "The Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan", "recipient_name": "Richard B. Myers", "recipient_title": "Chairman, Joint Chiefs of Staff" }, { "name_and_title": "General Richard B. Myers, Chairman, Joint Chiefs of Staff", "gift_description": "Assorted Olive Oils Aromatherapy Gift Set", "received": "2005-01-26", "estimated_value": "490.00", "disposition": [ "Transferred to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Majesty King Abdullah bin Al Hussein, The Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would have caused embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Abdullah bin Al Hussein", "donor_title": "King", "donor_country": "Jordan", "recipient_name": "Richard B. Myers", "recipient_title": "Chairman, Joint Chiefs of Staff" }, { "name_and_title": "General Richard B. Myers, Chairman, Joint Chiefs of Staff", "gift_description": "Egyptian Rug", "received": "2005-03-14", "estimated_value": "650.00", "disposition": [ "Transferred to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "Lieutenant General Hamdy Weheba, Chief of Staff, Egyptian Armed Forces", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would have caused embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Hamdy Weheba", "donor_title": "Lieutenant General", "donor_country": "Egypt", "recipient_name": "Richard B. Myers", "recipient_title": "Chairman, Joint Chiefs of Staff" }, { "name_and_title": "General Richard B. Myers, Chairman, Joint Chiefs of Staff", "gift_description": "Mexican Tea Set (6 each\u2014cups, saucers, and salad plates, 1 serving platter, pitcher, coffee pot, tea pot w/holder, bean pot, sugar jar, cream jar", "received": "2005-04-12", "estimated_value": "370.00", "disposition": [ "Transferred to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "General Gerardo Vega Garcia, Chief of Defense, Mexico", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would have caused embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Gerardo Vega Garcia", "donor_title": "Chief of Defense", "donor_country": "Mexico", "recipient_name": "Richard B. Myers", "recipient_title": "Chairman, Joint Chiefs of Staff" }, { "name_and_title": "General Richard B. Myers, Chairman, Joint Chiefs of Staff", "gift_description": "Antique Pistol", "received": "2005-05-19", "estimated_value": "400.00", "disposition": [ "Transferred to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "Chief of the Netherlands Defense Staff", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would have caused embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "of the Netherlands Defense Staff", "donor_title": "Chief", "donor_country": "Netherlands", "recipient_name": "Richard B. Myers", "recipient_title": "Chairman, Joint Chiefs of Staff" }, { "name_and_title": "General Richard B. Myers, Chairman, Joint Chiefs of Staff", "gift_description": "Chinese Ceramic Vase ''Radiant with Joy'' Gold w/blue, white and pink flowers", "received": "2005-05-24", "estimated_value": "540.00", "disposition": [ "Transferred to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "General Tien-Yu Lee, Chief of General Staff, Republic of China (Taiwan)", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would have caused embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Tien-Yu Lee", "donor_title": "Chief of General Staff", "donor_country": "Republic of China (Taiwan)", "recipient_name": "Richard B. Myers", "recipient_title": "Chairman, Joint Chiefs of Staff" }, { "name_and_title": "General Richard B. Myers, Chairman, Joint Chiefs of Staff", "gift_description": "Lead Crystal Sword", "received": "2005-07-08", "estimated_value": "385.00", "disposition": [ "Transferred to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "Major General Fahad Ahmad Al-Amir, Deputy Chief of Staff, Kuwait", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would have caused embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Fahad Ahmad Al-Amir", "donor_title": "Major General", "donor_country": "Kuwait", "recipient_name": "Richard B. Myers", "recipient_title": "Chairman, Joint Chiefs of Staff" }, { "name_and_title": "General Richard B. Myers, Chairman, Joint Chiefs of Staff", "gift_description": "Pistola Arcabuz (Pistol on a wooden stand)", "received": "2005-07-29", "estimated_value": "325.00", "disposition": [ "Transferred to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "General Carlos Ovalle Ospina, Colombia", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would have caused embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Carlos Ovalle