Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment

Rehefa mitsidika firenena iray ry zareo manampahefana dia fomba ihany ny mitondra fanomezana kely, ho mariky ny fifankatiavana sy fifanajana misy eo amin'ny firenena roa tonta. Ny an'ny Bekitana dia tehiriziny tsara ireny fanomezana ireny, ary raikentin'ny Lehiben'ny Arofenitra an-tsoratra ho fatampoko, fatampirenena ao amin'ny "Gifts to Federal Employees From Foreign Government Sources." Azonao savasavaina eto [http://www.federalregister.gov/] hoe iza no nanome inona an'iza … Mangarahara tokoa.

Tsy diso anjara amin'izany ireo mpitondra antsika Malagasy, fa mba nanao izay vitany, ary nahavatra nivimbina fanomezana hatrany rehefa nivahiny any andafin'ny riaka any. Ireo ambany ireo -- Jereo ange fa mahaliana e. Indrisy fa simba hono ilay "nautilus shell fossil" nomen-dRatsiraka an'i Bill Clinton …

Name and title of person accepting the gift on behalf of theU.S. Government	Gift, date of acceptance on behalf of theU.S. Government, estimated value, and current disposition or location	Identity of foreign donor andgovernment	Circumstances justifyingacceptance
President	Two 11″ diameter nautilus shell fossils. One of the shells arrived at the White Hose damaged; Recd—September 8, 2000; Est. Value—$500; Archives Foreign	His Excellency Didier Ratsiraka, President of the Republic of Madagascar	Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government
President	Artwork (45.5″ x 35″): oil painting of five African tribal dancers in gold-toned frame. Recd—November 27, 2001. Est. Value—$500. Archives Foreign	His Excellency Didier Ratsiraka, President of the Republic of Madagascar	Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government.
	Artwork (31″ x 27″): oil painting of village scene with purple flowering tree; held in wooden frame painted white with red accents. Recd—November 27, 2001. Est. Value—$325. Archives Foreign
First Lady	Tablecloth (60″ x 120″) and napkins (12): white cotton embroidered with multi-colored butterflies. Recd—November 27, 2001. Est. Value—$557. Archives Foreign	His Excellency Didier Ratsiraka, President of the Republic of Madagascar	Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government.
	Table shawl (24″ x 82″): cream and cream design with fringe. Recd—November 27, 2001. Est. Value—$80. Archives Foreign
	Petrified wood pieces (2, 4″ x 4″ x 5″): presented in straw-colored, heart-shaped containers; 2 wooden stands included. Recd—November 27, 2001. Est. Value—$100. Archives Foreign
Rice, Condoleezza, Assistant to the President for National Security Affairs	Crystal rock with light wood stand from Madagascar, presented in a hand woven basket with yellow embroidery. Rec'd—January 14, 2002. Est. Value—$714. Archives, Staff Gift	His Excellency, Didier Ratsiraka, President of the Republic of Madagascar	Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government.
First Lady	Table linens: 8 white linen napkins (15″ x 15″) embroidered in one corner with a flower and birds; and a 58′ x 92″ matching tablecloth. Rec'd—September 25, 2002. Est. value—$350. Archives Foreign	Mrs. Lalao Ravalomanana, Office of the President of the Republic of Madagascar	Non-acceptance would cause embarrassment to donor and U.S. Government.