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President Obama received a gift of bling from the king. At least it wasn’t an ipod with all of the king’s speeches uploaded onto it. Wouldn’t it be nice if he said something like “This is such a nice gesture, king. But we’ve just met and I can’t possibly accept such an elaborate gift. Maybe on our third date.”
King Abdullah, who is putting Obama up at his lavish desert horse farm, showered Obama with compliments as he handed him the jewellery, which he said carries special meaning.
It is understood to be an award called the King Abdul Aziz Order of Merit, the country’s highest honour.
Though no one confirm, it appeared to be the same gift given to then-President George W. Bush during a stop in Saudi Arabia in January 2008.
“Those are only given to the very few friends of the king, and you are certainly one of those,” Abdullah said as he presented the thick chain and large medallion to Obama in an ornate meeting room with marble columns, engraved mirrors and a large chandelier.
I think President Obama should donate the gift to the US Treasury. God only knows, they’re going to need it.
He’ll do that when George Bush does the same. Deal?
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