Ospina", "donor_title": "General", "donor_country": "Colombia", "recipient_name": "Richard B. Myers", "recipient_title": "Chairman, Joint Chiefs of Staff" }, { "name_and_title": "General Richard B. Myers, Chairman, Joint Chiefs of Staff", "gift_description": "Chess Set in wooden case w/inlaid wood design of man and woman", "received": "2005-08-18", "estimated_value": "350.00", "disposition": [ "Transferred to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Jalal Talabani, President of Iraq", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would have caused embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Jalal Talabani", "donor_title": "President", "donor_country": "Iraq", "recipient_name": "Richard B. Myers", "recipient_title": "Chairman, Joint Chiefs of Staff" }, { "name_and_title": "General Richard B. Myers, Chairman, Joint Chiefs of Staff", "gift_description": "Round Oriental Rug (blue/red/white with floral design and fringe)", "received": "2005-08-18", "estimated_value": "900.00", "disposition": [ "Transferred to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Jalal Talabani, President of Iraq", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would have caused embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Jalal Talabani", "donor_title": "President", "donor_country": "Iraq", "recipient_name": "Richard B. Myers", "recipient_title": "Chairman, Joint Chiefs of Staff" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Donald H. Rumsfeld, Secretary of Defense", "gift_description": "Jewelry Set\u2014necklace and earrings", "received": "2005-09-13", "estimated_value": "580.00", "disposition": [ "Transferred to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "General Gerardo Vega Garcia, Chief of Defense, Mexico", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would have caused embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Gerardo Vega Garcia", "donor_title": "Chief of Defense", "donor_country": "Mexico", "recipient_name": "Donald H. Rumsfeld", "recipient_title": "Secretary of Defense" }, { "name_and_title": "The Honorable Donald H. Rumsfeld, Secretary of Defense", "gift_description": "Gold Necklace and Bracelet Set", "received": "2005-09-14", "estimated_value": "1340.00", "disposition": [ "Transferred to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "Chief of the Netherlands Defense Staff", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would have caused embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "of the Netherlands Defense Staff", "donor_title": "Chief", "donor_country": "Netherlands", "recipient_name": "Donald H. Rumsfeld", "recipient_title": "Secretary of Defense" }, { "name_and_title": "General Richard B. Myers, Chairman, Joint Chiefs of Staff", "gift_description": "Afghan wool pile rug", "received": "2005-10-13", "estimated_value": "450.00", "disposition": [ "Transferred to General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Hamid Karzai, President, Afghanistan", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would have caused embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Hamid Karzai", "donor_title": "President", "donor_country": "Afghanistan", "recipient_name": "Richard B. Myers", "recipient_title": "Chairman, Joint Chiefs of Staff" }, { "name_and_title": "Robert Bennett, U.S. Senator", "gift_description": "Miniature engraving of the Sun Tsu's Art of War on bamboo slips", "received": "2005-09-24", "estimated_value": "200", "disposition": [ "Deposited with the Secretary of the Senate, pending transfer to the General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "A delegation of Mayors and Senior Officials from various cities in China", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Mayors and Senior Officials", "donor_title": "", "donor_country": "China", "recipient_name": "Robert Bennett", "recipient_title": "U.S. Senator" }, { "name_and_title": "Barack Obama, U.S. Senator", "gift_description": "Rug, 47\" wide", "received": "2005-08-31", "estimated_value": "over 100", "disposition": [ "Deposited with the Secretary of the Senate, pending transfer to the General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Ilham Aliyev, President of the Republic of Azerbaijan", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Ilham Aliyev", "donor_title": "President", "donor_country": "Azerbaijan", "recipient_name": "Barack Obama", "recipient_title": "U.S. Senator" }, { "name_and_title": "Hillary Rodham Clinton, U.S. Senator", "gift_description": "Leather Desk Set", "received": "2005-11-13", "estimated_value": "800", "disposition": [ "Official Use, Displayed in SR\u2013464" ], "foreign_donor": "His