2007-03-13 18:45:16 · 9 answers · asked by Johnscg 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
AND all the silverware, the computers, they are just trashy people. Hilarious must have left something behind-- she wants to go back for something.
2007-03-13 18:50:06 · answer #1 · answered by mr.phattphatt 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋
The Clintons did try to steal furniture from the White House, but I don't believe it was historical pieces.
Remembering that they are BOTH lawyers (two for the price of one) the Federal Law prevents a government employee from accepting any gift (other than campaign donations) which has a value greater than some small number such as $25. I don't actually know what that number is, but it is small. When someone gives a gift to the President or the Secretary of State (as well as others) there are rules (laws) that govern what will happen. Basically, if the Queen of Sheba gave a solid gold statue to the First Lady, the First Lady is responsible for receiving the gift for the government, but is not allowed to keep it. It becomes the property of the government. I do believe that the $28,000 worth of furniture which the Clintons attempted to steal were actually gifts given to the White House during their tenure.
The reason I said Secretary of State is that Madeline Albright received some VERY expensive truffles on one of her trips and rather than handle the gift as required by law, she and her staff ate the evidence.
2007-03-13 19:04:19 · answer #2 · answered by plezurgui 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
actually the movers packed stuff for them that was not suppose to be packed. Stuff that belonged to the white house, however the movers did not have a clear idea of who's stuff was who's. dumb really, they had to be government movers to go into the White House quarters most likely. Not like they could call up the local Move U All moving company.
ANd you realy do not believe the Clintons move their own stuff do you? They pay people to shine their shoes and sweep up after them.
2007-03-13 19:04:24 · answer #3 · answered by Carl P 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
as far as im concerned yes. it was on the news. however you cant always beleive the news. also mostly everything in the white house is "historical" to some degree so that terminoligy may be debateable.
2007-03-13 18:50:39 · answer #4 · answered by johnofthehills 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes. They were asked to return several pieces which they claimed they had received from foreign diplomats as gifts. Turns out at least two were given to Abraham Lincoln over 100 years ago. I guess this set of libs can't remember who gave what or invented what.
2007-03-13 19:01:45 · answer #5 · answered by bamafannfl 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
They removed furniture, destroyed offices, and pardoned criminals. Americans have short memories. Hillary should not even be considered for the presidency. The only way she'll get there is with money.
2007-03-13 18:50:35 · answer #6 · answered by Matt 5 · 2⤊ 2⤋
Yep
2007-03-13 18:56:22 · answer #7 · answered by robot_hooker 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They tried to take everything but the light switch covers. It goes to show you, they're both nothing but liars and crooks.
2007-03-13 18:53:46 · answer #8 · answered by C J 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
That's what the news said, to include the liberal news outlets.
2007-03-13 19:42:49 · answer #9 · answered by DOOM 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