[Non-Sequitur]

I believe the Protocol Office of the White House takes care of that since Obama himself didn’t receive any gifts. All gifts to the president are considered property of the people of the U.S. Gifts can become the proprty of the president at their request but they have to pay taxes on it.

[The Sons of Liberty]

All gifts to the president are considered property of the people of the U.S. Gifts can become the proprty of the president at their request but they have to pay taxes on it.

Unless you're a klinton, then you get to keep anything you want, including the White House china.

[syriacus]

believe the Protocol Office of the White House takes care of that since Obama himself didn’t receive any gifts.

Thanks. I was wondering about that.

[philman_36]

I believe the Protocol Office of the White House takes care of that since Obama himself didn’t receive any gifts.
Speak not in that of which you know little or nothing.

2009 Gifts
During the Inaugural Luncheon it is traditional for the President and Vice President to be presented with gifts by the Congress on behalf of the American people. The President and Vice President will each be presented with a framed official photograph taken of their swearing-in ceremony by a Senate photographer, as well as flags flown over the U.S. Capitol during the inaugural ceremonies.
The President and Vice President will also receive one-of-a-kind engraved crystal bowls, created by the Lenox Company of Lawrenceville, NJ.