Majesty King Abdullah II of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan and Her Highness Queen Rania of Jordan", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Abdullah II and Rania", "donor_title": "King and Queen", "donor_country": "Jordan", "recipient_name": "Hillary Rodham Clinton", "recipient_title": "U.S. Senator" }, { "name_and_title": "Bill Frist, U.S. Senator", "gift_description": "Russian Platter and Tea Set", "received": "2005-04-13", "estimated_value": "over 100", "disposition": [ "Deposited with Secretary of the Senate, pending transfer to the General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "Sergey Mikhail Margelov, Russian Senator", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Sergey Mikhail Margelov", "donor_title": "Russian Senator", "donor_country": "Russia", "recipient_name": "Bill Frist", "recipient_title": "U.S. Senator" }, { "name_and_title": "Bill Frist, U.S. Senator", "gift_description": "Set of (8) Silver Medals, 1 oz. each", "received": "2005-10-06", "estimated_value": "300", "disposition": [ "Deposited with Secretary of the Senate, pending transfer to the General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Ferenc Gyurcsany, Prime Minister of the Republic of Hungary", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Ferenc Gyurcsany", "donor_title": "Prime Minister", "donor_country": "Hungary", "recipient_name": "Bill Frist", "recipient_title": "U.S. Senator" }, { "name_and_title": "Bill Frist, U.S. Senator", "gift_description": "William & Son sterling silver decorative plate", "received": "2004-09-30", "estimated_value": "over 100", "disposition": [ "Deposited with Secretary of the Senate, pending transfer to the General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "His Highness Sheikh Hamad Bin Khalifa Al-Thani, Amir of the State of Qatar", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Hamad Bin Khalifa Al-Thani", "donor_title": "Amir", "donor_country": "Qatar", "recipient_name": "Bill Frist", "recipient_title": "U.S. Senator" }, { "name_and_title": "Bill Frist, U.S. Senator", "gift_description": "Hand-carved stone sculpture", "received": "2004-04-24", "estimated_value": "over 108", "disposition": [ "Deposited with Secretary of the Senate, pending transfer to the General Services Administration" ], "foreign_donor": "The Right Honorable Paul Martin, P.C., M.P., Prime Minister of Canada", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Paul Martin", "donor_title": "Prime Minister", "donor_country": "Canada", "recipient_name": "Bill Frist", "recipient_title": "U.S. Senator" }, { "name_and_title": "George Allen, U.S. Senator", "gift_description": "Silver Box", "received": "2005-11-20", "estimated_value": "over 101", "disposition": [ "Official Use, Displayed in SR\u2013204" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Shaukat Aziz, Prime Minister of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Shaukat Aziz", "donor_title": "Prime Minister", "donor_country": "Pakistan", "recipient_name": "George Allen", "recipient_title": "U.S. Senator" }, { "name_and_title": "George Allen, U.S. Senator", "gift_description": "Silver Bowl", "received": "2005-11-20", "estimated_value": "101", "disposition": [ "Official Use, Displayed in SR\u2013204" ], "foreign_donor": "Senate Chairman Soomro, Government of Pakistan", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Soomro", "donor_title": "Senate Chairman", "donor_country": "Pakistan", "recipient_name": "George Allen", "recipient_title": "U.S. Senator" }, { "name_and_title": "Mike DeWine, U.S. Senator", "gift_description": "Red and tan afghan rug with diamond design", "received": "2005-01-12", "estimated_value": "300", "disposition": [ "Official Use, Displayed in SR\u2013140" ], "foreign_donor": "His Excellency Hamid Karzai, President of the Republic of Afghanistan", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Hamid Karzai", "donor_title": "President of the Republic", "donor_country": "Afghanistan", "recipient_name": "Mike DeWine", "recipient_title": "U.S. Senator" }, { "name_and_title": "Norm Coleman, U.S. Senator", "gift_description": "Small teapot with lid made of Xc and wood pedestal", "received": "2005-12-12", "estimated_value": "360", "disposition": [ "Official Use, Displayed in SH\u2013320" ], "foreign_donor": "Li Ka Shing, Chairman of Hutchison Whampoa", "circumstances": "Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government", "donor_name": "Li Ka Shing", "donor_title": "Chairman of Hutchison Whampoa", "donor_country": "", "recipient_name": "Norm Coleman", "recipient_title": "U.S. Senator" } ]